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High hopes despite loss DESPITE the disappointment of Leongatha’s five goal loss in the grand final to Traralgon on Saturday, Leongatha coach Beau Vernon was still upbeat as players held Mad Monday yesterday. “Saturday night was pretty hard but on Sunday we felt a bit better seeing the support we had at our vote count,” he said. “Next year we want to build up on what we already have. We are proud to have come up from seventh to second in the seniors.” “We especially want to build up our juniors and make sure everyone is enjoying being involved.” “We took a good step this year and next year we hope to take it another step further.” The netballers though managed to ensure Leongatha didn’t come home empty handed with a massive win in B Grade. Full match report and photos on pages 58-60.

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LIFE SAVER $4.16m safety boost for Crightons Hill INSIDE • Roo attacks child - page 3

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By Sarah Vella WIRE barriers and guard railing will be installed along the notorious section of the Strzelecki Highway known as Crightons Hill. The State Government is investing $4.16 million to improve safety on a nine kilometre section of the Strzelecki Highway, between Mount Vernon Road and Leongatha, with works to start later this year. Minister for Roads and Roads Safety, Luke Donnellan said the section of road features steep drop offs, trees and other hazards close to the roadside. “The project aims to reduce the likelihood of fatalities and serious crashes when vehicles run off the road,” he said.

FIX CRIGHTON'S HILL “The highway in this area has been the site of six run off road crashes in the past five years alone.” Mr Donnellan said work will include the installation of guard rail and wire rope safety barriers; tactile line marking which provides a

physical and audible alert when a driver strays outside their traffic lane; and a dedicated right turn lane at Mardan Road. “The installation of wire rope barriers will reduce the likelihood of fatalities or serious injuries when cars do leave the road,” he said. “Regional Victorians are four times more likely to be killed in road crashes than people in metropolitan Melbourne and we’re taking action to save lives.” Mr Donnellan did not respond when asked if a petition orchestrated by The Star and the Leongatha Chamber of Commerce and Industry in 2014 influenced the funding allocation. The petition called for road safety improvements at Crightons Hill. Work on the highway will start in late 2015 and be complete in mid 2016. Continued on page 4.

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Recovery mode: Hamish shows the wounds he endured after being attacked by a kangaroo.

So close: Hamish tries to evade the kangaroo as it lunges towards him.

Staying back: Hamish McCausland keeps his distance as he looks at the kangaroo.

Kangaroo attacks child A FATHER has urged parents to watch their children around wild animals after his son was attacked by a kangaroo at Inverloch recently.

The animal slashed six year old Hamish McCausland’s face and back, narrowly missing his eye, and knocked him to the ground in an unprovoked attack. His father Alastair McCausland said the incident was unprovoked. “My wife and I ran towards the kangaroo screaming for it to get away, and quickly tended to Hamish. The kangaroo quickly

hopped away,” he said. “On reaching Hamish, we found his face was covered in blood, and as we would later find, on his back too. As we wiped the blood away and calmed him down, we could see the claws of the kangaroo had scraped down his face, narrowly missing his eye and making a deeper gash up his neck.” The attack took place on Friday, September 11 at about 7.30am. The McCausland family had travelled from Melbourne to the RACV Inverloch Resort for a long weekend to celebrate the birthday of their wife and mother, Richelle. “Our villa was located

just below the children’s playground and BBQ area, and after breakfast our six year old son Hamish and three year old daughter Audrey walked up the walking track to explore the park, with Richelle and I closely following behind them,” Mr McCausland said. “Whilst Hamish made his way along the path to find the trampoline, he called out that there was a kangaroo. We all thought it was amazing seeing nature so close by, and my wife called out to not get too close. Hamish stopped walking, and silently watched the kangaroo.” Mr McCausland was about 20m behind, taking photos of the kangaroo with

ground.” Mr McCausland said Hamish was not badly injured and only required some antiseptic cream for the scratches. While he does not advocate for kangaroos to be culled, Mr McCausland said parents could learn from the incident. “We think it is important people are aware of aggressive behaviour exhibited by kangaroos in that area so they can exercise more caution, particularly with young children,” he said. McCausland said he informed resort staff about the incident and they promised to alert management. He said staff mentioned they

his iPhone, and walking towards Hamish as he did. “We were not concerned because the kangaroo was grazing, didn’t seem agitated, and Hamish had maintained some distance and was silent and still,” he said. “A brief moment later I saw the kangaroo turn his focus to Hamish and lunge towards Hamish with claws extended. The kangaroo, whilst only about one metre high when he was at rest, now extended to well over 1.5 metres. “Hamish turned to run but the kangaroo lunged towards him and the force knocked Hamish off his feet, pushing him to the

had never experienced such an attack. “We received a phone call from RACV staff about 10 days later to confirm details about what happened and to check in on Hamish,” he said. RACV Southern Resorts general manager Mark Bennetts said the resort was designed to ensure minimal impact on the environmentally sensitive landscape, which includes a wetland haven for wildlife where kangaroos are able to roam through neighbouring farms. “Kangaroos are often on the resort grounds in the morning and evening, but usually keep away during the day when there are more

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Community helps Cooper fulfil school dream By Lucy Johnson THE first day of Prep is always an exciting time and it will be even more exciting

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means he cannot walk, crawl and sit independently. However his condition has not in any way affected his cognition. Cooper is a keen reader and cannot wait to begin classes next year. Going to school will not be as simple as buying a new uniform though, with Cooper’s mother and

father Tina Larrad and Russell Campbell leading a fundraising campaign to help purchase the equipment Cooper needs to attend classes. The bare necessities of a standing frame and a high to low chair required for class activities will set Cooper’s family back over

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Continued from page 1. Leongatha North resident Chris Howard travels along the Strzelecki Highway on a regular basis and said the announcement of the safety improvements was positive. “The experts should know what is needed, but we won’t know how effective it is until the job is done and the first accident happens,” he said. “Continually there are people on mobile phones sadly enough and there are still people going too fast. When I say people going too fast, that includes the trucks.” Mr Howard said the installation of large electronic signs telling people to slow down would have been a good consideration for Crightons Hill. “Drivers can become oblivious to the standard signs, if you have something flashing, people might pay attention to it,” he said. He said another problem with the road is that it is starting to deteriorate “on the

way down into Leongatha, where the water runs out of the gutters”. “The maintenance in general is not real flash. If they spend the money and do the job, where is the money going to come from to maintain it?” Mr Howard said. Gippsland South MP Danny O’Brien said Crightons Hill was a well known trouble spot on the Strzelecki Highway. “Any funding to improve this section of road is a good start,” he said. “This follows The Nationals in government last year delivering on improved safety features at Crightons Hill including larger warning signs, rumble strips and more roadside guideposts with reflectors. “It is a particularly tricky bend and with intersections at the top, it is one of many around the South Gippsland hills that require careful navigation.” Mr O’Brien said with the State Government cutting the roads maintenance budget by 10 per cent this year, some of these important works have been left of the list.

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with him. The school has already selected a couple of buddies to mentor Cooper and has made a real effort for the transition process.” Sending Cooper to school will not only provide him the opportunity for education and independence, but will also offer his family respite and peace of mind that he is being granted equal opportunities to learn. “It is exciting to see Cooper given the opportunity to socialise with other children outside of the home,” Ms Larrad said. “We are really grateful for the support we have received. We just want Cooper to have a sense of independence and to feel like every other child. His success on school relies on the purchase of this equipment.” Donations can be made at the trivia night, to be held at Mirboo North Bowls Club on Saturday, September 19, or online at https://www.mycause. com.au/page/109916/ help-cooper-go-to-school.

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Ease rates pain Councillors call for 2 per cent rate rise By Brad Lester PEOPLE are tired of high rates bills and South Gippsland Shire Council must entertain the prospect of two per cent rate

rises, Cr Kieran Kennedy told council last Wednesday. He supported an unsuccessful bid by Cr Don Hill to have council direct officers to prepare a proposed budget with two per cent rate rises for the next 15 years, effective from June

2016. That move was criticised by many councillors as unrealistic. They claimed many cost saving measures Cr Hill proposed were already being undertaken by council. Cr Kennedy said Cr Hill had council only asking for a draft budget to be prepared

for councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s consideration and that would not tie council to two per cent rate rises. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The community feels totally disconnected from this council with the issue of excessive rates,â&#x20AC;? he said. The motion was lost, but Cr Kennedy said council must investigate how efficiencies could be gained

Go Greens: there was a massive show of support for Leongatha at the grand final in Traralgon. Fans were at the netball courts watching the B Graders win and many more watched the seniors battle Traralgon in the football. Full reports in Sport. Pictured back from left, Zara Littlejohn, Ella Littlejohn, Chloe Goff, Piper Goldsmith, Sienna Goldsmith, Makenzie Gourlay, and front, Kinesha and Mackenna Anderson.

and translate these into cheaper rates. Cr Hill told the meeting, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need to be accountable for our spending and the community does not think that is the case.â&#x20AC;? His case was based on a budget strategy prepared by himself and Cr Andrew McEwen that they said would avoid cuts to infrastructure, services and staff. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We went on spending like a drunken sailor just expecting our community to pick up the tab. As a consequence, rates have risen by 7.9 per cent annually over the past 10 years,â&#x20AC;? their report stated. The report called for: â&#x20AC;˘ raising productivity by aligning staff and investing in new technology to save 0.5 to one per cent in rates per annum; â&#x20AC;˘ managers to be reduced. In 2013-14, councillors Hill and McEwen reported council had 22 per cent more managers than most large rural shires; â&#x20AC;˘ procurement improvements to save $280,000; â&#x20AC;˘ support staff to be reduced; â&#x20AC;˘ a school camp to be built at Coal Creek Community Park and Museum. Councillors Hill and McEwen said the camp would make $650,000 to

$1.2 million a year for an initial investment of $3.5 million; â&#x20AC;˘ a review of the use of pools and halls; and â&#x20AC;˘ the composting of green waste to raise an extra $100,000 a year. The report also sought to abandon the construction of the hydrotherapy facility at SG Splash leisure centre in Leongatha, which Cr Hill said would cost council $2 million to build and then $170,000 a year to run. But Cr Jim Fawcett led a charge against the motion, saying SG Splash was the most patronised facility in the shire and represented good value for money. He said councillors Hill and McEwen were seeking the credit for projects already underway and labelled the language in the report as

â&#x20AC;&#x153;school yard stuffâ&#x20AC;?, with â&#x20AC;&#x153;name callingâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;emotional languageâ&#x20AC;?. Deputy mayor Cr Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks was â&#x20AC;&#x153;appalledâ&#x20AC;? by the report. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is hijacking otherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s people work,â&#x20AC;? he said. Cr Lorraine Brunt said the claim two per cent rate rises over the next 15 years was feasible was â&#x20AC;&#x153;not worth the paper it is written onâ&#x20AC;? and questioned the viability of the Coal Creek camp proposal. Cr Mohya Davies said the report was â&#x20AC;&#x153;provocativeâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;poorly writtenâ&#x20AC;?, and divided council. She said she was aware people were feeling financial pressure due to rates but council needed funds to manage significant infrastructure and many small towns across a large area.

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Triple Treat delights audiences LEONGATHA was treated to four one act plays presented in Triple Treat Plus One over last week.

The plays were Castaway presented by Tribe Theatre and Education and written by Chris Dickens, Skeletons in the Closet presented by Leongatha Lyric Theatre and written by Mi-

chael Street, This Almost Joy presented by Pop Culture Theatre and written by Barbara Lindsay, and Vincent presented by Tribe Theatre and Education and written by Chris Dickens. Each of the plays was previously entered in one act play festivals over the year, and a few featured actors who have received ‘best actor’ accolades.

Although the four performances were met with appreciative audiences, the short season clashed with other events and house numbers were a little down on expectations. Leongatha Lyric Theatre extended its special thanks to the organisations, companies and individuals who

helped bring the production to fruition. Lyric Theatre is already busy with preparations for the 2016 musical Mary Poppins and a significant play in A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare. Auditions for both productions will be advised on

Monologue: Christine Skicko took on the role of Amy in Castaway. Above, On set: Genevieve Ellt and David Tattersall perform a scene from Skeletons in the Closet. Right, Local talent: from left: young actors from Foster based Tribe Theatre and Education performed Vincent in Triple Treat Plus One on Saturday. They are, from left, Cas Maclean, Taliya Barker, Camille Wanstall, Ben Fletcher and Amy Tudor.

the Lyric website www.lyrictheatre.net.au. Auditions would be especially welcomed from newcomers to the stage in

addition to those more experienced actors and performers. Lyric is also interested in extending its production

team. The first information session will be at the Leongatha Memorial Hall on Sunday, November 1.

Full of delight: from left, Leongatha’s Annabel and Ruby Taylor had a ball in the sunshine at the Baromi market.

Weather welcomes market goers THE impressive weather on Saturday lured a large crowd to the Baromi market on Saturday. Showcasing the best in local produce, jams, vegetables, clothing, cakes, toys, plants and artworks, the market was another success for the Mirboo North community. With plenty of stalls to browse, people kept coming throughout the morning and into the afternoon.

Plants aplenty: from left: Mirboo North’s Connie Lia, Hendrix Lia, Sue Giardina and Miley Lia inspected some new garden additions at the Baromi market on Saturday.

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Gas ban demand

By Brad Lester

SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council has been urged to oppose any prospect of a coal seam gas industry in the shire.

Council last Wednesday voted to consider a community petition in formulating its response to the Victorian Government’s inquiry about unconventional gas. Council last month received a petition signed by 1700 people asking council to ban CSG and mining.

Cr Don Hill welcomed council’s consideration of the petition in responding to the inquiry. “We have not been doing the right thing by the community with regards to coal seam gas and we should take the opportunity to do it properly,” he said. But Cr Kieran Kennedy would not support the motion to accept the petition, saying council should take a stronger stance and call for CSG to be banned. Mirboo North’s Rodger Davis urged council to not only support the moratorium on new exploration and fracking licences now

in place, but also declare outright opposition to CSG and coal mining. “Support the people that put you in office, the ratepayers, by telling the Victorian Government that we do not want any more coal mines or coal gas,” he said. Mr Davis said CSG mining would threaten the viability of the region’s farming land and could result in the loss of Murray Goulburn and the businesses that support it. He said CSG mining would also reduce property values, resulting in less rates income for council. Mr Davis said the ex-

ploration companies now operating in the area, Mantle Mining and Lakes Oil, would likely sell on any resource discoveries to large overseas companies that would not respect the environment. A council report stated that in 2012, council passed a resolution calling for a moratorium on CSG and opposing CSG mining on any land owned or managed by council until the mining technique was shown to be safe. Council reinforced this position at its August 2015 meeting. Deputy mayor Cr Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks

attended a CSG meeting at the Arawata Hall recently, along with a retired mem-

Take a stand: from left, Claire and Rodger Davis of Mirboo North discuss their concerns about coal seam gas with South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Jeanette Harding before last Wednesday’s council meeting.

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Buskers’ festival joins show THE South Gippsland Buskers Festival will become part of the annual Korumburra Show from next year.

The Korumburra Agricultural and Pastoral Society asked to incorporate the buskers’ festival into its annual Korumburra Show program. The show, held in February each year, is a major drawcard for Korumburra. South Gippsland Shire Council is happy to see the Buskers’ Festival at its new venue after taking over stewardship of the event in 2013. For the past two years council’s Coal Creek Community Park and Museum has run the festival to ensure it stayed in Korumburra. Mayor Cr Jeanette Harding was pleased to hear the festival was moving to the showgrounds. “The South Gippsland

POLICE BRIEFS Window foils burglary

OFFENDERS attempted a burglary At Bass Coast Storage on Tuesday afternoon (September 15). After turning the power off, the offenders attempted to gain entry to the premises at White Road, Wonthaggi, via a window. The attempts were unsuccessful. Wonthaggi Police are following leads in this incident.

Holiday home attacked

Showing support: Rowena Ashley (second from right), coordinator Coal Creek Community Park and Museum, with Korumburra Agricultural and Pastoral Society committee members Debbie Gilbert, vice president Syd White and Adam Collard and the Buskers’ Festival trophy. Buskers’ Festival is a much-loved event in our shire. While our staff at Coal Creek have done a wonderful job to keep it running over the past couple of years, it is pleasing to know that the future of the festival is assured as part of the Korumburra

Show,” Cr Harding said. “Management of Coal Creek will assist the Korumburra Agricultural and Pastoral Society with any databases and documentation of the event to aid in a smooth transition to the showgrounds. “Everyone at coun-

cil – particularly those at Coal Creek – wish the Korumburra Agricultural and Pastoral Society every success with the festival in the future.” Updates on the Coal Creek website will reflect the new date and location of the Buskers’ Festival.

AN Inverloch holiday home was broken into over the last month. The front door of the St Kilda Street holiday home was smashed and the house was ransacked. It appears the offenders ate food, but police have not determined what was stolen. Inverloch Police are investigating.

Drivers warned AS of August 1, all Victoria Police members were authorised to impound vehicles after drivers committed drink driving offences. A blood alcohol concentration (BAC) reading in excess of 0.10 per cent will lead to impoundment. This applies to first time offenders. Persons who have their vehicle seized under this legislation will lose their vehicles for the specified times and be responsible for costs incurred to release the vehicle.

Cafe ransacked SAN Remo’s Cobra Cafe was recently

ransacked by unknown offenders. Police believe the incident occurred between 2pm on September 20 and 7pm on September 21. The glass in the front door was smashed for the offenders to gain entry and a ‘Sharp’ brand till containing notes and coins was stolen. San Remo Police would appreciate any assistance from the public in solving this crime.

Wood stolen A TRAILER of firewood was stolen from Venus Bay recently. Police believe the incident occurred sometime last week. The firewood was taken from a holiday house in Pandora Avenue. It was stolen from the side of the property. If anyone saw someone with a ute or trailer near the property last week, they are urged to contact Inverloch Police.

Car punched WONTHAGGI Police are looking for a man who caused damage to a car on Saturday night. At 11.30pm, two local women were driving along Graham Street, Wonthaggi, when the man walked in front of the car, causing the driver to brake sharply. She used the horn, at which point the man punched the bonnet of her car, causing $200 worth of damage. Police reviewed CCTV footage to identify the offender. Any person who witnessed this incident is asked to contact Wonthaggi Police.

Ramp delayed for review PUBLIC EXHIBITIONS FOR COMMENT Draft Seasonal Population Impacts on Coastal Towns Plan You are invited to submit comments on the Draft Seasonal Population Impacts on Coastal Towns Plan. The draft plan is now on exhibition at the Council offices in Leongatha and on our website, at the Foster Library, Fish Creek Store, Port Welshpool General Store, Sandy Point Store, Tarwin Lower Post Office, Toora Supermarket, Walkerville Kiosk, Waratah Bay Caravan Park, Venus Bay Community Centre, Yanakie General Store and the South Coast Mobile Library. This plan includes a town's issues action plan with prioritised actions for Council, other relevant organisations and the community to manage seasonal populations across the year. If you would prefer to provide verbal feedback you can book an appointment at a group drop-in session in a coastal town or to speak individually with a Council staff member by calling 5662 9200. Submissions will be accepted in writing or via submission form addressed to Council until 5.00pm on 30 October 2015. Draft Domestic Wastewater Management Plan Council has prepared a draft Domestic Wastewater Management Plan (DWMP) for public exhibition. Council is required to have a DWMP under the State Environment Protection Policy (Waters of Victoria). The DWMP aims to identify wastewater risks and ways to improve onsite wastewater management; inform water authorities and the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) of towns that require a reticulated sewerage system; and link planning, stormwater management and water supply policies. The draft DWMP can be viewed on Council's website or can be inspected during office hours from Council's Customer Service Centre at 9 Smith Street Leongatha, or at the following locations: ? Foster Library, Main Street, Foster ? Korumburra Library, 165 Commercial Street, Korumburra ? Leongatha Library, 25 Smith Street, Leongatha ? Mirboo North Library, Ridgway Road, Mirboo North ? Poowong Library, 18 Ranceby Road, Poowong ? Tarwin Lower District Health Centre, 19 Walkerville Road, Tarwin ? Venus Bay Community Centre, 27 Canterbury Street, Venus Bay Any person may lodge a written submission relating to the draft DWMP. Submissions should be mailed to South Gippsland Shire Council, Private Bag 4, Leongatha, 3953 or emailed to council@southgippsland.vic.gov.au. Closing date for submissions is Wednesday 28 October 2015. Any person requiring further information concerning the draft plans should contact Council on 5622 9200.

IMPOUNDING OF VEHICLES Council impounded the following vehicles in accordance with Schedule 11 of the Local Government Act 1989: On 30 July 2015 from King Street, Korumburra; Vehicle Make: Nissan, Vehicle Type: Sedan, Colour: White, Year: 1990, Registration Number: Nil, Engine Number: 6F4SXFN13K0L67032.On 1 November 2014 from Grand Ridge East, Mirboo North; Vehicle Make: Holden, Vehicle Type: Sedan, Colour: Blue, Year: 1995, Registration Number: Nil, Engine Number: W0L000078S4242695. Unless the vehicles are collected and relevant fees paid within fourteen (14) days of the date of this notice, the vehicles will be offered for sale to the public. For enquiries, please contact Local Laws Officer, Graeme Peters, on 5662 9200 during office hours. TENDER Council is seeking submissions from qualified companies / applicants for the following Tender: RFT/85 RECONSTRUCTION OF THE WELSHPOOL TO PORT WELSHPOOL TRAIL & PORT WELSHPOOL FORESHORE PATH Tenders close 2.00pm on Tuesday 27 October 2015. Documentation is available from Council's website or contact 5662 9254. Tim Tamlin Chief Executive Officer DROP-IN SESSION FOR KORUMBURRA CAPITAL WORKS A resident information drop-in session will be held in the Korumburra Library Meeting Room on Monday 5 October to provide the community with the opportunity to view large scale plans of all of the proposed capital works for 2015-16. Residents are invited to drop-in any time between 4.30 – 6.00pm to view designs and tender documents for the following projects: ? Karmai Community Children's Centre ? Princes Street reconstruction between Mair Crescent and Bridge Street ? John Street reconstruction between Mine Road and the primary school ? Station Street reconstruction between the Railway Station and Warragul Road DUMBALK HALL & LADIES AUXILIARY AGM 20 October - 8.00pm at Dumbalk Hall, Farmers Rd, Dumbalk East. All welcome. COUNCIL WORKS THIS WEEK Road & Vegetation Maintenance: Hallston/ Mirboo Nth/ Leongatha Nth/ Walkerville/ Middle Tarwin/ Meeniyan Vegetation Maintenance: Bass Valley Rd & Soldiers Rd, Poowong/ Wild Dog Valley Rd, Strzelecki Footpath Extension: Jupiter Blvd, Venus Bay Drainage Works: Soldiers Rd, Poowong Resheets: Toomeys Ck Rd, Mardan/ Mt Vernon Rd, Berrys Ck Weather Permitting

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NYORA’S mega skate ramp has been put on ice until next month.

A recent hearing at the Victorian Civil Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) was adjourned and rescheduled for October 22, giving VCAT officials time to inspect the ramp. Officials will visit site at 80 Restlee Drive on Thursday (October 1) at 9am to see the ramp and speak to neighbouring objectors. The hearing in late October will provide a clarification on law issues and will be the platform for a final rebuttal. South Gippsland Shire Council’s manager of planning Paul Stampton said the

location of the ramp is appropriate, and as long as the proponents adhere to the stipulations included in the permit, council is supportive of the ramp. “The proposal does not conflict with the relevant local planning provisions,” Mr Stampton said. “The use of the facility is intended to be restricted to private use by the applicant’s family and friends, and they will be responsible for any ongoing maintenance.” Though unable to predict what the next VCAT hearing might bring, council is confident the officials will review the proposal thoroughly.

National nomination for Council SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council was recently rewarded for its efforts after being nominated for the Economic Development Australia (EDA) National Conference Awards.

Council’s recently developed Business Continuity and Resilience Program (BCRP) was one of twenty three finalists selected across the country. Having missed out on one of the four national prizes, the program and its delegates remained proud of its achievement in having been shortlisted. “We didn’t win, but we realised how good it was just to be a finalist,” South Gippsland Shire Council Economic Development Coordinator Ken Fraser said. “There are only four awards nationally and we were up against very big councils so effectively being runner up was brilliant.” South Gippsland Shire Council’s Economic Development and Tourism departments designed BCRP following research into business continuity and crisis planning. The collab-

orative team put the plan into action after attaining a Regional Development Victoria grant. EDA chairman Mark Holdsworth said this year’s eighth annual award ceremony highlighted the diverse range of unique programs

currently being undertaken across Australia. “The winners came from small communities through to major cities and highlighted that economic development does not have one size that fits all,” Mr Holdsworth said.

Certificate for council: from left, South Gippsland Shire Council delegates, economic development coordinator Ken Fraser and business liaison officer Renae Littlejohn stand proud with the Economic Development Australia certificate.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, September 29, 2015 - PAGE 9

Stink over septic bill looms By Brad Lester RURAL residents face the prospect of another bill from South Gippsland Shire Council.

Council will introduce a septic system compliance program that is set to cost council $100,000 a year. Council will wear the cost for now but Cr Jim Fawcett said council may have to pass the cost onto residents with septic systems in the future. “It’s the sort of thing that we do where a user pays policy possibly is more appropriate and that is perhaps where we will head,” he said told last Wednesday’s council

meeting. Compliance will require council to employ an additional employee full time. Cr Kieran Kennedy challenged council to find $100,000 in savings to offset the cost of enforcing compliance. He was concerned some residents would be required to change their septic systems to comply with the rules. “It is another cost for people without suitable systems. People are really struggling. It is our duty to have a mechanism in the final draft where these people are protected,” he said. The compliance program is part of the draft Domestic Wastewater

vacant rural blocks within that limit. That was despite them buying blocks with the intention of building and understanding they could. The limit was designed to restrict the chances of too many septic systems within the catchment of the Tarwin River, which is a source of drinking water for Dumbalk and Meeniyan. Council is required to have such a wastewater plan under state rules. The plan will identify wastewater risks and ways to improve onsite wastewater management, inform water authorities and the Environment Protection Authority of towns that need a reticulated sewerage system, and link

Management Plan 20162020 council adopted for public exhibition for four weeks. Council is responsible for policing the compliance of 8000 septic tank systems across the shire to ensure public health and protect the environment. The wastewater plan will allow the consideration of applications for the development of small vacant rural lots in the Tarwin River catchment where development density exceeds one house per 40 hectares or eight houses within a one kilometre radius. Some residents’ dreams were shattered by the prospect of that restriction, as they previously faced the possibility of not being able to build houses on

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Column 7 THE recent burst of warm spring weather has dramatically reduced summer clothing stocks at the Inverloch Red Cross shops and more donations are welcome. Summer stock is in demand, particularly ladies clothing such as dresses. Donate at the counter or place them in the ‘Donate Now’ box at the entrance

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to each store. Every item bought at a Red Cross Shop helps support the everyday work of Red Cross. Last year Red Cross assisted more than 56,000 people affected by disasters and served over 800,000 meals to school children who might otherwise have gone to school hungry. Red Cross programs such as Telecross, Telechat and the Community Visitors Scheme also rely heavily on the proceeds of Red Cross shops. LIFELINE Gippsland is seeking caring people interested in training to become volunteer telephone crisis supporters to answer calls for the 13 11 14 crisis line. Volunteer telephone crisis supporters come from all walks of life and do not require any previous counselling experience as full training is provided. Anyone interested in attending an information session or learning more about becoming a telephone crisis supporter should contact the Lifeline Gippsland office on 5136 3500 or email Fiona.ODonnell@ llg.org.au Lifeline Gippsland is holding an information/ workshop on Friday, October 16, 9.30-11.30am and 5.30-7.30pm at the Lifeline Gippsland Office, corner Church and Fleming streets, Morwell. The benefits from this training and skills gained will last you a lifetime. SOUTH

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Local Snippets

Shire Council is encouraging parents of newborns and pregnant women to protect their babies by protecting themselves with a free whooping cough vaccine. The government funded Boostrix vaccine is available through council’s public immunisation sessions held on the first Tuesday and Wednesday of the month throughout the shire. The next session will be on Tuesday, October 6 and it’s important people call to book the vaccine to ensure it will be available on the day. Those eligible for the whooping cough vaccine are pregnant women in their third trimester (from 28 weeks), their partners and parents of newborn babies, including adoptive parents and foster parents, born on or after June 1, 2015 (before the baby is six months old). For information on session times refer to council’s website, contact the immunisation unit on 5662 9361 or contact your doctor.

Nice and shiny: Dane Hawley of Koonwarra proudly polishes his 1950 Rover P4, complete with central foglight, ahead of the display in the Safeway carpark in Leongatha this Saturday, October 3.

Rovers on show

CAR lovers should pencil this Saturday, October 3, into their diaries. That is when members of the Rover P4 Drivers Guild will display their vehicles in the Safeway park in Leongatha, outside the South Gippsland Shire Council offices,

from 9-11.30am. Members will be in the region for the weekend, visiting the Kiel family’s automotive collection at Mirboo North on the Saturday, and the Port Welshpool Maritime Museum and Agnes Falls on the Sunday. Dane Hawley of Koonwarra

THE Leongatha Historical Society recently obtained a unique 22nd Battalion badge. The badge was used on the uniforms of the 22nd militia battalion active in South Gippsland before World War Two. A number of the men from this battalion joined the 2/22nd Battalion which was over run by the Japanese at Rabaul New Britain in early 1942. The 22nd Battalion itself went to New Guinea where it served with distinction at Milne Bay, Lae and Finschhafen.

Fascinating past: the unique 22nd Battalion badge recently obtained by the Leongatha Historical Society.

FOUNDING owner of Lucy May’s Cafe in Korumburra Lucy May Mertens has achieved big things since establishing the business in 2011, having recently been nominated for a Telstra Women’s Business Award.

Ms Mertens has been nominated as one of five finalists for the Victorian Young Business Women’s Award for 2015. Ms Mertens opened Lucy May’s Cafe at age 21 where she managed and owned the business, making herself fully accountable for everything from the menu, budget and staff training. “I would say I have worked hard to establish strong communication skills and I have always put passion and energy into my work,” Ms Mertens said in response to being asked about what skills attributed to her success. “In order for young business people to succeed I would recommend you always

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will be among the several South Gippsland members of the guild taking part in the tour. He owns three P4s: 1949, 1950 and 1951 models. “I like the engineering and I’ve always been interested in motor vehicles. The Rovers were beautifully designed,” he said.

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Renewable energy: Inverloch Bendigo Community Bank chairman Alan Gostelow (right) recently presented $2000 from the bank to Inverloch RSL sub-branch president Trevor Scott. The Inverloch and District Lions Club also kindly donated $500. The collective funds will go towards the much awaited placement of solar panels on the RSL Hall.

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seek to continuously up skill and take personal and educational growth seriously.” Ms Mertens credited the Gippsland Community Leadership Program for nurturing her passions for community involvement and bringing people from across the community together. “The program opened my eyes to different ways in which businesses can provide for the community and be a part of communities,” Ms Mertens said. “It really helped me to develop and strengthen my leadership skills.” Having sold Lucy May’s Cafe earlier in 2015, Ms Mertens said the skills she acquired throughout both the Gippsland Community Leadership Program and her ownership of Lucy May’s Cafe will be passed on to future business endeavours. “I have got something in the works that will combine my passion for small town communities and marketing, so stay tuned.” Winners of the Telstra Business Women’s Awards will be announced later this year.

Local businesswoman awarded: Lucy May Mertens has been named one of five Young Business Women’s Award recipients within the Telstra Business Women’s Awards for 2016.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, September 29, 2015 - PAGE 11

Mayor’s message Cr Jeanette Harding I WOULD like to thank Deputy Mayor, Cr Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks, for conducting himself so professionally in my absence as Mayor recently. He stepped up to the call without any warning and it’s comforting to know we have a supportive partnership. I spent a short time in hospital. Crohn’s Disease is a Iifelong gastrointestinal disorder and I was diagnosed with it 32 years ago. I manage the disease quite well, but occasional ‘flareups’ occur every three to four years. With some effective hospital care and rest at home, I am now feeling better and have eagerly returned to Mayoral duties. Crohn’s Disease is an emerging global condition, with Australia having one of the highest prevalence in the world. More than 75,000 Australians live with forms of irritable bowel disease, with numbers expected to increase to more than 100,000 by 2022. It’s important to raise awareness of the disease and to encourage people to seek the right treatment and care. Cr Jeanette Harding Mayor AS Deputy Mayor, I took part in a deputation to the Minister for Local Government, the Hon. Natalie Hutchins, on behalf of the Rural Living Campaign. The deputation consisted of the Mayor and CEO of Buloke Shire as leaders of the deputation, the CEO of Swan Hill Council, the Mayor of Alexander Shire and our own CEO, Tim Tamlin, and I. The Rural Living Campaign is seeking to make the State Government aware of the challenges faced by rural shires with small populations and large land areas, enormous lengths of roads and other asset maintenance issues.The goal of Rural Living is to seek agreement at top government level that all Victorians are worthy of a specific minimum set of service levels. The campaign’s catchcry is equal services for rural people. The Municipal Association of Victoria threw its support behind the campaign at its State Council meeting in Melbourne in May, with an 84 percent vote in favour of promoting the sustainability of small rural shires. There are 79 member councils in the MAV. The Minister actively listened to the deputation and indicated that she would consider setting up a working group to look into this important issue. I look forward to remaining active in this campaign, together with our CEO, to gain equity of service levels for our residents. Cr Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks Deputy Mayor

Meeniyan welcomes travellers By Tayla Kershaw A NEW dump station is expected to enhance tourism in Meeniyan. Six years in the making, the dump station will fill a hole in the town’s camping accommodation. “We didn’t have formal camping areas so travellers wouldn’t stop,” president of the Meeniyan Progress Association Kathryn Smith said. “Meeniyan has so much to offer. We have lovely cafes, shops, the cleanest public toilets in the shire, the rail trail, a playground for the children and it’s a great stop off point to the Prom.” Ms Smith said the dump station was likely to be finalised in time for the wave of summer tourists. “We hope it brings more travellers to the town. Even if they don’t want to stay, at least there will be a place for them to stop and see our excellent facilities,” she said. “It certainly adds a tick to the town.” During the long haul to get the project off the ground, Ms Smith said the Meeniyan Progress Association never received an

Meeniyan greeting: Meeniyan Progress Association president Kathryn Smith said the town invites more travellers to experience what the town has to offer. adverse reaction from the town’s residents. “I’m sure RVs will be encouraged,” she said. “Our town is easily accessible and a lovely place to walk and having a place for RVs is just another great aspect.” Toora’s Irene Spooner said she would love to see Toora and South Gippsland become RV friendly.

There is a place for camping at the south of Toora and at the Franklin River Reserve. The Franklin River Reserve site is maintained by South Gippsland Shire Council but residents and the Lions Club has taken a strong interest in it. “The difference the Lions Club has made has been welcomed,” Ms Spooner said.

Ms Spooner said the site was busy over summer and when she asked people if they would stop in Toora if it weren’t there, they said no. “The opportunity is there to develop the site so people can see our region. We have a great football oval, a bowls club, and entertainment. It would be good for a little bit of money to

come in from outside the town,” she said. “When people come to the town and know people are friendly, they are more likely to spend money.” Ms Spooner said Toora’s caravan park was also an excellent facility and many couples and families enjoy staying there during the holiday period.

No vacancy Prom gates closed to hotels HOTELS and resorts would be discouraged at Wilsons Promontory National Park under a proposal by the State Government that has attracted criticism from the tourism industry.

The previous Coalition State Government allowed private development in the park by increasing the leasing terms to 99 years. Last week, the Labor State Government put an amendment before parliament to prevent large scale private development in national parks by removing the ability to grant 99 year leases. The move was welcomed by Friends of the Prom volunteer group but opposed by the Victoria Tourism Industry Council, which said it would discourage much needed tourism investment. Parliament will debate the issue in a week. Friends of the Prom president Deb Henry said banning private development would be improve accessibility at the Prom. “National parks are meant to be for the public, not to be leased out,” she said. The ban would also preserve the Prom’s unique environment from destruction and ongoing issues, Ms Henry said. “Once you start having hotel complexes and the type of accommodation they want to have within the boundaries of national parks, you are looking at issues with sewerage, all the power, the extra roads, what

to do with rubbish, all the problems that come with large scale developments and national parks have enough environmental problems at the moment,” she said. Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien opposed the government’s proposal, saying facilities were needed to encourage tourism. “It’s not about putting a 10 storey casino at Tidal River. It’s about having appropriate development that will boost tourism and enhance the experience at national parks, not the opposite,” he said. The Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) said reducing the maximum lease period in national parks from 99 to 21 years would discourage appropriate investment by the tourism industry. VTIC chief executive Dianne Smith said, “Nature-based products enable Victoria to better showcase our diverse natural and cultural beauty and are vital for our state’s visitors. “Many competitor destinations such as Canada, New Zealand and Tasmania have been successful in achieving development that is sensitive to the local environment in partnership with the private sector, with strict controls on use and impact to foster sustainable tourism growth.” Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Water Lisa Neville tabled the National Parks Amendment (No 99 Year Leases) Bill 2015 to limit the length of leases that may be granted over parks managed under the National Parks Act to a maximum of 21 years. She said the amendment protected Victoria’s national parks for nature-based recreation and tourism

by keeping out large scale developments that alienated areas of parks from use by the general community for long periods. “The previous Coalition Government raised the leasing terms to 99 years. They got the balance wrong and we’re putting it right,” Ms Neville said. “Tourists spend $1.4 billion per year in our national parks and that comes from their natural beauty. We’re going to preserve it and the countless jobs it supports. “We’re making sure our national parks are for Victorians to enjoy, while also giving regional towns the chance to take advantage of their natural assets.” The government’s move was welcomed by the Victorian National Parks Association. The association’s Phil Ingamells said leases extending to 99 years were “effectively private land grabs”. “Victoria is already the most cleared and developed state in Australia. Our national parks offer an important respite for Victorians, a chance to experience nature away from the bright lights and traffic,” he said. “Importantly, all of our national parks are already within easy reach of hotels and bed and breakfasts on private land nearby. “The ready access Victorians and visiting tourists have to our parks means they contribute more than $1 billion annually to the state economy. “They also contribute greatly to the health and wellbeing of the community. “And, importantly, they help protect our 500,000 million year old natural heritage of countless native species and the natural areas they live in.”

The forty first in a series of columns marking 50 years of Leongatha Lyric Theatre in 2015

2007: Grease, Puttin' on the Britz and Scuba Lessons LYRIC Theatre Group opened 2007 with an evening of theatre sports on February 2. It was an excellent way to start the year and gave Lyric an early profit of $541. The committee approved a budget for Grease, a total expenditure of $38,250 was planned. Tickets for Grease went on sale onApril 18. Grease was Brad Beach's first attempt at directing a You're the one that I want: Grease was recreated by major musical and he did an Lyric Theatre in 2007. incredible job. The youthful cast performed Lyric's last three musicals: encouraged the committee to wonderfully and an extra show Superstar, Crazy for You and hold new auditions and decided had to be scheduled, as the Grease. the play would be performed original 10 sold out. The front label featured the early in 2008. In July, the committee was show and the back label Lyric's end of year touring told an additional grant of featured a short biography show was titled Puttin' on the $1200 was received from the about the director. Britz. s h i r e f o r Ly r i c ' s y o u t h The wine bottling took place It opened at the Leongatha involvement. in September. Masonic Hall on November 9 Auditions for the play The Lyric Theatre entered a play and was performed on eight Rainmaker were held in June in the South Gippsland One Act nights throughout the district. but due to problems with Play Festival in Foster inAugust. At the December meeting, casting it was decided the play Scuba Lessons, directed by the committee learnt Puttin' on would be performed as a Toni Osbourne, was well the Britz had sell out houses for rehearsed play reading at a received and David Panther the season and had tipped the social event. won the award for best actor at bank balance to $32,811. The event was held at the the festival. Chris and Don Perrett Dakers Centre and it was made In September, around 80 presented the Geoff Perrett a fundraiser for Relay for Life. people attended the rehearsed Rising Star Award for 2007 to Another fundraising idea for play reading of The Rainmaker Jemima Eva, who had been Relay for Life was the decision and some $500 was raised for involved both on stage and to bottle wine to be labelled Relay for Life. behind the scenes with Lyric for 'Director's Special', featuring The success of the evening several years.

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By Brad Lester

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OPINIONS

Criticism rejected

WRITING to the editor is not something I have taken lightly. As a local government councillor I feel the editorial column is for our constituents to express themselves and an opportunity for free flowing ideas. However, I feel the need to set the record straight and to respond to last week’s letter to the editor from Cr Andrew McEwen titled “Rates can be cut”. Cr McEwen is currently on leave and I welcome discussing this further with him on his return from leave. Cr McEwen is claiming rates can be cut and this can be achieved with a strategic business approach. I say we have a strategic business approach and that we are on track to reduce our rate increase and meet the State Government’s rate capping policy. This demonstrates there are more than only three councillors listening to the community. As a member of the audit committee, I can report South Gippsland

Shire Council has received a report to accompany our annual report from the Auditor General which complemented our officers on sound fiscal management and reporting. As well, our council has gone through a very rigorous process where we invited representative community members to review our rating strategy and council has adopted most of their recommendations. I would like to further discuss the following points with Cr McEwen and welcome information that would substantiate the following: • can his claim of his rates rise, an increase of 22 per cent, be justified?; • are line items from his rates notices being cherry picked?; and • does the claimed increase take account of the abandonment of the municipal charge (my very strong instinct is that it does not)? I challenge Cr McEwen to table the relevant rates notices so that the information is on the public record. It is also important to note Cr

E D I T O R I A L Beau – we applaud you THE weight of the world may as well have been on Leongatha coach Beau Vernon’s shoulders on Saturday.

With national television and newspapers covering Beau’s every move from one time player to coach of the year; expectation was high that a fairytale finish would complete the script. But as in life, the script doesn’t always work out the way you want it to-Beau knows this only too well. Having to deal with the everyday complexities of being confined to a wheelchair and having been robbed of his sporting prowess due to a freak accident playing for Leongatha in 2012 is surely enough to deal with, without the weight of so much expectation on his shoulders. As it turned out it wasn’t to be Leongatha’s year for premiership glory, however Beau and the entire football club should hold its head high as it absorbed the disappointment of loss with such a positive mind. And much of this positive mindset comes from the coach himself. Saturday wasn’t a great day for Beau, watching and hoping that his players would somehow conjure up the magic to come back off the mat and win. But Sunday came and a new hope emerged as Beau talked about how good it was to be involved in this football club. Beau said seeing our older members, netballers, footballers and young crew there on Sunday, it felt like a good club to be in. There’s a lot of team spirit and it’s great to have everyone involved he said. Beau should be proud to have got his team into the grand final after placing seventh last year with hopes of going “one better” next year. As in 2015, let’s get around Beau and around the club and make it another year to remember in 2016. Whatever happens we know Beau and the players would have given it their best shot.

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Letters to the Editor

McEwen voted in support of both the current budget and the rating strategy. I also find it disappointing there are inherent contradictions in his letter: arguing for collegiality and leadership, yet making a case via a letter to the editor based on misinformation that sets three councillors against the other six. Further, the fact that penning a letter to the editor decrying a lack of cooperation amongst councillors and bemoaning a lack of public trust in council is actually self-fulfilling and ultimately self-serving. If the true intention of the letter writer was cooperation and trust then there are more effective ways to achieve that, than through a public letter criticising his colleagues. Cr Mohya Davies, Coastal Promontory Ward, South Gippsland Shire Council.

Let’s reduce Melbourne waste IT’S really great to see locals expressing their democratic right to object to government policies and plans. I commend the efforts of the tip petitioners and the CSG-free folk. The desal plant is a good example of lost opportunity caused by a government that wouldn’t listen to its people. A lesson from that campaign is to engage the hearts and minds of the people of Melbourne. A good starting point for that conversation would be to agree the mega-tip is not wanted anywhere. Having agreed on that principle the next step would be to eliminate the need for one by reducing the amount of waste generated in Melbourne. A well funded study could come up with several initiatives to encourage reduction of packaging, re-use and re-cycling of materials to reduce the amount going to landfill. If it could be promoted as vehemently as water saving measures during drought, success would be

assured. This would be a much better use of our money than belligerently defending the imposition of a tip in and out of the courts. It could unite, rather than divide, the people of Victoria and might actually set a precedent the rest of the country could emulate. There has to be a more mature outcome than just another landfill in some else’s backyard. Geoff Ellis, Wattle Bank.

Esso responds I WRITE in response to your article “Mining reality: Esso flags CSG prospects in region” (The Star, September 22, 2015) which referenced comments I made at the Esso Stakeholder Lunch held in Foster, I would like to put these in perspective. The article implied that Esso may have plans for coal seam gas development in the region. I would like to place on the record that while Esso historically had a minor interest in a joint venture exploring for coal seam gas in southeast Victoria, it exited from the joint venture in November 2014. While we are no longer part of the onshore industry, and do not have any plans to re-enter the onshore industry in Victoria, we believe it can be undertaken safely, and both industry and regulatory authorities have a strong environmental and social track record. This was the message I conveyed at our lunch for our community stakeholders. As highlighted by deputy mayor Cr Hutchinson-Brooks, it is important the broader oil and gas industry, even those not involved in onshore exploration and development, continue discussions with the community about the benefits the onshore industry can bring, as well as correct misinformation about the impact of coal seam gas exploration

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and production. I would like to reaffirm that Esso remains committed to its Gippsland operations, and providing a safe and reliable supply of gas to Victoria through its offshore production facilities. Indeed we have just safely completed the drilling of five new wells into the offshore Turrum field and announced a $400 million pipeline replacement project for our liquids pipeline. Gippsland has long benefited from more than 45 years of offshore oil and gas production from the offshore Gippsland Basin, demonstrating that with sound regulatory practices in place our industry can safely provide the energy needed to fuel Victoria’s economic growth. Andre Kostelnik, production operations manager, Esso Australia.

No to violence DOMESTIC violence and violence towards women in general can no longer be tolerated. The media glorifies violence especially in sports like football and rugby. Although the player or players involved may be suspended or fined there is often a huge amount of publicity generated. The publicity may be negative but to susceptible people it can be detrimental to their behaviour when they see their idols behaving badly. Perhaps there would be a reduction in violence if the media showed less violent contact sport and more of non-contact sport such as table tennis, badminton and lawn bowls. The meaning of the word sport may need to be changed. If you can’t laugh as far as I’m concerned it is not sport. Sport in Australia plays an influential role in our communities with the example set by players being reflected by the behaviour at home. Social media also plays an important

part in how we interact with others. It is time we started to treat each other with respect and to acknowledge the worth of women, who are the givers of life and deserve to feel safe and supported in our communities. Leslie Horsfield, Thorpdale.

Beach always changes IN the late 1930s, a group of men drilled holes while looking for lost treasure at Point Norman foreshore at Inverloch. Rock bottom was at 25-30 feet down. World War Two stopped this. My father William Young was liaison officer for the foreshore committee and bore men boarded in our house. In the past, Bass Coast Shire Council bored around the vicinity of the end of the existing pathway to prove my telling of clay and rock foundation. As is seen on the beach at high tide area, the bottom of Ayr Creek shows the same rock when floods wash the sand away. Bass Coast councillors imagine the foreshore may wash away. Andersons Inlet channel is all rock bottom and at times rocks are uncovered all along the beaches between the end of the existing pathway to Point Norman. The high tide can only go as far as the existing high tide mark. The uncovering of the Amazon shipwreck near Wreck Creek, after being buried for 50 years shows the beach level has gone down and high tide only washed away built up, wind driven sand at the end of the surf club access track along to approximately Wave Street. Ozone Street to Point Norman has built up and Marram grass covers it. Robert Young, Retired seafarer and boatman, Inverloch.

VOXPOP! VOX

Last week The Star asked farmers at the South Gippsland Dairy Expo, “How is spring shaping up for you and your property?”

“It is a good season. We have been getting enough rain so it has been al lright.” Mick O’Loughlin, Leongatha.

“It is good so long as we receive an inch of rain a week. Getting some sun is certainly preferable.” Graham Wood, Grantville.

“It has been very good. There has been a lot of grass growth. We have already cut 120 acres for silage.” Michael Jinnette, Middle Tarwin.

“It is good at this stage. The grass is growing nicely.” Rod McIntosh, Poowong.

Lifting off at Tarwin Valley THIS year, the students at Tarwin Valley Primary School blasted off for an adventure into outer space for their school performance.

dance instructor, and learnt songs and music with their music teacher Tanya Jackson in the lead up to their performances. The Preps were amazing in their Star Trekkin’ performance as were the other students. Principal Brett Smith said, “The school enjoys celebrating the talents of our students and connecting with the community.”

The whole school ventured to the stars and beyond in song, dance and stories to the delight of the local community at the Meeniyan Hall. Students participated in workshops with a Take me to space: Tarwin Valley Primary School students back from left, Holly, Sienna and Jordan and front from left, Danielle, Talia, Charlize and Kyra were in the spirit of space for their school performance.

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Peter Ryan celebrated

The former Gippsland South MLA and his wife Trish were praised by Nationals Party faithful, South Gippsland Shire Council dignitaries and community guests at a dinner at the Leongatha RSL. Among the guests were former Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Ken Lay, former Liberal leader Alan Brown, as well as sitting Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien, Eastern Victoria Region MLC Melina Bath of Koonwarra, and former Leongatha South woman and Nationals Victorian Senator Bridget McKenzie. Mr Ryan served as Deputy Premier until his retirement earlier this year. He has returned to practising law and consulting to business, based in his home town of Sale. “I have had the significant honour of representing the magnificent community of the electorate of Gippsland South for 22

years,” he said. “For those many people whom I have met and have had the capacity to look after their particular issues for that time, I express my thanks.” Senator McKenzie spoke of Mr Ryan’s “legendary” capacity to communicate and his inspirational leadership. “You deserve a fabulous retirement. You have made a significant contribution to this community and also to our state,” she said. Gippsland Southern Health Service board director Lindsay Powney later told The Star Leongatha would be forever be indebted to Mr Ryan for his role in securing funding for the town’s new hospital. Mr Ryan was instrumental in lobbying for state funding for the hospital, which proudly overlooks the town. “We would never have had a new hospital if it was not for Peter Ryan,” Mr Powney said. “The contribution that Peter Ryan has made to this town is one of major significance.”

Paying tribute: recognising the parliamentary career of former Gippsland South MLA and Deputy Premier Peter Ryan (centre) were, from left, Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien, Lindsay and Robyn Powney of Leongatha, and Shirleyanne and Glenn Wright of Leongatha.

Emergency response passes test SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council is ready to respond to an emergency.

Council last week passed an audit of its emergency management plan, undertaken by the State Emergency Service. SES regional operations manager Mark Somers presented council with a certificate of audit. He suggested council highlight its emergency management role in its corporate plan when that plan is next reviewed, and to further consider how the community and businesses are impacted by an emergency, such as an incident at Wilsons Promontory National Park. SES will also prepare a course for council emergency management liaison officers. At last Wednesday’s

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South Gippsland Shire briefs YOUNG people have benefited from South Gippsland Shire Council’s allocation of $1000 to send scouts and leaders from 2nd Leongatha Scout Group to the Scout Jamboree in 2016 at Cataract Lake, New South Wales. Mayor Cr Jeanette Harding, Cr Jim Fawcett, Cr Don Hill and Cr Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks contributed funding to the deputation from their discretionary funds. Toora Primary School received $220 from Cr Harding to cover the cost of hiring the Toora hall for a fundraising event. Loch Community Development Association was given $1000 towards the Loch Community Storage Shed. The Anglican Parish of Korumburra received $1000 to employ a

youth leader for its after school youth program. Korumburra RSL sub-branch will use $9000 to produce a book documenting World War One servicemen who died during the war. South Coast Athletics bought a laptop with $750 in discretionary funds. Council did not approve Leongatha Primary School’s application to help with the costs of running its school fete as councillors were reluctant to support a fundraising event. CR KIERAN Kennedy said he has been on the phone for three hours most days fielding concerns from constituents about the compulsory rubbish collection service in Venus Bay. At the July meeting, council voted

to introduce a six month collection service from November to April each year for residential properties in Venus Bay. Council also voted to introduce an optional 12 month collection service. “A lot of people are upset by this. They feel they have been singled out and being made responsible for the rubbish that is disposed of illegally,” Cr Kennedy said. RATES on vacant land and building restrictions due to septic issues were among the issues raised at the annual general meeting of the TP Taylor Reserve committee at Sandy Point recently. Cr Mohya Davies attended the meeting, along with 40 others.

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Tax scam warning LOCALS have fallen victim to a recent tax scam. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has warned the public to be aware of the circulating phone scam. According to ATO, the fraudsters intimidated people into paying a fake tax debt over the phone then aggressively threatened arrest if they don’t comply. Accounting offices Perrett and Associates and Fawcett and Pickersgill have taken calls from

concerned taxpayers. “ATO is aware of the scam. The scammers are using a scare tactic but don’t give out your details and don’t get involved,” Don Perrett said. “The tax office would not be asking for money to be moved to its account.” Assistant commissioner Thomas Ryan said ATO makes thousands of outbound calls to taxpayers a week, but would never contact taxpayers about a debt in this threatening manner and urges

people to protect their personal details. “We take your privacy seriously. We urge you to be alert to these types of scams and never send money or give your financial details to someone you don’t know and trust,” Mr Ryan said. “Generally the ATO would send an SMS or letter you remind you a payment was due. If we don’t get a response from this, we would then call you to discuss payment. “If you do have a tax debt, we encourage you

to contact us early on 13 11 42 so we can discuss your circumstances.” If people receive a call from ATO and are concerned about providing personal information over the phone, they should ask for the caller’s name and phone them back through the ATO’s switchboard on 13 28 69. If people think they may have fallen victim to a phone scam, contact ATO on 13 28 61 between 8am and 6pm on weekdays.

Craft craze GIRLS from all over Gippsland came together for a successful craft day with the Meeniyan Country Women’s Association last Monday.

Cupcake queens: From left, Tiffany Purvis, Jessica Purvis and Ella Mackie enjoyed an afternoon of cake decorating with Meeniyan CWA last Monday.

President Marilyn Mackie said the junior craft day received a fantastic response and is sure to run again in future school holiday breaks. “It is the first time we held this event and we have had girls attending all the way from Sale to do some fun activities and have afternoon tea with us,” Ms Mackie said. Inside from the rain at Meeniyan Town Hall, members of the Meeniyan CWA lead a series of craft activities in card making, cake decorating, zen tangles, knitting and cross stitching.

Finding a zen place: from left, Esra Babuc was shown by Penelope Wolswinkel the art of zen tangles, a meditative form of free drawing, at Meeniyan Town Hall last Monday.

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New home: Bass Coast Shire Council welcomed 19 new citizens during a citizenship ceremony on September 22. Pictured back from left Bass Coast Citizen of the Year 2015 Jeff Nottle, Colin McFadyen, Audra Reincastle, Callum McFadyen, Marites Mailes, Jamaeriz Balagon, William Howson, Janet Grimes, Pamela Mercer, Verity Nicholson, Derrick Nicholson, Bass MLA Brian Paynter, front from left, Mark Smith, Jun Zhang, Carrie Bruce, mayor Cr Kimberley Brown, Eileen Ermino, Randy and Elize Ermino, Luke Nicholson and Matthew Nicholson.

Citizens celebrated in Bass Coast BASS Coast Shire Council welcomed 19 new citizens at a citizenship ceremony held on September 22. The new citizens came from the countries of Thailand, USA, Philip-

pines, UK, Malaysia, Singapore, India and China. They now reside in Bass Coast towns such as Inverloch, Cape Woolamai, Grantville, Wonthaggi, Bass, Cowes and San Remo. Mayor Cr Kimberley Brown pre-

sided over the ceremony, with council’s general manager of governance and organisation development Mark Brady as MC. Special guest speakers were Bass MLA Brian Paynter and Bass Coast Citizen of the Year 2015 Jeff Nottle.

FAMDA readies for new play FOSTER Arts Music and Drama Association (FAMDA) is busily rehearsing to stage The Peppercorn Tree, a deeply moving Australian drama by Melbourne writer, Alison Campbell Rate.

First staged in 2010, the play tells a story that is both humourous and poignant, laced with ideas about mateship, love, regret and reconciliation. Set in suburban Melbourne in 1993, ‘The Peppercorn Tree’ has, as its central character, Jonah Cloake, a World War II veteran who is now dying. During an early morning raid in Tobruk, Jonah made a split second decision with repercussions that have come to overshadow his life and future relationships. Burying his guilt under a veneer of jibes and humour, Jonah has succeeded in avoiding his past for decades. Fifty years later he reluctantly agrees to record his memoirs with a biographer

Rehearsal mode: director Bernadette Grainger on stage at rehearsal with cast members, Margaret Rudge, Joanne Street and Graeme O’Connor. Photo by Robert Paragreen. and in the process is forced to confront his demons. FAMDA’s production of this intriguing play opens on Friday, October 23 with Bruce Grainger in the pivotal role as Jonah. Directed by Bernadette Grainger, FAMDA’s staging features talented actors, Margaret Rudge, Graeme O’Connor and Jasmine Watsford, as members of Jonah’s

family with Joanne Street playing his biographer. The play promises excellent entertainment with some food for thought leavened with humour. The Peppercorn season runs from 23 October to 1 November 2015 with performances at 8pm on Fridays, Saturdays & Thursday 29 October and matinées at 2pm Saturday 24 October

and also Sunday 1 November at the Foster War Memorial Arts Centre Ticket bookings are now available on line at www. famda.org.au enabling people to choose their own seating position. Tickets can also be booked via Main Street Revelations, 31 Main Street, Foster or by phone on 0435 535 867.

Fundraiser for refugees BOB Rushton knew he had to take action when the massive scale of the Syrian refugee crisis hit news headlines across the globe.

Having travelled to the Middle East numerous times over the past 20 years, Mr Rushton took it upon himself to raise funds in aid of Syrian refugee camps in Jordan. Mr Rushton and his wife Barbara held a garage sale on their Leongatha property over Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20 with all

money raised going towards the camp. The camp houses over 130,000 refugees and provides accommodation, food, sanitation, and, most importantly, a place of refuge. With the support of over 30 local businesses the garage sale, along with funds raised by Mr Rushton’s community seminars, has so far raised over $5000 within a fortnight. Mr Rushton wished to thank all the local businesses and community members who supported the event. “So many people gave up their time over the two days and we really appre-

ciate their support,” Mr Rushton said. Without the support of people like Mr and Mrs Rushton, refugee facilities would struggle even more so to meet requirements for the rising number of civilians fleeing their war torn homes. “It was great to see everybody in the community banding together for a good cause. Thank you to everybody who came along and gave your support,” Ms Rushton said. Other rural communities have expressed an interest in raising money for the cause through similar fundraising strategies.

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Skate park revamp takes off By Tayla Kershaw PLANS to bring life and colour to the Inverloch skate park are underway. The initial coat of paint was applied recently in the lead up to the TRAX program and mural jam. “We are doing the mural jam with artists Tom Murray White and Rohan Manhal during the school

holidays,” coordinating artist Mary Sullivan said. “On October 4 we will hold the TRAX program. We will take children out onto the basketball court where they can ride through paint and create a mural with their tyre tracks.” The TRAX program is for children 12 years old and older. Old bikes and scooters, as well as coveralls, will be provided so personal bikes and clothing will not be ruined.

“It’s going to be great fun,” Ms Sullivan said. “We will be doing other bits and pieces in the meantime to build the momentum from this point on.” This project is part of Bass Coast Shire Council’s commitment to public art projects, and has been led by the Inverloch Community House. The Inverloch Lions Club offered its services to help complete the initial painting last week. It will

Fresh paint: from left, Inverloch Lions Club’s Klaus Edel, Inverloch’s Brad Owen, Teo Parmington and coordinating Mary Sullivan took the first step to rejuvenating the Inverloch skate park.

also be involved in the mural jam and other painting events. “The Lions Club have kindly offered to help out and will provide sausage sizzles at our events,” Ms Sullivan said. “They will also help to install the murals when the time comes.” Inverloch’s Brad Owen also offered his services to the skate park last week by helping the Lions Club paint the surface. “Brad was at the skate park with his child and kindly offered to help us,” Inverloch Lions’ Club Klaus Edel said. “Not a lot of people would do that and it was greatly appreciated.” Brad is a panel beater and spray painter. He also had his own history with the skate park. “I was one of the first people to ride in this skate park when it was originally opened more than 16 years ago,” he said. “My dad was one of the concreters. I think the project is a good idea; the place needs a bit of colour.” Brad said he was likely to continue lending a hand for the duration of the project.

Healthy girls: from left, Inverloch Primary School’s Piper, Asha, Georgia and Ava are excited to participate in walk to school month during October.

Inverloch children stay active INVERLOCHKONGWAK Primary School is committed to the health of its students. October will be walk to school month, with students from all year levels encouraged to get involved. “The students will be asked to walk, ride or scoot to school every day for the month to promote

an active lifestyle,” principal Wendy Caple said. “Parents of students who live too far away are encouraged to drop their children off at a distance from school so they can walk the rest of the way.” Walk to school month is a VicHealth initiative to kick start active and healthy habits in Victorian children. Walking to school every day can help children

achieve the recommended 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity a day, particularly as the weather starts to warm up. Part of Inverloch’s culture is to be active, healthy and energetic, and the school is eager to encourage its children to follow a healthy lifestyle into adulthood. The school was one of the first schools to sign up to the initiative this year.

Farmers to win from China deal BURRA Foods and South Gippsland dairy farmers stand to benefit from the China Australia Free Trade Agreement. Reduced tariffs will make the export focused manufacturer more competitive with other dairy suppliers, such as New Zealand, which has enjoyed a free trade agreement with China since 2008. Burra Foods opened an office in Hong Kong at the end of last year to be ready to capture the opportunities the free trade agreement presented. Burra Foods general manager commercial Dale O’Neill, formerly of Leongatha, is based in the Hong Kong office. “The agreement will also increase demand for Burra’s high quality dairy

ingredients into a rapidly growing market and is a good fit with our current product mix as the tariffs will come down on infant formula and speciality milk powders,” he said. Mr O’Neill said Burra Foods’ suppliers stood to benefit. “As demand increases, with that brings greater demand for milk supply and further underpins South Gippsland as a world-class dairy production and manufacturing region,” he said. With milk production alone comprising about half the total value of Gippsland’s agricultural commodities and earning an estimated farm gate value of $624 million, Burra Foods CEO Grant Crothers described the agreement as the “starter’s gun” for the dairy trade to China, particularly

from Gippsland. “Previous free trade agreements have not delivered the market access the current agreement seeks to provide the Australian dairy industry,” he said. “Gaining greater access to the world’s largest food market will provide confidence and stimulate much needed investment into the Gippsland dairy industry.” Mr Crothers said increased demand for Gippsland dairy required under the agreement would also see the generation of further job opportunities and careers in Gippsland. The Committee for Gippsland has publically backed the signing of the China Australia Free Trade Agreement, providing its strong endorsement via a submission to the Federal

Parliamentary Inquiry set up to review the agreement. Committee for Gippsland CEO Mary Aldred said the agreement provided a once in a generation opportunity for Gippsland that would give a competitive advantage in the world’s largest food market particularly for local industries such as beef, dairy and tourism. “Gippsland food processing businesses are particularly well placed under the proposed free trade agreement, providing future opportunities for local investment with increased productivity to be generated for local businesses and communities in our region,” she said. “The local Gippsland dairy industry will be big winners under the agreement. With improved market ac-

cess, the Gippsland industry can continue to grow its $6 billion a year contribution to the dairy industry while supplying China’s growing demand for Australian dairy products. “With the removal of trade restrictions under the free trade agreement, Gippsland’s agribusiness sector will be in a strengthened position to compete in the Chinese market against New Zealand and South American countries. “You only need to look at the volume of Gippsland beef currently exported to China, or the investments Murray Goulburn and Burra Foods have made to be able to export dry milk powder to China, to understand agriculture is going to be a major part of our region’s future prosperity.”

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big breakie pie and champagne chicken pie all scored second prizes alongside the bestselling gourmet chilli and cheese sausage roll. Scoring another two bronze prizes for their plain mince pies and apple pies, the team at Connell’s Bakery was pleased with another outstanding achievement to add to their list. With over ten years of ownership over the long running business, Dee Connell said the team works tirelessly to produce premium quality pastries to the public. Baked fresh in house, both the Wonthaggi and Bass bakeries offer a wide range of gourmet pies and sausage rolls cooked with local ingredients for a winning result.

Brilliant bakehouse Nabbing a total of six prizes in the Great Aussie Pie Competition this year, San Remo Bakehouse owner Roberta Smith credited the business for putting in the hard yards to produce prize winning pastries.

YUMMY CAKES

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A crust above the rest: an award winning Connell’s Bakery pie, just one of the many delicious pastries baked daily at both Wonthaggi and Bass stores.

SAN Remo Bakehouse has been serving some of the best pastries in the business for over a decade now.

BREAKFAST AND LUNCH

nitely going to have a crack at winning a gold prize,” Mr McInnes said. Customers can be assured every pie purchased from Thornton’s Bakery will have the same winning taste, with award winning pies baked with precise recipes daily. “We bake all of our pies with fresh ingredients on a daily basis. So everyone can know they are buying a winning pie when they come in.

Connell’s cook perfection

5672 1050

(Bass Highway Bass)

The McCartin Street bakery received a silver prize for its pizza pie and a bronze award for its egg and bacon pie. “The competition is held

between Melbourne and Sydney every year,” bakery owner Darren McInnes said. “This year it was held in Sydney so we sent four of each kind of pie up for judging.” With over 1000 entries, Thornton’s Bakery had to ensure consistency in the taste, weight, consistency and appearance of each pie to secure a placing. “Next year we are defi-

Eyes on the pies: San Remo Bakehouse staff and the Great Aussie Pie Competition mascot were all smiles after business received six awards in this year’s competition.

third prize across the country for its outstanding sausage rolls while their chicken, bacon and mushroom pie received a gold prize regionally. This year the team won first prize for its Syenna’s freedom pie, a gluten free pastry imagined by a San Remo Primary School student. “Last year we held a pie competition with San Remo Primary School students where each student submitted a pie for the Pie Drive,” Ms Smith said. “While Syenna’s pie did not win the competition it gained a lot of interest in catering for customers with an intolerance to gluten. “It tasted very nice so we tweaked the recipe and it won gold. Customers can purchase it in store now.” San Remo Bakehouse also scored silver for its traditional steak pie and bonza beef pie. The bakery also nabbed bronze for its traditional sausage roll, godfather sausage roll and scallop pie. Customers can purchase all winning pastries in store now, baked fresh daily.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, September 29, 2015 - PAGE 17

Health News Better health, Better lifestyles, Stronger communities

Latrobe Community Health Service www.lchs.com.au

Auslan services available in Gippsland For the 111 known people in Gippsland who communicate using sign language, conveying their needs or wants as part of everyday life can be a challenge.

When the Slin family ﬁrst arrived in Australia as refugees in 2014, they were overcome by the differences to their home country of Burma.

Attending a job interview, medical appointment, or training course becomes more complex when a deaf or hearing impaired person needs to communicate with a person who doesn’t sign. An Australian sign language (Auslan) interpreter can bridge the gap for deaf and hard of hearing people. In Gippsland, this service is available through Latrobe Community Health Service. “In situations where it’s especially important for a deaf person to understand what’s going on, like if they need emergency medical help, an interpreter’s service is invaluable,” said Vince Massaro, Executive Director Aged, Assessment and Disability Services.

Helping migrants settle in

“English, which most of us use as a ﬁrst language, can be a second language for some Auslan users. This creates a barrier to communication, which we can help overcome.” Mr Massaro said in addition to one-on-one sessions, Auslan interpreters could also help make community events more meaningful and inclusive for people who sign. Services or businesses that wish to communicate with

a deaf person can also use this service. For more information about the Auslan service at Latrobe Community Health Service, visit www.lchs.com.au or phone 1800 242 696. Teletypewriters (TTY) users can phone 1800 555 677 then ask for 1800 242 696. Speak and Listen users can phone 1800 555 727 then ask for 1800 242 696.

From the unfamiliar language to understanding rental agreements, the family didn’t know where to start looking for help. “The most important thing to me was to learn English,” said mother of two, Sport. With learning a new language as her top priority, she found out about the Settlement Support Program run by Latrobe Community Health Service. Through the program, Sport had weekly English lessons from a tutor arranged through the Adult Migrant Education Service. The family also met with a refugee health nurse from Latrobe Community Health Service. The nurse checked their health and accompanied them to their first visit to their new doctor. As Sport’s 13 year-old daughter has a liver problem, the family also needed to travel to Melbourne to visit a specialist. A settlement support worker accompanied them to the first medical appointment in the city by train to show them how to manage the journey in the future. In addition to their health needs, the Slins were guided through their rental agreement and getting connected to the internet. “(Latrobe Community Health Service) organised everything for me. Now my family is fine and this makes us all so happy,” said Sport. The Settlement Support Program is delivered across Gippsland. It aims to help refugee and new migrant families get practical advice and help. For more information, phone Latrobe Community Health Service on 1800 242 696.

Financial forum for retirees in Wonthaggi Retirement is supposed to be a time for family, relaxation or pursuing passions. However, it’s hard to enjoy all these things if your finances aren’t in order. If you are retired or about to retire, learn how to make smarter financial choices at a financial forum hosted by Latrobe Community Health Service next month. The forum is a repeat of an event held earlier in the year, but will feature superannuation as a new topic.

“Superannuation is a great mystery to many people – most of us have it, but we don’t always understand it,” said Joanne Ramselaar, project ofﬁcer at Latrobe Community Health Service.

Speakers will provide information on a variety of topics, including how to manage your money, Centrelink information for retirees and responsible gambling.

“Based on feedback from our previous event, we found people were unclear about superannuation ﬁnancial terms like balanced funds.

The ﬁnancial forum for retirees will be held at the Wonthaggi Workman’s Club on Tuesday, 20 October 2015 from 9:45am to 3pm. It is a free event and lunch will be provided.

“Many people just want to learn different ways of making their money last so they can enjoy life.”

To RSVP, phone Jo Ramselaar at Latrobe Community Health Service on 1800 242 696.

Debra Carnduff, community settlement worker, with new arrivals Joe and Sport.

Retiree ﬁnancial forum Tuesday, 20 October from 9.45am - 3pm Wonthaggi Workmans Club 75 Graham Street, Wonthaggi Learn how to make smarter ﬁnancial choices if you are retired or about to move into retirement. Contact Jo Ramselaar on 1800 242 696 for registration and enquiries or email joanne.ramselaar@lchs.com.au

FREE EVENT

Speakers will provide information on: Superannuation Transitioning to retirement How to manage your money in retirement Contracts - Retirement villages, caravan parks, renting and retirement homes Centrelink information tailored to retirees

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IGA gives to community COMMUNITY groups came together at the Leongatha Memorial Hall last Tuesday, September 22 for Michael’s Supa IGA’s Community Rewards big cheque presentations.

Two cheques a charm: from left, Donna Muldoon received two cheques from Michael Lorenz of Michael’s Supa IGA on behalf of Korumburra Secondary College to the combined value of $2750.

IGA’s Michael Lorenz and John Markham presented community organisations with cheques funded by reward points accumulated by shoppers at the IGA stores at Leongatha and Korumburra over the past year. “Today we celebrate with some $80,000 generated by our fundraising programs this year in South Gippsland, bringing our total raised to date to $1.35 million,” Mr Markham said. Michael’s Supa IGA provided $20,000 in community grants to worthy beneficiaries across South Gippsland. The grants are funded by customers who wished to donate their shopping points to the cause. “Grants are made possible thanks to point donations by many of our shoppers, as well as the community fund Mr Lorenz makes available on hundreds of lines across the store,” Mr Markham said.

School bonus: from left, Tim Kemp and Bronte White smiled with a cheque for Leongatha Primary School.

Three’s a charm: Leongatha CFA representatives Gary Burns, Nathan Hawkins and Edward Browning accepted the cheque for $1600 last Tuesday.

Hospital reaps rewards: from left, Vicki Farthing received the $6400 community rewards cheque from Michael Lorenz on behalf of Gippsland Southern Health Service.

Giant fund: from left, Korumburra-Bena Football Club representative Andrew Newton received the big cheque from Michael Lorenz at Leongatha’s Memorial Hall last Tuesday.

Parrot money: Leongatha Football Club’s Christine Mackie accepted the cheque from Michael Lorenze for $865.

Funds granted: from left, Korumburra Primary School students Jorja White, Jordan Thomas and assistant principal David Gray received a total of $8100 for the school in community grants from Michael’s Supa IGA last Tuesday.

Fund for fire fighters: Ruby CFA representatives Lachlan O’Connor and Damien Hardacre took the cheque for $600 on behalf of the brigade at Memorial Hall in Leongatha last Tuesday.

Good cause: Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College student Isaac Muldoon and teacher Phil Smith received the big cheque for $1170 on behalf of the college last Tuesday.

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STAR Real

THE GREAT SOUTHERN STAR

Grazing and lifestyle opportunity Page 22

Leongatha Local people with national connections Real Estate

Available 7 Days

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Grazing & agistment property 235 Acres in 4 titles 9/yo 3 Bed, Study, 2 Bath, home Excellent infrastructure Drought proof water supply 85% tractorable

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ADVERTISING FEATURE

Convenient rural living E

VER thought of living in the countryside but have been put off by dirt roads, commute time and too much land to maintain, this property will make you reconsider.

Situated just five kilometres from Leongatha and all on a sealed road, it doesn’t get easier than this. This property is a very private easy to manage and hard to find one acre that has fabulous views over the lush surrounding countryside. The home consists of three bedrooms each with built in robes, a good sized

bathroom with separate shower and bath and ample laundry. The well appointed kitchen with all the mod cons sits neatly between the dining area and lounge making for comfortable relaxed living. Externally there is a double garage with two remote roller doors, surrounded by a productive garden and orchard with easy to manage lawn areas. Built by a local building company, this 13 year old brick veneer home with colourbond roof will have huge appeal to everyone from growing families to the retired couple. This property ticks a lot of boxes.

LEONGATHA STH 75 Hillgroves Road Stockdale & Leggo Leongatha 5662 5800

$475,000

Mixed use zoning L

IVE, work and play all in the same place.

This beautiful Edwardian home is well suited to a professional person who’s looking to run their business from home, but still wants all the luxuries of a modern home. The home features a huge outdoor entertaining area with built in barbecue and seating, a great shed with built in bar and wood heater. Inside boasts three generous sized bedrooms with the main having an ensuite and built in robes. There is also an office or possible

fourth bedroom located in the centre of the home. The open plan living area has an impressive open fire and reversecycle heating and cooling. Polished boards run throughout the home with carpet in the bedrooms. The kitchen has a spectacular timber bench top with stainless steel benches to the working are with a stainless splash back. It boasts a 900mm stainless steel oven, dishwasher and a good sized walk in pantry.

One of the great selling points is the side and rear access and the street frontage to Roughead Street. With the bypass going through only a stone’s throw away, give your business excellent exposure.

LEONGATHA 24 Roughead St Stockdale & Leggo Leongatha 5662 5800

$420,000

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Jason Harris 0417 640 079

Mike West 0409 583 692

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Leongatha

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13 Davison Street, Leongatha $255,000

2A Horn Street, Leongatha $319,000

IDEAL INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

PRICED WITH YOU IN MIND

? Immaculate family home fully renovated throughout ? Polished floorboards, original cornices, 2 bthrms, new kitchen, ducted gas heating, lrg backyard, 2 sheds + more

? Solid 2 BR/BV in quiet street ? Light filled home, R/C Unit, electric cooking ? Garden shed, excellent condition, handy corner block

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2 bdrm WB home with aluminum windows throughout ? ? Boasting a large shed approx. 6mx10m in size Approx.1003sqmblock,potentialforunitdevelopment(S.T.C.A). ?

15 Shingler Street, Leongatha $250,000 Sole Agent

3 bdrm home plus a bungalow, ideal for home office Lounge with SFH, kitchen/meals area, sunroom Quiet location, short walk to street, rented at $240 pw

9 Bazley Street, Leongatha $210,000 Sole Agent

under t contrac WHEN QUALITY MATTERS • • •

88 Parr Street, Leongatha $335,000

TOP OF THE TOWN

BEAUTIFUL 2 ACRE LIFESTYLE HOME

Low maintenance, B/V home in immaculate condition Open plan living, R/C unit, natural gas heating Rural Views, Large shed, Not a cent to spend 3

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Large family home impeccably presented in quiet court S/S appliances, 2 living area, solar hot water Ensuite, large al fresco, huge level yard

1-3 Manna Court, Koonwarra $630,000 Sole Agent

THE PERFECT PACKAGE

As new 4 Brm home with picturesque outlook 2 living areas with sliding door to a huge deck Access into the backyard with room for a big shed

16 Gibson Street, Leongatha $405,000 Sole agent

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CORNER POCKET- LOCATION LOCATION EXCELLENT TOWNHOUSE, SEPARATE TITLE THE IDEAL START •

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Popular location on a corner block close to schools • Renovated home with upstairs retreat with great views • • Excellent entertaining area with fully landscaped

8 Brumley Street, Leongatha $379,000 Sole Agent

Modern north facing, no body corporate, quiet street ? Lock up garage, open plan living, R/C unit ? Outdoor area, landscaped gardens, quality local builder ?

24 Davison Street, Leongatha $299,000

5662 5800 15 Bair Street, Leongatha

2/3 Cambridge Court, Leongatha $379,000 3

HEAPS OF OPTIONS HERE

Neat 3 bdrm home with all the modern conveniences • Open living area with view, electric cooking & walk in pantry. • Outdoor entertaining area. Idea investment or 1st home buyers. •

14 Laura Grove, Leongatha REDUCED $320,000

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Quiet court location, local builders own modern home Open plan living, R/C, W.I.R, ensuite & B.I.R's Dble glazed windows, undercover outdoor area & gardens

Ideal family home, home office or consulting offices Rear lane access to double garage & office Great position to CBD & schools

9 Long Street, Leongatha $298,000 Sole Agent

96 Ridgway, Mirboo North

5668 1300

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PPORTUNITIES to own a quality property so close to town are rare and this is no exception; on the market for the first time in 30 odd years.

Located 3.6km from the Leongatha Post Office this gently undulating grazing farm comprises 214 acres (approx) on two titles plus a small parcel of road lease. The property boasts a brick veneer family home with three good size bedrooms all with robes, plus

a study. The country style timber kitchen is all electric with loads of cupboard, draw and bench space, brekkie bar and large dining area that opens to an outdoor entertaining and barbecue area. There are two living areas - a split level lounge and rumpus room that take care of indoor entertaining. Other features include slate flooring to heavy traffic areas, carpets in bedrooms, open fire and a reverse cycle air conditioner. The home is perfectly positioned

on the farm to take in stunning views over town and back to the coast. Infrastructure on the farm is very good with a large six bay machinery/hay shed, four bay garage/ workshop, solid stock yards with race and crush, fencing is good supported by power, domestic and stock water is aplenty via tanks, dams/spring and troughs. There is simply too much on offer to mention; for more details or to arrange an inspection please call Peter Bellingham at SEJ Leongatha.

LEONGATHA Contact agent for location SEJ Real Estate Leongatha 214 s 5662 4033

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

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HALLSTON

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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

31.75 ACRES WITH PERMIT

HALLSTON • • • • • •

Rare lifestyle opportunity Well fenced and power nearby Home site in best position offering views Just waiting for you to build dream home Enough land to run some cattle or sheep Only 15 minutes to Leongatha

Price: $345,000

South Gippsland – Inverloch

Web ID: 8724583

GREAT FIRST HOME OR INVESTMENT W E NE IC PR

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LEONGATHA

2 BR home, short stroll to main street Separate lounge, lge kitchen/sunroom Timber floorboards, gas heating/cooking Carport and secure backyard Currently tenanted at $200/wk Can be sold with vacant possession

New Price: $199,000

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

220 Ha - 543.87 Acres ‘Murrays’ South Gippsland – Inverloch

• Established productive dairy farm covered by clean, quality well fertilised pastures • 40 stand rotary dairy, 3 phase power, 18,000L vat, feed & ID system • Two large hay sheds, machinery shed, & calf rearing shed • Comfortable three bedroom brick veneer home • Flat to very gently rising land serviced by a well maintained laneway system • Water supplied from dams to trough system • Extensive pasture renovation program with excellent fertiliser history • 3 Kms to centre of seaside resort Inverloch eldersre.com.au Web Id 8587598

$4.4 million ELD9240544

Elders Leongatha Don Olden 0417 805 312 Zel Svenson 0438 636 290

Alex Scott Leongatha Peter Dwyer 0428 855 244 Andrew Newton 0402 940 320

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ADVERTISING FEATURE

Convenient address T

HIS recently refurbished home is conveniently located within walking distance to the main precinct of Leongatha.

There is much to love about this three bedroom, brick veneer home, including electric and wood heating, modernised light and bright kitchen, and a gorgeous view out to the garden, from the family room. There is a formal, sunken lounge and a dining room that has plenty of natural light which creates a lovely sense of warmth and space. It has been freshly painted throughout, with good carpets and window furnishings. All three bedrooms have built in wardrobes, are spacious and offer versatility, and there is also a study. There is a well maintained easy to care for back garden providing privacy, which is accessed through a side entrance or through the lock up garage. This great home offers both an affordable investment and a perfect first home. Inspect early.

LEONGATHA 16 Allison Street Landmark Harcourts Leongatha Glenys Foster 0477 622 298

$290,000

Home stylists a good option for the time poor

OST of us are time poor and juggling priorities at the best of times.

The prospect of preparing a home for sale is daunting, especially as the expectations of buyers attuned to reality TV-standard presentation are increasingly high. For many vendors the answer is using a stylist. These talented professionals, most of whom have an interior design qualification, do far more than simply advise on decluttering and which pieces of furniture to store.

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those chosen by the stylist. Some stylists have hire arrangements with stores, but others have large warehouses to contain their collections of everything from cushions and rugs to pots of herbs for the kitchen bench. But a word of warning there is a danger that over styled homes can appear sterile and uninviting. This can actually deter buyers who cannot imagine themselves, or anyone, living there. So retain a few personal touches and avoid a clinical look.

5662 0922 45 Bair Street LEONGATHA

FORTHCOMING

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Stylists and their assistants do everything from dispatching furniture for storage to making beds with special linen and arranging flowers. Many real estate agencies have an ongoing relationship with real estate stylists whom they recommend to their clients. This helps clients save time and agents obtain the best possible price. Agents say that if a home has not been styled to the level buyers expect they are often disappointed. Some vendors have all their possessions removed and replaced with

AUCTION

ON SITE - Friday October 9 at 12 noon 13 DAVISON STREET, LEONGATHA

• Large modern 4 bedroom/3 bathroom home • 3 Living areas plus teenage retreat with own bathroom • Ducted gas heating, 3 RC/ACs, solar power system

• Super neat 2 bedroom b/v home • Generous size lounge room with R/C air con • Corner block - great front and side access

$325,000

$550,000

$255,000 LI N ST EW IN G

8 ECCLES WAY, LEONGATHA

• Self sustainable country retreat • 2 bedrooms, central kitchen with wood fire • Bungalow, sheds, fruit trees, veggie patches

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690 FOSTER MIRBOO ROAD, FOSTER NORTH

205 MARDAN DUMBALK ROAD, MARDAN • • • • •

6 WARRALONG COURT, LEONGATHA

2 MILNE STREET, LEONGATHA

6 DOLLAR ROAD, DUMBALK

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

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

• Rural living, 200m from General Store • 3 Bedrooms, lounge with solid fuel heater • At this price stop renting and buy your first home!

$345,000

$289,000

$150,000

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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FOSTER NORTH 690 Foster Mirboo Road Alex Scott and Staff Leongatha 5662 0922

$325,000

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LEONGATHA, CONVENIENT ADDRESS · · ·

Beautifully presented 3 bedroom, b/v home Features electric & wood heating, modernized, light kitchen Well maintained, easy to care for garden, single lock up garage

$290,000

POUND CREEK, UNIQUE 8.9 ACRE BLOCK · · ·

Excellent home site with uninterrupted rural views Five (5) year Building Permit with power on site Near golf club, halfway between Inverloch & Leongatha

$235,000

FORMER MASONIC CENTRE • • • •

Land area 1357m2, Building area 200m2 approx. Sealed street frontage plus side laneway access. Mains power, sewerage, town water. The well maintained building consists of a main hall, supper room, foyer and 2 w.c.'s. • Constructed of concrete block bricks, iron roof, timber jarrah and hardwood floors, high ceilings, a front entry and 2 side entries, and a rear carpark area.

LEONGATHA, MUCH TO LOVE

LEONGATHA NORTH, ELYSIUM FIELDS

$335,000

$749,000

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Beautifully maintained 3 bedroom brick veneer home Ducted heating, light & bright kitchen with timber top benches Well maintained back yard. Single garage with remote door

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

LEONGATHA,

8595 BASS HIGHWAY 167.8 ACRES GRAZING PROPERTY IDEAL INVESTMENT ? ?

MOUNT ECCLES, 3 ACRE FABULOUS PROPERTY · · ·

3 bdrm cedar home with self-contained guest accommodation Open plan living opens to tiered deck, taking in elevated views 10mx7.5m new Colorbond dbl garage and second shed

$499,000

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

All enquires to SEJ Real Estate Pty Ltd 8 Station Rd Foster, 3960

5682 2800

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30 HARRIETT STREET - TOORA

This home has a timber cottage feel throughout and offers two bedrooms, and central lounge with a cosy wood fire with built in hot water jacket. There is a cute as kitchen with wood stove, gas back up hot plates, gas fire, bay window, large food processing room, separate bathroom with shower over bath, separate toilet and more. Downstairs is a secure wine cellar and food cool room. The home runs on 240v and 12v with battery and generator back up. (No mains connection). Outside you will find an additional secure bungalow with bunks and wood fire (pot belly style), lock up sheds, vegetable gardens, fruits trees, tank and well water, abundance of bush and pine trees, organic gardens (no use of chemicals), chook sheds, rabbit hutches and much more.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, September 29, 2015 - PAGE 25

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Good sized family home T

HIS neat three bedroom brick home includes a separate dining and living room.

For heating and cooling there is a reverse cycle air conditioner. The kitchen has electric cooking and a dishwasher. Bathroom features include a separate bath and shower. The master bedroom has an ensuite. The backyard is secure with a large lock up shed plus a carport and completed with an easily maintained garden. It is an ideal property for families, as the schools are only a short walk away. This property is currently tenanted at $290 per week. It would also make a great investment property. Please call Jean O’Loughlin on 0428 571 083 or Zel Svenson on 0438 636 290 to arrange an inspection.

LEONGATHA 4 Callaway Crs Elders Real Estate Leongatha Jean O’Loughlin 0428 571 083

$305,000

Exchanging cultural games: Leongatha Secondary College students Jack Ballagh and Chelsea Ford teach German exchange student Marc Dinger (centre) how to play Australian rules football.

German team loves Leongatha life By Lucy Johnson IT can be daunting travelling across the globe to attend a foreign school, however German exchange student Marc Dinger is taking the challenge in his stride. Marc has started his year long study at Leongatha Secondary College, while on exchange with Leongatha Rotary Club. The Year 10 student said he was thrilled to have started at his new school. “I am very nervous but also very excited. Everybody is so open and friendly to me,” Marc said. Marc hails from Wachenheim, a town near Heidelberg in the south-west of Germany. While Wachenheim has a similar population to Leongatha, Marc said the approach to education was far different to schooling in Germany. “My school does not use laptops or technology like they do here. We only use books, pens and paper. We also do not get to choose electives until Year 11, so it is great to be able to decide what I study,” Marc said. “It is so nice to be at a school with a

Brent Harriage 0417 681 307

Mayor’s message

Brent Harriage 0417 681 307

Cr Kimberley Brown

A month just for our Seniors

FOR SALE NOW OR BY AUCTION

SATURDAY OCTOBER 17, 2015 AT 10.30AM ON SITE 9 WANKE ROAD, MIRBOO NORTH

WHERE DREAMS COME TRUE • • • • • •

Positioned on town boundary. Approx 3.5 acres Town water available Colorbond lock-up garage with power Level home site A rare allotment within easy walking distance to shops and schools Close to bushwalks

TERMS: 10% DEPOSIT BALANCE 60 DAYS

CONTACT: BRENT HARRIAGE 0417 681 307

5668 1300

96 Ridgway, Mirboo North www.stockdaleleggo.com.au

AUCTION

SATURDAY OCTOBER 17, 2015 AT 12.30PM ON SITE 3610 GRAND RIDGE, MIRBOO NORTH

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lot of outdoor areas. My school in Germany had 1500 students in tall buildings, so this is very different here.” As for the cold weather, Marc said it is far warmer here than the German winters he is used to. “I normally have Christmas in winter so this year it will probably be strange and awkward to be celebrating it in summer. While I am not homesick yet I think I will probably be most homesick around that time,” he said. Adapting to a new culture is also something Marc feels may take some time. “I have already tried Vegemite. I expected it to taste like chocolate so that was surprising,” Marc said. “It takes a lot of concentration to speak English all of the time but I look forward to learning more about Australian culture.” Marc will have the opportunity to travel around Australia for three weeks in April, visiting major attractions including Sydney, the Gold Coast and Central Australia. “I will be spending each term with a different family. I am excited because I will get to see different parts of the town. I cannot wait to see more of Australia,” he said.

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AS I discussed with the San Remo Probus Club recently, opportunities for our more senior community members to maintain a social and active lifestyle ultimately leads to a better quality of life. Considering we do have a significantly higher number of residents aged over 65 years living in Bass Coast compared to the state average, annual events like the Victorian Seniors Festival are even more important to our community. I’m pleased to say Bass Coast has a full program of events happening throughout the month of October, including many great opportunities for our seniors to get out and about, take part in new activities, enjoy a day out with friends and meet new people. The theme of the festival this year is ‘Celebrating communities’, which is only fitting considering the majority of our local events are being held by our community groups and organisations. There are so many great events to choose from! Whether it’s trying out a new sport, delving into your family history, learning more about the digital world, joining others for a special lunch

or one of my personal favourites: taking part in the ‘Blue Rinse Disco’. I almost wish I was over 65 and could join in on all the fun! For a full list of activities or more information pick up a local program from one of our customer services centres, visitor information centres or local libraries.

Around Bass Coast Council, along with various education providers in Bass Coast, are working to improve education opportunities for people of all ages. Part of this is looking at what the future of education is going to look like for us all. Council is holding a Future of Education Forum on Tuesday, October 13 to discuss issues like what will it look like, whose responsibility is it and what lifelong learning means. One of Anthill’s ’30 under 30’ Top Entrepreneurs and 2014 finalist for Young Australian Innovator of the Year by the Australian iAwards, Yohan Dantan, will be the guest speaker on the night to help lead the discussions and speak about his own experiences.

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Croc Stars snap up Wonthaggi Hot housing: from left, presenter Donna Robinson, Ryan Wyatt, Joyce Coles and Bill Bell enjoyed the workshop about vegetable propogation in the Leongatha Community Garden greenhouse.

Spring brings garden to life THE Leongatha Community Garden has had a diverse array of events over the past weeks.

Thursday, September 10 saw the first organic craft class with another happy class of participants creating their own baskets from organic materials. Saturday, September 12 had two different activities: an enthusiastic group learnt further skills in vegetable gardening and propagation while another class were learning the finer skills of artisan bread making. A big thank you to our presenters for all of these activities including Meg Viney, Cheryl Lamb, Janica Nicholls and Donna Robinson. The previous Saturday, member of the garden group Scott Cameron demonstrated his wide range of hydroponic skills. He showed what was meant by hydro-

ponics, how vegies are cultivated and what types of systems/nutrients are available, in addition to some hands on activities. The possibility of forming the Leongatha Community Garden Hydroponics Group was also explored. What a great community garden it is turning out to be and how beautiful it is looking in the spring. Further important upcoming events include a working bee on Saturday, October 10 at 9.30am; gardening and food growing for beginners on Saturday, October 17; and modern salads and dressings on Saturday, October 24. The spring /summer calendar of events is available on the LCG website (search: Leongatha Community Garden in Facebook) or contact Tim Howard on 0409 798 861 or tim.howard@gshs.com.au for further details.

Blue September: Michael Kuffer, Bob Beilby, Keith Gray and Paul Lahn from the Leongatha Men’s Shed were fighting men’s cancer with sausages at lunchtime in Leongatha recently. Raising money to support research into prostate cancer is an important concern for the Leongatha Men’s Shed. Its next event, Big Aussie Barbie is part of Blue September, which fights cancer in men. The barbecue on Thursday, October 1 from 9–4pm will be on the footpath in front of Bakers Delight and Leongatha Fresh Meat and Fish. Both businesses are proud to support the cause and encourage all to come along and enjoy the barbecue, with butcher Rod Spokes donating the world’s best sausages.

Historical link lost A PIECE of heritage has gone from the community with the redevelopment of the bridge over the Coalition Creek on the Strzelecki Highway, north of Leongatha.

Lyn Skillern of the Leongatha Historical Society said the earlier concrete bridge was designed and built by local engineer JT Knox. Mr Knox was noted for designing structures built from concrete. Some of his most famous structures were the old Southern Stand

at the MCG and Kooyong Tennis Centre. An identical bridge is located on the Mardan Road where it crosses the West Branch of the Tarwin River. This was constructed in 1935 to replace a wooden bridge destroyed in December 1934 in a major flood. The bridge over the Coalition Creek was opened in 1935 and served the community well until a vehicle damaged the side of the bridge. New metal sides have been constructed to take the place of the special J T Knox Bridge.

CHILDREN were invited to pluck up their courage and meet some of Australia’s exciting reptiles during the first week of the school holidays. Croc Stars Derek and Karen Ingham from the central coast of New South Wales toured to the Wonthaggi Plaza to introduce their fascinating brand of pets, including lizards, turtles, pythons and, of course, crocodiles. “It’s been fantastic,” Karen said. “The audiences grew bigger every day and the children were very receptive and up for a bit of fun.” Derek and Karen have held an interest in Australian reptiles for 14 years and have been touring with their mobile reptile display for the past seven. “This was our first time in Wonthaggi and the Plaza was very supportive; they’ve even invited us back,” Karen said.

As well as the touring show in shopping centres, Croc Stars also do events for birthdays, day care centres, schools, carnivals, agricultural shows, aged care and corporate events. Karen said the children who came into the Wonthaggi Plaza on the week

loved the display. “They were willing to participate. Very few children were unwilling to have a pat,” she said. The touring show wrapped up on Saturday, when extra prizes were up for grabs for children who listened carefully to the

educational talk. “As well as entertaining the children, we want to promote reptile awareness and teach children to leave reptiles alone out in the wild,” Karen said. “It’s a lot of fun and the children are able to learn from it.”

New friend: from left, Croc Stars’ Karen Ingham introduced Foster’s Archer, Matilda and Freddy Gee to a blue tongue lizard at the Wonthaggi Plaza on Thursday.

Kids Fit at the Y IT HAS long been known the population is getting bigger and children more sedentary as computer games and TV take over the enjoyment of running out in the

backyard or playing on the beach.

The number of overweight children in Australia has doubled in recent years, with a quarter of children now considered overweight or obese. This rise in the number of overweight children is

disturbing because it causes health problems and can lead to social problems. “We recognise the importance of exercise and activity to long term health. We need to encourage the development of healthy habits now for children to take into adulthood,” said SG

SPLASH manager Emma Dowling. “At the YMCA, we try to offer a range of programs for a variety of ages and abilities as we continue to try and meet the needs of the community.” New to the Y in term four is the commencement of a YMCA Kids Fit program for pre-school aged children. The program has been designed around fun, fitness, coordination, balance and developing confidence. Kids Fit will incorporate a range of fun activities including elements of gymnastics, dance, ball sports and games that get children moving. Initially the program will offer one session on a Wednesday morning for three to five year olds. Enrolments are now open at the centre for commencement on October 7, 2015. Places are limited to ensure enjoyment and safety so please contact the centre to secure your spot. Emily Hughes, Kids Fit instructor, has a wealth of experience in gymnastics, dance and circus performance, and has recently returned from working at the summer camps in America. “I am so excited to see this program get up and running. We want to build good habits from a young age, and through fun and education teach children and parents these good habits,” she said. If you would like more information on YMCA Kids Fit, contact the centre on 5662 5911 or visit the website www.sgsplash.ymca. org.au.

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Authors to share tips at Coal Creek COAL Creek welcomes back prize winning author Honey Brown to this Saturday’s Literary Festival at Korumburra.

She is the author of six critically acclaimed works. Since her last appearance at the festival, Honey’s literary star has risen, and articles about her and her fiction have appeared in numerous publications, including mass circulation dailies. Just this month for instance The Saturday Age favourably reviewed her most recent publication, based on the idea we’re only separated by six degrees of separation. Six Degrees contains stories about sexual love and desire, The Age saying “it could have been too gimmicky, but each story is convincing, engaging, moving, and intermittently funny”. The review ends by saying, “Brown cruises through the daunting task of writing well about sex”. Another review says “this book is a million times better than 50 Shades of Grey”, while The Sunday Age, in a review of an earlier release, described her as “the best writer of psychological suspense in Australia.” Earlier this year she was a member of two panels at the Melbourne Writers Festival, one on crime writing, and later on the same day, on writing about sex. It’s also an indication of her increased profile and popularity that numerous profiles of her can be found on line. While there are a number of references to

Come dressed in scary costumes and take part in apple bobbing, a bonfire, monster disco bash and reptile show. See decorated buildings, the witch trials show and a fire twirler.

Take part in the best dressed competition, trick or treat and ride the ghost train. The Australian Paranormal Society will hold a special event, trying out paranormal equipment. There will also be mini ghost tours and psychic reading. The fun lasts from 5.30pm to 10.30pm.

Literary Festival 2015 Entry (includes simple lunch):

Be inspired: hear authors Nicole Hayes (left) and Honey Brown present at the Coal Creek Literary Festival at Korumburra this Saturday, October 3. her being confined to a wheel chair and the farm accident that caused this, the impact on her approach to writing is most telling. She has said, “If not for my accident I wouldn’t have been pushed to write with the sort of seriousness needed to write well”. As she has said elsewhere though, writing well isn’t just a matter of recasting real events. “Writing what you know really means using what you know - use your life experience to colour your stories, to add authenticity, to create believability, to inform your character’s responses,” Honey said. Author Nicole Hayes will also present at the festival. A writer of young adult fiction with a Master of Arts on Creative Writing, Nicole taught fiction and creative writ-

The story line sees Frankie’s mother about to undertake an election campaign, with Frankie being forced into the role of the perfectly behaved daughter. A scandal involving the premier threatens to overwhelm her family. Frankie takes it upon herself to get to the bottom of this scandal. This, and many other plot twists, certainly makes for an interesting read. One reviewer descried this novel as “a truly unput-downable read. One True Thing is smart and compelling, and especially topical and relevant in the current climate. I loved Frankie – she’s such a deliciously flawed and complex protagonist”. Meet the authors at this Saturday’s (October 3) Coal Creek Literary Festival, from 11am–5pm at the Korumburra park.

ing at the University of Melbourne for six years, and also runs writing workshops for various organisations. Her first novel, 2013’s The Whole of My World centred on a teenage female protagonist who is also an AFL tragic, while her second novel, One True Thing, is centred on the world of Victorian politics. Here the focus is on another teenage girl (Frankie) whose mother just happens to be the premier. Part of the motivation behind the writing of the book was a growing frustration with the way women are treated in politics. That, plus the disappearance of a businessman from a well to do suburb of Melbourne and the secret and sordid details of his private life were the germs of the idea for the work.

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Adult $10 | Child U16 $5 | Concession $8 Meet the writers from a wide range of genres, who will discuss their work ? Take part in panel discussions ? Enter the short story competition (Bert van Bedaf Memorial prize - $500 prize money), open picture book competition (photo/illustrated - $100 prize each), under 18 picture book competition (photo/illustrated - $100 prize each) or the open poetry competition ($200 prize money) ? Entry forms available via website or at Coal Creek (entries close Friday September 25) Panel discussions commence at 4.15pm Panelists: Peter Sharpe (chair), Honey Brown, Charles Hall, David Tattersall, Jacqueline Dinan, Sandi Wallace and Sandy Jeffs ?

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Underground adventurers: Tarwin Lower Primary School students, from left Kody, Zale, Kye, Zac, Daniel and Indy have fun at Melbourne Zoo.

A social support group for people living life with an ostomy bag is now reaching out to people who could be isolated due to their condition. Ostomy bags collect the body’s waste and are worn by people who have experienced bowel conditions such as cancer and Crohn’s disease that mean their body can no longer dispose of waste. People living with ostomy bags often endure stigma attached to their condition by people who do not understand. Jeff Lughetto of Korumburra knows the feeling. “When you first have this, you feel like you are the only one with it. This group has given me the confidence to get on with life,” he said. Others fear being critcised for using a disabled toilet or parking bay as people cannot see their bags and assume they are able bodied.

Thea Dent of the South Gippsland Ostomy Group said members support each other and provide information not given by medical professionals. “You go to sleep wondering if your bag is going to break,” she said. Group members have shared simple tips like monitoring diet and timing of eating to minimise one’s chance of filling their bag in public. “This group is about giving people the opportunity to be with other people who understand them 100 per cent,” group social secretary Helen Lughetto said. The group meets in Korumburra at a variety of venues at 2pm on the first Tuesday of the month. There are no nurses, no doctors and no fees. Members are there to help fun and support each other, and become like family to each other. Family and friends of people with ostomy bags are welcome. To find out more, ring Thea Dent on 5655 2628.

Children explore city TARWIN Lower Primary School students enjoyed three action packed days at Melbourne Camp recently. Grades three to six students visited the Parliament of Victoria, Old Melbourne Gaol and the zoo, and

enjoyed fun nights swimming at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre and ice skating. There was not a minute left spare. For some of the students, this was the first time they had been on a train or a tram. The sights and sounds were dif-

ferent to that of Venus Bay, but the students soon adjusted and enjoyed every moment. Grade 6 students were also lucky to attend this camp for free due to the generosity of a local benefactor. Smiles abounded and wonderful memories were created.

Deer cull protects Prom DEER numbers have been slashed at Wilsons Promontory National Park.

Parks Victoria, in partnership with the Australian Deer Association, Sporting Shooters Association of Australia and Game Management Authority, has completed a successful trial deer control program the park. Forty-two hog deer were shot. Increasing wild deer populations at the Prom have been threatening the habitat in the park and removing food sources from other animals. Hog deer have stripped the park’s trees and shrubs, which include endangered and vulnerable plant species, contributed to soil erosion and overgrazed the grasslands, while competing with emus, kangaroos, wombats and wallabies. Parks Victoria district manager Graeme Baxter said, “The deer brought in were in generally poor condition. The animals were thought to be under constant stress due to over population and limited food supply.” Parks Victoria’s acting chief executive Chris Rose

Friends helping friends: members of the South Gippsland Ostomy Group welcome new members, from left, Jeff Lughetto of Korumburra, Claire Davis of Mirboo North, Bev Bourke of Poowong, Thea Dent of Korumburra and Shirley Watt of Korumburra.

Walk to school and re-connect SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council is working with 10 local primary schoolsto kick start healthy walking habits during Walk to School 2015 in October. On watch: deer cull volunteer Ron Perrett surveys Wilsons Promontory National Park for deer during the recent cull. said the trial sought to build knowledge and understanding of the impact of the population of hog deer on the Prom, its habitat and endangered and vulnerable plant species within the park. Parks Victoria will now review the trial outcomes

On the loose: a hog deer meanders through Wilsons Promontory National Park

with a view to repeat further deer management operations. Not all operations will require full closure of the park. “We’d like to thank all the participants including the Australian Deer Association, Sporting Shooters Association of Australia, Game Management Authority, Department of Economic Development Jobs Transport and Resources, Museum Victoria, and La Trobe University and look forward to continuing to build on these partnerships,” Mr Rose said. Students from La Trobe University attended to research the conservation significance of Victoria’s hog deer given they are threatened throughout their native range. Mr Rose said: “We need to continue to develop these

partnerships to ensure we’re doing everything we can to protect and preserve the health of the Prom, so it remains a world class national park and tourism attraction.” Australian Deer Association, Deer Management Committee chair Steve Garlick said the volunteer hunters proved they were professional, skilled and dedicated. Rhys Coote, pest management coordinator from Sporting Shooters Association of Australia Victoria, said, “It was an extremely professional operation and we hope to see some immediate benefits for the park. A lot of planning was done to ensure a safe and effective hunt for these programs. We are really pleased with the results and look forward to further collaboration.”

With the support of VicHealth, council is providing funding to these registered schools to host a range of activities. Students and their families will be encouraged to walk, ride or scoot to school in a program that is more than just about exercise, but includes establishing habits for life, according to council’s social planning officer Vicki Bradley. “Walk to School is about life-long health. Sadly, many Australian children do not accumulate the 60 minutes of moderate or vigorous physical activity recommended every day,” Ms Bradley said. “It’s amazing what a bit of fresh air can do for focus, concentration and mental health.” Not surprisingly, children who walk, cycle or scoot to and from school have higher levels of physical activity and improved cardiovascular fitness compared to children who don’t. Walk to School project support worker Irene Desiatov said the month was also about connecting people. “Children who walk to and from school become more familiar with their neighbourhoods and make new friends with other children,” she said. “Walking time is also talking time for parents and children: when the stress of

driving and keeping your eye on the traffic is taken away, it’s easier to talk to your children about what’s happening at school and in their lives.” Activities won’t stop once children get to school with running competitions, healthy breakfasts and the development of walking maps among the diverse events celebrating Walk to School. For more information about local Walk to School activities check council’s website or visit http://www.walktoschool. vic.gov.au

Shoes on: Poowong Consolidated School students Indigo and Tiarna are ready to walk to school.

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SILAGE SILAGE & CROPPING Krone guarantees excellence ACHIEVING a quality hay harvesting season is easy when you purchase a Krone product from Leongatha’s Chapman Machinery Service. Chapman Machinery Service has been a dealer of the German made brand for more than 20 years, and its excellence has been proven by its increasing popularity in South Gippsland. A wide range of Krone products are available for purchase from Chapman Machinery Service, assembled and ready to fly out the door. “Nationwide, sales on Krone products have increased by 20 per cent,” Chapman Machinery Service sales representative Gavan Stewart said. “We are dealing with the demand but products are selling fast and stock is limited on some items.” The most popular Krone item for 2015 has proven to be the crop tedder. “The crop tedder will be important this season because farmers will want to take advantage of the sunny periods between rain,” Gavan said. “It’s designed to easily deal with wet and green pastures, and has become increasingly popular in South Gippsland because of its quality and capacity to deal with dry crops and pastures as well.” The Krone baler is another must

have this season, as it is specifically designed to withstand tough conditions. “The baler is designed for silage but it handles hay and other dry products with ease,” Gavan said. Though it’s too early to estimate how the upcoming silage and cropping season will turn out, Chapman Machinery Service has already made many preseason sales on an array of stock. Chapman Machinery Service also offers services for its products. Services are undertaken by fully trained Krone staff under a new workshop manager Loreano Tuccori. “Loreano has a good grasp on the products we sell and specialises in training mechanics on site to finish a job quickly,” Gavan said. “It’s absolutely necessary we finish jobs in a timely manner and we’ve worked hard to achieve better organisation.” Chapman Machinery Service also welcomed back Daryl Masey, who has returned to the business as a Fendt specialist. “Daryl began his career as an apprentice with us. He spent five years as a Fendt specialist for AGCO and has returned to our staff,” Gavan said. With an experienced team at the helm, and a range of outstanding equipment to select, now is the time to head into Chapman Machinery Service and start the silage and cropping season on the right foot.

Season ready: the team at Chapman Machinery Service including, from left, Cameron Chapman, Adam Luck, Gavan Stewart, Daryl Masey and Mark Chapman strive to deliver quality equipment for local farmers during the silage and cropping silage, the most popular of which being the Krone crop tedder and baler.

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SILAGE SILAGE & CROPPING Rain needed to boost season YARRAM agricultural contractor Wayne Bowden said without some early spring rain, the upcoming silage season is looking quite bleak.

“We seriously need rain. In some areas it is not too bad, but in general most places need some more rain,” he said. Mr Bowden said in previous years, it probably wouldn’t be that much different at this stage of spring, but this year there is no excess moisture in the ground to keep grass growing. “It is looking like it will be an early, fast season,” he said. “This year, the winter was dry and cold. We needed the sun for growth, but needed the rain as well.” While there has been some silage action already happening around the region, a lot of it is lighter than it has been in previous years. “If we don’t get a good spring rain now the season is going to go downhill fast. Other areas have had more rain than what we have, we seem to be missing out,” Mr

Bowden said. “A lot of the rain events that have been happening have been over the Strzelecki’s, not on the coast.” Mr Bowden said if the spring continues to deny the region rain, it will dry off relatively quickly. “It will mean the silage that is around will be light and there will be no hay to speak of,” he said. “Surely we will get some rain though.” Mr Bowden said for people, who aren’t going to get much silage, they should consider planting a maize crop to get some fodder, particularly in the wetter areas. “However, farmers need to be thinking about that soon and making decisions,” he said.

Needs rain: agricultural contractor Wayne Bowden of Yarram said this season is shaping up to be drier and less productive than previous years, but farmers should still see some good cuts of silage.

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ing some and/or being told to mind my own business, I would like to offer some tips that may help to avoid some of these nasty situations. Below are just some of the situations which do occur every year. Ensure the job specifications and “what if’s” are clear to both parties. Given the increasing number of disagreements or situations ending in court action, both parties need to be aware and clear of the rules and boundaries for the job at hand. Both farmers and contractors need to have a good understanding of best practices for harvesting fodder. Some contractors and their associations and even individual farmers now have a written contract or agreement which is signed before

work begins. Weather in spring is very unpredictable and operators can be caught out by a sudden change in weather. This often results in mown crops receiving unforeseen rainfall or being harvested before the silage has wilted or the hay has cured to its correct dry matter (DM) or moisture contents, respectively. If silage is within five to seven per cent DM of the recommended DM content, use a fermentation enhancing silage additive to encourage the desirable lactic acid fermentation. If hay is within about three to five per cent of the recommended moisture content for the bale type, apply a hay preservative to minimise heating of bales due to micro-organism activity. If not possible, the only

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options are to hope the rain is light because heavy and especially extended period of rain will lead to large losses of nutrients and DM. If material has not been already raked, it may be possible to rake the crop into windrows and respread or turn over the windrows onto dried ground once the rain passes and the ground dries out somewhat. A contractor can be late for many reasons, however, the more professional contractors try to reduce this risk by not overbooking ahead or having contingency plans such as extra equipment or sub-contractors available, to try to head off this problem. Human nature being what it is, reliable and prompt payment of contractors will stand in your favour. Harvest the forage at the recommended DM content. If material is too dry when forage harvesting, harvest with dew on the windrows, chop shorter, spread material in layers less than 15 cm depth and roll slowly and well and if possible, add in some loads of wetter material. Applying an aerobic spoilage inhibitor additivemay prevent the production of yeasts, moulds and aerobic bacteria by producing acetic acid but no guarantees. If forage harvesting material that is slightly too wet, apply a fermentation enhancing silage additive, allowing for increased application rate due to extra weight in the fresh material. If baling forage which is too dry, wait for a dew before baling, increase bale pressure in the bale chamber and bale slower to increase bale density. Apply extra plastic if stalks are likely to puncture the stretchwrap film. Apply an aerobic spoilage inhibitor additive.If baling too wet, apply a fermentation enhancing silage additive and stand bales on the ends. Bales may be wetter at their base. Apply at least four layers of stretchwrap plastic on round bales and six layers on large squares and continuous in-line wrapped bales to ensure a good seal with no underlapping, ie no windows. Fix holes in the plastic immediately when noticed with silage specific tape, not duct tape.

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Browns have silage wrapped up BROWNS Stockfeed is ready to provide farmers with everything they need this silage season. Merchandise manager Cameron Kindellan said they are looking forward to an excellent start to spring. “We have had some good starting rain, which has set the remainder of spring up for a strong harvest,” he said. “It is looking like it will be a good season for silage in South Gippsland.” Browns has all silage season needs covered, with both black and green silage wrap, net wrap and a large range of silage pit covers. “Through our field staff, we can also provide Silo Guard, a patented preservative that helps to eliminate oxygen in the forage mass and reduce the amount of yeast and mould,” Mr Kindellan said. “This helps to increase dry matter and retain nutrients in the silage, for higher

quality silage and therefore increased animal productivity.” Silo Guard is available as a dry granular product and a ready to use liquid, and can be used for silage, baled silage, hay and high moisture grains. Mr Kindellan said Browns can also supply Dairy Tech silage inoculants, in both granular and water soluble forms. “We can also provide an extensive range of cropping options, ready to be sown in the spring to provide a summer feed wedge for the drier months,” he said. Browns has its own spring forage blend, which includes Pasja II, Puna II chicory, Astrid red clover and bounty white clover. They also have millet rape mix and turnips ready to sow. Browns Stockfeed is a locally owned, independently run business, backed by an Australia wide buying group.

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Another recent development is the appearance of ‘pre-oriented’ films in the market. One such pre-oriented film recently launched is described by the manufacturer as a five layer stretchfilm that has been compacted during manufacture to reduce its thickness which, in turn, serves to enhance the film’s oxygen barrier properties. There is general consensus amongst advisors that a minimum of four layers is required for round bales wrapped with a three or five layer film and also a minimum of four layers when wrapping round bales with a pre-oriented film. Additionally, if wrapping square/ rectangular bales or if wrapping inline, a minimum of six layers is recommended for all film types. Regarding film colour, there is little doubt lighter colours are advantageous in areas where temperatures are high for much of the year, but black film is still OK for the cooler climates. However, an issue that has arisen in recent years is when black filmed bales are double stacked, the sun’s heat has reflected off one bale onto the next, causing some degree of heat degradation of the film on the second bale. Despite the claims made, all stretchwrap film by its nature will allow some

air (oxygen) into the bale sometime after wrapping. This occurs more rapidly as the film ages and substantially so if the film is underlapped, and more so if holed or punctured. Obviously the latest films will be improvements on their predecessors and so adds to the confusion for the end users, farmers and contractors. Much research and on ground work has been occurring to develop a stretchwrap film with an oxygen barrier film, as is now available for stack silage. I still maintain that four layers of a high quality three or five layered stretchwrap film applied to individual bales with the correct stretch, and at least a 50 per cent overlap, will store round bales satisfactorily for 12 months. I am all for applying an extra two layers as added insurance, and possibly slight gains in quality due to less ingress of oxygen. This will also give a slight saving in weight loss due to a more efficient fermentation and less oxygen entering the bale at all stages. The extra layers also provide more strength, increased puncture resistance and probably allows an extra 12 months of storage.

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SILAGE SILAGE & CROPPING Hay season made easy HAVE your selection of hay and silage gear at Gendore Tractors and Machinery in Leongatha. Gendore stock a full range of quality hay and silage products including European models Pottinger and Taarup. “These particular models suit our conditions well, because they are designed to handle the similar conditions in Europe,” Gendore’s Tim Burgess said. Another Gendore must have is

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Evans Petroleum deliver direct to farms and businesses with quality BP fuel, Castrol lubes and VDA certified AdBlue to ensure all vehicles are fully operational during the busy season. “We offer prime service throughout South Gippsland, and we are backed by a team of long serving staff,” Evans Petroleum managing director Stuart Evans said. Whenever local farmers or businesses need to refuel, an Evans Petroleum truck or tanker can be dispatched prompt and reliably. “In the harvest season, farmers tend to use a lot more fuel and we are happy to make special trips out to meet their needs, by the tank or the tanker full,” Mr Evans said. Evans delivered fuels can also be picked up from any BP petrol station in South Gippsland. “Gippsland is on the

Gendore has welcomed a few preseason sales as the harvesting season crawls forward. “There’s not much confidence around farmers at the moment due to the milk prices and unpredictable weather,” Mr Burgess said. “We will see what the weather brings before the hay season is in full swing.” Gendore is open to customers from 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday, but will open its doors on Saturday morning once the harvesting season is off and running.

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SILAGE SILAGE & CROPPING Reduce silage waste in wrapped bales By Frank Mickan, pasture and fodder conservation specialist, DEPI, Victoria. THERE is much needless waste of silage in wrapped bales all over Australia.

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Needless because often only a small attention to detail or slight changes to management can stop or at least reduce substantial losses of silage dry matter (DM) and quality on many farms. There are no short cuts when wrapping round or square baled silage. A hole left unattended for only a few weeks can result in about 10 per cent wastage of that bale, potentially representing at least $11 loss in milk production not achieved. Any mould noticed on or in the bale indicates air has entered the bale somewhere, somehow, and the amount of mould and its location can often be an indicator to the cause and its solution. Similarly, the amount of moisture and its location in the bale can help pinpoint the cause. Be aware baled silage has six to eight times the surface area in contact with the plastic film compared to conventional stack silage, and about half of the silage volume is within 15cm of the plastic film. Therefore, it is important the integrity of the film is not compromised in any way until fed out.

Pre-stretch rate. Many people think any plastic is airproof and will prevent all air from passing through the film and entering the bale. Wrong! Most stretch wrap films have a thickness of 25 micron before application to a bale. Most wrapping machines sold in Australia are designed to pre-stretch the stretch wrap plastic 55 per cent as it is applied to the bale. If four layers are applied, the final thickness will be about 18–20 micron per layer, which is 74–80 micron in total. A new stretch wrap film has recently been introduced into Australia which is co-extruded with five layers instead of three and, as a result, is said to be much stronger and more evenly stretched. Bale coverage. Every round or rectangular bale being individually wrapped must have at least four layers of plastic (at 55 per cent stretch) over the entire bale. This is difficult to achieve with slightly odd shaped bales resulting in underlapping and only three layers will be applied at that section, causing plastic coverage to be reduced by 25 per cent on a seal where 100 per cent coverage is a must. Overlap for each layer should be at least 50 per cent, no less. Baled crops with mature or stemmy material should have six layers applied to reduce puncturing of the film and extra care taken when placing bales onto lucerne or cereal

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SILAGE SILAGE & CROPPING

What about silage inoculants? By Frank Mickan. pasture and fodder conservation specialist, DEDJTR, Victoria. SILAGE inoculants are being more commonly used by farmers and contractors these days.

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Inoculants are by far the biggest group of silage additives currently used in Australia. Bacterial inoculants are manufactured populations of certain strains of desirable lactic acid producing bacteria. These are essential to produce the sweet smelling highly palatable silages that we know. These “good guy” bacteria are the Lactobacillus and Pediococcus species. When added to the harvested crop, these inoculants increase their own population to support the naturallyoccurring good guys and may (but not always) help to out-compete the less desirable bacteria. Some inoculants also contain enzymes, some contain sugars and some now contain a strain that can slow down aerobic deterioration. Inoculants result in a quicker fermentation with less loss of energy, protein and dry matter in the silage. They can also reduce aerobic spoilage at feeding out and if applied correctly in suitable situations, inoculants can led to increased animal production. Silage fermentation is influenced by naturally occurring micro-organisms, the amount of soluble or fermentable sugars available, the elimination of oxygen, silage dry matter content and the buffering capacity (it’s resistance to becoming silage) of the forage being ensiled. As the crop starts to ensile, ie ferment, good bacteria (lactic acid producing bacteria), bad bacteria (Enterobacteria, clostridial species), yeasts and moulds compete for the plant sugars, their food, to enable reproduction and for survival. The greater the amount of oxygen present and/or the wetter the forage, the poorer the fermentation and, if made too dry, the greater the aerobic deterioration. Both result in dry matter and quality losses. But responses in animal production are not always guaranteed. However, a

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Children adore city GRADES 5 and 6 students from St Laurence’s Primary

School in Leongatha had some great experiences when they

Go Kangas: Ruby Adkins caught up with former Leongatha resident Sarah Bourke who works at the North Melbourne Football Club.

went on Melbourne camp just before the school holidays.

The three day camp included many highlights, tours of the Shrine of Remembrance, Old Melbourne Gaol where they learnt about Ned Kelly and looked into some cells, and the Arts Centre. Other fun activities were ice skating at Docklands, a visit to the North Melbourne Football Club, some shopping at the Victoria Market, a trip to Bounce in Glen Iris and learning how to Hip Hop dance. On one of the nights out, students enjoyed dining at an Italian restaurant in Lygon Street, Carlton. Well done to the teachers, students and parents who crammed a lot into three days and came home tired but happy with the trip.

We remember them: St Laurence’s Grades 5 and 6 students learnt more about various wars when they toured the Shrine of Remembrance during their Melbourne camp.

Sergeant enthrals volunteers THE South Gippsland Citizens Advice Bureau held its 37th annual general meeting last month at the RSL in Leongatha.

AIDEN Charlie Magro was born on August 21 at Leongatha Hospital. Aiden is the first son for Greg and Step of Wonthaggi, and a brother for Hayley, 3. RUBY Jane McGrath was born at Bass Coast Health on September 20 to Krystal McGrath and Nathan Ainsworth of Wonthaggi. Ruby is a sister for Jesie-James, 7, and Nevaeh Maree, 17 months. RAFF Peter Trease was born on September 15 at Leongatha Hospital. Raff is the first baby for Zack and Skye of Leongatha.

Guest speaker was police Senior Sergeant Damian Whitford, based at Wonthaggi police station. Speaking to a room filled with bureau members who volunteer at the community and visitor information centre in Leongatha, Snr Sgt Whitford spoke about his experiences as a police officer over the years. In response to a question about the problem of ice in the community, he stressed the need for information from community members, as monitoring supply routes for the drug were always changing. After the talk, lunch was served and following lunch and the presentation of reports, South Gippsland Shire Council deputy mayor Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks took the chair for the annual election of office-bearers and the committee. New office-bearers and committee members were elected for 2015-2016. They are president Maureen Sivyer, vice president Viki Sinclair, secretary Nicholas Peck and treasurer Carol Cock. Further committee members include Lorraine Rome, Margot Rodwell, Jan Byrne, Bev Ellwood, Ruth Caughey, Pat Jackson, Susannah Martin and Val Caithness. The South Gippsland Citizens Advice Bureau is a referral service providing contacts for services around the shire. Its excellent database can provide a vast amount of information about local services. For clients on low incomes, taxation office trained volunteers provide assistance with tax returns. The bureau’s volunteers are trained to lend a sympathetic ear to clients who need to talk to someone who has the time to listen. Consider contacting

Driving force: the new committee of the South Gippsland Citizens Advice, from left, Pat Jackson, Lorraine Rome, Viki Sinclair, Susannah Martin, president Maureen Sivyer, Jan Byrne, secretary Nicholas Peck, Ruth Caughey and Bev Ellwood. Absent: treasurer Carol Cock, Margot Rodwell and Val Caithness. the bureau next time you want to find out something and don’t know where to

turn. The bureau is located in the Memorial Hall complex, Michael Place, Le-

ongatha, or call 5662 2111 (Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm).

Refugee group restarts AFTER being dormant for eight years, South Gippslanders disturbed by the treatment of refugees and asylum seekers have decided to restart the South Gippsland Rural Australians for Refugees (SGRAR). SGRAR is a group of concerned people from South Gippsland who wish to uphold the human rights of asylum seekers and refugees. The group tells people about the plight of asylum seekers, changing government policies, as well as supporting asylum seekers and refugees in the community. “Asylum seekers are people like you and me forced to flee their birth place to escape imprisonment, torture, attacks and death because of their ethnicity, religion, or political beliefs,” the group’s Felicia Di Stefano said. “They often have to leave suddenly, leaving behind most of their belongings, family and friends. Despite this, the Australian Government push back their boats. The asylum seekers who managed

to reach Australia are sent to off shore detention centres under harsh conditions for lengthy periods of time.” The group has joined Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC), a Melbourne organisation that supports asylum seekers and refugees. SGRAR has set up a container at Mitchell House in Wonthaggi with a list of food and household items the community can contribute to ASRC to help them support the 90 per cent of asylum seekers and refugees who live below the poverty line in Melbourne. Donations of toothbrushes, soap, washing powder, shaving gear, tins of salmon and sardines, healthy breakfast, spices, dried fruit and nuts, tea and instant coffee, and sanitary pads are welcome at Mitchell Community House, 6 Murray Street, Wonthaggi between 10am and 2.30pm week days. Closed during school holidays. If you are interested in joining the group, contact Felicia at sgrar07@gmail. com or phone 5678 3294 and leave a message.

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Expo showcases dairy magic FARMERS from every corner of South Gippsland came together in Korumburra last week for the South Gippsland Dairy Expo.

Korumburra Showgrounds hosted the two day event over Wednesday, September 23 and Thursday, September 24 where exhibitors, industry experts and farmers discussed the latest developments in the industry. South Gippsland Dairy Expo secretary and Strzelecki Lions Club project secretary Deanne Kennedy has assisted in running the expo for 15 of its 16 years. She said the move to host the event in Korumburra four years ago had proven to be a massive success. “We love having the expo in Korumburra. It is a central location for South Gippsland farmers and we receive fantastic patronage here,” Ms Kennedy said. “September is a busy month for farmers. The idea of the expo is to offer a one stop shop for farmers to do business and not have to wander through irrelevant stands.” With in excess of 80 stalls from industry professionals and businesses, the South Gippsland Dairy Expo provided both an invaluable networking opportu-

Valuable volunteers: from left, Denis Casey, Stuart McCraw, Roy Stumke and Robin McKinnon of Strzelecki Lions Club greeted people at the gates of the South Gippsland Dairy Expo in Korumburra last Wednesday. nity for farmers while showcasing new agricultural innovations from a variety of companies. South Gippsland Dairy Expo chairman Cliff Wallace said the event was a big success having received an overwhelm-

ing positive response from both visiting farmers and exhibitors. “We already have exhibitors enquiring into next year’s expo and we will start preparing for the 2016 event as of February,” Mr Wallace said.

“A highlight for me was seeing so many people come through the gates and seeing all of our exhibitors happy. It has all been very positive.” Devondale Murray Goulburn delegates presented an

informative session discussing the exportation of dairy products to China while guests enjoyed a networking breakfast last Thursday morning. The program also offered guests a series of insightful

presentations, including Matt Harms’ question and answer session with a panel of locals discussing the topic “What does success look like?”. Phil Hentschke of Holstein Australia gave a presentation titled, “The type of animal you own equals profit for your business.” Raising between $20,000 and $30,000 annually through gate entry, South Gippsland Dairy Expo rewards local communities by returning all revenue to local projects. Ms Kennedy thanked the countless volunteers who put time into making the expo a success. “We have so many volunteers putting in long hours to make the event run smoothly before going home to milk the cows. Their commitment to helping run the expo has been fantastic,” Ms Kennedy said. “The committee and our volunteers put so much time into organising this event with no financial reward. It is great to see the dairy industry banding together.” Mr Wallace thanked Ms Kennedy for her ongoing support of the South Gippsland Dairy Expo. “So much work goes into the expo, our secretary Deanne Kennedy must put in 300 to 400 hours of work to make the two days possible,” Mr Wallace said.

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Success defined by locals ONE major attraction at the South Gippsland Dairy Expo saw local community members from across the industry impart their ideas of success.

Matt Harms of OnFarm Consulting conducted an interview titled, “What does success look like?”, posing questions to a diverse panel which included dairy farmers, a restaurant owner, financial consult and focus farmers. Matt and Robyn Colwill from Stony Creek, Meeniyan’s Fay and Daryl Sinclair, Damien Murphy from Dumbalk, owner of Moo’s at Meeniyan Marty Tjomas and Leongatha banking consultant Russell Mann made up the panel of South Gippsland business people. Mr Harms opened the presentation by discussing the monetary values promoted by the industry that define a successful dairy business. All panellists agreed success cannot be merely defined by bank statements but rather a sense of fulfil-

ment in a happy lifestyle and managing a balance between work and free time. Mr Murphy opened with what would be the general concensus of the day; many farmers work to achieve an individual sense of achievement through maintaining successful relationships outside of the workplace. “I think success is personal to everyone and it cannot be defined by dollars or possessions. For me it comes down to being consistent in my farming, and getting my work and life balance right,” Mr Murphy said. “Some of those figures are relevant but it is not the be all and end all.” Stony Creek’s Mr Colwill agreed success was a personal sense of fulfilment in life rather than gaining wealth from the land. “For me success is more focused on gaining a sense of achievement in developing the property and keeping debt down,” Mr Colwill said. Mrs Cowill credited fellow farmers in the area for possessing a vast skill set and persevering through difficult circumstances. “All farmers have to

be versatile and adaptable. Farming covers a massive number of things that have to be managed so farmers require diverse skills to be successful,” Mrs Colwill said. Moo’s at Meeniyan owner Mr Thomas said although he was not a farmer, his business cannot be sustained without the success of the dairy industry in Meeniyan. “I have always been in business for the lifestyle and I love my job. I think all of us on this panel love what we do,” Mr Thomas said. “Down here everything is about the community. Without the success of the community I do not have a successful business. I know that my business can thrive because my community does.” Mrs Sinclair from Meeniyan agreed farming is about appreciating a desired lifestyle with family and friends by simplifying the job. “The key is to try to make life easy and enjoy what you do, and then it does not seem like hard work,” Mrs Sinclair said. “We employ people to

A successful panel: back from left, Marty Thomas, Damien Murphy, Matt Colwill, Robyn Colwill, Fay Sinclair and Daryl Sinclair, and front from left, Russell Mann and MC Matt Harms made up the panel at the “What does success look like?” session. help out on the farm. We train them to work the way we want them to so that way we can enjoy life when we are not on the farm without stressing.” Mr Murphy agreed.

“I have tried to make the farm as basic as possible. When I am away my workers can step in and things can be done simply enough,” he said. Leongatha banking con-

sultant Russell Mann agreed with all that what defines success varies for every person in the dairy industry. “It is fine for a farmer to say they want to meet goals and targets. But if you

set out to meet ‘x’ number of milk solids per cow and profit ‘x’ amount of dollars, you are not necessarily going to be happy or love what you do,” he said.

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With clients hailing from Nyora to Foster and Mirboo North to the coast, the family business has long credited itself on assisting customers to maximise production across the calendar year. Korumburra Lime and Spreading owner Rodney Abbott said the business has resisted the urge to branch out into other products to ensure its staff consistently develops skills and expertise in the field to provide customers with outstanding service. “We see our role as production partners with our customers. Their success has supported our business over its life and we look forward to continuing that partnership into the future,” Mr Abbott said. Korumburra Lime and Spreading has changed with the times to meet the demands for technological advances made in fertilisation. All staff participate in regular product specific training under the fertiliser industry Fertcare program and are fully trained to recommend the best products to suit their clients’ needs. Importing the new TracMap GPS system from New Zealand, Korumburra Lime and Spreading can now accurately map all properties to recommend products and services that are specifically beneficial to each individual. “The installation of this new technology continues our philosophy of providing our customers with the best

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Endurance innovation: John Steinfort stands by his Enduro Tags marquee at the South Gippsland Dairy Expo last Wednesday.

Next gen deals: Levi Jones and John Jones inspect a Polaris Ranger diesel at the Marriotts Motorcycles and Power Equipment display last Wednesday at Korumburra Showgrounds.

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Gearing up for great deals WONTHAGGI Motorcycles and Power Equipment has long been a trusted dealer for farmers across South Gippsland.

Heading into its second decade, the business has been credited for outstanding service while providing top of the range outdoor products, as was showcased last week at the South Gippsland Dairy Expo. The team offer a wide range of side by side, motorbikes, quads and utility vehicles to suit all types of terrain and labour. Sales consultant Matt O’Donnell shared his expertise with South Gippsland farmers at the expo last week, sharing his knowledge on the competitive deals and top end brands available from Wonthaggi Motorcycles and Power Equipment. “The expo allows our customers face to face networking time while providing an opportunity for them to come see a range of the products on offer in one place,” Mr O’Donnell said. The onsite staff offered their expert advice on suit-

Magnificent display: from left, Kaleb and Remy Jans enjoyed painting miniature cow statues at the children’s pavilion inside the South Gippsland Dairy Expo.

Green machine: from left, Max Scott and Matt O’Donnell test the Kawasaki 2016 Teryx at the Wonthaggi Motorcycles and Power Equipment display at South Gippsland Dairy Expo in Korumburra last week. able products for every kind of property and requirement. Gearing up for summer time, the staff at Wonthaggi Motorcycles and Power Equipment offer competitive pricing on brush cutters and grass trimmers to get farmers prepared for summer’s impending bushfire season. Showcasing the latest in state of the art carriers

and towing equipment, Mr O’Donnell and the team provided expert knowledge on next season models available for pre-order. “We currently offer the latest in the side by side agricultural range from Kawasaki,” Mr O’Donnell said. “It is a class leader with products built perfectly for Gippsland conditions.” In particular the team

showcased the 2016 Kawasaki Teryx, a new release sports side by side AUV with an 800cc V twin engine and three year warranty. The Taryx boasts a diverse range of functions including half tonne towing, power steering and versatile cargo bed with up to four passenger carry. “We offer great competitive pricing on all models across the showroom,” Mr O’Donnell said.

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A record number of visitors came through the marquee enquiring about manufactured products and delivery of products on offer. Irwin Stockfeeds staff was happy to help the number of existing and prospective customers who came by the marquee to learn more about the innovative dairy advances on offer. Irwin’s new ruminant nutrition manufacturing facility, located on the South Gippsland Highway just outside of Lang Lang, was a real focus of discussion over both days. The slideshow display of various working components in the new mill provided visitors with a glimpse into the size and capacity of the facility. Demand for high quality ruminant feeds produced in Gippsland is on the rise and the large output ability of the new facility will more than cater to the needs of farmers and their cattle.

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Prices beefed up at Leongatha Victorian Livestock Exchange (VLE) Leongatha is known as being a bullock market, due to the fact growers in South Gippsland consistently produce a high volume of high quality cattle. VLE chief executive officer Wayne Osborne said the current upwards trend in pricing at Leongatha was a reflection of that quality and volume. Another market leading aspect of VLE is the number of buyers that attend sales. “We have 21 major processors that compete for cattle at our markets. This strong competition is another reason why there is a price advantage at VLE Leongatha,” he said. More generally, there are a number of factors that have driven an increase in beef prices. “The first is a change in consumer taste in the United States. Previously, the bulk of beef consumed in the US was grain fattened,” Mr Osborne said. “Consumers are now showing a preference towards pasture fattened beef and they want to get that beef from countries with low incidence of disease. “Australia and South Gippsland can provide that.” Continued demand out of China is also driving Australia’s beef prices. “The Chinese are also changing the way they consume beef. They are now after high quality beef, in large volumes,” Mr Osborne said. The reduction of the Australian dollar is another factor raising local cattle prices. Mr Osborne said an improved relationship with Indonesia has also impacted on beef prices. “When live export was banned, a lot of cattle flooded eastern seaboard mar-

New roof on the way CONSTRUCTION of more roofing over the yards is expected to begin at VLE Leongatha in November. Victorian Livestock Exchange chief executive officer Wayne Osborne said once completed, the roof will extend over the entire selling complex. “This will provide us with additional holding and selling pens and increase the capacity of the yards by around 240 head,” he said. “We are expecting it to be finished by the end of the year and at the latest by the end of January. The construction will not interfere with markets.”

kets,” he said. “Processors had more cattle than they knew what to do with, which depressed the price and eventually filtered down the east coast to the local market.” Since then, the relationship has been improved and the impacts of the oversupply are lessening. Mr Osborne said the drought in Queensland has reduced herd numbers and the local market is now starting to see the effects of the supply shortage. “Historically from around September, we see a natural lull in cattle prices. This year’s shortage of supply has meant we haven’t seen that natural dip occur,” he said. “Processors are paying for the cattle they can get.” Mr Osborne said some producers were getting nervous about how high prices have reached this year, but he said their worries were unfounded. “We don’t agree with that position and doesn’t match up with the message we are getting from buyers, or the demand from the international market,” he said. “Due to international demands we think the beef industry has entered a new plateau of pricing. We are

On the up: Victorian Livestock Exchange chief executive officer Wayne Osborne said prices at VLE Leongatha have continued to remain higher than other Victorian markets.

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not anticipating the crash that some producers may be expecting.” It is good times for beef farmers, however Mr Osborne said when the values of animals increase, farmers need to be conscious of on farm security. “We have spent around $50,000 on video surveillance in the yards for that reason, and they have already proven useful,” he said.

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Brian Paynter, Member for Bass invites applications for the position of Electorate Officer at the Bass Electorate office in Wonthaggi. In this critical support role, the key duties include providing secretarial and administrative support to the Member, assisting constituents, liaising with government agencies and local councils and undertaking research. To be successful for this position, you will have excellent written, interpersonal and communication skills, proven ability to work unsupervised and office administration experience including MS Word, mail merge, database support and publishing software. In addition, political awareness and knowledge of Parliamentary process is important. Confidentiality, maturity, and analytical ability are considered key attributes. Relevant qualifications are desirable. Salary: Grade 1 $59,058 per annum plus superannuation (for full-time basis/fixed term basis) Term of appointment: full-time (5 days) Applications close: 5.00pm Monday 19 October 2015 Further information: Ann Selby (03) 5672 4755 Written applications, outlining previous experience and addressing the job requirements should be forwarded to the Office of Ann Selby, Bass Electorate Office, PO Box 402, Wonthaggi 3995 or ann.selby@parliament.vic.gov.au Candidates must be Australian residents The Parliament of Victoria supports Equal Opportunity and Diversity

PROPOSAL TO INSTALL NEW MOBILE PHONE BASE STATION on the existing structure, off Fairbrothers Road MIRBOO (Plan PC352422) Telstra plans to install a telecommunications facility on the existing structure, off Fairbrothers Road MIRBOO (Plan PC352422) 1. The proposal consists of the installation of telecommunications infrastructure onto the existing structure, including the installation of four (4) omni antennas, two (2) twin tower mounted ampliﬁers (TMAs) near the existing antennas and the installation of ancillary equipment. The proposal will also require a 4 metre extension to the existing structure and associated relocation of existing infrastructure on the structure. 2. Telstra regards the proposed installation as a Low-impact Facility under the Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination 1997 ("The Determination") based on the description above. 3. Further information can be obtained from Kate Greenwood at Visionstream Pty Ltd on behalf of Telstra, (03) 8621 3289, kate.greenwood@visionstream. com.au and at www.rfnsa.com.au/3871003 4. Written submissions should be sent to: Kate Greenwood Visionstream Pty Ltd Locked Bag 3 Bentleigh East VIC 3051 By 22 October 2015

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Midwifery Student Maternity Services February 2016 – February 2018 Bass Coast Health (BCH), Maternity Service supports approximately 200 low risk women to give birth per year. Midwives provide pregnancy care and assessment, labour, post natal and domiciliary care in collaboration with General Practitioner / Obstetricians. Applications are invited from Registered Nurses to apply for a position in the Graduate Diploma of Midwifery at Federation University Australia, Gippsland Campus. The position commences in February 2016 on a parttime basis over two years. The successful applicant will be employed by BCH and work in maternity services at 0.63 EFT, with an additional 2 days per fortnight (0.21 EFT) clinical (unpaid) shifts. Position on acceptance into Federation University Australia with continual enrolment and successfully completing the diploma For further information or to obtain a Position Description please contact Denise Lawlor, Clinical Development Midwife or Tarsha Macdonald, Nurse Unit Manager Acute and Maternity Services on 5671 3354 or email to tarsha.macdonald@basscoasthealth.org.au Applications, including a covering letter and 2 professional referrees should be addressed to: Denise Lawlor, Clinical Development Midwife and forwarded to Nursing & Midwifery Administration, Bass Coast Health, PO Box 120, Wonthaggi, Vic., 3995. Applications close on Friday 16th October 2015

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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 obtain a position description by emailing info@leongathakitchens.com.au, and submit a resumé with cover letter, addressing the selection criteria outlined in the position description.

SPARE PARTS INTERPRETER FULL TIME POSITION

Marriotts MPE are currently seeking a suitably qualified person to join and manage our busy Parts Department. The successful applicant must have knowledge of the Motorcycle and Power Equipment products. Experience with inventory, control, invoicing, electronic parts programs and customer service are mandatory. Above award wages and conditions apply. Please address applications to: Tim Marriott, PO Box 78, Leongatha, 3953 or email: timmarriott@marriottsmpe.com.au Applications close Friday, October 9, 2015.

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Debenham Australia, based in Leongatha, is a leader in the provision of advice and products relating to soil, pasture and animal nutrition throughout Australia. Due to an expanded office work load, we are seeking an experienced person to assist in office administration, initially for 4 days per week with flexibility in hours. You would be reporting directly to the Office Manager and working with the other office staff, the owners and field staff, to ensure that all administration duties are completed in a professional and timely manner. For the successful candidate opportunities for promotion will exist. Responsibilities include: • Client communication; • Co-ordinating purchase and sales orders; • Managing inventory and freight logistics; • Maintaining the day to day financial records of Debenham Australia. THE PERSON should have an understanding of the rural industry, an ability to work independently and also in a team environment with good time management. We are seeking a person with excellent skills in customer service, computer usage (Microsoft word and excel) and book keeping with a preferred working knowledge of MYOB. This is an excellent opportunity for the right person. Debenham Australia offer ongoing training and personal development opportunities along with an attractive salary package. Please forward your application along with 3 references in confidence, by Friday 23rd October 2015 to:

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Working together for better mental health... Are you a suitably qualiﬁed and highly motivated individual who would like the opportunity to join a Recovery oriented service with a strong team environment and excellent salary packaging beneﬁts? SNAP Gippsland delivers innovative, person centred Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery programs, Homelessness programs, Respite, Support Facilitation (Care Co-ordination) through the Partners in Recovery program, the East Gippsland Mental Health Initiative and Recovery services to adults with a severe and persistent mental illness, their families and carers. Our programs and services support individuals to self-manage and live well with their symptoms. We have a vacancy for an

Assistant Recovery Support Worker 1FTE based in Leongatha fixed contract until 30th June, 2017 The successful candidate will work with adults (16-64 years old) their families and carers who have a serious and persistent mental illness and /or psychiatric disability to overcome barriers, regain hope, reconnect with their communities and realise their goals. To be successful in both of these positions you should have: • a strong commitment to a person centred approach based on respect, honesty, integrity, hopefulness, transparency and collaboration • a tertiary qualification (minimum Cert IV) in a health related field (Alcohol and other Drugs, Social work, Nursing, Psychology, Occupational Therapy) • An understanding of mental health and the impact that this can have on the person, families. Carers and the community • Excellent communication and negotiation skills • Knowledge of available support services and systems • Victorian Drivers licence, National Police Check and a current Working with Children check Position descriptions are available from our website or call Steve Lowe on 1300 737 412 for more information. Applications addressing the key selection criteria including a resume and 2 professional referees should be submitted to Samantha Millington, Business Services, SNAP Gippsland, P.O. Box 635, Bairnsdale, VIC 3875, or via email to businessservices@snap.org.au by Friday, 2nd October, 2015. Our services are founded on the principle that living with a mental illness should not preclude a person from leading a meaningful and fulfilling life. We are an equal opportunity employer. www.snap.org.au

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bereavement thanks BURDEKIN Robert William (Bob). Alma and her family wish to thank everyone for the love and support, cards and flowers, given at this sad time. A special thank you to Paul and Margaret Beck, Dr Sonya and Dr Craig, and all the beautiful Strzelecki House staff, for the wonderful care given to Bob over the last four years. GEARY - Glenn Campbell. Jordi, Hayley, Chelsie, Norm and Sandra, Kim and Andrew, and Jim wish to thank friends, neighbours and family for their never ending support of flowers, cards and visits given to us at the loss of Glenn. Special thanks to our car club for their loyal support and use of clubrooms. To Latrobe Valley Critical Care Unit for their caring nursing of Glenn and to Handley Funeral Services for their professional support. We sincerely thank you all.

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deaths Addie and Joe O’Meara will celebrate their 50th and 60th birthdays on Saturday. Wishing the “Oldies” a great day with many more to follow. Love always from Ma and Ma-in-law xxoo

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message of hope JESUS came that you may have life and have it to the full. John 10:10. God wants you to have His best. Victorious living. Not just getting by. Living in peace and joy. Not being sick or living in want.

births KEMPER (Lubitz) - To Erin and Gary, a daughter Ella Heidi, 3.6kg on September 22, 2015 at Mitcham Private. A little sister for Bonnie. A big welcome from the Kemper and Lubitz families.

PATERSON (Carroll) Shane and Vivian proudly announce the birth of our second beautiful daughter - Sophie Scarlett - August 13, 2015. A little sister for Alisha Jade. Thank you to Dr Gale and the midwives at Leongatha Hospital.

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GILLIGAN (nee Jackson) - Betty. Passed away peacefully at Prom Country Aged Care, Foster on September 22, 2015 aged 91 years. Loved wife of Tom (dec). Loving mum of Leonie and Robert, Ross and Anne, Nola and Andrew. Loved Nan of 9 grandchildren and their partners, and 3 great grandchildren. Rich in life and rich in spirit. In our loving memories always. GILLIGAN (nee Jackson) - Betty. Loved daughter of the late Sam and Jessie Jackson. 25.3.1924 - 22.9.2015. Passed away Foster, aged 91 years. Late of Buffalo. Much loved sister of Eunice and George Whitehead of Mirboo North (both dec). Dearly loved Auntie Bet of Faye and Tommy Marshman; Meryl and Ian Pyle. Great Aunt of Karen and Harry, Peter and Lara; Sharyn and Colin, and Ashley (dec). Great, Great Aunt of Georgia and Josh; Kaya and Macey. Treasured memories. GILLIGAN - Betty. 25.03.1924 - 22.09.2015. Nanna Betty, to us you were a national treasure and totally unique. Your life on the farm, cooking, gardening and knitting was always amazing. Our special visits, memorable chats, photos, fun family gatherings all meant the world to us. Your interest and love for life itself was awesome. Your passion for Collingwood and AFL football was fabulous. Your love for your family was wonderful. How lucky we all are. Sleep peacefully under the roses beautiful Nan. Reunited with Grandad Tom. Adored and cherished Nanna and treasured friend. Loved and remembered always. Wendy and Terry. xxxx

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GILLIGAN - Betty. Nan what a shining light you put into my life! Much loved and in our hearts forever. Debbie and Peter, xoxo. GILLIGAN - Betty. Nan, how lucky we were to know you for so long, a woman that we can say was “one of a kind”. A great Nanny to three little girls that shall always adore you, in our hearts forever. Love Rhonda, Warren, Sophie, Tayla and Chelsea. xoxoxo GILLIGAN (Jackson) Betty. Aged 91. Dearly loved Aunty Bet of Meryl and Ian; Sharyn, Colin, Kaya and Macey; Ashley (dec). We will remember the good times. GILLIGAN - Betty. You lived a simple life but had everything you needed. Always happiest in your garden. Now with Tom. Loved and missed by Ross, Anne, Brenton, Craig, Courtney and Hayden.

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KELLY - Francis Albert (Frank). Passed away peacefully at Seahaven, Inverloch on September 24, 2015, aged 83 years. Formerly of Trida and Hallston. Loved husband of Brenda (dec). Father of Colin and Darren, and father-in-law of Vanessa. Poppy of Brianna, Aaron and Cruz. Loved brother of Freda, Joe, Rita and Phill (dec). Time now for a well earned rest.

funerals GILLIGAN - A Funeral Service to celebrate the life of Mrs Betty Gilligan will be held at the Uniting Church, Geale Street, Meeniyan on Wednesday, September 30, 2015 commencing at 1pm.

Knights end soccer season on a high L E O N G AT H A Knights FC celebrated a successful season with its Senior presentation evening on September 19 at the clubrooms. There were three categories per team with the Under 16’s, Senior Men’s and Women’s teams receiving awards. Each coach presented a coach’s award to the player who had most improved over

the season and had shown great commitment to their team, a runner-up best and fairest and a best and fairest. Club president Lorcan Heneghan also presented three life member awards to previous committee members, Lee Kirkus, Kim Kirkus and Melina Bath, recognising their significant contributions to the club during their time. The prestigious Don Morris award for best club person was awarded to Wade Bashaw for his significant contributions in supporting the club.

The Junior Knights celebrated the end of their season during the day on Saturday 19 with a barbecue and the annual kids versus parents soccer game which ensured a great end to the season. The parents won 7 - 6. Big Mary starred in goal for the parents and Mandy Bongers scored a rocket. The day was fantastic with about 150 in attendance. Thanks for a great season to all our families and supporters.

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KELLY - A Graveside Funeral Service for Mr Francis Albert (Frank) Kelly will be held at the Leongatha Cemetery on Monday, October 5, 2015 commencing at 11am.

Men’s: from left, coach Brett Hamm, best and fairest winner Darcy O’Connor, runner-up best and fairest Fergus Warren and coach’s award Charlie Dougherty.

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The strikers: from left, club president Lorcan Heneghan, life members Lee and Kim Kirkus, Don Morris Award Wade Bashaw and life member Melina Bath.

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Giants award the best THE Korumburra-Bena Football Netball Club had many successes to celebrate at its awards night on Saturday, September 19.

Despite a tough season on the court and on-field, the awards night made clear the huge pool of talent available at the club which ensures that the only way is up in the future.

Thirds: back row from left, Russ Trewin (team manager), Dylan Crook (best team man), Matt Kennewell (best and fairest), Hayden Anthony (most consistent), Alex Walker (most improved) and Michael Suckling (team runner). Front row from left, Peter Smith (assistant coach), Jesse Harris (runner-up best and fairest), Blake Walker (coach’s award) and Mario Arestia (coach). Absent: Tom Jenkin (most determined).

Seniors: back row from left, Josh Hopkins (best and fairest), Scott Braithwaite (most consistent), Ben Fitzpatrick (runner-up best and fairest), James Fowles (best team player) and Dean Hendrikse (coach). Front row from left, Cameron Trewin (most improved) and Hugh Suckling (most promising, Ian Hillberg Memorial). Absent: Jake Kilpatrick (most determined) and Nick Wylie (coach’s award).

Reserves: from left, Tim Morrison (coach), Ricky Muir (most determined), Dylan Muir (runner-up best and fairest), Pete Kyle (best and fairest/coach), Danny Lloyd (most improved) and Jack Harris (most consistent). Absent: Jamie Walker (best team man) and James Dunn (coach’s award).

Fourths: from left, Tim Snooks (coach), Tristan Halliday (most determined), Josh Hill (best and fairest), Bailey Patterson (most consistent), Travis Whiteside (most improved) and Darcy Kemp (coach’s award). Absent: Lachie Snooks (best team man), Jordan Grabham (runner-up best and fairest).

Life members: from left, Neil Walker (200 games), Brendan Maskell, Allan Summerfield, James Kyle (200 games), Les White and Scott Braithwaite (200 games).

Centurians: from left, Kimberley Hillberg, Elle Burgess, Emma Kyle, Maddie Dowel, Merrissa Cosson and Ange Croatto have clocked up 100 games of netball for the Korumburra-Bena Football Netball Club.

B Grade: from left, Rebecca Muir (runner-up best and fairest), Zoe Archer (best and fairest), Jude Reynolds (most versatile) and Ange Williams (coach).

C Grade: from left, Karen Sorrell (team manager), Mairead Donohue (runner-up best and fairest), Alanna Besley (most consistent), Caroline Crawford (best and fairest) and Merrissa Cosson (coach).

Under 17: from left, Alanna Besley (assistant coach), Brianna Harper (best and fairest), Emma Reeves (most improved), Jacinta Tipping (runner-up best and fairest) and Shelley Snooks (coach). Absent: Bryley Field (runner-up best and fairest).

A Grade: from left, Kimberley Hillberg (runner-up best and fairest), Tayla Smith (coach’s award), Christie Hillberg (best and fairest).

Unders 13: from left, Esther Evans (MVP), Kerri Besley (coach) and Heidi Burgess (most improved). Absent: Alex Macqueen (coach’s award).

Unders 11: from left, Felicity Fox, Jacquie Snooks (coach) and Claire Trewin.

Unders 15: from left, Ben Dixon (coach) and Shae Kyle (MVP). Absent: Seanan Trewin (most determined) and Abbey Webb (coach’s award).

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Magpies celebrate season TOORA Football Netball Club celebrated its players and supporters at its presentation day on Sunday, September 20. It takes a lot of people to run a football and netball club during the season and off season. At Toora, there is a power of work done by a huge team of people, whose contributions are appreciated no matter how big or small. The coaches, umpires,

time keepers, scorers, team managers, waterboys and girls, runners, trainers, committee members, canteen managers and helpers, match day secretary, gate keepers, Thursday night dinner helpers, social club, cleaners, hay carters, grounds committee, bar organisers and other volunteers were thanked for their efforts during the 2015 season. The platinum members were also thanked for their vital income for the club and their great show of support.

Reserves: from left, best utility was won by Terry Need, best and fairest was taken out by Clint Hilder, Alan Jenkins won best first year player, Chris Round received most determined, Brett Holmes was presented with the Ian Wiggins Memorial Award, Josh Bassett received most improved and Khyell Morgan was the runner up best and fairest.

Best clubperson: Jack and Anne Dawson (centre) were congratulated by Toora Football Netball Club presidents Michael Kirwan (left) and Peter Hollier (right).

A Grade: Carla Jenkins (centre) received top honours winning best and fairest with Hannah Bassett (right) receiving runner up and the player’s award and Belinda Crawford (left) winning the best team player award and best in finals.

Seniors: from left, the leading goal kicker with 25 goals was Jamie MaurillPullin, Michael O’Sullivan won most consistent, Josh Griffin received the Jack Brewer Award (Senior best and fairest), Craig Hanratty received the coaches award, Peter Grant was the runner up best and fairest, Kyle Holmes won most improved and Shawn Vening received best player under 21.

Appreciation: Kaitlyn McDonald received the Jan Smallman Award for best netball clubperson. Right, B Grade: from left, best and fairest was won by Helen Nicholls, Kelly Garland was the runner up, Ebony Clavarino received best in finals and Michelle Bacon won the best team player award.

C Grade: Deanna Brown (far left) took out best in finals and equal runner up best and fairest with Erin Maskell (far right), while Bec Shanks (second from left) won best and fairest and Jaimee Clavarino (second right) was awarded best team player.

TIDES Endres awarded Panthers best 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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baller Chris Endres and A Grade netballer Lucy Monahan.

A Grade: from left, best and fairest, Lucy Monahan; coach, BrylieWilson; runner-up, Annelise van Rooye; and coach’s award, Bonnie Griffiths.

Seniors: from left, coach’s award, Steven Scott; most improved, Jake Joyce; most determined, Jason Wilson; runner-up, Matt Edwards; coach, Scott Andersen; best and fairest, Chris Endres; best photo bomber, Adam Miller; and most consistent, Ben Law.

B and C Grade: from left, B Grade runner-up and coach’s award, Leah Burston; C Grade best and fairest, Rhiannon Grinham; B Grade best and fairest, Sara Gillbee; C Grade runner-up, Kirstie Scott; and C Grade and coach’s award, Keely Scott.

Reserves: from left, coach’s award, Brendon Jones; most consistent, Gavin Wallace; best and fairest, Justin Ivanic; most determined, Daniel Bettles; and coach, Brent Wallace. Absent: runnerup, Dillon Allen; and best utility, Brad Wallace.

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Tigers name Robertson best By Rover MIRBOO North Football Netball Club held its annual presentation night at W J Tuck Reserve’s Tigerland headquarters on Saturday.

Seniors: awarded on the night Best in Finals, Shane Peters, Best First Year, Issac Abas, Best and Fairest, Jack Robertson, Coach’s Award, Tim Traill, Best Utility, Damien Turner, Most Consistent, Clancy Bennett and Most Determined Tristan Salerno.

The mighty Tigers completed another successful season, with premierships won by the A Grade netballers and thirds footballers. The club’s four football and four of its six netball teams, reached the Mid Gippsland finals. Master of ceremonies, Daniel Taylor, welcomed a large gathering of the Tiger faithful to the fully-catered cordon bleu evening. Third year club president, Paul Pratt, thanked MNFNC’s loyal sponsors for their ongoing strong financial support and paid glowing tributes to everyone involved, on and off the field. Suitably dressed in a grey pin-striped suit, necktie and shiny black leather shoes, Mr Pratt especially highlighted all the volunteers, who tirelessly keep the clock ticking at Tigerland. Mirboo North’s back-toback A Grade netball premiership team, led by Ebony Best and Jess Holland, received a standing ovation and was

duly toasted and cheered, for its back-to-back grand final victory over Boolarra. Longtime dedicated servant, Angie Rogers, was a popular recipient of the Tigers’ best club person award, that followed her husband, Steven’s selection in 2014. Retiring four-time senior premiership player and coach, Troy Hamilton, was presented with a life membership medallion, for his magnificent service to MNFNC since 2003. All football award winners expressed their affection for Hamilton and thanked him for the support and encouragement he has given them during their careers at Mirboo North. Hamilton announced 2006 and 2007 senior premiership captain, Clancy Bennett, is

D Grade Runner up: Hayley Anderson was awarded the Best and Fairest Runner up trophy.

his successor as coach of the Tigers. Stacey Holland won the annual prestigious George Clark Memorial Netball Award.

The juniors football and netball presentation night, where the thirds football premiership team was loudly applauded, took place the previous evening.

Under 15: from left, coach’s award Lucinda Graham, runner-up best and fairest Nikita Kelly, and best and fairest Charlie Chilla.

17 and Under: from left award winners Runner up Best and Fairest Tylah Wilkins, Best and Fairest Jess Heath and Riannah Irwin.

A Grade: from left award winners Best and Fairest Ebony Best, Runner up Best and Fairest and Best in Finals Jessie Holland and Most Improved Jas Friend.

Fourths: back row from left, runner-up best and fairest and coach’s award R. Peter, best and fairest and best in finals T. Reiske, coach Jack Oddy, coach’s award L. Oddy, most improved A. Irwin, and most determined R. Lowrie. Front Row from left, best utility J. Mason, and coach’s award T. Paterson. B Grade: from left award winners Runner-up Best and Fairest Tylah Wilkins, Coach’s Award, Aleisha Loh, Best and Fairest Steph St Ellen and |Steph Mueller

C Grade: from left award winners, Runner up Best and Fairest Janet Bradley, Best and Fairest Lexie Andrews, Best in Finals Stacey Holland and Players’ Player and Most Improved Courtney Dyke.

Thirds: back row from left, most goals J. Richards, most determined D. Allen, most consistent R. Oddy, coach’s award J. Moro, and best and fairest Z. Porter. Front row from left, runner-up best and fairest and best in finals A. Miller, most improved J. Hohmann, best utility J. Buxton, and coach Josh Taylor.

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Demons coaches unchanged for 2016 BOASTING one of the best grounds in the state and having just hosted the brilliant Alberton League grand finals the Meeniyan Football Netball Club had plenty to celebrate at its dinner presentation night on Friday night, September 18.

Seniors awards: MDU Senior Football Best and Fairest was awarded to Ben Thomas, Runner Up Best and Fairest Jason Kennedy/Tom Corry, Perc Matthews Memorial – Most Consistent – Tom Mc Dermott (Absent), Most Determined, Jack Hughes, Most Improved, Sam Wilson, Rod Taylor Memorial, Ben Thomas, Coach’s Award, Jake McMillan and Senior Coach, Mark Lafferty, second from left.

15 & Under: what an amazing effort for the girls who made it to the grand final, they went down by four points to Inverloch Kongwak but you did the club proud. Back row fourth from left, Best and Fairest, Kayla Redpath, Runner Up Best and Fairest, Ruby Martin and Best in Finals and Best on Court in the grand final, Kayla Redpath.

Thirds: Best and Fairest, Dean Thorson and Ben Schulz , Runner Up Best and Fairest, Mike Olden , Most Consistent, Ethan Stephens, Most Improved, Jason Riley, Coaches Award, Matt Darmanin, Michael Reilly Memorial, Dean Thorson, Evelyn Indian donated Senior Medal for Thirds, Mike Olden and Ben Schulz (first senior game as a thirds player).

15 & Under: Parrots/Demons Girls who finished the season off with winning the Grand Final against Mirboo North including Best and Fairest, Lizzie Harns, Runner Up Best and Fairest, Charli Fixter and Most Consistent, Jasmin Mackie.

Highlights of the night included the Best and Fairest presentations to Senior footballer Ben Thomas and A Grade netballer Sophie Taratuta and Life Membership of the club awarded to Faye Sinclair who club president Andrew Mackie said is very deserving. ‘Faye has been giving 100 per cent to the club for more than 10 years, serving up great quality meals on Thursday and Saturday nights, helping out where ever needed and she is a great volunteer.” Mr Mackie said the presentation night attracted a big crowd with caterer Brent Sinclair putting out 140 meals. Looking to next year and Mr Mackie said he is pleased the football coaching line up will remain unchanged for the 2016 season with Mark Lafferty taking on the Senior coaching role for a fourth year, Peter Harris, the Reserves for his third year, Glenn “Jacko” Thorson the Thirds and Mark Cantwell the Fourths. “ We were very competitive this year and ultimately we would like to finish higher up the ladder next year and with some very good young players hitting their peak next year we should be in the mix,” Mr Mackie said.

“There is a great feeling around the club with our recreation reserve and the facilities including the new skate park and playground up with the best in the state.” The ground was showcased again when the club hosted the Alberton League grand finals for the second year recently and Mr Mackie said they have had some great positive feedback from other clubs, the league and local Meeniyan traders. “We would like to host the grand final again next year as we see it as beneficial to the town. The local traders said the event gave their business a real boost, with the supermarket reporting that it had double its usual Saturday trade,” Mr Mackie said.

Honoured: Faye Sinclair was awarded Life Membership of the MDU club.

Reserves Football: the Ted Opray Memorial Best and Fairest was awarded to Pete Harris, Runner Up Best and Fairest, Max East (Absent), Most Consistent, Sam Horvath, Most Improved, Josh Peach, Most Determined, Daniel Campbell and Coach’s Award, Nic Hillam.

Fourths: Best & Fairest, Brett Thorson, Runner Up Best and Fairest, Mitch Hoober, Most Consistent, Josh Hastings, Most Determined, Sam Benra and Most Improved, Grant Cole.

C Grade: the Julie Goldsmith Memorial – Best and Fairest was awarded to Lauren Wightman with Runner Up Best and Fairest, Kate Lew Ton, Coach’s Award, Bianca Hoober and Best in Finals Wendy McEachern and Lauren Wightman.

A Grade: from left Runner Up Best and Fairest Kaila Bentvelzen and Best and Fairest and Sophie Taratuta.

B Grade: Tanya Derrick and Jane Harrison tied for the Best and Fairest and Brooke Newton was the Runner Up Best and Fairest.

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Archie wins the 2015 Greenlow LEONGATHA Table Tennis Association group The KeenAgers present this prestigious award annually to the most outstanding member of the group who has excelled in their field of skills. The 2015 winner Archie Bloye, was presented with his award by the 2014 winner Arthur Gregory during our extended coffee break on Thursday morning, September 24.

The winner of the award is determined by KeenAger, Alan Odgers who manufactured the trophy five years ago and named it after the original winner, Rob Green. Alan had noted Rob’s excellent ability in certain aspects of table tennis and determined he should be recognised with a special award; thus the Greenlow was born. Come November 21 some ten members of KeenAgers will travel to Bairnsdale to compete in the annual

KeenAger Tournament organised by the Bairnsdale Table Tennis Association in its magnificent facility. An Open Tournament will be played on Sunday, November 22nd. The Leongatha KeenAger group play on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9am to 12 noon. Players do not need great skills to join, just an ability to have fun while you play this easy to learn game. Contact Ian on 5662 5578 for further information.

Keen not green: from left, Arthur Gregory presenting Archie Bloye with the Greenlow award for his excellent table tennis skills.

Nads cap off a winning season The Meeniyan and District Volleyball Association grand final was held last Tuesday with Nads defeating The Sharks 3-0. The powerful Nads were the outstanding team of the year giving up just one game and seven sets for the entire season. They won all sets and were never really challenged by The Sharks for a comfortable 25-18, 25-14 and 25-16 win. The association’s presentations were made at the Meeniyan Hotel following the grand final. Not only did Shane Pouw win the grand final, he also won the best and fairest and most valuable player awards, a fulfilling night. Shane won with 30 votes defeating his father John Pouw, runner-up with 26 votes.

Third place went to Owen Straw who took out the Best Junior award for consecutive seasons. Daniel Potter finished fourth polling in the first 10 games before injury forced him out of the competition. Kaitlyn Herrmann was awarded the most improved player and polling the most female votes earned Stephanie Goss the best first year player. Keeping in the family theme her father Greg Goss won the best club person for 2015 for his work as scores/votes secretary. President Darren Lavarda thanked his committee for its work throughout the season with special thanks to secretary Leah Svehla, treasurer Kath Gilbert and stadium representative Shane Bright. President and secretary positions will become vacant next season if anyone is interested in taking a

role with the association. Darren also offered thanks to Tom Saario from Korumburra volleyball for refereeing our finals

series. Overall a great season was had by all and we hope to see you all next season.

Champions: back row from left, Paul Robinson, Tyrone Zukovskis, Matt Van Boven and Shane Pouw. Front row from left, Leah Svehla and Tarryne Anderson.

Gippsland League Football Team of the Year: includes Cade Maskell (far left of Leongatha) Aiden Lindsay (fifth from left, Wonthaggi), Shannon Bray (seventh from left, Wonthaggi), coach Beau Vernon (front, Leongatha). Absent: Leongatha’s Zak Vernon, Dale Hoghton, Jake Best and Aaron Heppell.

Dalyston girls bolster Power FIVE of the Dalyston Youth girls were selected on Monday night last week for the final 2015 Gippsland Power Youth Girls’ team. They will be representing Gippsland Power in a tournament against other regional Youth Girls’ TAC cup sides in the Latrobe Valley this

week. The girls will go into camp on Tuesday then play games on Wednesday at Traralgon against the Bendigo Pioneers and Thursday at Moe against the North Ballarat Rebels. The girls selected are Dayle Egan, a tough and strong veratile on-baller who always finds the ball in a contested situation; Mollie Bloch, a skillful back who has great tap ability and can also go forward and take a nice

overhead mark; Rose Coombs, a ball magnet who reads the play very well and is good under pressure and winning one on one contests; Ally Kershaw, an athletic goal kicking on-baller with good pace who likes to push into the forward line; and Emma Volard, who can hold a great contested mark, has a strong kick and excellent radar around goal.

Korumburra Volleyball Results

A Grade: Giants defeated Champions (2:1) 16:25, 25:19, 25:13; Warriors defeated Bugs (2:1) 24:26, 26:24, 14:7. B Grade: Panthers de-

feated French Toast Mafia (3:0) 25:12, 25:15, 25:22; HELP defeated Shark Bait (3:0) 25:15, 25:17, 25:15; Chargers defeated Gems (3:1) 25:23, 23:25, 25:21, 17:13.

Girl power: from left, Rose Coombs, Emma Volard, Mollie Bloch, Ally Kershaw and Dayle Egan will contribute many Aussie Rules skills to the Gippsland Power Youth Girls’ team in a tournament in the Latrobe Valley this week

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Parkrun celebrates a birthday Owens. Most first finishes: male, Glenn Sullivan16 times; female, a three way tie between Georgia Burns, Caroline Beischer and Sarah Lewis 7 time. Most PBs: male, Grahame Treloar 17 PBs from 33 runs; female, Shirley Dell 15 PBs from 35 runs. Most runs: male, Nathan Castle 44 runs; female, Joy McKinnon 50 runs. Last week Joy McKinnon completed her 50th parkrun. Kate Lew Ton was the extremely worthy recipient of the parkrunner of the month award for September. She pulled Heather Sullivan’s name out of the bag for the volunteer of the month voucher. To celebrate the birthday 60 parkrunners and their families went out for an informal dinner

at MannaGum Restaurant, with plenty of parkrunning experiences being shared. Parkrun tourists Robbie and Vicki Collins, from Princes

Tarwin Lower bowls

The men’s season commences on Saturday, October 17. Having won their premierships both teams have moved up a division; best of luck men - play well. The club’s usual roll up on Friday afternoon is now followed by the members’ draw, special raffles and finger food; a great time to discuss tactics and so on.

WHAT better way to celebrate a super year of parkrun in Inverloch than with 112 superheroes and supervillains.

Parkrun was honoured recently to recognise the people who have made Inverloch parkrun the wonderful community event that it is. Male points table: first place, Nathan Castle with 4262 points; second place, Glenn Sullivan 4048 points; and third place, Michael Reddie 3813 points. Female points table: first place, Addie Pykett with 3894 points; second place, Heather Sullivan 3500 points; and third place, Joy McKinnon 3366 points. Junior champions: female, Addie Pykett; male, Caelan

LAST Sunday Tarwin Lower bowls club held its opening day.

What a successful day it was, even the weather was great. The opening bowls were delivered by our club champions, Helen Twite and Arthur Newsome; what a challenge these two throw to other club members for the title of club champion. Helen has won this trophy eleven, yes eleven times, and Arthur ten. There is a lot of talk that they need to have some serious challenges this year. For many years Tarwin’s opening day has enjoyed a game of bowls between those members who live in Venus Bay and the other team from members who live elsewhere in places such as Mirboo North, Inverloch and Tarwin. What a joy, after a most challenging round, ‘the rest’ actually won overall by 25 shots. This is the first time since the challenge has been conducted that the team ‘the rest’ has beaten the team from Venus Bay. The captain, Ray Saunders, was thrilled with such a win and was surprisingly humble when receiving the perpetual trophy. Afternoon tea was the usual magnificent spread and Sunday night’s dinner was not needed by the bowlers. Last Wednesday, September 23 saw the second Tarwin Triples for the 2015/2016 season. Winning the day was Steve Graham’s team which included

Jamie and Reg. It was duly noted that had Arthur Newsome’s team not been beaten in the first game, by Col, Richard and Jan F, it would have won the day. Better luck next time Arthur. Last Tuesday the ladies ventured over to Inverloch for a practice match. All ladies and the few men who helped by making the teams up, started the day with much enthusiasm, as the temperature was about minus two degrees and the wind was rolling in with unbelievable strength, the game was called off - much to everyone’s delight. The ladies venture into the first game of the season playing at home on Tuesday, September 29 with Division Two playing Toora and Division Three playing Inverloch: good luck ladies. The men’s teams have a practice match on Saturday at Fish Creek.

parkrun in Liverpool in the UK joined us at the start line for a run around the beautiful Inverloch course after running of the state’s other courses.

Super heroes: founding run directors Super Glenn, Flash TOC, Joker Les and Mario Kat cut the first birthday cake. Do remember that you have to be at the club to receive the winnings. Our Barefoot Bowls season will be commencing on the evening of Tuesday, November 10, the first Tuesday after Melbourne Cup Day. Spread the word and if you have friends wanting to put a team in then speak to Steve Graham on 5663 5584 or 5663 7059.

Club champions: from left, Arthur Newsome and Helen Twite have become so successful at the club that they are the subject of much chatter around the club about how to peg them back.

Saturday, September 19 winner, Jason Beecroft has run 19 different locations. Mr Beecroft is from Altona and most of his runs have been at Albert Park. At Inverloch he had a great battle with Inverloch regular Trent Allen who was trying for his first placing. Trent led at the halfway mark but Jason came home stronger to claim the number one token in a time of 19:47. Trent followed him over the line in 20:15. Hopefully I’ll see you at the stump next Saturday morning at 7:45 am when Les will be your Run Director. Inverloch parkrun started on 13th September 2014, and since then 922 different runners, including participants from 51 athletics clubs, have completed 4,175 runs covering a total distance of 20,875 km, and there have been 1,075 new Personal Bests. Today’s full results and a complete event history can be found on the Inverloch parkrun Results Page.

Allambee Mirboo & District tennis THE season 2015-16 will commnce on October 10. Lengatha North is the host club this season. There are five teams in Section 1, 11 teams in Section 2 and five teams in Section 3. The committee hopes these teams have a good season.

Section 3 is the stepping stone from juniors into senior tennis. Thanks to a big effort from a couple of members, this section is playing again this season. Draws are being printed and will be given to the clubs before the season begins. Good luck to all clubs.

South Gippsland Bridge Friday, September 25th at Inverloch: North/South: first, Jack Kuiper and Arendina Drury, 192 match points and 0.21 (green points); second, Ian and Julie Mcphee, 137.50 (0.15); and third, Michael Dooley and Leila Bell 135.0 (0.11). East/West: first, Kaye Douglass and John Sutton, 147.13 (0.21); second, John Sullivan and Alan Johnston, 142.96 (0.15); and third, Beth Banks and Ruth Stevenson, 133.00 (0.11) Tuesday, September 22 at Tarwin Lower: First, Faye Rowlands and Pat West, 121 (0.30); second, Jack Kuiper and John Sutton 119 (0.18); equal second, Margaret Munroe and Mary McCaughan, 119 (0.18); and fourth, Marg Freemand and Ruth Stevenson 114 (0.10). Monday, September 21 at Meeniyan: First, Susan Ruffin and Clive Hope, 55 (0.15); equal first, Anne Williams and Rachael Brown, 55 (0.15); and third, Robert Kain and John Cocking, 52 (0.09).

Leongatha Little Athletics The club is hosting its Come and Try and Bring a Friend days combined. Our season starts on Saturday, October 3, 9.15am – 12 noon at the Leongatha Velodrome. We welcome Under Six to Under 16s and also have an on Track Skill Development Program for five to seven year olds. To find out more about the club visit www.leongathalac.com or to register online visit www.lavic. com.au and select Leongatha Centre. For more informa-

tion please contact our registrar Linda Richards 0417821482 or secretary

Sue Ritchie 0413000877. We look forward to seeing you soon.

Higher, faster, stronger: fitness, fun and competition all rolled into one at the Leongatha Little Athletics Club make it a great place for youngsters on the move.

Tarwin Lower ladies bowls OUR ladies enjoyed a practice match at home last Tuesday, September 15 against teams from Meeniyan. Challengers: opening day at Tarwin was won by ‘the rest’. From left, John Fedley, John Kent, Graham Dunlop, Jan Fraser-Bowman, Arthur Newsome, Bron Ellen, Fred Martin, Sharon Brown, Robb Lawrie, Val O’Loughlin, Mick Bowman, Reg Polton, Helen Twite, Gwen Bright, Wilma Coleman,Ray Saunders, and Graham Cridge.

Games were played with great enthusiasm and enjoyment, with both clubs looking forward to a successful year. Tarwin ladies will venture across to Inverloch for a final practice match this Tuesday, September 22 then of course the year starts in full earnest on

September 29 with both Division Two and Division Three ladies playing at home. Good bowling ladies! Last Thursday, September 17 Tarwin held its Medley Day. Teams from many clubs attended, all wanting to be the winners for the day. That was to be the team from Phillip Island, with four wins, one draw, and one loss with 85 points. The team comprised Phyllis Major, Pat Davis, Val Wallis,

Paddy Francis, Maureen Oates and Jan Dyer. Runner-up for the day was the team from Korumburra with four wins and two losses and 75 points up. Those ladies were Jenny McVeigh, Marg Good, Judith Nicholl, Jenny Miller, Ros Dow and Deb Williams. Although the weather was miserably cold with the ladies voting to cancel the last game, all enjoyed the bowling and the fun day.

Winners: from Phillip Island, from left, Phyllis Major, Pat Davis, Val Wallis, Paddy Francis, Maureen Oates and Jan Dyer with Tarwin Ladies president, Marion Emmet.

Runners-up: from Korumburra, from left, Deb Williams, Ros Dow, Jenny Miller, Judith Nicholl, Marg Good, and Jenny McVeigh.

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The world flocks to Phillip Island

By Stuart Biggins

THE Italian, Valentino Rossi and Spaniard, Jorge Lorenzo fighting out for the title of Australian MotoGP champion for 2015 has created the usual high demand for tickets to this year’s event says the Australian Grand Prix Corporation CEO Andrew Westacott. In the vicinity of 90,000 are expected at the track for the three day spectacular from October 16 – 18. That is short of the 125,000 crowd which witnessed twotime MotoGP world champion Casey Stoner win his sixth Australian MotoGP. Crowds of such magnitude usually depend on the presence in the event of an Australian of the status of the now retired Stoner. The Australian MotoGP is the largest international sport-

ing event in regional Australia. It brings untold benefit to the local and broader Australian economy but puts tens of millions of dollars directly into the Bass Coast Shire. The economic benefits are felt in cafes in towns enroute to Phillip Island like Mirboo North and Leongatha. Surveying tourists on the streets of Leongatha as to their places of origin, one is likely to hear New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory or Queensland mentioned ahead of Victoria. Panoramic vision of the event, the track, countryside and coastline is fed into 200 countries and territories around the world bringing exposure that is hard to quantify. Mr Westacott, whose association with the event stretches back 10 years when he began as general manager of operations before taking over as CEO in August 2010, is passionate about the event and said, “I would encourage anyone who has never been to an Australian

Event’s man: Andrew Westacott’s passion for the Australian Motor Cycle Grand Prix has seen it evolve year by year into what is now a truly super event bringing a wealth of benefits to Gippsland. Motorcycle Grand Prix to come and experience it. “It is a wonderfully friendly event.”

Anyone who stereotypes the culture of motorcyclists unfavourably should think again he said. Mr Westacott said you are more likely to find anti-social behaviour at the tennis, cricket or soccer than at the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix. To imagine any different is “just garbage,” he said. Only an hour from the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, the Australian Grand Prix Corporation works with VicRoads and the police to ensure that travel is as safe and hospitable as possible. The highway is now divided all of the way San Remo and this is the first time in the ten years that the AGPC CEO has been involved in the event that the journey has been free of roadworks. To the motorcycling fraternity the track at Phillip Island is the home of motorcycling in the nation. The event attracts three to four thousand campers to the

track. The Barry Sheen Tribute Ride (named after an Australian great of the motorcycle Grand Prix circuit) leaves Bairnsdale at 9.30am on Thursday, September 15 and culminates later in the day with up to 600 bikes doing a lap of the track, the bikes making an awesome sight as they take up the entire circuit. Andrew’s passion for projecting Victoria professionally on the world stage has been crucial in ensuring that each Motor Cycle GP is better than the last, and that the local community is embraced in the lead up to and during the event. One such example of this is the steadfast support of the You Are My Sunshine Foundation which has been appointed as official charity for the fourth consecutive year. Another example will be the inaugural Troy Bayliss Invitational GP, a new and exciting off track experience. Three-time World Superbike

Champion, Troy Bayliss, is set to bring his own special brand of dirt track racing to a tailormade flat track circuit. This event is in the spirit of the annual ‘Superprestigio’ event that the 2014 world champion, Marc Marquez, hosts annually in Barcelona, and Troy Bayliss’ own classic event held in Tarree, NSW. Dirt track racing has been a prominent breeding ground for Australia’s motorcycling elite with Casey Stoner, Mick Doohan and Wayne Gardner all plying their trade on the dirt in the early stages of their careers. With a wonderful track program, live bands, interviews and autograph signing with riders, atmosphere plus and a huge GP Expo selling everything there is to sell connected with bikes, the Phillip Island Motorcycle Grand Prix circuit will feel like the centre of somewhere very big and somewhere important over that one weekend in October.

Storm’s Shannon Freeman comes home victorious! ONE of Gippsland Storm Elite Development Netball Club’s most talented juniors, Shannon Freeman from Traralgon, has just arrived home after taking part in the U15 National School Girl’s Netball Titles recently held in Sydney. Better facility: representatives from Bass Coast Shire Council, Bendigo Community Bank Inverloch, Inverloch Stars Soccer Club and Inverloch Cricket Club celebrate the improvements to Thompson Reserve in Inverloch.

More action at Thompson Reserve THE installation of a new drainage system will mean Inverloch’s Thompson Reserve will be suited to sports all year round. The $130,000 project was a community effort by a Sports and Recreation Victoria grant for $75,000 by Bass Coast Shire Council in 2013, as well as contributions from council, Bendigo Community Bank Inverloch, Inverloch Stars Soccer Club and Inverloch Cricket Club. Townsend Ward Councillor Jordan Crugnale said the works involved improving the drainage of the oval, upgrading the water main and some basic irrigation works. “These works were undertaken earlier this year and with the works now complete, the ground is recovering as grass re-establishes itself over the drainage lines,” Cr Crugnale said. “This project will enable the In-

verloch Stars Soccer Club to use the oval for games in winter next year, with the ground not suitable for winter sports in the past due to the lack of drainage, and will also increase the use of the ground over summer by the Inverloch Cricket Club.” The Bendigo Community Bank Inverloch director and deputy chairman Max Warlow and director and executive assistant Sam Moyle said the bank was thrilled to have supported such an important community facility. The bank applied for a $20,000 grant through the Bendigo Community Enterprise and contributed an additional $13,000. “The $33,000 sponsorship was for the drainage for this community facility and this ground is notorious for being unusable in witer. The drainage is a fantastic improvement to the facility,” Mr Warlow said. Inverloch Stars Soccer Club president Pat Gilbert was delighted with

the prospect the drainage project brings to the club. “It means that winter sport can now be played at Thompson Reserve with soccer being the winter user,” Mr Gilbert said. “Our club is growing at a rapid rate and being able to establish our home in Inverloch will provide a great platform for the future. Inverloch Bendigo Bank’s generous contribution has created the basis for our long term sponsorship arrangement which will bring a great benefit for the club and the community.” Inverloch Cricket Club president Bill Aikens thanked the Bendigo Bank for its generous support and was happy to have partnered with the soccer club. “These days, to do anything to attract any funding it has to be a joint ground, so it’s good to have the soccer club on board and means the ground is used 12 months of the year,” Mr Aikens said.

Shannon, a member of the Victorian squad, competed against every Australian state and territory squad in a week long round robin tournament for the national title. Victoria cruised into the finals only dropping one game to Western Australia early in the tournament. Victoria met Queensland in a thrilling grand final, winning 40 to 37. In the starting seven as goal keeper for every match and playing against some of the best goal shooters in the country for their age group, Freeman said, “The standard was so high, you had to adjust and be on your game every match.” When asked for her most thrilling moment of the tournament Freeman nominated, “Receiving the gold medal and cup as national champions and making so many new friends.” After the presentation Shannon was also named in the short list for the allAustralian Squad.

Talented junior: Shannon Freeman, back playing for Storm after national championships Gippsland Storm’s president, Brendan Murnane said, “We are so very proud of Shannon’s achievements, like so many Storm players that have gone before her, that have represented Victoria and Australia in both junior and senior ranks.

“It’s just great to see the progression.” Gippsland Storm is gearing up for its annual tryout selections held on October 18 and 25. For details see the website: www.gippslandstorm. com.au

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SPORT | GOLF Woorayl Ladies WEDNESDAY 23 was Flag Day, Stroke. Trophies were generously donated by Inge Giliam and included many of her beautiful handcrafts which delighted all the winners. The A Grade winner was Heather Sullivan with 73 nett. B Grade was won by Pauline Lancaster with 78 nett and C Grade Dianne O’Connor with 78 nett. BDL: Anne Poole 74 nett, and Fay Maynard and Jenny Riseley both with 79 nett. NTP: 8th Inge Giliam; 11th Shirley Thomas and Heather Sullivan on the 17th. Assemble at 9am next week for a drawn partners 9.30am shotgun start for Jo’s Green Card Day sponsored by Jo Fennell.

Woorayl THE trophies for our medal day were provided by The Shed. A Grade went to Jack Howard with a net 71 but the medal went to B Grader Gary Young also with net 71 but on a countback. C Grade was won by George Evans with a net 74. Down the line balls to P. Burgess, B. Stubbs, C. James, G. McKinnon, Bo Fiek, P. Wallace, C. Hall and R. Beilby. The least putts were recorded by Col James with 29

Leongatha TUESDAY’S Stableford competition saw Joe Lowell (17) successful with 37 points. NTPs were Geoff McDonald on the fourth, Wendy Parker on the seventh, Ian Murchie on the 14th and Bruce Hutton on the 16th. DTL balls went to Geoff McDonald, Hugh Goodman, Frank Thomas, Roy Kleverkamp, Ian Murchie, Gary Sharrock and Bert Borg. The Mark Edwards Thursday Championship is wide open after the second of three rounds was completed on Thursday. Dylan Clark still leads the way with 71 points, one ahead of Trevor Steer and two ahead of Peter Waters. There are a number of players who have completed only one round but with a good on a countback. Nearest the pins went to Michael Collins and Geoff McKinnon. The ladies event was won by Pauline Lancaster with a ball to Ann Poole. Both nearest the pins were won by Sue Herrald. The ball raffle going to Collo Syndicate. The Thursday competition was won by Ed Poole with a ball to Graeme Calder. Next Saturday is AFL grand final day and the club will provide trophies for a men’s and ladies’ stableford. Don’t forget daylight saving starts.

Golfing glory: from left, Woorayl Golf Club’s Julie Wilkinson, Jackie Hockey and Jan Pope made the most of Saturday’s weather out on the course.

Monthly medal: from left, Woorayl Golf Club’s Michael Collins, Pat Wallace and Col James battled it out on the green on Saturday afternoon.

thestar.com.au score next week could come right into contention. Best of these are Rod Brown and Mike Street both with a one round total of 39 points. Daily winners were Rod Brown (13) with 39 points in A Grade and Kevin Scott (32) won B Grade with 34 points. NTP’s were Trevor Seebeck on the fourth hole, Colin Bear on the seventh, Jeff Brewer on the 14th and Kevin Scott on the 16th. DTL balls went to Peter Waters, Joe Lowell, Peter Butt-

Korumburra Ladies TEN pairs had glorious weather for golf last Wednesday when they played in the Doris Chambers 18 hole Foursomes. Unfortunately rain on the previous day made for quite heavy conditions underfoot. The winners were Carie Harding (19) and Chris Rickard (21) with 32 points. Close behind were runners-up Lee Clements (12) and Betty Thomson (33) with 31 points. Carie and Chris will now go on to compete in a Golf Victoria event, the Doris Chambers finals, at Patterson River on October 16. The raffles, donated by Joan Peters and Julie Brannaghan, were won by Jan Hewitt and Betty Thomson. Next Wednesday is a Par competition. Two of our members played in a 4BBB at Warragul last Monday. Well done to Carie Harding who finished runner-up in A Grade and Jenny Blackmore won a ball down the line. Four of our members played in the Wonthaggi guest day on Friday with Lee Clements and Leonie Bentick (Wonthaggi) winning a ball down the line. Ten ladies played in ideal weather on Saturday. The Saturday winner (again!) was Lynette McIvor

Leongatha ladies THE field sizes are gradually increasing as members return from travels abroad and from sunnier climates. Tricky flag placements and fast greens made for negative scores in the Par event (yes, another one) sponsored by mother and daughter Dot Stubbs and Di Williams. Our A Grade winner, playing off a handicap of 13, was Wendy Parker with eight under. Our B Grade and C Grade players fared much better. Marianne Leaver won B

Grade with three under and country member and teacher, Mandy Boyle, took advantage of the school holiday period to score a very commendable two under. DTL balls were won by Sue Woods minus three, Alison Strong and Shirley Welsford minus five, Kerry Hogan minus six, Fay Quilford, Louise Schache and Toni West minus seven on a count back. Geri Hastings was closest to the flag on the 14th and Toni West on the 16th. Margaret Gordon won the nine hole competition with 20 points.

(22) with 36 points. Runner-up was Heather Grist (22) with 29 points. NTPs were first Deb Wrigley, seventh Carie Harding and Kath Welsh on the 13th. On AFL grand final day there is a shot gun start at 9.45 for a Stableford event. Please add your name to the list in the foyer if you are able to play. Everyone is most welcome to attend to watch the football in the club house on the big screen and televisions along with the chance to enter novelty competitions. This is also tipsters’ day and there is a slight change to what had earlier been planned. For those who were in the tipping competition there is a sausage sizzle available in the afternoon. More information is in the club house. Golf lessons start on Sunday, October 18 and continue for four weeks for those people who would like help in improving their golf techniques. There is a clinic for Juniors from 1.30 till 2.30pm then Scott Adams will run a session for members from 2.30 until 3.30pm. Non-members are also welcome. Please ensure you contact Lee Clements if you are interested in attending one or more of these clinics.

Winning ways: Carie Harding and Chris Rickard were the winners of the Doris Chambers Foursomes event at Korumburra.

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Blue sky and smiles: winners last Wednesday were, from left, Wendy Parker (A Grade), Marianne Leaver (B Grade) and Mandy Boyle (C Grade).

inger, Andy Bassett, Trevor Seebeck, Rob Martin, Trevor Steer, Colin Bear, Jon Smith, Chris Leaver, Keith Finney and Peter Hartigan. On Saturday in ideal conditions Ken Wardle (11) had 37 points to take the A Grade honours. B Grade was taken out by Denis McDonald (17) with a very good 40 points and Brett Windsor (26) had 38 points to win C Grade. NTP’s were Dan Poynton on the fourth hole, John Feddersen on the seventh, Marty

TWENTY three ladies enjoyed a round of Stableford golf in pleasant conditions. The clever person on the day was Marg Ryan with (24) 33 points. This was easily the best score returned on the day and won her the A Grade section. The B Grade winner was Betty Bowmar (29) 28 points. Irene Walsh had the only birdie on the day and Lorraine Peters started off her round

with a very hot putter having 10 putts only on her first nine holes. NTP on the 17th was won by Chrissy Yann. BDL were awarded to Marg Ryan 33, Lorraine Peters 29, Betty Bowmar 28, Irene Walsh 28, Jan Jeeves 28 and Maureen Masterman 28. Only one of the semi finals was played for the foursomes event and in an exciting match Anne Walker and Leonie Bentick beat Heather

Shaw on the 14th and a visitor L. Afford on the 16th. DTL balls: Jason Dennerley, Nick Lafferty, Dan Poynton, Darryl Mathews, Jon Smith, John Payne, Ian Watson, Rob Martin, Phillipe du Plessis, Peter Stivic, Marty Shaw, Rod Mackenzie, Will Norden, Ian Murchie, Barry Stevens and Ben Charlton. The final of the Hyland Cup was played in ideal conditions on Friday. After a closely fought match it was David Forbes (14) who emerged victorious over Doug Clemann (12). Doug worked his way to two up at one stage of the match, but David fought back and won the match on the 18th hole in an exciting finish to what was a great competition.

Korumburra THERE were 40 players on Saturday, September 26 for a stableford competition, with trophies by Don and Gwen Evison. A Grade: P. Vanagtmaal (13 hcp) 37, C. Clements 35, T. Marotti 34. B Grade: A. Worthy (18 hcp) 39 pts, G. Bull 37, R. Besley 36, J. Wilson 35, D. Gow 35, S. Osboldstone 35, N. Betts 34. Nearest the pin: 1st B. Pope, 7th N. Perks, 10th M. Garnham. Tuesday’s winner was T. Marotti 39 pts, and Thursday’s winner was P. Vanagtmaal 40 pts. Grand final day October 3, beer and a barbecue.

Leongatha Pro-Am TWENTY eight trainee golf professionals from around Victoria took part in the second running of the Leongatha Trainee Pro-Am on Monday, September 21. Players were greeted with sunny conditions for the 10am start but come day’s end, the wind was up, the temperature down and a steady drizzle was coming in. Flinders trainee Josh Shaw’s 72 was a great score to take home the winner’s cheque in trying conditions. He finished one clear of three others on the day. A special mention goes out to Luke Bleumink who aced the 137 metre 14th hole. For full professional results please visit www.pga. org.au. For the teams’ event, Josh Shaw’s visiting group from Flinders Golf Club (Gryff Wintle and Judy Berry on the 18th. A great effort to you all. Friendship Day Wonthaggi Ladies hosted their friendship guest day on Friday and it was great to see so many friends from all the local clubs enjoying a round of Canadian Foursomes on a course quickly drying out. There were two grades and the A Grade winners were

Mirboo North Golf Club THURSDAY, September 24 Stableford competition results: Winner: Mal Payne (8) 38 points. DTL: John Blunsden 37, Joe Kus 37, and John McFarlane 34. NTP: 4th Mal Payne. SATURDAY, September 26 Stableford competition re-

Meeniyan Ladies ON Wednesday, September 23 the Ladies played Stableford and it was the fourth round for the Grandmother’s Trophy. Sponsor for the day was Jan Roberts. The course was in wonderful condition in fine and sunny conditions and we all

sults: Winner: Ray Matthews (10) 41 points. DTL: Terry Donnison 39, Jake Smith 38, Brandon Bradshaw 37, and Scott Blencowe 36 on a countback. Second shot NTP: first hole Jake Smith. NTP: 4th Josh Tanti, sixth Terry Bradshaw, 13th Richie Robbins, and 16th Joe Taylor.

enjoyed playing all 18 holes. Sue Hoskin (24) with 26 points won the day and the runner-up was Irene Holm (13) with 25 points. The best nine went to Jan Roberts (35) with 13 points and nearest the pin on the eighth hole was Irene Holm. DLB: Faye Le Page with 23 points.

Gran’s trophy beckons: from left, Sue Hoskin and Irene Holm were the best of a good bunch of Wednesday Ladies out enjoying the beautiful spring conditions and vying for the Grandmother’s Trophy. Shaw, Steve Alexander and Jordy Durso) took the honours with a Stableford score of 82 points. The individual amateur winner was Bob Prowse on 35 points in a count back from John Moor.

A special thank you to the volunteers who assisted with scoring, catering and bar duties on the day. All players were very complimentary of the event and in particular the condition of the golf course.

Trainee Pro-Am: from left, the winner in trying conditions was Josh Shaw from Flinders seen here with Leongatha Golf Club manager, Josh Hall. a pair from Wonthaggi, Jan Jeeves (18) and Marg Ryan (23) with 90 (15) 75 nett, and Sue Wakefield (17) and Faye Maynard (28) 94 (17) 77 on a countback from two other pairs. B Grade was won by Meeniyan pair Irene Holm (13) and Lyn Jennison (36) 96 (18) 78 nett, with runnersup from Philip Island, Wendy Hamilton (25) and Rhonda

Boyd (18) 97 (18) 79 nett. NTP: 2nd and 8th Wendy Hamilton, 13th Sue Brown, 17th Wendy Parker. BDL: S: Welsford and M. Eabry 77, R. Galloway and B. Curran 77, W. Parker and J. Evens 78, A. Tschiderer and F. Quilford 79, F. Le Page and V. Park 80, B. Miller and D. Garry 81, L. Bentick and L. Clements 82, and D. Harvey and P Ennoss 82.

Winning ladies: from left, B Grade Betty Bowmar and A Friendship faces: some of the happy prize winners, from left, A Grade Jan Jeeves and Grade Marg Ryan were the best on a pleasant day’s outing Marg Ryan from Wonthaggi, B Grade runners-up Wendy Hamilton and Rhonda Boyd from Philip Island. at Wonthaggi.

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thestar.com.au Mirboo North Ladies WEDNESDAY 29 results Winner: Maree Thompson, 36 points. DTL: Wendy Gervasi 34 points, Freda Nair 31 points and Jeanne St Ellen 31 points. NTP: 6th, Nicole Allen, 13th, Maree Thompson.

Foster A VERY small field competed on Tuesday, September 22 with Kevin Da Silveira winning with 30 points. DTL: Clarke Gray 29 points (count back). NTP: Peter Dight and Fred Tyers. The winner of the Men’s Stableford on Thursday 24 was Doc Menzies with 38 points. DTL: George Draeger 35 points, Peter Dight 34. NTP : sixth, Dave Hutchinson, 15th John Mathers. Friday, September 25 was a nine hole Stableford event and a ‘Friday Friendly Chook Run’. A great field played in the nine hole event with the winner of the chook once again being our irrepressible chef Johnny JJ Simpson. JJ unleashed a barrage of

points to completely eliminate any opponent trying to compete. Many marvelled at his golfing display, however, there may have been a certain rival not willing to accept another devastating defeat. The emotional turmoil has taken its toll on JJ’s nemesis, so much so Robin has chosen to seek temporary exile. DTL: Garry Clavarino 18 points, Patrick McKay 17 points, Lloyd McKenzie 17 points, Geoff Prue 17 points, Geoff Nott 16 points, Bernd Amesreiter 16 points. NTP: Pat McKay and Geoff Nott. The winner of the Men’s Single Stableford on Saturday, September 26 in A Grade was Andrew Naylor with 38 points. The B Grade winner was Paul Spencer with 39 points. DTL: George Draeger 38 points, John Mathers 37, Geoff Nott 35 and Pat McKay 34. NTP: fourth Tony Vanin, sixth Garry Buckland, 13th Pat McKay, 15th Cam Downing and 17th Kiwi Jones. Members’ and golfers’ draws So what turned out to be a promising week ended in calamitous fashion for Mr Kevin

Witheridge. First, his name was drawn out on Friday night for the members draw but he was not present at the club to collect the $750. The draw will now jackpot to $800 next Friday night. Secondly, North Melbourne, after a fantastic season of what could have been, once again fell in the final stages. In the Saturday members’ draw, Sue DeAraugo had her name drawn but was not present to collect the $140. The draw is up to $160 next Saturday. Coming events Tuesday, September 29 Stableford; Thursday, October 1 Stableford; Friday, October 2 nine hole Stableford ‘Chook Run’ on the back nine; Friday, October 3 members’ draw 6:30pm – 8pm $800; Saturday, October 4 monthly medal Stroke and the Foster Mirror Trophy; and Saturday, October 4 members’ draw 5pm, $160. Just a friendly reminder that a date for the Foursomes championships has been announced. Lock in Saturday, October 24 if you’re interested in contesting; find yourself a playing partner and bring your game.

Life membership rewards Little’s huge service NORRIE Little was recently awarded life membership of the Korumburra Golf Club.

Norrie joined the club in the mid 1970’s and over these last 40 years has provided exemplary dedication and service to the club. Almost as soon as Norrie joined the club, she was the booking secretary for the many social groups that travelled long distances to play on Sundays. This was the beginning of decades of administration duties that Norrie performed. Norrie has held office on the ladies’ committee in many positions: president in 2004/2005 and 2009/2010, captain in 2000/2001, secretary from 1991 until 1998, again in 2014/2015 and has recently been reappointed for the next term. She has also been a valuable part of the general committee during most of the years since she became a member. Norrie’s golfing achievements are remarkable. She was club champion in 1994, 2004 and 2005 and star medallist in 1994, 1997, 1998,

2000 and 2001. Norrie has also been the champion in many notable events, often multiple times, including B Grade, Seniors, Singles Grade Match Play, Singles Knock-out, Foursomes, Match Play 4BBB, Mixed Foursomes, Bowls and Board events. For many years, Norrie represented the club in Pennant matches and this year was an integral team member of the winning Section 2 Pennant flag. To add to these accomplishments, Norrie scored a hole-inone on the first green in 1999. Norrie makes an enormous contribution to the catering committee with her tireless work and exceptional organisational skills at counter teas, dinners, weddings and countless other events. The many hours that Norrie has given are immeasurable. Her planning and eye to detail (especially with serviette folding) are impeccable. She assists in coordinating volunteers and is proficient in allocating suitable jobs for the various helpers. Norrie has also been very involved in many gardening

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working bees and her understanding and expertise of plants proves to be invaluable. The wider South Gippsland golfing community know Norrie very well as she is one of the first to put her name down to play at events within the district. Norrie welcomes and encourages new members and happily plays with beginners to share useful hints and knowl-

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thestar.com.au FIRST up an apology for no report last week so this report will now cover two weeks. Wednesday, September 16 saw 36 players take to the greens for a mix and mingle social bowls event. Results: First was Ollie Crouch with 46 points followed by Alan Easterbrook 44, Russell Trotman 44, Ellie McIntyre 43, Ray McGannon 42 and Eric Thompson 42. Friday, September 18 saw 64 members and friends attend the club’s opening dinner night and enjoy a two course meal catered for by Brett Sinclair Catering. All present were warmly welcomed by the director of men’s bowls, chairman Harry (Bulldog) Forrester who also acted as the MC. Harry also addressed those present with a very informative outline of the club’s operations and the requirements that go to make up the club’s facilities, buildings, greens and the real support role that sponsors play in making the Leongatha club what it is today. In closing his address he encouraged all members to enjoy their bowls during the 2015-16 season. The winners of the raffle were Peter Funnel and Jan Frost. The night also included the results of the 2015 footy tipping competition run by Bob Young and Mary Jepson to which MC Harry said the club was grateful for all the work they had put into the running of the competition and this was carried with acclamation by those present. It was also revealed that in round three there were 11 persons who picked nine winners, round 13 one person, round 15 one person, round 19 two persons and round 22 again two persons. The final result saw three persons tie for first place with 143 wins and they were Harry Forrester, Graham Washfold and Allan Rayson, followed by Bev Coulter and Russell Trotman on 141 wins, and so the list continued to the wooden spoon for the season with 95 who was Jeff Pendergast. Jeff on being presented with his reward said, “I never pick the card each week, I only take the away teams for the season.” Overall a great night was had by all.

Years of dedication: Norrie Little has been awarded life membership for unparalleled service to the Korumburra Golf Club.

edge of the game. Norrie has been the delegate and secretary of the South Gippsland Senior Ladies Association. She also won the South Gippsland Senior’s Women’s Championship some time ago. Norrie demonstrates a real love for the game of golf with a strong competitive drive and shows good sportsmanship. Norrie, along with her husband John, have generously donated trophies over many years. They have enjoyed playing mixed events together and won the South Gippsland Mixed Foursomes on numerous occasions. On hearing of the news that she had been given this award, Norrie said, “I feel very proud and humbled. “It is a great pleasure to work with the wonderful ladies at our golf club and thanks everyone so much.” The club is indebted to Norrie for her involvement, enthusiasm and commitment over the years and congratulates her on being awarded life membership of the Korumburra Golf Club.

Wednesday, September 23 saw the monthly triples in action with some 28 teams on the greens. The winners being the Phillip Island team of John Newcombe (s), Peter Forett and Ian Ferguson with four wins plus 34. Runners-up were the Korumburra team of Keith Marsh (s), Col Underwood and Aden Belmont with four wins plus 17. Best last game went to the team of Phil Stittson (s), Maurie Briscoe and John Richards with plus 20. Sponsors were Alex Scott & Co. and the club thanks them for their valued valued support. Saturday, September 19 saw 16 teams on the greens and the winners were Harry Forrester (s), Bill Rahilly and Lyn McIntyre with three wins plus 16. Runners-up were the team of Jack Kuiper (s), Mike Carnell and Glennis Emmerson with three wins plus 11. Reminders: The first of the new season’s Kitty Club teas will be held on Friday night, October 2. Names and numbers to be placed on the sheet at the entrance to the match committee. Also to all bowlers and clubs, the Leongatha club and sponsors will hold a mixed triples new format, Tiger Skins with Power plays on Sunday, November 1 with a 9.30am start and BYO picnic lunch. Entries close one week prior to the event or when full. For further details or entry please contact either Jeff Pendergast 5662 0974, Bill Harry 5662 5579 or Lyn McIntyre 0407 453 912. Saturday, September 26 saw both pennant practice and social bowls in action, with pennant teams playing the Phillip Island teams. Results of the practice match were: Division 1: John Hall’s (s) team lost to Phillip Island 15 to 20 shots. Wayne Walker (s) lost to the Island 22 to 24 shots and R. Shaw (s) drew with the Island 24 to 24 shots. Division 2: L. Lancaster’s (s) team lost to the Island 12 to 18 shots, C. Richardson (s) lost to the Island 9 to 20 shots and J. Pendergast (s) won 24 to 20 shots. Overall it was a good test for the Leongatha teams for the upcoming start of the pennant season. In social bowls there were 10 teams on the greens with the winners being Faye Turner (s) and Janice Sing with two wins,

a draw, plus eight. Runners-up were David Bee (s) and Adrian Kempster with two wins, a draw, plus five. Until the next report, good bowling - ‘Jackhigh’.

Buffalo indoor

WEDNESDAY, September 23 saw eight players on a cold night to bowl which saw two teams of four. We played two games of 10 ends with eight bowls. The winning team skippered by Tono Heldens, Andrew Hanks, Mary Tumino and Peter Heldens with a loss and a win 12 ends over the team skippered by Charlie Tumino, Joyce Occhipinti, Joe Occhipinti and Bill Wolswinkle with a win and a loss, eight ends. The score in the first saw Charlie win 14-5 then in the second game saw Toni win 13-2. Hope to see you all next Wednesday at 7.30pm at the Buffalo hall.

Mardan Indoor

THIS was a week of the regular faces and a guest who happened to be John McColl’s daughter Andrea. It was another night where everyone had a fun and enjoyable evening played with four teams and two 10 end games. In a team of four consisting of John, Andrea and Cliff and Kristy Rutjens in her first run as skip, it was good to see Andrea pick the game up quickly under the watchful eye of John. Kristy, for all her resistance, did well as a skip. Denyse Menzies also had her first outing as skip and she too showed her potential for future nights when the ladies are in the skipper roles. The night panned out with two teams on one win and one on two wins. There was only one end separating second and third place. The overall result on the night was as follows: The runners-up with one win, 10 ends were Ian Hasty, Jeanette Grady and Denyse Menzies (s). The winners with two wins were Vito Serafino, Tony AllenClay and Margaret Campbell (s). A big thank you to everyone who came along and to Andrea, we hope you enjoyed your evening with us. Next week we are off to

Wonthaggi on Thursday, October 1 so there will be no bowls at Mardan on Wednesday night.

Meeniyan

SATURDAY, September 18 was our annual challenge against Mirboo North which was played at Mirboo North. This year the shield was won by Meeniyan. Saturday 25 was an ideal day for practice with 18 members enjoying a 15 end game in the sunshine. Next Saturday is our footy grand final day with a 10.30am start for bowls followed by the traditional Aussie footy lunch. Our final Saturday practice is on Saturday, October 10 with Pennant beginning on the 17th. Tuesday 29 was the start date for Tuesday pennant with

Inverloch FRIDAY, October 2 will be our members’ draw night. The jackpot is at its highest since the members’ draw started over one year ago. Another reason to attend is that there will be a cocktail night as well. It was postponed last time but our barmaid, Gail Burge, is all set to mix, shake, stir and pour a mouth watering cocktail for you. As the bowls season gets into full swing, there are several upcoming events. To kick it off a grand final Mixed bowls game will be held starting at 11am on Saturday, October 3. Footy food will be supplied and your team colours will be welcomed on the green. After the game, the grand final will be screened on the big television. Names in by Friday, October 2 to assist with catering please. Keep Melbourne Cup Day, November 3, free for a Mixed bowls event that will involve hats and a parade. More information closer to the date will be supplied. A two hour training course on how to use our club defibrillator and perform basic CPR will be held on Monday, October 5 at 10am. Paramedic, Deb Rielly, from Wonthaggi Ambulance will conduct the training. There is no cost and all interested members are invited to attend. The next Ladies’ get to-

our team playing at home to Leongatha. Injuries, transfers and the like mean that this year there is a big reliance on the men filling

lead and second spots. Next week the Men are away to Foster. A busy October calendar includes monthly Triples on

Thursday, October 1; Ladies invitation on Friday 2; grand final day on Saturday 3; and a catered Fours on Monday 12. Continued on page 54.

Team gathering: Mirboo North Bowling Club enjoyed a social day on Saturday in the lead up to the warm season ahead. gether will be held before Wednesday social bowls on October 7 starting at 10.30am. Remember our fundraiser, Your Inspiration @ Home, will be at the club at 10.30am on Monday, October 12. You love food, you like to try new things and experience different cultures - you can experience unique international flavours with all natural seasonings, spices, salts and other items inspired by ethnic regions and custom blended to make cooking fast, simple and healthy (with no added gluten, MSG or preservatives). See how Your Inspiration @ Home can inspire you. Ladies After a playing in a cold and windy Tuesday Pennant practice game, 24 bowlers took to the greens on a much more pleasant Wednesday. There were two games of Triples played resulting in two teams that won both games. Runner-up on 34 points was the Lois Luby skipped team with Joan Clark and Pat Stoneham. Congratulations to our winning team on 36 points skippered by Rhonda Davies with Veronica Muir and Chris Gillman. Raffles were won by Edith Perrett, Veronica Muir, Judy Parker, Val Davis and Kathy Heaphy. Men and Saturday bowls Thursday, September 24 and twenty eight bowlers signed on for the weekly Men’s social game, played this week as three bowl pairs in two 12 end games.

Social speaking: Chris Gillman, Rhonda Davies and Veronica Muir were the winning combination at Inverloch’s Wednesday Social Bowls. We had four two game winners. The winning team, on 34 points and 14 shots, was Bob Davis (skip) and Norm Price. Runner-up, also on 34 points but seven shots up, was the pair, Terry Seaward (skip) and Alan McLean. Saturday Sept 26 saw the annual Inverloch/Wonthaggi pre-season match for the Bunurong Shield, held by Wonthaggi, but retrieved this year by Inverloch, with a 9-2 scoreline although many rinks were determined by the narrowest of margins in Inverloch’s favour. The best Wonthaggi winning rink was the J Bird, R Stewart, L Cuman and B Cox team by six shots. Inverloch’s best winning rink was B. Davis, D. Muir, G. Pope and L. Gabell, up by eighteen. Four rinks had Inverloch teams playing Inverloch teams to fill the available rinks and the results of these interclub games are not included in this

summary. Next Saturday, October 3 will be AFL football finals day with a short game and other festivities as detailed above in Club News. Sign on as usual for the Thursday social game, starting at 12.30pm. Inverloch bowler and accomplished local historian, Neil Everitt, was an honoured guest of the Toora Bowls Club at their 50th birthday celebration on Sunday, September 20th. Neil was a long time former resident of Toora and an active member and successful bowler at Toora before he moved to Inverloch. Neil’s 75 page history of the Toora Bowls Club (Fifty Years On the Green, 19652015) was launched on the day and attended by local dignitaries including the mayor of South Gippsland Shire, Jeanette Harding, and the president of Bowls Victoria, John Fisher, who drove all the way from Chiltern to be present.

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Pre game: The Parrots line up for the singing of the national anthem before the grand final.

• Gippsland League Grand Final - Traralgon v Leongatha

Traralgon all the way By Tony Giles TRARALGON has been crowned the best in Gippsland after defeating Leongatha by five goals in the grand final of the Gippsland Football League on Saturday, denying Leongatha coach Beau Vernon a dream first year as senior coach. In front of a record crowd of more than 5500 people at Traralgon Recreation Reserve, the Maroons claimed their 26th senior premiership and third of the Gippsland league era, with a 12.11.83 to 7.11 53 victory. Five goals is precisely the amount of goals Traralgon kicked unanswered in the first term before Leongatha could score a major very late into

the quarter; and this ended up being the final margin at the finish. They say a home ground advantage must amount to something and it appeared obvious Traralgon used this advantage in the opening quarter; attacking almost exclusively to the pocket on the scoring side of the ground with the cross breeze behind the players. The Maroons seemed to know precisely where to aim the kicks as they went straight through. Equally though Traralgon settled quickly with quick balls out of the middle providing the forwards with plenty of opportunities which they took with five straight goals. Leongatha on the other hand appeared to be suffering from early game nerves with very little entry into the forward 50 metres while the defenders were under great pressure. Indeed the Traralgon pressure and intensity continued

throughout match. In sunny conditions on a top ground the only battle players had was with the tricky cross breeze and with the opposition. Traralgon had done its homework in its second semi final win over the Parrots and they continued where they left off. Traralgon’s 30-point victory was built on the back of a barnstorming opening quarter. Within 30 seconds Traralgon had scored the opening goal through Christian Buykx-Smith. Hayden Britten was the unlikely game-breaker, bagging three first-quarter goals – his third a classy snap following a one-handed contested mark – to give Traralgon a 30-point lead before Leongatha managed a score. When key Parrot Zak Vernon limped from the ground a short time later, things were looking grim for the senti-

Well judged: Shem Hawking, one of Leongatha’s best on the day, takes a safe mark.

mental favourites. They did, however, grab a much-needed goal on the stroke of quarter-time through Brenton Fitzgerald and Tas Clingan’s classy set shot ensured the second term started better than the first. Dylan Loprese responded for the Maroons and fortunately Vernon returned to the field and the Parrots started to settle into the contest. Ten behinds were kicked for the term as both sides struggled for accuracy in front of goal, but late majors to Aaron Heppell and Ash Lynch had Leongatha within 13 points at the main change. The majority of the second half was a tense and engrossing contest, with two highcalibre sides trading blows. With forward Nick Nagel sidelined with an ankle injury, Leongatha was down to two rotations on the bench and Traralgon’s leaders ensured their side answered every challenge thrown at it. A booming long-range snap from playing coach Mark Collison and a clutch set shot from retiring skipper Michael Geary maintained a 16-point margin for the Maroons at the final break. While the game was still in the balance at three-quartertime, a dour 10 minute-spell of stoppage-heavy football concentrated on Leongatha’s right half-forward flank favoured the Maroons, who laid the telling blow a short time later through veteran Josh Jennings. Aaron Hillberg pulled one back for the Parrots, but Traralgon remained in control and, fittingly, Geary sealed the game with two stunning goals in the dying minutes. Traralgon’s strength was at stoppages, where ruckman Ben Amberg provided his onballers with first use and the likes of Jennings, Geary and Collison able to spread with pace and precision to a mobile and multi-dimensional forward line. The Maroons had plenty of winners on the day, with Britten (four goals), Jordan Bourke, Jackson Hall and brothers Tim and Matt Northe

Clear space: this time Leongatha managed some space on the ground as Tas Clingan gets possession flanked by Aaron Heppell, Jason Tomada, and Lochie Dumont. More photos at www.mdphotos.net among the other stand out performers. Aaron Heppell tried hard all day for Parrots as too did Zak Vernon who bravely came back on and played good footy after a nasty corky. Other good players for the Parrots were Tas Clingan,

Brent Fitzgerald, Chris Verboon down back and Shem Hawking on the wing. Leongatha’s forwards had a bad day at the office with leading goalkicker Jake Best, as well as Cade Maskell and Nick Nagel all failing to register any majors with the only

other key forward in Aaron Hillberg booting two. Traralgon’s Josh Jennings was awarded the Stan Aitken Medal and Maroons ruckman Ben Amberg the AFL Victoria Country Medal as the best players on the ground. The flag capped an incredible day for Traralgon, which claimed four of the 10 premierships from six grand final appearances.

GRAND FINAL SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 SENIORS Traralgon 12.11.83 d Leongatha 7.11.53 Traralgon goals: H. Britten 4, M. Geary 3, C. Buykx-Smith 1, J. Jennings 1, M. Collison 1, M. Burge 1, D. Loprese 1. Traralgon best: B. Amberg, J. Jennings, J. Bourke, H. Britten, J. Hall, M. Geary. Leongatha goals: A. Hillberg 2, A. Heppell 2, A. Lynch 1, T. Clingan 1, B. Fitzgerald 1. Leongatha best: A. Heppell, B. Fitzgerald, T. Clingan, C. Verboon, Z. Vernon, S. Hawking.

RESERVES Maffra 11.9.75 d Traralgon 4.11.35

Battled hard: Chris Verboon was one of Leongatha’s best defenders as he breaks clear with the ball before Traralgon pounce.

UNDER 18s Traralgon 7.6.48 d Bairnsdale 3.7.25 UNDER 16s Traralgon 6.11.47 d Moe 5.9.39

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Bad luck Beau: Traralgon captain Michael Geary showed great sportsmanship to come over and console Leongatha coach Beau Vernon after the match.

Loyalty: the obvious support of the green and gold was evident with Harper McLennan and Alice Reid right behind Leongatha’s footballers and netballers. Right, Parrots enter the field: Leongatha breaks through the banner with high hopes.

Shut the book: it’s all over as the Leongatha “brains trust” ponders what might have been as the siren sounds. Right, Family support: Essendon and former Leongatha player Dyson Heppell headed to Traralgon to watch his brother Aaron in the senior game. He is pictured back left, with Kristian Gray, Josh Schelling, Luke Castagna, Nick Phelan and, front, Jed Goldsmith.

We did it: best on court and Leongatha’s premiership B Grade coach Laura Higgins, left, is pictured with B Grade captain and best on court Kathy Reid and the winning cup.

Grand Final Footy Shorts

Parrots unite: despite coming up short during the premiership game, the Leongatha Football Club were full of team spirit on Mad Monday yesterday (September 28).

Gippsland FNL Hoghton wins Parrots best netball grand LEONGATHA Football Netball Club its vote count on final results held Sunday at the social THE grand final venue was the Traralgon Recreation Reserve, Saturday, September 26. A Grade: Traralgon 54 defeated Drouin 49 B Grade: Leongatha 50 defeated Traralgon 34 C Grade: Bairnsdale FNC defeated Wonthaggi Power 23 Under 17: Moe 45 defeated Sale 42 Under 15: Maffra defeated Sale 16 Under 13: Sale defeated Wonthaggi Power 31

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Winners were: Seniors - Dale Hoghton Reserves - Caine Salmon U18s - Jack Ginnane U16s - Cam Olden A Grade - Laura Higgins B Grade - Kathy Reid C Grade - Kate Gourlay U17s - Lisa Clark U15s - Taylah Brown U13s - Stacey Gilliam

• Dale Hoghton

GREAT news has come out of the weekend, despite the loss of the Leongatha seniors. As well as the B Grade netballers winning the flag, news has been released that Lucy and Beau Vernon are expecting their first child at the end of March. Lucy Vernon and Lucy’s sister Mia both featured in Leongatha’s netball win. ESSENDON player Dyson Heppell was out and about in support of Leongatha on Saturday, showing his support for brother Aaron who was named the Parrots best player in the grand final. JARRYD Roughead also took great interest in Saturday’s grand finals at Traralgon. Jetting in from a win over Fremantle late on Friday night, Jarryd was spotted supporting his girlfriend Sarah Dunn who plays for Drouin’s A Grade netball side. Unfortunately for them, Drouin went down to Traralgon. Of course, Jarryd took a keen interest in Leongatha’s teams as well. THE record crowd at Traralgon on Saturday was bolstered by a huge contingent from Leongatha with cars streaming across to Traralgon. Along the way there was the usual support for the teams with headshots of players on white markers and streamers on cars wishing the Parrots well.

THE crowd at Traralgon was very well behaved with one obvious dustup quickly pounced on by police during the last quarter of the match. LEONGATHA players, supporters and officials went back in their droves on Saturday night to the Leongatha rooms despite the seniors being defeated. More than 200 people packed the rooms to celebrate a great season by the club and to congratulate the netballers on their success. ON Sunday the club continued with the aftermath as they gathered

for the club’s vote count. After the count fans spilt onto the oval for an impromptu game of football and some fine music by Ben Geitz. THE fun didn’t stop there; Mad Monday was held yesterday with players winding down after a grueling season. A player dressed as a monkey was spotted wheeling coach Vernon down the street. Later players planted a $5 note glued to the footpath outside Bair’s Hotel and took great delight as passers-by tried to extract the note!

LEONGATHA FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB

PRESENTATION NIGHT

For all football & netball teams

FRIDAY OCTOBER 2 starting at 6pm sharp

All members, life members, sponsors and supporters welcome BYO snacks REMINDER

AGM - Wednesday November 11 7.30pm at clubrooms

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Parrot netballers win flag DEFYING its underdog status, Leongatha’s B Grade netballers played a brilliant four quarters to take out the netball premiership, defeating Traralgon 50 to 34. The Leongatha B Grade team hadn’t beaten the Traralgon side all year, the Maroons finishing on top of the ladder and Leongatha second. But the Leongatha team proved unstoppable from the outset despite fierce competition from Traralgon all day. In fact Leongatha pulled away to an emphatic victory in the last quarter; Maddy Kerr and Bree Littlejohn proving decisive around the goals, the midfielders controlling the tempo and the defenders right on their game. First year coach of a senior netball team, Laura Higgins, was absolutely delighted with her players

who played with discipline and focus. She especially thanked all team members including those who missed court time on Saturday, Taylar Kerr and the Riseley sisters, Georgia and Sara who were all ready to perform a role if necessary. Laura was also appreciative of her Mum Jodie who acted as team manager for the season and of the Parrots netball committee led by Renae Littlejohn as club president. A massive crowd of Leongatha supporters cheered every goal and the girls really appreciated and were boosted by this show of support. For Kathy Reid it was a magic week, with a trifecta of joy personally; winning the league best and fairest during the week, the best on court in the grand final, and on Sunday the club’s best and fairest in B Grade. But for Kathy the highlight will be the team winning the grand final.

Number one: the B Grade Leongatha team accepts the premiership cup. Pictured are, back from left, Maddie Kerr, coach Laura Higgins, Kathy Reid, Bree Littlejohn, Lucy Vernon, Mia Allen, front from left, Taylar Kerr, Sara Riseley, Abby Dowd, Jaclyn Smith and Georgia Riseley.

Roughie composed ahead of big clash By Stuart Biggins THIS Saturday Hawthorn is attempting to win its way into an exclusive club and join only five other teams to have won three premierships in a row.

Prize fighter: Jarryd Roughead in action in the second preliminary final against the Fremantle Dockers on Friday night after booting one of his two goals. Photograph courtesy of the Herald Sun.

Local Hawks’ hero, Jarryd Roughead, will play in his fifth grand final but said, “It’s never easy.” “As a team we have worked so hard to get there. It hasn’t been an easy run this year.” Roughead says the word ‘three-peat’ which is being bandied about by the press has no currency inside the club. “There has been no mention of it,” he said. Famously, Leigh Matthews coached Brisbane to a third premiership and referred to the hat-trick only twice that year; once pre-season and then again at three quarter time in the 2003 preliminary final when the Lions were leading the Swans by only two points. He used it then as a spur, to motivate his team when he felt it might make the difference between the two teams. Having played in four grand finals, Jarryd Roughead says he has no special routine way of preparing for the big day. “You never know if you’ll ever be back there again so it is a matter of sitting

back, enjoying the week and having fun. They are some of the best days of your life.” The Hawks have beaten West Coast just once this season, a round 19, 14 point win. This result has no real relevance on the Hawks’ chances of winning this weekend says Roughead. “We have scouts who keep an eye on our opponents and plus we have seen them play on television. “If anything it makes it more exciting for us, a new opponent is a new challenge. “We will go out there to make amends for being beaten by them three weeks ago in the qualifying final.” (The Eagles beat the Hawks by 32 points at their home ground, Subiaco). As West Coast plays a team defence the Hawthorn forward is not expecting to have a direct opponent to combat. A number of other senior Hawthorn players have significant grand final experience and none more so than Shaun Burgoyne who has played in six. “Those players are a bonus; they are like having coaches on the field,” said Roughead. “They know what to expect.” He said the club is proud to have reached where it is. “We have kept going on, we have built on what has been achieved in previous year.

“Our blokes want to go on getting better.” Speaking to Jarryd Roughead gives you a clear sense of the composure and confidence which is so vital in a grand final. No doubt he will be a mentor on the field to any team mates who need reminding of what is at stake. Roughead watched his old team, the Leongatha Parrots, go down to Traralgon in the Gippsland League grand final on Saturday. “It was a bit disappointing,” he said of the day on which not only did the Parrots lose the football, but Drouin’s A Grade netball team, with his fiancé Sarah Dunn on court, lost by five goals to Traralgon. “All credit to Traralgon,” he said and when asked about Traralgon’s captain/ coach Mark Collison playing in the grand final with a severe reprimand following a striking charge for which he was found guilty, Roughead said, “I have seen the incident. There wasn’t much in it and Collison has a clean record.” Roughie, as he is affectionately known locally, missed two games while being treated for a melanoma on his upper lip and is thankful that this is well behind him. “It is two months behind me now. I’m not worried about it but have to have regular checks and be diligent about exposing myself to the sun.”