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FIRES STRIKE FEAR By Tayla Kershaw A SERIES of arson attacks in Wonthaggi have left residents on edge. Nine fires have been lit in the past month; the latest early Friday morning in Stewart Street. This was the second time the Stewart Street home was attacked. The resident was at home at the time of the blaze. The offender accessed the rear of the victim’s home and placed natural fuels (sticks and leaves) under the rear corner of the house before lighting it. The occupant smelt the smoke and was quickly able to extinguish the fire with a hose before it caused any damage. A man was witnessed running away from the scene but a search failed to find him. Wonthaggi CFA attended the scene but was not required. Bass Coast Criminal Investigations Unit (CIU) said the investigation is ongoing. The string of fires has affected Reed Crescent, Broome Crescent and Merrin Crescent as well. “This behaviour is extremely dangerous and could well result in death or serious injury if the offender is not apprehended,” Wonthaggi’s Senior Sergeant Steve Gibson said. Continued on page 8

Dream achieved: celebrating achieving final funding for the Karmai Community Children’s Centre were, from left, staff Tracey Anderton with Keesha Gooch, centre vice president Rebecca Marriott with her children Rani Marriott (left) and Regan Marriott, and staff Hannah Engel and Patrick Connor. At rear are South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Jeanette Harding and CEO Tim Tamlin.

Happy families $5.2m children’s centre to open by 2017 By Brad Lester

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A $5.2 MILLION children’s centre will start servicing the families of Korumburra and district from the beginning of 2017. The Karmai Community Children’s Centre will finally be built after more than seven years of lobbying by the community for funding from governments. The centre will provide 120 places for child care and kindergarten per day – 40 more than currently offered in Korumburra - as well as out of hours care, and

specialist and maternal and child health services. The centre itself will result in an additional eight jobs in children’s services and will offer parents greater opportunities to return to work or study, thereby improving families’ financial situations. There are now 50 children on the waiting list for childcare in Korumburra. The final gap in funding was filled during last Tuesday’s federal budget, when McMillan MP Russell Broadbent revealed the Federal Government would provide $1.6 million The State Government will contribute $1.6 mil-

lion, the community $100,000 and South Gippsland Shire Council $1.9 million. Centre vice president Rebecca Marriott was so excited when she received the news from Mr Broadbent’s office last Tuesday night (May 12), her screams woke her sleeping children. “I’m still in shock,” she said last Wednesday. Mrs Marriott said the centre, to be built in Mair Crescent, will create economic opportunities for Korumburra and surrounds, from Outtrim and Bena, to Loch, Nyora and Poowong. Continued on page 3.

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Rubbish idea or waste wise? By Stuart Biggins NOT everyone is happy with the green waste bin service newly rolled out by South Gippsland Shire Council. Leongatha resident David Hoy said, “I don’t need the service and I don’t want it.” Those who have complained on council’s Facebook page have been told the service is only viable if compulsory, as the cost per property would be much higher if offered on an optional basis. Mr Hoy asked, “Why don’t I have an option? I thought I lived in Australia, not Russia.” Like many residents, Mr Hoy composts his green waste and objects to paying $78 a year for a service he said he would not use. “It is $78 a year I can’t afford. I live in town but have a farm outside town where I can burn any items non compostable,” he said. Some residents have also complained about the confusion surrounding the rollout of the bins saying while some residents have received no bins, others have been delivered two bins. However other residents like Vanessa Black and Susan Hanson are delighted to

at last have a green waste service. Ms Hanson said, “It is a definite tick for the council.” Daniel Landry is less complimentary and said, “Congratulations council, you are successfully wasting more money. How about you get rid of the stupid charge on dumping green waste at the tip, take these bins back and spend the money you then won’t be wasting on oh, I don’t know, fixing the pathetic conditions of some of the roads in the shire!” Council’s manager of customer relations Christian Stefani said there have been a few vocal objectors, but most of the feedback received by council had been positive. Mr Stefani said an audit of waste showed 20 per cent of household garbage going into the Koonwarra landfill was green waste. This volume of green waste ending up in the landfill system provided a strong case for introducing a green waste disposal system. From July 1, green waste collected from households will be transferred to an EPA approved facility in Morwell specifically designed for its disposal. It also takes care of noxious weeds such as blackberry which the landfill at Koonwarra is not designed or accredited to contain.

Out with the rubbish: David Hoy of Leongatha knows where his green waste bin belongs. “The introduction of the green waste system will have a positive impact on the environment as most people can appreciate,” Mt Stefani said. “The council has had overwhelming

support from people who are happy to have a bin on site which they can use to dispose of their garden waste and can see the environmental benefit,” he said. Mr Stefani also noted council has had

complaints from people whose properties do not qualify for the service. It seems to be an example of the classic case where it is not possible to please all people all the time.

$5.2m children’s centre to open by 2017

• McMillan MP Russell Broadbent. Tim Tamlin visited Canberra in April to lobby key advisors to Infrastructure Minister Warren Truss for funding. The trip was the third visit centre delegates had made to Canberra. “It is an investment in the education and care needs of local children. The longer term social and economic benefits will be felt for years to come,” Cr Harding said. “These little children are the ones who will benefit from this and they are our future.” Mr Broadbent was delighted with the news. “I congratulate the committee and the South Gippsland Shire Council

on the relentless effort they have put into lobbying for these funds,” he said. “A project like this supports and empowers communities to improve children’s health and wellbeing, as well as promoting good health practices, preventive action, early detection and early intervention.” Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien said the former Coalition Government injected $1.6 million towards the construction of the centre in October 2014. “Access to quality early childhood education and care will build resilience, social and economic capacity for Korumburra and the wider South Gippsland community,” he said. “The new centre is a community initiated project, driven by a dedicated group of representatives that will meet the critical need for children’s services in Korumburra and

surrounds.” The centre board of management now operates kindergarten and child care services on two sites, overseen by operational manager Sue Ritchie. Those services will be moved to the new centre once it is constructed. Mrs Marriott paid tribute to the persistent advocacy of councillors and council staff. “The shire did fantastic work. It just shows what a collaborative effort from the community can achieve,” she said. Mr Tamlin said council was impressed by the committee’s contribution to the project. “It’s a real testimony from the committee to say here’s $100,000 the committee has raised; let’s get this going,” he said. The money was raised through the former Birralee childcare centre’s building fund and additional fundraising.

All approved: a concept plan of the Korumburra Community Children’s Centre.

Wet weather week By Hannah Stewart - work experience SOUTH Gippsland has copped a drenching in the past week. The heavy rain and strong winds caused damage right across the region. South Gippsland Shire Council received around 50 call outs from Monday, May 11-Wednesday, May 13. Just over half the call outs were related to fallen trees. Heavy rain resulted in blocked drains and minor road damage. Christian Stefani, Customer Relations Manager at South Gippsland Shire, and Tony Lindhard, Leongatha SES unit controller, both said they were surprised

there wasn’t more damage with the awful weather the region has had. “There were no specific areas where there was more storm damage. It was spread right throughout the Shire,” said Mr Stefani. Rainfall recorded at South Gippsland Water’s storages from May 9 to May 15 was Lance Creek 88mm, Ruby Creek 78mm, Coalition Creek 114mm, Deep Creek 77mm, Little Bass 70mm and Battery Creek 69mm. With widespread and extensive rainfall across the region all systems have had good inflows. Total storages have increased by nearly 500ML. Some of the smaller systems and systems of most concern have seen

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Continued from page 1. Council modelling indicates construction of the centre will generate $10.2 million worth of economic activity and create 24 jobs. The ongoing operation of the centre will have a broader annual economic impact of $3.6 million and create 27 new jobs across many industries. Families will also be offered parenting courses and other services at the centre. “In Korumburra there are pockets of disadvantage so it’s about how we use a best practice centre to help families be the best parents they can be to set children up for life,” Mrs Marriott said. The centre will feature two preschool rooms and a babies’ room, and is located close to primary schools to offer before and after school care. Construction is expected to start around October. “We have the designs developed so it’s ready to go out for tender,” council’s director of community and corporate services Jan Martin said. Mrs Marriott, mayor Cr Jeanette Harding and CEO

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Glorious weekend LDNA celebrates 50 years in style LEONGATHA and District Netball Association celebrated its 50 years on the weekend with beautiful sunny weather and loads of highlights.

According to one of the organisers, Pat Kuhne, the weather was just unbelievable. Celebrations kicked off with Saturday’s round of netball watched by a big crowd of spectators. After the games a beautiful afternoon tea was served by the Red Cross ladies. The event was so popular all the afternoon tea disappeared from the tables. A memorabilia display was well received and had everyone talking of past glories. The formal dinner at the Leongatha Grandstand Function rooms was filled to capacity with 230 people enjoying a fine dinner served up by Brett Kuhne from Food and Event Gippsland. Garry Van Sinderen, a past president of the LDNA, acted as MC and he introduced Julie Grant, president of the LDNA for the welcome. Then came the inspirational guest speakers; Australian Diamonds coach Lisa Alexander, Jenny Sanchez , president of Netball Victoria and Pat Kuhne who launched the book about the history of the association, she talked about the journey of the association and received a standing ovation. The LDNA also welcomed South Gippsland Shire Cr Jim Fawcett. Later in the night Maria Evison was honoured with a life membership, a complete surprise to her. “There was a great atmosphere at the dinner and was quite an emotional evening. Some of the guests hadn’t seen each other since their playing days in the 1960’s. There were lots of hugs and catching up,” Mrs Kuhne said. “Attending were the daughters and granddaughters of some of the people who have been involved from the beginning.” Sunday was a fun day with plenty of games for the young and old with the barbecue very well received by all. One of the highlights was the All Abilities match which was enjoyed by players and spectators alike. “The committee has been gobsmacked by the support we’ve received and we thank each and every business and person who have been so supportive.” Photos are available for purchase at www.mdphotos.net

Cutting of the 50th anniversary cake: Leongatha and District Netball Association life members, Maria Evison, Heather Bruce, Pat Kuhne, Noreen Williams, Yvonne Brown and Philomena Smith cutting the stunning celebration cake.

Welcome guest: life member Pat Kuhne pictured with president and life member of Netball Victoria, Jenny Sanchez.

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What a day THE Great Southern Star Wedding Expo in the Leongatha Memorial Hall on Sunday saw a broad showcase of wedding providers, from florists and photographers to celebrants and make-up artists; there was even an exhibitor for fireworks. Full story and photos on page 14.

Star models: dressed to impress in stunning wedding gowns from Maria Maraone Couture in Wonthaggi and Panthers Mensland were The Great Southern Star Wedding Expo models Brittany Watters, Phillip Island, Jackson Patterson, Leongatha, Star owner Tony Giles, Jo Le Page, Wonthaggi, Kaj Patterson, Leongatha and Jamie Vuyst, Wonthaggi who took to the catwalk on Sunday at the Memorial Hall in Leongatha.

No dollars for Leongatha By Sarah Vella MURRAY Goulburnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plan to raise $500 million in capital was overwhelmingly apGood move: Murray Goulburn board member and Pound Creek dairy farmer Max Jelbart said the MGs new structure should enable the company to raise much needed capital.

proved by its supplier/ shareholders recently, but the company wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be investing more in Leongathaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s factory anytime soon. One of the cooperativeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proposals for the capital is a $165 to $190 million investment in dairy beverages. MG managing director Gary Helou said since 2012, MG has announced a number of strategic investments,

including a $22 million investment to increase UHT capacity at Leongatha. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The dairy beverages investment is additional to the previously announced $22 million investment at Leongatha,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The investment will go towards building a highly automated UHT dairy beverages production plant with the capacity and packaging capability to cater for growing Asian demand, and evolving do-

mestic and international consumer preferences.â&#x20AC;? Other proposed capital investments include a $125 to $145 million investment in cheese at Cobram and a $260 to $300 million in nutritional powders at Koroit. The company was unable to confirm its intentions to further invest in the Leongatha factory. Murray Goulburn board member and Pound Creek dairy farmer Max Jelbart

said one of the weak points of any co-op was its ability to raise capital. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The new structure will make it easier for Murray Goulburn to raise capital and therefore enable it to more readily plan and carry out upgrades to the plant to improve production, capacity and efficiency,â&#x20AC;? he said. Mr Helou said the capital investments are being made to continue MGâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s strategic shift away from

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Newhaven College dazzles By Stuart Biggins NEWHAVEN College looked its best on Open Day as Saturday’s beautiful weather took everyone by surprise.

College principal Gea Lovell was delighted with the turnout of visitors to the school describing the day as a huge success. She said the school was inundated with prospective parents showing genuine interest. The staff and 40 student guides were run off their

Above, On target: in six week’s time Newhaven College will have an impressive new entrance. The new administration building will also house the college library and the principal, Gea Lovell’s (pictured) office. Left, Outdoor education: from left, Newhaven students Oscar Waters, Alice Waters and Flynn Perry with maths/science teacher and Year 8 coordinator Melinda Kelly, physical education teacher Sue Mitchell and Outdoor Education teacher Stewart Bathgate.

feet showing people around the impressive facilities. The new administration building is close to completion with an anticipated handover on July 26. The $3.4 million building will serve as the main entrance to the college and will house reception, the staff room, meeting rooms including the board room, the uniform shop, administration including the principal’s office and an impressive new library. Mrs Lovell said visitors to the school were attracted by its academic standards, pastoral care program, strong music department with 380 students at the school taking private instrument lessons as well

as classroom music taught from Years 4 to 7. The new, well equipped $3.8 million trade school building is also a draw card for those choosing to send their sons and daughters to the school. While the school has not as yet applied for funding, building of the next stage of the college housing design technology, science and creative arts is expected to begin early in 2016. By 2018 the college plans to have the senior school, currently located on Boys Home Road in Newhaven, on site along with the performing arts centre and gymnasium. Newhaven College is also known for its Surfing

Academy. Current student Joe Van Dyke is rapidly gaining a reputation as an up and coming surfer and his sister Nikki, a graduate of Newhaven College, is making a name for herself on the international surfing circuit. The academy has two highly qualified surfing coaches in Mal Gregson who is on the board of Surfing Australia and Glyndyn Ringrose former ASP World Championship Tour surfer, one of Victoria’s best surfers of all time. Students involved in the Surfing Academy will be attending a high performance camp at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra this year.

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Horse riding: from left, student open day guide Imogen Price, equestrian teacher Amanda Price, and prospective student Flynn Dengerink with his mother Bec Dengerink.

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Stench spoils life By Sarah Vella DENIS Hawkins is sick of the constant smell of sewerage wafting through the drains and air outside his house at Koonwarra. He said it is time something was done about the issue that has been affecting the town for many years, particularly in peak visitor periods. “Something has to be done. Every afternoon we get a waft of the smell. It is not as bad in the winter as it is in the summer, but at Easter it was putrid,” he said. Mr Hawkins said the smell becomes more apparent late in the afternoon, although it was a problem throughout the entire day. “If I am in my front yard playing with my dog, particularly around 5pm or 6pm, it is really smelly,” he said. “It is not an overflow of stormwater, it is sewerage.” Mr Hawkins said he has re-

quested an investigation and tests to be done by South Gippsland Shire Council. Council customer relations manager Christian Stefani said officers from council’s environmental health team have recently been investigating the reports of odours in Koonwarra. “A slight odour has been detected, most likely a combination of inputs from legal stormwater discharges and possibly some failed septic tank systems,” he said. “Commercial properties generally will have a higher individual impact than residential properties, however it could also be the cumulative impact of a number of properties that is affecting the stormwater system.” Mr Stefani said council could only require an upgrade of the legal offsite discharges where a planning or building permit is required that impacts the existing wastewater system, or if an individual system can be shown to be creating a public health nuisance.

“At this stage an individual system or source of the odour has not been identified, however investigations are continuing,” he said. Mr Hawkins is convinced the smell is from sewerage, rather than waste water or grey water. “Without a doubt it is sewerage. Someone needs to work out where it is coming from and fix it,” he said. “Maybe a dye test in local toilets will show the culprits. Sewerage odour is not healthy to our environment and I believe it could be toxic to all.” Mr Hawkins said he was concerned about the smell because he runs his business from his property, and lives there. “It is important to have a safe environment and I think all the businesses around here would like the problem fixed,” he said. “I don’t want to upset the locals, but the locals aren’t prepared to say anything. It is not a matter of pointing the finger, but I shouldn’t have to smell sewerage.”

Inverloch misses out By Laura Gibb DESPITE a $5.76 million increase in the capital works budget, Inverloch and Cape Paterson will see little in the way of capital works from Bass Coast Shire Council’s draft budget.

a particular annual budget; however, that is because there is a need or priority for the capital investment within that area at that point in time.” Cr Brown said all types of capital investment were prioritised through council’s capital investment framework, adopted on August 20, 2014. “Each individual project through the framework is assessed against its alignment to the strategies within the council plan, the risks associated with not

undertaking the project, project justification and readiness, and maximising the positive impact on the community,” she said. “Each project is also assessed against the financial costs to ensure value for money for the community.” Council encourages people to submit their thoughts on the draft budget. “Council’s draft budget is currently out for consultation and we welcome all submissions from the community,” Cr Brown said.

Not so sweet: Koonwarra’s Denis Hawkins is concerned the stink affecting his home and business is sewerage and wants something done now.

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The capital works budget lists 17 projects, worth a total of $17.99 million. Six of those projects, or $5.9 million worth, is being spent on projects on Phillip Island. Council has funded a raft of new projects and upgrades in other parts of the shire, including $2 million for year one of the Cowes activity centre plan and $3.8 million for year one of the Cowes Cultural Centre redevelopment. There is also $668,000 for the Bass Valley Children’s Centre. However, the only

projects involving Inverloch are $62,000 for the design of a shared path from Wonthaggi to Inverloch and $40,000 for the design of a public toilet on Cuttriss Street, Inverloch. Cape Paterson is getting $35,000 for the design of the Bay Beach lower car park and beach access. Mayor Cr Kimberley Brown said council aims to ensure a fair and equitable distribution of capital for new and upgraded assets. “The role of council is to govern for the whole of the shire, not individual townships or wards,” she said. “As such, the decision making process for the direction of capital funds is determined and prioritised on a ‘needs’ basis, through strategy and plans. “Given this, sometimes a particular area may seem to be getting a higher allocation of funds than another area of the shire within

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No funding budge for school WONTHAGGI Secondary College’s (WSC) plea for funding was ignored in the recent state budget.

The school has been fighting for funding to begin works on an education precinct in McKenzie Street. Prior to the 2014 election, the Coalition Government raised a plan to fund the relocation of the secondary college on a larger scale and incorporate tertiary education up to $21 million. According to the Liberal Party, the Labor Government claimed it would match the election promise. “Labor committed to the project in 2010, the Coalition committed to the project in 2014 with Labor matching the funding out of the $510 million school project funded. They haven’t delivered on anything,” Bass MLA Brian Paynter said. “It was Labor’s commitment to rebadge number places with the ‘Education State’ if they won Government. I have handed them a ‘shovel ready’ project on a platter. They have failed to deliver.” Mr Paynter said he will continue to advocate for the project in Parliament. “Labor are full of prom-

ises to win seats in an election but when it comes to the crunch they renege on their promises,” he said. Mr Paynter toured WSC with Shadow Minister for Education Nick Wakeling MP and school principal Garry Dennis last Friday, May 15. “Daniel Andrews (Premier) has been caught out trying to deceive the Gippsland community,” Mr Wakeling said. “Before the election, Labor promised the Gippsland community it would rebuild Wonthaggi Secondary College and upgrade Koo Wee Rup Secondary College. “Now we learn that Daniel Andrews has abandoned these promises. Labor again is saying one thing before the election and doing another thing now that they are in Government.” Deputy Premier and Minister for Education James Merlino said the Labor Government is committed to ensuring that every Victorian student has access to the best possible education in a modern learning environment. “The Andrews Labor Government is committed to transforming Victoria into the Education State but we are realistic about the

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS Bookings for speaking times essential Phone 5662 9222 Wed, 20 May Council Chambers, Leongatha 12.30pm Hearing of Submissions (LGA1989, S223) re Council Annual Budget 2015- 2016. 2.30pm; 7.00pm* (*by noon 19/05) - Note: commencement time for the day session has changed from 2.00pm to 2.30pm. 3.15pm - Gippsland Safe Freight Network Safety Awareness Project Wed, 27 May - Venue change: South Gippsland Secondary College, Foster 10.00am 1.00pm Mock Council Meeting – Open to the public 2.00pm ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING Venue change: South Gippsland Secondary College, Foster 1. Notice of motion - nil 2. Quarterly Performance Report January to March 2015 3. Councillor Expenditure Report - 31 March 2015 4. Report on Assembly of Councillors - April 2015 5. Councillor Discretionary Fund Allocation Report 6. Documents sealed and contracts awarded or varied by the Chief Executive Officer - April 2015 7. 675 Yannathan Rd Nyora (Restlee Estate) clarification of development restrictions on the land 8. Film Policy 9. Federal Financial Assistance Grants Support Campaign 10. Closed session - nil MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH FIRST AID AND CPR NIGHTS for MAY AND JUNE Wednesday 20 May - Korumburra 6:30pm at Korumburra Community Meeting Room (near Library). Tuesday 2 June - Leongatha 6:00pm at Council Chambers (Meeting Room 1). Tuesday 9 June - Foster 6:00pm at Foster Community Health Centre. Course is limited to 20 couples and bookings are essential. Please call 0459 020 700. M&CH Staff will be present to assist with childcare if required. COUNCIL WORKS THIS WEEK (18 May) Weather Permitting Road Maintenance: Poowong/ Bena/ Kongwak/ Nyora/ Leongatha Sth/ Nerrena/ Dumbalk/ Turtons Ck/ Stony Ck/ Foster/ Hedley/ Tarwin Road Stabilisation Works: O'Gradys Ridge Rd, Foster Nth Road Repair: Hillgroves Rd, Leongatha Sth 9 Smith St., Leongatha 3953 (Private Bag 4) Ph: 5662 9200 council@southgippsland.vic.gov.au Fax: 5662 3754 www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au

massive challenge that we face,” he said. “The former Liberal government halved investment in our school infrastructure, leaving Victorian school facilities to rot and schools bursting at the seams.” In the single biggest boost of additional education funding in Victoria’s history, students and families in Gippsland will benefit from many new initiatives in the Andrews Labor Government 2015-16 budget to fix schools and help struggling families with extra costs of education. Some of these include $35 million for over 120 new, safe relocatable classrooms, $42 million as part of an extensive $100 million program to remove asbestos and $148.3 million for camps, sports and excursions. “The budget represents

the biggest ever single increase in education and skills funding in Victoria’s history with a $3.9 billion injection of much needed funds,” Mr Merlino said. The Department of Education and training is currently seeking input from schools and education stakeholders across Victoria on how to build a stronger and more effective regional support structure. Consultations will consider regional structures, roles, expertise and relationships, and is aimed at ensuring students in rural and regional Victoria have every opportunity to succeed in school. “The Labor Government will continue to work with schools, parents and other communities from out first day in office until our last. We ask the Gippsland community to judge us on what

we deliver throughout our entire term and not only our first budget,” Mr Merlino said.

“The mess left by the former Liberal government will not be fixed overnight

but we are determined to repair our neglected education system.”

Help us: Bass MLA Brian Paynter (second left) and Shadow Minister for Education Nick Wakeling (far right) toured Wonthaggi Secondary College with campus principal Darren Parker (far left) and principal Garry Dennis (second right) and have said they will continue to push to fund a new education precinct in Wonthaggi.

No means no for CSG COAL seam gas (CSG) protesters have urged the State Government to consider the community’s opposition to fracking as the State Inquiry into Onshore Unconventional Gas starts soon.

Coal and CSG Free Mirboo North welcomed the inquiry, with the proposed terms of reference passed in the Legislative Assembly and to now come before the Legislative Council. The call comes as Koonwarra, Nerrena and Gormandale prepare to become the next towns in Gippsland to declare themselves CSG-free in June and July. “Considering that 61 towns in Victoria have declared themselves ‘gas field free’ through the survey process, it is imperative the inquiry takes this strong community resistance to the industry under consideration,” said Marg Thomas, member Coal and CSG Free Mirboo North. The group will be encouraging businesses, organisations and individuals to send submissions to the Environment and Planning

Committee. “We are confident the results of the inquiry will pave the way for a total ban on this industry,” Ms Thomas said. The Environment and Planning Committee will be tasked to inquire into a broad range of issues concerning the exploration, extraction, production and rehabilitation for onshore unconventional gas. “The terms of reference will include relevant domestic and international reviews and inquiries covering the management of risk for similar industries,” Ms Thomas said. “We would expect this will also include consideration of the many overseas states placing long term moratoriums or bans on fracking/unconventional gas mining based on scientific input and community protest. “We note the Tasmanian Government has just passed a five year moratorium on the development of the unconventional gas industry because of the potential risks.” Ms Thomas said the inquiry would also consider the ability of the onshore gas industry to co-exist with agriculture, the legal rights of property owners and how property values

would be affected. The impacts on local and regional development, investment and jobs would also be assessed. Another member of the Mirboo North group, Denyse Menzies, said the inquiry should look at comparable renewable/ sustainable energy sources “when considering the ability of a potential onshore gas industry contributing to the state’s overall energy needs”. Lock the Gate Victorian coordinator Ursula Alquier said communities across Victoria would push for a state-wide ban on all unconventional gas. “Without absolute certainty this industry will not have impacts on our water, our farmland, our air, the health of communities, our agriculture and tourism industries and the environment, then the moratorium cannot be lifted,” she said. Coal and CSG Free Mirboo North recently met with Anthony Hurst, executive director, Earth Resources and Development; Paul McDonald, director, Geological Survey; and community engagement officer Alex Wilson. The group was pleased to hear water and gravitational studies commissioned by the previous

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government as part of the community consultation process on onshore gas had been completed. Seismic studies are to begin shortly in South Gippsland to more specifically determine its geol-

ogy. The report on this is due in six months and will be publically available. The interim overall inquiry report is due in September and the final report by December.

Fire strikes fear Continued from page 1. “Police are urging any person who may have information as to the identity of this arsonist to contact Wonthaggi Police or phone Crimestoppers on 1800 333 00. Similarly, anyone seen acting suspiciously should be reported to police on 000.The police requires the public’s assistance to deal with this threat.” Wonthaggi CFA lieutenant Jamie Moresco said many residents in the area have downloaded the fire ready app on their mobile phones to keep an eye out for any fire activity. “We checked in with some of the residents and they are quite concerned,” Mr Moresco said. “We ask them to stay vigilant but don’t take any action. If you see suspicious behaviour, don’t approach them. Call the police or Crimestoppers and try to get a description.” Most of the targeted homes have been vacant but a few of the recent attacks have been on occupied homes. Mr Moresco said residents are encouraged to keep their lights on. Detective Senior Constable Liza Burrows of the Bass Coast CIU said the police will definitely be increasing their patrols during the night. “We are currently carrying out all types of investigation practices and police presence will definitely be increased,” D/S/C Burrows said. “This will be mainly focused on the peak times in the middle of the night.” Police have also increased door knocks to speak to residents and gain more public information. “The residents are getting a bit nervous and thankfully the targeted homes are mostly vacant weatherboard houses,” D/S/C Burrows said. “Keep on the look out and call 000 if you see anything suspicious.”

POLICE BRIEFS JP service suspended DUE to increased safety measures implemented by Victoria Police, the Justice of the Peace (JP) service provided at the Leongatha Police Station has been suspended. Leongatha Police also advise that Victoria Police has issued an interim instruction that police station reception counters are only to be open when two police members are in the police station. This instruction will have an impact on the times Leongatha and the other stations throughout South Gippsland will be open to the public The public can still contact the police stations by telephone, but police again advise that if police attendance is requested people should utilise the 000 phone service.

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Small business budget boost By Brad Lester TAX deductions for small business could result in an economic boost for South Gippsland.

The Federal Government last week announced tax deductions on purchases under $20,000 for small businesses with an annual turnover of less than $2 million from July 1, 2015. South Gippsland Shire Council’s economic development coordinator Ken Fraser said the benefit would encourage small businesses to spend and

in turn support other businesses. “The threshold for business is $2 million so in South Gippsland that means the vast majority of our businesses would certainly be eligible, so we would encourage them to spend,” he said. In other budget outcomes the Committee for Gippsland welcomed federal funding for small business and Roads to Recovery funding to councils to support the construction and maintenance of local roads. “The Federal Budget will be providing two lots of Roads to Recovery

funding to local councils. This will provide welcome relief to Gippsland councils who are constantly overstretched when it comes to patching up Gippsland’s massive local road network,” Committee for Gippsland CEO Mary Aldred said. Council’s director of development services Anthony Seabrook said, “Council has been aware for some time of the increase in Roads to Recovery funding for 2015-16 and this has already been factored into council’s capital works budget. “This funding, which totals $3.34

million for 2015-16, will be used on the rehabilitation of sections of roads such as Leongatha-Yarragon Road, Loch-Wonthaggi Road, Bass Valley Road and Buffalo-Waratah Road. “Also included will be the reconstruction of a section of A’Beckett Street in Leongatha and the sealing of the remaining section of North Poowong Road.” McMillan MP Russell Broadbent said the Roads to Recovery funding boost would support much-needed local street and road projects in McMillan. “Doubling investment for 2015-16

epitomises the importance the Australian Government places on local needs and building the infrastructure Australia needs from the local level up,” he said. South Gippsland Shire Council will receive $3.3 million and Bass Coast Shire Council $1.3 million. Access to health care on Phillip Island will be improved, with $2.5 million allocated to the Phillip Island Project to upgrade health care infrastructure. Port Welshpool’s Long Jetty again missed out on federal funding for a rebuild.

Cooking up a storm KORUMBURRA South’s Melita Tough is chasing her dreams by competing in the reality cooking television show, MasterChef Australia. Husband Alan and daughters Ella, 11, and Yasmin, 9, will be cheering her on from their home. With wonderful memories of celebrating her family’s Latvian food culture as a child, Mrs Tough would cook up traditional “piragi” snacks with her grandmothers. In fact, she names grandmother Oma as her cooking hero. At 101 years old, Oma doesn’t cook much now but she still gives Mrs Tough advice in the kitchen.

Life has taken the Tough family around the country for Mr Tough’s work as a pilot, but they are now settled in picturesque country Victoria, where Mrs Tough doesn’t just talk about paddock to plate, she lives it. Living on a 20 acre hobby farm, the family rears cattle, pigs, chickens, bees and grows fruit and vegetables. Food and nutrition have always been a focus for Mrs Tough, who has studied nutritional medicine for the past two years, deferring her studies to be part of MasterChef Australia. Working towards the long-held dream of running her own café, with organic, local produce, Mrs Tough is also passionate about incorporating a cooking school element.

She wants to share her knowledge and help people make changes to their lives and diets in pursuit of better health. “I’d like to show people that eating delicious, nourishing food isn’t about deprivation, quite the opposite. It’s about bringing fresh, basic ingredients together in the home kitchen without anything artificial,” she said. MasterChef Australia is on Channel 10 at 7.30pm, Sundays to Thursdays.

Flying the flag: Melita Tough of Korumburra South is now competing in reality cooking television show, MasterChef Australia.

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

Helping Gippsland grow: from left, board chairman Richard Habgood, senior counsellor/coordinator Jenny Mason, Minister for Agriculture and Regional Development Jaala Pulford, executive officer Peter Jennings and rural financial counsellor Marshall Scott.

1988: Guys and Dolls, Robin Hood and the Babes in the Woods and Golden Legion of Cleaning Women

Funding boost for farmers THE Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development, Jaala Pulford was in Leongatha on Friday to announce $1.54 million in funding in the 2015/16 Victorian Budget to help ensure the continuation of the service provided by the Rural Financial Counselling Service. The minister told those gathered to hear the an-

nouncement that the Andrews’ government is committed to supporting farmers and responding to periods of great difficulty. The RFCS is a national program that provides free financial counselling to farmers and small rural businesses suffering financial hardship and with no alternative source of impartial support. The minister said, “We’re putting the health and wellbeing of farming families first by continuing to deliver much needed support through the Rural Financial

Counselling Service.” She said, “Victorian agriculture production contributes $11.8 billion to the Victorian economy. “For food and fibre production to grow, we need to give our farmers the support they deserve during times of

AT the social night held on January 17, the potential cast of Guys and Dolls were introduced to Lyric Theatre Group members.

need.” The Gippsland RFCS is just one of five regionally based service providers in Victoria, employing 35 full time and part time rural financial counsellors in 19 locations across the state.

VCAT to hear ramp appeal Seventeen neighbours have taken the matter to the Victorian Civil Administrative Tribunal (VCAT). Council approved a planning permit for the ramp but neighbours still say the ramp – the biggest in the southern hemisphere – is an inappropriate use of land in the rural living zone. The VCAT hearing will be held on September 24 in Melbourne.

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Pre-audition singing rehearsals were conducted in the Lyric shed and auditions were held a few days later. Bill Atkinson was to provide sound for the major musical. Rehearsals were going well and the set was built by March. The performance schedule for Guys and Dolls was unlike a usual season because it clashed with the Korumburra-Leongatha Eisteddfod. Thus the season started on June 3 and ran for two nights and a matinee in the first week, three nights and a matinee in the second week and then had a 12 day break during the eisteddfod. The final three performances ran from June 23 to June 25. Guys and Dolls was highly regarded by its audience. In July, the committee

Guys and Dolls: from left, John Watson , Murray Maclean and Iain McKay. decided Lyric Youth Theatre would produce Alan Hopgood's play, The Golden Legion of Cleaning Women for a restricted audience of friends and family in September. The play was directed by Kate Martin. It was performed for two nights at the Leongatha Technical School. In July, the committee also heard Cheryl Annable would direct the pantomime Robin Hood and the Babes in theWoods. Auditions were held in September and by October Cheryl was urgently seeking a musical director. Lyric's masked ball was held in October at the

Leongatha Memorial Hall. More than 230 people attended the event and there were three bands; the Leongatha Concert Band, a jazz band, and a rock band. Publicity for Robin Hood continued with a poster competition, which attracted 50 entries from Leongatha Primary School students. Some of the posters were used in Leongatha shops to advertise the show. Robin Hood ended the year with a profit of $1134. During 1988, Lyric was also successful in its application for an interest free loan of $4050 from South Gippsland Shire Council's cultural facilities

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Column 7 THANKS to the generous support of Karena Kerr at SGLLEN, South Gippsland Secondary College VCAL students were taken on a tour of the desalination plant in Wonthaggi recently. Students participated in an official occupational health and safety induction, and a trial risk assessment of the plant. The experience gave the students

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an excellent opportunity to understand how sea water is transformed through a process of filtration into clean drinking water. It was a great opportunity to see the process from start to finish. GET your family, friends and colleagues together for Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea. While the official date is Thursday, May 28, hosts can hold an event anytime during May or June. Lounge rooms, backyards, workplaces and schools across Australia are ideal locations. Get together to help beat cancer by raising funds and awareness for Cancer Council’s research, prevention and support services. To register, head online to www.biggestmorningtea.com.au or phone 1300 65 65 85. KONGWAK Hall was recently the venue for the Wattle Bank Community Group AGM. Bass Coast Shire Councillor Neil Rankine facilitated a robust discussion between residents and representatives of council’s strategic planning department. Major items of concern are future subdivisions, roads and drains, coal seam gas, employment and improvement of the Lynnes and Inverloch roads intersection. The group’s next meeting will be in October. Progress on these issues will be monitored. DO you suffer from arthritis or related conditions such as Ankylosing Spondylitis? If so, you are invited to a coffee and chat group that will meet at

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contact Adam by phoning or texting 0408 353 785 or phomdin2@bigpond. com. Alternatively contact Marg on 0417 154 057 or Diane on 5658 1443. SOUTH Gippslanders enjoyed a weekend of glorious sunshine after copping a battering of rain during the week.

Dancing shoes: Koorooman House resident Patsy Hunt meets the dancers of The Gatha Rockers, from left, Rosemary and Bill Knibbs, Andrew and Annette Zuidema, Martin and Fay Sullivan, and Diane Thiele and John Stephenson.

Love that 60s feeling THE sights and sounds of the sixties filled Leongatha’s Koorooman House last Wednesday. Residents and staff of the aged care

home held a sixties themed event, featuring dancing by The Gatha Rockers, displays by the Leongatha Historical Society and a special afternoon tea, with such old fashioned treats as butterfly cakes.

Moyarra has a cuppa for cancer Superb taste: Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien shows beer from Grand Ridge Brewery at Mirboo North and Prom Coast Ice Cream from Toora at Parliament House.

Gippsland food front and centre in Parliament VICTORIAN members of parliament and those who visit Spring Street can enjoy the spoils of South Gippsland, with Prom Coast Ice Cream and Grand Ridge Brewery beer now available in the Parliament House dining room.

The ice cream is made at Toora and the beer is brewed at Mirboo North. Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien said he had seen a number of MPs and guests sampling the delectable local products in past weeks. “South Gippsland is known for the magnificent produce, beverages and food products it produces and it’s heartening to see food from my electorate front and centre in the Victorian Parliament dining rooms,” Mr O’Brien said. “Prom Coast Ice Cream and Grand Ridge Brewery beers are just two of the many delicious products created in the South Gippsland area. It’s great to have them recognised by the Parliament. “I spend a lot of time on the road travelling between towns in my electorate and it’s comforting to know whichever town I call into there will be an array of locally grown produce on offer at the café, bakery, restaurant and pub.” Mr O’Brien said during his visit to the Prom Coast factory in Toora last year, he sampled the company’s range of ice creams and sorbets but conceded the cococream was his favourite, with redskin number one with his family. Mr O’Brien encouraged constituents with a few spare hours in Melbourne to visit Parliament, take a free tour and sample some of Gippsland’s finest products in the Strangers Corridor restaurant. High tea is also served Monday to Friday between 2.30pm and 4pm on nonparliamentary sitting days.

Cemetery to make history THE Leongatha Cemetery Trust will be commemorating the centenary of Anzac by planting a lone pine seedling in the cemetery grounds.

A ceremony to honour veterans of World War One buried in the Leongatha Cemetery will be held on Sunday, May 31 at 2pm. Graves of known veterans will be marked and families will be given a red poppy tile to place on the grave. Families will be invited to place a wreath of flowers if they wish. Piper Paul Stampton will pipe in the ceremony. The Last Post will be played by Nat Stewart of the South Gippsland Shire Brass Band. The oath will be read by a RSL member and relatives of World War One veterans and all members of the public are invited to attend.

THE statement “Biggest Morning Tea” took on a new meaning when the Moyarra Ladies Group raised a record $6,922 for the Cancer Council.

The group organised a car boot sale, walkathon, car wash, silent auction on several trailer loads of split firewood, a major raffle and the recent morning tea with a spinning wheel and great prizes. While the number in attendance at the morning tea was just short of last year, they raised $1376 on the day. Since 2012, when the Moyarra Ladies Group became part of the Biggest Morning Tea fundraiser, they have raised a total of $18,203 for cancer research. The organisers would like to thank evLucky numbers: Lyn Herbert opereryone who helped and especially all of those who supported their fundraising ef- ates the spinning wheel at the Moyarra Biggest Morning Tea. fort. It was a fantastic result.

Girls brave wild animals IT WAS an event like never before.

Girl Guides from Wonthaggi and Leongatha camped at Werribee Open Range Zoo recently. More than 600 Girl Guides from around Victoria set up camp in the open grassy areas throughout the zoo. Guides were welcomed with a band of African drummers, with everyone dancing and finding their jungle rhythm. Activities continued during the night, with the usual day time dwellers turning nocturnal to experience the zoo after dark. They tested their prowling skills with a guided night walk around the zoo and pulled their best animal poses at the photo booth. This unique experience was just one of the many opportunities offered to members of this 10 million strong worldwide organisation. If you are interested in learning more about Girl Guides and what is happening around Victoria, visit www.guidesvic.org.au. The best thing about Girl Guides is the endless opportunities to try new things and explore the world around her.

Having fun: Leongatha and Wonthaggi Girl Guides slept out among the animals at the Werribee Open Range Zoo. Front, from left, Leeah O’Meara, Courtney Allen and Sarah Matthews. Back, from left, Alex Wildes and Laura Matthews. Leeah, Courtney and Alex are from Leongatha Guides and Sarah and Laura from Wonthaggi Guides.

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OPINIONS

Heartfelt thanks

I WOULD like to thank everyone who helped my parents, Max and Rosemary Wood and myself, at the scene of the accident at Lang Lang on Easter Monday, April 6, 2015 including the police, paramedics, fire brigade and SES. They all did an outstanding job. I admire each and every one of you for what you do and I’ll be forever in your debt. I would also like to thank the kind hearted lady who happened to be at the right place at the right time, who supported me throughout the ordeal. She did not leave my side. Also her friend who kept me updated on my children and niece.

I know you both told me your names but I’ve forgotten them, but you know who you are. All it takes is a split second for your life to change forever. My mum has gone forever because of a mistake by a stranger, but I hope this accident will make people slow down on the roads and not be in such a rush. I hope everyone puts their phones away and gets rid of all distractions and most importantly, I hope if you decide to drive you don’t have any drugs in your system or are over the blood alcohol limit. It’s just not worth it. Jodie Duckworth, Leongatha.

E D I T O R I A L Let’s catch the arsonist THE Wonthaggi community remains on a knife’s edge as an arsonist – or more than one – burns homes, sheds, vehicles and backyards in the darkness of the night. People should not have to live in fear in their own homes, the one place they should feel safe. With detectives keenly pursuing the offender or offenders and firefighters on alert and responding to incidents effectively, the community is urged to watch and alert police with any information that may help apprehend the criminal(s). The fact such incidents continue to occur – there have been seven suspicious fires in recent weeks – is a worry as the attacks seem to indicate the perpetrator(s) are hoping someone will be injured or killed. How someone could even comprehend committing such crimes is unbelievable, especially when Victoria and broader Australia has lost so many lives due to horrendous bushfires in recent years. The arsonist(s) responsible may be receiving pleasure from committing such offences and receiving the media attention that follows, but the more crimes they commit, the greater the likelihood they will be caught. Once convicted, the offender(s) must not only be held accountable for the crimes they have committed, but also held liable for the financial cost of the damage they have caused, let alone the fear they have inflicted upon people going about their everyday lives. Hard labour should be at least part of the punishment and that hard labour entail returning victims’ homes and other possessions lost to original condition. Even if the arsonist(s) don’t have any flair for building, surely they can wield a paintbrush.

Letters to the Editor

Stay out of caravan park

MY submission to South Gippsland Shire Council’s draft budget relates to the amount of money council proposes to allocate towards caravan parks, as well as the notion to spend $20,000 on a “consultant’s report to evaluate the takeover of Waratah Bay Caravan Park.” I believe I can quite easily save the council and ratepayers $20,000 in the first instance and probably tens of thousands in the future: don’t proceed with the takeover of Waratah Bay Caravan Park. The park is well run and has been so for many years. If the council was to proceed with a takeover, it may well find itself in the same position that occurred at Yanakie, with the infrastructure installed and owned by the lessee removed and the council finding it had to spend even more of ratepayers money in rehabilitating the area, on top of the additional costs in purchase of cabins or similar. This would entail closing down large areas of the park whilst being rebuilt and prepared for a new wave of campers and caravanners. Closing down areas of the park would lead to major loss of income and therefore another

financial imposition on ratepayers; once again, look at Yanakie and what has happened there. I am not an accountant but I believe I am still smart enough to have an understanding of budgets and the various costs involved in establishing a major infrastructure such as a caravan park. In my discussions with private caravan park owners, I am amazed at the tight profit margins they have to deal with, as well as the high costs that accompany ownership. Privately owned parks with family involvement are able to avoid the burden of award wages and overtime, so their overheads are reduced substantially. Council owned parks are unable to do that. They are also available at all hours to assist people staying at the park; there is no question of availability or on call having to be paid to the owners or family. Perhaps the biggest motivator is profit: if a park is privately owned or leased, then that person is more focused on making a profit and the ‘bottom line’ than some person or persons employed on a salary. Yanakie and Long Jetty parks still require large amounts of capital funding to develop and improve. No matter how it is disguised, it is still the rate-

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payers financing the work, with no real indication of when there will be a decent return (if any), on the investment. Then there is the problem of high turnover of staff employed by council to work in this area. There has to be a time when council admits it has erred and take action in the interest of the ratepayers. Has any councillor reviewed the business case submission and checked the key performance indicators to see how/if the plan is working? My recommendation to council is to freeze the allocation to caravan parks and appoint an expert consultant to advise them on a strategy to outsource or exit from the parks currently under its control. The money proposed to be spent on a report on the Waratah Bay takeover should be allocated for this report, and leave that park in the hands of the current lessee. In conclusion I would like to make the point I have no financial interest in a caravan park and make comment as a concerned ratepayer. I have no axe to grind against any individual involved in any area of local government. What l ask is for councillors and salaried employees carry out their duties in a responsible and professional manner and make decisions based on sound

business practice. Adrian Fyfe, Foster.

Budget neglect DANIEL Andrews’ first state budget shows exactly why he has gained the reputation as a premier focused on Melbourne at the expense of rural and regional Victoria. Just 2.9 per cent of the state’s major infrastructure projects have been promised for the regions. The state’s agricultural output budget has been cut by 12 per cent. The regional development output budget has been cut by 24 per cent. The road asset management budget has been cut by 10 per cent. The Country Roads and Bridges Program, wild dog bounty and Regional Living Expo have all been completely axed. And the flagship Regional Infrastructure Development Fund is not even additional money. This is not a government that is “governing for all Victorians”. This is a Melbourne Labor Government. Peter Walsh, Leader of The Nationals, Shadow Minister for Agriculture.

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In the wake of the federal budget, The Star asked the public, “What do you think more government funding needs to go towards?”

“Education and conservation are the main areas of concern.” Cliff Hamond.

“I’d like to see funding put in to education, health and road maintenance.” Owen Top.

“Fixing the roads, unemployment and homelessness. There are too many unemployed and homeless people on the streets.” Ryan Hendrie.

“Roads and reopening the railway. I know that probably won’t happen but it would be great if it did.” Thea Van Boxtel.

Labor unveils McMillan candidate LABOR has endorsed former tourism chief Chris Buckingham as the party’s candidate for McMillan at the next federal election in 2016 or 2017.

Labor candidate for McMillan, Chris Buckingham.

He was once head of regional tourism organisation Destination Gippsland and CEO of Destination Melbourne. Mr Buckingham is an active member of the ALP and works for Harriet Shing, Eastern Victoria Region MLC. He has owned and operated a small business, led community organisations, and worked as a senior manager in business and government. As a member of the Victo-

rian Employers’ Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Victorian Tourism Industry Council, Mr Buckingham said he advocated for the protection of workers’ rights and the development of visitor experiences that enhanced community life. “I love this region and I will be a strong and positive voice for the whole electorate,” he said. “I’m looking forward to working with people from the across the region during my campaign and promoting Labor values.” Mr Buckingham has been active across the community in McMillan since he and partner Mikaela Power moved to

Gippsland from Melbourne in 1997. They have two children, Thomas and Mietta. “Having lived and worked in the region for years, I understand the multitude of challenges faced by people throughout McMillan,” he said. “The region urgently needs positive advocacy in Canberra and inclusive leadership closer to home.” Mr Buckingham was president of the Moe Development Group when the community recovered from the restructure of the SECV and a series of hard knocks. “My goal over the coming months and years is to help build confident and cohesive communities across the elector-

ate that work together for the greater good,” he said. “My family and I know what it’s like trying to get ahead while paying off the mortgage. “I know how hard it can be for small business to maintain healthy cash flows when confidence is down. “We need to work together to create real jobs that provide security and improve the region’s productivity. Too many households are reliant on casual employment and face day to day challenges just paying the bills.” Mr Buckingham promised to listen to the concerns of individuals and community groups, and work with business, community and government.

“It is time for change. McMillian needs positive leadership and I’ll be working hard to prove I am the best person to help build a brighter future for the people of McMillan,” he said. Ms Power is a councillor with Baw Baw Shire Council, chair of the West Gippsland Library Corporation and member of the AFL Gippsland Commission. In her spare time she coaches a junior netball team. The McMillan electorate encompasses South and West Gippsland, and parts of the Latrobe Valley. McMillan MP, Liberal Russell Broadbent, did not wish to comment.

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Palliative care bed: Powlett River Campdrafting Club secretary Aileen Hughes and club president Glenn Park present a cheque to Gippsland Southern Health Service clinical nurse consultant in palliative care Mary Ross-Heazlewood for the purchase of a special palliative care bed. Occupational therapist Eliza Huntley, clinical nurse specialist Jan Cox and palliative care administrator Suzanne Tucker helped select the bed, while Alan Mitchell owns the campdrafting venue, Powlett River Downs, near Wonthaggi.

Campdraft satisfies last wishes By Laura Gibb PATIENTS of Gippsland Southern Health Service palliative care who wish to die at home will soon have a bed made specially for the purpose, thanks to a donation from the Powlett River Campdrafting Club.

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Wedding flair: The Great Southern Star Wedding Expo models Blaire Gillies, Carlton, Jo Le Page, Wonthaggi, Brittany Watters, Phillip Island, Jamie Vuyst, Wonthaggi and Madison Wright Leongatha paraded stunning wedding attire with the Gippsland Wedding Cars on Sunday in Leongatha.

Sun shone for 15th expo STUNNING bridal gowns, wedding fash-

Stunning: Brittany Watters, Phillip Island looked gorgeous in her elegant Maria Maraone Couture gown. Right, Dapper: Leongatha’s Jackson Patterson was treading the boards again on Sunday in his Panthers Mensland attire during The Star’s wedding expo. Below, Young models: Madison Wright, Leongatha and Blaire Gillies, Carlton showed off their stunning looks created by Emma Jean Event Hair and Melissa Maier make up.

ion, flowers, cakes, photographers, venues and everything you could ever want for your big day was on show at The Star wedding expo at the Memorial Hall in Leongatha on Sunday. Glorious warm weather attracted a good crowd to the expo compered by Kate Adkins of Events by Kate who also decorated the hall and foyer. Those who stayed on for the fabulous fashion parade were treated to some of the most beautiful wedding gowns ever showcased at the wedding expo. One wedding visitor

commented, “The wedding gowns from Maria Maraone Couture in Wonthaggi were the most beautiful she had seen.” Also featured in the parade were formal fashions from Leongatha’s Panthers Mensland, Influence on Dusk and Inverloch’s Haze Boutique. Event coordinator, The Star advertising manager

Joy Morgan, was pleased with the event and hopes to attract bigger crowds next year to see the fabulous array of quality wedding businesses. “The stallholders always go to great lengths to offer attractive exhibits, many donating generously to the engaged couple’s big prize won this year by Jaymee Valentine of Mor-

well,” she said. Always wanting to offer something different Joy is looking ahead to next year’s wedding expo and welcomes early bookings from stall holders. If you would like to make a booking, email joy@ thestar.com.au or call The Star on 5662 2294. See more photos next week.

Glorious gowns: Wonthaggi’s Maria Maraone Couture, owner Maria Maraone, wedding parade model Jamie Vuyst and Renee Myring at the wedding expo on Sunday in Leongatha.

Glamour: Kylie Hodge of Haze Boutique in Inverloch and Kaj Patterson of Leongatha paraded some elegant formal fashions during The Star’s wedding expo on Sunday.

Tailor made: when it comes to weddings Rob Buchan and James Curwain of Modern Male, Korumburra suits all tastes.

Event coordinators: Kate Adkins of Events by Kate (far right ) compered The Star’s wedding expo attended by from left photographer Shelley Price, makeup artist Melissa Maier and catering extraordinaire Brent Sinclair.

Wedding smiles: Dr Dean Kim, Karli Brislin, Leah Adams, Jennifer Christensen and Dr Taehee Lee at the wedding expo making sure brides to be have a winning white smile on their big day.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, May 19, 2015 - PAGE 15

Council fights domestic violence BASS Coast Shire Council says it is responding to Victorian Police statistics as it registers to become a White Ribbon workplace. Police statistics say incidents of family violence reported in Bass Coast are higher than the state average and are increasing annually. Council, one of the biggest employers in the region, has registered to become a White Ribbon workplace through the White Ribbon Australia workplace accreditation program. The accreditation program recognises Australian workplaces can make a significant contribution to stopping violence against women. Council’s general manager for healthy communities David Elder and general manager for governance and organisation development Mark Brady are White Ribbon ambassadors and are both keen for council to be part of the program. “Workplace prevention and response initiatives are becoming increasingly important considering that violence – whether happening in a per-

son’s private life or in the workplace – impacts on women’s health, safety, their productivity and capacity to do their work,” Mr Elder said. “It may also impact negatively on the reputation of an organisation and its capacity to do business.” Mr Elder and Mr Brady said council was introducing the White Ribbon accreditation program into the workplace to raise awareness and educate staff in response to the high levels of domestic violence reported in Bass Coast. “As one of the largest employers in the shire, and our female employees making up 58 per cent of staff, this is a great opportunity to raise that awareness, and encourage staff to share that information with their family, friends and personal networks,” Mr Elder said. “By becoming a White Ribbon workplace, council has the opportunity to further showcase a workplace committed to equity and respect, raising awareness of this important health and wellbeing issue. “We’ll also be talking to other employers across Bass Coast and encouraging them to become a White Ribbon workplace too.”

Mr Brady said council will now formally recognise and commit to addressing men’s violence against women, whether inside or outside the workplace and ‘walk the talk’ by introducing policies, procedures, leadership and training. “Taking these measures will drive social change, refine support offered to employees who are victims of violence, commit our workplace to being one of equality and respect and directly address and mitigate risks of bullying,” Mr Brady said. “White Ribbon states two thirds of Australian women who report violence by a current partner are in paid employment, and becoming a White Ribbon workplace can improve office safety and morale, result in staff retention, and reduce costs associated with HR claims and staff absenteeism.” The accreditation program takes 14 months to complete, and all employees will undertake training and education as part of the program. Actions to prevent and raise awareness of family violence are outlined in the Bass Coast municipal public health and wellbeing 2014-15 action plan.

Roads crumble stays on menu GIPPSLAND South Danny O’Brien has highlighted in Parliament the need for more funding for major roads in the electorate for locals’ safety.

Mr O’Brien asked Roads Minister Luke Donnellan to outline the works proposed for the South Gippsland, Strzelecki and Hyland highways over the next four years. “A significant additional investment in the roads budget of $130 million by the Coalition in last year’s budget has delivered dividends, but there is much more work to be done,” Mr O’Brien said. “I believe there is a case for additional roads funding in South Gippsland in particular due to the higher rainfall, hilly topography and high number of milk tankers, stock transports and logging trucks on our roads – all of which place more pressure on the road surface than in some other parts of the state. “In addition, a return to wetter seasons over the past four years since the end of the millennium drought has caused havoc on our local roads and Melbourne Labor now needs to follow the Coalition’s lead

and inject funding into our roads in South Gippsland.” Mr O’Brien said since November 2010 when the Coalition was elected to government, more than $91 million had been spent on road maintenance and improvements Gippsland South. “I travel the roads every day and I listen to my constituents who consistently tell me the roads are their biggest concern. While poor roads are a handbrake on our local economy, it is also a significant safety concern,” he said. “The Melbourne Labor Government needs to understand that paying more than $640 million to not build a road in Melbourne is no benefit whatsoever for those travelling daily on the roads between Nyora and Sale, and Mirboo North to Sandy Point or any other state road in South Gippsland. “If Labor was serious about fixing our roads, it would be investing in regional roads instead of cutting the roads maintenance budget by 10 per cent and ripping funding from programs such as the $160 million Country Roads and Bridges Program that it scrapped in the state budget.” Mr Donnellan said the govern-

ment had committed $80 million in the 2015-16 Budget under the Road Surface Replacement Program. “This investment will resurface unsafe, deteriorating roads around the state, so families in regional Victoria can get around safely,” he said. “It will also enable improvements to arterial roads to support freight vehicles and tourist traffic through South Gippsland. “Surfacing projects on the South Gippsland Highway, Strzelecki Highway and Hyland Highway will be funded in 15-16 under the program. VicRoads is currently working to identify the order of priority for the works. “In addition, the government allocated $90 million in the budget to improve performance across the Victorian road network. Under this program, $22.42 million has been set aside for regional road upgrades that will focus on initiatives that improve safety and productivity in regional locations. “Regular maintenance work is carried out on the South Gippsland Highway and planning is underway on a number of projects that will improve efficiencies in the longer term.”

O’Brien visits Mirboo North GIPPSLAND South MLA Danny O’Brien held his first mobile electorate office last week in Mirboo North.

The visit gave constituents a chance to raise State Government issues face to face with their elected representative. Mr O’Brien said constituents he met with on Monday, May 11 raised issues as diverse as coal seam gas, disability funding, men’s sheds, planning, renewable energy, environment, the Lyrebird Forest Walk, the Mirboo North Pool and human services. “As part of my role as The Nationals Member for Gippsland South, I believe it is crucial I am accessible to all of my constituents, no matter where in the electorate they live,” he said. “I am always willing to arrange appointments at locations that best suit con-

stituents, but these mobile offices give me a chance to directly engage in a local setting, as I did at Dalliance Chocolaterie.” Mr O’Brien thanked Dalliance’s Narelle and Elliyah Salinger for their fantastic hospitality and

allowing him to set up his office in their café. “Mirboo North is the gateway to the southern towns in my electorate, and I often stop in for a coffee on my way through,” he said. “The store’s chocolates

are divine and are the perfect accompaniment for a coffee or hot chocolate during South Gippsland’s cooler months.” Mr O’Brien’s next mobile electorate office event will visit Foster on Tuesday, June 2.

Nan A and B: from left, Lynne Burgess (Nanbee), Jada Burggraaff and Nola Aldridge (Nan) enjoy Grandparents Day at Leongatha Primary School.

Grandparents excel GRANDPARENTS Day was something to behold at the Leongatha Primary School on Friday. With 94 Grade One children, some hosting up to four grandparents, it was what the Grade One team leader Szilvia Smith described as a “wonderful turnout.” The students welcomed their grandparents with a performance of the Purple People Eater and the Gummy Bear song in the performing arts centre Activities based around the history

component of the Grade One program followed, with the children interviewing their grandparents about their own school days to find out how much has changed and what has stayed the same. The activity would prove grandparents to be a “wealth of knowledge”, Mrs Smith said. Fun physical activities also took place in the courtyard outside, with loads of enthusiasm and happy faces wherever one looked as everyone worked up their appetites for a picnic lunch.

Grand outing: from left, Kay Hopwood (nanny), Laila Holt and Peter Trease (pop) take in the fun at Leongatha Primary School.

Lions’ Butterfly Ball THE Lions Club of Inverloch held its annual ‘Butterfly’ old time ball on Friday, May 9 with more than 80 dancers attending from all over Gippsland and the south eastern suburbs

of Melbourne. The crowd enjoyed the music of the popular ‘Silhouettes’ dance band who kept the crowd on their feet from 8pm until 12.30am. During the evening judging for the coveted “belle and beau” of the

ball trophy and sash took place with the winning couple being Petra Shandley and Ernie Morris from Leongatha. The Lions club thanks those who attended, especially Peter and Lorna Dawson who invited a large number of local dancers to attend.

Standout couple: from left, Inverloch Lions past president Dawn Rasmussen presents the sash and trophy to the winning couple, Petra Shandley and Ernie Morris of Leongatha.

Hospital morning tea On the ground: Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien (left) discussed men’s sheds with Lindsay Oates during Mr O’Brien’s mobile electorate office at Mirboo North last week.

LEONGATHA and Korumburra hospitals are both hosting events for Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea for the Cancer Council and the public is invited to either event. They both take place from 10am-11am on Thursday, May 28.

Come along and wear a splash of yellow and donate to this great cause and enjoy morning tea with some of the hospital staff. In Leongatha tables will be set out in the corridor with some delicious food guaranteed. Just report at reception and you’ll be shown the way!

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That is the word of the people behind the musical that will open this Saturday, May 23. The production is based around the character of Pippin, a young a man seeking meaning in his life, despite the luxuries of being a prince in medieval Europe. It’s a theme that still resonates with the youth of today, director Karen Milkins-Hendry said. “Young people more than ever have a seemingly limitless number of options in life and they are anxious about choosing the right one,” she said. “Pippin is weaving his way from one thing to the next and not finding satisfaction with any of them. When he finds a good place, he does not see that and is not looking for opportunities in the ordinary.” Pippin, played by Wonthaggi’s Corey Green, is manipulated along the way by The Leading Player (Will Hanley), a character who sets Pippin up to fail at every turn. Pippin joins a war and becomes disenfranchised with violence, retreating to his grandmother in the countryside who tells him to live his life in the moment and experience “the pleasures of the flesh”, Mrs Milkins-Hendry said. Yet he finds that empty and under the influence of The Leading Player, overthrows his father’s role as king. Pippin returns land to peasants, removes taxes and disposes of his army, only for his kingdom to fall apart. Destitute, he is found on the roadside by a widow and lives with her, working her farm and ultimately falling in love with her. Yet he feels unable to accept he has found pleasure in what he perceives to be an ordinary life. Pippin, urged on by The Leading Player, then contemplates ending his life in flames.

Up close: a provocative scene from Wonthaggi Theatrical Group’s production of Pippin. From left, ensemble member Stephen Loftus, Jazzmine Kaye as Berthe, ensemble member Jarrod Donohue and Corey Green as Pippin. Photo: Trevor Foon. The ensemble cast talks to the audience throughout, engaging them within the plot and ensuring the key themes relate to viewers and their lives. “The show has a fantastic opening where everything assaults the senses. The opening number, Magic To Do, has The Leading Player promising all these fantastic things,” Mrs Milkins-Hendry said. WTG’s production of Pippin is based on a Broadway revival of the same show that won numerous awards. “It’s predominantly a dance show in the style of Bob Fosse, the famous choreographer of Cab-

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Community creates theatrical magic COREY Green may be the central character in Pippin, but behind him is a cast of 29 and a massive crew.

Corey is relatively new to theatre, having been a part of the ensemble in Wonthaggi Theatrical Group’s (WTG) production of Jesus Christ Superstar in 2014. But the 19 year old loves his role as the lead. “It’s awesome,” he said. “There’s singing and acting, and a dance scene that I’m trying to get a hold of and I’m not much of a dancer.” He brings a personality to the character of Pippin, being at a similar stage of life to the young man searching for his place in the world. “I feel like I’m connected to Pippin already. He’s really quirky and I’m trying to work with that,” Corey said. “Pippin is looking for something in the world. He’s someone who wants more than what most people want.” Production director Karen MilkinsHendry is pleased with the talent and dedication of the show’s star. “The degree of difficulty in the singing he does is equivalent to that in Jesus Christ Superstar. He’s been working so hard and is a delight to work with,” she said. Head of drama at Newhaven College, Will Hanley plays the cunning, charismatic The Leading Player, drawing on his acting, dancing and singing talents, and experience in previous WTG productions. Tim Gesell plays the King to perfection and talented performer Kerryn Lockhart acts as Fastrada, Pippin’s stepmother. The band is overseen by show musical director Kirk Skinner, head of

Into battle: Cody Nelson plays the role of Lewis, Pippin’s warrior half brother, in Wonthaggi Theatrical Group’s production of Pippin. Photo: Trevor Foon. music at Newhaven College. Dance routines are managed by Leasal Liddle-Pirouet who won best choreographer at the Music Theatre Guild of Victoria for WTG’s 2009 production of West Side Story. Berni Sweeney, a former professional stage manager at Her Majesty’s Theatre, is joint stage manager with Alex Jackson. Ms Sweeney is now a teacher at Leongatha Secondary College and is directing the school’s pro-

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duction of Grease. Professional stylist Khaseem Warren has designed spectacular costumes described by Mrs Milkins-Hendry as “luscious with jewel tones that stand out against the darker set”. Each character has had their own make up created by make up student Tierney Lilleyman. Hair is styled by Kerrin Baker, who has crafted wigs with the Melbourne Theatre Company. Some of the cast will be familiar

faces, having performed in WTG’s production of Jesus Christ Superstar. WTG president David Wall said the group had no difficulties in finding people appropriate for the roles, having built up a reputation for quality productions over the years and establishing a pool of reliable talent, as well as creating openings for new performers. “We are able to attract younger cast members than a few years ago and when we have a cast of people made

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Rollercoaster ride: Corey Green as Pippin shows some of the many emotions he feels during the journey of the show. Photo: Trevor Foon.

Book your tickets now WONTHAGGI Theatrical Group’s (WTG) production of Pippin is one to remember.

To enable as many people as possible to enjoy the performance, WTG is staging 12 shows at the Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre from May 23 to June 7. Shows will be held at: 8pm, Saturday, May 23; 2pm, Sunday, May 24; 8pm, Thursday, May 28; 8pm, Friday, May 29;

2pm and 8pm, Saturday, May 30; 5pm, Sunday, May 31; 8pm, Thursday, June 4; 8pm, Friday, June 5; 2pm and 8pm, Saturday, June 6; and 2pm, Sunday, June 7. Tickets are available online at www. wtg.com.au for $35 adults and $30 concession. The production is based on the book by Roger O Hirson, with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz.

“It can be quite isolating at times, being a carer,” Mel Lenane of Leongatha said. The group recognises for many people, caring in their home is often a lonely, confusing and exhausting experience. Both Ms Lenane and Meryl Pyle, also of Leongatha, said they had found support in the carers group. “I’ve had great support from Meryl,” Ms Lenane said. Ms Pyle and Ms Lenane said the group was a good place for carers to talk and socialise as well as venting their frustrations with others who might understand. Ms Lenane said carers have a lot of medical appointments to fit into their week, can miss out on events because attending is too difficult and have a different experience at events they do attend. She said speaking to others in the group breaks

Carers group: Meryl Pyle, left, and Mel Lenane, both of Leongatha, were at IGA in Leongatha to raise the profile of South Gippsland Carers Group. the sense of isolation that can come with being a carer. “It’s good to be able to identify with someone,” she said. Ms Pyle said carers go through testing times and although the person with special needs may put on a cheerful face in public, they can be difficult in private. Members of South Gippsland Carers Group care for people with all kinds of different needs.

The carers are all different ages and come from various backgrounds. The carers group is also able to put carers in touch with other specialised groups; for example, a group for parents of children with special needs, Ms Pyle said. South Gippsland Carers Group wants carers to know the group exists to support them. Ms Lenane said carers work hard and don’t get

enough recognition for the work they do. “We save the government a lot of money,” she said. South Gippsland Carers Group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month during school terms in Meeting Room Two at Memorial Hall, Leongatha. Call Heather Canning on 5662 9243 or Sheron Considine on 5662 3285 for information.

Songs to stir emotions EVERY song tells a story and particularly so during Wonthaggi Theatrical Group’s

production of Pippin.

Corner of the Sky and Magic To Do are the most recognisable, luring the audience into the

plot and showing them the themes of this musical set in medieval Europe are just as relevant to life in 21st century Australia. Corner of the Sky explores the fact there are actually no corners in the sky and those people who are aiming for their own corner are ultimately aiming for a falsity. Glory reverses visions of war as glamorous and worth aspiring to be part of a story often imparted to young men, and shows such violence is inhumane and devastating. Yet the idea of war as glorious continues to be promoted in contemporary society. “The score was written in the seventies and whilst some songs are reminiscent of the music of Hair, there are also some incredibly powerful choral numbers,” director Karen Milkins-Hendry said. “All the cast members have just loved the score so that’s been a good sign.” While the piece is a musical and songs do drive the plot, there are scenes with dialogue alone.

Modern facility: concept plans for the new Leongatha Skate Park.

Skating buzz By Hannah Stewart, work experience THE Leongatha Skate Park is one step closer to being redeveloped after receiving a grant of $100,000 from the State Government.

The project is expected to cost around $400,000. The rest of the funds will come from South Gippsland Shire Council and fund raising. The surface of the current skate

bowl is worn out, making not so ideal conditions for skaters and is set to be demolished in way for the creation of a new bowl. Young people looking forward to the improvements have already started fundraising. A Facebook page for the cause has been set up and has already received around 400 likes. The plan for redevelopment of the park began in 2013 when a group of dedicated and passionate young people approached council. Young people Ben Patterson, Kyle Kennedy, Jordi Geary, Sarin Barnard, Jake Rockall, Adam Dury,

Alex Stanley, Zac Van Delft and Caleb Gale have formed The Leongatha Skate Park Youth Committee. The committee has been working with council to create concept designs. Concept designs are expected to be finished by the end of the financial year. Construction is expected to start by October and be finished by March 2016. Concept plans show the park is set to be at least double its current size and include other utilities such as shelters, seats and drinking fountains.

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Teens make music By Laura Gibb STUDENTS from Mirboo North Secondary College have a new understanding of how music is made after building their own marimbas.

Mirboo North musician David Paxton led the day long workshop for six students in the lead up to the Mirboo North Arty Gras. A marimba is a tuned percussion instrument. Under Mr Paxton’s guidance, the students created them from scratch from wood and other materials. Secondary college music teacher Bec Woodall said the workshop meant a lot to students. “I loved watching the kids,” she said.

“They just got out of their comfort zones. I loved watching them go from out of their depth to a new understanding.” Students in the workshop ranged in age from years 7 to 9. “It was good that we had a breadth of kids,” Ms Woodall said. The students said the workshop taught them a lot. “It was good to try new things,” Alistair Newton said. “They are very hard to tune.” Student Jason Percivall enjoyed himself. “We thought it was fun,” he said. The marimbas were available for the public to play in the Grain Store at the Arty Gras recently. Mr Paxton also taught the students the basics of playing their instruments.

Marimba magic: back from left, Mirboo North Secondary College students Izabell Hornstra, Casey Porch and Stephanie Parker, and front Alistair Newton, Jason Percivall and Alex Krausz and music teacher Bec Woodall with the marimbas they made.

Cowes plan backed THE Phillip Island community has yet again shown great support for the Cowes Activity Centre Plan. Between April 25 and 28, around 280 people attended a marquee in the Cowes Town Square to view and provide feedback on the draft plan. Formal submissions can be sent to strategicplanningadmin@basscoast.vic.gov.au or Robyne Young, Bass Coast Shire Council, PO Box 118 Wonthaggi 3995 by 5pm today. Submissions must include contact details including name and address (either mail or postal).

How do you play? WHETHER you play sport, work out regularly or just enjoy walking the dog, Bass Coast Shire Council would like to hear from you.

Mayor Cr Kimberley Brown said council was undertaking a

sports and active recreation needs assessment to map the current state of play in the shire, with more than 120 clubs invited to participate. “We’re inviting all Bass Coast sporting and recreation clubs to be involved in the Bass Coast sports and active recreation needs

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mands for our community. “Planning for the future also enables us to seek grants to be able to deliver these needs.” Pop up stands will be held at local markets at Inverloch on Sunday, June 21 and Churchill Island on Saturday, June 27.

May 19, 2015

Time to thank doctors WORLD Family Doctor Day is celebrated today, Tuesday, May 19 and it is a time to recognise and praise doctors for the work they do in everyone’s lives.

May 19 was first declared World Family Doctor Day by the World Organisation of Family Doctors (WONCA) in 2010 and it has become a day to highlight the role and contribution of family doctors in health care systems around the world. The event has gained momentum globally each year and it is a wonderful opportunity to acknowledge the central

role of our specialty in the delivery of personal, comprehensive and continuing health care for all of our patients. It’s also a chance to celebrate the progress being made in family medicine and the special contributions of family doctors all around the world. Korumburra Medical Centre has also invested greatly in this region; and just last November celebrated the completion of a $1.2 million upgrade to the practice which booted facilities for its patients. Long Street Family Medicine opened in Leongatha in 2012, offering people a bulk billing clinic to patients in the area.

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Making a positive connection with the LGBTI community in Gippsland Latrobe Community Health Service this week joined with community members in Gippsland and across the world to acknowledge International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia. “The day was created in 2004 to draw the attention of policymakers,

opinion leaders, social movements, the public and the media to the violence and discrimination experienced by LGBTI people internationally,” said Vince Massaro, Executive Director, Assessment, Aged and Disability Services at Latrobe Community Health Service.

is an organisation that is committed to providing health services that enable people to live healthier, live better and live longer; that’s all people. It’s important the LGBTI community feels that promise extends to them too,” said Mr Massaro.

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To mark the day, Latrobe Community Health Service hosted a free sausage sizzle, raised the rainbow ﬂag and had LGBTI speakers talk about their experiences. “We also planted a tree as a symbol of our organisation’s commitment to becoming a more inclusive workplace for LGBTI staff, and an inclusive health service for LGBTI members of the community,” said Mr Massaro. Members of the LGBTI community who would like to contribute to improving the inclusive practices of Latrobe Community Health Service can complete an anonymous survey at lchs.com.au/diversity.

Helping young carers stay young at heart When a loved one is ill, has a disability or mental illness, and needs care and attention, many people step up to help without a second thought. But when this person is less than 25 years old, it is particularly important to ensure they are supported in their role as a carer. According to Michelle Possingham, Manager Carer Programs at Latrobe Community Health Service, this is important because young carers are still in the process of becoming adults. “In Gippsland, more than 400 young people identify as being a primary carer

for a sibling, parent or grandparent while still attending school,” said Ms Possingham. “Many young carers view caring as a positive experience, but research has found that if they are inadequately supported, their own physical and mental wellbeing can be seriously affected.” Latrobe Community Health Service offers support for young carers across Gippsland through social group activities designed to help them take a break from their role as a carer, such as horse-riding, diving lessons and trips to adventure parks.

Practical support, such as assistance with school fees, books and uniform expenses is also available. “It’s important for young people in these grown-up roles to realise they can get help if they need it, and don’t have to feel alone. “We realise how important it is for young people to do things other young people do, like make new friends, do fun things and ask for help when they need it.” If you are a young carer and want to ﬁnd out how Latrobe Community Health Service can help you, phone 1800 242 696 or visit lchs.com.au.

Palliative Care volunteers needed National Palliative Care Week runs from Sunday 24 - Saturday 30 May. This year’s theme is ‘dying to talk; talking about dying won’t kill you.’ “Australians do not like to talk about death and dying, it is one of the last taboos,” said Teena Twaddle, Manager Ambulatory Care at Latrobe Community Health Service. “But death happens to us all and to have the best death possible, we need to plan and prepare for it.” To help start the discussion, Latrobe Community Health Service will hold an information day for community members to learn about the palliative care services the organisation provides. The information day will be held from 10am-2pm on Friday 29 May at Latrobe Community Health Service in Buckley Street, Morwell. “We encourage the community to come along and ask any questions about our palliative care service. We’ll have staff members and current volunteers around to have a chat. “There will also be staff from a number of programs related to palliative care, including respite services, counselling services and district nursing.” Latrobe Community Health Service is also seeking palliative care volunteers throughout Gippsland, mainly to provide companionship to clients who have been diagnosed with a terminal illness. “Our palliative care volunteers are highly valued members of staff and are passionate about caring for clients. We provide structured training to new volunteers, with ongoing support,” said Ms Twaddle. The next palliative care volunteer training course will be held at Latrobe Community Health Service in Morwell on 16 June, one day a week for ﬁve weeks. There is no cost. To become a palliative care volunteer, call 1800 232 696 and talk to Michelle Davy or Joanne Ramselaar.

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Rail Trail and much more. This property is only a short 15 minute drive to the beautiful beaches of Inverloch, 45 minutes to the popular Wilsons Promontory, 7km to Leongatha and an easy 90 minute drive from Melbourne. A true gem, lifestyle living does not get any better than on this block in Koonwarra.

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~ OBITUARY

Rosemary’s smile will be remembered ROSEMARY Bennett-Wood died tragically in a vehicle accident on April 6, 2015.

Born in Melbourne on April 10, 1941 to Horace and Alma Skan, Rosemary and her family moved to Port Welshpool when she was five. Rosemary was the eldest of three children; her younger brothers were Trevor and Lindsay. She attended Port Welshpool Primary School, followed by Foster High School. She loved playing softball, tennis, netball, hockey, golf, basketball and athletics. She held every record at Foster High School for the 70 and 100 yard sprints for about 10 years until the met-

ric system came in. At 15, Rosemary left school and began working at Coopers Paint Store in Yarram. In her teen years, Rosemary loved gardening and would look after the garden for her parents. She also loved basketball, and in two games she threw more than 100 points per game. She won many trophies over the years. When Rosemary was 17, her beloved father passed away suddenly and she found herself supporting the family. On April 13, 1963, Rosemary and Max married in Welshpool where they lived for the next 26 years. During that time, Rosemary built up her garden which won many awards and hosted the occasional wedding. The garden was also often open for charity

to raise money. Max and Rosemary had five lovely daughters: Linda, Vicki, Debbie, Jodie and Leonie. Rosemary was busy raising her daughters while Max and his brother Barry ran the farm. In 1975 they built one of the first rotary cow sheds in South Gippsland. Rosemary would sew and knit a lot of the girls’ clothes, and also bottled fruit and made jam from the fruit trees in the orchard. In 1989, the family sold the farm, said goodbye to Welshpool and moved to Leongatha. At the time, only Jodie and Leonie still lived at home. Rosemary had a blank slate for her garden, which she again developed into a beautiful garden. She was very proud to be able to open her garden to the public and enjoyed talking to fellow garden lovers. Rosemary continued to play golf at Woorayl Golf Club until her arthritis made it impossible and so found another challenge in bowls. Throughout the later years in her life, Rosemary became a very good photographer, spending hours taking photos and later culling hundreds of photos from each of her holidays. Max and Rosemary saw most of Australia as well as New Zealand, and enjoyed a trip to America. Rosemary will be forever remembered for her caring nature, lovely smile and beautiful garden. She is survived by her husband Max, five daughters and 13 grandchildren.

Much loved: Rosemary Wood had many interests in life.

Red Cross still serves Tarwin Lower THE Tarwin Lower Red Cross branch held a fruit and vegie raffle on election day. The raffle was won by Alan Browne with proceeds going towards Red Cross Calling. In April an Easter egg raffle held amongst the branch on meeting day was won by Deb Birkett with funds going into the Red Cross account. Guest speaker Muriel Riley entertained everyone with her stories that she has written. Tarwin Lower Anzac Day was well attended by locals and members, with the weather being kind by not raining. Gayle Sullivan made a beautiful wreath for Red Cross and Glenda Arbuthnot laid it at the cenotaph while at Fish Creek Anzac Day. Marie McIntosh, who made the wreath, and Lorraine Park took part in their ceremony. Thirteen people attended the May meeting with a few travelling to the warmth and few members on the sick list. Margaret Fisher gave the branch a rundown of the regional committee meeting with Red Cross needing kitchen utensils and blankets for refugees. Guest speaker Glenda Arbuthnot gave

a talk on their trip to South America. World Red Cross Crescent day on May 8 celebrated 50 years of the fundamental and principles that unite Red Cross Crescent Societies around the world. For a bit of interest, the work for 2014 the Australian Red Cross has achieved: • 3600 people affected by natural disasters were assisted in Australia; • 1995 families were helped to locate missing loved ones; • 1200 volunteers helped serve breakfast to 4200 school children who would have gone to school hungry; • 7464 phone calls made everyday to those living alone; • 92 specialist aid workers were sent to help in conflict and disaster zones; • 140 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities have been made stronger; • 19,238 visits were made to isolated elderly people; • 3540 people living or facing the prospect of homelessness were supported; and • 138 volunteers were sent to 10 count ries to help achieve healthier and safer lives. Lunch was followed with friendship, and the next meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 2 and all are welcome.

Nice work: Friends of the Prom volunteers savour the surrounds of Wilsons Promontory National Park.

Park volunteers thanked THE huge contribution volunteers make to Victoria’s parks is being acknowledged this National Volunteer Week, May 11-17. Locally, the Friends of the Prom, along with volunteers who help out at the State Coal Mine are amongst those being thanked by Parks Victoria. The Friends of the Prom members have volunteered once a fortnight since 1995 to collect, germinate, raise and plant seedlings and provide Parks Victoria with all of the seed stock required at the Wilsons Promontory. Parks Victoria’s Brett Mitchell said some of the volunteers travel long distances every fortnight to do the work from areas including Melbourne, Warragul and Bunyip. “They join others from South Gippsland and also conduct working bees six times a year to help out with weeding, revegetation, monitoring, helping to construct walking tracks and maintaining other visitor sites such as viewing platforms,” he said.

“These volunteers do a fantastic job and make a huge contribution in caring for and helping us to manage the park. We really appreciate their help, which is invaluable and priceless.” Parks Victoria ranger Clare Laine said The Friends of the State Coal Mine have been supporting Parks Victoria for 32 years. “They have around 60 active volunteers on site at the State Coal Mine, with many of them volunteering at least twice a week. In 2014, they completed more than 27,000 hours of voluntary work at the mine, which is a huge help,” she said. The volunteers help in many ways including guiding underground tours, restorative works within the mine including timber, carpentry and electrical work; staffing the visitor centre and the gift shop on a daily basis; above ground garden and site maintenance and facilitating community events on the site. “The work the Friends of the State Coal Mine complete is outstanding. We have such a great com-

munity atmosphere at the mine and everyone is always so obliging and happy to help,” Clare said. “We make sure our biscuit tin is always topped up because we have so many hard workers and it is nice to say thanks.” Parks Victoria chief executive Dr Bill Jackson said, “Last year volunteers contributed an incredible 221, 882 volunteer hours across 200 parks and reserves in Victoria. It’s fantastic to see so many people are willing to make a real difference and help conserve Victoria’s spectacular parks. “I’d also like to encourage others to get involved as it’s a great way to gain new skills, share knowledge and spend time in nature. “Research tells us that spending time in parks is good for your physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing so this is the perfect way to get healthy and help look after some of our most spectacular and important environments at the same time.” For more information visit the volunteer page at www.parks.vic. gov.au or call 13 1963.

Mayor’s message Cr Jeanette Harding ADVOCACY is an important part of a councillor’s role in local government. So is community engagement and building partnerships to achieve common goals, now and into the future. People also often refer to it as lobbying or just simply representing the best interests of the community. Either way, the results or benefits from council’s advocacy on behalf of our community are not always seen or understood immediately. This is because sometimes, it can take years of planning, meeting with our community, developing strategies, completing studies and knocking on many politicians’ doors before the actual proposal is submitted. After all of that, there is still no guarantee! It is no wonder then, the recent federal funding announcement for the Karmai Community Children’s Centre was such a fantastic outcome for council and all the hard working volunteers

who supported this important project. This last piece of funding - $1.6 million – was what was needed to get the project over the line and I cannot wait to see it start. The new $5.2 million centre will include a kindergarten, 120 new places for childcare, out of hours care and maternal and childhood services. It will provide economic and social benefits to the Korumburra community which will be felt for years to come. It brings me great joy to see our efforts will provide something special for the children of this community who one day will become our future leaders. I wish to thank Russell Broadbent, Member for McMillan for his valuable support towards all our priority projects. I know there are some people who may question the value of the CEO and me travelling to Canberra to pursue such funding opportunities. We, along with other councillors,

have done so on a few occasions over the years. The results don’t always fall our way, but they know who we are, and they know we are very committed to putting our community’s best interests forward. This result should provide some confidence that, sometimes, such efforts are needed to get our projects across the line. With that said, unfortunately, there are also times when we will miss out. It was very disappointing to hear our other application for federal funding, the redevelopment of the Port Welshpool Long Jetty, did not get up. This is another council priority project that has been supported for many years with considerable community support and local and state government funding. It has to wait again. There is a second round of funding opening this month so celebrations will have to be cut short as we need to get back to work to submit another application and continue our advocacy.

Foundation has money to spend THE Mirboo North and District Community Foundation will launch a Strategic Grants Program in response to the need for longer term community strengthening programs.

These will make a lasting and real difference to the communities of Allambee, Boolarra, Darlimurla, Delburn, Dumbalk, Hallston, Mirboo, Mirboo North, Narracan, Thorpdale and Yinnar. Foundation executive officer Derrick Ehmke said, “The Strategic Grants

Program is an opportunity for the foundation to forge partnerships with organisations to deliver sustainable projects that meet the social, economic, environmental, health, educational or cultural needs of our community. “Whilst not service providers, we bring our capacity as a locally embedded flexible organisation with substantial funding dollars to the table.” An expression of interest document with the program’s funding criteria will be issued in June, but in the meantime the foundation is keen to start having

conversations with community focused organisations interested in developing projects that align with the foundation’s mission and strategic priority areas of health, wellbeing and youth. “We see this as a collaborative process. We are particularly interested in projects and programs that may not fit into a traditional one year funding cycle, but require a longer term funding commitment,” Mr Ehmke said. For more information contact Mr Ehmke on 0418 301 092 or via email info@mirboodistrictfoundation.org.au

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Council revamps website DESIGN changes to Bass Coast Shire Council’s website will help people get to the most frequently visited pages more quickly and make the site more accessible to people with a disability. Mayor Cr Kimberley Brown said these updates are an important part of making sure council’s website is performing well, and are the first changes to the site in five years. “The goal of any website is to get the visitor to the information they came for as quickly as possible. The research we’ve done for our website shows this isn’t always the case,” Cr Brown said. “It’s also important that community members with disabilities like vision or hearing loss, as well as physical disabilities that might prevent them from using a mouse, are also able to access the website. “These changes are a major step in working towards meeting the web industry’s standards.” Cr Brown said the major visual change that people will notice is the menus will move from the top of the screen to the left hand side. Moving with the times, the changes also lay the foundation for a future project to make the site ‘mobile friendly’. “We noticed that during January, 53 per cent of people visiting the website were using mobile phones or tablets. For many people using these devices, it means they need to ‘pinch and zoom’ to read the pages clearly. Making the website mobile friendly means the pages will scale properly to any screen size and be easy to read,” Cr Brown said.

HEIDI Louise Blackwell was born on May 9 at Leongatha Hospital. She is the second daughter for Matthew Blackwell and Amanda Williamson of Wonthaggi and a sister to Nevaeh, 2.

Up high: from left, Korumburra Rotarians Marilyn Sim, Dianne Biggins and John Shandley ensure windows at Carinya Lodge are clean.

Milpara Community House news KEEP Your Business on Track evening seminar is on tonight, May 19.

If your power bills are getting you down come along on Wednesday, May 27 to make sure your household is on the best plan. There will also be some tips and tricks to save you energy and dollars. Those autumn leaves are look-

ing beautiful and the chill has set in. Perhaps a good way to spend the winter is with a new interest. You could try the Painting and Drawing class commencing May 26 or the Cloud Computing on the same day, or an Introduction to Homeopathy on May 25. Every cuppa really counts when it comes to Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea. Milpara and St Paul’s

Anglican Church will be holding a morning tea on Thursday, May 28 at the Korumburra Anglican Parish Hall. Korumburra’s Bendigo Bank is currently holding a food drive to support our emergency foodbank. Your donations are greatly appreciated. For further information please give us a call on 5655 2524.

WELCOME H ME Surprise celebration GIL and Karen Trease from Meeniyan’s Trease Builders were surprised by family and friends recently, with a party to celebrate 30 years in the building industry.

MARIETTE Frances Stuckey was born on May 6 at Leongatha Hospital. She is a daughter for Anna and Glyn of Korumburra and a sister for Henry, 2 and Sian, 8.

They arrived at their Sandy Point beach home to what they thought was going to be a Mother’s Day dinner, but instead 25 family and staff surprised them with the anniversary party. Mr Trease always presents a plaque to the boys when they get their apprenticeship, so on the night, Gil was presented with a saw blade plaque to mark his achievement. Mr Trease was also given a certificate from the Housing Industry Association (HIA) recognising his 30 years in the industry. The cake was organised by the couple’s daughter Amelia and was made to replicate one of the houses built by Trease Builders. For Mr Trease, 30 years in South Gippsland specialising in professionally built, architectural homes is quite an achievement. Trease Builders constructs beautiful homes in South Gippsland, specialising in custom built designs and renovations covering all areas from Phillip Island to Wilsons Promontory.

Teens, plan your futures COME along to an expo and information session for parents and educators of young people who have a disability or have learning barriers.

The information session is a free community event. The expo will be held on Wednesday, May 27 at the Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club from 5pm to 7pm. The guest speaker from the National Disability Insurance Scheme NDIS will offer an insight into preparing and transitioning for leaving school. The focus is to empower the students with a disability, their families and those who advise them, with knowledge of post-school options and supports that

are available in the local area. Case studies will feature with transitioning success stories. The expo is organised and hosted by the South Gippsland Bass Coast Youth in Transition Network. Invited representatives from employment agencies, apprenticeship centres, further education, funding providers, day program and group service providers will be in attendance to provide a brief informative presentation and answer specific enquiries. “The overall goal of the event is to ensure students with a disability who are leaving school don’t fall through the gaps,” said Andrea Evans-McCall, national disability coordination officer for Gippsland.

“We want to make sure young people have a plan about what they can do after school, and who can help them and their families to achieve it.” Research shows students who have assistance planning for transition while at school were 30 per cent more likely to succeed. Family involvement in the planning and the relationships schools have with post-school option providers are also key factors in a smooth transition. People interested in registering or enquiring about the event can contact SGBCLLEN on 5662 5500 or RSVP to info@sgbcllen. org.au. For families who need access to transport, assistance can be provided.

Congratulations Gil and Karen 30 years building in South Gippsland from your staff and family

ELEVEN Rotary Club of Korumburra members took part in a working bee to clean windows at Carinya Lodge in Korumburra last Wednesday. Many hands made light work of the task, which was completed in two

hours. A delicious morning tea, including scones with jam and cream, was provided by Carinya staff. Chief executive officer of Carinya Lodge, Cindy Nicholas, was thrilled with the assistance from the Rotarians and the clean windows will certainly be appreciated by the residents.

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ministration has worked on improving governance arrangements, mapping and auditing of cemetery records, moving to an online presence, and providing a consistent approach to maintenance of the cemetery,” she said. “The provision of the master plan will also now guide the direction for its future.” Cr Brown said in the coming months, trust administration will be working with the Department of Health cemeteries and crematoria unit on the fee structure for 2015-16, to ensure the long term financial viability required for the future. “In addition, communication with the community will occur in regards to the presentation of the cemetery and adorning of graves to help beautify the site while complying with health safety matters,” Cr Brown said. “The trust is committed to working with the community and families in order to provide a site that appeals to all visitors.” The trust, which is a separate legal entity to council, is managed by trust members who, in this case, are the current councillors.

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The La-Z-Boy pick a pair sale is on now. If you purchase a recliner, you can get the second one half price. Manager Glenn Rigby said they have a dedicated area purely for La-Z-Boy lounges and recliners in luxurious leather and a huge range of fabrics. “People need to come in, have a sit and talk to our professional La-Z-Boy sales team,” he said. “They are the La-Z-Boy specialists and can tell you all about the features of the worlds’ best selling recliners.” La-Z-Boy offers a fantastic warranty on all lounges and recliners. “There is a lifetime warranty on the mechanism and 10 year warranty on the frame and foam,” Glenn said. “It is one of the best furniture warranties available.” Glenn said La-Z-Boy offers an expansive range, from tradition settings to the latest contemporary designs, in a huge array of styles and colours. “There is a great big variety, not just a couple of chairs to come in and have a look at,” he said. “When you find something you like, why not get two?”

Estate drives growth INDUSTRIAL estates facilitate the establishment and further development of industry within Bass Coast Shire. That is why Bass Coast Shire Council continues to support the Wonthaggi industrial estate, said council’s general manager sustainable development and growth, Allison Jones. “Wonthaggi has a recognised role as a regional centre for the Gippsland area and within Bass Coast Shire it is the major service centre,” she said. “Wonthaggi has industrial precincts

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temperature in each classroom. The students recorded all necessary data and as a group discussed with Mark what to do to reduce the school’s carbon footprint. The students are now working hard on putting a presentation together to now teach other students and more importantly the teachers, how to reduce energy and save costs. Harry discovered the cost is high for heater energy and Owen learnt the school is wasting energy by leaving the lights on when not needed. Seth found out one way Wonthaggi North Primary School can reduce its carbon footprint is to install LED lights.

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The Good Life

Your LOCAL guide to Art and Entertainment

Dark side wins popular vote THE winners of the Great Southern Popular Choice awards for 2015 have been revealed.

The open section was won by Lea Jones with her oil portrait of Peter Matson titled The Dark Side. Cas Maclean won the junior section with her oil pastel self-portrait. Joce Meyer won the 9 Acres voucher. Open section first prize winner Kim McDonald is now on a hat trick after winning last year. It is also curiously fitting the first

prize winner of the first prize in 2006 has now won the tenth competition. After a highly commended last year, Anne Miller has come back to win the second prize in the open section with her portrait Barry Richards. Highly commended awards this year went to Karen Barnes with Pastoral and Deborah Harris with Murray McDonald. The Packers’ Prize went to Megan Williams with Tyler, the epitome of perfection. The junior section was different as many of the works were done in

clay. First prize winner was Matt McGannon with Self Portrait. Highly commended awards went to Cody from South Gippsland Secondary College with Fraser and Ashley, also from South Gippsland Secondary College, with Self Portrait. The Packers’ Prize in the junior section went to Ava from Toora Primary School with Me and my horse. New awards this year were the Stockyard Gallery Student Award: primary school winner was Jorgia

from Foster Primary School with Untitled and the Stockyard Gallery Student Award was won by Hannah Fletcher from South Gippsland Secondary College with a self-portrait. This year’s judges were Peter Wegner and Shane Jones, both contemporary artists from Melbourne with a long history of exhibiting. The third judge was to be Dr Suzanne Spunner, the Miegunyah Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Centre for Cultural Materials Conservation. Unfortunately she had to pull out at the last minute but has offered to be a judge next year.

Korumburra swaps art ON Monday, May 11, the SWAP art exhibition was launched at the Federation Art Gallery in Korumburra.

The exhibition is a joint project between the South and East Gippsland shire councils, the Rotary Club of Korumburra and The Colour Gang from Bairnsdale. The Colour Gang is a group of artists, painting with the support of Noweyung Limited, currently based at the Butter Factory Art Space in Bairnsdale. Noweyung Limited is an organisation which provides a range of services for adults with disabilities living in the East Gippsland area. The artists have a wealth of life experience which comes out in the distinctive styles and raw colour of The Colour Gang.

One of the artists, Frank Powell, travelled all the way from Bairnsdale with a volunteer, Debbi Gray, who is a well known painter in East Gippsland. Students from St Joseph’s Primary School were part of the assembled audience for the launch and listened to the artists speak about their exhibition. Members of The Colour Gang have their works hung in a number of private and public collections throughout Australia and overseas. They have been successfully exhibiting their works for the past 25 years. South Gippsland Shire Council manager of community strengthening Ned Dennis welcomed the exhibition to South Gippsland before Cr Bob Newton officially launched the

Thought provoking: Lea Jones’s oil portrait of Peter Matson, titled The Dark Side, won the open section of the popular choice awards at the Great Southern Portrait Prize.

SWAP art: from left, Debbi Gray, South Gippsland Shire Councillor Bob Newton, Ned Dennis, Andrea Court and Frank Powell, after the official launch of the SWAP art exhibition. exhibition. The Rotary Club of Korumburra invites people to Federation Art Gallery in Korumburra to see the exhibition that runs until Sun-

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Eurovision fever hits Wonthaggi

“Get your gold spandex pants out from the back of the wardrobe, put on your glitter boots, and get down to the library for an early start,” said Bass Coast principal librarian Colin Waring. The event, broadcast live from Vienna, Austria, will start at 5am on Sunday, May 24. “Yes, five in the morn-

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as library board chair. He also admitted to being a big believer in the Eurovision Song Contest, although he declined to confirm whether or not he owns any gold pants or glitter boots. With the broadcast starting at 5am, the library doors will open at 4.30am, giving everyone the chance to get a coffee and get settled before the first chord erupts from the library’s large screen TV.

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Report calls for safer children’s car seats NEW Child Restraint Evaluation Program (CREP) ratings released recently show that of six tested child restraints, not one achieved a five-star protection rating.

CREP awards each child restraint and booster seat a star rating for protection and ease of use, with five stars being the highest rating possible for each category. Out of the rearward-facing restraints, Chicco Keyfit Plus and the Nuna Pipa both achieved four stars, while Steelcraft Strider scored a three-star safety rating. Two new ISOFIX restraints were tested: the Safen-Sound Trufix and the Maxi-Cosi Euro. ISOFIX is an alternate car restraint attachment method that doesn’t use an adult seatbelt. Only ISOFIX restraints that meet Australian standards are acceptable by law. The forward-facing restraint, Safe-n-Sound Trufix, received a four-star rating. The convertible restraint, the Maxi-Cosi Euro, received a three-star protection rating when used in a rearward-facing position but only two stars when used in a forward-facing position. Another convertible child restraint, Infa Secure Cosi compact, received a three-star rating when used in a rearward-facing position and up to four stars when used facing forward. The restraints ranged from two to four stars on their

ease of use. The program - supported by a group of government agencies and motoring organisations, including RACV, VicRoads and the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) - helps parents to choose the safest restraint for their child. To ensure parents are always armed with the most up-to-date information possible, testing intervals have recently been changed so that tests will be conducted several times a year instead of annually, testing a smaller number of restraints each time. RACV manager road user behaviour Melinda Spiteri said manufacturers need to work harder to improve the level of protection offered by the restraints in order to achieve a maximum five star rating. “RACV is disappointed that none of the child restraints tested most recently achieved a five-star safety rating. While all of the restraints met the Australian Standard, some performed better than others in crash tests,” she said. “We urge all parents and carers to view the latest child car seat test results and see which models provide the best protection for their child. “The childcarseats.com.au website allows parents to compare the scientifically tested restraints and then evaluate protection scores, ease-of-use scores and dimensions.

“Make sure you install and use car seats and booster seats according to the instructions, or visit one of RACV’s fitting stations across Victoria to have the restraint installed by an expert – call 13 RACV or visit racv.com.au/childrestraints for details.” VicRoads director vehicle and road use policy James Holgate warned parents and carers they were legally obliged to ensure all passengers were correctly restrained when travelling in a vehicle. “All occupants travelling in a motor vehicle, including the driver, must be restrained by a device appropriate for their age, whether that be via a child restraint, a booster seat or an adult seatbelt,” he said. TAC senior manager road safety Samantha Cockfield said with more than 500 children killed around the world and thousands injured as a result of road trauma every day, it was critical to know which child restraints offered the greatest protection. “Children are among our most vulnerable road users. We know the chances of them being seriously injured or killed in a crash are seven times greater if they’re not restrained correctly,” she said. “Ensuring children are restrained in a properly fitting car seat or booster, appropriate for their age and size, will greatly reduce the risk of death or serious injury.” The release of latest results coincides with the

Third United Nations Global Road Safety Week campaign #SaveKidsLives calling for action to improve road safety for children around the world. All of the restraints tested meet the 2013 Australian standard for child restraints. CREP is supported by the TAC, VicRoads, RACV, Transport for NSW’s Centre for Road Safety, NRMA Motoring and Services and the Royal Automobile Club of Western Australia (RACWA). The full results are available from childcarseats.com.au and parents and carers can now easily compare different models. The road rules in Victoria require: A child under six months to travel in a rearward facing child restraint with an inbuilt harness a child aged six months to under four years to travel in either a rearward facing or forward facing child restraint with an inbuilt harness. The type of child restraint will depend on the child’s size; a child aged four years to under seven years to travel in either a forward facing child restraint with an inbuilt harness, or a booster seat. The type of restraint will depend on the child’s size; a child aged seven years to under 16 years to travel in either a booster seat or an adult seatbelt. The type of restraint will depend on the child’s size; and a person 16 years and over to travel in an adult seatbelt.

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Farming Insight Compost improves water retention introducing a diverse microbe workforce. “It is also a major triggering mechanism for humus building organisms in your soil,” he said. “We need to get farmers to do the right thing and build humus instead of losing it, and composting is a big part of that.” Mr Sait said there needs to be incentives for farmers doing the right thing. “Complex cellulose destroying organisms are missing from chemically farmed soils. If we put a small amount back in, it will take in carbon from plants and build humus, rather than send it back to the atmosphere,” he said. The afternoon session was meant to show farmers how to blend compost, however the weather was not conducive for a good demonstration. So instead, Mr Sait talked to farmers about cocktail cover crops. He said new research showed cocktail cover crops including cereals, grasses, legumes, brassicas and chenopods generate phenolic compounds. “These compounds stimulate carbon sequestration (humus building) and can add 40 tonnes of organic matter per hectare back to the soil, equating to an increase of one per cent organic matter, once it is digested,” he said. “It can change the soil completely.”

By Sarah Vella AUSSIE Compost and NutriTech Solutions held a seminar and demonstration day at Paul and Tanya Eygenraam’s Koonwarra property last Tuesday, to inform local farmers of the benefits of composting.

Guest speaker, NutriTech Solutions chief executive officer Graeme Sait spoke about how farmers can create soils that are alive and produce better quality food. “The most important component of soil is humus. It determines how well we manage water on our farms,” he said. “If we can build just one per cent of organic matter in soil, it can hold 170,000 litres of water per hectare that it couldn’t store before.” Mr Sait has visited more than 30 countries in the past 12 months educating farmers on how they can produce food profitably without chemicals. “Climate change is more serious than we realise. People need to wake up to the fact soils are what can save us,” he said. “Professor James Hansen told us two years ago we have five years left until the damage of climate change is irreversible. We have to act now.” Mr Sait said compost added stable organic matter and minerals to soil while also

Soil chat: from left, Jack Patton from Berrys Creek, Paul and Tanya Eygenraam from Koonwarra, Colin Truscott from Foster and David Walker from Aussie Compost at the demonstration day held in Koonwarra last Tuesday.

Discover healthy soils A HEALTHY soil not only supports plants but is also a living, dynamic whole environment.

On farm: from left, NutriTech Solutions sales manager Steven Capeness, NutriTech Solutions CEO Graeme Sait, Darnum farmer Robin Walker and Yarragon dairy farmer Chris Vaughan were at the Koonwarra compost seminar and demonstration day last Tuesday.

Farmers need to understand this to develop soils on farms that maximise pasture growth and are resilient to climate change. The Southern Gippsland Agricultural Climate Resilience project, funded by the State Government, is holding a free farm walk and discussion about soil at Graeme and Jenny Cope’s dairy farm in Fish Creek on Wednesday, May 27 from 10am to 2pm. Council’s agricultural climate resilience officer Jill Vella said, “Soil is one of nature’s most complex ecosystems and one of the most diverse

habitats on earth: it contains billions of different organisms, which interact and contribute to the cycles that make all life possible. “We don’t understand these systems as much as we should because when they are missing or limited our soils just don’t function as well as they should.” The farm walk will be on the Copes’ highly productive dairy farm. This informative program will allow participants to better understand simple ways of assessing the health of soil, how the microbiology in the soil interacts with the nutrients, both applied as fertiliser and present in the soil, and how they make the soil productive. “Soil is quite fascinating when you

try to get your head around it,” Mrs Vella said. “Soil microbes interact with plant roots to make nutrients available. The substances they excrete create soil structure and store carbon in the soil as humic compounds. “When soil contains lots of the correct sorts of organic matter it has a better structure that retains moisture or conversely, drains more efficiently. “This also insulates against temperature extremes and pastures therefore grow better.” Bookings are essential for this farm walk, so please RSVP to via the Sustainability Gippsland website at http://tinyurl.com/healthysoil or for more information please call Jill Vella on 0408 208 350.

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THERE were approximately 2300 export and 500 young cattle penned representing a decrease of 200 head week on week.

The usual buying group was present and competing in a record breaking market. Quality was plainer than last sale, with prime conditioned cattle getting harder to find as an early winter sets in across Gippsland, closing the autumn feed window before time. Young cattle to the trade improved 10c to 20c/kg. Grown steers and bullocks sold to wild competition as prices lifted 23c to 33c/kg. Heavy weight grown heifers lifted 5c to 15c/kg. Heavy weight Friesian and crossbred manufacturing steers gained 6c to 13c/kg. Cows improved 5c to 10c for most while the heavy weight bulls sold from 4c to 14c/kg dearer. The vealers sold mostly from 220c to 292c/kg. There were very few trade steers sold while a good selection of yearling heifers suited to the trade made between 230c and 278c/kg. Grown steers made between 272c and 314c/kg. Bullocks made from 280c to

317c/kg. Heavy weight bullocks sold from 258c to 302c/ kg. Heavy weight grown heifers showing good finish made between 214c and 262c/kg. Heavy weight Friesian manufacturing steers sold between 213c and 235c, with the crossbred portion between 234c and 269c/kg. Most light and medium weight cows made from 160c to 192c/kg. Heavy weight cows sold mostly from 182c to 228c after a top of 236c/kg for two pens of younger type cows. Heavy weight bulls made mostly between 220c and 280c/kg. A number of Gippsland graziers got together to assist the local girl which Elders held a charity auction for last week and donated 16 cows, two steers and a bull to continue the fund raising off the back of last week’s fantastic result. The sales were well received by processors who put their best foot forward when bidding for this worthy cause and well in excess of $10,000 was raised again this week. The next sale draw - May 20: 1. Rodwells, 2. Landmark, 3. SEJ, 4. Elders, 5. David Phelan, 6. Alex Scott & Staff. The next sheep sale is May 20 at 1pm.

Prime Sale - Wednesday, May 13 BULLOCKS 12 S.W. Scott, Inverloch 13 M. Lazzaro, Cobains 12 P. & B. Fox, Hazelwood 15 R.J. & R.H. Findlay, Leongatha 18 F. & D. Boulton, Gelantipy 8 C.T. Ferguson, Longford

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Store sale Thursday, May 14 Steers: Latrobe Park Angus, Maryvale, 7 x $1460; G. Hoghton, Yinnar South, 16 x $1380; B. & K. Chewe, Jacob Creek, 7 x $1320; M. Hill, Drumdlemara, 12 x $1285; T. Ferguson, Hazelwood South, 9 x $1240; B.F., D.E. & M.A. Calder, Dumbalk, 11 x $1190. Heifers: B. & K. Chewe, Jacob Creek, 2 x $1210; C.D. Farr, Stony Creek, 1 x $950; M.W. & M.M. Hobain, Gelliondale, 5 x $894; J.B., M.E., C.J. & J.M. Moscript, Leongatha South, 12 x $878; N.A. & K.L. Hiho, Hedley, 2 x $795; P. & K. O’Neill, Waratah North, 10 x $760. Cows: M.F. Wrench, Kongwak, 1 x $840; N. Stanley, Leongatha, 1 x $710; M.F. Wrench, Kongwak, 5 x $710. Cows and calves: J. Mehegan, 4 x $1410; C. Bolding, Wonthaggi, 13 x $1230; N. Stanley, Leongatha, 1 x $1100; Z. Redpath, Waratah, 1 x $1050; L. Muir, Inverloch, 2 x $1000; Leeds Pty Ltd, Allambee East, 3 x $790.

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Farming Insight Stunning total

A sizeable number of those attending were young farmers. All were keen to see the progress made on the focus farm during a 12 month period as well as to hear guest speaker from Melbourne University, professor in the Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences, Richard Eckard, talk about the

effective use of nitrogen. The effective use of nitrogen was the fitting theme of the day because it just that which has seen the condition of the Cashin’s farm make significant improvement since they took it over in July 2006. As Professor Eckard pointed out, the Cashin’s is a wet farm but within its boundaries there are varying conditions each with differing nitrogen requirements. The farm is effectively a farm of two halves which extensive ‘hump and hollow’ works have made far more manageable.

Teh field day included a farm walk to see the cows, pastures and farm layout including hump and hollow drainage and nitrogen treated pastures. Mr Eckard said effective use of nitrogen was the best way to increase grass production and therefore cut down on the need to grain. “The cheapest way to produce milk is with grass rather than grain,” he said. The professor observed that coming off a ‘low base’ the Cashin’s farm is advancing well and they have markedly increased their grass cover. “They are getting more grass down their cows’ throats than they were 12 months ago.”

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NZ tour sheds light on dairy issues THREE emerging dairy leaders from South Gippsland were among the six people selected by United Dairyfarmers Victoria (UDV) and the Gardiner Foundation to take part in the exclusive 2015 New Zealand Study Tour.

The trio was William Ryan of Dumbalk, Aaron Thomas of Binginwarri and Hayden Hanratty of Foster. All six participants of the study tour attended the UDV Conference to share their experiences from the annual initiative funded by the Gardiner Dairy Foundation. The next generation of Victorian dairy industry leaders reported the tour to the South Island of New Zealand provided valuable insights into farming practices, which they can learn from and adapt to improve farming locally. Chair of Gardiner Dairy Foundation Mike Taylor AO said the study tour provided young members of the dairy

Opening doors: from left, Jason Bermingham, Will Ryan, Aaron Thomas, Hayden Hanratty and Kerrilyn Bassett compare the Australian and New Zealand dairy industries in Richard Jones’ calf shed in Southland. industry with an opportunity to examine best practice, build leadership capabilities and expand their networks. “The Gardiner Dairy Foundation is proud to partner with UDV every year to undertake the annual New Zealand Study Tour, which focuses on providing young

dairy leaders professional development that aims to harness their passion and encourage them to bring key learnings back home,” Mr Taylor said. Mr Ryan noted New Zealand farmers have strong business acumen and thorough understanding of eco-

nomics. The environmental impact of farming, combined with water quality and nitrate leaching, were of particular interest to Kerrilyn Bassett of Kyabram. Aaron Thomas of Binginwarri commented on pasture based systems and

the importance of breeding programs, while Sarah Saxton of Frankston South remarked on the benefits and pitfalls of operating in a cooperative dominant industry. Finally, Jason Bermingham of Nambrok discussed the multiple support networks available to farmers in New Zealand, and Hayden Hanratty of Foster commented on the obvious confidence and passion that dairy farmers in New Zealand have for their industry. UDV president Adam Jenkins expressed how important programs like this are in supporting Victoria’s emerging dairy leaders. “We are committed to working with partners like the Gardiner Foundation on initiatives like the New Zealand Study Tour to encourage keen young dairy farmers to develop knowledge and build leadership qualities,” he said. “UDV aims to provide the next generation of dairy leaders with an opportunity to learn from our neighbours and maintain world’s best practice here in Victoria.”

Burra Foods step up for milk THE milk price for Burra Foods supply partners is expected to finish with a closing step up, taking this year’s milk payments to above $6 per kg milk solids and CEO, Grant Crothers has advised Burra is forecasting prices in 2016 to hit the $6.20 mark. Speaking at supplier presentations in the last two weeks, Mr Crothers said while dairy commodity prices dropped 45 per cent, farm gate prices held strong with only a relatively small drop of 12 per cent.

“While the raw milk price in 2014/15 has an element of irrationality about it, our finishing position underlines the resilience of Burra’s business model and our ability to spread risk through a product mix able to withstand the drag falling commodity prices create,” he said. “Our forward orders for the next year are robust and based on the returns available, current projections are that 2016 will be the third consecutive year we have paid our milk supply partners north of $6.00.” Mr Crothers said there is always risk to any forecast with dramatic change in AUD/USD exchange rates and global commodity prices that would move the forecast up or

down. “Its good news for the dairy industry as a strong, sustainable milk price for our supply partners gives them the confidence to plan and manage the growth of their businesses, which is mutually beneficial.” Mr Crothers also announced that Burra Foods was looking at all options, including a public listing, to raise capital to further invest in the growth of the business. “To realise the potential of the business, we need a capital injection of around $100 million over the next 2-3 years. Raising this equity through a public listing is clearly an option.”

Burra reported a strong turnout at the meetings including new supply partners from United Dairy Power (UDP). Last month Burra announced it had agreed to underwrite the payment terms to UDP’s Gippsland based dairy farmers as well as the purchase of its milk depot in Poowong. Mr Crothers said he was encouraged by the response and interest from UDP suppliers. “It recognises that we have aligned values and payment systems and I look forward to extending an invitation to join as a Burra Supply Partners in the coming months.“

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As reported in last week’s Star the hereford heifer was sold three times at the Leongatha VLE yards but since then more funds have come in. A special mention to An-

thony Boulton for his assistance, Elders, Storr Transport, and VLE saleyards for its contributions. The grand total for the charity that the community have been associated with is $28,504.

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Getting it right: from left, Focus Farm organiser John Gallienne and Melbourne University professor Richard Eckard. Left, Young farmers: from left, Sally Pate, Paul Sherar and Jason Lee were part of a large number of young people in attendance at the Cashin’s farm open day.

IN an amazing outpouring of community generosity, it has been revealed that an amount of $14,706 has been raised in total as a result of a recent cattle auction to raise funds for the Prader-Willi Research Foundation Australia (PWS).

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DAIRY POSITION Part time milker required, some weekend work. Stony Creek. Modern dairy. Phone Brett 0438-325620.

MILKER WANTED 5-6 MILKINGS PER WEEK 200 cows Experience preferred Fish Creek

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POSITIONS VACANT

REGISTERED & ENROLLED NURSES Gippsland Southern Health Service has positions available at our Aged Care facility at Koorooman House - Leongatha. 4 Opportunities exist including: • Registered Nurse - 0.8 EFT Perm Part Time • Enrolled Nurse - 0.6 EFT Perm Part Time • Registered Nurse - Casual Bank • Enrolled Nurse - Casual Bank Please see our website www.gshs.com.au for details and how to apply.

Disability Support Worker

______________ Positions available in Warragul and South Gippsland Part Time and Casual

Are you energetic and have a wide range of interests? Do you believe in the rights of people with disabilities to be empowered and equal citizens? If ´yes´, you may be the person Scope is looking for. You will provide people with high quality support that meets each person´s needs and contributes to greater independence, community participation and quality of life. You will work in the community and in the homes of the people we support in and around Warragul and South Gippsland. These part time and casual positions will assist people to complete their daily living tasks and support each person to experience and participate in a wide range of activities in the community. Hours of work may include business hours, evenings and weekend. The successful applicants will have: • relevant experience and skills to support each person´s communication and participation, and fulfil all administrative tasks • excellent communication skills and the ability to work within a team environment are essential • Level 1 First Aid and • a current Victorian driver´s licence, and • a Certificate IV in Disability Work is preferred. Successful applicants will also be required to provide a current and satisfactory police check for disability and a Working with Children Check. Please contact us for a position description and an application form. Only applications that address the key selection criteria will be considered. Location: Positions available in Warragul and South Gippsland Closing Date for applications: Monday 1st June 2015 Contact: To enquire about the position, or to apply please contact Cathy Stephenson on 03 5623 1033 or email cstephenson@scopevic.org.au Find out more about us at www.scopevic.org.au Our organisation is an equal opportunity employer

Gippsland Centre against Sexual Assault (GCASA) has some exciting opportunities available based in Morwell, Gippsland. This is a result of organisational growth in preparation for moving into a purpose built multidisciplinary centre. GCASA is funded to provide crisis intervention, individual counselling and group work, professional consultation, community education and community development activities throughout the Gippsland region. All positions come with a competitive, above award package.

CLINICAL MANAGER 0.8 FTE

We are seeking a highly skilled clinician with management experience to supervise our Senior Clinicians and provide oversight of GCASA service delivery. This role has reporting responsibility to the CEO for clinical governance and prevention work. This is a newly developed position within the leadership team.

ADMINISTRATIONS MANAGER 0.8 FTE

We are seeking an experienced manager with qualifications in financial or business administration. This role requires highly developed skills in finance, continuous quality improvement, OHS and human resources. The role has reporting responsibility to the CEO for corporate and financial governance. This is a newly developed position within the leadership team.

SENIOR CLINICIANS x 3

0.6 FTE with responsibility for Intake Service 3 0.6 FTE with responsibility for Crisis Care Service A 0.8 FTE with responsibility for Prevention 8 and Education Our Senior Clinician roles provide supervision (both clinical and line management) to staff and have a small client case load. The Senior Clinician role reports to the Clinical Manager. All successful applicants will have a degree level qualiﬁcation, experience working systemically and collaboratively, and a demonstrated commitment to excellence in all aspects of their work. GCASA is an equal opportunity employer, with a staff group representative of our diverse community. Position descriptions can be obtained by visiting our website www.gcasa.org.au or by emailing mail@gippscasa.org Enquiries: Fiona Boyle, Chief Executive Ofﬁcer on 5134 3922. Applications close at 5pm on Friday 5th June 2015

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situations vacant

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LIVESTOCK ADMINISTRATOR The VLE is seeking a knowledgeable, versatile and passionate full time livestock administrator to work at our Pakenham and Leongatha saleyards. The applicant will be required to undertake a variety of roles within the livestock ofﬁce and saleyard. For full job description visit www.vle.com.au Applications close 8/6/15.

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FIREWOOD Suit combustion. Dry mill ends and smalls. Per trailer load (6x4) $50. Ph: 5668-1355. FIREWOOD Redgum bulk, 16, 19 or 35 metre loads. From NSW, split and dry, $120/m. 0438-809269. GARAGE ROLLER DOOR 2200 x 2670 with easy lifter remote control opener $300. 5668-2410. HAY New season small square bales for sale, $80 each. Located Nerrena. Pick up only. Ph: 0447885210. HAY: Small squares, excellent quality, shedded. New season, $8 each. Secondhand treated pine posts 3-4 inch, approx 250 at $3 each. Mardan 56641320, 0428-999691. SLEEPERS, treated pine, 200x50x2.4 $12.10 each, 200x75x2.4 $16.75 each, 200x75x3.0 $ 20.90 each. Free delivery for pack lots. Phone Joe 0417530662. TIMBER Kiln dried blackwood, silver wattle, cypress, celery top pine, most sizes for furniture and craft, also slabs and structural pine. Ph: 56812261. WASHING MACHINE Norde, approx 7kg, near new, $150. 0409-451542.

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UNITS CHEAPER THAN RENT Repayments from $215 p.w. Based on 95% lend Stamp duty concessions for 1st home buyers 2 & 3 BEDROOM UNITS

Phone 0418 106 699 HOUSE Leongatha. Older 3 bedroom, close to shops, pets okay, $220 per week. Available now. Ring 0419893204.

for sale CARPET Beige woollen, excellent condition, 4 rolls 3.8 x 3.8 metres, 2.8 x 3.0 metres, 3.4 x 3.4 metres, 3.6 x 3.2 metres. Underlay available, $375. 56686373.

from $199

FIREWOOD messmate / stringy. Cut, split and dry. Min. 2 metres, bulk loads available, $100 per metre. Ph: 0437-176187. FIREWOOD, redgum & local wood, Ph 0408-980711, A/H 5662-5175.

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

Bass Coast Metal Recyclers 5672 2946 0417 556 593

NISSAN NAVARA 2012, manual, 52,000km, reg. March 2016, YYU832, $19,500. 0447-022278.

used machinery SUPER SPREADER 1/2 tonne Silvan, $350. 0418905531.

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

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bereavement thanks THANKS to all the staff at Koorooman House for Don’s stay and to Margaret and Paul Beck and to all who attended the funeral. Peter McIndoe. THE family of the late Rosemary Bennett-Wood would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to relatives, friends and neighbours for their love, support and expressions of sympathy after the passing of our much loved wife, mum and gran. We would also like to thank Ray and the team at Handley Funerals who went above and beyond the call of duty. Also a special thank you to the Woorayl Golf Club and the Leongatha Men’s Shed. The family also appreciates the support, visits, cards and telephone calls to Max whilst he is recovering in hospital. Please accept this as our personal thanks and appreciation from Max, Linda, Vicki, Debbie, Jodie, Leonie and families.

deaths LARKIN - Beryl Joyce (Betty). Peacefully at Koorooman House, Leongatha on May 15, 2015. Aged 79 years, late of Leongatha. Dearly loved wife of Ed (dec). Loving mother of Ellen and Ray, Peter and Leanne. Adored Oma, Nan and Grandma of Sharni, Kristian and Sandra, Ebony and Shane; Kasey and Chris, Brianna and James, Daniel and Alysha, Ben and Kea. Nanna Betty of Rahni, Zenna, Allannah, Natalie, Finley; Brooklyn, Jaxon, Aiden and Macen. We will love you always. LARKIN (Jones) - Beryl Joyce. Passed away peacefully on 15.5.15 at Koorooman House, Leongatha. Dearly loved and loving mum of Ellen and Ray. Adored Oma and Nan of Sharni, Kristian and Sandra, Ebony and Shane. Cherished Great Nan to Rahni, Zenna, Allannah, Natalie and Finley. Reunited with Dad. Loved and remembered every day. LARKIN - Betty. Passed away peacefully. Loving mother of Peter and Leanne, Nanna Betty of Kasey and Chris, Brooklyn, Jaxon, Aiden and Macen, Brianna and James, Daniel and Alysha, Ben and Kea. With tears we saw you suffer, we watched you fade away. Our hearts were slowly breaking, as you fought so hard to stay. You did not want to leave us, but you did not go alone, For part of us went with you, the day God called you home. LARKIN - Beryl (Betty). Though your smile is gone forever, And your hand we cannot touch. Still we have so many memories, Of you we loved so much. Your memory is our keepsake, With which we’ll never part. God has you in His keeping, We have you in our heart. So dance beyond those golden gates, Reunited with O’pa. I’ll see you when I’m sleeping, You’ll never be too far. Today, tomorrow, our whole life through, I promise we will always remember you. Goodbye O’ma, our dearest grandma - all our love forever Sharni, Rahni and Zenna xxx. LARKIN - Beryl Joyce (Betty). Dearly loved sister and sister-in-law of Douglas and Cheryl. Treasured aunty of Darren, Tracie and Grant, and great aunty of Noah and Abbey. Deepest sympathy and loving thoughts are with Ellen, Peter and families. Loving memories of Betty will be in our hearts forever.

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deaths MARCOU - Marcus Peter. Passed away suddenly at his home after a short, hard fought battle with cancer, on May 14, 2015. Very much loved and cherished husband of Angela. Beloved dad and amazing role model to Simon, Brenton and Tyson. Adored father-in-law to Carla and Amber. Very loved Papa to Zane, Mia, Isla and Summer. Second dad to Koh. Will be forever loved and missed. MARCOU - Marcus Peter. Passed away suddenly at home, on 14.5.2015, aged 53. Very much loved and cherished son of Leslei and Jim (both dec), sister of Christine, uncle of Teresa, Belinda, Melissa and Amanda, and their families. Rest in peace. MARCOU - Marcus. Our dear friend. You were one in a million. We are going to miss our chats and drinks mate. You’re in no more pain now and up there having a few with Nev. All of us will look after Ang and your lovely boys. Leanne and Bruce. I will miss you Magoo. Bruce. MARCOU - Marcus. Passed away peacefully at home on 14.5.15. Marcus we will always remember you as a truly loving husband and soul mate to Ange and a perfect role model to your three wonderful sons. You were gold Marcus and we had the privilege to call you our friend. Our love to Ange, Simon, Brenton and Tyson and all your extended family. Sleep peacefully Marcus. Paul and Dolly. “Go Dees”

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YOUNG (nee Peddle) May. Late of Fish Creek. Passed away peacefully on May 15, 2015, 98 years young. Loving wife of Ron (dec); sister of Fred and Nora (both dec); Claude (dec); Lindsay and Pat (dec); Roy and Dolly (dec). Much loved aunt of all her nieces and nephews. Now resting with her beloved Youngy. YOUNG - Mable. Passed away 15.5.2015. Formerly of Fish Creek. Aged 98. Loved sister of Fred (dec) and Nora (dec). Much loved aunty of Mervyn (dec), Dorothy, Jerry (dec) and family; Lorraine, Angelo (dec) and family; Kenneth and Louise and family; Glenda and Nic and family. Forever in our hearts. Rest in peace with Ron.

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funerals LARKIN - A service to celebrate the life of Mrs Beryl Joyce (Betty) Larkin will be held at St Peter’s Anglican Church, Leongatha on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 commencing at 1pm. The funeral will leave at the conclusion of the service for the Leongatha Lawn Cemetery.

MARCOU - The Funeral Service to celebrate the life of Mr Marcus Peter Marcou will be held at the Mirboo North Football Club rooms on Thursday, May 21, 2015 commencing at 11am. Private cremation.

TILSON - The Funeral Service for the late Mrs Emily Hilda (Hilda) Tilson will be held at St Peter’s Anglican Church, Leongatha on Friday, May 22, 2015 commencing at 11am. The funeral will leave at the conclusion of the service for the Leongatha Lawn Cemetery. All ex-service personnel are respectfully invited to attend. No flowers by request. If desired, donations may be made to Mental Illness Fellowship Victoria. Envelopes will be available at the service.

YOUNG - A service to celebrate the life of Mrs May Young will be held at our Leongatha Chapel (corner of South Gippsland Highway and Bellingham Street) on Thursday, May 21, 2015 commencing at 2pm. The funeral will leave at the conclusion of the service for the Leongatha Lawn Cemetery.

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

TILSON (nee Lindsay) Emily Hilda (Hilda). Passed away peacefully at Mercy Health, East Melbourne on May 13, 2015, aged 94 years. Loved wife of Bill (dec). Loving mother of Leigh, Darryl, Juliet and Robert. Cherished Grandma of Cameron and Daniel, and Gran of Alice. Mother-in-law of Milly and Peter. Rest in peace.

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PHILLIP ISLAND 5952 5171 15 Warley Avenue, Cowes 3922 (by appointment only) TILSON - Hilda Emily. (VFX138521) The president and members of Leongatha RSL regret the passing of their esteemed member and extend deepest sympathy to the family. Lest We Forget

Pre-paid & pre-arranged funeral plans available CARING & PERSONAL 24 HOUR SERVICE www.handleyandandersonfunerals.com.au MEMBER OF AUSTRALIAN FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION

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Breaking down barriers By Brad Lester

Victoria Region MLC Melina Bath.

ENCOURAGING more young school leavers to pursue tertiary education is a priority for Eastern

The Koonwarra woman said at the end of 2012, just 35 per cent of Gippslanders who had completed Year 12 enrolled in university study, compared to 57 per

cent of Melburnian school leavers. Ms Bath, a Nationals MP, said the party was embracing her enthusiasm for the issue and held a forum on the subject at the party’s state conference at Echuca

on May 15 and 16. The party invited students, school principals and tertiary education providers to present and discuss suggestions for encouraging higher participation from rural students.

Moving to another location can raise challenges for young people. “For those who want to move to the city, they are moving away from home and have transport, accommodation and just

Country advocate: The Nationals MLC for Eastern Victoria Region Melina Bath in Leongatha last Thursday, outside the shop she used to run with family, Leongatha Health Nutrition and Wholefoods (beneath blue façade).

the whole raft of costs involved in setting up away from home to consider,” Ms Bath said. “These matters can be preclusive for rural students.” Changing generational thinking can be also be a hurdle, as many rural students are the first generation of their family to undertake study at university or TAFE. Ms Bath is also enthusiastic about promoting closer relationships between universities and TAFE colleges. She was a science teacher at Mirboo North Secondary College this year until taking up her new role recently. That school received new buildings under the former Coalition Government and now Ms Bath has joined her Gippsland South MLA colleague, Danny O’Brien, to advocate for state funding for stage two of the redevelopment of Korumburra

Secondary College. She also is taking on board concerns raised by mothers of children with autism to investigate the prospect of further services in South Gippsland and seeking further training opportunities for teachers. Children with Asperger syndrome are of particular interest. “Aspergers childrens’ IQ could be too high to attend the specialist school but their behaviours are such that classroom teachers struggle to manage them,” Ms Bath said. “They do take more time than the average student.” Every time roads are mentioned in the Legislative Council, Ms Bath promised to “be on my toes”. “There has been neglect of our roads under Labor,” she said. Ms Bath’s office at 181 Franklin Street, Traralgon can be phoned on 5174 7066.

Helping Strzelecki koalas at Hallston GEOFF and Donna Russell hosted a tree planting day at their Hallston property on Sunday in glorious sunshine.

Lending a hand: RMIT students from Melbourne helped out at the Hallston planting day.

The day attracted 20 volunteers, including friends and family of the Russell’s, as well as members of the local Landcare community and supporters of the Friends of Strzelecki Koalas group. The Russell’s spent

both days on the weekend planting a mixture of trees, shrubs and ground covers. They also established a number of sedges and reeds in their wet areas. Funding was made available through the Friends of the Strzelecki Koala and South Gippsland Water’s One Million Trees Project to complete stage two of their plan to fence off, remove willows and revegetate gullies on their property that drain into the west branch of the Tarwin River. The aims of these grants are to restore habitat for the Strzelecki Koala population and other local fauna as well as helping to improve water quality draining into local waterways. According to Nicole Walsh, a Landcare project officer with the South Gippsland Landcare Network “the seventeen hundred plus plants were

supplied by Strzelecki Plant Farm at Allambee Reserve and included a number of eucalypt species favoured by koala, including blue gum, manna gum, messmate and Strzelecki gum as well as wide variety of understorey species”. After walking a short way down to the planting site the volunteers, a number of who were Environmental Studies students from RMIT in Melbourne, got stuck in and planted out 800 plants and shrubs. Afterwards they enjoyed a well deserved barbecue lunch. It was a fantastic effort by all involved and a great way to spend a sunny Sunday. Geoff and Donna Russell also recently had a visitor according to Donna “we got woken up early one morning to the dogs barking furiously, and heard something (or someone) walking

along our front deck and thought it was an intruder.” After getting up to investigate, they discovered it was a male koala passing through. “He went up one of our paperbark trees at the bottom of our garden and stayed there for three days before moving on”, Donna said. “We had to keep the dogs locked up in the yard for the whole time, but we didn’t want them harassing our special visitor.” Donna and Geoff were thrilled to finally see a koala on their property after sixteen years. “We are so happy to think we are providing habitat for our local koalas and other wildlife” Donna said. If you are interested in obtaining a grant to protect or restore koala habitat please contact the South Gippsland Landcare Network on 5662 5759 or email nicolew@ wgcma.vic.gov.au.

Planting a future: volunteers from Sunday’s planting day at Hallston aimed at restoring habitat for the Strzelecki Koala population.

Newhaven College celebrates 35 years NEWHAVEN College celebrated its 35th birthday at a special Foundation Day assembly on Friday, May 16. Senior School captains Luke Anstey and Emily Anthony led the assembly which included special guest Callum Toole. Callum was a 2010 graduate and is currently completing his final year of Medicine at Monash University. As is Newhaven’s tradition, delighted Prep students were presented with balloons by Year 12 students to symbolise the passing of knowledge and custodianship to Newhaven’s next generation.

Happy occasion: Jake Amy, Gea Lovell, Newhaven College principal, and head of Junior School, Ralph Arceo, presented Foundation Day balloons to Prep H students to celebrate the College’s 35th birthday. Young Charlie Gabbedy (front right) was also celebrating his 6th birthday.

What a coincidence AT the current art exhibition at Stockyard Gallery Foster ‘From My Travels’ by Bianca Biesuz-Stefani a couple from Melbourne were in the area so decided to call in. Imagine their surprise to see the solo show by an artist whose work they have bought several years ago in that very gallery. Nola Stone, a volunteer that morning, asked the couple would they like to meet the artist as she was currently in the gallery. “A moment like this calls for a photo” she suggested. Bianca has 26 mostly large works on display. These depict her travels overseas and some closer

to home, mainly in acrylic and oil with several watercolours. The gallery opens

daily until June 1 (see advert in classifieds).

Chance meeting: Val and David Solomon from Melbourne with Bianca Stefani amongst her current work in the gallery.

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Allambee House hat trick MIRBOO North Secondary College Cross Country was held last Friday, May 15 with Allambee House blitzing the field to take out first place. Mardan finished second, Mirboo third and Narracan fourth. Allambee has won all three house sport disciplines including: swimming, athletics and Cross Country.

Streets ahead: Connor White is a champion long distance runner.

Going bush: Bryce Hall, Tom Brophy and Ryan Potter having fun.

Energy food: Lauchlan Taylor and Brock Thomson with Norm giving a helping hand.

Leading runners: Arli Wilkins, Ella O’Kane and Lucinda Graeme are happy placegetters. Nearly there: Charlotte Lynch and Sonia Giardina on course.

Left, Dirty work: Taleisha Snell, Georgia Martin and Jemma Napier try to avoid the mud.

Indigenous honour for local football By Brad Lester SOUTH Gippsland’s footballers and netballers will honour the region’s indigenous community when three indigenous rounds are staged from June.

Don’t miss these matches: John Murray, from the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, and South Gippsland Shire Councillor Kieran Kennedy, urge South Gippslanders to attend indigenous football and netball rounds to be held in June and July.

The initiative has been well received, with 20 sponsors and the administration of both the Alberton and Gippsland football netball leagues backing the formal recognition of indigenous people and their culture. The first game will be held on Saturday, June 6 when Kilcunda-Bass takes on Korumburra-Bena at the Bass Recreation Reserve. Former Melbourne Football Club player Aaron Davey will pull on the boots for Kilcunda-Bass in that game. The second match on Saturday, July 4, will see Inverloch-Kongwak play Phillip Island at the Inverloch Recreation Reserve. On Sunday, July 5, the final match between Leongatha and Wonthaggi Power will be staged at the Wonthaggi Recreation Reserve. Games will begin with a traditional smoking ceremony and indigenous dancing, and the Wonthaggi match will be preceded by a Long Walk from Ramahyuck District Aboriginal Corporation at 70 Watt Street, leaving at 1.30pm.

John Murray, Koorie engagement and support officer with the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, and South Gippsland Shire Councillor Kieran Kennedy are among the members of the organising committee. “It’s just bringing more awareness of the culture and heritage of the indigenous people of this area,” Cr Kennedy said. All participating clubs will wear an indigenous strip designed by a student at a primary school in the club’s town. The designs were chosen from 470 entries submitted within nine days of the contest opening – a “phenomenal result”, Mr Murray said. “The result of having 470 entries speaks volumes of how that program actually works. All the children are going home and talking to their parents about indigenous heritage and culture of this area,” Cr Kennedy said. Schools will also create banners featuring jumper designs to be displayed at the games. The June 6 game will be held the week after the Australian Football League hosts the Dreamtime match between Richmond and Essendon on May 30. Members of Walk The Talk, an indigenous education organisation, will attend the games and give-away footballs signed by former AFL star Michael Long and coach Kevin Sheedy.

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• LEONGATHA CROQUET CLUB

Champ wins again • WONTHAGGI TABLE TENNIS

Justin confirms he is top player JUSTIN Licis has gone further ahead in his bid to establish his spot as the number one player at Wonthaggi Table Tennis Association.

He played 17 year old Luke Anstey last week after Luke’s one week absence. He made no mistake with a 12-10, 11-6, 11-6, 11-9 win in a brilliant battle of wits from both players. Justin is now three sets up on his nearest rival, Bruce Harmer, with Michael Ede, Luke, and Murphy Wei all close behind.

Bendigo Veterans Championships Five Wonthaggi veteran players competed in the Bendigo Veterans Table Tennis Championships at the weekend. Results next week.

Ladders A Grade Panthers ..................... 32 30 (147) Pandas ........................ 24 30 (153) Dingoes ....................... 24 27 (128) Zoo .............................. 20 23 (117)

Sloths .......................... 12 24 (124) Koalas ........................... 4 16 (100) A Reserve Triple M ..................... 20 33 (112) Bench Warmers ........ 16 32 (113) Cape Crunchers ........ 16 30 (106) The Demons............... 12 28 (101) Nameless..................... 12 27 (111) Egg Beaters ................... 8 28 (107) B Grade Eleits ............................ 28 27 (56) DJ’s .............................. 28 25 (54) JJ’s............................... 24 26 (55) Rippers ........................ 16 24 (57) Smashers ...................... 12 19 (49) Tigers ............................. 0 12 (36)

Leading players A Grade Justin Licis ......................... 19 (79) Bruce Harmer .................... 16 (72) Michael Ede ....................... 15 (62) Luke Anstey ....................... 14 (60) Murphy Wei ....................... 13 (62) Dick Holwerda....................11 (59) A Reserve Daniel Chetland ................. 12 (37) Sean Michael ..................... 11 (36) Max Duff ........................... 11 (35) Nancy Pattinson ................. 10 (33) Nick Gilmore ....................... 9 (30) Daniel Park .......................... 9 (29) Mackenzie Gardner ............. 9 (27) B Grade Max Duff ........................... 17 (35) Darcy Allamby................... 15 (31) Beau Allamby .................... 11 (25) Blake Richards................... 11 (33) James Britt ......................... 11 (22) Jack Duff.............................. 9 (21) Rowan Keating .................... 9 (21) Ben Kent .............................. 9 (20)

A BIG congratulations to our champ Sandra Birch and Mick Maxwell from Traralgon who won the Traralgon XYZ Association Croquet Tournament this week.

Sandra and Mick won the tournament outright winning four out of five of their games which were played under pretty severe weather conditions. Well done to Thelma Arnup, Betty Strong and

Mary Ann Kinnish who also competed in the tournament. The club welcomes any interested people to come and try out our great game. Club days are Wednesday and Saturday at 1pm. Flat soled shoes are a must and equipment and coaching are available.

HRH approves: from left, Sandra Birch, Doreen Dorman (Traralgon) and Mick Maxwell (Traralgon).

• LDNA TWILIGHT NETBALL

Fabulous and Wizz Bang winners LEONGATHA and District Netball Association twilight netball autumn competition for 2015 came to a close with the grand final games held on Wednesday night. Team Fabulous made it two in a row winning the Ladies section in back to back sea-

sons. Great goaling by Rachel Frassenei and strong defending by Corinne Hoddinott sealed the win in wet and cold conditions from the ever present team of Aches and Pains. Fabulous 22 defeated Aches and Pains 12. Long time contesters Showstopper had to be satisfied with second place in this season’s

mixed section grand final. Opposition team Wizzbangs have been playing up the ranks and have developed into a slick and skilled team. The goaling accuracy of Elise Dowling sealed the team’s win. Wizzbangs 27 defeated Showstoppers 23.

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

At Point Lonsdale

MAY Time

20 WED

21 THUR

22 FRI

23 SAT

24 SUN

25 MON

26 TUE

height (metres)

0042 0641 1349 1916

1.53 0.26 1.78 0.68

0132 0730 1437 2004

1.55 0.25 1.80 0.65

0218 0816 1522 2049

1.55 0.27 1.78 0.63

0302 0901 1603 2131

1.53 0.31 1.74 0.62

0345 0943 1642 2214

1.50 0.37 1.68 0.62

0428 1023 1718 2254

1.45 0.45 1.62 0.63

0512 1100 1753 2334

1.39 0.52 1.56 0.64

Mixed: back row from left, the Wizz Bang winners, Elise Dowling, Danielle Jones, Naomi Logan, Libby Briscoe, Roger Callister, Kevin Fitzgerald, Peter Price and Rebecca Vagg. Front row from left, runners up, Showstoppers, Cameron Green, Lina Green, Rowan Anstis, Dayn Bentvelzen, Kerri Palmer, Emma Smith, Darren Pocklington and Philomena Smith.

All times shown in 24 hour clock 0001 - 1200..................AM 1201 - 2400..................PM

Ladies: back row from left, the Fabulous winners Kristie Moore, Corrine Hoddinott, Rachael Frassenei, Tegan Renden, Lisa Burge, Kelsie Schelling, Jaslin Kelly, Tania D’Agoslino. Front row from left, runners-up, Aches and Pains, Kerri Palmer, Rebecca Anderson, Danielle Jonbes, Julie Bloye, Philomena Smith, Anna Paterson and Melissa Neil.

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Leongatha cyclists fare well at titles WHILE the Leongatha Cycling club was able to run a club race on Saturday at Korrine, thoughts were with the other members at Harcourt competing in the State Country Road Titles.

Fortunately the weather was warm and sunny with no wind so it was a great autumn day to be on the bike. At Harcourt, Austin Timmins and Will Lumby riding in the Under 17 Men’s division really found it to their liking – Austin claiming a win, Will third place. Stuart Smith riding in the Elite Men’s division also claimed third place. In the Men’s 19 division Harry McLean placed fifth, Grace McLean in the Women’s 17 division placed fifth whilst Oliver McLean, riding in the Men’s 15 division finished 10th – well done riders. With a number of our Senior members happily pedalling around Italy the result was a reduced field at Korrine. Brett Franklin and Thomas McFarlane were on scratch and gave four minutes start to Peter Hollins, seven minutes to another trio whilst at 10 minutes there were six riders.

The limit bunch stayed together pretty well and shared the work load whilst the backmarkers lacked some bunches to help with the chase. To make matters worse, the coach had worked Thomas on the stationary bike in the morning so just when he needed to up the tempo in the chase from the Kongwak roundabout he was unable to answer the charge from co-marker Brett. However, the weight of numbers out front ruled the day and in the sprint to the line Brad Bouquet was too quick for Tony Giles, Bernadette Fitzgerald, Steve Wilson and Mark Bensley. The winning time was 64.58 minutes. Next to finish was Brett Franklin in sixth and fastest: 56.39 min. Next home was Peter Hollins ahead of Phil Hanley and Thomas McFarlane and rounding out the top 10 was Morgan Barnes. The Junior field of five riders saw Thomas Fitzgerald and Mitch Harry on scratch, Kaleb Jans at four minutes whilst out front it was Felicity Waddell and Michael Eastwood. The back markers were not teaming very well and only making up limited

ground. Kaleb Jans managed to get a sighter of the limit riders as they raced up the McGraw Rd hill and noticeably lifted the cadence. Out front Michael opened up a gap over the top of the hill but there were still six kilometres to race. Up the hill to the Glen Alvie junction, Kaleb rounded up the leaders and rode home a clear winner (42.23min). Felicity managed to find a good pedalling rhythm and chased Michael down and also rode home in second place. Michael kept working hard and managed to get to the line for third place just ahead of the scratch duo. Thomas Fitzgerald took fourth and fastest time: 40.31min The club has a monthly meeting on Tuesday night and will try a new venue, the Leongatha RSL at 7.30pm. The club will need to finalise some arrangements for the Saturday of the June long weekend for the three day tour. Riders you need to come and have your input.

Right: Winners’ group: from left, second Tony Giles, first Brad Bouquet, third Bernadette Fitzgerald and front, Junior winner Kaleb Jans.

• LEONGATHA BADMINTON

Great start to season THE Leongatha Badminton Club has begun its 2015 season in fine style with all three matches very closely contested affairs, augering well for an even season ahead.

A brilliant contest was played between Passionfruit and Lemons, with all doubles sets very tight. In the singles matches Passionfruit pulled away with Les Swift in vintage form, and Glen O’Neill after a solid pre season was in scintillating touch for his team. Nigel Grimes was strong all night for Lemons, capably supported by Jim Newton fresh from a week’s break. The Oranges emerged slender winners over the

Bananas by a mere five points. Tim Bright and Rodney Wyatt were the catalysts of this great win, using all their experience to play some excellent sets. It was wonderful to see club legend Neil Jeremiah coming all the way from Yarram to fill in and the club thanks him greatly. Also new player Simon Perks was called up to fill in at the last moment and showed he can play at a far higher level. Finally the Pears pulled off an unlikely victory over the more fancied Apples. New player Glen Kleeven was simply awesome in his first match, winning a doubles and an emotional singles win over Matthew Oommann 15-13, leaving both players exhausted. Frank Dekker pulled

off a very rare win over Steve Johnson in their singles match and another new player Dave Noble was absolutely brilliant all night, indicating he can play at a higher level as the season progresses. A special mention to club secretary Rhonda Newton on all her efforts to get the season started, there were certainly some hurdles to overcome and Rhonda did a marvellous job to get everything going.

Results Pears 5/113 d Apples 3/94, Oranges 4/110 d Bananas 4/105, Passionfruit 4/128 d Lemons 4/111.

Ladder Pears ..........................................7 Passionfruit ...............................6 Oranges .....................................6 Bananas .....................................4 Lemons.......................................4 Apples ........................................3

• MEENIYAN VOLLEYBALL

Nads remain unbeaten THE 2015 Meeniyan District Volleyball season has started strongly with eight teams once again participating in the competition. There has been strong competition with great rallies and tight scorelines. Round 5 saw Nads remain unbeaten although it was a very tight second set

against the Blues. Mystic Flyers drew with fifth placed Purple Meanies 2-2 to collect its first points for the season. The Orange Roughies had a comfortable victory over Blues 2, the newest team in the competition. The Sharks and the Black Birds were locked at one set apiece but a convincing win in the third set

gave the Sharks a win on the night and third place on the ladder.

Ladder Nads ..........................153.47 Orange Roughies ..... 113.29 Sharks....................... 116.78 Black Birds ................99.69 Purple Meanies............96.31 Blues ...........................86.98 Blues 2 ........................81.30 Mystic Flyers ..............77.55

245 301 298 322 352 361 385 392

Action: Tony Giles leads the 10 minute bunch up the climb to Gow’s corner on the first lap of the Korrine circuit.

Knights and Stars in stalemate Mens’ THE Stars impressive draw against Drouin last week gave them plenty of confidence coming into the game against Leongatha. The Stars have a good record against the Knights and would have been hoping for a victory but Leongatha seem to be a different proposition this season with some impressive results on the board already. The form guide proved reliable as the game turned into a fierce tussle with neither team able to fully turn the screws on their opponent. The Stars had plenty of possession but their usual fluid passing game was slightly absent and they never really assumed total dominance in the way they had managed during parts of their previous games. The Stars did take the lead when in-form midfielder Tha Htoo continued his impressive scoring record, netting his fourth for the season. Leongatha was unbowed, however, and pulled one back to level the scores. The game continued to seesaw with the Stars on top but lacking a killer touch. Inverloch finally notched another goal when Wai Sum Lau scored his

second of the season. Once again the home side pushed back and equalised. The home side could have nicked in a win towards the end with some good chances but in the end a draw was probably a fair result on the day. The Stars remain unbeaten after four games and remain in contention for top spot. The Knights are not far behind, however, and look a good bet for a finals’ berth this season. Women’s On a day of superb weather the Inverloch Stars Women’s team met with the Leongatha Knights for the first time in season 2015. Straight after the opening pass Stars were up for it, keeping possession for most of the half, however they failed to make a breakthrough on the scoresheet and it was 0-0 at half time. The second half fared better goal wise, with the Stars starting off the scoring from a skilful and varied player, Bree Allen, who worked the ball around defender after defender to finally put it away after a handful of previous attempts. This spurred the girls to pick up

their games on both sides with Stars needing to stay focussed and Gatha to step up its attack. Stars decided that another goal was needed to get ahead comfortably and receiving a great long pass from defender Kirsty Parini, Bree Allen was able to convert again minutes after her first goal to extend the Stars lead to two goals to nil. Leongatha must’ve had a word amongst themselves at this point. While the Stars lapped up the high they were on the Knights snuck one past Gabby Harris in goal and then evened up the score with a cracking lob high up over the keeper’s head. The excitement was palpable as the two teams battled it out to the last few minutes. Stars went hell for leather at this point to prove they weren’t finished and as Fe Richardson popped a sweet cross into the box Rachael Crawford connected and finished with a third goal for the Stars. The remainder of the match became a desperate bid for Leongatha to equalise, but to no avail leaving the Stars to cheer upon hearing the last whistle. Well done to both sides for a hearty, happy clean match. Stars 3 - Gatha 2

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Final goes down to the wire

make it through to both finals with new players and missing some old stagers this year was a fine effort. Let’s hope we can go one better next year. Coming Events: Tuesday 19 Stableford, Thursday 21 Stableford, Friday 22 Friday Friendly Chicken Run, Friday 22 Members draw 6:30pm to 8pm $500 and Saturday 23 Stableford, Larry Giddy Trophy.

SG pennant finals Sunday, May 17 Division 2 winners: the team from Lang Lang victorious over Foster. From left, Tony Andrews, Chris Roberts, Nick Dehey, Jack Ingram, Tony Chandler, Peter Sellers and Adam Heywood.

Division 3 winners: the team from Lang Lang victorious over Foster. From left, Fehan Dunleavy, Andrew Cavigan, Jimi Martelli, Scott Walker, Jeff Cohen, David Pearce, Ray Zammit and John Ruddy.

Division 4 winners: the team from Meeniyan victorious over Leongatha. From left, Col Olden, Brian Dewer, Phil Johnston, Rod Matthew, Peter Wilson, Andy Horvath and with the shield, Butch Kuhne.

Korumburra THERE were 43 players on Saturday, May 16 for a stableford competition. A Grade: T. Herbert (9 hcp) 34 pts on countback N. Spargo 34, T. O’Neill 32, B. Clasby 32, B. Ross 32, L. Webster 32. B Grade: M. Giles (15 hcp) 35 pts on countback G. Jones 35, B. Quilfoyle 32. C Grade: A. Rose (13 hcp) 35 pts, A. Worthy 33, S. Webster 32, L. Dixon 32. Nearest the pin: 1st M. Webb, 7th T. Fowles, 10th T. Herbert, 13th P. Vanagtmaal. Tuesday’s winner was P. Vanagtmaal 35 pts and Thursday’s winner was C. Clements 34 pts. Spotters needed - 13th hole draw end of Sep.

Ladies UNFORTUNATELY, due to the weather, the third round

Foster WITH less than ideal conditions greeting us again this week the course is still quite damp and soggy in places. Yet again with the weather being bitterly cold, wet and blustery the number of players out during the week was less than normal, but with the weekend warming up and the sun finally showing itself, most of the regular players ventured out to have a hit. Tuesday, May 12 and the Men’s Stableford was cancelled due to inclement weather. Thursday, May 14 saw Paul Spencer win the Men’s Stableford with 38 points. DTL: Neil Chandler 37points, John Stone 36 points,

of the championships has light supper provided. Please add your name to been postponed until next the list at the club if you can Wednesday, May 20. The time sheet is still attend this evening. in place but please arrive earlier than the scheduled tee-off time as there may be changes. Those not competing in the championship can play in the day’s event, at the end of the field. Seven women played Saturday and, although the conditions were heavy, the sun was out and there was warmth, at last. Lee Clements (12) was the winner with 32 points and the runner up was Judy Webb (29), with 29 points. Lee was NTP on the 13th. BYO tea from 6.30pm, or just come for the show which Medal winner: Moira begins at 8pm. Rogers was KorumWear a hat to add some burra’s May Monthly fun on the night. The cost is $10 with a medallist. Peter Dight 35 points. NTP: Peter Dight, Kevin Flett. Friday, May 15 Stableford and only two players got out on the course, unfortunately not enough to run a competition. There was a good turn in fine weather which made for a field of 26 players on Saturday for a four ball Stableford. Winners were Neville Thompson and Neil Chandler with 44 points. DTL: Col Pulham and Greg Paine with 42 points, Pat McKay and Fred Tyers with 40 points on a countback. NTP: George Dreager, Tony Vanin, Robert Fulton, Pat McKay and Noel Black. Members’ and golfers’ draws Terry Dessent’s name came

out in the draw and luckily he was here to collect the $700, so the draw will be back down to $500 next Friday. The Saturday golfers’ draw was won by Scott Rathjen, however, he wasn’t present to collect the $660 so the draw will jackpot to $680 for next week. Sunday Pennant May 17th The final of Sunday Pennant at Korumburra Golf Club saw both divisions two and three lose their respective finals. Division two played Lang Lang and lost 4/3. Congratulations to both Lang Lang sides on their victory and well done to all our men who have represented our club throughout the season. To

Division 1: (at Korumburra Golf Club) Wonthaggi 4 d Phillip Island 3. Ray Smith d Beau Van Agtmaal, Henry Ritterman lt Shane Sartori 3/2, Paul Wagner d Matt Johnson, Nigel Shadforth lt Scott Gheller 5/3, Matthew Thompson d Julian Wintle, Jeremy Westaway lt Darren Green 2 up, Mark Ritterman lt Danny Crellin 19th. Division 2: (at Korumburra Golf Club) Lang Lang 4 d Foster 3. Norm Cooper lt Chris Roberts 3/2, Neville Thompson d Tony Andrews, Kevin Flett d Nick DeHey, Pat McKay d Jack Ingram, Noel Black lt Peter Sellers 5/4, Tony Vanin lt Adam Haywood 1 up, Alec Morley lt Anthony Chandler 2 up. Division 3: (at Korumburra Golf Club) Lang Lang 5 d Foster 2. Trevor Jones (25 hcp) lt David Pearce (35 hcp) 2 up, Owen Kindellan (22 hcp) lt John Ruddy (15 hcp) 3/1, Phil Schofield (14 hcp) d Ray Zammit (13 hcp), Andrew Naylor (14 hcp) lt James Martella (12 hcp) 19th, David Hutchinson (12 hcp) d Scott Walker (12 hcp), Ray Prain (12 hcp) lt Geoff Cohen (9 hcp) 19th, Steve Reid (12 hcp) lt Fehan Dunleavy (9 hcp) 19th. Division 4: (at Korumburra Golf Club) Meeniyan 4 d Leongatha 3. Andrew Horvath (30 hcp) d Tim Boler (36 hcp), Rod Matthews (26 hcp) lt Mark Boler (24 hcp) 6/5, Peter Wilson (24 hcp) lt Mark Anderson (23 hcp) 6/5, Colin Olden (21 hcp) d Ryan Thomas (22 hcp), Brian Dewar (17 hcp) d Andrew Bassett (20 hcp), Alan Kuhne (17 hcp) lt Peter Jaspers (15 hcp) 4/2, Phillip Johnson (15 hcp) d Gary Peters (15).

Meeniyan WHAT a week of golf and ever challenging weather. Tuesday, May 12 saw Lloyd Hemphill return from the depths of the flu to win with 37 points off a 28 handicap from the ever popular bridesmaid Bruce Betts on 33 pts off a 36 handicap. Best nine went to Bob McGeary 19 pts. Nearest the pin Col Stewart on the 11th. Thursday, May 14 saw another wash out. We prayed for fine weather after more than 100 mm of rain. Saturday, May 16 saw fine weather at last for our final round of our championships. Those not involved in the championships played stableford. A Grade winner was Brian Dewar 67 net off a 18 handicap, runner-up Jeff Wilson 72 net off a 16 handicap. B Grade winner captain Peter Wilson (24) won on a countback from Paul Robinson (22) on 73 net. Nearest the pin 11th being pro pin so he got the money was Will Bullock. Nearest the pin 2nd was Butch Kuhne. Down the line balls: C. Olden, C. Graeme, B. McGeary, W. Bullock, J. Cusack, Chris Buckland, C. Le Page, A. Kuhne. Members’ draw saw Alex Cairncross’ name come out but due to him leaving early this

will again jackpot. Our major event for the day was our championships. A Grade winner was 15 year old Chris Buckland off a six handicap with 77-85-76, total 238. Runner-up Alex Cairncross off a two handicap with 80-84-84, total 248. Congratulations to Chris, great outcome for one of our youngest members. B Grade winner was Col Graeme off a 15 handicap with 85-88-90, total 263 from runner-up David Thomson off a 15 handicap with 85-90-91, total 266. C Grade was a hard fought final having to go to a playoff then a countback, with Graeme Hughes off a 21 handicap 9497-102, total 293, just pipping Col Olden off a 21 handicap with 94-104-05, total 293. D Grade, our popular mature stalwart James Cusack off (26) with 105-105-102-312 take the honour away from Charlie Le Page off a 26 handicap with 111-101-103, total 315. We congratulate all the winners and pay homage to our curator and crew who had the course in as good condition as possible. Sunday, May 17 was the pennant grand final and we defeated Leongatha 4-3. What a great outcome, the boys have had a smashing season and there were a few sore heads on Monday.

Woorayl THE always popular Ambrose was won by the team of Jack Howard, Graeme Winkler, Brian Collins and Ron Symmons. Jack Howard and Danny Dwyer won nearest the pins, Danny won the open longest drive and John Diaper took out the older version. For the beginners the team of Da. Dwyer, G. Maisey, S. McNanara and S. Loader were successful. Nearest the pins to S. Loader and P. McGrory, and M. Wilson won the longest drive. On Thursday John Hassett won with 41 points, with a ball to Bo Fiek. Next week is the Righties versus Lefties stableford. The meal and raffle night will be on Thursday.

Leongatha GOOD scoring was difficult on Saturday although the course was in excellent condition after the recent rain. Thomas Williamson was the only player to finish better than his handicap and his plus one was sufficient to take the A Grade honours. B Grade was won by Nick Lafferty with -1 and Mark Kavanagh was successful in C Grade also with -1. NTP’s were Rod Hopcraft on the fourth hole, Ian Barlow on the seventh, Bruce Hutton on the 14th and Craig Hams on the 16th. DTL Balls : Peter Rayson, Chris Leaver, Merv Stubbs, Trevor Rickard, Tom Sorrell, Doug Clemann, Bryan Sword, T. Buitinger, Andrew Henley, Mark Anderson, Barry Stevens, Steve Fisher, Peter Brownlie, John Eabry and Craig Hams. On Tuesday, 23 dedicated golfers braved the wintry conditions to contest a Stableford Competition, Honours for the day went Roy Kleverkamp who had 36 points in the difficult conditions. NTPs were Bob Smith on the fourth hole, Ian Murchie on the 14th and John Eabry on the 16th. DTL Balls went to Geoff McDonald, Peter Waters, Peter Walsh, Barry Stevens, Andrew Smith and Geoff Maher. It was the Inverloch Pub-

licans Day Ambrose event on Thursday kindly sponsored by Bruce Clark of the Esplanade Hotel and John McGuiness of the Inlet Hotel. The winners with 57 ½ nett was the team of Chris Leaver, Tom Williamson, Peter Hartigan and Kevin Scott. Runner up was the team of Tony and Elizabeth Gedye, John Moore and Maryann Elson with a nett score of 59 1/8th. NTPs were Michael Thomas on the fourth hole, Tom Williamson on the seventh, Henry Sedelies on the 14th and Roy Kleverkamp on the 16th. DTL Balls went to John Eabry, David Forbes, Geoff McDonald, Ray Burton, Will Norden, Andrew Henley, Henry Sedelies, and Ted Bruinewoud. The Super League semi finals produced two very close matches. The undefeated Tom Titts were pushed to the limit by the gutsy Royal Blues. The TT’s prevailed 130128 and will move into this week’s final as hot favourite. Michael Thomas’s 36 points was the game high with his ever consistent team mates John Eabry and Peter Walsh contributing 33 points each. Geoff Maher led the way for the Royal Blues with 35 points. The other semi final saw Guys and Dolls stage an upset over the highly fancied Condors; 128-125. Guys and Dolls were set up by a magnificent 38 points by David Forbes in the worst conditions of the round. Mark Anderson bought it home with 33 points. Doug Clemann fought hard for the Condors with a fine 34 points. The Tom Titts will be aiming to complete an undefeated season by winning the final, whilst the Guys and Dolls will be hoping they have hit form at the right time and can cause the upset of the year to become the inaugural Super League champions.

Welshpool THE wind and rain has dampened the spirits of golfers in the last week and no games were played Tuesday or the ladies’ Wednesday game. Friday’s chicken run saw 16 hardy souls brave the ele-

ments for the chook. The winner with an average score was Jeff Cashmore 17 points on countback Tom Welsh. Balls down the line: David Lucas 15 on countback K. Hobbs, M. Lowe. Nearest the pin 8th Russell Barwick. Saturday’s par event saw Andrew Brown win with +3 on countback Graeme Brennan. Ball down the line on countback with -3 was Keith Lear from Alan Hayes. Nearest the pin 15th Pixie Roberts. Other scores were L. Pope, G. Brown -4; M. Roberts, G. English -5. Sunday’s nine hole event was played in ideal conditions with the course being in great shape after all the wind and rain. The winner with 19 points was Brian MacPherson. Balls down the line: Ken Hallett 17 and Lionel Pope 15 on countback Tom Welsh. Nearest the pin 15th L. Pope. Other scores: G. English 14, A. Hayes, K. Lear 13. The Peter Petersen Trophy stroke event is on this Saturday, May 23, and also our winter knockout commences Sunday, May 24, so get your names down so the draw can be done.

Mirboo North Thursday results: Competition: Stableford. May 14 - Day Winner: Col James (14) 36 points C/B (Woorayl). DTLs: Garry Shandley 36, Joe Kus 34 C/B. NTP fourth: Richie Robbins. Saturday results: Competition: Captain’s Trophy Round One, Stableford. May 16 - A Grade winner: Terry Bradshaw (7) 42 points. B Grade Winner: Jeff Hughes (17) 38 points. Ladies Winner: Jess Clark (22) 32 points C/B. DTL’s: Simon McInnes 37, Russell Pentland 37, Neil Whitelaw 36, Joe Taylor 35 and Chris Bracecamp 35. Second shot NTP first hole: Brandon Bradshaw. NTP: Fourth: Paul Cutting, Sixth: Ron Funnell, 13th: nobody, 16th: Steve Mills Captain’s Trophy winners: R. Pentland def J. Robbins, T Bradshaw def S. McInnes, T. Whitelaw def P. Stimson, R. Robbins def J. Smith, Captains Trophy next week: R. Pentland vs. R. Robbins, T. Bradshaw vs. T. Whitelaw

Meeniyan golf championship results CHAMPIONSHIPS were played in fine calm weather on Saturday; such a contrast to the wild weather the club has had lately.

The golf club would like to thank Michael McGrath for his sponsorship of the winners and last day of the championships. The winner of A Grade was Chris Buckland with a fine 238 total for the three weeks. The runner up was Alex Cairncross. B Grade’s winner was Colin Graeme with 263, with runner up David Thomson. C Grade’s winner was Graham Hughes with 293 after a playoff against Col Olden. The D Grade winner was Jim Cusack 312 with runner up Charlie LePage. A dinner to honour the champions and announce the winner of the handicap champion will be held along with the regular monthly lunches on Sunday, June 7. Lunch will be held at 12 pm. It will cost $15 for a two course meal. Twelve holes of

golf will be played prior to lunch at 10am. Daily event A Grade winner: Brian Dewar (18) 67 nett with runner up Jeff Wilson (16) 72 nett. B Grade winner: Peter Wilson (24) 73 on count back from Paul Robinson (22). NTP: Will Bullock (11th) and Alan Kuhne (second). BDL: Chris Buckland (6) 70nett, Col Olden 74 nett (24), Col Graeme 75 (15), Bob McGeary (12) 75, Will Bullock (16) 75, Jim Cusack (26) 76, Charlie Lepage (26) 77 nett and Alan Kuhne (17) 79 nett.

A Grade winner: Chris Buckland took the championship title at the Meeniyan Golf Club on Saturday.

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FISH Creek Bowling Club held its presentation night on Friday, May 8.

SUNDAY greeted the bowlers with sunshine for our first Sunday Winter Bowls match.

Commencing with a casserole dinner the well attended night was a tremendous way to conclude the season. Men’s Club Champion Robin McKenzie, runner-up Bruce Cooper. Men’s Pairs winners Andy Kerr and Dave Christie. Men’s 100 Up winner Brian (Boka) O’Keefe. Men’s 21 Up winner Mark McKenzie. Mixed Pairs winners Dave Christie and Faye McKenzie. Ladies’ Club Champion Nicole McKenzie, runner-up Nellie Van Dyk. Ladies’ Pairs winners Anne Cowell and Nicole McKenzie. Ladies’ 100 Up winner Nicole McKenzie. The Ladies AGM is on the May 20 at 10.30am in the clubrooms. Please get along if you can. The club is saddened by the passing of May Young who was a life member of our club. May lived until her late 90s and was an inspiration to many people when she became Ladies Club Champion at the spritely age of 81. May you will be missed by many.

Men’s 100 Up: from left, club president Duilio Stefani with winner Brian (boka) O’Keefe.

Men’s Champion: from left, club president Duilio Stefani with the new champion, Robin McKenzie.

There were 20 players who teamed up in pairs for two games of 12 ends. We played one game before lunch and the other after allowing the event to be over by 3pm before the cooler sea breezes blow in. The Best Overall Game was won by Arthur Moule and Paul Davis. The perfect conditions helped three teams win both games. So close but so sorry to Bryan Hensley and John Thornton and Bob Davis and Judy Parker. Congratulations to Ivy Sheppard and Terry Seaward for winning the day. Raffle winners were Johnny from Wonthaggi, David Turnbull, Veronica Muir and Judy Parker. Our next Winter Bowls will be held on Wednesday, May 20. Names in by 10am for an 11am

start. We will be launching a new Novice Bowling competition on Friday, May 22 from 1pm aimed at all new bowlers to the game. Specifically, it is targeted at those who have had very limited bowling exposure. It will be conducted by the club’s accredited coach, Bryan Hensley and our own accomplished lady bowler, Ivy Sheppard. The format will be specialised coaching followed by a fun game. Although this competition is aimed at providing more coaching and practice for our new bowlers, all bowlers are welcomed to join in. You may get rid of a bad habit or add a new shot to your repertoire. A belated congratulations to Laurel Lee who was selected by the Ladies Match Committee as the ‘Most Improved Player’ for season 2014-2015. Well done Laurel. Some of our most accomplished bowlers were recipients of this award.

We know that you will continue your good form on the green. Good bowling Laurel and have a great upcoming season. The Friday night meal is on again this week. Names on the blackboard. Inverloch bowlers played the first of their mid-week mixed social games on Wednesday, May 14 attracting enough hardy players to enjoy an interesting competition on a wet and wintry day. They managed to complete two 12 end games in spite of several rain interruptions. Winners with two games and 31 points was the team co-skipped by Terry Seaward and Mick Yates, with Gavin Blew. Runners-up with 32 points but one win, were Mal Marshall and Chris Gillman. An honourable mention (best allday game) went to Pat Stoneham and Pat Sheedy for staging a miraculous after-lunch reversal of form which gave them a win on all but two ends.

Winners: Sunday Winter Bowls was won by the On the ball: the Best Overall Game winner at the the dynamic duo of Ivy Sheppard and Terry Sea- Inverloch Sunday Winter Bowls with eight shots up was won by Paul Davis and Arthur Moule. ward.

Men’s Pairs: from left, club president Duilio Stefani with winners Andy Kerr and Dave Christie.

South Gippsland Indoor Bias Bowls Association LAST week’s games definitely caused a bit of a ladder reshuffle, promoting the Foster Fishy’s up to top position with Korumburra White hot on their tail with a good points margin as well. The games results were as follows: Korumburra White 31 defeated Mardan Gold 14, Foster Fishy’s 38 defeated Korumburra Blue 16 and Mardan Purple 23 defeated Dumbalk 19. This week sees the last game of the first round with Mardan Purple versus Foster Fishy’s, Korumburra White versus Dumbalk and Mardan Gold versus Korumburra Blue. This line up could see the ladder even out the playing field once again. Happy bowling all. Ladder: Foster Fishy’s 12 plus 30, Korumburra White12 plus 20, Korumburra Blue 8 plus 10, Mardan Gold 8 plus 3, Mardan Purple 8 minus 31, Dumbalk 0 minus 32.

Leongatha ONCE again not much to report as mother nature turned to winter.

There was no social bowls on Wednesday, May 6, Saturday, May 9 and again on Wednesday, May 13, but Saturday, May 16, was one of those sunny autumn days great for bowling. Sadly only eight teams took to the greens and win, draw or lose, all had a great time. Winner on the day was the team of Trish McCormack (s) and Tas Haywood with two wins plus 24; runners-up Jeff Pendergast (s) and Liz Beale with one win, two draws and plus 12. Reminders: Social bowls is now operating on a 12.30pm start not 1pm, with names to be in before 11.30am. The next monthly triples will be on Wednesday, May 27 with a 9.30am start, BYO lunch and sponsors are South Gippsland Quarries. Until the next report, good bowling - ‘Jackhigh’.

Mardan Indoor THIS Wednesday we saw a big turn out once again and this time it was to play the

75 Up competition, which has been missing from our annual itinerary for the past two years.

Its return was well supported. I think we had all but a handful of members participate for the much coveted trophy. The whole night was dedicated to the competition and this allowed four rounds of matches to be completed and leaves the semi-final and finals to be played in the weeks ahead. There were some very close matches played and by the end of the night three games between husband and wife were contested for a place in the semi’s between the Smiths, Gradys, and Plowmans. Andy Plowman will play Tony Allen-Clay and Jeanette Grady will play Cliff Smith in two weeks time for a place in the finals. Well done to everyone who played for an entertaining night of competition. Next week there will be no Wednesday night bowls as we will be hosting Wonthaggi at the Dumbalk Hall on Thursday for the 67th year of our friendly home and away get togethers.

All gone: the afternoon tea on the Saturday was so popular the food disappeared.

LDNA 50th celebrations

Special guest: former Leongatha resident, and current coach of the Australian Netball Diamonds, Lisa Alexander took time out of her very busy schedule to attend the LDNA dinner.

Book release: book author and life member of the LDNA Pat Kuhne with Garry Van Sinderen, past president of the LDNA and MC for the evening. See page 4 for story and more photos.

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Gippsland netball Results - Round 6 A Grade: Morwell 46 drew Drouin 46, Warragul 45 lt Leongatha 72, Wonthaggi Power 43 lt Traralgon 79, Bairnsdale 36 lt Sale 53. B Grade: Morwell 27 lt Drouin 43, Moe 52 d Maffra 41, Warragul 23 lt Leongatha 79, Wonthaggi Power 37 lt Traralgon 39, Bairnsdale 39 lt Sale 60. C Grade: Morwell 30 d Drouin 29, Moe 45 d Maffra 42, Warragul 8 lt Leongatha 30, Wonthaggi Power 31 lt Traralgon 37, Bairnsdale 49 d Sale 24. Under 17: Morwell 16 lt Drouin 54, Moe 37 d Maffra 35, Warragul 26 lt Leongatha 35, Wonthaggi Power 33 lt Traralgon 47, Bairnsdale 28 lt Sale 37. Under 15: Morwell 18 lt Drouin 63, Moe 17 lt Maffra 66, Warragul 21 lt Leongatha 41, Wonthaggi Power 26 drew Traralgon 26, Bairnsdale 32 lt Sale 41. Under 13: Morwell 24 d Drouin 14, Moe 21 lt Maffra

33, Warragul 9 lt Leongatha 61, Wonthaggi Power 36 d Traralgon 23, Bairnsdale 33 lt Sale 39.

Ladders A Grade Morwell ......................147.17 Leongatha ..................136.65 Traralgon ...................133.33 Drouin ........................179.06 Sale ............................. 110.28 Moe .............................109.68 Maffra............................79.81 Bairnsdale .....................82.59 Wonthaggi Power ..........75.93 Warragul ........................35.15 B Grade Traralgon ...................152.82 Leongatha ..................174.60 Moe ............................. 114.16 Drouin ........................137.24 Morwell ......................128.44 Wonthaggi Power ........ 116.95 Sale................................85.29 Bairnsdale .....................71.03 Maffra............................70.24 Warragul ........................37.40 C Grade Morwell ......................142.86 Wonthaggi Power ...... 118.71 Bairnsdale ..................136.00 Leongatha ..................120.51 Traralgon ...................120.33 Sale..............................100.00 Moe .............................107.62

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Drouin ...........................79.89 Maffra............................75.32 Warragul ........................40.09 Under 17 Sale .............................210.92 Drouin ........................166.67 Moe .............................141.95 Traralgon ...................123.91 Bairnsdale .................. 118.95 Maffra..........................121.02 Leongatha......................57.66 Wonthaggi Power ..........97.00 Warragul ........................68.44 Morwell .........................30.42 Under 15 Maffra ........................326.80 Sale .............................134.69 Traralgon ...................172.95 Wonthaggi Power ......140.00 Drouin ........................172.41 Bairnsdale .....................72.03 Moe ...............................66.80 Warragul ........................63.68 Leongatha......................54.24 Morwell .........................35.71 Under 13 Sale .............................135.81 Maffra ........................ 114.47 Wonthaggi Power ......247.08 Bairnsdale ..................208.93 Traralgon ...................173.55 Morwell ......................156.73 Drouin ...........................78.24 Leongatha......................67.94 Moe ...............................44.54 Warragul ........................13.38

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Alberton netball Results - Round 7 May 16 A Grade: Dalyston 57 d MDU 31, DWWWW 15 lt Fish Creek 68, Foster 47 d Kilcunda-Bass 22, Inverloch Kongwak 58 d Tarwin 40, Phillip Island 44 d Toora 33, Stony Creek 28 lt Korumburra Bena 47. B Grade: Dalyston 43 d MDU 34, DWWWW 17 lt Fish Creek 68, Foster 57 d Kilcunda Bass 21, Inverloch Kongwak 64 d Tarwin 29, Phillip Island 39 drew Toora 39, Stony Creek 22 lt Korumburra Bena 77. C Grade: Dalyston 46 d MDU 7, Foster 20 lt Kilcunda Bass 28, Inverloch Kongwak 36 d Tarwin 26, Phillip Island 29 lt Toora 34, Stony Creek 14 lt Korumburra Bena 52. 17 & Under: Dalyston 42 d MDU 29, Foster 43 d Kilcunda Bass 17, Inverloch Kongwak 55 d Tarwin 17, Phillip Island 36 d Toora 14, Stony Creek 20 lt Korumburra Bena 44, DWWWW 4 lt Fish Creek 34. 15 & Under: Dalyston 15 lt MDU 41, Foster 34 d Kilcunda Bass 10, Inverloch Kongwak 45 d Tarwin 13, Phillip Island 34 d Toora 19, Stony Creek 5 lt Korumburra Bena 53, DWWWW 21 lt Fish Creek 23. 13 & Under: Inverloch Kongwak 79 d Tarwin 1, Phillip Island 36 d Toora 8, Stony

Creek 2 lt Korumburra Bena 81.

Ladders A Grade Kor-Bena ....................259.21 Foster.......................... 148.11 Dalyston .....................235.37 Fish Creek ..................129.46 Phillip Island..............100.00 Toora ..........................133.15 Stony Creek...................92.56 MDU .............................85.08 Inv-Kongwak ................80.30 Tarwin ...........................85.47 Kil-Bass.........................54.38 DWWWW.....................16.52 B Grade Kor-Bena ....................240.00 Inv-Kongwak .............154.02 Foster..........................141.89 Toora .......................... 114.85 Dalyston .....................140.88 Phillip Island..............106.61 MDU ........................... 111.17 Fish Creek ...................105.45 Tarwin ...........................70.61 Stony Creek...................64.55 Kil-Bass.........................46.34 DWWWW.....................24.73 C Grade Kor-Bena ....................266.99 Toora ..........................179.09 Stony Creek .................97.09 Dalyston .....................234.41 Inv-Kongwak .............108.78 Phillip Island..............126.90 Tarwin ...........................98.00 Fish Creek .....................71.36 MDU .............................71.51 Kil-Bass.........................49.55 Foster.............................48.26 DWWWW.......................0.00 17 & Under Phillip Island..............179.10 Fish Creek .................. 262.11 Dalyston .....................216.81 Inv-Kongwak .............170.41 Foster..........................175.41

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Kor-Bena ....................127.71 MDU ........................... 119.51 Tarwin ...........................71.18 Stony Creek...................40.47 DWWWW.....................32.79 Kil-Bass.........................43.75 Toora .............................33.33 15 & Under Inv-Kongwak .............301.92 MDU ...........................368.66 Kor-Bena ....................216.67 Foster..........................205.10 Phillip Island..............156.63 Fish Creek ....................81.46 Tarwin ...........................81.88 Dalyston ........................74.19 Toora .............................57.40 Kil-Bass.........................38.12 DWWWW.....................42.46 Stony Creek................... 11.54 13 & Under Inv-Kongwak .............355.95 Dalyston .....................348.65 Kor-Bena ....................273.08 Phillip Island..............185.19 Fish Creek ..................138.61 Foster............................93.94 Toora .............................60.00 Stony Creek...................20.92 Tarwin .............................6.79 DWWWW.......................0.00 Kil-Bass...........................0.00 MDU ...............................0.00

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Parrots netball Round 6 - May 16 Under 13 Leongatha 61 d Warragul 9 An outstanding effort by all girls. The ball movement down the court was excellent and they worked hard at putting into practice what they had worked on at training. Well done girls. Awards: Excellent team effort. Under 15 Leongatha 41 d Warragul 21 Excellent effort today girls. Pressure down the court was 100 per cent. Well played and fought out hard until the final whistle. Let’s play hard in a week’s time against Moe. Awards: Brooke Materia - Pilates, Nikya Wright - Nagel’s Pharmacy. Under 17 Leongatha 35 d Warragul 26 Awesome job to the girls. So much pressure throughout the court and some wicked goals by the shooters. Sara Riseley BOG and also a massive thanks to Trevor Riseley for team managing. Have a good weekend off and good luck to Moe. Awards: Lisa Clarke Serafino’s, Sara Riseley SG Therapy Centre.

Up she goes: Leongatha’s Kate McCarthy shoots for goal while teammate Meg Rosser awaits the outcome.

LDNA netball results Round 5 results Saturday, May 16 11 & Under Section 1: Parrots 15 d Meeniyan & District 0, Mt Eccles Swifts 14 d Town Black 5, Mirboo North Purple 11 d St Laurence 1. 11 & Under Section 2: St Laurence 10 d Mt Eccles Magic 0, Mirboo North Gold 10 d Mt Eccles

Vixens 0. 13 & Under: Mirboo North Purple 26 d Town Tangerine 6, Mirboo North Gold 25 d Parrots 18, St Laurence Maroon 21 d Town Black 10, Mt Eccles Pulse 31 d Mt Eccles Firebirds 13, Meeniyan 18 d St Laurence Blue 3. 15 & Under: Town Tangerine 26 d Town Black 15, Mirboo North Purple 16 d St Laurence 6, Parrots

41 d Meeniyan 10. 17 & Under / C Grade: Town Black 35 d Mt Eccles Storm 24, Mirboo North Purple 53 d Mt Eccles Tornadoes 26, Meeniyan & District 55 d St Laurence 30. Open: Town Tangerine 40 d Mt Eccles Thunder 37, Town Green 32 d Mt Eccles Roar 19, St Laurence Gold 40 d St Laurence Maroon 22.

LDNA umpires Saturday, May 23

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Arm wrestle: there was not much separating the teams as the effort put in by both players shows.

C Grade Leongatha 30 d Warragul 8 A great effort by the girls. the team tried some different combinations and demonstrated versatility in positions. The team came through with a strong win. Well done C Grade. Awards: Anna Lewton - RSL, Carlie McNamara - Buzz. Auction: Anna Lewton. B Grade Leongatha 79 d Warragul 23 Another good win for B Grade in the battle of the birds. The girls enjoyed the sunshine and took the opportunity to practise some new combinations. Looking forward to a few tougher games ahead. Awards: Maddie Kerr - Darcy’s, Lucy Vernon Evans Petroleum. Auction: Maddie Kerr. A Grade Leongatha 72 d Warragul 45 Plenty of good feeding to the birds. Strong passes and a firey finish saw the girls fly away with a good win. Awards: Meg Rosser - Shan’s Lingerie & Leisure, Kate Sperling - Evans Petroleum. Auction: Laura Higgins.

Stretch: from left, Holly Monaghan, Emma Kyle and Bridget Monaghan are evenly poised to win the ball. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning@www. fourcornersframing.biz

11am: Bridget Eldred, Julie Grant, Michaeleah Stephens, Sue Ritchie, Aleisha Wrigley, Erin Baudinette, Emily Chadwick, Maria Evison, Lisa Mildenhall, Anita Gourlay, Jesseme Arnason, Barb Challis, Mary Gourlay, Bree Littlejohn. 12pm: Mariah Grant, Amy Smith, Kate Gourlay, Barb Challis, Nikya Wright, Karen Clarke, Millie Hannon, Janice Sing, Lauren Baudinette, Maddi Wright, Sophie Clarke, Pat Kuhne. 1pm: Chelsea Hofman, Pat Kuhne, Lori McKenzie, Sam Anderson, Erin Baudinette. 2.15pm: Julie Grant, Sue Ritchie, Emma Smith, Anna Patterson, Anita Gourlay Any queries, please contact Erin 0448 487 492.

Gotcha: Town GA Emma Smith takes the inbound pass during a big weekend for the LDNA. Photos available at www.mdphotos.net

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The Tigers of old dish out a mauling FOLLOWING two losses and a draw in recent weeks, reigning premier, Mirboo North, returned to the winner’s list, when it defeated Morwell East by 75 points at Ronald Reserve, Morwell East, on Saturday.

As a result of its comprehensive victory, Mirboo North has replaced Morwell East in fourth position on the Mid Gippsland ladder after six rounds and pushed the Hawks down to seventh spot. The mighty Tigers wore black armbands in memory of former senior player, 1978 thirds premiership representative, past committeeman and bar manager, Marcus Marcou, who died during the week. Forwards say the best things in life are free kicks in the goal square, but with defenders toeing the line, nothing was on offer for either side from the umpires. After scores were level at the first break, the Tigers floored the Hawks by exposing their flawed midfield processes, forward line shortcomings and inadequate defensive

structures. High flying Dane McGennisken, put his stamp on the match and broke it open by registering three outstanding goals for the visitors early in the second term. Frustratingly for Mirboo North, its inaccuracy in front of the big white sticks limited it to only five majors from 15 scoring shots to half time. On the other hand, Morwell East made the most of its limited inside 50 entries with quality sharpshooting that saw it record four straight goals and trail by 16 points at the long break. However, the Hawks simply weren’t working hard enough to push up to contests around the ground and for the most part, disappointed their fans by being second to the ball. Although Morwell East increased its intensity during part of the third quarter, it couldn’t displace Mirboo North’s perseverance, intense work rate and ruthless will to win the contested ball. The Tigers restricted their opponents to a couple of third term goals, whilst adding six themselves, with fast moving and exciting forays into their forward 50. Tim Traill, Jack Robertson, Paul Hinkley and Ben Ah

Mat were amongst the goal scorers, whilst Josh Taylor, Shane Peters, Kris Berchtold, Dwayne Gunn and skipper, Damien Turner, were high and clean possession gatherers. Eloquent Mirboo North assistant coach, Clancy Bennett, used plenty of voice to confirm his stimulating conversation at the dinner table, also extends to the playing field. With no east west link available through the corridor, heavy traffic forced the Hawks to go wide, to find a roundabout pathway into their attacking arc. Brandon Francis, Shaun Barnes, Brad Gibson and Frank Marks were having a fair dinkum dip for Morwell East, by forcefully throwing their bodies into the action and attacking the footy with conviction. Alas, too many other Hawks were flat footed and opted for loose handballs and random kicking that uncovered a simulation of Carlton’s current, “let’s hope for the best” strategy. It seemed whenever Morwell East’s lesser lights gained possession, they were stripped of the football almost as regularly as Sweet Gypsy Rose strutted the stage in her

birthday clothes. Mirboo North’s clarity of purpose continued during the final quarter with many passages of productive play. As they continually advanced downfield in waves, the Tigers’ systematic logistical mobility, was sensational to watch. Robertson bravely burst his way through packs, Josh Taylor continued his amazing run and carry, Ah Mat marked strongly and hit targets, Peters created gaps out of tight spots and Berchtold’s class shone like a beacon. All the while, Bennett kept inspiring his teammates with in-and-under commitment and constructive dialogue. Traill kicked three goals to bring his tally to five, Hinkley booted a couple and Jon Burge snared another on the run, to record the Tigers’ 17th and final major of the day. In the end, Mirboo North’s 35 scoring shots in 100 minutes of football, far outweighed Morwell East’s disappointing total of 10, with the Tigers adding 12.8 to the Hawks’ 2.2 in the last half. After the inter league break this weekend, Mirboo North is at home to top side, Yinnar on Saturday 3 Reserves After a brave fightback,

Mirboo North experienced football’s ultimate misery of going down by a point. Wes Amalos booted three goals for the Hawks, whilst Mitchell Cowell and Travis Willis were also strong performers for the winners. The Tigers went goal for goal with the Hawks in the first quarter, but allowed the home side to scoot away during the middle stages of the

match. But, Mirboo North’s persistence saw it break down Morwell East’s resistance in the final quarter and nearly get over the line. Mitchell Wightman, James Grande and Brent Harriage won lots of quality ball as the Tigers lifted their intensity in the closing stages. After starting the season with three terrific wins, Mir-

SENIORS Mirboo North 17.18.120 d Morwell East 7.3.45

THIRDS Mirboo North 31.15.201 d Morwell East 3.2.20

Mirboo North goals: T. Traill 5, P. Hinkley 3, D. McGennisken 3, J. Robertson 3, B. Ah Mat 2, J. Burge 1. Mirboo North best: J. Robertson, J. Taylor, T. Traill, D. McGennisken, B. Ah Mat, K. Berchtold. Morwell East goals: B. Francis 2, A. Duncan 1, B. Gibson 1, F. Marks 1, N. Talerico 1, S. Barnes 1. Morwell East best: N. Brown, D. Martin, J. Yelland, H. Foat, I. Osman, J. Serong.

Mirboo North goals: J. Richards 11, R. Oddy 5, J. Buxton 4, T. Joustra 3, Z. Porter 2, J. Moro 2, D. Cole 1, J. Hohmann 1, D. Allen 1, A. Miller 1. Mirboo North best: J. Moro, J. Richards, R. Oddy, D. Allen, Z. Porter, J. Buxton. Morwell East goals: B. Nikodemski 2, A. Dodd 1. Morwell East best: J. Lansdown, E. Puttock, T. Higgins, J. Hearn, B. Semmler, D. Pendlebury.

RESERVES Morwell East 7.9.51 d Mirboo North 7.8.50

FOURTHS Mirboo North 7.5.47 d Thorpdale 6.6.42

Morwell East goals: W. Amalos 3, J. Porter 1, D. Tatterson 1, C. Murphy 1, J. Cook 1. Morwell East best: M. Cowell, W. Amalos, T. Willis, A. Frood, C. Murphy, R. Semmler. Mirboo North goals: A. Soplakow 2, P. Aveling 2, L. Smit 1, M. Wightman 1, D. Banks 1. Mirboo North best: M. Wightman, J. Grande, B. Harriage, D. McLean, C. McDonald, M. Richardson.

Mirboo North goals: C. White 5, A. Miller 3, A. Irwin 2, P. Ludgate 1, T. Paterson 1, M. McKenzie 1, R. Peter 1. Mirboo North best: T. Paterson, A. Irwin, P. Ludgate, C. White, L. Oddy. Morwell East goals: N. Lansdown 3, B. Nikodemski 2. Morwell East best: N. Lansdown, A. Aban, J. Goodwin, J. Gardiner, L. Palmer, J. Hunt.

Fish Creek wins final quarter rampage FISH Creek headed to Alberton West on Saturday to take on the best Allies’ side that will take the field in 2015 with the fantastic addition of former Hawthorn dual Premiership player Brad Sewell.

Sewell was joined by Daniel Vardy, Ryan Marriot and Daniel Batson all returning to the side for the match. For Fishy John Danckert was in for his first senior game in 2015 along with youngster Owen Straw in for the injured Callan Park and Liam Eade. Both sides lined up to form a guard of honor for the umpires in Umpire Appreciation Week and then it was game on. The Allies kicked to the pavilion end and went into attack immediately and after a hor-

rible turnover from one of the Fish Creek defenders the Allies had the first goal of the game on the board - to Atkins only 30 seconds in. The Allies controlled the play early with Sewell getting a few possessions out of the middle. It wasn’t until the eight minute mark that Fishy had its first inside 50 and then at the nine and a half minute mark its first goal after Fusinato won a free kick from a stoppage in its forward 50. There were no further goals scored for the quarter with both sides unable to break the shackles of the other and at the first break it was the Allies up by four points. With the second quarter underway it was Fish Creek that went into attack from the restart with Gareth Park to Seccull to Brooks who couldn’t finish and managed only a point. Only a minute later, however, Fishy had the opening

Pace: Pratt looks to evade an Allies’ opponent.

goal of the quarter when Seccull sharked the ball from a stoppage close to goals and slotted it to give the Kangas its first lead. The second quarter resulted in three goals to each side along with some customary missed opportunities to Fish Creek. At the main break the margin was one solitary point in favor of the Kangaroos. The third quarter got going fairly slowly and play was very scrappy with neither side able to gain the ascendancy. Fish Creek captain Hooker managed the first goal nine minutes in and then the second five minutes later resulting from the play of the day when one of the Fish Creek young brigade, Ryan McGannon, marked strongly in defence. His long kick out was direct and straight to Seccull who marked and played on. Seccull’s long kick went into the forward line where it found Hooker who kicked

truly. Pratt went forward for Fish Creek and when he marked and goaled the Kangaroos had the biggest lead of the day - out by 16 points. The Allies, with a big local crowd along, weren’t about to give up though and when Brendan Nolan marked on the goal line and snapped a goal very late in the quarter the Allies were back within nine points at the last change. The game to this stage hadn’t been a great one and with only 12 goals scored it was still anyone’s to win but nobody expected what was to come in the final quarter. For Fish Creek, Manne and Pratt went to the goal square and Brooks went into the ruck. Brooks won the ruck contest and the Kangaroos went straight into attack. Manne, matched up on Stoitse, marked strongly only a minute in and goaled to push the lead out beyond double fig-

SENIORS Fish Creek 13.9.87 Allies 12.12.84 Fish Creek Goals: T. Manne 3, S. Sperling 2, T. Hooker 2, L. Pratt 1, R. McGannon 1, A. Seccull 1, J. Flanders 1, O. Straw 1, T. Fusinato 1 Allies Goals: B. Nolan 7, D. Atkins 2, A. Sigeti 1, J. Marriott 1, B. Sewell 1 Fish Creek Best: R. Staley, T. Mackie, T. Manne, L. Pratt, A. Seccull, B. Harfield/Park Allies Best: not submitted

RESERVES Allies 17.10.112 Fish Creek 6.7.43

ures again. A couple of minutes later Manne outpointed Stoitse again in a marking contest and he scored his second goal. Fishy was on fire and youngster Owen Straw slotted a beauty before Manne again at the seven and a half minute mark outpointed Stoitse and had his third on the board and the margin for Fish Creek was out to 34 points. Everyone thought the game was done. Somebody forgot to tell Brandon Nolan who led an absolute rampage over the next 15 minutes booting five goals for the Allies to reduce the margin to within a kick and when Brad Sewell snapped from about 25 metres out the crowd went up. The result, however, was only a point and the margin was three points. The final eight minutes was a cracker with both sides giving their all. Fish Creek was holding on for dear life and when Sperling kicked truly for Fishy, again the crowd thought it was probably the sealer but again the Allies answered through Justin Marriot. It was tight desperate footy with both sides doing all they could to get the four points. The Allies defenders were caught unawares when Fish Creek young gun McGannon snuck forward and marked and goaled from 30 metres out

Leading Goalkicker: K. Rendell 9 Allies Best: T. Hunter, T. Davis, K. Rendell, A. Garland, M. Watson, M. Francis Fishy Best: A. Ireland, R. Nicoll, C. Batten, A. Bright, L. Edgelow, P. Mueller

FOURTHS Fish Creek 21.15.141 Allies 2.2.14 Leading Goalkicker: B. Mitchell 6 Fishy Best: B. Mitchell, L. Cocksedge, L. Howard, A. Farrell, D. Berryman Allies Best: C. Pettie, Z. Cook, D. Connolly, L. Maher, D. Vicino, M. Hoppner

to again give the Kangaroos a little breathing space at the 28 minute mark. But again the Allies would not give up and a minute later Sigeti had the margin back to three points after he gathered a loose ball up forward and snapped truly. The Kangaroos, knowing that it was very late in the quarter, and with a three point lead, locked down on the ball causing a couple of stoppages around the center and just as Seccull broke free from the subsequent stoppage the siren sounded to end an exciting final quarter that had yielded 13 goals with Fish Creek the victor by three points.

SENIORS Thorpdale 16.11.107 d Boolarra 8.10.58 Thorpdale goals: I. Osman 5, S. Pickering 3, T. Lappin 2, M. Cogan 2, A. Tagliaferro 1, A. Fazioli 1, R. Gieschen 1, K. Bedford 1. Thorpdale best: N. Brown, D. Martin, I. Osman, C. Celima, D. Allen, B. Santurini. Boolarra goals: S. Mazou 2, J. Giardina 1, D. Wilson 1, T. Tobin 1, C. Sherriff 1, K. Towt 1, C. Riseley 1. Boolarra best: M. Buglisi, D. Wilson, N. Hider, C. Riseley, C. Sherriff, T. Tobin.

RESERVES Thorpdale 14.9.93 d Boolarra 3.4.22 Thorpdale goals: S. Nardone 3, C. Haider 3, T. Gibson 2, M. Kelly 1, B. Street 1, C. Hillbrick 1, B. Hotchkin 1, W. Fisher 1, I. Pinkerton 1.

boo North has lost its last three matches and dropped to seventh position on the ladder, \ Mirboo North Goals: A Soplakow 2, P Aveling 2, M Wightman, L Smit, D Banks Mirboo North Best: M Wightman, J Grande, S Rogers, S Lawson, B Harriage

Mid Gippsland League SENIORS LADDER Yinnar .................... 241.06 24 Yall-Yall North........ 159.59 20 Newborough .......... 101.62 16 Mirboo North ......... 133.25 14 Thorpdale .............. 101.00 14 Trafalgar .................. 130.49 12 Morwell East ............. 84.42 12 Boolarra .................... 65.28 8 Yarragon ................... 65.91 0 Hill End ..................... 44.50 0

RESERVES LADDER Yinnar .................... 260.33 24 Newborough .......... 211.74 16 Morwell East............ 89.27 16 Yarragon .................. 81.00 16 Yall-Yall North........ 184.85 12 Trafalgar .................... 90.66 12 Mirboo North............. 83.82 12 Thorpdale ................. 86.82 8 Hill End ..................... 49.88 4 Boolarra .................... 33.40 0

THIRDS LADDER Mirboo North ......... 358.71 24 Yinnar .................... 263.06 24 Yarragon ................ 251.85 20 Newborough .......... 128.22 12 Yall-Yall North.......... 90.68 12 Trafalgar .................... 78.09 12 Thorpdale ................. 78.71 8 Boolarra ................... 27.87 4 Morwell East ............. 25.94 4

FOURTHS LADDER Newborough .......... 829.79 24 Hill End .................. 146.77 20 Yinnar .................... 225.93 16 Trafalgar ................ 210.76 16 Mirboo North ........... 78.32 12 Thorpdale ................. 72.29 12 Yall-Yall North ........... 17.67 12 Morwell East ............. 21.75 4

OTHER MATCHES SENIORS Yinnar 19.11.125 d Yarragon 10.4.64 Trafalgar 15.13.103 d Hill End 4.4.28 Yallourn-Yall Nth 17.5.107 d Newborough 7.7.49 RESERVES Yinnar 16.5.101 d Yarragon 4.6.30 Trafalgar 13.7.85 d Hill End 5.6.36 Yallourn-Yall Nth 6.9.45 d Newborough 4.6.30 THIRDS Yinnar 9.5.59 d Yarragon 7.9.51 Yallourn-Yall Nth 9.9.63 d Newborough 9.3.57 FOURTHS Hill End 10.5.65 d Trafalgar 4.9.33 Newborough 16.13.109 d Yallourn-Yall Nth 0.0.0

Thorpdale best: C. Haider, P. MacKenzie, T. Gibson, M. Kelly, C. Hillbrick, D. Brennan. Boolarra goals: D. Brand 1, A. Taylor 1, D. Cooper 1. Boolarra best: D. Brand, K. Alexander, T. Holley, R. Wilson, H. Kite, M. Dunn.

THIRDS Thorpdale 10.13.73 d Boolarra 8.9.57 Thorpdale goals: K. DeGruchy 5, C. Earle 3, T. Pickering 1, M. Powell 1. Thorpdale best: K. DeGruchy, K. O’Connell, R. Devine, H. Ferguson, C. Earle, M. Powell. Boolarra goals: T. Tobin 6, C. Noy 1, T. Birkbeck 1. Boolarra best: C. Noy, A. Clissold, A. Devonshire, D. Brick, K. Alexander, Z. Bell.

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• Dalyston v M.D.U.

Magpies too strong for battling Demons A HEALTHY crowd was at Dalyston to see MDU take it on this Saturday.

MDU is a solid opposition and never to be underestimated.

Dalyston had a very good first quarter which set the tone for the game. While it was shell shocked by Dalyston’s intensity in the first quarter it came out of the huddle at quarter time a lot more competitive.

It competed strongly and its defenders, who had their work cut out, showed they had plenty of steal. This was a game that Dalyston would have run away with had it been allowed. It was not. Dalyston missed opportunities and in the fourth quarter in fact, scored nine behinds before it had a goal on the board. Kraska was well held by

Dalyston 16.17.113 d MDU 6.4.40 Dalyston goals: P. McKenna 4, C. Graham 3, M. Kraska 2, K. Kirk 1, M. Rosendale 1, M. Schreck 1, K. Thomas 1, C. Samargis 1, B. Thornton 1, G. Parker 1. MDU goals: J. Swift 4, N. Roberts 1, D. Adkins 1. Dalyston best: D. Wylie, M. Rosendale, K. Thomas, B. Carew, G. Parker, A. Gennaccaro. MDU best: B. Thomas , M. Harris, T. Corry, J. Sinclair, J. Swift, J. Hughes. RESERVES

Dalyston 11.7.73 d MDU 4.4.28

Spoil: Dalyston’s Blake Carew attempts to succeed where his opponent has failed.

Leading goalkicker: L. Wall 3. Dalyston best: L. West, M. Harris, D. Brown, J. Sheerin, M. Loughridge, J. Coldebella.

his opponent, beaten in fact and managed only two goals for the game. Paddy McKenna who had been unavailable earlier in the season has worked his way back up into the seniors and was one of Dalyston’s better ball getters. There was a sense that Dalyston was going through the motions. Things were not working for it as it has become used to

them working. The week before, playing in a cross ground gale the team was better able to

convert than it was on Saturday. It was one of those days. Nevertheless, the Magpies

are doing what they have to do and those around the club club say it is looking forward to the bigger games.

MDU best: B. Coulter, P. Harris, H. Sinclair, Y. Zorzos, D. Campbell, S. White. THIRDS

Dalyston 14.5.89 d MDU 8.4.52 Leading goalkicker: D. Brosnan 4. Dalyston best: T. Robinson, J. Honeysett, J. Waite, M. Marotta, M. Davey, J. Stahl. MDU best: not submitted. FOURTHS

Dalyston 27.10.172 d MDU 0.0.0 Leading goalkicker: C. O’Halloran 13. Dalyston best: C. O’Halloran, L. Burns, J. Wade, L. Ion, K. Wright, D. Gardiner. MDU best: S. Benra, S. Chadwick, S. Pearce, M. Gammon, B. Thorson, J. Pearn.

Contest: from left, Tom Corry advances as Magpie Chris Graham tries to stop Demon Ben Thomas escaping with the ball.

• Phillip Island v Toora

Bulldogs bare their teeth IT was a perfect day to be outdoors and from the crowd around the oval to see Phillip Island and Toora do battle many had the same idea.

Phillip Island jumped out of the blocks early and had run away with the game by half time by which time it had a ten goal lead. Runnalls was in his usual form in front of the goals and notched up six goals for the match with seven other players all managing to thread the

Power: the loose balls beckons and it is a case of who can tear himself free as to who gets there first.

ball between the tall posts. This was not the only game of the round that inaccuracy was a feature of. Hard to understand when there is barely even a hint of breeze and conditions are about as ideal as they can be. Had it kicked more accurately the scoreboard

Phillip Island 17.24.126 d Toora 3.6.24 Phillip Island goals: B. Runnalls 6, J. Taylor 3, W. Van Diemen 2, M. Duiker 2, M. Griffin 1, J. Taylor 1, M. Jackson 1, M. Pierce 1. Toora goals: E. Stuchbery 1, T. Allott 1, M. O’Sullivan 1. Phillip Island best: M. Griffin, A. Durand, B. Kimber, R. Matthews, W. Van Diemen, M. Duiker. Toora best: L. Dyson, M. O’Sullivan, S. Vening, J. Griffin, K. Holmes, L. Chatfield. RESERVES

Phillip Island 20.23.143 d Toora 1.1.7 Leading goalkicker: L. Woolford 6. PI best: L. Woolford, J. Nicolaci, R. Linford, S. Sheers, J. Henzen, H. Shawcross.

would have looked even more demoralising for Toora. One wonders if there might have something of a too casual approach to the game by the Bulldogs. A wide spread of goal scorers is proof too that the Bulldogs were well on top of Toora.

Toora best: S. Jenkins, C. Hilder, A. Jenkins, D. Knee, M. Adderley, L. Ferguson. THIRDS

Phillip Island 24.14.158 d Toora 0.0.0 Leading goalkicker: B. Insall 8 PI best: A. Duyker, B. Insall, J. Piera, R. Males, J. Keating, J. Sanna. Toora best: K. Morgan, O. Cashmore, J. Vitols, C. Edwards, L. Chatfield, J. Vening. FOURTHS

Phillip Island 28.14.182 d Toora 0.1.1 Leading goalkicker: M. Freeman 9 PI Best: B. Taylor, N. Anderson, Z. Mattock, M. Freeman, M. Mattock, C. Wagner. Toora best: O. Cashmore, F. Cashmore, C. Walker, J. Platt, M. Cook.

• Foster v Kilcunda Bass

Mighty Tigers celebrate victory FOSTER came home with a win after a close battle with Kilcunda Bass on Saturday.

The Tigers maintained their lead from the first siren and walked away two goals ahead at the end of the final term. As the home team, Foster club members were pleased with the condition of the ground considering the rainy weather during the week. Tigers coach Jamie Freeman said the boys worked well on the ground and, after recruiting a few new players

at the start of the season, are starting to get to know each as a team. Foster came out strong in the first term, leading the Panthers 15-3 by the quarter time siren. Kilcunda Bass stepped it up in the second quarter but their score was still doubled by Foster. By third term, Kilcunda Bass were putting the pressure on and inching closer to Foster’s score. With only 13 points in it by the fourth quarter, the play was fairly even between the teams and Foster maintained their two goal lead.

The game finished with the Tigers victorious on 63 points and the Panthers on 51 points. Foster’s Gus Donovan was one of the best players on the ground. Positioned in the wing, Donovan dominated over his Kilcunda Bass opponent and used his height to his advantage. He was supported by fellow teammate Brent Bowden, who was also positioned in the wing and used the same tactic to gain the upper hand. Ben Gott, usually Foster’s centre half back, was pushed forward and was a

threat right across the field. His height and fitness was strengthened by his knowledge of the ball. Captain Josh Toner played in the middle for Foster and kept the ball moving while Michael Eales was thrown in for a go in the ruck. Bradley Angwin was Foster’s star goal kicker, kicking two of their total of eight goals. Though he is a solid defence player, usually positioned in the back pocket or half back flank, Angwin was moved forward with spectacular results. Jacob Dakin of Kilcunda Bass matched the leading

goal kicker with two goals of his own. Best players for Kilcunda Bass also included Alex Nooy, Benjamin Law, Matthew Edwards, Jake Joyce, Ordell Buntine and John MacIntyre. The teams will get a rest this weekend for interleague. Foster’s Nick Connellan will be playing on the Alberton side. Coach Jamie Freeman said the centre half back is certainly one of the best players in the club and is looking forward to representing the Tigers on the weekend.

Foster 8.15.63 d Kilcunda-Bass 6.15.51

D. Bradford, S. Crawford, B. Wallace.

Foster goals: B. Angwin 2, B. Bowden 1, M. Eales 1, G. Delaney 1, N. Connellan 1, J. Williams 1, D. Vandyke 1. Kilcunda-Bass goals: J. Dakin 2, J. Turner 1, D. Allen 1, J. Wilson 1, S. Edwards 1. Foster best: G. Donovan, B. Gott, B. Bowden, B. Angwin, J. Toner, M. Eales. Kilcunda-Bass best: A. Nooy, B. Law, M. Edwards, J. Joyce, O. Buntine, J. MacIntyre.

THIRDS Kilcunda-Bass 12.9.81 d Foster 5.5.35 Leading goalkicker: S. Casey 3. KB best: M. Homer, S. Casey, L. May, B. Adwell, J. Burgess, S. Watson. Foster best: J. Coffey, R. Prain, D. La Casa, T. Van Dyke, J. Smith, K. Bohn. FOURTHS

RESERVES

Leading goalkickers: D. Blackney 2, J. Macpherson 2. KB best: B. Adwell, J. Macpherson, D. Logan, N. Bradley, D. Chisholm, L. Alford. Foster best: X. Duursma, L. Wake, J. Smith, R. Angwin, N. Van Dyke, B. Cripps.

Foster 14.10.94 d Kilcunda-Bass 7.8.50 Leading goalkicker: S. Brett 5. Foster best: J. Prain, K. Staff, S. Brett, L. Cripps, L. Coffey, B. Hateley. KB best: T. Bone, L. May, J. Ivanic,

Kilcunda-Bass 8.7.55 d Foster 3.3.21

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thestar.com.au • Stony Creek v Korumburra-Bena

Giants youngsters proving their mettle STONY Creek left its mark on KorumburraBena. The Giants’ horror season continues and the depths of its woes are most evident when bottom plays top as was the case on Saturday. There were greater margins in other matches this round so it has to be said that the Giants fight. It cannot be said that they should hang their heads in shame. The Korumburra-Bena players had a good dig and played with bucket loads of passion. Stony Creek on the other hand is having a stellar year.

If Stony Creek’s kicking had been more accurate, the score line would look very different again. In the final term the Lions peppered away at the goals and piled on the behinds. The Giants went into the rooms in an upbeat frame of mind at half time buoyed by the strength of the side’s showing against the top team. Also to the Giants’ credit the team kicked more goals in this match than it has been able to in any of the previous six rounds. The side had five Under 18’s on the ground on Saturday.

Stony Creek 17.16.118 d Korumburra-Bena 7.8.50

D. Potter, B. Hayes, B. Rawson, S. Cafaarella.

Stony Creek goals: J. Shields 4, C. Stone 3, B. Maxwell 3, J. Schelling 2, J. Byrnes 1, J. Stuart 1, D. Zuidema 1, W. Stewart 1, B. McKnight 1. Korumburra-Bena goals: J. Harris 1, J. Kilpatrick 1, Z. Walker 1, N. Wylie 1, J. Hopkins 1, J. Kyle 1, B. Fitzpatrick 1. Stony Creek best: J. Shields, A. Logan, A. Winkler, B. Maxwell, C. Mackie, A. Zuidema. Korumburra-Bena best: C. Trewin, B. Fitzpatrick, J. Hopkins, D. James, Z. Walker, J. Harris.

THIRDS

RESERVES

Leading goalkicker: B. Patterson 10. KB best: T. Whiteside, B. Patterson, M. Allen, T. Hanegraaf, J. Grabham, R. Pattison. Stony best: A. Wright, H. Collins, J. Phillips, B. Martin, A. Dyke, B. Davey.

Korumburra-Bena 12.13.85 d Stony Creek 4.2.26 Leading goalkicker: P. Kyle 4. KB best: P. Kyle, D. Lloyd, R. Muir, S. Lacy, P. Whelan, J. Dunn. Stony best: G. Gray, D. Gilliatte,

They included Cam Trewin who was named amongst the best of the Korumburra Bena players. Nick Wylie too was named amongst the Giants best playing as a small forward. He turned 16 on Saturday. Shields was a notable player for Stony Creek.

He kicked four goals and while Korumburra Bena tried numerous players to curb his influence in the game, he had their measure. Stony Creek had multiple scorers and while it ran away comfortable winners there were many good duels around the oval.

SENIORS LADDER W L D

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

The beautiful day and lack of wind – as well as the half time Auskick players – caused the crowd to swell for a nail-biting clash against Tarwin. Inverloch made easy work of the first quarter, kicking five goals and securing a score of 33 while Tarwin lagged behind on just four points. Making his debut in the Inverloch Seniors team was 16 year old Zane Javier, who impressed the crowd with six touches in the first term. Inverloch allowed Tarwin to catch up in the second quarter and only held a slim lead with the score finishing at 39-32 by half time. However, no goals were scored by either team until around the 11 minute mark of second quarter, showing the amount of pressure on the ground. The Sea Eagles upped their game again as they stepped back out onto the ground for the third quarter and scored four goals, widening the gap between their opponents by 22 points. Tarwin fought back in the fourth quarter and it was an arm wrestle for the upper hand right until the 18 minute mark.

Pts

155.88 393.36 274.22 129.74 150.46 75.76 68.98 67.95 63.60 63.47 52.89 31.29

28 24 24 20 12 12 12 12 4 4 4 0

GOALKICKERS M. Kraska (Dalyston) ......... (2) B. Runnalls (Phillip Is) ....... (6) T. Keily (Tarwin) ................. (2) S. Sperling (Fish Ck) .......... (2) L. McMillan (Inv-K’wak) ..... (5) C. Hay (Tarwin) .................. (2) D. Granger (Foster) ............ (0) B. Nolan (DWWWW) .......... (7) D. Zuidema (Stony Ck) ....... (1) B. Van Brummelen (Ph-I) ... (0) J. Byrnes (Stony Ck( .......... (1)

52 48 20 20 20 17 16 13 12 12 12

LADDER W L D

Leading goalkicker: D. Crook 6. KB best: D. Crook, S. Anderson, H. Anthony, M. Clinton, J. Ellams, J. Harris. Stony best: B. Moscript, L. Harrington, K. Newton, J. Hemming, H. Funnell, L. Henry. FOURTHS

Korumburra-Bena 23.18.156 d Stony Creek 0.0.0

The crowd watched in awe as young gun Zane Javier made a game saving tackle, which set up the goal that gave Inverloch a nice buffer coming into the final minutes of the game. Inverloch won the race 82-68.

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

RESERVES

Korumburra-Bena 15.9.99 d Stony Creek 3.0.18

Brute strength: Stony Creek’s Josh Schelling successfully lays a tackle on Korumburra Bena’s Harris. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning@www. fourcornersframing.biz

Surrounded: Jimmy Kyle is outnumbered by Stony Creek’s Andrea Logan, Cam Stone and Ryan McKnight in this contest. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning@www.fourcornersframing.biz

Inverloch debut saves the game PERFECT conditions graced the Inverloch football ground on Saturday and the boys used it to their full advantage.

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

Lewis Rankin was one of Inverloch’s best players and worked well across centre half back. Inverloch’s Chris Terlich, Adam Cross and Clint McCaughan worked hard in the midfield and took lots of timely marks.

Matt Miller took on a tagging role and performed well against Tarwin coach Hayden Browne. Aiden Cuff played in Inverloch’s full back and busily made a good contest in the defence. Leading goal kickers

were Lucas McMillan for Inverloch with five goals and Mark Dunlop for Tarwin with three goals. Other star players for Tarwin included Vaughn Campbell, Nicholas Browne, Brock McLean, Todd Lomax and Ben

Chalmers. Both teams will take a break next weekend for interleague. On May 30, Inverloch will come up against Kilcunda Bass and Tarwin will take on Foster. UNDER 13 LADDER W L D

Eyes on the ball: it’s a two man contest for the ball as team mates look on late in the game. Tarwin were comfortable winners.

Phillip Is...... 5 0 0 1024.14 Won Power ... 4 1 0 170.59 Inv-K’wak..... 3 2 0 144.64 Kor-Bena ..... 2 3 0 103.07 Corner Inlet .. 2 3 0 88.95 Dalyston ...... 2 3 0 79.44 L’gatha Jnr ..... 2 3 0 66.28 Kil-Bass.......... 0 5 0 9.32 GOALKICKERS N. Anderson (Won Pwr) ..... (5) S. Tessari (Won Pwr).......... (1) C. Smith (Inv-K’wak) .......... (4) J. Stewart (Kor-Bena)......... (3) K. Benson (Dalyston) ......... (0) W. Taylor-Eagles (Ph Is) ..... (0) K. Pavlou (Foster) .............. (0) C. Russell (Leon Jnr) ......... (2) E. Anitonia (Dalys) ............. (1) M. Molloy (Leon Jnr) ......... (4) C. Koscal (Kor-Bena) .......... (1) M. Moschetti (Phillip Is)..... (2) C. Cook (Dalys) .................. (0)

Pts

20 16 12 8 8 8 8 0 14 8 8 7 7 6 6 6 6 5 5 5 5

UNDER 11 LADDER

Inverloch-Kongwak 12.10.82 d Tarwin 10.8.68

IK best: S. Burns, E. Storti, J. Cahir, C. Spencer, M. McCoy, T. Whelan.

Inverloch-Kongwak goals: L. McMillan 5, C. Terlich 2, R. Langstaff 1, R. Clark 1, A. Cross 1, M. Billows 1, D. Lawton 1. Tarwin goals: M. Dunlop 3, J. Cann 2, C. Hay 2, T. Keily 2, B. Ellen 1. Inverloch-Kongwak best: L. Rankin, M. Miller, A. Cross, C. Terlich, Z. Javier, A. Cuff. Tarwin best: V. Campbell, M. Dunlop, N. Browne, B. McLean, T. Lomax, B. Chalmers.

THIRDS

RESERVES

Tarwin 10.13.73 d Inverloch-Kongwak 4.6.30

No argument: Tarwin full back is not happy with the decision but on Umpires’Appreciation Round, as in any round, it’s best not to argue.

Leading goalkickers: E. Grattan 2, J. Cahir 2. Tarwin best: R. Jencke, K. Robinson, B. Launder, E. Grattan, C. Lamers, N. Lomax.

Inverloch-Kongwak 22.7.139 d Tarwin 2.2.14 Leading goalkicker: Z. Caughey 6 IK Best: L. Nunn, O. Hutton, O. Collett, O. Toussaint, L. Scott, Z. Caughey. Tarwin best: K. Cooper, L. Anderson, A. Argento, C. Brown, J. Carmody, B. Green. FOURTHS

Inverloch-Kongwak 16.10.106 d Tarwin 1.1.7 Leading goalkicker: K. Reid 5. IK best: K. Reid, R. Sparkes, T. Simpson, C. McLean, E. Purnell, J. Benson. Tarwin best: J. Hill, B. Hill, D. Mancarella, T. Van der Kolk, M. Geyle, S. Kruger-Robinson

W LD

Inv-K’wak...... 4 1 0 305.97 L’gatha Jnr .... 4 1 0 213.00 Corner Inlet ... 4 1 0 174.23 Kor-Bena ...... 3 2 0 90.98 Phillip Is....... 2 3 0 82.65 Won Power .... 2 3 0 64.75 Kil-Bass ....... 1 4 0 66.92 Dalyston ....... 0 5 0 0.00 GOALKICKERS T. Burt (Leon Jnr) ............... (3) J. Burns (Leon Jnr) ............ (1) Z. Duursma (Foster) ........... (0) H. Scott (Inv-K’wak)........... (0) T. Hanily (Leon Jnr)............ (1) B. Senior-Gibson (Won P).. (1) J. Whiteside (Kor-Bena) ..... (2) A. Hewitson (Inv-K’wak) .... (1) K. Walker (Kor-Bena) ......... (0) D. Berryman (Foster) ......... (0) B. Hanrahan (Foster) .......... (1)

Pts

16 16 16 12 8 8 4 0 9 8 8 6 5 5 4 4 4 4 4

Phillip Is...... 7 0 0 564.96 Dalyston ...... 6 0 0 459.15 Tarwin ........ 6 0 0 405.11 Kor-Bena ..... 3 3 1 111.80 Stony Creek .. 3 4 0 103.31 MDU........... 3 3 0 96.24 Foster ............. 3 4 0 53.30 Inv-K’wak ....... 2 4 1 67.64 Fish Creek ...... 2 4 1 67.21 DWWWW ....... 2 4 0 46.15 Kil-Bass.......... 0 5 1 41.49 Toora ... .......... 0 6 0 22.40 GOALKICKERS L. Wall (Dalyston) .............. (3) K. Taylor (Phillip Is)............ (2) M. Lindsay (Inv-K’wak) ...... (0) A. Russell (Tarwin) ............. (0) S. McIntyre (Phillip Is) ....... (0) D. Britton (Fish Ck) ............ (2) J. Winmar (Dalyston) ......... (0) J. Krohn (MDU).................. (2) A. Redmond (Phillip Is)...... (3) M. Green (Stony Ck) .......... (0)

Pts

28 24 24 14 12 12 12 10 10 8 2 0 27 21 16 16 15 14 13 13 13 12

UNDER 18 LADDER W L D

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

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

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

Pts

421.67 233.33 212.78 176.52 175.77 126.06 190.46 135.95 22.64 16.61 12.90 0.00

24 20 20 20 20 16 12 12 8 4 0 0

GOALKICKERS H. McInnes (Inv-K’wak) ..... (2) O. Toussaint (Inv-K’wak) .... (1) M. Olden (MDU)................. (2) D. Crook (Kor-Bena)........... (6) B. Insall (Phillip Is)............. (8) J. Black (Kil-Bass) .............. (2) Z. Caughey (Inv-K’wak) ...... (6) T. Van Dyke (Foster) ........... (0) E. Taranto (Inv-K’wak)........ (4) L. Nunn (Inv-K’wak) ........... (4) J. Macri (Fish Ck) ............... (0) R. Scapin (Kil-Bass) ........... (1) M. Homer (Kil-Bass) .......... (1) S. Flanders (Fish Ck) .......... (0)

21 18 16 15 15 13 13 12 12 11 11 11 11 11

UNDER 15 LADDER W L D

Inv-K’wak..... 6 1 0 502.48 Phillip Is...... 6 1 0 370.51 Fish Creek.... 5 1 0 364.79 Dalyston ...... 5 1 0 881.82 Tarwin ........ 4 1 1 163.32 Kil-Bass ...... 3 1 1 189.08 Foster ............. 3 4 0 167.06 Kor-Bena ........ 2 5 0 142.80 MDU............... 2 4 0 33.81 DWWWW ....... 0 5 0 9.82 Stony Creek.... 0 7 0 7.11 Toora... ........... 0 3 0 3.70 GOALKICKERS M. Freeman (Phillip Is)....... (9) C. O’Halloran (Dalys)........ (13) K. Reid (Inv-K’wak) ............ (5) D. Garnham (Tarwin).......... (0) X. Duursma (Foster) .......... (1) M. Mattock (Phillip Is) ....... (4) T. Simpson (Inv-K’wak) ...... (4) N. Van Dyke (Foster) .......... (0) J. Pryor (Inv-K’wak) ........... (0) B. Patterson (Kor-Bena) ... (10)

Pts

24 24 24 20 18 14 12 8 8 4 0 0 31 26 24 17 14 14 14 13 12 12

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Parrots ground out win WITH a number of key players out injured, Leongatha managed to record a solid win against a young and up and coming Warragul side, winning by 68 points. Leongatha travelled to Warragul wary of a team very much on the improve; the Gulls certainly showing enough that they’ll record a few wins this season. The Parrots however started well in the contest despite three big outs, Cade Maskell, Dale Hoghton and Tom Marriott, adding to that of Nick Nagel who has missed several games. Jake Best started beautifully up forward with four first quarter goals setting Leongatha alight. The whole forward line was functioning well again with Aaron Hillberg marking superbly, kicking four for the day, Jack Ginnane in his first senior game kicked three, including a couple outside 50 metres and Jason Tomada in his return game with two. Nick Argento was also busy around the forward line too. Tomada will help the much improved Ben Willis in the ruck and will go forward as well; Willis again performing well in a very

consistent year so far. The Parrots were on top in the first with a four goal buffer and at quarter time led 6.2 to Warragul 2.3. The Gulls fought back strongly in the second term, both teams kicking three goals (Parrot Ginnane with two) and Leongatha was still up by four goals and Warragul certainly not out of it. Warragul was playing a couple behind the ball to ensure the floodgates weren’t going to open. Parrot coach Beau Vernon impressed on the players at half time to come out strongly and not let Warragul back into the game. Give the young Gulls side some early goals and its confidence would lift. And kill the game Leongatha did with eight majors to the Gulls’ three to lead 17.10 to Warragul’s

SENIORS Leongatha 22.12.144 d Warragul 11.10.76 Leongatha goals: J. Best 7, A. Hillberg 4, J. Ginnane 3, J. Tomada 2, N. Argento, Z. Vernon, R. Kelly, A. Heppell, S. Hawking, C. Verboon. Leongatha best: R. Kelly, S. Hawking, A. Hillberg, C. Verboon, J. Best, B. Willis. Warragul goals: M. Johnson 2, M. Moseley 2, J. Drew 2, J. Lane 2, B. McKay, A. Maric, B. Hefford. Warragul best: J. Drew, B. Scalzo, N. Stevenson, B. McKay, T. Axford, J. Hughes.

RESERVES Leongatha 20.20.140 d Warragul 0.0.0 Leongatha goals: M. Davies 3, B. Doran 3, O. Kerr 3, J. Renden 2,

7.6 Shem Hawking on the wing was prominent, especially early and Rhett Kelly was having his best game for the year for the Greens. Chris Verboon as the permanent half back was letting very little through the gate. Warragul did not give in however and came to within about six goals before the Parrots ran away with it in the last 10 minutes of the game with several goals. Despite it being a patchy win the ‘Gatha will be pleased given the injuries and the great effort from Warragul that will surprise a few clubs if not fully on the game. Leongatha now has a break for interleague but it is likely several Parrots will be named in the Gippsland interleague

team to play Yarra Valley at Drouin (approx 2.15pm) this Saturday. Likely contenders in the side to be named today, Tuesday, will be Aaron Heppell, Zac Vernon, Shem Hawking, and Jake Best. Cade Maskell, Dale

Hoghton and Tom Marriott were initially in the squad but are injured. In the Under 18’s match (12noon) Parrot players Jack Ginnane, Kyle Cooper, Hudson Kerr, Lachie Wright and Anthony Argento are likely to repre-

sent Gippsland. Then on May 30 Leongatha will play host to Moe and on June 6 Leongatha is at home again, this time to Drouin, and it will be a special day to mark the 20 year reunion of its 1995 senior premiership side.

Second against third on the ladder, it was an opportunity to measure just how the team was traveling with a third of the season almost gone. Wonthaggi has had some serious questions about consistency of form while the visitors had bounced back strongly to register four wins in a row to announce once again that they are a serious premiership threat. Power seems to thrive on the challenge of playing these strong clubs always expecting them to be hard and fast contests. This match would be no different and the large crowd was treated to a terrific game of the highest standard and highest intensity. Two young, talented sides would square up at every contest looking to give their team the edge. The fine, sunny weather and excellent condition of the ground just added to the occasion. Where else would you be on a Saturday? Traralgon had plenty of reasons to want to beat Wonthaggi and it had come to play. From the first bounce the pace and fierceness of both sides was evident and it was already obvious it would be

a very close game. The tackling was a feature of the game already. Power looked to settle early and was keeping possession of the ball not allowing Traralgon to find space. Tim Gilliland scored Power’s first goal and Wonthaggi was matching Traralgon’s kicking accuracy around the ground. The crowd was enjoying the even contest and the skills on display. When the visitors got the ball they were prepared to switch play in an effort to make full use of their pace around the ground. Aiden Lindsay, Andrew Murray and Gilliland were providing good drive through the centre while Toma Huther and Chris Wylie were making Traralgon’s big men work hard. Wonthaggi lost onballer Joel Liddle when he was taken out off the ball which upset the crowd and added even more intensity to the game. Power’s forwards were putting pressure on the defence to keep the ball in and this was rewarded when Huther passed to Adam Cook for its second goal of the day. Wonthaggi’s backline was again strong, lead by Byron Dryden, Kane McCarthy, Jarrod Membrey, Riley Lindsay, Tim Gedye

W L D

Leongatha ....5 Won Power ...4 Maffra.........4 Traralgon .....4 Drouin ........4 Morwell ......3 Sale ................3 Moe................2 Bairnsdale ......1 Warragul ........0

1 2 2 2 2 3 3 4 5 6

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

W L D

Traralgon .....5 Maffra.........4 Drouin ........4 Won Power ...4 Moe ...........3 Leongatha ......2 Morwell ..........1 Sale ................1 Warragul ........0 Bairnsdale ......0

202.86 141.25 126.32 120.79 102.61 100.43 85.96 77.87 65.78 52.79

Pts

20 16 16 16 16 12 12 8 4 0

0 1 1 2 3 3 5 4 5 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Pts

335.14 544.44 191.57 181.33 88.14 197.81 43.90 33.40 6.86 0.00

20 16 16 16 12 8 4 4 0 0

UNDER 18 LADDER W L D

Bairnsdale ...6 Traralgon .....5 Maffra.........5 Moe ...........4 Sale ...........3 Morwell ..........3 Leongatha ......1 Won Power ....1 Drouin ............1 Warragul ........0

0 1 1 2 3 3 4 5 5 5

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

281.05 477.05 255.36 230.47 80.84 48.58 81.05 31.08 27.37 42.75

Pts

24 20 20 16 12 12 4 4 4 0

UNDER 16 LADDER W L D

UNDER 16s Warragul 6.2.38 d Leongatha 4.8.32

and Shannon Bray. Traralgon got a goal back but Gilliland helped himself to another to give Wonthaggi the start it wanted. For the visitors Adrian Slottje on ball, ruckman Ben Amberg, Matthew Lewellin,Tim and Matt Northe and Jacob Vucenonic were presenting strongly. The pressure continued to build in the second quarter. No one could afford to relax. Undisciplined play gave Wonthaggi another goal through Murray who was playing well and it was evident Traralgon was going to make Power work hard all day. A great running goal, sheer pace, from Cory Stockdale lifted the visitors and the game continued to tighten up with further goals to Hildebrand, Northe and Symons. At half time there were only three points in it. Cook started the third quarter with a much needed goal but Dylan Loprese responded soon after. The game was in the balance and Wonthaggi could not afford another lapse in concentration. A great snap to Jacobsen put Traralgon in front for the first time and now Wonthaggi was under pressure to respond.

LADDER

Looking forward: Nick Tuckett assesses his options for Leongatha against Warragul.

Power wins fierce battle THIS was always going to be a great game.

SENIORS

RESERVES

M. Comben 2, M. Dennison 2, J. Hickey 2, A. Thomson, M. Grylls, C. Salmon. Leongatha best: C. Salmon, O. Kerr, J. Mackie, F. Kelly, B. Doran, J. Burge. Warragul goals: Nil. Warragul best: A. Rhodes, M. Rogers, D. Quaife, A. Larkin, L. Smith, K. Lehman.

Warragul goals: C. Serong 3, J. Notman 1, M. Boyles 1, K. Drew 1. Warragul best: K. Drew, C. Serong, W. Pyle, C. Robbins, A. Emery. Leongatha goals: J. Patullo 2, N. Battersby 1, T. Evans 1. Leongatha best: C. Olden, B. Perry, M. Bentvelzen, N. Battersby, J. Patullo, R. Coleman.

ROUND 6

The pin point accuracy of the visitors was giving them the edge as they ran the ball quickly, often switching play to advantage. Wonthaggi needed to stay disciplined in its defence, play its own game and wait for an opportunity. Where would the spark come from to lift its intensity? The question had been asked and Murray provided the quick answer with a great goal on the run. The tough tackling from Power was drawing mistakes and again, under pressure, Traralgon was undisciplined. This cost it enormously as another 50 metre penalty saw Troy Harley score a goal. There was plenty of spirit being shown by this young Wonthaggi side and it was playing good football. Traralgon scored a late goal through Tim Johnston but clever football from Cade Waters to Wylie saw the home side respond again quickly. A great snap from Andrew Murray gave Power the lead by 21 points and plenty of momentum at orange time. But Wonthaggi knew Traralgon would keep coming and it would need to play the game out to the end

if it was to win. The game was far from over and Wonthaggi still had memories of its game late last season when the Maroons stormed home to snatch a draw. Wonthaggi began well with a tap from Wylie to Cook for an important goal to extend the lead. When Michael Kelly goaled Wonthaggi looked to have the game under its control but no one had told Traralgon as it again lifted its intensity; it was not about to go away and is most dangerous under pressure. This is the sign of a good side, fit and well coached. Traralgon was on a run with goals to veteran Josh Jennings, Loprese and Northe and again the game

SENIORS Wonthaggi Power 12.7.79 d Traralgon 10.7.67 Wonthaggi Power goals: A. Cook 4, A. Murray 3, T. Gilliland 3, T. Harley 1, C. Wylie 1. Wonthaggi Power best: A. Lindsay, T. Gilliland, T. Huther, K. McCarthy, T. Krause, A. Murray. Traralgon goals: D. Loprese 2, M. Northe 2, R. Hildebrand 1, J. Symons 1, J. Jennings 1, M. Jacobsen 1, C. Stockdale 1, T. Johnston 1. Traralgon best: A. Slottje, B. Amberg, M. Lewellin, T. Northe, J. Vucenovic, M. Northe.

RESERVES Traralgon 11.8.74 d Wonthaggi Power 3.5.23 Traralgon goals: J. Appleford 6, R. Loprese 2, J. Suter 1, M. Cooper 1, J. Rohde 1.

was up for grabs. It had been a tough game and players were battling hard to stay focussed. Gedye, Lochie Jones, Travis Krause, Dryden and Gilliland continued to work hard under this pressure with some telling marks and strong team discipline to hold out the fast finishing visitors and win by two goals. It had been a great game full of excitement and a showcase of the talent and high standard of the Gippsland League. The effort of the players and umpires was recognised and appreciated by the enthusiastic crowd as they left the ground, also a terrific thing.

Traralgon best: J. Bourke, M. Cooper, J. Appleford, L. Pollard, Z. Gray, N. Quenault. Wonthaggi Power goals: J. Read 1, Z. MacDermid 1.

Wonthaggi Power best: C. Jones, M. Ware, M. McCall, J. Rocotas, K. Atkinson, R. Jones

UNDER 18s Traralgon 20.11.131 d Wonthaggi Power 3.1.19 Traralgon goals: N. Rowley 6, R. Livingstone 3, B. Underwood 3, A. Lynn 3, B. Duve 2, M. Ryan 1, J. Henderson 1, T. Hourigan 1. Traralgon best: B. Underwood, N. Rowley, J. Henderson, R. Livingstone, M. Membrey, L. Di Ciero. Wonthaggi Power goals: T. O’Grady 1, S. Pugh 1, C. Gilmour 1. Wonthaggi Power best: C. Gilmour, L. Membrey, D. Tiziani, B. Rielly, Z. Higgins, S. Pugh.

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

0 1 1 3 3 3 3 5 5 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Pts

692.50 234.74 266.67 124.43 95.39 91.94 35.29 45.05 17.59 0.00

20 20 16 12 12 12 8 4 4 0

FOOTY DRAWS THIS WEEKEND ALBERTON May 23 INTERLEAGUE Loddon Valley FL v Alberton FNL At Queen Elizabeth Oval, Bendigo

MID GIPPSLAND May 23 MGFL v Warrnambool & District (Morwell East)

GIPPSLAND May 23 WORKSAFE CHAMPIONSHIPS Gippsland League v Yarram Valley At Drouin Rec Reserve

ELLINBANK May 23 VCFL INTERLEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS EDFL v MaryboroughCastlemaine at Maryborough

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Recognition: the teams, Fish Creek and DWWWW applaud as the umpires take centre stage, entering the field after the players, to mark Umpires’ Appreciation Round at the Alberton West Recreation Reserve on the weekend.

Umpires deserve more applause UMPIRES Appreciation Round has been a feature of the football fixture for quite a number of seasons and rightly so. More often than not the umpires attract a lot of negative press from

players and spectators alike. Is it any wonder umpiring associations are struggling to recruit when it is seen as such a thankless task? It is good to pause and consider the role umpires play and the considerable challenges they meet whenever they take to the field.

As well as forming guards of honour to welcome the umpires onto the field, the week was marked by other events. Junior umpires were selected from associations around the state to attend AFL matches on the weekend when they got to go into the umpires’

rooms and be at the coin toss in the middle of the ground prior to play getting underway. Leongatha raised Matt Stevic was one of three AFL umpires to join Alberton League umpires at training at the velodrome and afterwards for pizza on Wednesday night.

The South Gippsland Umpires’ Association coach Gary Sholtz said Umpire Appreciation Round means a lot to the umpiring fraternity. It can be a god forsaken task at times for those who make such a mighty contribution to the game.

Tides tug but tower stands tall By Stuart Biggins THE Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) patrollers’ tower is providing a dramatic sight with more than one metre of its footings exposed by tides washing away the sand beneath it. Chris Malan, the club president’s husband who oversaw construction of the tower, said there is no threat whatsoever to the

integrity of the building. “It is bottom heavy,” he said of the four and a half tonne tower with its 16 reinforced concrete pylons. Effectively, the tower stands on 20,000 kilograms of concrete with the pylons buried a further two and a half metres deep in the sand. Large sandbags have been strategically placed to lessen further erosion. When completed the lowest of the steps up to the tower rested on the sand.

Right: Step ladder: from left, Kane Worthy whose company Kane Worthy Constructions built the tower, organised the sandbags which were installed by Frank Donohue of Eco Projects in Leongatha and Chris Malan who oversaw construction stand next to the steps which initially met the sand but are now one metre aloft of the beach.

Standing firm: Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club president Angela Malan and husband Chris are keeping a close watch on the tower and the sandbags it is hoped will reduce the chance of further erosion.

Cricket’s best on side GIPPSLAND Cricket’s 2014/15 Team of the Year has been selected and includes four Leongatha and District Cricket Association cricketers. Five associations have representatives on the team As in previous years the selection criteria has been set by the Victorian Country Cricket League. Positions are decided on statistical achievements in the home and away season in the various Association competitions.

Performances in finals, 20/20 matches and representative cricket are excluded. Opening batsmen: Mitchell Clark (Nerrena C.C - Leongatha District C.A), Anthony Bloomfield (Latrobe C.C - Central Gippsland C.A) Higher to Middle order bats Brad Scott (Rosedale-Kilmany C.C - Sale Maffra C.A), Gamini Kumara (Yarragon C.C - Warragul District C.A), Gavin Britt (Wonthaggi Workmens C.C - Leongatha District C.A), Ryan Williams (Hallora C.C - Warragul District C.A) All-rounder: Amila Ratnaike

(Leongatha Town C.C - Leongatha District C.A) Wicket keeper: Nathan Massey (Bundalaguah C.C - Sale Maffra C.A) Bowlers: Chris Johnson (Latrobe C.C - Central Gippsland C.A), Nathan Smith (West Bairnsdale C.C - Bairnsdale C.A), Madura Weerasinghe Silva (Leongatha Town C.C - Leongatha District C.A), Simon Gardiner (Drouin C.C - Warragul District C.A) This is the fourth such team selected since the initiative commenced with season 2011/12. Gamini Kumara, Gavin Britt,

Nathan Smith, Amila Ratnaike, Madura Weerasinghe Silva and Brad Scott have all featured in one of the previous teams. Somewhat interestingly, none of the players selected in the Team of the Year (association performance based) feature in the All-Gippsland Team of 2014/15 which is selected in much the same manner but from performances in the Gippsland Cricket League competition. All of the 12 players selected are now in the running to be selected in the Victorian Country Team of the Year which is expected to be announced in 2 – 3 weeks.

Spat out for two DALYSTON Football Netball Club footballer Peter Dunlop was found guilty of spitting and suspended for four weeks at an Alberton Football Netball League tribunal hearing on Tuesday. The incident occurred during a Reserves match against Korumburra-Bena on Saturday, May 9. Two weeks are to be served immediately and two weeks have been suspended until the end of 2016

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Wonthaggi’s golfing glory THE exciting and tension filled South Gippsland Golf Association Division One pennant final went down to the wire with Wonthaggi the winners.

It was Phillip Island 3 and Wonthaggi 3 as the final pair played onto the eighteenth. Phillip Island’s Mark Ritterman approached from 30 metres short of the green down the left hand side and chipped up to within two and a half metres of the pin. From pin high, Wonthaggi’s Danny Crellin crept to within one metre of the pin. Both golfers missed their putts and proceeded to the 19th. Ritterman landed less than one metre away from the hole but his ball spun back a good three metres. Crellin’s ball came to a standstill at the front of the green. His 20 metre putt went in and all the pressure was on Ritterman to stay with him. Ritterman’s ball lipped out, and it was victory in dramatic circumstances to Wonthaggi 4/3.

Division 1 winners: the team from Wonthaggi were victorious over Phillip Island. Back row from left, Shane Sartori, Danny Crellin, Darren Green, Matt Johnson and Scott Gheller. Front row from left, Julian Wintle and Beau Van Agtmaal.

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