The Great Southern Star - June 16, 2015 by The Great Southern Star

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welcomes YOU Leongatha has it all: a friendly community, boutique shopping and many services, all celebrated in a special feature in today’s Star, pages 15 to 23. Above, Leongatha Secondary College students Lani Caughey (left) and Caysie Clark yarn bombed a plane tree in McCartin Street on Thursday. Full story on page 16. Below, Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien, left, and Leongatha Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Peter Watchorn are urging people to shop locally in Leongatha and support local jobs. More on page 15.

LEONGATHA Secondary College students Phoebe Lamb-Hale (left) and Taylah Darmanin spent Friday night in the freezing cold in cardboard boxes to raise awareness of youth homelessness as part of the Salvation Army’s fourth annual sleep out at the Leongatha railway station. Read more on page 16.

BIKE DEATH Brave cyclist donates organs

By Tayla Kershaw EIGHT people now have a better quality of life thanks to a decision Glenn Joy made before his unexpected death. The Fish Creek man, 40, died after crashing his bike on the Foster-Boolarra Road at Foster North early on Thursday morning. He was airlifted to the Alfred Hospital and died on Saturday morning. Mr Joy had registered to donate his organs should he die. His family have found solace in

the fact eight others now have a better guarantee of living fulfilling lives. The crash is still under investigation, with police unable to confirm the cause of the tragedy. Mr Joy was riding down a steep decline and appears to have lost control of his bike and fallen on to the sealed road. Passersby found him about 7am. A couple from Woorarra West assisted Mr Joy with the help of the triple zero operator until paramedics and police arrived. Although Mr Joy was wearing a helmet, he

sustained serious head injuries as well as chest injuries. He underwent surgery on Thursday evening but did not regain consciousness. Leongatha Police, Bass Coast Highway Patrol, Major Collision Investigation Unit (MCIU), air and road ambulances, and Toora Police attended the scene. Police from the MCIU have ruled out the possibility of another vehicle causing the incident or a mechanical fault in the bike. Continued on page 4.

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Rates handball By Brad Lester RESIDENTS and business owners will pay higher rates after South Gippsland Shire Council changed the definition of a farm. Properties of 18.3ha and more will now be classified as farms for rating purposes in South Gippsland Shire. The properties must have a house or a permit for a house, and be predominantly used for farming. Previously, a property had to be a minimum of 20ha for the owners to pay the farm rate - 70 per cent of the residential rating level. Otherwise the owner paid the standard residential rate. The change will save 43 people on rural proper-

ties $37,000, but council will pass the cost on to other ratepayers. All residential ratepayers will pay an average of $1.87 extra, commercial ratepayers $2.27 and industrial ratepayers $4.21. The definition of a farm was changed by the margin of just one councillor’s vote at last Wednesday’s council meeting, which considered budget submissions. Cr Don Hill – a long term advocate for cheaper farm rates - led the case against his traditional sparring partner, Cr Jim Fawcett. Cr Hill wanted the farm classification to be lowered to 18.3ha to allow more properties to be reclassified as farms. “Some properties fall just under the limit now,” he said. The change was sup-

No fire charges By Tayla Kershaw POLICE have not laid charges in relation to three teenagers arrested in relation to a string of fires in Wonthaggi.

The men were arrested on Wednesday morning (June 10) following six residential search warrants executed by the Bass Coast Criminal Investigation Unit (CIU) and the Arson and Explosives Squad. An 18 year old man, and two boys, aged 15 and 13, were taken into custody and assisted the CIU detectives with enquiries. The trio was considered persons of interest in the investigation. They were released on the day of their arrest. The arrests come as a part of an investigation into a series of house and scrub fires. There have been 16 suspicious fires lit in the Wonthaggi area, dating back to January 2, 2015. Anyone with information about the fires is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www. crimestoppersvic.com.au to make a confidential report/.

ported by Cr Bob Newton. “I believe that if you are registered with the taxation department as a bona fide primary producer, you are entitled to get a rating value on that land for that particular purpose,” he said. Cr Fawcett thought the change was an unfair burden on other ratepayers and compromised the work of council’s rating strategy committee that opted for the 20ha limit. “Grazing on 50 acres or less is a lifestyle opportunity. It does not require, warrant or generate a rating differential of 70 per cent,” he said. “Let the next rating strategy review (in 20162017) determine if 20ha is still significant. “The rest of us are paying 100 per cent.” Cr Nigel HutchinsonBrooks said a farm classification should be based on more than land size and supported Cr Newton’s notion of using taxation status. Cr Hutchinson-Brooks said he ran 33 cattle on 15.3ha and could not classify himself as a farmer. “I can’t support this change. There has got to be the same level of scrutiny as in the (rating strategy) review and not just change on the run,” he said. The action was prompted by a budget submission from Dollar

farmers Frank and Claire Oostermeyer, whose farm fell just short of the previous 20ha rule. The Oostermeyers’ submission stated, “There are properties that fall outside the 50 acre criteria that do none of the toil of running a farm but due to their size are rated as farms. This is extremely unfair,” their submission stated. “Our farm is not a lifestyle property. It is a working farm demanding due care and management with plenty of manual labour.” Their property is registered as a business by the Australian Taxation Office and is registered for Goods and Services Tax. The couple runs up to 30 cows with calves. Council’s new stance was supported by councillors Hill, McEwen, mayor Jeanette Harding, Newton and Kieran Kennedy. Councillors Hutchinson-Brooks, Mohya Davies, Lorraine Brunt and Fawcett opposed it.

Shaping the region: South Gippsland Shire Council deputy mayor Cr Nigel HutchinsonBrooks and mayor Cr Jeanette Harding at the consideration of budget submissions last Wednesday.

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Gas alarm bells ring By Stuart Biggins BLUE pegs marking roadsides around

South Gippsland have begun arousing concern about the likelihood of coal seam gas

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being mined. The pegs are part of a seismic survey of the region’s geology being undertaken by the State Government. The data will be made available to the mining industry. Concerned residents of Wonthaggi, Kongwak, Bena and Wattle Bank, including representatives from Coal Seam Gas Free Bass Coast, met with a State Government representative last week. That representative was Brett Millsom, the senior community engagement officer from Energy Earth Resources working with the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources, under whose auspices the seismic survey is being carried out at taxpayers’ expense. CSG opponents are concerned the State Government will not take the survey results seriously, when considering the risks of developing gas mining in the region. The spokesperson for CSG Free Kongwak, Margaret Williamson said, “We are concerned an Environment and Planning Committee Inquiry will provide its final report by December 1 this year and yet the geologist we met with indicated the analysis work arising from this geological survey will not be completed for at least six months beyond that date. “We would hope all relevant factors are taken into

Gas concerns: coal seam gas opponents worried about the role a seismic survey could play in the development of coal seam gas mining in South Gippsland are Caroline Rowson, Kongwak; Margaret Williamson, Kongwak; Richard Kentwell, Wonthaggi; Stella Hitchins, Wonthaggi; Jessica Harrison, Wonthaggi; Burt Blackburn, Kongwak ; and Libby Lambert, Bena. They are gathered at Kongwak, by one of the many blue pegs marking the route guiding survey trucks obtaining information to better understand the “geology and hydrogeology (groundwater) of South Gippsland”. account prior to the inquiry’s completion, so any decision to proceed or not with CSG mining can be made with some degree of integrity.” The blue pegs mark the route trucks carrying the ultra sound equipment will take. Those trucks will bring back information from as far as 40km underground. There is currently a moratorium on the further development of onshore gas resources in Victoria, which is scheduled to end in the middle of this year. The committee conduct-

ing the parliamentary inquiry has called for written submissions to be received by July 10 which focus on: • the potential benefits of onshore unconventional gas as an energy source; • the potential risks, including the risks to the environment, land productivity, agricultural industries and public health, and whether such risks can be managed; • the impact on the legal rights of property owners and existing land and water uses; • how this issue is man-

aged in other Australian and international jurisdictions; and • potential changes to Victoria’s legislative and regulatory framework. Chair of the Victorian Parliament’s Environment and Planning Committee, David Davis, said the inquiry was an opportunity for Victorians to comment. Unconventional gas refers to coal seam gas, shale gas and tight gas, and is sometimes extracted using hydraulic fracturing, or ‘fracking’.

Closing health gap

Bike death Continued from page 1. Police believe he may have been avoiding an animal, but there has been no evidence to confirm the theory. “When riding your bike before dawn, you are more likely to encounter animal activity,” Bass Coast Highway Patrol’s Leading Senior Constable Mick Ritchie said. “At this stage though we don’t have a direct witness and there’s nothing to

confirm he was avoiding wildlife.” Toora Police and MCIU detectives are still investigating. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report on www. crimestoppersvic.com.au. Police would like to thank people who stopped to help Mr Joy before emergency services arrived.

SOUTH Gippsland Hospital will hold an Aboriginal flag raising ceremony on June 25 at 1.30pm. The event will be part of the hospital’s commitment to Closing the Gap on health inequality for indigenous Australians. The flying of the flag, alongside the Australian flag, will be an ongoing symbol of welcome and inclusion. This is an important community event that will include a smoking ceremony, indigenous dancers and afternoon tea. Everyone is welcome to join in the ceremony at the hospital at 87 Station Road, Foster. To find out more, phone 5683 9777.

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Policeman honoured

By Tayla Kershaw

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WONTHAGGI Police celebrated their

Sergeant Matthew Simpson received the Vic-

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Savings ease rates pain By Brad Lester SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council CEO Tim Tamlin said council is still on track to save $280,000 next financial year, including money found as a result of the restructure of the organisation now underway.

Many council staff â&#x20AC;&#x201C; some of them experienced â&#x20AC;&#x201C; have opted to take redundancy packages, as the restructure results in the overall loss of half a full-time position. Thirteen and a half jobs will go, and be replaced by thirteen, with some of those appointed at lower pay levels. Mr Tamlin said the savings have already contributed to lower rates next financial year. The number of redundancies is yet to be confirmed before the new structure starts to take effect from July 1. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot of people seem to think the restructure is about cutting costs and that is correct, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about cutting costs in the long term, because if you get rid of the job, in the short term you have made that saving, but next year you have lost an opportunity to invest in the business,â&#x20AC;? Mr Tamlin said. The CEO said the restructure would be â&#x20AC;&#x153;cost neutralâ&#x20AC;? in the long term, with the cost of redundancies taken from councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

salaries budget and resulting in a saving of $280,000 next financial year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Over time, the cost of the redundancies will be paid for by the savings,â&#x20AC;? Mr Tamlin said. Council advertised for five new positions last week and another role in todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Star. Those roles are: manager community services, manager sustainable communities, manager economic development, tourism and customer service, coordinator media and communications, design engineer and manager innovation, technology and council business. Mr Tamlin said those roles arose from not having existing staff that could be redeployed or staff not having the skill set required. In response to community criticism of the higher level of salary packages offered with the new positions, Mr Tamlin said remuneration was in line with the industry standard. He said council would make a total of $5.8 million in savings in the next 15 years through such initiatives as green street lighting that has reduced electricity bills, safety improvements to cut Workcover costs and better use of technology. Those savings contributed to council looking likely to increase rates by 4.9 per cent next financial year instead of the 5.5 per cent originally proposed. The budget could be adopted by council at the June 24 meeting.

lost control of her car and collided with a power pole in Cameron Street, Wonthaggi, at 4.30am on June 27, 2014. The woman was unconscious when the car caught fire. Sgt Simpson was the Bass Coast supervisor on duty that night and, due to the divisional van being tied up at another job, was first at the scene. Upon arrival, the car was alight and the interior was full of toxic smoke. Sgt Simpson was unable to see inside the vehicle, but when he began to feel around he realised there was a person trapped inside. With the help of nearby neighbour Alex Milkins â&#x20AC;&#x201C; who received a divisional commendation for his bravery earlier this year â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sgt Simpson was able to pull the woman from the car before it totally ignited. In doing so, Sgt Simpson inhaled toxic fumes. The driver was dragged clear from the wreckage and was taken to Wonthaggi Hospital by ambulance. Acting Chief Commissioner Tim Cartwright presented Sgt Simpson with the Medal of Courage at the Victoria Police Academy during the graduation parade. Wonthaggiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Senior Sergeant Steve Gibson

Bravery rewarded: Wonthaggi Policeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sergeant Matthew Simpson received the Victoria Police Medal of Courage following an incident in June, 2014. He is pictured with the medal pinned to his chest and holding a certificate of acknowledgement with his wife Kelle. said he was immensely proud to have Sgt Simpson on the force. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just another reminder of the dangers

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Dancers rock for twins SATURDAY night saw one of the biggest rock line ups in Leongatha for a fundraising concert to help the Durand family.

The Rock to Recovery concert raised $2785 towards the medical expenses of premature twins Luca and Eli Durand, the children of Ash and Nick Durand of Leongatha. The twins spent much of their lives in the Royal Children’s Hospital. Both

boys are now home in Leongatha, however continue to have ongoing medical treatment at significant cost. Rock to Recovery was held at Leongatha Memorial Hall. MC’d by comedian Beau Stegmann, the rock line up consisted of some of the best bands in Gippsland: The Meteoriots, Rockenspiele, Half The Sky, Red Sector and Drunken Ninja. Music was also provided by local DJs DOY and Starky.

Conversation Coastline At the Inverloch Community Hub meeting room Friday June 19 at 7pm Guest Speaker: Associate Professor David Kennedy Topics: - What is happening along our coastline? - Is erosion a problem? - Understanding how and why beaches move Other topics - Surf Parade Path Project - Open discussion - Any topics

All Welcome Organised by Cr Jordan Crugnale - Chair Bill Chandler

Pumping sounds: Red Sector lures the crowd to the dance floor at Rock to Recovery. The musicians are, from left, Andrew Clark, Frank DeGennaro, Jen Holm, Luke Anthony and Barry Duvoisin.

Volunteers shape rail trail By Stuart Biggins THE Great Southern Rail Trail does not look after itself.

It takes groups dedicated to individual sections of the trail to be properly maintained. South Gippsland Shire Council looks after heavier maintenance such as the lopping of tree branches and the repair of potholes, lighter duties including mowing and weed control are carried out by volunteers. Committee members

and rail trail users meet regularly to discuss issues and at a meeting in Fish Creek on Sunday morning, several gathered to discuss ways to get more people involved. When the rail trail was established, the idea was to let towns along the way do their own thing; to have a nucleus of volunteers around each station do light maintenance work. Foster Rotary takes care of mowing and weed control along the Foster section of the trail. Having farmers along the route helps maintain

the trial next to their properties is an idea the committee at Fish Creek hopes will come to fruition. Once the section at Koonwarra is completed in six to eight months’ time, new signage with a fresh modern look has been designed to rebrand the trail from beginning to end. It is also planned to name parts of the trail in honour of people who have made significant contributions to the trail and even to the local community.

One such person is Eric Cumming, working out of Meeniyan, whose vision it was to get the trail started. “Essentially, maintenance is about individual volunteers doing what they are capable of doing,” Cr Moyha Davies said. To assist with maintenance, a new web site as well as a Facebook page are being set up by council for the registration of members and to record work done so the committee has a greater idea of what is happening along

the trail. Many bike groups, some up to 40 in number, ride the trail regularly. Given they often stop for breakfast or coffee and cakes, the trail is of vital importance to the local business community. For more information about how to get involved, people are invited to phone Dana Hughes at South Gippsland Shire Council on 5662 9384 or email her danahughes@ southgippsland.vic.gov.au

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Funds raised will go directly towards the twins’ ongoing medical costs. A special thank you to all of the bands, DJs, Mr Stegmann, security, bar and door staff and to John Taylor of Gippsland Audio Visual who donated their time on the night.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, June 16, 2015 - PAGE 7

Lifesavers’ tower in jeopardy By Tayla Kershaw RECENT storms and high tides have damaged Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club’s

new patrol tower.

The new tower was built just at the end of last year, replacing the former tower destroyed by a king tide in 2012. President of the Inver-

loch Surf Life Saving Club Angela Malan said members were worried about the new tower’s future. “It doesn’t look good. We have been assured by the builder and the engi-

Tourism relief By Brad Lester TOURISM businesses have been spared the expense of extra rates under new council ratings.

South Gippsland Shire Council has reclassified 41 properties that faced paying higher rates under changes to a national system, the Australian Valuation Property Classification Code (AVPCC). The properties – classified as serviced apartments/holiday units or bed and breakfasts – were to be classed as commercial properties instead of residential, and therefore be charged more expensive rates and fire services levy. Peak tourism body Prom Country Regional Tourism (PCRT) said without the changes, accommodation providers faced an additional five per cent increase in rates on top of the expected 4.9 per cent rate rise that would already cost them $1000, bringing some total rates bills to around $2000. That was in addition to an increase in fire services levy bills of up to $1200. However, 16 of the original 57 properties will remain classified as commercial. The changes were made based on revised assessment criteria issued by the Valuer General Victoria following complaints from ratepayers. The prospect of higher rates and fire levy could have adversely affected South Gippsland’s tourism industry, according to PCRT. PCRT, in a budget submission to coun-

cil, stated, “Most bed and breakfast and cabin/cottage operators live on site and the owners’ portion of the property often outweighs the guest/commercial portion of the property. This means that even though a commercial business is operating, the land use is primarily residential.” Mayor Cr Jeanette Harding said council must back tourism. “Our tourist operators are advertising our shire and they are bringing people into our shire and we need to encourage tourism,” she said at last Wednesday’s council meeting. Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien said home owners, businesses and farmers would face large increases in their property based fire services levy. He criticised the State Government’s proposal for a 7.2 per cent increase in revenue from the fire services levy, which part funds Victoria’s fire services. “Labor has recently released the rates that will apply to different property classifications to raise this extra money and the figures are alarming,” he said. “The residential rate per $1000 of capital improved value for properties in the CFA zone has risen 32 per cent, while commercial, industrial and primary producer rates have all increased by 12 per cent. “This from a government that claimed there would be no increase in taxes, fees or charges.” Mr O’Brien said the government should not ask local councils to cap rates at CPI and then raise the fire services levy by 7.2 per cent.

neers that it will be fine, but to us it doesn’t look good and it’s causing some public angst,” she said. Geofabric sandbags have been laid to protect the exposed concrete footings of the tower. The temporary measure has cost the club several thousand dollars. Ms Malan said the club was in the process of speaking with Bass Coast Shire Council to help with costing a permanent measure to protect the tower. Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club secretary Chris Malan said members were anticipating action would be taken to ensure the tower would be functional by summer. “Nothing has been confirmed, but we will do something to fix the problem well before patrol season starts,” Mr Malan said. “We will keep monitoring the tower during the year. There is a significant amount of concrete under sand, which will help. We are concerned, but there’s no reason to be too concerned.”

Washed away: the new Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club patrol tower is threatened by storms and high tides. Geofabric sandbags have been put in place to protect the exposed concrete footing.

Repairs required: the Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club was fully functional last summer but has now been damaged by high tides and storms. Club members hope to have the tower restored by the next patrol season.

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Everything ready to go at Rigby’s EVERYTHING is priced to clear at Rigby’s Homemakers Furniture in Wonthaggi this week only.

Passing by: from left, Ross Garner with Mirboo North scouts, Gemma Garlick, Ella Thompson and Sky Keeck, and Kate Williams from South Gippsland Landcare Network. The scouts group has been camping at the Meeniyan Recreation Reserve from where scouts have been setting off on hikes. On Sunday morning, on seeing the Landcare tree planting activity, the scouts made a spontaneous detour to help.

Trees unite city, country folk By Stuart Biggins RECENTLY deceased former Victorian premier Joan Kirner started Landcare by bringing together two unlikely organisations: the Victorian Farmers’ Federation and the Australian Conservation Foundation. Relationships are also important to Landcare member Ross Garner, who

organised a tree planting day at the Meeniyan wastewater treatment lagoons on Sunday. Having moved to a hobby farm at Korumburra South when he retired as a software writer, Mr Garner said he has learned an enormous amount about life in small rural communities. “What is so great about Gippsand is the naturalness of the farming we have here,” he said. “I wanted to find a way to help city people appre-

PUBLIC SESSIONS Council Chambers, Leongatha PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS (Bookings for speaking times essential Ph 5662 9222) Wed, 17 June 12.45pm Proposed Discontinuance of Government Rd, Korumburra. (LGA 1989, S223) 2.00pm; 7.00pm* (*by noon 16/06) Wed, 24 June 10.00am 2.00pm ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING 1. NOM676 – Proposed Business Plan Coal Creek 2. Finance report July - May 3. Report on assembly of councillors - May 4. Cr discretionary fund allocation report 5. Adoption of Budget 2015-16, declaration of rates, charges and strategic resource plan 6. C107- ESO to protect Giant Gippsland Earthworm 7. Draft Municipal Emergency Management Plan – public exhibition 8. S86 committee review - T P Taylor community facility and reserve 9. Council delegation to staff 10. Community grants program policy review 11. Policy review - C20 heavy vehicle usage on Council controlled roads 12. Pre-election policy review 13. Closed session - grants program allocations 14. Closed session – Contractual matters CONTRACTOR BREAKFAST Council Contractors are invited to a free breakfast seminar to hear about: • Proposed changes to Council's tendering process • Council's OH&S requirements • Capital Works Program for 2015/16 There will be an opportunity to ask questions.Venue: Memorial Hall Leongatha Time: Tues 30 June 7.15am RSVP: by 18 June to 5662 9312/ 0417346940 E: shahnh@southgippsland.vic.gov.au (Max 2 people per contractor) COUNCIL WORKS THIS WEEK Road Maintenance: Kardella/ Turtons Ck/ Cape Liptrap/ Prom Views/ Fish Ck/ Waratah Nth/ Yanakie Tree Maintenance & Roadside Slashing: Darlimurla/ Mirboo/ Koorooman Road Stabilisation: Millar Road, Yanakie Footpath Renewal: Bruce St, Leongatha 9 Smith St., Leongatha 3953 (Private Bag 4) Ph: 5662 9200 council@southgippsland.vic.gov.au Fax: 5662 3754 www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au

ciate what we have.” This began the interaction between the Chadstone/East Malvern and the Leongatha Rotary clubs. Mr Garner has used the Rotary clubs as a networking instrument to bring city people in touch with South Gippsland. Linking up with Landcare seemed like a perfect match for achieving his ultimate ambition. Landcarers, Mr Garner explained, are experts in the environment and have processes in place for selecting landholders (in this case, the Water Catchment Management Authority) whose properties need tree planting. Mr Garner said the two Rotary clubs coming together and working with Landcare benefits all three by having them learn through social interaction. Species indigenous to the area and suitable for what is a wet site were chosen, including bog gums, Strzelecki gums, swamp paper bark and scented paper bark, the prickly Moses and native grasses.

The stocktake sale is on now. All stock is a minimum of 20 per cent off and up to 50 per cent off. Anything you see on the floor from La-Z-Boy recliners, furniture and bedding to lounges, dining and outdoor will be at stunning low prices. When you step into the La-Z-Boy Gallery, you will find the unbeatable range of electronic lift out chairs. There are 24 electronic lift out chairs in store and ready to go. The lift our chairs allow you to kick back and relax in luxury, and conveniently helps you out of your seat when it’s time to get back up. This week only, the marvellous lift out chairs are priced from $999. Superb, beautiful black leather Leroy lounges are hugely discounted at 40 per cent below the recommend-

On sale: from left, Mark Lamers and Glenn Rigby are prepared to package anything on the floor and have it out the door for you during the stocktake sale at Rigby’s Homemakers Furniture this week only. ed retail price. Empire recliners are on offer from $599 and all Australian lounges are 20 per cent off. There are also great savings to be had in the Sealy and Sleepmaker mattress range. These are leading mattress brands, which offer a range of comfort levels to suit every individual need.

“We have over 40 mattresses on the floor so there is sure to be something for everyone,” Glenn Rigby said. For something really special, treat yourself and sit in one of the IMG of Norway Nordic recliners. IMG of Norway creates beautiful, luxury recliners which are a perfect fit for the body.

“There are certainly some great savings here. We have a huge range of dining and occasional pieces to sell as well,” Mr Rigby said. “Everything you see is ready to go and you can have it out the door today.” Come into Rigby’s Homemakers Furniture and find an excellent deal on quality furniture this week only.

POLICE BRIEFS

Car crashes into shops A POOWONG man crashed his car into two Poowong buildings early on Saturday.

Just after midnight, his car wiped out the verandah and two walls of a corner cafe and shifted the brick wall of the next door secondhand op shop by 30 centimetres. With the car still driveable, the 25 year old was able to reverse out of the building and drive away. He collided with a tree a kilometre down the road, where he was found by police. Police from Leongatha forced entry into the vehicle, as the driver was unconscious at the wheel. An ambulance attended and conveyed the man to Warragul Hospital for examination. He sustained no physical injuries. Leongatha SES was called to the scene of the crash to reinforce the walls of the buildings to avoid it collapsing and secured the property. Korumburra Police will be leading an investigation once the driver’s

blood has been analysed. The driver will be interviewed by police in due course for a range of offences. Police are appealing for witnesses to the crash. The offender was driving a greygreen Commodore with Queensland number plates. He entered Poowong from the Drouin direction. If anyone saw this car, contact the Korumburra Police.

Man assaulted

A MAN was attacked by two unknown offenders in Wonthaggi on Saturday morning. At around 12.20am, a 28 year old man left the Wonthaggi Workman’s Club and was walking home to North Wonthaggi. He walked along a gravel track leading to White Road, via Strickland Street. The track was poorly lit and he heard footsteps running behind him.

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He was confronted by a man who demanded he hand over his mobile phone. The victim refused and was punched in the face and continuously assaulted until both men fell to the ground. The other offender struck the back of the victim’s head with an unknown weapon, believed to be a bat or a club. It was at this point the victim realised there were two offenders. Both offenders ran off towards White Road, without stealing any of the victim’s belongings. The victim managed to walk to the ambulance station on McKenzie Street. From there, he was conveyed to Wonthaggi Hospital. He was admitted, suffering head and neck injuries. A laceration on the back of his head required several stitches. Bass Coast Crime Investigation Unit (CIU) is investigating and would like to speak to any person who witnessed the attack, or any suspicious behaviour in the area.

Buy a bargain JSL Light Engines has extended its clearance sale into this week, while stocks last.

The response to the sale at the Leongatha business on Sunday was excellent. Owner Jared Lovie said people called back Monday morning saying the prices were so good they had decided to buy more. Customers who bought a cheap second hand mower are coming back to buy another. Other people have been in touch to enquire if the business still had stock to clear. Some people could not make it on the day, so to ensure no one misses out, the sale will continue. “We still have a large range of new and used units available, of all shapes and sizes,” Mr Lovie said. JSL Light Engines is located at 48 Yarragon Road, Leongatha.

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Ride for research RIDE and snuggle up for Scleroderma this winter.

Scleroderma is a cruel auto immune disease with no cure. It can cause the hardening of the skin and damages major internal organs. Rae Stallard of Sandy Point is suffering from the disease, and Ann-Maree Heppell of Leongatha sadly lost her mother to Scleroderma last year. Together, they will be raising awareness on Sunday, June 28. Ms Stallard was diagnosed with Scleroderma in her early forties. “I was taking exercise classes three to four times a week and running a gym with my very good friend. I started noticing I was puffing more in the classes, my hands were going blue and my skin was getting tighter and very itchy,” she said. “I was diagnosed by a good friend who is a local doctor. I saw a rheumatologist and had regular lung function tests. I also started on some medication. I remained reasonably fit for eight years.” Her fingers are always red from ulcers and are full of calcium deposits, which slow the healing process when ulcers occur. “I also have scarring on my lungs which makes walking difficult due to lack of breath. I am very thin due to problems with my gastrointestinal tract and malabsorption,” she said. “I have a great osteopath, wonderful podiatrists, very

caring doctors and an excellent rheumatologist – and of course excellent friends. “I also want to mention the Scleroderma Australia support group. We are a group of people who laugh together, cry together and encourage each other. We can also access new research through its site. Great work to all involved.” Ms Stallard and Ms Heppell hope to see more money go into Scleroderma research. “Rae Stallard is a beautiful lady my age suffering the same condition as my mother, Corry Schelling,” Ms Heppell said. “St Vincent’s Hospital is the major care facility for Scleroderma sufferers and where the major research into this horrid disease is done. “We are hoping to get enough people to ride kilometres the equivalent distance from Koonwarra to St Vincent’s Hospital along the rail trail from Leongatha to Koonwarra, and donate for the kilometres they ride.” A bike ride to the Koonwarra Hall will depart from Leongatha’s Apex Park at 1pm. The date was chosen to coincide with National Scleroderma Day, which falls the day after on June 29. Afterwards, the public is invited to snuggle up in the Koonwarra Hall from 1.30pm until 3.30pm and enjoy the special events on the day. Everyone is encouraged to snuggle up, as Scleroderma sufferers have problems with the cold and need to

keep themselves extremely warm to cope with their symptoms. A silent auction will be held, which will include fabulous prizes including a table for 10 at The Footy Show, a round of golf for four at the National Golf Club at Cape Schanck, a signed Essendon jumper, boots and ticket package, beach house accommodation packages in Inverloch and Sandy Point, Saskwatch music and local retail vouchers.

Raising awareness: from left, Leongatha’s AnnMaree Heppell and Sandy Point’s Rae Stallard are both deeply affected by Scleroderma and will be raising money for Scleroderma Australia on Sunday, June 28.

Bin impost unwelcome By Sarah Vella LEONGATHA man John Tapscott believes South Gippsland Shire Council gave inadequate information to ratepayers before the rollout of the green waste rubbish bin service.

The service will start from July 1 and cost ratepayers an extra $78 per year for a fortnightly pickup. Mr Tapscott said ratepayers had not been given the option of whether or not to accept a green waste bin. “I don’t need one because I mulch. If I don’t use it, it is still going to cost me $78 a year. We are just being dictated to by this shire,” he said. “I never received any information about the bins. I don’t look at the web and don’t always read the local newspapers. Why couldn’t they send out some literature to the ratepayers? “Why does it all have to be done on the web or in the newspapers? It is another $78 whack on top of everything else we have to pay. It is going to hurt people on low incomes and a lot of people don’t need it.” Council waste management officer Peter Roberts said when the service was mooted in 2014, there was some immediate media coverage and council’s website was updated to include information about the service. “Further media releases have been sent to the local papers over the last six months,” he said. “Information was included on the waste collection calendars sent out in December to all properties paying a garbage charge and information about the collection was also included in the South Gippsland Matters newsletter in March/April this year.” Mr Roberts said a brochure explaining the service was delivered with the bins. “A letter will be sent to residential properties that were exempt from the green waste service due to being in either a rural location, a flat or unit or on a block over one hectare in size,” he said. “The letter gives the owners the option to participate if they wish.”

Essendon footballer Dyson Heppell will make a special appearance on the day in honour of his grandmother. Face painting and other activities will be available on the day for children. All proceeds will go to Scleroderma Australia and donations can be made through the Facebook site or to Ms Stallard or Ms Heppell at give.everydayhero. com.au/raeleen. Donations can also be given on the day.

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Excellent achievement: Gwen and Trevor Nicholas celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary last Thursday. They were married on June 11, 1955 in Korumburra and now live in Leongatha. They were joined at the CSC Bakery on Bair Street by family and friends, including Gwen’s matron of honour Norma Head and their flower girl, Sue Hutton.

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STUDENTS at Korumburra Primary School will wear a beanie this Friday, June 19 in support of brain cancer and State Schools Relief. That organisation provides clothing and footwear for disadvantaged school families. The event is being organised by the Junior School Council, and prizes will be given for best outfits and beanies.

school council has a spot in mind. Drainage needs to be improved, and the area will be concreted and new bike racks installed.

VIETNAM veterans, peace-keepers and peacemakers in the Bass Coast and South Gippsland region are invited to attend the fourth veterans luncheon at the Leongatha RSL this Thursday, June 18. Enjoy a meal from 12.15pm at the RSL at the corner of Smith Street and Michael Place. The guest speaker will be advised. Cost is $8 per person. Book by phoning the RSL on 5662 2747 or emailing basswel@dcsi.nest.au.

Speech to inspire

INVEROCH Primary School plans to create a new bike storage area with the proceeds of this year’s Easter fair. With so many bikes at the school, a bigger area is needed. The

Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College South Gippsland Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College is currently processing first round offers for Year 7 in 2016, these will go out by the end of term.

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CONGRATULATIONS to Dorothy Matthies of Alchera House, Korumburra, who is turning 90 today (Tuesday). Family and friends travelled to celebrate with her on Sunday and will gather again today to wish her well.

HEAR Dr Alan and Anne Vaughan talk about their experience helping at a school in Bangladesh at Mardan on June 28. The Leongatha couple will speak at the Ecumenical Pleasant Sunday Afternoon at Scots Pioneer Church, which starts at 2pm. Afternoon tea will be served and all are welcome. The Vaughans visited the LANPRA hostel for tribal children, which provides medicine, learning materials and three good meals to children each day.

Following her dreams VICTORIA Wyckelsma graduated with a PhD from Victoria University in May.

Her thesis explored the link between a protein in muscles and the effects of ageing, training and inactivity. The former student of Wonthaggi and Leongatha secondary colleges is working as a research scientist at Latrobe University in Bendigo. She is now in Denmark for six weeks undertaking lab research at a university in Copenhagen. Victoria studied at the College of Sports and Exercise Science of Victoria University, earning a Bachelor of Applied Science with honours. She was involved with the Muscle Ions and Exercise Research Group, which is part of the Institute of Sport, Exercise and Active Living.

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Graduated: Dr Victoria Wyckelsma PhD is pictured with her brother Ben.

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OPINIONS

What a joke

WHAT an hilarious afternoon listening to the special South Gippsland Shire Council meeting on June 10 to consider ratepayers’ submissions to the 2015-16 budget. The meeting opened with council telling ratepayers what a wonderful process council had given ratepayers: OurSay and then the opportunity for written S223 submissions. But the devil was in the next sentence; council proclaimed it could not really make any changes to the budget because the time line was so tight. Council was required to approve the budget at its June 24 meeting and have it to the Minister for Local Government by June 30. It was already June 10! So sorry to everyone who had made submissions; tough luck ! It was interesting that one ratepayer, who had made a submission on that basis, saying it was a farce asking ratepayers to make submissions unless the time line was changed, was severely criticised later in the meeting. Then off we went. “No” to every submission. Then council announced “Oh dear, we cannot say ‘no’ to all the submissions, so here is one we can approve” (exact words!). So despite the fact the proposal was not in their paths and trails strategy and some councillors expressed valid reservations, the submission was approved. Council was jubilant. It had said “yes” to a submission. Next came the highlight! Council accepted a motion which had only been submitted one hour before the meeting on a submission regarding the rating strategy. This amended motion was passed on a vote of five to four. This motion: overturned council’s rating strategy; impacted on all 19,000 ratepayers; ignored the fact

rating strategy is to be reviewed within 15 months; and ignored council officers who told the meeting they did not know the full impact and financial implications on the budget because they had not had time to assess the motion and recommended to council the motion not be passed until further work undertaken. It also ignored the fact that earlier in the meeting council had said no submissions could be approved with a major budgetary impact because this would mean council would have to undergo a full consultation process again and therefore not meet deadlines. I was so impressed with its good governance in just throwing over its rating strategy - not! I am sorry. I give up. No more council submissions. No more letters.

Megan Knight, Foster.

Take bowel test JUNE is Bowel Cancer Awareness month (June 1-30). We have taken five minutes to inform everyone how important it is to support Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. We hope you can take the same time to do the test. As our family knows, you do not have to have any family history or symptoms. We’re hoping this may encourage yourself, family and friends, because early detection can save lives as we all know and we are so grateful for this.

The Charlton family, Leongatha.

Thought required THANK you for opening up the issue of same sex marriage for discussion (The Star, June 10). This is an important issue for our community and deserves careful consideration.

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Give the gift of life THE loss of a life is a tragic time for the family and friends left behind.

But their suffering can, in some small way, be alleviated by knowing their loved one has given someone else a chance of life by donating their organs. That is just what the late Glenn Joy of Fish Creek did. The 40 year old died as a result of a cycling accident last week but as an organ donor, Mr Joy’s gifts have already been urgently received by eight people whose owns lives faced an uncertain future, given they needed new organs. According to the Australian Government’s Organ and Tissue Authority, one organ and tissue donor can transform the lives of 10 or more people. That is vital, given that at any one time around 1500 people are on organ transplant waiting lists across Australia. Last year alone, 378 organ donors gave 1117 Australians a new chance in life – the second highest number of organ donors and transplant recipients since national records began. The authority states people who need an organ transplant are very ill or dying as a result of an organ failing, and they can be babies and children through to older people. A transplant is the only way to save the life of someone with end-stage liver, heart or lung failure. People with kidney failure can usually receive dialysis until a kidney becomes available. Even then, their quality of life is low, as they often must undergo dialysis up to eight hours a day, several days a week. Thinking about losing organs can be hard, but once we’re gone, we don’t need them anymore. Plenty of others do need our organs and will be forever grateful. To find out more about becoming an organ donor, head online to www.donatelife.gov.au/home

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Letters to the Editor

One of the problems with this issue is people think it concerns the rightness or wrongness of homosexual relationships. It’s not about homosexuality at all, it’s about marriage. What is marriage? What we are witnessing in our society at the moment is the collision of two different visions of marriage. It’s not about simply opening up marriage to a group that has been excluded; it is about fundamentally changing our understanding of what marriage is. On the one hand we have a vision of marriage that puts the child at the centre. From the dawn of history marriage developed as the way a society brought together a man and a woman in a safe and secure environment to reproduce and raise children. The purpose of marriage was children. This is illustrated by the fact societies, such as the ancient Greeks, who were very accepting and open to homosexual relations (the Spartans positively encouraged homosexuality) did not equate these relationships to marriage. This was not a matter of cultural or religious discrimination; it was a matter of biology. If marriage is about producing children then homosexual couples are naturally excluded. In recent times however, a new vision of marriage has developed that puts the couple at the centre; the needs of the child and the needs of the society as a whole become subordinate to the demands of the individual. This is a sociological revolution and the consequences of changing an institution that has been established for many thousands of years across hundreds of different cultures is not to be taken lightly. Do we really “understand the

scale of such a change on society”, especially for children, as this has never been tried before. At the moment I think the issue is being taken lightly and reduced to superficial and loaded slogans such as “Do you believe in marriage equality?” Whatever our community decides I hope tolerance is upheld. We don’t want the intolerance homosexuals faced in the past to be replaced by new forms of intolerance. It’s not a matter of “if you agree with me you are open minded and if you disagree with me you are closed minded.” Mr Shorten mentioned religious ministers would not be forced to conduct same sex marriages, but what about civil celebrants and others involved in the wedding industry. Will we find ourselves in the situation where bakers are being fined for refusing to make a gay marriage wedding cake? Homosexual relationships and heterosexual marriage are very similar. I’m sure great love and commitment are experienced in both, but I would hold they are different. It’s like an orange and a mandarin; they are similar but different and no act of parliament could make them the same. Or are we in the realm of Alice in Wonderland where words will mean whatever I say they mean!

Patrick Kelly, Wonthaggi.

Mixed up words I’M A bit tired of being called homophobic simply because I don’t think homosexual relations are right. I’m not afraid of homosexual people. I know some and count a

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few as friends. I feel bewildered I’m told I’m out of step with society and intolerant simply for holding that marriage should remain defined as a lifelong exclusive union between a man and a woman. As a society we have now accepted as normal those who choose to live in homosexual union. They have plenty of legal avenues to live in partnership, adopt children and share their lives. Few people speak against them or criticise them. Most are happy to live and let live. Some of us may not agree with their choice, but we are content to tolerate it. We are now told the call for same sex marriage is all about “marriage equality” as if there is no difference between homosexual and heterosexual unions. But there is a difference. It’s only in a heterosexual union that a child can be conceived and born. All children need both a mother and a father. Innumerable research studies show this and affirm the best environment for children to grow to mature adulthood is when their home is stable and both parents bring their uniquely feminine and masculine character to the raising of the child. Unfortunately marriages don’t always display the ideal and birth parents are sometimes a poor example. But the ideal remains that a lifelong exclusive union between a man and woman, committed both to each other and their children is best for the next generation and society as a whole. Societies and cultures in all places and times have held a similar ideal. These seem to me good reasons to keep our definition of marriage unchanged. In 1987 Michael Jackson released an album titled Bad. It’s

since become common to use ‘bad’ in place of ‘good’, and ‘wicked’ to describe something desirable. Language may well change, but it seems to me definitions of words are getting mixed up. Bad is not good. Someone is not intolerant simply because they disagree. Calling something different the same is not equality. A same sex union is not a marriage.

Gordon Dowthwaite, Leongatha.

Vote on gay marriage NOT that many years ago, when homosexuality/homosexual sex was illegal in Victoria, my father said he didn’t mind them legalising homosexuality as long as they didn’t make it compulsory. In one way I feel similar indifference to the homosexual marriage issue but I would not be in favour of it. Although several members of my extended family identify as homosexual, I don’t understand it or feel homosexuality is “right” or natural. The Bible speaks strongly against homosexuality many times. Over recent decades, measures have been introduced into our society that have weakened our traditional values and contributed to many of society’s problems, and I fear anything encouraging or legitimising homosexuality is another downward step. I would prefer a referendum on the issue of homosexual marriage, and would accept the view of the people, rather than leave it to our “progressive” politicians and those politicians who would be unduly influenced by a vocal minority.

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Market showcases region’s bounty STALLHOLDERS and visitors alike could not have asked for a more perfect day to enjoy the monthly Coal Creek Farmers’ Market at Korumburra on Saturday. The market boasted an impressive variety of stalls from across the region.

Succulent: from left, Gerri Pinkerton and Mason Palmer of Korumburra, Sean Kooyman of Traralgon and Nadine Verboon at the Wattlebank Pork stall with one of the company’s signature snacks, a barbecue pork and coleslaw roll.

Mayor’s message Cr Jeanette Harding

CONGRATULATIONS once again to the Loch community for its fabulous Food and Wine Festival on the long weekend. A bigger than ever crowd attended despite the cold weather, reminding us people still want interesting leisure activities throughout winter and are willing to leave the warmth of a good fire for a great event. You will have read no doubt of the recent brutal attack on two of council’s building and planning enforcement officers. As this is now a police matter I cannot make comment on the specifics of the incident but I would like to reaffirm the important work these officers do and wish them a speedy recovery. Council is required to adminis-

ter and enforce a number of State Government acts including the Building Act 1993 and the Planning and Environment Act 1987. These pieces of legislation are there to ensure buildings meet all safety and environmental standards for the community, both now and for their ongoing life. Council is committed to educating the community on its responsibilities to act within relevant legislation. If you are considering building and are not sure of what is required, a phone call to council will quickly clarify what the requirements are and put your mind at rest. Avoiding these protocols means you could be putting the safety of your family and others at risk.

We have many officers across various departments checking compliance on issues that protect community health and safety. It could be building and planning enforcement officers such as these two men, environmental health officers checking water quality and hygiene standards in eateries, accommodation and hairdressers, or local laws officers handling dangerous dogs, pet registration or domestic disturbances. Although officers first make a personal approach to resolve the issue, there are some people who don’t want to hear or comply with a request, and as a result officers can be subject to abuse and at worst, violence. We have a caring community

that has been shocked by this incident and I hope you can appreciate these officers undertake an often difficult role to protect you and the community. Congratulations to all Gippslanders, including Toora resident Kathleen Whelan, who were recognised in the Queen’s Birthday honours for their outstanding contribution. As well, I know of others who declined nomination, but who find community work its own reward. In the next few weeks we will be opening the nomination season for the Australia Day Awards, so think about who you might like to see recognised for making a difference (nomination forms are now available on the council website).

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O’Brien fights for Long Jetty funding GIPPSLAND South MLA Danny O’Brien is continuing the fight

for funding for Port Welshpool’s Long Jetty.

He confirmed federal funding was still under consideration and has received confirmation the

State Government contribution remains on the table. Mr O’Brien raised the

matter with Deputy Prime Minister Warren Truss at The Nationals’ recent state conference. “Mr Truss indicated to me the project is still very much under consideration by the Commonwealth Government despite missing out in stage one of the National Stronger Regions Fund,” Mr O’Brien said. “I have also spoken with Federal Member for McMillan Russell Broadbent and he is actively pursuing funding in Canberra to ensure the restoration of this iconic structure takes place.”

Mr O’Brien said the former State Coalition Government was a strong supporter of the restoration and had committed $5 million to the project to enable preliminary works to begin. “I recently questioned Minister for Regional Development Jaala Pulford on whether that funding is still available and she has confirmed in writing that she has no plans to withdraw it,” he said. Mr O’Brien said the structure was important from not only an historical perspective but also in a contemporary economic

sense in that it will attract people to the region. “Restoring the jetty to the standard required to support tourism activities and recreational fishing would bring significant economic benefits to the community,” he said. “It would also provide local employment and help boost tourist numbers at Port Welshpool, Welshpool and towns such as Foster and Toora. “I will continue to work with Mr Broadbent to ensure this long awaited project is delivered for the Gippsland community.”

Emergency rations: Grade 6 students at Inverloch Primary School, from left, Ellie, Gabbi, Naarah and Grace inspect meals ready for delivery to families in need.

Families heed call for help THE community of Inverloch Primary School is caring for families in need.

The school’s Parents and Friends Association has established a foodbank to supply meals to school families during times of need, such as illness or when a new baby arrives. Families cook meals to top up a

freezer at the school and families are welcome to tap into the larder when the main cook in the house is out of action. Principal Wendy Caple is delighted. “We bought the freezer to be used for the Easter fair and rather than it being empty for the rest of the year,

we can stock it with meals,” she said. “We just ask people to make casseroles and other meals to fill it, and that all meals are labelled with ingredients and the date they were prepared. “It’s just people helping people, which is lovely.”

The Friends of Murray Goulburn offer to buy units in the MG Unit Trust closes at 5:00pm on Wednesday 24th June 2015. For the ﬁrst time in the 65-year history of Murray Goulburn Co-operative Co. Limited (MG), external investors are being invited to participate in the performance of MG. In early July, MG plans to list the MG Unit Trust – a special purpose funding vehicle – on the Australian Securities Exchange. External investors are invited to subscribe for Units offered by MG Responsible Entity Limited in the MG Unit Trust, pursuant to a Product Disclosure Statement which was lodged with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission on 29 May 2015. Recognising the important connection MG has to Australia’s dairying communities, MG has made available a priority allocation of Units as part of the IPO for ‘Friends of Murray Goulburn’ including eligible current and former Suppliers, local residents of MG’s dairy regions and current employees.

Dream persists: Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien (right) speaks with Deputy Prime Minister Warren Truss about Port Welshpool’s Long Jetty funding at the Nationals’ state conference recently.

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LEONGATHA

s e m o YOU c l e w Leongatha stays buoyant LEONGATHA is celebrating the arrival of a number of new stores to the town, with more to follow.

New providore store Forage and Grind has recently opened in Bair Street and has enjoyed excellent support since opening. Expected to open very soon in McCartin Street is a new variety store called Discount King, filling the space formerly held by a shoe shop. Under a new name HiTech Connections, owned by Greg Carruthers, this business will soon move from an arcade in McCartin Street to a much more prominent and bigger outlet at 17 McCartin Street following extensive renovations. Tony Westaway, owner of the recently finished iconic Knight’s Garage building, is hopeful of signing a tenant for the rear of the Bair Street premises soon. “I would like to think we are close to signing someone very soon. We are still looking at filling the front section also,” he said. Mr Westaway has been in

“It’s great to see some talks with South Gippsland of the new businesses Shire Council about atcoming to town and tracting a new enterprise. showing their confidence A number of Leonin the retail sector,” he gatha businesses have said. been undertaking renovaMr Watchorn said tions to their premises, business owners and staff possibly on the back of the had a role to play in besmall business tax concesing helpful and courteous sions recently announced to their customers to keep in the Federal Budget. them coming back. Empty shops in Bair “Collectively busiStreet remain a challenge ness owners and their for Leongatha, however staff need to remember the future for Bair Street customer focus is paracould change for the better mount and I encourage once the heavy vehicle alany businesses to underternate route is completed take customer service late next year, giving the courses often available opportunity for the street through Small Business to have a makeover. AnVictoria and the shire,” other challenge is the lack he said. of industrial land which The Nationals needs to be addressed by Gippsland South MLA council. President of the Leon- Welcome mat: Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien, right, and Leon- Danny O’Brien has urged gatha Chamber of Com- gatha Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Peter Watchorn say South Gippsland consumers to shop local to merce and Industry Peter shop locally and support local jobs. support local businesses Watchorn said Leongatha and local jobs. is a welcoming town with are starting to establish ourselves major car dealers, a big selection Mr O’Brien recently told State businesses ready to serve their as a real boutique shopping expe- of schools, a vibrant industrial customers. rience,” Mr Watchorn said. estate offering a great range of Parliament that small businesses “Leongatha is definitely a The town has great cafes, a services and an ever expanding are the heart of local economies and need local support. nice place to come and shop; we number of fashion outlets, the housing sector.

“I am a strong supporter of small businesses, they are the lifeblood of their communities, and it is important we all support them,” he said. “I try and shop locally at every opportunity because I know it ensures my money goes around the community, supporting local jobs and helping local businesses. “We have some great local businesses in retail, services and other industry in South Gippsland and they all need our support. “I know many of those in retail are facing difficulties at the moment as confidence is low and many are facing tough competition from the internet. “People should think twice about buying online or heading away to Melbourne or elsewhere to go shopping if they can get the products they are after locally.” Mr O’Brien said it was not just about price and range. “If we don’t support our local businesses then our towns will be pretty unappealing places if they all disappear,” he said. “To keep our local shopping strips vibrant and healthy, we need to make sure we support them.”

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Students yarn bomb CBD By Stuart Biggins LEONGATHA Secondary College students attracted a great deal of interest on Thursday, as they mounted the culmination of their community project in the civic heart of Leongatha with a process known as yarn bombing.

Using scarf like lengths of wool both knitted by students and donated by family, friends and college staff, Year 9 students wrapped bollards, tree trunks, light posts and other street furniture in a move designed to both claim the heart of the town and engage the community. As if to underline the bright na-

ture of the happening, the winter sun came out from behind the clouds. Teacher Jamie Cummins said from start to finish the project has been student led and they came up with the idea themselves. The idea of wrapping trees in home knitted lengths of wool is a worldwide movement and in some cases, as in the heart of Istanbul in Turkey, is used as a political statement to city burghers which says ‘hands off our park; this place is ours.’ The concept is about people getting together to show ownership. Students have had expert guidance along the way. Sophie Dixon from South Gippsland Shire Council talked to

students about community involvement while Mandy Gunn, a full time artist from Tarwin Lower with a background in textiles, was an invaluable contact who also supplied wool and knitting needles. Volunteers including Ann Warren from Inverloch have knitted with students. Mr Cummins said, “The key to the success of this project, coming to fruition here today, is the students developed it and the community has supported it.” The project has created a point of interest in the centre of the town and a palpable sense of public engagement with people stopping to take notice, and think about the outcome and what it means.

Rugging up: getting ready for a cold night on the platform were, from left, Leongatha Secondary College’s Tanya Derrick, Tenille Leicester and Eden Cook.

Coldest night for Salvos’ sleep out THE Salvation Army’s fourth annual sleep out on the platform of the Leongatha railway station on Friday produced the coldest night yet, with the temperatures plummeting to about three degrees Celsius.

Rugged up: from left, Inverloch knitting volunteer Ann Warren with Leongatha Secondary College students Willow Bass and Ebony Stevenson.

There were 19 brave souls sleeping out in the cold, including Salvation Army captain Martin Scrimshaw, to raise awareness of youth homelessness. The Salvation Army band began the night playing some numbers on the platform as wood burning in drums tried to keep those in attendance cosy.

Captain Scrimshaw said the night was another success, with $1700 raised on the night with several hundred more expected to be raised at the Leongatha Secondary College sleep in tonight (June 16), which also outlines the resources available to help homeless youth. Money raised goes towards the Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal, that has so far raised $15,000 in South Gippsland alone. Captain Scrimshaw said for next year’s sleep out, he would like to engage the broader community and hopes to have a record number at the event.

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Novel idea to entice spenders By Sarah Vella POP-UP shops could be the answer to filling Leongatha’s vacant buildings, particularly on Bair and McCartin streets.

Leongatha Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Peter Watchorn said the pop-up shop program recently initiated by the Bass Coast Shire Council could be an idea for Leongatha. “It would be good to fill shops up, but is it the best case scenario? I don’t know,” he said. “We had a pop-up shop for the Daffodil Festival last year and we will probably do it

again this year as it was quite successful.” Mr Watchorn said he would prefer to see permanent tenants in the vacant buildings around the town. “I don’t know about pop-up shops, but if the spaces can be used either by community groups or for events that would be good,” he said. “One idea is to encourage exhibitions or events usually reserved for the larger cities into the spaces for certain periods of time.” He said the open spaces should be used for something, even if not for retail. The chamber of commerce will hold its annual general meeting on Monday, July 6 and everyone is welcome to attend.

New faces: come in and meet the friendly staff at Leongatha’s newest food store Forage and Grind on Bair Street. Photo courtesy of Shelley Price Photography.

Forage and Grind delights Leongatha A DELICIOUS surprise to nurture your health and wellbeing can be found at Leongatha’s new food store, Forage and Grind.

Come on in: Leongatha Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Peter Watchorn would love to open the doors to more retail businesses in the town.

The providore, where you can let your culinary creativity go wild, is teamed with an espresso bar serving boutique artisan coffee, matcha lattes, organic teas and a soon to be released Superfood Smoothie menu. The tantalising aroma of coffee fills the air in this light filled space. Window bench seats bathed in natural light are a great place to enjoy a coffee and watch the world go by. Customers can sample products while perusing the shelves packed with gourmet pantry items, gluten

free products, bulk staples, wholefoods and ever expanding deli lines, including local cheese and eggs. Shortly, Forage and Grind will be introducing Superfood Smoothies to the mix. “These aren’t your conventional smoothies,” owner Shareena Boyd said. “Made from fresh and frozen fruits, local berries, nut milks, and exciting ‘super foods’ such as chai seeds, Maca powder and acai are added to maximise their health benefits. They make a great healthy lunch and breakfast option for locals on the run.” Forage and Grind is open weekdays 8am until 5pm and weekends 9am until 1pm. If you are looking for the perfect

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Gypsy is in good hands EXPERIENCED Leongatha Lyric Theatre crew are behind the group’s latest production, Gypsy.

Assistant to the director and designer Colin Mitchell is Bernadette Grainger, while musical director is Carmel Slater and choreographer is Bron Kalos.

Guiding lights: some of the leaders behind Leongatha Lyric Theatre’s production of Gypsy are, from left, assistant to the director/designer Bernadette Grainger, musical director Carmel Slater and choreographer Bron Kalos.

They have all brought their extensive theatrical experiences and expertise to make sure Gypsy the musical will delight all who come to see it in July. Gypsy, a human story about a mother, Rose (played by Elly Poletti), who wishes to see her daughters, Louise, played by Tash Nagel, and June, played by Janie Gordon, grace the vaudeville stage. Rose’s grim determination to this end is trying for the girls who are dragged around the countryside to perform and be noticed. Rose has regrets she never really “made it”, so is hell bent her daughters will. Gypsy has all the elements to make a great night’s entertainment. There’s passion, hardship, disappointment, emotional disharmony balanced with colourful dancing, bright singing and wonderful costumes. There are many young people in the cast and it’s a joy to see them in really nailing their roles. Songs from Gypsy guaranteed to attract interest are Everything Is Coming Up Roses, Let Me Entertain You, You’ve Gotta Have A Gimmick and Together Wherever We Go.

Experienced cast: Elly Poletti plays the extremely demanding role of Mother Rose in Leongatha Lyric Theatre’s Gypsy. Bruce Grainger plays several supporting roles. June 22 at Gippsland Southern Outdoors, 1 Bair Street, Leongatha, from Monday to Friday, 11am to 3pm, and Saturdays 10am–12. Get your diary out now and slot in a time to come to Gypsy.

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Teens reinvent human body Students from years 9 and 10 put their heads together to consider what part of the human body could be improved. “The whole school has taken

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Rotarians help African friends LEONGATHA Rotary Club is renowned for enhancing community life in town.

presented the final $1400 of an $18,000 donation to Bishop Michael Ekwoy Apochi from Nigeria to further the water project he was overseeing in Ochobo. As a result, 2500 villagers are able to collect clean and disease free water from taps in the centre of the village. Loch’s link with Nigeria began in November 2011, when Father Joseph Abutu from the village of Ochobo became the assistant priest to Leongatha

Now the volunteer members are improving life in the African country of Nigeria. The club is supporting Project Ochobo, a South Gippsland project that is improving access to quality water in the village of Ochobo. In June 2014, the 14 team members of Project Ochobo

Reducing illness: villagers in Ochobo, Nigeria, enjoy clean, safe water courtesy of the generosity of South Gippslanders, including the Rotary Club of Leongatha.

and Korumburra parishes. After becoming aware of Fr Joe’s meagre life and schooling in his village, parishioners from St Vincent’s Loch decided to raise money to buy vestments and altar vessels for St Michael’s, his home town church. The Project Ochobo team raised more than $3000 at market stalls in Loch. The team then learned Ochobo villagers collected water that was contaminated and polluted, and caused illnesses such as typhoid, cholera and dysentery. People in Ochobo were dying as a result. The team raised more money to fund clean, disease free, uncontaminated water for Ochobo villagers. Fundraising became a whole parish project. People from outside the church and parishes contributed. Leongatha’s Mary MacKillop College supported the project through its 2012 Walkathon. Within a few months $8000 was raised. Every cent raised went to Ochobo for the water project. With Bishop Michael per-

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International focus: from left, incoming president of Leongatha Rotary, Shirley Seabrook, Project Ochobo’s president Ken Loughnan and outgoing Rotary president Gordon Morrison following the presentation of a $2000 cheque by Rotary to the project. sonally overseeing stage one of the water project and with local labour, a 12m water tower holding 50,000 litres of water was constructed. Raw, contaminated water from the small river was pumped to eight ground tanks, each holding 1000 litres. The water was treated and passed through industrial filtration cylinders before a small electric pump was used to pump the water to the water tower. Water was then distributed to the seminary that housed 150 staff and students by gravity. Underground pipes then feed a set of taps in Ochobo for 2500 villagers to collect water only twice a week. Bishop Michael said, “lives have been saved”. There was already evidence of less illness amongst the villagers of Ochobo.

Word spread to outlying villages. Women with wheelbarrows and containers walked four kilometres to collect clean water, then carried their load back to their village. Demand for water exceeded supply, forcing women to still source contaminated water at the river. At the 2014 dinner in Loch, Bishop Michael explained the 40 year old diesel pump sited at the river had maximum capacity to pump two hours before overheating. The Project Ochobo team accepted the challenge to upgrade the pump, buy a generator and install more piping to supply more water to Ochobo people and to 3000 people in outlying villages. Fundraising recommenced, with a generous response. Bishop Michael received a further

$3750 in January 2015. Following a meeting and presentation to Leongatha Rotary members late in 2014, Project Ochobo president Ken Loughnan was invited to present a submission for funding of $2800. He was invited to a meeting of Leongatha Rotary on June 1 to update members on the current situation in Ochobo. Rotary president Gordon Morrison presented Mr Loughnan with a cheque for $2000 to assist upgrading the water supply in Ochobo and surrounds. Rotary will raise another $800. Mr Loughnan said, “The availability of a sustainable, filtered, clean water supply will help to transform the lives of these people and result in a marked improvement in their health and wellbeing.”

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LEONGATHA welcomes YOU

Teens care for Earth WORLD Environment Day was used to show teenagers the environmental challenges facing the global community.

Inspiring: Monash University climate scientist Professor Christian Jakob educated staff and students at Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College about climate change.

In the tradition of the Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College’s patrons Julian Tenison Woods and Mary MacKillop, students are passionate about acting and raising awareness about environmental sustainability. To emphasise their concern, the college is participating in a range of actions. “We aim to extend the knowledge of environmental issues to all members in our college community in hope of change,” college captain Sarah Marshall said. At a special whole school assembly on June 3, organised by the student mission team, keynote speaker and leading climate scientist Professor Christian Jakob of Monash University enlightened students and staff about climate change and outlined how the community can respond. This was supported by videos produced by students and a performance by talented student musicians Janie Gordon, Alliza Miel and Jay Dockery. Students are also planning new ini-

tiatives such as recycling bins in classrooms and reminding students to make use of facilities such as the drink bottle refilling station instead of throw away plastic bottles. On a larger scale, Australia is a signatory to the UN Framework Convention on climate change, pledging to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by five per cent below year 2000 levels by 2020. The Department of Foreign Affairs

and Trade admits an effective response to climate change will require action by all major emitters in developed and undeveloped countries. “If we do not dare to lead in inspiring transition to a renewable and sustainable future, our generation, and those after us, will face the consequences of our inaction today,” college captain David McAlpine said. “We hope our initiatives can inspire our politicians to do the same.”

Parking push SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council will consider creating long term parking bays for caravans, boats and motor homes in Leongatha. Leongatha resident Ron Burrows called for such parking in a submission to council’s budget and flagged the prospect of council buying land for the purpose, such as the former Shell depot in Hughes Street. “There is a large increase in the number of caravans, boats and motor homes coming to Gippsland for rec-

reational purposes. There is currently insufficient spaces for these vehicles to park and walk to the main street in Leongatha to access the shops and cafes,” he wrote. Long vehicle parking is now located at the South Gippsland Highway wayside stop, and also on the western side of Anderson Street from Smith to Alison streets. Council officers are investigating potential locations where further long term vehicle parking may be established in Leongatha, most likely close to town services and amenities.

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LEONGATHA welcomes YOU News sparks conversations DO YOU enjoy watching the news and discussing how the issues of the day affect society?

Then the current affairs group of the Prom Coast and Leongatha University of the Third Age could be for you. This group of like-minded people talks about local, national and international affairs, discussing various angles and pondering which way issues could develop. They are joined by Star newspaper editor Brad Lester. More people are welcome to join the group

which meets at the Leongatha RSL at 10am on the second Wednesday of the month. Simply turn up and join the discussion.

Of the moment: talking news at the current affairs group of the Prom Coast and Leongatha University of the Third Age were, front, from left, Pat Lee and Pearl Christoffersen. Back, from left, Siepie Langenberg, Ian Lee, Alec McKinlay and David Allen. Mr McKinlay is from Foster and everyone else from Leongatha.

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FOUR teams of students took on the challenge to produce a batch of cupcakes with consistent quality and appearance at Leongatha Secondary College recently.

The challenge was part of students’ studies of different methods of production, including line production. They produced the cupcakes with a set amount of ingredients and also had to analyse the style of their leader. Teacher Kate Lafferty added a touch of Masterchef, with staff given the task of ranking the four teams’ cupcakes according to appearance, taste, texture and aroma. Congratulations to Zoe Dummet, Walker Holm and Ashlee Tennyenhuis on winning best flavour and Tom Mc-

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LEONGATHA welcomes YOU

Eye-opening excursion LEONGATHA Secondary College students ventured to Melbourne recently to visit two of the most important legal institutions in Victoria. The years 11 and 12 legal studies students took a tour of the Legislative Council and Legislative Assembly of State Parliament and learned of the important role parliament plays in their lives.

Students then moved to the other end of the CBD where they were fortunate enough to be involved in their own ‘trial’ in a Supreme Court room that was free. Students learned of the procedures in a criminal trial and found the empanelling of a jury of particular interest. The class then visited the public gallery where they witnessed a real life murder trial which was definitely an educational experience.

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A regional partnership with the TAC and the Victorian Government.

Speeding message sinks in TRANSPORT Accident Commission research has revealed Victorian drivers speed less and are more likely to find speeding unacceptable than their interstate counterparts. The TAC last week released the findings of a survey that asked drivers in Victoria and interstate about their speeding habits and attitudes towards speeding. It found that 73 per cent of Victorians normally drive at or below the speed limit in a 50km/h zone, compared to 64 per cent of non-Victorian respondents. A similar trend was evident in other speed zones, with 72 per cent of Victorians saying they normally drive within the limit in 60km/h zones compared to 62 per cent in other states. Speed limit compliance dropped in 100km/h zones, with only 61 per cent of Victorians staying within the limit compared to 51 per cent interstate. TAC chief executive officer Janet Dore issued a mixed response to the findings. “While it is good that Victorians appear to be more responsible in relation to speed compliance than drivers in other states, it’s worrying to think that nearly 40 per cent of our drivers still admit to speeding in 100km/h

zones,” she said. “Travelling even a few kilometres over the speed limit dramatically increases your chance of crashing so until every driver abides by the speed limits and drives to the conditions every time they get behind the wheel, we will continue to see people killed or seriously injured due to speeding.” Survey respondents were also asked how they would judge another person’s behaviour if they exceeded the speed limit by 5km/h or 10km/h in various speed zones: 84 per cent of Victorians said exceeding the 50km/h speed limit by 10km/h was unacceptable (80 per cent interstate); 74 per cent of Victorians said driving at 110km/h in a 100km/h zone was unacceptable (68 per cent interstate); 64 per cent of Victorians said exceeding a 50km/h speed limit by 5km/h was unacceptable (57 per cent interstate); and 62 per cent of Victorians said driving at 65km/h in a 60km/h zone was unacceptable (54 per cent interstate). Ms Dore said speeding remained a leading cause of road trauma and was a factor in about 30 per cent of all Victorian road deaths each year. “What is clear from this research is that the majority of road users, both in

Taboo act: Victorian drivers are frowning on speed and slowing down on the state’s roads. Victoria and interstate, find speeding socially unacceptable but it also shows there is still work to be done to ensure

all drivers get the message around speeding,” she said. “If you’re driving in a 60km/h

zone, your risk of crashing doubles for every 5km/h that you exceed the speed limit by.

Right boots may save your feet WEARING the right safety gear is a must for motorcycle riders. Without adequate protection, the consequences could be horrific according to website spokes.com.au, part of the Transport Accident Commission. Boots might need to be comfortable and stylish but they also need to provide ample protection in the event of a crash.

Safety minded: proper boots are vital for protecting motorcyclists in the event of an accident.

So here’s some tips to make the shopping experience a little easier. Motorcycle boot checklist: height – a full height boot that comes up to your mid shin is your best bet safety wise, as it provides full protection to the ankle as well as the foot; closures – velcro or buckles are a better option than laces, as they will stay on in the event of a crash. Laces run the risk of loosening or coming undone; material – make sure you get thick, water treated leather or abrasion resistant and breathable textile;

soles – oil resistant with good grip; manufacturing – boots must be double or triple stitched with the sole of the boot being both glued and stitched to ensure they stay together during an accident; protection – make sure your boots have built in armour placed in the high impact zones; fit – your boot should be a comfortable but firm fit, and hard to get on and off. You don’t want your boots coming off in an accident. Make sure they also fit with your bike. Information from spokes.com.au

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The property has been planted out with a large variety of eucalypts including lemon scented gums and peppermints, which are home to a number of resident koalas, owls, parrots and rosellas to name a few. A natural creek flows through the land with walking tracks and bridges in place to enjoy all the sounds of nature on offer here. Built by award winning builder Gil Trease, this double storey home features a large open living area with Parquetry floors, functional kitchen with electric cooking and dishwasher, split system unit and a wood heater to maintain a cosy ambience in any season. There is a feature bay window that doubles as a relaxing sitting/reading area overlooking the rural farmland adjacent to the property. This is one of the owner’s favourite spots. Upstairs there are two bedrooms with a north facing balcony off the master, walk-in-robe and separate toilet. A large storage area has been created in the roof cavity. Another large bedroom is downstairs with new carpet and separate bathroom and second toilet. An electric sauna also adds to the relaxing environment this property has to offer. Outside you will discover a sunny north facing covered barbecue area, large workshop and storage underneath, a double carport with direct access to the home, a huge 100,000 litre water tank and vegetable garden. The shops, restaurants and school of the thriving Meeniyan township are a short stroll away, adding another tick to an already impressive list of features. This really is a unique hidden treasure.

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Everything has been thought of; there’s nothing left to do but relax and be impressed by the meticulous presentation. On a large, near level 1160m2 block, this three year old home has been built with a 6.2 energy rating, ensuring efficient heating and cooling from the ducted gas heating and split system air conditioner. At the heart of the home is the galley kitchen with crisp white cabinetry and 40mm caeserstone bench tops, including a waterfall top on the island bench. The pool room, family area and formal lounge offer three separate living zones. Along with the covered outdoor deck, there’s an abundance of living space.

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New port fears emerge MEMBERS of the Bass Coast community claim the Liberal Party has failed to address local concerns regarding the Port of Hastings plan. Preserve Western Port Action Group chairman Jeff Nottle said community concerns about the adverse impact on the Bass Coast economy, environment and community of the failed container port policy in Westernport were being ignored. Mr Nottle said 19.9 per cent of voters voted for candidates opposed to

the Port of Hastings plan. In 2012-13, tourism contributed $653 million per annum to the Phillip Island (Bass Coast Shire) economy, 37.9 per cent of gross regional product, employed 5700 people and provided 8.2 per cent of regional employment. The Preserve Western Port Action Group claimed the Liberals did not prepare a business case for the container port and as a result did not clearly identify any possible benefits to the electorate of Bass. The group believed the development of the Port of Hastings plan would add an extra 4200 trucks onto

the roads, a 113 per cent increase of emissions in the air, quality degradation and additional cost to taxpayers. Mr Nottle formally raised these concerns with Bass MLA Brian Paynter. “As the Member for Bass and a Liberal Party member, we believe he should recognise the concerns and actions of the electorate and protect the Bass Coast economy and the $653 million per annum contributed by tourism, as well as the 5700 jobs tourism provides to the Bass Coast and Westernport,” Mr Nottle said. “To achieve these goals, we believe Mr Paynter should act by taking all the

necessary steps to ensure the Liberal Party policy of building a container port at Hastings is abolished.” Mr Paynter responded to Mr Nottle and said the change of government has caused a significant cut to the resources of the current port authority, while it establishes the new Infrastructure Victoria Authority to investigate major infrastructure projects. “This new body will review the demand on the current Port of Melbourne and establish whether or not an additional port is needed and if so where it would be located,” Mr Paynter said.

“I will watch with great interest the outcome of any review Infrastructure Victoria releases. In the meantime, I will dedicate my time engaging with stakeholder groups such as Preserve Western Port to fully understand the concerns regarding any future development of the Port of Hastings.” Mr Paynter acknowledged the role played by Western Port Bay in current and future welfare, recreation and tourism in the area. “I can assure you I will do the utmost to preserve the quality of this natural resource for future generations,” he said.

Seagrass declines at Corner Inlet FARMERS and fishers of Corner Inlet met recently to discuss the problem of declining seagrass meadows within Corner Inlet.

Seagrass in decline: farmers and fishers gathered to discuss the problem of declining seagrass meadows in Corner Inlet.

Awards in sight for businesses ENTRIES are now open for the 2015 Bass Coast Business Awards. Following on from the success of last year, the awards will run in two parts – a people’s choice category, as well as the business awards, so both businesses and customers can be involved. Community members will be able to vote for their people’s choice online, with all entries for the judged awards to be made through council’s website. Bass Coast Shire Council mayor Cr Kimberley Brown said the awards was one of the most popular annual events for our local business community. “The Bass Coast Business Awards are a way to raise the profile of local businesses and highlight the benefits these businesses bring to the shire,” Cr Brown said. When someone from the community nominates a business for a people’s choice award, they also become eligible to win a $250 shopping voucher. All businesses in Bass Coast registered to receive a business mail with Australia Post will receive a Business Award kit in the mail. The kit will include entrant’s information and a promotional poster to display in the businesses for the people’s choice awards to encourage customers to vote. Information booklets and people’s choice posters are also available online at basscoast.vic.gov.au/businessawards and from council’s customer service centres. Business Award entries close on July 10. The six categories in the Business Awards include businesses excellence with zero to five employees sponsored by Phillip Island Nature Parks,

About 40 people attended the ‘farmers and fishers’ meeting organised by South Gippsland Landcare Network, including commercial fishers, farmers and researchers. Dr John Ford of Melbourne University explained just as farmers rely on good quality pasture to feed their stock, Corner Inlet’s fishers rely on good quality seagrass to produce their catch. Representatives of Corner Inlet’s commercial fishing industry took participants on a tour of the inlet and spoke of the impact that declining seagrass cover is having on their livelihoods. They explained the vital role seagrass plays in providing nutrients, habitat and protection for marine life, and fishers’ own efforts to make their industry sustainable. After a seafood lunch, the group visited a Toora dairy farm managed by Dan and Cindy Knee. The Knees have implemented best management practices to keep nutrients and sediment on farm and out of the inlet. Nutrient and sediment run off are re-

garded as the two greatest threats to seagrass meadows around the world, and several groups are concerned about seagrass levels in the Inlet. Discussions acknowledged the efforts that many farmers are taking to keep nutrients and sediment on farm in partnership with agencies such as Landcare, Dairy Australia and the West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority (through funding from the Australian Government’s National Landcare Program). These include vegetating and fencing off creeks and drainage lines, siting laneways to avoid run off, maximising ground cover to reduce soil loss and following best management practices when applying fertiliser. Fishers have a self imposed code of practice that, alongside government regulation, restricts fishing to weekdays only, caps the number of fishing licences, sets net and mesh sizes, and allows only two net shots a day to prevent over fishing. The day was funded by the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation and was delivered by representatives of Melbourne University, GippsDairy and the South Gippsland Landcare Network. For information contact Kate Williams at the South Gippsland Landcare Network on 5662 5759 or John Ford of Melbourne University on 0423 227 090.

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Reigning winners: Rachael Martin and John Dickie (centre) from Wildlife Coast Cruises, winners of the 2014 Bass Coast Business of the Year Award, with Fergus Cameron from Destination Phillip Island (far left) and Bass Coast Shire Councillor Neil Rankine (far right). business excellence with six or more employees sponsored by Bass Coast Shire Council, marketing and promotion sponsored by Destination Phillip Island, new business sponsored by the Victorian Government through Small Business Victoria, environment and sustainability sponsored by Westernport Water and good access is good business sponsored by Rural Access. The overall winner of the 2015 Bass Coast Business of the Year will be selected from the winners of these categories. Nominations can be made at basscoast.vic.gov.au/businessawards. Entries are limited to one per person, per business. People’s choice voting closes on

July 31. The excitement of the Business Awards culminates at the Awards Presentation Dinner on Friday, August 21, at the RACV Inverloch Resort, Inverloch. The evening is open to all businesses, not just those that entered, and any business can book a table for staff and friends. Last year’s event was very popular, so book early to avoid missing out. For bookings, please contact council’s business development officer Emilie Barkley on 1300 BCOAST (226 278) or (03) 5671 2211, or email emilie.barkley@basscoast.vic.gov.au. You can also book and pay online at basscoastbusinessawards.eventbrite. com.au.

YOU may have noticed hundreds of new trees popping along our foreshore lately, with the 2015 planting season officially underway. Every year, dedicated volunteers across Bass Coast spend their time revegetating our foreshore and bushland reserves to help keep our shire green, preserve the natural environment and help prevent the foreshore erosion we’re seeing more of as time goes by. I joined the Red Rocks Coastcare volunteer group recently along with Bass MLA Brian Paynter to help them out at their first working bee of the year. We planted 400, which was an amazing effort by all involved! I also joined Cr Clare LeServe for a tour of the Waterline coastal areas that have experienced significant erosion lately; only reiterating the importance of keeping our coastline strong with plenty of dense vegetation. There are plenty of volunteer groups you can get involved in, with their contact details and working bee dates all listed at basscoast.vic.gov.au/envirovolunteers.

Around Bass Coast Earlier this year, I spoke about the importance of support networks and services for those in our community with mental illness or suicidal tendencies. I’m very pleased to share that Anderson Ward Councillor, Bradley Drew, along with his wife Jill, have organised a Survivors of Suicide forum with the topic ‘Reduce the

Stigma!’ The forum aims to raise awareness to aid prevention of suicide and create a support group for those affected by mental illness and suicide, including family members and friends. If you have been bereaved by suicide, you are concerned for a love one, are feeling vulnerable or simply wish to gain more understanding and awareness on suicide and mental health, then please don’t miss this opportunity to attend the forum to be held at the Newhaven College Auditorium on Boys Home Road, Newhaven, on Sunday, June 28 at 12pm. You can contact Jillian on 0413 056 165 or sosgippsland@hotmail.com for further information.

Mayor’s diary I’m in Canberra from June 14 to 17 for the 2015 National General Assembly of Local Government, which is an opportunity to deliver the views and concerns of our community, as well as contribute our own experience and knowledge to debate on a broad range of national issues. It will also be a chance to be involved in policy discussions at a national level and engage with key decision makers, such as the Prime Minister, the Leader of the Opposition, the Deputy Prime Minister and the Leader of the Australian Greens. You can also find out what’s happening at council by liking my page, ‘Cr Kimberley Brown – Bass Coast Shire Council’ on Facebook, or by following @CouncillorBrown and @BassCoast on Twitter.

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FAMDA presents The Peppercorn Tree FOSTER Theatre Company, FAMDA, is about to stage an exciting new Australian drama, The Peppercorn Tree by Melbourne writer Alison Campbell Rate. The play is both humourous and deeply moving as it deals with mateship, love, regret and reconciliation. Set in 1993 suburban Melbourne, The Peppercorn Tree tells the story of Jonah Cloake who, during an early morning raid in World War II Tobruk, made a split second decision whose fallout took root and grew to overshadow his life and future relationships, especially with his wife and only son. Burying his guilt under a veneer of jibes and humour, Jonah succeeded in avoiding his past for decades until, fifty years later, he reluctantly agrees to record his memoirs with a biographer and in the process is forced to confront

his demons. Bernadette Grainger is directing FAMDA’s version of this remarkable play. Before moving to South Gippsland a decade ago Bernadette performed with Raven’s Players in Glen Iris, worked as director’s assistant for many productions at Star of the Sea College in Brighton and she also stage managed several operas for Melbourne City Opera. In 2006 she made her local debut in FAMDA’s Oedipus Rex, earning a Gippsland Theatre Judge’s Award in the process. Last year she directed Life after George for Leongatha Lyric. To stage The Peppercorn Tree FAMDA needs to find five actors to play the following roles: • Jonah Cloake, a World War II veteran now dying, aged about 75, • Grace Cloake, his second wife, aged about 65, • Zoe Pilgrim, aged about 45,

• Michael Cloake, aged about 50, and • Evie Walker Cloake, Jonah’s first wife, aged about 25, English accent. Director Bernadette Grainger plans to hold an information session about The Peppercorn Tree at 2:00 on Saturday afternoon, 4 July, at the Foster War Memorial Arts Centre. This session will be followed immediately by auditions being held by appointment. Further auditions will be scheduled, if needed, at 7:30 on Monday 6 July. Bernadette is planning to cast the play immediately after these auditions but rehearsals will not commence until late August with performances listed for 23 to 31 October 2015. More information is available on www.famda.org.au. For further details and to book an audition, actors are invited to contact Bernadette Grainger via 5664 9385 or 0439 394 704.

Planning: FAMDA’s latest production director, Bernadette Grainger discussing the set design for The Peppercorn Tree with FAMDA life member, Geoff Davey. Photo by Robert Paragreen.

Opera comes to Wonthaggi WONTHAGGI North Primary School students were dazzled by talented opera performances recently.

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Amazing performance: front from left, Wonthaggi North Primary School students Batista, Kade, Tilly and Sophie loved the production of Hansel and Gretel performed by Opera Australia’s, back from left, Emily (Hansel), Rebecca (Gretel) and Kirilie (Mother).

Singing for Vanuatu THE breakup dinner of the choir Grandridge 245 at Mirboo North grew into a fundraising event to support the people of Vanuatu still recovering from Cyclone Pam earlier this year.

The recent concert, at the Grand Ridge Brewery, raised funds for The Vanuatu Appeal through CARE Australia. Elspeth Kiddell influenced the idea, after living in the village of Ranon in Vanuatu, through the Australian Youth Ambassadors in Development program, during 2012-13. She helped locals drive an eco-tourism business. The first trio to perform was Subtle-T, with Mike Forwood playing double bass, Paul Clark on guitar, and Elspeth Kiddell on clarinet and vocals.

They were followed by Grandridge 245, led by Jane Coker, who presented a range of songs, all written by Australians and with a distinct Australian content or quality, one being The Wonthaggi Mine Whistle song. The more experienced group of women who make up the Acoustic Kitchen next took to the stage with songs showcasing beautiful group harmonies and gorgeous individual voices. Last to perform was the Travelight Trio featuring Wendy Sellings, Yvette Atkins and Paul Evans. Paul accompanies the girls on his guitar and also adds gentle harmony in some of their songs. Wendy and Yvette’s voices complement each other well, creating lovely harmonies. The concert raised $681 for CARE Australia.

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Glade revamp A POPULAR Inverloch festival and picnic location will receive a makeover, courtesy of Bass Coast Shire Council.

Council will oversee the planting and guarding of 12 advanced trees at The Glade. Mayor Cr Kimberley Brown said the trees would provide shade at the public space. “The Glade is a very popular central location for picnics, barbecues and a range of community events,” Cr Brown said. “These events include year round farmers markets, musical events and the Inverloch Food and Wine Festival. The provision of more shade will thereby benefit the many users of The Glade.” The species planted will include the indigenous Gippsland Manna Gum and Sweet Bursaria. The native Brush Box will be planted as a street tree.

Money grows: from left, South Gippsland Landcare Network project officer Kate Williams, South Gippsland Landcare Network treasurer and Arawata Landcare secretary Dawn Marotti, McMillan MP Russell Broadbent, South Gippsland Landcare Network coordinator Jenny O’Sullivan and Arawata Landcare president Syd Whyte celebrate the $20,000 federal funding.

$20,000 grant for Landcare MCMILLAN MP Russell Broadbent met South Gippsland Landcare Network members in Arawata last Tuesday (June 9) to help celebrate the group’s latest successful grant bid for federal funding of $20,000.

The grant will be used to address sediment and nutrient loss caused by landslips and soil erosion in the Strzelecki ranges through targeted revegetation and fencing to exclude stock. The grant was presented as the 25th Anniversary Landcare Grants program. “The SGLN’s success grant was one of nine ad-

ditional agriculture projects under the 25th Anniversary Landcare Grants program,” Mr Broadbent said. “The grants are designed to support farmers, indigenous and community groups, including Landcare groups, to undertake projects to better manage natural resources that will also contribute to productivity.

“Farmers know what’s best for their land, and one of the great things about Landcare is that it helps deliver practical solutions to local problems.” The Australian Government National Landcare Program will invest $1 billion over four years to support sustainable agriculture as well as protecting Australia’s unique environment and biodiversity. More information is available at nrm.gov.au.

This project is in accordance with the Glade Landscape Masterplan adopted by council in 2010. Other works identified in this masterplan, which have recently been completed, include the construction of a barbecue shelter with assistance from the Lions Club of Inverloch and District, and the development of a raised grassed performance space, including the provision of three phase power and water. Works will also include the removal of one old pine tree, as identified in the landscape masterplan. The tree planting has been supported by funding under the Victorian Government Shade Grant project. For further information about this project, please contact council’s coast and bushland team on 1300 BCOAST (226 278) or 5671 2211, or email environment@ basscoast.vic.gov.au.

Pool to close THE Bass Coast Aquatic and Leisure Centre pool in Wonthaggi will be closed for the first week of the upcoming school holidays.

The closure, which affects access to the pool and all change areas, is for essential maintenance upgrades including extensive flooring and painting works. There will be no admission to the pool and change area during the works. The planned closure is expected to be between Monday, June 29, and Sunday, July 5. All other services during this time, including group fitness, gymnasium access and kiosk, will not be affected. Bass Coast Shire Council’s general manager of healthy communities David Elder said the works would improve the safety of wet areas around the pool. “The new flooring and freshening of pool areas will be a significant improvement

to the facility,” he said. Mr Elder said the work was part of identifying immediate needs for this facility and not related to planning for a new aquatic facility. “While council works toward a long term approach to leisure facilities, the need to maintain and upgrade our current facilities is essential,” he said. Bass Coast YMCA manager Rebecca Wilson said the works would be undertaken during what is traditionally a quiet time for the pool. “The first week of the school holidays was a preferred time to undertake these works as it will minimise the disruption of the service to the community,” she said. Aquatic members and swimming lesson members will have access to South Gippsland SPLASH for the week of closure. The pool will be reopened on Monday, July 6.

The twenty sixth in a series of columns marking 50 years of Leongatha Lyric Theatre in 2015

1992: A Wink at the Sphinx, The Sound of Music, The Odd Couple and Rat Race THE Lyric committee for 1992 was optimistic this year would be one for the record books.

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January started on a positive note with the production staff ofThe Sound of Music in place. Jane Griffiths was to be the director with Sally Braddon as the musical director, Peter McAlpine and Kathy Goller as the choreographers and Kim Harrison in lighting design. Lisa McKay-Brown and Karen Milkins were to bring Young Lyric out of recess and put a musical on the stage before the end of the year as well. An introductory barbecue was held forThe Sound of Music at the Lyric Playhouse on February 2. Auditions were scheduled for February 4 and 5. Children were auditioned first, as there was a big demand for parts of theVonTrapp children. The minimum age for auditions was six years old. Rehearsals commenced on February 11 at the Lyric Playhouse once the cast was finalised. A budget of $17,000 was set for The Sound of Music and the show was staged for 10 performances in June. In the same month, Lyric Theatre placed a bid for the property being auctioned at 13Watsons Road. The property was a few doors down on the opposite side of the road the Lyric Playhouse. Initially the property was passed in at $58,000 after failing to reach the reserve price of $60,000. Two days later, LyricTheatre's bid was accepted. At the time the building was purchased, it was being leased by the Woorayl Hospital for storage of equipment and furniture. The Lyric committee decided the hospital would be allowed to continue to lease the property for the next six months, after which time the situation would be reviewed. In July, the cast of The Odd Couple was finalised with arrangements for the play to start on August 21 and finish on September 5. Audiences were pleased by the hilarious performance of Jack Mitchelson, who played the leading role of the slobbish Oscar.

Major performance: Lyric theatre group performs a scene from The Sound of Music. Lyric Theatre's September newsletter announced rehearsals were going well for Young Lyric's production of Rat Race, directed by Lisa McKayBrown. Rehearsals were held in the Lyric Playhouse during the school holidays and performances were scheduled for late October, early November. The production was an amazing revival for the young actors with a total of 600 people attending the five performances. The cast had a ball and said they would be back in 1993. At the end of October, Lyric Theatre members were shocked by the accidental death of Patrick Coates. Patrick became a life member of the group in 1980 and an award was made in recognition of the enormous time and effort he contributed to Lyric Theatre. By November, rehearsals were going well for the touring show A Wink at the Sphinx, directed by David Robinson. Carmel Slater was appointed musical director and performances were confirmed for November 20 to December 5. The seven performances were a great success, bringing in a profit of $2800.

Forever changing: the coastline around Anderson Inlet will be discussed at a community forum in Inverloch this Friday.

Inverloch in spotlight AN EXCITING new community forum for Inverloch will be launched this Friday.

Come along, be informed, raise your concerns about any issue you feel is important and tell us your vision for Inverloch. Community Plus Inverloch will be held bimonthly and feature a guest speaker on an important local issue. Bass Coast Shire Council deputy mayor Cr Jordan Crugnale, Inverloch’s ward councillor, will lead discussions about current issues before council. Any other issues of concern from attendees will also be heard. Guest speaker Associate Professor

David Kennedy will talk about what is happening along the coastline, touching on whether erosion is a problem, and helping people understand how and why beaches move. “Given the current hot topic of the coastline and the Surf Parade path, our first guest speaker is a specialist in coastal geomorphology from the School of Geology at Melbourne University,” Cr Crugnale said. Dr Kennedy’s research is focused on the dynamics of coastal landforms and how they respond to changes due to storms, sediment and sea level. Current active projects include: investigation of coastal changes in Warrnambool, wave dynamics

across shore platforms at Cape Paterson, and dune – vegetation interactions on Phillip Island. He is also about to start preliminary work in Anderson Inlet for the West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority. Come along, be informed, input and raise your concerns about the coastline. Be part of the discussion about council’s March resolution to defer the Surf Parade Path project pending the expert assessment of its impact on the coastal foreshore. The forum will be held at the Inverloch Community Hub on Friday, June 19 from 7-9pm. All welcome.

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VINCENT James Elliott was born on Sunday, June 7. He is the first child of Fergus and Genevieve Elliott of Collingwood. Fergus is formerly of Leongatha and the son of Peg and Graeme Elliott.

Advancing skills: teachers Kath Gilbert, Jenny Cox, Jenny Young, Stephanie McDonald, Brett Smith, Ashleigh Jordan, Kerri Smith, Cam Le Page and Claire Guy take part in computer training at Foster Primary School.

Learning for the future TEACHERS are learning the information technology skills they need to support 21st century learning. Staff from the Corner Inlet Learning Alliance comprising of Fish Creek, Foster, Toora, Tarwin Lower, Tarwin Valley and Welshpool primary

Milpara news WINTER has set in and it is almost school holidays.

DEAN Edward Smith was born at Bass Coast Health on June 4 to Fiona Sheehan and Harley Smith of Wonthaggi. Dean is a brother for Cindy, 5, and Alyssa, 3.

Leongatha Red Cross LEONGATHA Red Cross Unit held its monthly meeting on May 28 with only a small number in attendance.

The group is only small but hard working, having recently catered for a clearing sale and helped with the recent Leongatha and District Netball Association celebrations. The unit also held a coffee morning, with the proceeds sent to the Syrian Appeal.

Red Cross has launched the Nepal Region Earthquake Appeal to provide humanitarian support to people affected by the earthquake that devastated Nepal in April. The unit will hold a cake stall in the foyer of Leongatha Memorial Hall on June 25 to support this appeal. There will also be a raffle for a grocery hamper. The unit’s next meeting will be held on Monday, June 29 at 10.30am in the Leongatha RSL rooms.

Protect your pet LOSING your beloved animal companion can be upsetting.

However, if your pet is registered and microchipped, a dog or cat has a much higher chance of being returned to you if it ends up in an animal shelter or vet clinic.

Peace of mind: if your pet is registered and microchipped, it has a much higher chance of being returned to you if it ends up in an animal shelter or vet clinic.

On average, two out of three animals impounded with Bass Coast Shire Council have been quickly reunited with their owners due to being registered or microchipped. Mayor Cr Kimberley Brown said council recently found a runaway with a happy ending after it impounded a cat whose owner had just moved interstate. “It was microchipped and we were able to notify the owner who advised it escape while removalists were at her house,” Cr Brown said. “The cat and owner were able to be reunited on the same day it was impounded, which reduced the stress on both of them.” Cr Brown said not only does legislation require all cats and dogs be registered in their municipality under the Domestic Animals Act 1994, but securing them within their property is also imperative. “Making sure your pets, especially dogs, are secure in your backyard can help prevent the stress of having a pet go missing,” Cr Brown said. “You can do things like teaching your dog to come when called, exercising them regularly, getting them desexed, and of course, making sure your fences, gares and doors are secure, can help prevent pets from escaping.”

Milpara is running a school holiday program this break. For primary school aged children we have Movie and Muck Around Tuesday, June 30 and Get Creative on Tuesday, July 7. For 12 – 16 year olds we have an exciting street art workshop. Would you like to know what term three holds? Our Computer Basics class will be starting first week back of term three on Wednesday, July 15 so book now! Also the Painting and Drawing Class on Thursdays starting July 23. For more information or bookings please ring Jenni, Leisa or Belinda on 5655 2524.

Landfill overhaul THE rehabilitation of closed landfill cells at the Grantville Landfill is almost complete. Bass Coast Shire Council’s general manager of sustainable development and growth Allison Jones said this work has involved the covering of landfill cells, which have reached capacity to form a barrier between the waste and the surrounding environment. “This barrier prevents the landfill from impacting on the environment by managing leachate, which is water that has come into contact with waste and landfill gas,” Ms Jones said. Ms Jones said the capping and gas system will assist in maintaining high air quality at the Grantville Landfill and meet the Environment Protection Authority’s (EPA) requirements for environmental monitoring.

schools are embarking on a professional learning program. Staff meet regularly at schools to develop their skills. Staff have been learning and implementing cloud technologies through the use of googledrive. Some schools now have students saving their work and collaborating with

others through googledrive, making their learning more flexible and accessible beyond the school gate. Teachers are currently learning how to collect, present and analyse assessment data using Excel and googlesheets to make learning more precise and personalised for their students.

Climate conversation in the air CLIMATE change adaptation is something we will all have to think about over the next few years.

The Agricultural Climate change project is helping to facilitate this dialogue amongst South Gippsland food producers. So far, this State Government funded project has looked at how the weather here is being affected by climate change and the tools available for us to keep abreast of things such as the current El Nino and what this will mean to our future weather. Orchardists and vegetable growers used the summer series of workshops to find out how the warmer winters and drier summers will impact their choice of plant varieties, and following up interest from this we visited local farms to find out how producers managed their water supply and soil health. When we talk about adaptation, the thing that is adapting is of course the farmer. Farming systems may change, cow breeding may introduce new traits, calving may be in a different month and the variety of pumpkin may be a different cultivar – but driving the decision making is the farmer. How do you optimise effective decision making? Reactive decisions made in the heat of a crisis are often wrong decisions, but how do we become proactive? Do we change our systems in anticipation of climate change effects, or do we wait until change is noticed? How do we afford it? How do we make good decisions, both from a business perspective and manage personal stress. The Climate Change Café is a great place to start some of these discussions. Come along a enjoy an en-

trée of soup with a side of conversation with our experts in animal breeding, a main course with a helping of farmer health, financial planning skills, pasture species choice, and dessert flavoured with a spicy risk management topping. The first Climate Change Café will be held in Foster next Tuesday night, June 23 at the Foster Golf Club, 7 Reserve Street, Foster. Attendees will be served a three course pasta meal for $20 per head. (pay at the door)

At the dinner table our special guests will lead the conversation and we will talk about how we can develop agricultural resilience whilst maintaining our personal equilibrium. There will be lots of good fun, information, new friends and door prizes. Please book at http://www. sustainabilitygippsland.com/ event/climate-change-cafe We will also be bring the Café to Loch on 26/8 /2015 and Dalyston on 14/9/2015 stay tuned for details.

Our first Climate Change Café will be held in Foster Tues June 23 @ 6.30pm. Climate change adaptation is something we all will have to think about over the next few years. The Agricultural Climate change project is helping to facilitate this dialogue amongst South Gippsland food producers. When we talk about adaptation, the thing that is adapting is of course the farmer. How do you optimise effective decision making? Reactive decisions made in the heat of a crisis are often wrong decisions, but how do we become proactive? Do we change our systems in anticipation of climate change effects, or do we wait until change is noticed? How do we afford it? How do we make good decisions, both from a business perspective and manage personal stress.

Where? Foster Golf Club, 7 Reserve Street, Foster. We will be having a three course pasta meal for $20 per head. (Pay at the door) At the dinner table our special guests will lead the conversation and we will talk about how we can develop agricultural resilience whilst maintaining our personal equilibrium. RSVP at

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www.sustainabilitygippsland.com/event/climate-change-café

or phone Jill on 0408 208 350

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Farming Insight • VLE Leongatha

Strong demand for vealers

There was a full field

of buyers present and operating in a generally firm market, dearer for the cows. Quality improved a little in the grown steers and bullocks, while the young cattle continued to slip. The handful of veal-

CLEARANCE AUCTION Tractors, Farm Machinery

FRIDAY JUNE 26, 2015 at 10am Bass Highway, ANDERSON A/c A. Stuart – Property Sold

CLEARING SALE Vehicles, Tractor, Farm Machinery FRIDAY JUNE 19 2015 at 10am 2730 Bass Highway, BASS A/c Sugarloaf Nominees Pty Ltd

John Deere 90HP F.E.L. 5820 tractor 2,300 hours, Kawasaki 250cc Stockman bike 10,000km, Toyota Hilux diesel tipper 1993 - 200,000km, Nobili 2.3mtr mulcher (as new) Marshall 2.5 tonne super spreader, Holden Thunder ute 200,000km, M/F grader blade 1.8mtrs, Kubota diesel ride on mower, Unigrip silage grab, saw bench & P.T.O. Unibier single axel boat trailer centre rollers, M/F carryall, Aluminium tinny 10HP Mariner motor & trailer, numerous treated pine posts, plus numerous pieces household furniture. More Vehicles & Machinery 2005 Ford 250 XLT xtra cab utility 267,000km, 2003 Holden Rodeo 4x4 dual cab petrol ute aluminium tray 316,629km, 2001 Nissan Navara 4x4 single cab diesel ute 162,521km, 2004 Ford Courier GL 4x4 dual cab utility 262,000km, 1999 Mazda Bravo 4x4 dual cab diesel ute 212,500km, 1998 Hyundai Exel manual sedan 235,000km, 1998 Toyota Camry CSX sedan 174,520km, 1996 Mercedes Benz C200 petrol auto sedan 248,441km, 2000 Honda HRC XR650R motorbike 3,698km, 2000 Honda Varadero V twin 1000CC tourer inc. Panniers 3,600km, Yamaha raptor 660R quad, 2007 Honda CRF450R motorbike, 2005 Suzuki DR650 motorbike 3,393km, fully enclosed motorbike trailer, 2007 Vicon LB8200 OC large square baler tandem axle with hydr steer, 2006 Kverneland BB100 semi mounted 6F. plough with extras, 2006 Crosskill Heva tip roller air seeder 6.3mtr with levelling board, Goldacres 10mtr trailing boom spray, Kubota ZG222 zero steer mower 62 hours, Toro MDX groundmaster utility, Karcher petrol pressure washer, Peerless belt driven compressor, 1 x commercial grade 6 door stainless refrigerator on wheels, 1 x commercial grade 3 door stainless refrigerator on wheels, Glass fronted display fridge, 4 x new Dunlop & Michelin motorbike tyres, 4 x new 4x4 Bridgestone Dueler 245/70 R16 tyres, Stihil bench chain sharpener, 3 x Xtech motorbike stands, S.S. professional BBQ, Beretta 6y.o. gun safe cabinet, Clay target thrower, 2 x elec. shearing stands, 44 gallon drum lifter, new rectangle conc. trough, Gas lamb tailer, Sidchrome ¾” drive socket set, Onga fire fighter & hoses,Villers fire fighters,13HP Honda generator, 2 x upright steel cupboard, 10 rolls of insulation, plus numerous power tools & workshop tools. Light Refreshments: Lions Club Grantville, Buyer I.D. required, no buyer premium, G.S.T. will apply Terms: cheque or cash on day of sale. Unless prior arrangements made. Listings & Photo's on website www.alexscott.com.au click on Livestock, then Clearing Sales Directions: Property situated main Bass Highway Bass company signs erected.

SIMON HENDERSON 0428 740 750 VENDORS MARK 0418 381 142 ROBERT 0438 012 212

Items include: J.C.B. backhoe (1992), Ford 2110 tractor 1,523hrs, Connor Shea coil tyne drill, Munroe post driver, Deutz-Fahr GP520 round baler, slasher 6', Dalcon drain digger, Transarc arc welder, Honda 400 Fourtrax 4W.D 7,050km, hydr. log splitter, 2009 Toro time cutter Z4202 needs belt, Hardi spray unit 400ltr, steel heavy duty slings,3P.L. smudger, fencing trailer, poly pipe spinner, ass. pipe fittings, bandsaw, drop saw, full roll 2” poly pipe, cement mixer, 1,000ltr plastic water tank, Honda water pump & hose, aluminium ext. ladder, 1 ¼ “ wash down hose, flat hoses ass. sizes, steel work bench, farm gates ass. sizes, auger, treated pine posts, 1 bundle 8” strainers, 1 bundle 5'” stay, 1 bundle 5” back up, 2 bundles 4”&5” posts, plus numerous sundry items.

Directions: Property situated Bass Highway Anderson, company signs erected. Light Refreshments available Terms: cheque or cash on day of sale. Unless prior arrangements made. Buyer I.D. required, no buyer premium, G.S.T. will apply Listings & Photo's on website www.alexscott.com.au click on Livestock, then Clearing Sales

WONTHAGGI 5672 1911 ROB OULD 0408 595 183

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CLEARING SALE MOYARRA-KORUMBURRA DISTRICT FARM MACHINERY, EQUIPMENT & SUNDRIES

Friday June 26, 2015 at 11am A/c R & M Paterson (Property sold) Armstrongs Road, Moyarra (via Andersons Inlet Road) MASSEY FERGUSON TRACTOR 5440, 2013, Turbo 4WD 100 Hp, 440 hours with front end loader; NEW HOLLAND TRACTOR TL 80, 2000, 80 Hp, 4WD, 3900 hours with front end loader; FIAT TRACTOR, DTS 55-66 4WD, 4500 hours; POTTINGER POWER HARRROWS, LION 301, with air seeder 3.5 mtr, 2011 only 50 hours; POTTINGER HAY MOWER, 6 disc, 2011, Nova disc 265; SIP STAR HAY RAKE, 2008, 3.5 m 400/11; JOHN DEERE soft hands; BERENDS 7 tyne chisel plough; HYDROLIC F.E.L. squeeze arm bale lifter; KNUCKLE SQUARE bale feeder; EDCLIF 5 foot grader blade; SILVAN 400 litre spray unit (no boom); Roller; Smudger; CRUMP 1 tonne super spreader; GEL DROP Holland tedder rake; BURDER pellet forks; Hulls round bale feeder; work platform for front end loader; Effluent “Monoshaft” pump; 200 litre rapid diesel tank with pump; NUGGET 4 foot slasher; 4 wheel motor bike trailer, carry all, Dual wheel 4 metre hay trailer; SILVAN ½ tonne 3 pl spreader; 3-4 tonne tip truck working order (no road worthy); Suzuki 2 wheel motor bike; old boom for spray unit; 2 x hydraulic top links; STALLION 50 teat calf feeder; Calf feeders; Dehorners; Vet & Animal health equipment and sundries; Assorted electric fence equipment; Assorted wire and fencing equipment; 2 large tarps; 4x4 “King Quad” motor bike (ideal for spare parts); Heavy duty stockyard gates x 5; 3 pl frame; poly pipe; Assorted pipe fittings; Stihl chainsaw; Motor bike jack; Drag chains; Red bricks (1000 x clean)(1000 x dirty); Pool fencing 12 metres; Cement mixer; Scrap steel; Assorted timber; 2nd hand corrugated iron (approximately 100 sheets); Other sundries HAY: Cereal hay big squares 50 bales WOOD WORKING EQUIPMENT: Hafco band saw, Hafco electric belt sander on stand, Hafco dust extractor included, numerous PVC pipe fittings, wood working chisels

TERMS: Photo ID required, Strictly Cash, EFTPOS or Cheque on day of sale, GST applies, Number system will apply, Lunch & refreshments available.

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ers sold to firm demand and numbers were very limited. There were very few yearling trade steers offered, while the heifer portion sold up to 7c/kg dearer. Grown steers and bullocks held firm for the better quality draft, while a plainer run of Friesian manufacturing steers improved 3c to 7c/kg. Heavy weight beef cows sold firm to 5c dearer, while the leaner grades and dairy cows lifted 7c

to 15c/kg. Heavy weight bulls sold 8c/kg dearer on a limited selection. The vealers sold mostly from 250c to 300c/ kg. A few yearling trade steers made between 287c and 299c/kg. Yearling heifers suited to the trade sold between 240c and 271c/kg. Grown steers made from 266c to 306c/kg. Bullocks sold from 275c to 310c/kg. Heavy weight Friesian manufacturing steers made between 218c

Prime Sale - Wednesday, June 10

BULLOCKS 4 O’Loughlin Bros, Meeniyan 665.00kg 2 D. Phelps, Longford 652.50kg 8 A. Siekman, Korumburra 558.13kg 20 Covino Farms, Giffard 561.00kg 15 N.A. & S. Webster, Tarwin 731.33kg 12 G.L. & J.M. Wallis, Leongatha South 587.92kg STEERS 8 A. Siekman, Korumburra 523.75kg 2 Covino Farms, Giffard 545.00kg 1 Nearhaven Pty Ltd, West Creek 475.00kg 1 D. & B. Kallady, Gelliondale 370.00kg 1 Macro Investments, Jeetho 375.00kg 18 McDonnell Agricultural, Glen Forbes 523.89kg COWS 1 J. Dean, Rosedale 615.00kg 10 Illeac Nominees P/L, Craigieburn 625.50kg 1 R.L. McPhie, Mardan 555.00kg 1 G.R. & C.M. Sexton, Woolamai 765.00kg 11 B. & J. Foote, Poowong 676.82kg 6 P. & B. Cook, Nyora 666.67kg HEIFERS 1 N.P. & J.A. Chandler, Hedley 350.00kg 1 Macro Investments, Jeetho 370.00kg 1 J. Dean, Rosedale 320.00kg 1 R.G., A.M. & C.A. Reiske, Boolarra 370.00kg 1 K. & C. Broughton, Devon North 360.00kg 1 J.L. & M.E. O’Brien, Cowwarr 435.00kg BULLS 1 N.G. & K.L. Beamish, Mirboo North 915.00kg 1 Melaleuca Pastoral, Meeniyan 1120.00kg 1 P.S., J.M. & L.J. Sykes, Gelantipy 795.00kg 1 J. & A. Boyle, Arawata 890.00kg 1 I.B. & D.J. Hughes, Loch 940.00kg 1 S. Peters, Mirboo North 830.00kg

310.2 310.0 306.0 306.0 305.0 305.0

$2062.83 $2022.75 $1707.86 $1716.66 $2230.57 $1793.15

306.0 301.2 299.0 297.0 296.2 294.0

$1602.68 $1641.54 $1420.25 $1098.90 $1110.75 $1540.23

219.6 216.6 215.0 215.0 214.0 214.0

$1350.54 $1354.83 $1193.25 $1644.75 $1448.39 $1426.67

299.6 295.6 290.0 274.6 272.0 270.6

$1048.60 $1093.72 $928.00 $1016.02 $979.20 $1177.11

274.6 274.6 258.0 251.0 251.0 249.6

$2512.59 $3075.52 $2051.10 $2233.90 $2359.40 $2071.68

HAY FOR SALE

Vetch - Prot. 22.9, ME 10.6 Cereal - 8.2, ME 11.0 Barley Straw Squares 8x4x3

and 238c, with the crossbred portion between 224c and 277c/kg. Most light and medium weight cows sold between 150c and 190c/kg. Heavy weight cows made mostly from 180c to 220c/kg. Heavy weight bulls sold from 240c to 275c/kg. The next sale draw - June 17: 1. Elders, 2. Landmark, 3. SEJ, 4. David Phelan, 5. Alex Scott & Staff, 6. Rodwells. The final sheep sale is June 17.

Store sale market Thursday, June 11

Steers: U. Kratzat, Mirboo North, 5 x $1940; P. & A. Carrodus, Nilma North, 12 x $1490; Lloyd Hengstberger, Dumbalk North, 15 x $1460; M. Buglisi, Hazelwood, 1 x $1440; J. Moncrieff, Mirboo North, 12 x $1360; P. McMaster, Giffard West, 8 x $1300. Heifers: B. Paulet T/ as Glengarry Plant Farm, Glengarry, 8 x $1035; Carnacoo Past Co, Stony Creek, 1 x $980; G.R. & C.M. Secton, Woolamai, 1 x $840; N.K. & L.M. Finlay, Carrajung Lower, 3 x $780; F. Auddino, Korumburra, 1 x $760; D. McKeown, Doomburrim, 12 x $705. Cows and calves: Wilkur Nominees, Koorooman, 2 x $1450; G. Bergersen, Bunyip, 1 x $1180; E.D. & H.C. Moore, Yarram, 5 x $1170; L. Goodfellow, Mt Eccles, 1 x $1020; Woodside Moutajup, Leongatha South, 1 x $990; D.L. Brain and B.J. Thorson, Poowong East, 2 x $850.

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THERE were approximately 1600 export and 500 young cattle penned, representing an increase of 100 head week on week.

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Left, For sale: John and Judy Macdonald from Leongatha South had 18 Angus steers for sale at the store sale last Thursday and were hoping for a good price.

Holstein- Friesian Heifers - 200kg plus - China Protocol - Immediate Inspection & Delivery - Up to $1100.00 Inc GST

Paul Wilson - 0407 865 202 Mario Arestia - 0417 600 222

FOR SALE Dairy Heifers (Dispersal Line) 27 Friesian heifers, 8 Fries x Jersey heifers, well grown, good condition, full AI history, sires include Farmdealer, Medallion, Altaross & more. Calving 15th July to Jersey bull, genuine sale. $1600 + GST Friesians $1350 + GST Fries x Jersey

Keep looking: Scott and Tracy Buijs from Loch were at VLE Leongatha last Thursday, hoping to buy cattle. Left, What’s happening: George Johnson of Nerrena was keen to see how prices were at the VLE Leongatha store sale last Thursday, and was considering bidding for a pen or two.

5 Angus Bulls 2 1/2 year old. Quiet and good condition, $1750 Agistment required for dairy cattle, top rates apply. Contact: Alex Dixon 0409 581 935 KORUMBURRA

INSURANCE

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Leongatha PH: 5662 2602 David Mathieson Mob: 0458 011 178

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PH: 5662 3523 FAX: 5662 4316 Leongatha@elders.com.au

Dale Smith Mob: 0419 011 798

BRANCH MANAGER

Don Bowman Mob: 0429 801 138 Alex Dixon Mob: 0409 581 935 Michael Foote Mob: 0427 162 370 Ross McRobert Mob: 0418 838 454 Dean Foat Mob: 0488 732 181

Rohan McRae Mob: 0417 836 664

OFFICE ADMINISTRATION Melissa Fowles Prue Maskell Sharon Shepherdson J’nae Seeley

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Novel idea: native plant nurserymen Frank Smolders of Fish Creek shows attendees a tray of hiko seedlings and planting equipment.

Tree tips save money ATTENTION FARMERS!

MORE than 30 landholders attended an information session at Mark Walters’s property east of Loch to explore the different techniques available for planting trees recently.

Mr Walters presented what he has achieved through revegetation: providing shelter for livestock and habitat for wildlife, as well reducing the sediment load from his creeks into the nearby Bass River. He has planted more than 100,000 trees on his property, both commercially and for biodiversity. An additional benefit has been to increase the value and appeal of his property. Native plant nurseryman Frank Smolders gave a demonstration of a Pottiputki planter that consists of a hollow tube with a duckbill end that is driven into the ground and levered open to create a hole

suitable for the seedling. The seedling is then dropped down the tube into the hole and pressed into place with foot pressure. On observing this one attendee described it as “just like magic”. This back saving device is favoured by commercial planting contractors to plant large numbers of trees. A practised operator can plant between 2000 and 5000 seedlings a day using a Pottiputki. These are suited to either forestry tubes or hikos. Hiko seedlings are roughly half the size of standard tube stock and come in a tray of 40 seedlings rather than individual tubes. One advantage of using hiko cells is the cost savings at nearly half the price of standard forestry tube stock. However timing is critical and the ground needs to be soft enough for this planter to work effectively otherwise it will bend. The duckbill jaw on a Pot-

tiputki planter can also be adjusted to suit different soil types. There are also Hamilton tree planters type designed for hikos which are far more durable. After the demonstration, attendees walked around Mr Walters’ property to look at the different areas he has planted using a mixture of direct seeding, tube stock (in the early days) and now hikos. He favours direct seeding on the flattish areas of his property with a tractor and sources his seed locally.

Quad bikes can also be used for direct seeding. Mr Walters now prefers to use hiko cells on his steeper areas, of which he has many. He has planted up his gullies and creek lines, and has created a number of shelterbelts using these different planting methods. He has received assistance from both Melbourne Water and Landcare to undertake his revegetation projects. If you would like further information please contact the South Gippsland Landcare Network on 5662 5759.

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Can deliver. $50 ono. Ph. 0423 110 247. WADERS. Rubber. As new. $30. Ph. 0423 110 247. RECLINERS. Two. Sun faded. suit man cave or deck. $50 the lot. Ph. 5674 2859 A/H. BEER BREWING KIT. All that is needed. Including hand lever crown sealer. Enough glass bottles for 3 batches. $40. Ph. 0409 158 360. STOVE TOP. Kleenmaid. LPG burner. Kitchen bench top. All fittings, gas regulator, gas bottle. $50. ph. 0409 158 360. MILK CAN LETTERBOX. Including post & chain. Hangs from steel post. Still in the ground. Buyer to remove. $40. Ph. 0448 644 334. TOILET SUITE. White. P trap. dual flush cistern & seat. Really great order. $30. ph. 5658 1054. TAP SHOES. Bloch brand. Tan colour. Size 9½ with heel. Excellent condition. $25. Ph. 0488 567 425. CORNER VANITY. White. $40. Ph. 0418 637 612. LASER PRINTER/COPIER. Panasonic DP 520P. Holds 1150 sheets. 15cpm. ideal copier for club/association. $50. Ph. 0409 401 683. WHEEL COVERS. Streetwise brand. 14inch. AAS. x4. Brand new still in packet. $20. ph. 0488 105 451. SOFA. Brown 3 seater. Leather. Good condition. $30. Ph. 5655 1597. DINING TABLE & CHAIRS. 6 seater. Unscratched. Timber. Peach leather SEATS. Can deliver. $50. Ph. 0423 110 247. BEDS. Two. Pine. Stack into bunks. Clean mattresses. $50. Ph. 0423 110 247. LOUNGE CHAIRS. Two. Beige. Floral. autumn tone. Single seaters. $50 the pair. Ph. 0401 605 140. RETRO TELEPHONE TABLE. Chrome smoked glass. With brown velvet seat. Inc extra spare replacement glass. $50. Ph. 0401 605 140. KITCHEN TROLLEY. H 75cm x W 37 x D 37. Black timber with white porcelain tile top and 3 stainless steel baskets plus 1 drawer. On castors. Excellent condition. $50. Ph. 0438 096 790. LADIES BIKE. Bravetti. 26 inches. Near new. Blue. $50. Ph. 5672 4372 after 5pm. FENCE PICKETS. 156. 3”11’. Second hand. $30 the lot. ph. 5672 4372 after 5pm. SNOW BOARD. Very good condition. $45. Ph. 0439 952 350. PC CD ROM GAMES. Three. Stray Souls, Sark Hills of Cherai and American Pickers. $15 the lot. ph. 5672 4665. CHAIR. Wing back. Excellent condition. $45. Ph. 0418 266 194. SCHOOL UNIFORM. Leongatha Primary School. Including dresses. $40 the lot. Ph. 0418 266 194.

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South Gippsland Shire Council

Manager Innovation, Technology and Council Business Senior Ofﬁcer Position Multi Discipline Team

CUSTOMER SERVICE TEAM LEADER

South Gippsland Shire Council is seeking a dynamic professional to lead the strategic planning process, manage the Council business, governance and information technology functions to deliver high quality business innovations and improvement opportunities.

S/S 2 - $44,618 per annum

If you want to be part of a culture of service, innovation and collaboration, please refer to our website www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au for a detailed position description and selection criteria. All phone enquiries to Jan Martin, Director Corporate and Community Services on (03) 5662 9200. Applications close by 5pm Wednesday 1 July 2015.

South Gippsland SPLASH is looking for an enthusiastic Customer Services Team Leader who will assist in delivering quality customer service. The successful applicant will have strong communication skills, time management, leadership and the ability to work in a team. See YMCA website for more information. Email applications to erin.nugent@ymca.org.au

or call 5662 5911 for details.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 05 JULY 2015

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JOB OPPORTUNITY We have an opportunity for an experienced mechanic or marine technician to join our knowledgeable team here at

Casual Process Worker We are a growing Australian based company, which produces a range of premium dairy products for the domestic and international market. A number of positions are available for the right people to work within our production team. Duties will include product handling and packing, as well as some cleaning and housekeeping duties. A forklift licence is an advantage but not essential. To be successful in this role you will need to: • Work well in a team environment • Undertake duties in a safe manner • Follow Good Manufacturing Practices to comply with Food Hygiene and Food Safety requirements If you are looking for an opportunity to work for a friendly medium-sized business in Korumburra then apply via email. Burra Foods Pty Ltd PO Box 379 Korumburra 3950 Or to jobs@burrafoods.com.au Applications close: 23rd June 2015

MOTORCYCLES & POWER EQUIPMENT Applicants must offer mechanical skills and willingness to work alongside experienced staff who provide opportunity to work in a learning / group environment. Experience in either: l Light engines / power equipment l Motorcycle and quads l Seadoo jet skis l Suspension tuning would be valuable Also considering l 3rd or 4th year apprentices l Car, truck or bus mechanical experience Our up to date workshop presents the opportunity to perform in an innovative workspace, progress with a cooperative team and the opportunity to receive above average wages. Contact Tim Marriott, 5662 2028, PO Box 78, Leongatha, 3953 or email timmarriott@marriottsmpe.com.au BHS6894

Full Time Position RETAIL TEAM MEMBER GARDEN NURSERY Cowes A position exists as a Retail Team Member – Nursery in our Cowes store. This position requires an extremely high customer service focus and a high aptitude for Garden Nursery products. The successful applicant should be able to demonstrate the following attributes: • Outstanding customer interface skills • Strong merchandising skills • Experience in a Garden Nursery environment essential • Excellent communication skills • Highly organised and efﬁcient • Able to work with little supervision • Team orientated A Horticulturist or at the very least Horticultural training or experience is a must to be considered. If you believe you have the qualities we are looking for, you are invited to apply in writing by Friday 26th June 2015 to: The Store Manager, Capeview Mitre10 – Cowes, Settlement Street, Cowes, Vic 3922, or by email to noel.green@cv-m10.com.au

Insurance Reception & Claims Administration Based in Leongatha, and operating within the Insurance industry, our client is seeking a professional candidate for the pivotal role of Insurance Reception & Claims Administration. Your responsibilities will include: • Front office reception • Recording, processing and management of customer claims • General office administration • Processing quotations and endorsements • Receipting of payments Previous insurance experience is preferable however it is not essential. You will have strong Microsoft Office skills and will have previous experience in an office environment. Your excellent work ethic, interpersonal skills and understanding of the importance of building long lasting business relationships are key attributes that will help you flourish in this role. Wonderful development opportunities are possible with the successful applicant required to undertake insurance training (provided by the business). To apply, you must submit an application letter stipulating why this particular role is of interest to you along with your current resumé to: Naomi Matchett BEST MATCH RECRUITMENT PO Box 287, Warragul 3820 jobs@bestmatch.com.au

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AGISTMENT WANTED Urgent agistment or lease wanted for quiet cows and calves. Ph: 5668-7234.

Applications will be accepted up until 11pm, Sunday 21 June 2015. • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply • For further information and copies of each position description visit our careers page www.lchs.com.au/careers • Applicants must address the Selection Criteria and lodge their application online. • No late or hard copy applications will be accepted.

Gendore Tractors and Machinery Pty Ltd A progressive Agricultural Machinery Dealership in South Gippsland requires a full-time Diesel Mechanic experienced with Agricultural Machinery to work at our Leongatha workshop. We require a person with: • Full qualifications - Agricultural Industry • Good communication skills • Able to work well with customers and fellow staff members. • Ability to work unsupervised • Wages negotiable. Applications in writing should be addressed to: Service Manager Gendore Tractors & Machinery Pty Ltd 82-84 Yarragon Road, Leongatha, Vic. 3953 Phone: 5662 4044 or email a.durston@gendore.com.au

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POULTRY / CAGE BIRD AUCTION Traralgon Showgrounds Poultry Pavilion, Sunday, June 21, 10.30am. Wide variety of poultry, hens, ducks, many breeds, fertile eggs. Open for sellers from 8am. Ph: 5197 7270, 0400 934 202. BULLS for hire or for sale. Friesian, Angus, Hereford, Limo or Jersey. All sound young bulls. Hire or sale. Phone 0447-331762. PULLETS Old Port Poultry Farm, delivering 20 week old Isa Brown laying hens to your area Saturday, June 27, $21 each. Ph: 0438832535.

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FIREWOOD, redgum & local wood, Ph 0408-980711, A/H 5662-5175. 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 100 x 5’x4’ round bales. Mardan. Ph: 5664-1320. LADIES mobility scooter with accessories. Very good condition, $700. Phone after 6pm 5662-3013. 18’ MILLARD, urgent sale, insulated annex, 5.4m long x 3m wide, shower, mains pressure HWS and toilet recently fitted. Good clean unit, sleeps 6, contents can be negotiated. For urgent removal, $5495 ONO. Ph: 0409-793796. SLEEPERS, treated pine, 200x50x2.4 $12.10 each, 200x75x2.4 $16.75 each, 200x75x3.0 $ 20.90 each. Free delivery for pack lots. Phone Joe 0417530662. TANDEM TRAILER 10’ x 6’ in very good condition, with sheep sides, near new tyres, $1,800. Ph: 0411147180.

public notices

WOORAYL LODGE INC. 71-73 McCartin Street, Leongatha Phone 5662 2053, Fax 5662 3967 Inc. Assoc. A0025521Y

INDEPENDENT LIVING UNITS POSITION VACANT

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING - GRADE 5 Part Time - 4 days, 32 hours per week

Due to internal promotion a great opportunity exists for a senior nurse to work closely with the Nursing Executive and Senior Managers at Gippsland Southern Health Service. To succeed in this position you will ideally possess the following skills: • Senior nursing experience in a wide range of disciplines including acute, residential care and staff development; • The ability to promote and support change throughout an organisation; • Financial and Budgeting skills, along with an understanding of WEIS; • Provide support to the Directors of Nursing and the Executive team; • Excellent people skills with the ability to communicate at all levels; • A commitment to maintaining and delivering high quality patient care; • Clinical leadership and education skills; and • Registration with AHPRA. The successful applicant will be primarily responsible for the development and maintenance of clinical practices/processes, policy & procedure development and undertaking project work as required by the Directors of Nursing. GSHS offers a comprehensive orientation program on commencement of employment. Staff have access to supportive staff mentoring, education and development programs. Salary Packaging is available for all staff. All applicants will be required to provide a current satisfactory police check. If you are interested in joining a supportive and progressive organisation, please contact the executive team on 5667 5664 to obtain a position description or download one from our website at: www.gshs.com.au. For further information applicants may contact the HR Manager on 5667 5555 to discuss the position in more detail. Applications quoting reference ND0601, including covering letter and CV, close on 19th June 2015 and should be sent preferably by email to: Jobs@gshs.com.au or by mail addressed to the: Human Resources Manager Gippsland Southern Health Service Private Bag 13 LEONGATHA VIC 3953

ADMINISTRATION / CUSTOMER SERVICE Full Time or Part Time A vacancy exists for a full time or part time (32 hours) position in our office. The applicant must be highly motivated with excellent customer service skills, an ability to work in a team environment, be experienced in using Office, Word and Excel, be competent in cash handling with a willingness to learn online finance, insurance and vehicle registrations. The position is 32-38 hours per week and may include some Saturday morning work. Applications close Tuesday, June 30, 2015. The application is to include three references and emailed to:marriotts@marriottsmpe.com.au

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Woorayl Lodge currently has self contained one bedroom units available for retired singles or couples who may be looking for accommodation. Woorayl Lodge has a total of 30 independent living units within well maintained grounds and, on occasion, vacancies do arise. Woorayl Lodge is within easy walking distance of all of the key amenities and services of Leongatha. For further information please contact Phil Johnson or Carolyn Little at Woorayl Lodge.

for sale TIMBER Kiln dried blackwood, silver wattle, cypress, celery top pine, most sizes for furniture and craft, also slabs and structural pine. Ph: 56812261. YAMAHA invertor generator, suitable for caravan etc. Very good condition, $800 ONO. Please phone Tony 0448256196.

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

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

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public notices KORUMBURRA CEMETERY TRUST The Trust invites tenders for digging and preparing graves at the cemetery. Further particulars from Sec. Doug Close 0407 573 209 Tenders to the Chairman Doug Boston, 24 Radovick Street, Korumburra TENDERS CLOSE 17th July 2015

SOUTH GIPPSLAND WATER NOTICE TO ALL CUSTOMERS ANNUAL TARIFFS 2015-2016 South Gippsland Water would like to advise customers of the new annual tariffs.

We are looking for an experienced manager to lead and direct our close-knit team. This part time position, will allow you to demonstrate your skills in managing people, and other resources to ensure that operational targets are met. Working as the leader of a multi-skilled team, you need to ensure that the team meet strict levels of safety, quality and patient care. Experience in this role, or a similar health related field would be highly regarded. If you would like to apply for this position, it is essential that you contact reception for a position description. Your cover letter should address specifically, how your experience meets the criteria. T: 03 5662 4455 F: 03 5662 4199 E: reception@longstreetfm.com.au

WATER SERVICE CHARGE: Korumburra, Loch, Nyora, Poowong, Leongatha, Koonwarra, Meeniyan, Dumbalk, Foster, Fish Creek, Toora, Port Franklin, Welshpool, Port Welshpool, Port Albert, Alberton, Yarram & Devon North. Annual Tariff Tariff Per Account General Tariff $290.10 $96.70 Vacant Land $290.10 $96.70 Agreements $261.15 $87.05 Concessional $232.65 $77.55 WATER SERVICE CHARGE: Wonthaggi, Inverloch & Cape Paterson. Annual Tariff Tariff Per Account General Tariff $303.45 $101.15 Vacant Land $303.45 $101.15 Agreements $269.85 $89.95 Concessional $232.65 $77.55 WATER VOLUMETRIC CHARGE: All areas. Applicable from 1st November 2015. $1.73 cents per kilolitre (1,000 litres). WASTE WATER SERVICE CHARGE: All serviced areas. Annual Tariff General Tariff $450.45 Vacant Land $254.85

Tariff Per Account $150.15 $84.95

Accounts are due: 30th September, 31st January & 31st May each year.

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in memoriam EVISON - John Fredric James. 22.3.33 - 14.6.14. To my darling John. All of the yesterdays are memories that I hold deep in my heart and cherish the moments in our lives. For me they will never part. My feelings for you I cannot hide and love you dearly for the 60 wonderful years we shared together. Love you forever. Your loving wife and soul mate Elsie. xx EVISON - John Fredric James. 22.3.1933 - 14.6.2014. To our beautiful Dad, Pa and Great Pa. Can’t believe it’s a year since you passed. Our hearts still ache, our tears still flow. Remembering you is easy, we do it every day, And missing you is something that will never go away. Love you heaps. Glenda, Keith, Natalie, Narelle, Carmen, Timothy, Samantha, Ryllie and Braxton. EVISON - John Fredric James. 22.3.1933 - 14.6.2014. Mornings dawn and evenings fade away into the darkness of night. Reminding us another day has come to a close. As there is not a day that you’re not in our thoughts, conversation, and the memories that keep you alive in our hearts. The pain in our hearts doesn’t get any easier, but the time passes us by. Loved and treasured always. Miss you heaps Dad. Ray and Maria. Pa to Hayley - Shaun, Anthony - Shanna. EVISON - John Fredric James. 22.3.33 - 14.6.14. To the greatest Dad. Wonderful times we had together fishing, pigeon and greyhound racing and our walks together, those memories I will hold close to my heart. Love you forever. Your loving son John xx and your little mate Keira.

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message of hope THOUGH my father and mother forsake me, the Lord will receive me. Psalm 27:10. God will never turn you away!

births WEBB (Kemper) - Nicole and Zane welcome the early but safe arrival at 27 weeks of Hugo Alexander, 1.17 kilos, at The Mercy Hospital on 28.05.2015. A little brother for Grace. A big welcome from the Kemper family.

deaths BORTHWICK - Ruth. Passed peacefully in her sleep at Woorayl Lodge on June 2, 2015, aged 92 years. Her wit and charming presence will be forever remembered by all who knew her.

With the angels now. CARTWRIGHT - Jean. Passed away 8.6.2015 at Rose Lodge. Dearly loved aunty of Kevin and Joan and their families. Loved always. Thank you for the years we shared, The love you gave, the way you cared. In my heart aunty, you will always stay, Loved and remembered every day. Joan.

deaths COOLLEDGE (nee Place) - Audrey. Peacefully at Holloway Aged Care surrounded by her children Pamela, Rhondda, David and Paul in spirit, on June 9, 2015. Aged 83 years. Much loved and devoted wife of Geoff (dec). Dearly loved mother-in-law of Debbie, Michele, Kevin and John. Adored grandmother of Heather, Lee, Peter, Justin, Sarah, Matthew, Fiona, Shanae and Ethan. Adored great grandmother of Hunter and Declan. Tuckers Funeral & Bereavement Service Geelong (03) 5221-4788 DUNCAN - Alan Gordon. 24.8.1927 - 11.6.2015. Aged 87 years. Dearly loved dad of Peter (dec), Fiona, Wayne, John (dec) and Kerry. Adored grandpa of 14. Great grandpa of 10 and expectant great grandpa of 2. At peace, now in the bush he loved. FISHER - Marita (Rita). Sadly missed after 46 years together, taken suddenly but you are now resting in Heaven, but not forgotten. Loving husband, Alec. FISHER - Marita Patricia (Rita). 6.6.2015. Loved eldest daughter of Pat and Claude Douglas (dec). Dearly loved sister of Jean, loved sister-in-law of Leon. Loved and special auntie of Narelle and Dario, Mark and Sandra. Adored great aunt of Chevie and Shane, and little Marli. Thank you for all the happy times and love growing up sissy, we had so many fun times, lots of laughter and happy memories. You were the best sister in the world, I was truly blessed to have you as a sister. You are now in Mum and Dad’s loving arms in God’s beautiful garden. I loved you dearly sissy, as you loved me, you will be with me always and in my heart till next time. All our love xxxxxxxxx. HASTINGS - Kenneth James (Ken). 04.12.1935 - 10.06.2015. After a short illness. Loved and loving husband of Aileen. Father and father-in-law of Greg (dec), Julie and Ray, Carolyn and Peter. Grandfather to Tanya and Shayne, Jake; Locke and Holly. Great grandfather to Jackson. May the road rise up to meet you May the wind be always at your back May the sunshine warm upon your face The rain fall soft upon your fields. Until we meet again. HASTINGS - Ken. On 10.06.2015. Age 79½. Loved brother of Bruce (Butch). Brother-in-law of Geri. Fond uncle of Anne-Maree, Mick, Hannah and Zoe; Tim, Anita and Max; Paige and Prue. A wonderful brother at rest.

deaths HASTINGS - Ken. The Committee and members of the Leongatha Angling Club, and the South Gippsland Angling Clubs Association, deeply regret the passing of our long serving Secretary / Treasurer and Life Member, Ken. Our sincere sympathies to Aileen and all of Ken’s family. He will be greatly missed by all his fishing friends. HASTINGS - Ken. Eldest brother of Trevor, uncle of Craig, Jaquie and Cody, Jason, Macey and Shelby, Adrian, Brock and Josh. Rest with no pain mate. JOY - Glenn. Passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2015, aged 40. Glenn was a loving husband to Emma and father to Grace and Max. He was a wonderful man who loved life and made the most of every opportunity. He loved riding his bike and we take comfort knowing he left us doing something he loved. We will miss him greatly and love him always. Love Emma, Grace and Max. JOY - Glenn. A loving and generous husband to Emma and father to Grace and Max. A kind, humble and caring friend. He will forever watch over his beautiful family from the stars above. All our love to Emma, Grace and Max. Love Mel, Paris, Ollie, William, Ebony, Jack and Alby. SHARWOOD - Stephen Alan. Passed away peacefully at Leongatha Hospital on June 4, 2015 aged 81 years. Surrounded by his loving family after an exciting life, much adventure and commitment in whatever he pursued. He leaves behind an adoring family, whom he gave endless love and guidance over his life’s journey. Loved and loving husband of Jean. Idolised father of Richard and Dianne, Jillian (Poo) and Bradley. Worshipped Grandy of Cameron, Kimberley, Geoffrey, Mark and Andrew and an exceptional mate to so very many. Goodbye for now. You will remain in our hearts forever. My friend, my lover, my life - Slim.

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DUNCAN - The funeral of Mr Alan Gordon Duncan will leave St Thomas’ Anglican Church, 9 Dutton Street, Toora after a service commencing at 1pm on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 for the Welshpool Cemetery.

FISHER - The Funeral Service for Mrs Marita Patricia (Rita) Fisher will be held at the Salvation Army Corp, 2 Long Street, Leongatha on Wednesday, June 17, 2015 commencing at 11am. At the conclusion of the service, the funeral will leave for the Leongatha Cemetery.

Wonthaggi 5672 1074 A.F.D.A. HASTINGS - A Funeral Service for Mr Kenneth James (Ken) Hastings will be held at the Dakers Centre, corner of Watt and Smith Streets, Leongatha on Wednesday, June 17, 2015 commencing at 1.30pm. Private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Peter MacCallum Cancer Foundation. Envelopes will be available at the service.

JOHNSON - The Funeral Service to celebrate the life of Mrs Lilian Alice Johnson will be held at St Peter’s Anglican Church, Leongatha on Friday, June 19, 2015 commencing at 1pm. The funeral will leave at the conclusion of the service for the Leongatha Lawn Cemetery.

ZADNIK - The Funeral Mass for the repose of the soul of Mr Joe Zadnik will be offered at St Joseph’s Catholic Church, Mirboo North on Thursday, June 18, 2015 commencing at 1pm. The funeral will leave at the conclusion of Mass for the Mirboo North Cemetery.

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ZADNIK - Joe. Peacefully passed on June 10, 2015, aged 77 years. Loving husband of Martha (dec). Highly regarded and cherished friend to all those close to him. We will always be saddened by your absence.

L E O N G AT H A Knights Under 16s hosted ladder leaders Drouin on Sunday in a much anticipated match to see how they had improved from early in the season.

With Karli Blunden in defence and a new look attack the Knights was confident of a good game. Unluckily Karli was injured in the first play of the game and was subbed off. This left Knights unbalanced and Drouin quickly scored a number of goals until Oscar Bowler dropped back to help Jake, Josh and Jack in defence. With Hayleigh and Adam back in their normal positions Knights started to find its feet and was able to hold Drouin out. The second half had Ethan back in goal and Dylan roaming in defence. Tyson and Jordan were controlling midfield. When Curtis took a deep run down the right side he was able to cross to Will standing free in front of goal for a second. Drouin finished comfortable winners to reinforce its standing at the top of the ladder though Leongatha Knights can hold its head high as it is the only team to have scored against Drouin. Final score Drouin 8 Leongatha 2.

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South Division Cup first round: Leongatha 2 versus Drouin 1. The two top teams on the ladder met for round one of the South Division Women’s Cup in what promised to be a battle for the ages. Drouin brought its strong strength in defence and battled against Leongatha’s offense which maintained dominant possession in the first half. First time striker Annemieke Enter proved strong upfront and was well supported on the wing by new fill in Hayleigh, but despite repeated attempts was unlucky not to score. Maddie’s trademark boot from defence along with a solid back line, prevented any Drouin goals, and together with newbie goalie Hannah ensured the scores remained level at nil-all at halftime. The Lady Knights came out firing in the second half, eager to get some points on the board. Kathy’s golden boot evened scores after a Drouin goal, and triumphed again in the dying moments of the match, ensuring a memorable victory for the tenacious Lady Knights.

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Leongatha 4 d Drouin 2 It was a great game in beautiful conditions on Sunday. Toby Gale kicked three goals (including one in the first fifteen seconds) and Patrick Johnson completed an excellent strike in the second half. Other good players included Juan Lacanaria, Ollie Buckley, Jade McLennan, Mitchell Bath and Tyson Harris.

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Wonthaggi table tennis championship success SIX Wonthaggi teams (eighteen players) entered the Victorian Country Table Tennis Championships held at MSAC on the Queen’s Birthday weekend.

Three teams won shields and the remaining three were also finalists, winning runnerup medals. Three Wonthaggi players (Bruce Harmer, Daniel Chetland and Archie Paxton) won leading player medals in their respective grades. Zach and Luke Anstey entered in a Doubles event also, against very strong opposition, and were awarded runner-up medals. The nine Wonthaggi Junior players who competed over the weekend exceeded all expectations and Wonthaggi Juniors’ coach Bruce Harmer was thrilled with the results. There were no Junior grades and even the youngest Wonthaggi competitor (ten year old Jack Duff) played a major role in his team’s success. He was justly proud of his medal win.

Both Wonthaggi E7 teams played off against each other on the final day for the honour of taking home the shield. The match between Wonthaggi Red (Mackenzie Gardner, Max Duff, Rory Gow) and Wonthaggi Blue (Leigh Allamby, Archie Paxton, Jack Duff) was extremely close with the result a 7-4 win to the red team which was undefeated over the three days. There were 108 teams competing with six teams in each grade. B2 team (Zach and Luke Anstey and Justin Licis) won runner-up medals with only one loss. C2 team (Bruce Harmer, Dirk Holwerda, Sebastian Vethanayagam) went through undefeated to win the Ian Foster shield. E2 team (Eric va Zuiden, Patricia Denier, Steve Anstey) won runner-up medals with only one loss. E6 team (Daniel Chetland, Daniel Park, Nancy Pattinson) went through undefeated to win the Peter Mascall shield. The final Wonthaggi tally was three shields and twenty three medals.

Community pride: from left, Brian Quigley (chair of AFL Gippsland), John Schelling (president of the Alberton Football Netball League), Cr Jeanette Harding (the mayor of South Gippsland Shire Council), Tanya Thorson (president and life member of the MDU netball club), Judi Buhagiar (Netball Victoria), Andrea Thorson (project manager) and Adrian Coulter (past president accorded with initiating the redevelopment) were witness to an important day for the community of Meeniyan.

New pride of Meeniyan officially opens A LARGE crowd was in attendance as the mayor of the South Gippsland Shire Council, Cr Jeanette Harding, officially opened the redeveloped netball courts and facilities at the Meeniyan Recreation Reserve on Saturday afternoon.

The $170,000 redevelopment was made possible with funds from the council ($55,000) and a council obtained grant from VicSport ($60,000). Cr Harding congratulated the community of Meeniyan for not only the $55,000 it raised to put towards the project but for all the volunteer work that went into replacing a facility that was one of the league’s least impres-

sive with one that is now the envy of the rest. “This is an important day,” she said. The redevelopment achieved the overhaul of the match court and the warm up court, the addressing of compliance issues such as the court ‘run off’, lighting, fencing and an upgrade to the courtside amenities.

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Bronze medallists: the Division 1 Women’s team, from left, Mandy Fletcher, Anna Linehan, Alison Sanders, Kristen Scott, Rachel Brown, Rienna Pratten and Stefanie Kolb.

Korumburra’s bronze winning volleyball girls KORUMBURRA Volleyball competed in the Victorian Country Volleyball Championships over the recent Queen’s Birthday holiday weekend.

After hosting the championships last year at Leongatha SPLASH where the local competition is played on Thursday nights, three representative teams travelled to Bendigo for this year’s event. In Division 1 the Korumburra Women’s team finished fourth in the rounds with tough games against all teams but particularly against the eventual winners Bendigo, and runners up Latrobe Valley. Having survived a five setter against Sunraysia, Korumburra got to play off against Horsham for the bronze medal winning in three tight sets, 26-24, 25-21, 25-23. The Men’s team played in the Division 2, eleven teams divided in to two pools. Two close five set losses in the pool rounds saw them out of the play offs for medal contention. The Division 2 women, coached by Sarah Damon, faced tough competition in one of the strongest Division 2 competitions seen for many years. It was a great experience for the newcomers to this level of volleyball and a gruelling timetable of matches. In a field of eight teams, Korumburra finished sixth overall. Yet again Tom Saario represented and

supported the association by refereeing all weekend. Results: Men’s Division 1 – Gold – Bendigo, Silver – Horsham, Bronze – Latrobe Valley; Women’s Division 1 – Gold – Bendigo, Silver – Latrobe Valley, Bronze – Korumburra; Men’s Division 2 – Gold – Bairnsdale, Silver – Ballarat Phantoms, Bronze – Geelong; Women’s Division 2 – Gold – Bairnsdale, Silver – Bendigo, Bronze – Latrobe Valley.

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INVERLOCH Stars Under 16s triumphed over Korumburra 2-1 in the first round of the cup. Well worked goals were scored by Archie Paxton and Jasper Kempster for the Stars. Throughout the match Korumburra struggled to unlock the Star’s defensive warriors Bryce Chizzonetti, Louis Paxton, Harry Gibson-Goldsmith and Maverick Matheson. Two under 13’s Stars, Finn Gleeson and Oscar Gibson-Goldsmith, who were drafted in at short notice for a full game, worked tirelessly in midfield. The Stars face Prom Coast next Sunday at McMahons Reserve, Wonthaggi in the second round

of the cup knowing a win will give them a great chance of making the final. It’s a great effort by the Star’s youngsters who started the season late due to lack of numbers but have made a tremendous start to life in the league. “We had a number of late registrations which enabled us to start up a side,” said coach Paul Escreet. “Participation at this level is vital for the club and we’re delighted we finally got an Under 16’s team off the ground. “The good start the team has made is an extra bonus.” There are still spots available in the Under 16’s squad. Any prospective players can call Paul on 0401 961762.

Semi final results A Grade: Golliwogs defeated Giants (3:0) 25:12, 25:21, 25:19; Bugs defeated Warriors (3:0) 25:16, 27:25, 25:22. B Grade: HELP defeated Odds on Black (3:0) 25:18, 25:19, 25:21; Chargers defeated Panthers (3:0) 25:11, 25:14, 25:13.

Preliminary finals draw

Show Court 1 A GRADE: Golliwogs versus Warriors. Duty Bugs. First referee, Glenn Bainbridge. Show Court 2 B GRADE: Panthers versus HELP. Duty Chargers. First referee, Tom Saario.

Stars of the future: participation at the junior level is vital for any club’s success and the Inverloch Stars Under 16s are up and winning.

Here is an easy guide to tides in your area. To determine tides for a particular area, add or subtract periods of times as shown below.

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

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A Grade Mens: back row from left, the winners, Smokin Trees: Alex Scholte, Joel Winderlich, Dylan Muir, Morgan Fisher, Pat Monaghan, Vincent Monahan and Jayden Holeman. Front row from left, runners-up, Ditchley Drys: Cam Thomas, Joel Sinclair, Cam Stone, Ash Zuidema, Darcy Meehan and Jacob Byrnes.

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B Grade Mens: back row from left, the winners, Mud Skippers: Matt Brown, Tim Davis, Michael Eales, Toby Redpath, Ryan Niccol and Tom Mills. Front row from left, runnersup, Burra: Cale Schwennesen, Trevor Hooker, Matt Wilson, Troy Shepherdson, Brendan Fowles, Alex Dixon and Chris Ogilvy. p

U10 Boys: back row from left, the winners, Royal Blue: (coach) Melissa Hume, Connor Richards, Rhett Hume, Jhett Brown, Isaac Bolge, Hugh Livingstone, Zachary Evans and Silver coach Bree Fennell. Front row from left, runners-up, Silver: Ryan Andronaco, Archar Smith, James Tuckett, Ethan Smith, Raph Jefferis, Rem Dal Pozzo, and Marcus McLennan.

U 10 Girls: back row from left, runners-up coach Bec Arnason, the winners, Navy: Ashlyn Matheson, Sienna Matheson, Madeline Herbert, Maddilyn Campbell, Skye Munro and coach Coleen Herbert. Front row from left, runners-up, Yellow: Katie Geary, Ruby Kuhne, Krystal Arnason, Ava Brown and Chloe Challis. p

U12 Boys: back row from left, the winners, Black: Cody Smith, Angus Kemper, Kody Chalmers, Mitchell McGannon, Dayne Abernathy, Joshua Goff, Jett Clark, Tom Hanily and coach Mick Hanily. Front row from left, runners-up, Green: coach Adrian Burns, Jarryd Bongers, William Croatto, Xavier Bolge, James Ferguson, Ryan Treacy, Jesse Burns and Hudson Martin.

U12 Girls: back row from left, winners, Silver: coach Melissa Hume, Lilly Hume, Ashlee Jones, Lara Ryan, Jaime Findlay, Kate Caughey, Kinesha Anderson and Dakota Kemp and runners-up coach Light Blue-Shelley Fixter. Front row from left, runners-up, Light Blue: Jade McLennan, Sharni Campbell, Chloe Nesci, Milla Fixter, Emma Trease, Ruby Adkins, and Chloe Goff.

U14 Boys: back row from left, runners-up coach Rick Coleman and winners, Red: Aaron Trease, Noah Clark, Stuart Bright, Levi Hickey, Liam Deering, Callum Buckland, Andrew Van Hammond and coach Ash Hickey. Front row from left, runners-up, Royal Blue: Sean Coleman, Mathew Potelli, Ryan Gilliam, Alejo Lacanaria, Jamieson Soumilas, Mathew Fowkes and Corey Dunn.

U15 Girls: back row from left, winners, Green: coach Rebecca Arnason, Alahna Aranason, Macy Hastings, Isla Hickey, Jessie Fowkes, Chloe Nielsen, Kasey Thorson and Brooke Johnstone. Front row from left, runners-up, Pink: coach Wendy McEachern, Ella Harris, Jessica Geary, Holly McEachern, Kaitlin Funnell, Bridie Fisher and Lilly Walker.

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thestar.com.au • Leongatha Basketball autumn grand final series

Talent on display at all levels as season winds up THE Leongatha Basketball 2015 autumn grand final series was played on May 25 and 26.

The Under 10 Girls got the finals underway on the Monday night and it was clear that the standard of the lowest age group has really improved. The quality of the game was a testament to their coaching and the Aussie Hoops program. Navy was on fire around the basket and defeated Yellow 12 -2. The Under 12 Girls kept the scorers busy. Light Blue looked to be powering away to a win in the first half, shooting straight to hold the lead 18-8 at half time. Silver dug deep and staged a magnificent come back to secure a one point win in the dying seconds. Silver 27 to Light Blue 26. Jaime Findlay was named grand final MVP. The Under 17 Boys game was greatly anticipated game and it didn’t disappoint with a fast and skilful display. White’s offense looked to have the upper hand leading Green at half time by six points. The second half began in a similar fashion but Green found another gear and fought back to nearly steal the game. White ultimately held on to win 42 to Green 38. Vincent Monaghan named grand final MVP. B Grade Men’s looked to be the grudge match between the two top teams of the season. With two contrasting game styles on display no one could predict which would prevail. The South Gippsland Mud Skippers took a lead of eight points into half time and managed to hold a fast

finishing Burra off to win. South Gippsland Mud Skippers 26 to Burra 17. Jake Born took out season MVP and Matt Brown match MVP. The A Grade Men’s was the final game for Monday night. Smoking Trees and Stroking 3’s had the height while Ditchley Drys had a fast running side and outside shooters. Smoking Tree’s held a nine point lead at half time which Ditchley Drys run wore down in the second half for an intense last few minutes. Smoking Tree’s held on to win 40 to Ditchley Drys 35. Josh Risely won A Men’s season MVP and Dylan Muir won grand final MVP. Liam Harrington and Tom Francis once again did a great job on the night with music during the break. Tuesday started with the Under 10 Boys. Like the girls the night before the boys’ skills showed great development. Royal Blue held a two point lead at half time and while Silver looked set to overtake them several times in the second half Royal Blue came out victors 16 to Silver 14. The Under 12 Boys team contains some real young guns; hopefully the rep coaches were watching! The lead changed many times in the opening half with Black three points up at half time. Green threw everything at Black in the second half and showed great spirit but Black went on to win 33 to Green 20. Jesse Burns was awarded match MVP. The Under 14 Boys’ match was always going to be a great game.

Both teams had played some epic matches during the season. The lead changed several times during the first half but come half time the scores were level and both coaches called their players in to find a gap in the others’ defence. Red, through determination, found that gap and won 30 to Royal Blue 22. Alejo Lacanaria took out MVP. Pressure from both sides meant the Under 15 Girls’ wasn’t a high scoring game but both teams gave everything they had with Green coming out the victors 10 to Pink 4. Brooke Johnson was awarded match MVP. The final game for the night was the Senior Women’s. These two teams had enjoyed some great games during the season and this game was no different. Both scored off the drive through traffic and at half time the score was close with the Reps leading by eight points. Having plenty of rested players on the bench gave the Reps the edge in the second half; using fresh run the team pulled away to win 52 to The Shamrocks 24. Karen Aldridge took out season MVP and Kate Brown match MVP. Thank you also to Mitchell Buckland who did a great job as DJ in his first outing for the association. The president of the Leongatha Basketball Association, Morgan Fisher, would like to thank the committee for all its great work this season, as well as all of the volunteers and parents who helped keep things running. Mr Fisher is pleased to see so many new umpires coming through (Kaelin Littljohn, Vincent Monaghan and Stacy Gilliam) and all getting graded this season.

U17 Boys: back row from left, winners, White: coach Adele Martin, Tyler Bentick, Darcy Hume, Liam O’Neill, Tom Evans, Joel Norton and Thomas Martin. Front row from left, runners-up, Green: Riley Coleman, Hamish Fisher, Lockie Smith, Vincent Monaghan, Josh Hayward, Eldon Westaway, Alfred Herbert and coach Pat Monaghan.

Whistleblowers: new referees coming through: from left, Kaelin Littlejohn, Vincent Monaghan and Stacey Giliam.

Basketball is a great sport for everyone and Leongatha Basketball continues to grow and improve. If you would like to play, umpire, coach, sponsor or volunteer the asso-

ciation welcomes you onboard. Contact the association through Morgan Fisher, president of the Leongatha Basketball Association on 0409647554.

Drive through: from left, Under 17 Joel Norton is in control as he fends off defender Vincent Monaghan.

Womens: back row from left, winners, The Reps: Kathy Reid, Trina Fidler, Veronica Hanily, Shelly Fixter, Claire Hutchinson, Paua Holt, Kate Brown, Sally Trease and Marsha Livingstone. Front row from left, runners-up, The Shamrocks: Lisa McAliece, Cassandra McRae, Taz Bone, Samantha Murfett and Karen Aldridge.

On the up: from left, Under 12s Milla Fixter and Kinesha Anderson display great attack and defensive skills in what is a high quality basketball association.

She shoots: Kinesha Anderson gets by Emma Trease on her way to the basket.

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Alberton netball Results - Round 10 June 13

A Grade: Dalyston 47 d Tarwin 17, Phillip Island 75 d DWWWW 22, InverlochKongwak 49 d MDU 35, Stony Creek 50 d KilcundaBass 25, Korumburra-Bena 29 d Toora 21. B Grade: Dalyston 20 d Tarwin 5, Phillip Island 94 d DWWWW 8, InverlochKongwak 69 d MDU 28, Stony Creek 54 d KilcundaBass 25, Korumburra-Bena 70 d Toora 36. C Grade: Dalyston 23 d Tarwin 9, Inverloch-Kongwak 37 d MDU 27, Stony Creek 31 d Kilcunda-Bass 21, Korumburra-Bena 41 d Toora 28. 17 & Under: Dalyston 17 d Tarwin 7, Phillip Island 62 d DWWWW 7, InverlochKongwak 36 d MDU 30, Kilcunda-Bass 36 d Stony Creek 29, Korumburra-Bena 38 d Toora 16. 15 & Under: Tarwin 18 d Dalyston 13, Phillip Island 56 d DWWWW 13, InverlochKongwak 28 d MDU 19, Kilcunda-Bass 42 d Stony Creek 7, Korumburra-Bena

42 d Toora 12. 13 & Under: Dalyston 26 d Tarwin 1, Korumburra-Bena 25 d Toora 2.

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A Grade Kor-Bena ....................247.39 Dalyston .....................212.39 Foster..........................156.41 Fish Creek ..................124.61 Toora ..........................128.15 Stony Creek ...............104.94 Phillip Island ...............103.17 Inv-Kongwak ................87.05 MDU .............................94.91 Tarwin ...........................73.96 Kil-Bass.........................50.60 DWWWW.....................23.43 B Grade Kor-Bena ....................252.00 Inv-Kongwak .............179.07 Foster..........................138.95 Toora .......................... 112.65 Dalyston .....................134.47 Phillip Island..............126.21 MDU ........................... 111.52 Fish Creek .....................98.19 Stony Creek...................92.35 Tarwin ...........................63.04 Kil-Bass.........................36.49 DWWWW.....................20.92 C Grade Kor-Bena ....................234.71 Toora ..........................151.89 Dalyston .....................239.01 Stony Creek ...............104.80 Inv-Kongwak ............. 113.52

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Phillip Island.............. 116.46 Tarwin ...........................90.09 MDU .............................85.90 Fish Creek .....................65.60 Foster.............................54.26 Kil-Bass.........................48.63 DWWWW.......................0.00 17 & Under Phillip Island..............180.81 Inv-Kongwak .............165.46 Fish Creek .................. 215.11 Dalyston .....................169.63 Foster..........................167.31 Kor-Bena ....................133.33 MDU ........................... 119.60 Tarwin ...........................73.97 Stony Creek...................59.23 Kil-Bass.........................50.15 DWWWW.....................30.00 Toora .............................39.02 15 & Under Inv-Kongwak .............282.78 MDU ...........................290.76

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A Grade: Maffra 55 d Wonthaggi Power 45, Drouin 44 d Sale 38, Moe 54 d Bairnsdale 42. B Grade: Wonthaggi Power 62 d Maffra 46, Sale 43 d Drouin 29, Moe 45 d Bairnsdale 22. C Grade: Wonthaggi Power 37 d Maffra 25, Drouin 32 d Sale 27, Moe 38 d Bairnsdale 27. Under 17: Maffra 33 drew Wonthaggi Power 33, Drouin 26 drew Sale 26, Moe 36 d Bairnsdale 29. Under 15: Maffra 46 d Wonthaggi Power 18, Drouin 40 d Sale 35, Moe 37 d Bairnsdale 34. Under 13: Wonthaggi Power 43 d Maffra 28, Sale 52 d Drouin 13, Bairnsdale 51 d Moe 16.

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Desperation: Stony’s Jess Brown attempts to get the ball back in play before she steps out of bounds while teammate Madi Funnell and Kilcunda/Bass’ Tayla Kershaw await the outcome. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning@www.fourcornersframing.biz

Kor-Bena ....................203.60 Phillip Island..............179.81 Foster..........................165.97 Tarwin ..........................90.27 Fish Creek .....................87.00 Dalyston ........................65.48 Toora .............................56.90 Kil-Bass.........................49.62 DWWWW.....................42.62 Stony Creek...................15.76 13 & Under Inv-Kongwak .............427.59 Kor-Bena ....................303.26 Dalyston .....................243.90 Phillip Island..............185.71 Foster..........................126.61 Fish Creek ....................95.27 Toora .............................75.52 Stony Creek...................34.48 Tarwin ...........................12.99 DWWWW.......................0.00 Kil-Bass...........................0.00 MDU ...............................0.00

A Grade Traralgon ...................136.07 Drouin ........................155.59 Morwell ......................130.20 Leongatha .................. 119.34 Sale .............................123.25 Moe .............................103.87 Maffra............................91.88 Wonthaggi Power ..........85.24 Bairnsdale .....................79.33 Warragul ........................38.80 B Grade Traralgon ...................154.90 Leongatha ..................164.18 Wonthaggi Power ......126.38 Moe ............................. 112.84 Sale ...............................97.47 Morwell .......................124.67

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Drouin .........................108.14 Bairnsdale .....................67.57 Maffra............................ 71.11 Warragul ........................44.47 C Grade Wonthaggi Power ...... 113.91 Traralgon ...................130.70 Morwell ......................124.88 Leongatha .................. 118.14 Bairnsdale ..................121.72 Moe .............................109.12 Sale..............................107.19 Drouin ...........................85.61 Maffra............................75.84 Warragul ........................38.85 Under 17 Sale .............................201.10 Moe .............................131.48 Drouin ........................159.80 Maffra ........................137.07 Traralgon ...................128.45 Bairnsdale ...................128.38 Wonthaggi Power ..........93.84 Leongatha......................52.86 Warragul ........................58.81 Morwell .........................29.06 Under 15 Maffra ........................310.00 Drouin ........................163.79 Sale .............................129.34 Traralgon ...................146.07 Wonthaggi Power ......106.43 Moe ...............................74.71 Bairnsdale .....................84.34 Leongatha......................61.76 Warragul ........................55.65 Morwell .........................39.14 Under 13 Sale .............................206.74 Wonthaggi Power ......220.63 Bairnsdale .................. 191.11 Traralgon ...................181.94 Maffra ........................108.85 Morwell ....................... 111.63 Leongatha......................91.77 Drouin ...........................58.31 Moe ...............................38.68 Warragul ........................15.27

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LDNA netball Round 8 results Saturday, June 13

11 & Under Section 1: Parrots 23 d Town Black 1, Mirboo North Purple 27 d Mt Eccles Swifts 8, Meeniyan & District 16 d Mt Eccles Thunderbirds 6. 11 & Under Section 2: Mirboo North Gold 6 d Mt Eccles Vixens 3, St Laurence 8 d Mt Eccles Magic 6. 13 & Under: Mirboo North Purple 23 d Parrots 6, Meeniyan & District 19 d St Laurence Maroon 7, Town Tangerine 15 d Mt Eccles Firebirds 9, Mt Eccles Steel 16 d Town Black 2, Mt Eccles Pulse 15 d St Laurence Blue 12. 15 & Under: Mt Eccles Mystics 34 d Meeniyan & District 7, Parrots 27 d Town Black 9, Mirboo North Purple 27 d Town Tangerine 17. 17 & Under / C Grade: Mt Eccles Storm forfeited to Meeniyan & District, Mirboo North Purple 67 d St Laurence 19, Mt Eccles Tornadoes forfeited to Town Black. Open: St Laurence Gold 33 d Mt Eccles Roar 15, St Laurence Maroon 39 d Mt Eccles Thunder 32, Town Green 49 d Town Tangerine 32.

LDNA umpires Saturday, June 20

Got it: Allies shooter E. Doolan takes the ball despite the best efforts of Phillip Island's B. Chatfield. Photo by MalH Photography.

11am: Aleisha Wrigley, Michaeleah Stephens, Robyn Harris, Georgia Edwards, Barb Challis, Bridget Eldred, Maria Evison, Jesseme Aronson, Anita Gourlay, Lisa Mildenhall, Mary Gourlay, Erin Baudinette, Melinda McLennan, Angelique Dunlevie. 12pm: Sue Ritchie, Amy Smith, Karen Clarke, Mariah Grant, Emily Chadwick, Millie Hannon, Janice Sing, Jack Millar, Maddi Wright, Lauren Baudinette, Shelley Fixter. 1pm: Lori McKenzie, Sam Anderson, Erin Baudinette, Anita Gourlay, Phil Smith, Robyn Kenny. 2.15pm: Sue Ritchie, Barb Challis, Anna Patterson, Robyn Kenny, Jack Millar.

Stars of the show: from left, Angela Banbury the competition manager, and Sharon Massey-Chase head coach of the Eastern Zone Academy could well afford to smile with the championships, involving hundreds of players and their families and friends, plus officials, underway and running smoothly.

Talent on show at the championships THE 2015 Netball Victoria Association Championships were hosted by the LDNA in Leongatha on Sunday, a huge undertaking for organisers with 42 teams from the Gippsland zone competing. The championships culminate in finals held at the Waverley Netball Centre on Sunday, June 28. Melbourne Vixens’ star Emily Mannix was ‘talent identified’ at one of these events. Regional development manager Judi Buhagiar said the championships are a crucial part of the Netball Victoria talent pathway, as well as assisting in the development of coaches, umpires and officials. Three age groups, Under 13s, Under 15s and Under 17s played in two division championships and reserves to vie for a place at finals and the opportunity to play off against the best from other zones. In their 16th year the Association Championships involve events across each of the six Netball Victoria Association zones throughout metropolitan and regional Victoria.

Heat of battle: there was talent aplenty on show on court on Sunday. From left, Leongatha’s Cassidy Ronalds and Jasmine Mackie defend their goal. The competition was played in warm conditions which made the day a great outing for the enormous number of players, officials and spectators in attendance.

Mirboo North netball Round 9 results

Under 15s: Mirboo North 48 d Yarragon 24. Best: Charlie Chila, Arli Wilkins. Great team effort with lots of new positions led to a fantastic win. Hope our injured players are back soon. Under 17s: Mirboo North 24 def by Yarragon 44. Best: Jess Heath, Toni Brand. We were unstoppable for the first five minutes then fell in a hole. Everyone needs to lift and fight to win, we can’t leave it to the same one or two players. D Grade: Mirboo North 39 d Yarragon 21. Best: Kirsty Koene, Riannah Irwin. C Grade: Mirboo North 43 d Yarragon 17. Best: Lexi Andrews, Amy Dyke. Fantastic team game! By far our best team effort for the season. The work at training is certainly paying off, let’s all continue to get there each week. Much improved second efforts in the attacking end.

B Grade: Mirboo North 41 d Yarragon 32. Best: Steph St Ellen, Alyce Turnbull. Fantastic effort by everyone. Thank you to Kiara, Stacey and Em Robbo for stepping up and helping us out. Awesome team effort again in

new positions. A Grade: Mirboo North 60 d Yarragon 38. Best: Ebony Best. Lots of good passages of play. Excellent speed all over the court. Half way through the season, now is the time to put in the hard work.

Hang time: Mirboo North’s Ebony Best gets airborne to evade the Yarragon centre. More photos at www.mdphotos.net

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Winners’ group: from left, second Robyn Baker (Warragul), first Dane Herbert, third Geoff Thomson (Warragul) and junior event winner Sullivan Herbert.

• Leongatha cycling

Action: the scratch bunch of Thomas McFarlane, Paul Makepeace (Latrobe) and Peter Hollins charge through Leongatha on Saturday. The scratch bunch failed to catch the outmarkers

Almost a clean sweep for Herbert boys RIDERS had a great winter Saturday afternoon for racing with plenty of sunshine and just light winds as they tackled the hilly Leongatha North race circuit.

With several top Junior riders racing at the Shepparton Junior Tour and a few struck down with the seasonal cold it was fortunate the club was able to welcome some riders from Warragul and the Latrobe Valley. There were 18 in the Senior field and 10 in the Junior field.

The Seniors raced two laps for a 36km race whilst the Juniors raced one lap. Robyn Baker (Warragul) was the first away at 20 minutes. She was followed by Dane Herbert and Geoff Fraser at 18 min. Dane was rearing to go as he had a borrowed bike which weighed in at just 7.4kg. They were chased by a trio on 11 minutes, five riders on seven minutes, four riders at four minutes and a trio on scratch. After the first lap Dane was out in front and going well. His presence had given Robyn a boost and she was

also holding her own. Scratch had closed around one minute on second scratch whilst the big movers were the four minute bunch. By the time they went around the corner near the velodrome the four minute bunch had nearly closed down the 11 minute bunch and the seven minute bunch. However, they had to keep working hard or scratch would track them down. From Leongatha back to Leongatha North there is the steady climb up Crightons Hill before the last steep climb up to Leongatha North.

The climb saw only the hill climbers make it through to the finish as a bunch, however they were only sprinting for third as Dane Herbert was a clear winner, his first (67.16 min), ahead of Robyn in second place. In the dash to the line it was the wiley masters rider Geoff Thomson (Warragul) who took the honours from Luke Morrison (Brunswick) and Dan Bowler – all from the four minute bunch - then in sixth place was Michael Park (seven min) just ahead of Chris Rowe (four min). Eighth place went to Steve Wilson, ninth to Ber-

nadette Fitzgerald and Rob Waddell in 10th place just edging Tony Giles. Thomas McFarlane was the first scratch rider in 12th and fastest time – 53.56min. In the Junior race three Herbert family members started. Harry Herbert joined brother Sullivan and Max Slinger on 13 minutes as the limit riders. They were followed by Alfie Herbert and Felicity Waddell on six minutes, Kaleb Jans and Boyd Makepeace (Latrobe) on two minutes, Thomas Fitzgerald and Mitch Harry on one minute and Oliver McLean on

scratch. Sullivan was keen not to let younger brother Harry show him a clean set of wheels and put in his best ride to date to come home a clear winner (44.35 min) and make it a Herbert double. Harry also put in a fantastic first up ride to come home in second place. It was almost a Herbert trifecta with Alfie being edged out by Boyd Makepeace at third. The back markers were not far behind with Oliver McLean taking fifth and fastest (35.24min). Thomas Fitzgerald out-

sprinted Kaleb Jans at sixth and seventh. Max Slinger who was in third place at the start of the climbs managed to come home in eighth, Felicity ninth and Mitch at 10th but with the fifth best time, beaten by the handicap – work for the handicapper. On Tuesday night the club has a meeting at the Leongatha RSL beginning at 7.30pm and next Saturday the club will race the George Martin Trophy race around the Nerrena- Mardan circuit with the start at the Leongatha Secondary College.

Local teen wins international SEVENTEEN year old equestrian athlete Molly Barry from Kardella South has had her dream come true after winning the Melbourne International three day event’s CCI Junior One Star class. Molly rode her seven year old retired racehorse

La Muso to victory amongst a field of 25 qualified horse and rider combinations, 11 from interstate. The international, held on the Queen’s Birthday long weekend at Werribee Park National Equestrian Centre, is the second longest running three day event in the world and this year attracted more than 230 entries in four classes including some of Australia’s best

riders looking to be selected for the 2016 Rio Olympics. On the popular Cross Country Day, up to 7000 spectators gathered to watch riders gallop their horses through the grounds of the famous Werribee Park Mansion and the beautifully maintained historic rose garden over a 3.8 kilometre course comprising 31 jumps. This was Molly’s third

First class ride: Molly Barry and La Muso go through their pace and with few time faults and mostly clear jumping, in an exciting finish, won the CCI Junior One Star class event.

year competing at the event and also the third horse she has entered. All three horses have been produced by Molly herself, which is unusual in the junior class as most of the horses tend to be much older and more experienced having been previously trained and ridden often at a higher level by more senior riders. This year, Molly’s homebred and educated horse, Just Joshen’ was a member of the winning Victorian team and placed fifth individually, for the second year in a row. La Muso was entered for the first time and won not just the CCI Junior class but also the best performed Off the Track Thoroughbred sponsored by Racing Victoria to recognise and promote retired racehorses in their new found careers. Interestingly six of the top 10 horses in the CCIJ were OTTs. The competition began on Thursday with a horse inspection followed by a trot-up so the ground jury and FEI vet could assess the horses were sound. At the completion of the dressage on Saturday, La Muso was placed third and Just Joshen 11th. On Sunday Molly had a very successful cross country round coming home clear of jumping and

time faults on both horses, enabling her to move up the placings with Josh into second position and Muso moving up to second. Monday started with a second trot up to confirm all horses were still fit to compete after the gruelling cross country the previous day. The crucial show jumping phase is run in reverse order of placings, meaning the first placed horse was last to ride. This tends to add pressure on the well placed riders but makes the competition more exciting for the spectators as the placings are not confirmed until the final rider has competed. Molly had just one rail down on both horses but she was not alone with only one rider having a clear round. The leader, however, had 16 jumping penalties in a nail biting finish, which resulted in La Muso securing the much sought after first place. Just Joshen’ also finished fifth to the delight of Molly, her support team and sponsors including local business Browns Stockfeed. Molly plans to take both horses to the Australian International three day event in Adelaide at Two Level. She is also working towards making it onto the Trans-Tasman team in 2016.

• Leongatha Badminton

Les in vintage form WILEY veteran Les Swift celebrated his 60th birthday recently but this milestone has not slowed him down on the badminton court.

Les still comfortably holds down the number one position and easily won his singles match along with a doubles victory, proving age is no barrier when it comes to playing good badminton. Les led his side Apples to a commanding win over the struggling Oranges. Ian Cole and new recruit Ken Griffiths all doing well for Apples while Alan McEachern was the stand out contributor for Oranges, particularly his epic comeback in his singles match with Matthew Oomman. It certainly was a brilliant match to watch. The amazing Greg Marshman still has not lost a set in a season and a half and the stakes are getting high for the players who can accomplish this feat. Greg’s team, the Bananas, is now sitting pretty on top of the ladder and looks to remain in this commanding position. Greg received great sup-

port from Jamie Davidson and Jason Comrie while young Brae Byrne is rapidly improving each week. Nigel Grimes and Ben Ryan were the best for the Lemons that appeared quite stunned by this defeat. The Passionfruit team is a well balanced combination and easily accounted for the haphazard Pears team. Jason Richards was on fire for his team, not only doing damage on the court but striking the club president Frank Dekker with some short range smashes which Frank copped in the head and ear leaving him dazed and confused. Gail Beer, Rhonda Newton and Glen O’Neill all teamed up beautifully to easily win this match, while Gary McGrath and Leonie Degnan did win their singles matches to put some respectability on the scorecard.

Round 5 results Passionfruit 6/125 d Pears 2/93, Bananas 5/132 d Lemons 3/110, Apples 6/137 d Oranges 2/63.

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Bananas ...................................34 Lemons ....................................30 Passionfruit .............................27 Apples ......................................23 Pears .........................................20 Oranges ....................................16

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SPORT | GOLF Korumburra THERE were 46 players on Saturday, June 13 for a par competition with trophies by the Hays Jewellers. A Grade: (12 hcp) L. Webster +3, R. Johnson +2, N. Perks sq, T. Herbert sq. B Grade: (13 hcp) M. Garnham +2 on countback J. Solly +2, J. Wilson -1, B. Pope -1. C Grade: (18 hcp) S. Osboldstone +1, A. Rose sq, S. Harland -1, M. Price -1. Nearest the pin: 1st T. O’Neill, 7th R. Johnson, 10th T. Fowles, 13th S. Clark. Tuesday’s winner was P. Vanagtmaal 38 pts and Thursday’s winner was T. O’Neill 37 pts.

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enth). After the golf, trophies for the summer-autumn ‘minor’ events were awarded. Korumburra Golf Club is very thankful to Marg Young, Dot West, Lyn Perks and Marg Harper and all trophy donors. On Saturday, seven girls enjoyed the beautiful sunshine and a round of golf. Debbie Wrigley (27) had the best score with 25 points. Marg Young (24) was the runner up on 24 points. Only two nearest the pins were awarded; Jenny Blackmore (first) and Debbie

Wrigley (second shot on the seventh). Three pairs played at Leongatha last Friday in the district playoff of the Royal Women’s Hospital Fourball. Carie Harding and Barb Twite each received a ball down the line for their score; Carie also won a raffle. Next Wednesday, June 17, the event is a 4 Ball with drawn partners on the day. If you’re running late (after 9.15am) please let someone know that you’re coming so that you can be included in the day’s play.

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DIVISION 1 (0-25) was won by Lee Clements (13) with 30 points and the runner up was Barb Twite (24) with 29 points. In Division 2 Betty Thomson (30) had the best score with 26 points and Beryl Brown (26) was the runner up with 24 points. Needless to say many of the girls found the course heavy going after recent rain. Nearest the pins were won by Barb Walker (first), Lee Clements (fourth) and Carie Harding (second shot on sev-

Woorayl A VERY windy Monday saw Damian Symmons win the stableford with trophies provided by the club. Damian off scratch had 35 points, with balls to Greg Fennell and Paul Carter. I did say it was windy and Craig Turner found the 17th green. The ladies event went to Sue Wakefield. McDonald and Roberts provided the trophies for our foursomes on Saturday. The winning pair was Damian Burge and Troy Williams with 77.375 from Mick Herrald and John Hickey. Balls to J. Newton, T. Burgess; A. Peters, T. Ryan; I. McLennan, G. Fennell; T. Charlton, I. Atcheson; Z. Trease, B. Wilson. Nearest the pins to Kev Riseley and Brett Stubbs. The qualifiers for the McDonald and Roberts board event were Jim Newton, Tim Burgess; Zac Trease, Brian Wilson; Ash Peters, Tom Ryan; Damian Burge, Troy Williams. Next week Jack Howard, George Johnson, Steve Hannon and Paul Challis will provide the trophies for the stableford event, and it is our meal and raffle night on Thursday.

Ladies

THE first round of the Perrett Family Foursomes was played on Wednesday, June 10. Sharyn Lagden donated some of her beautiful artwork for trophies and the daily winners were Shirley Thomas and Pauline Lancaster with 83 net. Balls down the line went to Ann Poole and Thel Scoble, and Chris Perrett and Heather Sullivan. Next week is the second round of the Perrett Family Foursomes.

Meeniyan Ladies WE played a Foursomes event on Wednesday where players play as a pair using half their combined handicap taking alternate shots from tee to the hole. It is a very challenging

Results are in: from left, totalling their cards after a round of golf on a sunny Saturday are Marg Clasby, Julie Hislop and Marg Young. event and a lot of fun. The event was our qualifying event for the statewide Doris Chambers event to be played in Melbourne later this year. We were very grateful for the sponsorship of Fay Smallman for the event. The winners were Sue Hoskin and Veronica Park with 32 points off a combined handicap of 20. Runners up were Mandy Kuhne and Dot Christie with 29 points with a combined handicap of 16. Next week we play a 4BB aggregate with the draw for partners after play off on our shorter winter rated course.

Mirboo North Thursday results: Competition: Stableford. June 11: Day winner: Garry Shandley (11) 38 points. DTLs: Ray Thompson 35 and Jeff Hughes 35 C/B. NTP: Ian Evison Saturday results: Competition: Par. June 13: Day winner (A Grade): Paul Woodal (10) +6 Winner B Grade: Rob Clark (19) -1 DTLs: Damian Burge +1 (Woorayl), Dave Woodall 0, Simon Duff -1, Ray Hoskin -1, John McFarlane -2 and Jeff Hughes -2 C/B. Second shot NTP first hole: Craig Hunter (Garfield). NTP: Fourth: Paul, Woodall Sixth: Doug Taylor, third: Paul Woodall, 16th: Joe Kus

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Monthly Medal winner: Nicole Allen, 75 net. DTL: Wendy Gervasi, 77 net. NTP: 16Th Maree Thompson. Putting: Nicole Allen, 29 putts.

Foster WINTER has certainly arrived judging by the morning temperatures Foster Golf Club has experienced. Very little rain has allowed the course to dry out a bit more, which has lead to friendlier conditions. The men’s Stableford winner was Larry Giddy with 35 points on Tuesday, June 9.

DTL went to Paul Spencer 33 points and Kevin DaSilveira 28 points. NTP was Larry Giddy. Thursday, June 11 was Men’s South Gippsland Veterans’ Day. The golf club welcomed the South Gippsland veterans for the annual tournament. Fine weather greeted the 67 players who took to the golf course. The winner on the day was Meeniyan member Alan Kuhne with 38 points. Runner up was David Lucas with 37 points. The winner of the chook this week during the nine hole event on Friday was Gary Phelan with 20 points. DTL went to John Mathers 17 points, Robin Smith 17 points and Garry Buckland 17 points c/b. NTP was Steve Barnes. The A Grade winner for Saturday’s Stableford event was Noel Black with 36 points, just edging out Robert Fulton on a count back. The B Grade winner was Bill Fuller also with 36 points. DTL went to Robert Fulton 36 points, Chris Foulds 35 points, Tony Vanin 35 points, Neil Chandler 34 points and Kevin DaSilveira 34 points. NTPs were Peter Dight, Rod Coughran-Lane, Andrew Naylor, Norm Cooper and Phil Schofield. The Saturday ladies winner was Jocelyn Town. Phil Harris had his name drawn out on Friday night for the members draw and unluckily he was not present to collect the $650, so the draw will jackpot up to $700 next Friday. The Saturday golfers draw was won by Jim Wilson, however he wasn’t at the club to collect the $740, nor did he play in the golf competition so the draw will jackpot to $760 next week. Coming events: Tuesday, June 16 – Stableford Thursday, June 18 - Stableford Friday, June 19 – Friday Friendly - 9 Hole Chicken Run Friday, June 19 – Members draw 6:30pm – 8pm $650 Saturday, June 20 -Par.

Wonthaggi Ladies A SMALL field of 21 players set out for a game of Stableford, a lovely change from the lots of stroke rounds we have just had. The A and B Grade winners came from the same playing group and with a lovely score of (37) 35 points. Judy Berry was the best score returned. Judy hit the ball very solidly all day and was a worthy winner of B Grade. Marg Johnson (11) 33 won A Grade and a birdie gobbler on the eighth for three points helped her card along. Anne Tschiderer joined the very select HAR club at Wonthaggi the (otherwise known as Hit A Roo) on the 11th but Anne did assure all at presentations that the roo was still jumping the last time she saw it. NTP: second, Marg Johnson; 17th Sara Beale. Pro Pin jackpots next week. BDL: J. Berry 35, P. Hanley 33, M. Johnson 33, A. Tschiderer 32, D. Grimmond 30, S. Beale 29, B. Dobson 28 c/b.

Qualifiers: from left, Nola Crothers and Cheryl White (Phillip Island runners up) and Loris Clark and Sue Bowler (winners) will now compete at the Yarra Yarra Golf Club after a successful day during the playoff for Golf Victoria’s Royal Women’s Hospital fundraiser at Leongatha Golf Club.

Royal Women’s Hospital playoff LEONGATHA Golf Club hosted the district playoff for Golf Victoria’s Royal Women’s Hospital fundraiser. Four qualifiers from each club in the South Gippsland district won the honour to compete in this event. All entry fees and raffle proceeds will be forwarded to this worthwhile charity. Woorayl Golf Club made a further donation of $100. Association president Maxine Eabry and Golf Victoria provided the trophies. Loris Clark and daughter Sue Bowler won the event with 40 points. The family affair continued, as Loris’s other daughter Cheryl White, partnered by

Leongatha SATURDAY’S 4BBB Stableford competition was to decide the Tom Welsford Memorial Trophy donated by the Welsford Family.

Birdie gobbler: A Grade winner Marg Johnson. Absent: Judy Berry.

Meeniyan SATURDAY’S Singles Par event was kindly sponsored by G. and L. Cope. The A Grade winner, with –1, was D. Thomson (15) on a countback from I. Trease (16). B Grade went to P. Hutcheson (25) with +1, also with a countback from J. Cusack (27). The pro pin fell to P. Riddle and NTP to R. McGeary. Balls went to P. Wilson (0), C. LePage (-1), C. Stewart, L. Hemphill, I. Ingles and C. Olden – all on –2. In his absence, B. Wright failed to take home the members’ draw. Tuesday was a singles Stableford event with R. Hannay (28) winning with 36 points, closely followed by R. McGeary (13) with 35. Mr Hannay also managed to take out the NTP whilst W. Bullock had the best nine. Thursday saw R. McGeary (13) elevated to the top of the heap with 39 points and NTP. Next best was C. Stewart (24) with 33. J. Hyett had the best nine.

Winner with 45 points, and also Super Comp winner, was the team of Bryan Sword (20) and Mark Anderson (22). Peter Rayson (13) and Doug Clemann (11) were runners up with 43 points. NTPs were Denis McDonald on the fourth hole, Terry Lund on the seventh, Ryan Thomas on the 14th and Leroy Sharrock put it inside a metre on the 16th to be NTP there. DTL Balls were awarded to Max Kavanagh, John Feddersen, Dylan McMeekin, Denis McDonald, Rod Brown, Ryan Thomas, Rod Hopcraft, Al Sperling, Peter Jaspers, Trevor Rickards, David Forbes, Bryan McCorkell, Dan Poynton, Tom Sorrell, Kevin Castwood, Merv Stubbs, Russell Williams and Barry Attwood. On Tuesday, Neale Gillin (19) finished square to take the honours in a countback from Bert Borg and Andrew Smith. NTPs were Allan Schache on the fourth hole, Russell Williams on the seventh, Doug Clemann on the 14th and

Nola Crothers, was the runner up. Cheryl and Nola were the qualifying pair from Phillip Island and scored 39 points. Both these pairs now compete at Yarra Yarra Golf Club in October against representatives from all Victorian clubs. The winners of the non qualifiers’ event, with a home ground advantage, were Marea Maher and Glenyce McRobert with 43 points. Glenyce McRobert was the nearest to the pin on the 14th and Cheryl White on the 16th. Down the line balls were won by Veronica Park and Jenny Cope from Meeniyan Golf Club with 36 points, Carie Harding and Barb Twite from Korumburra Golf Club 35 points and Toni West and Alison Strong 35 points on a count back.

Geoff McDonald on the 16th. DTL balls were awarded to Bert Borg, Andrew Smith, Jon Smith, Russell Williams, Andy Bassett, Doug Clemann, Rod Brown and Peter Horman. Thursday saw Norm Hughes (13) take out the A Grade event with 38 points. Allan Schache (23) continued his great form to score an excellent 42 points and win B Grade. NTPs were Andrew Smith on the fourth hole, John Simon on the seventh, Keith Godridge on the 14th and Fred de Bondt on the 16th. DTL Balls went to Andy Bassett, Arthur Nilsson, Mike Street, Dave Vorwerg, Frank Smedley, John Moor, Peter Waters, Jeff Brewer, Andrew Smith, Peter Hartigan and Fred Debono.

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A LARGE field competed in the June Monthly Medal last week. Marg Berry, playing off a handicap of 13, won A Grade and the Monthly Medal with 89. Women’s captain Marea Maher was the B Grade winner with 101/23/78. Glenyce McRobert, playing off a handicap of 30, won C Grade with a 79 net.

Due to the large field this week, there was a D Grade section. Barb Miller finished with 78 net to win this section. The scratch event winner was Wendy Parker on a count back from Marg Berry and Toni West. Wendy also won the putting, on a count back from Toni West. Toni, as a consolation, won the raffle. Down the line balls were awarded to Dot Stubbs and Debbie Miller 79 net, Sue Bowler, Jan Brownlie and Coral Gray 80, Colleen Touzel, Sharyn Rayson, Toni West and Leslie Renwick 81 and Julie Howard and Louise Schache 82 net. Marea Maher and Sharyn Rayson were closest to the flag on the 14th and 16th holes. Fifteen women competed in the nine hole event. Kate Dwyer, for her third week in a row, won with 20 points. Down the line balls were won by Val Brydon 17 and Alison Strong and Lynda Bassett 16 points. Saturday, June 13: Winner: Kerry Hogan 31 points. Down the line: Dot Stubbs 27 points.

Winners: from left, Glenyce McRobert (C Grade) Marg Berry (Monthly Medal and A Grade) Wendy Parker (Scratch) Barb Miller (D Grade) and Marea Maher (B Grade) were champions after this week’s round of golf at the Leongatha Golf Club.

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thestar.com.au Leongatha WEDNESDAY, June 10 saw 10 teams take to the greens with the winners being Jeff Pendergast (s) and Joan Bee with three wins plus 12. Runners-up were Russell Trotman (s) and Lyne McIntyre with two wins, a loss and

Inverloch CARPET Bowls continues to attract players enjoying a few hours of fun upstairs overlooking the beautiful Anderson Inlet. There was one team which won both games; congratulations to Carol Waters, Herb Barclay, Margaret Goss and Rhonda Davies who took out the prize. Why not join us on Tuesday at 10am. Soup, bread and sweets are included in the mat fee of four dollars. Wednesday Social Bowls brought the largest number of bowlers this winter season to the green. There were three teams which won both games of 12 ends. In third place were Joan Clark, Patrick Sheedy, Pat Stoneham and Veronica Muir on 33 points. Runners up with 36 points was the team of Richard Huntriss, Nell Van Grunsven, John Thornton and Bryan Hensley. Good bowling to Norm Price, John Madden and Bob Davis who won the day with 39 points. The raffles were won by Don Thomson, Carol Waters, Klaus, Len Peterson and Richard Huntriss. With conditions perfect, Sunday Social Bowlers enjoyed a lovely winter afternoon. We welcomed several visitors from Wonthaggi. There were three teams which won both games. On 32 points Maz Cox, Val Davis, Michael Raman and Bob Davis captured the bronze medal. The silver medal went to Peter Campbell, Laurie Gabell, Johnny Migs and Gary Scott with 34 points. Getting the gold was the team of Gail Applin, John Thornton and Mick Yates on 35 points. Helen, Michael Raman, Irene Olver, Dave Roberts, Johnny Migs and Maz Cox were the lucky raffle winners. Club member Lorraine

plus 12. Saturday, June 13 again 10 teams and the winners were Tas Haywood (s) and Don McIntyre with three wins plus 13. Runners-up were Russell Trotman (s) and Janice Sing on two wins, a loss plus nine. This was the last of the social bowls as the club now

goes into winter recess, with social bowls to recommence on Saturday, August 15. The club’s monthly triples will continue however, with the next event to be held on Wednesday, June 24 with a 9.30am start, BYO lunch and sponsors for the day will be the Leongatha RSL. The Leongatha club will

Dowson has been selected to officiate at the Australian Open being played on the Gold Coast. This prestigious 13 day bowling competition attracts more than 2000 participants. Lorraine is going to be based at Club Helensvale for six days umpiring Men’s and Women’s singles, Pairs and Fours. The last four days all competition will move to the Broadbeach Bowls Club. This is the first time it’s been held on the Gold Coast in preparation for 2018 Commonwealth Games. Anyone who hasn’t been around the Inverloch Bowling

Club lately you will be surprised at the activity going on and the change to the playing surface of Green Two. The club is embarking on a synthetic green project that has been funded by members of the bowling club and the Bass Coast Shire Council in partnership with the Victorian Government. In just over a week, the soil from the green has been removed, layer upon layer of crushed gravel laid and levelled, followed by sand in preparation for the carpet. All things being on time, the carpet should be laid within the next week.

Team one: the team of Mick Yates, John Thornton and Gail Applin was victorious at the Inverloch Sunday Bowls game.

also be hosting a classic pairs event scheduled for Wednesday, July 8 with an 11am start and BYO lunch. This event is open to any bowlers and not confined to Leongatha. Team or single entries can be made by contacting Jeff Pendergast 5662 0974 and entries will be accepted up until 9am on the day. This will be my last report except for the monthly triples and classic pairs event results, as yours truly also will take a break until August 15. ‘Jackhigh’

South Gippsland Indoor Bias Bowls Association ONE minor shuffle in the standings again this week between the two Mardan teams. The game results were as follows: Mardan Gold 27 defeated Mardan Purple 18, Korumburra White 23 defeated Korumburra Blue 20 and Foster Fishy’s 26 defeated Dumbalk 22. With only two games left to play there is still open contention for the top four ladder positions. This week’s matches are Mardan Purple versus Dumbalk, Foster Fishy’s versus Korumburra Blue and Korumburra White versus Mardan Gold. Happy bowling all. The ladder after game seven: Foster Fishy’s 24 plus 54/Korumburra White 20 plus 4/ Mardan Gold 16 plus 4/ Mardan Purple 16 minus 20/ Korumburra Blue 12 minus 13/ Dumbalk 8 minus 29.

Buffalo indoor

ON Friday, June 5 it was Ladies v Gents night which saw 23 players on a nice night to bowl.

Work in progress: a lot of activity can be seen as the Inverloch green goes through its first stage of preparation for installation of a synthetic green.

Above: Class of their own: congratulations to the only two game winners at Inverloch’s carpet bowls, from left, Marg Goss, Carol Waters, Herb Barclay and Rhonda Davies. Left: Popular outing: Wednesday Social Bowls at Inverloch had the largest number of bowlers this season. From left, it was the team of Bob Davis, Norm Price and John Madden that won the day.

We played three games of eight ends. The encouragement award for the ladies was won by the team of skipper Bev Tyres, Joanna Lomagno, Joy Dyson and Jenny Dowl. They had two losses and one win. The encouragement award for the gents was won by the team of skipper Charlie Tyres, Russell Grady, Col Densley and Colin Dowl. The winners for the ladies was skippered by Lee Armstrong, Ann Plowman, Josie Bonahn from Foster and Denise from Mardan. They had two wins and one loss. The winners for the gents was skippered by Andy Plowman, Bill Wolswinkle and Steve Suckling with two wins and a draw. The ladies won by 14 shots, the ladies 67 to the gents 53. We would like to thank all the people for the raffles and nice supper. Now it is back to Wednesday, June 10 which saw four players on a nice night to bowl which saw pairs. The winning team skippered by Toni Heldens and Peter Heldens over skipper Rod McConchie and Bill Wolswinkle 25-17. Hope to see you all next Wednesday at 7.30pm.

Local bowlers first, second and third at Deniliquin event BOWLERS from Inverloch, Wonthaggi, and Tarwin Lower combined on the Queen’s Birthday long weekend at the Deniliquin RSL Bowls Club in New South Wales. Teams from Geelong, Ballarat, and Melbourne Metro, competed over three days of competition with South Gippsland winning two of the three days. Day One commenced at 9.30am and the final bowl was not sent down until 8pm under lights proving the endurance of all teams. The team of Mick Coram (s), Joe Pinneri and Graham Jackson was the first team into the final. The team of Mick Bowman (s), Wayne Parks and Dave Roberts lined up against Frank Seaton (s), Glen Scott and Chas Buccilli with Bowman’s team prevailing in a high standard semi final. On to the final and, with bragging rights on the line, spectators were not disappointed with both teams going shot for shot. On the last end Mick Coram drew a magnificent shot to hold game. Mick Bowman, needing three shots to win, unleashed one of his trade mark drives, removing the shot bowl but only picked up one shot leaving Mick Coram’s team the winners 8-7. Sunday’s competition saw all three teams narrowly miss the finals. A change of teams for Monday’s competitions resulted in Frank Seaton, Mick Bowman and Glen Scott taking out first place and the team of Wayne Parks, Joe Pinneri and Dave Roberts being placed third. A great result for the local boys with combined prize money of $2,400. All players are looking forward to another fantastic competition and similar result at next year’s meet.

On the money: Frank Seaton, Chas Buccilli and Glen Scott. Mick Bowman joined Seaton and Scott to take out first place.

Magnificent: Mick Bowman, Wayne Parks, and Dave Roberts. Joe Pinneri teamed with Parks and Roberts and came home in third place.

Finalists: Joe Pinneri, Graham Jackson and Mick Coram made up the first team into the final but a reshuffle of teams produced the eventual winning threesome.

On the green: from left, Don McIntyre, Mary Jepson, Tas Haywood and Liz Beale all from Leongatha, relaxed but taking their bowls seriously.

Leongatha Social Bowls MUFTI was the order of the day as a small group of bowlers, pictured right, enjoyed the warm conditions and the new state of the art synthetic surface at the Leongatha Bowling Club on Saturday morning for social bowls.

Winter warmth: from left, Ray Bradby, Fred Sauvarin, Janice Sing and Les Wilson all from Leongatha were part of the small but enthusiastic group enjoying a bowl in perfect conditions on Saturday morning.

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• Allies v Phillip Island

Bad day at office for Allies ALLIES came back to earth with a thud at the hands of Phillip Island on Saturday at Alberton West.

SENIORS LADDER W L D

Dalyston ...... 9 Phillip Is...... 9 Stony Creek .. 8 MDU........... 6 Tarwin ........ 5 Fish Creek.... 5 Kil-Bass.......... 3 Foster ............. 3 Inv-K’wak ....... 3 DWWWW ....... 2 Toora... ........... 2 Kor-Bena ........ 0

0 0 1 0 1 1 3 0 4 0 4 0 5 1 6 0 7 0 7 0 7 0 10 0

Pts

362.00 251.59 147.07 99.02 151.98 106.34 86.47 68.93 65.92 56.32 53.94 33.63

36 36 34 24 20 20 14 12 12 8 8 0

GOALKICKERS M. Kraska (Dalyston) ......... (9) B. Runnalls (Phillip Is) ....... (8) T. Keily (Tarwin) ................. (1) L. McMillan (Inv-K’wak) ..... (5) C. Hay (Tarwin) .................. (0) S. Sperling (Fish Ck) .......... (0) B. Nolan (DWWWW) .......... (2) D. Granger (Foster) ............ (0) C. Graham (Dalyston) ........ (0) B. Van Brummelen (Ph-I) ... (1)

72 64 33 28 26 23 20 19 17 17

RESERVES LADDER W L D

Phillip Is......10 0 0 667.04 Dalyston ......9 0 0 512.82 Tarwin ........8 1 0 269.07 MDU...........6 3 0 138.15 Stony Creek ..6 4 0 130.85 Kor-Bena .....5 4 1 137.81 Inv-K’wak ...... 3 6 1 67.38 Foster ............ 3 6 0 42.65 Fish Creek ..... 2 6 1 44.97 DWWWW ...... 2 7 0 33.84 Kil-Bass......... 0 8 1 40.74 Toora ... ......... 0 9 0 21.71 GOALKICKERS L. Wall (Dalyston) .............. (6) K. Taylor (Phillip Is)............ (2) M. Green (Stony Ck) .......... (4) S. McIntyre (Phillip Is) ....... (5) J. Krohn (MDU).................. (0) M. Lindsay (Inv-K’wak) ...... (0) L. Woolford (Phillip Is)....... (1) J. Brooker (Dalyston) ......... (4) A. Russell (Tarwin) ............. (0) L. Anderson (Tarwin) ......... (1)

Hopes were high in the Allies camp after they knocked off the undefeated Stony Creek the previous week that they could dispose of second place Phillip Island in the same manner. Phillip Island proved to be a much more formidable opposition. The Island was on target early kicking seven goals to three in the opening term. Van Diemen proving to be a real headache for the Allies. The second quarter saw the Islanders stretch their lead to a match winning 53 points. The

Allies found it hard to get the football past their half forwards. After the long break the Allies stepped up to the plate to answer the visitors many challengers, however they could not capitalize on their defensive work and could only manage one goal, two points while the Islanders kicked three goals, four points to put the game beyond the Allies reach. The final quarter saw Phillip Island go through the motions and record a good percentage boosting win. Van Diemen was outstanding for the visitors while Runnall was on target with eight goals in the bag at the end of the day. For the Allies Atkins tried hard with Marriott and Barrie Sewell good contributors as well.

2 2 2 2 3 5 4 5 6 7 9 0

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

Phillip Island 14.18.102 Allies 0.1.1

Nice grab: Allies’ Anthony Sigeti marks under considerable pressure, which the Allies found themselves under all day. Photo by MalH Photography.

Dalyston strong but Tarwin not disgraced

Pts

DALYSTON is yet to lose a game this season and yet there are two teams, Phillip Island and Stony Creek snapping at its heals. Fourth placed Tarwin with five wins and three losses looks a long way back in the field. In the scheme of things Tarwin is closer to Toora placed 11th than it is to the team it went in, knock kneed, to battle on Saturday. The ladder leaders are like Goliath it sometimes seems; unassailable. For every team that comes up against it, you can almost imagine the pre

36 24 23 21 21 20 17 17 16 16

GOALKICKERS D. Crook (Kor-Bena)........... (8) H. McInnes (Inv-K’wak) ..... (2) O. Toussaint (Inv-K’wak) .... (0) B. Insall (Phillip Is)............. (0) Z. Caughey (Inv-K’wak) ...... (5) M. Homer (Kil-Bass) .......... (4) T. Van Dyke (Foster) ........... (0) J. Black (Kil-Bass) .............. (4) M. Olden (MDU)................. (0) S. Flanders (Fish Ck) .......... (0)

27 26 19 19 19 18 18 17 17 15

UNDER 15 LADDER W L D

Inv-K’wak..... 8 2 0 441.42 Phillip Is...... 8 2 0 332.89 Dalyston ...... 7 2 0 552.31 Fish Creek.... 6 2 0 305.18 Kil-Bass ...... 6 2 1 251.67 Tarwin ........ 5 3 1 110.71 Foster ............. 5 4 0 231.01 DWWWW ....... 2 6 0 19.20 Kor-Bena ........ 2 7 0 113.26 MDU............... 2 7 0 28.06 Stony Creek.... 1 9 0 14.35 Toora... ........... 0 7 0 5.53 GOALKICKERS M. Freeman (Phillip Is)....... (7) C. O’Halloran (Dalys).......... (3) K. Reid (Inv-K’wak) ............ (0) T. Simpson (Inv-K’wak) ...... (4) X. Duursma (Foster) .......... (0) D. Garnham (Tarwin).......... (0) B. Patterson (Kor-Bena) ..... (5) M. Mattock (Phillip Is) ....... (2) L. Wake (Foster)................. (0) N. Van Dyke (Foster) .......... (0)

Play on: Brett Thornton was playing in front but muscled out by his Tarwin opponent in this three-way positioning to mark the ball.

Pts

32 28 28 28 24 20 20 16 12 8 4 0

Pts

32 32 28 28 26 22 20 12 8 8 4 0

• Toora v Korumburra-Bena

Bottom sides in tight head to head UNDER 13 LADDER W L D

Phillip Is...... 8 0 0 408.74 Won Power ... 7 1 0 216.93 Corner Inlet .. 4 4 0 135.20 Kor-Bena ..... 4 4 0 124.15 Inv-K’wak..... 3 5 0 94.80 Dalyston ...... 3 5 0 76.08 L’gatha Jnr ..... 3 5 0 68.06 Kil-Bass.......... 0 8 0 8.33 GOALKICKERS N. Anderson (Won Pwr) ..... (5) K. Pavlou (Foster) .............. (6) J. Stewart (Kor-Bena)......... (1) L. Cocksedge (Foster) ........ (2) S. Tessari (Won Pwr).......... (0) M. Nicholas (Kor-Bena) ...... (1) C. Russell (Leon Jnr) ......... (0) E. Anitonia (Dalys) ............. (1) K. Benson (Dalyston) ......... (0) C. Smith (Inv-K’wak) .......... (0)

Pts

32 28 16 16 12 12 12 0 23 12 11 10 10 9 8 8 8 8

UNDER 11 LADDER W LD

40 31 30 21 20 20 18 16 15 15

Leading Goalkicker: M Freeman 7 Phillip Island Best: B Taylor, M Mattock, C Farrell, N Anderson, D Walder, R Tomkins, Allies Best: D Connolly, H Hoppner, J Gay, T Matteern, D O’Keefe, L Maher

• Dalyston v Tarwin

40 36 32 24 24 22 14 12 10 8 2 0

305.68 251.29 219.35 163.47 147.70 191.06 137.63 116.46 35.24 22.18 16.62 0.00

Phillip Island Goals: B Runnalls 8, J Taylor 3, M Griffin 2, J Taylor 2, B Kimber 1, B Van Brummelen 1, M Duiker 1, J Youle 1 Alies Goals: B Maher 2, J BarrieSewell 2, B Nolan 2, W Knox 1 Phillip Island Best: W Van Diemen, B Kimber, A Durand, M Griffin, B Runnalls, M Duiker Allies Best: D Atkins, J Marriott, H Egerton, S Richards-Gill, R Marriott, J Barrie-Sewell RESERVES

Leading Goalkickers: H Shawcross 5, S McIntyre 5 Phillip Island Best: L Henzen, M Jones, S McIntyre, H Shawcross, Z Wagner, T Tack Allies Best: D McKean, J Aitken, D Brett, K Hanning, a Banks, B Moran FOURTHS

LADDER W L D

Phillip Island 19.15.129 Allies 7.2.44

Phillip Island 28.17.185 Allies 0.1.1

UNDER 18 Inv-K’wak..... 8 Fish Creek.... 6 Kil-Bass ...... 7 Dalyston ...... 6 Foster ......... 5 Kor-Bena ..... 4 Phillip Is ......... 5 MDU............... 3 Toora .............. 2 Tarwin ............ 1 Stony Creek.... 0 DWWWW ....... 0

SENIORS

L’gatha Jnr .... 8 1 0 212.77 Corner Inlet ... 7 2 0 167.25 Inv-K’wak...... 6 2 0 281.08 Phillip Is....... 4 4 0 115.48 Won Power .... 3 5 0 80.98 Kor-Bena ...... 3 5 0 55.73 Kil-Bass........... 2 6 0 72.20 Dalyston .......... 0 8 0 7.74 GOALKICKERS Z. Duursma (Foster) ........... (1) J. Burns (Leon Jnr) ............ (1) T. Burt (Leon Jnr) ............... (0) T. Hanily (Leon Jnr)............ (0) B. Senior-Gibson (Won P).. (0) N. Beavis (Leon Jnr) .......... (0) D. Berryman (Foster) ......... (0) H. Scott (Inv-K’wak)........... (0) A. Reid (Inv-K’wak) ............ (0) H. Tiziani (Won Pwr) .......... (0) J. Tyler (Foster) .................. (0)

Pts

32 28 24 16 12 12 8 0 13 12 11 9 7 6 6 6 6 6 6

GAMES between the top sides are referred to as blockbusters and pull large crowds anticipating a cracker encounter.

However, interest in what is happening at the bottom of the ladder can be just as intense. The two bottom teams, Tarwin and KorumburraBena, met on Saturday and teams in such matches can be motivated greatly by pride. That has been evident every match Korumburra-Bena has played this season with a powerful urge to pick itself back up and prove itself. As for Toora, it is in effect, only a couple of games away from joining the teams in the upper half of the table. It has everything to play for. Saturday was a magnificent day for just about any sport and there wasn’t a breath of wind. The surface was perfect and yet Toora went about kicking itself out of the game. At quarter time both teams went to the huddle five shots apiece at goal but the Giants were double the Magpies’ score. Korumburra-Bena’s forwards and midfielders were

playing in front and, therefore, well on top. At quarter coach Jack Weston gave the side a roasting that seemed to take root. Toora came out and manned up more effectively from here on. Incidentally, Weston had berated his payers for their inaccuracy in front of the goals; he went on to kick 6.1 for the match. Inaccuracy was a contagion amongst the Toora players it seemed; they all had it. Nevertheless, Toora outplayed the Giants in the second quarter and went into the long break narrow leaders. The game really closed up and became a scrappy affair

with both teams desperate to score a win. Fortunately for Toora, Korumburra-Bena half forward James Kyle who was leading and marking consistently was outside his range and unable to convert. Had he been playing further down field and targeted by his team mates, the boundary wisdom has it that the match result might have been different. As it was Toora went on to score a 16 point win. Toora is missing a weapon up forward but having been on the ropes after the first quarter it will be bolstered by the way it clawed its way back into the game.

SENIORS

KB Best: A Meade, M Walker, P Whelan, J Harris, C Hansen, B Harris THIRDS

Toora 9.14.68 Korumburra Bena 7.10.52 Toora Goals: P Grant 2, J MaurilliPullin 2, M Harris 1, T Allott 1, J Weston 1, J Pintus 1, K Holmes 1 Korumburra Bena Goals: N Cant 2, J Hopkins 2, J Kyle 1, P Kyle 1, B Fitzpatrick 1, Toora Best: T Allott, J Griffin, P Grant, B McGrath, Z Clavarino, J Pintus Korumburra Bena Best: S Braithwaite, C Trewin, H Suckling, M Hancock, J Kyle, B Dorling RESERVES

Toora 1.4.10 Korumburra Bena 11.15.81 Leading Goalkicker: P Whelan 4 Toora Best: J Dows, L Grylls,T Need, K Sparkes, J Potter, L Whittle

Toora 3.4.22 Korumburra Bena 14.10.94 Leading Goalkicker: D Crook 8 Toora Best: A Hewson, A Turner, t Koolen, L Ireland, B Willder, K Morgan KB Best: J Wyhoon, T Jenkin, D Crook, J Arestia, M Snooks, M de Longville FOURTHS

Toora 0.0.0 Korumburra Bena 28.15. 183 Leading Goalkicker: T Anthony 6 Toora Best: A Hewson, C Walker, O Cashmore, K Storr, J Cripps, F Cashmore KB Best: B Patterson, J Hill, T Whiteside, T Anthony, J Harris, T Halliday.

match chatter in the rooms as the team attempts to address its nerves. But, as you often hear said, football is a funny games; when least expected even the mightiest can fall. That wasn’t the case on this day and Dalyston had emotion too running on its side...what team wouldn’t. The Magpies kicked away from the Sharks right from the word go.

SENIORS

It led by 27 at quarter time and 45 at half time. In the third quarter Tarwin actually outscored Dalyston and to its credit fought hard to give it supporters plenty to be happy about. There was tenacity and there was belief. When your opponent sports such names as Kraska (who kicked nine goals), Fisher and Thornton you know your work is cut out.

C Lamers, T Cameron, B Launder, M Cooke THIRDS

Dalyston 18.8.92 Tarwin 7.6.48 Dalyston Goals: M Kraska 9, B Fisher, 2, B Thornton 1, K Schrape 1, M Rosendale 1 Tarwin Goals: T Lomax 2, B Williamson 1, T Keily 1, W Lomax 1, A Cardy 1, B Ellen 1 Dalyston Best: B Fisher, M Kraska, K Kirk, B Carew, b Thornton, L West Tarwin Best: R O’Loughlin, B Ellen, N Browne, M Dunlop, H Browne, S Kilsby RESERVES

Dalyston 12.11.83 Tarwin 3.2.20

Dalyston 20.12. 132 Tarwin 4.2.26

Leading Goalkickers: C O’Halloran 3, L Ion 3 Dalyston Best: J Vuyst, B Lewis, L Ion, L Burns, D Gardiner, J Wade Tarwin Best: B Hill, M Geyle, T Van der Kolk, F Turner, O Schnoor, T Carmody.

Leading Goalkicker: L Wall 6 Dalyston Best: L Borne, T Davey, R Davey, S Sibly, J Ray-Angarane, J Coldebella Tarwin Best: T Cameron, N McRae,

Leading Goalkicker: D Brosnan 6 Dalyston Best: J Waite, R Quinn, L Legione, J Honeysett, M Marotta, M Davey Tarwin Best: J Carmody, A Argento, K McGavin, B Moscript, B Green, L Anderson FOURTHS

Dalyston 13.11.89 Tarwin 1.4.10

Leongatha Junior footy CGJFL ladders CGJFL

UNDER 10 W L D

Moe Maroons...7 Leongatha ......6 Mirboo Nth .....6 Trafalgar........5 Moe Blues......4 Youth Club .......4 Hill & Rovers ....3 Yinnar ..............3 Yallourn Nth .....2 Newb Blues ......2 Newb Reds.......0 Mor Tigers .......0

0 1 1 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 7 7

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

% Won

292.59 100 858.33 85 244.44 85 191.67 71 191.78 57 102.84 57 210.45 42 58.39 42 64.89 28 51.50 28 14.11 0 111.67 0

UNDER 12 W L D

Leongatha ......7 Trafalgar........5 Mirboo North...5 Youth Club .....5 Yinnar...........4 Moe Maroons....4 Hill & Rovers....4 New Reds.........4 New Blues ........3 Moe Blues ........1 Yallourn Nth .....0 Mor Tigers .......0

0 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 6 7 7

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

% Won

338.74 100 413.04 71 275.24 71 159.21 71 191.59 57 165.05 57 93.78 57 91.18 57 75.14 42 36.00 14 24.64 0 4.67 0

UNDER 10 Leongatha 6.4.40 d Morwell Tigers 0.0.0 Leongatha Goals: B. Grabham Andrews 2, Z. Lamers 2, J. Fixter 1, T. Richards 1, Z. Dodge 1, W. Brown 1, B. Weston 1. Best: R. Jefferis, B. Grabham Andrews, B. Mcginn, Z. Lamers, C. Richards, J. Matheson. UNDER 12 Leongatha 11.7.73 d Morwell Tigers 2.1.13 Leongatha Goals: H. Kewming 3, J. Wrigley 2, L. Hickey 2, C. Riseley 2, W. Brown 2, B. Grabham Andrews 1, T. Collins 1, E. Lamers 1. Best: N. Fixter, A. Van Hamond, C. Riseley, M. McGrath, E. Lamers, H. Kewming, L. Hickey. UNDER 14 Leongatha 10.3.63 d Morwell Tigers 5.5.35 Leongatha Goals: J. Lamers 3, C. Michael 2, J. Hume 1, L. O’Neill 1, B. Martin 1, R. Patterson 1, E. Lavis 1. Best: L. O’Neill, J. Ryan, C. Krohn, E. Lavis, J. Hume, J. Battersby.

UNDER 14 W L D

New Blues......7 New Reds ......6 Trafalgar........5 Leongatha ......5 Yinnar...........5 Youth Club .......3 Moe Blues ........3 Moe Maroons....3 Mor Tigers .......1 Yallourn Nth .....1 Hill & Rovers....1 Mirboo North ...1

0 1 1 1 2 4 4 4 6 6 6 6

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

% Won

335.61 100 259.87 85 198.15 78 185.94 78 107.94 71 108.50 42 99.69 42 83.80 42 53.13 14 45.38 14 44.29 14 34.69 14

AJFL UNDER 11 Leongatha Jnr 2.4.16 d Corner Inlet 1.2.8 Leongatha Goals: J. Burns 1, K. Scrimshaw 1. Best: J. Burns, T. Burt, M. Harry, R. Sturtevant, R. Weaver, A. Kemper. Corner Inlet Goals: Z. Duursma 1. Best: O. Lemchens, J. Lewis, K. Anderson, D. Berryman, Z. Duursma, H. Garlick.

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thestar.com.au • MEENIYAN DUMBALK UNITED V INVERLOCH-KONGWAK

MDU wins exciting contest MDU has continued its strong winning form of recent times by overcoming a resilient Inverloch-Kongwak outfit by 36 points to claim the prestigious Cook Family Shield. On what was a perfect day for football at the Meeniyan Recreation Reserve, the Demons got out to its customary fast start with a four goal to one opening term. The midfield of the MDU side was capitalising on a clear ruck advantage and its elusive forward, Josh Swift, was the main beneficiary of this, kicking three first quarter goals. The second term was a bit more exciting for the Sea Eagles fraternity though, as the team slowly worked its way back into the game. The midfield battle began to even itself out a bit and the IK defenders were also working hard both ways to slowly eat into the Demon lead. A big moment in the second quarter came when IK power forward Lucas McMillan converted his second goal for the game which brought up 800 for his senior career; a monumental achievement for an icon of modern day Alberton football. Funnily enough it was also a McMillan at the other end, for MDU, who bobbed up with some key goals late in the term to give the De-

mons a comfortable 25 point break at half time. In the third term, the Sea Eagles pressed hard again which silenced the home crowd. Tom Wyatt was proving to be a very agile marking option across half forward for his team and was teaming well with McMillan who slammed home goals number 801, 802 and 803. This time MDU was unable to find any meaningful late quarter answers which left the game grippingly in the balance at the last break. When the Sea Eagles goaled early in the last quarter to bring the margin back to just a few points, many at the ground thought this League giant: iconic Inverloch-Kongwak full forward Lucas McMillan kicked would be their day. his way past 800 Seniors football career goals on Saturday. He is seen here getThey had all the moting to his feet as MDU opponents charge in for the ball. mentum and a clear passion from the playing group that had been ignited by a three quarter time pump-up from coach Soumilas. However MDU refused to be denied and after an eternity of gripping end to end goalless footy managed to break the contest open. The Roberts brothers combined well for goals on multiple occasions while Swift was able to take his tally to six. A couple of very late majors to Damien Adkins extended the game out to the final margin in what had been a far tighter battle than what the final score showed

SENIORS

MDU 15.13. 103 Inverloch Kongwak 10.7.67 MDU Goals: M Smith 6, N Roberts 2, N Roberts 2, J McMillan 2, D Adkins 2, M Smith 1 Inverloch Kongwak Goals: L McMillan 5, C Terlich 2, A Cuff 1, d Houston 1, C McKenzie 1 MDU Best: J Sinclair, M Smith, J McMillan, T McDermott, R Olden, S Wilson Inverloch Kongwak Best: T Lonsdale, T Wyatt, A Cuff, L McMillan, C McCaughan, A Cross. RESERVES

MDU 6.8.44 Inverloch Kongwak 5.5.35 MDU Goals: not supplied Inverloch Kongwak Goals: C Buxton 2, J Cahir 1, S Hayes 1, S Buxton 1 MDU Best: not supplied Inverloch Kongwak Best: B Hayes, B Petersen, S Joma, C Buxton, J Masterman-Smith THIRDS

MDU 7.7.49 Inverloch Kongwak 15.7.97 MDU Goals: L Harris 2, L Wright 1 Inverloch Kongwak Goals: Z Caughey 5, K Reid 4, H McInnes 2, J Scott 1, L Cairnduff 1, N Anderson 1, S Walker 1 MDU Best: L Wright, S Forrester, E Stephenson, R Schulz, D Thortson, B Schulz Inverloch Kongwak Best: Z Van Delft, A Toussaint, L Cairnduff, K Reid, Z Caughey, L Scott FOURTHS

MDU 0.2.2 Inverloch Kongwak 11.12.78 Inverloch Kongwak Goals: T Simpson 4, R Sparkes 3, M Toussaint 2, J Roylance 1, Z Reid 1 MDU Best: C Olden, B Perry, N Rigby, M Gammom, S Pearce Inverloch Kongwak Best:: J Roylance, E Purnell, R Sparkes, J Gilmour, J Vanderpligt, J Pryor

Left: Listen up: MDU players listen closely as their coach Mark Lafferty tells them exactly what he expects. The game tightened up considerably after MDU opened up a handy first quarter margin.

• STONY CREEK V KILCUNDA-BASS

Panthers and Lions battle out a draw STONY Creek and Kilcunda Bass battled out an exciting draw at the racecourse oval on Saturday.

Caught: Wayne Stewart calls for the ball from team mate Jacob Byrnes as he is tackled by Kilcunda Bass player Ordell Buntine. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning@www.fourcornersframing.biz

SENIORS

Stony Creek 8.8.56 Kilcunda Bass 9.2.56 Stony Creek Goals: J Schelling 3, J Byrnes 2, W Stewart 1, A Winkler 1, C Savage 1 Kilcunda Bass Goals: J Dakin 1, A Nooy 1, K Rigby 1, A Miller 1 Stony Creek Best: W Stewart, A Zuidema, J Brydon, J Stone, J Schelling Kilcunda Bass Best: S Scott, C Endres, J Joyce, K Rigby, O Buntine, A Nooy RESERVES

Stony Creek 12.9.81 Kilcunda Bass 4.11.35 Stony Creek Goals: M Van Boven

4, M Green 4, J Byrnes 2, J Accardi 1, B McKnight 1 Kilcunda Bass Goals: B Wallace 3, D Bettles 1 Stony Creek Best: S Marriott, M Green, L Byrnes, B McKnight, D Gilliatte, B Krohn Kilcunda Bass Best: A Jerrard, J Born, R Carroll THIRDS

Stony Creek 0.2.2 Kilcunda Bass 27.11.173 Kilcunda Bass Goals: B Hutcherson 7, M Homer 4, J Black 4, M Whitham 3, J Burgess 3, R Scapin 2, J Bastwrous 1, D Bailey 1, N Tamburo 1, T Smith 1 Stony Creek Best: L Harrington, N Battersby, H Funnell, K Newton, J

Ballagh, M McLennan Kilcunda Bass Best: B Hutcherson, J Black, J Burgess, M Homer, J Bastwrous, R Scapin FOURTHS

Kilcunda Bass 19.21.135 Stony Creek 1.0.6 Kilcunda Bass Goals: D Blackney 4, J Rosenow 4, Z Crow 3, L Alford 2, A Honeysett 2, S Bent 2, W Lindsay 1, D Logan 1 Stony Creek Goal: A Veale Stony Creek Best: A Wright, B Martin, J Stockdale, S Villasevil, A Dyke Kilcunda Bass Best: B Adwell, N Bradley, W Lindsay, S Bent, J Rosenow, Z Crow

In a cracking game all day, both Stony Creek and Killy Bass had chances in the final minutes to score the winning goal. Josh Schelling took a mark and lined up with two minutes left in the game. The shot at 30 metres out sailed wide but it did secure a behind and put Stony up by this slender margin. The Panthers then rushed the ball forward but its effort too resulted in a behind, scores level again. Stony Creek had one last chance when Schelling marked again with 30 seconds to go. Alas his shot from a 45 degree angle, 35 metres out went out on the full; the siren sounded soon after and scores were level. The Lions had two factors going against it this game; Karl Bergles and injuries. Bergles is back from Western Australia and he booted five of Killy Bass’s nine

goals. Stony Creek would have wished he’d stayed in the West! To Stony Creek’s credit, it put Ash Zuidema on the dangerous Bergles who had booted four in the first quarter. Zuidema kept him to just one more for the game, a great effort. Bergles will play one more game for the Panthers, against Fish Creek, before flying back. The match was played in brilliant sunshine without a breath of wind. The match itself was good because of the closeness of scores but generally was a low scoring, scrappy affair. In the end a draw was probably a fitting result. Stony Creek’s injury count is not helping team function with players including Lachie Park, Luke Bowman (season), Andrew Logan, Cam Stone, and Andrew Myall all missing at the moment. Youngster Wayne Stewart was impressive for the Lions as too was Zuidema on Bergles. For the Panthers Steve Scott played a beauty while Chris Endres was again Mr Consistent. Killy Bass has another

drive when it meets Fish Creek while Stony Creek has a short trip east to Foster. UNDER 13 LADDER W L D

Pts

32 28 16 16 12 12 12 0

LADDER W LD

LADDER W L D

0 0 1 0 1 1 3 0 4 0 4 0 5 1 6 0 7 0 7 0 7 0 10 0

Pts

32 28 24 16 12 12 8 0 13 12 11 9 7 6 6 6 6 6 6

Pts

362.00 251.59 147.07 99.02 151.98 106.34 86.47 68.93 65.92 56.32 53.94 33.63

36 36 34 24 20 20 14 12 12 8 8 0

72 64 33 28 26 23 20 19 17 17

RESERVES LADDER W L D

Pts

40 36 32 24 24 22 14 12 10 8 2 0 36 24 23 21 21 20 17 17 16 16

UNDER 18 LADDER W L D

Inv-K’wak..... 8 Fish Creek.... 6 Kil-Bass ...... 7 Dalyston ...... 6 Foster ......... 5 Kor-Bena ..... 4 Phillip Is ......... 5 MDU............... 3 Toora .............. 2 Tarwin ............ 1 Stony Creek.... 0 DWWWW ....... 0

2 2 2 2 3 5 4 5 6 7 9 0

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

Pts

305.68 251.29 219.35 163.47 147.70 191.06 137.63 116.46 35.24 22.18 16.62 0.00

32 28 28 28 24 20 20 16 12 8 4 0

27 26 19 19 19 18 18 17 17 15

UNDER 15 LADDER W L D

23 12 11 10 10 9 8 8 8 8

UNDER 11 L’gatha Jnr .... 8 1 0 212.77 Corner Inlet ... 7 2 0 167.25 Inv-K’wak...... 6 2 0 281.08 Phillip Is....... 4 4 0 115.48 Won Power .... 3 5 0 80.98 Kor-Bena ...... 3 5 0 55.73 Kil-Bass........... 2 6 0 72.20 Dalyston .......... 0 8 0 7.74 GOALKICKERS Z. Duursma (Foster) ........... (1) J. Burns (Leon Jnr) ............ (1) T. Burt (Leon Jnr) ............... (0) T. Hanily (Leon Jnr)............ (0) B. Senior-Gibson (Won P).. (0) N. Beavis (Leon Jnr) .......... (0) D. Berryman (Foster) ......... (0) H. Scott (Inv-K’wak)........... (0) A. Reid (Inv-K’wak) ............ (0) H. Tiziani (Won Pwr) .......... (0) J. Tyler (Foster) .................. (0)

SENIORS

Pts

32 32 28 28 26 22 20 12 8 8 4 0 40 31 30 21 20 20 18 16 15 15

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• Wonthaggi v Maffra

Maffra outguns the Power THE Maffra road trip is never easy and this one certainly shaped up the same way.

In perfect conditions for football, Wonthaggi came out and started the first quarter at a frenetic pace.

Both sides exchanged early goals with both big power forwards getting on the board, Cook for Wonthaggi and Sheen for Maffra. The game was very physical at times and the Wonthaggi faithful who travelled two hours were up and about when

Maffra best: D. Alexander, C. Drif-

SENIORS Maffra 18.10.118 d Wonthaggi Power 8.8.56 Maffra goals: D. Sheen 8, J. RoeDuggan 3, D. Butcher 2, J. Scott 1, K. Porter 1, D. Bedggood 1, W. Gieschen 1, M. Coleman 1. Maffra best: D. Sheen, T. Knobel, J. Lambourn, K. Porter, J. Scott, J. Huts. Wonthaggi Power goals: A. Cook 2, A. Lindsay 1, L. O’Connor 1, T. Huther 1, T. Harley 1, M. Kelly 1, A. Murray 1. Wonthaggi Power best: B. Eddy, A. Cook, T. Huther, B. Dryden, M. Kelly, M. Coyne.

RESERVES Maffra 17.9.111 d Wonthaggi Power 1.1.7 Maffra goals: W. Pleming 5, D. Alexander 3, P. Walker 2, J. Jones 2, J. Saunders 2, B. Durrant 1, D. Lancaster 1, M. Raine 1.

Murray goaled and soon after, Harley. Maffra struck back with another couple and this one was sitting in the balance. A couple of quick late goals to Maffra through Sheen and Roe-Duggan saw Maffra two goals up at quarter time. The second quarter saw Maffra just flex a little more muscle.

Sheen again goaled and was causing a handful for Gedye. Maffra was starting to hunt in packs and the younger Wonthaggi side was getting pressured into mistakes. Butcher, Knobel and Porter were all starting to capitalize. Maffra had widened its lead to 20 points at half time. The third quarter saw Wonthaggi held goalless to Maffra’s

field, J. Bristow, B. Durrant, P. Walker, W. Pleming. Wonthaggi Power goals: W. Luke 1. Wonthaggi Power best: R. Jones, R. Lindsay, T. Wells, C. Jones, J. Thomas.

UNDER 18s Maffra 21.8.134 d Wonthaggi Power 2.0.12 Maffra goals: L. Harrington 3, N. Wozniak 3, B. Rimington 2, P. Mack 2, M. Dignan 2, R. Auld 2, S. Day 1, A. McKenzie 1, A. Scicluna 1, M. Lack 1, D. Nikolajew 1, N. Hurley 1, T. Hunt 1. Maffra best: B. Brunt, L. Harrington, W. Brunt, H. Evans, R. Auld, M. Dignan. Wonthaggi Power goals: C. Boucher 1, K. Brann 1. Wonthaggi Power best: C. Boucher, B. Bayne, D. Wilson, E. Senior, F. Anderson, N. Dobbie.

Lean and fast: Cade Waters found himself in open space on this occasion but Wonthaggi was easily over powered by Maffra.

four goals. Things were not looking good for Wonthaggi, injuries had taken their toll and the leaner bodies were getting brushed aside at will. Sheen kicked another couple, Roe- Duggan was a handful and the crowd was wondering how much this was going to blow out to. Wonthaggi young gun Toma Huther, who was rucking unchanged on former AFL player Trent Knobel, was the shining light. His contest in the ruck was inspiring. Dryden, Bray and Eddy down back were working hard but the ball was coming down thick and fast. The last quarter saw Maffra continue on its way; Sheen kicked another couple to take his tally to eight, Roe- Duggan and Butcher chimed in and the party was well on its way for the players and the delighted supporters. Cook goaled for Wonthaggi which was reward for he had

battled hard all day. A goal to O’Conner and Power had strung together a couple in a row. The young Wonthaggi side had kept trying all day but was outplayed and outgunned by a faster, stronger more skilled unit. Maffra now go into the break sitting second with seven wins while Wonthaggi sits fourth with five wins.

OTHER MATCHES SENIORS Sale 18.13.121 d Drouin 10.10.70 Bairnsdale 17.10.112 d Moe 16.10.106 RESERVES Drouin 8.11.59 d Sale 7.4.46 UNDER 18 Drouin 16.7.103 d Sale 6.4.40 Bairnsdale 15.6.96 d Moe 8.2.50 UNDER 16 Sale 10.9.69 d Drouin 6.4.40 Moe 14.12.96 d Bairnsdale 8.3.51

• Mirboo North v Yarragon

Workmanlike Mirboo North gain vital edge ON the sunniest June afternoon imaginable, Mirboo North overcame a slow start against Yarragon, to record a workmanlike 29-point win at Tigerland on Saturday. The mighty Tigers have now reached the halfway mark of the season entrenched in the five and on track to participate in MGFL finals for a 13th consecutive year. Fresh from successive

Mid Gippsland League SENIORS LADDER Yall-Yall North....... 175.70 Yinnar ................... 209.31 Mirboo North ........ 139.36 Newborough ......... 113.50 Thorpdale ............... 92.81 Trafalgar ................. 116.60 Morwell East ............ 80.00 Boolarra ................... 61.39 Yarragon .................. 73.71 Hill End .................... 47.09

32 28 26 24 18 16 16 12 8 0

RESERVES LADDER Yinnar ................... 223.73 Yall-Yall North....... 238.19 Newborough ......... 179.40 Mirboo North .......... 93.35 Morwell East........... 78.35 Trafalgar ................... 91.70 Yarragon .................. 86.14 Thorpdale ................ 76.23 Hill End .................... 49.16 Boolarra ................... 39.91

32 24 24 24 20 18 18 12 8 0

victories over Trafalgar and Hill End, the purposeful, ambitious and predominantly youthful Panthers jumped the Tigers, with two quick goals to start the match. Yarragon’s pace, one grab marking and accurate foot delivery, along with its integrated flexibility and seamless transitional switching of play, placed the reigning premier under enormous pressure. Josh Bourke, Luke Woolan, Troy Lehman and Scott Wood were running riot in the visitors’ forward line, whilst Tim Farthing, David Bates and Robert Wallace added valuable support across half back and through the midfield. Some even wondered if this may turn out to be a bad hair day for Mirboo North. For a short time, whenever they touched the ball, the Tigers couldn’t do anything with it. Confidence returned when Dom Pinneri brought up Mirboo North’s first goal after nine minutes. Then, Tim Traill booted another major, before a snap from Woolan gave Yarragon a four point advantage at the first break. Star rover, Jack Robertson, was seriously influential for Mirboo North in the second term with some brilliant multiple goal scoring that helped the Tigers establish an 18 point half-time lead. In between Robertson’s goals, Wallace centred a superb inboard 40 metre bullet pass to Mitchell Jolly, whose long set shot levelled the

Best on ground: Jack Robertson snaps over his head for one of his five goals. More photos at www.mdphotos.net scores at 26 points apiece. Woe to report, Lehman strayed from the righteous path with a verbal indiscretion that saw him sin binned for part of the second quarter and the Panthers were suddenly one man down. Although Yarragon’s endeavor didn’t subside through Lehman’s temporary absence, its resilience dropped away and the Tigers gained a vital edge. Mirboo North increased its momentum through the third term, with Traill on fire in front of the big white sticks. Others producing significant contributions for the Tigers were Shane Peters, Kris Berchtold, Luke Palmer, Ben

Richards, Daniel Taylor, Jacob Blair and teenage ruckman Isaac Abas. When Traill slammed through Mirboo North’s 10th major after a lovely pass from Luke Gervasi, its lead had blown out to 43 points and a belting appeared imminent. However, the determined young Panthers stuck to their guns and refused to cave in. A clever snap from the talented Bourke and a run of three behinds, reduced Yarragon’s deficit to 34 points at the last change. Two more goals, the latter of which came from a 50 metre penalty, followed at the beginning of the final quarter and the resurgent Panthers

were within 22 points. It was then Mirboo North’s turn to be a player short, after Paul Hinkley was sent packing for 15 minutes by a field umpire for a misdemeanor. Although the Panthers outscored the Tigers in the first and fourth terms, the ground they’d lost in the middle stages of the contest, couldn’t be retrieved. Traill finished with six magnificent goals, including two beauties in the last quarter and Robertson recorded five majors in yet another of his customary productive performances for the Tigers.

Reserves As it did in its corresponding game against the

THIRDS 36 32 28 22 20 16 14 8 4

FOURTHS LADDER Newborough ......... 800.00 Hill End ................. 224.00 Trafalgar ............... 204.72 Yinnar ................... 176.13 Mirboo North .......... 73.65 Thorpdale ................ 57.18 Yall-Yall North .......... 28.17 Morwell East ............ 24.96

FOOTY DRAWS THIS WEEKEND ALBERTON Round 11: June 20 Phillip Island vDalyston Fish Creek v Kilcunda-Bass MDU v Tarwin Foster v Stony Creek DWWWW v Toora Kor-Bena - Bye I-K - Bye

MID GIPPSLAND

LADDER Mirboo North ........ 291.74 Yinnar ................... 314.57 Yarragon ............... 203.73 Yall-Yall North......... 96.05 Newborough ......... 128.57 Trafalgar ................... 98.06 Thorpdale ................ 79.61 Morwell East ............ 33.05 Boolarra .................. 26.87

Panthers in 2014, Mirboo North scraped home by the barest of margins, when it recorded a riveting one-point victory. It was another close encounter of an exciting kind for Mirboo North this season, where three of its nine matches have been decided by a point and another by two points. In a nip and tuck affair that kept the crowd enthralled, Andrew Soplakow kicked four of the mighty Tigers’ goals and Dylan Smith obliged with three for Yarragon. Brian Waters, Cayden Dalliston. Peter Taylor and Sam Pratt were terrific contributors for the winners and without them, the Tigers would have been in all sorts of trouble. As always, big man, Keith Clerks, gave his all for the Panthers, but his sacrificial efforts couldn’t get them over the line. Following its heart-pounding win, Mirboo North moves into fourth position, one game and percentage clear of Morwell East.

36 32 28 24 16 16 16 8

SENIORS Mirboo North 13.11.89 d Yarragon 9.6.60 Mirboo North goals: T. Traill 6, J. Robertson 5, J. Taylor 1, D. Pinneri 1. Mirboo North best: J. Robertson, K. Berchtold, S. Peters, T. Traill, L. Palmer, B. Richards. Yarragon goals: J. Bourke 4, L. Woolan 2, T. Lehman 2, M. Jolly 1. Yarragon best: T. Farthing, D. Bates, R. Wallace, J. Bourke, D. Pollock, B. Damschke.

RESERVES Mirboo North 7.12.54 d Yarragon 8.5.53 Mirboo North goals: A. Soplakow 4, P. Taylor 1, N. Gervasi 1, R. Oddy 1. Mirboo North best: B. Waters, C.

Dalliston, P. Taylor, S. Pratt, R. Oddy, J. Richards. Yarragon goals: D. Smith 3, S. Kleeven 2, J. Hayhow 2, Z. Heard 1. Yarragon best: J. Stanlake, B. Gregg, C. McCallum, D. Smith, D. Earl, T. Matheson.

THIRDS Mirboo North 9.7.61 d Yarragon 8.3.51 Mirboo North goals: J. Moro 2, A. Miller 2, R. Oddy 2, Z. Porter 1, J. Richards 1, H. Kerr 1. Mirboo North best: H. Kerr, Z. Porter, A. Miller, K. Wilson, D. Allen, R. Oddy. Yarragon goals: J. Cameron 4, L. Kilday 1, L. Proposch 1, J. Kilday 1, M. Morgan 1. Yarragon best: L. Proposch, J. Cameron, J. Kilday, L. Kilday, T. Follett, B. Hill.

SENIORS Trafalgar 18.13.121 d Boolarra 11.10.76 Trafalgar goals: R. Holdsworth 4, G. Kneebone 3, A. Payne 2, K. Tullett 2, H. Farrell 2, J. Noonan 1, K. Butler 1, B. Dawson 1, C. Noonan 1, D. Heathcote 1. Trafalgar best: J. Hines, H. Farrell, K. Tullett, A. James, B. Dawson, H. Brock. Boolarra goals: S. Mazou 4, J. Giardina 3, T. Dowe 1, K. Towt 1, T. Tobin 1, C. Sherriff 1. Boolarra best: M. Buglisi, G. Iorangi, J. Giardina, C. Sherriff, S. Mazou, D. Mayman.

RESERVES Trafalgar 9.6.60 d Boolarra 7.4.46 Trafalgar goals: L. Russell 3, B. Templeton 3, T. Jones 1, E. Daley 1, R. Evison 1.

Trafalgar best: C. De Haas, A. Weymouth, M. Walker, J. Ainsworth, M. Gorman, D. Wood. Boolarra goals: S. Boddy 4, S. Buglisi 1, S. Colbert 1, H. Grima 1. Boolarra best: S. Colbert, L. Haustorfer, H. Kite, B. Ellis, D. Leys, J. Battersby.

THIRDS Trafalgar 18.17.125 d Boolarra 2.0.12 Trafalgar goals: M. Smart 4, B. Tullett 3, B. Heywood 2, T. Sampson 2, D. Templeton 2, C. Berquez 1, A. Marx 1, A. McIver 1, B. Burgess 1, C. Strickland 1. Trafalgar best: G. McMahon, L. Williams, B. Heywood, M. Smart, T. Sampson, M. Gorman Boolarra goals: J. Bannon 1, D. Cooper 1. Boolarra best: M. Devonshire, B. Mazou, D. Cooper, K. Alexander, C. Noy, J. Bannon.

Round 10: June 20 Hill End v Mirboo North Boolarra v Yarragon Newborough v Trafalgar Yallourn-Yall North v Yinnar Thorpdale v Morwell East

GIPPSLAND Round 9: June 20 (Split Round) Warragul v Traralgon Morwell v Leongatha

ELLINBANK Round 9: June 20 Lang Lang v Bunyip Catani v Longwarry Nar Nar Goon v Dusties Koo Wee Rup v Neerim Sth Garfield v Cora Lynn Nyora v Ellinbank Poowong v Nilma Darnum Buln Buln - Bye

ROUND 9 SENIORS LADDER W L D

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Leongatha ....7 1 0 207.00 28 Maffra.........7 2 0 149.52 28 Won Power ...5 4 0 126.55 20 Traralgon .....5 3 0 118.43 20 Sale ...........5 4 0 106.70 20 Drouin ........5 4 0 86.71 20 Morwell ..........4 4 0 101.63 16 Moe................3 6 0 82.02 12 Bairnsdale ......2 7 0 66.41 8 Warragul ........0 8 0 44.19 0 GOALKICKERS D. Sheen (Maffra) ............... (8) 35 J. Best (Leongatha) ............. (0) 35 A. Burgiel (Moe).................. (4) 26 B. Hughes (Drouin) ............. (3) 26 J. Gibbs (Bairnsdale)........... (0) 25 A. Hillberg (Leongatha) ....... (0) 23 A. Cook (Won Pwr) ............. (2) 23 M. Engley (Moe) ................. (4) 23 M. Johnston (Morwell) ....... (0) 22 T. Johnston (Traralgon) ....... (0) 21

RESERVES LADDER W L D

Maffra.........7 1 0 902.20 Traralgon .....6 1 0 212.45 Drouin ........5 3 0 137.43 Won Power ...5 3 0 121.04 Leongatha ....4 3 0 191.51 Moe................4 4 0 102.17 Sale ................2 6 0 41.46 Morwell ..........1 6 0 37.32 Warragul ........0 7 0 19.14 Bairnsdale ......0 0 0 0.00 GOALKICKERS

Pts

28 24 20 20 16 16 8 4 0 0

W. Pleming (Maffra) ............ (5) 17 M. Davies (Leongatha) ........ (0) 15 M. Allman (Maffra).............. (0) 14 J. Saunders (Maffra) ........... (2) 12 D. Loprese (Traralgon) ........ (0) 12 L. Di Ciero (Traralgon)......... (0) 12 H. Nettleton (Maffra) ........... (0) 11 B. Doran (Leongatha) .......... (0) 11 D. Day (Morwell) ................. (0) 11 R. Tack (Wonthaggi) ........... (0) 10

UNDER 18 LADDER W L D

Pts

Bairnsdale ...8 0 0 309.96 32 Maffra.........7 1 0 290.52 28 Traralgon .....6 2 0 342.05 24 Moe ...........5 3 0 185.60 20 Sale ...........3 5 0 60.99 12 Leongatha ......2 5 0 106.40 8 Drouin ............2 6 0 39.64 8 Morwell ..........2 5 0 30.02 8 Won Power ....0 8 0 21.00 0 Warragul ........0 0 0 0.00 0 GOALKICKERS J. Van Dyk (Moe) ................ (4) 35 N. Wozniak (Maffra) ............ (3) 25 J. Guarnaccia (Bairnsdale) .. (1) 18 F. Dostine (Bairnsdale) ........ (4) 17 N. Rowley (Traralgon) ......... (0) 16 J. Ginnane (Leongatha) ....... (0) 14 N. Pruscino (Bairnsdale) ..... (1) 14 B. Atlee (Traralgon) ............. (0) 11 J. Buck (Bairnsdale) ............ (3) 10 R. Livingstone (Traralgon) .. (0) 10 B. Smith (Moe) ................... (1) 10 J. Green (Bairnsdale) .......... (0) 10

UNDER 16 LADDER W L D

Moe ...........8 Traralgon .....6 Sale ...........6 Bairnsdale ...4 Maffra.........4 Drouin ............3 Warragul ........2 Leongatha ......1 Morwell ..........0

0 1 2 4 4 5 5 6 7

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Pts

525.90 329.28 185.59 131.55 107.20 85.85 30.00 40.88 15.52

32 24 24 16 16 12 8 4 0

GOALKICKERS L. Farrell (Moe) ................... (5) 37 A. McCall (Sale) .................. (0) 23 J. Sands (Traralgon)............ (0) 16 R. Anderson (Moe) ............. (3) 15 J. Van Iwaarden (Trar)......... (0) 14 S. O’Callaghan (Drouin) ...... (1) 12 J. Reeves (Maffra)............... (0) 11 W. Stephenson (Sale).......... (0) 10 H. Sim (Moe) ...................... (1) 10 C. Henness (Sale) ............... (1) 10 K. Rose (Drouin) ................. (2) 10

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South Gippsland Cross Country SUNSHINE, rain, hail and wind, all before 8.30am, had set the scene in Mirboo North for the School Sports Victoria South Gippsland Division Cross Country on Monday, June 1.

Winning team: Mirboo North Secondary College cross country team struck a purple patch on its home turf.

The winners: from left, Jaime Chila, Travis Pickering (third in Senior Boys), James Pearn and Henry Turner.

Thankfully only a couple of showers interrupted the day although the track was somewhat wet and slippery. The Mirboo North Secondary College Boys and the Korumburra Girls won the all important Seniors’ team categories. Mirboo North SC’s Henry Turner placed first of the 13 Yrs Junior Boys while his school mate Jaime Chila was the first 13 Yrs Junior Girl home. Other results: Junior Boys 14 Yrs: Tyson Hanergraaf, Korumburra SC Junior Girls 14 Yrs: Seanan Trewin, Korumburra SC Intermediate Boys 15 Yrs: Xavier Duursma, South Gippsland SC Intermediate Girls 15 Yrs: Aleisha Wrigley, Leongatha SC Intermediate Boys 16 Yrs: Andy Arney, Wonthaggi SC Intermediate Girls 16 Yrs: Keighley Starrett, South Gippsland, SC Senior Boys 17 - 20 Yrs: James Pearn, Mirboo North SC Senior Girls 17 - 20 Yrs: Kaitlyn Jobling, Leongatha SC Mirboo North Secondary College managed to improve on one cup last year (the Senior Boys) with three cups this year: Grand Handicap, Boys Handicap and Senior Boys Aggregate.

Champions: from left, Kirra Sleeman, Abdullah Mohamed, Tarqyn Benton, Niamh Berthelsen-Murray, Mohamed Mohamed, Bayliss Benton, Olivia Bramley and Nicola Slade were the winners of Wonthaggi North Primary School’s cross country event.

Baxter Seals take the shield STUDENTS at Wonthaggi North Primary School had its racing shoes on for the annual house cross country event.

Baxter Seals came out on top with 60 points, followed by Powlett Penguins on 51 points, Williamson Stingrays on 45 points and Harmer’s Sea Eagles hot on their heels with 38 points. Mohamed Mohamed and Olivia Bramley were congratulated as the nine year old

age group champions. The 10 year old age group champions were Tarqyn Benton and Kirra Sleeman. Abdullah Mohamed and Niamh Berthelsen-Murray were the victorious 11 year old champions. Bayliss Benton and Nicola Slade were announced as the 12 year old champions and, Taelan McSweeney ran in as the 13 year old age group champion. The school congratulated all the winners on the day.

Proud captains: from left, Baxter Seals house captains Seth Williamson, Henry Bird, Jessica Geyer and Nicola Slade hold up the cross country shield for 2015.

Worthy winner of parkrunner of the month INVERLOCH parkrun presented its May parkrunner of the month award to Ryan Owens.

Stronger and stronger: Doogs Legg running a 41 second personal best.

Ryan has now completed the Inverloch course 29 times for three personal bests. Ryan runs with his son Caelan and sometimes Brady. He always runs with a smile and has a chat to all the runners along the way. He is always one of the first to get there and one of the last to leave. Ryan’s most recent PB was in late January when he ran a 25:19 parkrun, cutting almost a minute off his

Giving it his all: May parkrunner of the month, Ryan Owens, running with son Caelan.

previous best. Ryan’s best placing was in early May, almost into the top 10, finishing 11th. Ryan has already volunteered five times at Inverloch in our short history. In addition to his official volunteering Ryan is always ready to lend a hand when it’s needed. He is our regular lawn mower and keeps the lawn of the finish line trim for us with regular mows. Conditions were perfect for our first winter parkrun and with 95 runners and walkers we had our best attendance since Easter. With the long weekend we had quite a few visitors with us (a mix of our

regular visitors and some new ones) and it was our visitors who posted the fast times this week. A newcomer in Rowan O’Hara, running his first ever parkrun, burnt up the course to get around in 17:56. He was followed by one of our regular visitors, Luke Crozier, finishing in 18:37. Luke regularly runs at Westerfolds but with five runs at Inverloch we are his home away from home. Running into third place was another of our regular visitors in Shannon Cox. Shannon put in a subdued run to finish in 19:07, well below his PB of

18:26. Shannon has run at Inverloch nine times and we are the only place he has run. Our first junior runner was Under 10 runner Oliver Magnuson, running for his third time at Inverloch, in a very impressive time of 20:20. Oliver has run a PB in each of his three runs. Thank you to the volunteers who made this event happen: Wendy Green, Kate Lewton, Heather Lindsay, Brady Owens, Rachael and Luke Reddie. It is great each week to see our volunteers team together so well.

Neck and neck: second and third placed females, Lily Whitehouse and Leah Baud on their way to the finish line.

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