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Africa bound STEPHANIE McDonald is about to swap the tranquillity of Tarwin Lower for the hustle and bustle of an African city, all in the name of adventure. This Sunday, the teacher at Tarwin Lower Primary School will leave for Zambia, where she will spend seven weeks teaching in the city of Livingstone, population around 137,000. “I’ve always wanted to go to Africa so I thought I would just do it,” she said. This week she will farewell her students in grades Prep, One and Two, including from left, Georgie, Alivia, Tyler and Ryan, before returning in term four. Read Ms McDonald’s story on page 4.

SPEAR SCARE

By Tayla Kershaw A WONTHAGGI man has been charged with threats to kill, and reckless conduct endangering life and serious injury, after a firing a spear gun into the floor of a Wonthaggi hotel last Tuesday (June 16). The man was remanded in custody and will face the Latrobe Valley Magistrates Court on July 13. Wonthaggi’s Senior Sergeant Steve Gibson said using a spear gun as a weapon could be just as deadly as using a gun. “This is a very unusual case, but it does indicate the dangerous times we live in,” he said. “It has been many years since I’ve seen a spear gun used offensively, but I can assure you it is just as lethal as a firearm. It is necessary to point out that it is a terribly dangerous weapon to possess.” Police said the 29 year old man entered the Caledonian Hotel at 5.45pm on Tuesday armed with a loaded spear gun. He made threats to a particular staff member, who was not at work at the time. The offender shot the floor with the spear gun before running through the hotel’s rear door. A Wonthaggi police patrol sighted the man with the spear gun in Watt Street. Continued on page 4.

Dangerous weapon: Wonthaggi Police’s Constable Michael Thatcher holds the spear gun used by an offender at Wonthaggi’s Caledonian Hotel last week.

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Hands off: Mirboo North residents raised placards in favour of a coal and gas free environment last week.

By Stuart Biggins THE State Government has failed to ally the shock of Mirboo North residents’ in the wake of a new coal exploration licence being granted last week.

Mantle Mining received the licence to explore for coal around Mirboo North. Mantle Mining is a small Melbourne based mining exploration company with interests in two coal exploration projects in Queensland and Victoria, and two gold exploration projects in Queensland. According to a report by lobby group Environment Victoria in October 2013, the company has no operating mines and is said to face significant financial challenges as it has no profitable projects to cross-subsidise its exploration program. The report stated that at the end of the 2012-13 financial year, Mantle recorded a loss of $5.9 million and had only $1.8 million, mostly cash, on hand. A spokesperson for Minister for Industry, Energy and Resources Lily D’Ambrosio said the licence did not mean the government would support the development of a coal mine at Mirboo North. The minister’s spokesperson said, “These licences cover low impact exploration only – no mining can take place. “Any intention to move to a mining licence requires full and open community consultation where local residents and other interested parties can have their concerns considered by the regulator in assessing a licence application.” Nevertheless, the granting of licences EL5428 and EL5338 has been like a slap in the face to Mirboo North. The community is known

for its fervent opposition to coal seam gas (CSG) and coal mining, with lobby group Coal and Coal Seam Gas Free Mirboo North boasting that 95 percent of residents oppose CSG and coal mining. Group member Denys Menzies of Mirboo North said, “I am stunned by this regressive action. Until now I assumed the Andrews’ Government would be all for renewable energy.” Fellow member Marg Thomas said people felt upset and let down by the government. “When there is such a groundswell of sentiment for a future where our power is generated by renewable energy, this instils a lack of confidence in people that the government will protect us,” she said. “Sixty two communities across Victoria have declared themselves coal and gas free zones. “Occurring at the same time as an inquiry has begun into the health effects of the Latrobe Valley open cut mine fires, this granting of an exploration licence is a big contradiction.” The Greens’ energy spokesperson Ellen Sandell said the granting of the licences was disappointing and irresponsible. “The Labor Government has approved four new licences to dig up farmland and towns for coal,” she said. “Globally, the age of coal is over. The future is in renewable energy. By encouraging more coal exploration, the Labor Government is staking Victoria’s future on a polluting, toxic industry that

communities don’t want. “We should protect our pristine farmland and keep our towns clean and healthy, not create giant new coal mines in the most beautiful parts of our state like South Gippsland.” Ms Sandell said the farmers and residents of Mirboo North had declared themselves coal and gasfield free. “They do not want coal mining to destroy their farmland and town. Labor must revoke this licence and commit to building renewable energy, not expanding coal mines,” she said. “The Greens are calling for an immediate moratorium on new coal mining and exploration licences.” Environment Victoria also demanded the immediate introduction of a moratorium on new coal mines and mining and exploration licences for coal. Environment Victoria’s Safe Climate campaign manager Dr Nicholas Aberle said, “The Andrews Government has not yet articulated a clear policy direction on the future for coal in Victoria, so it’s no surprise that bureaucrats are still rubber-stamping licences for speculative coal companies. “An immediate and permanent moratorium on new coal mines is needed while Victoria develops a clear vision for its energy and economic future. “Exploration licences also create great concern and distress for local landowners and communities. With a mining licence over their land it is impossible to plan for or invest in the future.”

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Zambia calls teacher By Brad Lester

THIS Sunday, June 28, Stephanie McDonald will board a plane and fly to the place of her dreams: Africa.

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The Tarwin Lower Primary School teacher will spend seven weeks teaching in a school in Zambia. Based in the city of Livingstone, population around 137,000, she will teach classes of up to 50 students – a far cry from the riverside serenity of Tarwin Lower. “I’ve always wanted to go to Africa so I thought I would just do it,” she said. Ms McDonald is volunteering through the or-

ganisation African Impact, and will spend mornings at a school teaching English and maths, and the afternoons helping with community projects. “I just want to use my skills to help poorer countries and poorer people. It’s great to get to travel and be a part of the community, you just learn so much,” she said. Living in a house of volunteers at a backpackers hostel, she will receive three meals a day in return for her services. Already, Ms McDonald knows the language barrier will present challenges. “In primary school, the students are taught in their native tongue and then in secondary school they

proximity to the majestic Victoria Falls, more than 400m high. “It’s something I’ve always wanted to see,” she said. After her teaching stint, Miss McDonald will embark on a three-week safari exploring the wilds of east Africa. “I’m hoping to see some pretty cool animals,” she said, adding spotting a zebra topped her list. The adventurous teacher is no stranger to international travel, having taught in a school in the English capital of London in 2010 and 2011. “It was a challenge, especially in inner London as there are some difficult children and it’s very

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off by other police and they started negotiations with the man, who was initially uncooperative with police. He was eventually arrested without incident and conveyed to the Wonthaggi Police Station. Senior Sergeant Gibson said the incident was a timely reminder of the dangers faced by the public. “This would come as a strong shock to any person. It is certainly unusual but our force is trained and equipped to deal with it appropriately, and we managed to do so without causing harm to anyone,” he said. “The spear gun is particularly dangerous due to its size and power. The outcome is up to the courts now, but it will be treated very seriously.”

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Car flips after cough By Sarah Vella A FOUR-WHEEL-DRIVE ended up on its side in the centre of Leongatha last Wednesday, after the driver allegedly closed his eyes while coughing. The driver, a 44 year old Leongatha, man and the 21 year old passenger of the Mitsubishi Pajero received minor injuries as a result of the crash on Bair Street around 1.35pm. Police said the driver claimed to have had a coughing episode during which he closed his eyes and ran wide on the right hand bend as he headed west past the BP

service station towards the CBD. The vehicle mounted the median strip south of Bair Street and collided with two black and white signs. The vehicle then tipped over onto the passenger side as it left the median strip and slid along the road and into the centre median strip outside the CFA, near the new traffic lights. No other vehicles or parties were involved in the collision. Police are appealing for any witnesses to contact Leading Senior Constable Scott Simcock from the Bass Coast Highway Patrol on 5671 4191. The collision is still under investigation. Police said alcohol was not a factor.

Sideways: this car ended up on its side in the heart of Leongatha near the CFA fire station last Wednesday afternoon, after the driver had a coughing fit and closed his eyes.

Lucky to be alive By Tony Giles A 27 YEAR OLD Inverloch man had a miraculous escape after running off the road, and jack-knifing his ute and trailer in slippery conditions last Tuesday morning (June 16). The man lost control on a bend on the

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Lions dance with elegance GLAMOUR and glitz filled Leongatha Memorial Hall on Saturday night, when 150 people had a memorable time at the Stony Creek Football Netball Club Mid-Year Ball.

The event was held under lights designed by Events by Kate, and kicked off with an amazing happy hour and finished with great music by Luke Matthew’s band The Managers. Martin Stone was crowned king of the evening and queen was Natalie Goodfellow, with other awards handed out to the many amazing dancers.

Top left, Night out: from left, Josh Schelling, Clint Mackie, Andrew Logan and Jack Stuart lapped up the atmosphere of Stony Creek Football Netball Club’s Mid-Year Ball on Saturday. Above right, Party time: enjoying the ball on Saturday were, from left, Genevieve Scholte, Ashlee van Rooy, Kasey McLeod, Kaitlyn Herrmann, Leesa Pocklington and Olivia Cope. Right, All together: having a fun time on Saturday were, back, from left, Kaila Hutchison, Jenna Browne, Brett McKnight, Scott Browne and Caitlin Burge. Front, Ashleigh Browne and Ryan McKnight.

Abandon parks, council told By Brad Lester SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council has been urged to abandon a proposal to take over the Waratah Bay Caravan Park, and withdraw from operating caravan parks at Yanakie and Port Welshpool.

Council has allocated $20,000 in the draft 201516 budget to pay a consultant to assess the viability of council managing the Waratah Bay Caravan Park when the lease expires in 2017. But Foster ratepayer Adrian Fyfe believed that would cost council – and ratepayers – dearly, claiming council failed to identify infrastructure problems before taking over the Yanakie and Long Jetty caravan parks, and that was now costing council. He urged council to create an exit strategy to withdraw from the Yanakie and Long Jetty parks, and return these to private operation. “The proprietors at Waratah Bay have already been informed the lease will not be renewed. Now

where is the transparency in this and if that is the case, why does council need another $20,000 to spend on consultants when a decision appears to have already been made?,” he asked council at last Wednesday’s public presentation session. He said council had no case for taking over the park, saying annual inspections at the Waratah Bay park did not find breaches of law nor areas of concern. Mr Fyfe suggested council had a long term plan to take over the park. He said in 2011, the State Government advertised funding was available for caravan parks on Crown land to upgrade amenity blocks and other facilities. He said the proprietors of the Waratah Bay Caravan Park applied for $50,000 to upgrade facilities. The grant application was required to be submitted through council for its recommendation. Council also applied for a grant to prepare a master plan to evaluate caravan parks on Crown Land in the shire. Council’s application for $120,000 was successful whereas the ap-

plication made by the lessees at Waratah Bay failed, as Mr Fyfe said that application was not recommended by council. Mr Fyfe said council also transferred $397,477 earmarked to upgrade facilities at Waratah Bay to Yanakie and Long Jetty caravan parks, “to bring them up to what was described as an acceptable standard”. “The result of this was that once again, Waratah Bay was deprived of funding to upgrade facilities,” he said. “Of the $397,477, $318,000 was used to compensate the former lessee at Yanakie for infrastructure to improve the park. As well, a number of cabins at Yanakie owned by the lessee were removed and installed at Venus Bay Caravan Park, one he acquired after his unsuccessful attempt to renew the lease at Yanakie.” Mayor Cr Jeanette Harding said council would consider Mr Fyfe’s ideas and respond to him in writing. Council was asked further questions by The Star but did not respond before deadline.

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SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council has played down public concerns about the encroachment of Burra Foods’ Korumburra factory onto an unmade road reserve as “minor”. Council’s director of development services Bryan Sword confirmed the factory had encroached over the unmade road reserve known as Flinders Street. The encroachment is overhang from a verandah

and is likely to be less than one metre. Burra Foods is now asking council to discontinue Flinders Street. Last Wednesday, council was questioned by Neil Olsen of Korumburra and Lyn Langdon of Nyora about why it allowed the encroachment to happen. But Mr Sword said minor encroachments were not uncommon. “As Burra Foods obtained the appropriate permits and the works do not present a public health or safety risk, this is considered a minor planning compliance matter,” he told The Star.

“Council receives requests from landowners each year seeking to acquire unmade road reserves for a variety of reasons. Council is currently considering a request from Burra Foods and a decision is anticipated to be made at the July council meeting. “Council officers have recommended closure of the unmade road reserve as it is surplus to future needs and no objections have been made by other adjoining landowners.” Mr Olsen said council should have known the building would have encroached onto the reserve.

Ease Coal Creek burden By Brad Lester COAL Creek Community Park and Museum must no longer drain the finances of South Gippsland Shire Council – and ratepayers.

That will be the message delivered to council by Cr Kieran Kennedy at tomorrow’s (Wednesday) council meeting. The former mayor will urge council to prepare a business plan to explore the potential of a school camp within the grounds of the heritage park at Korumburra. “We must start thinking creatively about how to nullify the cost of Coal Creek to council,” Cr Kennedy said. Council will make a loss of $365,000 on Coal Creek next financial year, according to the 2015-16 council budget. Council will spend $754,000 on the park and it is expected to return $389,000 in revenue. Cr Kennedy said council must act before external factors –

such as the economic downturn and likelihood of rate capping force council’s hands. “Council needs to look at its existing assets and make them more cash positive,” he said. “This motion is just trying to get council to attempt to think creatively. “I believe there is an appetite to solve this problem but at

Driving conversation: Cr Kieran Kennedy is urging South Gippsland Shire Council to act on Coal Creek Community Park and Museum.

this point of time it is just lacking creativity.” Cr Kennedy said a school camp could be built and operated in the lower section of the park, in the vicinity of the bush tramway. “A school camp would give a completely different focus to Coal Creek but it would enhance Coal Creek. It would not go anywhere near the heritage value of Coal Creek. It would rather look at having a completely separate focus to Coal Creek,” he said. Cr Kennedy said closing Coal Creek could cost several million dollars. “It would not exactly be a great consultation process with the community,” he said. Cr Kennedy said residents in the east of the shire would not value Coal Creek as highly as those in the Korumburra district. “If we can turn Coal Creek into a cash positive, I’m sure it’s approval rating would be on the increase,” he said. “We’ll just see how we go on Wednesday.”

He said other landowners were punished by council for breaching planning rules. He thought discontinuing the road would hinder neighbours’ future access.

Council’s engineering services director Anthony Seabrook said if council resolved to discontinue Flinders Street, the land would revert to the Crown and the Crown would decide whether to sell it.

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PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS Wed, 24 June 10.00am Bookings for speaking times essential Ph 5662 9222 ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING Wed, 24 June – 2.00pm 1. NOM676 – Proposed Business Plan Coal Creek 2. Finance performance report July - May 2015 3. Report on assembly of councillors - May 4. Councillor discretionary fund allocation report 5. Adoption of Annual Budget, declaration of rates, charges & updated strategic resource plan 6. C107: ESO to protect Giant Gippsland Earthworm 7. Draft municipal emergency management plan – public exhibition 8. S86 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 -Community grants program allocations 14. Closed session – 2 Contractual matters HARD WASTE COLLECTION BOOKINGS Bookings can once again be made during July and August for the residential hard waste collection service. All SG residential properties are eligible, including those in rural areas (Commercial & industrial properties are not eligible).This year's fee is $91 per property, or $31 for pension card holders. Registration forms can be downloaded from www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au, paid by credit card or cheque and sent to Council, or the form and payment can be completed at Council Reception. Council's contractor will notify you of your scheduled collection date in Sept /Oct and preparation instructions. Enquiries: visit www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au or phone 5662 9200. GREEN WASTE COLLECTIONS The new green waste collection service starts on 1 July. See your kerbside calendar for details or go to www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au. Enquiries 5662 9200. AUSTRALIA DAY NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN! Nomination forms for 2016 Citizen of the Year, Community Event of the Year and Youth Community Contribution are now available and can be downloaded from www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au. Take this opportunity to say thanks to some of those amazing people who help make your clubs and communities such success stories. Need help? Just call 5662 9200 and we'll guide you through the process. Entries close 31 October 2015 COUNCIL WORKS THIS WEEK Weather permitting Road Maintenance: Kardella/ Turtons Ck/ Cape Liptrap/ Prom Views/ Fish Ck/ Waratah Nth/ Yanakie Tree Maintenance & Roadside Slashing: Mardan/ Koonwarra/ Nerrena Road Stabilisation: Bears Rd & Fish Ck Quarry Rd Resheets: Foster Mirboo Rd, Turtons Ck Rd, Todds Rd, Stony Ck 9 Smith St., Leongatha 3953 (Private Bag 4) Ph: 5662 9200 council@southgippsland.vic.gov.au Fax: 5662 3754 www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au

cellence in Road Safety Award in Canberra last Tuesday, June 16, competing against top projects from across Australia in the 2015 National Awards for Local Government. Council received the award for its Gippsland Safe Freight Network that brought drivers and transport operators together with Victoria Police, VicRoads, and local and state government representatives. The project was coordinated by council’s L2P coordinator and road safety officer John Ernst. It led to a rollover awareness program for truck drivers, warning them of trucks’ vulnerability to rollovers after a high rate of such crashes in South Gippsland. The project also insti-

gated the Truckies Lighting Up For Safety campaign. That encouraged truck drivers to drive with headlights on to increase their visibility in a bid to reduce accidents involving trucks. “It’s fantastic news. It’s really tops and for all the people that have put that effort in behind the scenes, it’s been really good,” he said. McMillan MP Russell Broadbent praised council, saying the project “aligned closely with the Australian Government priorities for road safety”. “It targets the heavy freight industry and places them squarely in the driver’s seat by engaging key industry champions,” he said. “It also targets driver and community safety

and, based on crash data facts, they have developed local solutions that

have been applied across Gippsland to good effect. Anything that helps

to bring down the toll in our region should be applauded.”

National recognition: celebrating the success of the Gippsland Safe Freight Network in winning a national award in Canberra were, from left, South Gippsland Shire Council’s Jan Martin, Tom Wachal of Holcim Australia, council’s John Ernst (project coordinator), deputy mayor Cr Nigel HutchinsonBrooks and McMillan MP Russell Broadbent.

Woman airlifted A WILD Dog Valley couple escaped after crashing their car at Mount Eccles on Sunday.

The 68 year old man was driving his Porsche on Mount Eccles Road just before midday when he lost control on a bend. Police said the car collided into the side of a bridge before veering off it. The man managed to escape with minor injuries while his wife, who was seated in the passenger seat, was airlifted to Royal Melbourne Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Police are investigating the cause of the collision, with loose gravel on the road being a potential factor.

Close call: the Porsche at rest after veering off a bridge at Mount Eccles on Sunday. Photo: Leongatha Fire Brigade/Facebook.

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Man stabs brother

A 27 YEAR OLD Wonthaggi man has been arrested and will face court after stabbing his brother in Wonthaggi last Wednesday. The brothers were involved in an argument at their Kirrak Street home when the victim, aged 30, tried to leave the scene in his car. Police said the offender punched his brother numerous times in the head through the car window before stabbing him in the back with a screw driver as he tried to escape.

The victim and his mother left the property and reported the assault at Wonthaggi Police Station. The victim refused medical treatment for what police described as a minor stab wound. Police attended the home to find the offender had left the premises. He was arrested on Thursday. The man waits to appear in court at a later date.

Theft from car PROPERTY was stolen from an unlocked car in Leongatha last Friday. Police said the car

was at a house in Clinton Court. Leongatha Police are investigating the robbery and are urging anyone who may have information or who witnessed suspicious activity to come forward. Police reminded residents to lock unattended cars, including those parked on private property.

Driver to face court AN 18 YEAR OLD Leongatha woman was interviewed by police on Saturday in relation to a hit and run collision.

Police said the woman was driving when her vehicle veered off the road and hit a house fence in Hassett Street, Leongatha. Police said the driver fled the scene. She has been charged with careless driving and leaving the scene of an accident. The offender has been summoned to appear at Korumburra Magistrates Court. Leongatha Police would like to speak to anybody who witnessed the collision or who may have information. Local police would also like to remind everybody that drivers have an obligation to stop at an

accident and ensure they notify property owners of any damage sustained by their actions.

Not guilty A PORT Welshpool man charged with dangerous driving causing death was found not guilty in the Latrobe Valley County Court recently. The man was charged following an accident in Foster North which claimed the life of a Leongatha woman in February 2013.

Community Safety Fund Grants Applications Closing Soon Local community groups and Victorian councils are invited to apply for grants of up to $10,000 to support local crime prevention initiatives. Applications close 4:00pm 10 July 2015 How do I find out more? Program information, Grant Application Guidelines and links to the application form can be found at: www.crimeprevention.vic.gov.au/ safetygrants

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Opportunities galore

Nextra always gives extra

By Brad Lester

NEXTRA Leongatha Newsagency has always prided itself on being one of biggest and best regional newsagencies, not only in Victoria but in all of Australia.

WONTHAGGI Theatrical Group’s recent production of Pippin wowed its South Gippsland audience.

So much so that Bass MLA Brian Paynter thought the show – and the theatrical group – highlighted the opportunities young people have in Wonthaggi and the Bass Coast. “I believe we need to support all forms of talent. Pippin was just something that can really develop multi-forms of expertise in many areas of interest so that children can have many pathways, not just because they’re good at football or the smartest in the class,” he said. “I just think that is so important in regional areas like Wonthaggi so people do not feel they need to go to Melbourne.” Mr Paynter links that belief to the value of building a new education precinct in Wonthaggi that would offer a new senior campus of Wonthaggi Secondary College, TAFE and possibly university education on a new site in McKenzie Street. He said in the lead-up to last year’s state election, Labor pledged to fund the education precinct from its $510

million school fund. “But the budget has come out and Wonthaggi is not there, so it is quite clear the promise has been broken to the people of Wonthaggi,” Mr Paynter said. “Was it an election strategy or was it a lie?” Nor is the project in the budget forward estimates for the next four years, Mr Paynter said. He said the precinct would include facilities for community use, including basketball courts at a time when the Wonthaggi Basketball Association needs more courts. “We have to keep pushing (Education Minister) James Merlino by saying ‘You guys promised this and it has got to be done’,” Mr Paynter said. The MLA is still awaiting a response from Victorian Health Minister Jill Hennessy regarding whether the State Government will upgrade Wonthaggi Hospital to subregional status and increase the level of services that status warrants. “It’s about having access to services so people do not need to go to Dandenong for decent medical services,” Mr Paynter said. Creating opportunities for young people has been a passion of Mr Paynter’s since before he entered parliament. He is now pursuing that in-

Out, about: Bass MLA Brian Paynter (right) discusses State Government matters with James Archibald in Wonthaggi. terest with Bass Coast Shire Council’s youth leadership program and supporting the maintenance of skate parks. Advocating for further state funding for country roads remains high on his priority list in the wake of the State Government scrapping the Country Roads and Bridges Program. “The Regional Growth Fund has also been replaced but we are still uncertain as to how this new fund will be administered,” he said. The Bass electorate also needs better public transport. “We need more buses and

better connectivity. With the buses to the Island, the buses out to Cape Paterson and the buses to Inverloch, we need to make sure they align,” Mr Paynter said. He believes a train service to Wonthaggi in the future was unlikely, given the lack of demand. “In the mean time, the V/Line buses are critical,” he said. Since being elected to parliament last November, Mr Paynter has moved to Cape Woolamai on Phillip Island and is pursuing his love of running and surfing.

Keep rates low EASTERN Victoria Region MLC Melina Bath is encouraging ratepayers and local councils to have their say on the State Government’s proposed cap on rates. Ms Bath said rates should be kept down and the Liberal-Nationals Coalition had always worked hard to lower the cost of living for families. “But it is important the cap does not impact important infrastructure or services in country Victoria, such as public libraries, child care and children’s crossing supervisors,” Ms Bath said. “With rates being capped, Daniel Andrews needs to make sure councils have enough funding so their communities don’t suffer with reduced services or deteriorating roads and infra-

structure.” Victorian Minister for Local Government Natalie Hutchins said the Fair Go Rates System was not about cutting services and infrastructure. “It’s about cutting waste and ensuring councils are accountable to their local communities,” she said. “The Essential Services Commission is developing a framework for the rates system and the challenges faced by regional councils will be considered by it and the minister. “ The Nationals MPs have encouraged anyone with a view on the rate capping policy to have their say through a parliamentary inquiry that is currently underway. Submissions close on July 10 and more detail about how to make a submission or contribute at a public hearing can be found at www.parliament.vic.gov.au/epc

For over 40 years the Watchorn family has presided over the business, now into its secondfamilygeneration. Business partners Peter, Debra and Dean Watchorn are watching their family business prosper while also striving to provide a great source of employment for thetown. Peter Watchorn said, “We currently employ eight full time staff with another 15 part time and casual staff who work home deliveryorafterschoolshifts.” Mr Watchorn said over the years, the Watchorns have always maintained a focus on providing optimum service to the townspeople of Leongatha and South Gippsland. “We have a lot of customers who say they travel far and wide to get what they want,”MrWatchornsaid. “We have a huge range to choose from and if we haven't got what you're after, we

willcertainlytrytogetit.” Having expanded into a multidepartment store, Leongatha Newsagency also offers a wide range office furnishings and stationary in the OfficemartandCopyCentre. Three years ago the Leongatha Newsagency also expanded to include a Tatts counter, selling all lottery and tatts needsincludingsyndicatesandscratch-its. Mr Watchorn said the lottery component of the business has been successfulsofar. “This year alone our agency has given out$280,000incashprizes,”hesaid. Always looking to meet the desires of customers, the team at Leongatha Newsagency has opened a music section which now stocks vinyl records for local musicloversoneveryplatform. Aside from offering impeccable service, Mr Watchorn and his business partners are endlessly contributing to the SouthGippslandcommunity. “We have been here for a community providing support to sporting groups, schools and events. We are also a proud member of the Leongatha Chamber of Commerce and Industry, who continue to supportustothisday,”hesaid.

Offering all the extras: Marnie Abernethy (left) and Maddi Moorbegen from the team at Nextra Leongatha Newsagency hold just some of the great range on offer in the books and music section of the store.

Be heard: Eastern Victoria Region MLC Melina Bath is urging South Gippslanders to voice their views about rate capping. She is pictured in the Victorian Parliament.

Talk to community, council urged By Brad Lester THE Sandy Point community must be informed of any changes to the operations of the town’s hall, South Gippsland Shire Council heard last Wednesday.

Dr Neil Shaw, a man active in community affairs, told council he was concerned about the possibility of council leasing the Sandy Point Community Centre. At tomorrow’s (Wednesday) meeting, council will review the special committee that oversees the centre, known as the TP Taylor Com-

munity Facility and Reserve. This follows business and marketing plans undertaken by the committee indicating “the potential uses of the newly developed facility is considered far greater than that of the previous centre”, the council report stated. As a result, a recommendation before council tomorrow recommends council “encourage the committee to continue to work towards a lease arrangement”. This could result in an operation similar to the Venus Bay Community Centre, which is run by a manager and hosts numerous community activities. Dr Shaw said the community was not aware of the proposal.

“This is a most inappropriate procedure for making decisions which impact on the community,” he said. He said the community had not met or even discussed the prospect of a lease arrangement, and yet council was now considering proceeding with such an arrangement. Council’s community strengthening manager Ned Dennis said the committee of management was “fully aware” of the proposal, but it was yet to be put to the community. Cr Mohya Davies said while she appreciated Dr Shaw’s concerns, she felt they were premature. Dr Shaw felt council could move an existing staff

member from Leongatha to Sandy Point to work from the office at the centre. “Staff working at the office could perform normal duties currently undertaken in Leongatha, but at the same time supervise the centre’s operation,” he said. “By having a fulltime officer in the centre it would be open all day every day, compared with the current situation where the centre is closed and locked most of the time.” Dr Shaw also urged council to consult with the Country Fire Authority regarding the legality of a lease arrangement, given the centre is also a formal place of last resort in a bushfire.

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Alan stands out ALAN McNaught of Inverloch recently won a first and a second prize at the Australian Woodturning Exhibition.

He won the prizes in the open section for two of his turned segmented urns. The 91 year old is a keen member of the Wonthaggi Woodcrafters Group and is always eager to learn new techniques in his craft. He has been interested in woodwork all his life, making furniture soon after he was married nearly 70 years ago. About 25 years ago, he bought a lathe and taught himself woodturning, but it was not until he moved to Inverloch in 2002 and joined the Wonthaggi Woodcrafters’ Group that he refined his methods and learnt new skills.

True craftsman: Inverloch’s Alan McNaught won prizes at the Australian Woodturning Exhibition. In 2006 Alan started making segmented turned items, using his mathematical skills to calculate the size and shape of each little piece of wood.

He particularly enjoys turning some of the Tasmanian timbers such as Huon pine, celery pine, hoop pine and often uses jarrah as a contrasting coloured timber.

Venus Bay thanks Jenny THE community of Venus Bay paid tribute to Jenny Hibbit with a special morning tea recently.

She was guest of honour at a Biggest Morning Tea at the Venus Bay Community Centre to raise funds for cancer research, in recognition of

Thanks Jenny: Venus Bay volunteer Jenny Hibbit (right) was thanked for her service to the community by South Gippsland Shire Council’s 2014 citizen of the year Anne McIntyre (left) and Cr Kieran Kennedy.

her contribution to the community. A founding member of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), Ms Hibbit has given her time and energy to establishing the medical service. As joint team leader of the group of volunteer first responders, she has attended more incidents and accidents than she can keep count of. Nowadays, Ms Hibbit continues to be involved in CERT helping with administrative tasks and offering support to volunteers. She was instrumental in establishing the Venus Bay Community Centre and attracting recurrent funding for the centre from the State Government. President of VBCC for many years, she has helped to create an enduring place for the community.

Donation music to band’s ears THE South Gippsland Shire Brass Band is grateful to the Leongatha RSL for its continued most generous support.

The band and the RSL have always had a strong partnership in supporting

returned servicemen and women, and commemorating their service and sacrifice. The RSL’s generous sponsorship ensures the band remains an important part of the community and can perform at charitable events.

Thanks a million: from left, South Gippsland Shire Brass Band president Darryl Hunt receives a sponsorship cheque from Leongatha RSL senior vice president Steve Wisdom.

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By Lucy Johnson MEMBERS of the Leongatha Progress Association were disheartened by the poor turnout at the group’s meeting last Tuesday. President Marg Denbrok has high hopes for Leongatha, with talk of expanding parkland along Hughes Street into a recreational park with the inclusion of picnic tables and benches. “We want to see improvement in the town,” she said. However with only a handful of townspeople and local businesses attending recent meetings, Mrs Denbrok insists there needs to be more input from locals in order for progress to be made. Mrs Denbrok is urging community mem-

bers interested in assisting with local projects to attend future Leongatha Progress Association meetings. “It’s all about word of mouth. Everybody is welcome to come,” she said. “We need all of the community groups to work together.” Mrs Denbrok hopes future meetings will be used as an open forum space for townspeople and businesses alike to discuss strategies regarding progress in Leongatha, both in terms of infrastructure and recreation. The next Leongatha Progress Association meeting is to be held in early August. While specific details are yet to be confirmed, Mrs Denbrok will be rallying local community groups to discuss the future of Leongatha.

Plea for rates relief

By Brad Lester

FARMERS on small acreages are paying an extra $860 a year in rates, say Dollar farmers Frank and Claire Oostermeyer. “And we get nothing, not even a decent road,” Mrs Oostermeyer said. They are hoping South Gippsland Shire Council upholds its decision to classify properties 18.3ha and above as farms for rating purposes, when council debates the budget at tomorrow’s (Wednesday) council meeting. At a meeting to consider budget submissions on June 10, council voted to lower the classification of a farm from 20ha, enabling 43 people on rural properties to pay cheaper rates. Farmers pay 70 per cent of the residential rating level. The decision was carried by a margin of just one vote. But the Oostermeyers believe people genuinely farming on smaller acreages do deserve the cheaper

Trail dream advances By Brad Lester A TRAIL linking Sandy Point and Waratah Bay is closer to reality after South Gippsland Shire Council voted to fast-track initial works. Council will allocate $20,000 in the draft 201516 budget to fund investigations into advancing the Waratah Way Shared Trail. Cr Kieran Kennedy successfully tabled a motion calling for the works, which will include cultural heritage assessment, and preliminary design and scoping work, all coordinated by the Sandy Point Community Group. “This has been an item on the agenda of both the Waratah Bay and Sandy

Point communities for three-plus years,” he said, adding the trail would benefit locals and visitors. Council officers had recommended the item not be considered in the budget, despite a request from Cathy Giles of the Sandy Point Community Group requesting its inclusion. The officers’ report stated, “…the figure quoted for undertaking this work is not substantiated at this time” and “the State Government will not contribute to funding the design or the construction of the track or its ongoing maintenance”. Cr Jim Fawcett felt the request was “jumping the queue”, given council has a list of priority paths in its Paths and Trails Strategy. “But we need to put aside these concerns as we need to do something for

our coastal areas,” he said. Cr Fawcett asked for the words “up to $20,000” to be included in the motion, given the investigation could actually cost less. Cr Lorraine Brunt was not impressed and opposed Cr Kennedy’s motion. “This is just totally jumping the queue and I think what is the point of having a Paths and Trails Strategy if this is going to happen?” she said. “It should have gone to the Paths and Trails Strategy and it should have waited for the allocation of its importance to come up.” Cr Kennedy said he did not feel his motion was “jumping the queue” but rather “manoeuvring”. Cr Brunt was the only councillor to oppose the motion.

rates. “Since living in Dollar, our rates have increased from $1078.80 in 2007 to $3145.05 in 2014, an increase of 192 per cent,” Mr Oostermeyer said. While they said part of the increase was due to extending their home, they say they have spoken to many

small acreage farmers concerned about “incredibility unfair ratings on their farming properties”. “Until the 2014-15 rating year, our property, like others, was rated as a farm. To add insult to injury, most of these small acreage farms are on substandard roads with none of the infrastruc-

ture available to town or city folk: footpaths, street lighting, and kerbing and channeling,” Mr Oostermeyer said. “Further rates increases, which we understand will continue for the 2015-16 rating year, will see our rates increase by a further $300. This figure came from the

rating office at council. “When will this madness stop? Our property is quickly being devalued by rates charges. “Claire and I hope the five councillors who voted in favour stand together when the budget is passed next Wednesday.”

Unhappy ratepayers: Frank and Claire Oostermeyer with their dirty vehicle, which they say is often caked in mud from their road, Dollar Road, at Dollar. They say they pay excessive rates with little services in return.

Health service on alert By Lucy Johnson WITH a recent spike in KPC bacteria infections around Victoria, staff at Gippsland Southern Health Service are doing all they can to ensure patients are not infected.

The bacteria is a strain of CRE (Carbapenem resistant Enterobacteriaceae) known as KPC (Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemase). KPC is predominantly driving up numbers of infection cases of the CRE bacteria in Victoria. Vicki Farthing, executive director of nursing at Gippsland Southern Health Service, said there were existing measures in place to minimise the risk of a KPC infection outbreak in South Gippsland. “We already have a universal precautions policy in place where all patients are treated as though they have an infection.

That way they don’t spread,” Ms Farthing explained, assuring any patients would be isolated during a KPC infection. KPC has been identified as an infection or colonisation in 57 patients in Victoria since 2012, equating to 19 patients a year. Cluster cases of KPC have been identified at St Vincent’s

Hospital in Melbourne, with three patients infected so far this year. Ms Farthing said the infection had been around for years, with most cases reported overseas rather than onshore. “We always ask our patients if they’ve recently been overseas and as an extra precaution, we now also ask them if

they’ve been hospitalised while overseas,” she said, given the infection has been commonly linked to cluster infections in hospitals overseas. A recent hand hygiene audit also found Gippsland Southern Health Service also exceeded the state benchmark in terms of implementing hygienic practices and policies. GP1476596

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OPINIONS Stop miners

DEAR Lily Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Ambrosio MP, Daniel Andrews MP, Darren Chester MP, Danny Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien MP, and the anti coal and gas freedom fighters at Mirboo North Lily and Daniel, I was disgusted to receive, two days ago, written advice from the State Government that you have approved an exploration licence for Mantle Mining to start looking for coal around Mirboo North. You have done this despite the clear and unambiguous feedback from about 95 per cent of this electorate that we do not want any more

gas or coal activity in this region! The existing open cuts will last another 500 years. We do not want the food bowl of Victoria poisoned by any more mining of any sort. Lily and Daniel, we live in a democracy. You are, God help us, our current â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;representativesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; so why are you doing what you want instead of what we want? As our â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;representativesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; you need to do what we tell you to do, not what the mining industry tells you. They may have put money in your coffers but they did not vote you in, we did, and 95 per cent of us want no more gas or coal mining.

E D I T O R I A L Back Coal Creek business case ITâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S the hot potato no one wants to grab but sooner or later the spud must be eaten â&#x20AC;&#x201C; with or without sauce or gravy.

Coal Creek Community Park and Museum is a wonderful attraction, unique to South Gippsland and a living museum that showcases the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pioneering past. Tell people further afield about Korumburra and most would make the link with Coal Creek. As special as Coal Creek is, it also costs council â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and ratepayers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a tremendous amount of money. Next financial year alone, South Gippsland Shire Council is expected to make a loss of $365,000 on Coal Creek. Council will spend $754,000 and park revenue is tipped to be $389,000. Sure the park brings extra tourists to the region and this has flow on benefits to businesses, but does this outweigh the parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s losses, not only forecast for next financial year but also in the past as well? At tomorrowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (Wednesday) meeting of council, Cr Kieran Kennedy will submit a motion urging council to start preparing a business plan to consider the potential for a school camp operating within the grounds of Coal Creek. He intends to advance a proposal that will alleviate the financial impact of the park upon council and subsequently the community. Many ratepayers would prefer council allocate funds dedicated to Coal Creek to other projects or alternatively pass on the savings in the form of a rates cut. Council needs to seriously entertain Cr Kennedyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s motion. The idea of a school camp in the grounds of the heritage park has long been discussed around the council table and even with a prospective operator. Such a proposal could well increase the parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s revenue and promote it further afield. Giving Korumburraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proximity to Melbourne, it would be an appealing option for a camp and provide an unique opportunity for students to discover how the past has shaped the present. Whether or not the project turns out to be worthwhile, at least the exercise would have been. Facts and figures need to inform the discussion and this is the perfect opportunity to compile the statistics that matter.

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If you are too arrogant to listen to what the electorate wants, you may find that we will vote you out next time around. Now, Darren and Danny! Your turn! The Coalition was simply too arrogant before the last election and paid the price. You may be starting to realise that listening to us is in your best interests. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve noticed that Darren has changed his mind on same-sex marriage, and Danny is making more noises locally about the interests of farmers. That is a start. It shows you are learning to be flexible. Darren and Danny, you (as Nationals and the descendants of the Country Party) really need to come around more fully to the fact the Liberals just use you up. You need to ramp up your commitment to the Gippsland electorate. You need to look after the country and the people who live in it. Let the Libs look after the city and big business. The best way to look after regional Victorians is to say â&#x20AC;&#x153;enough is enough and we are going to go all-out to help our voters kill the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;new explorationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; gas and coal vandalsâ&#x20AC;?. That will earn you heaps of local good will â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and we all know how much politicians want to be loved. Kim White, Mirboo North.

Stop shaking my house! FOR weeks now we have had a constant reminder of what might come: coal seam gas mining.

Little blue markers, then the smaller ground microphones called geophones, dotted along our roadsides. A visual reminder every time we drive anywhere. We also have the inconvenience of having to travel 40km/h for 10 kilometres along Leongatha SouthOuttrim Road while they are carrying out the seismic survey in approximately 500m area. We also have the inconvenience of having trucks and utes in our school bus stop right at bus time! And on Saturday, they carried out the survey right outside our home. Our house shook on and off for 10 minutes. It was not a pleasant way to spend a Saturday afternoon. Is this the start of coal seam gas mining? Will the information they are gathering be used to issue mining licences to companies that will destroy our pristine farmland and livelihoods, contaminate our water table, and rip apart our rural communities? We need to make sure our government knows our community does not want coal seam gas mining. Jodie Olden, Outtrim.

Marriage not about children

THE letters of The Star, June 16, were amusing in their wilful revision of the purpose of marriage. Marriage was and is not about producing children. Not in itself, anyway. Rather, marriage was, historically, a way to produce the legal heir to pecuniary interests. Hence its low take-up rate

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amongst the great unwashed, who cohabited in â&#x20AC;&#x153;common lawâ&#x20AC;? relationships. Marriage was for the landed gentry and the powerful. Illegitimate children of married folk (letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s be clear, married men is what I mean) existed everywhere, but they didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t count. So, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s give up this disingenuous and ludicrous notion that marriage is about children. Otherwise, one might suggest screening the fertility of anyone seeking to become married, lest infertile people make a mockery of the sanctity of marriage. Additionally, marriage existed to add a wife to oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inventory. This is where the name changing malarkey comes in. A woman took on a husbandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name, not an unreciprocated arbitrary display of respect, but because she was transferring herself from her fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inventory to that of her new master and husband. Taking into account the various prescriptions our dear St Paul delivered unto us, in addition to those various articles of dubious merit found throughout early Old Testament books that serve as the foundation of our society, one could conclude that marriage is not, in fact, an institution fixed in time, meaning or function. The fact that I, as a heterosexual human who has produced children outside of the protection marriage offers me for a lifetime of servitude to a man who can list me as an asset to his family fortune and can still walk about without being stoned to death by an accuser, must surely be a grotesque marvel to those of you who would cast judgment on my failure to secure the definition of a proper â&#x20AC;&#x153;familyâ&#x20AC;?

for my babies. The fact that I can legally choose this state of wanton reproduction does not bother you so much as if I were to choose to have my children within a homosexual marriage. You cite ridiculous non-facts about the welfare of such children and likely do very little to make the lives of disadvantaged children materially improved. The fact that I choose not to believe in marriage does not stop me from supporting the right of other human beings to seek equal access to a formalised system of assumed inheritance and legal recognition as 2IC in the lives of their beloved. It does not threaten my existence or my relationship, or the value of my children. I implore you: get over it and get out of the way. Iznaya Kennedy, Ruby.

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THERE is a full calendar of events in Wonthaggi for the rest of 2015.

The Wonthaggi Business Association (WBA) has been working hard to ensure there is never a dull moment in town. With four new members on the team, town manager Hannah Quilford believes WBA will be able to achieve a lot more by the end of the year. Joining WBA is Alexander Smith from ACS IT, Leah Montebello from Delish Catering, Jenny Garnham of J. Garnham Associates and Vicki Earl from the Wonthaggi Vet Clinic. There’s never been a better time to join WBA, as a partnership has been reformed with Vista Info Centre, Grantville Business Association and Inverloch Business Association. “We will continue to work the same way, we will still do our own stuff and I will start work directly for Wonthaggi,” town manager Hannah Quilford said. “This partnership just means we can offer our members more benefits.” Ross Langlois remains the

president of WBA, with Terry Earl as vice president, Fiona Fleming as secretary and Dee Connell as treasurer. Next up on the social calendar is a breakfast meeting to be held on July 7. Leader of the Opposition Matthew Guy will attend the event to discuss issues in Wonthaggi. “We are expecting this event to be really positive,” Ms Quilford said. “It will be held at Connell’s Bakery and tea, coffee, and nibbles will be provided.” To RSVP for the breakfast meeting, email Ms Quilford at hannah@ wonthaggibusinesses.com.au. The loyalty program will be launched at the end of August. To give an incentive to shop locally, those who participate in the loyalty program by shopping in town go into a draw to win fantastic prizes at the end of the year. This will be partnered with a shop locally campaign. WBA plans to set up a marquee in the coming months to hand out bags containing information about its members. “We will be emphasising the importance of shopping locally and supporting the community,” Ms Quilford said.

The community is encouraged to start finding the perfect 1920s outfit with the Christmas ball scheduled for December 12. Each ticket includes food or drink and the theme will reflect the trendy 1920s style. “We going to go all out,” Ms Quilford said. “Last year our theme was winter wonderland and it was very successful. The way the room was decorated was absolutely amazing. We have some big shoes to fill and hopefully this year’s ball will be just as good, if not better.” The ball will be held at the Caledonian Hotel this year with music provided by the band The Soultanas. “The Soultanas play just about anything but we will have some 1920s music playing throughout the night as well,” Ms Quilford said. “We are also hoping to get an old fashioned roulette table, which will look great.” WBA is looking to include more businesses in the program Stop Tagging, Start Street Art. When more businesses are involved, WBA will start planning for a Laneways Festival to showcase Wonthaggi’s artistic talent. “We were hoping to have the Laneways Festival in March 2016,

New members: front left, the Wonthaggi Business Association now includes Alexander Smith, Fiona Fleming (secretary), Ross Langlois (president), Dee Connell (treasurer), Leah Montebello, Terry Earl (vice president), Jenny Garnham and Vicki Earl. but realistically we will have to plan it for 2017 when there are more businesses on board,” Ms Quilford said. Parking concerns will be addressed when WBA meets with Bass Coast Shire Council in the coming weeks. “We did a survey around the town and many businesses said they are concerned about the lack of long term parking,” Ms Quilford said. “We need to have long term

parking if we are going to turn Wonthaggi into a commercial hub.” Council used independent consultants to survey the amount of empty parking spaces during the day. WBA will learn the results of the survey during the upcoming meeting. The Make It Bake It Sale continues to be hugely popular in town. Held every second Sunday of the month, the sale brings a crowd right into the centre of town.

“There’s heaps happening and it’s a great time to join,” Ms Quilford said. “Businesses have the opportunity to sponsor our major events. Sponsors are profiled on our Facebook page and their logos go onto any invites, adverts and brochures we send out.” If you are looking to join the Wonthaggi Business Association, contact Hannah Quilford at hannah@wonthaggibusinesses.com.au.

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Give generously: Save The Pets’ Thelma Hardy showcases the racks of clothes donated to the store on McBride Avenue. The profit made from selling the donations goes to animal organisations in South Gippsland.

support Faye Hardie and other not for profit animal organisations in the South Gippsland area – of which there are many. All are worthy recipients of Save The Pets’ funding and there is no one entity receiving all money. Save The Pets raises funds through the wonderful donations of considerate and lovely people of the community. Donations often include furniture, clothing, manchester and bric-a-brac. As there are no wages paid, all funds other than running costs go to animal groups and organisations. All funding is spent in South Gippsland. Save The Pets operates the generous service from 62-64 McBride Avenue in Wonthaggi.

STUDENTS at Wonthaggi North Primary School received a special visit from Clifford the Big Red Dog recently.

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Coldon’s new office opens AFTER spending 50 year on the outskirts of town, Coldon Homes has opened a new sales office in the heart of Wonthaggi’s commercial district.

There was a bit of a false start when the centre was mistaken for a drive through facility, however it’s once again open to the public. The sales centre will augment the existing display village on Cape Paterson Road and provide customers with a new view on the evolution of Coldon Homes. Completely transformed, the old shop will showcase the lifestyle Coldon Homes can deliver. Rather than a stuffy, corporate office, the design captures the feel of modern yet casual living. Featuring a lounge area and dining and kitchen as the heart of the home, it has been finished to exceptional standards by local suppliers and tradespeople, and can be replicated in any new Coldon Homes design. The kitchen would work in the latest incarna-

tion of any television reality show. Contrasting Laminex and Formica cabinetry colours are topped by an Essa Stone benchtop and recessed sink. A feature is the open shelving unit running the length of the kitchen display with laminated melaluka and bella noce ply edging and Laminex Sassi green backboard. A particular feature of the joinery is the stainless steel coloured recessed finger grip, making the need for handles redundant. Blum hinges and drawer runners ensure easy and smooth access. The flooring was supplied and installed by Carpet Court, Wonthaggi, and consists of Esi-Lay vinyl floor planks in an Ironbark finish. Furniture was provided by South Coast Furnishings of Cowes, and accessories were supplied by Gippsland Home Living in Wonthaggi. The lighting selection is from Lightique in Wonthaggi. The overall look provides a great mix of colours, textures and finishes; all of which are

The experts: from left, Coldon Homes sales consultants Wal Brusamarello and Mark Davey can help you on your way to establishing your dream home. critical to get right in your new home. More importantly, it is a celebration of businesses, trades and skills that represent what local really means in business.

The sales centre has all the information a new home buyer could want, including a wall of floor plans, information on various products available and a scrolling display of fin-

ished homes. Augmenting the centre are the six display homes around Bass Coast, including three on Cape Paterson Road, where buyers can wander through a finished

Coldon home, and feel the dimensions and flow they are renowned for. Located at 111 Graham Street, right next door to PBE Real Estate, the new office will be

open from 9am to 5pm on weekdays and Saturday mornings. Visit the website www. coldonhomes.com.au for more information or call Coldon on 5972 1999.

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months ahead. At its new office in McBride Avenue, Wonthaggi, South Gippsland Air Conditioning is run-

ning a fantastic deal on Fujitsu ducted gas heating systems until July 31. A $200 cash back deal is on offer for split

Stay warm: South Gippsland Air Conditioning’s sales consultant Paul Whelan is offering excellent deals on ducted gas heating systems from the new office in Wonthaggi.

systems and a $400 cash back deal will be provided for multi or ducted systems. “We are expecting it to be colder coming into the mid winter months, so now is the perfect time to buy,” sales consultant Paul Whelan said. To combat the cold, Braemar and Brivis ducted gas heating systems are also on offer from South Gippsland Air Conditioning. The benefit of ducted gas heating systems is the ability to heat the whole house, whereas split systems can only heat a single room. “Ducted gas heating can also be zoned, which enables you to close off any rooms you don’t want heated,” Mr Whelan said. “This then reduces costs.” Multi split systems can heat two to four rooms and offer an alternative to the ducted gas heating system. The alternative is

more flexible to cater for a range of budgets. Systems can be designed to suit budget needs. On top of these great features, South Gippsland Air Conditioning is a Daikin and Mitsubishi Electric Diamond dealer. Free in home surveys and measurements are provided in the service. “We service what we sell, which is important for the customer,” Mr Whelan said. “Our service area covers as far as from Phillip Island to Yarram. We cover a big area.” As well as working from Wonthaggi, South Gippsland Air Conditioning continues to operate from Korumburra, and provides the same quality service as when it was first established 30 years ago. Come in to check out the new store and keep warm this winter.

Fitness backed WONTHAGGI’S YMCA was recently awarded a five year service contract extension through Bass Coast Shire Council.

The contract will support the management of Bass Coast leisure facilities through to June 30, 2020, and will continue support of most activities provided under the current contract. Mayor Cr Kimberley Brown said the contract extension would ensure residents and visitors receive vibrant, professional services from leisure facilities. “This contract extension is another sign of council’s commitment to encouraging residents and visitors to live healthy lifestyles,” Cr Brown said. “The YMCA has delivered a wonderful service to our community and council is excited to move into another five year agreement with it.” Cr Brown said the YMCA would continue to support the management and delivery of programs and services at both Phil-

lip Island and Wonthaggi Leisure Centres and satellite activities at the Inverloch Community Hub. “This will include current and increased opportunities for group and dry area exercise at Cowes, Inverloch and Wonthaggi, as well as essential swimming activities at Wonthaggi,” Cr Brown said. “The YMCA will also continue to be involved with council on the planning phase of aquatics developments within Bass Coast.” YMCA Bass Coast manager Rebecca Wilson welcomed the contract extension. “The YMCA is very pleased to be continuing to partner with Bass Coast Shire Council to operate the Bass Coast leisure centres,” Ms Wilson said. “This gives the YMCA the exciting opportunity to continue to provide programs and services that improve the health and wellness of the Bass Coast community.” The YMCA has delivered leisure services from Bass Coast facilities since 1998.

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First class service – that’s promised HIGH class shedding is what you can expect from Wonthaggi’s Bass Coast Garages. From residential sheds to industrial and commercial, all the hard work is completed for you from start to finish. “We really look to make sure our customers are getting value for their money,” Bass Coast Garages’ John Ryan said. With 30 years’ experience, Bass Coast Garages specialise in custom made steel frame sheds, garages and carports. Proving no project is too big or too small, the company recently branched out to the farming sector as well. Under the name Dairy Concepts

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A Bass Coast Garages showroom is open for inspection in White Road, Wonthaggi. Inside, you will discover the different materials used in shed construction. “Visuals of our dairies can be viewed in our showroom, as well as small scale shed displays. This helps the customer establish an idea of what they want to build,” Mr Ryan said. Bass Coast Garages not only specialises in superior sheds, but will complete the work with garage doors, remote controls, composite decking, synthetic turf and decorative garden screens. For more details, head to the website at www.basscoastgarages. com.au.

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Showing colours: Mitchell House coordinator Jan Bourne and Bass MLA Brian Paynter display the new Australian Flag at the Wonthaggi neighbourhood house.

Aussie pride PATRIOTISM is literally in the air at Wonthaggi. Mitchell House coordinator Jan Bourne and Bass MLA Brian Paynter hoisted a crisp Australian flag onto the new flag pole at Mitchell House recently.

Mr Paynter presented the flag to Ms Bourne and enjoyed the opportunity to be the first one to raise the flag with her that day. “It was great to see the flag flying high in the sky in front of Mitchell House. It will be a terrific inclusion when Jan has a neighbourhood house

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A group of 24 young people from across the shire had their voices heard at a youth workshop run by Bass Coast Shire Council at Wonthaggi’s former library site recently. The workshop was the start of the consultation process for the Bass Coast Youth Action Plan 2015-19, to help generate ideas to improve Wonthaggi and surrounding areas for young people. Surveys, focus groups and other activities will be held in coming weeks as part of the youth action plan consultation process. Mayor Cr Kimberley Brown said the level of attendance and participation at the workshop was testament to young people in the community. “The consultation process is all about understanding the needs, goals and visions of youth in our community,” Cr Brown said. “It is so important young people are taking up the opportunity to help shape their future.” Participants came from a range of backgrounds and experiences, and were encouraged to share what they love about their community and what they wanted to see changed. A range of issues were discussed, from housing and homelessness, bullying, drugs and alcohol, to access to recreation and leisure.

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To celebrate the upcoming movie, the familiar characters from the original children’s movie Despicable Me have created interest amongst newsagency customers. There are plenty of fun activities available for purchase in store. Make your own minion mosaics, poster, fridge magnets, glove puppets or foam friends. The new minion stock has come into town just in time for the upcoming winter school holidays and will certainly help to keep your children entertained during rainy days. At the fantastic price range of $6 to $8, don’t miss out on your chance to get arty with the minions. There has been plenty for Wonthaggi Newsagen-

Exciting times: from left, Lisa McClare and Fiona Fleming of the Wonthaggi Newsagency proudly showcase the new minions stock, perfect for the upcoming school holidays, as well as their certificates for being finalists in the Victorian Newsagency Network Awards for employee of the year and retail service. cy to celebrate, after recently receiving the title of top six in the state during the Victorian Newsagent

Network Awards for their retail service. The staff at Wonthaggi Newsagency are also ex-

SKATE parks in Wonthaggi and surrounding districts are due for an upgrade.

In amongst these celebrations, the midyear sale is back on again, with stationery flying out the door. “We have financial year diaries in stock and they are selling fast,” Wonthaggi Newsagency’s Fiona Fleming said. “We also have a lot of bits and pieces around for customers to peruse, as well as a wide range of stationery. If it’s not in stock, we can order it in.” Wonthaggi Newsagency also has the answer to maintaining electronic devices with the new range of Smart Caddy electronic holders. There are three different types to choose from. Catalogues full of huge savings have been mailed to the local community. If you have not received a catalogue, come in store and grab one from the counter.

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The local skate community is thrilled to hear Bass Coast Shire Council is committing to the development of future skate facilities. In a clear message to the community, councillors agreed unanimously to spend funds previously allocated for delivering supervision services across council on a more strategic, facility development focused program. It is expected the redirection of up to $100,000 per year will be available for capital investment in skate facilities. The program, which will be developed over the coming months,

will be in support of the Sport and Active Recreation Needs Assessment Study, which is currently being undertaken by council recreation planners. According to mayor Cr Kimberley Brown, this move is a positive step in responding to what is a growing need in the community. “The YMCA has delivered a great service to the community over many years at our local and mobile skate parks,” Cr Brown said. “The great work by the YMCA in building a rapport with our skate community will ensure all facilities are used in a responsible manner, much like all other local reserves and parks. “I am very excited that this allows us to now plan for bigger and better facilities.”

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THERE is a strong focus on reading at Wonthaggi Primary School.

A book fair was held at the school recently, and staff and students dressed as their favourite book characters. “The book fair was very successful. It was opened to all families and was well supported by the school community,” acting principal Vin Hally said. While literacy remains a priority, this year’s curriculum is jam packed with fun, educational activities for students. The music program is strong within the school and now includes a new 10 week program called Drumbeat. Drumbeat is a highly successful musical therapy program run by Mark Brookes from Uniting Care Gippsland. It has been proven to increase social and self confidence, and reduce alienation. Drumbeat is designed to

build resilience in young people, while exploring relationships using music, emotions, attitudes and thoughts. Rhythm also has healing properties, which works directly on calming the nervous system where most talk based therapies have failed. Students are now taking the University of New South Wales ICAS testing. Tests for digital technologies, science and writing have already been completed, with spelling, English and maths tests to be held in July and August. Principal Leonie Anstey is excited to announce new computers are on the way. Laptops, iPads, tablets, desktops, interactive whiteboards and smarts TVs will be set up around the school in the coming weeks. “The world of computers for our children is quite different to even 10 years ago. While it feels just like yesterday for

many of us, it has been the only way for many of our children,” Ms Anstey said. “So as our technology grows, our school moves forward to support the best learning for our children.” The children participated in National Sorry Day and National Reconciliation Week at Mitchell House, and were visited by a Long Walk Foundation representative on June 16. This introduced the students to Aboriginal culture, and they were all engaged by the story of Michael Long and the ‘Long Walk’. Seven Wonthaggi Primary School staff recently gave up their weekends to achieve Austswim qualifications. The school has a fantastic swimming program and, with the newly upgraded pool, students can’t wait for the program to return at the end of the year.

Showing respect: students from Wonthaggi North Primary School recited the ode with their hands on their hearts and then sang the National Anthem at Coal Creek recently.

Coal Creek wows students STUDENTS from Wonthaggi North Primary School stepped back in time to explore life as it was in the early 1900s.

The Grade 1 and 2 students were given a tour of Coal Creek at Korumburra. They learned how to make damper in one of Victoria’s oldest buildings and heard about the life of an eight year old boy, as he worked in the coal mine to support his family.

The children found shopping in 1901 fascinating as well, particularly toys made from oat bags and underpants made from flour sacks. They watched the shop attendant serve customers as the flying fox whirled overheard returning money and receipts. Mysterious jars and tins lined the shelves and many unusual objects and artefacts kept people guessing their purpose for hours. Students watched with delight as raw wool was expertly spun

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THE Keeping Kids On Track Fun Run Committee proudly presented cheques to many local clubs and organisations and thanked their sponsors at a gathering at the Wonthaggi Power Football Netball Clubrooms recently. Funds from the 2015 Keeping Kids On Track Fun Run event were distributed to organisations in the community that ad-

vocate sport, healthy lifestyle choices, and education to youth. Many of these organisations also helped on the day either marshalling or supplying volunteers for drink stations or registration. Recipients included: Wonthaggi Surf Life Saving Club ($200), Cape Paterson Surf Life Saving Club ($200), Wonthaggi Little Athletics ($200), Wonthaggi Boxing Club ($500), Wonthaggi Power Football Netball Club ($200), Bass Coast Board Riders ($600), Da-

Backing children: Nicole Hynes (right) from Kip McGrath Wonthaggi, not only sponsored the event, but also received a donation to go towards setting up a scholarship for an underprivileged child in the local area. She is pictured with Keeping Kids On Track Fun Run director Deb Rielly.

lyston Football Netball Club ($200), Bass Coast Specialist School ($200), Wonthaggi Soccer Club ($200), Inverloch Soccer Club ($200), Bunurung indigenous group ($250), Wonthaggi Basketball Association ($200), and Kip McGrath ($150). A cheque was also presented to the Kongor School Support Group for $400. The locally founded organisation raises funds to build a school in South Sudan. “At today’s presentations it was really rewarding to hear how many organisations have used our funds from previous events. The donations are really making an impact on local kids which is what we are all about,” fun run secretary Louise O’Keeffe said. “I plan to upload some of these speeches onto our Facebook page, so please ‘like’ the Keeping Kids On Track facebook page to learn more about the event and how you can become involved.” The eye-catching red Keeping Kids On Track Fun Run t-shirts and singlets are still available for sale, and are great to wear while exercising, being made of highquality fabric, so call the numbers below if you would like to order one. With a scrumptious afternoon tea provided, the committee was grateful to be able to thank the many sponsoring

Presentation: Keeping Kids On Track Fun Run Committee members present a cheque for $500 to the Wonthaggi Boxing Club. Back, from left, Dean Cuman, Anne Gleeson, Deb Rielly, Michael Anderson, boxing club members Charles Joma, Scott Williamson and Jake Cochrane, and Penny Lyttle and Louise O’Keeffe. Front, from left, Danielle Spencer and Therasita Plumb. businesses that made the event possible, and that will enable it to grow again next year. “We really want to acknowledge not only the financial donations that our sponsors make, but so many are actually hands-on with the event also, either participating or helping on or before the day. That shows us they really do believe in

the event also,” race director Deb Rielly said. Gold sponsors were presented with a framed certificate of appreciation, and minor sponsors were also acknowledged similarly. Gold sponsors were: Sportspower Wonthaggi, Bendigo Bank (Wonthaggi, Inverloch, Grantville, Cowes and San Remo), Voyage Fitness Wont-

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Stock overload at Marriotts MARRIOTT’S Motorcycles and Power Equipment of Leongatha is bursting at the seams with stock at the moment.

The order has gone out from management to clear, clear, clear all stock before the end of June. That means as of today customers can enjoy huge savings across the board on all new stock in the store. Owner Tim Marriott said plans are almost ready to begin works on a major store expansion but in the meantime stock has to be cleared. “The workshop and all storage areas are full of new stock at the moment and we have decided to have a big sale to clear everything out,” Mr Marriott said. Savings are across the board on all the new range of chainsaws, ATVs (Suzuki, Can-Am and Polaris), lawnmowers, ride-ons, whipper snippers, KTM motorbikes, log splitters and a lot of the

accessory range as well. Old stocks of new Husqvarna and McCulloch chainsaws must clear at half price; there are specials on some of the Stihl range as well. Spitwater pressure cleaners are up to $1000 off, and that’s in addition to the up to $2000 rebate that’s being offered as part of the Living Water Rebate Program.

There are also some offseason bargains to be made on the Sea-Doo jet ski range with no reasonable offer refused. Other examples of the many bargains include a 2014 Polaris Sportsman 570 ATV 4x4 for just $7495 plus $500 of free accessories (normally expect to pay $8995 without the accessories) A 2015 Can-Am Outland-

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Sale time now: Adam Dean, left, and Jim Welsh are gearing up for a huge couple of weeks at the ‘Out they Go’ sale at Marriott’s Mowers and Power Equipment starting today.

Inverloch Lions give $26,000 Fun times: students at Inverloch Primary School celebrated National Better Buddies Day recently. The school offers a buddy program matching Grade 5 students with a Prep buddy. Students dressed in purple with a touch of gold and raised money for the Allanah and Madelaine Foundation, a national charity protecting children from violence. Enjoying the buddy program were students Connor, Ben and Elias and their buddies Felix, Elise, Elly and Lachlan.

THE Lions Club of Inverloch and District has had another successful year of community events and fundraising.

The club, which has now been in existence for 14 years, held its annual changeover dinner on Saturday, June 13 at the Inverloch Bowling Club. In attendance were 60 Lions and guests including seven students from Newhaven College who provided superb pre-

dinner music and entertained the guests during the night with several sets of music. Lions president Klaus Edel presented Newhaven College with a donation towards the school’s music program. The induction of the new board of directors for the 2015-2016 year was carried out by district governor elect Ian Gration of the Cranbourne Lions Club. He congratulated the club

on another solid year and its efforts in being able to distribute $26,000 into the community, while also giving time to assist at the Lions Licola Wilderness Village, the Bass Coast Special School and catering for the 100th anniversary of Anzac Day dawn breakfast at Inverloch and luncheon on the same day. The Lions Club of Inverloch and District has also taken over the organising and

running of the Inverloch Farmers’ Market each month with the popular market continuing to grow. During the changeover dinner, Mr Gration presented long serving Lions member Neil Everitt with a 40 year service pin and congratulated him on his outstanding service to the community whilst a member of the Toora and Inverloch Lions clubs.

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Funds from exciting events in this stunning landscape could provide the stimulus for a commitment from the Federal Government. We already have a commitment of $5 million from the State Government, council has committed $1 million and we are lobbying the Federal Government for approximately $4 million. As finances tighten up across all tiers of government, it will be those who are willing to go the extra mile to affirm their commitment, who will be rewarded. Think about what is the most effective way to support and bring your projects to fruition. Men are well renowned for their reluctance to visit a doctor for either physical or mental health problems and all too often they (and their loved ones) suffer unnecessarily when ready help is available. Last week was International Men’s Health Week, an initiative aimed to raise the profile of men’s health, encourage men’s health initiatives and increase men’s awareness of their own health. The website www.menshealthweek.org.au is a great starting point to find information and of course a regular check-up with your local doctor. Ignorance is not bliss and many health problems such as blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes can be silent killers, without obvious symptoms. Your partners and children want you around for a long time so do the right thing. Chances are you’re perfectly healthy and can have peace of mind.

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insightrealestate.com.au Lindsay Powney 0428 515 103

Robyn Powney 0488 454 547

5 McCartin Street LEONGATHA

5662 2220

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ADVERTISING FEATURE

Bursting with appeal O

NCE in a while they come along; properties that appeal from the moment you open the front door and this one certainly fits into that category.

The property is nicely located on a large level block in a quiet no through road with a nice park at the end of the street. Comprising three bedrooms, the home includes two living areas, the second could be used as a fourth bedroom. The modern kitchen allows great cupboard space and comes with electric cooking and a dishwasher. Modern fan forced electric oven and cook top are featured. The air conditioned second living area opens onto a covered outdoor living area with built in facilities including a barbe-

cue. This charmer is virtually new inside; new plaster has been installed throughout, fashionable colonial architraves and skirting boards have been used throughout the home and beautiful panelled doors complete a very stylish home. Attractive polished floors lead you from the front door and include the kitchen and dining - the balance of the home is in quality carpets. The garden is beautifully landscaped with turf lawns and your golf green to look at from the outdoor area. There is a generous garage with power and a concrete floor, plus a carport. This is a great home; we love it. Your inspection is invited.

LEONGATHA 4 Trease Street

Stockdale & Leggo Leongatha 5662 5800

$320,000

55 acres, ocean views and more D

ISCOVER this excellent lifestyle property situated on 55 acres with a mix of grazing land and natural bush with winding tracks throughout. The home has been renovated with floating floors throughout the open plan living area, easily kept warm by a large freestanding solid fuel heater and a reverse cycle unit if needed in the warmer months. The well appointed kitchen includes an electric oven, gas cook top and dishwasher. There are three bedrooms, all with built in robes and the bathroom has a separate bath and shower. Directly off the living area, a huge

WOORARRA WEST 330 Nippards Track Stockdale & Leggo Leongatha 5662 5800

$395,000 1

17m x 6m covered outdoor entertaining deck is a feature of the property with breathtaking views of Wilsons Promontory and surrounds. These views are truly amazing and this is a great place to wind down and relax. Outside, the house yard is fully fenced for dogs and there is plenty of shedding including a workshop, machinery shed, chook pen and undercover cattle yards with crush and loading race. These peaceful surrounds include plenty of wildlife and frequent sightings of deer. Owned and loved by the same family for more than 50 years, this property would make the ideal seachange. Thirty acres of adjacent land is also available.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, June 23, 2015 - PAGE 29

Jason Harris 0417 640 079

Mike West 0409 583 692

Brent Harriage 0417 681 307

Leongatha

Mirboo North

Lot

1 58

2m 2

Michael Hanily 0417 311 756

STAGE 2 RELEASE NOW SELLING PRICES FROM ONLY

HOL HOL

$125,000

? Opposite Primary &

Secondary Schools ? Level lots with all services ? Various sized allotments ? Excellent rural views

PUT YOUR OWN STAMP ON IT

ROOM FOR THE KIDS, BOAT & CARAVAN 3 BEDROOM HOME WITH LOTS OF EXTRAS 266 ACRES 1ST CLASS PROPERTY • • •

Local builders home on large 1344m2 block Large home, 2 living areas, modern bthrm, rural views 2 Sheds, rear access, undercover entertaining area

38 Chamberlain Drive, Leongatha $530,000 4

• • •

TURNING POINT VILLA'S ? ? ?

397 Kardella Road, Kardella $399,000

? ? ?

? 2 titles, 4 bed, 2 bathroom, double garage ? 15 paddocks, 10 dams, creek, native shelter belts 2 haysheds, heavy duty stockyards, excellent fertilizer history ?

910 Falls Road, Fish Creek $6,100 per acre Sole Agent

• • •

• Neat 2 bed home Open living area, new kitchen, new carpets & floating flooring • Outdoor deck, low maintenance gardens & close to town centre •

22 Turner Street, Leongatha $249,000

Neatly presented located in prime location opp school Solid home, large lounge, 3 Br's, Kitchen/Dining Secure flat backyard. An ideal starter

2 Horn Street, Leongatha $230,000 Sole Agent

MEETING THE MARKET

LOW MAINTENANCE IN PRIME POSITION GREAT POSITION ON CORNER BLOCK

4 x Brand new individually designed 2 bedroom units Built by Gil Trease, great location, large yards Outdoor area, BIR's, R/C unit, double glazed windows

2 Hanily Street, Meeniyan FROM $300,000

3000 sqm block, immaculate home Modern kitchen & bathroom with spa, wood heater, R/C 18x9m shed, great location, includes 2 ride on mowers

2 Living areas with covered outdoor entertaining area • Immaculately maintained 2/3 bedroom home • Excellent living space with multiple areas & choice of heating Modern B/V home on 891ms corner block Side yard access with room for a large caravan or boat • Great outdoor entertaining area with a large lock up shed

5 Carr Avenue, Leongatha $399,000

22 Miller Street, Dumbalk REDUCED $225,000 S/A

PANORAMA ESTATE STAGE 12A NEXT STAGE NOW SELLING ? ? ? ?

Generous 2000m2 parcels with northerly aspect All services available Gently undulating with views Blocks are selling fast

From $180,000 Sole Agent

Various sizes, 423m2 - 1087m2 GREAT FIRST HOME BUYERS

THE PRICE IS RIGHT

• • •

Neat as a pin 3 Bedrooms with open plan kitchen & living area Loch up double garage

17 Byrne Street, Leongatha $186,000 Sole agent

5662 5800 15 Bair Street, Leongatha

Neat & tidy 2 bed, low maintenance weather tex cladding, RC/AC, Gas cooker, new floor covering & window furnishings Paved entertaining area & low maintenance gardens

14A Yarragon Road, Leongatha $208,000 Sole Agent 2

www.stockdaleleggo.com.au

DON'T MISS OUT ENQUIRE TODAY FROM $126,000 SOLE AGENT

96 Ridgway, Mirboo North

5668 1300

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ADVERTISING FEATURE

Unsurpassed views E

AGLES Rise is appropriately named as this sensational lifestyle property sits majestically on a rise, with unsurpassed views across hills and valleys as far as the eye can see.

Sited to capture the ever changing landscape, Dumbalk, The Hoddle, Tarwin and Koonwarra are in the distance, while closer in views over lush river flats and Meeniyan

are completely mesmerising. A driveway meanders up through the well fenced 8.6 acre property to this modern masterpiece. Entry into the home leads to wings on either side or straight on into a massive open plan living room. Almost floor to ceiling windows line two walls, capitalising on those magnificent views. A quality crafted kitchen comprises large walk in pantry, high end stainless steel appliances and

Caesar-Stone benchtops. Heating and cooling in the adjoining dining and lounge areas is controlled by reverse cycle heating-cooling and large solid fuel heater. A perfect room for family life and entertaining, there’s also direct access from here to the covered outdoor living space, another terrific place to take in the views. A second lounge or rumpus room cleverly situated along one of the bedroom wings allows everyone space and comfort. Along with a large family bathroom and the biggest of laundries, there are two bedrooms in this part of the house. In the other wing, there’s two more plus internal access into the huge double bay garage (heaps of space and storage). The main bedroom suite off the family room features spacious walk in robe and luxury ensuite, including separate bath. Big both inside and out and in a central location to towns and beaches, this property will suit those looking for something very special, in an idyllic setting.

A modern delight T

HIS north facing townhouse is very pleasing to the eye and

has been very well built by a local reputable builder.

LEONGATHA

MEENIYAN

24 Davison Street

Contact agent for location

Landmark Harcourts Leongatha Glenys Foster 0477 622 298

Insight Real Estate Leongatha 5662 2220

$680,000 2

Built with a modern brick, the property boasts many features. These include two bedrooms with built in robes and ceiling fans, bathroom with separate toilet, light and bright atmosphere, reverse cycle air conditioner, new carpets and a single garage with internal access. The gardens have been beautifully landscaped, are low maintenance and include lovely fruit trees and an outdoor patio area offering a lovely feel of privacy plus an outside lockable shed. All this situated in a very appealing quiet street, close to all amenities.

$299,000 1

Local people with national connections Real Estate

Available 7 Days

LEONGATHA

MEENIYAN

LEONGATHA

PROPERTIES WANTED We have genuine buyers looking for the following - DAIRY FARMS 250-300 ACRES (approx)

? ? ? ?

3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Car Open plan K,L,D Outdoor entertaining area Vendor keen to move

? ? ?

Residential block 1934m2 Close to schools & shops All services available

$315,000

South Gippsland Hwy LEONGATHA

5662 4033

www.sej.com.au

$120,000

? ? ? ?

3 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 Car Open plan with recent updates Outdoor entertaining Quiet court location

$315,000

- GRAZING PROPERTIES 200 ACRES (approx) - LIFESTYLE PROPERTIES TO 10 ACRES

Peter Bellingham 0418 515 666

pbellingham@sej.com.au

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, June 23, 2015 - PAGE 31

STAR Real

ADVERTISING FEATURE

Family home, large block and side access T

HERE’S plenty on offer with this four bedroom plus study family home with side access for the boat or van.

Two living zones, along with an outdoor deck area, cleverly blends inside and out and provides loads of room for family entertaining.

The master bedroom offers a full ensuite and walk in robe. The three family bedrooms have built in robes and the family bathroom with bath, shower and separate toilet is central to all three. The kitchen is open plan with gas and electric cooking, dishwasher, ample draw and cupboard space, breakfast bar, and a walk in pantry

that also has direct access to the double car garage, so unloading the groceries is made easy. Outside there is something for everyone with a nicely landscaped back yard, a 9m x 8m (approx) shed, vegetable garden, and more. With all the hard work done and priced well below replacement cost, why build?

LEONGATHA Contact agent for location SEJ Real Estate Leongatha 5662 4033

Andrew Newton 0402 940 320

Alan Steenholdt 0409 423 822 LI N ST EW IN G

FOR SALE BY TENDER

Peter Dwyer 0428 855 244

5662 0922 45 Bair Street LEONGATHA

2A CR

LI N ST EW IN G

$425,000

123

ACR

6A GILFEDDER TERRACE, MIRBOO NORTH 1¼

ACR

• Set amongst rural lifestyle properties

24 DAVISON STREET, LEONGATHA

1 MANNA COURT, LEONGATHA

75 STOCKDALES ROAD, KOONWARRA

• North facing townhouse on its own title • 2 bedrooms, open living/dining/kitchen, R/C air con • Fully landscaped courtyard, quiet & convenient location

• 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home on 2 acres • Spacious living with ducted vacuum + solar hot water • Peaceful country living with convenience

• 5 bedroom homestead on 123 acres • Tarwin River frontage, tennis court, shed/workshop • This property offers prestige, position and privacy

$299,000

$630,000

Offers over $1.5m

9 ECCLES WAY, LEONGATHA

35 BRUMLEY STREET, LEONGATHA

5/106 MCCARTIN STREET, LEONGATHA

• 4 bedroom home on north facing 866m2 block • 3 bay 9m x 5m shed at rear with vehicle access • Cubby house, veggie gardens, chook pen.

• 3 bedroom spacious family home • Ducted gas heating + R/C air con • Kids rumpus room + separate games room off the deck

• Neat 2 bedroom unit in great location • Open plan newly renovated kitchen, dining, living • Single lock up garage with remote & Private courtyard

NEW PRICE $419,000

NEW PRICE $283,000

$240 per week

18 MAIN STREET, BUFFALO 150

0m 2

RENTAL - 2 WEEKS RENT FREE • Corner building block with sealed road frontage TENDERS CLOSE 30/6/2015 TO BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING TO ALEX SCOTT & STAFF LEONGATHA

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Omega site once in a lifetime offer Koonwarra dreaming O

NCE the tallest structure in the Southern Hemisphere, the Omega tower at Darriman is no more, made redundant by the advert of the GPS system.

Levelled by controlled explosions in early April this year, all that now remains of the Commonwealth owned 873 acre property is a huge inventory of buildings and infrastructure relating to its previous navigational purposes. The vast, centrally located office and workshop complex are serviced by an extensive network of internal asphalt roads. Although conventionally supplied with three phase power, the facility’s diesel powered 700kva generation plant remains within the property. Coexisting with this usage since its construction in the late 1970s, the property has been used for cattle breeding, running approximately 200 cows and calves. Positioned only 10 kilometres from the

F you dream of life on a couple of acres with a new home, then it’s time to wake up and face reality here it is.

magnificent 90 mile beach, the region enjoys a mild coastal climate with a reported 600 to 625mm annual rainfall. Located on the South Gippsland Highway in Darriman, Omega is 30 minutes south of Sale, 45 minutes east of Latrobe Valley and 1.45 hours of Pakenham. The offering of this Omega property with such an enviable inventory of buildings, shedding and infrastructure presents enormous affordable opportunity for a multitude of agricultural pursuits. Expressions of interest for the purchase of the Omega property close on Thursday, July ly 9.

Set on approximately two acres of park like surrounds, this ‘as new’ six year old home offers all you’d expect from a modern build; lots of living space plus extras like ducted vacuum and solar hot water. The north facing family/ kitchen area is filled with natural light. The kitchen features glass splashback and 900mm oven and hot plates. A separate formal lounge is located at the front of the home. The master bedroom includes an ensuite, while the remaining three bedrooms and bathroom are accessed from the family area. The double garage allows direct access to the laundry and through to the kitchen. Located in a quiet court, yet only minutes from the Koonwarra Store and South Gippsland Highway, this property offers peaceful country living with convenience.

DARRIMAN Contact agent for location Elders Real Estate Leongatha 5662 3523

Expressions of interest

KOONWARRA 1 Manna Court Alex Scott and Staff Leongatha 5662 0922

$630,000 2

We get results BARRY REDMOND GLENYS FOSTER KRISTIN LOWE 0477 622 292 0477 622 298 0447 681 660

ER D N U

RA T N O

VENDOR SAYS SELL

MEG EDWARDS 0429 841 555

NEW LISTING

The Ash Grove

LEONGATHA, PERFECT FIRST HOME

KOONWARRA, 7 ACRE LIFESTYLE PROPERTY DUMBALK, SPACE FOR THE FAMILY

LEONGATHA, THINKING OF BUILDING?

$255,000

$650,000

$179,000 each block

? ? ?

3 bdrm hardiplank home in walking distance to schools Living room full of natural light & double glazed windows Easy to maintain native garden with private outside area

? ? ?

Northerly positioned 4 bdrm home nestled in beautiful gardens Timber floors, solid wood heater, RC/AC, 2 bthrms Undercover deck, dble carport, lockable dble garage & hay shed

? ? ?

1 acre - 4 bdrm plus study, 2 storey BV home with farm land Formal lounge & dining area, family/meals & original kitchen Right in Dumbalk Village with all the town services available

NEW PRICE $380,000

? ? ?

2 large blocks of 1128m² each have all services Located within minutes walk to schools & sporting grounds Beautiful views overlooking the rolling green hills of Nerrena

NEW LISTING

Hillston Park

MOUNT ECCLES, 800 ACRES

LEONGATHA, STYLE LUXURY & QUALITY

YINNAR, GRAZING OPPORTUNITY

LEONGATHA, YOUR FUTURE BEGINS HERE!

PRICE ON APPLICATION

$550,000

$379,000

$345,000

? ? ?

Sheep & cattle raising property only 10min nth of Leongatha Idyllic charming Victorian WB 3 bdrm residence 20 paddocks, 35 dams, 3 stockyards & 3 shearing sheds

? ? ?

2 level 4 bdrm, 3 bthrm approx. 40 sq brick home Open plan, billiard room, alfresco zones & downstairs retreat An uncompromising approach to design, detail & build quality

MUST INSPECT TO APPRECIATE!

leongathalandmarkharcourts.com.au

? ? ?

70 acres of grazing country with permanent water supply Creek frontage with pump to holding tank 7 well fenced paddocks, Hay/storage shed, Solid yards

Landmark Harcourts Leongatha

? ? ?

Neat and tidy 3 bdrm BV home on a 827 m2 block Light filled open plan living space with wonderful rural outlook Dble carport, natural gas heater RC/AC & dble lockup garage

47 BAIR ST, LEONGATHA 5662 2292 84 RIDGWAY MIRBOO NORTH 5668 1660

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, June 23, 2015 - PAGE 33

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Elders welcome new faces E

LDERS Leongatha and Korumburra is ever expanding to help you settle in to your ideal home or develop a farming property. The team at Elders has welcomed new staff Jean

O’Loughlin and Megan Lester, who will bring a fresh new take on the real estate departments. Branch managers Rohan McRae and Don Olden are thrilled to have the new staff on board, and are excited to welcome back fellow branch manager

Zel Svenson. Jean O’Loughlin first joined the team when Zel took maternity leave. Now Zel has returned, a new position has been offered to Jean. Due to her success with listing and selling residential properties, Jean will

focus on the residential aspect of real estate. This will allow Don and Zel to focus on larger properties. Both have exceptional knowledge in farm land, pasture and infrastructure, and have developed a strong rapport with local farming families.

Megan Lester has also joined the team in property management. With seven years of experience in the industry, Megan will take care of renters and clients throughout the district. Elders’ properties are listed online and in regu-

larly updated booklets available at both the Leongatha and Korumburra offices. A selection of properties can also be viewed in

their shop windows. The Elders staff will continue to operate from both offices and welcome any inquiries on available properties.

AUCTION SATURDAY JULY 18, 2015

5 Lower Gordon Street, Korumburra AUD0070019

CALLING ALL DEVELOPERS

GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ZONED LAND 4073M2 IDEAL UNIT DEVELOPMENT 400M TO CBD AND HOSPITAL ALL SERVICES AVAILABLE TERMS 10% DEPOSIT BALANCE 60/90 DAYS Prior offers accepted

Auction to be held at 61 Commerical St, Korumburra at 11am

Auddino New Elders team: from left, Don Olden, Zel Svenson, Megan Lester, Jean O’Loughlin and Rohan McRae provide expert advice and top quality service from their offices in Leongatha and Korumburra.

5658 1007

73 Commercial St Korumburra

www.auddinofn.com.au

eldersrealestate.com.au “OMEGA” - SOUTH GIPPSLAND HIGHWAY, DARRIMAN 873 Acres (353HA) SHEEP - CATTLE - CROPPING • • • • • • • •

Versatile Gippsland Property Gently undulating 'Coastal Plains' Centrally positioned large office/workshop complex with power generation plant & infrastructure Extensive shedding and hardstand areas & Internal asphalt roading Omega's substantial inventory of improvements lends itself to a great diversity of enterprises (STCA) Located 30 minutes South of Sale & 2 hours East of Melbourne Long highway frontage, adjoins forests to the East Only 10 minutes to the coast 'Omega' enjoys a mild coastal climate throughout the year

Expressions of interest for the purchase of “Omega”close on Thursday July 9, 2015 at 5pm. Web Id 8271042

Elders Sale 5182 6600

For an inspection contact Greg Tuckett on 0428 826 600 INVERLOCH LIFESTYLE FARMLET FRONTAGE TO RAIL TRAIL

MORE PROPERTIES WANTED! SOME RECENT SALES BY ELDERS SOLD

INVERLOCH

STONY CREEK

• • • • •

5 Acres, scattered trees, excellent pasture Well maintained 3 BR b/v home Timber kitchen, spacious living Excellent shedding & stockyards Super location, views to Andersons Inlet

Web Id 7997135 PRICE: $495,000

11 COMMERCIAL ST KORUMBURRA 5658 1894

108 acres, flat with some gentle rises Good laneway system, 17 paddocks, dam Garage, workshop, hayshed & stockyards 4 BR home, office, O/P lounge/dining 5 min Meeniyan, 15 min Leongatha & Foster

Web Id 8238849 PRICE: $875,000

DON OLDEN 0417 805 312

JEAN O'LOUGHLIN 0428 571 083

ASKING PRICE SOLD

Loch - 3BR, 2 bath house Korumburra - 3BR, 2 bath townhouse Korumburra - 3BR, 1 bath house Leongatha - 4BR, 1 bath house Korumburra - 1BR unit Korumburra - 1BR unit Leongatha - 2BR, 1 bath unit Poowong - 1 acre house block Loch - 2.3 acre block Bena - 4 acre with house Wattle Bank - 5 acres with house Nerrena - 10 acres with 4BR house

MEGAN LESTER (PROPERTY MANAGER)

0439 383 091

$445,000 $320,000 $430,000 $249,000 $125,000 $125,000 $195,000 $165,000 $220,000 $349,000 $399,000 $598,000

ASKING PRICE

Foster - 101 acres with house Almurta - 106 acres grazing Yanakie - 300 acres dairy farm Stony Creek - 310 acre with house Kongwak - 446 acre dairy farm

UNDER CONTRACT

ASKING PRICE

Leongatha - 3BR, 1 bath house Tarwin Lower - 5 acre block Bass - 78 acres with house Arawata - 241 acres Loch - 101 acres

ZEL SVENSON 0438 636 290

$875,000 $350,000 $1.8m AUCTION $8,500 p/a $210,000 $125,000 $650,000 $750,000 $430,000

16 MCCARTIN ST LEONGATHA 5662 3523

HERE'S MY CARD

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“THE STAR”, Tuesday, June 23, 2015 - PAGE 35

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Grants given generously By Sarah Vella MORE than $28,000 was given to com-

munity groups by the Toora and District Community Bank and Foster Branch

last Tuesday night.

The bank held a grants presentation night at the Toora Football Netball clubrooms.

Funds were distributed among eight community groups, committees and sporting clubs. The Promontory District

Finance Group is the board of management behind the community banks and chairman Rob Liley said giving away profit is what

Grant recipients: from left, Ed Hanily from the Dumbalk and District Progress Association, Promontory District Finance Group chairperson Rob Liley, Bev Hanily from the Dumbalk and District Progress Association, Carmel Van Kuyk from the Arthur Sutherland Recreation Reserve committee, Howard Plowright and Jennifer Jones from the Foster and District Historical Society, Joy Dyson from the Dumbalk and District Progress Association, Sandra Binding and Darren Lomax from the Foster Football Club, Mary Shaw from the Foster Photography Club, Dianne Cooper from the TP Taylor Reserve committee of management and Kelly Boyd from the Toora Netball Club at the Toora and District Community Bank and Foster Branch grants presentation night last Tuesday at Toora.

received $2000 towards the purchase of a defibrillator for the town’s community centre; • the Foster and District Historical Society received $2000 for the purchase of solar panels for the museum; • the Foster Photography Club received $1000 towards the purchase of a high resolution projector and screen; • the Arthur Sutherland Recreation Reserve (Welshpool) committee was given $5000 to upgrade the stadium kitchen; • the Toora Netball Club received $5000 to build a playground at the Toora Recreation Reserve; • the TP Taylor Reserve (Sandy Point) committee of management received $2000 towards the installation of solar panels; • the Foster Football Netball Club received $1360 for the purchase of a new computer for the secretary; and • the South Gippsland Hospital received $10,000 for its Youth Assist Clinic.

the board loves doing. He said there are two points of difference between a community bank and other banks. “The first difference is our branch teams. They are fantastic and we are lucky to have them,” he said. “The second is our profits go to the community, not shareholders. We have distributed more than $800,000 back to the community.” Mr Liley said the way the community had supported the bank was wonderful. “If more of the community gets behind the bank, we can give more money away,” he said. Llew Vale from the Promontory District Finance Group said money distributed on the grants night does not come from the board, or the staff, but from customer activity. “The more business we can do, the more funds we have to reinvest in the community,” he said. Recipients were: • the Dumbalk and District Progress Association

Safety first on Sandymount PEDESTRIANS can now cross the road with ease in Inverloch. Bass Coast Shire Coun-

cil recently installed a new crossing at the intersection of Sandymount Avenue and Dixon Street. Townsend Ward coun-

cillor Jordan Crugnale said improved safety for children en route to school. “A lot of children walk and ride to school from the

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

1993: Sweet Charity, Stepping Out and King MacBee and the Walking Trees AFTER the failure to cast West Side Story, 1993 opened with auditions for Sweet Charity on January 28.

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Karin Murphy-Ellis was to be the director and David Velja accepted the role of musical director. Casting proved much easier for this show and by mid February, with the arrival of scripts and scores, rehearsals were underway. Dates for the show were set for June 4 to June 19, giving 10 evening shows and two matinee performances. Sweet Charity was a spectacular dance show, which challenged the actors to adapt to the performance style. The orchestral budget was blown out severely; audiences were not as good as expected, which also contributed to the budget over-runs. Despite this, the show was loved by those who saw it and audiences were deeply impressed by the performance of leading lady Alison WrayMcCann. Auditions for Stepping Out were held at the Lyric Playhouse on Sunday, June 27. Call backs were held the following evening. Tiered seating was used for Stepping Out, which was performed in the round on the Mesley Hall floor in front of the

west of Inverloch as far as Ullathornes Road and it is also popular for cyclists and pedestrians, especially with the entrance to the recreation reserve and short cut through Bolding Place into our town centre,” Cr Crugnale said. “The issue with this intersection was vehicle speed and visibility being on the downside of a hill.” Council has constructed two pedestrian refuge islands with footpath connections, including signage and line marking, enabling pedestrians to cross the road in stages. “We are working on a whole of town approach with the view everyone can move around Inverloch safely and, importantly, children can be a little bit more independent in getting to school, the skate park and the library on their own,” Cr Crugnale said. “This has been a local priority for a number of years and I thank the local

Safe to cross: Bass Coast Shire Council’s Townsend Ward Councillor Jordan Crugnale (far right) celebrates the new crossings on Sandymount Avenue in Inverloch with locals who follow the route to and from school. school, parents, elderly and community who have written to me and advocated to get this project funded and completed.” Inverloch mother Karen Bateman praised council’s works. “It’s made it so much safer for the children walk-

ing and riding to school,” she said. Cr Crugnale said the green coloured surface treatment will highlight the presence of a bicycle lane and improve visibility for cyclists riding around the area. “The coloured treat-

ment will help motorists see the bicycle lane more clearly and reduce potential for accidents between bicycles and other vehicles,” Cr Crugnale said. The $66,000 project was funded by the Local Government Infrastructure Program.

Mayor’s message Star cast: back from left, Lisa McKay-Brown, Kerrie Giles, Karen Milkins, Glenys Day, Carol Jones, Glenda Smith, and front from left, Alison Wray-McCann, Tim Hannan, Michelle Van Wamel and Lilliana Polato were featured in Lyric Theatre's production of Sweet Charity.

stage. The finale was performed on the stage and there was seating for approximately 150 people at each performance. The season opened on October 1 with seven evening performances and one matinee over three weeks. In August, the committee was addressed by Karen Milkins, who said she had chosen King MacBee and the Walking Trees as the Lyric Youth Theatre production. Rehearsals started in October and the performance dates were November 12 and 13. The performance resulted in $800 for the theatre group. In November, the committee discussed plans for 1994.

It was suggested Anndrea Ellt would be invited to direct the touring show Caravan in March, as she and her cast had made such a big impression with their play reading at the AGM. The Wizard of Oz was suggested for the major musical to use the talents of Lyric Theatre Group and Lyric YouthTheatre. The final social event of the year was an evening barbecue to celebrate the official opening of the studio, taking the form of a trip down memory lane with members singing items from previous shows, Christmas carols and other festive music. Santa Claus also made an appearance with gifts for young and old.

Cr Kimberley Brown Keeping active on the agenda RECREATION is a big focus for council and our community at present, with a wide range of projects and activities happening around the shire. We are currently in the consultation phase of the Sports and Active Recreation Needs Assessment (SARNA), which is helping council to understand the needs of local sporting clubs, groups and residents. The assessment will provide a clear understanding of future sport and recreation needs across Bass Coast, and assist with developments and funding applications. If you’d like to take part, you can fill in a short, online survey at basscoast.vic. gov.au/SARNA. I’m also excited council has agreed to redirect up to $100,000 per

year for capital investment in skate facilities. After a call from our local skate community for bigger and better facilities, this new program will also support SARNA and is a positive step in responding to the needs of our growing community. We’re also making sure a variety of recreational opportunities are reaching as many pockets of our shire as possible, with upgrades happening to Harold Hughes Reserve in Corinella at present. These upgrades include the construction of a smooth, suitable surface for the use of the mobile skate park and brand new basketball facilities. Recreation reserves in Coronet Bay, Corinella and Grantville have also received infrastructure to support the portable frisbee golf nets

that will rotate through these areas, giving the local communities a chance to try their hand at the growing sport.

Mayor’s diary

Council’s ordinary council meeting is coming up on Wednesday, June 24 with plenty of items on the agenda, including the 2015-16 budget. I’ll be meeting with the Phillip Island 150th Celebrations Planning Committee, which is continuing to make arrangements for the Island’s big milestone in 2018. Don’t forget the Reduce The Stigma - Suicide Awareness Community Forum will be happening at the Newhaven College Auditorium on Boys Home Road, Newhaven, on Sunday, June 28 at 12pm, organised by Cr Bradley Drew and his wife Jillian.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, June 23, 2015 - PAGE 37

Lions in awe over adventures IN BETWEEN fundraising and supporting the community,

Leongatha Lions Club members take time out to learn about the

International journey: Tyler Riley (left) with Leongatha Lion Keryn Kay after speaking of her journey exploring South America.

wider local and international world.

Over several months, three recent guest speakers entertained the group. Peter Evans, who has written an entertaining book, shared stories of the high seas and his adventures as he provided cruise boats for tourists through France, sought safe harbour in Eastern Bloc ports and received a medal after saving the life of a man while hosting a party on his boat. Commonwealth Games gold medallist Eleanor Patterson spoke about the build up to and competing at the games, and her future ambitions of completing her schooling and continuing her athletic efforts. As the group passed around her medal, Eleanor spoke of the discipline required of an athlete along with the many hours in the car to get to training, un-

derlining the personal and family sacrifice over the years to get to this point. Tyler Riley painted a colourful story about her six weeks in South American countries, which Leongatha Lions partially supported. She spent time with two host families experiencing their culture and acting as an unofficial youth ambassador for Australia, while living on their staple diet of meat, cheese and bread. Some 28 hours of flying to get to her adventure was soon forgotten as she enjoyed the generous nature of her host families and the beautiful countryside. The Leongatha Lions contribute financially and in kind to causes across the district. Serving your community supports the current and future generations, so why not become a Lion and make a difference?

Captivating yarns: Carol and Peter Evans with Lion Maggie Wallis, after Mr Evans spoke about travelling the high seas.

Reaching out to Muslims SOUTH Gippslanders were encouraged to learn more about Muslims and Islam at an event at Korumburra recently.

The United Muslim Sisters of the Latrobe Valley staged the event, called Scarves Story, in conjunction with the Gippsland Interfaith Steering Committee of the Gippsland Ethic Communities Council. About 20 ladies came from South Gippsland to meet Muslim ladies from the Latrobe Valley. They heard the Muslim ladies’ stories, what it means to them to wear their headscarves, learning of how to wear and put on headscarves, and watched a video.

Preserving past: recipients of the Annual Gippsland Association of Affiliated Historical Societies Awards were, from left, Pat Spinks, Lola Bailey and Ian Lester seated, with Robert Sage of Leongatha Historical Society.

Volunteers make history THE Gippsland Association of Affiliated Historical Societies held its annual meeting at Korumburra recently. The Korumburra and Leongatha historical societies shared the coordination, with Robert Sage of Leongatha chairing the meeting. Each society gave a report and highlighted their activities for the past year. These included special exhibitions for World War One, historic building open days and the preparation of a Gippsland Heritage Walk at the Gippsland Immigration Park at Morwell. The Annual GAAHS History Awards were presented and three members of Leongatha Historical Society were presented

with an award for their personal contribution to the society. They were Lola Bailey, Pat Spinks and Ian Lester. Mr Lester’s award also included his contribution to Coal Creek. The other recipients were Roslyn Carstairs (Boolarra), Lloyd Wicks (Yinnar), Rob Waycott (Mirboo and District), Louise Hill Coleman (Heyfield), Margery Missen, (Yarram), Lindsay Peddle (Yarram) and Colin Silcock (Warragul). John Adams was not present but he will receive an award for his wonderful contribution to the recording of Gippsland history. The awards were presented by South Gippsland Shire Council’s Cr Bob Newton, who is Korumburra Historical Society’s president.

Encouraging understanding: Johanna Sykes, third from left, is a member of the Gippsland Interfaith Steering Committee that helped organise the Muslim event at Korumburra recently. She is with with Muslim ladies from the Latrobe Valley. There was also an opportunity to ask questions, followed by a lunch of hot

soup and finger food. One South Gippslander commented she would not

have had the opportunity to socialise with Muslim women without this event.

Red Cross reaches out for Nepal A MONEY trail through the main street of Meeniyan recently was well supported by the community and long weekend visitors.

The trail organised by the Meeniyan Red Cross was a fundraiser for the victims of the devastating Nepal earthquake. Red Cross members were thrilled with the response from the public, with a total of $710.60 collected. The trail went past the supermarket and two other shops. There was a fun atmosphere with everyone joining in the fun to complete the trail. Volunteers who worked on the trail during the day included Red Cross members Julie Johnston, Barbara Dyke, Glenys Thompson, Pauline Cliff, Marion Pollock and Avril van Wamel. The unit also held a Winter Solstice Dinner Party in the supper room of the Meeniyan Hall on Saturday.

Thinking of others: Meeniyan Red Cross members, from left, Marion Pollock and Avril van Wamel inspect the money trail, collecting funds for victims of the Nepal earthquake.

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With the State Government’s Living Victoria Water Rebate Program, small businesses can be rewarded for their efforts in saving water by having the opportunity to save money too. “We’ve had a ramp up on sales of pressure cleaners,” Mr Marriott said. With small businesses eligible to receive rebates of up to $2000, it’s time to act fast and save before the end of the financial year. Mr Marriott said “When you couple the water rebate with the small business tax break, it’s a great incentive.” With 30 years of experience in the business, Mr Marriott and his staff are committed to offering their clients premium customer service while also giving back to the community. “We’ve been doing refur-

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BONANZA Budget backs businesses THE Federal Government announced funding for the Jobs and Small Business package in the 201516 budget.

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Invest in Gippsland, businesses urged THE Committee for Gippsland partnered with Suncorp Bank to deliver an investor attraction event in Melbourne recently showcasing Gippsland as the premier region to base and build a business. Internationally renowned economist Saul Eslake was the keynote speaker, and told an audience of nearly 130 people that Gippsland’s broad based economy was one of its biggest strengths. Attendees were from agribusiness, accounting, finance, advisory, economic development, technology, retail, manufacturing, and property investment. They were able to ab-

sorb Mr Eslake’s high level economic analysis from the federal budget to China’s growth rate, among key messages about Gippsland’s development industry sectors. Committee for Gippsland CEO Mary Aldred said the event was the final part of the first phase of the Gippsland Investment Prospectus, a $400,000 flagship Regional Development Victoria project, which was initiated under the Latrobe Valley Industry and Employment Road Map. The Committee for Gippsland has now completed the first phase, and the second phase will be undertaken by Regional Development Victoria, and will initially focus on attracting and retaining agribusiness investment in the region.

Promoting Gippsland: Paul Griffin from Suncorp Bank and Mary Aldred from C4G encouraged businesses to invest in the region.

Suncorp Bank Gippsland manager Paul Griffin said the event was designed to put a spotlight on the opportunities for economic and social development in Gippsland region. “The Gippsland region is home to a diverse economy, ranging from agriculture to food production, energy, and aviation,” he said. “Rural and regional communities play an integral role in our economy. We were proud to work with Invest Gippsland to host an engaging and educational platform to support local business owners in gaining an invaluable insight into the current economic environment.” Mr Eslake also highlighted the importance of the three free trade agreements the Federal Government had signed recently, and said that they presented real opportunities for Australia. A table of Gippsland ‘goodies’ was available and were given away at the end of the event, which helped promote the high quality and diversity of products manufactured in the region, from Maffra Cheese to Devondale Milk and Four’n’Twenty pies. There were a number of businesses that attended the event who were actively looking at regions to invest in, and Ms Aldred said the Committee for Gippsland had already fielded several calls about interest in Gippsland.

Happy to help: from left, Cluanie owners Michael Sidell and Anne Vale, with Leongatha Historical Society president Robert Sage, Elizabeth Collins and Fiona McKenzie from the Koonwarra Village School, after the society presented a cheque to the school. Proceeds were raised during the society’s visit to Cluanie.

History benefits children HISTORY is making a difference to the children of the Koonwarra Village School. The garden at the historic Koonwarra property Cluanie was explored by the members of the Leongatha

Historical Society recently. They enjoyed an afternoon tea, and were taken on guided tours through the historic house and around the garden. Their entry fee raised $217 and the society gave a cheque for that

amount to the school to buy childsized wheelbarrows and other garden equipment. Cluanie is owned by Anne Vale and Michael Sidell. The oldest part of the home dates back to 1876.

Register pets SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council has introduced monthly pro-rata fees for animal registrations. “In the past we have had six monthly pro-rata rates, but we’ve been listening to community feedback and are willing to introduce this new monthly arrangement,” local laws coordinator Bruce Gardiner said. “We hope it will encourage pet owners to register their pets as soon as they acquire them or move to the area, so that they have an immediate recovery system in place if they stray. “The other aspect is that we can provide a more timely registration refund if a pet should die. It’s hard enough to deal with

the loss, without it costing you as well. “The annual registration period runs from April 10, 2015 to April 9, 2016, so if you bought a puppy and registered it on July 6, you would only pay nine months’ registration.” The new pro–rata system applies whether you register at council or at the animal shelter at the Korumburra Veterinary Clinic in Langham Drive. “If you’re looking for a new pet, don’t forget to check out the shelter. There are usually several beautiful cats and dogs there that desperately need loving homes,” Mr Gardiner said. To find out if a possible new pet is waiting for you there, call 5658 1900.

Doors open: visitors explore the Koonwarra property Cluanie during the tour organised by the Leongatha Historical Society.

It’s all history ANXIOUS to escape lives of poverty in Ireland especially during the famine, women sometimes even committed crimes, like arson, hoping to be transported to the colonies in the 1800s.

Informative: guest speakers at the family history seminar were, from left, Meg Bate, Beryl O’Gorman and Robbie Stockfield, being welcomed by Helen Ebery of the South Gippsland Genealogical Society.

An expert in Irish history, Beryl O’Gorman, chairperson of the Irish Ancestry Group examined reasons why these women immigrated to Australia. They left to gain better employment, better prospects for families, and to meet up with husbands and loved ones. Ms O’Gorman was one of four speakers at the South Gippsland Genealogical Society’s seminar at Leongatha on June 13. The occasion was well attended by some 40 members and history enthusiasts. Robbie Stockfield explained the workings of TROVE, not only an online tool to

examine newspaper records but as a useful site for many specialised subjects. Amateur genealogist Diana Hookman’s address was rather “off the beaten track” as she demonstrated the difficulties in researching family history from non British records. As illustration, she explained her efforts to trace history of her husband born in Khartoum in the Sudan, Egypt. Difficulties with language, translators, political issues, obtaining documents from archives and suspicion were often encountered. Searching Australian occupation records to determine your family’s type of work, trade tools, work conditions, trade unions and transport was explained by Meg Bate, a librarian of the Genealogical Society of Victoria. Those four diverse topics gave the appreciative audience plenty of scope to further examine their families’ histories.

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The Good Life

Your LOCAL guide to Art and Entertainment

Elly Poletti to lead Lyric show ELLY Poletti takes on the lead role of Mama Rose in Leongatha Lyric Theatre’s forthcoming production of Gypsy, a musical, running from July 3-18.

lected to go to New York University to study singing – a wonderful experi-

ence. In her role as Fraulein Kost for Wonthaggi Theatre Group’s Cabaret,

Elly won two state theatre awards. Lyric Theatre is delighted to have Elly

play what is the big and demanding role of Rose in its upcoming produc-

tion of Gypsy. She is currently finishing her music degree at

She plays the role of a mother ambitious for her two daughters to be successful on the vaudeville stage, which is a process of twists and turns, and personal confrontations. Elly has a commanding presence on stage and together with her wonderful voice, makes her performance a standout. She has been singing since her school days in Year 10 and became a soloist in Year 12 at The State Schools’ Spectacular in Melbourne. Since then she has performed in many venues in Melbourne including Hisense Arena, Bennett’s Lane jazz venue, Paris Cat venue and Wangaratta Jazz Festival. She has worked with jazz greats such as Vince Jones and beside Marina Pryor. In 2015 Elly was se-

Monash University and is a member of a band which will soon go on tour. When asked why she wanted to be in the show, she said, “Because I love Colin Mitchell (director) and Bron Kalos (choreographer) and Carmel Slater (musical director).” Gypsy is a great story of love, compromised with desire to succeed. Bookings for Gypsy are now open on Leongatha Lyric Theatre’s website or if you prefer to book by phone or in person, the box office will be at Great Southern Outdoors at 1 Bair Street, Leongatha (opposite the post office) or by phoning 0490 525 482. Lyric Theatre has now acquired plush seating for your comfort, so book soon and get ready for the sensational Gypsy.

Making magic: bringing Leongatha Lyric Theatre’s production of Gypsy to life are, from left, Will Hanley, Stephen Loftus, Jack MacDonald, Jackson Patterson, Janie Gordon and Elly Poletti.

FREE

Family Movie Night Saturday 27 June at 5pm

Leongatha Adventist Church Cnr of Hassett & A’beckett St Four men, one calling: To serve and protect. As law enforcement officers, Adam Mitchell, Nathan Hayes, David Thomson, and Shane Fuller are confident and focussed. Yet at the end of the day, they face a challenge that none of them are truly prepared to tackle, fatherhood.

When tragedy hits home, these men are left wrestling with their hopes, their fears, their faith, and their fathering. Can a newfound urgency help these dads draw closer to God ... and to their children?

Light Meal Provided at Intermission Families are worth it - Everyone invited

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$1 million upgrade for Penguin Parade RACV and Phillip Island Nature Parks have partnered to construct a new Penguins Plus facility at the iconic Penguin Parade on Phillip Island.

The five-year partnership will see RACV inject $1 million into the project to redevelop the penguin viewing facility into a world-class nature experience for future generations. RACV director Alex Downie said RACV and Phillip Island Nature Parks were committed to providing an environmental legacy for Victorians and the hundreds of thousands of domestic and international visitors to the penguin attraction annually. “This partnership with Phillip Island Nature Parks further reinforces RACV’s commitment to the Gippsland region, in which we have invested heavily through RACV’s Inverloch Resort and our community sponsorships and activities,” he said. “Over the past 111 years RACV has grown to become a major contributor to state tourism and recently celebrated a significant milestone - 100 years of providing travel and tourism service to our members; an achievement

of which we are extremely proud. “This exciting new partnership builds upon RACV’s commitment to our 2.1 million members to make a valuable contribution to the Victorian community. It will also provide RACV members with environmental volunteering opportunities and an extensive range of member benefits.” Phillip Island Nature Parks’ Board chair Jeff Floyd noted the significance of the partnership for ecotourism and conservation. “The Nature Parks is honoured to partner with a wellrespected organisation such as RACV. The partnership is an exciting opportunity to develop a one-of-a-kind wildlife viewing experience and enhance our engagement with the community on environmental projects,” he said. The new Penguins Plus facility will include an underground penguin viewing bunker, enabling visitors to view penguins at eye level through one-way glass. The above-ground seating will accommodate up to 400 people and is designed to echo the adjacent sand dune landscape. The facility is due to open mid-November 2015.

Your LOCAL guide to Art and Entertainment

Movie with a message THIS coming Saturday, the Leongatha Seventh Day Adventist Church will host a free family movie night at 5pm open to the public.

The church will be screening Courageous, a 2011 independent Christian drama film directed by Alex Kendrick. Courageous follows the lives of four law enforcement officers who excel in their line of work. However when tragedy hits home the men are left reeling, questioning their faith and fatherhood. Pastor Andrew Jasper says he feels this film is relevant in today’s society, “One of the fathers in the film, Mitchell, has to come to terms with the fact that he’s neglected his children,” he explains, “Mitchell turns to his pastor for advice who turns Mitchell toward the Bible.” In reading the Bible, Mitchell goes on a journey of self-discovery, forgiveness and reconnection in a bid to reengage with his teenage son. This self-discovery journey is dubbed a ‘resolution’, one Pastor Jasper feels is a fantastic example of how to rebuild neglected relationships,

especially between fathers and their children. “The role of dads in families appears to be a lost art,” Pastor Jasper jests. “We see so many people in their mid-twenties who are still just boys. We wanted to screen this film to encourage and inspire these boys to be men.” Pastor Jasper said everyone is welcome to attend the screening, no bookings required. “We’ve put up posters and advertised from Mirboo North to Wonthaggi,” he said. When Courageous first screened in 2011 it received high reviews from filmgoers, grossing $9.1 million at the box office in its opening weekend. The producers of the film are part of Georgiabased Christian production group, Sherwood Pictures, who have also produced high-grossing Christian dramas including Facing the Giants (2006) and Fireproof (2008). Pastor Jasper says he hopes the screening will “spread the message of what it means to be a godly father” in regard to the film’s premise “honour begins at home.”

Grand vision: RACV director Alex Downie (left) and Phillip Island Nature Parks’ CEO Jeff Floyd are excited about the new Penguins Plus facility to be built at the Penguin Parade.

Modelling positive habits: father and son Dylan and Adam run together, keeping fit while spending time together in the movie Courageous.

Family tradition: Javier, Carmen and their children enjoy a meal together in the film Courageous.

Leongatha

Mirboo North country market THIS SATURDAY JUNE 27 Showcasing local produce, jams, vegetables, clothing, bric a brac, cakes, knitted items and a variety of toys and plants, along with local painting and artworks.

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WED 24 RICKI WOOD 7.30PM FRI 26 TERESA DIXON 8.30PM

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WED 31 RICKI WOOD FROM 7.30PM FRI 3 CHRIS MORAN 8.30PM SAT 4 TEN 2 ONE 8.30PM

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For Leongatha Lyric Theatre's production of “Don Parties On” by David Williamson Information night on July 7 at 7.30pm in Lyric's Studio, 13 Watson Rd Leongatha Audition dates: Tues July 14 and Wed July 15 at 7.30pm Performances Sept 24 to Oct 3.

Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

Opening night Friday July 3, 2015 Mesley Hall, Nerrena Road, Leongatha

SHOW DATES 8pm July 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17 & 18 2pm July 5 & 12 Tickets online www.lyrictheatre.net.au or Box office (opening June 22) at Great Southern Outdoors 1 Bair Street Leongatha Mon - Fri 11am-3pm & Sat 10am-12pm | Phone 0490 525 482

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Winter FUN

Cabins are calling WE all love Wilsons Promontory and Corner Inlet and know how popular it is in

summer, but have you experienced its stunning beauty in winter?

Great deals are now on offer for you to come and enjoy the winter wild in a cosy cabin at either the Long Jetty or Yanakie cara-

SCHOOL HOLIDAY SPECIAL 1 Game package $13 | 2 Game package $17 PACKAGES INCLUDES:

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van parks, both just a minutes’ walk from the water’s edge in Corner Inlet. South Gippsland Shire Council manages the parks and is offering a winter holiday special of three nights in a park cabin for the price of two. The deal is available from Saturday, June 20 until Saturday, August 15 and can include two adults and two children in a standard or deluxe cabin, so it’s perfect for the school

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holidays and weekends. Parks coordinator Jock Wilson said he was enthusiastic about the deal and expects a good uptake. “I’m in the parks every week and the environment never fails to take my breath away,” he said. “Of course you rug up at this time of year but it’s a moving feast of dramatic skies, fantastic scenery, fabulous fishing and great walks. “If you love to dabble

in photography or painting, you’ll find plenty of scenery and wildlife to inspire you.” While at the parks there is loads to do, or you can simply curl up in your cabin with a hot toddy and a good book – it’s away from home and daily pressures and is a fresh space to relax in this world famous environment. Council has spent the past 12 months upgrading the parks, so you’ll be

pleasantly surprised with the quality of the cabins and facilities. Compliance and refurbishment work has resulted in safe comfortable accommodation in an attractive, refreshed environment. “Not only do we have these winter deals, we also now have caravan sites available for overnight and extended stays or annual permits, so please give us a call to discuss how you can take advantage of these opportunities and enjoy these facilities,” Mr Wilson said. This is the first time in 30 years council has had the opportunity to invite people to apply for an annual permit. Phone Jock Wilson on 5662 9816 for further information.

What an outlook: the view from Yanakie Caravan Park across Corner Inlet is one not to be missed. Visit the Yanakie or the Long Jetty caravan parks this winter to see for yourself.

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Winter FUN

Paintball on your doorstep STEP into some fun and adventure these school holidays with Bass Coast Paintball, right on your doorstep at 426 West Creek Road, Wonthaggi. Bass Coast Paintball offers tons of fun and there are various packages to suit your individual needs. The company organises and hosts all kinds of paintball events from birthday celebrations to bucks and hens parties and youth groups to corporate events. It is Bass Coast Paintball’s goal to promise you the very best paintballing experience imaginable – in terms of quality, safety, value and enjoyment. For bookings phone 0413 693 376 or visit the website at www.basscoastpaintball.com.au

HOLIDAY FUN IDEAL BIRTHDAY GIFT 9 YEARS AND UP Past meets present: Judy and Norman Vradenburg (far right) with Gerry Lonergan of the Inverloch Rotary Club, with the Koolasuchus sculpture at the Wallace Avenue Park in Inverloch. They are joined by the Vradenburgs’ grandchildren, from left, Archie Johnstone, Indi Johnston and Tayla Wyhoon.

Dinosaur’s just child’s play By Brad Lester A DINOSAUR is lurking in an Inverloch neighbourhood, but the local children are far from terrified – in fact, they’re delighted.

A vacant block in Wallace Avenue has been transformed into an attractive park as a result of a community campaign to save the block from development. The centrepiece is a dinosaur – a sculpture of a Koolasuchus cleelandi, a giant amphibian that roamed between Inverloch and San Remo some 125 million years ago. The sculpture is surrounded by rocks and gravel, and Bass Coast Shire Council staff will plant reedy grasses to replicate the riverbed setting the amphibian inhabited. Children are now welcome to play on it. A pathway with dinosaur footprints leads to the sculpture, and picnic tables and seats complete an idyllic setting for families to enjoy. The park was set aside as public open space to offset the development of nearby Apex Park for units. In 2010, council was keen to sell Wallace Avenue Park, but neighbours stepped in, including Judy Vradenburg. She was a member of the community group that campaigned for the park to be saved, raised funds and sourced grants to enable the redevelopment to proceed. “It brings a lot of joy to see kids playing here. That’s why we did it,” she said. “It would not have happened without the support of the community.” At five metres, the sculpture is slightly longer than the actual animal, and was made by artist Phil Stray with direction from Lesley Kool, the Wonthaggi fossil preparator who helped reveal bones from the animal found at Inverloch by local geologist Mike Cleeland in 1990. Koolasuchus cleelandi means ‘Kool’s crocodile’ and also refers to the cool climate in which the amphibian lived - much

cooler than it is today. The replica is accompanied by egg sacs, fashioned from lawn bowls. “The Koolasuchus’ jaws were really big and apparently it had a flip-top head and just laid in the river bed and waited for something to swim past and snap its jaws close,” Mrs Vradenburg said. The project was funded by RACV Inverloch Resort ($5000), the State Government ($35,000), former Cr Ross Smith’s discretionary fund ($500), Inverloch Rotary Club ($1000), numerous private donations, Clay Wyhoon ($3000 in-kind labor and donated a fence), and fundraising by the Vradenburgs and the park community group, including by selling sausages at Rotary’s craft markets. “These pocket parks are so important for the community and this just develops a sense of ownership,” Mrs Vradenburg said. She and her husband Norman addressed council recently, speaking about ways council could streamline its process of working with communities to make projects eventuate. The park will be officially opened by council around October. Inverloch has been known as one of the richest deposits of dinosaur fossils in Australia and the town is starting to capitalise on its prehistoric past. Inverloch Primary School is expected to bring students to the park to learn about Inverloch’s link with dinosaurs and Mr Cleeland’s dinosaur tours will include a stop in Wallace Avenue. “Hopefully this will be the start of more dinosaur things around Inverloch,” Mrs Vradenburg said. The community group thanked council for its support, particularly Cr Jordan Crugnale, Howard Scott, Derek Peters, Hans Kamphuis and Richard Clarkson. The lower jaws of Koolasuchus cleelandi are displayed in the Melbourne Museum, along with reconstructions of some of the dinosaurs that lived around Inverloch many millions of years ago.

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Left, DEMI Reagan de Bondt was born on June 10 at Leongatha Hospital. Demi is the fourth daughter for Stuart and Colleen of Korumburra and a sister for Shannen, 10, Breanna, 8, and Ella, 6. Right, OLIVER Tate Stewart was born on June 13 at Leongatha Hospital. Oliver is the first child of Mitchell and Ellea of Mirboo North.

FINN Walker McRae was born on June 5 at Leongatha Hospital. Finn is the second son for Simon and Melissa of Leongatha and a brother for Hamish, 2.

HAMISH Jeremy Oxlee was born on June 11 at Leongatha Hospital. Hamish is the first child of Jeremy and Cheri-Ann of Korumburra.

Korumburra facelift underway SPECIALIST urban design and engineering consultants, Hansen and Ratio, have been appointed to undertake the Korumburra Streetscape Master Plan. The master plan will be broadly based on the extensive community consultation work already undertaken for the Korumburra Town Centre Framework Plan, but will also consider any new possibilities that are revealed through the design process. The framework plan recommended a number of actions to improve the town’s main street area, traffic conditions and the pedestrian and shopping environments.

Bryan Sword, council’s director of development services, said the plan would be an important tool for improving Commercial Street and the surrounding areas. “By having an attractive streetscape, Korumburra will present as an inviting and convenient stop for travellers exploring the region,” he said. “While improvements will be dependent on available funding and are likely to take a number of years to implement, the master plan will allow them to be coordinated and support council to pursue additional grant funding.” Options for the master plan and the style of footpath, furniture, landscap-

ing and other improvements will be placed on public exhibition for comment later in the year. Key stakeholders will also be directly engaged in the course of the project. Once all comments have been received and reviewed, a final Streetscape Master Plan will be completed and presented to council for consideration. “A key aim is to seek a balance between the needs of road users, local businesses, pedestrians and parking demands so that a good overall design can be achieved to present Korumburra with a distinct appearance and image,” Mr Sword added. The project is expected to be completed early in the New Year.

TRISTAN James Albert Gheller was born on June 12 at Leongatha Hospital. Tristan is the first child of Daniel and Jessica of Korumburra.

Milpara Community House news THE term program is now complete and will start arriving in the mail from July 6. For a sneak peek, see the webpage www.milparacommunityhouse.org.au. You can book immediately online. Milpara is offering a school holiday program; bookings are essential and close this Thursday, June 25. We have on offer a Street Art Workshop and Movie and Muck Around on Tuesday, June 30 and Get Creative on Tuesday, July 7. Other than that Milpara will be closed for the school holidays. Term three will start on Monday, July 13. The Centrelink Agency will still be open its usual hours: Tuesdays 10am– 2pm, Wednesdays and Thursdays 10am–1pm. Self-service will only be

Reduce costs and recycle TRANSFER station fees will increase from July 1 in Bass Coast Shire.

This comes as a result of increases in EPA levies and additional costs of landfilling in the Bass Coast Shire. Bass Coast Shire Council’s general manager for sustainable development and growth Allison Jones said residents can significantly reduce what they pay at the transfer station by sorting out their general waste and recyclables. “Mixed loads are treated and charged as general waste due to the difficulty of sorting the material, but if your general waste and recyclables are sorted into separate loads, transfer station attendants can charge a smaller amount for general waste and your recycling disposed of for free,” Ms Jones said. “This is a great way of

reducing costs, while also helping your community and the environment.” Ms Jones said residents can also reduce their costs at the transfer station by finding an alternative to disposal. “You may wish to find out if friends or secondhand stores may take your things like furniture and sporting goods, while volunteer and community groups may find use for things you no longer need and are planning to throw away – as long as they are in good condition,” Ms Jones said. “Paint, tools and building materials can often be used by groups doing smaller projects. As the saying goes, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” For more details on transfer station and landfill prices, as well as information on what you can recycle, visit basscoast.vic.gov.au/waste or call 1300 BCOAST (226 278) or 5671 2211.

available during this time. We are collecting wool for our yarn bombing project. If you have any unfinished knitted or crochet items we’d be happy to have them. We will be having a yarn bombing social gathering each Wednesday during term three. Alternating mornings will start on July 15 and evenings commence July 22. Everyone is invited to come along; you don’t need to be an accomplished knitter. We have ideas for young, old, skilled and beginner. We’d like everyone to get involved. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to give us a call 5655 2524. All the staff and volunteers wish you a happy and safe school holiday break.

Knit together WORLDWIDE Knit in Public Day saw around 20 knitters gather at the Leongatha library on Saturday, June 13.

Knit together: from left, Jill Douma, Kay Murray, Joanna Haasjes, Susan Hanson, Wendy Holm and Margaret Stokes enjoyed each other’s company with home baked cookies, tea and coffee while indulging in one of their favourite pastimes – knitting – at the Leongatha library.

The annual event is held to encourage people to knit and enjoy what knitters describe as a relaxing and useful pastime. The youngest knitter to attend was an eight year old and the oldest 80 plus years. Principal librarian Susan Hanson invited knitters to the library and kept the facility open until 4pm. On

Saturdays, the library usually closes at 1pm. “Knitting is a universal activity and Worldwide Knit in Public Day sees people come together to knit and share,” she said. Often events held to mark the day have a theme and in Leongatha this was Mission without Borders, a passion of well known Leongatha woman Joanna Haasjes, which aims to help people out of poverty and into a sustainable future. At Mirboo North, a group knitted animal rescue pouches.

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Backyard Bl tz

Enjoy your great outdoors this winter

Winter gardens burst with colour By Karen Haw, Town Centre Nursery HERE we are in the middle of winter and most gardens are looking pretty dull until the explosion of spring colour in the next couple of months.

However there is still plenty of colour around. Many Australian native plants flower during the winter months and with clever planning you can have colour all year round. Looking good at the moment are some of the large flowering grevilleas. Grevilleas are a great asset to any garden as they attract birds with their nectar rich flowers and the choice is limitless and like many other plants, breeders are always bringing out new species. Most of the stunning large flowering grevilleas (such as Moonlight and Majestic) are quite tall but because gardens are getting smaller, breeders have introduced some stunning smaller flowering varieties. Worth considering is grevillea Scoopa Doopa, a product of 20 years of breeding and as a result we have a plant that flowers practically 12 months of the year, producing large bird attracting rich pink and orange flowers on a bush that grows only one metre by one metre. Another gem is grevillea Loopy Lou. This is a small fast growing shrub with large flowers that change from yellow pink and red. This hybrid grevillea will grow to 0.5m tall by 1.5m wide, will flower most of the year in most parts of Australia and is a very hardy plant that can survive off rain water once established. Both of these grevilleas are ideal for pots but always use a native potting mix and a slow release native fertiliser. Correas are fantastic native plants which are tolerant of a range of garden situations. Most Correa varieties prefer dappled shade although they will cope well in full sunlight and will tolerate coastal positions. All species are frost tolerant. Correa, also known as native fuchsia, have delightful bell shaped flowers that flower predominately over winter,

though there are always some correas flowering throughout the year. They come in a myriad of colours and flower sizes. There may be only 11 species but there are literally hundreds of varieties. These plants range in size from the prostrate form though to the tree correa, with most around half to a metre in height making them suitable for most gardens. Correas are pretty free in terms of pests but do require a well drained position. Once established they will tolerate periods of dryness and do not require regular watering. Correas will also work well in a garden with non-indigenous plants as they tolerate fertilisers that would kill banksias and grevilleas. Correas are also a great plant for attracting nectar feeding birds to the garden. Correa Orange Glow is a stunning plant forming a compact mound 30-40cm high. During autumn through winter, this hardy plant produces a vibrant display of bird attracting orange bell shaped flowers which appear up on thick dark green foliage. Correas are a perfect choice for rockeries and general garden landscaping. It is time to sharpen up those secateurs and get pruning. Repeat flowering roses and many other deciduous trees and shrubs are pruned at this time of year. Pruning roses helps to reduce disease, encourages air circulation, lets more light in and therefore stimulates new growth and more blooms next season. Aim to take out dead wood, and any branches that cross over each other in the centre. Prune stems back to an outward facing bud and leave a tiny piece above that bud. Cut at about a 45 degree angle and make sure the cut is sloping away from the bud so rain and dew won’t collect in the area where the bud forms onto the stem. This will help stop fungal disease. After pruning, spray roses and surrounding soil with a clean up spray like lime sulphur. Lime sulphur is an old fashioned treatment that helps kill off the dormant fungus spores plus mites and scale. Top dress each plant with some matured cow manure or

compost. It has been the trend to prune fruit trees in winter but actually it is much better for the trees to prune cherries, plums, apricots and stone fruits in summer following harvest. This allows pruning wounds to heal quickly and to keep diseases at bay. If fruit trees are not pruned they grow far too high, the fruit generally ends up as bird food. Commercial trees are grown very close together and are maintained at about two metres high. Spray stone fruit especially nectarines and peaches with a copper spray over winter and at bud swell to prevent curly leaf. Grow your own is popular and this time of year there is a huge variety of berries and foods available bare root. Asparagus and rhubarb are popular crops and once planted will produce for many years. Asparagus grow very well in our area. They like a climate where it is cold to very cold in winter. To plant, dig a trench and place well rotted manure, cover with soil then plant the crowns, creating a mound. It is preferable not to cut asparagus in the first year but to allow the plant to grow and produce better crowns for future fruiting. Winter is definitely not dull and boring. There are plenty of plants flowering for colour and interest and the jobs never cease.

Father and sons: from left, Joshua, Paul and Samuel Bracken of Bracken Landscaping and Stonemasonry are a formidable family team when it comes to landscaping.

At home with stone PAUL Bracken’s birth rites as a landscaper and stonemason are impressive. Having completed qualifications in horticulture and landscape design at Holmesglen Institute of TAFE, Mr Bracken was trained in stonework by Castlemaine stonemasons, Dennis Rixon and Sons. They saw the newly fledged landscaper’s work and wanted him on board. Castlemaine stone is a byword for the best quality

stone and after training with Dennis Rixon and Sons in housing construction and building fireplaces, which Mr Bracken said “was great for five years,” he went back to landscaping. Since then, he has applied what he learned about stonemasonry to his trade. Bracken Landscap-

ing and Stonemasonry specialises in landscape consultancy and design, landscape construction and stonemasonry. The business has been operating in the South Gippsland area for the past 25 years. Mr Bracken, who has his two sons Joshua and Samuel working alongside

him, said, “We come in at any point or at the beginning, the design phase, and see it right through to the end. But we specialise in stonework”. The website www. brackenlandscaping.com has a gallery that showcases the strength and variety of Mr Bracken’s work, both indoors and out.

Winter colour: Alice Haw prefers the pretty pink cyclamen to brighten her winter.

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Better yearlings rewarded THERE were approximately 1500 export and 400 young cattle penned, representing a decrease of 200 head week on week.

There was a full field of buyers present and operating in a firm market overall, and a little dearer in places. Quality was mixed with plenty of winter affected lines throughout the sale, however the trade run improved on last sale. The limited selection of vealers suited to butcher orders sold to firm demand. Yearling heifers to the trade improved 8c to 11c/kg for better quality. Grown steers and bullocks sold generally firm, with the odd dearer sale, while the crossbred manufacturing steers improved 7c/kg. Cows sold to firm demand, with averages a few cents either side of equal. Heavy weight bulls sold to solid competition. The vealers sold mostly from 230c to 300c/kg. Yearling trade steers made between 270c and 292c/kg. Yearling heifers suited to the trade sold between 245c and 286c/kg. Grown steers made from 260c to 308c/kg. Bullocks sold from 280c to 311c/kg. Heavy weight Friesian manufacturing steers made between 217c and 235c, with the crossbred portion between 220c and 281c/kg. Most light and medium weight cows sold between 150c and 189c/kg. Heavy weight cows made mostly from 175c to 218c, after a top of 228c/kg for a pen of handy young cows. Heavy weight bulls sold from 224c to 275c/kg. The next sale draw - June 24 & 25: 1. Rodwells, 2. David Phelan, 3. Landmark, 4. SEJ, 5. Alex Scott & Staff, 6. Elders.

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of her career working in agriculture in roles as a dairy extension officer, at Macalister Demonstration Farm and in Sydney with the Australian Farm Institute working on farm policy issues. She has re-joined GippsDairy in a similar role to the one she last held in 2009 as projects and events coordinator. “I’ll be responsible for the delivery of GippsDairy’s portfolio of projects to the Gippsland dairy industry and engaging with industry stakeholders to develop new projects,” she said. An important skill Mrs Romano brings to her role is her ability to develop networks that can attract funding to the Gippsland dairy industry at a time when money for research and industry development is becoming difficult to access. “I hope to be able to identify dairy industry needs and then use my project development skills to create research, development and extension projects that benefit Gippsland’s dairy industry and its people,” she said.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, June 23, 2015 - PAGE 51

WINTER FARMING Watch for bacterial arthritis BACTERIAL arthritis or joint ill is a condition that can affect lambs, causing moderate to severe lameness and poor growth rates, and therefore reduced carcass value.

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Arthritis is caused when bacteria localises in the joints and damages the joint surfaces, which is very painful and causes joint swelling. The most common way for bacteria to reach the joints is via the blood stream, usually following bacterial contamination of the navel at birth or wounds caused by marking and mulesing practices. When large enough numbers of bacteria enter the bloodstream the lambs’ immune defences are overwhelmed and arthritis occurs due to the rich blood supply to the bones and joints of growing lambs. The condition may resolve over several weeks or can affect lambs throughout their lives.

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WINTER FARMING

Dairy doors opened to teens By Sarah Vella

at the Leongatha RSL recently.

MORE than 60 secondary school students were recognised at a Cows Create Careers – Manufacturing presentation day

Five Gippsland schools participated in the program this year: Marist-Sion College, Chairo Christian School, Leongatha Secondary College, Yarram Secondary College and Wonthaggi Secondary

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College. Cows Create Careers – Manufacturing is an innovative Dairy Australia program that introduces food and technology students to dairy manufacturing careers and education pathways. The program involves students visiting a dairy manufacturing site and working together to complete dairy manufacturing assessment tasks, with cur-

riculum material provided to schools at no cost. Dairy industry advocates with industry knowledge visit the schools to encourage students. In Gippsland, industry advocates from Gippy Milk, Devondale Murray Goulburn and Fonterra Darnum volunteered their time to host schools, and talk to students about dairy manufacturing careers and pathways.

The Cows Create Careers program is funded and managed by Dairy Australia and is conducted by Jaydee Events. John Hutchinson from Jaydee Events said the program helps to create awareness around the types of jobs available in the manufacturing sector of the dairy industry. “As part of the programs, students were required to create a design

brief. They needed to create a double page recipe and design a milk carton,” he said. Marist-Sion College was announced the overall winner this year, however due to the quality of the projects, a team from each school was awarded a prize. Cows Create Careers – Manufacturing program manager Dr Mani Iyer said the Dairy

Australia program built awareness of dairy career pathways. “The program provides a platform to introduce secondary students to the Australian dairy industry, dairy processes and products,” he said. “Since its pilot in 2010, the program has grown significantly and has gained strong support from dairy manufacturing companies.”

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Feed for farmers’ thoughts By Lucy Johnson MORE than 25 dairy farmers attended a seminar last Wednesday at Browns Stockfeed Leongatha to learn about the advantages of the Queen of Calves Calf Rearing Program.

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The presentation was hosted by Stephen Bell-Booth, the CEO of Bell-Booth Ltd, a New Zealand based company focused on calf nutrition, automated calf-feeding and water-medicated solutions. In 2001 Mr BellBooth developed the Queen of Calves feed program which included supplementing calves’ feed with a combination of plant extracts and beneficial probiotics. Auckland University Professor Chris Triggs conducted research on the impact Mr Bell-Booth’s supplements had on research calves. These results showed that calves supplemented with Queen of Calves feed produced 18 per cent more milk in the first year than similar cows, with an increase of

a further 18 per cent the following year. Further studies conducted by Massey University indicate farmers can expect profitability from using calf rearing supplements such as Queen of Calves. These findings have been published in and peer reviewed in Journal of Dairy Science, based in Illinois, USA. Additional studies have been conducted on how the supplements biologically alter milk production within the calves. Queen of Calves has been proven to improve skeletal and bone growth in calves while also improving health of the mammary glands. Furthermore, retention of milk production within four week old calves had a 31 per cent slower release rate than those not fed Queen of Calves supplements. This longer retention means that milk has more opportunity to efficiently retain nutrients. Further information can be found in store at Browns Stockfeed Leongatha or on the Queen of Calves website: www. queenofcalves.co.nz

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, June 23, 2015 - PAGE 53

WINTER FARMING Farmers share secrets to cutting costs

By Sarah Vella

AROUND 160 farmers and service providers attended a field day run by Debenham Australia at the Hibma and Vera dairy farm in Denison last Tuesday.

This was the fourth in a series of best practice field days organised by the company in recent years. The vision of the Hibma and Vera dairy farm, which was purchased in 2013 and established from scratch, was shared with the attendees on the day. Andrew Debenham from Debenham Australia, Leongatha, said Ronnie and Julia Hibma demonstrated a thorough understanding of the key parameters that drives their dairy business. “Ronnie indicated over the next two years, he would like to build the dairy pastures to a consumption of 13.5 tonnes per hectare,” he said.

“This would mean less reliance on brought in fodder.” Mr Hibma said for each tonne of dry matter consumed, he was achieving 100kg of milk solids. In the last 12 months, the farm has produced around 561kgMS per cow. Mr Debenham said the Hibmas’ aim was to produce 1.1kgMS per kilogram of live weight. “They are constantly striving for a 15 per cent return on assets for new investments for the farm,” he said. “In 2014-15, Ronnie calculated that with 9.5 tonnes per hectare consumed, the all in cost of the pasture was $354 per tonne.” Similarly the anticipated cost for 2016-17 with 13.5 tonnes consumed is $267 per tonne, which includes wastage and represents a return of six per cent from the investment. First time sharefarmers Max and Tameeka Vera spoke about their positive relationship with Ronnie

and Julia Hibma. Mr Vera said they experienced many challenges in the first two years, including the purchase of 300 autumn calving cows, which had an extremely wide calving interval. “The cost of feed was also much higher than we anticipated,” he said. “This year we added our first batch of heifers, which are well grown out and will really add to the productivity of the herd.” Mr Hibma said they are aiming to have 70 per cent permanent pasture and 30 per cent crop, all under irrigation. “In addition to the pasture and crops, the cows are fed a ration in the shed and also via a feed pad,” he said. Matt Harms from On Farm Consultants spoke about the financial returns on the farm, which clearly showed improved returns as development work on the farm is completed and the extra grass on the farm becomes available over

Explain it: Donna Woerz from Debenham Australia defined some of the challenges faced by the Hibma and Vera dairy farm as part of the Debenham Australia best practice field day held in Denison last Tuesday. the next two years. Helen Quinn from Dairy Australia introduced the new Dairy Australia, Dairy Base Farm Financial Assessment package which is now available for all dairy farmers to utilise

to bench mark their financial performance, Donna Woerz from Debenham Australia defined the challenges of the wide calving pattern and how through improved nutrition and other factors, the

calving pattern has now been tightened to a split autumn spring calving. “Production of 561kgMS per cow has been achieved despite many carry over cows in the herd,” she said.

Sean Starling from SCOTT Technology (NZ) also spoke about their retrofit robotic cups on technology and how it was progressing towards possible commercial use in Australian dairying.

Tagging rules flouted Dairy farms

The NLIS enables livestock to be identified and tracked which helps protect the reputation of Victoria’s livestock industry as a supplier of top quality meat and dairy products, providing a competitive advantage in domestic and export markets. Bairnsdale animal health officer Megan Filtness said East Gippsland has had issues with livestock arriving untagged at the saleyard, resulting in an unacceptably high number of saleyard

post breeder tags being required. “Cattle being dispatched to a saleyard, scale, abattoir, knackery, show or any other property must be identified with an NLIS electronic ear

tag or a combination of ear tag and NLIS rumen bolus before leaving the property of birth,” Ms Filtness said. “It is an offence to dispatch and transport untagged cattle from a property or ap-

ply breeder tags once stock have left the property at the saleyards or anywhere else. “Producers and transporters caught committing these offences may be prosecuted and under current

Take note: farmers are being reminded of their obligations under the National Livestock Identification System.

penalties could be fined up to $8000.” Ms Filtness said any cattle found arriving at the saleyards untagged must also be tagged with a saleyard orange post breeder tag. “A fee is generally payable for saleyard postbreeder tags and is the only option available for identifying cattle arriving at a saleyard untagged,” Ms Filtness said. “In addition to being NLIS tagged, all livestock must be accompanied in transit by a completed and signed Vendor Declaration, or, in the case of pigs, a valid Pigpass. “A permit to dispatch untagged cattle can be granted by animal health staff in certain circumstances – contact your local DEDJTR staff for further information.”

China FTA a win for farmers

MCMILLAN MP Russell Broadbent has welcomed the signing of Australia’s Free Trade Agreement with China, saying the landmark deal heralds the start of an exciting future for the region’s agricultural sector. “This is the most positive the dairy industry has looked in 50 years and our local producers - like Fonterra at Darnum, Burra Foods at Korumburra and Murray Goulburn at Leongatha - are already well advanced in their expansion plans for the Asian market,” he said. Mr Broadbent said the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA) – signed by the Minister for Trade and Investment Andrew Robb and Chinese Commerce Minister Gao Hucheng – provided un-

precedented access to what was already the nation’s top overseas agricultural market. Under the deal more than 85 per cent of Australia’s goods exports to China will enter that country carrying no cost penalty, and this will rise to 93 per cent after four years and 95 per cent when the agreement is fully operational. “This region has the chance to boom on the back of this agreement, with those exporting dairy products to China the most obvious initial beneficiaries. This region’s milk is second to none and it’s known the world over for its unrivalled purity,” Mr Broadbent said. “Now that Australia has established a new trade agreement with our largest Asian neighbour, dairy tariffs of up to 20 per cent will be eliminated within four to 11 years. “This agreement allows us to seize the future with both hands. What McMillan farm-

ers are producing is white gold and the global rush to secure it is on.” Mr Broadbent said the region’s dairy producers were already making “big inroads into the $18 billion paediatric nutritionals market”. “Demand for this product will continue to grow along with China’s burgeoning middle class – a group of some 250 million people,” he said. “According to the industry, the market — which includes infant formula for babies from birth to six months old, a followon formula tailored to six to 12 month old babies and another milk-based formula for toddlers — is set to double in size to $37 billion by 2017.” However, Mr Broadbent said dairy producers would not be the only winners under the ChAFTA. Recent modelling work done by the Centre for International Economics – which

looked at the combined impact on business sectors and the Australian economy from the expanded trade under agreements with Tokyo, Seoul, and Beijing – found: Australian jobs would grow by 9000 per year to be 178,000 higher in 2035; and export of goods to the three North Asian economic giants would grow by 11.7 per cent to be nearly $17 billion larger in 20 years time than would otherwise have been the case. “The agreement with China not only secures improved market access, it enhances Australia’s competitive position by giving our growers and producers an advantage over major competitors such as the United States, Canada and the European Union,” Mr Broadbent said. The full ChAFTA text is available online at: dfat.gov. au/chafta, along with detailed fact sheets and handy reference guides.

scooped up A POOWONG dairy farm owned by Peter and Elaine Notman has reportedly been purchased by Chinese listed company DFP Australia, for an undisclosed amount. DFP purchased the 314 hectare Poowong property as well as a 226 hectare dairy farm at Athlone. DFP Australia is a subsidiary of China’s largest printing company, Shantou Dongfeng Printing Co. The purchase of the two dairy farms is the company’s first foray into the agricultural sector. According to media reports, the Poowong farm will continue to supply Murray Goulburn and the Athlone property Burra Foods. Mr Notman declined to comment on the sale.

STORE SALE VLE - LEONGATHA 1500

CATTLE

1500

THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2015 Starting at 10am

Agricultural win: McMillan MP Russell Broadbent said South Gippsland farmers would benefit from the free trade deal between Australia and China.

JOHN AGOSTINO, ROSEDALE (LANDMARK) 150 Angus steers, 15-16 mths, strong store cond COURT MCJAMES, POUND CREEK (SEJ) 25 Angus steers, 18-20mths, by Leawood Bulls MALANDA PAST (RODWELLS) 20 Dehorned Hereford steers, 14 mths G&T MCCOLL, ‘GLENFINNAN NOMINEES’, MARDAN (SEJ) 40 Angus & Ang/hfd x steers 40 Angus & Ang/hfd x hfrs 9-10 mths, Innesdale Blood, weaned 2 mths, eprinex 3 weeks & 2 x 5 in 1 A&E ORCHARD (RODWELLS) 30 Angus mix sex weaners, 10 mths M&J ELLIOTT, LICOLA (SEJ) 60 Angus mix sex weaners, Fernleigh blood HJ & DM SHANDLEY, BUFFALO (LANDMARK) 10 Char x heifer calves, 8 mths 15 Angus heifer calves, 8 mths MJ & LE MARTIN, MIRBOO NORTH (SEJ) 6 M/G heifers, 11 mths, very quiet 5662 2291 5662 4033 David Phelan & Co. Pty. Ltd.

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VENDORS sending livestock to saleyards will face stiff fines if animals leave their properties without National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) tags.

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TOTAL VALUE OF ITEMS PER ADVERT MUST NOT EXCEED $50 TEAPOT & MUGS. New. Brown. Set of 4 mugs. With sugar bowl and milk jug. $20. Ph. 0417 102 526. FISHING ROD. Child’s. Never used. $20. Ph. 0417 102 526. MODERN DANCE SHOES. Black. Size 7. Good condition. $10. Ph. 0488 069 004. TAP SHOES. Girls’ size 7 1/2. Black. Super condition. $30. Ph. 0488 069 004. FOOTY BOOTS. Red/black. Size 5. Hardly worn. $20. Ph. 0488 069 004. SINGLE BED. Steel frame. With slats and bedhead. $50. Ph. 0437 002 026. CHILD’S PLASTIC TABLE AND BENCH. Fisher Price. Red and yellow plastic. Photos available. $15 ono. Ph. 0408 589 913. CUBBY HOUSE. Fisher Price. Red and yellow plastic. $25. Photos available. Ph. 0408 589 913. CD PLAYER/RADIO. Sherwood. Plus 2 Wharfedale speakers. Excellent working condition. $45. Ph. 0402 255 120. LADDER. Wooden extension. 2.6-4.2. Ex-painter. $15. Ph. 5658 1050. WOODEN STEPS. Two 1m wide. Used once. $20. Ph. 0418 516 145. MOWER BLADE. For Greenfield ride on mower MK2 E III 32 Deluxe. $50. Hardly used. Ph. 5664 0206. TRAVEL CAR FRIDGE. Waeco Cool Pro model TC-21FL-AC. 12 volt/240 volt. $50. Ph. 0428 517 733 or 5683 2408. CHANGE TABLE. Wooden. On castors. $50. Good condition. Ph. 0427 673 167. PORTA COT. $50. In good condition. Ph. 0427 673 167. BICYCLE. Ladies. Red Ladybird 3. With helmet. Goes well. In fair condition. $35. Ph. 0417 102 526. VINTAGE 7 DECKER SAW. Black. 7”. Approx. 50 years old and still going well. Collectors item. $35. Ph. 0428 517 733. HOSE. Flexible, black plastic. 12x10m long. Inside diameter 2cm. can be joined. $5 each. ph. 5662 3650. SINGLE BED. Steel frame with slats & bedhead. $50. ph. 0437 002 026. BIKES. Two. Girls. $20 each. Ph. 5662 2578 or 0418 905 531. FISH TANK. Glass with curved front corners. H:30cm W:45cm D:20cm. With pump and lots of accessories. Excellent condition. $50 the lot. Ph. 5662 5141. COUCHES. Two. 2 seaters. Fabric covered. Neutral tones. $50 the pair. Will separate. Ph. 5668 6275. VENTILATORS. Two. Good condition. $20 each. Ph. 5662 3925. PERSIMMONS. 10kg for $25 or 1kg for $2.50. Ph. 0433 776 369. TUMBLE DRYER. Had little use. $40. Ph. 0417 566 783. EXTENSION LADDER. Timber. 3.9m opens to 6.9m. Very good condition. $50.

Fish Creek. Ph. 0428 517 733 or 5683 2408. STOOLS. Three. Wooden with black seats & high back. Plus magazine rack and bookcase. $50 the lot. Ph. 5674 1843. DOOR. Interior. Very good condition. With handle & hinge. 2040h x 820w $10. Ph. 5658 1050. STEERING LOCK. Prolock Sperling. As new. $15. Ph. 5674 1658. TV UNIT. Pine. Baltic stain. 6’ high x 4.5’ wide. Led light doors, cupboards & drawers under neither. $50 neg. Ph. 5664 4217. KEYBOARD. Yamaha. On stand. very good condition. $50. Ph. 5664 4217. VERTICAL BLINDS. $30.A/H Ph. 5674 2859. SOFA. 3 seater. Floral. Arm chair rocker. 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.

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FREE 1st lesson for beginners, line dancing, 9.15am Thursday at Dakers Centre, Leongatha. 56388119. Re: GARY JOHN WOODS, late of 87 Condon Crescent, Venus Bay in the State of Victoria, Economist, deceased. Creditors, next of kin and all others having claims in respect of the estate of the said deceased who died on 25 December 2014 are required by Robert John Harrop Woods (in the Will called Robert Woods), the executor of the estate of the deceased, to send particulars of their claims to the said executor, care of the undermentioned solicitors, within two months from the date of publication of this notice, after which date the executor may convey or distribute the assets, having regard only to the claims of which he then has notice. HARTLEYS LAWYERS 461 Ballarat Road (PO Box 227), Sunshine VIC 3020

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MILKER wanted Dumbalk, 4 mornings a week. Ph: 5664-4423.

Classified advertising closes 12 noon Mondays

public notices Scots Pioneer Church Mardan South Ecumenical Pleasant Sunday Afternoon 28th June 2015 at 2pm

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

Presentation by Dr Alan & Anne Vaughan Assisting school in Bangladesh AFTERNOON TEA IS SERVED

All welcome

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

INDEPENDENT LIVING UNITS 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.

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CUSTOMER SERVICE TEAM LEADER S/S 2 - $44,618 per annum 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

Learn more online at:

www.victoria.ymca.org.au/careers

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SOUTH GIPPSLAND WATER NOTICE TO ALL CUSTOMERS ANNUAL TARIFFS 2015-2016 South Gippsland Water would like to advise customers of the new annual tariffs. 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. If you would like more information, please contact our Customer Service Team on 1300 851 636 or 5682 0444 Email: sgwater@sgwater.com.au www.sgwater.com.au

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FIREWORKS DISPLAY NOTICE TO ALL ANIMAL OWNERS IN INVERLOCH

A ﬁreworks display will be held on JUNE 27, 2015 at the RACV Resort in Inverloch Approx. 9.45pm Further info contact 0430 021 100

THE SALVATION ARMY LEONGATHA

SOUP AND SANDWICH LUNCH Wednesday 24th June 2 Long Street 11am - 1pm GOLD COIN DONATION

message of hope GOD has not given you a spirit of fear, but the power, love and a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7. Fear is not from God. Have faith in God’s word and you will walk in power and love and peace of mind.

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garage sales OLD LEONGATHA FIRE STATION Saturday 27.6.2015, 9am to 2.30pm. Tools, timber, crockery. 80 years of history.

POSITIONS VACANT

Alcohol & Drug Counsellor

Positions remain open for the following:

0.6 EFT - 48 hours per fortnight

Casual

Grade One – 0.4 EFT 6 Months Limited Tenure An opportunity has become available for a Grade One Occupational Therapist to join our progressive and committed team. With the capacity and clinical scope to manage a variety of caseloads across inpatient, outpatient, residential care and community-based teams - job satisfaction, clinical variety, and career development is a given. As a grade one Occupational Therapist you will: • Provide exceptional service delivery in the Occupational Therapy Department; • Have the capacity to further develop your clinical skills; and • Have clinical guidance from experienced senior clinicians. As an enthusiastic, committed Occupational Therapist you will: • Enjoy working as part of a multidisciplinary team; • Like the challenge of a variety of caseloads; and • Relish gaining knowledge and continually improving clinical practice. GSHS also offers a comprehensive staff support program including, education & mentoring support, orientation program and employee assistance programs. Salary Packaging is also available to all permanent staff including the rural and remote housing salary packaging beneﬁt. A police check and working with children check will be required prior to appointment. For more information about this opportunity, please contact Allied Health Manager on 5654 2701. Applications quoting reference AC0603, including covering letter and CV, should be sent asap and close on Thursday, 2nd July 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 3953

Classified advertising closes 12 noon Mondays

Full time, 3 Month Limited Tenure

Job descrip on, Selec on Criteria requiring comple on and details on how to apply via DET Recruitment Online can be obtained by phoning Wayne Chester on 03 5662 4333. Or visit h p://www.educa on.vic.gov.au/hrweb/careers/ Pages/advacsSCH.aspx DET Job Vacancy Number: 1019688

Assistant Director of Nursing 0.08 EFT Permanent Part Time

Cleaner – Hillside Lodge 0.06 EFT Permanent Part Time

Applica ons close June 26, 2015

Please refer to our website at www.gshs.com.au for more information.

Maintenance Technician Civil Networks Full Time Permanent Position

South Gippsland Shire Council

South Gippsland Water invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the role of Maintenance Technician – Civil Networks based in idyllic South Gippsland, with beautiful beaches and National Parks on the doorstep. Reporting to the Maintenance Team Leader, the position’s primary objectives are to undertake identified civil network based maintenance work across South Gippsland Water to optimise the performance of our assets, meet key performance indicators safely, and to provide excellent customer service. The Corporation seeks individuals with knowledge or capability in the delivery of operations, maintenance or construction activities associated with pipeline, pumping, drainage or civil infrastructure. Applicants should read the position description located at www.sgwater.com.au. Please contact Greg Baud on 03 5682 0440 for all enquiries in the strictest confidence. Applications close on Friday 10 July 2015 Apply online at sgwater.com.au, email dbrown@sgwater.com.au or post to: Human Resources Coordinator South Gippsland Water PO Box 102 Foster VIC 3960

Supervisor Planning Liaison & Administration Ongoing Full Time Replacement position Fortnightly rostered day off available $75,313 per annum + 9.5% superannuation

Senior Planning Ofﬁcer Ongoing Full Time Replacement position Fortnightly rostered day off available $84,272 per annum + 9.5% superannuation Enquiries for the above roles to Paul Stampton, Manager Planning on (03) 5662-9200. Applications for the above positions close Wednesday 8 July 2015 at 5pm. All applications must submit an Employment Application form and address the selection criteria outlined in the position description. For further information please refer to our website www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au

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SUNDAY JUNE 28 9am - 1pm 60 Whitworths Road Korumburra South Tools, rural supplies, clothes ALL MUST GO

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

$27.50 GARAGE SALE KIT KIT INCLUDES 5cm x S/C advert (valued at $33.00) • 2 x A4 Garage Sale Signs • Garage Sale Tips (dos and don’ts) • Sheet of Price Stickers • Star Carry Bag

Total package valued at $41 ADVERTISE by calling 5662 5555 or emailing classiﬁeds@thestar.com.au or call in to 36 McCartin Street LEONGATHA to pick up your kit when you place your advertisement

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www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au

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

We are currently offering the following career opportunity:

Manager AOD and Counselling (19059)

Care Manager – Aged Care Services (19064)

Permanent Full-Time We are seeking a skilled manager, experienced in managing a diverse program area and working with a large multi-disciplinary team to maximise client outcomes and workforce capability.

Permanent full time, Wonthaggi Are you ﬂexible, innovative and have a passion for the delivery of quality aged care services within the Gippsland community? Then we would like to hear from you. An opportunity exists at our Wonthaggi ofﬁce for an experienced care manager or a new graduate to join our Aged Care Services team. The successful applicant will enjoy working within a Consumer Directed Care framework and become an active and valued member of our team, enhancing our capacity to deliver quality services to enable our frail elderly to remain living at home. For more information, please visit our website.

Applications will be accepted up until 5pm Monday 29 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.

The Manager of Alcohol and Other Drugs and Counselling is responsible for the planning, coordination and monitoring of therapeutic and recovery services as part of the work of the Directorate of Community Support and Connection. Programs include generalist counselling, Gamblers’ Help counselling, family violence counselling and men’s programs, bulk billed and fee for service psychology services, and drug treatment services. LCHS provides health and community services from excellent facilities and infrastructure across Gippsland. The role is based in Gippsland at our Morwell ofﬁce, with an attractive remuneration package attached. For more information, please contact Alison Skeldon, Executive Director Community Support and Connection on (03) 5136 5266.

Applications will be accepted until 11pm, Monday 29 June 2015

ZO540631

Occupational Therapist

Commencing July 13, 2015 12 month contract

Physiotherapist

ZO540643

A new opportunity exists for a suitably experienced Counsellor to join our Alcohol and Drug support team at Leongatha. This will involve working closely with alcohol and drug clients in a community setting. The key focus of this position is on assisting clients to develop life skills or undertaking drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Essential criteria includes: • Degree in Social Work or relevant Tertiary Qualifications, including eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Work (AASW); • A qualification in either Alcohol and Drug, Addiction Studies or Health Social Behavioural Science; • Experience in the delivery of evidence based counselling interventions; • A related tertiary qualification, plus on the job experience or other work related competencies; • If a new worker to the Alcohol and Drug field, a qualification working towards Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs is required; and • A current valid Driver’s Licence. GSHS offers a comprehensive orientation program on commencement. 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 and working with children 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 Director of Community Services on 5667 5642 to discuss the position requirements in more detail. Applications quoting reference CS0601, including covering letter and CV, should be sent asap and close on Thursday, 2nd July 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

EDUCATION SUPPORT STAFF WELLBEING CO-ORDINATOR / PATHWAYS SUPPORT

Production Cook

GARAGE SALE

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Build your hospitality career with Pino’s Trattoria. We are seeking passionate, friendly, enthusiastic and vibrant hospitality professionals to expand our dedicated team in the following positions: 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

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

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

• 2nd or 3rd Year Apprenticeship Chef • Commi Chef • Pizza Cook You must be eager to work, ﬁt & energetic. Prior to submitting their resumés, applicants must consider that Pino’s is a busy, fast-paced work environment that strives to deliver a high level of service & product. To submit your resumé or for further information on positions, call Romina 5952 2808 or email: careers@pinostrattoria.com.au

PHARMACY ASSISTANT LEONGATHA An opportunity exists for a Permanent Part Time Pharmacy Assistant within Leongatha. The Leongatha Terry White Chemist is seeking a motivated and passionate person to join their professional services team. To be successful in obtaining this position, you must be enthusiastic, have highly developed people skills and be passionate about delivering exceptional customer service to our valued customers. If you feel you have the attributes required to ﬁll this position, please contact the Chemist on 5662 2183 to arrange a copy of the position description, prior to sending your resumé and covering letter to the Manager, Terry White Chemist, 42 Bair Street, Leongatha 3953. Applications close - Friday 3rd July 2015

All applicants must be willing to obtain a police clearance certi cate via Opal’s police check system, and have permanent Australian Residency or Citizenship. To apply for this role, please email your resume to Belinda.crick@opalagedcare.com.au or call the facility directly on: 03 5674 1700

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Stockdale & Leggo Inverloch is currently seeking applications for a real estate property manager to join our busy agency. The successful applicant will be a motivated and determined professional with a proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with their clients. They will also display a passion for the real estate industry and be able to demonstrate their: • Focus on ethics and integrity • Outstanding communication skills • Team orientation Must be able to work some weekends and must have a current drivers licence. Must also be competent working with relevant computer systems (experience with RP Office/Macpro an advantage). A job share arrangement will be considered for this position.

for lease 5 ACRES land for agistment with shed $2,500 per year. Fully fenced, ideal for animals. Dollar Road, Dumbalk. Phone 0414339602.

for rent OUTTRIM - older style farmhouse. No pets, references required. Ph: 0428-649276.

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.

36271

from $199

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

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

35726

Applications are invited from experienced professionals with a relevant bachelor’s degree for expanding the service provision of an effective and supportive counselling practice and interventions, to victims of family violence. Remuneration will be negotiated in accordance with qualiﬁcations and experience. Salary packaging is available. Enquires, including position descriptions, should be directed to the Community Support Services Acting Manager, Helen Searle, or the BCH Counsellor Team Leader, Nikki Stanes, on 03 5671 3278. The position description is also available on the BCH website. Applications, including a cover letter, a separate statement addressing the selection criteria and a current CV, including 2 professional referees, should be directed to Noel.Sibly@basscoasthealth.org.au Applications close 12 noon, Monday 6th July 2015

SLEEPERS, treated pine, 200x50x2.4 $12.10 each, 200x75x2.4 $16.75 each, 200x75x3.0 $ 20.90 each. Free delivery for pack lots. Phone Joe 0417-530662.

YAMAHA invertor generator, suitable for caravan etc. Very good condition, $800 ONO. Please phone Tony 0448256196.

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

MOTORCYCLES & POWER EQUIPMENT

Family Violence Counsellor Community Support Services Social Worker Grade 2 0.7EFT

SAUNA 1 health, 3 person infrared. Has CD player/ radio, aroma dispenser, colour mood lights, full glass door, internal temperature control, quality Hemlock timber - durable and resin free. Costs approx 20 cents/30 minutes to run, plugs into normal power point. 5 years old and used for approx 12 hours all told. This unit is in perfect condition and is in as new condition. $5,000 ONO. 5668-6283 AH or 0418843437, 5662-3070 BH.

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

CHAINSAWS

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

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. 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.

To elect a Committee of Management for the hall for the next 3 years will be held in the

KOONWARRA HALL on Wednesday, July 1 commencing at 8pm All welcome Ian Kinnish (Sec)

used vehicles

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

for sale

agistment

for sale DIESEL/AGRICULTURAL MECHANIC

Registered Nurse – Opal Seahaven, Inverloch

Our ideal candidate will: • Be a Registered Nurse with AHPRA, Post Grad in Gerontology, dementia or palliative care desirable • Have a minimum of 1 years Aged Care, dementia and ACFI experience • Be available to work on a full time basis, within a 7 day rotating roster • Be pro cient in MS Of ce and other relevant computer programs, along with great time management skills

Real Estate Property Manager - Inverloch

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

meetings KOONWARRA MECHANICS INSTITUTE The Tri Annual Meeting of the Institute

Please direct applications or enquiries to Adam Leys on 5674 3977 or email adaml@stockdaleleggo.com.au. All enquiries will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

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

We are seeking a Registered Nurse will be required to work on a full time basis to provide high quality nursing care and support to meet the changing clinical needs of the residents. You will consult with residents and their families, staff, management and other allied health professionals to ensure we provide holistic individualised care.

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in memoriam FRASSENEI Libero (Leo). 21st June 2003. A tender thought that brings you near A silent wish that you were here. To our dear Dad and Nonno, We love you and miss you and think of you always. Tiz, John and Josh; Carla, Jarrod and Mikaela.

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deaths

ALFORD - Kath. Goodbye Alfie, our dear friend and neighbour for 24 years. You will be sadly missed. Love Tona, Craig, Bri, Rhys

HOGG - Evelyn. Our sympathy, love and thoughts are with you Ken, Kerrie, Warren, Stacey, Brad, Amy, Pete and Matthew. Rest peacefully Ev.

and Leo (Mr Mischief). HOGG (nee Burmeister) Evelyn Maud. Passed away peacefully at Leongatha Hospital on June 17, 2015 aged 79 years. Adored wife of Ken for nearly 58 special years. Loving mum of Douglas, Stuart, Kerrie, Gavin and Penelope, and motherin-law of Mandy, Warren, Kathryn, Karen and Lukas. Cherished Gran of Lachlan, Stacey, Amy, Thomas and Matthew.

Judy, Tona, Jason, Paula and families.

A special life. Loved and cherished forever. HOGG - Evelyn. 1.5.36 - 17.6.15. My darling sweetheart, you were my ‘little Aussie battler’. You fought so bravely all the way and said that you would beat it, but in the end you lost. Thank you for 58 years of cherished memories that we shared together. May you rest in peace in the loving arms of our Lord. Till we meet again, love you forever. Your mate and lover, Ken xx. HOGG - Evelyn. Loving mother of Doug and Mandy, treasured Gran of Lachy and Shannara, Tom and Vanda. She filled our lives with endless love. HOGG - Evelyn. Adored mum of Kerrie, mother-in-law of Warren and Gran to Stacey and Brad, Amy and Pete, and Matthew. The loss of a loved one leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal. You were an inspirational woman to all of us. You will be sadly missed. HOGG - Evelyn. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Gavin and Karen. You fought hard to stay with us, but now you are at peace in God’s care. A life dedicated to your family and friends. We will treasure the happy memories. LOVE FOREVER. HOGG - Evelyn. Treasured mum of Penelope and much loved ‘Queen’ to Lukas. Your unconditional love and unwaivering support will be deeply missed. An extremely special and generous lady who gave more than she received. Heaven’s gardens will be all the more beautiful with you tending to them. You fought bravely but now its time to rest. Love you Mum xo. HOGG - Evelyn. Darling “Big” sister of Jacqui. Beloved aunty of Alan, Vicki, Marcus, Bruce, and their families. Gone home to her Lord and Saviour. HOGG - Evelyn. Loved friend and neighbour. Mac and Audrey and family, Leongatha North.

READ - Patrick James. 1.10.1942 - 19.6.2015. Passed away peacefully. Loved and loving husband of Maureen (dec). Loved father of Tracey, Debra, Darren, Michelle, Berniece and James. Father-in-law of Chris, Anthony, Sasha, Leo and Sonya. Special Pa to Josh and Rhiannon; Erin, Liam, Alice and Max; Louie and Reggie; Jed, Alej, Nita and Juan; Jake, Tess, Mitch and Zoe; Jayde and Jye. Great-Pa of Kayden. Back with Maursie. My Darling Dad, Patsy, Pa. No more struggle on reckless Too far away to touch or speak, But not too far for love to reach. We are going to miss you like crazy. Thanks for all the fun times. Nana and Pa together as it should be. Love you Deb, Anthony, Erin, Liam, Alice and Max. Dad You were a kind man with a listening ear, and a generous nature.You taught us so much. An artist with your hands. Nothing was ever a problem. Thanks for the memories. At peace with Mum now. Beer o’clock. Love Darren, Sash, Louis and Reggie.

Sorrows bring joy BACK in April this year, word hit the street The Caledonian Hotel in Wonthaggi was bringing Aussie music icon Joe Camelleri and his band The Black Sorrows to town for a concert. Word spread fast and when tickets went on sale, the show sold out within three weeks. Anticipation was high and come last Friday, The Black Sorrows rolled quietly into town as The Caledonian

funerals JOY - A Funeral Service to celebrate the life of Mr Glenn Alan Joy will be held at the Foster War Memorial Arts Centre, Main Street, Foster on Thursday, June 25, 2015 commencing at 11am. Private cremation.

READ - Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of Mr Patrick James Read will be offered at St Laurence O’Tools Catholic Church, Ogilvy Street, Leongatha on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 commencing at 2pm. At the conclusion of Mass, the funeral will leave for the Leongatha Cemetery. Rosary will be recited in the above church, Tuesday evening at 7pm.

transformed back to the days of old with a big stage, lights and sound system sneaking through into the cleared restaurant area. People trawled Facebook and shouted in the streets looking for anyone selling any spare tickets for the show in a desperate attempt to get into the show that night. Some had luck; many did not. Later in the day, the streets were eerily quiet as the band’s musicians did their sound check, ate dinner and did their pre-show warm ups. But come 8pm, cars filled with eager music lovers rolled into town and filled the streets. The Caledonian sent out two courtesy buses to Kilcunda, Inverloch, Cape Paterson and all over Wonthaggi to pick up ticket holders and within 30 minutes, The Cally was packed to capacity with 390 people ready to rock. While everyone mingled and old friends caught up over a few drinks, Bruthen twopiece blues rockers The Dirty Souls hit the front bar stage and set the scene, delivering a set of cover tunes injected with their ‘swamp-rock’ tones. They were so good they made all the songs sound like they had written them themselves. In their own words, “We take songs you know and love and turn them into songs you don’t know and love”. The Dirty Souls made a huge impression so make sure you catch them back at The

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funerals HOGG - A funeral service to celebrate the life of Mrs Evelyn Maud Hogg will be held at St Peter’s Anglican Church, Leongatha on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 commencing at 1pm. The funeral will leave at the conclusion of the service for the Leongatha Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Peter MacCallum Cancer Foundation would be appreciated. Envelopes will be available at the service.

went on sale two weeks ago and are selling fast. So to get your tickets, get into The Caledonian on Graham Street, Wonthaggi, call 5672 1002 or jump on

to www.moshtix.com.au and search ‘The Caledonian Hotel Wonthaggi’ to buy your tickets online. See you at The Cally.

What a gig: the energy from Joe Camelleri, of The Black Sorrows, was high at The Caledonian Hotel in Wonthaggi on Friday. His sweat drenched leather jacket was evidence this man puts his absolute heart and soul into every performance.

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Hey Pa “Join in the Chorus, Go Roos” Love Louis and Reg xx. Dad/Pa, God only takes the best! Your kindness and cheekiness will always be in our hearts. Rest in peace Nana and Jed. Love ya Pa. Shell, Leo, Alej, Nita and Juan. If I could sit across the porch from God I would thank him for lending me you. Thank you for your unfailing love that has made me the person I am today. Forever in your back pocket. Runnin xxo. (Patrick’s grand daughter)

Cally when they roll back into town on July 18. It wasn’t long before The Black Sorrows strolled through the crowd, stepped onto stage, donned their instruments and crashed headlong into near on two hour show jam packed with hits. The band was tight and the energy from Camelleri was high. With every bit of energy the band put out, the crowd received it with open arms and returned it straight back. There were smiles on every face, hands in the air, voices sang along word for word and before we knew it, The Black Sorrows had rocked The Caledonian like the days of old. This is just the beginning of big bands coming back into Wonthaggi, with Cally owner Hamish Nelson and his staff focused on making The Caledonian the place for live music, and for getting out of the house and hanging out with family and friends in a great pub. Week after week The Caledonian delivers four nights of music on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, with an array of local and travelling talent playing anything from blues, rock and rap to reggae, Aussie roots music and more. As for the next ‘big’ band harking back from the ’80s, how does Mental As Anything sound to you? The Mentals will be hitting The Cally on Friday, August 7 and tickets

LAST Thursday saw the fourth Bass Coast and South Gippsland region Veterans’ Luncheon held at Leongatha RSL. It was the first of the biannual luncheons to be held in Leongatha, having previously been hosted by Wonthaggi RSL. Veteran Simon Ford from Buffalo acknowledged the return to his local RSL, saying he felt “right at home”. Mr Ford sat for lunch with almost 20 returned veterans who fought in Vietnam in various battalions between 1967 and 1971. One attendee, Vince Campisi, assisted in finding local Vietnam veterans by putting up flyers for the event at local RSLs and welfare centres. “We do know a lot of the

veterans from around here but we’re always trying to connect with more,” he said. Rod Gallagher started organising the luncheons as he saw it as a great opportunity for South Gippsland Vietnam veterans to socialise and connect. Mr Gallagher is also chairperson of the Bass Coast Veterans Dependence and Welfare Centre, and Bass Coast Veterans Centre pension officer. John Madden, president of the social club, saw the luncheon as an opportunity for local RSLs to gain more revenue. “These luncheons started due to the fact RSLs were losing money through the welfare system,” he said. “Wonthaggi RSL decided that rather than lose funding, it could host a luncheon for us veterans.” Mr Campisi added there are no events quite like this one in the area. “While there are other veteran events out there, this one is solely for those who served

in Vietnam,” he said. “We get veterans from Lang Lang, Wonthaggi and Korumburra to up in the hills. It’s a great opportunity to meet other TPIs in the area and connect.” Mike Shields is another veteran who enjoys attending the lunches. A judo teacher at SangRok Wonthaggi Judo Club, Mr Shields joked, “the military should be paying me for all of my recruitment”. Mr Shields currently has five ex-students training at Townsville Military Base. “A lot of my students are interested in military work,” he said. Veteran Roger Ferguson was at the luncheon. Having fought in the fourth battalion up until 1971, Mr Ferguson was amongst the last Australian soldiers to return home. For further information on upcoming luncheons, please email basswel@dcsi.net.au

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By Lucy Johnson LEONGATHA businesses, residents and the hospital were without telephone and internet services for part of Sunday and yesterday (Monday). Leongatha businesses were relieved to have phone and internet connections returned at 2.50pm yesterday, with Telstra area manager Loretta Willaton citing a hardware fault at the exchange as the cause. “The difficult part was isolating the issue. After that it was a matter of replacing the hardware which we shipped in as quickly as possible,” she said. Patches of reception were lost throughout the

town, including the disconnection of Gippsland Southern Health Service, along Parr Street, Bair Street and other areas in the CBD. Gippsland Southern Health Service chief executive officer Mark Johnson said, “The major concern was for people not being able to contact the hospital or ambulance services in the event of an emergency.” The connection was estimated to have been lost at 11.30pm Sunday. Staff at Leongatha real estate agency Stockdale and Leggo were initially told they may not receive Telstra services until Wednesday. Principal Mick Hanily said that “would debilitate the business”, but services resumed yesterday afternoon. “It shut down our offices. Everybody rings up for our business and we’re completely internet based,” he said.

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• Wonthaggi table tennis

Championship success WONTHAGGI Table Tennis Association sent six teams to the Victorian Country Table Tennis Championships held at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre June 6 – 8.

C2 shield winners: from left, Dirk Holwerda, Bruce Harmer and Sebastian Vethanayagam were undefeated and Bruce Harmer was the Leading C2 Player.

Some 108 teams of three players each from regional and country Victorian towns competed over the three days of the Queen’s Birthday long weekend. Three Wonthaggi teams teams won shields and three teams were runners up.

Left, E6 runners-up: from left, Eric van Zuiden and Patricia Denier had one loss only. Absent from photo: Steve Anstey.

E7 shield winners: from left, Rory Gow, Max Duff and Mackenzie Gardner were the undefeated winners.

E7 runners-up: from left, Leigh Allamby, Archie Paxton and Jack Duff had only one loss. Archie was the Leading E7 Player.

E6 shield winners: from left, Daniel Chetland, Nancy Pattinson and Daniel Park were the undefeated winners. Daniel Chetland was the Leading E6 Player.

B2 runners-up: from left, Justin Licis, Zach Anstey and Luke Anstey had only one loss. Zach and Luke were also runners-up in individual B Doubles events.

Wonthaggi table tennis A RESERVE semi finals next Monday:

Bench Warmers (Nick Gilmore, Leigh and Beau Allamby) v The Demons (Sean Michael, Rory Gow, Matthew Yang). Triple M (Michael Park, Mackenzie Gardner, Max Duff) v Cape Crunchers (Nancy Pattinson, Leonie Anstey, Darcy Allamby). Final ladder Triple M .................. 24 46 (161) Cape Crunchers ..... 20 42 (151) The Demons ............ 20 40 (144) Egg Beaters ............. 16 41 (154) Nameless .................. 16 37 (158) Leading players Sean Michael................... 17 (54)

Max Duff ......................... 16 (51) Nick Gilmore .................. 13 (44) Daniel Park...................... 13 (42)

Teams were matched very evenly and well done to all. The next season will start on July 20, one week after the school holidays conclude. We hope to have some new players, which will be great, however any players proposing to play in A Reserve must turn up on July 13 to be considered. The hall will be open from 6pm. A Grade ladder Panthers .................. 44 40 (192) Pandas ..................... 32 40 (198) Dingoes .................... 32 34 (166) Zoo ........................... 24 29 (151) Sloths........................ 16 30 (166)

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

Koalas ........................ 4 22 (139)

Leading players Justin Licis ...................... 23 Bruce Harmer .................. 20 Luke Anstey .................... 19 Michael Ede .................... 18 Dirk Holwerda ................ 15 Murphy Wei .................... 15

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Junior Coaching: This will continue at the Table Tennis Centre, Wonthaggi, 6pm to 7pm on Thursdays, except for the school holidays. New players welcome, aged eight to 14 years. B Grade competition selections after the school holidays. Ballarat Open Veterans Championships: Local players Averil Roberts, Michael Ede and Case deBondt were all successful cash prize recipients at the Ballarat Veterans Championships at Ballarat recently.

Club Championship: A Grade Singles’ winner Allan Robic, right, congratulated by club president Kevin Dowling.

A Reserve: from left, the singles runner-up Justin Alba and the winner Mathew Oommen.

A Grade: Doubles runners-up Brittney Taylor and Allan Robic. Brittney was also the winner of the Women’s Singles and the U17s.

B Grade Singles: from left, the runner-up Christian Pouw with the winner James Rowley.

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Double act: from left, A Reserve Doubles winners Caleb Wearne and Mathew Oommen, with the runners-up Justin Alba and Aiden Holwerda.

B Grade: from left, Doubles winners James Rowley and Tim Hardacre with runners-up Michael Brandon and Matthew Portelli.

• Leongatha Table Tennis

Club champs decided A BUZZ is what you would have heard if you happened to be within the vicinity of the Leongatha Table Tennis club rooms. All members over three grades participated in an event to determine who would be crowned the 2015 Club Champion. Over a number of exciting days all A Grade, A Reserve and B Grade members played a round robin of both single and doubles matches. Given the consistent display of professional standard of play by A Grade player Allan Robic, the final results reflected his unmatched ability as he confirmed his newly earned status as Club Champion for 2015 ahead of runner up Case DeBondt. The A Grade Doubles matches were not so predictable. The finalist trophy will go to Dirk Holwerda and Bryce Holwerda and the runners up were Allan Robic and Brittney Taylor. A Reserve’s Club Championship night began with the members making predictions about who had the potential to take out the Singles’ winner and

which Doubles combination would go home as the winning finalists. Mathew Oommen became A Reserve Club Champion while the runner-up was Justin Alba. The Doubles’ finalists were Mathew Oommen and Caleb Wearne. Runners-up were Justin Alba and Aiden Holwerda. The B Grade Club Champion was James Rowley with the runner-up Christian Pouw. Over the Autumn Competition James has sought technical assistance advice from Allan Robic and applied this to all of his games along with a great amount of consistency in preparation for this well deserved victory. Doubles’ combination James Powley and Tim Hardacre took to the table with confidence. Their unique ability to blend their talents made them a formidable combination. Doubles runners-up, Matthew Portelli and Michael Brandon, could do no more but accept a gallant defeat. Although the graded Club Champions had been decided that did not signal the end; yet to be decided were the winners and runners-up of the U/17 Singles,

U/15 Singles and the Women’s Singles. The U/17 winner is Brittney Taylor and runner up Bryce Holwerda. The U/15 Winner is TBA. The Women’s winner is Brittney Taylor and runner up Patricia Denier. Well done to all who participated and congratulations to everyone who progressed to the finals. All trophies and medallions will be presented at the conclusion on the night of the grand final June 23 (tonight). Bring a plate to share and come and support your family and friends participating in the finals and help us to celebrate all that Tammy Holwerda has done for the club as she stands down from all of her platforms after many years of service as a player and various committee positions, over 19 years. The club is seeking your assistance to continue to provide opportunities for people of all ages, abilities and fitness to participate in the playing of table tennis with the aim of increased social and physical wellbeing. For position vacancies you need to contact Ian Rasmussen 56625578.

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Keen horse riders rewarded MEMBERS of the Berrys Creek Pony Club were honoured to receive awards at the presentation dinner on Friday, June 19. Approximately 100 guests arrived at the Leongatha Football Club for the event, including past and present members, family, friends and a few life members. The event ran smoothly and everyone enjoyed the night. The raffle drew a lot of attention, but the silent auctions – which were donated by businesses around the local area and from the club’s generous sponsors – were the highlight of the evening. All funds made from the evening will go towards

reducing ever increasing membership fees, general maintenance around the grounds and providing keen riding members the horse knowledge they deserve. Awards handed out on the night were as follows: The DC award was won by Brooke Johnstone and the encouragement award was won by Sophie Newton. Instructors awards were given to Kaitlyn McNaughton, Natalie Jans, Courtney Fletcher and Chloe Battersby. Zone awards were won by Jessica Ronalds, Macie McNaughton, Lisa Browning, Brooke Johnstone, Molly Barry, Natalie Jans and Kaitlyn McNaughton. State Finalists awards were given to Lisa Browning in Grade 1 Dressage

and Molly Barry for B Grade Show Jumping. Every 2015 member received a participation trophy.

State award: Lisa Browning proudly holds up her trophy as a state finalist award winner in Grade 1 Dressage.

Berrys Creek Club would like to Yooralla for their ing, the Leongatha

Pony thank caterFoot-

ball Club for the use of the room, the many sponsors for their donations and the local businesses for their

donations as well. Don’t forget the club’s 60th anniversary is coming up next year.

Participants: every member of the Berrys Creek Pony Club received a participation trophy at the presentation dinner on Friday night.

Pink socks day at MDU

MORE than $2,000 was raised for the McGrath Foundation (for Breast Cancer Research) by the MDU Football Netball Club following a successful pull on your pink socks day on Saturday. Tom Corry decided it would be a great thing to fundraise for this special cause due to his Mum Helen passing away from breast cancer. Both MDU and Tarwin backed this special event. There was a group of family and friends called Helsie’s Angles attending the match on Saturday. This team had

also taken part in the recent Mother’s Day run in Melbourne, raising funds for this important cause. MDU seniors, reserves and many of the other footballers wore pink socks as well as pink socks for the netballers and pink bibs for the Tarwin netball girls. An afternoon tea was held and this also added funds to the day. MDU thanks the Tarwin club most sincerely for its generosity. MDU also hosted a highly successful reunion for its 1975 senior premiership footballers, 1995 fourths premiers and 2005 B Grade netball premiership team.

Good cause: back from left, Kate Lafferty, Lauren Redpath, Sophie Taratuta, Mel Harris, Kayla Redpath, Tyla Ralph, and front, Tyler Riley donned pink socks for MDU’s A Grade netball team for the fundraiser.

• Leongatha Soccer

Breakers swamp the Knight’s women Women’s It was round two of the South Division Cup and the Leongatha Lady Knights met the Phillip Island Breakers on a sunny winter’s day at Newhaven. Despite being plagued by injury and taking to the pitch with their smallest team this season, Leongatha held Phillip Island at bay for a first half score of nil all. Both teams entered the second half determined to put a score on the sheet. The Lady Knight’s epic goalie Hannah kept the fierce Breakers at bay with some incredible saves but unfortunately Phillip Island broke through with a game ending score of four, their way. Leongatha Knights should be proud of a tenacious game well played. Leongatha 0 versus Phillip Island 4 Under 9 Knight’s Under 9s played a great brand of at-

tacking football with some great defensive work at the other end. For the first time injuries have started to happen as these players get a bit bigger and more physical. With this in mind special mention goes to Jerym McKenzie and Kayden Battersby who both played on when injured; a great job boys. Also, Liam Ross played on but had to go in goal as he couldn’t run (and he was outstanding). Under 16 The U16 team was back to play the Phillip Island Breakers after only three weeks. Last time the team played the Breakers the Knights came away victorious 5-4. This time Breakers started the stronger with a long range shot on goal going over the head of the Knights’ keeper for its first goal. Both sides played at-

tacking football with Will Barker and Hayleigh Bashaw helping to keep the ball in Knights’ attack. The team worked hard to find the goal but it wasn’t to be. Breakers was able to score a run of goals all within quick succession; one from a corner and resulting in a goalmouth scramble and then two more beating the offside trap. Knights’ defence of Jack Bainbridge, Josh Hayward, Jake Vanpuyenbroek and Adam Watchorn was kept under pressure, with the midfield of Sam Bainbridge and Jordan Rintoule needing to drop back to help clear Breaker attacks. It was one of these clearances that saw Oscar Bowler put a through ball to Ethan Bath and enabled the Knights to get one back. In the second half Knights changed its goalie with Dylan Vanpuyenbroek moving into defence and Oscar taking over the

All members and supporters of the club were thanked for their participation this year.

gloves. Tyson Chandler started to get involved in more forward plays and was instrumental in helping Ethan get Knights’ second goal. With Jake now playing in attack and Curtis Rintoule spending more time forward, Knights looked sure to get further goals but Breakers defence held it out. Knights kept Breakers goalless in the second half whilst at the same time having the ball deep in attack more often but the Breakers’ goalie was able to stop all the shots. Phillip Island Breakers was able to control the ball in the second half which allowed it to score four goals whilst Knights took half the game to get the ball under control but could only reply with two goals. Knights has its final cup game next week away against Mirboo North.

Meeniyan and District Volleyball THE completion of Round 10 marks the half way point of the Meeniyan and District Volleyball Season for 2015.

Places for finals are hotting up with only four points separating second and sixth place. The Purple Meanies replaced Black Birds on the ladder with a 2-1 victory. Tamara Teylor was in top form benefiting from her tour to Bendigo for the country volleyball championship. After a slow start Sharks defeated Mystic Flyers 3-1. In the ‘Battle of the Blues’ it was the older more experienced Blues defeating Blues Two in

straight sets 3-0. The highlight of the match was between big hitters Jacob Bright and Daniel Potter trading blows at the net; both played well. The Blues have now moved to second on the ladder after a slow start to the season. Top of the table clash saw Nads have a comfortable victory over Orange Roughies, allowing Nads to become clear leaders on the ladder. After a two week break competition will resume on Tuesday, July 14. Ladder: Nads 28/ Blues 23/Orange Roughies 23/Sharks 22/Purple Meanies 21/Black Birds 19/Blues Two 12/Mystic Flyers 11.

Korumburra Volleyball Preliminary final results A Grade: Golliwogs defeated Warriors (3:2) 23:25, 26:24, 25:20, 21:25, 15:12. B Grade: Panthers defeated HELP (3:0) 25:13, 25:21, 27:25. Grand final draw Show Court 1 A Grade: Bugs versus Golliwogs. Duty, Warriors. First referee, TBC. Show Court 2 B Grade: Panthers versus Chargers. Duty, HELP. First referee, Tom Saario. Presentation night is on Sunday evening, June 29 at the Leongatha RSL. The meal begins from 6pm with the vote count beginning at 7.30. Flyers were distributed Thursday night and will also be available this week for any details.

Walkers unite in Korumburra ARE you keen to get active? The Korumburra Walking Group is looking for new members. The group meets on Tuesday afternoons at 4pm at the Korumburra Showgrounds. With free entry, everyone is invited to join in on the social walk. For more details, be sure to search the group on Facebook or contact Krystal Clark on 0400 037 584.

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SPORT | GOLF Leongatha SATURDAY’S Stableford event was played in fine weather with the course in magnificent condition for this time of the year. The A Grade event was won by Peter Rayson (12) with 37 points. B Grade was taken out by Stuart de Bondt (18) also with 37 points and Colin Moyle (25) had 38 points to take C Grade and the Super Comp. NTPs were Russell Williams on the seventh hole, Rod McKenzie on the 14th and Allan Schache on the 16th. DTL balls went to Ron Findlay, Fred Debono, Allan Schache, Craig Hams, Walter Taberner, Anthony Sparkes, Barry Attwood, Merv Stubbs, Ian Murchie, Dave Vorwerg, Ron Paice, Glenn Marsham, Peter Hart and Geoff Maher. Tuesday’s Stableford event was taken out by Ian Barlow (20) with 39 points. NTPs were Colin Bear on the fourth hole, Ray Burton on the seventh, Andrew Smith on the 14th and Doug Clemann on the 16th. DTL balls went to Ray Burton, Russell Williams, Geoff McDonald, Bruce Hutton, Doug Clemann, Peter Hobson, Jim Arnott, and Joe Lowell. On Thursday Norm Hughes (13) and Michael Thomas (3) combined well to win the 4BBB Stableford multiplier event with 60 points. NTPs were John Moor on the fourth hole, Trevor Steer on the seventh, Dave Vorwerg on the 14th and Ian Barlow on the 16th. DTL balls were awarded to Joe Lowell, Henry Sedelies, Dennis Hanna, Will Norden, Ian Barlow, Mike Street, Trevor Steer, Kevin Scott, John Renwick, Arthur Nilsson, Ian Watson and Jim Arnott.

Woorayl ANOTHER fine Saturday saw an excellent field off 47 players venture out to have a crack at the Stableford event. The event was kindly sponsored by club members Jack Howard, George Johnson, Paul Challis and Steve Hannon . The A Grade winner was birthday boy Warren Turner. It was a big one, turning 40, but he stayed focussed and won the day with 41 points. Great effort, well done to Warren. The B Grade winner this week on a count back from the unlucky Jack Howard was Col James with a handy score of 39

Leongatha ladies THIRTY ONE women competed in a stableford competition last week. This event was sponsored by club member Wendy Parker. Rebecca Thomas won A Grade with 37 points, well ahead of her closest contender. B Grade was won by Faye Quilford with 32 points and Isobel Sutherland finished in front in C Grade with 34 points.

points The C Grade winner, also on a count back, from John Hickey was Geof Forrester with 34 points. A great iron shot from Graeme Winkler on the 10th hole floating the ball over the pin and letting it roll gently down the hill and into the hole for a fine eagle two, winning himself the eagles nest, one dozen balls. Graeme must love this hole as this is the second time he has eagled it in the last few months. Congratulations to Graeme. NTP went to X. Davis eighth and G. Johnson 17th. DTL went to T. Ryan 40, T. Walters 40, J. Howard 39, G. Salmon 37, J. Diaper 37, A. Peters 37, B. Stubbs 36, A. Turner 34, J. Hickey 34 and G. Young 33. Ball raffle winners “Lim” Syndicate. Next week is the June Monthly Medal so don’t forget to count your putts.

Korumburra THERE were 25 players on Saturday, June 20 for a stableford competition with trophies by Steve Osboldstone. A Grade: (2 hcp) T. Marotti 35 pts, M. Garnham 34, P. Hornibrook 35, D. Van Rooye 33, B. Clasby 31, R. Ludenia 30. B Grade: (23 hcp) S. Harland 33 pts on countback N. Betts 33. Nearest the pin: 1st N. Betts, 7th D. Van Rooye, 10th B. Clasby, 13th B. Clasby. Tuesday’s winner was Jason Helps 39 pts and Thursday’s winner was D. O’Neill 35 pts.

Woorayl Ladies THE second round of the Perrett Family Foursomes was played on Wednesday, June 17. The winners were Shir-

thestar.com.au Korumburra ladies CONGRATULATIONS to the McLaren Fourball Matchplay winners for 2015 Lynette McIvor and Marg Young. The final was played on Wednesday with Barb Walker and Marg Harper being defeated 3/2; a very competitive match. The day’s fourball event was won by Heather Grist and Carie Harding with 41 points. The runners up were Joan Peters and Betty Thomson with 34 points on a countback from Marg Clasby and Lyn Perks. The nearest the pins were won by Barb Walker (first and 13th), Carie Harding (fourth) and Barb Twite (second shot on seventh). There was no competition last Saturday. Joan Peters and Lee Clements won a ball down the line at Phillip Island last Monday in the SGWGA Foursomes. This Wednesday, June 24, is the June Monthly Medal and the stall will be running as usual. July 1 is the 27 Hole Foursomes Championships. There will be a seeded draw so please check your time and contact your playing group and captain Judy if there are any problems. The draw will also be displayed in the ladies room.

Wonthaggi ON Saturday, June 20 we played a stroke event with a field of 88 players. A Grade winner was P. Furborough 69 net, B Grade G. Crawford 68 net and C Grade ley Thomas and Pauline Lancaster with 80 net. Shirley and Pauline also won the daily event. BDL: Lois Young and Inge Giliam, Chris Perrett and Heather Sullivan.

G. Moresco 67 net. Balls down the line: L. Strosser, P. Studham 68; K. Ridout 69, J. Burke, P. Dell, J. Crellin 71; J. Jordan, R. Bolding 72; R. Walker, R. Johnson, T. Scholey 73; B. Fennell, J. Redman, J. McEachern 74. Nearest the pins: 2nd R. Chubb, 8th M. Stanes, 13th G. Linguey, 17th R. Furborough. A few members have stated they believe it should be preferred lies due to the ball having some mud on it. I think we should play it as it lies at present and wait for some wet and muddy conditions, and the less time we have preferred lies in play the better it is. The new cart shed is really taking shape and should be completed very soon. If you wish to store your cart on course see Robyn, Betty or Maurie and they will find you

Wonthaggi Ladies THE Doris Chambers Foursomes Stableford qualifying round was played last Wednesday on a very heavy but dry and still day at Wonthaggi. Making up the winning pair to play at Patterson River later in the year were buddies Christine Yann 24 and Robyn Wilkinson 21 (23) who came in with 33 points. The next best were Vickie Milner and Marion

a suitable spot. Well done Ben, Sam and all the volunteers, the course is looking great and the greens are spot on. Keep up the good work. As I was not there on Saturday and I have not spoken to the great man I can only guess my mate Shane Sartori did not perform with his new clubs, please let me know, Jason. Have a great week and if work permits I may see you all soon.

Meeniyan SATURDAY’S 4BBB Stableford saw the winners, W. Bullock (15) and R. Hannay (26) with 48 points, and C. Stewart (24) and L. Hemphill (28) next best with 46. NTP went to R. McGeary and the pro pin to C. Graeme.

Walker with 31 points. NTP: 13th Di Grimmond, Pro Pin 8th Pam Hanley, Pro

“Unlucky Phil” Johnston had left the building before his name was revealed in the member’s draw. Tuesday’s event went to B. Dewar (17) with 40 points with L. Hemphill (28) runner up with 39. Best nine to B. Wright and NTP to D. Gregg. Thursday’s small field saw a win to R. McGeary (13) with 34 points and C. Stewart (24) in second place with 30.

Mirboo North Thursday results: Competition: Stableford. June 18 Day winner: Peter Chapman (14) 37 points. DTLs: Simon Duff 37 and Chris Hogbin 36 C/B (Churchill/Monash). NTP: Taylor Dykstra

Pin 17th Anne Tschiderer. BDL: C. Yann and R. Wilkinson 33, M. Walker and

(Yallourn). Saturday results: Competition: Stableford, sponsored by Drummonds Golf Traralgon. June 6 Winner A Grade: John McFarlane (14) 36 points. Winner B Grade: Neil Bracecamp (29) 41 points. DTLs: Stan Evison 37, Tom Whitelaw 35, Bevan Pinner 34, Garry Shandley 34 and Ian Blencowe 34. Second shot NTP first hole (sponsored by Mirboo North Newsagents): Kyle Campbell. NTP Fourth: Jake Smith Sixth: Jess Clark 13th: Jeff Hughes 16th: Garry Shandley Eagle on the first to Kyle Campbell. Ladies winner: Jess Clark (22) 31 points.

V. Milner 31, G. Grimmond and M. O’Halloran 29, A. Tschiderer and S. Piasente 29.

Buddies: from left, runners-up Vickie Milner and Marion Walker, and winners Chris Yann and Robyn Wilkinson.

Phillip Island win district foursomes championship SAN Remo IGA generously sponsored the recent South Gippsland Women’s Golf Association Foursomes Championship at Phillip Island Golf Club.

District clubs were very well represented on the large field. Phillip Island fared well on their home ground, winning all major events, scratch and handicap. Lesley Meadowcroft and Faye Morris combined well to win the Foursomes Championship with 86 off the stick.

Their combined and halved handicap of 11 1/2, also won them the A Grade handicap event, with 74 1/2 net. The Minor Championship was won by another Phillip Island combination, Faye Rosen and Rhonda Boyd, with a score of 104. They also won the B Grade handicap event with 104/27/77 net. Down the line balls were won by Wendy Parker and Shirley Welsford from Leongatha Golf Club with 76 1/2 net; Lee Clements and Joan Peters, Korumburra Golf Club, 77 net; Gale Tyers and Beth Curram, Foster Golf Club, 77 1/2; Jeanette Diss and Dawn Andrews, Phillip Island Golf Club,

78 nett; Liz O’Neill and Jen Bilson, Phillip Island Golf Club 79 1/2 net and Veronica Park and Heather Poletti, Meeniyan Golf Club, 80 net. Andrea Thorson from Meeniyan Golf Club was closest to the flag on the seventh and Colleen Touzel, from Leongatha Golf Club won the nearest to the pin on the 10th. The South Gippsland Women’s Golf Association president Maxine Eabry, thanked Phillip Island Golf Club and their women’s committee for hosting this event, and San Remo IGA for their sponsorship.

In the pink: Shirley Thomas and Pauline Lancaster were the delighted winners of The Perrett Family Foursomes. Runners up in each of the grades were our sponsor Wendy Parker with 34 points, Jan Bissett 31 points and Pat West 31 points. Down the line balls were won by Joclyn Howon, Danita Hall and Sharyn Rayson 32 points, Dot Stubbs and Glenyce McRobert 30 points and Colleen Touzel and Toni West 29 points on a count back. Maxine Eabry was closest to the pin on the 14th and Rebecca Thomas on the 16th.

Danita Hall was closest on the seventh (second shot) and Glenyce McRobert on the fourth (second shot). Val Brydon won the nine hole competiton with 16 points and Gwen Chapman won a ball down the line with 14 points. Saturday, June 20: Winner: Di Williams 36 points. Down the line: Fran O’Brien 34, Dot Stubbs 33, Jan Brownlie 32 and Rebecca Wilson 32.

Leongatha ladies: from left, Fay Quilford (B Grade) Rebecca Thomas (A Grade) and Isobel Sutherland (C Grade) were this week’s winners.

Team work: from left, the combined scores of Phillip Island’s Rhonda Boyd and Faye Rosen allowed them to win B Grade and the Minor Scratch. Above, A Grade winners: from left, Phillip Island’s Faye Morris and Lesley Meadowcroft took the top title as the Foursomes Championship winners. Right, Phillip Island champs: from left, Phillip Island’s Faye Morris and Lesley Meadowcroft were the Foursomes Championship and A Grade winners, and Phillip Island’s Rhonda Boyd and Faye Rosen Minor Scratch and B Grade winners.

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BOWLS | SPORT

thestar.com.au Inverloch WEDNESDAY mixed social bowls on June 17 brought thirty-odd bowlers out, in spite of threatening weather, to play two 12 end games. They managed only one complete game and one seven-ender before the weather drove these intrepid players under cover. Winners, with 32 points and 16 shots up, were Bob Davis (s), Gavin Butler and Don Thomson. Runners-up, also with 32 points but 15 shots up, were Carol Hughes (s), with Brian

Phillipson, Nell Van Grunsven and Lionel Wilson. Raffles were won by Pat Sheedy, Nell Van Grunsven, Greta Wilson, Rob Huntley and Pat Stoneham. Sunday’s mixed social game was played on a perfect winter day with 12 triples playing two 12-end games. Four teams managed to win both games. Winners, on 34 points and 11 shots up, were Rob Howard (s), with Pam Russell and Harry Dunn. Runners-up, with 34 points but 10 shots up, were

Green with envy: the new synthetic green is now ready to go down after the roll-out and laying of underlay.

Terry Seaward (s), Brian Phillipson and Jan Lovell. The raffles were won by Shirley Phillipson, Malcolm Marshall, Maz Cox and Harry Dunn. The mixed social games on Wednesday and Saturday require bowlers to sign on before 10am for an 11an start. BYO lunch or soup and bread sticks available. Visitors welcome. Next Friday, June 26 will be happy hour/lucky draw night with the alternating fortnightly meal on Friday, July 3. Carpet bowls continues on Tuesday mornings, starting at 10 am, followed by a light lunch. Carpet bowlers, playing upstairs, have had a birds-eye view of the synthetic green construction, now nearing completion. The underlay was rolled out and mostly laid on Sunday and we expect the ‘carpet’ to be laid this week and available for bowls the following week. Check next week’s paper for progress.

Mardan Indoor THIS week was as well attended as previous weeks with 17 players out for some fun. We welcomed an extra player in the guise of Ross O’Brien, a friend of Ian Hastie, who was left with the choice of dancing or bowls as his choice for the night since he was a guest of Ian and his wife. Bowls was his sport of choice and he seemed to get the hang of it quickly and appeared to have a good night. With seventeen players we had five teams of three and a team of two. Jeanette Grady and Andy Plowman somehow got paired together and had a great night of exercise, bowling four bowls each and with much walking up and down the mat. Cliff Smith was put as a lead and from my observations played some great bowls. The remaining teams came out fairly well balanced making a close night overall and the results were as follows: Runners-up with two wins off 13 ends: Cliff Smith, Denyse Menzies and Ann Plowman (s). Winners with three wins: Jeanette Grady and Andy Plow-

man (s). Well done to all who won games and if you didn’t win this week come back and have another try next week. Tuesday sees the final round of the Pennant games and we will find out our fate for the finals. Mardan hasn’t fared so well this year and whilst we are in the top four after last week we will need to pull out all the stops this week. It is not over until the last bowl is bowled so we’ll keep doing our best to bring the trophy home for another year.

Tarwin LAST Tuesday’s winter pairs saw a full green and pleasant weather. The winners were Frank Cimino and Rod Beach from Wonthaggi, with the runners up Mike Arnold and Phil Stimson from Mirboo. The next pairs is set for Tuesday, July 7. Yes, the year is really rolling around. Wednesday Wizz will be on this Wednesday, June 24, and remember to be at the club by 10.30am for an 11am drawstick start. Yes, barbecue sausage lunch is still arranged.

Nice to see many members keeping themselves sharp by competing at various bowls meets and having a practice at the club (although many have already packed up and are heading north to the sun - and rain we hear). Unfortunately Tarwin has several members on the sick list and we wish them all a very speedy recovery. Winter Pairs is Tuesday July 7.

Buffalo indoor

ON Wednesday, June 17 there were six players on a nice night to bowl which saw two teams of three. It was nice to have Adam Huisman for a night of bowls. We played one game of 20 ends with six bowls. The winning team skippered by Toni Heldens, Bill Wolswinkle and Sebastian Terranova won over the team skippered by Rod McConchie, Adam Huisman and Peter Heldens 23-12. Hope to see you all next Wednesday at 7.30pm.

South Gippsland Indoor Bias Bowls LAST

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Korumburra

White and Foster Fishy’s showed their strengths once again with further wins under their belts. Dumbalk are also coming home on a winning streak clocking up another win. The game results were as follows: Foster Fishy’s 20 defeated Korumburra Blue 18, Dumbalk 27 defeated Mardan Purple 17 and Korumburra White 27 defeated Mardan Gold 21. With only one more game to go before the finals begin, the ladder positions are still under challenge. The top two teams are under no threat but third and fourth positions can definitely change after this week’s games. This week’s matches are Foster Fishy’s versus Mardan Purple, Dumbalk versus Korumburra White, and Korumburra Blue versus Mardan Gold. Happy bowling all. Ladder: Foster Fishy’s 28 plus 56/Korumburra White 24 plus10/Mardan Gold 16 minus 2/Mardan Purple 16 minus 30/Korumburra Blue12 minus 15/Dumbalk 12 minus19.

• Korumburra Badminton

Seniors grand final IT was a very cold night in Korumburra when the Kootenays took on the Himalayas in the Senior badminton grand final.

Wednesday social bowlers: from left, Bob Davis, Gavin Butler and Don Thomson.

Sunday bowls winners: from left, Pam Russell, Rob Howard and Harry Dunn were the winners in warm winter sun.

Foster Golf COLD and damp conditions this week saw a drop in the number of golfers on the course. Five players turned out on June 16 for the Men’s Stableford, but there still weren’t enough golfers to form a competition. A small field assembled in chilly conditions for the Men’s Stableford on Thursday. The winner was Paul Spencer with 34 points on a count back from both John Stone and Kev DaSilveira. DTL went to Kevin DaSilveira and John Stone. NTP went to Fred Tyers. The winner of the chook on Friday was Bill Fuller with 18points in the Stableford Nine Hole competition. DTL went to John Mathers 15points, Ross MacKenzie 13points c/b. NTP not hit. The A Grade winner of the Men’s Par on Saturday was Peter Dight -2c/b, from a number of other golfers. The B Grade winner was Brian Robinson with +3.

DTL went to Kev DaSilveira +2, John Mathers +1, Neil Chandler +1 and Owen Kindellan square. NTPs went to Steve Barnes, Phil Schofield, Peter Dight, Kev DaSilveira and Neil Chandler. The Saturday ladies winner was Val Gow. Margaret Freeman had her name drawn out on Friday night for the members’ draw and unluckily she was not present to collect the $700, so the draw will jackpot up to $750 next Friday. The Saturday golfers draw was won by Terry Jewson, however he wasn’t at the club to collect the $760, nor did he play in the golf competition so the draw will jackpot to $780 next week. Tuesday, June 23: Stableford Thursday, June 25: Stableford Friday, June 26: Friday Friendly - Nine Hole Chicken Run Friday, June 26 – Members’ draw 6:30pm – 8pm $650 Saturday, June 27 - Stableford

Things warmed up quickly with some long quality sets in the doubles. The result could have gone either way after the doubles and with Ian Cole’s big win over Chris McFadden the result was up in the air. Aiden Baumgartner got Kootenays back in front with a win over a gallant Jessica Thomas playing in her first grand final. David Creed sealed the result with a good win over Logan Brann. Every one enjoyed the company and good food at the presentation night. Any new players are welcome at the Korumburra Secondary College Gym on Wednesday, July 15, 7-30pm when the new season begins with hit ups.

Results Kootenays 5/120 d Himalayas 3/95: David Creed / Don Creed 21 v Logan Brann / Maurice Simpson 14. David Creed / Chris Mc-

Fadden 17 v Logan Brann / Ian Cole 21. Don Creed / Aiden Baumgartner 21 v Maurice Simpson / Jessica Thomas 6. Aiden Baumgartner / Chris McF 23 v Jessica Thomas / Ian Cole 21.

David Creed 15 v Logan Brann 3. Don Creed 7 v Maurice Simpson 15. Chris McFadden 1 v Ian Cole 15. Aiden Baumgartner 15 v Jessica Thomas 0.

Grand final winners: from left, David Creed, Don Creed, Chris McFadden and Aiden Baumgartner.

• Leongatha Badminton

Glen’s big night GLEN O’NEILL has had an excellent start to this year’s season. He continued his winning form by not only claiming his three sets for his normal team, he filled in and won three more sets for the Pears. As colds and flu set in over winter along with a few injuries numbers at badminton were getting low with numerous fillins required. Glen O’Neill was happy to help out and by winning all six sets on the night certainly claimed quite an achievement. Glen’s team the Passionfruits are really climbing the ladder, with an emphatic win over Lemons. Sisters Gail Beer and Rhonda Newton both played excellent matches and have their team playing nicely. Great to see Josh Almond back at badminton and he claimed his singles match over mate Jason Richards 15-13. The Bananas absolutely blew away the struggling Oranges, only Al McEachern win-

ning a set for Oranges while a whole team effort saw Bananas cruise to victory. The Pears and Apples had a top contest with fill-in Glen O’Neill the difference in this match. Gary McGrath was also handy all night for Pears while the amazingly agile Les Swift and crafty Ian Cole were strong opposition all night and won the Apples’ three sets. We have our club championships coming up in two weeks time on June 30 and all players are encouraged to participate in both singles and doubles events. It is always a great night of badminton.

Grand final runners-up: from left, Jessica Thomas, Ian Cole and Logan Brann (absent Maurice Simpson).

Round 6 results Passionfruit 7/142 d Lemons 1/78, Pears 5/105 d Apples 3/84, Bananas 7/139 d Oranges 1/79.

Ladder

Bananas ...................................... 43 Passionfruit ................................ 36 Lemons ....................................... 31 Pears............................................ 27 Apples.......................................... 26 Oranges........................................ 17

Section Winners: from left, Brad Denney, Best No 4; Ian Cole, Best No 3 and Most Consistent; and Logan Brann, Best No1. Absent: Matt Peters, Best No 2.

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SPORT | NETBALL Gippsland netball results Results - Round 9

A Grade: Traralgon 87 d Warragul 17, Morwell 40 d Leongatha 33. B Grade: Traralgon 62 d Warragul 23, Morwell 46 d Leongatha 38. C Grade: Traralgon 59 d Warragul 6, Leongatha 33 d Morwell 32. Under 17: Traralgon 56 d Warragul 15, Leongatha 33 d Morwell 17. Under 15: Traralgon 55 d Warragul 16, Leongatha 31 d Morwell 23. Under 13: Traralgon 52 d Warragul 2, Leongatha 28 d Morwell 20.

Ladders

A Grade Traralgon ...................155.90 Morwell ......................129.31 Drouin ........................155.59 Leongatha .................. 115.36 Sale .............................123.25 Moe .............................103.87

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Maffra............................91.88 Wonthaggi Power ..........85.24 Bairnsdale .....................79.33 Warragul ........................36.16 B Grade Traralgon ...................164.39 Leongatha ..................152.23 Wonthaggi Power ......126.38 Moe ............................. 112.84 Morwell ......................124.27 Sale................................97.47 Drouin .........................108.14 Bairnsdale .....................67.57 Maffra............................71.27 Warragul ........................43.62 C Grade Traralgon ...................152.56 Leongatha .................. 116.19 Wonthaggi Power ...... 113.91 Morwell ......................121.14 Bairnsdale ..................121.72 Moe .............................109.12 Sale..............................107.19 Drouin ...........................85.61 Maffra............................75.84 Warragul ........................34.08 Under 17 Sale .............................201.10 Moe .............................131.48 Drouin ........................159.80

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Traralgon ...................142.91 Maffra ........................137.07 Bairnsdale ...................128.38 Wonthaggi Power ..........93.84 Leongatha......................59.40 Warragul ........................54.01 Morwell .........................30.72 Under 15 Maffra ........................310.00 Drouin ........................163.79 Traralgon ...................161.35 Sale .............................129.34 Wonthaggi Power ......106.43 Moe ...............................74.71 Bairnsdale .....................84.34 Leongatha......................66.67 Warragul ........................51.92 Morwell .........................41.83 Under 13 Sale .............................206.74 Wonthaggi Power ......220.63 Traralgon ...................212.74 Bairnsdale .................. 191.11 Maffra ........................108.85 Morwell .......................106.00 Leongatha......................95.44 Drouin ...........................58.31 Moe ...............................38.68 Warragul ........................13.93

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Parrots netball

June 20

A Grade: Toora 70 d DWWWW 19, Fish Creek 62 d Kilcunda-Bass 21, Foster 44 d Stony Creek 23, MDU 62 d Tarwin 56, Dalyston 55 d Phillip Island 36 . B Grade: Toora 47 d DWWWW 14, Fish Creek 50 d Kilcunda-Bass 30, Stony Creek 44 d Foster 36, MDU 54 d Tarwin 30, Dalyston 49 d Phillip Island 33. C Grade: Fish Creek 34 d Kilcunda-Bass 23, Stony Creek 32 d Foster 27, MDU 33 d Tarwin 28, Dalyston 58 d Phillip Island 18. 17 & Under: DWWWW 26 d Toora 20, Fish Creek 48 d Kilcunda-Bass 20, Foster 47 d Stony Creek 16, MDU 41 d Tarwin 15, Phillip Island drew

Dalyston 25. 15 & Under: Toora 30 d DWWWW 18, Fish Creek 38 d Kilcunda-Bass 18, Foster 28 d Stony Creek 9, MDU 47 d Tarwin 9, Phillip Island 36 d Dalyston 20. 13 & Under: Stony Creek 22 d Foster 21, Dalyston 36 d Phillip Island 12.

Ladders

A Grade Kor-Bena ....................247.39 Dalyston .....................204.44 Foster..........................159.12 Fish Creek ..................135.09 Toora ..........................143.94 Stony Creek .................99.78 Phillip Island .................98.38 MDU .............................96.97 Inv-Kongwak ................87.05 Tarwin ...........................75.92 Kil-Bass.........................48.43 DWWWW.....................23.78 B Grade Kor-Bena ....................252.00

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Inbound: Allies goal attack D Lamb looks to have this pass safely in hand despite the best efforts of Toora goal keeper H Bassett. Photo by MalH Photography.

Inv-Kongwak .............179.07 Toora ..........................121.89 Dalyston .....................136.03 Foster..........................131.31 Phillip Island.............. 118.16 MDU ........................... 117.22 Fish Creek ...................103.88 Stony Creek...................94.94 Tarwin ...........................62.14 Kil-Bass.........................38.64 DWWWW.....................21.55 C Grade Kor-Bena ....................234.71 Toora ..........................162.70 Dalyston .....................248.43 Stony Creek ...............106.14 Inv-Kongwak ............. 113.52 Phillip Island................99.66 MDU .............................89.31 Tarwin ...........................89.41 Fish Creek .....................71.80 Foster.............................57.32 Kil-Bass.........................50.41 DWWWW.......................0.00 17 & Under Phillip Island..............171.75 Fish Creek ..................218.24 Inv-Kongwak .............165.46 Foster..........................179.07 Dalyston .....................161.57 Kor-Bena ....................133.33 MDU ...........................128.30 Tarwin ...........................68.08 Stony Creek...................56.34 DWWWW.....................34.76 Kil-Bass.........................49.07 Toora .............................41.81 15 & Under Inv-Kongwak .............282.78 MDU ...........................307.03 Phillip Island..............179.82 Kor-Bena ....................203.60 Foster..........................174.51 Fish Creek ....................96.27 Tarwin ...........................75.86 Toora .............................64.59 Dalyston ........................64.35 Kil-Bass.........................49.33 DWWWW.....................44.21 Stony Creek...................16.78 13 & Under Inv-Kongwak .............427.59 Dalyston .....................251.06 Kor-Bena ....................303.26 Phillip Island..............148.65 Fish Creek ..................107.10 Toora ............................89.51 Foster...........................121.37 Stony Creek...................39.72 Tarwin ...........................30.30 DWWWW.......................0.00 Kil-Bass...........................0.00 MDU ...............................0.00

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In contention: Stony’s Bridget Monaghan and Foster’s Bree Wiggins fight for the loose ball. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning@www.fourcornersframing.biz

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Leongatha 31 d Morwell 22 Awards: Pilates $10 cash - Evie Dekker, Nagel’s Pharmacy - Taylah Brown. Another great win girls. We are always working hard. It was an awesome team effort and everyone played amazing, and fired up for next week. Let’s train hard this week and get ready for Traralgon.

Under 17

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No you don’t: Parrots goal defence Laura Higgins pulls off a great intercept. More photos at www.mdphotos.net

Awards: Lissa Beauty Room - Koby Dennison, Serafino’s Pizza - Pip Littlejohn.

C Grade

Awards: RSL - Anna Lewton, RSL - Paula Holt. Auction - Elise Dowling. Great consistent game babes, awesome ball work. A close game with the crowd support bringing us home in a close one.

B Grade

Morwell 46 d Leongatha 38 Awards: Evans Petroleum - Kathy Reid. Auction - Kathy Reid. A hard fought game resulted in a rare loss for the girls, however it wasn’t for the lack of trying. A strong effort overall.

A Grade

Morwell 40 d Leongatha 33 Awards: Shan’s - Kate McCarthy, Voyage - Nicola Marriott. Auction - Laura Higgins. Tight game for four quarters in great conditions. Bad luck, we will get them next time.

LDNA netball Round 8 results Saturday, June 20

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Awards: Baker’s Delight - Alicia Marshman, Network Video - Keely Price and Stacey Giliam. On a freezing morning we soon warmed up by running a fast paced game, fourth win in a row. Great defence, strong shooting, we all played a fantastic game. Great job girls.

Under 15

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Great win girls, a well fought out game with a calm and collected vibe down the court.

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Alberton netball Results - Round 11

Round 9 - June 20 Under 13

Up and over: Town’s Tea Clark in goal attack looks to get the ball past St Laurence goal defence Michaeleah Stephens during their C Grade/17 Under match in Leongatha on Saturday.

11 & Under Section 1: Mt Eccles Thunderbirds 10 d Town Black 6, Mirboo North Purple 11 d Parrots 4, St Laurence 11 d Mt Eccles Swifts 9. 11 & Under Section 2: Mirboo North Gold 10 d Mt Eccles Magic 3, St Laurence 4 drew Mt Eccles Vixens 4. 13 & Under: Mirboo North Purple 22 d St Laurence Blue 8, Mirboo North Gold 29 d Town Tangerine 5, Parrots 18 d St Laurence Maroon 13, Meeniyan & District 24 d Mt Eccles Pulse 10, Mt Eccles Steel 19 d Mt Eccles Firebirds 4. 15 & Under: Parrots 31 d Mirboo North Purple 26, Mt Eccles Mystics 26 d Town Black 17, Town Tangerine 25 d St Laurence 18. 17 & Under / C Grade: Meeniyan & District 39 d Mirboo North Purple 26, Mt Eccles Tornadoes 37 d Mt Eccles Storm 27, St Laurence 36 d Town Black 28. Open: Town Green 46 d

Mt Eccles Thunder 21, Town Tangerine 31 d St Laurence Gold 27, Mt Eccles Roar 49 d St Laurence Maroon 31.

LDNA umpires Saturday, June 27

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

Mirboo North netball Round 10 results

Under 15s: Mirboo North 32 def by Hill End 39. Best: Charlie Chila, Lucinda Graeme Hard fought game by all, sloppy passes let us down in the end. Hopefully we will have players back in the next few weeks. Under 17s: Mirboo North 18 def by Hill End 21. Best: Tylah Wilkins, Monique Giardina Great team effort girls, best game I have seen you all play this season. Lovely talking and patience from all players. It was so hard to chose a coaches award, you all put in an amazing effort. D Grade: Mirboo North 28 d Hill End 25. Best: Kirtsy Koene, Erin Hoghton.

Good team work and talking to come back from a slow, sloppy first quarter. C Grade: Mirboo North 35 d Hill End 22. Best: Janet Bradley, Emily Robertson. Great team effort again this week, we are really working much better at our attacking end. Lovely patience and talking from all players. B Grade: Mirboo North 29 def by Hill End 41. Best: Tylah Wilkins, Madi Foat. Great last quarter to finish the game, unfortunately we left our run too late. A Grade: Mirboo North d Hill End. Best: Ebony Best, Emily Loh. After a slow start we played some great netball. Well done Aleisha Loh and Steph St Ellen for stepping up this week.

Defence: Mirboo North’s Ebony Best is all over her Hill End opponent.

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thestar.com.au • Mirboo North versus Hill End

Romp in the park for the Tigers MIRBOO North’s annual 96 kilometre round road trip to picturesque Willow Grove resulted in a sturdy 57 point victory over bottom side, Hill End, on Saturday. After 10 rounds of the Mid Gippsland season, Mirboo North sits in third position on the ladder with seven wins, two losses and a draw, while Hill End remains winless. Hill End’s physically imposing combined mass body weight, far exceeded that of the trim and taut Tigers. When the Hillmen trotted onto the oval amid loud applause and plenty of toots from car horns, one observer remarked, “Some of these boys have been in a good paddock.” It was soon apparent, Hill End entered the contest more in hope, than expectation. The mighty Tigers immediately declared its forward line open for business by booting three quick goals to gain the ascendancy. For the third week

running, Dom Pinneri kicked Mirboo North’s first major and was soon followed onto the score sheet by teammates, Tim Traill and Shane Peters. Clear space was hard to find as both sides put their heads over the ball and their bodies on the line with strenuous effort. The Hillmen fought back hard with replies from Matthew Coutts and Jack Hudson, before Traill’s second gave the Tigers an 11 point advantage at quarter time. Both of Traill’s goals were set up by outstanding passes from Josh Taylor, who later left the field with a damaged right ankle. The Hillmen had no counter for Don Webb’s height and palming skills in the ruck, that gave Mirboo North’s runners a joyful armchair ride. Try as they might, Hill End was unable to lock down Mirboo North’s mobility that allowed Clancy Bennett, skipper, Damien Turner, Peters, Pinneri, Tristan Salerno, Jacob Blair, Damien McLean and Jack Robertson to regularly gather and feed the ball into the

Tigers’ forward line. Down back, Kris Berchtold, Dwayne Gunn and Ben Richards created an impasse and efficiently mopped up most of Hill End’s inside 50 entries. When half time arrived, Mirboo North had lifted its lead to 23 points and it was time for Hill End’s hierarchy of control to rethink and rejig its game plan. The Hillmen duly increased their tackling pressure during the third term, but despite adding three goals, they couldn’t keep pace with the Tigers, who led by 28 points at the last change. Richard Horton, John Warren, Jarred Martin, Lachlan Fanning and Simon Fairbairn were all striving valiantly for Hill End, but their inroads rarely included consistent connectivity into the forward arc. The last quarter was a fiasco for the tiring Hillmen, who were kicking west, but going south. An over-supply of burly big men and a shortage of stamina meant the home side couldn’t run very fast and apart from the interchange bench, there was

nowhere to hide. Marks that were previously held with sure hands were dropped, frequent fumbles resulted in turnovers, kicks missed their targets and late tackles cost free kicks. Worst of all, Hill End’s rudderless engine room was devoid of detailed programmatic specificity and counter measures couldn’t be improvised. The struggling Hillmen only managed a behind from Coutts, as they despairingly watched Paul Hinkley, Robertson, Luke Palmer and Traill, bring up polished goals for the Tigers. Among these flurries, Robertson’s boundary line conversion following a kick-out intercept mark was all class and Peters’ calculated off-balance skied pass to Traill for his fifth major, smacked of genius. Mirboo North’s sprightly teenagers, Hinkley, Riley Oddy, Jeremy Salinger and Richards continually ran their more experienced opponents off their feet with constructive and adventurous play.

Reserves An inspired Mirboo North piled on 8.2 to Hill End’s 1.0 in the first half to ensure victory for the mighty Tigers. However, it wasn’t all smooth sailing for the Tigers, with the Hillmen bouncing back from adversity and restricting the visitors to one behind in the final quarter. The league’s leading goal scorer, Andrew Soplakow, booted five majors to reach 24 for the season and move eight clear of his nearest rivals. Mirboo North has now won seven of its 10

matches and is currently in fourth spot, behind reigning premier, Newborough, on percentage. Thirds youngsters, Jacob Best, Connor Williams and Jordan Richards boosted Mirboo North’s ranks with excellent contributions. Others performing well in the Tigers’ 38 point win were Andrew McCarthy and Brian Waters. Chad Williamson, Josh Hammond and Zac Whittaker were amongst Hill End’s best, especially during its recovery after the long break.

The 22 starters included paracyclist Alex Welsh who uses a hand cycle sled, even up the big climb from Dumbalk to Mardan. Alex has a State time trial race at Outtrim on July 18 so this was a solid work out for him. The trio of scratch riders - Brett, Stefan and Will - were chasing three on three minutes, three on six minutes, six riders on eight minutes, four riders on 13 minutes, a duo on 18 minutes and Alex on 30 minutes. As usual with this circuit it is only the fit who manage to make it up the big climbs and get through to the finish. Chris Rowe and Luke Morrison from the six minute trio were the big movers for the day as they rounded up the eight minute bunch survivors, the survivors of the 13 minute bunch plus the limit riders. They did not catch Alex until the hills up

Horn Street. However, there were just six riders to contest the dash to the line and it was Chris Rowe taking the honours (1hr 6.08min) from Michael Park (8min), Phil Hanley (8min), Luke Morrison, Bernadette Fitzgerald (13) and Mark Bensley (13) in sixth place. The next trio home were Harrison McLean (3), seventh, Peter Hollins (3) eighth and scratch rider Brett Franklin ninth and in a time of 1hr 56 sec. Rounding out the top 10 was Alex Welsh in a time of 1hr 31.46min. The Junior race was on the out and back run through Nerrena to the Meeniyan turn-off over a distance just short of 20 kilometres. Oliver McLean riding from scratch had eight riders to catch with Harry Herbert and Max Slinger on nine minutes 30seconds. After several weeks of not being able to quite stick with Thomas Fitzgerald on second scratch Mitch Harry was lifted one bunch to start with Kaleb Jans at three minutes. Whilst at the start, the helpers saw that Mitch’s tyres were on the flat side so a quick pump and he was on his way. This obviously did

wonders as he and Kaleb chased hard, passing the other five riders in front. Mitch was going so well he dropped Kaleb on the hills back into Leongatha to come home first and fastest (41.13min). Next home was Harry Herbert (9.30min) who also rode a fantastic race and actually rode faster than his older brothers, making life very difficult for the handicapper. Kaleb rolled in for third. Sullivan Herbert came home in fourth, Oliver McLean fifth and some 30 seconds slower than his last ride on this course, Alfie Herbert sixth, Thomas Fitzgerald seventh, Max Slinger eighth and Michael Eastwood ninth. Next week the club road championships will be raced at Korrine with the riders competing in age bracket titles. The Senior field is scheduled for three laps whilst other groups will ride two and one lap of the 18 kilometre circuit. Hopefully the weather will again be favourable.

Winners’ group: from left, second Michael Park, first Chris Rowe, third Phil Hanley and Junior winner Mitchell Harry.

SENIORS LADDER Yall-Yall North....... 166.99 Yinnar ................... 195.62 Mirboo North ........ 146.01 Newborough ......... 115.34 Thorpdale ............... 97.65 Trafalgar ................. 110.69 Morwell East ............ 78.05 Yarragon .................. 78.74 Boolarra ................... 61.96 Hill End .................... 46.67

34 30 30 28 22 16 16 12 12 0

RESERVES LADDER Yinnar ................... 184.49 Yall-Yall North....... 240.41 Newborough ......... 172.56 Mirboo North ........ 100.54 Morwell East........... 78.94 Trafalgar ................... 89.02 Yarragon .................. 85.77 Thorpdale ................ 79.09 Hill End .................... 48.96 Boolarra ................... 47.51

32 28 28 28 20 18 18 16 8 4

THIRDS LADDER SENIORS Mirboo North 15.10.100 d Hill End 6.7.43 Mirboo North goals: T. Traill 5, P. Hinkley 3, J. Robertson 2, D. McLean 1, L. Palmer 1, S. Peters 1, D. Pinneri 1, D. Webb 1. Mirboo North best: C. Bennett, T. Traill, D. Webb, D. Turner, K. Berchtold, D. Pinneri. Hill End goals: R. Horton 1, M. Coutts 1, S. Fairbairn 1, J. Hudson 1, B. Rotheram 1, L. Fanning 1. Hill End best: R. Horton, J. Warren, J. Martin, L. Fanning, K. Ayton, D. Briggs.

RESERVES Mirboo North 11.6.72 d Hill End 5.4.34 Mirboo North goals: A. Soplakow 5, B. Waters 2, J. McDuffie 1, C. Williams 1, N. Gervasi 1, A. McCarthy 1.

Mirboo North best: J. Best, C. Williams, A. McCarthy, A. Soplakow, J. Richards, B. Waters. Hill End goals: C. Williamson 1, S. Romari 1, J. Hammond 1, A. Cochrane 1, N. Perkins 1. Hill End best: C. Williamson, J. Hammond, Z. Whittaker, N. Perkins, A. Cochrane, T. Briggs.

FOURTHS Hill End 17.13.115 d Mirboo North 2.1.13 Hill End goals: B. Clymo 3, J. Hudson 3, J. Harrison 3, N. Hammond 2, J. Paulet 1, D. McIver 1, R. Richards 1, L. Westhorp 1, T. Kirkbright 1, A. Brown 1. Hill End best: J. Sikacek, T. Kirkbright, B. Clymo, R. Richards, A. Abvan, J. Paulet. Mirboo North goals: T. Reiske 1, J. Mason 1. Mirboo North best: R. Lowrie, L. Oddy, T. Reiske, A. Irwin, R. Peter.

Trophy motivates riders THE Leongatha Cycling Club had another good winter day for the running of the George Martin Trophy around the tough NerrenaMardan circuit with some sun and a weak but cold wind.

Mid Gippsland League

Action: Leongatha member, paracyclist Alex Welsh, ‘riding’ off a 30 minute limit handicap, is pictured in Horn Street nearing completion of the 38km Mardan circuit. Photo credit Kerry Fitzgerald.

Mirboo North ........ 291.74 Yinnar ................... 333.33 Yarragon ............... 220.11 Yall-Yall North......... 84.01 Newborough ......... 123.48 Trafalgar ................. 100.79 Thorpdale ................ 85.39 Morwell East ............ 35.55 Boolarra .................. 26.49

40 36 32 22 20 20 18 8 4

FOURTHS LADDER Newborough ......... 728.92 Hill End ................. 260.08 Yinnar ................... 201.20 Trafalgar ............... 173.94 Thorpdale ............... 66.81 Mirboo North............ 59.88 Yall-Yall North .......... 26.34 Morwell East ............ 27.09

40 36 28 28 20 16 16 8

OTHER MATCHES SENIORS Yallourn-Yall Nth 9.6.60 drew Yinnar 9.6.60 Thorpdale 10.10.70 d Morwell East 6.4.40 Newborough 13.13.91 d Trafalgar 11.3.69 RESERVES Newborough 14.5.89 d Trafalgar 10.6.66 Yallourn-Yall Nth 12.7.79 d Yinnar 4.6.30 Thorpdale 6.10.46 d Morwell East 6.3.39 THIRDS Trafalgar 8.6.54 d Newborough 6.5.41 Yinnar 9.10.64 d Yallourn-Yall Nth 1.2.8 Thorpdale 10.15.75 d Morwell East 7.8.50 FOURTHS Newborough 7.11.53 d Trafalgar 2.2.14 Yinnar 11.11.77 d Yallourn-Yall Nth 1.2.8 Thorpdale 8.13.61 d Morwell East 4.5.29

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• Allies v Toora

Allies get revenge A SEVEN goal to nil final term set up a big win for the Allies against Toora on Saturday.

Breakaway: Hayden Egerton showed sublime skills all day roving for the Allies. He ended the day with five goals in a best on ground for the Allies. Photo by MalH Photography.

After a humiliating round one defeat at the hands of their neighbours, Allies were determined to turn the tables. Toora was first to get the scoreboard ticking over with a goal to Pullin but it was the Allies who dominated play from that point, in fact the Allies could have had a match winning lead in that first term if players had kicked accurately.

Instead it was two goals eight points to Toora’s three straight goals. The second term proved to be mostly even with both sides pushing hard. The Allies, through Jack Sewell and Anthony Sigeti, was able to take a slender lead mid-way through the term only to see Toora stay in touch as Pullin, Harris and Weston fought their way back and wrestled back the lead. Allies general play was starting to have an effect on Toora, especially across the middle where Lamont, Justin Marriott, Darcy Atkins

and Hayden Egerton ran to the open spaces and created opportunities that Sigeti and Brandon Nolan finished off. Toora’s young guns, Michael O’Sullivan and Brad McGrath, worked hard to stem the tide. At the main break Toora was just nine points in arrears but had to work harder on its ball handling skills. The second half saw a different style of play by the Allies as they kicked 12-1 to Toora’s 3-2 for the half. The last term effort of seven straight goals was testament to the club’s resurgence.

SENIORS

Allies 18.12.120 Toora 9.4.58 Allies Goals: H. Egerton 5, B. Nolan 4, D. Batson 3, K. Hanning 1, R. Marriott 1, J. Barrie-Sewell 1, A. Sigeti 1, J. Becker 1, Z. Hogton 1 Toora Goals: J. Maurilli-Pullin 4, P. Grant 2, J. Weston 2, M. Harris 1 Allies Best: H. Egerton, D. Atkins, D. Batson, S. Richards-Gill, Z. Hogton, J. Marriott Toora Best: P. Grant, J. MaurilliPullin, Z. Clavarino, B. Willder, E. Stuchbery, L. Dyson RESERVES

Allies 7.11.53 Toora 7.9.51 Leading Goalkicker: J. Bassett 4 Allies Best: T. Davis, G. Riley, D. Brett, A. Banks, S. Thomas, B. Wigg Toora Best: L. Ferguson, D. McKeane, M. Adderley, J. Bassett, N. Nicholls, L. Grylls FOURTHS

Allies 13.18.96 Toora 0.0.0 Leading Goalkickers: J. North 4, J. Nolan 4 Allies Best: Not submitted Toora Best: J. Platt, A. Hewson, O. Cashmore, F. Cashmore, A. Rhodes, J. Cecchini

• Dalyston v Phillip Island

Dalyston remain undefeated SENIORS

Dalyston 14.9.93 Phillip Island 10.11.71 Dalyston Goals: M. Kraska 4, B. Thornton 3, D. Belsten 2, M. Rosendale 2, J. Legione 1, B. Fisher 1, G. Parker 1 Phillip Island Goals: J. Taylor 4, B. Runnalls 3, L. Henzen 1, A. Edwards 1, J. Taylor 1 Dalyston Best: B. Thornton, B. Fisher, D. Belsten, C. Samargis, L. West, S. Sibly Phillip Island Best: J. Taylor, J. Taylor, J. Robinson, B. Johnston, M. Duiker, B. Kimber RESERVES

Dalyston 10.9.69 Phillip Island 8.14.62 Leading Goalkicker: K. Taylor 5 Dal Best: L. Wall, M. Harris, M. Loughridge, D. Brown, T. Davey, J. Sheerin

PI Best: K. Taylor, J. Van Zanen, N. Marsh, C. McPhillips, M. Jones, M. Riky THIRDS

Dalyston 6.8.44 Phillip Island 5.6.36 Leading Goalkicker: A. Busana 3 Dal Best: J. Legione, C. Magro, C. Loughridge, L. Legione, D. Brosnan, T. Beaton PI Best: J. Fowler, J. Piera, Z. Jankowicz, J. Keating, J. Marks, M. Mattock FOURTHS

Phillip Island 8.6.54 Dalyston 3.9.27 Leading Goalkickers: M. Sellars 3, M. Freeman 3 PI Best: C. Farrell, M. Mattock, T. McMillan, N. Anderson, C. Thompson, R. Weinzierl Dal Best: B. Lewis, B. Monson, J. Vuyst, C. O’Halloran, A. Geyer, R. Williamson

IT was set to be a clash of the titans, with the top two teams Dalyston and Phillip Island going head to head last Saturday.

Fans eagerly awaited the match, with both teams performing strongly so far in the season. With both Dalyston and Phillip Island missing players due to injuries, the match was highly anticipated by both sides, keen to solidify a position at the top of the ladder. The first quarter saw Dalyston lead by four goals, however Phillip Island clawed its way back up to 49 to 57 at half time, narrowing the margin between itself and the undefeated Dalyston. In a thrilling finish, Dalyston pushed

on to score 27 goals in the second half, defeating Phillip Island 93 to 71. Best on the ground went to Thornton who kicked three goals throughout the match. On a roll with high scores, Kraska smashed four goals this week after a massive nine goal match last round against Tarwin. The victorious dream team also saw Fisher, Belsten, Samargis and Sibly play like champions. Dalyston remains undefeated going into this week’s match against Toora.

Taking a stab: Bret Thornton kicks one of the three goals he scored during the match.

• MDU v Tarwin

Demons and Sharks in arm wrestle A SUPERB day greeted teams at Meeniyan on Saturday for the big clash

between the fourth placed Demons and the fifth placed Sharks.

Leongatha Junior footy

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

CGJFL % 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 11.67 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 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 Hill & Rovers....2 Mor Tigers .......1 Mirboo North ...1 Yallourn Nth .....0

0 1 1 1 2 4 4 4 5 6 6 7

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 49.87 28 53.13 14 34.69 14 35.95 0

SENIORS

M.D.U. 9.9.63 Tarwin 7.4.46

CGJFL ladders UNDER 10

The Demons, as has become the team’s trademark in the past month, flew out of the blocks piling on four goals before the Sharks had

UNDER 10 Leongatha 6.4.40 d Newborough Blues 0.0.0 Leongatha Goals: R. Checkley 3, B. Grabham Andrews 2, R. Jefferis 1, W. Brown 1, Z. Lamers 1, J. Fixter 1, K. McGrath 1, T. Richards 1. Best: K. McGrath, X. Spaull, R. Checkley, J. Fixter, T. Richards, Z. Dodge. UNDER 12 Leongatha 6.4.40 d Newborough Blues 0.2.2 Leongatha Goals: H. Kewming 4, J. Wight 1, C. Riseley 1. Best: M. McGrath, C. Riseley, E. Spaull, A. Van Hamond, J. Wight, J. Wrigley UNDER 14 Newborough Blues 7.12.54 d Leongatha 7.3.45 Leongatha Goals: J. Lamers 4, T. Boler 1, C. Michael 1, M. McGannon 1. Best: M. McGannon, C. Michael, K. Casbolt, J. Battersby, A. Ballagh.

AJFL UNDER 11 Leongatha Jnr 6.6.42 d Inverloch-Kongwak 4.4.28 Leongatha Goals: N. Beavis 2, K. Scrimshaw 1, J. Burns 1, T. McRae 1, T. Hanily 1. Best: N. Beavis, J. Burns, F. Moon, T. Burt, M. Mancarella, L. Marshman. UNDER 13 Inverloch-Kongwak 11.6.72 d Leongatha Jnr 3.6.24 Leongatha Goals: M. Molloy 1, A. Ritchie 1, L. Cannata 1. Best: J. Thomas, L. Cannata, J. Lindsay, H. VanderZalm, K. Clarkson, M. Portelli.

M.D.U. Goals: D. Adkins 3, N. Roberts 2, T. McDermott 2, T. Wightman, J. Swift Tarwin Goals: C. Hay 3, T. Keily 2, V. Campbell 1, J. Cann 1 M.D.U. Best: M. Smith, T. McDermott, J. McMillan, D. Adkins, B. Thomas, C. Ampt Tarwin Best: H. Browne, S. Kilsby, C. Hay, T. Keily, R. Houston, R. Brack RESERVES

Tarwin 7.8.50 M.D.U. 3.3.21 Leading Goalkicker: G. Brennan 4 Tarwin Best: K. Robinson , A. Bell , B. Launder , T. Giroud , N. McRae M.D.U. Best: M. Olden, M. Winderlich, J. Winderlich, S. White, B. Den-

scored. The Sharks were struggling under the pressure the Demons were applying. MDU’s Adkins was do-

sley, N. Mathieson THIRDS

M.D.U. 13.8.86 Tarwin 3.3.21 Leading Goalkicker: L. Harris 4 M.D.U. Best: B. Schulz, M. Olden, S. Forrester, M. Darmanin, D. Thorson, C. McInnes Tarwin Best: C. Collins, C. Gilmour, J. Carmody, N. Hardacre, B. Green, C. Brown FOURTHS

Tarwin 13.14.92 M.D.U. 1.1.7 Leading Goalkicker: T. Murray 4 Tarwin Best: A. Lacanaria, A. Ackland, C. Palmer, Z. Batten, L. Smith, D. Anderson M.D.U. Best: G. Cole, S. Pearce, J. Lawson, S. Chadwick, H. Dawson, B. Cantwell

ing as he pleased up forward with two goals while McDermott and ruckman Smith were dominating the middle of the ground. The Sharks finally made it on the board with a late goal to bring the margin back to 21 points. The Sharks needed to lift and lift they did with a strong second quarter. Browne was starting to take control in the middle and with Hay proving a handful the Sharks began to make inroads on the scoreboard. Some undisciplined acts by the Demons didn’t help its cause and it seemed to be losing focus and looked to be unravelling. Half time saw the Demons hold a slender three point lead with the third

quarter destined to be a big one for both teams. As anticipated it turned into a real arm wrestle with only one goal kicked for the quarter by the Demons. Harris was curbing the dangerous Browne and the Demons defence of Olden, Thomas and Hughes was outstanding – nothing was making it through. For the Sharks Ellen was doing some damage on the wing and Hay was still presenting a solid target for them. A sickening clash in the quarter saw young Joel Norton taken from the field after team mate Dunlop took him out in a big hit. The last quarter was set to be a cracker with the Demons holding an eight point advantage. With some strong last quarters in the last month it was confident it could finish the game strongly. The ball hovered in the Demons 50 for most of the quarter with Roberts, Adkins and McDermott looking dangerous. Had the Demons kicked a little straighter the margin could well have blown out but it didn’t. It was a well deserved win for the Demons putting them now at seven wins,

In balance: Hamish Curtis with the ball receives help from his team mate Cal Hutcheson as he attempts to fend off Tarwin’s Todd Lomax.

three losses. MDU takes on Korumburra Bena this week while the Sharks now face a tough battle against an inform Fish Creek. At five wins and five losses, the Sharks will be looking to get another win on the board on their home ground.

FOOTY DRAWS THIS WEEKEND ALBERTON Round 12: June 27 Kilcunda-Bass v DWWWW Kor-Bena v MDU Foster v I-K Tarwin v Fish Creek Toora v Dalyston Phillip Island - Bye Stony Creek - Bye

MID GIPPSLAND Round 11: June 27 Mirboo North v Boolarra Yarragon v Newborough Trafalgar v Yallourn-Yall Nth Yinnar v Thorpdale Morwell East v Hill End

GIPPSLAND Round 10: June 27 Wonthaggi v Morwell Sale v Maffra (Sunday) Traralgon v Leongatha Moe v Warragul Bairnsdale v Drouin

ELLINBANK Round 10: June 27 Neerim South v Garfield Bunyip v Nyora Cora Lynn v Nar Nar Goon Nilma Darnum v Koo Wee Rup Ellinbank v Catani Dusties v Lang Lang Buln Buln v Poowong Longwarry - Bye

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thestar.com.au • Foster v Stony Creek

Foster win in a close battle SENIORS LADDER W L D

Dalyston ......10 0 0 Phillip Is......9 2 0 Stony Creek ..8 2 1 MDU...........7 3 0 Fish Creek....6 4 0 Tarwin ........5 5 0 Foster ............ 4 6 0 Kil-Bass......... 3 6 1 Inv-K’wak ...... 3 7 0 DWWWW ...... 3 7 0 Toora... .......... 2 8 0 Kor-Bena ....... 0 10 0

Pts

323.04 221.01 139.53 101.67 105.76 143.21 72.52 87.98 65.92 65.90 53.16 33.63

40 36 34 28 24 20 16 14 12 12 8 0

GOALKICKERS M. Kraska (Dalyston) ......... (4) B. Runnalls (Phillip Is) ....... (3) T. Keily (Tarwin) ................. (2) C. Hay (Tarwin) .................. (3) L. McMillan (Inv-K’wak) ..... (0) S. Sperling (Fish Ck) .......... (2) B. Nolan (DWWWW) .......... (4) J. Swift (MDU) ................... (1) D. Granger (Foster) ............ (0) J. Taylor (Phillip Is) ............ (4) J. Maurilli-Pullin (Toora) .... (4) C. Graham (Dalyston) ........ (0) B. Van Brummelen (Ph-I) ... (0)

76 67 35 29 28 25 24 21 19 17 17 17 17

RESERVES LADDER W L D

Phillip Is......10 1 0 506.45 Dalyston ......10 0 0 415.95 Tarwin ........9 1 0 266.99 Stony Creek ..7 4 0 135.89 MDU...........6 4 0 127.49 Kor-Bena .....5 4 1 137.81 Inv-K’wak ...... 3 6 1 67.38 Fish Creek ..... 3 6 1 49.88 Foster ............ 3 7 0 43.44 DWWWW ...... 3 7 0 37.54 Kil-Bass......... 0 9 1 45.69 Toora ... ......... 0 10 0 26.35 GOALKICKERS L. Wall (Dalyston) .............. (2) K. Taylor (Phillip Is)............ (5) M. Green (Stony Ck) .......... (0) S. McIntyre (Phillip Is) ....... (0) J. Krohn (MDU).................. (0) M. Lindsay (Inv-K’wak) ...... (0) L. Woolford (Phillip Is)....... (1) J. Brooker (Dalyston) ......... (0) B. Wallace (Kil-Bass).......... (3) A. Russell (Tarwin) ............. (0) L. Anderson (Tarwin) ......... (0) D. Britton (Fish Ck) ............ (1)

Pts

40 40 36 28 24 22 14 14 12 12 2 0 38 29 23 21 21 20 18 17 17 16 16 16

UNDER 18 LADDER W L D

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

2 0 2 0 2 0 3 0 3 0 5 0 5 0 5 0 6 0 8 0 10 0 0 0

Pts

330.72 237.64 159.85 194.29 173.79 132.88 191.06 123.87 42.96 22.39 16.37 0.00

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

GOALKICKERS D. Crook (Kor-Bena)........... (0) H. McInnes (Inv-K’wak) ..... (0) B. Insall (Phillip Is)............. (1) Z. Caughey (Inv-K’wak) ...... (0) O. Toussaint (Inv-K’wak) .... (0) J. Black (Kil-Bass) .............. (2) X. Duursma (Foster0 .......... (5) M. Homer (Kil-Bass) .......... (0) S. Flanders (Fish Ck) .......... (2) T. Van Dyke (Foster) ........... (0)

27 26 20 19 19 19 19 18 18 18

UNDER 15 LADDER W L D

Phillip Is......9 2 0 318.82 Inv-K’wak.....8 2 0 441.42 Fish Creek....7 2 0 292.06 Dalyston ......7 3 0 404.89 Kil-Bass ......6 3 1 223.27 Tarwin ........6 3 1 131.83 Foster ............ 6 4 0 256.67 DWWWW ...... 3 6 0 30.11 Kor-Bena ....... 3 7 0 163.81 MDU.............. 2 8 0 26.05 Stony Creek... 1 10 0 14.04 Toora... .......... 0 8 0 5.01 GOALKICKERS M. Freeman (Phillip Is)....... (3) C. O’Halloran (Dalys).......... (2) K. Reid (Inv-K’wak) ............ (0) X. Duursma (Foster) .......... (5) D. Garnham (Tarwin).......... (3) N. Van Dyke (Foster) .......... (6) T. Simpson (Inv-K’wak) ...... (0) L. Wake (Foster)................. (3) B. Patterson (Kor-Bena) ..... (0) S. Flanders (Fish Ck) .......... (3)

Pts

36 32 32 28 26 26 24 16 12 8 4 0 43 33 30 25 23 21 21 18 18 17

FOSTER was thrilled to have its efforts rewarded with a win on the board on Saturday.

Taking on third placed Stony Creek, Foster was eager to be the victors of the clash. The game was played in excellent conditions, as Foster home turf has finally recuperated following a drainage upgrade and the Foster Show at the start of the year. From the first siren, it was clear both teams were in for a battle. The score fluctuated right through the game, but Foster clung to its lead each quarter. Trouble struck for the Tigers when key wing player Gus Donovan broke his collarbone while another player struggled with a corky. Despite the devastating loss of Donovan, the Tigers continued to fight through

SENIORS

the second half. Brent Bowden was a clear stand out for the Tigers, kicking four goals for the day; including a few from outside the 50 metre mark. Bowden also stepped in for Donovan and worked the wing, playing in what was described as his best game for the season. Fellow teammate Darren Granger also gave his best performance of the season, playing high forward and expertly working the ball. John Williams was a tough presence and worked the ball well for Foster while ruckman Nick Connellan impressed the crowd in the forward line. Rhett Moor returned to the field this week and played exceptionally well in full back, attacking the ball and putting plenty of pressure on Stony Creek. Matt Brown played a similar game to Moor in the back pocket. Playing wide

to give himself a bit of freedom, Brown attacked the ball where he could and put up strong defence. Stony Creek fought back and managed to play evenly with Foster by the last quarter, but they could not make up the score.

The best players for Stony Creek were Troy Sinclair, Clint Mackie, Julian Stone, Wayne Stewart, Cameron Stone and Justin Shields. Foster was ecstatic and finish off the match sitting at 54 to 38.

The Tigers will come up against Inverloch-Kongwak at the Foster home ground next week. The boys believe they are in with a shot at another win, with the Sea Eagles sitting two spots below them on the ladder in ninth place.

Inverloch-Kongwak enjoyed a bye this week and will be on fresh legs by Saturday. Though Foster will have the recent injuries to contend with, they will be looking to give the Sea Eagles a run for their money.

Bright, G. Delaney, N. Hume THIRDS

Foster 8.6.54 Stony Creek 5.8.38 Foster Goals: B. Bowden 4, M. Allott 2, J. Freeman 1, J. Williams 1 Stony Creek Goals: W. Stewart 2, J. Shields 2, C. Savage 1 Foster Best: J. Williams, N. Connellan, D. Granger, B. Bowden, R. Moor, M. Brown Stony Creek Best: T. Sinclair, C. Mackie, J. Stone, W. Stewart, C. Stone, J. Shields RESERVES

Stony Creek 11.10.76 Foster 6.3.39 Leading Goalkicker: L. Byrnes 3 Stony Best: L. Byrnes, J. Accardi, G. Gray, J. Payne, J. Stuart, J. Brown Foster Best: D. Hateley, L. Coffey, J.

Foster 20.17.137 Stony Creek 3.2.20 Leading Goalkicker: R. Prain 7 Foster Best: R. Prain, M. Jones, H. Griggs, E. Smith, B. Smith, L. Wake Stony Best: L. Harrington, H. Funnell, W. Collins, R. Baudinette, K. Newton FOURTHS

Foster 19.13.127 Stony Creek 2.3.15 Leading Goalkicker: N. Van Dyke 6 Foster Best: J. Smith, L. Wake, X. Duursma, B. Armstrong, N. Van Dyke, R. Angwin Stony Best: J. Phillips, H. Collins, A. Wright, A. Dyke, B. Martin, L. Elliott

Quick hands: Stony Creek’s Cam Stone gets a handball away under pressure. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning@www.fourcornersframing.biz

• Fish Creek v Kilcunda Bass

Kangaroos hop over the Panthers, just FISH Creek welcomed Kilcunda Bass to Terrill Park UNDER 13 LADDER W L D

Phillip Is......9 1 0 287.35 Won Power ...9 1 0 242.93 Kor-Bena .....6 4 0 174.49 Corner Inlet ..5 5 0 142.44 Inv-K’wak.....5 5 0 113.26 Dalyston ......3 7 0 64.29 L’gatha Jnr .... 3 7 0 58.65 Kil-Bass......... 0 10 0 6.68 GOALKICKERS N. Anderson (Won Pwr) ..... (1) K. Pavlou (Foster) .............. (0) M. Nicholas (Kor-Bena) ...... (2) J. Stewart (Kor-Bena)......... (1) L. Cocksedge (Foster) ........ (1) S. Tessari (Won Pwr).......... (1) C. Russell (Leon Jnr) ......... (0) E. Anitonia (Dalys) ............. (0) J. Brann (Won Pwr) ........... (3) K. Benson (Dalyston) ......... (0) D. Stewart (Kor-Bena) ....... (2) M. Molloy (Leon Jnr) ......... (1) C. Smith (Inv-K’wak) .......... (0) T. Crocker (Kor-Bena)......... (1)

Pts

36 36 24 20 20 12 12 0 24 18 15 13 13 13 10 10 9 8 8 8 8 8

UNDER 11

The Fish Creek side, after a terrible run of injuries through the early part of the year, is finally starting to get some boys back and it welcomed for the first time this year Justin Smith, Jake Staley and Jason Rouda back into the side. The Panthers have been lucky enough to have Kael Bergles return for a couple of weeks while on break from his fly in fly out role in WA. Fishy won the toss and kicked to the canteen end and the match was underway.

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LADDER W LD

on Saturday and with the Panthers having the wood over the Kangaroos for the last few years the Roo’s were very keen to get the points on this occasion.

L’gatha Jnr ...9 1 0 203.66 Corner Inlet ..8 2 0 190.64 Inv-K’wak.....7 3 0 248.37 Phillip Is......5 5 0 100.98 Won Power ...4 6 0 84.28 Kor-Bena .....4 6 0 69.12 Kil-Bass......... 3 7 0 72.16 Dalyston ........ 0 10 0 6.39 GOALKICKERS Z. Duursma (Foster) ........... (1) J. Burns (Leon Jnr) ............ (1) T. Burt (Leon Jnr) ............... (0) T. Hanily (Leon Jnr)............ (1) D. Berryman (Foster) ......... (4) A. Reid (Inv-K’wak) ............ (0) N. Beavis (Leon Jnr) .......... (2) J. Tyler (Foster) .................. (1) B. Senior-Gibson (Won P).. (0) H. Scott (Inv-K’wak)........... (0)

Pts

36 32 28 20 16 16 12 0 15 14 11 10 10 9 8 7 7 7

Fish Creek 12.19.91 Kilcunda-Bass 14.6.90 Fish Creek Goals: J. Staley 4, S. Sperling 2, C. Park 2, G. Staley 2, J. Brooks 1, B. Cooper 1 Kilcunda-Bass Goals: K. Bergles 5, R. Carroll 2, D. Clay 2, B. Law 1, T. Keating 1, A. Nooy 1, D. Crawford 1, J. Wilson 1 Fish Creek Best: G. Staley, T. Fusinato, A. Snooks, C. Park, J. Staley, T. Mackie Kilcunda-Bass Best: J. Wilson, C. Endres, J. Andersen, J. Dakin, B. Law, M. Edwards RESERVES

Fish Creek 12.3.75 Kilcunda-Bass 11.7.73 Leading Goalkicker: B. Egeberg 5 FC Best: J. O’Sullivan, R. Nicoll, J. Buckland, J. Danckert, P. Mueller, J. McGannon

The opening was a torrid tough affair with both sides trying to assert themselves. The first goal had to wait until the eighth minute when the Panthers capitalized on a loose Kangaroo defence and Crawford goaled. It got another shortly after when Bergles took a mark 55 metres out, went back and kicked a ripper from 60 metres out. This seemed to be the ignition for Fish Creek who kicked into gear and totally controlled the final 20 odd minutes of the quarter. A goal to Park was followed by a string of behinds from missed opportunities which would haunt Fish Creek throughout the day. Miss after miss was finally countered by a goal to Brooks after the siren from a free kick paid a second before the siren was sounded. Into the second quarter

KB Best: B. Hutcherson, G. Wallace, D. Allen, J. Born, A. Jerrard, B. Wallace THIRDS

Fish Creek 10.7.67 Kilcunda-Bass 7.4.46 Leading Goalkicker: M. McGannon 4 FC Best: M. McGannon, B. Rogers, O. Straw, K. Jacobson, C. Tracy, H. Krause KB Best: L. Scott, K. Condick, J. Burgess, A. Brown, L. Adams, M. Whitham FOURTHS

Fish Creek 5.6.36 Kilcunda-Bass 3.3.21 Leading goalkicker: S. Flanders 3 FC Best: N. Denbrok, A. Denbrok, S. McGannon, J. Haines, Z. Clark, S. Flanders KB Best: N. Bradley, J. Bastwrous, W. Lindsay, S. Bent, D. Logan, B. Jones

and the game was starting to open up. Gus Staley for Fishy was playing his best game of the year while for the Panthers the reigning league best and fairest Chris Endres was racking up possessions at will. Bergles was dangerous up forward for Killy Bass and Pratt had his work cut out for him. At the other end Jake Staley was proving just as dangerous for the Kangas and the Panthers were struggling to find a suitable match up. A five goal to four goal quarter in favour of Fish Creek sent the Kangaroos into the long break in front by 15 points. The low point of the quarter was an injury to Fishy co captain Trevor Hooker that saw him stretchered off the ground late in the half. The third quarter was the Panthers best of the match kicking six goals to Fishy’s three with the Kangas again missing crucial shots on goal adding a further eight behinds to its score and at the final change it was Killy Bass in front now by one solitary behind. The last quarter was a battle with both sides giving everything they had and as a result scoring slowed and opportunities were tough. Fish Creek got the first goal of the quarter to Park. Killy Bass answered immediately with two goals of its own, both to Bergles - his fourth and fifth in the space of one minute.

Midway through the last quarter and the Panthers were back in front by six points. Fishy continued to attack and Jake Staley got his fourth when he slotted a difficult shot from the boundary at the 17 minute mark and the scores were even with about eight minutes to play. Fishy hit the front again at the 19 minute mark when Gus Staley got what was to be the final score of the match, a behind. Another scare went through the Fishy camp when Jake Staley went down with

what initially appeared to be a serious injury. He was assisted to the bench by trainers and the Kangaroos had to adjust. The final five minutes was nail biting with both sides attacking and both sides’ defences holding firm. The final siren eventually brought an end to what was an exciting match with Fish Creek running out victors by one point. Next week Fish Creek heads to Shark Park to take on Tarwin while Kilcunda Bass is at home to the Allies.

Set upon: Fish Creek’s Snooks and Brooks tackle their Killy-Bass opponent, J.Good.

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thestar.com.au Pressure cooker: Morwell really applied pressure to the Parrots. Here Rhett Kelly of Leongatha is about to be tackled as he weighs up his options. View more photos at www.mdphotos.net

ROUND 9 SENIORS LADDER W L D

Leongatha ....8 Maffra.........7 Traralgon .....6 Won Power ...5 Sale ...........5 Drouin ............5 Morwell ..........4 Moe................3 Bairnsdale ......2 Warragul ........0

1 2 3 4 4 4 5 6 7 9

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

199.59 149.52 138.34 126.55 106.70 86.71 95.99 82.02 66.41 40.09

Pts

32 28 24 20 20 20 16 12 8 0

GOALKICKERS J. Best (Leongatha) ............. (1) 36 D. Sheen (Maffra) ............... (8) 35 A. Burgiel (Moe).................. (4) 26 A. Hillberg (Leongatha) ....... (3) 26 B. Hughes (Drouin) ............. (3) 26 M. Johnston (Morwell) ....... (3) 25 J. Gibbs (Bairnsdale)........... (0) 25 M. Engley (Moe) ................. (4) 23 A. Cook (Won Pwr) ............. (2) 23 T. Johnston (Traralgon) ....... (1) 22

RESERVES LADDER W L D

Maffra.........7 Traralgon .....7 Leongatha ....5 Drouin ........5 Won Power ...5 Moe................4 Sale ................2 Morwell ..........1 Warragul ........0 Bairnsdale ......0

1 1 3 3 3 4 6 7 8 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Pts

902.20 278.23 217.38 137.43 121.04 102.17 41.46 34.74 8.07 0.00

28 28 20 20 20 16 8 4 0 0

GOALKICKERS B. Doran (Leongatha) .......... (6) 17 W. Pleming (Maffra) ............ (5) 17 M. Davies (Leongatha) ........ (0) 15 M. Allman (Maffra).............. (0) 14 L. Di Ciero (Traralgon)......... (0) 12 J. Saunders (Maffra) ........... (2) 12 D. Loprese (Traralgon) ........ (0) 12 H. Nettleton (Maffra) ........... (0) 11 D. Day (Morwell) ................. (0) 11 R. Tack (Wonthaggi) ........... (0) 10

UNDER 18 LADDER W L D

Bairnsdale ...8 Maffra.........7 Traralgon .....6 Moe ...........5 Leongatha ....3 Sale ................3 Drouin ............2 Morwell ..........2 Won Power ....0 Warragul ........0

0 1 2 3 5 5 6 6 8 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

309.96 290.52 342.05 185.60 137.57 60.99 39.64 25.54 21.00 0.00

Pts

32 28 24 20 12 12 8 8 0 0

GOALKICKERS J. Van Dyk (Moe) ................ (4) 35 N. Wozniak (Maffra) ............ (3) 25 J. Ginnane (Leongatha) ....... (6) 20 J. Guarnaccia (Bairnsdale) .. (1) 18 F. Dostine (Bairnsdale) ........ (4) 17 N. Rowley (Traralgon) ......... (0) 16 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 .....7 Sale ...........6 Bairnsdale ...4 Maffra.........4 Drouin ............3 Leongatha ......2 Warragul ........2 Morwell ..........0

0 1 2 4 4 5 6 6 8

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Pts

525.90 380.66 185.59 131.55 107.20 85.85 47.59 25.79 19.09

32 28 24 16 16 12 8 8 0

GOALKICKERS L. Farrell (Moe) ................... (5) 37 A. McCall (Sale) .................. (0) 23 J. Sands (Traralgon)............ (3) 19 J. Van Iwaarden (Trar)......... (1) 15 R. Anderson (Moe) ............. (3) 15 S. O’Callaghan (Drouin) ...... (1) 12 J. Reeves (Maffra)............... (0) 11 J. McLindin (Sale0 .............. (3) 11 W. Stephenson (Sale).......... (0) 10 H. Sim (Moe) ...................... (1) 10 C. Henness (Sale) ............... (1) 10 K. Rose (Drouin) ................. (2) 10 C. Little (Trar) ...................... (1) 10

Parrots win after scare LEONGATHA was shocked into action after being headed by Morwell at the start of the last quarter, the Parrots booting the next seven unanswered majors to go on and win by 39 points. After dominating the first half of the game, Leongatha failed to put Morwell away due to inaccurate kicking for goal. This let Morwell in with a chance which they set up in the third quarter with seven goals to Leongatha’s three. Leongatha started the match really well and had all the play and controlled the game but kicked a host of behinds. The Parrots could have had this match parcelled up early. The second quarter again saw Leongatha dominant but Morwell forced Leongatha wide by protecting the corridor and bottling up play. This resulted in a lot of Leongatha’s shots in the first half being taken from acute angles; hence the 6.9 scoreline at half time to Morwell’s 2.1.13. Aaron Hillberg was play-

OTHER MATCHES SENIORS Traralgon 25.13.163 d Warragul 4.4.28 RESERVES Traralgon 28.10.178 d Warragul 1.1.7

ing well but was a bit inaccurate at the shots on goal for the Parrots. Leongatha hasn’t won at Morwell for the last five seasons and in the third quarter it showed as Morwell players got their heads up and attacked; really catching the Parrots flat footed and playing one of its worst quarters for the year. Morwell was winning the ball out of the middle through Nicolades, Duncan and Ryan while up forward the dangerous Mannon Johnston was ready to convert; booting two in the third. Morwell was playing a small forward structure which

SENIORS Leongatha 16.13.109 d Morwell 10.10.70 Leongatha goals: C. Maskell 4, A. Hillberg 3, A. Heppell 2, C. Verboon 2, B. Fitzgerald 1, S. Hawking 1, J. Best 1, O. Kerr 1, R. Kelly 1. Leongatha best: A. Heppell, B. Willis, D. Hoghton, T. Clingan, S. Hawking, A. Hillberg. Morwell goals: M. Johnston 3, R. Michaelides 1, J. Soutar 1, D. Hutchison 1, J. Jacobsen 1, B. Brereton 1, D. Musil 1, R. Tatterson 1. Morwell best: R. Hogarth, T. Ryan, R. Michaelides, M. Scholz, M. Johnston, J. Jacobsen.

RESERVES Leongatha 17.15.117 d Morwell 3.5.23 Leongatha goals: B. Doran 6, S. Embry 3, B. Davidson 2, G. Fleming 2, T. Horan 1, J. Pitman 1, J. Ginnane 1, M. Comben 1. Leongatha best: B. Davidson, J. Pitman, L. Du Mont, T. Horan, S. Embry, M. Grylls. Morwell goals: D. Mann 1, M. Marino 1, B. Milburn 1. Morwell best: N. Wilson, D. Dono-

seemed to catch the Parrots out. Hogarth was playing well in defence for the Tigers, defending the corridor. Verboon at centre half forward was being well held by Morwell’s Jack Brown so one of the avenue’s to goal was blocked. The Tigers booted seven goals to Leongatha’s three and at the last change it was Leongatha 9.10 to Morwell’s 9.8. A bit of shifting around by the bench put Tas Clingon and Zac Vernon into the middle which had immediate results. With Ben Willis rucking well and Aaron Heppell continuing to run wild, Leon-

ghue, J. Speirs, M. Marino, C. White, A. Watson.

gatha started to hit its straps again with a much better conversion rate. With Hillberg and the returning Cade Maskell finding the middle of the uprights, Leongatha went away with the game again. The cream of the Parrot players rose to the top and it was this effort that turned the game around. Leongatha has some huge games coming up and will need to be right on its game in coming weeks, tackling all teams in the top five. First it’s away to Traralgon this Saturday then over to Wonthaggi for a Sunday local derby game on July 5 followed by a home game to Maffra on Saturday, July 11.

Up high: Aaron Hillberg presented well for Leongatha and takes another towering mark on his chest.

UNDER 18s Leongatha 18.13.121 d Morwell 0.3.3 Leongatha goals: J. Ginnane 6, T. Sauvarin 4, J. Patterson 2, B. Moscript 1, B. Smith 1, D. Betts 1, L. Riseley 1, D. Tuckett 1, L. Moore 1. Leongatha best: N. Argento, J. Ginnane, J. Patterson, T. Sauvarin, D. Betts, L. Wright. Morwell goals: Nil. Morwell best: R. McRae, M. Linton, A. Chawner, J. Callaway, B. Krieger.

UNDER 16s Leongatha 6.15.51 d Morwell 7.1.43 Leongatha goals: N. Trotto 3, J. Patullo 1, J. Stockdale 1, T. Evans 1. Leongatha best: N. Battersby, T. Evans, J. Patullo, N. Trotto, J. Patullo, J. Boler. Morwell goals: H. Law 2, M. Pollutro 2, L. Pearce 1, B. Briggs 1, J. Baccega 1. Morwell best: E. Lappin, J. Baccega, B. Briggs, W. Kennedy, J. White, C. Juhasz.

Ball on a string: Aaron Heppell had plenty of the ball for Leongatha. He gets another disposal away helped by teammates Rhett Kelly and Dale Hoghton.

Aussie Hoops set to launch AUSSIE Hoops is returning to Leongatha in Term Three to provide boys and girls from five to 10 years of age with a fun and safe basketball experience that serves as an introduction to a lifetime of involvement in the game.

Children learn the fundamental skills for future participation, while team work and cooperation skills are also developed. Mary MacKillop College teacher Daniel

Sheehan is again coordinating the Leongatha Aussie Hoops program with the support of the Leongatha Basketball Association and some of its top young players and coaches. Participants can order a Participant Pack which includes a backpack with a basketball and other gear. The program runs on Friday nights from July 17 to September 4 (eight weeks) from 4 to 5pm. Numbers are capped at 50 and places are already filling fast. Register online at the Leongatha Basketball Association website.

Gearing up for the new season: from left, Leongatha Basketball Association junior president Dan Monaghan, young players Vincent Monaghan and Jack Dunn, Aussie Hoops coordinator Daniel Sheehan and young player and coach Ella Findlay.

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Taking Inverloch by storm By Stuart Biggins PARKRUN has become an important part of Tony O’Connell’s life. The Inverloch man’s first experience of parkrun was on holidays in Merimbula, soon after he began a diet and fitness regime to lose weight, when his wife signed him up and O’Connell hasn’t looked back. Two years ago he was 38 kilograms heavier and could not run a kilometre. Returning from the holiday in Merimbula he drove to Berwick to participate and now Tony O’Connell is territory manager for Gippsland. He is the man responsible for bringing parkrun to Inverloch, a move that has proved to be hugely popular. The $5000 required to set up parkrun took only four weeks with the funds coming from the Bass Coast Shire Council, the RACV and Watershore which runs the desalination plant. The funds cover all the equipment needed to run and administer the run (such as the laptop and software, barcode scanners and timing equipment).

With the $5000 raised the permit was granted within a week with the shire, “incredibly supportive” said O’Connell. “From there it has blossomed.” “We were hoping for 40 people a week but are averaging 90. Our largest turn up has been 140.” Parkrun began in the UK and its spread to Australia began in Queensland. The event is sponsored by the Brisbane headquartered Stockland and Suncorp Bank so if any equipment needs replacing the SSB takes care of it. People love the community feel of parkrun and the way it is set up participants can be as competitive or as relaxed as they choose. What’s more it is free. Once registered online participants are supplied with a barcode and from there on, all you have to do is turn up at 8am on Saturday morning (9am in Tasmania and 7am in Queensland). “It is not a race,” said O’Connell. “We encourage walkers; if you want to take an hour to complete the five kilometre course you can. “Many people turn up with prams and dogs. “Our quicker runners

finish in around 15 minutes.” There are 620 parkruns around the world and the Inverloch parkrun attracts people from Korumburra, Leongatha and Phillip Island. “A couple from Churchill come every Saturday. They love the outing. “We have people of all ages and from all walks of life. “Many farmers love parkrun.” Mr O’Çonnell said the youngest participant to complete parkrun Inverloch was a four year old and the oldest an 85 year old. Parkrun gets people out and active and with the equipment used at parkruns around the world standardised, on the website you can track your own progress and, if you wish, compare your performance with participants elsewhere. Parkrun is not only motivational it is addictive. In the region O’Connell manages, Gippsland, 500 participated last weekend at events in Warragul, Sale, Traralgon, Pakenham, Bairnsdale and Lakes Entrance. Phillip Island is starting with a course around

Frisbees fly in Bass Coast FRISBEE Golf is now in Bass Coast.

As the growing need for additional fun, recreational spaces and facilities continues to grow across Bass Coast, three local communities are now home to the exciting game. Extending on from the recently installed nine hole, permanent Frisbee

Golf Course at Blue Gum Reserve in Cowes, Harold Hughes Reserve in Corinella, Coronet Bay Recreation Reserve and Grantville Recreation Reserve will now share a three hole version of the sport. The equipment will be rotated between the reserves, similar to the mo-

Fun and games: a portable, three-hole Frisbee golf course will be rotated between reserves in Grantville, Corinella and Coronet Bay after Bass Coast Shire Council installed new infrastructure to host the equipment.

bile skate park. Currently at Grantville Recreation Reserve until July 24, the equipment will head next to Corinella and then to Coronet Bay, before returning back to Grantville. Residents are encouraged to use their own Frisbees and research the game to better understand the exciting format. Bass Coast mayor Cr Kimberley Brown believes providing free activities in an open space encourages more community members to become active. “The mobile skate park has been a real positive for communities who are without a permanent facility,” Cr Brown said. “By introducing other recreational activities like Frisbee Golf, we hope more of the community enjoy the great recreational facilities within Bass Coast and perhaps visiting neighbouring towns to experience alternate courses.” In addition to Corinella, Coronet Bay and Grantville, the mobile skate park also visits Newhaven Park as part of the equipment rotation. In a major boost to Harold Hughes Reserve in Corinella, council is also pleased to announce the redevelopment of the skate pad and basketball system will be completed in time for the next visit from the portable equipment.

Active: parkrun has really taken off country wide and many people including the Gippsland territory manager, Inverloch’s Tony O’Connell, are finding it highly motivational. Churchill Island on July 11. Indeed parkrun is growing at an incredibly rapid rate; in September last year, 2014, when parkrun Inverloch began, there were 15 locations in the state, now there are 35. Parkrun has a policy of no interaction between runners and traffic so there is no road to cross and neither does the or-

ganisation allow stairs. The event has become something of a tourist industry with people seeking out parkrun while away on holidays at home or abroad. The events usually take advantage of a local point of scenic interest; for example in Sale around the lake, in Traralgon along the Traralgon Creek. O’Connell’s wife now runs as does his niece, his

mother comes down from Wonthaggi. In Queensland his sister has jumped on board and does Michleton parkrun. We have many family groups turn up. “Parkrun has me fitter than I have ever been,” said Tony O’Connell. “Last weekend it was parkrun on Saturday morning and then on Sunday 10 of us ran the

George Bass Trail. “I ran a half marathon in September and a full marathon in Wangaratta in February. “My next goal is a Two Bays 56 kilometre ultra marathon trail run on the Mornington Peninsula.” If Tony O’Connell’s journey is anything to go by, it is certainly true that once you start parkrun, it is a trail of no return.

Eastern Zone Netball thrills in Leongatha OVER 40 teams from across Gippsland competed in the Eastern Zone Netball Association championships from 13 and Under through to 17 and Under, with a particular focus on talent identification held in Leongatha.

The TR FM Gippsland League proved to be the dominant force. Thirteen and 15 and Under age groups were split into Reserve and Championship divisions. Talent scouts watched players as a lead up to trials for the opportunity to be included in the highly regarded Eastern Zone Academy program for 2016. “Scouts focus on the 15 and Under age group from both the Reserve and Championship divisions primarily, however this year Netball Victoria has partnered with the Gippsland Sports Academy to develop an underpinning program that will provide opportunity for identified players in the 13 and Under age group giving them the chance to gain an insight into what is required to take that next step. “This is a very positive step forward for player de-

velopment”, Regional Development Manager Judi Buhagiar said. There were some thrillers played out in the round robin format with matches consisting of 2 x 8 minute halves. The biggest thriller was in the 17 and Under Grand Final when Yarra Valley took revenge on the TR FM Gippsland team which had beaten its more fancied opponents in the recent interleague match.

The top two teams from the Championship Divisions in each age group will progress through to the finals being played at Waverley Netball Centre on Sunday, June 28, where they will battle it out against other Grand Finalists from the rest of state. Results 17/U Championship Yarra Valley Mountain District Football Netball League 8 defeated TR FM Gippsland League 7

15/U Championship Alberton NA 13 defeated TR FM Gippsland League 9 15/U Reserve TR FM Gippsland League 10 defeated Mid Gippsland NA 4 13/U Championship TR FM Gippsland League 13 defeated Alberton NA 11 13/U Reserve TR FM Gippsland League 9 defeated Ellinbank and District NA 5

On the money: the winning 15 and Under Championship Division Premiers, Alberton Football Netball League, were presented with a cheque for $500 from tournament sponsor Lumo Energy.

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Sam to tackle world titles By Stuart Biggins SIXTEEN year old Wonthaggi Sang Rok Judo Club member Sam Farrington has won his way to the World Titles to be held in Sarajevo, Bosnia between August 5 and 8. Leading up to the Australian National Titles Farrington was second placed, two points behind the leader after competitions which count in the rankings. In Canberra he won bronze and in Brisbane gold. Silver at the Australian National Titles in Wollongong from June 5 to 8 boosted Farrington into first place and a position on the 12 strong Australian team travelling to Sarajevo. He will compete in the Cadet Division in the Under 66 kilogram class. The Australian team will be coached by Toshi Nakamura from the Judo Federation of Australia . Sam Farrington, who turns 17 in October, has been practicing judo for nine years. He currently trains in Wonthaggi two nights a week coached by Michael Shields and travels to Footscray three nights a week where he is coached by the head coach at the Resilience Training Centre, Daniel Kelly. Kelly is a four time Olympian. Wonthaggi Sang Rok Judo Club president Matt Donohue said Daniel Kelly has been an excellent finishing coach who has added ‘that bit extra’ to Farrington. Farrington said training under Kelly has been “really good. It is harder and there are more people.” The president reserved his greatest praise for Farrington’s Wonthaggi coach Michael Shields who he described as a “modest bloke”. “Michael Shields has been a top notch foundation coach. “He taught Sam the nuts and bolts,” said Donohue.

“To get a kid from a small country club like Wonthaggi winning his way through to the World Titles is pretty incredible.”

Farrington said Shields has been a great coach “all the way along, since I began judo when I was six and a half.”

Donohue described Sam Farrington as “a very dedicated kid” and said it has taken great commitment from the family to facilitate his rise

to the top. Father Craig, who also practices judo, and mother, Jackie will accompany their son to Sarajevo.

Taking on the world: Sam Farrington in action at the Australian Titles in Brisbane where his performance clinched his place on the Australian team.

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