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Dalyston premiers 2015 Finally it’s ours: Dalyston players enjoyed celebrating the team’s undefeated year after easily taking out the Alberton league premiership over Fish Creek. Pictured are senior players Kainen Schrape, Dean Wylie, Matt Schreck, Michael Kraska (captain), Clay Tait, Joe Alexander, Blake Carew, Kurt Thomas, Paul Brosnan (coach), Chris Graham, Tyler Osbaldeston, Chris Samargis, Glen Parker, Matt Rosendale, Brad Fisher, James Ross, Scott Sibly, Kyle Kirk, Brett Thornton, Daniel Belston and Kristian Butler.

RATES UPROAR

By Brad Lester

RATEPAYERS are gasping across the region after receiving rates bills of up to 19 per cent higher than last year for residential properties. Angry homeowners have criticised what they perceive to be exorbitant bills for little in return, with rates notices up by several hundred dollars on

last year’s charges. The Star last week took to Facebook to ask ratepayers for their reaction to their rates bills. The issue was so controversial, the post was seen by 4800 people and received nearly 40 comments, with concerns raised about rates in South Gippsland and Bass Coast shire councils. South Gippsland Shire Council chief executive officer Tim Tamlin defended the rates bills, saying while some people paid higher rates, others received

an 80 per cent discount. “The amount of increase or decrease is largely due to the removal of the municipal charge this year in line with council’s rating strategy and the corresponding valuation of each property,” he said. “A compulsory green waste charge of $78 per property will also be a factor in the charges increase.” Mr Tamlin denied rates were higher in South Gippsland compared to other shires with a similar geographic area, assets to maintain and population.

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“It is understandable people don’t like receiving their rates notices. Local government is unique in that it sends people physical notices to collect the revenue it needs to provide more than 100 services to the community,” he said. “Federal Government income is - for most people deducted from their pay so it tends to be invisible. Same with the GST. We pay it without even realising it. Rates are different though, because councils send out notices.”

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Police attacked A POLICE officer was assaulted near Glen Alvie last Thursday.

Police intercepted a vehicle on Loch-Wonthaggi Road at 4.30am after they noticed the driver appeared to be under the influence of drugs. The 29 year old Fish Creek man became aggressive and resisted arrest. He kicked a police officer, who sustained a minor injury. Police pacified the offender with capsicum spray before arresting him. Upon searching the offender’s vehicle police found an amount of ice (methamphetamine) and a knife. The offender was charged and bailed to appear at a later date at the Korumburra Magistrates Court. He will face charges for assaulting a police officer, possession of illicit substances and possession of weaponry.

Leongatha Chemist on Duty Birds eye flowers: Coral Johnston lies alongside the Leongatha Uniting Church’s arrangement in the Flowers of Praise exhibit at St Peter’s Anglican Church during the Leongatha Daffodil Festival last week. Ms Johnston said the arrangement was “made to be viewed from above.” Full coverage of Leongatha’s own festival on page 11.

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Workers endure mystery odour at new hospital A PUTRID smell at Leongatha Hospital is leaving staff nauseous and patients feeling sicker than they already are. The stench of sewerage and mould has been striking the new hospital frequently since it was built two years ago, but so far no solutions have been found. Residents at the Koorooman House aged care hostel have lived with the odour and The Star has been told nurses have plugged sink holes with paper in a bid to stop smells from entering the hospital. A hospital worker has even reported the persistent odour to Federal Health Minister Sussan Ley. The Star did not receive a comment from Ms Ley’s office before going to print.

The hospital’s builders, Kane Constructions, visited the site last Wednesday in a bid to find a solution. They are yet to recommend a solution. Pathology collector Debbie Vanstone was tired of two years of working in such smelly surrounds. “It’s not fair for the staff, for the patients, the residents of Koorooman House and the visitors that come to this hospital,” she said. “The smell is everywhere. One day it might be in pathology and the next day at Koorooman House, and then the next day in the main ward and the next day at reception. “It makes you feel nauseous. On Monday (September 7), one worker had a headache because of it.” Ms Vanstone said hospital maintenance staff had been searching for a solution for two years, to no avail. “It’s a multi-million

dollar facility. It should not smell like this,” she said. “The poor people at Koorooman House; it’s their home and they have to put up with the smells.” Ms Vanstone said pathology patients were often disgusted by the smell and believed someone had passed wind. The Star was told of one worker who had endured headaches and nausea they attributed to the stink. Diane Sinnbeck, another pathology worker, was dismayed by the lack of a resolution to the problem, two years after it emerged. “The smell has been getting worse and worse, and it’s not that nice an environment to be working in,” she said. “It’s just awful. It’s a brand new hospital and we should not have to deal with it.” Gippsland Southern Health Service CEO Mark

Johnson said the health service maintenance staff had been working to fix the odour since the hospital was built. “We are aware of the issues and we are working to resolve them and have been from the outset, but it’s an intermittent problem that has many causal factors,” he said. “We are reviewing how the place was put together and are trying to resolve the issues.” Mr Johnson said the odour could be described as a sewerage smell, and was prevalent in the administration block. He said an odour issue towards Koorooman House had been resolved. He said maintenance staff had addressed all odour reports, only for the stench to return. Mr Johnson said he had never heard of such an issue with a new hospital and was disappointed the problem

was not resolved during the defect liability period that ended 12 months after the hospital was constructed. Had it been so, the odour would have been addressed at no cost to the health service but now remedial works are being paid for through the health service’s maintenance budget. Mr Johnson was unsure of the specific cost of those works.

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haemochromatosis, the blood condition that claimed the life of her father and now affects her husband David. Their children Tom and Tessa have the genes that could also lead to haemochromatosis. Palmer-Hubble painted Australian photographer Andrew Chapman, who endured a liver transplant as a result of haemochromatosis. The work, Ironic, featured in the 2015 Hidden Faces exhibition that opened at Melbourne’s Hilton South Wharf recently. The exhibition is a show of portraits by Victorian artists originally submitted for a number of national portrait prizes, including the Doug Moran, Portia Geach, Archibald and Black Swan, and not hung in the ‘official’ exhibitions. Also exhibiting was Wonthaggi artist Ursula Theinert. Chapman is passionate about rural Australia and has photographed farm scenes across the country. He captured the tradition of the old stock route from New South Wales to Queensland in his book The Long Paddock, created with ABC Landline journalist Tim Lee. Palmer-Hubble’s oil painting was based on a photo of Chapman taken two days before he underwent his transplant. He is depicted against a background of rusting corrugated iron, an icon of rural Australia but also a metaphor for haemochromatosis as the condition causes iron to accumulate in one’s blood. Like rust slowly eats away at iron, the disease gradually affects sufferers’ health as iron overload affects their organs. Early detection, even simple gene tests, alert doctors to the need to withdraw blood to make the body use excess iron to make new blood. “Andrew is a real kind hearted, generous person but there is a real resilience about him and I wanted to get that coming through,” Palmer-Hubble said. Sometimes she would paint for five hours straight, other times for 10 minutes. “You actually live your

painting while you are creating it because you are very involved and you think about it 90 per cent of the time because it becomes its own being in many ways,” Palmer-Hubble said. “It’s a real privilege to paint someone’s portrait because there’s that real trust.” Palmer-Hubble’s father has another link with the piece. He was a painter himself and instructed his daughter in his hobby that became a profession for her, firstly as a commercial artist and later as an art teacher. “I start off with turps washes and build up from thin to fat paint. I’m a tonal painter so I put my dark tones down first,” she said. “If I get my darks right, it will all come together. I’m looking at lights and darks first, so colour is an incidental for me.” Chapman was PalmerHubble’s sixth Archibald entry. First was Dr Phillip G. Law, a scientist who studied Antarctica. Then came Graeme Stoney, a sixth general high country cattleman; Alex Papps, the Australian actor of Home and Away and Play School fame; and the late David Hodges, a Uniting Church minister who gave hope to young people without life direction. Then was Mr Hodges’ partner, the classical musician David Ross-Smith whose concerts have raised funds to help dementia sufferers access music. Mr Hodges had dementia when he died. All subjects have come to Palmer-Hubble. “I see it has an opportunity to have this window of sharing someone’s life,” she said. That’s not to say the process of painting is without its challenges. “I told my kids at school to watch for the three-quarter mark. That’s when you think you have wasted all your time and you do not think it is going to work,” she said. “That’s usually when you recognise that it’s just a transition and you realise you are quite close to pulling it together.”

Insightful piece: Ellen Palmer-Hubble and her portrait of photographer Andrew Chapman, entitled Ironic, with Mr Chapman himself.

Rates uproar Continued from page 1. Mr Tamlin said councils collect just three per cent of tax revenue in Australia, and yet were responsible for about six per cent of public sector expenditure and maintain almost 23 per cent of public infrastructure. A Leongatha ratepayer said her rates bill was nearly $4000 for a “house on an ordinary block”. “We do not even have a footpath in our street. It’s been going up and this year it is more than a $500 jump,” she said. “We have a residential property in Melbourne that is worth the same and we pay about a quarter of the rates.” A Leongatha businessperson said their shop rates had increased from $5063.10 last year to $5549.45 this year. “And they wonder why businesses are finding it tough!” they said. A Venus Bay ratepayer said the amount of rates he was paying was “ridiculous”. He said he pays $925 in rates on a vacant block at Venus Bay worth $122,000,

yet pays $1500 rates for a $350,000 home in the Yarra Valley. “I have only got a dirt road out the front at Venus Bay. What am I getting for my money?” he said. “I’m not sure what I get for it, unless it’s Coal Creek.” A resident of Parr Street, Leongatha, received a rates bill of $3436, $418 higher than last year, for a house on just over an acre. The man said his rates had gone up $636 in two years and $1000 in three years. “These must be the highest rates in Victoria. What am I getting for the extra money; a green bin I don’t even use!” the man said. Other comments from The Star’s Facebook’s page: • Lisa Burge: “Time to start a class action. Ours have gone up over $200 every year over the last five years. We have to maintain the tree on the nature strip that hinders our driveway, mow the nature strip, the intersections around the street are a joke”; • Debra Lee Carmody:

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Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mine Mirboo North COAL and CSG Free Mirboo North hopes Mantle Miningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s current mining exploration licence over South Gippsland may be rescinded following a new move by the State Government last week.

Energy Minister Lilly Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Ambrosio announced she would be taking control of coal licence decisions, rather than leaving decisions to her department. Ms Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Ambrosio also announced she would be employing an independent reviewer to re-examine existing licences and upcoming mining projects. Coal and CSG Free Mirboo North advocate Marg Thomas said the environmental group hoped this could mean a review of the current Mantle Mining licence presiding over a majority of South Gippsland. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We think that considering this change, all licences in Mirboo North should be rescinded and the mining companies should apply for licences again,â&#x20AC;? she said. While Mantle Miningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future in South Gippsland is not clear, Ms Thomas said Ms Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Ambrosioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plans to review all current mining licences could be a sign of the ministerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lack of faith in the department in light of negative public consultation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There has not been enough weight given to community concerns. We are hoping the minister will take community views more seriously and become more aware of what is going on,â&#x20AC;? Ms Thomas said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So far the department has acted as though it is in a bubble without a care

for what is going on outside of itself. We hope the minister will institute a freeze on all new mining licences.â&#x20AC;? Ms Thomas expressed Coal and CSG Free Mirboo Northâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disappointment in South Gippsland Shire Council for not sending a submission to the senate enquiry in regards to coal seam gas extraction in the region. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were disappointed. We have council on the one hand saying they understand why we do not want coal seam gas and each individual councillor has said they do not want coal seam gas here, but then they failed to submit to the enquiry,â&#x20AC;? Ms Thomas said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They have said they will write a letter, but of course the submissions held the most weighty input into the enquiry.â&#x20AC;? However the environmental group has not been deterred from having its voices heard. Coal and CSG Free Mirboo North has organised a public meeting, and question and answer session with Mantle Mining managing director Ian Kraemer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Part of Mantle Miningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s licence obligates them to consult with community members. Mr Kraemer is coming to speak to the community along with industry experts, environmental justice groups and economist guest speakers,â&#x20AC;? Ms Thomas said. The afternoon will provide community members with an opportunity to hear various aspects of the coal seam gas debate while granting individuals the chance to express their personal opinions in open forum. The consultation will take place at the Mirboo North Football Club rooms at 1pm on Sunday, October 18. All welcome.

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Runway success MORE than 150 women enjoyed a wonderful evening at the Fashion Runway Event in Inverloch on Friday night organised by Kate Adkins from Events by Kate.

Fun fundraisers: from left, Danielle Mackie, Meeniyan representing the Wonder-full Women fundraising group, with Cobie Dews, Sydney, organiser Kate Adkins from Events by Kate and Kate’s sister Sarah Broders from Montrose. Photo courtesy of Shelley Price Photography.

performer Elly Poletti entertained guests as they arrived. Events by Kate generously donated $800 to the local fundraising group

Wonder-full Women, benefiting Women’s Cancer Research and Peter MaCallum Clinic. Kate would like to thank all vendors involved

and businesses that kindly donated prizes. A great night was had by all, with Kate receiving lots of positive feedback over the past few days.

The event showcased fashion from Mika + Max, Inverloch and Leongatha boutique, Influence on Dusk. Guests enjoyed a delicious three course meal prepared by Brent Sinclair Catering and local

Looking elegant: one of the stunning models on the night was Olivia Porter from Melbourne. Photo courtesy of Shelley Price Photography.

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Entertaining evening: relaxing at the Fashion Runway Event in Inverloch were, back, from left, Lisa Bellingham, Faye Gardiner, Lucy Gromotka and Leanne Taranto, front, from left, Sharyn Newton, Trudy Wright, Anne Westaway and Marg Beck. Photo courtesy of Shelley Price Photography.

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MESLEY Hall in Leongatha was the venue on Friday night when Lyric Theatre hosted its Golden Anniversary Costume Ball.

This event is one of several celebrating Lyric’s 50 years of entertaining the district and was well attended. Imagination went wild with many and varied dress-ups including the High Society set, Cat in the Hat, Blues Brothers, Frank ‘n’ Furter and representations from past shows like The Pyjama Game and Jesus Christ Superstar. As a reminder of Lyric’s next show, one member dressed as Bert from Mary Poppins. A large contingent from Warragul Theatre Group added to the fun with some outrageous costumes. There were renewed acquaintances with former Lyric performers who have since moved on to live elsewhere and were warmly welcomed back. The night rocked along to the music of the band Lionel Loves Vinyl. Major raffle prizes, for which tickets had been selling for some months, were drawn on the night. The next event in Lyric’s busy 50th year is the weekend of one act plays on September 25 and 26. See details for sessions and bookings on the web-

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Larger than life: from left, Heather Drury, Peter McAlpine, and Elaine and Peter Epifano enjoyed Leongatha Lyric Theatre’s Golden Anniversary Costume Ball.

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Demolition brings relief By Lucy Johnson THE long awaited demolition work at Leongatha Secondary College has come to a close. After a long anticipated start to the demolition work, the site where derelict east campus build-

ings once stood is almost completely bare. Construction crews have removed asbestos from the site in the absence of students and staff, and the site is closer to being redeveloped. There is still a long way to go before that stage, principal Wayne Chester said.

“The site is not suitable for student use until we have done some landscaping,” he said. “We will be seeking advice on topsoil and seeding the site as we want to develop a large grassed area for students’ use.” The site will now be used for various purposes. While a large area will re-

main open for students to play during lunch, a new locker shed will be erected for students from years 7 to 9 currently without lockers. “A committee of staff and students will be formed to develop a plan for the development and

use of the site. It will be unlikely that we will use the site this year,” Mr Chester said. In 2011, the State Government allocated $11 million to the redevelopment of the school. That money went towards the construction of new state of the art

facilities and classrooms in 2014. The final stages of the redevelopment will include an expansion of the wordwork area in conjunction with the trade training centre. This last outstanding project of redevelopment is still in the plan-

ning phase however, with no foreseeable conclusion in sight. “We do not know when the final stage of the rebuilding and development program will begin. We have been advised that it will likely be several years away,” Mr Chester said.

Rubbish backfire By Brad Lester

BURGLARIES could increase in Venus Bay and the town could become littered with rubbish as a result of a compulsory rubbish collection service.

Those are the concerns of South Gippsland Shire Councillor Kieran Kennedy in response to council’s recent decision to introduce a compulsory kerbside garbage and recycling collection service for all residential properties in Venus Bay from November to April each year. The service will replace the existing optional six month service now in place. Council’s sustainability coordinator Geoff McKinnon recently said the compulsory kerbside services would help address ongoing issues associated with the dumping of significant amounts of household waste in and around public litter bins in Venus Bay. But Cr Kennedy felt the changes would create new problems. He said some holiday homeowners would not be able to return their bins

after collection as they lived several hundred kilometres away, and not every street had permanent residents able to collect the bins of absentee homeowners. “It’s a sure sign that if your rubbish bin is left out, you are not there,” Cr Kennedy said, worried burglars would then be alerted to vacant homes they could target. “Council did not think about this one at all. “Eight out of every 10 houses are vacant for most of the year. It will not work. “There are residents who have lived there for 30 years and know the dynamics and yet they’ve been ignored.” Cr Kennedy was worried the policy would result in the streets “looking like a tip”, and suggested councillors and staff could then visit Venus Bay to help tidy the town. A Venus Bay ratepayer, who wished to remain anonymous, said he would be billed $150 for the rubbish service. “They need to find a cheaper contractor for their rubbish collection. It seems more like a cash grab to me,” he said.

Delighted at last: from left, Leongatha Secondary College students Hannah Thorson, Lauren Redpath, Tyla Riley and Elly Egan celebrate the completion of demolition works.

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Bob moved to help refugees

By Lucy Johnson

THE world was moved when newspapers across the globe published images of Syrian refugee Aylan Kurdi drowned on the shores of Turkey. The three year old’s family tried to flee the war torn country. Aylan was among the many that did not make it to safety. Leongatha’s Bob Rushton was moved by the photo, having stood on that same beach many times over the years. “I always had an absolute fascination for the culture and people of the Middle East, especially the Biblical history in the area,” Mr Rushton said, having first been drawn to Turkey and Syria in the 1980s. Despite the uprise of the Islamic State, Mr Rushton and his wife Barbara have returned to the border

of Syria three times over the past five years and have seen firsthand the devastation caused by fighting. With an estimated five million displaced Syrian refugees across the globe,

Mr Rushton decided to raise funds towards a major refugee camp in Jordan. The camp is 15 square miles in size and provides safe accommodation, food and shelter for more than

130,000 Syrian refugees. Last week Mr Rushton spoke to the Woorayl Probus group of his experiences in the Middle East, sharing his stories and urging them to donate to the

camp. “In the time I spent in the Middle East, my wife and I were never disrespected. We were amazed by the hospitality shown by the communities there,”

Comrades and friends: second from right, Bob Rushton stands with three young Kurdish men near the war torn border of Syria. Mr Rushton hopes funds raised from his garage sale will provide safe accommodation for Syrian refugees seeking asylum in Jordan. Photo courtesy of Bob Rushton.

Mr Rushton said. “We are so privileged to live in Leongatha where we have no threats and we are free to live good lives. We are fortunate that we are able to make a difference.” Mr Rushton was overwhelmed by the support received from Woorayl Probus, which donated $750 to the cause. “I would like to commend the Leongatha community for its generosity. There are so many people in urgent need of our help and it is really reassuring to have the community willing to pitch in,” he said. Mr Rushton also spoke to Korumburra Baptist Church, which has also pledged to support the cause. “Dozens of businesses have expressed interest in supporting the cause. It has been beautiful to see such an amazing community response,” he said. “There is so much negativity coming our way,

it is a very complex issue and yet we have so many people who appear to be detached from it because it is not happening in our backyard. The thing is it is a completely different scenario over there.” Mr and Mrs Rushton will be holding a garage sale with all proceeds going towards the refugee camps in Jordan. The garage sale will run from Saturday, September 19 to Sunday September 20 at 4 Darleen Court, Leongatha, off Boags Road. “People are coming from far and wide to help out with the garage sale. It is so good to see the community coming together for a good cause,” Mr Rushton said. “We are privileged to be able to help these people. These people have only ever been kind to me and I urge anybody who was touched by the photo of the little boy on the beach to make a difference too.”

Region may host refugees PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS Bookings for speaking times are essential, phone 5662 9222. Wednesday 16 September - Council Chambers, Leongatha 2.00pm; 7.00pm* (*by noon 15/09) Wednesday 23 September 10.00am - Public Presentation 11.30am - Municipal Emergency Management Plan Audit Results incorporating Certificate Presentation ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING Wednesday 23 September - 2.00pm 1. Notice of motion - A business case development of budget 2. Finance Performance Report July - Aug 2015 3. Report on Assembly of Councillors - Aug 2015 4. Councillor Discretionary Fund Allocation Report Aug 2015 5. Documents sealed and contracts awarded or varied by the CEO - August 2015 6. Response to petition - Coal Seam Gas 7. Draft Domestic Wastewater Management Plan 2016-2020 8. Planning application 540 Yannathan Rd, Nyora - development of an agricultural building associated with chicken farming 9. Draft Seasonal Population Impacts in Coastal Towns Plan 2015 10. Proposed lease to Parks Victoria for premises located on the corner of McDonald and Victoria St, Foster 11. Draft Annual Report 2014-2015 12. Unaudited financial statements and performance statement 2014-2015 13. Applications to the 2016/17 Sport and Recreation Victoria (SRV) programs 14. Final Municipal Emergency Management Plan 2015-2018 15. Closed Session - Community Grants Round 2 – early assessment Festival, Celebration and Events category 16. Closed Session - Proposed development 17. Closed Session - Contractual matter FREE SUSTAINABLE BUILDING SEMINAR Thinking of building or renovating? Council is hosting a free sustainable building information seminar in Leongatha on Wednesday 23 September from 7.30pm. Four experts in the fields of building, energy efficiency and sustainable design will present at the seminar. Topics will focus on the best technologies to incorporate in designs to simple ways people can modify their homes themselves to reduce energy costs. Call Council to register your interest in attending or email sustainability@southgippsland.vic.gov.au.

SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council is likely to consider the prospect of resettling Syrian and Iraqi refugees, at the September 23 council meeting. Cr Kieran Kennedy is expected to raise a matter of urgent business asking council to consider his suggestion. His move came as the Federal Government considers where the additional 12,000 Syrian and Iraqi refugees Australia will accept will go. If they did come to the region, McMillan MP Russell Broadbent said the electorate had a good record

• McMillan MP Russell Broadbent. with resettlement programs. “Wonthaggi, of course, has a high migrant population and we have a great his-

tory of looking after people there,” he said. “The benefits to our community are obvious when you look at having people like Father of the Year and Eritrean refugee Abubeker Mohamed amongst us. “I know there has been public discussion about what role local councils should play, but in the end how they might contribute is up to them. “As a society we can always do more. I know most of the refugees will go to a place where they have relatives and friends, where they can get established in the community and get work very quickly.” South Gippsland Shire

POLICE BRIEFS

Three times the limit

A LEONGATHA man lost his driver’s licence for 14 months and received a $645 fine after being found driving while three times

above the legal blood alcohol limit on Sunday. Leongatha Police intercepted the 42 year old man in Roughead Street at 7.30pm and he returned a blood alcohol limit of 0.146. His licence was suspended immediately.

False name

POLICE arrested a woman on numerous charges after she gave police a false name and address in Leongatha early last Thursday morning. The woman was in-

tercepted while driving in Ogilvy Street at 1.58am. The 42 year old from Port Melbourne was arrested in relation to outstanding warrants for failing to appear on bail and criminal damage. She was also charged with giving police a false name and address, and for driving while disqualified. The woman was bailed to appear in the Korumburra Magistrates Court on January 14, 2016.

Man wanted

COAL CREEK SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM Coal Creek is running a host of activities this school holidays and parents are encouraged to book places early. Introduction to Role Play, Basic War Games and Gippsland Gamers are just some of the events taking place along with Coal Creek's popular steam train and tractor rides. The school holiday activities will help children develop strategic thinking, they will get a grasp of probability and planning, as well as developing fine motor skills while painting and modelling. Contact Coal Creek to book a place on 5655 1811 or visit the website at www.coalcreekvillage.com.au COUNCIL WORKS THIS WEEK Road & Vegetation Maintenance: Kardella/ Ruby/ Trida/ Buffalo/ Hoddle/ Stony Ck/ Korumburra Laneways/ Poowong Nth Vegetation Maintenance: Kardella/ Ruby/ Trida/ Buffalo/ Hoddle/ Stony Ck Footpath Renewal: Shellcot Road, Korumburra Resheets: Berrys Ck Rd, Berrys Ck Weather Permitting 9 Smith St., Leongatha 3953 (Private Bag 4) Ph: 5662 9200 council@southgippsland.vic.gov.au Fax: 5662 3754 www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au

Council CEO Tim Tamlin was unsure if council would have any involvement in resettling refugees. Bass Coast Shire Council is a Refugee Welcome Zone, having signed the initiative in 2005. Bass Coast mayor Cr Kimberley Brown said, “In implementing our commitment to welcoming refugees to the area, council has been involved in hosting a settlement planning committee that supports activities in the community involving refugees. “Resettling refugees, however, is a federal process through the Department of Immigration.”

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LEONGATHA Police wish to speak to a man involved in a fight at McDonald’s restaurant, Leongatha, on Sunday morning. Police have spoken to a 17 year old Korumburra man involved in an altercation at 2.40am. Witnesses are also asked to come forward. The man police wish to speak to is Caucasian, has red hair and possibly aged in his early twenties. A window was broken during the incident.

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Back to back wins

FISH Creek artist Kerry Spokes was awarded top prize for her drawing Mist at the Your Art Collection (YAC) exhibition launch recently. Winning the award for the second year running, Ms Spokesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; artwork was a standout for the judging panel due to its â&#x20AC;&#x153;atmospheric feeling of the

regionâ&#x20AC;?. Judge Robert Lindsay praised the artwork of all four finalists and said the collection on display at the Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre featured â&#x20AC;&#x153;the best of the bestâ&#x20AC;?. The launch was attended by around 40 guests and officially opened by Bass Coast Shire Council mayor Cr Kimberly Brown.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The volunteers from the Wonthaggi Art Space have done a wonderful job hanging works for the show and assisting at the opening, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d also like to thank the Bass Coast Artistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Society for the use of the art screens,â&#x20AC;? she said. The winning work will be displayed in the Wonthaggi Civic Centre foyer.

Winning work: from left, judges Robert Lindsay and Vicki Sullivan and Bass Coast Shire Council mayor Cr Kimberley Brown with local artist Kerry Spokesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; winning drawing Mist.

Discover Black Spur vision

VicRoads will hold a community drop-in session about the Black Spur realignment at the Koonwarra Hall. The $51 million project will be put to the State Government for consideration for funding. The Black Spur section is now 3.4 km of steep and narrow, winding road with unsealed shoulders. The site has been the subject of 13 reported accidents in the past five years, some involving truck rollovers, impacting 32 people. More than 5000 vehicles traverse the Black Spur daily, including 800 trucks, many of them servicing the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

dairy and livestock industries. The realignment will feature two bridges spanning 100m over the Tarwin River

valley. The highway will be realigned east of the existing highway and beyond the rail trail, giving a straighter drive

between Koonwarra and Meeniyan. Labor MP, Eastern Victoria Region MLC Harriet Shing said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Planning for

the realignment of the South Gippsland Highway is underway with a business case currently being prepared.

SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council has not ruled out the possibility of no longer providing home and community care (HACC) services from 2018.

The council and others around Victoria have been forced to review HACC services as a result of major reforms by the Federal Government effective from July 2018. Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s HACC department now employs 44 parttime community support workers and 10 office staff, and they may have to seek employment with other agencies, should council opt out of HACC. Either way, the 1000 to 1200 clients council now assists will continue to receive help with personal care, housework, transport and meals on wheels. Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s director of corporate and community services Jan Martin said ultimately the Federal Government would decide who provides HACC services from 2018. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It means council must review and seriously consider whether we are the right organisation to be providing HACC into the future,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have got a quite a long lead in time so all the staff are aware of the changes.â&#x20AC;?

community of a business case for the realignment at a community drop-in session from 2.30pm to 6.30pm.

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Uncertainty over care jobs By Brad Lester

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The business case will be assessed on its merits and the government will continue to work with VicRoads.â&#x20AC;? VicRoads will inform the

Louise Brydon, councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coordinator of aged and disability services, believed council staff would be able to find new work if necessary. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If council was to withdraw, there would be agencies looking for employees,â&#x20AC;? she said. Current funding arrangements give council a guaranteed income and the ability to determine staffing needs. The impacts of the funding changes remain uncertain at this stage. Should competitive tendering be introduced, council would tender against private and not for profit organisations for the services council now provides. Should funding be shifted from the organisation to the client, it would be difficult for council to predict demand and plan. Council will continue to provide HACC services until June 2018. Beyond then, existing service providers in South Gippsland â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Southern Cross Care, Benetas and Bapcare â&#x20AC;&#x201C; or others could take over. In the next 18 months, council will review its involvement with HACC services, with a decision to be made in 2017. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ultimately it is our responsibility and number one desire to ensure our residents get the best service for the best value,â&#x20AC;? Ms Martin said. The reform will see the Federal Government take over the direct funding and

management of HACC services for people over the age of 65. The State Government will fund services for younger people, aged under 65. The change aims to streamline access for new clients through one point of contact. A national contact centre and a regional approach to assessment will be established. Funding for HACC services is proposed to shift from the government funding the service provider to funding clients who can then choose which provider they wish to use. Service providers may also have to bid to be a service provider through a competitive tender process. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are still a number of details around the reforms that have yet to be confirmed, and council is eager to fully understand the scope and extent of the reforms to enable informed discussions on the potential impacts and how we can best support the clients in

South Gippsland,â&#x20AC;? Ms Martin said. Bass Coast Shire Council is yet to determine its course of action until more information is released. Council now provides assessment services, home care, personal care, respite care, home maintenance, community transport and planned activity groups to more than 2000 clients. About 55 staff are employed to manage and deliver these services. Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s general manager healthy communities David Elder said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The shire has a higher than state average of people over 65 and this is growing.â&#x20AC;? The services are funded by the Department of Health and Human Services, a council contribution and client fees. Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contribution is around 30 per cent of the total cost of $1.3 million or about $390,000. Providing HACC services in South Gippsland costs

FAST FACTS SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council annually provides: â&#x20AC;˘ 26,500 hours of in-home support (home care, personal care and respite); â&#x20AC;˘ volunteers deliver more than 17,000 meals a year; and â&#x20AC;˘ volunteer drivers provide over 20,000 hours of community transport. In 2013-14, Bass Coast Shire Council offered: â&#x20AC;˘ 27,000 hours of home care; â&#x20AC;˘ 6500 hours of personal care; â&#x20AC;˘ 2600 hours of respite care; â&#x20AC;˘ 1450 hours of home maintenance; â&#x20AC;˘ 9800 planned activity group hours; and â&#x20AC;˘ 5600 hours of assessment.

about $2.2 million a year. Governments fund $1.4 million, council pays $436,000 and clients pay the balance.

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Hard Waste Collection Service

TIME IS RUNNING OUT.... to book a hard waste collection service this year! Bookings will be accepted until 23 September. Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual optional hard waste collection service will be provided in October to all residential properties where a service has been booked and paid for. The service will be delivered on a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;fee for serviceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; basis, of $91 for all users of the service. Pension Card holders can apply for a discounted rate of $31. Bookings can be made by contacting Council on 5662 9200. Full payment of the service fee must be Further information? Go to www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au

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SOUTH Gippslanders are invited to learn more about a proposal to realign the South Gippsland Highway between Meeniyan and Koonwarra this Thursday, September 17.

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Column 7 GRANTS are available to the community from the Mirboo North and District Foundation’s Community and Strategic Grants. The foundation has up to $50,000 available for community grant projects that benefit the communities of Mirboo North, Boolarra, Darlimurla, Dumbalk, Thorpdale and Yinnar. Organisations or groups interested in applying for a grant should attend the information forum which will be held at The RSL Hall,1 Baromi Road, Mirboo North on Monday, September 21 at 7pm. Grants criteria will be available on the website from that day: www.mirboodistrictfoundation.org.au To find out more, email info@mirboodistrictfoundation.org.au or phone foundation executive officer Derrick Ehmke on 0418 301 092. THE Waratah Beach Surf Life Saving Club has received funding from the State Government to upgrade security at the clubrooms at Sandy Point. The funding was announced by Eastern Victoria Region MLC

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Harriet Shing last week. LOXTON High School class of 1979-83 will hold a reunion in late 2016. The organising committee is seeking everyone who attended Loxton High School from 1979-1983. Check in at Facebook: Loxton High Classes of 1979-1983 or by email to LHS1979@outlook.com. It would be great to see as many people as possible attend. If you know if anyone who attended Loxton High School during these years please spread the word. STUDENTS at Bass Valley Primary School at Corinella celebrated football finals with a footy day disco last Wednesday. They dressed in their favourite football gear and enjoyed a few treats. WEDNESDAY, September 16, is Plover Appreciation Day. BirdLife Australia is encouraging local community groups, schools and other conservation organisations to get involved. The day will involve a launch of mini-documentaries, a social media photo competition, plover watching excursions and even students wearing ‘hoodies’ to school for the day, in honour of the hooded plover. This bird lives on South Gippsland’s coast. See http://birdlife.org.au/ to find out more. C O N G R AT U L A TIONS to InverlochKongwak Primary School coastal ambassadors Gabe, Ellex, Allannah and Jaras who attended

#155. DSH Female Kitten Tabby Found in Korumburra

Local Snippets

a day at Phillip Island on Wednesday. They presented a Powerpoint featuring highlights of the school’s Sustainability Day to students from other schools across Gippsland. GRADE 6 students from Kongwak Primary School will be participating in the Wonthaggi Secondary College transition program Fantastic Racers tomorrow (Wednesday). CHILDREN keen to learn craft are invited to the Meeniyan Hall supper rooms from 1pm next Monday, September 21. Meeniyan Country Women’s Association is running a junior craft session that is open to the public. SCHOOL is almost here for the new starters. Loch Kindergarten has been visited by students

from the town’s primary school who have been reading stories and talking about school as part of the transition program. In November the kinder children will spend time at the school getting to know the grounds, routines and teachers. Tracey King, principal at Loch Primary School, said “Our school students thoroughly enjoy meeting and reading with the kinder children. They take their role seriously and represent our school with pride and a sense of responsibility towards the younger children. It is a very exciting time for families as their children move to the next stage of their learning and begin school.”

Teacher Jason Horton dressed in rubbish produced at the school in one day to raise awareness and reduce the amount of waste bought to school. “Our focus for Enviroweek this year is the amount of rubbish we produce in our school. We implemented a rubbish free yard, as suggested by grades 3/4 students, in the hope that it would reduce the amount of rubbish bought to school,” he said. “It started when I was preparing for Book Week celebrations and I wondered about where all the costumes come from and

where they go after they are no longer needed. “When I sat down to think about the issue, I was curious about how much rubbish we produced at school. I was surprised by the results. After collecting the rubbish, I sorted it into recyclables, compostable and single use plastics. All of these were destined for landfill.” Dressed in rubbish for a day, Mr Horton talked to students about where rubbish in the yard ends up. “It was great to hear students were aware rubbish could blow into our drains which lead to creeks and rivers and eventually the sea,” he said.

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KORUMBURRA Secondary College is expecting new tables and chairs for 11 classrooms this (Tuesday 10) morning. A teacher at the

school can remember the same furniture in her classroom that she used when she attended Korumburra Primary School as a girl. While the old furniture has served the school well it is believed to be more than 20 years old.

On a high: members of the South Gippsland Walking and Adventure Club recently enjoyed a walking and cycling weekend in the beautiful high country around Mount Hotham. From left, Tina Snell, Gayle McHarg, Liz Cummins and Kerry Baggallay.

Helping hands: Legacy relies on the help of many volunteers and Legacy Week was no exception, with many people throughout South Gippsland braving the cool weather to sell badges. In Inverloch, from left, RSL member Janet Allen, 96 year old Inverloch Legacy widow Dorothy Bullen, RSL member Peter Allen and 96 year old Inverloch RSL member and Legatee Arthur Schwartz all helped sell merchandise. All funds raised go towards supporting Legacy widows living in Inverloch and other areas throughout South Gippsland.

#156. DSH Female Kitten Tabby and White Found in Korumburra

Plenty of Cats, Kpiittes en, Dogs & Pup in need of loving homes

great three days planned to help all Grade 6 students experience life as a Year 7 student.

THE transition from primary to secondary school is also a big deal.

Rubbish outfit has smart message POOWONG Consolidated School celebrated Enviroweek 2015 recently.

Korumburra primary and secondary schools have their transition programs under way. Next week, all Grade 6 students will spend Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at Korumburra Secondary College taking part in the transition activities. The school has a

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

Ed turns 80: Dumbalk identity Ed Hanley is about to turn 80 and he’s throwing a big party to celebrate! Everyone is welcome to attend the Dumbalk Hall on Sunday, September 27 commencing at 2pm for an open day. Ed said don’t worry about bringing presents; just bring a plate of food to share for afternoon tea.

Discover education and training options ARE you planning to change your career? Do you need to develop some new skills to enter or get back into the workforce?

Spreading the word: Poowong Consolidated Primary teacher Jason Horton dressed in rubbish to raise awareness of waste during Enviroweek.

Are you looking for a really interesting course of study? Not sure where to start looking? If so, you should come to a forum on educational opportunities for young people and adults living in South Gippsland. The forum, organised by the Leongatha Twilight Branch of the CWA, will be held at St Andrew’s Uniting Church Hall, 16 Peart Street, Leongatha, on October 7, from 7-9pm. The forum will feature an expert panel

representing TAFE, community and higher education. There will also be brief presentations from local people about their own education and training experiences. There will be an opportunity for small group discussions, and plenty of time to ask questions of the expert panel and discuss options with them. The formal part of the forum finishes at 9pm after which participants will be able to chat informally over supper and follow up any matters of interest with the panel. For further information contact Helen Smith on 0411 737 632 or email helen. smith@rmit.edu.au

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59th Annual Australian National Daffodil Festival

Daffodils light up Leongatha For the third time in its history, the festival hosted the Australian Daffodil Championships, where the best gardeners and growers exhibited the highest quality blooms in the nation. Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien opened the festival with Sue Thompson, president of the Leongatha Horticultural Society and secretary of the Victorian Daffodil Society. “This year was a terrific success. We had so many people in attendance come from all over to make it a fantastic weekend,” Ms Thompson said. The festival attracted interstate breeders, even as far away as Canberra. One of those Tony Davis from Bowral NSW, received high accolades across the board for his daffodils, claiming the Australian grand champion title for the best large cup daffodil in show However Mr Davis is highly allergic to the flowers and had no choice but to wear a chambered mask while in Memorial Hall. “I have been breeding daffodils since 1984. My doctor keeps telling me I need to find a new hobby,” Mr Davis said. Travelling all the way from Bowral, Mr Davis and his son Graeme are expert breeders of the bulb, attending and conquering shows across Australia. “We drove all of our exhibiting flowers down here on Thursday. It is a long way to carry flowers,” Mr Davis said. Breeders from closer to home also stole the show. Glenice Griggs won the title of most successful exhibitor in show, having nabbed prizes in countless categories and divisions for her daffodils, lachenalias and herbs. Graeme Brumley from Leongatha also scored first place in various divisions with his daffodils. The Leongatha Daffodil Festival also drew members from other horticultural societies across the state. “One lady from Lilydale commented on the friendly atmosphere and how she was amazed by how welcoming everyone was,” Ms Thompson said. “We have always gardened for pleasure and tried to keep the festival from becoming over competitive so it is fantastic to have that confirmed.” The festival provided a common place for gardeners from near and far to discuss their top growing tips. The National Daffodil Association of Australia met on Sunday to compile information and concerns raised throughout the three day event, and will distribute all records to registered horticultural and gardening

Budding from Bowral: Tony Davis with his grand champion daffodil, the large cup, all white flower, outside Leongatha Memorial Hall at the opening of the Leongatha Daffodil Festival last Friday. societies. At the conclusion of a flawless festival, Ms Thompson credits the thousands of hours volunteered by members of the committee and community put in to making the event possible. “I do not think the festival would have been a success without the support of the local businesses,” she said. “We all garden for fun but it is so lovely to be awarded for it. The local businesses who sponsored the awards already give to so many sporting clubs and it is great to see them contributing to the gardeners too. “The festival is 100 per cent backed by its members. They all have contributed so much time into the festival and they are an amazing team.” With the 2016 marking the 60th anniversary of the festival, Ms Thompson and the committee has a hard task ahead in topping the magnificent show put on this year.

Daffodil and Floral Show results Leongatha Horticultural Society Daffodil and Floral Show Results 2015 (a) Australian Daffodil

Championships, RHSV Perpetual Trophy, A. and G. Davis for Grand Champion Daffodil Bloom in Show. (b) Champion Australian Raised Daffodil of the Show, A. and G. Davis. The Fairbairn Perpetual Challenge Cup. (c) Champion Victorian Raised Daffodil, Fred Silcock. (d) Champion Seedling, A. and G. Davis. Australian daffodil championships, 12 Daffodils, different varieties, any divisions, S.S. - A. and G. Davis. The RHSV Henry Boyce Challenge Cup 12 Seedling daffodils , different varieties any divisions SS - A. and G. Davis. Australian daffodil championships, 6 Daffodils, different varieties, any divisions, S.S. - A. and G. Davis. Louis P. Brumley perpetual memorial trophy (Open), 12 different varieties of White Daffodils from any Division, but at least 3 from Division 1 W-W S.S. - A. and G. Davis. The VDS Dame Edith Bolte perpetual memorial trophy 6 distinct daffodils from divisions 1-3, 3 with yellow perianth, 3 with white perianth, A and G Davis. The Gertrude Nethercote perpetual memorial cup, 6 stems of daffodils, different varieties from Divisions 5,6,7,9,10 and 12, staged in

one container - Sue Thompson. Australian Miniature Daffodil Championships, 6 miniature daffodils, different varieties and/or species from any divisions, S.S. - no entry Australian Daffodil Championships, 3 daffodils, different varieties, 1 from Division 1, 1 from Division 2, 1 from Division 3, S.S. - A. and G. Davis. Champion Division 1: Trumpet, A. and G. Davis. Division 2: Large Cup, A. and G. Davis. Division 3: Small Cup A. and G. Davis. Division 4: Double, Glenice Griggs. Division 5: Triandrus, Glenice Griggs. Division 6: Cyclamineus, A. and G. Davis.Division 7: Jonquilla, Wayne Brown. Division 8: Tazetta, Glenice Griggs. Division 9: Poeticus, A. and G. Davis. Division 10: Bulbocodium, Josie Rutherford. Division 11: Split Corona, A. and G. Davis.Division 12: Miscellaneous,. Glenice Griggs. Division 13: Species, Sue Thompson. Intermediate: A. and G. Davis. Miniature: Josie Rutherford. Class A Daffodils: Best Bloom in open daffodils, Glenice Griggs. Aggregate Rodney Emmerson. Best Bloom in amateur daffodils, Glenice Griggs. Aggregate Glenice Griggs. LHS Perpetual Shield best bloom, members section, Maureen Masterman. Aggregate (members) The Colin Drewitt Jnr Memorial Trophy, Maureen Masterman. Best bloom novice, Lizzie Cooper. Aggregate Lizzie Cooper. Best bloom non-open section, Glenice Griggs. Aggregate Glenice Griggs. Denis Hawkins Trophy for best exhibit in other bulbs, Glenice Griggs. Alf Ladson Trophy for aggregate in other bulbs, Glenice Griggs. Best Exhibit in cut flowers, Margaret Monk. Aggregate Glenice Griggs. Best bloom in camellia sections 210-234, Judy Pocklington. Best bloom in named varieties, Roy Guy. Best bloom in novice, Jean Carnell. A.W. Jessep medal for best bloom inClass D, Joy Johnson. Aggregate in camellias, Judy Pocklington. RHSV Trophy for best exhibit in cut shrubs and trees, Beat Ollington. Aggregate Josie Rutherford. Best exhibit in Australian

Life time gardener gonged: from left, award recipient Margaret Monk with Heather Sullivan. Ms Monk won a blue sash for her container of hellebores.

Most successful exhibitor: from left, Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien awards Glenice Griggs for her first prize herbs at Memorial Hall. plants, Elaine Madden. Aggregate Jim Parks. Kuranga Nursery encouragement award, Shirley Lahtinen. Best exhibit in floral art, Marilyn Mackie. Aggregate Marilyn Mackie.

LHS Floral Art Group Prize, Marilyn Mackie. Best exhibit in pot plants, Sue Thompson. Aggregate Carol Summerfield. Best exhibit in school children, Adam McIndoe. Aggregate Sienna Russ.

Best exhibit in fruit and vegetables, Glenice Griggs. Aggregate Graeme Heath. Best exhibit in photography, Jenny Jones. Aggregate Jenny Jones. Most successful exhibitor in show, Glenice Griggs.

The thirty ninth in a series of columns marking 50 years of Leongatha Lyric Theatre in 2015

2005: Jesus Christ Superstar and Around the World in 88 Minutes LYRIC Theatre's 40th anniversary year started on January 27 with an information evening for Jesus Christ Superstar, attended by enthusiastic potential cast members. The 40th birthday week came later with a social evening held at Leongatha's Dakers Centre, which commemorated the evening in Eric Grey's home on February 8, 1965, when Lyric was born. More than 70 people attended the evening, which illustrated the position Lyric had in the community. Auditions for Superstar were held the following week, and more than 50 people auditioned for roles. The Ruby Anniversary Ball was held in late April and a range of anniversary souvenirs could be purchased including wine glasses, tumblers, pens, key rings, stubby holders and 100 bottles of Rutherglen muscat. In June, Lyric's first costume exhibition was launched at the former Over 2 Rick's cafe/gallery inWonthaggi. The exhibition ran from June 20 to July 2, and included costumes, designs, reproductions of posters, models of past sets and small pieces of memorabilia from past shows.

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LAST weekend saw gardeners and green thumbs from across Australia descend on Leongatha for the 59th Leongatha Daffodil Festival.

On set: from left, Trevor Campbell and Paul Smith wowed audiences in the 2005 production of Jesus Christ Superstar.

More than 200 people attended and were entertained by Charles Gruen and Rhonda O'Donnell from the cast of Superstar and Russell Hemming singing a solo from Kiss Me, Kate; all accompanied by Carmel Slater. The earliest costume on display was worn by Mary Eagger in Only an Orphan Girl in 1967. The most recent were three costumes from Superstar. Superstar, directed by Colin Mitchell, was the first Lyric production to have sell out audiences for every single performance. The booking plan contained

300 seats and an additional 12 seats were set out on the side. There were several performances where the 12 seats were not filled, but no show had less than 300 seats sold. In September, Lyric Theatre drew on its vast resources of its wardrobe to stage a three day costume exhibition. Memorial Hall was transformed into a wonderland for the exhibition, showcasing costumes and designs from the last 40 years. Honoured guests were Eric and Maureen Grey, who were president and vice president r e s p e c t i v e l y i n Ly r i c ' s foundation year. Around 500 people visited the exhibition and generated an income of $2500. The traditional end of year touring show was Around the World in 88 Minutes, directed by Brad Beach. The show opened on November 11 and closed on November 26. The Gippsland Associated Theatres' (GAT) awards night was hosted by Lyric Theatre in Leongatha on December 3. A highlight of the night was Mary Eagger's induction into the GAT hall of fame for her long and distinguished career in non professional theatre, and as a GAT judge and committee member.

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OPINIONS

Shocked, amazed, disappointed

DID you know you can no longer sell your car on the side of the road or in car parks? South Gippsland Shire Council phoned me two weeks ago to

remove a registered car from the side of the road wayside stop, otherwise I would be fined. South Gippsland Shire Council has changed its rules and told no one why. I, David Amor, cannot believe the phone call I received from a

E D I T O R I A L Ouch, that hurts! THE thumps could be heard across South Gippsland as people opened envelopes to reveal their rates notices.

No doubt many people would have fallen on the floor when they saw how much they were being charged. The Star has received a report of a residential ratepayer living in a house on an ordinary block in Leongatha being billed nearly $4000. Business people are already concerned about rising costs, let alone extra rates, coupled with customers tightening their belts. Many ratepayers with properties in Melbourne are comparing the rates and services they pay and receive in South Gippsland with what they get in Melbourne. Councils are often quick to point out this is an inaccurate and unfair comparison, as rural councils such as South Gippsland have far less rate income due to fewer people in their shires, yet significantly more assets, particularly roads, to maintain. When that is explained, one can understand the difference between metropolitan and rural rates bills. But is it fair rural councils should be forced to pass on their own financial pressures to ratepayers, especially when rural ratepayers already face unique costs, such as using extra fuel due to the travel that comes with living in a rural area? Should rural councils be entitled to receive greater funding from state and federal governments? It’s a fair question in light of the State Government’s determination to introduce a rates capping policy and further squeeze rural councils and communities. Rates capping will tie the maximum rate rise to the Consumer Price Index effective from the 2016-17 financial year. South Gippsland Shire Council has already budgeted for reduced income then and councils are likely to reduce services due to predictions of lower incomes. But rural councils are in an unique position compared to metropolitan councils according to the peak lobby group Rural Councils Victoria, that has said rural councils do not have alternative sources of revenue to meet costs, such as big incomes from parking meters. Rates capping is forcing council to trim their budgets and no doubt ratepayers will benefit from cheaper rates bills. After all, it makes sense to expect less expensive rates in the country given the fewer, yet quality services ratepayers receive. However one could also rightly argue rate capping was largely an attempt by Labor to win government at the last election. The question remains whether other levels of government should be stop shifting extra responsibilities onto councils without funding to match, as this contributes to the unpleasant rate rises South Gippslanders are experiencing. If state and federal funding to councils was adequate, ratepayers would receive a fairer go, but in the meantime ratepayers should take part in the preparation of the next council budgets by saying what services they are willing to go without in order to receive cheaper rates. Councils should also better educate ratepayers about the true costs of providing services, where their rates go and how cheaper rates can be achieved. Ratepayers already face rising costs of living and running businesses, and rates shock is not a condition they should have to endure. It’s up to all levels of government to work out a sustainable solution.

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private number telling me to remove the car or be fined by the local laws man. I asked the question about an unregistered VT Commodore being on the side of the road at the top of the Loch hill for more than three weeks. Second thing, how about all the cars outside the BP service station in Leongatha? The man from the council said, “Don’t start on that.” David Amor, Korumburra.

Be alert on landfills THE entire Gippsland region needs to act now on behalf of all communities as the Koonwarra landfill debate progresses. I have it on reliable authority that Veolia Waste has been discussing its waste management plans with several Melbourne and suburban councils, and with local councils, for some time. Veolia has been quietly negotiating for the landfill and according to my source the news is not new. Local residents have been kept in the dark. Just a few of the arguments against the landfill: • Poisoned water. Ground seepage will leach into the Gwyther Creek and Tarwin River. Leongatha residents access this water in times of drought. All landfill linings eventually break down, as has been shown from major research and case studies by prominent scientists. • Copies of results of some of these studies are available on request. It is known both hazardous and common household waste products break down into identical chemicals, which will leach into the water supply and the atmosphere. • Our typical heavy annual rain-

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fall will create a dam brimming with poisons and toxins. In addition, the Gippsland region is particularly vulnerable as it has a long history of susceptibility to earthquakes and tremors. These must inevitably affect the stability and durability of any quarry lining proposed by Veolia. Food quality. Prime agricultural, beef and dairy land surrounds the quarry. As soil and water quality deteriorates, the livestock, produce and crops will be affected. Health issues. Australia has the world’s highest asthma rate and Gippsland has Australia’s highest. Airborne toxins and dust from the operation of this landfill will surely severely impact the health of asthma and allergy sufferers. The proposed landfill is only seven kilometres from Leongatha Hospital. The region’s famous prevailing winds will carry these toxins and the stench that goes with them between Leongatha and Korumburra hospitals, already caring for the vulnerably ill, and on into Leongatha township and beyond. Business. With 800 tonnes per day (to start) dumped on your doorstep, you can be sure the odour, noise and disruption will drive your customers elsewhere. Your income or job will suffer as this rubbish dump becomes our major drawcard. You will be next. Gippslanders in other towns need not think they will not be affected. Veolia spokesman Max Spedding has commented that “Gippsland is full of disused quarries and mines.” It won’t be long before Sitar, Cleanaway and other waste management companies

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begin eyeing off other areas and moving into yours. So when the new petition comes out, write to the press, get online, look for it at your local shopping centre, but sign to protect your health and safety, and that of future generations, before it is too late. • Copies of recent EPA results are available on request. The EPA is legally obliged to conduct community assessments if enough signatures are received. • Alternatives. With Europe leading the way in transforming household waste by incineration and turning it into renewable energy, I ask why Veolia puts profit before people by using cheaper, outdated and clearly unsafe methods rather than follow its example. What price does Veolia really place on your safety? As local farmer Gordon Vagg commented, there is already a dual highway into the Latrobe Valley, where incinerators could be constructed for everyone’s benefit. Little Desert is a viable site until these are built. A public meeting will be held as soon as practicable. Please contact me if you would like to attend on rcburton@dcsi.net.au Carolyn Burton, Leongatha South.

Civic centre money wasted

GOOD news that the $119,000 consultant’s report into a possible site of a new civic centre for South Gippsland Shire Council has come in under budget! The report recommends the best site is the site of the existing offices! But we are advised nothing should happen for at least

eight years as we do not have the money. Some might think the $119,000 (or less) might not be ratepayer’s money well spent but I am sure some future council could use the report as the basis for another investigation, costing $119,000 (maybe less), into the best site for a future civic centre. Steve Finlay, Leongatha.

Footy fans forgotten WHEN the draw for the AFL finals came out, I was really disappointed. Knowing the huge crowd expected for the Richmond versus North game last Sunday I had hoped to take the bus down to the football finals at the MCG. This would remove the hassle of finding a park and being stuck in after match traffic, quite the turn off, and the bus seemed like the most relaxing and easiest option. However with the 3pm kick off and finish around 6pm, there are no buses home. To get home, I would have to leave the game just after the start of the fourth quarter to make it to Southern Cross by 6pm, when hopefully I will be watching the Tigers kick away. It is a disgrace that Bass Coast and South Gippsland residents are treated so poorly by transport that we cannot get a bus home from the city after 6pm on the weekend. Residents attending conferences, school, concerts and exhibitions all have to scurry away to get the early bus. It is time Public Transport Victoria improved our services down here to what the residents need. Donna Lancaster, Leongatha.

VOXPOP! VOX

Why are festivals like the Leongatha Daffodil Festival so important to country towns?

“We need them because they bring life to the town. I think we should have more festivals.” Elizabeth Coleman, Leongatha.

“It builds a sense of community for the town.” Sybil Smith, Leongatha.

“It brings all of the community together.” Wendy Evans, Leongatha.

“It is a good opportunity to bring everybody together.” Rod McConchie, Meeniyan.

Dazzling dress ups at Leongatha LEONGATHA Primary School students flooded the Performing Arts Centre last Friday, each dressed in outrageous costumes for the annual dress up day.

Harry Potter was a reoccurring theme across year levels, with students in Hogwarts robes casting spells across the school. There certainly was magic in the air with every student putting fantastic efforts into their costumes this year. Students came dressed as su-

perheroes, princesses, fire fighters, motorbike riders, animals and doctors, to name a few. Teachers also got behind the day, with the cast of Scooby Doo, Mr Man and Little Ms and Alice in Wonderland characters helping to run the assembly.

Dressed for success: from left, Immy made a fantastic Joy from Inside Out, while classmate Jada came dressed as Grug, Lucy made a wicked Maleficent and everybody kept losing Brodie who came dressed up as Where’s Wally at Leongatha Primary School’s dress up day last Friday.

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59th Annual Australian National Daffodil Festival

Church blooms with colour SAINT Peter’s Anglican Church Leongatha was glowing as it opened the doors for the 59th Leongatha Daffodil Festival on Friday and Saturday. Women from St Peter’s Ladies Guild served up a delicious array of cakes, slices, gourmet lunches and Devonshire teas, with all proceeds going to the St Peter’s Mission Program. Churches from across South Gippsland contributed flawless floral displays in the Flowers in Praise exhibition, showcasing a diverse range of flowers including native wattles, yellow daffodils, magnolias and irises from parishes of all denominations. St Peter’s Ladies Guild member Coral Johnston said the long running tradition has become a highlight for church over the years. “Flowers in Praise brings together churches

from all around the area. We have staged it every year and the arrangements are just beautiful,” she said. “It is great to see everybody coming together for the festival.” At the centre of the church, people displayed presentations at a card table. Each display offered a can of produce to be donated to the Anglicare pantry at the conclusion of the festival. St Peter’s Anglican Church also provided an area for bookworms to congregate and purchase from an extensive range of second hand books on sale by Friends of the Library Leongatha. Outside St Peter’s, Johanna Hassjes set up a stall in aid of Missions Without Borders. Ms Hassjes has been a long time advocate for humanitarian and justice organisations and took time out of her weekend to raise awareness for the Syrian

refugee crisis. “I am always happy to chat and answer people’s questions about the cause,” Ms Hassjes said. “It is challenging to change the attitudes of people who are close minded. The way I see it, these are just little things we do to make a difference.” Ms Hassjes encouraged visitors to sign the Missions Without Borders petition urging politicians to offer more housing for displaced refugees emigrating from war torn Syria. Ms Hassjes also promoted the upcoming Fairer World Bazaar to be held at Leongatha Uniting Church Hall of Saturday, October 17. “I will be campaigning at the bazaar. We will be making flowers from toilet paper and sending them to politicians to advocate for better sanitation for countries with unclean water,” she said.

Making a difference: Johanna Haasjes sits behind her stall outside St Peter’s Anglican Church Leongatha during the Leongatha Daffodil Festival. Ms Haasjes encouraged visitors to sign the Missions Without Borders petition on Saturday and Sunday.

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59th Annual Australian National Daffodil Festival

Gardens open eyes THREE off S South h Gi Gippsland’s l d’ prime properties opened their gates to the public during the Leongatha Daffodil Festival at the weekend.

Festival goers experienced the wonderlands and hidden treasures of the Paterson, McIndoe and Lester properties. Barry and Glenys Paterson opened up the Parr Street, Leongatha gates of GlenBar Garden on the weekend. Guests marvelled at the glorious one and a half acre property in disbelief that it was bare cow paddocks 35 years ago. Wendy McIndoe’s Mardan property

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Leongatha’s garden jewel: Barry Paterson sits with his canine friends Koby and Diesel in his Glenbar Garden, property in Leongatha.

Seniors sing along ALMOST 70 people enjoyed the return of the band In the Shadows at the Leongatha Dakers Centre on Friday. The three man band en-

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Often taking one’s time to observe safety precautions can reduce the likelihood of hurting yourself or damaging objects. Take care when lifting; be sure to keep your back straight and lift with your legs. If the object is too heavy and no one else is available to help, don’t move the object. Simply clean around it. If using a ladder or stool, be sure not to risk falling off. Don’t lean too far to either side or climb too high. While washing floors, be careful not to slip. Sometimes wearing thick socks can help maintain contact and be sure to advise others in the house of the slip hazard. Stairs and walkways should be kept free of clutter to avoid people tripping, especially if they happen to have to walk in the dark to reach a light switch at night.

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Toora celebrates 50 years of bowls MEMORIES of Toora Bowls Club will be shared this Sunday (September 20), when the club celebrates its fiftieth anniversary.

The club was officially opened on September 25, 1965 and to mark the occasion, historian Neil Everitt of Inverloch has written a 75 page book about the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s past. The publication, Fifty Years on the Green, will be launched this Sunday by Allan Cook, a former president of the club and the South Gippsland Bowls Association, and also councillor with Royal Victorian Bowls Association. The book records the early history and the struggle for funds to establish the club, which was first mooted at a Toora Progress Association meeting in April 1960. Mr Everitt played at Toora before coming to Inverloch and this book is his fifth local history. His past publications have covered the history of Toora, the Toora Anglican Church, Toora Football Club and the Corner Inlet fishing industry. His last book features more than 70 photographs dating back to the 1960s. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They struggled to establish the club with no outside funds and did it themselves through fundraising and

debentures,â&#x20AC;? Mr Everitt said. The club was driven by 31 foundation members and only two are still alive: Edgar Truscott and Phillip Gasson, who was only 11 or 12 at the time. Mr Truscott will attend this Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s festivities. Mr Gassonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s address is unknown. The Toora Progress Association held a public meeting to seek interest regarding the formation of a bowling club at Toora. The meeting decided to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;investigate the possibilities of forming a bowling clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. As a result Alan Harris, Tom Richardson and John Needham were appointed to see what sites would be available to establish a bowling club. After several months an offer was made by the Victorian Railways to the club to lease railway land in Victoria Street, the present site of the green. In 1961 the progress association handed over the responsibility of forming a bowling club to a newly formed Toora Bowling Club committee who officially founded the club in 1962 with 31 foundation members lead by foundation president George Whatley. The task was ahead of the newly formed club to construct a bowling green and facilities of a standard good enough to be able to not only play so-

cial bowls, but of a standard suitable for the entry of teams in the South Gippsland Pennant bowls competition. Funds were tight with the issuing of debentures being the main method of financing the project. The club officially opened on September 25, 1965 but had no clubrooms and used the Toora Hall for afternoon tea and social activities. The green was officially opened by Sir Herbert Hyland MLA in the presence of many dignitaries and visitors from neighbouring bowls clubs. In 1969 a new clubhouse was built and from that point on the Toora Bowling Club, as it was known prior to incorporation in 1995, went from strength to strength. Invitations to the book launch and 50th anniversary celebrations have been issued to many former members and families of past bowlers along with invitations to neighbouring clubs and officials from Bowls Victoria. The 50th anniversary celebrations begin with lunch at the bowling club followed by presentations to the club and the book launch. Further details can be obtained from the Toora Bowls Club president Ray Lecher on 5686 2307 or mobile 0408 359 251. Celebrations at the club start at 11.30am.

NBN comes to towns ALMOST 1800 additional premises in and around Bena, Dumbalk, Koonwarra, Korumburra, Meeniyan and Ruby could now access superfast fixed-wireless broadband through the NBN, McMillan MP Russell Broadbent said

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The technology will offer internet speeds more than twice as fast as citybased ADSL connections. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The fixed wireless network utilises advanced 4G technology to deliver speeds of up to 50 megabits per second, enabling families, farmers and businesses across McMillan to access a range of new broadband applications, including high definition video stream-

ing,â&#x20AC;? Mr Broadbent said. Potential customers can see the areas served by NBN Coâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fixed wireless service at www.nbnco.com.au/maps and can order a new service by contacting a retail service provider. A list of providers is available on the NBN Co website at www.nbnco. com.au/connect-home-or-business/ check-your-address/choose-a-provider.html

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Above: Celebration: students, teachers, board members and invitied guests packed the Middle School auditorium for the official opening of the Trades Centre and Library/Administration wing.

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NEWHAVEN COLLEGE - Official opening T R A D E S S K I L L S C E N T R E | A D M I N I S T R AT I O N | L I B R A R Y Left, Official opening: back, from left, Newhaven College board members David Jobe and Rob McKaige, trades centre manager David Hynes, life governor Pam Cameron, DAS Constructions managing director Dale Sartori. Middle, life governor Shirley Broad, Bass Coast Shire mayor Cr Kimberley Brown, Newhaven College deputy principal Jason Scott, life governor Peter Reith and Newhaven College board of directors chair Greg Price. Front, Bass MLA Brian Paynter, Flinders MP Greg Hunt, life governor Reverend John Lever and Newhaven College principal Gea Lovell.

Left middle: New learning hub: students at Newhaven College are enjoying their newly opened library where they are discovering learning is fun too. Tools down: from left, John Lovell, wife Gea Lovell, Newhaven College principal and award winning builder Dale Sartori, managing director, DAS Constructions, Wonthaggi attended the opening Trades Skills Centre and Library Administration Wing. Mr Sartori’s firm was awarded the prestigious 2015 Master Builders Award for the Trades Skills Centre.

College opens new chapter RAPID changes at Newhaven College have seen a stunning new Library Administration Wing and multimillion dollar Trades Skills Centre officially opened on Friday, September 4.

Proud moment: Newhaven College founder and life governor Peter Reith chats with college chaplain Denis Oakley at the official opening of the school’s new learning centres.

Flinders MP Greg Hunt had the honour of opening the new facilities at a special event in the Middle School, attended by students, teachers, board members and invited guests. Speaking at the opening Newhaven College principal Gea Lovell likened the

rapid changes taking place at the school to that of a butterfly. “From the outside it looks as if the caterpillar may just be resting, but inside is where all the action is and this is certainly the case at Newhaven”. “Newhaven College is undergoing a huge transformation and we will emerge in 2017 as a brilliant Prep to Year 12 college on one site. “We are now in the concept design phase for our next chapter, which will see us build a new Senior School, Creative Hub and Science Wing. “ The college was es-

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Minds tested at Koonwarra THE students of Koonwarra Village School competed in the Gippsland region Tournament of the Minds at Federation University in Churchill recently. The team taking on the language literature challenge was awarded honours. Koonwarra student Ella said the long term challenge required them to use their brains to solve a complicated problem. One of the teams at Koonwarra chose a language and literature challenge and the other chose a social science challenge.

Ella said students in each group made costumes and props without help from teachers or parents. “We came up with our own ideas on how to solve the challenge and wrote our own scripts,” she said. The students had to present their ideas to a panel of judges and an audience in 10 minutes. On tournament day, students were also required to participate in a spontaneous challenge. This required the ability to think creatively to solve a previously unseen challenge.

Handmade: from left, Hannah, Ella, Juanita and Storm made all of their own costumes for the Tournament of the Minds.

Call Red Cross for a lift RED Cross is reaching out to people in South Gippsland with a free transport service for those needing a hand to get to medical appointments.

Cakes for cataracts: from left, Hannah-Rose, Tayla, Stephanie, Toby and Jett stand by the cake stall at Chairo Christian School Leongatha as they fundraise for Christian Blind Mission.

Cake stall helps restore sight WHEN Hannah-Rose Ball heard about the fantastic work done by the Christian Blind Mission (CBM) on the radio, she knew she wanted to help make a difference too. A Year 10 student at Chairo Christian School Leongatha, Ms Ball decided to run her own fundraising campaign in aid of the foundation. CBM provides cataract operations for those in developing countries who cannot

afford surgery. The organisation also advocates for people living with disabilities in developing nations and regions. Ms Ball held a cake stall at the school to raise funds for CBM. Through the generosity of staff and students Ms Ball managed to raise $320, enough to fund 10 cataract operations and transform the lives of people in developing countries. The staff at Chairo Christian School Leongatha commended Ms Ball for her willingness to stand up for a cause, take initiative and make a difference.

The service takes people from their homes to their medical appointment and back to their homes for up to six weeks if they live in an area where they cannot access suitable public transport or have no transport of their own. The transport service is available for people in the districts of Inverloch, Wonthaggi and Leongatha. Red Cross community services program officer Jadie Hunter said Red Cross’ Patient Transport Service had been operating for more than 40 years in Victoria, but some people may not be aware of it and suffering as a result. “Many people are simply unable to get to those vital specialist or hospital appointments because they live alone and aren’t able to drive, or they have no family or friends who can drive them,” she said. “If they need to get to Melbourne or Latrobe Valley and they are undergoing treatments for serious conditions, they are often just so relieved to know this service exists. “To access the service

Helping hand: John Walsh, a volunteer driver with Red Cross Patient Transport, loves helping people when they are most in need. you must be referred by a registered medical practitioner, specialist or hospital transport coordinator.” The service is partially funded by the Australian and Victorian governments and is provided by trained Red Cross volunteers driving a Red Cross vehicle. There is no charge however patients are welcome to make a donation if they are able, to help Red Cross meet the costs of running this valuable service. To access Red Cross Patient Transport, patients must be: • unable to access suit-

able public transport and live in an area that is remote from public transport; • unable to drive or be driven by family or friends to appointments; • living independently; • not eligible for a DVA card or other schemes; and • able to get in/out of a vehicle with minimal assistance. Red Cross is also looking for more volunteer drivers to help out. People willing to volunteer ideally would have a day a week or fortnight free, be available to complete a day’s training and willing to work within

Red Cross guidelines. Wonthaggi’s John Walsh has been a volunteer driver for three months. “I retired and I needed to put back into the community. We have to look after our chargers. Red Cross is a brilliant organisation with no barriers. The people are just lovely and their training was good,” he said. “Some of the people are so grateful to be driven to Melbourne and back home.” For more information, call the Red Cross volunteer convenor on 0419 107 398.

Meals with a difference STUDENTS from South Gippsland Specialist School have been giving back to the community by delivering Meals on Wheels for over a decade now.

The group celebrated National Meals on Wheels day recently, by continuing their efforts around the community. All year levels across the campus partake in the Duke of Edinburgh program which involves mandatory community service, in this case delivering Meals on Wheels. School student welfare coordinator Michelle Ward said the students have thoroughly enjoyed interacting with

Meals on Wheels recipients. “It has been an opportunity to reinforce the idea that our students who have intellectual disabilities have the chance to help other people with disabilities in their community,” Ms Ward said. “The students love doing the rounds as they have built relationships with the people they visit. They are often up for a good chat.” South Gippsland Shire Council community program team leader Bernadette Hulls said the partnership had strengthened these relationships in the community. “Volunteering is a two way partnership. Volunteers partner with council to support our clients in staying at home as long as possible whilst giving peace of mind to the person receiving the

meal as well as their family, knowing that someone will be calling by regularly. It also supports the volunteers in keeping active and giving back to their community,” she said. The school volunteers are among the 295 across South Gippsland who delivered for Meals on Wheels services to between 70 and 100 South Gippsland recipients every week. Ms Ward said the program had instilled a sense of responsibility and empowerment in the students. “It is a reminder that everybody, regardless of disabilities, can contribute to the community. The students are also aware of community support for people with disabilities and that there is help out there should they need it,” she said.

Good deed deliveries: from left, Alex, Sam, Matherson and Tom from South Gippsland Specialist School pick up Meals on Wheels deliveries at Leongatha Hospital before they go on their rounds.

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Performers eye new chapter By Tayla Kershaw WONTHAGGI Theatrical Group’s (WTG) new rehearsal space may be completed by the end of the year.

New space: Wonthaggi Theatrical Group president David Wall showcases the new rehearsal space located at the Wonthaggi State Coal Mine.

The group leased a site in the Wonthaggi State Coal Mine in 2014, where they rehearsed Jesus Christ Superstar. A State Government grant has allowed further development of the building to go ahead. “We are currently building a foyer with a State Government grant we received through the Putting Locals First program,” WTG president David Wall said. “Construction is taking a little longer because the outside of the building must be classically designed with the heritage of the State Coal Mine in mind. These complexities are time consuming but it will be worth it.” WTG spent $100,000 on the original building construction and the government grant valued at $195,000 has gone towards further development. Political assistance from former Bass MLA Ken Smith and Ryan Smith

MP helped WTG obtain the government grant six months ago. New construction began at the end of last year. Rehearsals for WTG’s recent production Pippin was moved to the Wonthaggi Town Hall. The end result will give WTG a rehearsal space to the same scale as the Wonthaggi Arts Centre, costume storage and a space for set construction, as well as a foyer which can be used for functions held at the State Coal Mine. Ultimately, there will also be banked seating, timber flooring and appropriate lighting and sound in the rehearsal space as well. Mr Wall said the move to the State Coal Mine was a necessity for WTG. “Our former rehearsal space was in two portable classrooms in Baillieu Street behind the Bass Coast Shire Council building. This space was fine when we were working with casts of 10 and one or two sets, but we have certainly outgrown it,” he said. “We then rented an industrial shed in Cyclone Street but it changed hands and the new owner wouldn’t sell the land to us.” WTG now works with casts of up

to 40 with multiple set and costume changes. The biggest cast WTG have had was the cast of Oliver in 2010, with the majority of the cast being children. “Being part of WTG gives children and teenagers the opportunity to achieve artistic excellence,” Mr Wall said. “Mature age actors have that opportunity as well. It’s a chance for them to rediscover their talents. It’s an excellent environment for all members of the cast and crew from all ages and backgrounds because everyone is treated as an equal.” The professionalism WTG has achieved doesn’t stop at the actors on the stage. The crew have shown a high standard of professionalism in costume design, set construction, lighting and sound. “It is done very professionally by people who aren’t professionals,” Mr Wall said. “It’s very professional in approach and many people who work with us go on to study at a high level. It all starts with the solid grounding we offer here.

ArchiBlox welcomes Kim O’Connor WONTHAGGI based business ArchiBlox is excited about its latest announcement, appointing businessman and CFA captain Kim O’Conner as the newest member of its growing team.

Kim’s skills and experience have been built through his time at National Tiles and leadership skills as a CFA captain. “Kim has a deep understanding of the complexities of leadership and business management to our facility team,” director and owner Bill McCorkell said. “Kim will be replacing our departing construction director David Martin, bringing new enthusiasm and an experienced business acumen, leading the project management team within the Wonthaggi facility.” ArchiBlox has recently completed its third project in New South Wales, with close to 40 building contracts signed in the past year. “We are really excited about the future of our business and strengthening our relationships within the Bass Coast Shire and beyond,” Mr McCorkell said. Mr McCorkell is passionate about the continuing growth of ArchiBlox and providing many jobs to the local Bass Coast community. “Our drive to design

Discovering uni: Leongatha residents Brad and Trudi Wright with their son Lachie, pictured with Federation University Australia Vice Chancellor Professor David Battersby at the Gippsland campus open day. Lachie is interested in studying health and physical education in 2016.

Numbers up at uni open day New appointment: Kim O’Connor, left, has joined Wonthaggi based business Archiblox. He is pictured with director and owner Bill McCorkell. and build architecturallydesigned sustainable homes, as well as the intersection of architecture with prefabrication and new technologies are still the driving force behind the company,” he said. He has all round experience across design, construction and develop-

ment, ensuring clients get a wholistic perspective on their building experience. Mr McCorkell believes he can redefine the bar for creating spaces that provide innovative design and a healthier and more sustainable way of being across all areas of our lives.

Safety overhaul SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council is improving road safety under the Federal Government’s Black Spot Program. Works include vegetation removal, signage, line marking, bell sealing of intersections and guardrail installations at a cost of $666,500. Engineering technical officer Jesse Joyce said the Black Spot Program was part of council’s commitment to reducing crashes on local roads. “Black Spot projects target those road lo-

cations where crashes are occurring,” he said. “By funding measures such as better signage and guardrail at the more accident prone locations, the program reduces the risk of crashes, saving the community many times the cost of the road improvements implemented.” Safety improvements will take place at: Bena Kongwak Road, Bena; Yannathan Road, Nyora; Cape Liptrap Road, Walkerville; and Mirboo Road, Mirboo. Works are expected to be completed before April 2016.

PROSPECTIVE students voted with their feet by recording a 10 per cent increase in open day attendances at FedUni’s Gippsland Campus recently. Vice chancellor Professor David Battersby said, “We estimate

Gippsland attendances went up from 2000 to 2200. It is exciting to have these great figures following our recent number one Victorian ranking for teaching quality. “As one of the nation’s leading regional universities, FedUni is well placed to cater for the needs of

Gippsland students.” The university’s 2015 open day website also recorded 19,099 visits compared to 9513 for 2014 – an increase of just over 100 per cent. The university can be contacted on 1800 FED UNI (1800 333 864) or at info@federation.edu.au

Mayor’s message Cr Kimberley Brown

Engaging with our community COUNCIL wants to improve the way it engages with our community, and give all residents more say on issues that affect them and those around them. To help us do this, our new Communication and Engagement Strategy is going to the September 18 council meeting and after hearing from over 200 community members on how they would like to be involved in council decisions, the strategy details our goals, approach and plan to engage more effectively, taking into account all the feedback we received. Once adopted, council will begin to take action to achieve the outcomes in the strategy, so keep an eye

out for more opportunities to provide input and ideas, speak with council representatives face to face and have your say on important issues. We want to make it as easy as possible for you to have your say and get involved, so we will be exploring new ways to make this possible.

Around Bass Coast

Speaking of communication, keep an eye on your letter box with council’s latest edition of Coastell being sent out this week. We receive great feedback about Coastell and find it an effective way to share news about what’s happening around the shire and what council are up to with all of our residents and ratepayers, especially those who don’t live in the area full time.

Another exciting project kicked off recently with the first Pop Up Shop popping up in Wonthaggi! The aim of the project is to reduce vacancies and increase foot traffic in our shopping precincts, and hopefully we see these ‘pop up’ businesses become permanent. The first shop, Coco and Moose, is located in the Plaza Arcade in Graham Street, so next time you’re browsing the fantastic businesses we already have in Wonthaggi, make sure you pay them a visit too! You can also find out what’s happening at council by liking my page, ‘Cr Kimberley Brown – Bass Coast Shire Council’ on Facebook, or by following @CouncillorBrown and @BassCoast on Twitter.

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Leongatha Local people with national connections Real Estate

Available 7 Days

MIRBOO NORTH

KARDELLA

MEENIYAN

PRELIMINARY NOTICE

CLEARING

SALE

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30 Acre Farmlet Bluestone 2 Bed 1 Bath cottage 30 x 7.5m Commercial hothouse Assorted Shedding Close to town

$520,000

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7 Acre lifestyle property 4 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 Car Outdoor entertaining Quiet location Vendors keen

South Gippsland Hwy LEONGATHA

5662 4033

www.sej.com.au

Saturday November 7 Leongatha North Outside vendors welcome

Bill Egan 0418 553 011 P.O.A

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Residential Block 1934m2 Close to schools & shops All services available Value

$120,000

Peter Bellingham 0418 515 666

pbellingham@sej.com.au

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ADVERTISING FEATURE

Top of the town H

ERE is a property ideal for those who would like a new home without the effort of building.

eldersre.com.au ‘AMBERLEY PARK’ 107.24HA - 265 ACRES

HALLSTON

Only four years old and boasting delightful decor throughout and great direct side access into the 890m2 block to a garden shed, there’s room for further shedding if required. The master bedroom faces a rural outlook and has a walk in robe, sizable ensuite and is separate from the open plan family area. The kitchen is naturally lit, is well appointed to the dining area and also features Caesar Stone bench tops,

dishwasher and good storage. A second living area is adjacent to the family area and can be closed off for use as a home theatre or rumpus room. The remaining three bedrooms with built in robes, are located at the rear of the home along with the main bathroom and laundry. There are quality window furnishings, textured carpets and ducted natural gas heating and evaporative cooling throughout the home. A stand out feature of the property is the huge timber deck spanning from the family area to the rear of the home, a great place for entertaining.

A double garage with direct access into the house completes this attractive package.

LEONGATHA 16 Gibson Street Stockdale & Leggo Leongatha 5662 5800

$405,000

AUCTION SATURDAY OCTOBER 17 AT 11AM ONSITE, AMBERLEY PARK 2620 GRAND RIDGE RD, HALLSTON • Secure water with permanent Boyles creek and spring fed reticulation system • Gently undulating - tractorable highly productive country • Excellent pasture base with deep red, grey soils & fertiliser history • Easily managed property with extensive all weather laneway system & own gravel pit • Fully renovated 4 bedroom weatherboard home • Undercover stockyards, 2 machinery sheds, large hayshed, stables & others • Ideal stud/beef grazing property with double fenced boundaries for bio security Contact Don Olden 0417 805 312 or Zel Svenson 0438 636 290

THE IDEAL LIFESTYLE PROPERTY • • • • • •

BERRYS CREEK

Private, peaceful & productive 3 BR home, renovated bathroom Living areas, picturesque rural views 60 acres, 4 main paddocks Excellent water supply Ample shedding,lock up garage & more

Price: $550,000

Web ID: 8405154

GREAT FIRST HOME OR INVESTMENT • • • •

LEONGATHA

Neat 2 BR home, great location Separate lounge, large kitchen & sunroom Timber floor boards, gas heating & cooking Currently tenanted, however can be sold with vacant possession

Price: $210,000

Web ID: 8445932

11 COMMERCIAL ST KORUMBURRA - 5658 1894 DON OLDEN 0417 805 312

Web ID: 8598594

JEAN O'LOUGHLIN 0428 571 083

16 MCCARTIN ST LEONGATHA – 5662 3523 MEGAN LESTER ZEL SVENSON (PROPERTY MANAGER) 0438 636 290 0439 383 091 NEW LISTING

OFFERS INVITED

NEW LISTING

LEONGATHA KEEN VENDOR WILLING TO LISTEN TO OFFERS

LEONGATHA - 10 O’Neill Street AN OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY

LEONGATHA - 94 Brown street LIGHT-FILLED RENOVATED BEAUTY

$250,000 Sole agent

$285,000 Sole agent

$299,000 Priced to sell Sole agent

• Immaculate unit. Lge. light-filled open plan living room • Generous BRs with BIRs. Covered access from garage • Private courtyard. Short easy walk to shops. Move in &enjoy!

• Solid family home in need of TLC. Corner position close to rec reserve • 3 BRs, country kitchen, separate dining, lounge & sunroom • Period features. Old world garden. Renovate &restore to former glory

• Neat freshly painted & renovated 3BR home on corner block • New carpets, kitchen cabinetry & bathroom. OP family living • 2nd lounge. Side street access to backyard. Room for a shed

LEONGATHA BIG HOUSE, HUGE BLOCK, MASSIVE SHEDDING

• Quality built, 4 BRs & study. Lge block, front & rear road access • Dble garage & carport; 12m x 7m shed ; lock-up dble garage • Open plan formal & informal living areas. Views over countryside

$530,000

NEW LISTING

SOLD NERRENA 'KOALA RISE’ – 10 GLORIOUS ACRES

• Workshop, 6 paddocks, stockyards, 2 horse sheds, hay shed, & dam • New bthrms, new kitchen. Open plan family room, separate lounge • 3 BRs (main- ensuite)low maintenance gardens, sealed road frontage

$539,500 Sole agent

Insight

BOOROOL SOUTH GIPPSLAND'S BEST KEPT SECRET

• Exceptional 4.5 special acres, with spring fed creek & waterfall • Stunning 3 BR/2 bathroom home. Lge. family living, 2nd lounge • Original two-roomed studio. Peaceful, private setting

MT ECCLES 'HILLVUE'- EVERYTHING YOU COULD WISH FOR - 36 ACRES

ALLAMBEE 'MATILDA SPRINGS'- 219 ACRES

$739,000 Sole agent

$850,000

• Magnificent 4 BR & study homestead. Beautiful setting, panoramic views • Lge, kitchen/meals/family, elegant lounge. 2x dble garages under roofline • 2 BR studio with bthrm. Sheds galore, laneways, stockyards, creek, dam.

Lindsay Powney 0428 515 103

Robyn Powney 0488 454 547

• Well-maintained 3 BR cedar homestead, matching bungalow • 12 dams, 3 hay sheds, 10m x 20m machinery shed, workshop • Cattle yards, loading race, head crush. Gently rolling to part steep

insightrealestate.com.au

5 McCartin Street LEONGATHA

5662 2220

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ADVERTISING FEATURE

AUCTION FRIDAY SEPT 18, 2015

Great opportunity for families or investors

11AM ONSITE

OCATED on a sunny north facing corner block, this large four bedroom/ two bathroom plus study home is within easy access to shops, schools, parks, rail trail and hospital.

Well maintained and freshly painted, this family home comprises sunny front porch, entrance area, comfortable lounge with gas heating; kitchen-meals with dishwasher, pantry, electric cooking; laundry, bathroom and two bedrooms (one with air conditioning) all downstairs. Upstairs, two more bedrooms, a study and another bathroom can be found. Side gate access from a concrete parking Insight Real Estate apron leads into a double lock-up garage in the private rear yard. Leongatha Low maintenance gardens, back veranda for 5662 2220 outdoor living and garden shed complete this neat package. This is a terrific opportunity for those seeking an affordable entry level property with plenty of 4 2 3 bedrooms or for the astute investor.

4/15 Cusack Road, Leongatha

OCCUPY OR INVEST

LEONGATHA

1 Bate Street

TERMS 10% DEPOSIT BALANCE 60/90 DAYS Prior offers accepted

Auddino

$255,000

Michael Hanily 0417 311 756

Jason Harris 0417 640 079

Mike West 0409 583 692

Brent Harriage 0417 681 307

Leongatha

Mirboo North

5658 1007

Quality 4 Brm Home on huge 1465m2 Block ? 3 BR/BV home on 7 acres with rural views • Large open plan living plus spacious sunroom 2 Living areas with quality kitchen and more • Timber kitchen, study, massive master B/R with ensuite ? 2 living areas, updated kitchen, R/C & ensuite Gas log fire, central heating, evaporative cooling, R/C Air • Covered deck with views, spectacular gardens ? Large lock up shed, stockyards & chook pen

21 Higg Street, Leongatha from $535,000 S/A

Daniel Chittick, Beyond Productions (02) 9437 2048

30 Morgans Road, Meeniyan $485,000 Sole agent

SHEDS GALORE ON 9.8ACRES

BEST VALUE IN TOWN • •

Neat 3 bed brick home with elevated views Formal lounge, open plan living, master with ensuite & WIR SFH, open fire place & large lock up garage 3

ITS ALL HERE JUST WAITING

• Handy location to childrens centre & kindergarten facilities • Updated kitchen, polished floor boards, R/C unit • Lock-up workshop, rural views, affordable home

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43 Brown Street, Leongatha $229,000 Sole Agent

12 Clinton Court, Leongatha $399,000

DIP YOUR TOE INTO THE MARKET

15 Blair Crescent, Leongatha $289,000 Sole Agent

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under t contrac

16 Eden Crescent, Leongatha $335,000 neg. S/A

Selling Houses Australia, the hit TV series as seen on Foxtel’s The LifeStyle Channel is coming to LEONGATHA Selling Houses Australia features homes for sale that are in dire need of a makeover. On 19th of September from 11:30am to 12.30pm we will be filming a pre-makeover open inspection of: 35 Brumley Street, Leongatha 3953 Come along and give us your opinion of the home in its current condition. Your opinion really matters!

73 Commercial St Korumburra

www.auddinofn.com.au

PICTURESQUE ACRES CLOSE TO TOWN

CHARMS OF YESTERYEAR/COMFORTS OF TODAY SECRET GARDEN • • •

AUD0070021

5 FACTORY COMPLEX 3 PHASE POWER APPROX 230M2 HIGH BAY CLEARANCE AMPLE CUSTOMER PARKING OFFICE WITH SPLIT SYSTEM PROVISIONS FOR SECOND OFFICE

CONTEMPORARY COUNTRY ESCAPE

? Large, renovated family home with open plan living ? ? Lge undercover entertaining area, 3 paddocks. 4 bay CB shed ? ? Hay shed & workshop, cattle yard loading race, 5mins to town. ?

85 Cross Road, Leongatha South 5 $550,000 Sole Agent

Modern home on a private 7082sqm block Stone bench tops, 3 living areas,ducted gas heating Stunning views, native gardens, fern lined creek

31 Lower Gordon Street, Korumburra 4 2 $510,000-$540,000

EXCELLENT POSITION

IF YOU LIKE COUNTRY LIVING

Well maintained 4 bedroom home in a quiet court location • Lge family home on 5080m2 block, 3 living areas, 2 baths • Brick Veneer Home, private court location 2 livings areas, timber kitchen, ducted heat, RC/AC & SFH • Open plan, BIRs, granite bench tops, central OFP, RC/AC • Renovated with hardwood floors, painted throughout • Landscaped gardens, shed, lock-up garage, 2nd driveway Flat block with side access, great for the boat or caravan • Dble garage/shed, estab. gardens, popular Koonwarra

5662 5800 15 Bair Street, Leongatha

6-8 Bacon Avenue, Koowarra $540,000

www.stockdaleleggo.com.au

1 Douglas Court, Leongatha $272,000 Sole Agent

96 Ridgway, Mirboo North

5668 1300

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Amberley Park – superb 265 acre grazing property

UPERBLY located in the heart of South Gippsland, Amberley Park offers 265 acres of gently undulating country.

Malcolm and Carol Cock purchased the Hallston property in 2006 and relocated their successful stud Galloway and Buchan Black herd to the property. “I was consulting and it was necessary to have a farm that was easy to manage and productive. Hallston was also a very central position for servicing a lot of my beef and consulting clients, as well as short trips to the beach at Inverloch,” Malcolm said. Amberley Park has been meticulously maintained and cared for and offers an allweather laneway system through the heart of the farm with most of the 44 paddocks accessed off it. Water is abundant and a major feature of the property with South Gippsland’s reliable annual rainfall (approx. 1000mm per annum), coupled with a permanent creek and spring fed dam, Amberley Park has a reliable trough system to each paddock. Amberley Park is very picturesque and well sheltered property with some natural bush (approx. 11ha), shelter plantations, and scattered gums. Fencing is in good order and consists of permanent electric fencing with most boundaries to neighbours double fenced and

treed for bio-security. The land is 98 per cent tractorable and offers an excellent pasture base with deep red, grey soils and good fertiliser history Improvements are all well maintained and presented and include a four bedroom weatherboard home which was completely renovated around 10 years ago. It offers four bedrooms or three plus an office, central bathroom, separate lounge and kitchen with adjoining meals area. It also has a fantastic outdoor undercover patio and single lock up garage. Shedding is a plenty and includes two large machinery sheds, hayshed, stables, workshop and other smaller sundry shedding. The stockyards are well designed, undercover and in excellent order with power, lighting and water available. Situated on a sealed road, school buses are available to both Leongatha and Mirboo North. Leongatha and Mirboo North are an easy Elders Real Estate 15 minutes drive, TrarLeongatha algon and Warragul 40 minutes, and you can Don Olden drive to Melbourne 0417 805 312 within one and a halfhours (to MCG).

AUCTION Sat.October 17 at 11am on site 2620 Grand Ridge Road, Hallston

Elysium Fields – you’ll love it when you see it T HE irresistible family appeal of this beautiful four bedroom country style residence located in the sought after location of Leongatha North must be inspected to be appreciated.

Cleverly designed on 29 acres (approx.) to provide privacy, though the living areas and bedroom can still take in the rural views to the north; this beautifully appointed modern home has so much to offer. The welcoming passage way leads you to a brilliant indoor/outdoor entertaining open plan living area including ‘hostess kitchen’ with stone bench tops flows Landmark Harcourts which through to a Leongatha covered alarea Glenys Foster fresco which takes 0477 622 298 in the garden and rural outlook. The living space

LEONGATHA NTH

80 Palmross Road

$749,000

Alan Steenholdt 0409 423 822

Peter Dwyer 0428 855 244

LI N ST EW IN G

Andrew Newton 0402 940 320

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provides a dining area, comfortable television area and window box seat to relax and enjoy the morning sun. Three bedrooms have walk in robes and sliding doors opening to the deck area of the pool and positioned to wake up and see the views. The spacious main bathroom is centrally located to the bedrooms which incorporates separate shower, free standing bath and a sliding door to the deck area making it easy access for a quick shower after that refreshing dip in the pool. In a separate wing is the main bedroom, deluxe ensuite with free standing luxury bathtub, fabulous walk in robe, a relaxed sitting room with private balcony, and study. The home features double glazed windows, insulation including under floor, solid wood heater, reverse cycle air conditioner, European laundry, instant LPG gas hot water with solar back up, just to mention a few. A built in pool has been placed to relax and enjoy the surrounds amidst the well established gardens with pathways leading to the sheds, chook house, fruit and nut trees, deciduous and native trees and garden beds. The land has been exceptionally well cared for with five acres of natural bush and divided into five paddocks, all new fencing, two dams (one spring fed), stockyards and shedding.

5662 0922 45 Bair Street LEONGATHA

FORTHCOMING

ACR E

AUCTION

ON SITE - Friday October 9 at 12 noon OPEN FOR INSPECTION SAT SEPT 19, 11:30am - 12pm

75 STOCKDALES ROAD, KOONWARRA

• 3 br home with lock up garage • Large undercover entertaining area • Fully landscaped gardens

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

$345,000

$279,500

Offers over $1.5m

LI N ST EW IN G

11 LEE PARADE, LEONGATHA

• Perfectly presented 3 bedroom home • Master bedroom with ensuite • Double garage, located in quiet court

LI N ST EW IN G

6 WARRALONG COURT, LEONGATHA

7123.5

3A acCrReE sS

205 MARDAN DUMBALK ROAD, MARDAN • • • • •

2 MILNE STREET, LEONGATHA

345 LEONGATHA-YARRAGON RD, LEONGATHA NTH

3/18 CLINTON COURT, LEONGATHA

• Fully renovated 3 bedroom home • Master with ensuite, separate lounge area • Perfect first home, investment or downsizing

• 72.5 acres of red soil in 6 paddocks • Stockyards and excellent water supply • Sealed road frontage 10 mins to town

• Well maintained 2 bedroom unit • Central kitchen/dining area, separate large lounge • Private courtyard plus yard and lock up shed

$435,000

PRICE REDUCED $279,000

$289,000

190 Acres (approx) in two titles - plus road lease Beautiful country style family home Set on stunning lake style water feature Located in the highly productive Sth Gippsland food bowl An abundance of infrastructure including calf rearing sheds, machinery & hay sheds, yards & much more

TERMS: 10% DEPOSIT BALANCE 60/90 DAYS AGENT IN CONJUNCTION

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Life begins on 40 L

OCATED between Leongatha and Mirboo North, this 40 acre (approx) property will offer both family lifestyle and earning potential. The eight year old home offers large open plan living, with a well appointed kitchen that has gas and electric cooking, loads of bench, cupboard and draw space, brekky bar and a large walk in pantry. There are three generous bedrooms and two bathrooms. The bedrooms all with built in robes, plus a study that could also become a guest bedroom if required or a parents retreat. Other features of the house are polished floors, ceiling, wall and underfloor insulation, solid fuel heating, an outdoor entertain-

ing area along with a wood fire pizza oven and full verandas. The acreage is 100 per cent tractorable and very well fenced. It is divided into workable paddocks and also offers smaller paddocks and areas for horses. There is plenty of infrastructure to support the farm with a 10m x 10m barn that has a 10m x 3.6m mezzanine floor, there is a four bay machinery shed, water will never be a problem with 1 x 95000 lt tank (domestic) 2 x 10,000 lt tanks (domestic back up) 1 x 30,000 lt tank (stock) plus a permanent spring fed dam. This property has loads of appeal and a personal inspection is well worth the effort. To make arrangements please call Peter Bellingham at SEJ Leongatha.

MIRBOO NORTH Contact agent for location SEJ Real Estate Leongatha 5662 4033

$695,000

We get results BARRY REDMOND 0477 622 292

GLENYS FOSTER 0477 622 298

KRISTIN LOWE 0447 681 660 NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

Like new with full renovation I

F you are searching for a first home, investing or downsizing, this home is a must see for you.

With a full renovation inside and out, there is absolutely nothing to do except move in and enjoy. On offer are three bedrooms, central kitchen with large dining area, gas cook top and dishwasher, full ensuite to the main bedroom plus second bathroom with bath, shower and toilet, separate lounge area, undercover outdoor entertaining, secure rear yard, double carport and more. The property is an easy walk to the shops, golf club and indoor sports and swimming complex.

MEG EDWARDS 0429 841 555

LEONGATHA NORTH, ELYSIUM FIELDS

TARWIN PARK, DAIRY FARM

· · ·

4 b/r , country style home 2 bathrooms, large open plan living On approx. 29 acres

$749,000

2 dwellings, 169 acres in 2 titles Great shedding and central laneways 20 a/s, h/b dairy

POA Sole agent

PRICE ADJUSTMENT

LEONGATHA 2 Milne Street Alex Scott and Staff Leongatha 5662 0922

$289,000

LEONGATHA, BLACK BEAUTY

LEONGATHA, PRIVATE SETTING

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Modern 'country style' 3 bdrm WB home with 2 bthrms Beautifully renovated 2 living areas, stone bench tops in kitchen Nth facing living great secure backyard with carport & garage

$330,000 VENDOR SAYS SELL

LEONGATHA, YOUR FUTURE BEGINS HERE! ? ? ?

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

2214 m² block, 1km from town, 3 bdrm brick plus study 2 living and dining areas, 2 bathrooms, 3 toilets plus more! Move in straight away or renovate & update, huge potential

$385,000

ATTENTION!

WE HAVE A GENUINE BUYER LOOKING FOR APPROX. 2 ACRES IN MEENIYAN AREA, 4 B/R HOUSE, 2 LIVING AREAS WITH LARGE SHED

$335,000

leongathalandmarkharcourts.com.au

Landmark Harcourts Leongatha

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

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Walkers discover desal trail THE clouds were low and the breeze light as 16 of the Inverloch Community House Walkie Talkies car pooled to Wonthaggi to traverse the desal trail recently.

It was a real nature walk with many birds spotted along the way, from the wedge tailed eagles flying the thermals overhead to the quail darting from the

grasses to their nesting areas. Echidnas were spotted while viewing the grass covered roof. The Walkie Talkies then motored to a cafe for refreshments and more chatter. A good day was enjoyed by all. The Walkie Talkies meet every Monday at 9am at the Inverloch War Memorial. For more information, please ring Sue on 0411 053 306.

Grand view: members of the Inverloch Community House Walkie Talkies walked the desal trail at Wonthaggi recently.

Children dress up for fun FUN never ceases at Tarwin Lower Primary School. There has been a trivia night, Book Week dress up day, wheelchair basketball and a dinosaur excursion. The trivia night and Book Week were held to celebrate the 70 years Book Week has been running. Students came dressed to impress recently and all students got into the swing of the celebrations. Jason Sleep from Wheel Talk spoke to the students about having a disability and how this happened. He is a competitive

water skiier and is an eight time Australian slalom champion, the Australian slalom record holder and also world slalom champion. Students played games in wheelchairs and were inspired by his talk and how he continues to lead a happy life full of adventure. Students in grades 3 to 6 will be off to Melbourne camp soon and next term Tarwin Lower Primary begins its transition of preschool students to Prep. If you have a child to enrol, please ring the school on 5663 5263.

Looking the part: educator Jess Lomagno leads children through Book Week celebrations at Karmai Community Children’s Centre. The children are Alex, Liam, Keesha, Kohen, Ella, Jed, Liam, Kaiya, Indiana, Charlotte, Andrew, Chelsie, Lauren, Tyler, James, Cody and Maddison.

Fun and flair of Book Week Characters come to life: Tarwin Lower Primary School students, from left, Indy, Ryan and Seth, took part in the school’s Book Week activities.

Red Cross helps Nepal AUSTRALIAN Red Cross has been active in its support of the Nepal Region Earthquake appeal. The Leongatha branch was recently commended by Red Cross for its generous contribution. Overall $12.7 million was raised to provide urgent humanitarian relief and support to families as they recover. Members thank the Leongatha community for its generous contributions. With your help, Red Cross has provided : • 105,889 tarpaulins and 3007 family tents to provide emergency shelter; • 26,300 blankets to keep out the cold; • health services for 100,000 people; and

• 2.1 million litres of safe water and 32,810 family hygiene kits. The Father’s Day raffle was drawn on September 4. First prize was a $100 petrol voucher donated by Evans Petroleum and won by Kayla Jolley. The RSL voucher was won by Pat Holloway and Norma Hulls won the electric shaver from Hartley Wells. Red Cross thanks these sponsors. The next big fundraiser will be lunches and Devonshire teas at the Leongatha Rose Show, held at Leongatha Memorial Hall in November. Leongatha Red Cross meetings are held on the last Thursday of each month in the RSL meeting room at 10.30am. New members are most welcome.

CHILDREN and staff at Karmai Community Children’s Centre had a wonderful week full of adventure to commemorate Book Week. Celebrations were held at the Ko-

rumburra centre’s long day and kindergarten sites. The initiative was launched by educator Jess Lomagno who, with her passion for literature, planned a wonderful week of exploration, and enjoyment of the

children’s books and their favourite characters. Children shared books with educators, dressed as book characters, visited Korumburra library and experienced a puppet show of The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

Lions chase auction goods MAKE yourself money and help the community next month. The Leongatha Lions Club will hold a clearing sale on Sunday, October 11 and is inviting items for donation or sale. Proceeds from the inaugural event will be split between the Leongatha Lions Club for reinvestment in the community and also Woorayl Lodge aged care hostel. Vendors can donate goods to Lions to sell or ask for goods to be sold on vendors’ behalf, with 10 per cent

commission going to Lions. Cars, boats, tools, household goods, farm machinery – any item found at a clearing sale – is welcome. The team from Landmark Leongatha will run the auction, which starts at 10am at the corner of South Gippsland Highway and Boags Road, on land owned by Woorayl Lodge for future expansion. Goods will be accepted on-site from noon to 6pm Saturday only. Lions volunteers will patrol the site overnight to guarantee security. Gates open at 8.30am Sunday,

with eggs and bacon sandwiches, and tea and coffee available. Leongatha Lions have benefited the community through such projects as building a rotunda at McIndoe Park, donating funds to community projects and supporting youth exchangees. “This is a great way of giving money back and for people to get rid of their unwanted goods,” Lion Allister Dowling said. For more information or to book items for sale, phone Allister 0467 079 774 or Geoff Robb 0438 624 807.

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The Good Life

Your LOCAL guide to Art and Entertainment

School holiday fun at Coal Creek

Jump on: the recently restored Count Strzelecki steam train is all set to go these school holidays at Coal Creek Community Park and Museum.

The fun kicks off with Pirate’s Day this Saturday, September 19. Hunt for treasure and vie for a prize for being the best dressed pirate. Decorate a boat, ride the bush railway, see the blacksmith in action and enjoy pirate food. The fun lasts from 10am to 3.30pm. Unique events continue throughout the school holidays at Coal Creek. Will you take on the

role of a brawny barbarian, dour dwarf, wily wizard, cunning cleric, treacherous thief, or perchance a roguish ranger? Introduction to Role Play and Basic War Games by Gippsland Gamers are just some of the events taking place along with Coal Creek’s popular steam train running on October 4 and tractor rides during the school holidays. Adventure at Coal Creek is only bounded by the limits of imagination, according to park coordinator Rowena Ashley, who said the school holiday program always changed people’s perception of the park. “We celebrate our rich history at Coal Creek and

this can be done in so many ways,” she said. “By engaging young people, we develop those links for our historical relevance to be passed on and celebrated.” The school holiday activities will help children develop strategic thinking, they will get a grasp of probability and planning, as well as developing fine motor skills while painting and modelling. “Kids can take on the role of a powerful hero and try to hound out a den of vile villains who have been terrorising the countryside and there is a basic scenery building session where we will be making haunted trees,” Mrs Ashley said.

“There will also be polystyrene carving, modelling clay sculpting and simple painting. Each participant will leave with a pair of the spookiest of trees, mounted on the sturdiest of bases and enlivened with the most fiendish of foliage.” Gippsland Gamers is running an introduction to role play session on Thursday, September 24 The event goes for three hours and is great value at $10 per person. Suitable for children aged 10-plus. On Thursday, October 1, children can enjoy

LEONGATHA LYRIC THEATRE

Fiddler a first for Chairo THIS Thursday, Chairo Christian School Leongatha will pull back the stage curtain for the first time in history.

A vast majority of students have become involved in the staging its first production Fiddler on the Roof Jr. Director Christine Hibma said the production has instilled a sense of school community for students, staff and parents who have contributed time and effort into making the production a success. “All but a few of our students are involved, while parents, past parents and community members have all offered a helping hand,” she said Ms Hibma said in light of the current refugee crises the world over, Fiddler could not be a more relevant production to be performing at this point in time. “Tevye and his family

Debut performance: Chairo Christian School Leongatha student Stephanie gets into character for the upcoming performance of Fidler on the Roof Jr this Thursday. are kicked out of their home and ostracised, much like what we are seeing in current situations around the

world,” she said. “It is such a relevant narrative for the students to be performing and learning

about.” With only a few days until the matinee and evening performances, both on Thursday, Ms Hibma said the change of confidence in the students had been wonderful to see. “Many of the students involved have grown so much in confidence. In the beginning a lot of them doubted their abilities to sing or act, but now I can see they are more confident heading into performance time as the realisation has hit them they can actually do this,” she said. “It is great to see the students push beyond their comfort zones and conquer their fears.” With tickets selling fast, the future of productions at Chairo Christian School Leongatha is one of great possibility. “At this point it looks as though we will be continuing to do productions in the future, if not every year then every second year,” Ms

Hibma said. Funds raised from ticket sales will go towards covering the cost of the production while any profits will see the purchase of sound, lighting and stage equipment to benefit productions of the future. “We have so many students who have come forth with ideas for the next production, so many of them have a keen interest in doing another,” Ms Hibma said. The show will be staged at Pioneer Hall, Chairo Christian School Leongatha at 12.30pm and 7pm on Thursday, September 17.

Chris Dickins wrote Castaways, drawing on his expertise as an Australian playwright, theatre director and teacher who has been working in the performing arts since 1973. He has written more than 90 plays. Castaways is a poetic play in which five women tell poignant stories of their lives. In 1993, Chris represented Australia at the Five Writers From Five Nations International Congress, the children’s the-

Standout writer: Chris Dickins wrote Castaways, one of the shows to appear at Leongatha Lyric Theatre’s one act play on September 25 and 26. atre branch of UNESCO, in Frankfurt, Germany where his theories on theatre were adopted into ASSITEJ archives.

In 2012 he co-founded Tribes with business partner Annette Walker, a business dedicated to providing professional services in theatre and education. In 2013 Chris was a finalist in the Australian Theatre for Young People Annual Playwriting Commission. He has been conducting workshops for Offshore Theatre (Phillip Island), is about to direct Foreigners From Home for Geelong Production Company and has recently been appointed as a theatre panel member for Creative Victoria, the Victorian Government Arts Funding Body. His productions include The Protagonist (Australia, New Zealand), Brainchild (several productions Australia wide), Momentum, Concerto, Sanctus,

Maelstrom and Pacifica (commissions for Ballarat University ‘graduation company’ performances), Absent Without Leave (Australian War Memorial), The Violin Bird (La Mama, Standing Ovation Performance - NADIE Conference 1977) and The Men (NSW and WA companies’ performances at National Men’s health Conference, NSW tours, Street Theatre Canberra and WA tour in 2011). The festival will be held at Leongatha’s Mesley Hall at 8pm, Friday, September 25 and Saturday, September 26 at 2pm and 8pm. Tickets online at www. lyrictheatre.net.au or the box office at South Gippsland Insurance, 63 Bair Street, Leongatha. Phone 5662 4222.

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Crossing with care ROAD safety is highly important in Bass Coast.

Stay safe: Inverloch Primary School students learn how to cross the road safely with a special visit from Bass Coast Shire Council’s school crossing supervisors.

Primary school and kindergarten students across the district are learning to cross the road safely with the help of Bass Coast Shire Council’s school crossing supervisors. Over the last 12 months, 16 sessions have been held at kindergartens and primary schools in Cowes, Inverloch and Wonthaggi with four more to come in the next few months. Mayor Cr Kimberley Brown said the aim of the program is to educate children to use school crossings correctly and the importance of using

the crossings. “Key messages from the program is for children to ‘stop, look, listen and think’, and promoting that road safety is for everyone – themselves, their families and friends, and other people using the road,” Cr Brown said. Cr Brown said it was also important for kindergarten children to learn the correct way to use the crossing before they start primary school next year. The education program consists of a 30 minute in class session run by two school crossing supervisors. The primary school program

also includes real life experience by taking the Prep children out to the school crossing with the supervisors and practicing crossing the road safely. Nine Bass Coast school crossing staff are trained to deliver the safety education program at schools and kindergartens. “We’d also like to remind all motorists to take extra care when approaching school crossings on school days,” Cr Brown said. “Reduced speed limits of 40km/h apply around schools from 8am to 9.30am and 2.30pm to 4pm on school days.”

Don’t spoil sports finals COUNTRY football and netball fans have been reminded they have a lot to lose as police ramp up drink driving enforcement to coincide with finals fever.

With hundreds of thousands of Victorians expected to celebrate local and national football finals this month and next, fans have been reminded to plan a safe way home from any celebrations involving alcohol. TAC road safety manager Liz Waller said anyone considering ignoring that advice should think about the people important to them, with alcohol estimated to be a factor in a quarter of all road deaths. “Despite the fact that drink driving is now totally socially unacceptable in Victoria, it is still one of the biggest killers on our roads and our research shows

that country drivers are more likely to drive while over the limit,” she said. Ms Waller said anyone flouting drink drive laws could expect to be caught, as police prepare for Operation Scoreboard, a drink driving blitz to coincide with footy finals. “You’re better off being surprised by a roadside breath test than having a police officer surprise your family at home to tell them you’ve been in an accident,” she said. “We know that Victorians’ social calendars will be particularly busy over the next few months, so if alcohol is going to be involved, it is essential that people plan a safe way home. That should never involve driving.” The TAC’s Levels campaign will return to the airwaves this month, educating the public about the myths surrounding how many standard drinks people can have while remaining under

the legal BAC limit. “Recently, we’ve seen a high profile case that clearly shows how having just a few drinks can be enough to push you over the limit, even if you feel alright to drive,” Ms Waller said. “Many factors affect how much a certain amount of alcohol will affect your blood alcohol level, such as tiredness, whether you have eaten and physical size. You can never estimate your BAC so the message has to be: if you drink, don’t drive.” Ms Waller said driving impairment impacts drivers even with low BAC levels, increasing their tendency to take risks and reducing their ability to respond to changing road situations. At a blood-alcohol level of .08, drivers are five times more likely to have a crash than before they started drinking. At 0.12, their crash risk has increased tenfold.

Don’t risk your life: Victoria Police will be out in force this footy finals season with increased breath-testing.

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Farming Insight Best prices at bull sale GREAT prices were the order of the day at the 59th annual all breeds bull sale on Tuesday, September 8.

From 12pm, farmers at VLE Leongatha were blown away by the quality on sale. Alex Scott and Staffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s selling agents were impressed by the total yarding of 71 bulls and the good competition displayed by both dairy and beef farmers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a good turnout; better than weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d expected,â&#x20AC;? selling agent Greg Spargo said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Competition was strong for all breeds. These bulls were all bred locally and the buyers were locals. Each were sold extremely well.â&#x20AC;? Friesians, Jerseys, Angus, Herefords and Charolais were among the featured breeds. The highest bid on the day was $5300 for an Angus bull from Fernleigh farm in Ellinbank, made by A and P Brown of Inverloch. Lance Creekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Brendan McRae said the prices on the day were exceptional for anyone looking to buy and believed there would be plenty of happy sellers on the day, with beef bulls in high demand.

Great sale: Mardanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Peter McIndoe and Debbie Gray said prices at the 59th annual all breeds bull sale were fantastic on Tuesday, September 8. Peter said he was looking to sell his Angus bulls and had had a bit of luck early in the sale.

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Most of the usual buying group was present but not all were operating fully. Market trends were mixed and cows were cheaper. Quality was mixed, with a better selection of yearling heifers suited to the trade, although prime cattle were again limited with many still lacking finish. Young cattle to the trade sold to firm demand. The 200 grown steers and bullocks sold to solid competition, with prices firm to slightly dearer. Heavy weight crossbred manufacturing steers eased 5c/kg, while the larger selection of Friesian steers was far batter in quality week on week. The handful of heavy weight beef cows slipped

10c to 15c while the dairy cows eased 1c to 5c/kg. Heavy weight bulls sold to strong competition, with prices lifting 27c to 28c/kg. The handful of vealers reached 333c/kg. Yearling trade steers sold from 313c to 338c/kg. Yearling heifers to the trade sold between 280c and 339c/kg. Grown steers made from 305c to 331c/kg. Bullocks sold from 319c to 332c/kg. Heavy weight Friesian manufacturing steers made between 224c and 283c, with the crossbred portion selling between 275c and 306c/kg. Most light and medium weight cows sold between 160c and 230c/kg. Heavy weight cows made mostly from 214c to 270c/kg. Heavy weight C and B muscle bulls sold from 297c to 332c/kg. The next sale draw - September 16 & 17: 1. Landmark, 2. Elders, 3. Phelan & Henderson & Co, 4. Alex Scott & Staff, 5. Rodwells, 6. SEJ.

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Farming Insight

Autobarn backs cancer fundraiser AUTOBARN Leongatha managed to make an incredible contribution to Blue September at its recent fundraising event.

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The Sherborne family’s dairy farm goes back three generations, with around 300 Holstein Friesians being milked every day in scenic Burrawang in the NSW Southern Highlands. They use 300 acres for milking and 200 acres for dry stock and heifers. It’s a busy and growing farm, so Grant has also leased another 200 acres for steers. The cows graze on rye grass, which is high in nutrition and boosts the quality of the milk. Grant spreads locally produced turkey manure to promote healthy and lush grass, with some occasional dry cow manure as well. In the past, he used a professional contractor for his manure spreading. “When you use a spreading contractor, it is difficult to control the timing,” Grant said. “It’s very weather dependent so you can’t book a time until you know the ground is dry enough. Then, everybody else has the same idea, so you end up with a stockpile of manure! “I had 600 cubic metres just waiting to be spread at one point. I also need to rotate the cattle to a different field for the withholding period to avoid any contamination from the manure, so the more control I can have, the better.”

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GRANT Sherborne has never been a farmer to let the grass grow under his feet. But he is now since buying a SIP Orion 100TH Pro universal manure spreader for his Southern Highland farm.

In May 2015, Grant purchased a SIP Orion 100TH Pro manure spreader, which is designed for professional agricultural use. Inlon Pty Ltd supplied the spreader and Ian Smith from Southern Highlands Truck and Tractors set it up on the farm. “I had been looking at a cheaper machine but it seemed very basic. I could tell the SIP was a professionally built manure spreader with lots of extra features,” Grant said. “It has an extension to accommodate 15 cubic metres of manure, which makes it great value because of the time I can save. It also has a wide spreading capacity, up to 24 metres in total, and it’s easy to adjust. “We have steep country in the Highlands, so I use a 145HP tractor to tow it. I like that the Orion 100TH Pro has hydraulic brakes, a PTO drive on the spinners, and a hydraulic floor rather than a straight hydraulic drive. “Also, the slurry metering door and beaters mean it can spread a nice even mix of bedding material and straw. More basic spreaders would block up if you tried to do that. “We can use it on the road because it has lights and indicators, which is another benefit.

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Peter McNiven and his staff have been fundraising for the charity to end men’s cancer by selling blue wristbands and taking public donations leading up the big Blue September event. On September 5 Autobarn Leongatha blockaded a nearby car park for a sausage sizzle, activities and vintage car show in aid of the foundation. “We are still excited by the turn out and support we received from the community,” Mr McNiven said. “The Burra Car Club showcased a number of classic, custom and vintage cars which really drew crowds.” “We managed to raise more than $2000 for Blue September in one day and it is a great feeling to see all that money going towards a good cause.” For those who were unable to make it to the event, Autobarn Leongatha will continue to sell Blue September wristbands for the rest of the month, with all money going towards putting an end to men’s cancer. Currently leading Autobarn Blue September fund-

Clowning for a cause: Autobarn Leongatha’s Andrew Checkley bringing smiles to local businesses on his fundraising campaign for Blue September. raising in Victoria and Tasmania, the Leongatha team is already coming up with ideas to raise more money for the cause next year. “The amount we have raised shows the great deal of effort and support the community has put in to this,” Mr McNiven said. “We would like to thank everybody who helped out and to those who brought

along their cars. It would not have been at all possible without their support.” Mr McNiven is continuing his fight for the cause, currently training to ride 200km in the Ride to Conquer Cancer. Donation forms are available in store or online. Anyone wishing to donate on their phone or device can do so via the Ride to Conquer Cancer website.

Solar heats up SOUTH Gippsland Hospital’s recently launched Solar Project Appeal to ‘turn’ sunshine into clinical care is gaining pace.

The appeal has already reached 30 per cent of its goal to raise $120,000 to install a solar energy and hot water system, and save thousands of dollars each year. More than 4000 letters, packed by hospital volunteers, went to the surround-

ing community. Hundreds of people have donated so far, including more than 50 individual donations of one or more panels. CEO Peter Rushen said, “We are delighted people are responding so positively to what we are trying to achieve through the appeal. “One of our major costs each year is an $80,000 power and hot water bill. Hospitals are by necessity big energy users and it’s not something we can skimp on.

Climbing higher: South Gippsland Hospital volunteers Cathie and George Rettie put another mark on the fundraising thermometer for the Solar Project Appeal.

“However, if we can save thousands of dollars a year by going solar and cutting down our carbon emissions, it’s a win for patients and a win for the environment.” Mr Rushen said the beauty of the appeal was that each gift keeps on giving year after year through the savings made. “These are savings we can put towards things like midwifery, cardiac rehabilitation, the falls prevention program and a range of other patient focussed services,” he said. “We have a pretty good idea of how the community feel about their hospital and this is being confirmed by the generous gifts that are being made, and we are most grateful for each and every one of them.” South Gippsland Hospital is asking everyone to help them reach their goal by donating on line at southgippslandhospital.org.au/donate or by calling 5683 9777 or in person at reception.

Alcohol crackdown

By Tayla Kershaw

POLICE will not tolerate unruly behaviour during this year’s football and netball grand final celebrations.

Statistics released by Ambulance Victoria show more of paramedics’ callouts are for alcohol related incidents. Police want to ensure public safety at matches and Australian Football League grand final celebrations. Ambulance Victoria’s statistics show just six callouts for cannabis and ice related incidents in South Gippsland and Bass Coast shires between 2012 and 2013; a minimal amount compared to alcohol’s 97. “Alcohol is our biggest problem by a massive amount,” Wonthaggi’s Sergeant Glenn Birt said.

“We recognise drugs are a real problem, but we do need to put into perspective that it’s insignificant compared to the amount of incidents alcohol cause.” Sgt Birt said alcohol was harder for police to control, given it was legal and socially accepted. “We can’t arrest our way out of this problem,” he said. “Alcohol problems wouldn’t even fit on a graph scaled against the other substances we are targeting.” Bass Coast Highway Patrol Sergeant Jason Hullick stressed the importance of drivers planning their football celebrations to ensure everyone stayed safe on roads. “If you want to drive home, plan not to drink. If you do drink, leave your car at the ground and go home with a sober driver. Be wise,” he said. “Most drink drivers we find have failed to plan and decided to run the gauntlet. Remember you can’t afford to lose your licence.”

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DECLARATION OF SERVICED AREAS TENDER FOR THE SUPPLY OF PERISHABLE FOODS – FROZEN & PREPARED Tenders are invited for the supply of perishable foods – frozen and prepared to Gippsland Southern Health Service. Contract period for 12 months commencing from 26th October 2015. Tender speciﬁcations can be obtained by contacting Niraj Edwards, Hospitality Services Manager on 03 5667 5518. All tenders must be marked “Tender – Supply of Perishable Foods – Frozen & Prepared” and forwarded to: Mr Mark Johnson Chief Executive Ofﬁcer Gippsland Southern Health Service Private Bag 13 LEONGATHA VIC 3953 Tenders are to be submitted no later than 5pm Friday, 9th October 2015.

In accordance with Section 144 of the Water Act 1989, notice is hereby given that the lots listed below have been provided with water and/or sewer services and are now liable to be rated as serviced properties from the dates also given below. Burrows Way Estate Stage 3 (off Brown Street), Leongatha PS648038K as from 26th August 2015 Willow Grove Estate, 19 Macdonald Street Leongatha PS710369Q as from 6th July 2015 1 Carl Street South Dudley PS739531W as from 9th July 2015 21 Hopetoun Street, Inverloch PS737486K as from 14th July 2015 58 Stuart Street Korumburra PS720391R as from 6th July 2015 99 Wentworth Road North Wonthaggi PS735467A as from 17th August 2015 36 Darling Avenue, Inverloch PS729782B as from 25th August 2015 Philippe du Plessis Managing Director

PROPOSAL TO UPGRADE AN EXISTING MOBILE PHONE BASE STATION Mt Oberon Carpark Road, Wilsons Promontory VIC 3960 As part of a national coverage upgrade project Optus plan to upgrade an existing telecommunications facility at Mt Oberon Carpark Road, Wilsons Promontory VIC 3960; site reference M1473. 1. The proposed upgrade will involve the following: • Swapout 3 existing panel Antennas and installation of 3 new Antennas; • Installation of 6 Remote Radio Units (RRU’s) 2. Optus regards the proposed installation as a Low-impact Facility under the Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination 1997 (“The Determination”) based on the descriptions above. 3. Further information including an EME Report can be obtained from – Stephen O’Brien, Town Planner at Urbis Pty Ltd. Ph: 03 8663 4875 Email: consultation@urbis.com.au and at www.rfnsa.com.au/3960001. 4. The proposed infrastructure will be in compliance with the ACMA EMR regulatory arrangements. 5. We invite you to make a submission. Written submissions should be sent to: Urbis Pty Ltd, Level 12, 120 Collins Street, MELBOURNE VIC 3000 by 5.30pm on September 29, 2015

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FORM B SOUTH GIPPSLAND SHIRE COUNCIL NOTICE OF AN APPLICATION FOR A PLANNING PERMIT Pursuant to Section 52(1) of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 The land affected by the application is located at 61-63 Burchell Lane, Mirboo North VIC 3871 being PC364719E Parish of Mirboo. The application is for a permit to: Use and development of two dwellings and subdivision of the land into two lots. The applicant for the permit is: Ron Porter and Associates. The Application Reference Number is: 2015/200. You may look at the Application and any documents that support the Application at the office of the Responsible Authority: South Gippsland Shire Council, Private Bag 4, 9 Smith Street, Leongatha 3953. Telephone 5662 9200. This can be done during office hours (8.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday) and is free of charge. Applications are also available to be viewed on Council's website at www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au Any person who may be affected by the granting of the permit may object or make other submissions to the Responsible Authority. An objection must: • be sent to the Responsible Authority in writing, • include the reasons for the objection and • state how the objector would be affected. If you object, the Responsible Authority will tell you its decision. Privacy Notification: The responsible authority must make a copy of every objection available at its office for any person to inspect during office hours free of charge until the end of the period during which an application may be made for review of a decision on the application. The Responsible Authority will not decide on the Application until 14 days after the date of this Notice. Dated: 15.9.2015

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EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

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BOARD MEMBERS WOORAYL LODGE INC. LEONGATHA

Jenny Milkins

Woorayl Lodge is a not-for-profit Association whose purpose is to serve the community through the provision of places and services for the care for aged persons. The Association seeks expressions of interest from members of the community, who are willing and able to serve as Board members. The Board is responsible to set direction and oversee the operations to ensure the Association fulfils its purpose in a legal and responsible manner. Board members bring different skills and we encourage diversity of views as we seek to provide the best possible care. Expressions of Interest should be addressed to â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Secretaryâ&#x20AC;? Woorayl Lodge, 71-73 McCartin St, Leongatha, 3953. For more information or to discuss the role of the Board, ring Gordon Dowthwaite on 0418 311 849.

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message of hope TRUST in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6 Converse with God about all your problems. Seek His wisdom rather than your own and trust Him for the outcome.

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The ideal candidate will have recently completed or are about to complete a relevant tertiary degree. Working in a close-knit team, you will be exposed to a broad range of accounting and taxation work for small to medium-sized businesses. We are looking for a graduate who is client focused, a team player and have a positive â&#x20AC;&#x153;can doâ&#x20AC;? attitude. The successful applicant will be in a Graduate Accountant position working directly with the other Accountants and Partners. Excellent advancement opportunities exist for a selfmotivated person who has the ambition to achieve. If you are interested in applying for this role please send through your resumĂŠ and covering letter to: Email to: yvonne@mjacpa.com.au Post to: Graduate Accountant MJA Accounting 16 McCartin Street, Leongatha Vic 3953 Applications close: 25 September, 2015

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RE GRADE 3 - $23.93 PER HOUR Calling all self-motivated, enthusiastic, suitably qualiďŹ ed Lifeguards to join the team at SPLASH (now) and Outdoor Pools over the summer season. Excellent communication skills, strong leadership ability and ďŹ&#x201A;exibility to work over the season are essential. Please provide resume and cover letter to bekki.morgan@ymca.org.au by Sunday 27 September.

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Gippsland Southern Health Service delivers a range of hospital and health services to our community. We are a well-regarded and supportive employer of 500 staff offering a great work environment and rewarding careers. Staff have access to supportive education and development programs, as well as attractive beneďŹ ts and salary packaging. If you are keen to further your career and join a supportive and progressive organisation, you can contact us on 5667 5664 for more information. Applications should be emailed to: Jobs@gshs.com.au including a cover letter and CV. Applicants will be required to provide a current police check. For details on job requirements or how to apply, visit our website at: www.gshs.com.au

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Office Administrator / Bookkeeper Do you LOVE working with people, as part of a team and individually? Do you have exceptional organisational and communication skills? Our family owned and operated business is seeking a confident, committed, positive and experienced professional to join our award-winning team! The successful applicant will be responsible for administering the dayto-day operations of Leongatha Kitchens & Bathrooms, will greet and engage clients and ensure the highest level of customer experience at all times. The position works 5 days (35hr week) and requires proficiency in secretarial duties, reception, client liaison, bookkeeping, financial administration, office administration and job coordination. To be successful, you will have a minimum 3 years experience in office administration, with proficiency in Quickbooks Reckon Accounts accounting software. All applicants must submit a resumé with cover letter and address the selection criteria outlined in the position description, by 5pm Tuesday 22 September 2015. A position description and any further information can be obtained by emailing info@leongathakitchens.com.au.

Bass Coast Principal Librarian West Gippsland Regional Library Corporation Full-time, Band 6, Based in Wonthaggi An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced person to join our team based in Wonthaggi as Principal Librarian for the Bass Coast area including: three libraries in Wonthaggi, Phillip Island, and Inverloch, and an active mobile library service. The Corporation operates 11 static and two mobile libraries across the Baw Baw, Bass Coast and South Gippsland Shires. This is a senior role, responsible for a team providing a dynamic and quality service. Your professionalism and experience will allow you to effectively analyse and respond to the needs and priorities of the region under direction from the management team. You will assist in the ongoing development of the Principal Library Model of service delivery; carrying out a range of day-to-day functions in an inclusive environment. You will also continue to strengthen ties with surrounding communities, developing partnerships with local council and community groups to provide the best possible service. Tertiary qualiﬁcations in Librarianship and experience in a similar role is essential. High level skills in program planning and promotion and library management systems are required, along with strong technology skills. To apply, please download a position description at www.wgrlc.vic.gov.au and forward your application to carolh@wgrlc.vic.gov.au by 5pm Thursday 1st October Applicants must be available for interview on Friday 16th October

MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH NURSE RELIEVING/CASUAL

Are you a Registered Midwife/Maternal and Child Health Nurse interested in ongoing relieving/casual work with a supportive and high functioning Maternal and Child Health Team? If so there is an immediate opportunity for a range of single day shifts for leave coverage 28/9/15 – 25/10/15 and ongoing casual shifts as required. All applicants must hold current NMBA registration for Nursing, Midwifery and a Maternal & Child Health qualiﬁcation, a Drivers Licence, Working with Children Check and current Police check. For further information please contact Julie Clements, Community Nursing Manager on 0409 176 144 To obtain a Position Description please contact, Liz Winterburn, Human Resources Coordinator email: liz.winterburn@basscoasthealth.org.au Applications, including a Cover Letter and 2 professional referrees should be addressed to Liz Winterburn, Human Resources Coordinator. Applications close on Monday 21 September 2015

If you are looking for an opportunity to work for a friendly medium-sized business in Korumburra then apply via email. Burra Foods Pty Ltd PO Box 379 Korumburra 3950 or to jobs@burrafoods.com.au Applications close: 25th September 2015

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for sale ANTIQUES Cheap prices, china, crystal, etc, including blue/white pieces. Downsizing. 5662-3120. FIREWOOD, redgum & local wood, Ph 0408-980711, A/H 5662-5175.

SERVICE & INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN Dairy Pro Foster, a local milking machine company dealing the world leading brands of milking equipment through its GEA dealership, is seeking a full time Service and Installation technician. The successful applicant will have well developed people skills, excellent attention to detail, take pride in their work, be able to work as part of a team and also work unsupervised. Experience in the dairy industry will be an advantage but not essential as training will be provided. The successful applicant must hold a current Victorian driver’s licence. Qualiﬁcations in ﬁtting and turning, boiler making or electrical trades will be an advantage. Applications and resumés to be sent to: The Managing Director DairyPro Lower Franklin Road Foster 3960 Or email to: dairypro@outlook.com.au Applications close 25 September 2015

Kitchen Designer Permanent, full time position Capeview Building Products are looking for an experienced and capable person to join our busy kitchen design team in Wonthaggi. The role requires the ability to read plans and interpret instructions to create complete and accurate designs for a team of salespeople. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate; • Experience with CAD or similar design programmes • Ability to interpret instructions and requirements • Good knowledge of kitchen and bathroom design and awareness of current trends • Outstanding customer service • Exceptional communication skills • Attention to detail The successful applicant will enjoy a competitive salary, a good working environment and the opportunity to undertake ongoing training and career development. All applications must be in writing, with CV & cover letter addressed to: Mark Warren Capeview Building Products PO Box 115 Wonthaggi VIC 3995 Or email mark.warren@cv-bp.com.au Closing Date for Applications – 25/9/2015

HAY New season small squares, shedded, can deliver (cond. apply), $8 each. Also 28 x 5’x4’ round bales $50 each, Mardan. Ph: 5664-1320. PIANO Jassen, $750; bird aviary $180. Phone Julie 0408-545073. RING NECK DOVES, very quiet, $15 each. 0439572372.

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SLEEPERS, treated pine, 200x50x2.4 $12.10 each, 200x75x2.4 $16.75 each, 200x75x3.0 $ 20.90 each. Free delivery for pack lots. Phone Joe 0417-530662. TIMBER Kiln dried blackwood, silver wattle, cypress, celery top pine, most sizes for furniture and craft, also slabs and structural pine. Ph: 56812261.

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

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Senior Quality Officer (20127) Permanent Full time Reporting to the Manager Quality, Front Office, Fleet & Facilities the Senior Quality Officer will be responsible for identification, promotion, support and providing advice on continuous improvement outcomes, legislative compliance and risk management throughout the organisation. Furthermore, this position will play a significant role in accreditation and review processes as well as maintaining LCHS’s Risk Management System (RiskMan/VHIMS) and Documentation Management System (Ekey). Project management is also a key component of this position. If you are looking for the opportunity to work within a highly motivated and supportive team, this may be the perfect role for you.

ELECTRICIAN We are a growing Australian based company, which produces a range of premium dairy products for the domestic and international market. Burra Foods is currently looking for an experienced Electrician to join our Maintenance Team. The electrician is responsible for undertaking of repairs and routine maintenances of all electrical plant and equipment as required and ensure all work is carried out according to Burra procedures. Knowledge of dairy manufacturing processes is preferred but not essential. Pre-requisites for this role include: • Electrical Trade Qualiﬁcation and Licence for Victoria • Ability to work shift work • Ability to work unsupervised • Computing skills • Ability to read Electrical Schematics • On Call requirements – Live within 50km radius of Burra Foods Highly desirable but not essential: • Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment • Exposure with Rockwell PLC's

accommodation WANTED ROOM to rent. Pilot seeking short term accommodation in Leongatha. 0400-239855.

Applications will be accepted until 11pm, Monday 28 September 2015.

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

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST Fulham Correctional Centre Looking for a Sea Change OR maybe a Tree Change … living in East Gippsland offers the choice. Whether your preference is city living, coastal or hinterland; we are located within that range. An exciting opportunity Fulham Correctional Centre is looking to replace the recent incumbent, who was promoted into a more senior role in the company. This position is responsible to ensure that the computer networks throughout Fulham and all necessary programs are working correctly, and its relationship with other networks; both Victorian Government and other GEO hardware. Fulham is expanding, both in physical size and its technology interface potential. Fulham is presently involved in the development of ‘state of the art’ prisoner case management and administration. Fulham is an 893 bed medium / minimum security facility accommodating adult male offenders located in Sale. The facility also incorporates the Nalu Challenge Community located at the same site, but separate to the main centre. The GEO Group Australia is the largest and most experience provider of outsourced correctional services in Australia, with operations across Queensland, NSW and Victoria. Interested to know more? Potential applicants are encouraged to contact Mr Sean Roberts on 03 5142 3830, to discuss the opportunity offered by this role. Applicants should provide a brief expression of interest via email to sroberts@geogroup.com.au at this stage; providing details of appropriate qualiﬁcations and experience. CLOSING DATE: 25 September 2015 To apply, visit us via our careers website http://geogroup.applynow.net.au/ Equal Opportunity Employer

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

livestock POULTRY / CAGE BIRD AUCTION Traralgon Showgrounds Poultry Pavilion, Sunday, September 20, 10.30am. Wide variety of poultry, hens, ducks, many breeds, fertile eggs. Open for sellers from 8am. Ph: 5197 7270, 0400 934 202. BULLS for hire or for sale. Friesian, Angus, Hereford, Limo or Jersey. All sound young bulls. Hire or sale. Phone 0447-331762.

used vehicles Affordable cars at drive away prices

SG CHEAPEST CARS Geary Road Leongatha LMCT 10804

Phone Judy or Geoff 0428 920 095 for full range of vehicles Or visit: www.sgcheapestcars.com NOTE: drive away means no more to pay. All on road costs paid.

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 McKENZIE - Ian Norman. Barbara and her family wish to thank everyone for the love, support, cards and flowers given at this sad time. Thank you to Paul, Marg and Ray of Handley Funeral Services for their patience and kindness, and to Pam Herrald for her thoughtfulness. A special thank you to all the staff at Koorooman House for the wonderful care and consideration shown to Ian and his family over the past seven months.

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deaths BURDEKIN Robert William (Bob). Passed away peacefully at Strzelecki House, Mirboo North. 8.12.1921 - 11.09.2015. Aged 93 years. Loving husband of Alma for 71 years. Devoted and much loved dad to Allan and Wendy, Margo and John, Gordon and Noelle. Grandpa to 8, great grandpa to 16 and great great grandpa to 1. Forever in our hearts.

deaths BURGGRAAFF - Tjess. 3.8.45 - 6.9.15. Loved eldest daughter of Jan (dec) and Grace (Geertje). Loved sister of 5 brothers and 3 sisters. Loved sister of Tiemen, Sibren and Grace, sisterin-law of Michelle, Phillip and friend of Kate. Auntie to Anna, Brenton, Zoe, Angle and Hiede. CLARK - Peter Joseph (Dick). Passed away peacefully at home (Nerrena) on September 11, 2015, aged 80 years. Loving husband of Kath for 47 wonderful years. Loved father of John and Kathy, Tim and Suz. Loving Pa of Jess, Lisa, Caysie, Lacey, Rhys and Owen. Now at rest. Youngest son of the late Thomas and Margaret Clark. Loving brother of Jack (dec), Noreen, Kath, Frank, Noel (dec), Aileen (dec) and Mary.

• Leongatha Badminton

Tense grand final THE Leongatha Badminton Club’s 2015 grand final was an absolute cracker, with the result still in doubt with the last sets to play.

Passionfruits emerged worthy winners by a mere 11 point margin over the gallant Pears team who were lamenting their poor start to the night which ultimately cost them the grand prize. Alan McEachern was called up for the grand final to fill in for the injured Gail Beer and he put in a brilliant first set with Jason Richards. These two won the crucial first doubles which provided an important buffer for the Passionfruits as they also won the second doubles set 21-8. From here the Pears began to claw their way back into the match with Gary McGrath and Dave Noble having a good win together. After the four doubles sets Passionfruits had a commanding lead. The Pears got their game going in the singles. Frank

funerals CLARK - Peter. Much loved past player, life member and supporter of the Nerrena Cricket Club. Dixie to us all. May you rest in peace Dixie, we all know you will still be supporting the Red Caps. We will all miss your jovial visits on match days. Deepest sympathy to Kath, John, Kathy, Tim, Suz and families, from the Nerrena Cricket Club. CLARK - Peter Joseph. 29.09.1934 - 11.09.2015. You had a great knack for telling stories, a quirky sense of humour and the ability to make everyone laugh. You were one of a kind Dixie, an Uncle we will never forget, we will cherish the memories. Rest in peace mate, love from Terry, Janine, Ryan, Mitchell and Ella.

CLARK - Peter. Our club would like to extend our deepest sympathy to Kath, John, Tim and family on the passing of Peter (Dick). From everyone at MDU Football Netball Club. PATERSON - Norman Kenneth. 12.12.37 - 13.9.15. Loving husband to Daisy for 54 years. Loving father to Michael, Steven, Shane, Veronica, Colin, Leanne (dec). Father-in-law to Vivian and Aliaster. Grandfather to seven. Great grandfather to eight. Forever in our hearts and memories. R.I.P. Norm xo xo xo

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Dekker had the upper hand in his singles match against Jason Richards but Jason kept fighting and eventually the match got to a tiebreaker which Jason took 17-16, leaving both men exhausted. Leonie Dignan had a stunning win over Rhonda Newton, and Gary McGrath proved too strong for Alan McEachern, and the match was at an interesting stage. Glen O’Neill held firm and won his singles 15-10 over Dave Noble to secure a memorable victory for the Passionfruits. Full credit to both teams on an awesome contest, and to those members who came to watch and umpire, thanks a lot. It’s been a wonderful year particularly for Glen O’Neill who won the most sets for the year award. Our presentation dinner was a great night at the Leongatha RSL. In all a top season for the Leongatha Badminton Club and we look forward to 2016 with great anticipation. Result: Passionfruit 5/119 d Pears 3/108.

funerals

BURDEKIN The Graveside Funeral Service for Mr Robert William (Bob) Burdekin will be held at the Mirboo North Lawn Cemetery on Friday, September 18, 2015 commencing at 11am. All Ex-Service personnel are respectfully invited to attend.

CLARK - A Funeral Mass for the repose of the soul of Peter Joseph (Dick) Clark will be offered at St Laurence’s Catholic Church, Leongatha on Thursday, September 17, 2015 at 2.30pm. A service for interment will precede Mass at the Leongatha Lawn Cemetery at 1.45pm. Rosary will be recited in the above church Wednesday evening at 7pm.

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

Scott and Sharon Anderson With care & dignity we serve South Gippsland and Phillip Island Main Office: WONTHAGGI / INVERLOCH 176-178 Graham Street, Wonthaggi 3995 email: randm33@bigpond.net.au

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PHILLIP ISLAND 5952 5171 15 Warley Avenue, Cowes 3922 (by appointment only) Pre-paid & pre-arranged funeral plans available CARING & PERSONAL 24 HOUR SERVICE www.handleyandandersonfunerals.com.au MEMBER OF AUSTRALIAN FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION

Premiers: from left, Alan McEachern, Glen O’Neill, Rhonda Newton, Gail Beer and Jason Richards were the proud winners of the Leongatha badminton A Grade competition.

Runners up: from left, Leonie Degnan, Gary McGrath, Frank Dekker and Dave Noble put up a strong fight in the Leongatha badminton A Grade grand final.

Patterson one to watch WOMEN’S Health magazine has announced the national nominees in its annual ‘I Support Women in Sport’ awards and Eleanor Patterson is, naturally, nominated.

Eleanor has been nominated in the One to Watch category along with diver Brittany Broben, rugby player Charlotte Caslick, athlete Georgia Miller and bowler Molly Strano. The magazine says we can expect to see these athletes in the headlines and on podiums in the years to come. Now in their fifth year, the awards recognise and celebrate the achievements of Australia’s female athletes from a grassroots through to professional level. “Australia produces the best female athletes in the world,” said Rachelle Macintosh, acting editor, Women’s Health. “With the Olympic Games only a matter of months away, these awards are synonymous with recognising the successes of the country’s female sporting greats in the public eye.” Nominees fall into several categories beginning with the Women’s Health Sports Woman of the Year, an all star line up with basketballer Lauren Jackson, canoeist Jessica Fox, ironwoman Liz Pluimers, cyclist Anna Meares and surfer Stephanie Gilmore. Other categories are Moment of the Year (the all time best sporting highlight that sent the nation into a frenzy), Fair Fighter (the sportswoman who brings true meaning to the title “best and fairest” and excels in her sport with integrity), Local Heroine (the woman celebrated in her hometown for her involvement both on and off the playing field), A-Team of the Year (an inspiring bunch of champions who’ve scaled the heights in their), Leadership Legend (has shown outstanding leadership skills while skippering her team to success), Person of Sporting Words (top journalist who champions the I Support

Women in Sport cause), Service to her Sport (reached the highest level of her sport and inspired many women in her wake), and Contribution to the Community (gives back to her community and uses her influence to change the world). Winners will be determined by public vote as well as via an esteemed judging panel, including: Women’s Health Editor, Felicity Harley;

Olympic gold winning hurdler, Sally Pearson; Chef de Mission, AOC Rio 2016, Kitty Chiller; Channel 7 Sports commentator, Mark Beretta; Harvey Norman CEO, Katie Page; and Channel 7 sports reporter, Sam Lane. Vote at womenshealthmag. com.au or facebook.com/womenshealthaus. Voting closes on September 27.

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

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ALBERTON FOOTBALL NETBALL LEAGUE GRAND FINAL Left, We mean business: Dalyston players break through their banner on Saturday in the seniors. Below, Social: former Wonthaggi resident Caz Carew of Patterson Lakes, former Stony Creek resident, Adrian Bloch, Dale Sartori, Wonthaggi and former Leongatha resident Graeme Furphy of Bairnsdale caught up at the AFNL grand final at Meeniyan on Saturday. Big guns: some of Dalyston’s star performers get their hands on the Cup after the win, from left, Brett Thornton, Paul Brosnan (coach), best on ground Brad Fisher and gun full forward Michael Kraska.

Top job: lining up at the start of the AFNL grand final at Meeniyan are umpires back from left Paul Bauer, Kane Pepperell, Barry McCoy, Paul Carter, Graham Laird, front Will Pridham, Zayden Kemp, Harrison Marshall and Brodie Motton. Left, Winners are grinners: Kainen Schrape, Charles Butler and son Kristian Butler celebrated Dalyston’s win in the AFNL Seniors on Saturday.

Beating the drum: doing his best to boost Inverloch-Kongwak’s efforts to secure a flag, Jeff Burton, one of those who started Inverloch-Kongwak’s Under 11s and coached them from 2007-2009, made his presence felt from the boundary line beating an African drum.

Junior netball star: Isabella Kent (centre) dons the Inverloch Kongwak colours with Seanan Donohue (left) and Jackie Kent (right)

Right, Dad and daughter: Dalyston Seniors Premiership coach Paul “Skeeta” Brosnan celebrated the grand final win with daughter Millie, 6.

Colour in the crowd: from left, Bella Ross, Lexi Walton, Lilly Huther and the Phillip Island coach’s sister, Jodie Ross made their allegiance well known.

Top honour: Phillip Island’s Brendon Kimber was at the Meeniyan ground to receive his Peter Moore Medal for winning the league best and fairest award. He receives his award from Peter Moore’s granddaughter, Sarah Kidd

MDU does it again in style MDU’s home ground, Meeniyan Recreation Reserve hosted the grand final on Saturday to a well behaved crowd enjoying good football in warm weather.

Fishy style: some of the Fish Creek WAGS Ashleigh Jordan, Beth Pratt, Lucy Parks, Elysia and Abbey Shaw, Brodie Staley, Hannah Flanders, Haley Watkins, Bec Stefani, Kaylee Comden and Sarah Jordan who cheered for their team in the grand finals on Saturday.

MDU president Andrew Mackie said the event went off without a hitch thanks to the help of an estimated 150 volunteers. “We had a lot of volunteers helping with all aspects of the day, parking cars, selling food, cleaning toilets and picking up rubbish,” Mr Mackie said. Alberton Football League tallied $29,636 at the gate with 4423 people in attendance. “We did not have any issues. Everybody was in good spirits,” Mr Mackie said. Wonthaggi police attended the finals matches but did not respond to any poor behaviour or offences throughout the day. There were no driving incidents attributed to the match and police were impressed by general good behaviour shown by spectators and participating clubs.

Meeniyan army: MDU hosted another grand final with an army of workers ensuring everyone had something to eat and drink; they did it perfectly! Pictured are some of those manning the barbecue, from left, John Heppell, Dean Jones, Glenn “Jacko” Thorson, Gary Davison, and Barry “Fizz” Thorson.

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Reynolds aims for USA

By Brad Lester

MARK Reynolds is known around Leongatha as a plumber, and sheep and beef farmer.

Few people know he know is a bodybuilder of national renown. Reynolds is aiming to contest an international body building competition in the United States of America’s city of fun, Las Vegas, in 2016. He is vying to be among a team of Australasia- Pacific’s best looking bodies competing for international accolades and the personal satisfaction of knowing his journey of self-education, pride in his body and discipline has returned results. “It’s quite a change going from feeding hay one day to stepping on stage

with a fake tan the next,” he laughed. Reynolds is training to contest the Fitness America event. He qualified for Australia Natural Bodz’s Team Australia at the Asia-Pacific International on the Gold Coast, Queensland, in June, winning the novice talls class and placing second in the 80kg division. “I was pretty shocked. I did not expect it at all. I’m not one for getting my shirt off and going down the beach. It’s not something I get over confident about,” he said. Reynolds was considering competing in Vegas this year but is aiming for 2016 instead. He is in between weight classes and will dedicate the next 12 months to training to maximise his chances of success. Body builders strike a selection of mandatory

Feeding a bodybuilder LEONGATHA bodybuilder Mark Reynolds watches what he eats for most of the year and more so in the 20 weeks before a competition. Here is his daily pre-contest diet: • Breakfast: an omelette of four egg whites and two whole eggs; • Morning tea: several hundred grams of chicken, 100gm of green vegetables and 50gm of sweet potato; • Lunch: as per morning tea; • Dinner: several hundred grams of beef or lamb, and green vegetables or salad. • Snacks: celery.

poses that allows judges to assess their physique for symmetry across all muscle groups. “They are judging you against everyone else at the same time,” Reynolds said. He contested his first body building event in May 2014 – the Australasian Natural Bodybuilding Competition - and won the novice and under 80kg classes. At the same contest this year, he placed third in the under 80kg class. While Reynolds eats clean and healthy year round, he steps up his preparation 20 weeks before a tournament, reducing his calorie intake and increasing cardio exercise to burn fat to best display his muscles. He measures meals to monitor his diet and his training consists of one and a half hours of weights and two hours of cardio a night – a mix of jogging, cycling and using a stepper. He lost 13kg in the 20 weeks before the Asia-Pacific show. “Your body is so deprived coming into the final few weeks and that affects everything, including thinking clearly,” Reynolds said. “I can deal with it quite well but a lot of people have trouble with it.” Reynolds’ results are even more impressive considering he has educated himself about nutrition and training, working out in his home

gym. “If you have the right mindset and train, you get the results that you need. It’s been rewarding knowing I have got there off my own bat,” he said. “I still have got a few areas that I need to improve on and it will take me anywhere from three to five years to get to the point where I’m comfortable.” As a natural bodybuilder, not relying on peptides or other substances, muscle growth is slow. “You have to keep changing your training all the time to shock your body so that it can lose weight and won’t adapt to your training,” Reynolds said. The commitment required sacrifices. Reynolds has taken his own food to a buck’s party and a wedding, but relishes the opportunity to enjoy a different meal once a day during the off season. “It’s your own body and you only have the one chance so you may as well look after it as well as you can,” Reynolds said. Away from training, he runs the Ivydowns Southdown Stud with his parents Dave and Neralie Reynolds, and farms sheep and beef at Mardan. As bodybuilding is a lifestyle choice, he thanked his partner Emma Bennion and his family for their support.

Spring and they’re racing SCHOOL Sport Victoria held its Division Athletics on Thursday, September 10. Students from all the primary schools in South Gippsland converged on Mary MacKillop CRC to compete in all of the popular track and field events. The event is a pathway to the Gippsland regional Athletics Championships

in October. Students from Leongatha Primary School, Inverloch Kongwak Primary School and St Laurence O’Toole Leongatha were the standout performers on the day although School Sport Victoria, South Gippsland Division coordinator, Jesse Boyd said, “All students were positive and gave their best all day.”

Leongatha PS..........................68 Inverloch/Kongwak PS ..........66 St Laurence O'Toole Leongatha 65 Mirboo North PS ....................52 Foster PS .................................51 Cowes PS .................................49 Newhaven C ............................43 Chairo Leongatha ..................30 Wonthaggi North PS ..............29 Wonthaggi PS .........................28 Korumburra PS .....................21 Tarwin Valley PS ....................21 St Josephs PS Wonthaggi ......14 Fish Creek & District PS .......13 Poowong Consolidated...........12 Bass Valley .............................. 11 Newhaven PS ............................9

Left, Showing promise: Leongatha Primary School Year 6 student Chloe Brown competing in the long jump. Right, Running orders: Jesse Boyd, Division coordinator for School Sport Victoria and teacher at the Inverloch Primary School instructing runners prior to the 800 metres races.

Right, Ribbons: from left, first placed in the 9-10 Boys 800m was Darby Kratzat from Mirboo North Primary School; second, Toby Challinor, St Joseph’s Primary School in Wonthaggi; and third, Jai Williamson from Wonthaggi Primary School.

Personal feat: Leongatha bodybuilder Mark Reynolds succeeds in the AsiaPacific International event in June.

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Champions: members of the Leongatha Knight’s Gippsland Soccer League South Division women’s championship team celebrate. Front, from left, Kathy Zacharopoulos, Rachael Shirlow, Karli Blunden, Caitlyn Beath and Emily Cotterill. Middle, Jordan Rintoule, Mimmie Ng, Asahel Heenley and Pauline Graewe. Back, coach Lachlan O’Connor, Kara Schelling, vice captain Bethany Milkins, captain Cassie Stampton, Jessica Borrowes, Madeleine Gatehouse and Tammy McCaughan. Far back, coach Peter Milkins.

Knights win in extra time L E O N G AT H A Knights overcame top rival Drouin Dragons in extra time to win the grand final of the Gippsland Soccer

League South Division women’s competition by one goal at Mirboo North on Sunday. Leongatha was slow to start, allowing Drouin to take

primary possession of the ball for the first 20 minutes of the match. Although there were some great set-ups from Leongatha’s offence, Drouin’s defence blocked at every pass, using its big kicks to send the ball bouncing into Leongatha’s defensive half.

Top shelf: representing the Knights after their announcement as the Women’s League Champions 2015 are, from left, Rachael Shirlow, Bethany Milkins, Kathy Zacharopoulos and Rachel Brown.

Soccer’s night of Knights LEONGATHA Knights Women’s Soccer team won the Women’s League Champions 2015 at the GSL South Division (Gippsland Soccer League) awards night on Friday, September 4. The event was held at the Warragul Downtowner Club and Leongatha Knights player Kathy Zacharopoulos won both the Best and Fairest and Lead Goal Scorer awards for the league. Kathy is currently ranked 41st goal scorer Australia wide in senior competition.

A follow up messy sequence saw Drouin score a lucky goal early in the first half, shaking Leongatha’s confidence. The Lady Knights’ defence remained strong despite this and it continued to push Drouin back. A strong defence in midfield by the Dragons proved difficult for Leongatha to penetrate despite the best efforts of midfielders Rachael Shirlow, Tammy McCaughan and Karli Blunden. The conclusion of the first half saw a worried Leongatha retreat into shade for a much needed pep talk from coaches Lachlan O’Connor and Peter Milkins. A strategic move to take goalie Kara Schelling out into midfield proved a game changer for Leongatha as it provided some much need fresh legs. The second half saw both teams experience heat exhaustion, however swift passing up the line and an epic long shot from the killer Kathy Zacharopoulos saw Leongatha get back into the game to the enthusiastic roar of the Leongatha Knights supporters. Though Drouin fought valiantly, the tide had shifted and Leongatha began to take primary possession of the ball. Spirits uplifted by its equalising goal the Knights were determined to score again. Some superb Leongatha defensive work from the re-

lentless Cassie Stampton and Emily Cotterill supported replacement goalie Pauline Graewe, who was immaculate in her performance refused to let Drouin through. However, the majority of the second half was played in the Leongatha offence with some quality play from wings Azza Heenley and Caitlyn Beath in their determination to reach the ball, consistently backed up by the speedy Mimmie Ng. Though Leongatha had numerous attempts on goals, it was unable to take the lead by the conclusion of the 90 minutes resulting in the dreaded extra time. With the heat increasing and players wilting a much needed brief break, the Knights rallied their spirits and determination to see out the extra time with a win. With a large supportive crowd, Leongatha returned to the pitch with gusto, pushing through an obviously tired Drouin. In a nail biting 30 minutes of extra time, Leongatha proved itself a successful team with clear communication and skill work leading to a spectacular goal from Kathy Zacharopoulos sending the crowds wild. Drouin continued to prove a tough opponent but was unable to regain the momentum it had exhibited in the first half, falling prey to messy

Nimble feet: Leongatha’s Tammy McCaughan jumps over the ball as Drouin closes in. passes and panicked kicks. This resulted in Leongatha taking the opportunity to continually press its offensive side. It was a dramatic conclusion to extra time as Leongatha counted down the minutes to epic victory. As the referee blew the whistle for the conclusion of two hours of punishing play, the Leongatha Knights team and supporters rushed the pitch in excitement. Despite a rocky start to

the match, Leongatha had proved a confident team when challenged, capable of excellent communication and teamwork. Congratulations to Leongatha Lady Knights, the 2015 South Division Women’s League Champions and now the South Division Women’s Champions. The Leongatha Lady Knights would like to thank all the supporters who came out and cheered them to victory!

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thestar.com.au • Mid Gippsland League Thirds Grand Final Mirboo North versus Yarragon

Tigers bring it home – again By Rover MIRBOO North won its second straight and 10th Mid Gippsland Thirds premiership when it comfortably defeated Yarragon by 42 points, on a fast track at Morwell East.

Tigers Premiers: fists raised and arms pumping, it is one of life’s sweetest moments: we won!

The mighty Tigers successfully reversed a 10 point qualifying final loss to Yarragon and made the most of their one point nail biting win over Yinnar in the preliminary final. Mirboo North’s victory was a triumph for now twice premiership coach, Josh Taylor. Taylor’s attacking game plan, tactical ploys and words of encouragement, gave his players the confidence to use their skills, spread wide and back their judgement at all times.

Tom Bolton was a powerhouse in the ruck, with his powerful 20 metre punches down the ground, reminding older fans of Essendon’s Don McKenzie at his best. Bolton, who missed playing in last year’s premiership side after knee surgery, set up countless opportunities for Mirboo North at the centre circle ball ups and around the ground stoppages. Paul Hinkley was in outstanding form for the Tigers and won the Rod Lucas Medal and AFL Vic Country Medal for his best afield performance. Other Tigers in the forefront were Adam Miller, Zac Porter, Jacob Best and Jesse Buxton. Although Mirboo North was always leading on the scoreboard, the Panthers’ never say die rearguard play, kept them in touch until midway through the second term. Thomas Follett, Tim Pot-

GRAND FINAL SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 SENIORS Yinnar 14.9.93 d Yallourn-Yall North 11.7.73 Yinnar goals: T. Aitken 4, J. Dowling 3, A. Quigley 2, D. Yates 1, T. Hillier 1, J. Hickey 1, B. Chapman 1, J. Bowe 1. Yinnar best: S. McCulloch, J. Aitken, J. Sleswick, T. Aitken, B. Chapman, J. Hickey. Yallourn-Yallourn North goals: T. Phillips 3, B. Brooks 2, A. Bailey 2, T. Hutton 1, D. Murphy 1, T. Dobson 1, L. Norder 1. Yallourn-Yallourn North best: D. Murphy, T. Dobson, T. Hutton, S. Pearson, D. Shellcot, A. Bailey.

RESERVES Yinnar 9.8.62 d Mirboo North 5.9.39

On the way: Tigers Paul Hinkley powers clear of the pack and shows the sheer will that wins grand finals.

Dashing: Mirboo North’s Rielly Oddy shows his pace as he gets clear of his opponent.

Yinnar goals: M. Webb 5, J. Shea 1, P. Roberts 1, L. Linton 1, M. Higgins 1. Yinnar best: B. McLeod, M. Webb, M. Nardino, N. Linton, P. Roberts, L. Linton. Mirboo North goals: A. Soplakow 2,

ter, Brydon Price and Jarrad Kilday were all in the thick of the action and providing productive outlets for Yarragon. Then, six goals on the trot from Jordan Richards, Riley Oddy, Bolton, Oddy, Richards and skipper, Jordan Moro put the game to bed. The corridor became the glitter strip for the Tigers as they adventurously drove the ball into their forward 50. During this period, Yarragon was often in attack and also having several shots at the big white sticks, but ran up five consecutive behinds. At three quarter time, Mirboo North’s back six drew special praise from Taylor, as he asked his players to keep the good work going until the final siren. Jake Porter, who severely broke his leg in round seven against Yinnar, received loud cheers when he ran onto the field and nearly kicked a goal in the last term.

P. Aveling 1, S. Pratt 1, D. Banks 1. Mirboo North best: L. Gervasi, P. Aveling, J. Grande, S. Pratt, M. Wightman, M. Richardson.

THIRDS Mirboo North 12.10.82 d Yarragon 5.10.40 Mirboo North goals: J. Richards 3, R. Oddy 2, J. Buxton 1, T. Bolton 1, Z. Porter 1, C. Williams 1, J. Hohmann 1, D. Allen 1, P. Hinkley 1. Mirboo North best: P. Hinkley, T. Bolton, A. Miller, Z. Porter, J. Richards, R. Oddy. Yarragon goals: J. Cameron 2, L. Kilday 1, S. Matheson 1, J. Kilday 1. Yarragon best: T. Follett, T. Potter, B. Price, J. Kilday, A. Mattei, J. Sikacek.

FOURTHS Newborough 8.19.67 d Trafalgar 1.3.9 Newborough goals: J. Mitchell 4, B. Smith 2, A. Rosato 1, L. Michie 1. Newborough best: J. Mitchell, A. Rosato, L. Michie, B. Smith, N. Caldow, L. Barry.. Trafalgar goals: B. Radford 1. Trafalgar best: D. Moss, J. Riddle, T. Marslen, J. Jarvis, B. Bosman, B. Radford.

• Mid Gippsland League Reserves Grand Final Mirboo North versus Yinnar

Mirboo North’s premiership hopes crumble under siege By Rover A FITTER and faster Yinnar ran away from Mirboo North in the final quarter to win its 12th Mid Gippsland Reserves premiership by 23 points at Ronald Reserve, Morwell East on Saturday.

Unfortunately for Mirboo North, it was unable to add to its Reserves flags of 1956 and 2004. Hopes of victory were high for the mighty Tigers at the last change, after playing coach, Dale Banks, goaled from the 10 metre square, to put them five points in front late in the third quarter. Gathered in their last huddle of 2015, Banks quietly told his men the grand final was there to be won if they remained calm, didn’t panic and continually took their opponents on in the contests. Unfortunately, with limited run left in the Tigers’ weary legs and their pace fading fast, the fire burning in their bellies, wasn’t enough to get them home. Yinnar systematically ground Mirboo North into submission by functionally and logistically integrating balanced options across the midfield and

through the corridor, at every opportunity. Constantly under siege, relying on muscle memory and rarely able to cross its half forward line, Mirboo North remained scoreless and fighting a losing battle, at the business end of the match. The difference between the sides was the Magpies’ talented full forward, Marcus Webb, who booted five superb goals for the winners. A regular question asked by frustrated Mirboo North fans as Webb endlessly grabbed high class contested marks was, “Why isn’t this bloke playing in the Seniors?” The Magpies quickly regained the lead at the start of the final term when James Shea kicked truly, after safely marking a pinpoint pass from Robert Webb. Then Marcus Webb chimed in for a couple of long shots that put Yinnar 17 points clear, before Michael Higgins booted the Magpies’ ninth goal and their fourth for the quarter. Luke Gervasi, Pat Aveling, James Grande, Sam Pratt and Mitchell Wightman were strong performers for Mirboo North, in a game of rough and tumble football, with no beg pardons. Yinnar’s Bernie McLeod, Matt Nardino, Nick Linton and Paul Roberts were vital contributors and headache makers for the Tigers all day.

Give it here: Alex Windsor’s Yinnar opponent wants the ball more than he does.

Systematic: Yinnar was relentless and Damien McLean like the rest of the team found his efforts castrated by an ooppostion that took its chance at every opportunity.

Going down: Steven Rogers finds himself locked up with no options.

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SPORT | GOLF Leongatha ON Tuesday 26 players took part in a Par competition in which Andrew Smith (14) took the honours with a score of -1. NTP’s were Russell Williams on the fourth hole, Chris Leaver on both the sev-

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enth and 14th holes and Barry Stevens on the 16th. DTL Balls went to John McLennan, Jim Arnott, Dave Vorwerg, Bruce Hutton, Trevor Steer, and Barry Stevens. On Thursday Jon Smith (13) scored 33 points to win the A Grade in a countback from Geoff McDonald and

Leongatha Ladies HEAVIER conditions led to disappointing scores for the 24 women in last week’s Stableford event. Vice president, Jocelyn Howson, generously sponsored both the grade prizes and the raffles for this competition. Our A Grade winner, Toni West, was in no way affected by the wetter conditions. Toni had 83 off the stick to earn herself 33 points, playing off a handicap of eight. A couple of gobblers also helped in the final tally. Louise Schache played a steady game to win B Grade with 31 points.

Peter Brownlie. Dan Ruffin (18) won B Grade with 36 points and C Grade was taken out by Paul Luck (27) also with 36 points. NTP’s were Dylan Clark on the fourth hole, Chris Leaver on the seventh, Keith Finney on the 14th and Peter

Louise has been gradually reducing her handicap over the last few months and now plays off 36. There were insufficient numbers to have a C Grade winner. Down the line balls were won by Pat Pease 31, Glenyce McRobert 30, Helen Mackenzie and Dot Stubbs 26 and Julie Howard and Shirley Welsford 25. Glenyce McRobert was closest to the flag on the 14th. Noreen Williams won the nine hole competition with 16 points, while Marg Gordon and Marg Danks both won balls down the line.

Waters on the 16th. DTL Balls went to Bert Borg, Col Sperling, Wal Taberner, Geoff McDonald, Peter Brownlie, Chris Leaver, Ray Burton, Peter Hartigan, Andy Bassett, Keith Finney, Bruce Hutton, John Simon and David Forbes. Next Thursday, September 17 is the first of three qualifying rounds for the Thursday Championship. The best two rounds will decide the winner. On Saturday Jon Smith (13) followed up his win on Thursday with another solid round of 39 points to take the A Grade honours and the Super Competition. B Grade was won by Rob Martin (23) also with 39 points and Oscar Harry (36) had an excellent score of 44 points to win in C Grade. NTP’s were Mark Anderson on the fourth hole, Chris Leaver on the seventh, Rod Mackenzie on the 14th and Gordon Morrison on the 16th. DTL Balls went to Ken Wardle, Geoff McDonald, Dan Peterson, Bruce Hutton, Rod Brown, Barry Attwood, Ryan Thomas, Kevin Castwood, Trevor Rickard, Glenn Marsham and David Forbes.

Meeniyan Ladies ON Wednesday, September 9 the ladies played 4 BBB. The conditions were wet and windy but all enjoyed

the day sponsored by Linda Brown. It was a nine hole competition with the winners Veronica Park (16) and Lyn Jennison(37) with 17 points

The runners-up were Jan Roberts (34) and Rita Wells (40) with 16 points. The raffle was won by Rita Wells.

Wakefield, both with 25 points. Nearest the pins on the 8th and 17th to Heather Sullivan, and Jenny Riseley on the 11th.

Korumburra

Lowe 38, A. Ireland 37, I. Murrells 36, S. Bran 36, B. Cornelis 36, D. Paproth 35, H. Burne 35, A. Gibbon 35, R. Johnson 34, G. Rodgers 34. Nearest the pins: 2nd I. Murrells, 8th J. Richardson, 13th D. Paproth, 17th P. Magnussen. Well done to Darren Green and Beau Vanagtmaal who won the South Gippsland four ball championships on Sunday at Leongatha. Don’t forget tonight is our annual general meeting at the golf club. The new 17th green will be in play on Saturday, September 26. On grand final day Saturday, October 3 will be a four person ambrose event with a shotgun start at 10am. Well done to Dalyston Football Club on winning the 2015 premiership. Great team effort.

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THERE were 37 players on Saturday, September 12 for a 4BBB stableford competition, with trophies by Mark Lafferty’s SportsFirst. A Grade: R. Besley (15 hcp), T. Fowles (10 hcp) 43 pts; T. Marotti, B. Hessells 42; P. Johnson, R. Ludenia 42. B Grade: D. Bronsma (24 hcp), P. Hamill (19 hcp) 47 pts; G. Wilson, N. Betts 43; P. Vanagtmaal, S. Clark 42. Nearest the pin: 1st R. Ludenia, 7th M. Wrigley, 10th T. O’Neill, 13th B. Clasby. Tuesday’s winner was D. Hislop 36 pts, and Thursday’s winner was R. Vanagtmaal 38 pts. Grand final sign up 9.45am shotgun start.

THE weather again was cold and showery but glimpses of the sun brought a reasonable field of players to enjoy our Stableford round sponsored by Janet Thompson. The winner with 34 points was Shirley Thomas and the runner-up was Ann Poole with 28. Down the line balls to Heather Sullivan and Sue

ON Saturday we played a stableford event with a field of 79 players. A Grade winner was B. Vanagtmaal 39 pts, B Grade J. Grenville 38 pts and C Grade J. Bran 42 pts. Balls down the line: B. Howard 41, J. Geyer 40, A.

LAST Wednesday, 20 women played in the Canadian Foursomes Stableford competition. Unfortunately, due to heavy conditions from the rain on Monday and then showers through the morning, it was decided to finish the event after nine holes. Jenny Blackmore and Carie Harding, with a combined and halved handicap of 28, won the event, with a nice 18 points. Runners-up, with 17 points and a handicap of 32, were Heather Grist and Pam Eyers. Lee Clements was the

only player to have a NTP and that was on the first green. Our appreciation is extended to Dot West who provided lovely trophies for the day’s event. The lucky draw winners were Pam Eyers, Joan Peters and Corrie George. Thanks to Gwen Evison for providing first prize for the raffle won by Corrie George. The other winners were Barb Walker and Barb Twite. Next Wednesday is a Par competition. After presentations, the girls enjoyed lunch together, followed by the AGM. Much appreciation to

Julie Hislop; our outgoing president has carried out this role in a most diligent and responsible manner for the last two years. Thank you to the women who have agreed to be on the new committee which takes effect from January. President - Kath Welsh, vice president - Beryl Brown, captain - Judy Webb, vice captain - Heather Grist, treasurer - Lynette McIvor, secretary - Norrie Little, assistant secretary - Jenny Blackmore, handicapper - Lee Clements, newspaper reports /photos - Chris Rickard, golf entries - Betty Thomson, Joan Peters and Sharon Adams. As well, there are nu-

A day out: Chris Rickard was the September Monthly Medallist at Korumburra.

Reason to smile: from left, Carie Harding, Jenny Blackmore and the day’s sponsor, Dot West. Harding and Blackmore won the Canadian Foursomes Stableford nine hole event last Wednesday.

Woorayl Too good: from left, Louise Schache and Toni West won B and A Grades respectively from a field affected by some of the year’s heaviest weather.

provided the trophies for our two man ambrose. The winners with 65.25 were Brett and Reece Stubbs from Ash and Beau Peters. They also played together. Balls went to D. Goss, T. Sorrell; M. Luscombe, De Dwyer; J. Redmond, G. Ennoss and J. Newton, R. Winkler. The nearest the pins to Ian Atcheson and Dean Dwyer. The ladies event went to Maxine Eabry with 29 points and balls to Sue Wakefield and Fay Maynard. The ball raffle to ‘Winks syndicate’. The Thursday competition went to Bob Beilby with balls to Graeme Calder and Mick Herrald. Next week Frank and Jeannie Dekker will provide the trophies for the fourball. Thursday night is again our meal and raffle time.

ONE would think it was a family day when Edney’s

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Mirboo North The winner of Wednesday’s competition was Sue Traill with 31 points. DTL: Freda Nair and Wendy Gervasi 29 points. NTP: sixth hole, Nicole Allen and 13th Wendy Gervasi. merous people who also assist with purchasing food, catering and assisting in a variety of ways to help fulfil all the tasks required within the club; it could not be done without a combined input. Three women played in a Bowl at The National club last Monday and battled strong winds during the day. Well done to Marg Young who won a NTP. Nine girls played in ideal golf weather on Saturday. Lynette McIvor (23) had a magnificent score of 37 points and Deb Wrigley (28) was runner-up with 28 points. Deb was also NTP on the first and Marg Clasby was closest on the 13th.

Top cards: back row from left, Rita Wells, Jan Roberts, Veronica Park and Lyn Jennison with Nancye Hammet in the front.

South Gippsland District Fourball championships - Leongatha Golf Club, September 13 18 holes fourball championships (Ken MacDonald Shield): Darren Green and Beau Van Agtmaal 71. 18 holes B Grade championship: Dan Poynton and Brendan Simon 80. 18 holes A Grade handicap: Ian Gibson and Greg Jones 71. 18 holes B Grade handicap: Bill Howson and Ross McRobert 64. 9 holes A and B Grade handicap (Out): Dean Styles and Daniel Walker 34. 9 holes A and B Grade

handicap (In): Peter Dowling and Michael Fleming 33¼. Nearest the pin: 14th Bill Howson, 16th Ross Winkler. Balls down the line: W. Howson, B. Simon 64; J.

King, V. Collela 64½; D. Poynton, B. Simon 66; R. Fleming, J. Steedham 67½; b. Vanagtmaal, D. Green 68; P. Dowling, M. Fleming 68½.

BOWLS | SPORT Fourball Championship: from left, the winners, Beau Van Agtmaal and Darren Green.

Wonthaggi ladies STARTING out with wet weather gear, 21 Wonthaggi ladies registered to play the game of Stableford. The very wet Monday softened up the course and the effect of no run and the wind was reflected in the scores. However, each day there is a winner and A Grade went from 0-24 handicap and ‘Mrs Consistent’ Pam Russell got to have her photo taken again with a best of score of (24) 29 points. The same score won B Grade for Marion Walker (29) 29 points. Welcome back to captain Jan Beaumont and she enjoyed a birdie chip in on the eigthth hole for two stroke, four points. Pam Russell also scored a birdie. NTP: of the three on offer only the 17th was claimed and this was by Anne Tschiderer. BDL: M. Walker 29, P. Russell 29, J. Jeeves 28, A. Winners: from left, A Grade, Pam Rus- Tschiderer 26, M. Ryan 26, I. Walsh 26, B. Bowmar 25 sell and B Grade, Marion Walker. on countback.

Mardan Indoor THIS week was the club tournament night where we invite members of other clubs to come along and play in mixed teams made up of those who participate. This year numbers were down on previous years mainly due to many of the senior players from clubs not wanting to drive on the darker nights and also those who have chosen to travel, away. However, we had a turnout of around 30 players and this gave enough to play four mats and three games of eight ends. The night went very well and with the usual friendly

atmosphere we have become used to on such occasions. There were no three game winners and the four teams who had two wins each had to be separated by ends won. Even this was not enough to decide the outright winner since two of the teams had equal ends, so it came down to the team with the most shots up. This totally changed the result beyond doubt as the eventual winners had won a game with a whopping plus 12 which, coupled with their second win, put them in the winner’s spot. Winners: two wins, 15 ends, plus 16 shots, Denyse Menzies, Alan Hodges, Rus-

sell Grady Charlie Tummino (s). Runners-up: two wins, 15 ends, four shots, Mary Tummino, Margaret Campbell and Charlie Tyres (s). Mardan bowlers would like to say a big thank you to all those who came along and made the night the success it was and to those who sent their apologies and couldn’t make it.

Meeniyan THE opening of our season commenced on Friday 4 with the traditional casserole tea. This was followed by our bowls opening day on Saturday 5.

A special feature was a presentation to Keith Pocklington for his 35 years on the committee (this included 20 years as tournament secretary): a wonderful achievement. Saturday 19 is our annual challenge away to Mirboo North with a 12.15pm departure from the club-house. The following Saturday 26 is a club Pennant practice while Tuesday 29 is Division One’s first match at home to Leongatha. Saturday Pennant begins on October 17. Entry for the SGBD over sixty Singles and Pairs is open - see the secretary for details.

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thestar.com.au Leongatha WEDNESDAY, September 9 saw only eight teams take to the greens in cold and sometimes short showery conditions for a social event of ‘mix and mingle’. The winner on the day was Ian Todd, second Joy Todd and third Alan Rayson. Saturday, September 12 saw 12 teams on the greens and the winners were Harry Forrester (s), Frank Filomeno and Fred Sauvarin with three wins plus 23. Runners-up were Chris Richardson (s), Brian Turner and Anne Lye with two wins plus eight. Reminders: The club’s opening dinner night will be on Friday, September 18 at 6.30pm at the clubrooms. Names to be

on the board by September 14. A working bee is planned for Friday, September 25 at 10am, so remember many hands make light work. The Leongatha Bowls Club fixtures booklet for 2015/16 is now available, as well as the South Gippsland Bowls Division season 2015/16 fixtures for Tuesday pennant and Saturday pennant are also now available in the match committee room. Tuesday pennant practice match will be on Tuesday, September 15 against Korumburra at home, and Tuesday September 22 against Loch also at home. Saturday pennant practice will be on October 10 against Korumburra at home. Until the next report, good bowling - ‘Jackhigh’.

South Gippsland Bridge Association RESULTS for the week ending Friday, September 10. Monday, September 7, Meeniyan Equal first, Katherine Smith and David Baggalay, and Barbara Axton and Pat West with 24 match points (0.15 master points). Second, June Metcalf and Colin Cameron with 21

points. Tuesday, September 8, Tarwin Lower First, Philip Chapman and Marg Freeman 62.5 percent. Second, John Sullivan and Ian Johnston 59.72 percent. Third, Margaret Munro and Mary McCaughan 52.08 percent.

Inverloch THE Wednesday Social Bowls season kicked off on September 9 with 29 bowlers attending. A combination of triples and fours took to the green. The weather turned very unspring-like and the last game was shortened to eight ends. Two teams won both games on a score of 30. Shots-up determined the winner. The runner-up with six shots-up was the team of Judith Moule, Cynthia Hensley and Nellie Martin. With eight shots-up, the winner of the day was Bonnie Campbell, Val Davis, Marg Griffin and Joyce Arnold. Raffles were won by Kathy Heaphy, Nell Van Grunsven, Edith Perrett, Diana Patterson and Cynthia Hensley. A Ladies News and Views session will be held before Wednesday, September 16 bowls. It starts at 10.30am. It will be finished in time to have your lunch before the game commencing at 12.30pm. Travelling Jack will be at the club on Tuesday, September 22 from 12.30pm. This is a chance to update any of your bowling gear. Thirty two bowlers competed in the first Thursday Social Bowls for the new season on September 10. The game format was four bowls pairs. Three teams won both games. In third place were Brian Growse and Gary Scott while runners-up were the Scotts, Trevor and Malcolm. Congratulations to the winners of the day, Gavin Butler and Bob Delahoy.

Turkey Triples start on Thursday, September 17 at 9.30am start. Saturday saw teams from Inverloch doing battle with a contingent of equal size (fifteen teams each) from the Hastings Bowling Club, for the much coveted Shield in the annual bowls enactment of the famous Battle of Hastings. All available rinks on both greens were filled after an excellent two course meal for 120 was provided by the tireless ladies of the IBC. The combatants proceeded to bowl the usual 21 end game as valuable practice for the upcoming Pennant season. Both teams fielded a mix of both male and female bowlers and the weather was kind with jackets and pullovers removed as the game progressed. Alas, the visitors once again proved stronger than the hosts, just as they were way back in 1066, retaining the shield by winning on nine rinks, with one game drawn. Club president Ron Burge congratulated the visitors and Hastings club president David Jury responded on behalf of his team. Best Hastings’ rink winners were the team of Margaret Read, Alan Walker, Roger Forrester and Ron Okines. Inverloch’s best winning rink was Michael Raman, Jason Bjorkstein, Gary Hardy and Bob Davis. 2016 will see the return match played at Hastings, and this will be the seventeenth annual return of these two friendly and more or less evenly balanced clubs. This Saturday, September 19 Inverloch bowlers are reminded to arrive at the bowling club carpark before the 9am departure time for the

Too strong: three of the four man Inverloch team which won best Inverloch rink against Hastings on Saturday, from left, Bob Davis, Michael Raman and Gary Hardie. The fourth member of this team was Jason Bjorksten.

Warming up: Joyce Arnold, Marg Griffin and Val Davis were the winners of the season’s first Wednesday Social Bowls at Inverloch. Bonnie Campbell helped the team in the first game. bus to Yarra Glen for Saturday’s Inverloch versus Yarra Glen match. Remember the Club Championship forms for the various competitions are now available. These entry forms must be completed and entry fee paid by the cut off date. Please refer to the sheets

for this date. State Events entry sheets are available for those members who are interested in competing. Please observe the cut-off date posted for payment as the club has to forward the monies to the relevant SGBD official for processing so it is received by them before the closing

date. Member’s Night will be on Friday, September 18. The prize money is at its highest since the Member’s Draw Night commenced. Also, a special Cocktail Night will be held at this Member’s Draw courtesy of our very own Mixologist Gail Burge.

South Gippsland Field and Game THE September shoot was held on Sunday, September 6 at the South Gippsland Simulated Field Clay Target Shooting Ground at Hallston.

Gathered in force: back row from left, Collin Woodall, Traralgon; and Robert Smallwood, Morwell. Front row from left, David Mann, Phillip Island; Jenny Prescott, Bairnsdale; Nanette Meredith, Leongatha; Lewis Mercer, Traralgon; and Simon Trebilcock, Traralgon President.

Croquet – Leongatha C O N G R AT U L A TIONS to Nanette Meredith who competed in the GCA Open Singles tournament at Traralgon on September 5 and 6 and won Section Three after a tough set of round robin finals games. Nanette won a total of eight out of eight games to beat some very good opponents in her section. The Gippsland Croquet Association tournament was supported very well by players from Bairnsdale, Maffra, Mor-

well, Phillip Island, Wonthaggi, Korumburra, Traralgon, Beaufort and Leongatha. Max Cumming (Traralgon) won Section One with Jenny Prescott (Bairnsdale) runnerup. Robert Smallwood (Morwell) won Section two with David Mann (Phillip Island) runner-up. Collin Woodall (Traralgon) was runner-up in Section Three. The club welcomes any interested people to come and try our great game. Club days are Wednesday and Saturday at 1pm. Flat soled shoes are a must and use of equipment and coaching are free.

The shoot was a 60 targets novelty event combined with our annual Come`n`Try Day. The Come`n`Try Day was attended by nine adults and 12 juniors who under the supervision of our experienced members were keen to try simulated field clay target shooting. After smashing a few clay targets quite a few enquired about joining South Gippsland Field and Game and taking up the sport. Many thanks to everyone who promoted the Come`n`Try

Come`n`Try: shooter Josh Dickins under instruction from Geoff Cooper.

• Wonthaggi Table Tennis

Top matches at Wonthaggi this week A GRADE: Eagles (Sebastian Vethanayagam, Murphy Wei) defeated Falcons (Michael Ede, Eric VanZuiden 3-2.

A Reserve: Macadamia (Michael Park, Mackenzie Gardner, Darcy Allamby) hit the top spot when they defeated Avengers (Daniel Chetland, Rory Gow, Marisa Gibbins) 6-3.

B Grade: Scallywags

(Lochie Carew, Harley Orpin) continued their undefeated run with another close match. They won 3-2 against RJ (Jack Duff, Jack Donohue). Jack Duff was filling in for an absent Rowan Keating.

Ladders

A Grade Gooses (bye) ............. 20 22 Sea Eagles ................ 20 19 Goldfinches .............. 16 15 Falcons ..................... 12 15 Eagles .......................... 8 13 Possums....................... 4 11 Old Fogeys .................. 4 11

(96) (82) (72) (72) (67) (72) (70)

A Reserve Macadamia .............. 16 27 (101) Beaudat (bye)........... 16 25 (88) Champs .................... 16 22 (80) 3 Generations........... 12 28 (104) Bench Warmers ........... 8 21 (78) Avengers...................... 4 20 (69) Speedie 3.0 .................. 0 19 (92) B Grade Scallywags ................ 20 15 (30) Tigers ........................ 12 14 (29) Smashers .................... 8 13 (30) JC................................ 8 9 (21) Butterfly (bye) ............. 8 8 (19) RJ ................................ 4 9 (21) Demons ....................... 0 8 (20)

Leading players

A Grade Justin Licis (bye) .............. 11 (47)

Luke Anstey ....................... 9 (39) Michael Ede ....................... 9 (39) Case de Bondt .................... 8 (40) Murphy Wei ....................... 7 (33) Dirk Holwerda ................... 6 (27) A Reserve Nancy Pattinson ................. 9 (31) Nick Gilmore ..................... 9 (28) Sean Michael...................... 8 (28) Daniel Chetland ................. 8 (28) Daniel Park (bye) ............... 7 (22) Kenzie Gardner .................. 6 (27) Max Duff ............................ 6 (24) B Grade Dean McRae....................... 8 (17) Blake Richards ................... 8 (17) Jack Duff (bye)................... 6 (13) Harvey Orpin ..................... 6 (12) James Britt ......................... 6 (12) Lochie Carew ..................... 5 (10)

Volleyball – Korumburra Round 9 results

A Grade: Golliwogs defeated Champions (3:0) 25:16, 25:18, 25:16; Giants defeated Bugs (2:1) 25:20, 25:22, 9:25, 2:4. B Grade: Chargers defeated Odds on Black (3:0) 25:22, 25:17, 25:19; HELP defeated FTM (3:0) 25:13, 25:11, 25:12; Panthers defeated Shark Bait (3:0) 25:7, 25:5, 25:8.

Day and made it a successful day. Fifty three shooters enjoyed the novelty event with the following scores: High Gun: W. Lieshout 57; AA: W. Lieshout 57, T. Reid 56, K. Jacobs 55; A: B. Morrison 52, S.White 48, D. Thompson 47; B: M.Ware 49, J. Ayres 48, B.Woods 48; C: M. Huitson 49, T. Strybosch 43, M. Robins 39; Vets: G. Hart 48, J. Jennison 44, J. Robbins 30; Ladies: D. Wood 43, B. Hart 37, Jenny H. 23; Juniors: A. McKensie 47, S. Ware 42, B. Liley 41. The next shoot will be a 75 target Sim Grd event held on Sunday, October 4 at the South Gippsland Simulated Clay Target Shooting Ground, 940 Yarragon Road, Hallston starting at 11am.

Leongatha Small Bore Rifle Club 2015 TRV 20m Prone Pennant - Section C

Round 13 Leongatha 473.016 defeated by Portland 485.022; Lake Gillear 487.018 bye; ACT 476.016 defeated by Northcote 478.014; Lancefield 480.017 defeated by Mornington 484.022. The best shooters for Round 13 were David Coupe (Portland), Glenn Keogh (Mornington) and Christopher Preston (Lake Gillear - Warrnambool), all scoring 100.006. Round 14 Lancefield 484.015 defeated by Lake Gillear 490.025; Leongatha

477.014 defeated by Northcote 484.013; Mornington 490.016 bye; ACT 491.022 defeated Portland 477.021. The best shooters for Round 14 were David Coupe (Portland) and Stephen Zunker (Lake Gillear), scoring 100.008. Final ladder: 50 Lake Gillear/40 Mornington/36 Northcote/32 Lancefield/28 Leongatha/26 Portland/12 ACT. We shoot Wednesday nights at 8pm at the rifle club on the Leongatha Recreation Reserve. Any inquiries, please call Rob Spratt 5664 2358.

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Alberton netball grand final day 13/U – Inverloch Kongwak Vs Dalyston

Back to back: Mirboo North’s A Grade team made it two in a row with another flag on Saturday. Pictured, back from left, Mirjam Geisler, Jess Gordon, Jasmin Friend, middle row from left, Danielle Hilliar, Emily Loh, Steph St Ellen, Aleisha Loh, and Angie Rogers (team manager), front with the cup are co-coaches, left, Jessie Holland and Ebony Best.

Mirboo North wins A Grade MIRBOO North took home the A Grade premiership in the grand final of the MidGippsland Football League at Morwell East on Saturday.

With just one Tigers’ netball team engaged in the grand final, the pressure was on the girls to deliver and this they did with a win over Boolarra 54 to 32. This completes the second premiership in a row for Mirboo North with co-coaches Ebony Best and Jessie Holland at the helm for both years. Both Ebony and Jessie figured in the Mid Gippsland team of the year with Ebony winning the association’s best and fairest with Jessie runnerup. Jessie won best on court for the grand final. Mirboo North has had some extraordinary tussles with Boolarra these last two years. Boolarra defeated Mirboo North in extra time in the second semi final two week’s back and last year Mirboo North survived extra time to win the premiership, again over Boolarra. Well done to the girls at Boolarra for their efforts despite the heartbreak of losing two grand finals in a row. Results Grand Finals A Grade Mirboo North 54 defeated Boolarra 32 B Grade Morwell East 43 defeated Trafalgar 26 C Grade Morwell East 38 defeated Newborough 20 D Grade Morwell East 27 defeated Newborough 23 17 and Under Newborough 32 defeated Yinnar 21 15 and Under Newborough 38 defeated Yallourn 31

Best on court: goal attack, Jessie Holland.

IT was a nervous start to the final series- especially from Ricky McNaughton who umpired the Under 13’s and blew the whistle with the cover still on it. After the umpire sorted himself out the game started in earnest. There were nerves all over the court with Inverloch missing the first three goals before it finally scored the first goal of the day. In the first quarter Inverloch was not making the most of its opportunities where as Dalyston was guaranteed a goal when it got the ball in the ring. IK-8 D7 Dalyston came out nervous in the second and made some crucial mistakes early on. Grace McRae from Dalyston was into everything and shooting accurately, but Inverloch started to pull away, slowly adding more and more pressure to force Dalystons to make mistakes. IK 15 D 12 Inverloch tried to pull away at the start of the third getting an early break to take the lead to four goals but Dalyston rallied and bought the scores back to even. The momentum shifted and Dalyston was suddenly into everything. Zahli Davis started coming out of the ring more and more and it made all the difference. Inverloch was saved at the end of the quarter by a long bomb by Sophia Hughes. IK 22 D 23 Starting goal for goal in the fourth, the pressure and desperation was mounting for both sides with silly mistakes. Both teams had plenty of opportunities but Dalyston was more desperate for the ball and the win. Great netball from both Teams DALYSTON 30 def INVERLOCHKONGWAK 29

15/U – Inverloch Kongwak Vs MDU

We did it: Danielle Hilliar, left, holds the premiership cup for Mirboo North A Grade with best on court Jessie Holland.

MDU began strongly and broke the first centre. Some lovely aerial intercepts from both defenders saw the ball move up and down the court with neither team scoring. Mid-way through the quarter IK took a marginal lead. MDU however getting lots of hands in defence but not able to capitalise and take the ball down the court cleanly. End of the quarter the sun broke through. IK 9 MDU 4 IK was very keen to start the second quarter coming out even before the umpires. Contact was call against IK’s GA at its centre pass, MDU was able to capitalise on turnover and scored the next three goals. Great defensive work from both teams. MDU managing to work the ball down the court more easily at this stage and suddenly MDU was only one goal behind. Both teams were fighting hard. IK 15 MDU 13 With the third quarter staying goal for goal the ball just kept travelling up and down the court with not many goals being scored. Desperation netball set in and lots of mistakes were being made on both sides. Inverloch defensive pressure in the mid court from Alexandra Burke and Bianca Phillips turned the last few minutes around with two crucial held balls. IK 21 MDU 24 The fourth quarter started goal for goal, but Inverloch was the more consistent side who treasured every centre pass, although credit to Kayla Redpath who took an extraordinary intercept late into the quarter INVERLOCH-KONGWAK 28 def MDU 24

The second quarter Fish Creek came out determined to extend its lead, some crucial intercepts were really frustrating the Inverloch attack. Inverloch-Kongwak was trying everything but it had to work a lot harder to get its goals in. Lucky for Inverloch it had Courtney Teakle come into goals who did a great job of holding her player. Fish Creek had a 10 goal lead at half time. IK 12 FC 22 The third quarter Inverloch tried everything to try and claw the margin back, there was a resurgence from Inverloch in the middle of the quarter taking every opportunity of maximising the mistakes that a tired Fish Creek was making, however Fish Creek rallied at the end of the quarter. IK 19 FC 29 With a lot of changes to the InverlochKongwak bench at three quarter time, it came out despondent. Fish Creek played like it had already done enough to win but Kristy Wilkins kept giving 110% and came away with some great turnovers. Fish Creek had a well deserved win. FISH CREEK 40 def INVERLOCHKONGWAK 27

C Grade-Korumburra Bena v Dalyston A great start from both teams with some strong passages of play. Goals were going with centres, and the crowd continued to grow. It was evident by the physicality of the game, there was no love lost between the two teams. Korumburra Bena managed a two goal lead at the first break. 1/4 time: Korumburra Bena 11 Dalyston 9 Good teamwork from Dalyston early in the quarter saw it get within a goal. Korumburra Bena applied some area defence, but it wasn’t very effective. Dalyston took the lead after a strong rebound from GD Oona Sheppherd. Both teams were making poor passing choices, and seemed a little flustered. Both goalers were missing easy shots under the ring. Dalyston settled, it had hands over everything to stop the Korumburra Bena flow. 1/2 time: Korumburra Bena 17 Dalyston 19 Loose passes at the beginning of the quarter, enabled Korumburra Bena to pull back the lead. The game became scrappy due to poor passing from both teams. Korumburra Bena WD. Caroline Crawford wasn’t letting Dalyston get any pass in to the ring easily. The game was tight, with one goal in it, the crowd was becoming more and more involved. Players were becoming more physical as the game became more desperate, but nobody could take control. Cries of ‘steady it’ from both coaches, nerves were evident. Costly mistakes from both teams, the ball moving up and down the court and Dalyston took a four goal lead 3/4 time: Korumburra Bena 23 Dalyston 27 Korumburra Bena got an early break in the fourth. Dalyston GA Emma Ton remained very calm for a young girl, shooting very accurately. Korumburra Bena became a little more desperate and Dalyston extended its lead. Korumburra Bena tried everything, changes at 3/4 time didn’t appear to be effective. Dalyston seemed to want it more and was fighting for every ball. Final Score Korumburra Bena 26 def by Dalyston 37. Best on Court Emma Phillips (Dalyston)

17/U – Inverloch-Kongwak vs Fish Creek

B Grade-Korumburra Bena v Inverloch Kongwak

Fish Creek settled early and took a 4-0 lead. Inverloch-Kongwak was finding it very hard to get the ball into its circle until it finally scored. Fish Creek working ball slowly and steadily down the courtgive and go was very effective. Kristy Wilkins from Fish Creek was shooting very well while Inverloch-Kongwak was trying to force the ball into its circle. Strong defensive work from Fish Creek saw it take a convincing lead at quarter time. IK 4 FC 11

It was a confident start by Korumburra Bena breaking the first centre pass. WA Rebecca Paterson was sensational, front cutting and feedng the goalers well. Down the other end IK GS Janelle Smyth was matched for height on Korumburra Bena GK Jude Reynolds, but both Janelle and GA Kylee Bertacco were combining well. Giants GS Jaimee Lee Jeffs was playing a tall game under the ring and was shooting with impressive accuracy.

1/4 time: Korumburra Bena 14 IK 11 A change to IK GK brought Meagan Reid into the game and proved to be a strong move for IK. Both centres, Zoe Archer and Elizabeth Sadler were running hard and intercepting well down the court. IK’s confidence appeared to be increasing and it was taking advantage of any loose balls. 1/2 time: Korumburra Bena 25 IK 25 IK took the lead off the first centre pass. Some erratic passes from the Korumburra side gave IK some room to move and it soon had a five goal lead. Korumburra Bena fought back to reduce the lead, but a breaking call took the lead back out to five. An impressive turnover by Korumburra Bena GD Melissa Neill brought the score back to two at 3/4 time. 3/4 time: Korumburra Bena 37 IK 39 Both teams made some changes going into the last. Korumburra Bena seemed to have lifted, but Smyth was still IK’s main target under the ring and it extended its lead out to five again. Some beautiful shooting by Giants GA Alanna Besley brought the score back to level. The intensity was massive! A goal in it, and time getting low, IK scored to go two up. It remained calm and came away with a great three goal win. Final Score: Korumburra Bena 50 def by Inverloch Kongwak 53 Best on Court Meagan Reid (Inverloch Kongwak)

A Grade - Korumburra Bena v Dalyston Defensive pressure was strong right from the first whistle, and the game was rough and tough right down the court. We were in for a show, and there is very little loved lost between these two teams every time they walk on the court. Every pass was contested, and the quarter went goal for goal. 1/4 time score: Korumburra Bena 10 Dalyston 9 Tension from both sides was still evident. Dalyston GA Alyce Abriola was creating a lot of drive in the attack end, and making a lot of space for GS Jarney Thomas. Giants GA Kimberley Hillberg was also shooting with accuracy and working well with GS Emma Kyle. Korumburra Bena held onto a three goal lead after some impressive aerial intercepts by WD Gemma Dixon. 1/2 time score: Korumburra Bena 20 Dalyston 17 Early in the third, goals were proving difficult, due to the defensive pressure from both sides. Kimberley Hillberg’s cool and calm nature showed on court and she was shooting with confidence. Jarney Thomas sunk a beautiful goal while falling out of court. Korumburra Bena GD Christie Hillberg was demonstrating great vision with some long passes into sister Kim. Dalyston GD, Tess Angarane was showing some great form toward the end of the quarter. 3/4 time score: Korumburra Bena 30 Dalyston 26 Dalyston made a change of Britt Thomas into GS and Alyce Abriola into C, which seemed to be a good move as they reduced the margin back to two. Korumburra Bena C, Jacquie Snooks was having a great game, the smallest player on court, but she was fighting for every ball. WA for the Giants Tarli Hillberg was playing some aggressive netball and was positioning well on the ring. The intensity kept up for the whole game, the crowd was extremely vocal, emotions were high, from both players and supporters. Dalyston didn’t give up all game but just couldn’t bridge the narrow gap. A fantastic game by both teams. Korumburra Bena 37 def Dalyston 33 Best on Court Jacquie Snooks (Korumburra Bena)

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A Grade best: from left Korumburra Bena’s Jacquie Snooks was awarded best on court in the A Grade grand final on Saturday and was congratulated by her mother Shelley Snooks.

Celebrate: from left, Inverloch Kongwak B Grade captain Liz Sadler, best in finals Meagan Reid and coach Sindy Boyd were excited to take home a premiership.

Success: from left, team manager Shannon Burns, captain Sarah Blundell and coach and best in finals Emma Phillips celebrate Dalyston’s C Grade victory.

Victorious: Fish Creek’s U/17s captain and best in finals winner Emma Watkins celebrates the win with father and coach Graham Watkins.

Star on court: Kayla Redpath of MDU took out the U/15s best in finals award.

Pride: from left, Dalyston U/13s coach Jenny McRae celebrates with captain and best in final winner Grace McRae.

B Grade Premiers: Inverloch Kongwak defeated Korumburra Bena in a nail biting B Grade grand final. Pictured back from left, Asha Boyd-Metselaar, Meagan Reid, Kylee Bertacco, Kealey Carew, Trina Anderson, Dae Anderson, Janelle Smythe, Darby Smythe, Aidan Smythe, front from left, Kristy Pattinson, Liz Sadler, Sindy Boyd, Lily Debono, Kylie Debono and Tamara Crowe.

C Grade Premiers: Dalyston triumphed over Korumburra Bena in its premiership clash on Saturday. Pictured back from left, Gemma Dellamina, Emma Ton, Ebony Sartori, coach Emma Phillips, team manager Shannon Burns, front from left, Emily Burns, Sarah Blundell, Renee Alexander and Oona Sheperd.

U17 Premiers: Fish Creek took out the U17s netball premiership against Inverloch Kongwak. Pictured back from left, Alice Howard, Paris Rogers, Breanna Byers, Kayla McGannon, Kristy Wilkins, coach Graham Wilkins, front from left, Carmen Tracy, Belle Cocksedge, Emma Watkins, Erin Howard and Ekala Moore. U/15 Premiers: Inverloch Kongwak defeated MDU by just four goals in the U/15s grand final. Pictured back from left, coach Rebecca Wright, Xanthe Reid, Sophie Bolam, Lily Scott, Abbey McCaughan, Alex Burke, coach Clare Peterson, front from left, Olivia Peterson, Bianca Phillips, Millie Sadler, Lanni Pryor and Siobhan Griffin.

U13 Premiers: Dalyston took the title against Inverloch Kongwak in a nailbiting clash. Pictured from back, coach Jenny McRae, Layla Kane-Di Paola, Zali Davis, Rachel Aitken, Grace McRae, Gemma Thomas, front from left, Madison Dowson, Dallas Loughridge, Heidi Magro and Chloe Bramley.

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All stars: IK’s Fourths cruised to victory with a massive win over Fish Creek in the first of the four grand finals played at Meeniyan on Saturday. • Alberton Football League Fourths grand final Inverloch-Kongwak versus Fish Creek

Sea Eagles fly the flag IN a blistering performance, the Inverloch-Kongwak Fourths raised the curtain at the Alberton Football League grand final day with a resounding 73 point win over Fish Creek.

Riding high: Kyle Reid gets plenty of lift for a player of his size.

The Sea Eagles piled on seven goals in the final quarter to increase its four goal three quarter time lead to 11 goals. Star of the show was Cooper McInnes who was on fire up forward booting six goals while the best on the ground accolade went to Kyle Reid who was busy all around the ground and added three goals of his own. As someone in the crowd was heard to say of Reid, “This kid can kick an absolute mile.” After struggling to get the ball up forward in the first half, the Kangaroos came out fighting on the third and their effort was rewarded with a goal to Ryan Sparkes three minutes in but IK had a reply on the board two minutes later and from there on it was all Sea Eagles (while a cousin wedge tail kept watch from above). Jack Hutchinson was typical of his teammates, going in hard for the ball. IK used the ball more purposefully

Physical: Liam Howard gets his kick in despite a determined effort by Cooper McInnes to prevent it.

and its kicking was more targeted while Fish Creek found it hard to gain momentum and loose ball handling continuously resulted in the ball being turned over. It struggled to get the ball into its forward half of the ground and IK, realising its ascendancy went in for the kill showing increasing confidence with the ball. It extended its lead and then finally the goals came thick and fast with Reid and K. Reid in damaging form in front of the big sticks. It wasn’t a good beginning to grand final day for Fish Creek. The Kangaroos had by far the largest crowd of supporters at the ground but its first side up was unable to gain any benefit from the urging on it received from around the ground.

UNDER 15s

Inverloch-Kongwak 13.10.88 d Fish Creek 2.3.15 Inverloch-Kongwak Goals: C. McInnes 6, K. Reid 3, T. Simpson 2, J. Vanderpligt 1, Z. Reid 1. Fish Creek Goals: Z. Clark 1, S. Flanders 1. Inverloch-Kongwak Best: K. Reid, E. Purnell, M. Toussaint, C. McInnes, J. Pryor, Z. Reid. Fish Creek Best: A. Denbrok, B. Mitchell, J. Stefani, S. Flanders, N. Denbrok, K. Dorling.

Disconsolate: Fish Creek’s body language was beginning to tell the story while in the background the Kangaroos celebrate another goal.

For the team: Kyle Reid followed the ball relentlessly, kicked three goals and was voted best on the ground. He received his award from Alberton league’s Ralph Hubbert.

Full Back: IK big man Jake Benson saw plenty of the ball but in a team of stars he didn’t make it into the best on ground list.

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Dalyston Thirds Premiers: Dalyston Thirds celebrate its grand final win that came from an impassioned, hard fought game of football.

• Alberton Football League Thirds Inverloch-Kongwak versus Dalyston

Magpies swoop on cup THE day warmed up with the Thirds grand final between the Sea Eagles and the Magpies who fought out a high standard game which began with a tight opening quarter.

Casualty: Oliver Hutton was supported from the ground in obviously excruciating pain by trainers and took no further part in the game as his team went down to Dalyston.

Inverloch-Kongwak looked the better of the two teams earlier on with cleaner passages of play, running the ball seamlessly from the centre bounces. Play went from end to end although Dalyston’s goals came from more complex maneuvers and at times its disposal looked timid. IK went into the first huddle, deservedly, 10 points up. Dalyston had the first scoring chance of the second quarter but a poor pass across the face of goal turned the ball over and an easy opportunity was missed. Both teams were hard at the ball although the Sea Eagles still looked by far the more courageous. A scrap ensued when Dalyston’s Darcy BrosUNDER 18s

Impact: IK’s full back Oliver Hutton fell awkwardly in the third quarter and initially the buzz among spectators was that he had a broken bone in his calf.

Dalyston 12.9.81 d Inverloch-Kongwak 12.4.76 Dalyston Goals: F. Brosnan 4, D. Brosnan 3, M. Marotta 2, J. Magro 1, M. Crutchfield 1, L. Legione 1. Inverloch-Kongwak Goals: Z. Caughey 4, H. McInnes 3, O.

nan was flattened with a late tackle 20 metres out in front of goal and his resulting free kick narrowed the margin to five points. IK scored the next two in quick succession and with a late goal, again to Brosnan, Dalyston had the margin back to 10 points at half time. In the third quarter Dalyston worked hard around the ground and seven minutes in had its nose in front. A goal from Flynn Brosnan extended its lead but a great goal to Oliver Hutton on the run from a pass and seconds later another when Oscar Thatcher marked dead in front and Inverloch had a one point lead at the end of the championship quarter. Dalyston hit its straps from the beginning of the fourth quarter with a goal from a swift centre clearance at the 15 second mark and two minutes later Flynn Brosnan had the Magpies in the lead by 11 points. Goals to Crutchfield and Magro and mid quarter and Dalyston had the lead out to 23 points before IK’s Harry McInnes Thatcher 2, C. Mckenzie 1, O. Hutton 1, O. Toussaint 1. Dalyston Best: M. Marotta, K. Wilson, J. Honeysett, F. Brosnan, D. Brosnan, M. Davey. Inverloch-Kongwak Best: Z. Javier, N. Anderson, O. Thatcher, Z. Van Delft, H. McInnes, O. Collett.

scored a great goal from the pocket to keep the Sea Eagles’ hopes alive. IK kept coming and mounted a last ditch effort with goals in quick succession approaching the 20 minute mark reducing the premiership to a kick. Jubilation erupted amongst the Dalyston boys as the siren sounded to end what was a thoroughly entertaining game of football in which both teams wanted the flag equally. A result either way would have been a fitting end and one can only feel for the losing team in a close grand final when they came so close.

Gilt edged: Dalyston supporter Rhonda Magro was over the moon to see the Thirds crowned as the 2015 premiers and made straight for the team captain to congratulate Michael Bog.

Magpie season: IK’s Liam Carnduff is set upon by Dalyston follower Darcy Brosnan who along with his brother contributed a combined seven of their team’s 12 goals.

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A big deal: the Phillip Island Reserves celebrated like there was no tomorrow and for some of them there probably wasn’t. The boys are sure to have celebrated long into the night.

• Dalyston versus Phillip Island

Bulldogs rule the Magpie’s roost

Crunch: Bulldog Brian Potter and Magpie Matthew Loughridge clash in what was a titanic struggle between the two teams.

THE large crowd gathered at the Meeniyan Recreation Reserve had just witnessed a first class clash as Dalyston Thirds survived a late comeback by Inverloch-Kongwak. With the Reserves grand final spectators in

for another blockbuster Dalyston again took to the field to do battle with neighboring Phillip Island. The Bulldogs stayed ahead of the Magpies on the scoreboard for the duration of what was an intense encounter. It took six minutes for the first score, a major, which resulted from a free kick to Brian Potter right in front of Phillip

Island’s goals and it had 3.2 on the board before Dalyston posted its only score for the quarter, a goal on the siren. By half time Phillip Island had improved its 14 point quarter time lead to 20. The Magpies came out and swooped with a goal within a minute and then another two minutes later. The Bulldogs struck

back with a reply and the action swung from end to end. Phillip Island maintained its advantage on the scoreboard but Dalyston stayed well within striking distance with a 15 point gap to bridge going into the final quarter. Phillip Island held Dalyston at bay for long enough and Kevin Taylor looked to have kicked the steadier from the pocket

late in the game but Dalyston scrambled another through as time on approached to narrow the margin to four points. The excitement with which the Bulldogs greeted the siren was unbelievably loud, strong and vigorous; they had wanted it and it was theirs - they had fought for it, toughed it out, they deserved it.

Phillip Island 8.10.58 d Dalyston 7.12.54 Phillip Island Goals: A. Redmond 2, K. Taylor 2, Z. Wagner 1, S. Sheers 1, B. Potter 1, M. Riky 1. Dalyston Goals: P. McKenna 2, P. Dunlop 1, S. Alexander 1, J. Ray-Angarane 1, J. Legione 1, A. Wallis 1. Phillip Island Best: Z. Wagner, A. Redmond, M. Riky, B. Potter, J. Weir, R. McKenzie. Dalyston Best: L. West, P. McKenna, J. Legione, A. Wallis, J. Ray-Angarane, K. Kerr.

Retraction

On the fly: Daniel McGinley is off balance in a furious passage of play as he attempts to make good of the ball watched closely by Dalyston’s Joe Ray-Angarane.

Game on: Phillip Island’s Tim Van Brummelen outsmarted his Dalyston opponent, Jack Sheerin, on this occasion and tore away with the ball.

Mr bulldog: Zach Wagner was voted Phillip Island’s best on the ground and few would have failed to notice how busy he was around the ground, gathering the ball left right and centre and involved in many passages play.

Last week The Star published Alberton’s all stars awarded on page 51, highlighting the events from the Alberton Football Netball League Best and Fairest Awards. In the article we incorrectly thanked the Tarwin Football Netball Club for catering the event. The Allies Football Netball Club was in fact responsible for the delicious food and excellent service on the evening. We apologise for any inconvenience.

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Fingertips: Gareth Park stretches to take the mark ahead of Dalyston.

In front: Michael Kraska gets the jump ahead of Fish Creek’s Lachie Pratt.

• .Alberton Football League Senior Grand Final Dalyston v Fish Creek

Dalyston all the way Premiers DALYSTON completed an all the way win to take out this year’s Alberton Football Netball League premiership, defeating Fish Creek at Meeniyan. Fish Creek made the biggest impression in the first quarter after initially being caught out early with Dalyston scoring four goals on the trot to start the match. When Fish Creek wingman Todd Mackie went down hard and had to be stretchered off the ground the Kangaroos responded with three of their own. But Dalyston kept coming and in term two went ahead by just under four goals. Fish Creek was not out of it but would need some magic in term three. Unfortunately it wasn’t to be for the young Fish Creek side when Dalyston scored six unanswered goals in the third term to Fish Creek’s no score and at the last change it was a matter of how far the margin. With a magnificent best on ground performance by Brad Fisher, Dalyston booted another six goals in the last term with the sting well and truly out of the game whilst Fishy managed three. The umpires did a fantastic job in the seniors in keeping order out on the field. Decision making was good and they were rarely noticed

with the hard but fair contest between all players. In congratulating his club and thanking his players for bringing home the premiership Brosnan also praised the Fish Creek club and said with such a list of talented young players the club was certainly heading in the right direction. Certainly for Dalyston its imports earnt their paycheck on Saturday and pretty much all season. Brad Fisher was the standout best with mark after mark in defence for the Magpies. Brett Thornton too was magnificent and he patrolled all over the ground and snuck up to boot a couple of goals as well. Kyle Kirk had an absolute field day and was dangerous all over the ground; bagging two speedy goals and handing off another. Kristian Butler was another invaluable player as too was Daniel Belsten and full forward Michael Kraska with six goals. Dalyston was a class unit and deserving premiers. For Fish Creek Brent Cooper was outstanding; the forward keeping his side in the contest in the opening term and taking crucial marks at key times throughout the match. Defenders Jake Buckland and Trevor Hooker did superb jobs on their opponents, keeping Rosendale and Wylie to just one goal apiece. Gus Staley, Andrew Seccull and Ryan McGannon were also valuable. Dalyston had big wins over Fish Creek this year and it was going to take a massive

effort for Fish Creek to win. However the Kangaroos did their best work when they broke through the lines and ran the ball into the forward line. Unfortunately due to the pressure Fish Creek often blazed the ball high into the forward line where it was chopped off again and again by Brad Fisher and co.

Match Report Whispers went around the Fish Creek camp Brad Fisher wouldn’t be playing due to the concussion he suffered several weeks ago but this was disproven when Fisher ran out onto the ground with the team. Skeeta Brosnan had an ideal start to the grand final when he scored the opening goal in a minute for the Magpies. With a mark and 50 metre penalty Matt Schreck was next to goal for Dalyston followed by Kraska with his first. Fisher was already standing up in defence. Fish Creek’s Todd Mackie went down heavily and there was a break in play as he was stretchered from the ground. When Fisher marked and goaled for Dalyston, the Kangaroos had no answers. The loss of Mackie though seemed to fire up Fishy as the pacey Justin Smith broke through for a goal. A great passage of play down the ground saw Brent Cooper goal after receiving a 50 metre bonus. When Callan Park goaled from long range Fishy was back in the game and at quar-

ter time it was Dalyston 4.0 to Fish Creek 3.1. A snap and goal by Thornton opened up proceedings in term two for Dalsyton but this was quickly matched by a snap and goal by Fishy’s Ashley Snooks. The dangerous Kirk fired one in towards goal to the square where Kraska was lurking with a soccer off the ground for a major. A long bomb and goal by the Magpies James Ross gave Dalyston some breath-

ing space as both Fisher and Thornton were exerting their authority. A free and 50 metre penalty to Kraska saw another to Dalyston while Parker got another goal after a great shepherd from Kraska. A late goal from Travis Manne stemmed the flow a bit for Fish Creek but at half time it was Dalyston 9.1 to Fish Creek’s 5.3. A quick two goals to Kraska to open up the third term wasn’t what the Kanga-

roos needed as suddenly the defecit was out to six goals. When Thornton ran onto a loose ball and goaled the match was effectively all over midway through the third term. Another three goals would be added before Dalyston went in to the last huddle leading 15.5 to Fish Creek’s 5.3 Cooper opened the score with a goal to Fish Creek but Schreck answered with one of his own. Dalyston was to add several more to its tally before the end including Kraska, Kirk and Rosendale and Fishy

ended with three for the quarter as it tried hard till the final siren. Dalyston 21.9.135 Fish Creek 8.5.53 Dalyston Goals: M. Kraska 6, M. Schreck 3, K. Kirk 2, P. Brosnan 2, B. Thornton 2, G. Parker 2, J. Ross, D. Wylie, M. Rosendale, B. Fisher Fish Creek Goals: B. Cooper 2, C. Park, A. Snooks, J. Brooks, J. Smith, T. Manne, G. Staley Dalyston Best: B. Fisher, B. Thornton, K. Kirk, K. Butler, D. Belsten, M. Kraska Fish Creek Best: B. Cooper, J. Buckland, T. Hooker, G. Staley, R. McGannon, A. Seccull

TARWIN FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB COACHES REQUIRED 2016 Applications are invited for our

SENIORS, SENIOR ASSISTANT, RESERVES, THIRDS & FOURTHS FOOTBALL TEAMS Dominant: Dalyston’s Brad Fisher collects another easy possession out of defence.

Send applications to:

The Secretary, PO BOX 6, WALKERVILLE ROAD, TARWIN LOWER 3956 or email tarwinfootballclub@bigpond.com

Any enquiries phone Anthony 0419 327 546

Thank you to all our Club members

In the slot: Matt Rosendale gets his hands on the ball for Dalyston.

Pressure: James Ross lays a heavy tackle on his Fish Creek opponent.

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By Tony Giles

and volunteers for their work over the past few weeks to get our facilities ready for the Grand Final and the extraordinary input on the day. Each and every person contributed to a very successful day. Thanks to the Alberton League and other clubs for their kind words of appreciation. MDU9720120

From MDU committee

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Vernon lifts premiership hopes By Stuart Biggins THE Parrots went down to Traralgon on Saturday in a setback for the town’s premiership hopes but the season isn’t over yet.

When Beau Vernon was offered the job to coach the Leongatha Seniors this year he admits that it was beyond his wildest dreams to imagine that the club’s fortunes could shift so dramatically; that he would be part of something ‘pretty special.’ Whatever the outcome, few who follow the club would deny it has been a fantastic year. Vernon remains excited about the opportunity; and going into Saturday’s match he was as circumspect as usual; he never gets ahead of himself.

Vernon’s goal was to create a winning culture at the club and there can be no doubt he has done just that. “I wanted to make the club a place where everyone wanted to be.” He says the job of Senior coach is a massive job, one that is all-consuming. He is lucky, he says to have a wife who gives him her full support. “We have a few weeks left. Every night I am on the phone attending to club business, ringing players.” Vernon says that having to leave blokes out of the team is probably the hardest thing he has to do. “Especially when they have been giving their all,’ he said. “I like to think I am a caring man and I don’t like to break blokes’ hearts.”

The winter months are a hard slog for everyone at times but the team has come through the season in good shape and there is even a chance Tom Marriott could make a return. “Having come this far,” he says, “there is a fair bit of extra expectation but we have great people at the club, we have excellent personnel, everyone from assistants, runners and volunteers, I wouldn’t be able to name any one person. Beau Vernon takes it all in his stride. He is a remarkable role model. He wants the prize as much as the next man but says, “There’s no pressure.” He is only human after all and no-one has given as much as he has to the Leongatha Football Netball Club. Go Parrots!

Many heads: Beau Vernon surrounded by the Parrots ‘brains trust’ from left, Tristan Francis, Daryl Vernon, Paul LePage and Glenn Sullivan. As Vernon said, now is the time, we have the personnel.

• 1st semi final - Maffra v Wonthaggi Power

Power bow out in preliminary final MAFFRA overcame a gallant young Wonthaggi side with a blistering final 10 minutes of sensational football when it looked to be out of the contest. Maffra has a reputation of playing its best footy when the situation is the most desperate and history was to repeat itself. Conditions were perfect at Traralgon but again a disappointing crowd for the finals. This was a great match, terrific standard and tough at the contest. The fortunes of the game would change several times with each team taking its turn to dominate and the other working hard to get back into the game. Into the Power side came Aloysio Ferriera-Neto back from Gippy Power, and out key forward Adam Cook injured. It was a hot contest from the first bounce, both sides keen to get a good start. Power seemed to be more patient around the 50 metre circle, looking to find an avenue to goal, while Maffra was more direct. Big ruckman Trent Knobel was providing onballers Danny Butcher, Kelvin Porter and Gary Jones with plenty of opportunities to drive the ball forward to where gun forwards Darren Sheen, Kade Renooy (back from Gippy Power), Andrew Petrou and Daniel Bedgood were waiting to finish the job. Sheen got Maffra’s first goal but Toma Huther marked strongly down the other end to reply. Michael Kelly, Nathan Jones, Aidan Lindsay, Tim Gilliland, Andrew Murray and Ferriera were going well and making it a real contest. Power’s tackling was sensational, Kelly goaled for Power and Jones got another soon after to put pressure on the much bigger Maffra side. Brett Connelly goaled again for Maffra before Andrew Murray put together two beautiful goals to ensure Power had a handy lead at quarter time. It had been an excellent start but in these very warm conditions anything can happen. Power got the first goal of the second quarter before Connelly was sent off after a late tackle. Despite being a player down the Eagles were lifting and Sheen managed two solid goals in a row to bring his team closer.

Go to: Troy Harley was a valuable player in a losing side with many touches and two goals against his name.

Defence: Power’s Ben Eddy had the front position in this contest but Maffra’s Daniel O’Brien did his best to stop him marking the ball. Petrou got the next and Renooy another. The experienced Sam Pleming, Sam Walker and Jake Heavyside were rebounding the ball out of defence into attack. A free kick and goal to Andrew Murray gave Power some relief before Petrou goaled again. Maffra had been forced to move its team around and it had given them greater flexibility with Sheen into the centre bounce. Five goals in a row had put the Eagles into a winning position and they were full of run, taking a nine point lead into the half time break. It was incredible how the game had changed and now it was Power that was the hunted. It could have been worse but for some outstanding work by the Power backmen, especially Byron Dryden, Matt Howell, Ben Eddy and Shannon Bray. First goal to Butcher saw the Eagle lead extended. It was a great game of football and very entertaining. Troy Harley marked strongly and goaled for Wonthaggi and this seemed to lift the side. He goaled again before Maffra got one back. Jones goaled again and Ferriera managed another to bring Power closer.

Travis Krause helped himself to a goal and Wonthaggi had put on five goals for the quarter to hold a narrow 10 point lead at the orange break. What a game! Power had looked all out on its feet but had responded in the best possible way, sheer determination. The season was on the line, the game up for grabs. Who would have enough run left in their legs to finish winners? First goal to Power’s Murray followed by another to Ferriera. You could feel the excitement, the buzz around the ground. The crowd was enjoying the contest. Sheen goaled for Maffra but Nathan Jones slipped in for his fourth major to give Power a 21 point lead. The quarter was now more than half gone and Maffra was swinging the changes, Pleming forward, Sheen again into the centre and ruckman Knobel up forward. A fortunate free kick gave Knobel a goal and Maffra was drawing closer. The Power defence wasworking hard to stem the Eagle attack. Byron Dryden was sensational, huge marks and second and third efforts. Two further goals to Sheen, his

second his 300th for the club, brought them within three points. The game stopped as Maffra’s O’Brien was carried from the ground. Maffra went forward for Sam Pleming to goal and a further goal to Kade Renooy ended Power’s challenge. Maffra had finished the strongest and had lived up to its reputation of never giving in. It had been really challenged by the gallant Power and by the hot conditions, but had responded in the best possible way. And now it must be a great chance up against the Parrots in the preliminary final. Again both sides were enthusiastically clapped from the ground in appreciation of a fine contest. Final scores: Maffra 17.9.111 d Wonthaggi Power 15.6.96.

Reserves

Leongatha v Wonthaggi Power Wonthaggi Power played strong attacking football and maintained the pressure for four quarters, not allowing the opposition back into the game after a great start. It was all out attack from the first bounce with goals from Rod Tack, Jake Thomas, Reece Jones and Tim Gedye. With Will Joplin dominating in the ruck, onballers Jye Read, Luke

O’Connor, Layton Membrey and Tom Wells were given first use of the ball, frequently driving the ball forward. In defence Mark McCall, Wayne Luke and Leki Asa Leausa were standing tall against the Parrots’ key forwards. Two late goals to Ben Doran and Jackson Harry kept Leongatha in touch. The first goal to Mark Coghlan saw Leongatha move closer on the scoreboard and the game was tightening up. However further goals to Tack, Thomas, Jones and Gedye put Power well in control at the big break. Chris Rump in the ruck for Leongatha was doing well as were Nick Moore, Jess Hickey and Will Geisler, but the gap was widening. Matt Ware goaled early for Power in what was to be a tight contest and Ben Doran got one back as the siren sounded to end what had been a tough 20 minutes. The final quarter saw Wonthaggi Power take full control, kicking a further four goals and holding the Parrots goalless. Wells and Tack provided two goals each to stamp their authority on the game. It had been a strong performance in a high standard match. Power now play Traralgon in what promises to be another great match up. Final scores: Wonthaggi Power 13.10.88 d Leongatha 4.6.30.

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thestar.com.au • Gippsland Football League Second Semi Final

Parrots one more chance By Tony Giles LEONGATHA holds the future of its premiership success in its own hands after an indifferent performance in the second semi final at Moe on Saturday.

Traralgon had come to play but for Leongatha it will rue the large amount of turnovers which certainly cost it an easy entry into the grand final. In the end it was Traralgon prevailing by just nine points in a low scoring contest. For Leongatha to play that badly and to only be defeated by nine points says something about the potential of the side to do better. As coach Beau Vernon pointed out in the rooms after the loss; for Leongatha to slip easily into the grand final and not have another week’s worth of football may have been to the team’s detriment anyway. The Parrots fortunately held the second chance and one they’ll now need in order to try to topple Maffra, which was a narrow winner over the Power. Leongatha and Maffra sit at one win apiece this season; surprisingly Leongatha won down there and Maffra defeated Leongatha comfortably on its own patch. The Parrots fielded a near full strength side on Saturday with the only obvious exclusion being Aaron Heppell who played in Essendon’s VFL win on the weekend. Heppell was reportedly best on ground for Essendon and it’s almost certain Heppell will miss this Saturday’s clash with Maffra. While Leongatha would dearly love to have Heppell in its side, it wishes him well in his great form for the

Bombers. Should Essendon lose and Leongatha win this Saturday then Heppell will be picked for the grand final; but there’s a lot of ifs and buts to get through first. Vernon will be quick to point out during the week that if Leongatha can bring its best game to the football it can beat anyone. The Parrots allowed Traralgon to dictate terms in the first half; on-baller and striking left footer J Jennings was able to get his hands on the ball all too often in a best on ground effort. At the first change it was Traralgon 3.4 to Leongatha’s 1.2 Again the second quarter was a real arm wrestle and the low scores indicate the amount of pressure applied. Ash Lynch received an elbow to the head and the Traralgon captain coach Mark Collinson is to front the tribunal this week for the indiscretion. Judging by the crowd and player reaction Collinson could be in some trouble and may miss the grand final which is a big worry for the Maroons. Traralgon was matching up against Leongatha’s forwards really well and to half time Leongatha’s two goals was a dismal outcome. Half time saw Traralgon still in front 5.7 to Leongatha’s 2.4 The ‘Gatha’s third term effort was its best for the match as Best, Maskell and Hillberg started to exert some authority. Best and his opponent Jackson Hall were having a great struggle with Hall starving Best of possessions but Best making the most of his chances with four goals. Tas Clingon in the midfield was standing out for the Greens all day, giving Leongatha plenty of drive. Zac Vernon off half back was also holding up well and tried hard.

Matt Borschman got his hands on the ball a bit as too did Cade Maskell and Dale Hoghton; although disposals were generally all down for the Parrots. At three quarter time Leongatha had edged to one point clear, the Parrots 7.6 to Traralgon’s 6.11. In a desperate struggle in the last quarter Leongatha’s mistakes cost it the win. An errant handball in defence was swamped on by Traralgon and a goal resulted. The Maroons were also on the receiving end of a 50 metre penalty. In a low scoring and tight game these sort of mistakes can cost dearly and they did. Leongatha will learn from the game and at least has another crack at that elusive premiership this Saturday.

Reserves Leongatha reserves have gone out in straight sets after another disappointing loss, this time to Wonthaggi Power which has scored two big wins in its encounters . The Power seemed to have all the answers and led throughout the match, opening up a 58 point win at the final siren. Nick Moore was named best player in the reserves.

Thirds There was heartbreak in the Leongatha thirds game when scores were level with 20 seconds to go. Traralgon had the ball 55 metres out on the boundary. Unfortunately the umpire felt the Parrot player had run over the mark and awarded a 50 metre penalty. The siren sounded with Traralgon’s Di Ciero taking the kick at point blank range needing just a score to take victory. His goal saw a win to Traralgon by six points. Louis Riseley was named best for the thirds.

FOOTY DRAWS THIS WEEKEND GIPPSLAND Preliminary Final Saturday, September 19 at Morwell Seniors: Leongatha v Maffra Reserves: Traralgon v Wonthaggi U18: Maffra v Traralgon U16: Moe v Bairnsdale

ELLINBANK Grand Final Saturday, September 19 at Cora Lynn Cora Lynn v Bunyip

Safe hands: Sean Westaway gets up to take a nice grab for the Parrots. More photos at www.mdphotos.net

Head protection: Ash Lynch had some special headwear for the second half after being collected by Traralgon captain coach Mark Collinson on Saturday. Collinson will front the tribunal this week, charged with the impact.

2ND SEMI FINAL SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 SENIORS Traralgon 9.14.68 d Leongatha 8.11.59

1ST SEMI FINAL SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 SENIORS Maffra 17.9.111 d Wonthaggi Power 15.6.96

Traralgon goals: T. Johnston 3, M. Geary 2, M. Burge 1, C. BuykxSmith 1, J. Jennings 1, H. Britten 1. Traralgon best: J. Jennings, R. Hildebrand, J. Hall, J. Bourke, C. Ambler, B. Amberg. Leongatha goals: J. Best 4, A. Hillberg 2, N. Nagel 1, C. Maskell 1. Leongatha best: Z. Vernon, T. Clingan, C. Maskell, M. Borschman, D. Hoghton, J. Best.

Maffra goals: D. Sheen 5, K. Renooy 3, D. Butcher 2, A. Petrou 2, S. Pleming 1, T. Knobel 1, J. Roe-Duggan 1, B. Connelly 1, K. Porter 1. Maffra best: K. Porter, K. Renooy, D. Butcher, T. Knobel, S. Pleming, D. Sheen. Wonthaggi Power goals: N. Jones 4, A. Murray 3, A. Ferreira 2, T. Harley 2, M. Kelly 1, D. O’Connor 1, T. Huther 1, T. Krause 1. Wonthaggi Power best: B. Dryden, T. Krause, N. Jones, M. Howell, B. Eddy, M. Kelly.

RESERVES Maffra 10.11.71 d Traralgon 5.9.39 Maffra goals: C. Driffield 3, H. Nettleton 2, J. Bristow 2, J. Saunders 1, M. Raine 1, L. Talbot 1. Maffra best: H. Nettleton, M. Raine, D. Alexander, J. Ross, C. Driffield, J. Bristow. Traralgon goals: M. Jones 2, J. McMahon 1, J. Suter 1, N. Quenault 1. Traralgon best: J. Suter, M. Mustoe, J. Zuehlke, J. Williams, M. Jones, J. McMahon.

UNDER 18s Bairnsdale 7.10.52 d Maffra 5.4.34 Bairnsdale goals: J. Green 3, J. Buck 1, J. Guarnaccia 1, L. Robinson 1, M. Rowe 1. Bairnsdale best: L. Giove, M. Corbett, H. Edwards, C. Bryan, T. Sabell, C. Timms. Maffra goals: J. Jans 2, B. Regan 1, S. Whelan 1, A. McKenzie 1. Maffra best: L. Harrington, A. Cunningham, S. Day, B. Rimington, D. Nikolajew, S. Whelan.

UNDER 16s Traralgon 5.9.39 d Moe 4.5.29

Nail biter: Leongatha’s Julian Patterson goes up in the ruck against Traralgon’s Michael Finlay in a tightly contested Thirds First Semi Final at Traralgon last Sunday.

Parrot power: Wonthaggi Power’s Adam Pugh has possession but Leongatha’s Blake Van Rooy was having a great game and getting plenty of the ball, doing his best to make life tough for those on the other side.

Traralgon goals: J. Sands 2, W. Gaudion 1, K. Watson 1, J. Twite 1. Traralgon best: J. Sands, J. Strong, M. Walker, L. McDonald, H. Willaton, C. Little. Moe goals: R. Henkel 2, G. Cocksedge 1, R. Anderson 1. Moe best: T. Fleming, A. Skinner, L. McKay, A. Byrne, S. Burns, R. Anderson.

RESERVES Wonthaggi Power 13.10.88 d Leongatha 4.6.30 Wonthaggi Power goals: R. Tack 4, T. Wells 2, J. Thomas 2, T. Gedye 2, R. Jones 2, M. Ware 1. Wonthaggi Power best: W. Joplin, J. Read, L. O’Connor, L. Asa Leausa, M. McCall, L. Membrey. Leongatha goals: B. Doran 2, M. Coghlan 1, J. Harry 1. Leongatha best: N. Moore, C. Rump, J. Harry, M. Coghlan, J. Hickey, W. Geisler.

UNDER 18s Traralgon 8.11.59 d Leongatha 7.11.53 Traralgon goals: C. Graham 2, L. Di Ciero 2, K. Duncan 1, B. Britten 1, D. Williams 1, B. Duve 1. Traralgon best: M. Membrey, H. Akram, B. Duve, J. Bishop, C. Graham, D. Williams. Leongatha goals: L. Wright 3, T. Sauvarin 2, J. Ginnane 1, H. McGannon 1. Leongatha best: L. Riseley, W. Graeme, J. Patterson, J. Ginnane, A. Argento, H. Kerr.

UNDER 16s Bairnsdale 13.9.87 d Maffra 11.3.69 Bairnsdale goals: A. Hodge 4, D. Grandy 3, T. Hayes 2, H. Hood 2, J. Burgess 1, J. Ray 1. Bairnsdale best: D. Grandy, D. McKendry, G. Perkins, T. Hayes, N. Ward, A. Hodge. Maffra goals: J. Reeves 5, L. Carman 2, R. Thatcher 1, Z. Matlock 1, T. Schacht 1, S. Jones 1. Maffra best: J. Reeves, K. Jones, J. Allman, J. Holland, L. Shelton.

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PARROTS HOPES ALIVE DESPITE LOSS

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Giants in netball THE Giants A Grade netball team has made it four Alberton league grand final premiership wins in a row after defeating Dalyston 37 to 33 on Saturday in Meeniyan.

A huge crowd gathered to see the cream of the league do battle for the 2015 premiership honours and a battle it was right up till the last few minutes of the game when Korumburra Bena would not give up its four goal buffer going into the last term. It was game from the first whistle and the pace was fast and furious and kept players and supporters on the edge of their seats all game. Korumburra Bena celebrated its win and Jacquie Snooks was the well deserved Best on Court. Full netball grand finals wrap pages 48 and 49.

Dalyston 2015 premiers We did it: Dalyston coach Paul “Skeeta” Brosnan, left, holds the premiership cup with Dalyston captain Michael Kraska. Dalyston scored its first senior football premiership in 26 years and its first ever in the Alberton Football Netball League when it prevailed easily over Fish Creek on Saturday at Meeniyan. This time Dalyston made no mistake, forging an all the way win 21.9.135 to Fish Creek’s 8.5.53. Full senior match report on page 53.