The Great Southern Star, June 4 2013 by The Great Southern Star

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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s showtime! EXTRAORDINARY is the best way to sum up Lyric Theatreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s upcoming production of The Wizard of Oz. A cast of youth and experience, a classic tale and a dedicated backstage crew promise to make this show one to remember. Among those to perform are dancers Hannah Box, Elly

Egan, Brooke Cross, Caitlin Charles, Julia Enter and Gabrielle Holian. The Star this week takes readers behind the scenes to meet the crew responsible for building stunning sets that will take the audience to another land. Turn to page 15 to find out more. The Wizard of Oz opens at Mesley Hall, Leongatha, on July 5,

with further shows until July 20. Bookings open next Tuesday, June 11 at Mushroom Crafts, in Leongatha. Theatre fans are also urged not to miss 13 the musical by Wonthaggi Theatrical Group at Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre. That production ends this Saturday, June 8.

Smokescreen Hallston fire cost unknown: DEPI

By Brad Lester THE cost to taxpayers of containing the Hallston fire in March and the subsequent cleanup will not be made public. The Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI) last Thursday revealed the outcomes of a review into why the planned burn of the Hallston Bush ran out of control and destroyed private property. The review found the fire was lit in â&#x20AC;&#x153;extreme fuel hazardsâ&#x20AC;?, and staff should have taken greater account of nearby fuel hazards and the proximity of private property. But a department spokesperson

said the DEPI did not monitor the cost of containing the blaze that destroyed 625ha of private and public land, nor the clean-up, adding the cost of extinguishing fires was not typically monitored. The containment effort spanned four days and entailed 138 Department of Sustainability and Environment, Parks Victoria and CFA personnel, three helicopters, 11 tankers, five bulldozers and 22 slip-on vehicles. The clean-up involved repairing 17 kilometres of fencing and resowing many hectares of pasture. The blaze forced 46 residents to evacuate their homes. The review was undertaken by the DEPI, which replaced the DSE,

despite Hallston residents calling for an independent investigation. Hallston resident Uwe Ross, who witnessed the fire from his home, said the cost should be revealed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Who is being made accountable for the cost of their irresponsible actions?â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you or I lit the fire, we would go to jail for it. They lit the fire when fire restrictions were still on.â&#x20AC;? Mr Ross said the DEPIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s review should have been undertaken by parties independent of the DEPI. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They are going to cover themselves whichever way it goes and it was a bit stupid for them to be doing the assessment,â&#x20AC;? he said. Continued on page 9.

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Fresh start: fire affected farmer Gary Harris surveys re-sown pastures.

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Mock collision pays off SHOULD a fuel tanker ever roll in South Gippsland, rest assured emergency services know how to handle the situation.

Evans Petroleum staff joined with Country Fire Authority and State Emergency Service personnel for an emergency exercise in Leongatha on Sunday.

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A simulated collision between a fuel tanker and a car was staged at Evans’ Hughes Street depot to train staff and emergency services personnel in how to respond to a real life event. Evans Petroleum operations manager Russell Mills the exercise was held to fulfil workplace safety obligations. “Our guys have to make the site safe and call the emergency services, and they take over as emergency control and that involved the SES as part of the rescue of the car passengers,” he

said. “It gives you peace of mind. It’s most likely the type of emergency that we would deal with in the transport game.” CFA and Evans staff united to manage the recovery of fuel and the tanker. Wayne Walker, CFA Leongatha-Korumburra group secretary, said the exercise involved CFA personnel from Leongatha, Leongatha South, Koonwarra and Ruby brigades, and Leongatha SES.

Top, ‘Accident’ scene: emergency services personnel assess t he mock collision. Left, Rushing to help: Koonwarra firefighters Tim Stephens and David Corrigan man the hose.

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King tide rushes in By Jane Ross ALL it took was a reminder there was a king tide and a project seeking photographs of waves pounding the sand dunes and people came out in droves. The car park at the Inverloch Jetty was full late last Wednesday afternoon when the king tide

rushed for the shore, sending a group of young boys poised on the pier railings squealing with delight as waves crashed just beneath their feet, soaking them in spray. Up to 50 or 60 enthusiasts ringed the shoreline keen to see and photograph the phenomenon. Some came from as far as Foster and Wonthaggi, while others followed the rising waters along the Bunurong Coastal Drive from Cape

Paterson to Inverloch. It wasn’t as dramatic as last year because there was no wind but the waves still lapped foreshore vegetation. A combination of wind and king tide can take the sea right over the jetty car park. Bass Coast Shire Council coast and bushland management officer Derek Hibbert said the area east of the Inverloch Jetty is known as Toys Backwater. Over the last year, there has been a pattern of shoreline advance and a timber platform at the end of Pymble Avenue had needed repair because sand had washed from un-

derneath it. He told The Star the Toys Backwater shoreline used to be 50 metres farther inland. Sections of an old seawall from the 1930s can still be seen in parts of the foreshore undergrowth. “It’s an example of how the shoreline can change,” Derek said, “especially at Anderson Inlet which is all sand.” The inlet channel is ever shifting too. Derek said a few years ago it was 100m from the shore. Now, it’s very close in. Council’s planning and environment director Hannah Duncan-Jones

said already some areas of the shire are impacted by overtopping, saline intrusion and the backing up of stormwater pipes during high tides. Green Cross Australia, a worldwide movement to help people adapt to a changing climate, asked people to take photos of the king tide as part of its Witness King Tide Project aimed at capturing potential impacts of sea level rise. The project began in New South Wales in 2009 and has gradually spread across Australia. King tides occur twice a year.

Shoreline: Bass Coast Shire Council coast and bushland management officer Derek Hibbert stands on the foreshore at the end of Pymble Avenue, Inverloch as the king tide laps the vegetation.

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Deputy Premier makes promise

The group presented Mr Ryan with a petition that will now be taken to the Legislative Assembly. Former South Gippsland Shire Council mayor and passionate Loch resident Jennie Deane said funding for a small towns sewerage scheme was announced in 2006, and while Meeniyan was being hooked up, other local towns had been left behind. “There’s obviously been some delays for us and the community became extremely concerned when the Essential Services Commission indicated it wasn’t prepared to approve the financial plan put forward by South Gippsland Water,” she said. SGW initially put the cost for the scheme at $26.5 million, but is now looking at ways of reducing the figure to $20 million.

Gippsland Water. As to precisely what form that will take and its timing, these are matters we’ll need to further refine.” Mr Ryan said discussions would be ongoing and the basic aim is to get the project announced by the end of 2013 and then “get on with it as soon as we possibly can”. SGW is hoping to have sewerage to the towns by 2018. Mrs Deane is not critical of the water authority, and indeed praised its efforts to implement the scheme, but said “nobody is happy with that delay”. “A lot of people are concerned with health and environmental issues. We know there is raw sewage in places around the towns. We know there is raw sewage going into paddocks where cows drink from dams,” she said. “We’re concerned too with the impediments this imposes on growth. We all want to support growth in Nyora and Poowong and nothing can happen until there is the sewerage. It’s really impeding growth. “It’s a great problem in a place like Loch, where we can get up to 5000 people coming to our food

Woman stabbed A WOMAN suffered a 40mm deep stab wound after being attacked during a drunken fight in Wonthaggi on Sunday. The 34 year old Wonthaggi woman was attacked in White Road about 5pm. She and another woman, a 41 year old from Wonthaggi, were drunk after drinking together all morning and afternoon. About 5pm, they argued about cigarettes. During the argument, the 41 year

old stabbed the victim in the chest with a steak knife. The victim was treated at the Wonthaggi Hospital for non life threatening injuries. The offender was arrested and conveyed to Wonthaggi Police Station, where she was interviewed for serious assault related charges and was remanded to appear at the Latrobe Valley Magistrates’ Court yesterday (Monday).

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THE Loch/Nyora/ Poowong Waste Water Action Group met with Deputy Premier Peter Ryan on Friday to push its case for a working sewerage system.

Mrs Deane said the petition was “asking the government to take some action to expedite the scheme”. “We’ve presented the petition to Mr Ryan and he has made it very clear the government is aware of the concerns of our three towns. He is pretty much guaranteeing the scheme will happen,” she said. Mr Ryan said the petition would be tabled in the Legislative Assembly in the next sitting week of Parliament. “The important thing is we are all intent on the same outcome, and that is delivering a scheme for Loch, Nyora and Poowong, as soon as it can possibly be done,” he said. “There is outstandingly a need for this project to be progressed. It is why I did not accept this would not be in the five year plan. I am now very confident, with the ESC having had the public meeting and listened to the submissions of interested parties, this project will be in this five year plan. “I have spoken with Water Minister Peter Walsh, who believes that by the end of year he will be in a position to make an announcement in conjunction with South

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Spice in Ken’s life By Matt Dunn FOR Ken Loughnan, ‘Variety’ really is the spice of life.

Time out: Ken Loughnan spoke to The Star in Leongatha last week, a rare moment’s respite for a man who is continuously on the go.

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around the world”. While the charity currently reaches about 400,000 children worldwide, Ken has a bold ambition to push that closer to 4.5 million. People say charity begins at home, but for Ken it begins in the heart. His will to help others is not limited by geographic boundaries. “We have no presence currently in China, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia. When you look at the growth of the middle class in those countries and the growth of the gulf between the haves and have nots, particularly kids, there’s a great opportunity for us to get in there and do something,” he said. Ken, who spends his limited down time at a local ‘weekender’ he bought 20 years ago, is a parishioner at the Catholic Church in Loch and much involved in the eponymous Project Ochobo: a venture that has established water towers in the small Nigerian village. The Project Ochobo team will continue its charitable works at the upcoming Loch Food and Wine Festival, selling anything at all to do with food and wine, including foodie themed artworks and Ken’s own home grown limes. Helping to provide fresh water to Ochobo is proof of the Loch parishioners’ continued money-making success. But as with all

charitable enterprises, there is still more to do. “Being with Variety, I’m very much conscious of the issue of overheads in charities. You add the complexity of Nigeria, which has got a significant reputation for scams, and you have to ask yourself, ‘How do we promote this in a way the people will respond positively to?’” he said. Despite those obstacles, and with the help of a kindly Nigerian bishop (“a real goer”), the project has gone ahead in leaps and bounds. “We always had the commitment that every cent raised will go to Ochobo. I’m staggered by how quickly things have happened,” he said. “We want to offer people the guarantee that all the money will be used for the cause in international funding of charities.” In his business life he was once credited with being Australia’s most frequent, frequent flier. He has variously been managing director and CEO of Telecom Australia’s international businesses, chairman of Australia’s leading staffing services company SKILLED Group Ltd, Commissioner for Gaming in the Victorian Government, and a council member at Victoria University, as well as a member or chair of countless government and charitable

boards (13 at his busiest). “The business community needs to be more involved with charity. What tends to happen is you get yourself into a mould of making money,” he said. He holds Bill Gates, the super wealthy founder of software giant Microsoft, as a shining example of someone who uses his influence and money for good. “While Australians are reasonably philanthropic, there’s a long way to go. When you get to the end you might say, ‘Well, I’ve met my KPIs and that sort of stuff’. But you don’t really get satisfaction unless you can say, ‘I’ve done a lot for other people,’” he said. “There certainly is a great spirit of volunteering in Australia. But sometimes we all need a reminder.” Ken said he had no intention of slowing down any time soon. The “R” word doesn’t exist in his vocabulary. “A friend’s dad is my hero. He died when he was 97. He was a well known architect who did his last commercial job at 96. He wasn’t working full time, but he was keeping his hand in it,” he said. “Everybody has a story about people who retire and don’t live much longer. It’s not about making money. It’s about doing something that’s worthwhile.”

Rural living hopes raised LAND to the south west of Leongatha should be considered for future rural living, South Gippsland Shire Council heard recently. Consultant Chris Pippo represented landowners Murray Holderhead, Gary Williams and Neville Haw at a council public presentation session, seeking changes to zonings in Leongatha under council’s Housing and Settlement Strategy. Mr Pippo asked council to consider the land west of the Bass Highway and south of Anderson Road for future development to satisfy an anticipated void in

the market for rural living. The land totals 212.7ha, 55ha of which is now located in the Leongatha Structure Plan area. “This type of living is in particularly high demand. There is a clear undersupply of land in Leongatha full stop and particularly for this type of living,” Mr Pippo told councillors. He urged councillors to rezone land to allow the owners to investigate the feasibility of developing the land, giving infrastructure costs. Mr Pippo believed the land would meet supply needs for four years.

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We want the train

By Matt Dunn

SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council has not given up on the idea of a train for Leongatha, CEO Tim Tamlin told The Star.

While Mr Tamlin’s overall assessment of what had been granted to the region through the recent State Budget was overwhelmingly positive, there was one gripe. “You could say we need some money to restore the rail line to Leongatha. That’s definitely something we need for South Gippsland,” he said. “But we’re not going to see that in the next couple of years. That’s something we’ve got to chip away at.” Deputy Premier and Member for Gippsland South Peter Ryan said he “did not anticipate the return of train to Leongatha”. “We will continue to operate the frequent, subsidised V/Line coaches between Southern Cross, Dandenong and Korumburra, Leongatha and Yarram,” Mr Ryan said. “These coaches make connections at stations such as Dandenong to Metro trains or many Melbourne metropolitan bus services that frequently operate to suburbs such as

Frankston and Ringwood. “Apart from the South Gippsland Tourist Railway, whose volunteers do a great job running heritage trains between Nyora, Korumburra and Leongatha, the former Cranbourne to Leongatha line is in complete disrepair.” Mr Ryan said he was “always very conscious of the needs of the people of South Gippsland, who need to commute back and forward to Melbourne”. “The coach services now in place are under constant review and should it be that they could be improved by some form of additional element, then I am always keen to hear suggestions” he said. “I can pass to the Minister for Transport, Terry Mulder.” But long time campaigner Max Semken believes the future of the region depends on getting freight and passenger trains to Leongatha and beyond. He said Mr Tamlin’s backing was a “good change”. “Tim recognises the train will help regional growth. At the moment, population wise, the South Gippsland Shire needs to grow, and rail will help it grow,” he said. “It will also contribute to the economic growth of the region. We’ve got agricultural products and

Factory full steam ahead THE new dairy factory at Toora will go ahead despite rumours circulating in the community the project had come to a standstill. Dajian Li, one of the partners at ViPlus Dairy, said the factory was still on schedule to be completed within two years. The Star had heard rumours work had halted. The factory manager and a consultant are no longer working for the company. “Yes, it is still going much better than before. Everything is moving in order,” Mr Li said. ViPlus Dairy has taken over more direct management of the factory. The Star recently reported machinery needed to run the first stage of operation had arrived. Part of the factory grounds could become a tourism precinct with dairy at the forefront, including a museum and boutique manufacturers. During the first stage, milk powder will be bought from Australian and New Zealand soruces and blended at Toora with vitamins, minerals and other additives to produce the infant formula. The product will be canned, either with its own label or a third party label, and exported to China. This time next year; the factory should be drying its own locally sourced milk, enabling the complete process to occur on site. This will be the second stage of production.

three main factories in the shire that could be transporting their products by rail. We need freight, because it pays for the whole system. But a passenger service also needs to come back.” Mr Semken said further government investment in the Port of Hastings and the prospect of more land being released in the Casey Cardinia Shire would lead to a population explosion on South Gippsland’s border. “A train service would bring people into the region. They could live here and work in Melbourne. It would really bring economic growth into this region,” he said.

Max Semken: the Leongatha train campaigner believes the region needs a freight and passenger service.

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We’re here for you, Kylie By Matt Dunn KYLIE Quick is thousands of kilometres away, not far from Townsville, in north Queensland.

Well supported: organisers Yol Lawton, Robyn Ellen and Annie Roylance were ecstatic at how well attended the day was.

Tarwin, though, will always be her home. On Sunday, that fact was driven home to her again, as a fundraiser at the Tarwin Football Club channelled funds into her essential cancer treatment. It was a day of music, food, and celebrations. Those who know Kylie best would say it was very much

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like the woman herself – full of life and love. For the club and the community it was further proof of the value that is put on being a local, even if you’ve been away for more than a decade. “That community is amazing. I miss Tarwin Lower and Venus Bay so much. We still call it home and we still fly home, and catch up with everybody when we can, of course,” Kylie said, speaking by phone. Kylie said her best friend, Yol Lawton, had been an inspiration. Yol, along with Robyn Ellen and Annie Roylance, were instrumental in organising the day, which featured a jumping castle for the kids, live music, a round the oval bicycle time trial (with the bicycle in question given up as a prize to the faster rider), a pampering table and a host of stalls. All aspects of the day were designed to put a little bit more money in the coffers, to aid Kylie’s treatment. “Yol and I have known each other for a long, long time and she was my maid of honour at my wedding. She’s my best mate and she’s awesome,” Kylie said. “I couldn’t get the treatment I’m getting now if it wasn’t for the support of everybody, because it’s quite costly. It’s made a huge improvement in my life already. I’m pretty lucky and blessed to have people put in so much hard work to do what they do. “The support people have given me has just blown me away. I still call it home, but

we haven’t been there for 12 years. There’s people who don’t even know me who have come together to help. People have volunteered money and time to help the three main organisers pull it off.” Kylie said she is “truly overwhelmed by the love and support” she was getting “from the other side of Australia”. “They’re family to me and I know I could walk back in there at any time. My only regret is that I couldn’t have flown down to be there on the day,” she said. Husband Greg was a Sharks footballer, while Kylie was a keen netballer. “It was the greatest time of our lives. This fundraiser has reiterated to me those people involved were just there – they never hesitated, they did everything without being asked. You can’t get better friends than that,” she said. For Yol the day had turned out better than she’d hoped. She was beaming from ear to ear as she marvelled at all the people who had come together to support her “best friend in the whole wide world”. “We really just came together to help her. People have just been so generous and it’s really been quite overwhelming. It’s been great,” she said. “The day started at nine o’clock this morning and it hasn’t slowed down. Kylie can’t believe how well it’s gone. She just doesn’t know how to thank everyone.”

• Ongoing teacher training • A national curriculum • Fairer funding for Australian school students When? • The National Plan for School Improvement is scheduled to begin in 2014 For more information visit australia.gov.au/betterschools or call 13 17 64

Glamour girls: Tamara Dwyer, Jess Lane and Sally Bishop were at the Tarwin Football Club on Sunday to support the Kylie Quick fundraiser.

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Paramedics march on Ryan By Sarah Vella PARAMEDICS took their case for better wages and conditions to the office of Gippsland South MLA and Deputy Premier Peter Ryan on Friday. Paramedics protested outside Mr Ryan’s Sale office in the latest stage in their 12 month dispute with the State Government and Ambulance Victoria. Leongatha paramedic Gordon Bowman said Victoria is the only state where paramedics are not paid a professional rate of pay. “All of the other states have recognised paramedic as a professional vocation. We are now 30 per cent behind them in our rate of pay,” he said. Mr Ryan said the government had invested a record amount of funding in paramedics: more than $600 million. “It’s why we’ve added another 300, or thereabouts, paramedics over the course of the time

we’ve been in government. We’re building new ambulance stations throughout rural and regional Victoria. We’re adding to the shifts,” he said. “We do understand they want to make their case with regard to the EBA negotiations. We do understand that and this is part of what they’re wanting to put and good on them.” Experienced paramedics in South Australia, the ACT and Western Australia earn at least $22,000 more than their Victorian counterparts. “We will end up getting into the same situation as the teachers, where graduates will be leaving the state to look elsewhere for work and paramedic numbers will fall,” Mr Bowman said. More than half of Victoria’s existing paramedics would be willing to move interstate to continue their careers, rather than continue to struggle with current working conditions. “That will be a big cohort of experienced paramedics lost. It is not just about losing numbers, but

also the experience,” Mr Bowman said. “If all of the experience leaves, we can’t just replace them with graduates, because there will be no one to train them.” Mr Bowman said the number of paramedics in Victoria grew in the ’70s and ’80s and rural services, including Leongatha, expanded. “We went from having four ambos to 11 and from one car to three. But then it got stuck there and has been that way for a very long time since,” he said. The government has offered the state’s paramedics two pay options, however both options require the forfeit of valuable entitlements including periods of annual leave and leave loading. “We have been having meetings with them since the middle of last year and that has been going nowhere,” Mr Bowman said. “Our job has changed, as has our training and our outcomes. We will continue to argue our case

that we should be up there at the top in terms of pay rate. “We are the highest trained, but they are still arguing and telling us we can’t have it. That is what ambos see as the stab in the heart.” Mr Bowman said paramedics have learnt at least six new procedures over the past three years. “We want the new skills to help our patients and we are happy to take on the training. But, when we talk every three years about a pay rise, the training we have done isn’t recognised,” he said. “We have all learnt to accept shift work and missing family events. We understand and accept that it is the job we do and we do it willingly. “But the government takes the good will and nature of paramedics and shoves it back in our faces. “We say let Fair Work Australia decide, but they say no, you can give up your annual leave and your sick leave and we will give you one tenth of what a professional would expect from a pay rise.”

People power: paramedics Gordon Bowman, Michelle Howard, Jonathan Moncrieff, Mitch Olden and Roy Paravinic at Leongatha are hopeful the long running industrial action will soon come to an end.

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Farm theft fight By Matt Dunn FARMERS are being urged to report livestock and farm-related thefts, with the establishment of a new police unit dedicated to the cause.

Joining the fight: from left, VLE CEO Wayne Osborne, Bass Coast Highway Patrol’s (Wonthaggi) Sergeant Jason Hullick, Bass Coast Criminal Investigation Unit’s (Wonthaggi) Detective Leading Senior Constable Danny Mason and Leongatha Police’s Senior Constable Rohan Michael.

The South Gippsland and Bass Coast Livestock and Farm Crime Specialists Group has been put together with Agricultural Liaison Officers (AGLO’s) from local police stations: Bass Coast Criminal Investigation Unit’s (Wonthaggi) Detective Leading Senior

Constable Danny Mason, Bass Coast Highway Patrol’s (Wonthaggi) Sergeant Jason Hullick and Leongatha Police’s Senior Constable Rohan Michael. The officers will provide guidance, advice and assistance in catching farm thieves, working closely with the Department of Environment and Primary Industries, the Victorian Livestock Exchange, Victorian Farmers Federation and the Stock Agents Association of Victoria. VLE CEO Wayne Mason said the unit would “bring confidence to the market”. “We’ve got huge

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Wed, 12 June 2013 SPECIAL MEETING OF COUNCIL - 12noon Special Meeting of Council to consider submissions to the Council Budget 2013/2014, Annual Plan, Council Plan and Councillor Allowances. Submissions to consider the Council Budget 2013/2014, Annual Plan, Council Plan and Councillor Allowances will be considered, and representations from submitters heard at a Special Meeting of the Council in the Council Chambers, Michael Place, Leongatha at 12 noon on Wednesday 12 June 2013. Please note that copies of submissions (including submitters' names and addresses) will be made available at the Council meeting on 12 June 2013. Wed, 12 June 2013 COUNCILLOR BRIEFINGS Note: The June Public Presentation Day would usually be held on 19 June this has now been moved to 12 June 2013. 11.00am - Public Briefing: Korumburra Children's Centre 2.00pm - Public Presentations - Ph: 5662 9222 to book a speaking time 7.00pm - Public Presentations - bookings essential by noon on 11 June Wed, 26 June 2013 ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING - 2pm 10.00am - Public Presentations - Ph: 5662 9222 to book a speaking time DRAFT HOUSING AND SETTLEMENT STRATEGY (HSS) PUBLIC CONSULTATION The draft HSS is the growth strategy for South Gippsland Shire. It is out for public consultation until 28 June 2013. The draft Housing and Settlement Strategy (HSS) comprises three key projects: Part A: Housing and Settlement Strategy (HSS) Part B: Urban Design Frameworks (UDF's) for 17 of the Shires settlements Part C: Review of Rural Living Zone Areas and Restructure Overlays The Strategy has the following key directions: ! Prioritizes development according to service or environmental constraints; ! Describes settlements by their functions and regional role; ! Prioritizes planning for growth in Leongatha, Korumburra, Foster, Mirboo North, Nyora and settlements that have reticulated sewerage; ! Recognizes existing Strategic plans as guiding instruments for detailed planning; ! Investigates new zoning of land to the Rural Living Zone only in exceptional circumstances; ! Supports existing dwelling opportunities in the Rural Zone and supports increased Low Density Residential Zone (LDRZ) supply where supporting infrastructure is present; ! Discourages development in old undeveloped Crown townships

The following community info sessions and drop-in sessions have been organised: Community Information Sessions with presentations:

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Sunday 16 June ! Foster 9am - 10:30am: Foster Community Health Centre, 87 Station Rd ! Meeniyan -12pm - 1:30pm: Supper Room at Meeniyan Hall, Whitelaw Street ! Mirboo North 3pm - 4:30pm: Club room (Walter Tuck) Recreation Reserve ! Korumburra 6pm - 7:30pm: Coal Creek Auditorium, Coal Creek, Monday 17 June ! Leongatha 4:30pm-6pm: Council Chamber, Michael Place Additional drop-in sessions for one-on-one discussions: ! Thursday 6 June: 11am-2pm, Meeting Room 2 (next to Council Chamber), Michael Place Leongatha ! Saturday 8 June: 9:30am-12:30pm, Coal Creek Farmers Market, Coal Creek, Korumburra. RSVP's to the sessions should be addressed to Victor Ng, Strategic Planning Officer on 5662 9305 or via email: victor.ng@southgippsland.vic.gov.au. You will f i n d m o r e d e t a i l s a n d t h e r e l eva n t recommendations in the draft HSS, available at local libraries, Councils office in Leongatha and on Council's website at: http://www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/Page/pa ge.asp?Page_Id=1126 PROPOSED SALE OF LAND Council hereby gives notice pursuant to section 189 (2) and 223 of the Local Government Act 1989 that it intends to sell the following land: 6A Gilfedder Terrace, Mirboo North, Reserve 2 PS302507G being approximately 5,208m2

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farmers confidence in us that they can report any types of farm crime, be they livestock crime, burglaries, break-ins and thefts,” he said. “We want farmers to report these incidents to us so we can get better results. Upping security around the farm, the house, their equipment and their livestock is becoming increasingly important.” S/C Michael said people needed to heed the warning that “unlocked” means vulnerable to theft. “If two cars are parked together and one is locked and one unlocked, thieves will go to the unlocked one every time,” he said. “It’s a big step for people to break into a locked car or locked house. But if the door’s open they’ll go in. We’re encouraging farmers to up the security: lock their shed and lock their house. “What we’re noticing now, being so close to the south eastern suburbs of Melbourne, is that people are coming down and snooping around. Country people still don’t lock up, leaving themselves as easy targets.” People who wish to report farm thefts, suspicious behaviour, suspect vehicles or any other urgent matters should call 000.

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Any person may make a submission relating to the proposed sales of land. Submissions must be in writing, and received no later than 28 days from the date of this notice. In your submission, please clearly indicate if you wish to be heard by Council. Submissions will be considered, and representations from submitters heard, in accordance with Section 223 of the Local Government Act 1989 at a Special Meeting of Council held 21 August 2013 commencing at 12.45pm at the Council Chambers, Michael Place, Leongatha. Submissions should be addressed to the CEO and lodged at the Council offices 9 Smith Street, Leongatha or posted to Private Bag 4, Leongatha Vic 3953. Enquiries should be directed to Chris Van Der Ark on 5662 9200. Any correspondence you submit will be made public in accordance with section 11(k) of the Local Government Regulations 2004. Copies will form part of the report to a Council or Committee meeting and will be kept with the records of the meeting. This is particularly important if you think you might place personal information in the document. COUNCIL WORKS THIS WEEK Area

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companies worth millions and millions of dollars coming to VLE markets every week. They need to be able to walk in with full confidence, knowing they’re not going to get a call from the police in 48 hours saying they’ve bought stolen cattle,” he said. “For us it’s more about giving the people who come here confidence that everything is above board, transparent and completely legit. It also acts as a deterrent if anyone gets the crazy idea in the back of their head that they might duff a few cattle out of the saleyards. “If they know that VLE and VicPol have a good relationship, they’ll think twice about doing something like that. Not that it’s happened. But for us it’s about being proactive.” S/C Michael said farm crimes were often more difficult to successfully prosecute than those committed elsewhere because of remoteness, lack of neighbours, a lack of security and fencing, and the trusting nature of farmers. The AGLOs are available to work with farmers to put in place strategies to protect themselves against becoming victims of crimes, S/C Michael said. “This is about giving the

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A LEONGATHA man remains in a critical condition in the Royal Melbourne Hospital after a quad bike accident on Monday, May 27. Police said the incident occurred at 4.47pm, when the 38 year old was riding his quad bike without a helmet. As he turned into a neighbour’s driveway at speed, he lost control, colliding with a barbed wire fence. The man sustained a broken skull, neck and ribs, and was in a coma. Ambulance and Helimed attended, and the man was placed on life support and conveyed by air to Royal Melbourne Hospital. Bass Coast Highway Patrol, Leongatha and Mirboo North police attended. Leading Senior Constable Jeff Stevens at Mirboo North is conducting the investigation. The Coroner is now investigating quad bike crashes after a spate of such instances in recent years. The review will consider the need for helmets and how the vehicles are being ridden.

Target theft VACUUM cleaners were stolen from the Target store in Wonthaggi on May 22. Between 1pm and 1.15pm, a male and female entered the store with an empty trolley and placed three vacuum cleaners, branded Shark Attack and Siger, into the trolley. When staff were not

watching, the female left the store without paying.

Bike found A STOLEN bicycle was found at a Wonthaggi home, along with cannabis on May 23. The bicycle was taken from outside a business in Watt Street, Wonthaggi on April 24. Police executed a search warrant at a house in Baillieu Street. As a result, a 23 year old male who resides at the address was bailed to appear at the Korumburra Magistrates Court in July.

Restaurant burgled CASH, alcohol and two iPods were stolen from an Inverloch restaurant. The A’Beckett Street premises were robbed between 8.30pm on May 26 and 5pm on May 28. The offender gained entry via a rear window. Cash was also taken from a property at Atkinson Avenue, Venus Bay, between 3.30pm and 4.30pm on May 27. An offender gained entry through an unlocked back door.

Car stolen A CAR stolen from Wonthaggi last week was recovered in the town. The offender forced entry into the red Ford Festiva through the driver’s side door between 8.30pm, May 27 and 9.30am, May 28. The car was taken from Reed Crescent and found on the Bass Highway, on May 28.

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THE last two months have been anything but normal for Hallston farmer Gary Harris. He was one of many landholders who watched as a bushfire raged through their properties before Easter after a prescribed burn by the former Department of Sustainability and Environment flared out of control. The fire was intended to reduce fuel load in the Hallston Bush, part of the Mirboo North Regional Park, but high winds on a hot day forced the fire into the tree canopy and into private properties, eventually claiming 625ha. Flames burnt fences, destroyed pasture and razed shelter belts. On the cusp of calving season and trying to maintain milk flow, Mr Harris was forced to feed more hay than usual, eroding his winter fodder reserves. He spent considerable time resowing pasture and will be reimbursed for his troubles by the DSE, now the Department of Environment and Primary Indus-

tries. The paddocks have recovered well, although some are littered with burnt branches. “It’s been hectic, hectic, hectic. We were going to go away for Easter but that disappeared. We have just had to work hard,” Mr Harris said. Despite the extra workload, Mr Harris praised the contractors engaged by the DEPI to restore boundary and internal fences on his and other farms, but above all, is happy the DEPI admitted liability for the fire. “You could see your entire life’s work being destroyed in one foul swoop and it really is quite scary. But the paddocks have come back so we are quite happy,” Mr Harris said. After the fire that came through late March, Mr Harris was left with 21 of 55 paddocks out of operation, a hayshed destroyed and 250 cows on the cusp of calving. He was forced to dry off cows earlier than anticipated due to the loss of feed and without a third - or 100 acres - of his pasture, had no option other than to feed extra fodder. “Because we were calving, we had to get a feed

wedge ahead of us, not to have cows in the paddock so that we could get grass,” Mr Harris said. “So we had to feed an extra five bales a day so we are possibly cutting into our June and July hay which may come back to bite us. A nice mild winter would be all right. If it’s a wet winter, that will really test us.” He is unsure whether the DEPI will reimburse him for lost feed, but overall was pleased with the recovery effort. “The contractors came in and cleared it up and repaired it. It’s just the unseen things we had to deal with,” Mr Harris said. Departmental staff held a field day on the Harris farm, exploring pasture renovation options post fire. During the height of the fire, helicopters were landing on the Harris property to refuel, and CFA and DSE personnel were everywhere. The DEPI is satisfied with the recovery effort. Working with about 15 landowners, the DEPI replaced some 17kilometres of fencing and 130 bales of hay, and reinstated tracks through the Hallston Bush.

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Continued from page 1. The burn by the former DSE on March 26 escaped from the Hallston Bush, part of the Mirboo North Regional Park, fanned by strong winds and warm weather. The review findings were released to Hallston residents at an information meeting last Thursday. But Mr Ross was not told about the meeting despite being the closest resident to where the DSE initially lit two fires. Ironically, the review found communication between levels of command during the fire was inadequate. “I questioned why they acted so irresponsibly at the time given the weather forecast was for two hot days and the wind was coming up,” Mr Ross said. Hallston farmer Gary Harris, who lost 21 paddocks to the fire, was surprised the meeting was not more widely advertised. He received notification by mail. “It sounds like they wanted to finalise this and get out of it as quickly as possible,” Mr Harris said. The review was undertaken by four experienced DEPI staff beyond Gippsland and not connected with the burn. The review found the fire was conducted “in marginal conditions in an area with high fuel loads”, despite a risk assessment being undertaken before the blaze was lit. “The dryness of the soil meant that ground fuels were fully available to burn and there was an increase in availability of elevated fuels including plants under drought stress with additional dead material,” a DEPI report stated. The review found the decision to proceed with the burn was based on sampling part of the burn conditions, but did not consider significant amounts of wire grass in the broader burn area. “The burn could not be controlled within the prescriptions chosen,” the report stated. The review also found more strategic consideration should be given to the scheduling of planned burns and the timing of other adjacent burns, and nearby fuel hazards. DEPI Gippsland land and fire regional manager Grange Jephcott said: “In summary what we have learnt is that we need to do a broader analysis of the specific risks involved before, during and after the burn, and make sure those risks are communicated thoroughly to the people involved in the burn at all levels. “With careful planning, preparation and management few burns cause problems, but planned burning will always have risks. However less than two per cent of burns breach control lines. “We understand the resulting bushfire was concerning to the community and we undertook this review of events to examine how we can improve our processes.” As a result of the review, actions will be implemented at local and state levels. All damaged fence lines have been removed and fencing repairs are being completed. Rehabilitation of control lines and resowing of control lines on private property is underway. Local crews have helped feed stock and replaced 130 round bales of hay. Recovery manager Mick Dortmans, based at the DEPI’s Leongatha office, said contractors will replace all burnt fence poles on private land, whether totally destroyed or partially burnt. “It’s certainly been a mammoth task but quite complex with a reasonable amount of issues but on the whole, it’s been successful and the landholders are happy with the outcome,” he said.

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WINTER sport is a reason for fun at Inverloch Primary School. Every Wednesday for five weeks, students in grades five and six have been taking part in volleyball, basketball, netball, T-ball, soccer and football. Students then compete against other schools on Fridays, reported student Holly Buckley in the school’s newsletter.

NEWHAVEN College celebrated the college’s Founders’ Day recently, a time to reflect on the past and the future. Special guests included Greg Price, vice- chair of the board of directors, and life governors Shirley Broad, John Campbell, Penny Manning, and Reverend John Leaver and his wife Wendy Leaver.

KORUMBURRA Secondary College students last week learned more about what to expect when they attend the Gnurad Gundidj campus of the School for Student Leadership in term three. The students, Harry McLean, Skye Twite, Jacinta Tipping and Nicole Hanks, attended a briefing session with principal Terry Harrington. The campus is at Glenormiston.

Getaway for carers LATROBE Community Health Service (LCHS) is organising an all-expenses paid regional carer’s retreat to Phillip Island for Gippslanders who care for a person with mental health issues. Those they care for can also attend if they wish. The silent and hidden nature of mental illness, which affects one in five Australians, means those who support them are often overlooked. The three day, two night trip to the four-star Ramada Resort in Phillip Island aims to give carers respite while introducing them to the support and assistance LCHS can provide. The trip, from June 14 to 16, includes meals, accommodation, activities and transport. “We hope by joining us in this retreat, all carers, regardless of their age or location in Gippsland can come together to have a break, meet new people who understand their journey and find out about the support LCHS Carer Programs can offer to them,” Kerry Jarvis, acting manager carer programs, said. “Mental illness isn’t as easily identifiable as physical illness or disability. Often, we find those who provide support find it difficult to identify with the term ‘carer’, and as a result, they miss out on support available to them.” Ms Jarvis said she especially hoped new carers from across Gippsland would consider attending the retreat. “LCHS has a range of flexible support services and activities in place for carers, including respite services, events and workshops,” Ms Jarvis said. Carers of a person with mental health issues living in Gippsland who provide significant and ongoing care for six months or more are eligible to attend the retreat. Places are limited. Carers interested in attending should phone LCHS Carer Programs on 1800 242 696 by June 7 to register their interest or to find out more.

THE What Next information session for parents and educators of young people with a disability held in Leongatha on Wednesday evening attracted people from as far as Kooweerup and Traralgon. Nearly 100 people gathered at Mesley Hall to hear about the support available to students as they move from formal schooling to employment, further education and training. The organisers aimed to provide an opportunity for parents, teachers and students to find out about post school options. Presentations from the Futures for Young Adults Program and Centrelink were followed by a panel of experts representing employment, volunteering, and further education and training, interviewed by host Andrea EvansMcCall. This was followed by a DVD presentation from Yooralla highlighting

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Celebrations are being planned to mark the anniversary with a weekend of activities centred on the swimming pool on December 14 and 15. On December 14, 1963, Hon. Sir Herbert Hyland (a Country Party politician who had strong links with South Gippsland) was the officiating dignitary. People came from miles around to be present and celebrate the culmination of years of fundraising and countless hours of volunteer work to plan, build and pay for the sparkling new swimming pool. Many changes have taken place in the five decades since the swimming pool was opened. The community, sporting groups, recreation and lifestyle have evolved through the years.

To capture the history of the Poowong Swimming Pool, Laurie Gregg is currently compiling a publication to be launched during the anniversary weekend. Already some wonderful photos and information has come forward to complement the terrific historical items in the archives of the Poowong Historical Group. If you have anything you would like to share in the way of memories, keepsakes or photographs of activities relevant to the swimming pool please contact Laurie on 5627 5576 or email lauriegregg@dcsi. net.au. Planning for the Saturday and Sunday of events is progressing and more information will become available in the near future. “Like” Poowong Swimming Pool on Facebook to keep up to date with the latest news.

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Community effort: months of back breaking volunteer effort went into the building of the Poowong Swimming Pool starting long before the December 14, 1963 official opening. Photo from the archives of the Poowong Historical Group.

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Now’s the time to buy in IF you’re at the stage of life where you’re thinking of downsizing and focussing on your lifestyle, it’s the right time to consider Leongatha’s Mountain View Retirement Village. That’s because stage one units are selling and stage two is under construction. But, as manager Trevor Davis pointed out, as each of the five stages goes ahead the cost of the villas will rise simply because construction costs escalate each year. There will be five stages altogether and the savings to be made now are considerable. Eight have been completed so far and units nine and 10 are underway. The second stage and the village’s bowling green should be completed by Christmas. The finished accommodation is appealing and plants are growing nicely in the rich red soil. Two of the original units are occupied and Trevor was happy to host a recent drinks and nibbles session to introduce the occupants to each other. He said the village barbecue has been christened too. “The residents are enjoying the amenities and have said to me they wondered why they didn’t make the move earlier.” In conversation with prospective residents, Trevor said he has found they men-

tion the enormity of making a life-changing decision like moving into a retirement village. “The hardest decision is: do we need to downsize and move into something like this? Owning your own home is part of the Australian dream. But if you think of it as a change of lifestyle emphasis rather than a property emphasis, you can make up your mind to enjoy this season of your life. “Then it’s easier.” And, he continued, once the initial decision is made, the rest of what needs to be done tends to fall into place. “It’s a big mindset shift to make.” Trevor said one of the great benefits of a village like Mountain View is that it affords the chance to be part of a community and development friendships which then become a support base. “It’s what the village provides.” There are a number of financial arrangements for buying in to the village and Trevor gave the assurance all are in the residents’ best interests. Changes to the industry’s legislation in 2005 have ensured that. The details will be spelt out during one of the village’s financial presentations to be held on site in early July. Trevor said the session will last for about an hour and there will be time for questions. Registrations are encouraged to help with catering.

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E D I T O R I A L Fire cost must be made public MORE than two months after a planned burn raged out of control at Hallston, the public still does not know how much of their taxes were spent containing the blaze and then attending to the aftermath. While the cost is not as concerning as the risk of loss of life and fortunately that did not happen - the fire caused distress and disruption to Hallston residents and others nearby. For that reason, the least the Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI) can do is tally the cost and come clean with the figures. Taxes paid by people whose properties were at risk paid for the emergency response and recovery effort, and given most other government spending is made public, why shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t this expense? Without a cost on the record, how can those responsible for the wrong decisions that lead to such fires breaking loose be held accountable? A cost â&#x20AC;&#x201C; no doubt with many zeroes on the end â&#x20AC;&#x201C; would be an incentive to those who plan future fires to take every step possible to prevent a fire burning out of control. The public can at least take heart in knowing a DEPI review of the fire found the need for the four day weather forecast to be considered when planning a burn, and that adequate resources should be allocated. The DEPI review also found the need for better communication between levels of command during planned burns but at least one Hallston resident, Uwe Ross, was not told of a meeting for fire affected residents at Hallston last Thursday, at which the outcomes of the review were revealed. If the DEPI is aiming to improve its communication, it has not got off on the right foot. The findings of the review will no doubt sharpen planning for future burns, or at least we hope so, but still we must know the cost.

AS AN ex-councillor I supported rate increases 10 years ago when the economy was very strong and we had growth. Now the Australian economy has totally changed and the shire is showing no restraint whatsoever. The rate burden and proposed increase to be shared by all ratepayers shows lack of connection by councillors and executive as a body to the citizens of our shire. Individually they may be aware of the circumstances but as a collective body they are not. I call on our local representative Peter Ryan, Deputy Premier of Victoria, to show some leadership and implement a State Government enquiry into local government, detailing the services they should provide and how they will be funded. This includes the unfunded superannuation liability brought on by amalgamations at the initiative of the coalition Kennett Government. If council is looking to reduce expenses here are some suggestions: â&#x20AC;˘ close the economic development department; â&#x20AC;˘ forget about tourism as it is now internet and self-promotion; â&#x20AC;˘ reduce the planning department and adopt the Victorian State Scheme; and â&#x20AC;˘ close Coal Creek or privatise. The greatest folly of all is for

this council to think they can make money by running two caravan parks. Council has never made money out of running anything especially under local government awards. Tough times require tough actions. If cuts are not implemented it will lead to large amalgamations in which we, as a district, will be the losers. Ross Svenson, Walkerville.

Budget justification I READ with interest many articles in the papers discussing councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proposed 7.5 per cent rate increase and the concern expressed by the writers about the magnitude of this proposal. I have also witnessed the same concern raised by councillors and would like to point out a few facts for consideration. The newly elected council was faced with a very difficult budget following their election in October last year. Since being appointed, the councillors have spent a great deal of time reviewing the detail of the capital works program and each single service, all the while looking for ways to reduce costs. Unfortunately, it is simply not possible to reduce costs without reducing services and to do so without consulting those who use the service would sim-

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ply not be fair. Other factors outside of councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s control have contributed to cost increases including additional work relating to managing risk, compliance and delivering new services. I provide an example of each to explain their impact on time and costs: Managing risk: previously, council would send out a grader with a single operator to maintain many of our unsealed roads. To mitigate risk and adhere to occupational health and safety requirements, we now send out a grader with an operator along with a truck and two staff to conduct traffic control in the event a car approaches the grader when it is not clearly visible due to the nature of our hilly conditions. Compliance: last financial year saw the appointment of the Australian Prudential Regulatory Authority (APRA) to provide oversight to the Local Government Superannuation Fund. APRA required the superannuation fund to increase its cash on hand to meet its future liabilities. This resulted in a huge increase to the funding call council had expected and had budgeted for. The contribution went from approximately $1.2 million to $4.2 million. Delivering new services: next financial year council will become the collection agency for the Fire Services Levy, a role previously undertaken by insurance companies on behalf of the State Government. The change has been brought about following a recommendation from the Black Saturday Bushfire Royal Commission.

Cost impacts for council will result from the additional software and staff required to manage this responsibility. I often hear people talk about the number of staff at council as if it is a measure of efficiency. I like to say â&#x20AC;&#x153;Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t focus on the staff, focus on the serviceâ&#x20AC;?. Last year council decided to operate the Koonwarra landfill site with its own staff instead of contractors. Our budget projections show that this will save council approximately $1 million in costs over the next 10 years. If it was simply a measure of staff, council would have chosen to use contractors and not increase its staff and by doing so at an additional cost of $1 million to the ratepayer. Where is the logic in that? I also hear talk about â&#x20AC;&#x153;Council has too many managers, they should be streamlinedâ&#x20AC;?. Do you think it would be acceptable to reduce the support to all of our people who are out delivering services like home and community care, school crossing supervision, maternal and child health, road construction and maintenance, parks and gardens? It is not easily understood â&#x20AC;&#x153;what all those office people doâ&#x20AC;?, but without the necessary support and risk management I can assure you the cost of doing business would increase and the service standards decrease. If you believe there is a service that we are over-delivering or should not be delivering at all, please let us know. Tim Tamlin, chief executive officer, South Gippsland Shire Council.

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Hospital looks to charity THE Leongatha Memorial Hospital will seek help from a charity to replace clinical equipment. “We are in the process of looking at professional fundraising via philanthropic trusts – even with a very significant cash input from GSHS, the cost of replacing major clinical equipment within the budget is not possible,” hospital CEO Gary Templeton said. “We are working on a process to address the needs but this will take time. Largely this will include equipment in medical imaging, theatre and the patient care areas. Our existing equipment is fit for use but approaching the time for scheduled replacement. “With the additional functionality included in the building we will also have to purchase equipment we currently don’t have in the existing hospital.” GSHS’s budget is being stretched, with a move to a brand new building scheduled for September. Mr Templeton said he was repeatedly asked if all the equipment and furniture in the new building would be brand new. While regular upgrades occur, the “majority of things such as beds, mattresses, chairs, bedside tables and other equipment are on a rolling replacement plan”. “Fundamentally we have chosen to prioritise the money that GSHS is investing into the building and its infrastructure. Retrofitting the building is very expensive and the building should be there for the next 50 to 100

Something to see: from left: Leongatha Chamber of Commerce secretary/treasurer Kathy Smith, hospital maintenance manager Mark Withers, Leongatha Chamber of Commerce president Darryl McGannon, and hospital CEO Gary Templeton. The chamber members were recently given a guided tour of the new hospital building. years,” he said. “Moveable things are less important at this time as long as they are serviceable.” Mr Templeton said staff members are now “looking at the transition to the new building”. “We are pretty much locked into the beginning of September with the

main move of the ‘hospital’ part in the second week of September,” he said. “We have a total time of about three weeks for the move starting at the beginning of September. The first week will be relocating services from all of the ancillary buildings – the portables, administration building and maybe starting on the pathology building.

“The second week will be the clinical services. This part is the most critical, as new services and connection of utilities gets cut over. We need to bring the theatres online, transfer patients and equipment and get it all in the right places.” Mr Templeton said the process will be staggered over the week.

“We won’t be planning much, if any, elective surgery that week. Although we need to keep services available for emergencies, inevitably this bit will be the most challenging aspect of the move,” he said. Mr Templeton said the last week of the move was about “recovering everything that we need from the old buildings before the demolition of the old building is undertaken and doing anything else that we didn’t think of before the move”. “It sounds pretty simple when it’s described like this, but it will have its own unique set of issues that will come up,” he said. “We are preparing with familiarisation tours on a regular basis for staff. The internal structures for urgent care, radiology, wards and theatre are well advanced with the main ward not far behind.” But the move will not be the last part of the process, for there is the small issue of a demolition to be addressed. “Following the move there might be an hour or two to relax, before the builders start the demolition of the old building – multiple stages here to prepare the building, stripping out everything that is to be disposed of and removing any remaining unpleasant materials,” Mr Templeton said. “After the demolition we have to prepare the car parks and other civil works. The helipad still remains to complete, along with a few other things that have been left unfinished. No doubt, though, before we know it the project will be over.”

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Economy on the up By Jane Ross LEONGATHA’S on the march. And South Gippsland Shire Council has been spruiking the town’s – and the wider shire’s – attractions to potential new business owners and residents. It’s an exciting and busy time for Ken Fraser, the council’s economic development coordinator. The shire was represented at the Victorian Government’s second Regional Living Expo held in mid-April at Jeff’s Shed in Melbourne. Resulting from that, the council has just hosted a bus tour for around a dozen people interested in opening, or buying businesses here or coming to live in the district. One was a young doctor. “We showcased the area and ended the day with afternoon tea at Meeniyan.” The outside interest comes at a time when Aldi is opening a supermarket in Leongatha, Colin Watson Holden is building a new showroom, Mountain View Retirement Village is into stage two of construction, the new Leongatha Hospital is heading towards completion, new housing estates are opening up and the slab

has been poured for a new Salvation Army hub. The CFA is set to build a new headquarters in Leongatha and although there is dispute about where it will go, the development is a certainty somewhere because the old fire station is inadequate. And the old Henrietta’s site, formerly Knight’s Garage is about to be redeveloped, giving a brighter look to the far end of Bair Street. Mr Fraser said a new boutique cheese business is being established in the local area at Moyarra, adding further charm to an area that is already attractive as a place to live in and visit. Asked if he had any news about the vacant Leongatha Lord Brassey Lodge Masonic Hall and Gatha Hardware building, Mr Fraser said he hadn’t, but he’d make some enquiries. He described the old Masonic Hall, on the corner of Church and Bruce streets as “a great site” and suggested it could be suited to restaurants and a function centre. The latter is sorely needed. Mr Fraser said the lack of one puts a limit on things that can be held here. “It’s a key priority for

us.” Having a function centre that can be used by industry or government agencies is an excellent way of putting the shire on the map and often results in people returning for a holiday. “Tourism and infrastructure are a key focus. We have great cafes, people are eating out more and there is more diversity. We have investment in education (new Leongatha Education Precinct) medical (expanded Leongatha Healthcare, new

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Love ya: Leongatha Primary School student Rem dal Pozzo had a great time with grandparents Louisa and Albert.

Underway: the new $2 million Colin Watson Holden dealership showroom is well underway with a tall crane lifting concrete slab walls into place last week. The showroom is due to open in September and will include a cafe and workshop as well as room for future expansion. New and used Holdens will be sold from the site.

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Macbeth hits Mary Mac MARY MacKillop Catholic Regional College Year 11 English and Literature students were visited by the Flying Bookworm Theatre Company last Thursday. Angus Brown and Julie Fryman performed key scenes from the Shakespeare classic Macbeth, in both Shakespearian and modern English. The students are currently studying Macbeth.

Great fun: Royston McGavin, Mitchell Dennison, Arabella Steenholdt, Tayla Delaney and Eleanor Patterson with Angus Brown and Julie Fryman from the Flying Bookworm Theatre Company.

Behind the scenes LYRIC Theatre’s upcoming production, The Wizard of Oz promises to be something extraordinary. While the undisputed talent of the cast will dazzle, there are many more players who will take a silent bow when the show finally hits the stage. For, a theatre company is nothing without those people who shun the limelight and take up the inglorious jobs in abundance behind the scenes. These people are more likely to make the boards than tread them. While Neil Warren used to be there on centre stage, these days he is more comfortable building sets. Ditto, Graeme Drury, who came to the theatre about four years ago because he was at risk of becoming a stage widower (wife Heather is a stalwart in the costume department). “I started off on stage but someone was needed to do the sets. I got roped into the lighting first, then building the sets. I still get my hand in everything a bit,” Neil said. “I really enjoy the challenge of trying to bring it all to fruition. You get a drawing and you’ve got to try and make it work. A lot of it’s trial and error. If it doesn’t work

you try something else. It’s all about problem solving. The Wizard certainly has a few challenges in it.” A spiral staircase and a yellow brick road that lights up as the cast trip along it are just some of those challenges. The celebrated thoroughfare will be made from timber, with lighting expert Ross Garner there to lend his support. “We’ve built the structure, but Ross will make it happen,” Neil said. “Will I?” Ross asked, laughing. “It will be spectacular,” Neil assured him. Neil said there were “lots of little effects” that would keep the audience on the edge of their seats.

Graeme takes the helm as the resident fabrication and welding expert. “Between us all, we seem to get the job done,” he said. Ideas abound. Some are rejected and others fly. “It’s all about hitting on the right formula.” Ross said the personal growth of those involved in the show was sometimes more important than the show itself. “It’s especially true with younger people, but also with adults. Whatever it is – singing a song or building a chair – it’s really fulfilling for everyone involved, and very social,” he said. “There are so many human elements to it.”

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Flame tree seeds may grow THE flame tree in Leongatha’s Bruce Street listed on South Gippsland Shire Council’s Significant Tree Register is doomed, but its prog-

eny may live on. The tree, which is looking a little bedraggled now its brilliant summer coat is fading, will be felled to make way for an Aldi supermarket. Members of the Leongatha Historical Society

are keen to preserve something of the tree’s significance both to the town and wider South Gippsland Shire, so, with the permission of the tenant living there, they’ve harvested some seeds which they’ll try to grow.

If the seeds take, a decision can then be made about where the seedlings might be planted. History enthusiasts Lola Bailey and Ian Lester will test their green fingers on the seeds. Lola has a photograph of the tree taken years ago by her late husband Frank, which shows the plant in all its flame coloured glory. Ian’s brother Richard, who was instrumental in drawing up an initial significant tree register for the shire, is not impressed with the flame tree’s fate. He said it is one of the oldest specimens he has seen. “But the council has such a poor record with protection of township specimen trees. Many are removed with scant regard for their significance.” Years ago, he fought long and hard to save the flowering gums that used to grace Koonwarra Road. But his efforts were in vain.

Hopeful: Ian Lester and Lola Bailey of the Leongatha Historical Society are hoping these pods will yield seeds from which flame tree seedlings can be grown. The significant flame tree behind them will give way to an Aldi Supermarket car park.

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CFA calls for help By Brad Lester THE POUND Creek CFA is used to helping others but is now calling on the community to aid them instead. Firefighters desperately need a new pump and not just any pump. A big fill pump can fill a 3000 litre tanker within two minutes and is vital at a fire scene, continuously filling tankers that head to the fire front. The old big fill finally failed at the Aberfeldy fire near Heyfield earlier this year, leaving the LeongathaKorumburra CFA group of brigades without such a high performance gadget. Brigade members are raising funds for a new pump, set to cost at least $20,000, as well as a further $2000 to upgrade the vehicle that carries the pump to meet CFA specifications.

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THE firefighters of the Pound Creek CFA know the value of members such as Carol Cashin. The ladies auxiliary volunteer was one of the key drivers behind raising funds for a new fire station in 1991, working up to four years to collect the necessary money. She was honoured for her dedication recently, receiving a 25 year continuous service medallion. “There are a really good lot of people at the CFA at Pound Creek,” she said. Ms Cashin was a founding member of the auxiliary, which now has about 12 members, supporting the total brigade membership of 32.

The brigade is applying for a grant from the Victorian Emergency Services Program through the State Government and if successful, the brigade will match the pump grant dollar for dollar, and the vehicle grant $1 for every $2 grant money. That leaves the brigade with a bill of $11,000. A trivia night, annual dinner and casserole nights are among the brigade fundraisers, and the ladies auxiliary also caters at clearing sales. Captain Peter Vanzuyden is confident of raising the necessary amount but welcomes any community support to ease the burden. “So far we have raised $8000 and we have to find another $3000 if the grant comes through but if not, we have to find another $14,000,” he said. Pound Creek now has a temporary pump from Leongatha CFA on board a purpose built big fill vehicle designed to transport the big fill pump. “The pump we did have was 15 years old and died on the shores of Lake Glenmaggie during the last fire season,” Mr Vanzuyden said. “The pump was taking seven to eight minutes to fill and so we had to redirect the tankers to the Toora big fill but it was several kilometres up the road.” The pump filled tankers for 24 hours a day for three weeks during the Darlimurla fires of 2009. “Sometimes it is difficult for tankers to back up to a dam without getting bogged,” Mr Vanzuyden said. “Each group of brigades is meant to have a big fill and Pound Creek has the only pump for the LeongathaKorumburra group. Sometimes this one was called to go to the Bass Coast group too.” The brigade is eyeing a top quality Austrian made pump and plans to downscale the accompanying generator to a more compact model that powers lights at accidents at nights. Pound Creek, like other CFA brigades, always welcomes new members, particularly young ones willing to fight fires. Mr Vanzuyden rose through the ranks to become captain, entering the brigade after firefighter Alan Price knocked on his door soon after he moved to the district. Anyone wishing to donate to the brigade can contact Mr Vanzuyden on 0428 745 550.

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Nice work: Pound Creek CFA captain Peter Vanzuyden presents ladies auxiliary volunteer Carol Cashin with her service medallion.

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Road safety vital to Inverloch By Brad Lester THE people of Inverloch are shaping the way they travel around town. A survey established by Bass Coast Shire Councillor Jordan Crugnale is asking residents and ratepayers to identify locations for future footpaths and intersections needing attention. The survey also calls for support for an extension of the foreshore footpath to the surf club. Cr Crugnale has a vision for Inverloch to become a bike friendly town, and as such, paths and road safety are high priorities.

“Speed limits, safe crossings, uninterrupted bike paths, signage and traffic calming treatments are practical improvements that can be done and don’t have to cost a fortune,” she said. Hundreds of people have already responded and with the survey expected to run for several more months, more support is expected. “We have a duty of care to get people moving around safely,” Cr Crugnale said. “Toorak Road is a runway wider than parts of the Bass Highway. Sandymount Avenue has children crossing at Dixon Street as cars come over

the hill. Surf Parade has at least six unsafe, limited to no visibility crossings to the beach, and our town playground has no crossing at all. We have one pedestrian crossing for the whole town. “Our town has many unsafe road crossings and interrupted footpaths. One near miss is enough, an injury or fatality too devastating to even think about.” While council is keen to ultimately extend the surf beach path to Cape Paterson, the initial aim is to run the path along Surf Parade to provide a pedestrian and cycling link between the town and the main beach. “Hopefully that will

encourage people to ride instead of drive so hopefully that could alleviate some of the parking pressures in the holiday period,” Cr Crugnale said. She believed the junction of Sandymount Avenue and Dixon Street warrants attention, given the number of children passing through there to access the recreation reserve and school. Council is planning to install traffic calming devices there soon. “The number of kids riding and walking to Inverloch Primary has increased and subsequently they now don’t have enough bike racks to meet this growing demand,” she said. “We want our kids to

ride, we want everyone to ride and what a great opportunity there is for site specific sculpturally interesting bike racks to add to our town character.” Council is also looking at the whole of Surf Parade, slowing the traffic as it has been identified as a high pedestrian area. Speed limits could be reviewed and the Ayr Creek crossing on Surf Parade, where a walking path meets the main road, could also do with attention. “Even the elderly in

town use the road as a thoroughfare to get into town,” she said. Toorak Road is another issue. “It’s a very wide road. There is a 60km/h limit there and a school bus stop. VicRoads needs to look at that road,” Cr Crugnale said. “Unfortunately it is a collector road so it is 60km/h but VicRoads is looking at introducing 50km/h advisory signs. The community needs to lobby VicRoads and (Bass

MLA) Ken Smith for work at the intersection of Toorak Road and Abbott Street,” she said. “Also the intersection of Ullathorne Road and the Bass Highway, because people are turning from a 100km/h road and there is more traffic turning at that point because there is residential growth in that area.” The survey is available online at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/InverlochSurfParadePathwaysExtension

Out there: performers at the performance award dinner with musical mentor Kirk Skinner. The performers are, back: Emily Anthony, Mitchell Sanders and Jacqui Wheeler, front: Mr Kirk Skinner, Jake Kershaw, Hannah McKittrick, Phoebe Epifano and Nick Huigsloot.

SIX secondary students from across the Bass Coast region were given the opportunity to perform in front of a sell out crowd recently as part of the Bass Coast Community Foundation’s Performance Award program. Students were nominated by their school music teachers, and asked to perform one or two pieces for the large crowd. The evening gave the students the opportunity to refine their performance skills in readiness for exams later in the year, as well as the experience of performing for a large crowd. The audience were treated to a wonderful evening, with a three course meal and dinner service generously donated by The Wonthaggi Club. Deputy chair of the foundation, Martin Keogh, hosted the evening and explained to the audience the award is now in its third year. With its objectives of promoting the performing arts locally, and providing opportunities for further study, the award program has been embraced by the community. “We have made major grants to three students wishing to pursue music and theatre at tertiary level, and have brought nationally

recognised performers to the region to work with our local theatre groups and bands,” Mr Keogh said. “The performance award is opening doors for our young people that would not otherwise be open to them. It is making a real difference in the region, and the BCCF is very proud to support our youth in this way” Well known musical maestro and foundation board member Kirk Skinner explained to the audience the evidenced correlation between academic performance and access to quality music programs. The board has taken this research seriously and dedicated funding to ensure local students are given every opportunity to reach their full potential. The foundation would like to thank the performers on the evening for their cooperation and preparation. They were: Emily Anthony (alto saxophone), Jacqui Wheeler (baritone horn), Nick Huigsloot (guitar), Hannah McKittrick (voice), Jake Kershaw (guitar) and Phoebe Epifano (flute). The foundation would also like to thank Mitchell Sanders, winner of the 2012 BCCF Performance Award, who performed three songs for the finale of the evening.

Idea mooted: a footpath could be built along Surf Parade at Inverloch as a result of a survey by Cr Jordan Crugnale.

Mayor’s message Cr Kieran Kennedy THE ability for councils to become more efficient, provide the services the community requires and reduce the cost burden on ratepayers is challenging. It becomes even more difficult as we continue to experience the cost pressures that have been brought about by cost shifting from other levels of government, new regulatory compliance initiatives and general expectations from the community that we continue to deliver the same, if not higher level of service at little or no additional cost. To address this and find innovative ways to reduce costs, South Gippsland Shire Council has moved a motion with the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV). The motion requests the MAV to call upon the Victorian Government to provide financial incentives to councils willing to collaborate on a regional scale to implement shared services either through IT systems or ‘back-office’ services. This proposal is also strongly supported by the other five Gippsland councils. It is important that council continues to look at new and emerging trends, thinking outside the box and understanding what opportunities are worth implementing, especially if there are net benefits to the community. Applying a shared services approach to improve efficiencies and help us become more financially sustainable is fully supported by council. Council also acknowledges the importance of having sustainable communities and key to this is the attraction of new residents to our shire. As a follow up from the recent Regional Living Expo in Melbourne, South Gippsland was host to a dozen individuals who identified a genuine interest in relocating to our area.

I, along with members from our economic development team, welcomed some of the potential new residents and businesses, discussing in more detail the benefits and opportunities available. On hand was information on local real estate, education, health and business, followed by a brief bus tour of the shire. The effort and work that goes into promoting and marketing our area to new audiences, many of which are external to the region, should not be underestimated. The municipality’s population growth rate between 2011 and 2012 was 1.1 per cent, equal to that experienced in Bass Coast and higher than many of our other Gippsland neighbours. We as locals may not see the work that goes on, but every little bit counts and we all have a role to play to sell our area as the place to live, work and invest. Together we can achieve great results. The Queen’s Birthday long weekend brings with it a time to relax and enjoy the company of friends and family. I hope you all consider visiting some of the local events and markets in support of our local communities. The 37th Knox Hill Climb is on and unfortunately the last, so you have one more chance to see the bikes tackle the famous hill. The 6th Loch Village Food and Wine Festival is also on again and expected to draw a crowd. On top of the numerous art exhibitions, high teas, balls, markets and farmers markets to keep us occupied, there is even a Teddy Bears Picnic at Coal Creek which continues to grow attendance numbers year after year. I hope you all have a great weekend! Cr Kieran Kennedy, mayor.

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Hard Loch Cafe: Tara Wood and Michael Toth from Koo Wee Rup, Nicole Duxon from Loch, Sylvia Parker from Upper Beaconsfield, Maureen Wall from Bendigo and Jim Parker from Upper Beaconsfield enjoyed a glass of wine and a bite to eat during the 2012 festival. heart and soul of the Loch Village Food and Wine Festival,” he said. “The idea is just to promote this region’s great producers and wineries by creating an event that’s a lot fun for everybody.

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Overlooking the Nerrena Valley, this quality home has 3 living areas, 4 bdrms + study, R/C air con & SFH, 3 bathrooms, timber kitchen, large garage + ample storage under the house. Rear deck, dble block& side lane access.

$315,000 Sole agent

$419,000

11 Warralong Court, Leongatha Calling all families

126 Cooks Road, Mirboo North Waterfall escape

9 Muirhead Drive, Mirboo North Darlimurla Beauty!

1230 sq metres with rear lane access. Modern timber kitchen with quality appliances, lounge, dining and large family room, ensuite, natural gas log fire, undercover BBQ area, fruit trees and lock up shed.

The ultimate in family living, near all school facilities. Open plan kitchen, dining & family area, WI pantry, views, deck, formal living area, R/C air con, 2 bdrms downstairs with bathroom & toilet, secure yard. Currently tenanted with good return.

Large home on 6 acres of landscaped native gardens, bush walking tracks, springs, creeks, 2 lge lakes connected by magical waterfalls. Complete with dbl carport, solid fencing, lge shed & ample water storage.

4.89 acre allotment with cleared house sites, bush belts, two large sheds, 3 phase power connection, telephone available at boundary, new fencing, two points of access & bitumen road frontage.

$359,000

$370,000 Sole agent

$530,000 Sole agent

$265,000 Sole agent

13 Watt Street Leongatha Highly Sought After Location

STO4890460

5662 5800 15 Bair Street, Leongatha

Michael Hanily Jason Harris 0417 640 079 0417 311 756

Christie Nelson 0407 812 904

5668 1300

96 Ridgway, Mirboo North

Natalie Couper 0428 941 541

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The perfect tree change O

PPORTUNITY beckons for the perfect lifestyle change with this four acre beauty. Set on some of South Gippsland’s finest country, this property overlooks the spectacular green hills of Berrys Creek and beyond with a postcard view. The home is oriented to enjoy the view from most areas but importantly from the master bedroom and

both the living rooms. The newly renovated kitchen is made from quality blackwood and gives the place a real country vibe. Boasting four bedrooms and two bathrooms and a study, there is cer-

tainly plenty of room to move through a sliding glass door to an extensive outdoor area that has been landscaped to give a feeling of the tropics. For the shed lover there is a double garage, double carport and a 20 by 30 feet

back lock up shed. Completing this beautiful lifestyle property is an extensive vegie garden, a chook house and three paddocks. Inspection is a must to appreciate how good these views are!

LEONGATHA NTH 190 WooreenMirboo Road Stockdale and Leggo Leongatha, Mick Hanily 0417 311 756

$550,000

New lease of life L

ET the impressive windows of this extensively renovated home invite you in and discover a delightful makeover suitable for many buyers. Spacious in design with a formal entry, the master bedroom is situated towards one end of the home and has great views, walk in robe, trendy tiled ensuite plus access to a large office/second living area with built in desk. The central kitchen, dining and living area also boast superb rural views, space saving pull-out pantry, integrated

fridge space, dishwasher, stainless steel appliances, R/C air conditioner and wood fire. The living area opens up onto the huge deck, overlooking the 1400m2 block with front and side access. There are three additional bedrooms, each well appointed to the main bathroom, making this home ideal for families, as is the location. The space under the deck provides adequate vehicle parking or workshop area. Inspection is a must and subdivisional prospects are an option (STCA), for those looking to be creative.

LEONGATHA 55 Horn Street Stockdale and Leggo Leongatha 5662 5800

$280,000

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Where you’d love to live

AUCTION 2 and 4 Paperbark Place, Inverloch Alex Scott and Staff Inverloch Marni Lee Redmond 0403 525 413 Heather Atkins 0409 741 607

noon unless l sold ld prior. i A twilight viewing will be held this Friday, June 7 from 4-4.30pm. For a virtual tour, see the website: http:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nq8zmZ7yN0s&f Set on a huge allotment of 1341sqm on two eature=youtu.be titles, this majestic five bedroom home is for Auction, Saturday June 8, noon on site unless entertainers or for a large extended family. sold prior There is plenty of room to put in a pool and to accommodate everybody’s vehicles and toys. The highest quality appointments throughout and features include an absolute state of the art kitchen, a theatre room, a fully equipped undercover outdoor kitchen entertaining area, huge double garage; the list goes on. This property will be auctioned on June 8 at

NLY 200 metres from the surf beach, this is arguably the best location for those who would love surf side living.

UNIT 1 SOLD, 2 & 3 AVAILABLE

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21 LONG STREET, LEONGATHA • 4 bdrm plus study contemporary home • Polished floors, pristine kitchen/living • Double garage & workshop

CASH’S 2-6 HOLT STREET, LEONGATHA • Total building/s floor space 2493m2 (approx) • 2 road frontages + side lane • Industrial 1 zone - 1 block from L’gatha CBD

$330,000 each

REDUCED TO $640,000

OFFERS OVER $700,000

7 KOONWARRA ROAD, LEONGATHA • Asnew2bdrmtownhouse • Open plan living, ensuite/bathroom & 2 toilets • Close to shops & medical clinics

19 TREASE STREET, LEONGATHA • Fantastic location for investment or 1st home buyer • Flat 950m2 block with 3bdrm home • Level short walk to CBD

1 NORVIEW DRIVE, LEONGATHA • Ideal 4 bedroom home • 2 living areas, 2 bathrooms • Corner block, dual access

$329,000

$260,000

$430,000

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THREE 1st CLASS QUALITY TOWNHOUSES • 2 bedroom townhouses, central lounge & dining • Fully landscaped-low maintenance gardens • Short walk to Safeway, RSL & CBD

42B BERRY’S ROAD, HARMERS HAVEN • 117 acres of foreshore frontage with 2 rd frontages • 30 acres of natural bush • Enormous potential STCA $1,100,000 ONO

D L O S

6 PARK DRIVE, LEONGATHA • 4 bedroom home in great location • 2 bathroom, rumpus, formal lounge • Double garage outdoor entertainment

12-16 FARMERS ROAD, DUMBALK • Immaculately maintained 2 bedroom home • Open plan, cathedral ceiling, wood heater • Located in the heart of Dumbalk

8 ROYAL PLACE, LEONGATHA • 2 storey, 6 star energy rating home • 4 bdrm, main with ensuite and own balcony • Sound insulated theatre room, northerly views

$398,000

$310,000

$475,000

68 BEACHCOMBE DRIVE, INVERLOCH • 680sqm • Lastoneincourt REDUCED TO $340,000

VACANT LAND

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LOT 2 TOWNSEND BLUFF, INVERLOCH • Magnificent sea and rural views • 4000 sqm • Value enhancing covenants apply REDUCED TO $345,000

5 ENDEAVOUR PLACE, INVERLOCH • 595 sqm • High and dry block sought after residential area REDUCED TO $230,000 LOT 2 CAMBRIDGE COURT, LEONGATHA • North facing 930m2 block • Located in a quiet court • Build your dream home - STCA

47 JEFFREY STREET, LEONGATHA • Fusion of classic and contemporary • 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 family rooms • Central location to schools, shops, medical centre

1 OWEN STREET, LEONGATHA • First home or investment property • 3 bedrooms, lounge with wood heater • Secure yard, single carport, great block

$146,000

$475,000

$245,000

$485,000

RENTAL PROPERTIES

20 LOUISA COURT, LEONGATHA • Country charm - modern home • 4 bedroom, main with ensuite • Provincial kitchen with butler’s pantry

15 BROWN STREET, LEONGATHA

$479,000

$275,000

• Neat 3 bedroom home plus bungalow • Refurbished kitchen and bathroom • Outdoor entertaining area, double carport

1/7 A’Beckett Street 5674 1111

5662 0922 45 Bair Street Andrew Newton 0402 940 320

Alan Steenholdt 0409 423 822

Peter Dwyer 0428 855 244

8 Wallace Ave, Inverloch 3 bdrm $200 pw 1/42 Halford St, Inverloch 3 bdrm $230 pw 40 Sandymount Ave, Inverloch 2 bdrm $260 pw 5 Meanderri Dve, Inverloch $290 pw

Carly Roughead 0417 382 979

Dawn Hughes Dennis Ginn Marni Lee Redmond Heather Atkins

0417 380 736 0412 317 360 0403 525 413 0409 741 607

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6 ECCLES WAY, LEONGATHA • Impressive, stylish, modern 3 bedroom home • Generous living spaces, quality finishes • Polished hardwood floors, nth facing elevated deck

9 ASCOT PLACE, INVERLOCH • 706sqm • Last one in quiet court location • East west orientation REDUCED TO $240,000

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Deep in the heart of Dumbalk W

ITHIN a literal stone’s throw of the general store, this immaculately presented home is right in the heart of Dumbalk. Designed with low maintenance living in mind, it’s situated on a double allotment, measuring in at 1737m2. The sun drenched north facing verandah makes a welcoming entry to the home, so much so that you may get no further than sitting out here and soaking up the sun. Once inside, the open plan and cathedral ceilings offers a light and spacious living space. The Nectre wood heater keeps it cosy, while the reverse cycle air conditioner offers both heating and cooling. A hallway takes you to the bedrooms, bathroom and laundry. The main bedroom is the size of two rooms and could be converted back to a third bedroom if required. Outside, lots of lawn and low maintenance garden give a park like feel with a shed/workshop and a garden shed.

DUMBALK 12-16 Farmers Road Alex Scott and Staff, Leongatha 5662 0922

$310,000

Lifestyle living at its best T

HIS substantial homestead established on 22 acres is being offered for sale. This unique property sits in a prominent location with commanding views over exceptionally beautiful South Gippsland. Entering the property, you are captured by the breathtaking rolling hills around you. The well built family home is positioned to take in the views. The home is solid brick, has been well designed with three big bay windows capturing the warmth and light from the north. Nothing has been spared when this quality home was built consisting of three large bedrooms. The master bedroom looks out to the garden courtyard and is complete with an en suite luxurious spa bath, quality fittings which are just not seen today,

KARDELLA 265 Barnes Road SEJ Real Estate Glenys Foster 0408 515 665

$690,000

and a walk in robe. The living areas comprise a formal lounge and dining area. The fully equipped timber kitchen has been designed to take in the fantastic views. It is well appointed with a double multi-function electric oven, LPG gas hot plates, open grill and a large pantry. Handmade tiles give this kitchen a unique touch. The kitchen overlooks the meals family room area which has a cosy feeling of being in a country lodge, with its magnificent open fire clad with natural stone which is a special feature of this property. The games room is complete with a full size billiard table and sliding doors out to the outdoor entertaining area. The property has ducted heating plus two portable LPG gas heaters. Outside the land is well fenced,

easy to look after and has a scattering of English oaks and blue gums that only time can create which provide excellent shelter for the stock. There is an abundant water supply with three 10,000 gallon tanks and a dam serving reticulated water to the troughs. There is ample shedding including an all steel 14m x 7m workshop/machinery shed with concrete floor and power, and a double garage with access to the home. Ideally located only six minutes from Korumburra, 15 minutes from Leongatha or one and a half hours from Melbourne, this property would be ideal for a family needing their own private retreat and plenty of open space around them this property. This property is well worth inspecting.

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Rail trail rattling along By Sarah Vella STAGE one of the Great Southern Rail Trail extension between Foster and Welshpool is nearing completion, with an opening date tentatively booked for early June. The South Gippsland Shire Council is constructing the extension of the trail in three stages, over three years. The stages are Foster to Toora, Toora to Agnes and finally Agnes to Welshpool. Tony Peterson, projects coordinator at council, said the total length of the extension is just over 18 kilometres. “The project includes the clearing of all vegetation across the existing track, providing a gravel trail of a minimum width of 3.5 metres, the replacement of 12 bridges up to 68 metres in length and the cleaning or replacement of 64 existing concrete and timber culverts,” he said. “The project is estimated to cost $2.9 million, of which a government grant was received for $2 million, and council has contributed the remaining $900,000. “Stage one, Foster to Toora is estimated to be completed by the end of May. The extension of the trail is being constructed along the existing Great Southern Railway alignment.” The construction of the original railway line was in 1892 and was decommissioned in 1992.

Three major contracts have been let for stage one, being vegetation clearing, culvert cleaning and replacement and trail construction, existing bridge demolition and design and construction of four new bridges. Secretary of the GSRT committee of management, Kevin Flett, said the project was on schedule. “All of the gravel work has been done, the vegetation has been cleared and construction of the bridges is underway,” he said. Mr Flett said there had been fantastic conditions for the construction team, which is keen to get stage one completed before winter. “The safety barriers need to be erected where the trail crosses roads and private driveways and once the bridges are finished, it will be complete,” he said. “The tentative date set for the opening is June 2.” There are four bridges in the first section, all of which are being replaced with new structures. “We think it is most likely that the next stage will also need new bridges. The structures have been there for over 100 years, and it is not viable to save them,” Mr Flett said. “The trail attracts a number of people to the region; Fish Creek is experiencing this now. Once it goes all the way through to Welshpool, it will attract even more people. “I think places like Toora will benefit a lot from the increase of people visiting the town.”

Toora nursing home in limbo WHILE Foster’s new $11 million 60 bed aged care facility for Prom Country Aged Care residents is well and truly underway, with one third of the framework erected, there is still no word on the Toora nursing home. Chief executive officer Rhett McLennan said there has been no further movement regarding the future of the Prom View Lodge site in Toora at this stage. “The committee of management has not yet decided on the best option for Prom View Lodge in Toora,” Mr McLennan said. Meanwhile he said work on the exciting new Foster facility was progressing with the steel work all completed. “The roof and a fair chunk of the brick work should be done over the next eight weeks, hopefully before winter sets in,” he said. “We have lost a few days recently to inclement weather, so we are now looking at the first week of the October for a completion date, but it will again depend on the weather.”

Mr McLennan said the artist’s impression of the finished facility looks like a RACV club, with lots of glass and wood panelling. “The residents love watching the progress of it all,” he said. The redeveloped facility will bring together the current services, some 60 places in total from Prom View Lodge in Toora and Banksia Lodge in Foster, under one roof and provide a new modern facility designed to meet the needs of the community. The new facility will feature single rooms with en suites for all residents, support for ageing in place, a more efficient use of resources and a safe and welcoming environment for residents, their families and the staff. Prom Country has been offering quality aged care in the region for more than 25 years. “We are looking at using Banksia Lodge for something else and within the next six months we hope to present the committee of management with a number of viable options suitable for Foster’s medical precinct and the community,” Mr McLennan said.

Progress: CEO of Prom Country Aged Care, Rhett McLennan checks out the progress of the new facility, which is beginning to take shape.

Walk on: Kevin Flett is thrilled the first stage of the Great Southern Rail Trail extension between Foster and Welshpool is just about ready to walk on.

Mayor’s message Country Cr Clare Le Serve

AQUASURE and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently presented a briefing to council to update us on the management of the marine environment taking place at the Victorian Desalination Plant (VDP). The session was a result of a motion passed by the former council in 2012 when they invited AquaSure and the EPA to come and outline the monitoring program in place to measure the quality of discharge water from the desalination plant. Unfortunately the presentation ran over time and both councillors and community members were left with unanswered questions. In what I believe will be a valuable opportunity for all parties involved, AquaSure has invited council representatives and delegates from Watershed and Clean Oceans Foundation to another briefing session to be held at the desalination plant in July. I hope that other key stakeholders, such as the Department of Environment and Primary Industries and the EPA can also be present at the briefing. The briefing was scheduled to explain to the council and interested community members what controls were in place to monitor the emission of waste water from the VDP to the marine environment. The EPA explained the standards that had to be complied with and the way in which emissions are measured. Representatives of AquaSure outlined the operation of the plant and details of recent repairs which were undertaken to the outlet on the sea bed. Councillors and community members in attendance addressed many questions to the speakers. As time did not permit all questions to be answered, I welcome AquaSure’s willingness to organise a follow up briefing. It is also necessary for council to be informed on environmental monitoring at the plant, as managing the assets of Bass Coast Shire in a sustainable manner is an important part of the 2008-2013 Council Plan. Cr Clare Le Serve, mayor.

COOKING WITH

Meg Viney A VOLUNTARY COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION

Recently I taught a class at Millie and Romeo's on Greek cooking. We did several dishes and finished with Baklava, which all the participants said they had not cooked because it looked so difficult. In fact, it is really simple. Buy the filo that’s in the dairy section, not frozen, and keep it covered with a tea towel to bring to room temperature or it will dry out and crumble. You may not need the whole packet, so seal the remainder and keep refrigerated. When slicing the rectangle of Baklava prior to cooking, use a very sharp knife and cut obliquely to obtain the traditional triangular shape. There is no need to cut all the way through to the bottom prior to cooking.

BAKLAVA 375 gm filo pastry (1 packet) at room temperature 375 gm butter, melted 375 gm each of almonds and walnuts, chopped ½ cup sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon allspice Syrup 1 cup honey 1 cup water 1 cup sugar 1 cinnamon stick 1 teaspoon grated orange peel 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 1 dozen whole cloves Combine all the ingredients for the syrup in a saucepan, bring to the boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Strain and cool, covered. Chop the nuts and add the sugar, cinnamon and allspice. Brush a rectangular baking pan with butter and lay in a piece of filo. Butter this with melted butter and continue layering until at least half the filo is used up. Fill with the nut mixture, then fold the layers of filo, buttering as you go, over the nut mixture. Brush the top layer with butter then using a very sharp knife, cut into triangles, but leave in the pan. Bake on 350 for 1 hour. Cool slightly before pouring the syrup over the top. Leave for a few hours before serving. Keep in an airtight container.

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400 kids walk for reconciliation IN RADIANT sunshine, children from Bass Coast Children’s Centre and the Koorie playgroup walked to Wonthaggi North Primary School to join 400 students and participate in a Long Walk for Reconciliation recently. What started as an idea from Bass Coast Children’s Centre in 2012 has grown to include local school children. The walk was led by Sonia Weston, manager of Ramahyuck Aboriginal Corporation, and Department of Education Koorie educator John Murray. Respect and recognition of local traditional custodians, elders past and present, our ancestors and their spirits, the Boon Wurrong people was acknowledged. School principal Matt McKittrick asked students to think about the generations of Aboriginal people who have walked this land before them. He explained that Aboriginal people have the oldest living continuous culture in the world, with thousands of generations of Aboriginal people having lived here in the past and continue to live locally today. School children carried Aboriginal flags they had made, to show respect and acknowledge their part in reconciliation.

Showing way: Ramahyuck manager Sonia Weston and Department of Education Koorie educator John Murray lead 400 local children Walking for Reconciliation.

Phuket getaway CHLOE Nation and Andrew Checkley honeymooned at Thailand’s Phuket after their wedding on March 2.

JAXON Nicholas Eddy was born on at Leongatha Memorial Hospital on May 21. He is the first son for Nikki and Nick of Leongatha.

CHARLOTTE Rose Perrett was born at Leongatha Memorial Hospital on May 24 to Tim and Carley of Kongwak.

Jetty Read and knit overhaul

GIPPSLAND Ports and the Victorian Government are investing around $250,000 on a major upgrade to the Inverloch jetty to improve accessibility for boaters and other users.

The board of Gippsland Ports recently appointed Jarvis Norwood Constructions Pty Ltd to complete the project, which includes construction of an extension and pedestrian ramp. The works should be done by December. “The Inverloch jetty was built in 2000 to replace an old jetty, which was in a deteriorated condition and had become landlocked by the shifting sands of Andersons Inlet,” the CEO of Gippsland Ports, Nick Murray, said. “It was also designed to improve accessibility to the Inverloch boat ramp.” The current design of the outer head of the jetty steps down to a lower landing, however boat ramp users have suggested the jetty would be improved if there was more high level jetty area as well as retention of the low landing. In recognition of the feedback from facility users, Gippsland Ports has resolved to extend the head of the jetty with a high level landing and to improve access to the low landing through removal of the existing steps and replacement with a ramp, to provide increased functionality for users in the range of tidal conditions. “The redesigned jetty configuration that will result from this work, comprising a disabled-access compliant ramp to the low landing is consistent with Gippsland Ports’ access policy,” Mr Murray said. Gippsland Ports has received a $212,000 grant to help fund the works through the Department of Transport, Planning and Local Infrastructure’s 2012-13 Boating Safety and Facilities Program. Mr Murray said that as well as supporting commercial and recreational boating, Gippsland Ports’ investment in infrastructure contributes significantly to the local economy through employment, transport and logistics, tourism and regional development. “The Victorian Government’s significant financial investment in this infrastructure, through the agency of Gippsland Ports demonstrates an ongoing commitment to the retention and provision of core boating infrastructure for use by residents and visitors to Gippsland,” he said.

LIBRARIES across the region will participate in the global celebrations for World Wide Knit in Public Week between June 10 – June 16.

The event began in the United States in 2005 with the aim of bringing people together and creating community ties through stitching, and has gone on to become a global phenomenon. “This initiative is part of a string of events our libraries participate in to build social capital in our communities,” said West Gippsland Regional Library Corporation CEO John Murrell. “We’re hoping that Knit in Public Day will bring people of all different skill levels and walks of life together to share skills and knowledge.” He said the program would vary from library to library, with the different interests and skills of library staff. “We’ve got a socka-thon and yarn spinning happening at Leongatha, a collaborative knitting project underway for Inverloch and a team of extremely talented knitting-library-users coming together in

Warragul, Mirboo North, Coronet Bay and Cowes to share their knowledge,” Mr Murrell said. The program encourages people of all ages and knitting levels to come along and share their skills: whether they have knitting-know-how or just enjoy a good yarn! World Wide Knit in Public Week will be celebrated at Inverloch

Library (June 11, 12, 13 between 1-3pm), Foster Library (June 14, 2-5pm), Leongatha Library (June 11, 1-4pm), Mirboo North Library (June 13, from 2pm) and Warragul Library (June 12, from 2pm), South Coast Mobile Library Coronet Bay site (June 11, 10.30am – 11.30am) and Phillip Island Library (June 13, 1pm – 4pm) . No bookings are required.

Ready, set: library staff member Jo Bowler knits at Inverloch Library.

Chloe, of Korumburra, is the eldest daughter of Stuart and Jenny Nation of Korumburra. Andrew is the youngest son of Denis and Doreen Checkley of Korumburra. The couple wed at Djinta Djinta Winery at Kardella, after Chloe arrived in a 1960s Rolls Royce. Chloe was attended by maid of honour, her cousin Jane Engellenner of Melbourne and bridesmaid, her sister Marie Nation of Korumburra. Best man was Andrew’s friend Tim Harland of Leongatha, and the bride’s brother Brad Nation of Korumburra was groomsman. Flower girls were Taiha and Amber Checkley, and page boy was Rylie Checkley, all children of the groom. The bride wore a strapless ivory gown designed by Maggies with a detailed bodice full of beading. She wore a gathered skirt with a long cathedral train with embroidery and beading all over. Chloe carried a trailed bouquet of off white roses accompanied by dark and light purple tisianthus, and her bridesmaids carried the same arrangements in posies. The bridesmaids wore stunning purple chiffon knee length dresses with a sweetheart neckline, and the groom and groomsmen wore black suit pants with stunning grey vests from Modern Male in Korumburra. Barbara Houghton officiated and guests enjoyed a reception at the Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club. The couple are now residing in Korumburra.

Winery wedding: Chloe Nation and Andrew Checkley are enjoying married life in Korumburra. Photo: Morgan Fisher Photography.

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Middle School the main attraction NEWHAVEN College was abuzz with activity on Saturday, May 18 when local families took advantage of the college’s annual open day. The 82 acre Phillip Island Road Campus, home of the Junior School and Year 9 Environmental Centre, proved the main attraction with crowds eager to get a closer look at the enormous new 3700 square metre Middle School currently under construction. “The car park filled quickly when the day began and pretty much stayed that way,” said head of Junior School, Rod McKinlay. “It is the busiest open day I have experienced in my 26 years of education. With our new Middle School allowing us to run two year 5 and 6 classes in 2014, we had many questions about vacancies in those years and it

was wonderful to be able to tell parents that we currently have places available.” The college welcomed the high level of interest as teachers at both campuses had worked hard to prepare engaging displays and examples of students’ work, with many on hand to answer parent’s questions on the day. Music performances at the Boys Home Road campus provided a lovely ambience for families as they toured the facilities with members of the Year 12 Student Cabinet. Eighteen Year 6 students proudly showed off their Junior School and particularly enjoyed inviting families into their own classrooms. Scarlett Beaton is the Junior School House Captain for Bass House and admitted to being a little bit scared before her first tour. “I was a bit nervous to start with, but it was really fun and people were so nice”, she said. “There

were so many people that I lost count of how many tours I did, but I had a great time!” The team of enthusiastic tour guides said families were impressed with the colorful art work displayed around the school, computers in every classroom, the vegie garden, the new multipurpose sports court, the Sports Pavilion, the library and lots of people had questions about the new Middle School. Mr McKinlay congratulated all students for their “first class effort in representing their school and demonstrating their wellrounded attitudes and civic mindedness for donating their time on a Saturday to help out, particularly Macy Lugt-Cole, as it was her 12th birthday!” Visitors made the most of the sunshine and walked from Junior School to the Year 9 Environmental Centre so they could fully appre-

ciate the scale of the Middle School as they passed by. Upon reaching the Year 9 Centre, many commented on

the magnificent Western Port Bay views and marveled at the native birdlife that has made its home in the school’s

open spaces, wetlands and native environment. To enquire about vacancies at Newhaven College or

to arrange a personal school tour, please contact college registrar, Mrs Mary Brown, on 5956 7505.

Tour guides: showing off their new Middle School for 2014 were Year 6 Student Cabinet tour guides, from left: Lily Roney, Alex McMahon, Ella White, Molly Hosken, Macy Lugt-Cole, Scarlett Beaton, Stevie Ryan, Verena Bastwrous, Mack Williams and Declan Chisholm.

Drive and live, teens told A CYCLING race is helping to promote road safety among teenagers. Funds raised by the annual Bass Coast Cycle Challenge enabled Mary MacKillop and Newhaven Colleges’ Year 12 students to take part in the Rotary Youth Driver Awareness (RYDA) program recently. RYDA is the chosen charity of the Bass Coast Cycle Challenge, held in Inverloch each November. The challenge will be held for the third consecutive year on November 16 with all proceeds directed to the RYDA program. Challenge organisers believe young drivers are at greatest risk of being involved in a serious road crash immediately after they change from being a supervised learner to an independent driver.

Wonthaggi and Leongatha secondary colleges took part in May. The program costs up to $4000 per day and the challenge provides the funds needed. RYDA has been successful in other states around Australia and in New Zealand with more than 50,000 students having participated. The road safety program included a live demonstration called Stopping Distances. Students saw firsthand the multiplying effects of increases to speed on the braking distance of a vehicle. Students were able to experience stopping at different speeds from within the vehicle. Theory sessions where held in different classrooms including discussion and learning on road hazards and distractions, alcohol and drugs, and road safety choices. A crash survivor also spoke to students about life as a

paraplegic. One of the confronting statistics learnt was that in Australia in 2011, the 17-25 age group has the largest rate of fatalities per head of population. This age group only accounts for 13 per cent of the population but 22 per cent of road deaths. The challenge will offer different distances to participants with the popular showpiece being the 121km course leaving from Inverloch. The 121km ride takes in spectacular climbs throughout the hills including the infamous Mt Misery and returns via the breathtaking coast road between Cape Paterson and Inverloch. Distances of 85km, 53 and 42km are also available to cater for a range of rider ability. Registrations for the event open on July 1 at www.basscoastcyclechallenge.com

Listen up: RYDA educator Neville Leone speaks to students Alice Johnson (front) and Maddie Taylor, Bridget Turner and Camille Thompson.

10 years up for Invisage Bully clampdown The business, owned by Brock and Trina Anderson, started in Leongatha where Trina worked from home and Brock undertook the installation after hours. It soon became apparent that with the business growing, Brock would need to work at Invisage full time. After a move to Sandy Point, the business was established with dedicated premises in Cashin Street in Inverloch’s Industrial Estate. Fast forward to today and the business now employs six people: three consultants, two installers and one person in the office. “Having a shop frontage certainly made our business grow a lot; it made a massive difference,” Trina said. The brightly painted Invisage van can now be seen doing work all over South Gippsland. Now the business is often undertaking work for people based in Melbourne with holiday houses in Inverloch, as customers have been most satisfied with jobs done.

Happy birthday: Trina and Brock Anderson of Invisage thank all those who have supported their business over the past 10 years, including their wonderful staff.

“I am often in Melbourne picking up fine venetians and drapes so I can do some installation work in Melbourne at the same time. It usually takes about half a day’s work,” Brock said. There is so much more to Invisage than interior decoration. The Inverloch business offers an extensive variety of internal and external window fittings, as well as furniture and even artwork to enhance homes and businesses everywhere. “Coming into winter, drapes are very popular and so are pleated or cellular blinds,” Trina said. “We are starting to sell Luxaflex pleated blinds which is a big name. They are starting to make a comeback because of their thermal properties.” A range of tracks and pelmets are offered, and pelmets, when combined with heavy drapes, provide the best way of retaining interior heat. These blinds feature cells that act as air pockets, similar to the way double glazed windows function. Invisage has offered external blinds for the past two years and their popularity is growing rapidly. “With winter nearly here, we are doing a lot of bistro and Ziptrack blinds to enclose outdoor areas to make an extra room on your house during winter,” Trina said. Trina and Brock have enjoyed watching the business grow and have to balance working life with running a busy household with three children, Froley, 5, Zeb, 2, and newest arrival, Dae, just a month old. They also thank the many builders who have continued to give them work including Burke Homes, Coldon Homes, Hotondo Homes, Beach House Constructions, David Martin, Eco-Liv, Coastal Property Developments, Dennis Piasente, Michael Green, Brendon Nicholas, Considine and Johnston, Steve Vuillermin, Brent Casbolt and many more! As a reward for all present and future customers, Invisage is offering a 10 per cent discount for the month of June and July on all external and interior window furnishings and installations as part of their birthday celebrations. To find out more or arrange a free measure and quote for blinds, drapes and awnings, contact the team at Invisage on 5674 6247 or pop into the shop at 22a Cashin Street, Inverloch.

BULLIES will be stamped out at Welshpool and District Primary School, thanks to a $5000 State Government grant. Eastern Victoria MLC Philip Davis said the program would help students to support each other when bullying occurs. The funding has come from the Coalition Government’s Bully Stoppers grants program. The Bully Stoppers grants will have an immediate and lasting impact, with many schools developing programs where students will lead the change, promote positive social behaviours, and encourage everyone to take a stand and lend a hand against bullying. The grants support activities and programs developed at the grassroots level by students and teachers with the school community. The program at Welshpool will involve a series of lessons delivered by a primary welfare officer, in consultation with psychologists in the identification, rejection and prevention of bullying in the school. The school will run a rigorous awareness campaign, an examination of the Student Welfare Policy, review of oth-

er school policies as required, materials to promote the antipathy of bullying, support to students who are bullied, and goals for the elimination of bullying. “Alarmingly, up to one in five children are involved in bullying at any one time in schools,” Mr Davis said. “The Bully Stoppers message is to Make a Stand, Lend a Hand. “Step in and help out

when you see bullying occurring. “Bullying has been shown to stop within 10 seconds when bystanders take positive action.” The second round of Bully Stoppers grants will begin at the start of term three. Schools can visit the Bully Stoppers website for more information: www.education. vic.gov.au/bullystoppers

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Chat up for charity By Katy Ramskill and Jennifer Sutton AN EXCITING new event will be held at Fish Creek’s Waratah Lodge on June 8, so get your glad rags out. Chat up for Charity is a speed dating night aimed at single people, whether

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local or not. Meeting new friends or possible love interests has never felt so great because you’ll be supporting the local South Gippsland Hospital; $10 from each ticket sold will go directly to the hospital. So what’s brought this new event to Waratah Lodge? As two single girls from Yorkshire, England we haven’t had the chance

to meet many local people, which is such a shame as we are loving our time here in South Gippsland. Working at Waratah Lodge is wonderful; we are staying with a fantastic young family and every day is full of new and exciting events. Although our new family has almost adopted us and made so much effort to make us welcome, we

would love to meet more single people in the area. As well as maybe meeting a possible single fella, we also want to meet new friends to enjoy spending our free time with. If you’re wondering what this event will do for you, then wonder no more. The night will be fun for all. You don’t even have to be single to enjoy it, although it helps! The night will start off with a complimentary drink on arrival and an informal meet and greet. Delicious canapés will be available before starting our speed dating event. Everyone is welcome to join in although not compulsory. Throughout the night there will be other games and music for you to enjoy. If you’re interested in coming then don’t hesitate to call Katy or Jennifer to buy tickets on 5683 2575 or buy them online at www. waratahlodge.net.

Fun guaranteed: English girls Katy Ramskill and Jennifer Sutton are urging South Gippsland’s singles to come to Waratah Lodge’s speed dating night.

FRIDAY June 7 - 7.30pm

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Art focus: Bob Hickman’s painting student Megan Frasier discusses his work with visitors at the Koonwarra artist’s gallery.

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Artists open doors KOONWARRA artists opened their doors to the public recently for the Koonwarra Arts Trail, part of the Creative Gippsland Festival. More than 80 people came through various open workshops and visited the premises of artists Bob Hickman, Dennis Hawkins, Chris Beehag, Zac Chalmers and Trish Hill.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, June 4, 2013 - PAGE 35

ON YER’ BIKE!!! THE FINAL HILL CLIMB JUNE 9 All terrain vehicle and motorcycle feature

The last hurrah – for now always be another hill to climb – it’s just a matter of finding it. This year the club’s

premier event, the 38th annual Knox’s Hill Climb, will come to an end. Scheduled for this Sunday, June 9, the

Hard going: the Knox’s Hill Climb, now in its last year, has been a favourite for the motorcycle fraternity.

hill climb has been an important fixture on the local sporting calendar. “We’ve got to find another hill. We’ve put it out there that if someone wants to donate a hill or knows of a good hill, we’d like to know,” club committee member Kevin Gray said. “But as far as us staging the event at Knox’s Hill, this will be the last.” The hill will eventually be mined, as part of an expanding quarry operation. Kevin said there were other hills about, but none quite with the same features as Knox’s. With easy access to the road and a convenient place to park, motorcycle

KTM 6 days bikes return for 2014 KTM has done it again, with enthusiasts keenly waiting for the soon to be released 2014 KTM 6 days Enduro Models.

New KTM’s: some of the Marriott’s team pictured with one of the new KTM Enduro models, from left, Wade Jarvis, Ryan Claessen, Adam Dean and Daryl Lowe.

The bikes are back looking better than ever with new graphics and a huge list of premium KTM Power parts fitted as standard to these limited edition KTM motorcycles. KTM sales manager with Marriott’s Motorcycles and Power Equipment, Adam Dean, said the value for money with this bike is excellent, with loads of features. The bike will be available by special pre-ordering and only limited numbers will be available. The two stroke EXC range includes the 250EXC and the ever popular 300EXC. Four strokes include the 250EXC-F, 350EXC-F, 450EXC and the powerful 500EXC. Marriott’s will be able to secure a larger volume of these bikes if they can get orders to the factory in the upcoming weeks so don’t leave it too late. See

in store for pricing and availability. Marriott’s will have a range of demo bikes available for customers who need to work out which KTM power plant will suit them best. This is one of the best features of the KTM range as all the bikes’ chassis parts will interchange with any EXC, making them extremely simple to work on and maintain. The hard thing is deciding on the best engine to suit your needs! All KTM’s Enduro motors, suspension and frames have been developed with world class riders over the years to create a reliable, smooth yet powerful off road enduro motorcycle. The proof is in KTMs ever expanding off road titles in Australia and on the world stage. This company is serious about developing its motorcycle range whether it is off road or road. Marriott’s now offer full tailored suspension set up and servicing for your new or older motorcycles (all brands).

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riders could be forgiven for thinking the hill was made just for them. Certainly, anyone who has conquered the hill knows how brilliant it is to stand at the top. It’s a hard climb, but a breathtaking site, with Leongatha and its surrounds laid out at

your feet. While the search for a hill will continue as soon as the very last Knox’s event is done and dusted, organisers are focused on making sure the event ends on a high note. “We do hope we can go on, because we’re a bit of

an institution,” he said. Whether the search for a hill bears fruit, an event will come in its place. “There’s a lot of people who say, I’ll have a go at that one day. If people have ever been wondering, now is the time to sign up,” Kevin said.

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Charity steer nets $1083 A SICK little boy from Warragul touched the hearts of those braving the cold at Koonwarra’s VLE Saleyards on Wednesday morning.

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Anthony Gheller of Dalyston had heard about Robert Scott, aged four and a half, who has an inoperable brain tumour and wanted to help. He donated a steer to be auctioned to raise money for Robert’s parents Brad and Kristie Scott. And the buyers responded to Mr Gheller’s generosity. In no time, Rohan McRae of Elders Korumburra had sold the beast for $2.60 a kilo, later telling The Star $1.60 or $1.70 would have been the realistic price in a normal market. Assisting him was Damien Minogue of Rodwells Leongatha, president of the South Gippsland Stock Agents Association. With the steer weighing 405kgs, the sale netted $1053. Mr McRae then called for donations, with many individuals and companies giving $100 each. Under bidders O’Connor Australia represented by principal Tim O’Connor and Mark Dwyer pledged $2000. In less than five minutes, a total of $5253 had been raised. John Collins bought the steer on behalf of G and B Gathercole of Carrum Downs. Brad and Kristie Scott were represented at the sale by Adrian “Animal” Ellis and Annette Wade of Drouin. Ms Wade, who had never been to a saleyards before, was overwhelmed by the generosity. With tears in her eyes, she said, “It’s blown me away, it’s amazing. They’ve done an amazing job. It restores your faith in humanity.” She and Mr Ellis were at the auction because Brad

Scott’s father the late Lyle Scott was Mr Ellis’s best mate. They served together in Vietnam. He said the morning’s response to the Scott family’s plight was “unbelievable”. Mr Ellis and Ms Wade belong to the Vietnam Veterans Motor Cycle Club which is administering a trust fund into which the money will be paid. They already had $3660 in the kitty, so now they have nearly $9000. The funds will help pay for Robert’s treatment. He was diagnosed in April this year and with the tumour around his brain stem, his prognosis is poor but the little chap is handling his radiotherapy pretty well.

Family: Brad and Kristie Scott with their twin son Robert who has an inoperable brain tumour. He’s four and a half and is undergoing radiotherapy. Photo courtesy of Stock and Land.

Well met: Scott family representatives Adrian “Animal” Ellis and Annette Wade chat after the auction with Tim O’Connor (left) and Mark Dwyer both of O’Connor Australia.

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Good result: auctioneer Rohan McRae, buyer representative John Collins, Tim O’Connor and Mark Dwyer representing under bidders O’Connor Australia and Scott family representatives Annette Wade and Adrian “Animal” Ellis. O’Connor Australia donated $2000 to help meet the cost of young Robert Scott’s radiotherapy.

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Developing a ‘brown’ thumb SOUTH Gippsland Landcare Network welcomed 30 people to a farm scale composting field day held at the Truscotts’ dairy farm in Foster recently. Guest speaker Declan McDonald, a productive soil specialist with the Department of Environment and Primary Industries, explained making compost was about developing a ‘brown’ thumb to determine if you have the right ingredients, proportions and moisture content. Fellow DEPI staff member, principle research scientist Kevin Wilkinson said, “If your farm produces sizable quantities of ‘waste’ materials, for example spilt hay, silage or manure then composting could be an option. “However, understanding the conditions required is paramount to successful composting. It is not simply

a case of combing all the waste products you have and walking away. “Composting is a biological process, carried out by microorganisms that are naturally present in the environment. “Microorganisms have three basic needs: oxygen, adequate moisture and a suitable food supply. These needs must be met in order for the composting process to begin and continue until the mix is ready to be spread out onto pasture.” Mr Wilkinson said to provide oxygen, the compost pile needs to be physically turned either with a front end loader or ideally with a purpose built compost turning machine. “The moisture content should ideally be around 50 to 60 per cent. If the compost is too dry, microbial activity will be restricted and if it’s too wet, conditions will become anaerobic and unfavourable microbes will flourish, creating nasty smells,” he said.

“In terms of suitable food supply, microbes primarily need nitrogen and carbon along with trace elements. “Nitrogen is the fuel needed by microbes to handle the task of breaking down carbon.” Monitoring the temperature and visual observations of the compost will tell you what is going on the pile and what adjustments may be required. Mr McDonald compared compost making with cake baking - the end product gets better with practice but not before some trial and error. For this reason, a smaller ‘trial’ compost pile is recommended prior to embarking on large scale compost production. He described the many benefits of composting, namely the ability for compost to improve soil condition and stimulate biological activity. “Compost contains valu-

Good food: dairy farmer Peter Truscott, Kevin Wilkinson and DEPI research graduate Rebecca enjoyed the barbecue lunch cooked to perfection by the Toora Lions Club. able nutrients and is rich in humus which is long-lasting in the soil. When ready, compost application rates for perennial pastures or cropping are likely to be in the order of one to seven tonnes per hectare,” he said. “In terms of the costs associated with composting, factors including the cost of materials, labour for turning and spreading the compost will affect the overall costs.”

The DEPI states as a general guide, farmers in Victoria report costs in the order of $100 to $250 to make and spread three tonnes of compost per hectare. As part of the field day, David Walker, a compost turning contractor from Pound Creek, demonstrated the use of a purpose built compost turner by turning the two compost windrows created by the Truscotts.

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Restockers boost flagging market Wednesday, May 29 BULLOCKS 14 O’Loughin Bros, Meeniyan 672kg 13 Benson Brothers, Meeniyan 641kg 15 J. Langley Nom. P/L, Inverloch 558kg 14 L.R. & G.I. Adkins, Korumburra 584kg 13 C.D. McIndoe, Leongatha 666kg 8 O.R. Browne, Jeetho 597kg STEERS 1 A. Gheller Family Trust, Dalyston 405kg 1 S. Ditta, Toora 350kg 14 D. Lewis, Hallston 549kg 2 Farm Ex P/L, Trafalgar South 390kg 5 Oberon Angus Stud P/L, Fish Creek 502kg 1 R.W. & H.J. Harrison, Korumburra 485kg COWS 1 Bangala Deer P/L, Newhaven 680kg 9 J.J. & R.E. Tuffin, Toora 622kg 5 J. & T. Stewart, Mirboo 588kg 8 L.M.B. Timmins P/L, Meeniyan 525kg 1 P. Hillard & R. Bowen, Strzelecki 650kg 1 W.T. & N.L. Harvey, Kardella Sth 700kg HEIFERS 1 Dowling Partners, Koorooman 370kg 1 W.T. & N.L. Harvey, Kardella Sth 525kg 2 T. Ferguson, Hazelwood South 327kg 2 P. Hillard & R. Bowen, Strzelecki 455kg 1 B. & R. Popple, Mt Eccles 400kg 1 D.J. & L.B. McNaughton, Loch 540kg BULLS 1 D.J. & L.B. McNaughton, Loch 950kg 1 Illeac Nominees P/L, Craigieburn 910kg 1 U. Kratzat, Mirboo North 650kg 1 B.J. & G.M. Worthy, Mirboo 1000kg 1 R.J. & C.M. Pearson, Hedley 910kg 1 J.N. & D.J. Meikle, Meeniyan 625kg

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THERE were approximately 1000 steers and bullocks, 700 cows and 300 young cattle penned. The usual field of buyers attended a generally firm market, cheaper in places. Quality slipped in most categories and restocker enquiry lifted a little, however competition was still subdued. A mixed quality run of cows sold to mixed results but recorded generally firm prices. A steer donated by Mr Anthony Gheller of Dalyston to a charity benefiting a local terminally ill boy was auctioned selling for 260c/kg, well above market value. Donations were then called for from the gallery and agents, processors, buy-

ers, carriers and farmers alike opened their wallets pledging over $4000, lifting the total donated amount to $5253. A sprinkling of good trade quality yearling grass steers sold from 175c to 195c/kg. Yearling grass heifers in three score condition made between 145c and 182c near to firm, while the plainer two scores sold between 117c and 144c lifting 11c/kg. C muscle grown steers made from 182c to 193c, with the secondary D3 lines from 162c to 180c holding firm. C muscle bullocks were firm also selling from 182c to 190c, with the secondary D3 lines from 161c to 176c slipping 3c/kg. Grown empty heifers made between 118c and 160c, slipping 10c/kg. Heavy weight Friesian

manufacturing steers sold between 115c and 126c, slipping 3c/kg. Heavy weight crossbred manufacturing steers made from 145c to 176c, slipping 7c/kg on most. Plain condition one score dairy cows sold from 48c to 112c/kg. A limited selection of better condition two score heavy weight dairy cows made between 108c and 117c/kg. Plain condition one and two score beef cows sold between 50c and 120c/kg. Good condition three and four score heavy weight beef cows made from 117c to 128c/kg. Heavy weight C and B muscle bulls were firm selling from 116c to 144c/kg. The next sale draw - June 5: 1. David Phelan, 2. Landmark, 3. Alex Scott, 4. Elders, 5. Rodwells, 6. SEJ.

Pasture pest targeted AN insect species that destroys dairy pastures is being studied in Gippsland and South West Victoria in a bid to find effective and cost efficient control methods for farmers. The redheaded pasture cockchafer has become a significant pest of ryegrass-based pastures and a team of scientists from the Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI) has been looking for the insect in soil samples collected from farms. DEPI entomologist and project leader Alan Yen said his team had been sampling soil from six Victorian farms and their research had so far found the extent and severity of damage varied greatly from year to year and from property to property. “Because the redheaded pasture cockchafer has a two year life-cycle, heavy damage is sometimes noticed every second year, however overlapping generations can cause damage in successive years,” Dr Yen said. “Damage caused by the insect tends to

become more obvious from April to early June, however the extent and severity can vary greatly from year to year and from property to property. “Their presence is most evident during a dry spell after the autumn break, when dead pasture is found among areas of green.” Dr Yen said correct identification of cockchafers was critical because there were methods available to farmers to help them control other species which fed closer to the surface. “Unfortunately these methods don’t work for redheaded pasture cockchafers because they feed deeper underground and are therefore harder to reach,” he said. “To this end, we’re using remote sensing technology on the farms we are working on to find the most useful areas to sample and detect cockchafers in the soil, because early detection enables correct identification of the pest and targeted control.” This project is funded by the Geoffrey Gardiner Dairy Foundation, DEPI and GippsDairy.

Good dirt: Kevin Wilkinson talks to the group in front of a compost pile.

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Big cuppa takes the cake BASS MLA Ken Smith has thanked people who joined him in having a cuppa for cancer research. “The blustery cold conditions dampened our expectations until our neighbours from The Won-

thaggi Club, Hairport and Whistlestop Bakery came with cakes and goodies and some wonderful ladies from our Knit for Community group came along to contribute to the morning,” Mr Smith said. “Brave supporters came from everywhere including

Buffalo, Phillip Island and some from further afield with gold coins in hand and stories to tell,” he said “Each year for the past five we have held a footpath morning tea to raise funds for the Cancer Council. Each year we hope we can raise more than the

Supporting cause: Krystle Jarvie of Whistlestop Bakery, Bass MLA Ken Smith, Bree Stevens from The Wonthaggi Club and Krystle Paisley from Hairport support the biggest morning tea.

POLICE BRIEFS Tennis burglary

CASH was taken from the Inverloch Tennis Club last week. The Pier Road premises were burgled between 10pm May 29 and 5.30pm on May 30. An offender entered the premises by forcing a security shutter.

Alcohol theft THREE bottles of alcohol were stolen from a restaurant in Leongatha on Friday. An offender smashed their way into the Smith Street premises via the front glass door between 12.01am and 3.10am.

Arson attack A TARWIN man is wanted by police in relation to an arson attack on a car at Fish Creek on Friday.

At 9pm, police attended a vehicle on Harding Lawson Road parked with the ignition running and a lit rag hanging out of the vehicle’ s fuel tank. The fire was extinguished by police. Police wish to question the 40 year old Tarwin man in relation to the incident and an earlier collision the vehicle was involved in.

House burgled A HOLIDAY house at Venus Bay was burgled between May 24 and June 1. Police believe an offender possibly entered the Lees Road premises via an unlocked window and stole two televisions, one from upstairs and one from downstairs. Also taken were a stereo and CDs, a vacuum cleaner,

last. This year saw a fabulous result of $606.20 being raised.” Mr Smith was impressed with the result, given times are tough and with many morning teas held. “Many of us are spread thin, attending as many of them as we can to support our friends and colleagues raising funds for this event,” he said. “Bottomline is, all the funds raised go to trying to find a cure for this unrelenting disease, cancer. It all goes into the same pot to be used for the one reason.” He thanked everyone who worked hard at the many Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea events held in the Bass electorate, whether it was baking, rounding up friends or washing up afterwards. “Congratulation and well done. This is what our community is about – helping others in whichever way we can, as best we can,” Mr Smith said.

an iron and ironing board, a clothes horse, a washing basket and two DVD players.

Drugs found POLICE found drugs on a man in an aggressive state at Smiths Beach, Philip Island on May 26. Police attended the Smiths Beach Store after a complaint and found a 20 year old man with cannabis and psilocybin (magic mushrooms). The man was interviewed and will be charged on summons to appear at court at a later date. His friend, another 20 year old male, was spoken to by police and found to be in possession of a small quantity of cannabis. This male was interviewed and cautioned.

Yuck! Water turns foul A BURST water main caused dirty water at Korumburra on Saturday. A large main broke late afternoon in King Street. The break was extensive and water was turned off for a period of time, affecting about 20 properties. South Gippsland Water received many reports of dirty water within

the township. Large main breaks and bursts can lead to a scouring of water mains. Due to the size of the break and the vicinity of the break, the velocity of the water as it gushed out of the break, dragged with it any sediment that had built up and clung to the inside of the pipe work. These larger flows dis-

lodge sediments which then mix with the water and move around within the system, potentially leading to discoloured or dirty water being experienced by a number of South Gippsland Water’s Korumburra customers. Once the burst main was fixed, South Gippsland Water Immediately started a flushing regime to flush a

From pages past Historical snippets from The Star 30 years ago June 7, 1983 ABOUT 280 Leongatha Technical School students were unable to attend school last Thursday because of a teachers’ strike. And the ones who did attend, about 300 of them, had their school day greatly affected by the lack of teachers. Forty teachers from the school took the day off to attend a strike meeting in Melbourne.

10 years ago June 3, 2003 PLANS for further com-

mercial development in Leongatha could be caught in the traffic while the South Gippsland Shire Council sorts out an increasingly complicated set of issues involved with bypass options, new Business Four zones and traffic lights.

5 years ago June 3, 2008 NATURAL gas is expected to be in the homes and businesses of Korumburra by the end of this year, and in Leongatha soon after. The project to bring natural gas to South

Gippsland is moving forward, after negotiations between Bass Gas and project developers Multinet Gas were finalised recently.

1 year ago June 5, 2012 PARKS Victoria divers have removed 129 Northern Pacific Sea Stars from the Tidal River Estuary. Operations manager Matt Hoskins said extensive searched in nearby estuaries, beaches, inlets and offshore areas have found no sign of the spread of the sea stars.

number of hydrants within the township. Whilst the break occurred in King Street, the dirty water may move and be experienced anywhere within the system, until it can be flushed out. Despite flushing efforts, dirty water may be experienced in Korumburra for up to two days after the incident. If customers are experiencing continued dirty water, please call South Gippsland Water’s Customers Service Team on 1300 851 636 to notify of any problems. South Gippsland Water managing director Philippe du Plessis said: “South Gippsland Water would like to thank customers and residents of Korumburra for their patience as we worked to rectify the break and clear out the lines. Our sincere apologies for any inconvenience this break has caused.” Whilst the area experienced some rainfall over the weekend, the change in the weather conditions causes the soil to move and puts pressure on underground assets which is generally the cause for pipe work breaking.

Savings galore: Leongatha businesses Shan’s Lingerie and Leisure and Panther’s Mensland have combined for a fantastic mid-year Hall Sale at Leongatha Memorial Hall this week. Proprietors Shirleyanne Wright and Panther’s Mensland urge South Gippslanders to swing by for ladies and men’s clothing bargains. The sale continues until Friday, 9am-5.30pm, and 9am-7pm this Wednesday.

Restoring lustre to jewel TURTONS Creek and the falls are a beautiful example of the natural wonders of South Gippsland, but they are looking a little jaded. The local community is passionate and committed to restoring the falls and the whole of Turtons Creek to its former beauty and letting everyone know just how precious and unique the area is. The development of a strategic plan is underway from the headwaters in the hills above Foster to where Turtons Creek ends as it joins with the east branch of the Tarwin River. Did you know that as Turtons Creek flows into the east branch of the Tarwin River, it forms part of the water supply for the townships of Meeniyan and Dumbalk. Therefore, the protection of the creek is not just for aesthetic purposes or as home to many native animal species but also contributes to clean water for local communities. The creation of native vegetation buffers along Turtons Creek will help to protect and enhance the creek and create valuable wildlife habitat. This will involve working with all landholders in the catchment – public and private to gain their commitment to the creation of a vital corridor. The Turtons Creek corridor will also form part of the Habitat for Life – Friends of Strzelecki Koalas project being undertaken by the South Gippsland Landcare Network. The corridor will be a long term goal of

the plan with some areas being targeted for revegetation works within the current year and others over the next five to10 years. Camping is set to continue in the area but it is vitally important those using the area look after the area. The community is working closely with Department of Environment and Primary Industries who are the managers of the campground and the tracks up to the falls. The message coming through loud and clear regarding the campground area is the community has had enough of people using the area but not recognising its value. The dumping of rubbish, damage by motorbikes and using areas close to the creek as a toilet cannot continue. The community will be seeking assistance from local authorities to ensure these illegal activities do not continue. Tourism and recreational pursuits that value the natural environment will be encouraged whilst those that damage the environment are not welcome. The first step in showing community commitment to looking after Turtons Creek is a clean-up Australia event to be held on Sunday, June 16 10am to noon, starting at the campground. This will be followed by a free barbecue supplied by South Gippsland Shire. Everyone is welcome. So please RSVP to Belinda Brennan, 5662 5759 for catering purposes. Come and join us to start polishing this jewel, it is her turn to shine.

Italian tradition continues ITALIANS in the Southern Hemisphere are now making sausages, salami and other smallgoods to last them through the winter months. It’s a tradition that Maria Armistead from Gippsland Pasturefed Meats in the Strzelecki Hills carries on. This Saturday at Coal Creek Farmers’ Market at Korumburra, Maria will be passing on her family’s

tightly held sausage making secrets with a chorizo and pork and fennel sausage making demonstration. Starting around 10am on the Community Stage, she’ll show you how to mix the pork with the spices, fill the skins and the trick to tying the links for hanging. Make sure you’re up front for a tasting or two and recipe handouts. There’ll be fresh pork shoulders to buy, along with the spice mixes, plus free expert advice.

Check out the rest of the gourmet range on market day and all of the other local producers who’ll be there bright and early with fresh produce. No need to bring a bag, as there’ll be fabulous eco-friendly bags for sale, designed and produced by the talented students in the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning at Korumburra Secondary College. The market starts at 8am.

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When Should I Send My Child to Kindergarten Research shows that engaging children in high-quality learning experiences benefits all children and their families and can improve a child’s learning and development outcomes, emotional wellbeing, their longer-term educational and social outcomes and life experience. It is vital that children receive these benefits when they are emotionally and socially ready for the experience. The State Government provide kindergarten funding to subsidise 15 hours of kindergarten for each child in the year before school. A second year of kindergarten is available for children who meet the eligibility criteria, and are deemed to have a developmental delay in at least two areas. It is important to note that the majority of children are only eligible for ONE year of funded kindergarten. From 2014, children who withdraw from a funded program once they commence will not be eligible for a second year anywhere in Victoria. Children are eligible to attend kindergarten if they are turning four years of age before the end of April in any given year. Some parents choose to wait an extra year especially if their child is born between January and April. The conversations about when a child is ready for kindergarten and also when a child is ready for school need to take place before the child begins their funded kindergarten year. Your decision is critical with long reaching implications for your child. Maternal and Child Health Services and kindergarten staff provide valuable information to parents about when to begin the more formal educational journey. As each child is only eligible for one year of funded kindergarten it is important to determine when they would benefit most from starting school and enrol to attend kindergarten the year before that. Some families may choose to enrol in Pre-Kinder the year prior to their funded kindergarten program. It is important that families take the time to make an informed decision now. Please make an appointment at your local kindergarten to discuss this with your child’s prospective teacher. Alternatively you could talk to your Pre-Kinder teacher, Long Day Care Provider or your local Maternal and Child Health Centre.

POOWONG LOCH NYORA SEWERAGE SCHEME REVIEW ‘EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST’ South Gippsland Water is seeking ‘Expressions of Interest’ for community representatives to participate in community consultation workshops regarding the Poowong, Loch and Nyora Sewerage Scheme. As a participant, you will provide valuable feedback to South Gippsland Water. This feedback and community opinion will feed into the sewerage scheme review process currently being undertaken by the Corporation. An initial workshop will be held in mid June with a view that participants would be involved in further community consultation workshops throughout 2013. Please contact Ros Griggs to discuss your interest in participating. Phone: 03 5682 0444

Spartina Control Program 2013 – Aerial Operations Parks Victoria is committed to protecting and enhancing the natural values of parks and reserves across the state. Examples of this conservation management include the control of introduced plant and animal species which can impact on these values. Parks Victoria, Birds Australia, Melbourne Water, Victoria Wader Study Group and the West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority have joined forces to help eradicate Spartina, a major environmental grass weed of estuarine wetlands in Victoria. Spartina represents a major threat to the feeding grounds of water birds and ﬁsh stocks by changing the natural processes of these estuaries. Aerial spraying of Spartina will commence on Friday 31 May 2013 at the following locations: • Corner Inlet Ramsar Site (including Corner Inlet Marine and Coastal Park, Nooramunga Marine and Coastal Park and Corner Inlet Marine National Park) • Shallow Inlet Marine and Coastal Park • Anderson Inlet Wildlife Management Cooperative Area • Western Port Ramsar Site (including the Bass River and Reef Island Nature Conservation Reserve and Moody’s Inlet). More information Phone 13 1963 www.parks.vic.gov.au

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Talk to our trainers and ﬁnd out more about our courses Aged and Disability Agriculture, Horticulture and Equine Business & Financial Services Beauty Entry Level Skills Course Short Courses For more information phone 5662 6700

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MEENIYAN CUSTOMERS SMOKE TESTING OF SEWER SYSTEM 3rd June to 7th June 2013 South Gippsland Water is commencing a program of smoke testing the Meeniyan Sewer System. Smoke testing is used to identify breaks, leaks or illegal connections to the system. Smoke testing involves pumping a smoke like vapour into the sewer. Should there be a break or illegal connection; smoke vapour may be seen rising from sewer manholes or stormwater drains and downpipes. South Gippsland Water will then use this information to correct connections or repair sections of the sewer. During testing customers may notice smoke coming from unusual places, however the smoke is safe and South Gippsland Water staff and contractors will be on hand to observe the testing process. This program is an integral part of ongoing sewer system maintenance and will take approximately 1 week to complete. South Gippsland Water 1300 851 636

public notices

CHIROPRACTOR NORMAN G. VRADENBURG “NON-FORCE PRACTITIONER” 28 Reilly Street, INVERLOCH HOURS - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday by appointment Phone and fax 5674 3666 South Gippsland Chiropractic Services & Adjunctive Therapies P/L

BOAT LICENCE COURSE Vic. Marine Licence with Jetski endorsement

SAN REMO

BOAT LICENCE COURSE Vic. Marine Licence with Jetski endorsement

LEONGATHA Wednesday, June 19 6pm - 10pm BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL Phone Bob: 0417 524 005 Approved TSV course www.abcboating.com ABN 43080057923

situations vacant

message of hope “GODLY sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.” Repent and receive divine grace, rather than lament the consequences of your sin in self-pity. 2 Corinthians 7:10

situations vacant RELIEF MILKER wanted for casual weekend work. Leongatha area. Ph: 56689292

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL Phone Bob: 0417 524 005 Approved TSV course www.abcboating.com ABN 43080057923

Shire Council

Coal Creek Community Park & Museum • $35.75 per hour • Casual positions

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Tertiary qualiﬁcations in education or equivalent relevant experience in teaching and an understanding of primary and secondary school sectors and current curriculums are essential. Fully VIT registered is necessary.

BOOK IN NOW Leongatha area

All applicants must submit an Employment Application Form and address the selection criteria outlined in the position description, by 5pm Wednesday 12 June 2013.

PH 0412 484 334 Shane

Further information and a position description are available from our website.

CHIROPRACTOR

www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au

Garry Harrison 19 Moonah Street Cape Paterson Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday

SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR

By appointment Ph: 5674 8290

Draft Gippsland Regional Growth Plan HAVE YOUR SAY

Date and time

Location

Venue

Tuesday 18 June, 9.30am – 11.30am

Sale

Esso BHP Billiton Wellington Entertainment Centre, 100 Foster Street

Tuesday 18 June, 2pm – 4pm

Bairnsdale

Department of Environment and Primary Industries, 574 Main Street

Tuesday 25 June, 2pm – 4pm

Leongatha

South Gippsland Shire Council, Council Chambers, Michael Place

Wednesday 26 June, 2pm – 4pm

Wonthaggi

Centennial Centre, corner of Fincher and McKenzie Streets

Wednesday 3 July, 2.30pm – 4.30pm

Warragul

West Gippsland Arts Centre, Civic Place

Friday 5 July, 10am – 12pm

Traralgon

Department of Transport, Planning and Local Infrastructure*, 71 Hotham Street

Comments can be provided online, by submitting a feedback form or in writing to: Gippsland Regional Growth Plan Project Team Department of Planning and Community Development* 71 Hotham Street, Traralgon VIC 3844 Comments must be received by 5.00 pm Friday 12 July 2013. *NOTE: From 1 July 2013 responsibility for the development of Regional Growth Plans will transfer from the Department of Planning and Community Development to the new Department of Transport, Planning and Local Infrastructure.

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The Gippsland Regional Growth Plan is one of eight plans being prepared across regional Victoria. Regional growth plans will provide broad direction for land use and development, as well as more detailed frameworks for key centres. The plans are being developed in a partnership between local government, state government and authorities. The draft Gippsland Regional Growth Plan is available for public comment from Monday 3 June 2013 until Friday 12 July 2013. To find out more about the draft plan you can: • download a copy at www.dpcd.vic.gov.au/gippsland/rgp • view a copy at your local council, or • pick up a brochure and feedback form at your local council. Opportunities to discuss the draft plan with Department of Planning and Community Development* officers will be available as follows:

QuickBooks Tutor Milpara Community House, Korumburra is seeking expressions of interest from a suitably qualified and experienced Tutor to teach the QuickBooks courses each term. Call Sandra on 5655 2524 or via email to milpara@dcsi.net.au regarding details about this position.

South Gippsland

We are looking for suitably experienced teachers; you will be responsible for conducting educative and enjoyable classroom and onsite experiences.

ROSES R OSES

situations vacant

Casual Teachers

Tuesday, June 11 6pm - 10pm

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Windmill Ag is a leading John Deere Machinery Dealer, with a long history of servicing Western Victoria and the Gippsland region. The company employs around 120 staff across Victoria, covering Sales, Parts and Service, with all staff enjoying modern well-located facilities. Windmill Ag values honesty, mutual respect as a basic for all interactions with both internal and external customers. The organisation provides friendly, professional services and quality products supported by superior product knowledge maintained through ongoing training. A position currently exists for a Service Administrator to join our exciting team at our Leongatha premises. In addition to having a positive can-do attitude, the successful candidate's duties will include: • Opening and closing of work orders • Post all labour charges from daily time cards • Maintain and file copies of work orders, machine history and customers records • Process all manufacturer’s warranty and product improvement program claims • Manage Sublet expenses • Assist with counter sales where required • Perform all duties and functions as directed by management in line with the objectives of the dealership To be successful in this role you will have: • Excellent attention to detail • Excellent customer service and communication skills • Energy and enthusiasm along with the ability to remain focused and motivated • A good understanding of Microsoft Office (Outlook and Word) and general computer skill. • Must hold a valid driver’s licence This is a rewarding and challenging position with an attractive salary package to be offered depending upon the successful applicants background and experience. Application must be submitted by Thursday 13th June 2013 Apply today by sending your application and covering letter to human.resources@windmillag.com.au or by post to: Windmill Ag Att: Ryan O’Doherty PO Box 231, Leongatha South 3953

CLEANING CONTRACTOR Tenders are invited from cleaning contractors to clean Inverloch Primary School. Cleaners must be listed on the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development’s Contract Cleaners Panel and should attend a SITE INSPECTION to be conducted AT 4PM ON TUESDAY, 11TH JUNE, 2013. Contract documents will be available at that time. REGISTER ATTENDANCE ON 5674 1253 Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

SITUATIONS VACANT

re v ive Beauty Therapist Revive Beauty Therapy has positions available for qualified and experienced beauty professionals to join our highly skilled team - part time and full time. The successful applicants will need to be committed to providing the highest level of customer service and demonstrate a genuine passion for their work. Excellent conditions. Applications to: Revive Beauty Therapy, Shop 4, 23 Murray Street, Wonthaggi, 3995. or email to: alisonadams1@aapt.net.au Applications close Friday, June 14, 2013. SS2897

Insurance Customer Relationship Manager Elders Insurance Leongatha currently has a vacancy for a Customer Relationship Manager to join its dynamic team. As an employee of Elders Insurance Leongatha, your major duties will include: • processing insurance quotations, claims processing, new business, renewals etc; • office administration, telephone enquiries and credit control. To be successful in this role you must be able to display the following skills: • a knowledge of general insurance (preferred but not required); • Excellent computer literacy; • Excellent written and oral communication skills. You will also have the following qualities: • Ability to work in a dynamic team environment • Highly motivated and able to work well in a busy team environment with minimal supervision • Excellent customer service skills • Very high standard of accuracy and quality of output Ideally you will also have, or be happy to undertake training in Australian Financial Services Reform Act 2001 (FSRA) Insurance Tier 1 or Tier 2 accreditation. Additionally you will be able to obtain satisfactory police and ASIC clearances. Enquiries, including a request for a position description, may be emailed to david.mathieson@elders.com.au Written or e-mailed applications including a covering letter and CV should be sent to: David Mathieson Insurance Agent Elders Insurance Leongatha 16 McCartin Street, Leongatha, Victoria, 3953 e: david.mathieson@elders.com.au Applications close 14th June 2013

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for sale

SEWING MACHINE

FULL TIME PHARMACY ASSISTANT

REPAIRS & SALES

required for busy Pharmacy

FREE QUOTES

Retail experience preferred Apply in writing only to: Pharmacy Assistant Position PO Box 62 Leongatha 3953

WONTHAGGI SEWING CENTRE

167 Graham Street Wonthaggi

5672 3127

CARAVAN Regent Cruiser, 2001 16’5” popup, registered. Many extras, annex, Hunter 1000 generator, adjustable towbar with stabilisers, $18,000. Ph: 5655-1041.

DEVELOP A CAREER IN THE MEAT INDUSTRY Meat Processors, labourers and Skilled Staff Required For large Export Meat processing facilities in the Wonthaggi Region. Stability and Long term Employment Opportunities Available Duties include: • General Labouring • Process Work • Rendering • Boning/Slicing/Knife Hand • Picking & Packing Experience not essential. Full training provided. MUST be Australian citizen or permanent resident. Full time & casual positions available. Early starts. MUST be prepared to attend INFORMATION SESSION. Eligibility Criteria Applies. To apply please call 8398 1728 or email your most recent resumé to madmin@miss.vic.edu.au

accommodation

FIREWOOD for sale, local gum, dry, split. Phone Dave 0459-119345. FIREWOOD local hardwood mixture, split, dry, pick up or delivered. Bulk loads available, $90 per metre. Ph: 0437-176187.

for sale

PROFESSIONAL person seeks midweek self contained accommodation in Leongatha or Korumburra. Ph: 0431-380089.

FIREWOOD - good local peppermint gum, $60 for a spud box, cut and split. 0417-385035 Stony Creek area.

FOR SALE

for rent STORAGE / builder’s yard with 40ft container and electricity, Sanders Street, Korumburra, $99 pw inclusive. Phone Kent 0438-446620. WONTHAGGI modern central shop, $295 pw, central office $195 pw. Ph: 0408-981819.

found FOUND - Beagle, older dog, at 65 Leongatha North Road. 0429-870767.

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

used vehicles

VARIOUS - A.I. pot and kit box $150, Westfalia jetters x 20, $15 each; Cablevey hoppers x 25, $10 each; hip clamp $50. 0412-454066.

livestock BULLS for hire or sale. Friesian, Angus, Hereford, Limo or Jersey. All bulls have been semen tested. Hire or sale. Ph: AH 0447331762.

used machinery HAY feedout spike, hydraulic, RAYGLEN $300, rear forks/spike $100. 0412-454066. TRACTOR John Deere 1640 FEL, 4WD, $14,500. Ph: 0412-454066.

used vehicles

Custom built motorbike trailer, made to carry three dirt bikes or one or two road bikes. Fold out heavy-duty ramp included and stored under the rear of the trailer. LED tail lights. $1,700 ONO Call Robert 0438 009 791

HOUSEHOLD items, books, furniture, printers, m/w, women’s shoes size 9½, bric-a-brac. Ph: 0400610990. SHIPPING CONTAINER hire $25 per week, your place or mine. Ph: 0419313483. SLEEPERS, treated pine, 200x50x2.4 $12.10 each, 200x75x2.4 $16.75 each. Free delivery for pack lots. Phone Joe 0417-530662.

training

All machinery Bins provided

Bass Coast Metal Recyclers 5672 2946 0417 556 593 TOYOTA COROLLA Levin (hatch) RFK512, blue, 2001, manual, 171,000km. Very good condition, full service history. Single female owner from new, with roadworthy, $5,990. Ph: 5668-6334 after 5pm.

wanted

BOATS WANTED wanted to buy CASH PAID farm four wheelers, ag bikes, trucks, 4WDs and ride-on mowers. Any condition. Phone Matt 0401-194601.

SG CHEAPEST CARS Geary Road Leongatha LMCT 10804

anniversaries

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

ANNIVERSARY Rocky & Tric Hellicar Celebrating their 40th Wedding Anniversary on 2.6.13

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

Congratulations to the most wonderful parents and grandparents in the world! More in love & happier each day. An amazing milestone! All our love Hayley, Ben, Zac and Blake

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T in Th i k Gi GippsTAFE F

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

Phone 0417 592 169 5674 1502

Thinking about study? apprenticeship?

FREE CAR REMOVAL

CASH PAID

Affordable cars at drive away prices

HEN HOUSES - Excellent quality, Koonwarra. 56642443.

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

60TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

6th June 1953 McKENZIE - SOMMERS Ian and Barbara

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Automotive Certificate II in Automotive (Specialist Air Conditioning) Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical Technology

A GippsTAFE pre-apprenticeship will prepare you for an apprenticeship and give you better access to employment opportunities.

Horticulture Certificate II in Landscaping Certificate II in Parks and Gardens Certificate III in Parks and Gardens Certificate IV in Horticulture Diploma of Horticulture

Certificate II in Automotive Mechanical Studies Certificate II in Electrical (Career Start) Certificate II in Engineering

Jenny Milkins

Occupational Health and Safety Diploma of OHS

For further information:

All areas - 5672 3123 jenny_milkins@hotmail.com ZO330446

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Certificate II in Hospitality (Kitchen Operations)

P: (03) 5120 4500 E: enquiries@gippstafe.edu.au

5662 2553 0438 097 181

Engineering Certificate IV in Engineering Bachelor of Engineering

Certificate II in Hairdressing

For further information:

marriage celebrant PAM HERRALD

Conservation and Land Management Certificate II in Conservation and Land Management Certificate IV in Conservation and Land Management Diploma of Conservation and Land Management

Certificate II Building and Construction – Carpentry

Certificate II in Animal Studies

Congratulations Mum and Dad Love from Annette, Heather, Kathy, Susanne and Margaret and families

CAM ABOOD Leongatha 5662 4191

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garage sales

GARAGE SALE SATURDAY & SUNDAY June 8 & 9 9am to 3pm 740 Lees Road VENUS BAY Camper trailer, camping gear, Wedgewood dinner set, paintings And lots of treasures KOONWARRA 11 Manna Court, Saturday, June 8, 8am - 12pm. Preschool toys and bikes, Casa-Domani purple dinner set, candles, books, herbs, garden and household ornaments. LEONGATHA 13A Worthy Street, Saturday, June 8, 8am - 2pm. No early birds. MOVING SALE, everything must go. Offer a price. 50 Tarooh Street, Cape Paterson, Saturday, June 8, 8.30am. No earlybirds.

deaths DEWAR - Ian David. 10.03.1930 - 28.05.2013 Aged 83 years. Late of Leongatha, Stony Creek and Parkville. Beloved and ever loving husband of Marion. Dearly loved eldest son of the late Ian and Mavis Dewar. Dearest brother of Peter and Pamela, Margaret and Alan, Noel and Lynette, Lois and Stanley, and loved by their families. Loving husband of Shirley (dec). Devoted father of Graham and Claire, and Helen, Kevin (dec), Brian and Julie, Christopher and Sonia. Proud grandfather of Alissa and Jeff, Lachlan and fond great grandfather of Gwendolyn and Liv. Respected son-in-law of Frank (dec) and Elinor Scott. Admired brother-inlaw of Bill, Jeanne, Heather and loved by their families. DEWAR - Ian. Considerate neighbour, then brother-in-law and uncle of Ken and Jeanne, Katherine and Steve, Robin and Rach, Dale and Tash, and Glen, and families. DEWAR - Ian. A true gentleman; Ian’s contribution to bowls at a local, district and state level is unsurpassed. Our members’ thoughts are with Marion and the family. Meeniyan Bowling Club. DEWAR - Ian. The president and members of the S.G.B.A. wish to extend their deepest sympathy to the family of Ian Dewar, former councillor, president of the RVBA and was also a life member of the S.G.B.A. R.I.P. JOHNSON - Leith. 1.4.1926 - 25.5.2013 Mr Johnson (Pa) You were always there for me. You were like a father to me. I will miss you deeply. Thanks for being my rock. Rest in peace. Maree. JOHNSON - Leith Wilson. South Gippsland Field and Game are saddened by the passing of our much esteemed life member Leith Johnson. We extend our sincere sympathy to his family.

deaths JOHNSON - Leith. Long time friend of the Prosser family, Koonwarra. JOHNSON - Leith. On May 25. Fond memories of our long time friend of Niel (dec) and Lois Scott and family. Time to rest now, Leith. JOHNSON - Leith. We will always remember your smiling face, cuppas and chats. Loved and respected uncle of Glenda, Nola, Gail and families. McGILL - Darren. Passed away at the Echuca Hospital on June 1, 2013. Dearly loved son of Murray and Pat. Much loved brother and brother-in-law of Craig and Jenny, Sharron and Eric, Linda and Darren. Loved uncle to all their families. At peace now. Funeral arrangements 12 noon, Friday, June 7 at Tongala. WITHERS (nee Taylor) Linette Ellen. 28.05.1943 - 01.06.2013 Late of Leongatha, formerly of Kerang and Wedderburn. Dearly loved wife of Rex for 47 wonderful years. Adored mum of Tracie, Kellie and Jay. Forever my darling Nettie. Love Rex. Mum, you were brave, strong and beautiful. Loved today and always. Tracie and John. You were the best nan ever. We love you. Harry and Coop. You were our beautiful and courageous mum and nan with humour and tenderness, you gave us all the love, guidance and unwavering strength we needed. We miss you so much already and promise to surround Dad with love and laughter. Love you to bits, Toodle Pip. Kel, Paige, Piper, Sienna and Jud. Nan, thank you for always staying strong for us. I’ll miss you so much, but I’m glad you’re finally at peace. I’ll forever cherish all the times we shared laughing and eating. You were the greatest. Things will never be the same without you. I love you so much. Paige. Thank you nan for reading flower books, making cards and teaching us knitting and sewing. We will miss your kisses and cuddles. Love Piper. I loved you so much. You’re the best nan ever. I loved dancing with you. Love always Sienna. Dear Nan, I loved playing and cooking with you. I miss you. Love Jud. Mum, you were the best mum a son could ask for. Kind, caring and most of all brave. Our lovely nan. Jay, Julie, Caterina, Serafina, Sonny and Billy. WITHERS - Lin. A special friend gone but never forgotten. Chris and Murray.

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SPORT | GOLF Leongatha SATURDAY’S Stroke round and Monthly Medal was abandoned due to rain. Both events will be transferred to next Saturday. On Tuesday a Par competition was held with M. Rigley (15) finishing square and winning the A Grade event on a countback from Jon Smith and Jim Arnott. John Eabry (20) took out the B Grade with

thestar.com.au +2. NTP’s were Alan Edney on the 14th and Jon Smith on the 16th. Balls DTL went to P. Hobson, J.Smith, J. Arnott, F. Smedley, A. Edney, R. Brown, G. Brown, M. Oliver, P. Stivic and P. Hartigan. Thursday’s competition was a 4 BBB Stableford event and the winners with a score of 45 points were Ian Murchie (13) and Denis McDon-

ald (18). Runners up were Doug Clemann (30) and Merv Stubbs (17) with 43 points on a countback. NTP’s were Paul Luck on the 14th and Bruce Hutton on the 16th. DTL Balls : D. Barrack, I. Watson, N. Mackenzie, J. Smith, I. Nunn, A, Nilson, J. Lowell, B. Burg, G. Maher, L. Newton, P. Brownlie, P. Luck, P. Hobson and J. Eabry.

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Wine and cheese day: it was a special gourmet day at Leongatha Four ball: competing in last Thursday’s gourmet 4BBB event at Golf Club last Thursday with wine and cheese up for grabs; pictured Concentration: Fred de Bondt takes a Leongatha were, from left, Rita de Bondt, Fred de Bondt, Andrew putting out on the ninth were, from left, Bert Borg, Bill Warren, Terry drive on the first at Leongatha last Thursday. Grace and Joe Lowell. MacFarlane, and Anna de Bondt.

Leongatha ladies Wednesday May 29 THERE were perfect weather and course conditions for the final round of the club championships.

All winners: Dot Stubbs (Senior scratch) Evelyn Indian (DM Stubbs trophy and B Grade Denis Hawkins Trophy) Rebecca Thomas 2013 Club Champion) Noreen Williams(C Grade Champion) Pat West (C Grade Denis Hawkins Trophy) Front: Debbie Miller (B Grade Champion and A Grade Denis Hawkins Trophy) after Leongatha Golf Club’s ladies championships.

deaths

WITHERS - Lin. My laugh a minute mate, gone are the fun times we shared, but happy memories will remain forever. Hoo-roo my friend, keep those angels in stitches. Roz. Deepest sympathy to Rex and family, from the Vanzuydens. WITHERS - Lin. Dearest friend of Heather and Laurie. Nettie I will always remember the laughter, the tears and the fun times we shared together. Love Heather.

WORTH (Nicholson) - Edna Florance. Of Lindenow. Oct 27, 1919 - May 30, 2013. Dearly loved wife of Vern (dec). Loved mother of Ross and Jenni (Toleman). Fond mother-in-law of Denis. Loving nanna of Cortney and Mick (Wilson) and Marney and Craig (Kramme). Cherished great grandmother to Brioney, David, Jayde, Matilda and Gage. Mum and Dad together with God.

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STEPHEN BAGGS FUNERAL DIRECTORS BAIRNSDALE 5153-2150

CHALLIS - Brian. 22.10.30 - 4.6.10 Dad and Pa, Three years have passed but our thoughts and memories never fade. All our love always and forever. Peter, Sandy, Ash, Georgia, Chloe and ?

WORTH - Edna. On May 30 at Bairnsdale. Aged 92. Thank you for your friendship and the happy times we shared at Hoyt Street over many years. Time to rest now Edna.

INDIAN - Roger. 16.11.43 - 4.6.12 Loved and missed so much. Evelyn, Chris, Fiona and families.

WORTH - Edna. Loved sister of the late Jessie and Bill Laing. Loved auntie of Marg, Ian (dec), Noel, Alison and families.

Love, your bridesmaid Lois Scott.

With the Lord.

funerals WITHERS - A Service to celebrate the life of Mrs Linette Ellen Withers will be held at St Andrew's Uniting Church, Leongatha on Tuesday, June 11, commencing at 1.30pm. A private family service for burial will precede the above service.

funerals DEWAR - A Service of Thanksgiving to celebrate the life of Ian David Dewar (10.03.1930 - 28.05.2013), late of Leongatha, Stony Creek and Parkville, will be held at St Peter’s Anglican Church, Cnr Bruce and McCartin Streets, Leongatha, on Friday, June 14 at 1pm. Private cremation. Members of Bowls Victoria respectfully invited to attend.

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A closely contested last round saw Rebecca Thomas defeat Mary Brewis by seven shots, with a 54 hole round of 247. Debbie Miller blitzed the course to come from 4th position to win B Grade with 303. Evelyn Indian was runner up with 306. C Grade was won by Noreen Williams with a 54 hole round of 340, and Pat West was the C Grade runner up. Dot Stubbs is the 2013 Senior Champion. The winner of this event must be 65 years and older and have the best scratch round over the duration of the championship. Evelyn Indian won the D.M. Stubbs trophy which is awarded to the player with the best nett score overall for the three rounds of the championship. This award covers all grades. Evelyn also won the Senior’s nett event. Each year Denis Hawkins provides beautifully engraved

Foster Conditions – the fairways and greens are in good condition but the course is playing much longer after the rain. The scores reflect this. Tuesday, May 28 Robert Fulton had a day out to win with the good score of +4. DTL balls went to Terry Jewson (14) on +1 and Neville Thompson on -1. Larry Giddy was NTP. Thursday May 30 Randy Reusch (18) continued his resurgence to win again with 38 pts. DTL balls were John Mathers (14) Gary Clavarino (15) both on 37 pts. NTP was John Stone. Friday, May 31 Kane Esler (16) made a rare appearance and took the men’s chook with 19 pts. The ladies chook went to Rachel Brown (33) with 15 pts. DTL balls were won by Bernie Amesreiter on 16 pts & D.Berryman on 15 pts. The NTP’s were Cam Downing and Bill Fuller. Saturday, June 1 – Medal Day We played for trophies provided by Pulhams Furniture. The winner of the day’s trophy was visitor Gary Fitzgibbon with 82-9-73, but he was not eligible for the medal. The medal and A Grade were won by Norm Cooper with 81-8-73, while B Grade winner was Greg Paine with 92-15-77. DTL

glasses for the winners of the last days’ play of the championships. This year Debbie Miller was the very excited winner of A grade with 74/22. B Grade was won by Evelyn Indian 79/25 and C Grade was won by Pat West 85/40. The handicap divisions for the days’ event are 0-23 and 0-18 for the championships. Down the line balls were won by Sharyn Rayson and Maxine Eabry 75 nett, Di Williams 76, Coral Gray 77, Trish Owen, Rebecca Thomas and Kerry Hogan 79, Toni West 80, and Dot Stubbs and Glenyce McRobert 81 nett. Nearest the pins on the 14th and 16th were won by Sharyn Rayson and Di Williams respectively. Audree Wyhoon won the 9 hole competition with 16 points and Geri Hastings and Maria Bell each won a ball down the line. balls went to Greg Cox 8310-73, Pat McKay 78-5-73, Noel Black 79-6-73 and Tony Vanin 80-6-74. Best Scratch scores were A Grade Pat McKay 78 and B Grade Greg Paine 92. The putting was won by Noel Black with 27 putts. NTP’s were Phil Schofield, Norm Cooper, Pat McKay, Greg Cox and Peter Dight. The encouragement award went to Trevor Jones with 95 net. Ladies – Jocelyn Towns (27) had the best score with 81 net.. Lessons From Golf Pro Thursday, June 20 The next visit from Golf Pro Trevor Hollingsworth is on Thursday 20th June. You can book 30 minute lessons with Trevor from 10.30 am through to 4.30 pm. Veterans Golf At Foster – Thursday, June 13 We host the South Gippsland Veterans event at Foster on 13th June. It is an 8.30 am assembly for a 9.00 am shotgun start. You need to notify your entry to Kevin Flett (phone 5682 2788 / 0408 494843 ). All over 55’s are welcome and there are generously low membership and entry fees and great trophies. Foster veterans are asked to bring a plate. Members Draw May 31: Laurie Cooper missed out on the $650 in the members draw. You need to be in the clubhouse between 6.30pm to 8pm to be eligible to win.

Meeniyan Ladies ON Wednesday May 29 in nice conditions the Doris Chambers Foursomes was played. The sponsor was Fayeb Smallman. Winners were Dot Christie and Andrea Thorson withb 32 points Runners-up were Dot Christie and Helen Helms Boyle with 31 points. D.L.B Sue Hoskin and Dot Elliott with 29 points. Winners of the Heather Poletti 4 B.B.B Knockout competition were Shelia Constantine and Jan Roberts. Runners-up were Kristen Elliott and Helen Helms Boyle.

Wonthaggi MY apologies for not submitting a write-up last week but after Saturday night’s presentations it seemed to be the furtherest thing from my mind. I think Jason Sartori wonp the event but will have to verify this with the club sheets. I think he also birdied four off the five par threes but I will have to check his card. Enough about weeks ago, let’s concentrate on last Saturday which was our monthly medal competition. A Grade winner was M. Scott 72 net, B Grade and monthly medal winner D. Birt 70 net, and C Grade winner G. Arnott 75 net. Balls down the line: K. Bayley 73, D. Crellin, J. Sartori, C. Andrew, R. Johnson 74; P. Dell, G. Ryan 76; C. Jeeves 77. Nearest the pin: 2nd G. Linguey, 8th D. Wilson Jnr, 13th R. Johnson, 17th B. Fennell. Eagle 11th hole P. Dell. Thank you to all the pennant players who attended our break-up last Saturday night. thank you to Jim Jordan for the great music and thank you to the Capital Night Club for the after party, along with Fred, Jeeves, Foon, Turner and Vanagtmaals. Barry Dicker told me a rumour that the captain hit it in the water on the 13th hole on Thursday, I don’t know if this is true. Good golfing and I look forward to seeing you all on the course this week.

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LAST Saturday we held a stableford event for lefties and righties. The day was sponsored by G.D. and J.E. Fennell Bricklayers. The winning righthander was Zac Trease with 42 points from Frank Dekker. The winning lefthander was Warren Turner with 38 points from Nathan Lovie. Balls went to M. Collins, G. McKinnon, J. Hickey, K. Riseley, S. Sullivan and Dean Dwyer. The nearest the pins went to Gary Young and Brett Stubbs. Amazingly the lefties averaged 33 points to defeat the righties. Next Saturday we will play a four-man ambrose sponsored by Brian Wilson, Bob Hughes and Brian Hemming, and on Monday the club will sponsor a stableford event for men and ladies.

THE Gena Roughead Memorial Bowl was played on Monday, May 27, with an excellent field of 54 players from most clubs within our district enjoying near perfect conditions. Breikada Cabinets were the sponsors of the day and the Bowl winner was the Wonthaggi team of Di Grimmond, Geraldine Prentice and Jan Beaumont with 89 points. A Grade was won by Di Grimmond (14) with 33 points, B Grade winner was Sue Brown (23) with 32 points and C Grade was won by Inge Giliam (35) with 28 points. Balls down the line went to Geraldine Prentice, Dot Christie, Andrea Thorson, Toni West, Kaye Beaton, Marlene Rayson, Di Gray, Maxine Eabry, Trish Owen and Ann Poole. Nearest the

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THERE were 28 players on Saturday, June 1 for the stroke monthly medal competition which was sponsored by the Walker family. Goyne (handicap): T. Herbert 67 net. Parry (scratch): T. Herbert 77. Junior: T. Marotti 75 net. A Grade: (10 hcp) T. Herbert 67 net, runner-up R. Ludenia 72, S. Hislop 73. Balls down the line: P. Hopkins 73, D. Austin 73. B Grade (23 hcp): A. Rosa 72 net, runner-up on countback M. Giles 72. Balls down the line: D. Gow 72, I. Cash 73. Putting: A Grade D. Austin 28, B Grade R. Newton 30. Nearest the pin: 1st M. Giles, 7th S. Rose, 10th R. Ludenia, 13th R. Ludenia. NAGA: R. Blay 86 net.. Tuesday’s winner was Tim Fowles 38 pts. Thursday’s winner was L. Sharp 36 pts.

Wonthaggi ladies FINALLY after 54 holes of golf (3 rounds) the ladies Champions for 2013 were honoured and applauded for their achievements at a presentation lunch. Grateful thanks were given to our generous sponsors Wonthaggi Stockdale & Leggo Real Estate who were represented by the companies principals Patrick Barry and Susan McCauley. The Open (and A Grade) Champion was once again Anne Walker 88,85,92 for a total 265, with Marg Johnson runner up 91,90,88 total 269.Annes Championship win was for her 12th time at Wonthaggi with the first one in 1995 and now 6 consecutive wins from 2008 to 2013 which is a wonderful personal achievement. Anne acknowledged past

pin on the 8th was Trish Owen, on the 11th was Sue Hoskin and on the 17th was Jan Beaumont. Last Wednesday we played the first round of the Perrett Family Foursomes 36 hole aggregate board event. The day sponsored by the Harvey and Lagden Families in memory of our good friend Pat. The winners on the day were Sue Wakefield and Dot Jarvis with 76 1/2 and the runners up were Lois Young and Janet Thompson with 79 1/2. Balls down the line went to Fay Maynard / Iris McLeod 80, Anne Grist / Barb James 80 1/2, Shirley Thomas / Karin McKenzie 81 and Thel Scoble / Marg Tuckett 81. The second round of this event will be held on June 26. Next week is the June Monthly Medal.

Gena Roughead Memorial Bowl: Bowl winners, Wonthaggi, Geraldine Prentice, Di Grimmond, Jan Beaumont.

LAST Wednesday, 25 women played in a Par event, with lovely, fine weather prevailing for the day. The winner in Division 1 (0-21) was Marg Clasby (20) with +1 and the runner-up was Joan Peters (21) -2. Carie Harding (31) won Division 2 (22-32) with +1 and Kath Welsh (23) was runner-up on -2. Division 3 (33-45) was won by Heather Garnham (40) with a score of -1. The runner-up was Jenny Pollard (44) with -7 on a count-back from Lyn Perks (41). Barb Walker was nearest the pin on both the 1st and 13th greens.

Thanks to Dot West for supplying the fruit basket for the raffle and the winner was Marg Harper. We appreciate the company and support of so many of our members, who aren’t playing golf at the moment, but come up to the club to hear the latest results and to catch up for a chat after the games. Two teams travelled to Woorayl last Monday to play in the Gena Roughead Bowl. Congratulations to Marg Clasby on winning the Singles Knock-out, with Norrie Little the runner-up. Well done to Lynette McIvor and Janice Follett who won the semi-final of the McLaren 4 Ball, in a close contest, on the 18th hole, from Moira Rogers

and Pam Eyres. Next Wednesday is a Stableford event sponsored by Pomegranate Clothing.

multiple Champions mother and daughter Joyce & Marg Berry and now has the honour of being the player with most Open Ladies Championship wins at Wonthaggi Golf Club. B Grade was won by Pam Russell 95,101,96 for total 292 from Marg Ryan 94,101,100 total 295. Pam had ‘’retired’’ from golf but was encouraged back when husband Kenny bought the “Green Buggy” and after testing out one of her friends new Big Headed drivers saw her take up where she left and plays consistently on 19 Handicap ; what a great result. C Grade was won by Anne Poulton 115,107,107 total 329 from new player Christine Hamilton 114,118,111 total 343 Anne’s Champion-

ship also had many dramas where the final round found her really unwell and Anne was grateful for her playing partners who encouraged her to continue. Several times being the “bridesmaid” she is now the C Grade Champion; great courage Anne. There are other events played in the Championships over the 3 rounds and these results are A Grade Handicap (& Pearl Kewming award ) Denise Miller on C/B Di Grimmond. B Grade handicap, Pam Russell on C/B Marg Ryan Grade , C Grade Handicap (& L & M Taylor Encouragement award) Christine Hamilton Other news- Congratulations to our victorious team who came back with the Gena Roughead Woorayl

Bowl, Di Grimmond, Geraldine Prentice & Jan Beaumont last Monday Daily Event winners 29/5/2013- Di Grimmond is having a purple patch and won the A Grade event (13) 33 pts, B Grade winner was Jacqueline Loughran (21) 29 pts while the round of the day was C Grade winner Judy Berry (34) 35 pts and a reduced handicap to 32 for being so clever . NTP2nd (& nearly holed out) birdie Pam Hanley, NTP 17 Marg Ryan, Pro Pin 8th Chris Yann Birdies I Walsh 1st, P Hanley 2nd, G Prentice 5th, R Wilkinson 13th BDL J Berry 35, D Grimmond 33, A Poulton 31, D Miller 29, S Piasente 29, C Yann 29, J Loughran 29, I Walsh 29, M Ryan 28, P Hanley 28

Grade winners: C Grade winner Inge Giliam, B Grade winner Sue Brown and A Grade winner Di Grimmond.

Action: the eventual winners group led by Tony Giles from David Bennett and Steve Wilson head back to Tarwin Lower.

• Leongatha Cycling Marg Clasby: Winner of the Korumburra golf ladies’ Singles Knockout event.

Wonthaggi ladies golf: from left, Stockdale and Leggo sponsor Susan McCauley, Open Champion Anne Walker, B Grade Champion Pam Russell, C Grade Champion Anne Poulton, Patrick Barry -Sponsor Stockdale & Leggo

Bennett breaks through for first win SATURDAY racing was held from Tarwin Lower out the Walkerville Road and return. Following a wet morning the weather cleared in the afternoon for good riding conditions – no blustery wind and no rain so riders were happy to race. The senior race was around 36 kilometres and involved racing toward Walkerville, up the hill to just past the Cape Liptrap turn. For the limit riders it is always great to make it to the turn before the chasing bunches make the catch. It is always a fast run back to Tarwin Lower and difficult to chase down gaps. Thirteen riders fronted and the two scratch riders – Brett Franklin and Peter Hollins gave four minutes to a group of four riders, nine minutes to a duo, 11 minutes to a trio and 16 minutes to the limit riders. The limit riders Geoff Fraser and Lindsay Love split up at the start and this enabled the trio of David Bennett, Tony Giles and Stephen Wilson to hit the front at the turn. The duo of Brad Bouquet and Kerry Pritchard although working well had not managed to eat into the gap. Meanwhile at the rear, Brett Franklin jumped away from Peter Hollins on the climb and bridged to the four minute group. At this point they had closed the gap to

Brad and Kerry from five minutes to around 2.30 minutes. However out the front the leading trio was working well under Steve Wilson’s tutelage. The run back to Tarwin Lower saw the leading trio stay just out of sight of the pursuers. The backmarkers picked up all the others at around four kilometres from the finish but had run out of distance to catch the leaders – even with Brett Franklin trying to close the gap alone over the last few kilometres. The sprint to the line saw Dave Bennett claim the win ahead of Tony Giles and Stephen Wilson in a time of 62.07 min. Next home was Brett Franklin for 4th and fastest (57.01min). Chris Rowe had managed to follow Brett’s last move and duly secured 5th. The bunch sprint saw Steve Allen 6th, Neil White 7th, Kerry Pritchard 8th, Brad Bouquet 9th and Lindsay Love rounded

out the top 10. In the junior race over 16kms, Austin Timmins riding from scratch made the most of his start at the same time as two of the seniors to chase down the other four starters and once again record a first and fastest time of 34.50 minutes. He outsprinted Matt Minogue (2min) at the finish. Matt Winchester riding from seven minutes managed to hold on for third ahead of Alex Bennett and Aaron Fraser. Next weekend local members are racing in the Gippsland Club’s three day tour. Racing on Monday will be starting from the Leongatha Secondary College with a 9am assembly and racing out through Nerrena and Mardan. Members not racing are asked to help out with support duties on the day. Tour presentations will be held at the Leongatha RSL after racing is completed.

Winners group: from left, second Tony Giles, first David Bennett and third Steve Wilson.

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SPORT | BOWLS Mardan Indoor Bowls IT was another thrilling week at the Mardan Indoor Bowls Club. Firstly let’s start by congratulating both pennant teams on their wins in the competition this week. Meant that both teams are at the top of the ladder after five rounds and Mardan Gold have actually got shots up on the board. Both teams were at home this week against quite formidable teams, Gold played Dumbalk Green and Purple played Foster Black. Wednesday night was a fairly quiet night as far as numbers went with only 14 members out to play. The games went well for all 4 teams who played two of 10 ends with the winners changing mats. The first round winners

S.G.I.B.B.A. indoor bowls pennant BOTTOM team Buffalo had its first win for the season last week.

Last week’s results: Korumburra White 31 d Fish Creek Red 26, Buffalo Yellow 25 d Korumburra Blue 21, Mardan Purple 35 d Foster Black 10, Mardan Gold 33 d Dumbalk Green 20.

Ladder First I must apologise for the gremlin’s mistake in last week’s ladder. Mardan Gold ..................+13 Mardan Purple ...............+41 Korumburra White ........+13 Fish Creek Red .................+1 Foster Black ........................-8 Korumburra Blue .............+15 Buffalo Yellow ..................-37 Dumbalk Green .................-38

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Next week’s games: Foster Black v Mardan Gold, Dumbalk Green v Mardan Purple, Fish Creek Red v Korumburra Blue, Buffalo Yellow v Korumburra White.

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went on to be brought back to earth by their second round adversaries with quite a reversal of fortunes when they went from winning to a draw for one of them and a resounding defeat for the other. This week’s results were as follows: Runners up with one win 11 ends were: Bev greenwood, Nic Rutjens and Tony A-C (skip) Winners with one win one draw were: Willy Zuidema, Jeanette and Russell Grady and Vito Serafino (skip) Hopefully the winter nights won’t be too cold to keep members away and we will see a few more out next week.

Buffalo indoor Wednesday, May 29

ANOTHER good roll-up at Buffalo, with six teams selected for competition using six bowls. Competition was keen with many low scoring ends and results changing as the games progressed. Peter was saving energy when he knocked the kitty off several times in succession, but he soon got back in the swing of things. The winning combination of Toni Heldens and Carolyn Benson with three wins took out the night from Lee Armstrong, Joyce Occhipinti, Georgie Brown (LWW) 13 ends, and Charlie Tumino and Glenys Pilkington (WWL) 12 ends. These were followed by Andrew Hanks, Ian Benson and Mary Tumino (DLW) then Rod McConchie and Peter Heldens (DLW), and Graeme Tobias and Joe Occhipinti (LLL). The ladies showed good form, so looking forward to the ladies versus gents night this Friday, June 7 at 7.30pm. Names to Carolyn 5663 6270 by Thursday, June 6. Social bowls as usual Wednesday night, June 5, 7.30pm, all welcome.

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

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Inverloch WINTER bowls has settled down to regular Wednesday and Saturday social games, mixed, mufti, weather permitting. Names in by 10am for an 11am start, both days. Stick draw. Visitors welcome. Lunch is BYO and between games. Carpet bowls is every Tuesday, beginning 10am. Light lunch follows, around 12.45pm. Always good fun. Visitors welcome. No experience necessary, just turn up and make yourself known. Tuesday, May 28 Twelve players. Two 12 end games. Winners: Harry Dunn (S) Marg. Griffin, Rose Harper.

Meeniyan bowls TRIPLES on May 20 was sponsored by MACS (Meeniyan Area Community Shop). Play was abandoned during the lunch break with cards fanned to determine the lucky winners. May 27 winners were David Legg, Seb Blancato and Terry Corcoran (Toora) with Peter Shaw, Gary Hardy and Jim Hutton( Inverloch) runners-up. Sponsors were Considine and Johnson and Fawcett and Pickersgill. Wednesday social bowls winners over the past two weeks have been Mick Scott, Avril VanWamel and Annie Maruzza, Bob Wylie and Larraine Godkin. Lucky draw winners were Pat Pocklington and Daphne Densley. Members are reminded annual subs are now due and payable to treasurer Max. Diary dates include June 15 as a casserole/sweet get together with trivial trivia at 7 pm. No

Korumburra Parlor Bowls THE semi-final night of parlor bowls was a “ripper” with all the teams to be praised for the excellent standard of bowling, competitiveness and sportsmanship. Final scores were not a reflection of how well everyone bowled but unfortunately some teams had to lose. The consolation round between The Burra and Kookaburras had The Burra trailing by seven shots early into the game. But the team edged closer, until the twentieth end when it drew even and when it scored four shots on the next end it was looking a little more comfortable. However, Kookaburras replied with five shots in two ends leaving The Burra to score one on the last end to draw the match. The teams then played two extra ends, with Kookaburras finishing in front at the end. In the first semi-final, Battlers played Kardella and was trailing by nine at the half-way

Wednesday, May 29 Forty two players. Two 12 end games, in perfect bowling weather. Winners, with 35 points up: Harry Rybalka (S), Murray Ohms, Gloria Growse, Gary Scott. Runners-up: Ray Gostling (S) Nellie Martin, Lionel Wilson. Best last game: Pat Stoneham (S) Brian Growse, Harry Dunn, Alan Johnson. Raffle Winners: Judy Moule, Neil Everett, Gloria Growse, Gail Burge, Harry Dunn, Dorothy Gilfillin, Gary Hardy, Judy Parker. Saturday, June 1. Game cancelled due to heavy overnight rain. charge. Names on the board would be helpful. Saturday, July 6 is our Christmas in July dinner. Last week a legend of bowls in Victoria passed away. Ian Dewar was a member of MBC for some 40 years. During this time he served three years as president, 19 years as secretary/treasurer with a further three as secretary. He was made a life member in 1995, was a coach, umpire and for eight years was a delegate to the former South Gippland Bowls Association. In addition he was a State Councillor from 1998 until 2006, serving on the rules, appeals, umpires and junior committees. From 2003 until 2006 he became the first elected country president of the Royal Victorian Bowls Association and covered many hundreds of kilometres visiting clubs around the state. A truly remarkable commitment to the game. mark. Battlers then scored 15 to 8 in the second half to be pipped at the post by two shots. Kardella bowled steadily all night but a telling three shots on the twentieth end proved its saving. The two top teams, Pretenders and VRI, played the game as expected; with lots of skilful, accurate bowling throughout. The teams were evenly balanced and this showed in the scoring. Even though Pretenders had it’s nose in front for most of the match, it never felt it had won the game until after the last bowl had been played and then it won by only one shot. Both teams should be commended on the high standard of the game. Final scores: Kookaburras 24 d The Burra 22, Kardella 20 d Battlers 18, Pretenders 21 d VRI 20.Preliminary night sees The Burra play Sicilians and VRI compete against Kardella. Kookaburras and Pretenders have secured their places in their respective grand finals and so, are spectators on preliminary night.

• Soccer Korumburra City V’s Leongatha

Knights and City draw 1-1 Senior Men: KORUMBURRA City took on Leongatha Knights at Leongatha playing for the Brian Newey Shield with City looking keen to register a win. But it was Leongatha that got away to the better start, putting a goal on the board in the early minutes. Leongatha couldn’t have wished for a better start. With barely 10 minutes played, it won a penalty when Tim Barker’s shot struck a hand in the City box. Billy Garcia duly stepped up and Leongatha did the bulk of the attacking and hit the crossbar twice, Korumburra had a new keeper Phil Richards in for this game and he was working overtime and doing a great job. Later in the half Korumburra started getting back into the game and when Phil Moon found a gap in the Gatha defence the score was 1-all at half time. Playing for the memory of Brian Newey, a former Korumburra player and supporter who passed away last year, City came out with a greater intensity in the second half and the Knights found its defence under sustained pressure for the first time in the match. ‘Burra pushed the Knights hard and if not for some outstanding defending from Travis Bennett, Jason Cooke, and Serafino’s Pizza Man of the Match Peter Sahranis, City may have snuck a valuable winner. With time ticking on and the scores deadlocked, the Knights managed to fashion a couple late chances of its own but it was not to be. Both teams went at it in the second half and there were a number of momentum swings, both teams had opportunities to score but at the final whistle it was 1-1 draw. It was certainly an entertaining match to watch. Women’s: KORUMBURRA was up against Leongatha, the Burra girls started well and were

City v. Knights: Oakland Hamilton and Jarrah Raabe from Korumburra move in against their Leongatha opponent Fergus Warren.

• Leongatha Table Tennis

Prestigious event on again THE Leongatha Table Tennis Association has five teams participating in the biggest table tennis event this side of the southern hemisphere. The Country Championships will be played in the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre from Friday, June 8 to Monday, June 11. This Queen’s Birthday long weekend event is widely represented by many country clubs by many different age groups and abilities. All in all, this weekend is a yearly catchup with the friends made in previous year and a fantastic opportunity to get to know more people. Good luck and great success to our five teams in grades C3, D4, E1, E3, E6. We look

forward to reporting how you went the following week. Back at home with only one week of home and away games to play, the A Grade section has two teams fighting it out for supremacy with position three and four also very contentious. A Reserve however have three teams fighting for that top run on the ladder. The top four teams however has been clearly identified no matter what the last round results are. Best of luck to all the players going into the finals. All presentations will commence at the conclusion of the grand final game. Please read the bulletins in the club rooms and keep your eye on the newspapers for the date and time.

playing with control and good pressure but it was Leongatha that scored first to go up 1-0 at half time. Early in the second half Leongatha turned up the pressure and got through the Korumburra defence on two occasions to have the game under control. With 15 minutes to go Korumburra through Zoe Allen scored its first for the game but it was Leongatha too strong to win 3-1 .Good players for Korumburra were Cherie Mattinson, Chloe Rodda and Tara Wallace.

Reserves: KORUMBURRA started the game full of running and was dominating all over the pitch, early goals to Josh Crook, Daniel Longden and a good cross finished off by Greg Walker put Korumburra up by three. A good goal late in the half by Leongatha saw the score 3-1 at half time. Knights came out after half time fired up and full of run and a goal early in the half put the pressure back on to Korumburra. City had a couple of chances to wrap it up but Leongatha kept coming. In the end Korumburra hung on to a very good 3-2 victory. Under 16’s: KORUMBURRA dominated play for the first half but was continually thwarted by some great work by the Leongatha keeper. Leongatha took the lead after 18 minutes with its only shot of the half to lead 1-0 at half time. Three minutes into the second half Zac Allman equalised from close range. Korumburra was pressing the 10-man Leongatha team and finally broke through with a well taken goal by Aiden Richards. Korumburra’s lead was short lived when Leongatha equalised with four minutes left to play; a 2-2 draw. Under13’s:

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• Soccer-South Coast Star v. Wonthaggi Wolves

Stars claim Derby victory Woman’s soccer THE sun was out for the Wonthaggi Wolves and South Coast Stars women’s soccer game on Sunday at the McMahon Reserve. The game was very much a local derby with the Wolves and Inverloch based Stars enjoying a friendly rivalry. Wonthaggi secured an early lead with two goals scored in the first 20 minutes on its small but well maintained home field. The Stars pulled one back to be in range of the Wolves but Wonthaggi replied quickly. The Stars needed a goal before half time to stay in contention and it managed to find one to make the score at

the break 3-2 in favour of Wonthaggi. Entering the second half the wind picked up which made play a little bit more interesting. Frequent and well managed subbing changes meant the Stars were full of energy which helped them secure two more goals in the second half. The Wonthaggi Wolves weren’t able to score again which saw its early lead evaporate. The final score on a fairly played and enjoyable game came to 4-3 to the Stars. Goal scorers for the Stars were Fiona Richardson, Margie Matheson, Kirsty Parini, and Leonie Gilbert.

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Korumburra Domestic Basketball

A Men: Tradies 54 defeated Wildcats 29. Back, from left, Tradies, Dexter Rodwell, Dylan Muir, Ash Zuidema, Matt Hams, Matt Walker, Daniel Johnson, Toby Goss and Cody Spokes. Front, from left, Wildcats, Joel Winderlich (Season MVP), Dylan Heylen, Brock Dorling, Lachie Auddino and Dylan Wilson.

A Women: Possums 24 defeated Flames 18. Back, from left, Possums, Kelsey Angwin, Yvonne Angwin, Hannah Bassett, Nicole McKenzie, Nat Van Dyke (Season MVP) and Alanna Bassett. Front, from left, Flames, Maddi Lumby, Gemma Dixon, Shannon Heylen, Georgia Chiavaroli, Abbie Moriarty, Jac Snooks and Abbey McNally.

Masters: Travelling Gilmores 42 defeated Milk Drinkers 38. Back, from left, Travelling Gilmores, Billy Clarke, Gerrard Higgins, Greg Bolge, Dooley Brydon, Brock Fennell, Terry Ginnane and Ben Croatto. Front, from left, Milk Drinkers, Peter Forte, Clint Newcombe, Russell McNally, Stuart Beverley, Warren Burgess and Michael Foote.

B Women: Hoodies 23 defeated Jaffas 18. Back, from left, Hoodies, Tarli Kelly, Kristy Grabham, Priscilla Fox, Shelley Whelan, Shay Walker and Kylie Walker. Front, from left, Jaffas, Simone Dixon, Tenae Dixon, Maddie Dixon, Nicole Macqueen, Taylah Staples Heidi Greenwood and Bianca Maskell (Season MVP).

Under 18 Boys: Rippingale 38 defeated Rodwell 35. Back, from left, Rippingale, Brae Byrne, Travis Jones, Cam Trewin, Will Lumby, James McLean, Brock Dorling (Season MVP) and Jonothon Weinbrenner. Front, from left, Rodwell, Josh Hopkins, Mitch Moriarty, Rhys Dixon, Harry McLean and Kyle Materia (Game MVP).

Under 12 Boys: Magic 41 defeated Bulls 39. Back, from left, Magic, Tyler Newton, Alex Blackmore, Flyn Materia (Game MVP), Kade James, Flyn Cameron, Lachie Barkel and Riley Olden. Front, from left, Bulls, Matt Slattery, Isaak Fox, Byron Walker, Riley D’uve and Aaron Turton.

Under 16 Boys: Spurs 49 defeated Bulls 48. Back, from left, Spurs, Tyson Hanegraaf, Hugh Suckling (Game MVP), Travis Jones, Alex Walker, Austin Gurnett and Darcy Goad. Front, from left, Bulls, Cam Trewin, Rhys Dixon, Peter Gillian, Tully Bernaldo and Harry McLean.

Under 12 Girls: Taylor 20 defeated Jackson 13. Back, from left, Taylor, Ellie Stewart, Rachel Allamby, Erin Trewin, Tessa Boyd, Tyla Angwin and Zahli Butler (Game MVP). Front, from left, Jackson, Jaz Findlay, Esther Evans, Jorjah White, Taleesha Kelly, Mackenzie Findlay, Charlie Walker and Erin Alger.

Under 14/16 Girls: Rangers 20 defeated Boomers 13. Back, from left, Rangers, Ellie Holmes (Game MVP), Cayli Lane, Ester Evans, Holly Smith, Charlie Chilla, Nikki Stockdale Front, from left, Boomers, Erin Trewin, Seanan Trewin, Jodie Roberts, Abbey Kelson, Sophie Walker, Alex Evans.

Under 14 Boys: Suns 33 defeated Kings 32. Back, from left, Suns, Mitch Bentvelzen, Lachie Snooks, Jake Moody, Zeke Olden, Body Motton, Nick Fowles, Cade James and Coach Tim Snooks. Front, from left, Kings, Tyson Hanegraaf, Jordan Grabham, Tyler Newton, Eric Zubcic, Jordy Crook, Mitch Nicholas, Chris Matser (Game MVP) and Coach Mick Grabham.

Under 12 Girls Season MVP: Alex Macqueen.

Under 12 Boys Season MVP: Jed Harris.

Roberts Family Best Club Person Under 14 Boys Season MVPs: Mitch award: Merrissa Cosson. Pictured is Bentvelzen and Bailey Patterson. Merrissa with Andrew Roberts presenting the award.

Masters Season MVP: Neil Walker.

Under 14/16 Girls Season MVP: Bryley Angwin.

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Mine!: Cindy Winkler and Caitlan McDonald both go for the ball on Saturday at Stony Creek. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning@www.fourcornersframing.biz. Hands up: St Laurence’s 13 and Under netballers Jessica Rowe and Sam O’Brien try to block a pass from their Mirboo North opponent on Saturday.

LDNA netball Saturday, June 1 11/Under: Mt Eccles Aqua 6 d Town Tangerine 4, Mirboo North White 8 d Mt Eccles Pink 4, Mirboo North Purple 29 d Town Black 0, St Laurence Maroon 9 d Meeniyan & District 5, Mt Eccles Purple 8 d Mt Eccles White 6, St Laurence Gold 15 d Mirboo North Gold 3. 13/Under: Mirboo North Gold 20 d St Laurence 3, Meeniyan & District 22 d Mt Eccles Aqua 9, Town Black 21 d Mirboo North Purple 19, Mt Eccles Pink 17 d Mt Eccles Purple 7. 15/Under: Mirboo North 27 d Town Black 14, Town Tangerine 35 d St Laurence Gold 19, St

Laurence Blue 28 d Mt Eccles White 20. C Grade: Town Tangerine 32 d Town Black 19, Meeniyan & District Blue 38 d Meeniyan & District Yellow 21, Mirboo North Gold 41 d Mirboo North Purple 33. B Grade: Town Black 39 d Mt Eccles Navy 31, Mt Eccles White forfeited to Town Green. A Grade: Town 65 d Mt Eccles White 24, St Laurence 44 d Mt Eccles Navy 32.

Ladders 13/U Mirboo North Gold ...507.69 Mirboo Nth Purple....155.56 Town Black ................134.48 Meeniyan & Dist .......126.47 St Laurence .................101.69 Mt Eccles Aqua ............. 71.11

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Mt Eccles Purple ...........53.41 Mt Eccles Pink ..............48.28 Town Tangerine.............43.59 15/U Mirboo North ............152.38 Town Black ................155.07 Mt Eccles Navy ..........127.17 St Laurence Blue ....... 115.79 Town Tangerine.............84.00 Mt Eccles White ............74.62 St Laurence Gold ........ 59.09 C Grade Meen & Dist Blue ......209.09 Meen & Dist Yellow...129.60 Mirboo Nth Gold .......123.72 St Laurence ..................73.86 Mirboo Nth Purple ........95.71 Town Tangerine.............72.07 Town Black ...................53.59 B Grade Town Black ................176.79 Town Green................127.96 Mt Eccles Navy ............77.07 Mt Eccles White ..........55.24 A Grade Town ...........................174.59 St Laurence ................135.78 Mt Eccles Navy ............72.44 Mt Eccles White ..........60.12

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Alberton netball Results - Round 9 June 1 A Grade: Fish Creek 61 d Phillip Island 35, DWWWW 49 d Kilcunda-Bass 27, KorumburraBena 63 d MDU 21, Inverloch-Kongwak 50 d Toora 23, Dalyston 43 d Foster 29, Stony Creek 49 d Yarram 32. B Grade: DWWWW 79 d Kilcunda-Bass 17, Phillip Island 40 d Fish Creek 32, Foster 50 d Dalyston 37, KorumburraBena 53 d MDU 29, Stony Creek 63 d Yarram 38, Inverloch-Kongwak 35 d Toora 15. C Grade: Fish Creek 33 d Phillip Island 32, Dalyston 49 d Foster 20, Korumburra-Bena 39 d MDU 9, Stony Creek 53 d Yarram 24, InverlochKongwak 36 d Toora 29. 17 & Under: DWWWW 43 d Kilcunda-Bass 26, Fish Creek 43 d Phillip Island 18, Dalyston 34 d Foster 32, KorumburraBena 38 d MDU 14, Stony Creek 58 d Yarram 18, Inverloch-Kongwak 34 d Toora 20. 15 & Under: Kilcunda-Bass 47 d DWWWW 8, Phillip Island 19 d Fish Creek 16, Dalyston 14 d Foster 8, Korumburra-

Bena 28 d MDU 19, Yarram 44 d Stony Creek 10, Inverloch-Kongwak 43 d Toora 1. 13 & Under: Inverloch-Kongwak 44 d Toora 4, DWWWW 17 d Kilcunda-Bass 11, Fish Creek 10 drew with Phillip Island 10, Dalyston 16 d Foster 14, Korumburra-Bena 14 d MDU 8, Yarram 31 d Stony Creek 16.

Ladders A Grade Kor-Bena ....................342.76 Dalyston .....................287.31 Foster..........................168.73 Fish Creek ..................218.03 Stony Creek ...............184.52 Yarram .........................70.45 Phillip Island ...............127.24 Inv-Kongwak ................93.93 MDU .............................60.63 Tarwin ...........................60.57 Toora .............................46.35 DWWWW.....................33.26 Kil-Bass.........................21.03 B Grade Foster..........................206.44 Kor-Bena ....................191.46 Dalyston .....................190.46 Phillip Island..............147.78 DWWWW..................154.55 Tarwin ........................ 118.15 Stony Creek...................95.85 Fish Creek ................... 116.56 MDU .............................77.39 Yarram ...........................57.99 Inv-Kongwak ................50.00 Toora .............................40.81 Kil-Bass.........................38.61 C Grade Kor-Bena ....................274.53 Stony Creek ...............161.17 Dalyston .....................145.67 Fish Creek ..................124.87

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Inv-Kongwak .............105.09 Phillip Island.............. 113.27 Tarwin ......................... 110.58 Toora .............................99.53 Foster.............................79.69 MDU .............................59.14 Yarram ...........................63.83 DWWWW.....................54.01 Kil-Bass.........................60.00 17 & Under Dalyston .....................196.00 Foster..........................152.30 Stony Creek ...............205.03 Inv-Kongwak ............. 116.72 Kor-Bena ....................169.57 Fish Creek ..................166.67 Tarwin .........................101.75 DWWWW.....................98.54 Yarram ...........................66.89 Phillip Island .................79.03 MDU .............................47.83 Toora .............................39.00 Kil-Bass.........................26.79 15 & Under Phillip Island..............193.10 Yarram .......................219.01 Fish Creek ..................188.99 Kor-Bena ....................171.90 Dalyston .....................137.84 Inv-Kongwak .............208.70 Kil-Bass.......................162.50 Foster...........................139.66 MDU ...........................103.16 Stony Creek...................33.33 Toora .............................25.79 DWWWW.....................14.95 Tarwin ...........................10.51 13 & Under Dalyston .....................340.79 Foster..........................286.67 Inv-Kongwak .............284.62 Kor-Bena ....................188.46 MDU ...........................193.59 Yarram .........................79.43 Phillip Island ...............246.05 Fish Creek ...................156.31 Kil-Bass.........................51.34 DWWWW.....................40.59 Tarwin ...........................25.96 Toora .............................23.20 Stony Creek...................22.83

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Parrots get tight win A Grade: Leongatha 50 d Morwell 48 Awards: Laura Higgins (Serafinos) and Kasie Rump (Influence Clothing). Auction: Claire Fitzgerald. A brilliant first quarter with smart passing and defensive pressure as well as a lead by one goal thanks to a buzzer beater. The game continued to be tight right until the end. What a fantastic game girls you worked hard to come away with the win. B Grade: Leongatha 38 lost to Morwell 53 Awards: Jaclyn Smith (Voyage Fitness) and Abby Dowd (South Gippsland Therapy Centre) Auction: Sally Trease. The battle for the top of the ladder put a lot of pressure upon the game. First quarter was goal for goal but unfortunately Morwell got ahead after quarter time with stronger passages they outscored and got the best of the Parrots resulting in its first loss for the season. Bad luck girls we’ll get them next time. C Grade: Leongatha 25 lost to Morwell 34 Awards: Tegan Renden (BodyFirst) and Sandi LeaskGrylls (Skin Therapy). Auction: Crista Davies. A really solid three quarters of netball against the top team.

They came out firing in the first quarter but we stepped up and met them goal for goal for the rest of the game. Great game with everything we practice starting to really pay off. Under 17s: Leongatha 48 d Morwell 18 Awards: Aimee O’Loughlin (Nagel’s Pharmacy) and Ashlee Van Rooy (Paradise Pizza). A bit slow to start but after a pump up speech from the coach the girls won convincingly. Great work from our mid court, especially Aimee and Ash on their awards. Under 15s: Leongatha 41 d Morwell 26 Awards: Matilda Kilpin (Evans Petroleum) and Philippa Littlejohn (RSL). With the coach mixing the positions around the players stepped up to the challenge. The ability to put into practice the plays you’ve been working on led to a good win over Morwell. Under 13s: Leongatha 32 d Morwell 13 Awards: Macey Davidson (Serafino’s) and Ashlie Gilliam (Bakers Delight). The girls did really well today. Our defence across the whole court was really good. We need to work on your three feet a little bit. Our bringing the ball down the court worked really well. Good job girls.

Gippsland netball Results - Round 7 A Grade: Drouin 43 d Traralgon 36, Sale 49 d Maffra 39, Leongatha 50 d Morwell 48, Moe 43 d Warragul 42, Wonthaggi 53 d Bairnsdale 39. B Grade: Traralgon 50 d Drouin 31, Maffra 59 d Sale 38, Morwell 53 d Leongatha 38, Moe 36 d Warragul 30, Wonthaggi 45 d Bairnsdale 43. C Grade: Traralgon 25 d Drouin 24, Maffra 32 d Sale 29, Morwell 35 d Leongatha 25, Moe 26 d Warragul 20, Wonthaggi 42 d Bairnsdale 22. 17 & Under: Traralgon 54 d Drouin 26, Maffra 43 d Sale 32, Leongatha 48 d Morwell 18, Moe 58 d Warragul 14, Wonthaggi 32 d Bairnsdale 26. 15 & Under: Traralgon 47 d Drouin 21, Sale 34 d Maffra 26, Leongatha 41 d Morwell 26, Moe 32 d Warragul 22, Wonthaggi 32 d Bairnsdale 26. 13 & Under: Traralgon 36 d Drouin 15, Maffra 24 d Sale 23, Leongatha 32 d Morwell 13, Warragul 14 d Moe 13, Bairnsdale 32 d Wonthaggi 11.

Ladders A Grade Sale .............................175.53 Morwell ......................125.32 Leongatha ..................109.81 Drouin ........................ 119.39 Wonthaggi .................. 111.07 Traralgon .......................92.86 Moe ...............................78.18 Maffra............................88.42 Bairnsdale .....................84.29 Warragul ........................50.00

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B Grade Morwell ......................212.23 Traralgon ...................181.13 Leongatha ..................177.82 Maffra ..........................94.08 Drouin ..........................92.54 Moe ...............................82.66 Sale................................80.75 Wonthaggi .....................72.16 Bairnsdale .....................59.31 Warragul ........................53.20 C Grade Morwell ......................174.40 Wonthaggi ..................161.02 Traralgon ...................156.68 Bairnsdale ..................104.02 Drouin ........................136.52 Leongatha....................105.10 Maffra............................83.06 Moe ...............................49.83 Sale................................79.48 Warragul ........................33.78 17 & Under Traralgon ...................194.23 Maffra ........................162.98 Sale .............................153.40 Wonthaggi ..................141.12 Moe .............................106.85 Bairnsdale ...................103.05 Leongatha......................98.80 Drouin ...........................82.13 Morwell .........................40.34 Warragul ........................36.13 15 & Under Sale .............................220.28 Traralgon ...................207.59 Wonthaggi ..................158.08 Maffra ........................130.30 Drouin ........................109.79 Bairnsdale .....................85.42 Moe ...............................66.94 Leongatha......................65.25 Warragul ........................55.30 Morwell .........................32.94 13 & Under Sale .............................245.97 Traralgon ...................222.02 Bairnsdale ..................147.83 Maffra ........................189.68 Wonthaggi ..................155.20 Drouin .........................127.66 Leongatha......................56.98 Warragul ........................35.05 Moe ...............................34.27 Morwell .........................24.90

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Looking for options: Abby Dowd looks for an open teammate during the Parrot’s B Grade clash with Morwell on Saturday. Photo by Mark Drury.

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Mid Gippsland League SENIORS LADDER Mirboo North ........ 255.91 Trafalgar ............... 154.10 Newborough ......... 189.41 Boolarra ................ 141.85 Yinnar ................... 132.74 Hill End .................... 82.07 Morwell East ............ 71.77 Thorpdale ................ 58.39 Yarragon .................. 50.06 Yall-Yall North .......... 44.75

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RESERVES LADDER Newborough ......... 246.32 Yinnar ................... 507.14 Mirboo North ........ 174.02 Trafalgar ............... 170.70 Boolarra ................ 140.52 Hill End .................. 114.98 Thorpdale ................ 58.10 Morwell East ............ 55.62 Yarragon .................. 30.58 Yall-Yall North .......... 24.03

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Tigers still on top By Rover TOP of the table Mirboo North, effortlessly disposed of winless bottom side, Yallourn/Yallourn North, by 109 points, in challenging conditions at Tigerland on Saturday. The mighty Tigers’ seventh victory of the season sees its increase its percentage from 227.34 to 255.91. The first day of winter brought 50mm of early morning rain that turned the Mirboo North oval into a

mudlark’s playground. From the outset, Mirboo North went into full attack on the Sherrin and forced YYN into immediate damage control. Attempts by the struggling Bombers to go back to football basics by using tried-and-true corrective and preventative actions, had minimal effects on the scoreboard. Bustling Mirboo North on baller, Brian “Muddy” Waters got his mojo working by bursting open packs and delivering magnificent long kicks towards star fullforward, Tim Traill. Mirboo North’s helter-

LADDER Thorpdale ............. 200.82 Yarragon ............... 537.50 Newborough ......... 259.29 Yinnar ................... 159.28 Trafalgar ............... 118.08 Mirboo North.......... 172.75 Boolarra ................... 66.89 Yall-Yall North .......... 59.89 Morwell East ............ 28.40 Hill End .................... 19.61

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FOURTHS LADDER Yinnar ................. 1241.30 Newborough ......... 216.13 Yarragon ............... 406.76 Mirboo North ........ 156.39 Yall-Yall North....... 111.11 Thorpdale ................ 61.45 Trafalgar ................... 25.05 Hill End .................... 16.70 Morwell East ............ 24.71

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SENIORS Boolarra 19.13.127 d Thorpdale 10.9.69 Boolarra goals: T. Perczyk 8, S. Mazou 3, J. Elson 2, D. Mayman 2, M. Van Dyke 2, D. Metcalf 1, C. Sherriff 1. Boolarra best: D. Mayman, T. Perczyk, J. Elson, M. Sofoulis, J. Emery, C. Sherriff. Thorpdale goals: M. Kelly 2, S. Pickering 2, T. Lappin 1, B. Carboni 1, C. Celima 1, Z. O’Connell 1, M. Shannon 1, T. Loft 1. Thorpdale best: B. Carboni, B. Hotchkin, H. Foat, T. Lappin, G. Colosimo, B. Willis.

RESERVES Boolarra 16.11.107 d Thorpdale 6.5.41 Boolarra goals: S. Cooper 5, J. Reid 4, A. Fievez 2, C. Blackberry 1, R. Kelly 1, S. Richards 1, D. O’Neill 1, R. Jennings 1.

Boolarra best: R. Kelly, J. Vuillermin, C. Blackberry, R. Jennings, S. Cooper, J. Reid. Thorpdale goals: N. Talerico 3, C. Gibson-Williamson 1, J. Crofts 1, L. Durkin 1. Thorpdale best: C. Gibson-Williamson, J. Richardson, N. Talerico, C. Hillbrick, D. Van Zuylen, W. Fisher.

THIRDS Thorpdale 11.13.79 d Boolarra 6.4.40 Thorpdale goals: S. Pickering 3, Z. Moran 2, B. Graham-Wyntjes 2, H. Lawson-Pepper 1, L. Jenkinson 1, T. Davy 1, D. Bentley 1. Thorpdale best: C. Haider, L. Jenkinson, J. O’Sullivan, Z. Moran, B. Street, S. Pickering. Boolarra goals: J. Dudek 3, J. Abbey 2, A. Salerno 1. Boolarra best: P. Thomas, G. Hall, J. Battersby, L. Lewis, M. Dodds, J. Dudek.

skelter work-rate was superb, as it’s on ballers and midfielders ran here, there and everywhere gathering the footy and continually delivering it accurately into the forward line. The game was as good as over at quarter-time – Traill had four of Mirboo North’s six goals and the Bombers were scoreless. By the long break, YYN was on life support – it trailed by 71 points, after contributing only one behind to its cause during the second term. Traill finished with eight magnificent majors that brought his season’s tally to 40 after eight rounds of Mid Gippsland football. YYN’s dearth of available experienced personnel brought 43-year old coach, and former premiership player, Rick Hearn, out of retirement to play alongside his son, Ryan. Jack Robertson, Kallum Nash and skipper, Damien Turner’s frontline exposure repeatedly provided all the skills, motivation and courage required to engineer countless link-ups and overlaps with fellow Mirboo North teammates. Josh Taylor and Alex Windsor continued their career-best form for the Tigers

with plenty of daring and lots of quality possessions through the midfield. The Bombers’ massive ruckman, Derk Pol, won many hit-outs at the stoppages, but most of his good work was undone by Mirboo North’s clever sharking in and around the packs. Others who bravely persevered against huge odds for the visitors were Justin Patterson, David Stevens, Lucas Fry, Ash Anderson, Todd Dobson and Stephen Pearson. Fears of YYN not registering a goal were allayed when recent soccer convert, Dale Walshe, wrong-footed his opponent and grubbed one through the big white sticks, approaching threequarter time. The Bombers curtailed Mirboo North’s run and carry after half-time and limited it to two majors in the third term, by dropping extra defenders into its back 50. Ankle-deep mud, weary legs, strong tackling and a slippery Sherrin turned the contest into a hard slog, where stacks-on-the-mill became prominent. Amid their congested attacking 50 and with steady rain falling, the Tigers over-

did the handball and temporarily lost momentum in its attempts to set up marking opportunities for its forwards. Mirboo North finished the game strongly with goals from Dom Pinneri, Mitchell Wightman, Josh Taylor and Traill in the final quarter. Wightman’s powerful roost from nearly 50 metres with the heavy ball, after marking a bullet pass from Turner, was a gem. The Tigers take on Yarragon next weekend.

OTHER MATCHES SENIORS Yinnar 23.14.152 d Yarragon 6.3.39 Trafalgar 9.20.74 d Morwell East 4.14.38 Newborough 11.14.80 d Hill End 3.9.27 RESERVES Yinnar 25.21.171 d Yarragon 1.0.6 Trafalgar 13.10.88 d Morwell East 1.2.8 Newborough 7.4.46 d Hill End 3.6.24 THIRDS Yarragon 10.17.77 d Yinnar 2.5.17 Traralgar 18.17.125 d Morwell East 2.4.16 Newborough 23.18.156 d Hill End 0.0.0 FOURTHS Yinnar 3.7.25 d Yarragon 3.4.22 Trafalgar 9.7.61 d Morwell East 1.0.6 Newborough 9.2.56 d Hill end 2.2.14

SENIORS Mirboo North 17.15.117 d Yallourn-Yall North 1.2.8

THIRDS Mirboo North 11.7.73 d Yallourn-Yall North 5.9.39

Mirboo North goals: T. Traill 8, D. Pinneri 2, K. Nash 2, J. Robertson 2, D. Banks 1, M. Wightman 1, J. Taylor 1. Mirboo North best: J. Robertson, T. Traill, K. Nash, J. Taylor, A. Windsor, D. Turner. Yallourn-Yall Nth goals: D. Walsh 1. Yallourn-Yall Nth best: J. Patterson, D. Stevens, L. Fry, A. Anderson, D. Pol, T. Dobson.

Mirboo North goals: S. Pratt 3, P. Hinkley 2, G. Mihai 2, L. Smit 1, T. McAllister 1, L. Steenbach 1, T. Bolton 1. Mirboo North best: S. Pratt, G. Mihai, B. Bradshaw, L. Smit, J. Redmond, L. Steenbach Yallourn-Yall Nth goals: R. Keyhoe 2, S. Smith 2, B. Twaddle 1. Yallourn-Yall Nth best: J. King, B. Paulet, S. Langanke, R. Keyhoe, M. Twaddle, H. Telehin.

RESERVES Mirboo North 14.15.99 d Yallourn-Yall North 1.3.9 Mirboo North goals: B. Van Heurck 5, P. Aveling 4, L. Palmer 2, J. McDuffie 1, S. Lawson 1, B. Palmer 1. Mirboo North best: B. Taylor, B. Harriage, B. Van Heurck, A. McCarthy, M. Jones, L. Palmer. Yallourn-Yall Nth goals: D. Potts 1. Yallourn-Yall Nth best: M. Gore, D. Potts, M. Beasley, B. King, A. Steers, R. Thompson.

FOURTHS Mirboo North 2.12.24 d Yallourn-Yall North 2.4.16 Mirboo North goals: J. Richards 1, L. Erbs 1. Mirboo North best: J. Moro, P. Hinkley, J. Porter, Z. Porter, T. Reiske, D. Huynh. Yallourn-Yall Nth goals: R. Reid 2. Yallourn-Yall Nth best: R. Reid, R. Hearn, T. Lawrey, C. Fry, C. Mathe, A. Kelly.

Dogs roll Roos THE battle between the fourth and fifth placed sides on Saturday was a close hard fought game but Phillip Island managed the victory on the road.

Top player: Fish Creek’s Jason Rouda has eyes only for the ball.

Phillip Island kicked to the scoring end the first quarter and went straight into attack and after Taylor missed a sitter it was Wade McConnon who registered the first goal of the game only five minutes into the match. Fish Creek attacked shortly after and a free kick saw the ball turned over

Quick hands: Adam Bright gets a handball off before Eli Richards gets to him on Saturday.

before a shot on goal could be taken. Price who was looking dangerous up forward for the Dogs and with Fish Creek missing some key position players they were unable to get the match up they would have wanted. Price marked in front of goals and slotted his first for the day at the 10 minute mark. Fish Creek then had its first scoring shots on goal but misses to Staley and Seccull resulted before Rouda was able to slot the Kangas first after outpointing his opponent. Phillip Island, however, was looking the better of the two sides and when Wade McConnon goaled again it had a little bit of breathing space. More goals to Riordan, and Hinkley and misses to Staley and Seccull and the margin was out to four goals before the Kangaroos managed to sneak one back to Seccull just before quarter time, the margin 17 points at the first change. The second quarter was absolute domination by the Kangaroos started with a couple of rippers to Staley whose forward pressure was excellent before Seccull also added another and the scores were level again. Fish Creek continued to attack and further shots on goal to both Staley and Seccull missed before Rouda again slotted his second and Jake Buckland got on the board with another and finally Jake Staley added

his third to go with his four behinds for the half to send Fish Creek into the long break 20 points up. The second half was under way and it was Phillip Island that looked to be switched on and it wasn’t long before it was on the board with a goal to Price whose size was proving difficult for Fish Creek to curtail. Phillip Island was beginning to use the ball better and Fish Creek was struggling to get the ball forward, four unanswered goals to the Dogs gave it back the lead, the Fish Creek younger brigade was all having an influence and the former Allies Coach and first gamer for Fishy, Buckley getting his hands on the ball regularly and his poise and good use of the ball was very helpful in keeping Fish Creek in touch. Gus Staley kicked a goal for Fish Creek against the run of play after receivPhillip Island 12.8.80 Fish Creek 9.11.65 Phillip Island Goals: M. Price 5, C. McConnon 2, W. McConnon 2, D. Hinkley 2, S. Riordan 1 Fish Creek Goals: J. Staley 3, J. Rouda 2, A. Seccull 2, J. Buckland 1, G. Staley 1 Phillip Island Best: M. Price, M. Wright, J. Taylor, W. McConnon, T. Daff, D. Hinkley Fish Creek Best: C. Macri, E. Park, J. Staley, S. Buckley, A. Seccull, D. Clearihan-Jervies

RESERVES Phillip Island 13.11.89 Fish Creek 5.3.33 Leading Goalkickers: D. Kirby 3, S. Ambler 3 (P), J. Lawson 3 (F) Phillip Island Best: T. Cleeland, J. Weir, J. Robinson, K. Salama, D. Kirby, B. Richardson Fish Creek Best: S. O’Shannassy,

ing a long kick from Bailey Harfield Park and Fishy had the lead back at the final break. With the final quarter underway it was an even start with both sides having opportunities to score. Again it was Price for Phillip Island at the five minute mark who had the first goal on the board in the last giving the Island back the lead and it would not be headed from there, another goal extended the margin and was going to make things hard for the Kangaroos, from there the Dogs played defensive footy that would not allow Fishy to score, goalless in the final quarter was Fish Creek and Phillip Island added one more to Cal McConnon to make the final margin 15 points in favor of Phillip Island. Next week Fish Creek travel to Tarwin and Phillip Island host the Allies. L. Eade, C. Hudd, J. Danckert, T. Davis, C. Kuhnell

THIRDS Fish Creek 8.7.55 Phillip Island 8.5.53 Leading Goalkicker: R. McGannon 6 (F) Fish Creek Best: R. McGannon, T. Redpath, J. O’Sullivan, T. Smith, L. O’Neill, J. Clifton Phillip Island Best: B. Johnston, A. Edwards, C. Wood, M. Francis, J. Black, A. Cook

FOURTHS Phillip Island 12.9.81 Fish Creek 4.2.26 Leading Goalkicker: J. Black 7 (P) Phillip Island Best: J. Black, J. Keating, J. McFee, D. Wilson-Browne, E. Hines, N. Tomkins Fish Creek Best: J. Walker, H. McGannon, B. Rogers, O. Straw, R. Pridham, B. Hams

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Yarram sneak over Stony YARRAM used its slight wind advantage in the opening term to forge what would be a winning lead over Stony Creek on Saturday. Yarram won the contest by 29 points, scoring 9.11.65 to Stony Creek’s 5.6.36. The racecourse oval at Stony Creek held up well despite the overnight rain and drainage improvements have certainly made a difference to the condition of the oval. Stony Creek never gave in however and it was goal

for goal as the Lions edged to within 11 points in the last quarter. A few goals to Yarram in the dying minutes made it look like a comfortable win to the Demons but it certainly wasn’t that. Stony Creek had plenty of use out of the middle with Linke in the ruck having one of his best season’s ever. Combine this with Jack Hughes and Robert Eddy winning plenty of the ball out of the middle and Stony had high hopes. The Creek’s inability to make scoreboard pressure against other clubs has been the story of its season so far. The loss of Luke Bowman T. Holt

Yarram 9.11.65 Stony Creek 5.6.36 Yarram Goals: L. Jenkins 3, B. Lynch 3, C. Sutherland 2, N. Lynch 1 Stony Creek Goals: B. Byrnes 3, K. Van Der Pluym 1, B. Scanlon 1 Yarram Best: C. Bruns, D. Coulthard, R. Foulkes, T. Davis, J. Anderson, J. Moore Stony Creek Best: M. Linke, J. Hughes, R. Eddy, E. Taylor, B. Byrnes, C. Stone

THIRDS Yarram 6.7.43 Stony Creek 4.4.28 Leading Goalkickers: C. Barlow 2, J. McDonald 2 (Y) Yarram Best: L. Rodaughan, J. McDonald, T. Holt, W. McDonald, J. Garland, P. Le Blanc Stony Creek Best: T. Sinclair, J. Zuidema, J. Stuart, L. Harrington, W. Stewart, T. Jones

RESERVES Stony Creek 10.14.74 Yarram 4.5.29

FOURTHS Yarram 13.8.86 Stony Creek 0.2.2

Leading Goalkickers: A. Verboon 2, M. Luscombe 2, B. Park 2, J. Accardi 2 (S) Stony Creek Best: J. Accardi, M. Dyer, B. McKnight, J. Stuart, M. Luscombe, L. Minns Yarram Best: W. Jenkins, B. McLeod, M. Smallwood, D. Borgia,

Leading Goalkickers: D. Nicholls 3, L. Bentley 3, J. Liversidge 3 (Y) Yarram Best: W. McDonald, J. Liversidge, B. Wilson, J. McDonald, W. Bodman, D. Nicholls Stony Creek Best: J. Tiziani, H. Collins, R. Harrington, H. Funnell, L. Henry, B. Thomson

as a potent forward early in the season has hurt the club hard. McMillan played but was well held and made no impact on the scoreboard. Only Brenton Byrnes was a multiple goal score, the forward pocket player booting three majors for Stony Creek. Chris Bruns and Daniel Coulthard were busy for Yarram with plenty of forwards to covert including Lucas Jenkins and Brenton Lynch kicking three apiece and Corbin Sutherland two. Across the backline Eli Taylor was again solid while the return of Cam Stone will give Stony a fair bit more pace and potency up forward. Yarram was simply the better side on the day and that’s why they sit third on the ladder and Stony ninth. It’s a big weekend for Stony Creek this weekend as they celebrate the 30 year reunion of their glorious 1983 premierships in fourths, seconds and seniors with hundreds expected back for the weekend of festivities. Stony Creek will host Foster; so eighth plays ninth so it should be good contest and one Stony Creek will be desperate to win.

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

Wet weather: Cam Stone and Ryan Folks get down in the wet end of the ground on Saturday. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning@www.fourcornersframing.biz

IK overrun Toora HEAVY overnight rain meant the Toora oval could have been expected to be heavy but it was in great condition. It was perfect conditions for football, overcast with almost no wind. Inverloch-Kongwak was first into attack and an early 50 metre penalty saw Soumilas goal to get it on the board. Play settled down to be largely a battle of the defences but even early in the game it was evident IK had avenues to goal Toora lacked. Entries into the forward lines were pretty even but IK man-

Inverloch-Kongwak 16.14.110 Toora & District 5.1.31 Inverloch-Kongwak Goals: B. Soumilas 4, C. Maher 4, D. Clark 3, C. Casey 3, K. Rotthier 1, J. Brosnan 1 Toora & District Goals: K. Holmes 1, M. Glowrey 1, L. Toner 1, J. Maurilli-Pullin 1, Z. Clavarino 1 Inverloch-Kongwak Best: R. Tegg, C. Casey, C. Maher, C. Terlich, T. Thornby, S. Buxton Toora & District Best: A. Garlick, C. Hanratty, M. Harris, Z. Clavarino, T. Kirwan, L. Dyson

RESERVES Inverloch-Kongwak 15.19.109 Toora & District 0.4.4

Strong hold: Corbin Sutherland keeps his cool while Cam Le Page tries to take him down. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning@www.fourcornersframing.biz

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Leading Goalkicker: C. Spencer 5 (I) Inverloch-Kongwak Best: L. Johnson, C. Spencer, T. Bergmeier, D. McLardy, T. Whelan, C. Buxton Toora Best: B. East, C. Teuma, P.

South Gippsland Bridge Meeniyan – Monday evening: 1st Faye Rowlands, Frank Arndt. 2nd Kathryn Smith, David Baggallay. 3rd Kathy Dowd, John Cocking. Tarwin Lower – Tuesday afternoon:1st Jack Kuiper, Jean Barbour. 2nd Anne Gibson, Althea Drew. 3rd Frank Arndt, Clive Hope. Inverloch– Friday af-

ternoon: North/South: 1st Jack Kuiper, Jean Barbour. 2nd Sally Hoskins, Bluey Aeschlimann. 3rd Anne and Bruce Gibson. 4th Barbara and John Hyett. East/West: 1st Anne Williams, John Farr. 2nd John Sullivan, Alan Johnston. 3rd Kaye Douglas, Debbie Anglim.

Korumburra volleyball

(3:0) 25:13, 25:19, 19:17. B Grade: Panthers d Shark Bait (2:0) 25:19, 25:17, 11:10. Misfits d Chargers (3:0) 25:23, 25:21, 25:15. HELP d M. G. Holy Cows (3:0) 25:21, 25:14, 29:27.

Results Round 14 A Grade: Pirates d Warriors (2:0) 25:15, 25:19, 18:19. Bugs d Champions (2:1) 9:25, 25:22, 20:10. Giants d Golliwogs

aged a further three goals for the quarter whilst keeping Toora scoreless so at quarter time it was IK 4.3 Toora nil. Goals to Glowrey and Clavarino early in the second quarter got Toora on the board but then scoring dried up again while IK added another five goals fairly easily. This was before a late Toora goal saw the half time scores IK 9.6 Toora 3.0. After the main break Toora started well with a goal to Kyle Holmes but as in the second, IK was able to score fairly easily from then on whereas Toora had few chances, a late Maurel-

Reeves, J. Robertson, R. East, M. Hilder

THIRDS Toora & District 6.7.43 Inverloch-Kongwak 3.6.24 Leading Goalkicker: K. Holmes 3 (T) Toora Best: K. Holmes, S. Argento, D. Wilson, M. Harris, A. Turner, M. Cripps Inverloch-Kongwak Best: J. Burton, M. MacKay, N. Brayley, M. Burton, Z. Tonkin, M. Woods

FOURTHS Inverloch-Kongwak 31.21.207 Toora & District 1.0.6 Leading Goalkicker: O. Toussaint 11 (I) Inverloch-Kongwak Best: O. Toussaint, Z. Javier, X. Hughes, B. Best, C. McCaughan, L. Scott Toora Best: P. Doran, J. Cripps, T. Koolen, H. Miles, A. Hewson, K. Morgan

South Gippsland Field and Game THE weather cleared for 65 shooters at South Gippsland Field and Game’s 50 target shoot on Sunday. Colin Gray from Morwell shot a possible 25 in his last round. Results A Grade: C Gray 45/50 J Rooke 41/50 R Hill 41/50. B Grade: D Jones 37 P Cartwright 33 D Lardner 32. C Grade: B Gardner 33 B Ross 32 B Bowman 31. Vets: G Whykes 41 G Hart 39 J Tait 34. Ladies: K Lancaster 33 K Matthies 32 J Elfring 31.

li Pullin goal its last score for the day. With seconds to go till the siren IK soccered a goal so at three quarter time it was IK 14.8 to Toora 5.1. The final quarter saw a wasteful IK add 2.6 while keeping Toora scoreless to run out easy winners 16.14 to 5.1. Play around the ground was fairly even with the difference between the teams IK’s Soumalis and Maher with four goals each, Casey and Clark three each while Toora had five single goalscorers. Better players for IK were Tegg, Casey and Maher and for Toora were Garlick, Craig Hanratty and Harris. Toora will continue to struggle until it finds a full forward, someone it has lacked for some time. IK host Yarram next Saturday and it will have a game on its hands while Toora travel to Meeniyan for what could be a fairly even match.

UNDER 13 LADDER W L D

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625.88 319.48 189.24 280.81 46.22 30.64 62.09 11.58

32 24 24 20 12 8 4 4

GOALKICKERS K. Reid (Inv-K’wak) ............ (0) M. Dyball (Won Power) ...... (2) B. Thorson (Foster) ............ (2) L. Gheller (Dalyston) .......... (2) T. Scarce (Won Power) ...... (2) H. Hilberto (Dalyston) ........ (3) Z. Crow (Kil-Bass) .............. (2) B. Veenendaal (Dalyston) ... (3) S. Flanders (Foster)............ (1) J. Stockdale (Leon Jnr) ...... (1)

21 20 19 17 14 13 13 11 10 9

Won Power ... 8 Corner Inlet .. 6 Inv-K’wak..... 6 Dalyston ...... 5 L’gatha Jnr ... 3 Phillip Is...... 2 Kil-Bass.......... 1 Kor-Bena ........ 1

0 2 2 3 5 6 7 7

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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Phillip Is....... 7 Inv-K’wak...... 7 Corner Inlet ... 6 Won Power .... 5 L’gatha Jnr .... 2 Kor-Bena ...... 2 Dalyston .......... 1 Kil-Bass........... 0

1 1 2 3 5 4 7 7

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Pts

434.38 382.57 286.46 255.78 35.37 23.35 12.79 14.88

28 28 24 20 8 8 4 0

GOALKICKERS Z. Reid (Inv-K’wak) ............ (0) 21 N. Anderson (Won Pwr) ..... (6) 11 P. Ryan (Phillip Is).............. (3) 11 K. Dorling (Foster) ............. (0) 10 B. Wingfield (Won Pwr) ..... (1) 9 L. Dayson (Phillip Is) .......... (1) 9 O. Marks (Phillip Is) ........... (2) 8 N. Buckland (Foster) .......... (0) 8 K. Robinson (Phillip Is) ...... (1) 8 T. Brosnan (Won Pwr)........ (0) 7 T. Nash (Inv-K’wak) ............ (0) 7

0 1 2 1 2 3 5 6 6 5 6 6 8

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

Pts

211.06 174.88 161.86 127.81 162.35 146.39 111.59 75.57 99.79 56.15 62.48 44.75 26.27

32 28 26 26 24 20 16 12 8 8 4 4 0

GOALKICKERS K. Bergles (Kil-Bass) .......... (7) C. Sutherland (Yarram) ...... (2) B. Fisher (Dalyston) ........... (8) M. Kraska (Dalyston) ......... (8) B. Lynch (Yarram) .............. (3) J. Wells (Kil-Bass).............. (6) M. Cooke (Kor-Bena) ......... (3) J. Staley (Fish Creek) ......... (3) D. Clark (Inv-K’wak) ........... (3) D. Granger (Foster) ............ (2)

45 35 33 29 29 27 25 22 22 19

RESERVES LADDER W L D

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

0 0 1 2 3 4 4 5 5 7 6 8 7

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

Pts

1293.67 497.86 334.89 259.38 113.00 84.01 76.89 70.75 77.43 52.55 39.21 26.69 16.14

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

GOALKICKERS J. Fowles (Kor-Bena) .......... (1) D. Pruysers (Dalyston) ....... (3) J. Kyle (Kor-Bena) .............. (2) N. Osler (Kil-Bass) ............. (5) M. Dickason (Kil-Bass) ...... (0) R. Birnie (Dalyston)............ (5) K. Taylor (Phillip Is)............ (2) S. Ambler (Phillip Is).......... (3) L. Wilkinson (Dalyston)...... (1) J. Parsons (Kil-Bass) ......... (5)

39 28 25 21 20 20 19 18 16 14

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

0 1 1 2 3 3 3 5 6 5 5 8 7

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

Pts

407.91 464.32 437.96 223.15 102.39 242.86 118.00 91.98 54.42 41.99 49.14 16.05 5.76

32 28 28 24 20 16 14 14 12 12 8 0 0

GOALKICKERS T. Hamilton (Dalyston) ....... (5) J. McMillan (MDU) ............. (0) J. Andersen (Kil-Bass) ....... (5) J. Buckland (Fish Ck) ......... (0) B. Doran (Toora & Dist) ..... (0) J. McDonald (Yarram) ........ (2) Z. Walker (Kor-Bena).......... (1) B. Jones (Kil-Bass) ............ (4) R. McGannon (Fish Ck) ...... (6) N. Somerville (Kor-Bena) ... (0)

37 32 28 28 24 22 21 17 15 15

UNDER 15 LADDER W L D

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

0 1 2 2 3 4 3 5 5 6 7 7 7

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

Pts

1310.34 584.50 501.09 340.38 188.20 100.25 77.44 54.69 44.46 74.13 18.30 11.89 3.91

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

GOALKICKERS J. Black (Phillip Is) ............. (7) X. Hughes (Inv-K’wak) ....... (2) D. Crook (Kor-Bena)........... (2) M. Marotta (Dalyston) ........ (9) L. Bentley (Yarram) ............ (3) O. Toussaint (Inv-K’wak) .. (11) A. Toussaint (Inv-K’wak) .... (1) D. Brosnan (Dalyston)........ (6) B. Rogers (Fish Ck) ............ (1) C. McKenzie (Inv-K) ........... (3)

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Undermanned Foster fall to Dalyston Allies out muscled WITH nine players missing from its senior list this week, Allies were out muscled by a classy Kilcunda Bass unit in overcast conditions at Alberton West. The surface was in excellent condition with players appreciating the softer surface. Allies were first to go forward with Hunter gathering the crumbs to post his first ever senior goal for the Allies. Poland and Vardy were giving the home sides forwards plenty of chances in

Kilcunda Bass 27.11.173 DWWWW 4.4.28 Kilcunda Bass Goals: L. Harrison 7, K. Bergles 7, J. Wells 6, C. Endres 3, D. Wells 1, B. Arnold 1, J. Attenborough 1, M. Hutchinson 1 DWWWW Goals: J. Crapper 1, M. Hunter 1, S. Thomas 1, D. Vardy 1 Kilcunda Bass Best: C. Endres, M. Hutchinson, L. Harrison, T. Smith, B. Arnold, D. Wells DWWWW Best: L. Ferguson, A. Parry, J. Pintus, B. Coffey, S. Becker, D. Vardy

RESERVES Kilcunda Bass 20.13.133 DWWWW 2.3.15 Leading Goalkickers: J. Parsons 5, N. Osler 5 (K) Kilcunda Bass Best: J. Parsons, M. Thompson, T. Charles, N. Osler, C. Wells, L. Smith DWWWW Best: G. Hayes, K. Skarratt, R. Stainer, D. McKean, B.

the opening turn but the excellent defensive work of the Kilcunda-Bass was able to get the ball out of its danger zone. In a five minute blitz KB was able to kick four goals to take the lead and never surrender it for the rest of the match. Allies fought back in the dying minutes of the open term when Poland was able to find Vardy who posted its sides second. The second term saw the visitors set about getting their running and handball game into operation. Goals to Bergles, Wells

Wigg, G. Riley

THIRDS Kilcunda Bass 29.13.187 DWWWW 1.2.8 Leading Goalkicker: J. Andersen 5 (K) Kilcunda Bass Best: D. Clay, B. Egeberg, B. Caile, T. Smith, T. Bone, J. Dakin DWWWW Best: A. Moore, J. Saliakos, S. Mayne, D. Hooper, R. Benis, D. Skarratt

FOURTHS Kilcunda Bass 13.11.89 DWWWW 0.1.1 Leading Goalkicker: S. Casey 4 (K) Kilcunda Bass Best: R. Cousins, S. Casey, B. Pipicelli, Z. Hill, A. Brown, A. Arney DWWWW Best: J. Saliakos, K. Hanning, S. Hanning, J. McLeish, C. Pintus, L. Sketcher

and Harrison extended their lead. Thomas was the only goal scorer for Allies in this quarter with Bass controlling the game. Allies backline put in an enormous effort with Becker, Fergusion and Parry excellent across half back. Poland and the Vardy brothers continued to work hard to get the ball within scoring range for the Allies but unfortunately in a bid to sure up the back half it robs the forward half of strengh. Killy Bass held a commanding 47 point lead going into the long break. The second half it was all Bass as it put on a show of running teamwork and how to set up scoring chances. Harrison and Bergles was Killy Bass’ major goal scorers with seven goals apiece while James with six gained many kicks by being in the right place at the right time. Congratulations to Shaughn Mayne and Adam Moore for stepping up into the senior line up. Leading players for the Panthers included Interlandi and Smith.

Staley steps it up FISH Creek’s Gus Staley has been selected as the April Rising Star. Staley is only 15 years old and has made the jump from the Under 15s (fourths) straight into the Fish Creek Senior side in 2013. He has played a vital role in the past two fourths premierships for Fish Creek and in 2012 he was also the League Leading Goal kicker in the Under 15’s competition with 57 goals for the year. This is as well as being judged the Best Player on the Ground in the Fourths Grand Final victory. Gus has done a full pre-season with the Senior side in 2013 including playing in all three of the practice matches. As a result he was selected to play in Round One under lights against Foster on Easter Saturday night. He has gone on from there and played in every senior match so far this season and has been named in the best players in a number of the games to date including being named the team’s best player against Inverloch Kongwak in Round Three. All this for a fifteen year old just out of the Fourths suggests he is most certainly the Rising Star so far in the 2013 season and has a very bright future at the Fish Creek Football Club.

DALYSTON continued its dominance with a solid win of the Tigers in Foster on Saturday.

In great winter conditions the Tigers started strongly. Six first quarter goals for Foster had the local crowd in high spirits and the Magpie Army left scratching their heads. Dalyston only returned three of its own in the first and an upset was on the cards. Foster lead by 18 at the first break but it was Dalyston who would take control from there on. Sibly, McKenna and Jennings got things moving for the Pies while the forwards continuously hammered the Sherrin towards the big sticks.

Fourteen scoring shots where notched up by the black and white, half of which were majors. Foster was a different team in the second and the side was struggling to run with the now enlightened Dalyston outfit. The Tigers went into the rooms with a single behind for the quarter while Dalyston was a comfortable 30 points ahead. The Magpies continued to push forward again in the third and Foster still had no answer. Despite their vigour the visitors were unable to make the most of their shots on goal with only a third resulting in sixpointers. Dalyston still lead by a commendable 10 goals at the final break. Michael Kraska and

Brad Fisher were leading the way for the Pies forwards who both notched up an astonishing eight goals each for the game. Two late goals from Foster were welcomed by the home crowd but were

Dalyston 19.20.134 Foster 8.7.55 Dalyston Goals: B. Fisher 8, M. Kraska 8, D. Wylie 2, M. Schreck 1 Foster Goals: D. Granger 2, B. Coates 1, M. Eales 1, N. Grylls 1, J. Toner 1, J. Williams 1, M. Allott 1 Dalyston Best: B. Fisher, M. Kraska, R. Jennings, D. Wylie, P. McKenna, J. Sibly Foster Best: M. Eales, D. Hateley, C. VanDyke, J. Toner, D. Granger, J. Stevenson

RESERVES Dalyston 18.7.115 Foster 2.5.17 Leading Goalkicker: R. Birnie 5 (D) Dalyston Best: A. Gennaccaro, K. Maloney, S. Kuyper, J. Alexander, R. Birnie, D. Pruysers Foster Best: R. Bohn, S. Brett, A. Heal, M. Brown, J. Woods, J.

Club champs: Meeniyan Bowling Club crowned it’s club champions recently with Marj Pearson and Bob Graeme taking the honours. This is Marj’s fifth time with the title while bob is returning for his second.

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THIRDS Dalyston 17.16.118 Foster 4.6.30 Leading Goalkicker: T. Hamilton 5 (D) Dalyston Best: M. McCoy, J. RayAngarane, J. Magro, L. West, K. Kirk, N. Bainbridge Foster Best: T. Hamilton, J. Coffey, E. Staley, D. La Casa, J. Prain, M. Prowd

FOURTHS Dalyston 27.13.175 Foster 2.0.12 Leading Goalkicker: M. Marotta 9 (D) Dalyston Best: K. Wilson, M. Marotta, H. Hilberto, Z. Higgins, M. Crutchfield, D. Brosnan Foster Best: B. Green, J. Cripps, L. Hateley, L. Wake, L. Ireland, W. Chester

Doggies dominate Demons THE Bulldogs had a field day when they hosted MDU on Saturday. The ladder toppers took to the wet ground full of vigour and it didn’t take long for them to make their mark on the game. The Bulldogs were getting lots of the ball and moving well on the soft terrain. The Demons had little they could answer with after six goals from the home side as well as five behinds. A single behind for the visitors saw the margin sit at 40 at the first break. Korumburra-Bena was not letting up in the second and continued to push. Roy Mullens was once again proving himself for the Bulldogs while Chris Urie was also stamping his authority. Five more goals to Korumburra-Bena were answered by two Demon goals and the margin stood at 10 goals at the main break.

Coming back in the third the Bulldogs continued to push but the Demons were desperate to make a mark. The MDU boys were going hard at the ball but struggling to link up passages of play. Strong efforts from the Harris boys, Winderlich and Peters where not rewarded while the Bulldogs slotted through three more goals. Korumburra-Bena was not about to let up in the fourth quarter continuously heading for the goals. The home side had shared around the scoring for the game with a total of 10 goal kickers five of which had more than one to their name. Young speedster Justin Smith led the goal kicking with four for the match. The Bulldogs ran home with a fantastic 111 point victory and still hold their top position on the ladder. Next week Korumburra-Bena will be tested when it travels to Bass to face the Panthers while MDU will be searching for a win to cap off their 50th anniversary celebrations this weekend when it hosts Toora.

Korumburra-Bena 19.16.130 M.D.U. 3.1.19

M.D.U. Best: B. Densley, C. Harris, D. Gibson, J. Peach, Y. Zorzos, S. Economou

Korumburra-Bena Goals: J. Smith 4, M. Cooke 3, B. Fitzpatrick 3, L. Carpenter 2, C. Urie 2, R. Mullens 1, B. Anthony 1, S. Braithwaite 1, C. Paterson 1, M. Urie 1 M.D.U. Goals: T. McDermott 1, A. Harris 1, M. Harris 1 Korumburra-Bena Best: S. Braithwaite, T. Wyatt, J. Smith, M. Urie, C. Urie, R. Mullens M.D.U. Best: J. Kennedy, T. Wightman, M. Harris, S. Peters, M. Winderlich, A. Harris

THIRDS Korumburra-Bena 6.7.43 M.D.U. 1.4.10

RESERVES Korumburra-Bena 15.15.105 M.D.U. 3.1.19

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of no effect with the final margin sitting at 79. Foster will head to Yarram this week for another tough game while Dalyston host Fish Creek for what will be a fantastic match.

Great action: Jayke Hoy shakes a tackle from Jack Harris on Saturday in the Thirds at Korumburra. Photo by Mark Drury

Leading Goalkicker: M. Edwards 3 (K) Korumburra-Bena Best: D. Muir, J. Kyle, N. Cant, J. Wilson, D. Uquhart, P. Kyle

Leading Goalkickers: J. Harris 2, J. Hopkins 2 (K) Korumburra-Bena Best: C. Hansen, J. Harris, N. Allen, Z. Mayo, L. Auddino, J. Hopkins M.D.U. Best: J. Winderlich, D. Campbell, A. Fowles, N. Moore, J. McMillan, L. Bourke

FOURTHS Korumburra-Bena 12.9.81 M.D.U. 1.0.6 Leading Goalkickers: H. Suckling 3, J. Ellams 3 (K) Korumburra-Bena Best: M. Kennewell, D. Crook, J. Ellams, C. Trewin, N. Wylie, P. Gillin M.D.U. Best: S. Forrester, C. Dougherty, D. Thorson, J. Hoy, Z. Cox, E. Stephenson

Young gun: Josh Hopkins snaps a great goal for Korumburra-Bena in the Thirds on Saturday. Photo by Mark Drury

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Morwell remain undefeated ROUND 7 SENIORS LADDER W L D

Pts

Morwell ......7 0 0 186.34 28 Sale ...........6 1 0 193.46 24 Wonthaggi ...5 2 0 156.48 20 Maffra.........5 2 0 124.71 20 Traralgon .....4 3 0 168.05 16 Warragul ........3 4 0 78.89 12 Leongatha ......2 5 0 84.91 8 Bairnsdale ......2 5 0 71.11 8 Drouin ............1 6 0 56.20 4 Moe................0 7 0 39.20 0 GOALKICKERS D. Sheen (Maffra) ............... (5) 38 M. Davis (Sale) ................... (4) 30 C. Maskell (Leongatha) ....... (4) 26 M. Sellings (Bairnsdale) ...... (0) 22 J. Hall (Traralgon) ............... (0) 20 D. MacDonald (Morwell) ..... (1) 20 D. Bedggood (Maffra) ......... (3) 19 K. Fraser (Sale) ................... (3) 17 M. Johnston (Morwell) ....... (2) 16 D. Hutchison (Morwell) ........ (0)13 D. Lynn (Bairnsdale) ............ (0)13

RESERVES LADDER W L D

Warragul .....6 1 0 183.78 Sale ...........5 1 0 231.02 Traralgon .....4 2 0 192.47 Morwell ......4 2 0 189.24 Wonthaggi ...4 2 0 158.00 Leongatha ......2 4 0 98.08 Drouin ............2 4 0 39.67 Maffra ............1 5 0 60.72 Moe................0 7 0 17.86 GOALKICKERS

Pts

24 20 16 16 16 8 8 4 0

B. Monahan (Warragul)....... (7) 30 R. (Wonthaggi) ................... (0) 17 B. McDonald (Morwell) ....... (4) 12 J. Freeman (Sale) ................ (3) 12 S. Ferguson (Sale) .............. (2) 11 T. Webster (Warragul) ......... (0) 11 T. Phillips (Morwell) ............ (0) 10 A. Dugan (Traralgon)........... (2) 9 M. Davies (Leongatha) .......... (1) 8

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Traralgon .....7 0 0 491.08 28 Bairnsdale ...5 2 0 210.82 20 Wonthaggi ...5 2 0 159.63 20 Sale ...........5 2 0 153.56 20 Drouin ........5 2 0 137.58 20 Maffra ............3 4 0 91.30 12 Morwell ..........2 5 0 73.62 8 Warragul ........2 5 0 71.46 8 Leongatha ......1 6 0 64.69 4 Moe................0 7 0 10.53 0 GOALKICKERS C. Nickels (Traralgon).......... (5) 29 B. Darby-Lock (Morwell) ..... (2) 20 J. Zahra (Wonthaggi) .......... (0) 17 J. Vucenovic (Traralgon) ..... (0) 15 J. Murphy (Sale) ................. (6) 14 J. McIntosh (Sale)............... (3) 13 A. Ferreira-Neto (Won) ........ (1) 13 E. Johnson (Sale) ................ (1) 12 B. McCarrey (Bairnsdale) .... (5) 12 Jacob Gown (Drouin) .......... (0) 11

MORWELL remain as the only undefeated side in the Gippsland league after a narrow win over Leongatha on Saturday by 10 points. The shock loss of Sale to Maffra in the East Gippsland rival match means Morwell has now taken over the top spot on the ladder. Despite losing the match Leongatha had chances to steal the game in the dying minutes. A fairly “soft” free kick to Morwell 15 metres out saw them goal. Combine this with a running chance at goal by Marc Truscio late in the game and the result could have gone the other way. In the end though it was Morwell 11.9.75 accounting for Leongatha 10.5.65. According to Leongatha’s Terry Ginnane “we lost the game but played quite well. It was as good as we’ve played all year considering the number of players we still have out.” Morwell was dead-on target with kicking for goal early with seven goals straight compared to Leongatha’s 3.4 scoreline at half time which almost certainly could have been two more. “We squandered some really close ones, either side of the goal posts,” Ginnane said. The Parrots then had to play “catch-up” for the remainder of the day.

OTHER MATCHES SENIORS Traralgon 17.15.117 d Drouin 4.4.28 Warragul 7.10.52 d Moe 6.14.50 Maffra 14.10.94 d Sale 12.15.87 RESERVES Warragul 10.11.71 d Moe 1.5.11 Traralgon 14.9.93 d Drouin 3.3.21 Sale 10.5.65 d Maffra 5.6.36 UNDER 18 Warragul 18.13.121 d Moe 1.1.7 Traralgon 13.12.90 d Drouin 1.2.8 Sale 14.3.87 d Maffra 7.12.54 UNDER 16 Moe 6.8.44 d Warragul 2.2.14 Traralgon 12.13.85 d Drouin 0.0.0 Sale 22.16.148 d Maffra 1.3.9

UNDER 16 LADDER W L D

Traralgon .....7 0 0 378.54 Sale ...........6 1 0 483.23 Moe ...........5 2 0 211.54 Warragul .....4 3 0 150.00 Bairnsdale ...4 3 0 142.27 Maffra ............4 3 0 86.49 Leongatha ......3 4 0 79.63 Drouin ............1 6 0 38.87 Morwell ..........1 6 0 30.95 Wonthaggi......0 7 0 11.94 GOALKICKERS

Pts

28 24 20 16 16 16 12 4 4 0

B. Scott (Sale) ..................... (8) 52 J. Orlicki (Warragul) ............ (0) 18 K. Stamers (Traralgon) ........ (0) 17 L. Robinson (Bairnsdale) .... (7) 17 L. Di Ciero (Traralgon)......... (0) 15 J. Green (Bairnsdale) .......... (3) 15 K. Renooy (Maffra) ............. (0) 14 L. Wright (Leongatha) ......... (6) 13 J. McMahon (Trararalgon) .. (6) 13 K. Hynes (Bairnsdale) ......... (2) 12 T. Morrow (Moe) ................. (0) 12

FOOTY DRAWS THIS WEEKEND ALBERTON Round 10 - June 8 Phillip Island v DWWWW Kil-Bass v Kor-Bena MDU v Toora Tarwin v Fish Creek Stony Creek v Foster I-K v Yarram Dalyston - bye

MID GIPPSLAND Round 9 - June 8 Yallourn-Yall Nth v Thorpdale Yarragon v Mirboo North Morwell East v Yinnar Hill End v Trafalgar Boolarra v Newborough

GIPPSLAND Round 8 - June 8 Warragul v Bairnsdale Moe v Leongatha Wonthaggi v Maffra Sale v Drouin Traralgon v Morwell (Monday)

ELLINBANK Round 9 - June 8 Poowong v Ellinbank Bunyip v Koo Wee Rup Nar Nar Goon v Warragul Ind Catani v Garfield Longwarry v Cora Lynn Neerim Neerim Sth v Nyora Buln Buln v Lang Lang Nilma-Darnum - bye

The backline for the ‘Gatha held firm with Morwell managing just 11 goals; only three after half time. The biggest task for the backline was to try to keep exAFL player Dean MacDonald well held. This job was taken on by Zac Vernon in the first half and Stu Kilsby after half time. Both players performed well, MacDonald booting just one major for the game. Blake Van Rooy was up from the thirds to play his first game for the Green and Gold and he was most impressive in the back pocket, picking up one of Morwell’s danger players. At one stage he performed a fantastic smother which set up an attempt on goal for Leongatha. This was applauded on the ground by most of the Leongatha players. Zac Vernon moved into the middle for the second half and continued to dominate with a best-on for the Parrots. Cade Maskell really hit his straps and was used up forward and on-ball. He took an absolute screamer in front of the Morwell coach’s box, rising high to claim the mark on his chest. Maskell finished with four goals. Chris Verboon tried hard all day with 8-9 big strong marks in wet conditions at SENIORS Morwell 11.9.75 Leongatha 10.5.65 Morwell Best: T.Crosby, T.Ryan, M.Ross, T.Phillips, B.Ainsworth, J.Ryan Goals: T.Phillips 3, N.Scurrah 2, M.Johnston 2, T.Ryan 1, D.MacDonald 1, M.Ross 1, M.Duncan 1 Leongatha Best: Z.Vernon, C.Maskell, C.Verboon, P.McGrath, R.Kelly, B.Vanrooy Goals: C.Maskell 4, M.Truscio 2, C.Verboon 1, R.McLennan 1, P.McGrath 1, D.Westaway 1

RESERVES Morwell 9.3.57 Leongatha 8.5.53 Morwell Best: M.Duncan, J.Scott, L.Norder, S.Ryan, R.Jacobs, M.Murphy Goals: B.McDonald 4, M.Duncan 2, J.Scott 1, A.Henderson 1, R.Jacobs 1 Leongatha Best: D.Veale, M.Hardy, T.Goss, J.Hickey, J.O’Loughlin, L.Castagna Goals: J.Hickey 2, T.Goss 1, M.Davies 1, J.Forrester 1, B.MeadAmeri 1, D.Connelly 1, G.Fleming

half forward. Pat McGrath also managed a good solid game, being Leongatha’s leading possession-getter. Rhett Kelly also showed great form on the wing. Leongatha coach Will Thursfield made his much anticipated return after an agonising 12 months on the sidelines. His impact on the field and direction made a difference. Fortunately Thursfield came through the game without any niggles so he will front again this week. Added to this is the likely return of a number of top players including Ben Geitz, Hayden Brown, Pat Contin and Matt Willcocks so the Parrots will be on the hunt for a few good wins. Ground conditions after the Friday night deluge were pretty good with the best description being “sticky”. Despite this supporters enjoyed an entertaining contest. “We’ve had winning chances against Wonthaggi, Warragul and now Morwell but just a bad quarter here and there has cost us. We have also been a fair bit undermanned,” Ginnane said. Leongatha travels to Moe this week with Moe much improved on the weekend, going down to Warragul by just two points.

On the run: Jake Mackie goes for a running kick while under pressure from his Morwell opponent on Saturday. Photo by Mark Drury.

UNDER 18s Morwell 10.8.68 Leongatha 8.6.54 Morwell Best: J.Eccles, J.Askew, J.Goodwin, B.Milburn, T.Richards, B.Brereton Goals: J.Eccles 3, B.Darby-Lock 2, R.Kearns 1, B.Brereton 1, J.Askew 1, A.Jenkin 1, D.Day 1 Leongatha Best: A.Trotto, A.Taranto, J.Harry, D.Betts, J.Bolge, M.Dennison Goals: M.Borschman 4, H.Nettleton 1, L.Wright 1, B.Davidson 1, B.Mead-Ameri 1

UNDER 16s Leongatha 13.16.94 Morwell 4.2.26 Leongatha Best: L.Wright, N.Argento, K.Patterson, L.Moore, D.Tuckett, L.Riseley Goals: L.Wright 6, N.Argento 3, D.Tuckett 1, N.Matsoukas 1, J.Patterson 1, L.Riseley 1 Morwell Best: A.Chawner, G.Berger, T.Tobin, D.Schneider, J.Lansdown, L.Ware Goals: J.Lansdown 1, J.Maximiw 1, G.Berger 1, Z.Cantrill 1

Going hard: Parrots Pat McGrath tries to pull through from a tackle in muddy conditions on Saturday. Photo courtesy Mark Drury.

Power wins danger game BAIRNSDALE are always hard to beat at home but the Power managed to get the points on Saturday. The first show of winter’s cold and rain (lots of it) along with the daunting long trip made this an even more challenging game for the visitors. The ground was in excellent condition. Welcomed back into the Wonthaggi side were key backman Byron Dryden SENIORS Wonthaggi 11.8.74 Bairnsdale 5.6.36 Wonthaggi Best: T.Harley, T.Gilliland, M.Coyne, A.Ware, L.Warnett, A.Guilmartin Goals: A.Ware 2, L.White 2, D.O’Connor 1, E.Shaw 1, M.Kelly 1, T.Krause 1, L.Jones 1, A.Cook 1, L.Warnett 1 Bairnsdale Best: S.Henshaw, D.Waddell, K.Ashwood, J.Haslam, P.Bills, J.Waddell Goals: J.Gibbs 1, B.Ashwood 1, K.Ashwood 1, S.Nickless 1, L.Dyer 1

UNDER 18s Bairnsdale 8.3.51 Wonthaggi 4.9.33 Bairnsdale Best: B.Commins, D.Commins, J.Hammond, J.Moffatt,

and big ruckman Earl Shaw. It was to be an old fashioned slog in the rain, typical wet weather football, in a game full of intensity, hard tackling and great contests. Despite the challenging conditions and tightness of the match the standard of play was excellent from both sides. The tall, quick, young Redlegs showed promise from the start and WontB.Trinder, B.McCarrey Goals: B.McCarrey 5, D.Hodder 3 Wonthaggi Best: T.Landells, P.Ryan, M.Combridge, J.Van Zanen, A.Ferreira-Neto, J.Membrey Goals: P.Ryan 1, M.Combridge 1, J.Van Zanen 1, A.Ferreira-Neto 1

UNDER 16s Bairnsdale 22.12.144 Wonthaggi 2.1.13 Bairnsdale Best: J.Green, A.Giove, C.Bryan, A.Abbott, L.Robinson, N.Fall Goals: L.Robinson 7, B.Anderson 4, J.Green 3, K.Hynes 2, A.Giove 2, J.Butler 1, R.Marsden 1, L.Nelson 1, M.Rowe 1 Wonthaggi Best: C.Waters, C.Gilmour, B.Bayne, K.Dudley, B.Rielly, D.Rielly Goals: B.Rielly 1, A.Abbott 1

haggi knew they had a real game on their hands. Wonthaggi were unusually slow to begin but were lifted by a huge mark and goal by key ruckman Earl (the Duke) Shaw. Lucas White who was getting plenty of the ball in the wet conditions also notched up an important goal. Travis Krause, Nathan Jones and Aaron Ware were damaging around the ground while Matt Coyne, Aaron Guilmartin and captain Tim Gilliland were steady down back for the Power. The game moved back and forth between the half back lines and scoring was made difficult for both sides. For Bairnsdale David and Jason Waddell, Stephen Henshaw, Paul Bills and Kane Ashwood were doing a great job around the ground for the Redlegs. It was an even start to the game and the small but enthusiastic crowd knew it was in for a keen contest.

Key forward Adam Cook for the Power was presenting well but was receiving a lot of undue attention. The umpires quickly took the game under control. Troy Harley and Dom O’Connor were also giving Wonthaggi the edge up forward. The second quarter saw Wonthaggi push further through goals to Lochie Jones, Travis Krause, Michael Kelly, Dom O’Connor, Leigh Warnett and Aaron Ware. The intensity had lifted and Wonthaggi had found their feet. Jack Blair and Matt Coyne continued to be strong in defence. Wonthaggi had the edge but expected Bairnsdale to come back at them hard in the second half. Despite the dominance of Wonthaggi’s big men, especially Shaw and White the game tightened up noticeably with big packs forming and the rain continuing.

The standard of the game also dropped as the players went through the motions hoping to get the game over. It was hard to score and Wonthaggi managed the only goal for the quarter just before three quarter time. The final quarter saw Wonthaggi kick two more goals while Bairnsdale managed a single major. The game had virtually shut down and the players were pleased to hear the final siren as it brought the promise of a hot shower. Again Wonthaggi had shown itself to be a much improved side, adaptable, intense and with a fine mix of youth and experience. These qualities will be put to the test when they host Maffra in the next round. For the Redlegs they travel to Warragul to ruffle a few Gull feathers. It is shaping up to be an interesting season in the Gippsland League as we approach the half way mark.

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St Laurence’s own tough mudder ST LAURENCE’S School, Leongatha held its own version of the tough mudder when last Wednesday the whole school participated in an adventure lap-a-thon. There were tunnels to crawl through, logs and tyres to jump over, haystacks to climb and other obstacles. All children took part with every lap earning

money to upgrade sport’s equipment at the school. The Parents and Friends Club at the school initiated the idea and many parents turned up to help and watch the students go through their paces. Many completed two laps; others did up to six laps. It didn’t matter as everyone had a go and raised some great money for the school. Well done to all students who were mostly breathless at the end and didn’t mind the odd muddy hand or knee!

Steady: Latisha and Elizabeth negotiate blocks of wood.

A big hit: Ross Edwards impressed, fielding questions from fascinated primary school students last week. He is pictured here with grandchildren Neve and Flynn.

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Arthur’s big night

Fielding questions By Matt Dunn FORMER Australian test cricketer Ross Edwards told primary school students in Leongatha last week he took the best catch never seen. “I took the best catch ever taken in test cricket. The problem is nobody knows about it, because it was before television. Nobody’s seen it. But I happen to know it was the best catch ever taken in test cricket,” he said. “I had to dive 15 yards. It was so spectacular even if they’d had television they wouldn’t have been able to capture it. I was so quick.” The former Australian middle-order batsman and a cover fieldsman, was giving a special talk to students at St Laurence’s Primary School, where his granddaughter Neve is a student. Grade 6 students from Leongatha Primary School also attended the event. Ross, from Western Australia, was a late bloomer and didn’t get the call up to the Aussie side until 1972, when he was 30. Ross variously described Sir Donald Bradman as something “special” and former wicket keeping great Rodney Marsh as a “little short fat fella”. “Don Bradman was the best player to

have ever played by at least half. But he was also a great bloke. I was lucky that he came to my place for dinner one night,” he said. “That was a very special occasion.” Fielding questions from fascinated students, Ross described his “scariest” moment as facing the world’s most daunting fast bowler, Jeff Thomson, in an interstate clash. While the West Indian paceman had caused him some fear, and driven the adoption of helmets, it was Thomson who had him “absolutely terrified”. “There’s been a few quick bowlers, but the difference with Thommo and the others was that you never actually saw the ball leave his hand. Thommo was frightening,” he said. “I only faced 10 balls from him. And that was about eight more than I should have faced. The last delivery hit me on the leg and I remember thinking, ‘That’s going to hurt in about three hours.’ “But it actually went through my leg and hit the stump.” Ross handed around his 1972 baggy green, something of a collectors’ item, especially as it was the last year the cap was embroidered with the specific tour date. At the end of his innings at St Laurence – like all good sportsmen – he signed autographs for the fans.

Time out: having some rest on the hay bales after their lap-a-thon were, back from left, Tye, Cambell, Mav and Olivia and, front from left, Aleesha, Kiernan and Meg from St Laurence’s Leongatha.

Badminton juniors: back row, from left, Ben Ryan, Conner Krohn and Evie Dekker, front row from left, Simone Dekker and Tia Clark.

EVERGREEN campaigner Arthur Grabham produced a vintage display to guide his team Marc to a solid victory. Arthur won both his doubles and singles matches against a rather tired looking Alan McEachern. Perhaps milking the cows is taking its toll Al. Paris Buckley again tried valiantly to keep his side Euro in the contest but in the end Marc was too strong. Special mention to Roger Callister who turned the tables on last week’s performance and had a wonderful singles win over Jose Shelton. The battle between lower ranked sides Franc and Yen went convincingly to Yen. Kylie Buckland having a great match, and her daughter Tia Clark also showed tons of potential. Rupee continues to hold top position on the ladder this week accounting for finals’ aspirants Pound. Tim Bright was

sensational for Pound but the depth of Rupee again shone through. Joel Langstaff at his boisterous best won all his sets, and mention of the marathon first doubles set that seemed to go for an hour and a half, a top match by all concerned. Finally Shilling easily defeated Dollar. Glen O’Neill was in the winners’ circle while Melanie Plunkett played well for her side, winning her singles match. The ladder is now taking shape with the top sides clearing out from the lower teams.

Results Shilling 7/125 d Dollar 2/87, Yen 6/120 d Franc 3/93, Rupee 6/112 d Pound 3/86, Marc 6/109 d Euro 3/85.

Ladder Round 5 Rupee.......................................38 Shilling ....................................33 Marc ........................................32 Pound ......................................27 Dollar .......................................24 Yen ...........................................22 Euro ..........................................20 Franc ........................................19

Inverloch action in IRBs THE IRB (Inflatable Rescue Boat) Premiership Series is well underway with Inverloch SLSC competing against teams from as far as Lakes Entrance to Portland.

Girl power: the Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club women’s IRB team took home a number of trophies at the State Titles on the weekend.

Series 1 held at Dromana provided flat water with speed and technique essential for the day. Isabelle Meagher, Camille Thompson and Katrina Morris finished second in the Women’s Surf Rescue and joined with Bec Morris, Hilary Hughes and Emma Purcell to finish 4th in the Final of the Women’s Team Rescue event. Series 2 and 3 held at Ocean Grove saw flat water last Saturday and challenging waves on the Sunday. Inverloch was well represented with both Men’s and Women’s teams reaching final rounds. The swell and big waves at Bancoora beach on the weekend proved too dangerous and competition was cancelled for the day. Over the weekend the team travelled to Lorne for the State Titles. Inverloch reached finals in the Women’s Tube event and the Women’s Team event. The female teams were thrilled to win trophies for third overall place for the IRB Premiership season for Women’s Teams event: Bec Morris, Isabelle Meagher, Carly Heislers, Camille Thompson, Rachel Fraser and Katrina Morris.

Womens Team A also won third overall place in Womens Rescue for the season. One of the biggest surprises and honour of the series was the perpetual trophy for ‘Most Improved’ which was awarded to Inverloch Female Crews. This trophy will be proudly displayed at Inverloch SLSC Presentation Night this coming Saturday.

Up against it: Jake Lorati and Jordy Tomas hit a big wave in competition recently.

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Parrots push Tigers Close game: the Leongatha Parrots pushed hard against Morwell on Saturday but couldn’t walk away with the win. Blake van Rooy made his senior debut in the game and made his mark in the side’s back line. See the full match report on page 50. Photo by Mark Drury.

Straight shooting Nick By Sarah Vella SKEET shooter, 15-year-old Nick Johnstone, of Leongatha South won gold at the 2013 National Skeet Championships held in Wagga Wagga recently. Nick was one of three youngsters selected for the winning junior team. “Our team won the event, shooting 71 out of 75 targets. I shot 22 out of 25,” he said. Nick went to the championships

with his coach, Max Oakley, where they had to camp for the week at a very crowded campsite. “We stayed for the whole week, however the main event was on the Wednesday,” he said. “We competed against just one other team; there are not many junior shooters.” Nick got into clay target shooting about seven months ago, through the Inverloch Gun Club. Once he started, he liked it a lot and kept going. “It is always a challenge when you go out there. You can never hit every target and it is quite hard,” he said.

“I was in C Grade before the win and now I am in B Grade.” Nick’s aim is to one day shoot 100 targets straight and said it is quite achievable. “It happens in America quite a lot, and some people even get up to 400 or 500 in a row,” he said. At the event, Nick received some kind words from American skeet shooter and world champion, Todd Bender. “He gave me some great advice. He is a really nice bloke and pretty inspirational,” he said. Nick hopes to keep competing in the future.

Winning shot: Nick Johnstone, Leongatha South has impressed at a recent skeet shooting championships in Wagga Wagga, with his team bringing home the gold.