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Flag joy for Parrots THE Leongatha Junior Football Club came home from grand finals on Sunday at Moe with two flags and another team runner-up. A strong victory was recorded by the Under 10’s whilst the Under 12’s won in a thriller. The Under 14’s went down gallantly. See pages 51 and 52 for more details.
Under 12s premiership winners: back from left, are, James Ryan, Luke Stothard, Rory Patterson, Blane Cox, Jordan Brown, Jacob Lamers, Mitchell Bentvelzen, Will McDonald, Tim Boler, Tyron Harry, Mark Cantwell (coach), Paul McKeown, Jack Fisher and Warren Littlejohn (runner); middle, from left, are Elii Clark, Ben Cantwell, Mason McGannon, Jack Hume, Adrian Ballagh, Jay Wilson, Rhys Lindsay, Bailey Martin and Jayden Battersby; front, from left, are Kye Casbolt, Will Littlejohn and Connor Krohn.
CHEAP FIX Bair Street by-pass better than nothing son Street due to trucks being forced to give way to oncoming traffic while waiting to turn right into Long Street. The heavy vehicle route mooted for Leongatha is not the ideal solution but the best option given the level of State Government funding available. That was the message delivered to the public by South Gippsland Shire Council at a briefing at the Leongatha RSL last Wednesday. Council’s strategic planning and development manager Paul Stampton said the design was the most afford-
By Brad Lester A SHOCK new heavy vehicle alternate route has been announced for Leongatha. Instead of travelling along Hughes Street and across an intersection into Long Street, trucks will be forced to negotiate a left turn from Anderson Street into Roughead Street followed by a hard right hand turn into Long Street. Concerns have already been raised that traffic could still bank up in Ander-
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he said. The route has prompted a cautious response from the Leongatha Chamber of Commerce and Industry. President Peter Watchorn said the route would buoy the town at a time when Leongatha was receiving a new hospital, Holden dealership, Salvation Army complex and Aldi supermarket. “It will free up Bair Street and will certainly help with the redevelopment of that,” he said. The mayor was not sure when work would start but once the project is fully
funded, detailed design, tender selection and construction could take at least 18 months. The alternate route is designed to direct heavy vehicles such as trucks out of Bair Street – at least 600 a day. That will make Bair Street more appealing to pedestrians, with possibly several crossings, single lane traffic and angle parking, including 40 extra carparks. Three parking spaces at the Strzelecki Highway-Anderson Street intersection would go. Continued on page 11.
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By Sarah Vella PAUL Kelly returned to Leongatha last Wednesday to play his new album Spring and Fall in its entirety, as well as some old classics, to an eager crowd. Supported by Urthboy, the Memorial Hall concert was another sellout for local live music promoter, Lyrebird Arts Council. The council’s Suzanne Henderson said the energetic vibe reflected the popularity of the show. “Paul gave a fabulous show; we have had lots of positive comments. One of the things about Paul Kelly is he is kind of an Australian institution,” she said “He is certainly one of the top Australian performers and his music has crossed generations.” Around 660 people packed into both the lower and upper levels of the hall, eager to sit and enjoy a world class show. “I saw quite a lot of young people, who maybe hadn’t seen Paul Kelly before, or heard all of his music. He really appeals to just about everybody,” Ms Henderson said. Spring and Fall is Kelly’s 19th studio album and was recorded in South Gippsland and released in October last year.
Graeme Wilson from Fish Creek said the show was one of the best he had seen. “We have seen all the Lyrebird Arts Council’s shows in the last four or five years or so. Paul Kelly is so professional. He has a diverse range of music and is obviously very well liked,” he said. Mr Wilson has seen Paul Kelly three times. “It was terrific and the feel among the people of how good the music was was incredible,” he said. “He wrote the Spring and Fall album to be one continuous story, so to hear it as the continuous story live was quite exceptional. “As a community we are totally spoilt by the quality of the music we get. We get world class stuff but Paul Kelly is a bit special.” The next band to be presented by Lyrebird Arts Council is the American band Calexico at the Meeniyan Hall, which has sold out. “Lyrebird presents eclectic music at its best. People are coming from across the state and even interstate to see them,” Ms Henderson said. “We are pretty lucky we get to present a diverse range of music across all styles.”
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Police claim dog theft hoax By Matt Dunn WHILE South Gippsland residents were ready last week to join vigilante groups to protect their pets from thieving gangs, police say no such threat existed. Reports from hysterical online posters like - “Wonthaggi Police caught a guy about 15 minutes ago with 3 dogs in the back. Looks like a white ute, too dark to see properly.” - were nothing but hot air. Stories about dog thefts spread like wildfire on Facebook, with reports that the cruel thieves – who purportedly
steal dogs for fighting and others for bait – were marking properties with chalk and ribbon, ready to steal prized pets. But police were keen to quell the hysteria and issued a written statement (the same one The Star had put on the ‘Dog Theft Tracking Australia Wide’ website): “The Bass Coast and South Gippsland Police Service Area are aware of a number of claims currently being circulated via social media in relation to the theft of dogs for fighting purposes. “Police have been called to a local address in Leongatha a number of times after reports of two men purport-
ing to be police, claiming they had attended to confiscate a dangerous dog. Limited detail has been provided to police on each occasion and claims that attempts have been made to steal dogs in the area are unfounded. “There is no evidence to support these claims despite police responding in less than a minute on one occasion when one particular incident was reported via Triple Zero (000). Police urge anyone who has information about any theft in the area to report the matter to police for investigation. “Residents should not take matters into their own hands.” Police have been criticised online for not doing enough to tackle the
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The site deleted a warning sent from The Star, via local police, which debunked the rumour of dogs being stolen. While the site was happy to fan the fears that were running red hot throughout South Gippsland, it was not ready to listen to reason. Police believe much of the impetus for the story came from within Leongatha. Last week The Star picked up on a Facebook posting from a town resident who claimed her dog was targeted by two men posing as police. The paper put the comments on its own Facebook site, with the amount of ‘hits’ pushing past 45,000 on Monday. It’s no understatement to say the tale/ tail went viral.
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problem, with online commentators saying where the law was failing they were willing to stand guard. But according to police, there was no problem, for no animals have actually been taken. And those feared gangs of canine thieves are little more than cyber fairies. Much of the fear was generated through a Facebook site known as ‘Dog Theft Tracking Australia Wide’, where messages like – “Trying to verify this information but it needs to get out there now...2 dogs just stolen from a park in Wonthaggi Victoria by a man in a white Holden rodeo 4 door Ute with 2 cages on the back.” – were cranking up panic.
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Milk money promise sours By Matt Dunn THE owner of the Toora milk factory, Dajian Li, has denied allegations a string of tradespeople, businesses and workers were not being paid. The ViPlus Dairy boss also dismissed claims made to The Star that workers were paid cash. Office manager Marion Hannon said the factory was not in financial trouble and would start production in the coming months. Ms Hannon conceded there had been a “shortfall” in funds, but “now it’s getting to the point where every-
thing’s back on track”. “People are being paid,” she said. “A lot of people are being paid, some people haven’t been paid as yet. But everyone will be paid. There’s no intention of people not being paid. That’s certainly not the case and I can’t stress that highly enough. “People are being paid. This factory’s going ahead and everything’s fine.” But IT specialist Joshuah Hilder – who worked for the factory as a contractor, then employee – said he was still owed $4000. That figure is much less than the $10,000 initially owed. “It almost ruined my business because I had to put a lot of clients at bay, because I was solely focusing on my
work at ViPlus. I was owed money, I didn’t get paid regularly and I had my own financial issues to deal with. The experience has taken away a lot of my business,” he said. “I’m now working on rebuilding that. It took from June to get that money and I had to physically go there and get it. It was all in cash.” Secretary of the Gippsland Trades and Labour Council John Parker – who has been to the factory to answer workers’ complaints - believes the business should be wound up. “ The way they conduct themselves is disgraceful. People need to give up on the idea ViPlus Dairy is going to pay them. My advice to anyone is go and see a lawyer and for the company
to be wound up,” he said. Paint Place owner Rob Geyer said his company had been supplying the business since February. Owed $8000, he had not seen a cent, until the arrival of a recent cheque for $2500. “Drip feeding” was the expression used by one disgruntled tradesperson. One tradesperson, who says he was owed a few thousand dollars, has been more deeply affected than most. “I had a meeting with them on Friday. I’m trying to get the guys I had working for me, paid. I worked down there for a couple of weeks, but I didn’t like what I saw and left,” he said. “They can play the blame game if they want, but I don’t think they’ve ever been on the level there. It’s always
been cash under the table. “The local tradesmen I employed to help me make a difference down there, none of them have been paid.” Other tradespeople, businesses and equipment hire bosses also said they were waiting for payment. None wanted to speak on the record, for fear it could affect their chances of seeing more money. South Gippsland Shire Council Director, Development Services Phil Stone has also confirmed ViPlus Dairy was issued with an order to supply an engineering report to prove recent works at the factory complied with state building codes. The requirement comes after “an anomaly” was discovered, Mr Stone said.
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Gun hoaxer charged By Matt Dunn and Sarah Vella A 19 YEAR OLD Korumburra man, who brought a replica pistol to GippsTAFE’s Leongatha campus on the morning of Tuesday, August 20, has been charged. The incident saw the college in lockdown, as news quickly spread there was a gunman in the car park. According to Leongatha Police’s Senior Constable Rohan Michael, police responded to reports of “a male with a handgun”. “As it turned out the man had an imitation firearm. Police secured
the weapon, establishing it was not real. The man was conveyed back to the Leongatha police station, interviewed and will receive a summons to appear in court at a later date,” S/C Michael said. Although no one was hurt during the scare, S/C Michael said there were associated dangers with carrying replica weapons. The mother of one student was angered by the incident, and called the paper to vent her spleen. “I don’t care if a gun is fake or not, it’s not the point. I am very antigun, and I think people need to be made aware that even toy guns have the ability to scare people,” she said. “I am not happy about it and I think the parents of kids at the sur-
rounding schools should know. My daughter had to get pulled out of her nursing exam to go into lockdown. I personally think as a parent it is worth knowing about. We are not talking about a little kid with a toy gun here.” The woman criticised the TAFE’s evacuation procedure, which “wasn’t done right”. “They left the rolls in the classrooms, possibly because it has never happened before. You could forgive that,” she said. But the adverse mental effects the incident had on her daughter were far more troubling, she said. “My daughter came home crying and didn’t want to go to TAFE on Wednesday.”
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Fun: volunteer Janet Lester enjoyed her role as Cheshire Cat at the Koorooman House madhatters’ tea party. Marlene Hanks is standing while resident Dorothy Boscombe kept her amazing hat on her head with the encouragement of her daughter Pam Charman, wearing her own over-sized tea cosy.
Tea party for madhatters By Jane Ross RESIDENTS of Koorooman House in Leongatha had their own Daffodil Festival activity on Friday afternoon, gathering in the lounge for a mad hatters’ tea party. Dot Kewming had devoted enjoyable hours polishing some silver tea sets that were on display with fine china including Royal Albert. The silver came up a treat and Dot was pleased with her efforts. Asked what she had used to achieve such a sparkling result, her response was emphatic, “Elbow grease!” There were big hats, small hats, a pink striped Cheshire cat having a lovely time wiggling her tail and a heroic Dorothy Boscombe who sported the most amazing headwear you’ve ever seen. The crown was covered in knitted and crocheted cakes, biscuit, serviettes and even a sausage roll with sauce, all topped by a knitted tea pot. The capacious brim was dotted with knitted cups and saucers
of varying hues, bobbing around every time Dorothy turned her head. That she kept it on without fuss was the achievement of the afternoon.
The history of tea was detailed and residents and visitors invited to view the tea set display which included many colourful tea towels.
Joining in: Koorooman House resident Jock McKay was a good sport posing in this hat.
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Election forum with a twist IT was a serious discussion, marked by some unscripted comedy. Eight of McMillan electorate’s candidates gathered at Mitchell House in Wonthaggi last Friday evening to talk up their credentials to voters. And while the issues of asylum seekers, global warming and coal seam gas mining were all vehemently debated, the comments of one drunken man – though unintelligible – offered a hilarious diversion. Katter Party candidate David Amor was telling people why his party was best when the man stuck his head through the door. He had obviously seen the light on and was keen to know who was home. “The reason why I’ve stood up, is because I believe we need to go back to the basics – to whether the Country Party was some 30 years ago. Looking after us, the individual, us the workers, us, the people who really make a difference in agriculture,” Mr Amor said. He said everything in McMillan, particularly roads, was “falling away”. “Nothing is better,” he said. Ironically, this was the moment at which the drunken man interjected, offering his own short political speech – a series of grunts and giggles. Just as quickly
as he arrived, he was gone – plunging back into the night. Business-like, Mr Amor ploughed on. Roger Thorrowgood, from the Stop CSG Party, was first to speak though, telling his audience he was keen to protect his grandchildren from the detrimental effects of coal seam gas mining. “If we come back to the CSG issue and get down to the nitty gritty, the coal seam gas industry wants to fracture the daylight out of coal seams using chemicals, which already contain things like arsenic and lead. They can’t guarantee these things won’t get into the water tables,” he said. The Green’s Malcolm McMelvie also spoke of his opposition to CSG mining, along with other environmental issues. “I want everyone’s children to have a safe environment in which to leave. But if we keep going with business as usual, it’s really not looking good,” he said. “There are changes in climate that are accelerating. We’re at risk of reaching a tipping point, with runaway climate change – with the planet’s temperature rising by more than two degrees over the course of the century. If that happens it will be a disaster.” While the Yarragon GP painted the picture of
David Amor: the Katter Party candidate was interrupted when a drunken man burst into Mitchell House. a chilling environmental doomsday scenario, DLP’s Andrew Kis-Rigo was more focused on the social pitfalls facing the electorate – including the spectre of same sex marriage. “There’s been a drift in the wrong direction. Either it’s reversed or Australia will sink into an ever deeper crisis. There’s now a wouldbe ruling class that has attempted to change the values of people like you and me,” he said. “If we allow them to have their way, we are finished. Some of that new ruling class are in control of the ALP, others among them lead the Greens. There is still a genu-
ine Labor Party in Australia, still standing for a fair go for all, that light on the hill. That party is the DLP.” Another young candidate, the ALP’s Anthony Naus, said he was running on a Labor ticket because he supported “social justice issues”. Later in the evening, he was decidedly uncomfortable explaining Labor’s ‘PNG solution’ for asylum seekers. “In the past six years Labor has enacted a lot of good policy in Australia – things like the Clean Energy package, the Gonski reforms and the NDIS. It’s all about more equality and more social justice,” he said. Palmer United Party candidate Matthew Sherry, who was aligned with many of Mr Amor’s views, said his party was made of people with “heart, feelings and, most of all, hope.” “Hope for our country. That’s what our country needs for the moment. And it’s something that’s been lacking for a long time. I’ve become very passionate, because I love this country,” he said. Gary Patton, from Senator Online – a party that believes people should have more say on legislation though internet polling – said he was a father and grandfather “who is concerned about this country”. “I can see what the two
Councils plead for federal majority By Jane Ross HEALTH is the number one issue Bass Coast Shire Council would like addressed by whoever wins power at the September 7 Federal Election. Asked if he had a tip for which party might end up in power, council CEO Mr Allan Bawden replied, “I just hope someone wins.” That’s Tim Tamlin’s sentiment too. He’s the CEO of South Gippsland Shire Council. He said on Friday he hopes whoever is successful wins with a majority of seats. “It would be lovely to have our representative to be part of a government that has the power.” Asked to respond to comments by Victoria’s Local Government Minister Jeanette Powell that the Rudd Government had slashed an additional $1.4 million from Commonwealth grants to local councils, Mr Tamlin mused, “That’s news to me.” He checked his email inbox while he was on the phone to The Star and said there was nothing there to indicate cuts. Mr Tamlin said calls from the local press asking for comment about a state or federal issue can often
be the first he’s heard of it, agreeing such lack of communication was poor form. Mr Bawden said council had no specific projects underway requiring federal funding, although there were some in the pipeline such as the Wonthaggi Education Precinct “but that requires state approval first”. He said the main message the council would pitch at political parties is the need for an upgraded Wonthaggi Hospital and an integrated primary health care facility on Phillip Island. While health provision is not a council responsibility, local government does have some interest because of the Home and Community Care services it provides. Mr Bawden said Flinders incumbent Greg Hunt had committed a Coalition Government to providing $2.5 million for the Phillip Island integrated health hub. This would offer primary health services such as physiotherapy from the one centre. “An application has gone to the State Government to fund the initial part.” Mr Bawden said discussions with Health Minister David Davis had elicited the response “it is being considered”.
The integration of Bass Coast Regional Health and Bass Coast Community Health scheduled for next
year is a positive move towards bringing health services under the one umbrella, Mr Bawden added.
party political system is doing to our country – how it’s ripping us apart. They’re dividing and conquering,” he said. The final candidate to speak was independent John Parker - secretary of the Gippsland Trades and Labour Council – who was keen to see McMillan become more of a marginal
seat, with a view that more could be bargained for. “Right across the board we’re about to reach peak timber in the next 10 years in Gippsland, and our agricultural system has some real challenges, especially if they try to introduce CSG mining,” he said. “Our farmers are already
suffering as it is from the depletion of our water tables. I’d like to see the water tables protected as well as looking at how we can recharge our aquifers.” Sitting member for McMillan, Russell Broadbent was amongst a number of candidates who couldn’t attend.
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Tribute: this group was among those helping plant a field of daffodils at the Leongatha Hospital on Friday, honouring those with cancer. They are Sue Hanily, Eileen Naismith, cancer care nurse Joanne Stuchbery, Gayle Gilbert, Jill Davies, Marion Bowron and Beena Mathew. Out, about: McMillan MP Russell Broadbent (centre) was special guest at the Leongatha Daffodil Show on Friday. He is with Leongatha Horticultural Society president Judy Jackson (left) and most successful exhibitor Glenice Griggs.
No certainty for Broadbent By Jane Ross MCMILLAN MHR Russell Broadbent is teetering on the brink. Australia goes to the polls on Saturday and he said there is no certainty he will retain the seat he retook in 2004 from Labor’s Christian Zahra. With a record 13 candidates representing almost every political extreme, preferences will be all important. Mr Broadbent holds McMillan on the slim margin of 4.2 per cent and 6000 new voters have come into the seat since the last election in 2010. “I’d love a good win in McMillan but it could swing either way.” Mr Broadbent has tasted defeat once before. He held McMillan between 1996 and 1998, when Mr Zahra wrenched it from him. Speaking to The Star on Thursday morning on his way to community meetings in Toora and Foster, Mr Broadbent said even with the polls predicting a Coalition win, he sees the race nationally as “tight”. Despite the Murdoch press which is salivating for a Coalition win?
“Partly because of it,” he rejoined. “People don’t like being told what to do. People are disenchanted with the whole exercise (of the election). That’s why I’m running a very local campaign.” This will be his fifth community meeting visit to Toora and Foster in his threeyear sitting period. Asked about some of the Coalition’s policies that seem to be hitting the battlers, such as scrapping the School Kids’ Bonus, low income tax break and superannuation help for low income earners, Mr Broadbent said, “Difficult decisions have to be made on behalf of the country.” He said the Labor Government had spent money from the mining tax to pay for such benefits, but it was money “that never came in”. Mr Broadbent said a government could not provide such assistance without the funds to pay for it. He defended the Coalition’s generous and controversial paid parental leave scheme with these words, “People forget how much high income earners pay in tax and they don’t receive family tax benefits.” The policy is, he said, to encourage professional women back into the workforce after having a child.
Racism Flinders style By Jane Ross RACISM has entered the electoral fray in the seat of Flinders. It comes in the form of candidate Angela Dorian who represents the Rise Up Australia Party or RUAP. The party’s aim is to “keep Australia for Australians for generations to come” – which is a slightly less confrontational way of saying “keep Islam out”. RUAP’s national president is Daniel Nalliah, the firebrand Christian pastor, founder of Catch the Fire Ministries who has been embroiled in legal stoushes with the Muslim community. The party’s national campaign “blast” at Melbourne’s Windsor Hotel earlier this month was, according to RUAP’s website, “packed with Aussie flag waving patriotic Aussies from many nations who call Australia home”. So RUAP is not anti migrant as such, just anti-halal, anti-burqa and very antiIslam. Its national campaign “blast” began with the National Anthem, followed by
the Lord’s Prayer. On the up side, the party’s agenda also includes supporting Australian manufacturing. But it also supports abolition of anti discrimination laws and permitting corporal punishment. Ms Dorian will pit her party political skills against the Greens’ Martin Rush. His website says he believes in supporting “community values and interests” such as healthcare and education, renewable energy and human rights. He wants a more caring society “where governments look after people and plan for the long term”. The Labor Party’s candidate is Joshua Sinclair, a 21 year old arts student who wants to do a masters degree in law. He supports gay marriage. The ALP wants to make Flinders a marginal seat to, as its website says, “help ensure better resources for the electorate”. They may as well go whistling dixie. Flinders is a blue ribbon Liberal seat which has only been held by Labor three times in a history that dates back to federation. The incumbent is Greg Hunt who won Flinders at the last election with a 9.1 per cent margin.
Cancer’s field of blooms CANCER touches all of us and for the past six or seven years, Leongatha Hospital has hosted a field of blooms on Daffodil Day. The event raises much needed support and research funds but also offers relatives and friends the chance to quietly honour family and friends who are undergoing treatment or who have died from the disease.
The rain held off so field of daffodils coordinator Annie Owen and helpers could “plant” the artificial blooms in the front lawn of the hospital. A stiff breeze set the flowers gently swaying, their attached penned messages recording heartfelt messages of sympathy, empathy, love and loss. Around 1000 daffodils were set into the soggy lawn. Ms Owen’s helpers this year in-
cluded cancer care nurse Joanne Stuchbery, fetchingly dressed as a daffodil complete with yellow tulle skirt petals. Members of the public pay $2 to write a message pinned to a daffodil and do so courtesy of a number of businesses in the town which host buckets of the blooms involved. Ms Owens said she’d like to thank those business owners for their cooperation.
Blame handball Dumbalk win By Brad Lester SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council’s poor performance in a community satisfaction survey is party the fault of the Federal and State governments, mayor Cr Kieran Kennedy said. Council performed below average for similar large rural shires in the Community Satisfaction Survey 2013 in five key fields. Council scored 48 out of 100 for overall performance, below the large rural shire average of 57; 54 for community consultation (large shire average 55); 51 for advocacy (large shire average 53); and 42 for overall council direction (large shire average 51). The highlight was a 68 for customer service, just one point below the large shire average and not far off the state wide average of 71. Cr Kennedy said some of the questions asked were irrelevant to the shire, with one responder saying council spent too much money in Leongatha and Inverloch. Inverloch is in Bass Coast Shire. But the upper echelons of government deserved some of the blame, the mayor told last Wednesday’s council meeting. “The negativity at Federal and State government level has flowed to us,” Cr Kennedy said. Cr Jim Fawcett said he recognised council needed to improve. “I’m quite prepared to be judged on this and quite prepared to work on it,” he said. Dr Mohya Davies said council had a responsibility to listen to the community. Residents aged 18-34 and over 65 were most pleased with council, while residents aged 35-64 were least impressed. The telephone survey of 400 residents aged 18 and over in South Gippsland Shire was undertaken by a market research consultancy in February and March this year.
THE Dumbalk community has been guaranteed an ongoing venue for a community hub. South Gippsland Shire Council last week granted a three year lease to the Dumbalk and District Progress Association to use the former kindergarten. Cr Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks said the community needed a place to hold small group meetings and activities, and the deal would lift liability off council’s shoulders. Cr Don Hill commented the Dumbalk community was “constantly getting things done”. The association will pay an annual lease of $104, plus GST. Cr Jim Fawcett said the broader community deserved to know why the association was being charged so little rent. He said the association would apply for funds to improve the building. Cr Andrew McEwen said plans are afoot for similar community hubs in Leongatha and Nyora.
Rate review NEW levels of rates could be closer to being introduced in South Gippsland. South Gippsland Shire Council last week advanced a move to review rates. Council voted to allow additional people to join a review steering committee and also approved that committee’s terms of reference. The committee will be chaired by mayor Cr Kieran Kennedy and also include Cr Don Hill and Cr Lorraine Brunt. Council will call for other nominations. The committee will develop a new rating strategy and advise council on sharing rates between residential, rural, commercial and industrial ratepayers. Council officers have already visited the City of Greater Shepparton to learn how that council developed a rating strategy.
Next step in Nyora sewerage saga THE next step in the ongoing saga of the Poowong/Loch/ Nyora Sewerage Scheme will take place soon. Members of the stakeholder and working groups for the scheme will meet to review shortlisted options. According to South Gippsland Water (SGW) the groups are on track to complete a review during the six to nine month allotted timeframe. The working groups first met in June this year, establishing criteria for acceptable options and much
work has been done to compile information and costs. SGW managing director Philippe du Plessis said during the next review phase, the groups will select a preferred option or options and confirm the need for any further detailed analysis. Following that, SGW will prepare a business case for board and government approvals. The sewerage scheme has a long history. Originally costed at $16 million, it was to have been completed
last year. But the cost leapt to $28m and when SGW lodged its five-year tariff plan with the Essential Services Commission, SGW was told it was too expensive and would therefore place too heavy a burden on ratepayers. The scheme seemed doomed. But the communities of the three towns were having none of it and, following agitation and the setting up of the working groups, it looks as though a scheme of some kind will be in place by 2018.
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Shape Korumburra’s future THE future of Korumburra’s CBD is now in the public’s hands. The draft Korumburra Town Centre Framework Plan is now on exhibition for the public to make final comment before South Gippsland Shire Council considers it for adoption. The exhibition period runs until 5pm on Monday, September 30. Council approved the draft plan for exhibition at last Wednesday’s meeting. Cr Andrew McEwen said the plan “was an important milestone for Korumburra”. “This is a great opportunity for Korumburra but it’s really a starting point for discussion,” he said. Cr Lorraine Brunt said the time was right for action: “Let’s get on with it. Enough studies have been done. Let’s move forward.”
Cr Bob Newton, however, opposed the plan, saying it was initiated by a priority panel comprising people from out of town that “do not know dirt from clay”. “We need to ask local people what they need,” he said. Cr Newton opposed the panel’s recommendation that a supermarket not be built on the former saleyards site, saying most Korumburra people believed it was an ideal location. Once adopted, the plan will be used to lobby for external funding, and guide council budget allocations, show council’s preferences to developers, influence planning scheme amendments, and help stakeholders work on common goals, said council’s manager strategic planning and development, Paul Stampton.
“The project is moving from the planning stage to the delivery stage, bringing recommendations for improvements closer to implementation,” he said. “We’re pleased with the community input so far and now would like the community to take a close look at the draft and tell us if you think we’ve got it right. “We’ve devised a simple submission form that you can use that will clearly tell council what individuals, businesses and community organisations feel are the top priorities.” People preferring to give comments in person can do so at either of two informal drop-in sessions on Thursday, September 19 at the Korumburra Community Rooms (3pm- pm and 6.30pm8.30pm.) Chat with project team members, view
large copies of the plan’s diagrams, make submission and raise concerns. “Your submissions will help us to finalise the plan so it can be presented for adoption in November,” Mr Stampton said. The draft plan can be viewed at the library, post office, Coal Creek and Lucy May’s Café in Korumburra, at council in Leongatha, or online at www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au Submission forms and Project Bulletin #3 are available at all these locations. Submissions should be sent to South Gippsland Shire Council, Attn: Fiona Mottram – Draft KTCFP, Private Bag 4, Leongatha, 3953, or emailed to fiona.mottram@southgippsland.vic.gov.au Enquiries: Fiona on 5662 9837 TuesdaysThursdays.
Hoons busted in Wonthaggi ON Saturday, August 31, Bass Coast Highway Patrol members seized two motor vehicles after receiving reports about hoon driving in Wonthaggi. “After receiving a number of complaints from the public about several cars doing burnouts and driving erratically around the vicinity of Hunter, Dickson and Matthew streets, police made a number of enquiries with several witnesses who told police a blue Holden sedan had been driving in a dangerous manner earlier in the day,” Bass Coast Highway Patrol unit commander Sergeant Jason Hullick said. “After a number of enquiries, police attended an address in Hunter Street and spoke to a 19 year old Wonthaggi man and as a result police seized the man’s Holden Commodore. “A couple of hours later police received further reports of another car doing ‘burnouts’ in Hunter Street and after making several enquiries, seized a red Holden station wagon from the same address as the first vehicle was seized from.” Sgt Hullick said the vehicle belonged to a 26 year old Wonthaggi man,
and, despite him refusing to hand over the keys, police seized the vehicle and had it towed away on a tow truck. “Both males had their vehicles impounded for a period of 30 days and will have to pay $1,165 each to get their cars back. They will also be charged on summons for hoon driving offences and potentially face a loss of licence and further fines at court,” he said. “This is not the first time we have received complaints about these vehicles but unfortunately it is not always easy for us to take action, especially when people do not want to be identified or become involved. “I understand it when members of the public become somewhat apprehensive about being involved, but if they are not willing to provide us with a statement there is not a lot we can do about these hoons.” Sgt Hullick said “unless a police member actually witnesses the hoon driving” they were forced to rely on the public to report hoon drivers. “We are really pleased to see that people will not tolerate this sort of thing and are willing to contact us and assist us with making our streets a safer place to be,” he said.
POLICE BRIEFS “I invite everyone who witnesses dangerous or hoon driving to contact 000 and report it straight away as it gives us the best opportunity to follow up that report and take action.”
Crash witnesses sought POLICE are calling for witnesses to a crash on the South Gippsland Highway, at Kardella on Thursday, August 29. A car driving west on the highway allegedly drove on the wrong side of the road, forcing an oncoming car to swerve off the road and crash into an embankment. Police say they have a number of reports of the car swerving onto the wrong side of the road into the path of oncoming drivers. The driver of the car, a 43-year-old Korumburra woman, was taken to hospital for blood alcohol tests. The man in the crashed car was not injured.
Local businessman Graeme O’Connor told The Star that his elderly father has had similar experiences living in the northern suburbs. “The first time was in a shopping centre car park,” he said. “The story was virtually the same, grandmother dying, very upset Middle Eastern man. “My dad gave him some money and escaped into his car.” Mr O’Connor said the second time was more aggressive.
“The second time a different man knocked on his front door and when my dad closed it on him he went around to the back door. “The middle eastern appearance man was sobbing and begging for money to visit his dying grandmother. “My dad did not let him in and rang the police. The man became very agitated at the back door before giving up and leaving.” The police confirmed that this was a common scam and to call the police immediately if it happens again. “The first time it happened my father felt compassion for the man but also a little threatened,” Mr O’Connor said. “The second time he
Fire shock A MAN has escaped serious injury after his head was engulfed in flames during an accident at Wanke Road, Mirboo North at 1.45pm on Thursday, August 29. The 58 year old victim and his son were working on a vehicle in their car port, when the victim poured petrol into the in-
Computer burg A WONTHAGGI man
had his Asus tablet computer and charger stolen from his Wentworth Road house while he was out walking his dog between 8am and 10.30am on Wednesday, August 28. The house was unlocked.
Foster car theft A BLUE Nissan Navara utility was stolen from the driveway of a rural property on Oram Road, Foster overnight on Thursday, August 29.
Destroyed house uninsured A HOUSE destroyed by fire in Hatch’s Road, Nyora on Wednesday, August 28, was not insured. The blaze, which
Lying thieves common BRAZEN lying and aggressively begging people as featured in last week’s Star article Robbed by liar is a common occurrence in Melbourne.
started at about 12.20pm in the main bedroom, was reported by a 47 year old female victim, who observed smoke coming from the room. The CFA was called, but the house was already well ablaze when units arrived. Initial investigations suggest the fire started in a fuse box. There are no suspicious circumstances.
take. The vehicle backfired, which caused the petrol to ignite. The victim’s head was engulfed in flames. The victim’s son put out the fire by splashing water from a nearby puddle. Fortunately the victim received minor burns, but was conveyed by air ambulance to the Alfred Hospital to ensure his airways were not damaged.
immediately recognised the similarity in the story and realised it was a scam. He still felt uncomfortable and quite threatened by the scammers agitated state.”
Ready to roll: the new GoPro set up on the Korumburra Primary School’s HPV is thanks to a donation from director of Alsta Angling, Wayne Friebe and GoPro.
Camera donation keeps team on track KORUMBURRA Primary School’s HPV team has just gone high tech. This is thanks to a GoPro camera set donated by Alsta Angling and GoPro themselves to the school Friday. This will allow the HPV (Human
Powered Vehicle) teams to mount the cameras on their vehicles and track their runs. Director of Alsta Angling Wayne Friebe made a trip to the school to present the team with camera and show them how it works. This camera’s footage will be
used to review runs, identify problems and share the teams work with the rest of the school. The camera and package are worth around $800 and will be a great addition when the team compete at Casey Fields on October 12 and 13.
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We will make money: council By Brad Lester SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council has the competence to run the Yanakie and Long Jetty caravan parks, deputy mayor Cr Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks told council last Wednesday.
New pumper for CFA Leongatha CFA brought its new pumper online on Thursday. The new upgrade to the fleet has been with the brigade since Christmas but members have just recently
been certified to use it. “Pretty much it’s newer and bigger,” captain Tristan Morten-Pedderson said. “It holds more water and more
equipment which enables us to do our job better.” The pumper holds 2000 litres of water. Here members Ed Browning and Andy Kay show off the new rig.
Noticeboard COUNCIL PUBLIC SESSIONS Council Chambers, Leongatha Public attendance welcome Wed, 18 Sept - COUNCILLOR BRIEFINGS 2.00pm - Public Presentations– Ph: 5662 9222 to book a speaking time 7.00pm - Public Presentations- bookings essential by noon on 17 Sept Wed, 18 Sept – SPECIAL MEETING OF COUNCIL 11.45am To provide approval, in principle, to: 1. Standard Statements and Financial Statements ( S131 (7) LGA1989); 2. Performance Statement (S132 (6) LGA1989); and the 3. Draft Annual Report 2012 – 2013. Wed, 18 Sept – SPECIAL MEETING OF COUNCIL 12.45pm Special Meeting of Council incorporating Section 223 Hearing for Strategic Review of Land Holdings in Venus Bay. Wed, 25 Sept - ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING - 2pm 10.00am - Public Presentations – Ph: 5662 9222 to book a speaking time SECTION 86 AGM NOTICE Nominations to Committees Invited KORUMBURRA BOTANIC PARK - Wed 11 Sept, 7.30pm Access Centre, 5 Radovick St Ph: John Kurrle, 5655 1569 COUNCIL WORKS THIS WEEK Foster to Boolarong area Road maintenance Korumburra Sth/ Kardella Sth to Outtrim Road maintenance PUBLIC EXHIBITION Draft Korumburra Town Centre Framework Plan Have we got it right? The Plan is now on exhibition for final comment before consideration by Council for adoption. It can be viewed at the Library, Post Office, Coal Creek and Lucy May's Café in Korumburra and Council Reception and website. Ask for a copy to be posted to you if unable to view at these options. Drop-by information sessions: Thurs 19 Sept 3.005.00pm & 6.30-8.30pm at Community rooms (side entrance at 155-165 Commercial St). Submissions close 5pm Mon 30 Sept. Identify the parts you agree and disagree with, and why, and indicate if you would like to help with specific actions requiring community leadership and participation. Submission forms available at exhibition points or simply email to fiona.mottram@southgippsland.vic.gov.au or post to: South Gippsland Shire Council, Attn:– Draft KTCFP, Private Bag 4, Leongatha, 3953. Enquiries: 5662 9837 Tuesdays-Thursdays.
RATING STRATEGY STEERING COMMITTEE CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Applications are sought from interested rate-paying stakeholders to fill up to nine positions on the Rating Strategy Steering Committee. It is hoped to attract representation from current rating categories (residential/commercial /industrial and farm /rural) and interested parties such as the VFF, Chambers of Commerce, tourism and environmental groups, and welfare organisations The group will act as an advisory group for the development of a new Rating Strategy for 2014/15. Written applications need to be received by the CEO by 5pm, Fri 30 Sept. An Information Kit (incl Terms of Reference/ nomination form) is available from Council Reception and website, or by phoning 5662 9200. Enquiries:Tom Lovass, Manager Finance - 5662 9200. TENDER SGC14/06 DEMOLITION OF EXISTING ROTUNDA AND CONSTRUCTION OF NEW ROTUNDA – WARATAH BAY CARAVAN PARK Council is seeking submissions from qualified companies / applicants for this tender. Tender submissions close 2.00 pm AEST Tues 24 September 2013. A copy of the tender documentation is available at www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au or contact 5662 9254. DROP-IN INFORMATION SESSION PROPOSED LEONGATHA HEAVY VEHICLE ALTERNATE ROUTE Council and VicRoads have agreed in principle that the design for the South Gippsland Highway Leongatha Heavy Vehicle Alternate Route is along Anderson Street and Long Street. The route incorporates the existing arterial road network and the Long Street section of the alternate route (identified in Leongatha's Municipal Structure Plan).This route meets all aims of the planning study and provides the maximum benefit in terms of cost, time, safety and social outcomes. Council Officers encourage residents who are interested in the project to attend an open 'drop in' session on Tues 10 September from 2pm – 7pm in the Council Chamber in Michael Place, Leongatha. Study the plans and chat with officers about any concerns you might have.(RSVPs not necessary). Details of the proposed route can also be viewed on www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au Enquiries: Paul Stampton on 5662 9200. IMPOUNDING OF LIVESTOCK ACT 1994 1. Impounded on 23 August from Beamhams Rd, Wonga: 2 ewes and 3 lambs. 2. Impounded on 24 August from Lang Lang-Poowong Rd, Poowong:1 male, entire, long haired, tri-coloured goat. If not claimed and relevant fees paid within 7 days of the date of this notice, the sheep and goat will be sold at Koonwarra Saleyards on 11 Sept. Enquiries: Catherine Turpin on 5662 9218
9 Smith St., Leongatha 3953 (Private Bag 4) Ph: 5662 9200 Fax: 5662 3754. council@southgippsland.vic.gov.au | www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au
He defended council’s decision to manage the parks from September 21, despite community criticism that council’s profit forecasts were inflated and expenses underestimated. Council aims to make $330,197 profit from the parks in 2014-15 and invest that money in tourism and infrastructure. A loss of $398,125 is expected this financial year due to setup costs. “There are a lot of councils around Australia that run businesses to keep their rates down,” Cr Hutchinson-Brooks said. “We are now getting phone calls from other councils wanting to find out what our learning curve was.” He said council’s decision to operate the Koonwarra landfill had returned a $100,000 saving and proved council had the expertise to run a business. “We have people on the staff here whom have multiple work experiences,” Cr Hutchinson-Brooks said. Council last Wednesday voted to defer the construction of a new toilet block at the Waratah Bay Caravan Park and reallocate the $397,477 to help fund setting up the caravan parks.
Cr Hutchinson-Brooks said council was legally liable to the State Government for activities on Crown land under council control. Council will now refer a draft business plan to a steering committee for further consideration. “We will then decide on whether we keep on with what we are doing,” Cr Hutchinson-Brooks said. “It is incumbent on us to do the best thing by the community and cover the governance issues that are not being covered by the private sector.” Cr Jim Fawcett urged the community to wait and see the benefits. “We do not ask you to trust us. We ask you to measure us,” he said. Cr Andrew McEwen said if council hired the right people, it would make money and reduce future rate rises. More than 100 applications for roles at the parks have been received. Cr Don Hill said the decision was a “no brainer”. “I stood for council on the issue of reducing rates. This is a clear example of increasing revenue,” he said. Cr Mohya Davies said she was against the motion given the concerns of her constituents and her belief the business plan had holes, but she later voted for it. “I wish the officers well and I believe they will be successful, but I will put them on notice that we are watching the line in the budget,” she said. Council will fund the take over from its caravan park reserves fund.
Not so rosy By Brad Lester SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council should not expect to make as much money from operating the Yanakie and Long Jetty caravan parks as it predicts, two objectors told council last Wednesday. Council is to take over management of the parks from September 21. Waratah Bay Caravan Park supervisor John Stone said council’s profit figures for 2014-15 appeared to be based on the nine month period for the remainder of this financial year. But the extra three months to be included in 2014-15 were typically quiet and therefore the 2014-15 prediction of returns was inflated, he said. “Council predicts a profit of $144,000 (in 2014-15) but I believe that would be a loss of $39,000 when you consider the costs I have just run through,” Mr Stone said. These costs included a travel allowance of up to $15,000 a year for a manager to drive between the Yanakie and Long Jetty parks, and loss of rate income for council of $5000.
Mr Stone suggested council allow for maintenance costs of up to $15,000 a year for the Yanakie park, not $1500 this year and $2000 annually from thereon. Ratepayer Meg Knight of Foster said council should not be involved with entrepreneurial activities and was pursuing a flawed business plan. “Governments should only be involved with providing services,” she said. Ms Knight said the Yanakie park lacked a surf beach, was infested with sandflies and faced reduced patronage, and did not believe council could earn eventual income of $765,291 from the park. She said council’s predicted maintenance and material costs were too low. “Do you know the cost of toilet paper for a caravan park?” she said. Ms Knight said council’s decision to defer $397,477 allocated to the construction of a new toilet block at Waratah Bay Caravan Park was “robbing Peter to pay Paul”. Ms Knight cited Coal Creek Community Park and Museum at Korumburra as an example of council’s inability to run businesses profitably, saying the park made a loss of $585,000.
Manager claims injustice By Brad Lester THE manager of the Yanakie Caravan Park has claimed South Gippsland Shire Council required him to spend $2 million on improving the park. Now that council is assuming management of the park, manager Tony Holgate said council will not undertake the works. Those include roadworks, a new toilet block and new power poles, Mr Holgate said, adding he was willing to spend a further $2 million on cabins and powered sites. “They wanted us to do everything. They did not want to spend a penny,” he said. Council’s property manager Chris Van Der Ark disputed the claims, saying those improvements were suggested by Mr Holgate, not council. Mr Holgate also claimed he spent
$20,000 on a tender submission to council, outlining improvements he was willing to make to the park. He said that document was never made public and that many of the marketing ideas he developed were now being used by council. Mr Holgate said the park lessee sold four cabins as council did not know whether to keep these and those would cost council $300,000 to replace. Ms Van Der Ark said council was willing to buy the cabins but these were sold before council had the opportunity. Mr Holgate said for six months of the year, he ran the park on overdraft because there was no income. He has since bought the Venus Bay Caravan Park. “We now have a position where if we want to grow the Venus Bay Caravan Park, we are now their (council’s) competitor,” Mr Holgate said. He said he enjoyed working with council staff and was only concerned with the actions of councillors.
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Prom potential By Sarah Vella ACCOMMODATION opportunities at Wilsons Promontory National Park could be increased, after the State Government passed the National Parks Amendment Bill 2013 recently. The bill will allow private sector investment in appropriate tourism infrastructure in national parks and will extend the lease period for national park land up to 99 years. Development would be governed by stringent guidelines. South Gippsland Shire Council economic development coordinator Ken Fraser said council has no position on development inside the park. “We have been very supportive of development outside the park. We are keen on development in tourism, but without any firm proposals it is difficult to comment,” he said. Mr Fraser said while council is keen to see development, at the same time it must preserve the reasons people visit for. “The natural environment is a big tourist drawcard so really we just have to look at everything on its merits,” he said. Terry Robinson, CEO of Destination Gippsland, said concerns were hypothetical until there was a development proposed. “We support appropriate development at Wilsons Promontory. There is already commercial development in the park,” he said. Mr Robinson said development needs to meet the guidelines set out by the government and be sensitive to the environment. “We know a place like the Prom is popular, but it is limited by the quality
and range of accommodation on offer,” he said. “We have to compete with Tasmania and New Zealand and we need to be able to compete on a level playing field, so the benefits can flow on to the surrounding areas.” Mr Robinson said people often jump to the worst case scenario when they hear about legislation allowing development in sensitive areas. “This isn’t about high rises; it is clearly about low impact, environmentally sensitive design. There are already buildings at Tidal River so this is about potentially improving them rather than building high rises in pristine areas,” he said. “Obtrusive development would be counterproductive for tourism.” Mr Robinson said development in the national park could improve off peak visits. “It would appeal to international markets and those from big cities who have money to spend and want to explore. If they have a good base at the Prom they will be more likely to stay longer and visit other attractions in the area,” he said. “There is a lot to be gained for the main stream businesses as well as tourism businesses.” Member for Eastern Victoria Philip Davis has rejected claims the amendment to the National Parks Act would see a rush on large scale development in national parks. “This is enabling legislation that will ensure any lease granted reflects the government’s commitment to sensible and sensitive investments under the National Parks Act,” he said. “The legislation also specifies areas of high biodiversity where leases will not be granted. The huts will be unobtrusive, ecologically sensitive and most carefully positioned and managed.”
Raising the dough: Grace Gathercole, Jason Van Lieshout and William Beasley from Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College hit Leongatha’s Bair Street on Thursday to raise money for their schools walkathon. This is the second week the group had been on the streets raising money.
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SPRING into Baroque, a concert with the Stringz Costero and friends played to an appreciate audience at the Dakers Centre, Leongatha on Sunday, September 1, appropriately, the first day of spring. The Stringz Costero is South Gippsland’s premier community strings group, giving local strings play-
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ers the opportunity to play together and share music with others. The enjoyable program included works by Handel, Albinoni, Vivaldi and Purcell with soloist Claire Gatto and Baroque trumpeter, Paul Berger. South Gippsland Singers, with conductor Jenny Holm contributed three nursery songs arranged by J. Michael Diack. Compere Tonya Hackett, also viola player with the group, thanked the musicians, soloists and audience. Flowers were handed out to the soloists. INVERLOCH Primary School held a Kids Matter Day recently. Children split into groups and enjoyed such activities as a treasure hunt, science, drama, indoor games, building tepees, and making friendship bracelets and balloons.
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and cake. FISH Creek and District Primary School is urging families to like its Facebook page to receive almost daily updates from the school. Log onto Facebook and search for ‘Fish Creek and District Primary School’. THE students of Bass Valley Primary School near Corinella were visited by a space age show recently. The Great Galaxies show taught children about Earth and the solar system. WEST Gippsland Regional Library Corporation will this week add free, downloadable magazines to its collection. The Zinio collection contains some of the library’s most popular magazines and is just one of many new digital services offered to userswhich also includes free WiFi, eBooks, eAudiobooks and tech talks sessions. Collections Manager Sandra Jeffries has seen many trends come and go over her 25 year career in the book industry, but she said the shift to digital publishing is here to stay. “There are also many government services that are moving online and it’s important that our communities gain confidence in negotiating this new world,” she said Ms Jeffries said the
Successful year: from left, Sally Pate, Rohan Lomax, Alex Spencer, Matt Bacon, Cameron Dowling, and Jason Anderson at the handover night.
THE Leongatha Apex Club has recently held its 61st annual handover dinner at the Leongatha RSL. The 2013-2014 board is made up of Matt Bacon (president), Alex Spencer (secretary) and Rohan Lomax (treasurer). The club has had a very successful year with the induction of two new members, advent of the digital age could provide many benefits to Gippsland communities, from promotional opportunities for the region’s tourism industry to work-from-home solutions for remote communities. “We also have many people running small businesses or consultancies working out of our libraries – taking advantage of
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FATHERS’ Day meant different things to different people. While some had lunch with dad or spent time having a shared footy experience, others were keen to get back to basics. At Hallston, families got close to nature, helping re-tree the prime dairy region’s rolling hills as part of a special Fathers’ Day Landcare planting event.
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The author of the report, social planning officer Vicki Bradley, on the shire’s second biggest town Korumburra told The Star Leongatha will lead the population race for at least the next two decades. “The Korumburra Community Infrastructure Plan predicts growth of the town’s population to 6300 by 2031,” she said. “In the same period the Leongatha population is predicted to grow to just over 8000.” Leongatha’s location in the shire is the main reason it will continue as its role as most populous. “If you look at where Leongatha is located it’s on the crossroads and it’s
the centre of the South Gippsland Shire,” Ms Bradley said. “It is still and will always be the service centre when you are looking at people accessing from Mirboo North and the (Latrobe) Valley, down at Bass Coast in Inverloch and so on and then from the east of the shire. “Services like the hospital with the redevelopment and Leongatha being the education hub make it stand out. “It does not only have the Catholic Regional College but the TAFE is located there and the trade training centre approval will see various other things located in that hub.” Despite being only a 10 minute drive apart both towns have their own similar sevices. “Korumburra has so much for a town that is so close to Leongatha,” Ms Bradley said. “It does have a hospital campus, it has a secondary school, two pri-
mary schools and a lot of services and infrastructure there as well but realistically it’s not going to overtake Leongatha. “It will be a twin city so to speak but on a smaller scale.” Growth in both towns is due to the south eastern suburbs population boom. “The main drivers for growth are the town’s locations in relation to Melbourne,” she said. “It’s becoming more accessible for people to live in places like this, both financially and for the lifestyle, and then travel back to the eastern suburbs which are becoming on our door step virtually. “Cardinia Shire in the last 12 months was the second greatest growth council in Victoria and it’s just over our border. People are not going to stop at the border; they are going to keep flowing in.
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Cheap fix Continued from page 1. Engineers are yet to finalise the design and many of the public’s questions could not be answered at the briefing. Brendan Pauwels, VicRoads acting regional director, told the public at the briefing: “We think this is a practical and realistic solution but it does not mean we cannot tweak it to meet your needs.” The route will divert trucks travelling from Melbourne left at the Strzelecki-Bass highways intersection and right into Long Street. Trucks will then continue through the remodelled Ogilvy-Long streets intersection. That junction will be expanded to include part of the existing vacant land owned by VicRoads. Trucks turning left at the Anderson Street-Strzelecki Highway junction will not have to giveway there (traffic coming from the CBD will giveway instead), but will be required to giveway to oncoming traffic when turning right into Long Street. Residents in A’Beckett and Jeffery Streets will be able to turn left only into Long Street. The street will become the South Gippsland Highway and VicRoads does not want traffic to turn right across two lanes of highway traffic. Jeffrey Street resident Cameron Kindellan asked why traffic was allowed to turn right into the highway from Owen Street, Blackmore Avenue and Parr Street. Mr Pauwels responded: “We are putting the highway onto an undivided road whereas the existing highway has divisions there.” Mr Kindellan asked how trucks wishing to refuel at the service station in Bair Street could access the station. Mr Stampton said: “More work has to be done around that area.” He suggested the service station may need to be relocated in the future. Mr Kindellan asked how trucks wishing to turn right from Long Street into the Strzelecki Highway would do so. Mr Stampton said the complete design was yet to be finalised.
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un the ffu in th n in oiin nd jjo an ng a on allo ea me Com Co Standing Together Taking shape: South Gippsland Shire Council’s strategic planning and development manager Paul Stampton (left) and VicRoads acting regional director Brendan Pauwels inspect the alternate route design. Mr Kindellan said the eventual closure of Simons Lane at the Bass Highway would direct more trucks through Leongatha, but Mr Pauwels believed most trucks now travelled through the Leongatha CBD. Former shire councillor Mike Wrigley mentioned the ambulance station was based in Jeffery Street and paramedics would need to turn right out of there to attend an emergency. Mr Stampton said that point was valid and would require further investigation. The route would use the existing road network and not impact on existing houses or businesses. “There will be a staged crossing for school kids at Ogilvy Street and we could need to revaluate where the school crossing would best be,” Mr Stampton said. A man asked why not bypass the whole town, but Mr Stampton said that would be too expensive. Concerns were raised about the lack of a footpath along Long Street. The government allocated $270,000 to the design and a stakeholder reference group was established to inform the project. Council and VicRoads will finalise the design and council will design improvements to Bair Street. Gippsland South MLA and Deputy Premier Peter Ryan said VicRoads had taken into consideration
safety, environmental constraints, heritage, land acquisition, traffic engineering requirements and social impacts. “The chosen alignment provides the best solution in terms of cost, time and safety,” Mr Ryan said. “It also means there will be minimal impact on adjoining properties, and by using the existing road network, it would not require a Planning Scheme Amendment to proceed.” Mr Ryan said Leongatha was one of the region’s most vibrant communities and the provision of a heavy vehicle alternative route is a priority for the future development of the town. The route has not been fully costed but could be worth up to $5 million. The project has been mooted for 40 years and some 15 designs have been completed in the past 1020 years. The latest design is expected to meet Leongatha’s needs for the next 15 years. The route is a priority project for council. Nearby residents were annoyed they only received notification by mail of the council briefing the same day the meeting was held. Council and VicRoads will hold a community information session at the council chambers at Memorial Hall on Tuesday, September 9 from 2-7pm.
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E D I T O R I A L Make vote count WITH 13 candidates to choose from in McMillan during this Saturday’s federal election, the choice couldn’t be more confusing unless you are a clear cut voter. The decision is made even more difficult when South Gippsland appears to have fallen off the radar during the election campaign, with no policy announcements made to specifically benefit the region. Incumbent MP Russell Broadbent has been here, there and everywhere, presenting cheques and meeting community groups, but apart from his intention to lobby for funding for the Korumburra Integrated Children’s Centre if elected, has not announced any other funding promises. Labor’s Anthony Naus has issued a couple of press releases and visited the office of this newspaper once during the campaign, and also has neglected to say what he would do for South Gippsland if he wins the seat. The Greens’ Malcolm McKelvie outlines specific ambitions and policies and perhaps has presented the most comprehensive case for our vote of any candidate in the electorate, whether or not you agree with The Greens’ platforms. Korumburra’s David Amor of Katter’s Australian Party and Port Franklin’s Matt Sherry, representing Palmer United Party, have drawn attention to our part of the world during the campaign, but mainly for the fact they live here. We need to know more about what they are going to do for us if elected. A Coalition Government may promise better economic management, but at the same time workplace reform and spending cuts are likely and those will impact on South Gippsland households. The Labor Government has been given two terms in government and during that time we have seen substantial investment in school buildings, but are still waiting for the National Broadband Network (Meeniyan will miss out) and attention to the regions. Voters are urged to not vote for the sake of change, as what could have well happened nation-wide in 2007, but rather let their vision for Australia and McMillan guide their selection.
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WHILE campaigning for the Senate I have become aware most Victorians are unaware of the threat posed by the coal seam gas mining industry and its preferred method of operation, called “fracking”. So here is the shorthand version. The industry drills horizontal holes through coal seams which invariably contain heavy metals (mercury, lead arsenic and the like) and even radio active material (strontium, uranium, etc). It then packs the holes full of water, sand and a cocktail of chemicals, and fractures the seam under pressure. The industry itself cannot guarantee that none of these chemicals and heavy metals will enter the water table and the food chain, and Canberra has not insisted on the testing required to discount this highly probable outcome. The likely result is the danger of toxic food and a crippled farming sector, to the vocal concern of the National Farmers Federation. After this, the now highly saline and toxic water is drawn out of the hole and stored in open dams lined with black plastic which very soon dot the landscape, an indisposable and poisonous legacy for the indefi-
nite future and a migraine headache for local authorities. Then methane is extracted from the holes, along with all manner of unwanted hydrocarbons which are flared off onto the passing breeze. Downwind of these flares, people invariably start suffering from nosebleeds, sores, rashes, nausea, respiratory complaints, bleeding from the ears and a variety of neurological disorders, as noted with great concern by the AMA. And to all complaints the industry pleads the tobacco defence, saying there is no proof they are the cause. And I even forgot to mention these flares often can’t be turned off on extreme fire danger days, and have continued burning in 45 degrees. But I guess that’s just a detail. Those are the bald facts. And Canberra is not interested in the issue, preferring to run an outrageous gamble while allowing all of this to fly straight under the radar during an election campaign. So I just thought that you should know about that. And good luck to you, because I think you’re going to need it. Roger Thorrowgood, Lead Senate candidate, Stop CSG Party, Inverloch.
Carbon tax hits hospital I write to highlight the hypocrisy of the Labor Party, at both the state and federal levels. While very quick to call for greater health funding, Labor politicians are predictably silent on the financial impact of their carbon tax on our hospitals. Here in Leongatha the Federal Labor Government’s carbon tax cost Gippsland Southern Health Service $12,629 in additional energy costs over 12 months. A detailed analysis of energy bills has revealed that all Victorian public hospitals collectively paid $13.5 million extra for energy due to the carbon tax. The $12,629 paid by Gippsland Southern Health Service represented 11 per cent of its total energy bill. Across Victoria the carbon tax accounted for 15 per cent of energy costs across the health system and represents an additional slug on Victorian patients. The Federal Labor Government’s carbon tax means Gippsland Southern Health Service had to spend more money on power bills, money that would otherwise have been spent on patient care. This additional cost comes at a time when Labor has already ripped
$167,000 from promised funding for Gippsland Southern Health Service during 2013-14 because of its dodgy use of population statistics. Readers will of course see through Federal Labor’s cynical renaming of the carbon tax, a tax for which not one of us voted. Given Labor had no mandate for the tax, something Mr Rudd has admitted, it should commit to proper compensation for our health services so they can treat more patients instead of paying inflated energy bills. While the Victorian Coalition Government has a range of initiatives underway to improve energy efficiency and reduce the carbon intensity of the public healthcare system, a level of energy will always be required to operate our hospitals safely. By subjecting this energy use to a carbon tax, Federal Labor is in effect taxing health care. Labor MPs across Australia should be ashamed of this fact and of their silence on the subject. The Hon Peter Ryan MLA, Deputy Premier Leader of The Nationals Minister for State Development Minister for Regional and Rural Development Member for Gippsland South
CBD power outage for Leongatha PARTS of Leongatha will be without power when SP AusNet conducts maintenance works on Sunday, September 22 between 9am and 2.30pm. “We regret any inconvenience to customers but the work is important to improving the overall reliability and security of electricity supply to the town,” a company spokesperson said. “The work will involve the replacement of a pole and 14 separate cross-arms as well as a range of general maintenance items. SP AusNet has coordinated the work to consolidate a number of separate work orders
so they could be rolled into one larger shutdown to avoid the need for a series of smaller outages.” The spokesperson said extra resources and personnel would be called to the area to complete the works. “SP AusNet apologises for the disruption and understands there will be customers inconvenienced, especially some business customers,” she said. “However, we have scheduled the outage for a Sunday to avoid disruption to schools and a larger number of business customers which would Power out: a map of the area likely to be affected by have been impacted during the planned SP Ausnet maintenance works on Sunday, September 22. week.”
Legacy has been her life By Jane Ross LEGACY has played a major role in shaping Lee Pryor’s life. “I’ve been very lucky,” she said. Speaking to The Star for Legacy Week this week, Lee said her father was a Gallipoli veteran who was later killed in a work accident leaving his 27 year old widow to raise four daughters – “lovely girls” as Lee describes them. Lee was just a little tot and now, looking back, realises what a marvellous job her mother did, growing her own vegetables and using her dressmaking skills to support the family.
Legacy stepped in to help and Lee was told if she did well at primary school, the organisation would send her to Melbourne for her secondary schooling. She stayed in Legacy hostels to attend Camberwell Girls’ School, followed by Emily McPherson College where she undertook a Diploma of Needlecraft. This necessitated the purchase of lots of fabric and materials and Legacy paid for it. “I loved it. The hostels gave country students an opportunity. The food was good and we had fun too.” Legacy also paid for Lee to be part of an athletics club. She went on to teachers’ college and that’s how she ended up in South Gippsland (now living in Inverloch).
She was posted to what was then Wonthaggi Tech where she taught needlework, maths and science. As she and her husband Terry began raising a family, Lee took on emergency teaching around the district. A Bachelor of Arts degree had given her the ability to teach humanities. Some years ago, she decided Legacy had done so much for her, she’d like to give something back and so joined the South Gippsland Group. One of her sponsors was Glenda Marshman and the two women soon realised they’d been in a Legacy hostel together. They’d had no contact in all those years and were delighted to catch up with each other again through Legacy.
“I love South Gippsland Legacy,” Lee said enthusiastically. “I love the ladies – the widows I visit, they’re beautiful. I see most of my ladies every month; I have quite a few in Seahaven (aged care hostel). “It does keep me busy, there are movie days and a concert and I help organise the junior public speaking. I do what I can when I can.” Legacy is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year and as part of that, Lee will speak at a South Gippsland Group partners’ night about her years at Legacy hostels in Melbourne. The organisation was formed by returned servicemen to help the widows and children of those who didn’t return from World War One. It has been active since.
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Winners: Ian, Neroli and Ruth Heffer with SuperPages managing director Peter Donlan (right). Ruth started Maru Koala and Animal Park which won a swag of Bass Coast business awards including business of the year, people’s choice business of the year and the good access is good business award.
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Tourism’s top tips Specialist joins team By Jane Ross IT’S all about smart thinking and tapping into the market opportunities. That was the message during part of the morning session of the RACV Gippsland tourism conference at RACV Resort Inverloch last Wednesday. Phillip Island Nature Parks’ marketing manager Nicoleta Giurgiu said China is the number one market and she and her staff have spent a lot of time trying to understand what the Chinese want. Grantville’s Maru Koala and Animal Park part owner Neroli Heffer explained the advantages of offering good access for all and to understand most of the population has some form of special need. Ms Giurgiu said PINP customers want a one stop shop and providing that across its attractions was challenging and hard work. Online surveys offer good feedback and one of the main complaints is that people can’t photograph the penguins. “We’re trying to work around that.” She said pre-visit information has been important because some people ask “where are the big penguins?” or “what time are you taking the penguins out?” “People need to know the penguins are small, they come in at night, you might see five or 1000 and it’s a natural experience.” The nature park uses cheap and professional resources in China to build its website and makes good use of social media and travel blogs. “Twitter in China is used by 500 million people a day,” Ms Giurgiu declared. Digital marketing, the use of social media and the importance of mobile websites were topics covered by the two-day conference. There was also an IT session called “how The Cloud is changing the way we do business today”. Ms Giurgiu said PINP does a lot of consumer marketing at events like the Royal Melbourne Show and is developing an app in six languages giving detail about why the penguins are special and research that is underway. There are brochures in 12 languag-
es, signs in four and international menus in cafes as well as China Union pay facilities and free Wi-Fi at the penguin parade. Ms Heffer tackled market access of a different kind. She said small business people are “really busy people” trying to balance their lives. “You’re the accountant, cleaner, cook; it’s really challenging.” Given that, she posed the question: why bother about good access for those with disabilities? Ms Heffer said Maru offers a special discount rate for disability entrance and it’s used by one per cent of customers. But, she added, people with a disability are mostly with a group. She scotched the automatic thought that those with a disability come with a wheelchair. Good access is needed by mothers with prams, there are those with vision and hearing issues, others with special dietary needs, those who don’t speak English, coach groups requiring adequate parking and the elderly on walking frames requiring rest spots around an attraction. When you add up all those people, Ms Heffer said it’s more like 80 per cent of customers, so the need to invest is obvious, otherwise you risk “a lot of money going elsewhere”. She said a flat level entrance and self opening doors are inviting and the configuration of disabled toilets are important, as are baby change tables and photo displays for menus to cater for international visitors. Word spreads and Ms Heffer said a lot of special needs groups go to Maru because they know they will be catered for. A number of good access awards have helped promote the business, as have the popular annual “dream nights at the zoo”, a free night for people with special needs. Last Monday, some of those attending the Tuesday/Wednesday conference had the chance to tour key tourist attractions in Bass Coast Shire including the Bunurong Coastal Drive, Wonthaggi State Coal Mine and Phillip Island Chocolate Factory. The conference ended with a panel discussion.
TARWIN Veterinary Group is pleased to welcome Laura Hardefeldt, a specialist in equine internal medicine, to head the expanding equine clinic. Dr Hardefeldt graduated from Murdoch University in 2003 and worked in a mixed practice for two and a half years before completing an internship in equine medicine and surgery at Sydney University. Following this, Laura successfully completed a three year residency in large animal internal medicine at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. “I have been back in Australia for three years. For one of those years I was at Adelaide University as a lecturer in equine medicine,” she said. “My last two years have been at the Goulburn Valley Equine Hospital, where I was head of medicine and critical care.” Dr Hardefeldt's main interests lie in equine reproduction, neurology and ophthalmology. “Here at the Tarwin Veterinary Group we are
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$17.8 billion bonanza By Jane Ross THE properties in Bass Coast Shire are worth a staggering $17.8 billion. The figure is known for the first time. It results from non-rateable properties such as schools, churches and the Wonthaggi desalination plant being valued because of the new fire services levy. Bass Coast has $11.2 billion worth of rateable properties, making the total value of non-rateable ones just over half that at $6.6 billion. South Gippsland Shire is downmarket by comparison, if comparison can be made. Its total properties are worth nearly $7 billion, made up of $6.8 billion in rateable and $98.8 million non-rateable. The thought of Bass Coast being able to levy a rate on that extra $6.6 billion is enough to make any council director salivate, but it’s unlikely to happen. Unless Bass Coast’s Cr Phil Wright has his way. Recently, he foreshadowed a mo-
tion to put to the Municipal Association of Victoria, calling on the State Government to review property rating. “It’s time the whole process of organisations that don’t pay rates was reviewed,” he said. “The desalination plant comes to mind.” Controversy over that has raged since long before the desalination plant’s construction was completed. The shire lobbied the State Government to decree rates should be paid to the shire on the plant, which is at Williamsons Beach. The State Government said it was the responsibility of AquaSure, the consortium that built and manages the plant. AquaSure said it was nothing to do with them and it was the state’s responsibility. And there the matter has remained, much to the irritation of successive councils. Bass Coast ratepayers can expect their rate notices now. Corporate services director Danny Luna said this at the meeting. He said rate notices would contain an extra figure to cover the fire services levy.
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Green thumb: Glenice Griggs is a long time entrant in the show and took out many prizes and was named most successful exhibitor.
Sun shines for daffodils SPRING came early with beautiful weather complementing a range of activities over the course of the Leongatha Daffodil Festival. Hundreds of people enjoyed a range of activities around the town from Thursday through to Saturday. The South Gippsland Shire Brass Band provided music in the sunshine next to Memorial Hall as rock and roll dancers showed off their skills. The Safeway car park was full with car enthusiasts as the South Gippsland Branch of the Gippsland Historical Automobile Club showed off their pride and joys. The children were entertained in Apex Park with lots of fun activities and the lovers of theatre enjoyed Leongatha Lyric Theatres’ performance of Trial by Jury. Leongatha traders also got involved with sales and specials offers throughout the stores over several days. The 57th Annual Daffodil and Floral Show by the Leongatha Horticultural Society may have been pushed back to Friday but despite this was a fantastic show. The centre piece to the festival filled Leongatha’s Memorial Hall with a sea of colour and a blast of sweet aromas on Friday
and Saturday. On Friday Federal Member for McMillan Russell Broadbent graced the stage and officially opened the show commenting on the hard work put in by the organisers and exhibitors. “All of these flowers look brilliant to me,” he said. “The floral art is something that is just astounding.” The champion daffodil price went to Ian Dyson with his perfect single flower while Glenice Griggs was the most successful exhibitor with prizes in several sections. More photos on pages 16 and 17.
Results Class A - Daffodils Champion Daffodil - Ian Dyson. RHSV Madam Melba Trophy (Open) - Ian Dyson. VDS Eve Murray Trophy (Open) - Ian Dyson. RHSV Nethercote Perpetual Challenge Cup (Open) - Ian Dyson. RHSV Leonard Buckland Memorial Trophy (Open) Ian Dyson. Best bloom Open Section - Ian Dyson. Aggregage Open Section - Rodney Emmerson. Best Bloom Amateur Section - Glenice Griggs. Aggregate Amateur Section - Glenice Griggs. LHS Perpetual Shield Best Bloom L.H.S. Members Section - Maureen Masterman. Aggregate - L.H.S. Members Section - Colin Drewitt Jnr Memorial Trophy - Maureen Masterman.
Best bloom - Novice Section - Sheryl Bruce. Aggregate - Novice Section - Sheryl Bruce. Best Bloom Non-Open Sections - Maureen Masterman. RHSV S.S. McKay Silver Medal - Glenice Griggs. Class B - Other Bulbs Best Exhibit - Sue Thompson. Aggregate - Alf Ladson Trophy - Glenice Griggs.
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Class C - Cut Flowers Trophy - Best Exhibit Heather Sullivan. Aggregate - Glenice Griggs. Class D - Camellias Best Exhibit - Open Section - Judy Pocklington. Best Bloom - Named Varieties - Judy Pocklington. Best Bloom - Novice Sections - Dot Garry. Aggregate - Judy Pocklington. Best Camellia - A.W. Jessep Medal - Judy Pocklington.
Class E - Cut Shrubs & Trees RHSV Trophy - Best Exhibit - Glenice Griggs. Aggregate - Glenice Griggs.
Class EA - Australian Plants Best Exhibit - Jean Humphrey. Aggregate - Jean Humphrey. Kuranga Encouragement Award - Jenny McIlwaine.
Class F - Floral Art Championship Ribbon & Trophy - Aileen Wightman. Aggregate - Marilyn Mackie. Floral Art Group Encouragement Award - Marilyn Mackie.
Class G - Pot Plants Denis Hawkins Trophy Best Exhibit - Sue Thompson. Aggregate - Wendy Muir.
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Great garden: Chris Murray admires the open garden of Jo Runciman on Friday as part of the daffodil festival.
Top display: Leongatha Historical Society took out the award for best interior display in the window display competition, much to the delight of Lyn Skillern. Below, First time: displaying his 1929 Oakland Tourer for the first time was Ian Nicholas, right) pictured with other family members Katelin, Lynne and Maree Nicholas.
Tea anyone: Joan Michael, Jenny Geary and Beat Ollington were on hand to offer tea and coffee at the show.
Visitors: Audrey Callahan, Kate McLaughlin and Mable Body from San Remo came over for the day to see the Daffodil and Floral Show.
We’re rocking: members of Gatha Rock enjoyed Saturday morning’s sunshine to dance to the music of the South Gippsland Shire Brass Band.
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Spin it up: getting her spinning wheel rolling at the Tarwin Wool Group display in the Leongatha Library was Marjorie White.
Great display: Coral Johnston, Elva Cashin, Loris Clark, Eileen Morrison, Grace Kuhne, Rosemary Coulter, Barbara Pedlow and Marion Dewar position themselves in front of one of the displays at St Peter’s Church in Leongatha.
Happy with that: Harvey and Sam loved the display in The Great Southern Star’s office on Thursday.
Gorgeous gems: Peter Little, Neville Pitcher, Helen Patching, Sandra Casbolt and Betty Little were showing off some interesting pieces at the South Gippsland Gemstone and Lapidary Club display.
Working hard: Jim Geary shows off his skills at the South Gippsland Woodworkers display.
Up close: Shirley Lahtinen, Jean Yeowart and Dawn Gough were the official window display judges for the Leongatha Daffodil Festival. Shirley however was only in training for next year’s competition.
Into the feel: LuLu’s Anna McHarrie, Kerryl Battersby, Val Thompson and Peter Webber were getting right into the pioneer theme for the Leongatha Daffodil Festival.
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Girls have a ball TWO lucky students, Lucinda Tracy and Shannon Danckert from South Gippsland Secondary College had some interesting work experience at Wilsons Promontory National Park recently. The two girls were given the opportunity via a long standing arrangement between the Prom’s closest secondary college and Parks Victoria. It offers two Year 9 students who demonstrate leadership in environmental studies a week’s work experience at Tidal River the following year. The pair said they’ve learned a lot about the many different roles done by people who work in Wilsons Promontory. “Everything from hands on work with the water treatment plant, gardening, collecting animal monitoring data and painting tables, to
exploring the beaches and tracks of Norman Bay and Tidal River in our own time,” Shannon said. “It was an extraordinary experience, just being able to live down at the Prom for a week. It felt really good to be away from everything else.” Lucinda loved the variety of activities. “We helped out with folding blankets in the Group Lodge and cleaning up areas around the campground that had fallen trees.” “We met a Year 12 group of Outdoor and Environmental studies students and helped with giving a presentation to the students. After hours I went swimming in Tidal River. The water felt like minus 10 degrees but I could cope!” The highlight of the week for both girls was the trip to Wilsons Promontory Light Station. “That first look of the lighthouse was spectacular and as we got closer and closer the more excited we got,” Lucinda said. “Standing up on the lighthouse
balcony I was almost blown away, literally!” says Shannon. “It was a different perspective of how small we are compared to the scale of the park and the world around us, and how lucky we are to have such an amazing opportunity to experience this.” Careers’ coordinator at South Gippsland Secondary College Marg O’Donnell says they really appreciate the support of Parks Victoria in making it a valuable and meaningful work experience. “The Prom staff put in a lot of time and effort into planning a really diverse program, so it’s really something special for those students who are awarded this unique opportunity,” she said. Ranger in Charge Brett Mitchell said the girls were great to have around for the week. “Lucinda and Shannon worked really hard and showed great enthusiasm for the many different tasks they were assigned,” he said.
VCAT ‘yes’ to street scheme THE $2 million-plus Graham Street, Wonthaggi special charge scheme will go ahead thanks to a VCAT ruling.
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Issues come out of shadows TWO shadow ministers showed an interest in Gippsland’s infrastructure, export and agriculture capability at a Getting Gippsland to Market forum last week.
Getting Gippsland connected: Donna Krznaric from the Commonwealth Bank, Stuart Evans from Evans Petroleum in Leongatha, Shadow Minister for Ports, Freight and Logistics Natalie Hutchins MP, C4G CEO Mary Aldred, bankmecu Gippsland manager Amanda McMahon, Lucy May from Lucy May’s Café in Korumburra, Eastern Victoria MP Johan Scheffer, Gillian Mertens from Lucy May’s Café, Barry Rogers from West Gippsland Healthcare Group in Warragul, Alex Aeschlimann from Business Insight Group in Leongatha, Mandy Habener from AECOM, Leigh Gourley from Burra Foods, Shadow Minister for Agriculture, Water and Resources the Hon John Lenders MP and Burra Foods CEO Grant Crothers attended the Committee for Gippsland forum.
Termites! By Matt Dunn WHILE the State Government has embraced an aggressive back burning campaign to prevent future bushfires, a solution may be at our feet. Yanakie naturalist Bob McDonald believes termites and other creepy crawlies may be the key to breaking down the foliage that would otherwise serve as fire fuel. He’s been out in the bush with other naturalists, trying to work out why some tracts of bush burn and others don’t. Conferring with former CSIRO scientists from Canberra, he was told “insects have a really key role in keeping the leaf litter down, along with taking out dead wood and dead branches”. And in places like Tarra Bulga, where fires have a habit of getting so far and no further, there are more than a few creatures feeding on the foliage. “We’ve been walking around the Walkerville Waratah section of Cape Liptrap Coastal Park. It hasn’t burned there since 1926 and it’s absorbing lightning strikes that aren’t causing fires, and there’s only one layer of leaf litter,” he said. “We wanted to know why that was and discovered termites (Southern Clay Termites) mounds everywhere. We found 40 termite mounds on one ridge.” The termites and insects have a symbiotic relationship with lyrebirds too, who turn over the leaf litter and aerate it for consumption. Mr McDonald said termites were in great abundance now, and he had witnessed them in their masses, doing their elaborate mating dance – an annual event that sees them flying to other mounds. The swarms are far from isolated, with Gippsland’s termites taking off in their millions. “Once a year all the future kings and queens, with the soldiers guarding them, leave the colony and form these swirling masses in the sky,” he said. “They use temperature, air pressure and humidity as a trigger to take to the air.” But as with all forms of mating, there are associated dangers. Birds have a fine time gobbling them up.
South Gippsland Shire Council briefs A DECISION on a planning permit application for a National Broadband Network tower at Yanakie has been deferred to allow the applicant, NBN Co, more time to amend its application. The tower was to be built at 2746 Meeniyan-Promontory Road. COUNCIL paid $265,099 in councillor allowances from July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013, to current and former councillors. Councillor fuel costs totalled $7061, below budget of $12,600; and other travel costs amounted to $8659, above the budgeted figure of $2563. Mobile phone bills of $7045 were below the budgeted figure of $9000, and accommodation and parking expenses amounted to $1153, above the $360 sum budgeted. Internet costs came in at $2689, below the $8500 amount budgeted. Cr Jeanette Harding received a $280 remoteness allowance. CR HARDING has been reelected vice president of transport lobby group, SEATS. The South East Australian Transport Strategy campaigns for improvements to roads and rails, and is hopeful the East West Link tunnel project in Melbourne will help with the transportation of goods from South Gippsland. But Cr Andrew McEwen said the tunnel would result in more congestion of the Monash Freeway and suggested greater investment in improved rail services. CR BOB Newton would like to hear from anyone interested in researching the origin of road names in South Gippsland Shire, apart from the former Shire of Korumburra. Cr Newton has that patch covered by writing a book.
Something worth protecting: soldier termites defend flying females from red ant attack. Photo courtesy of Bob McDonald.
CR MCEWEN hopes the Tarwin Valley Development Group, of which he is part, will finalise its branding strategy for the Tarwin Valley within a month. The plan will look at better promoting goods and services with the valley, spanning from Dumbalk through to Venus Bay.
SOUTH Gippsland Shire Youth Council is keen to for the hours of the youth clinic operated by Leongatha Healthcare to be extended, Cr McEwen said. The youth council is now working on the project. THE Port Franklin Tennis and Sports Club received $500 sponsorship towards the seventh Annual Alf Wilder Junior Memorial Fishing Experience from councillors’ discretionary funds. Korumburra Showgrounds received $200 from Cr Newton towards new crockery and mayor Cr Kieran Kennedy gave $1000 to the Tarwin Lower and District Bowls Club to help buy an amplifier. CR HARDING has been appointed as council’s substitute representative on the Gippsland Regional Waste Management Group. The group allows council to exchange ideas and information on waste management. AN UNNAMED road at Venus Bay could be called Munro Lane in honour of a Mr Munro, an early publican at the Riverside Hotel at Tarwin Lower. Council will ask Geographic Place Names to approve the suggestion. The road is between Louis Road and Paul Street. The name was suggested by Leongatha and District Historical Society, along with Magnet Lane, in recognition of the ship The Magnet that ran aground at Venus Bay in 1900. COUNCIL will not upgrade the Agnes River Road bridge as planned in the 2013-14 capital works program, after finding the bridge could last another 10 years. The $196,345 allocated to the project will now go to reconstructing Kongwak-Inverloch Road. Cr Harding reluctantly agreed, given the Agnes bridge was in her patch. COUNCIL extended the contract for the maintenance of pools to Mechanical Plumbing Services - the first of two optional one year extensions.
Committee for Gippsland hosted the forum on Tuesday at Coal Creek in Korumburra, with two key Victorian shadow ministers, the Hon John Lenders, MP Shadow Minister for Agriculture, Food Security, Water and Resources, and Natalie Hutchins, MP Shadow Minister for Industrial Relations, Ports, Freight and Logistics in attendance. The forum heard from the two shadow ministers on their current areas of policy and portfolio priorities, and then opened up for a discussion on the region’s strengths, challenges and opportunities for agriculture, export, and infrastructure capability. The discussion was wide-ranging, and included local priorities like a new hospital for West Gippsland, the Warragul-Korumburra Road, to larger projects like the Port of Hastings development, the East-West Link project, a third major airport for Victoria in the south-east, and the importance of Gippsland’s agricultural sector. Burra Foods CEO Grant Crothers gave an overview of the region’s dairy sector, as well as current export opportunities for Gippsland’s dairy products into international markets. Alex Aeschlimann, from Business Insight Group in Leongatha, provided an introduction into a number of local roads, and bottle neck and maintenance issues, including the South Gippsland Highway. CEO of the Committee for Gippsland, Mary Aldred said the purpose of the forum was to focus on Gippsland’s export and industry strengths, but also to raise awareness of issues seen by businesses in South Gippsland as priority projects and issues. Following the Getting Gippsland to Market forum, the Committee for Gippsland hosted a consultation session at the same venue as part of its Gippsland Freight Infrastructure Master Plan. The 12 month project has Regional Development Victoria funding, and is aimed at gathering industry feedback on the immediate priority areas across roads, transport, freight and export that require priority investment and attention to enable the region to advance its competitiveness across a range of industries.
Mayor’s message Cr Kieran Kennedy HAD enough of the rain? On the bright side, your water tanks and dams should now be full enough to carry you through a good part of spring and summer! Unfortunately it has also resulted in many potholes forming in our roads and we seek your help in registering them for repair. Just go to www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au, click on the road defect button to find out if it is a VicRoads or council responsibility and then report it then and there! Our road crews have been busy clearing trees from our roads, monitoring flood levels and installing hazard signage to ensure public safety. For the past few weeks the Section 86 Committees which manage many of council’s resources, have been holding their annual general meetings. It’s a timely reminder to say thank you to those who serve on these committees for this invaluable volunteer work which is, for the main part, relatively invisible to the wider community. We appreciate the knowledge and experience that is generously given and welcome those serving for the first time. These committees and many others are fertile grounds for people who deserve to be nominated in the shire’s Australia Day Awards. Nominations close on October 31, so take a moment to consider submitting a nomination. The forms can be downloaded from www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au and if you have any questions just call council on 5662 9200 for some guidance. It costs nothing and you really could make someone’s day! The Korumburra Town Centre Framework Plan is now on public exhibition and reflects many of the community’s suggestions gathered during the various consultation sessions. It is simply a plan - of short term possibilities to long term visions and it will be a useful tool for guiding the growth of Korumburra and seeking appropriate funding for specific projects. We encourage you to study it and tell us if we have captured your ideas accurately before we present it for adoption. It can be viewed at council, on the website or at the Korumburra Library, post office, Coal Creek and Lucy May’s Café over the coming four weeks. Round one of the Community Grants Program closed last week and we look forward to assessing your applications to see where we can best support community groups to achieve their projects. If you missed out on this round, there is a further opportunity in the second round which closes on March 31. New equipment grant applications are assessed on a monthly basis to support groups to keep operational when a computer or some other key equipment has failed. The Sandy Point Community Centre was identified as a Neighbourhood Safer Place (NSP) earlier in the year, and council has completed several modifications to meet the NSP criteria, including the purchase of adjacent land and removing some vegetation to increase the car-park area. Council formally designated the centre as an NSP at last week’s council meeting and will now follow the CFA guidelines to complete the ‘establishment’ phase by the end of October in time for the high risk summer season. This will include appropriate signage to inform the community of the process during an emergency. It is some comfort to now have this facility but the designation is still a place of last resort with no guarantees of safety. The basic rule still stands – leave early on a Code Red day and move well away from the risk area. It is a little bizarre to be thinking of fire risk when we are wet underfoot, but preparation saves lives. (Note council will accept green waste free of charge from Melbourne Cup weekend through to Christmas to assist in the clean-up of your property.)
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New enterprise in Buffalo A WONDERFUL, new enterprise is flourishing in the former home of the Buffalo General Store. With the Buffalo store now relocated to a site next door, the new business, Organature, is a family business selling 100 per cent certified organic cotton mattresses, futons, bedding, and bed linen for bedrooms and nurseries. The business is the idea of Peter and Maureen Byl who operated the business from their Barton Road, Buffalo address since 2004. Before that the couple worked for many years in a family business manufacturing, wholesaling and retailing bed linen, bedding and curtains. In 1993 Peter was diagnosed with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity. Testing showed the predominant cause of his illness to be outgassing of chemicals from the fabric used in the workplace and the overall work environment. Due to Peter’s ill health the business closed. As a consequence Peter and Maureen have made massive changes to their lifestyle and to their home environment-all for the better. With Peter on the improve, combined with past knowledge in the industry, Peter set about producing a new, exclusive line of organic cotton bedroom, bathroom and nursery products to help, not only those with chemical sensitivities and allergies, but many others seeking a healthier lifestyle. The growth of the business necessitated an increase in staff and a move to larger premises.
The retail outlet, sales team, sewing and showroom is now situated at 7 Main Street, Buffalo with the timber workshop still located at Bartons Road. To bring the building up to required standards a massive transformation has taken place with unique materials used such as suspended ceiling with Australian hardwood and organic calico fabric ceiling and insulation which has no formaldehyde, walls painted and floor renovated with non-petro chemical natural paints and floor oil. The business is unique, all manufactured on the premises and selling both from the outlet with an ever-increasing on-line business and orders throughout Australia. Most enquiries are followed up within 24 hours and most deliveries done within two business days unless a specific timber bed or cot is required which can then take two weeks approximately. Only 100 per cent certified organic cotton products are used including in the mattresses. The workshop manufactures all the timber beds, furniture and cots from Australian hardwood supplied from a mill near Drouin. The business is all about helping people overcome what is becoming a major problem in society with sensitivity to chemicals and the resulting illnesses and allergies. “We have become very much of an advisory service as well. We’ve had some people ring up in a very distressed state wondering what they can do to improve their situation”, Mr Byl told The Star. “We have also advised people on the right materials to use
around their house.” The team has grown; as well as Peter and Maureen; daughter Genevieve is in administration and customer service, another daughter Shirl is involved in sewing and production, future daughter-in-law Kayla is involved in sales, dispatch and customer service, grandson Jason is now in charge of manufacture of the timber products and son, Michael is the manager for mattress, futon, quilt and bedspread manufacture. My Byl said the business is continuously growing prompting his comment that “who said the economy was in the doldrums”. For more information call 5663 6245 or visit them at their new retail outlet at the old Buffalo store.
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W kh Workshop: ffounder d off th the bbusiness i P Peter t Byl (left) in the timber product workshop with his grandson, Jason Clavant. Peter has taught Jason the craft of producing high end beds, cots and bedroom furniture.
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Smokefree health service GIPPSLAND Southern Health Service will become a smokefree environment from October 1. The move will coincide with the opening and operation of the new Leongatha Hospital. No smoking will be permitted within any boundaries of the Leongatha and Korumburra hospitals by any person. The health service is committed to providing a safe, healthy environment
for every person, including protecting people from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke. Ceasing smoking has been proven to significantly improve health outcomes both for smokers and persons exposed to cigarette smoke. This change in policy demonstrates the health service’s commitment to improving the health of the people in South Gippsland and promoting healthy living choices. This policy applies to all staff, pa-
tients/clients, visiting doctors, visitors, residents, volunteers and contractors “everyone”. Limited exemptions will apply for residential aged care residents only in defined areas. The smokefree area extends to the outer boundary of the grounds of all GSHS sites, including all staff/visitor car parks. If in doubt put it out will apply. GSHS will provide support for all admitted patients. For all patients who
identify as a smoker upon admission to GSHS inpatient services, surgical services and urgent care services they will be identified as requiring support and provided with support for the duration of their stay free of charge. People are encouraged to speak with their doctor prior to any hospital admission if they are a smoker. GSHS will be asking anyone who smokes in any of our sites to please move outside our boundaries and to consider the environment for all peo-
ple accessing health services. GSHS appreciates smoking cessation for most smokers needs to be a planned process and we encourage people who are thinking about giving up to contact their GP or quit line 137 848 or visit http://www.quit.org.au/ for support. GSHS will be providing a range of options and support for all staff and patients/clients who attend GSHS services to access smoking cessation support.
Couple preserves bay bushland IT’S people like Lorraine and Will Norden that are helping preserve the bushland of Venus Bay. The couple owns a property abutting a small council reserve in the first estate. In 2008 they negotiated to take over the maintenance regime from South Gippsland Shire Council and have since slashed the grass using a whipper snipper and removed weeds by hand. Native Blady Grass and Kangaroo Grass, both important habitat grasses for small animals, grow in the reserve and have flourished. Coast Banksia has regenerated along with Rare Bitter-bush, listed as a threatened species under the Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act. A population of native swamp rats
has colonised the reserve and these small mammals have increased their area each year so now they have taken over most of the space with their burrows and runways. There are also echidnas, wombats, wallabies and blue-tongued lizards visiting the property and an endangered Swamp Antechinus that regularly drinks from the bird bath. Lorraine said: “With the increasing development of the housing blocks at Venus Bay it is so important to keep these small pockets of land as open space. “In my opinion we can’t afford to lose any of them and should in fact be working to increase the number, area and connectivity of these refuges for our precious fauna and flora.”
Hungry for money: McMillan MP Russell Broadbent gave $2378 to the Wonthaggi and Inverloch Anglican churches recently to help with their community dinner program, providing meals to people in need. Mr Broadbent (centre) is pictured with the churches’ Alan Price (left) and Reverend Graeme Peters.
Simon not so simple A BID to keep a Leongatha intersection open has failed. South Gippsland Shire Council last Wednesday considered a petition signed by 735 people, calling for the junction of Simons Lane and Bass Highway to remain open once housing development starts near the lane. The petitioner said Simons Lane
is the shortest route between the Bass and South Gippsland highways, and emergency services would have further to travel. Council voted to still close the intersection temporarily. It’s on a crest and council is concerned it would pose a bigger danger when extra housing led to more traffic.
Bin dumpers fined LARGE bags of household waste were found inside 20 of the 24 street litter bins in Tarwin Lower and Venus Bay when South Gippsland Shire Council conducted an enforcement audit recently. As a result, those responsible will receive a $100 fine. Council’s sustainability manager Geoff McKinnon said using public bins to dispose of household or commercial waste was an offence under council’s local laws and penalty infringement notices can be issued. “These bins are provided for people using a public place to dispose of small items such as food and drink containers and picnic litter and are not designed to cope with larger quantities of household waste,” he said. “When they overflow with domestic rubbish, they become an eyesore and a source of litter. Disposing of household waste this way causes a high volume of recyclable material to end up in landfill.” The majority of residents and visitors do the right thing and apart
from using the transfer station, many residents have also taken advantage of the optional kerbside garbage and recycling collection service in Venus Bay since it was introduced in February. Residents who have not yet signed up for a service are reminded that one of the options available is a six month service from November through to April that collects a 120 litre garbage bin weekly and a 240L recycling bin fortnightly. The cost of this option is $130.55 per year. Litter prevention officer Leanne Edwards said residents generally support the stance on litter taken by council. “Residents are telling us they want their environment protected and those who are doing the wrong thing should be penalised.” she said. “As a result, we will continue to audit litter bins and investigate illegal dumping, issuing penalty notices where appropriate.” If you see people putting household or commercial waste in street litter bins or dumping rubbish, please report the offender’s vehicle registration details to council on 5662 9200.
Cr Jim Fawcett said council had been faced with the issue for many years. “Reopening of the road will happen,” he said. Cr Andrew McEwen said design work for a new intersection further north would be done this financial year.
Fire escape SANDY Point residents now have a place to escape to during a bushfire, but ideally they should be out of town first. The Sandy Point Community Centre was officially designated by South Gippsland Shire Council as a place of last resort at last Wednesday’s council meeting. The centre had been designed to meet bushfire regulations and will offer people some protection against radiant heat, the biggest killer during a bushfire. The Bushfire Royal Commission identified Sandy Point as one of 52 high bushfire risk towns around Victoria. Cr Jim Fawcett urged Sandy Point people to have their own bushfire plans. “I would be horrified if the people of that community took it upon themselves that this would be their fire protection plan,” he said. Cr Mohya Davies said council had worked for four years to develop a design that complied with bushfire safety guidelines. “After Black Saturday, there has been an increase in all the regulations. There has been a minefield of work done,” she said. Cr Davies said if the town’s hall and shops were protected during a fire, the community stood a better chance of recovery.
Natural vision: from left, Lorraine Norden, Will Norden, Terri Allen and Dr Mary Ellis identify native grasses on the reserve managed by the Nordens.
From pages past Historical snippets from The Star 30 years ago September 6, 1983
5 years ago September 2, 2008
THE trains are back on the South Gippsland line earlier than expected! There’s no mistaking the hoot toot of a steam train back in town. Towns in South Gippsland from Foster through Leongatha and beyond were taken back to the days of the steam train when a K-class loco pulled into stations on the weekend.
A MYSTERIOUS black substance on a popular Venus Bay beach is under investigation by the Environment Protection Agency. The EPA has warned people to stay away from the unidentified oily matter. Preliminary tests show it is a natural substance, with no link to the Murray Goulburn outfall pipe.
***** 10 years ago September 2, 2003
***** 1 year ago September 4, 2012
THE Mirboo North Tidy Towns committee will go to the regional judging for this year’s event, at Traralgon on September 29, expecting to do well. You see, they have got bigger fish to fry. Having been named tidiest town in the state in 1998 and winning the national ‘resource management’ title, they are aiming to go right to the top this year.
WITH six gold, two silver and three bronze Paralympics medals, Russell Short is no less than a sporting hero. Overnight last night, Short battled it out on the Paralympic stage for the seventh time in his career. The shot-putter suffers from macular degeneration and has only two per cent peripheral vision.
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Kookaburra sits in the old gum tree Mardan Anglican Christ Church
This Early Farmhouse, set on 5 fantastic acres just a short drive into Mirboo North, is deceptively large inside, with all main rooms being oversized. A real renovator! 60 St Ellens Road $350,000
In a pretty bush setting with a stream at the bottom of the garden is this character 3BR home. Featuring 9yo stumps, wiring, plumbing & roof, plus art deco kitchen & sunny deck. 36 Balook Street $200,000 - $225,000
Kaz Hughes 0417 516 998 Allen Bartlett 0417 274 624 Lisa Williams 0438 133 385
Unique opportunity to secure this recently decommissioned, prominent and substantial church. church is poised on approximately 3200sqm of near-level land. For Sale by Public Tender, full Tender Documents are available on request. Terms: 10% Deposit, Balance 6th November 2013. Tenders close at 4.00pm on Thursday 5th September 2013. O’Malley’s Road
www.promcountryre.com.au Prom Country
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Mirboo Nth
5668 1660
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Open for inspection Sunday, September 8, 12-12.30pm
Outstanding home in quiet court location
Weekend retreat on five acres T T
HIS contemporary home makes for an ideal country escape with stunning rural views of Gippsland’s rolling hills and plenty of room to run some livestock or ride motorbikes. The property features a downstairs open plan kitchen, meals and living area with large windows and sliding doors onto the deck and a reverse cycle air conditioner, electric oven and hot plates. The bedroom has shelving and vinyl plank flooring for easy cleaning and a combined bathroom with shower over the bath, toilet and laundry. An upstairs loft provides handy storage or extra sleep-out space. Outside there is a colourbond garage with concrete floor, good fencing, solar panels and rain water tank to service the house. Make a lifestyle change to this rural property and enjoy tranquil living Gippsland has to offer. Friday, September 20, 12pm on site.
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1945 Grand Ridge Road, Trida
Terms 10 per cent deposit, settlement 30 days.
Open for inspection. Sunday, September 8, 11-11.30am Stockdale & Leggo Leongatha Christie Nelson
HIS is a property that will delight the most fastidious of buyers; it’s a home with great appeal, constructed by one of South Gippsland’s most respected Builders, David Enbom.
The home comprises four bedrooms, generous air conditioned main bedroom with beautiful en suite and a well-designed walk in robe, the remaining three bedrooms all have built in robes, two are air conditioned. Attractive tiled bathroom plus separate powder room. The lounge room is a nice quiet room with attractive decor. The kitchen, family and dining room is a large open area which combines beautifully with the appealing outdoor living area, this area also has split system air conditioning. The kitchen will please the cooks in the family, it’s very generous with quality appliances including a dishwasher, it has a great pantry and a host of cupboards. This home has quality decor and fittings throughout.
The outdoor living area is a great set up with plenty of room for a sizeable gathering and has ceiling fans. The garden is bursting with colour and appeal, it is well landscaped and a credit to the present owners. The workshop is a 6x6m colorbond shed with concrete floor and power, just the place to have some fun in your spare time. The following equipment could be purchased separately from the owner; wood lathe, bandsaw, triton work centre, router, air compressor, auto air hose reel, drop saw, bench drill, bench grinder. Are you energy conscious? This property has four rain water tanks and three pressure pumps, ideal for a healthy and vibrant garden. The property also has a 1.6Kw solar system selling back into the grid at 60 cents per Kw. This is a well-designed, well-built property where great attention has been given to detail. Offered here is a wonderful opportunity to secure a beautiful property from genuine vendors who are moving on.
LEONGATHA
0407 812 904 Sole Agent
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LEONGATHA $300 per week Spacious family home in Leongatha LOCH $200 per week Cute country cottage located 10 minutes out of Loch
5 ACRE LIFESTYLE PROPERTY • Two storey mud brick home • 3 spacious b/rooms, large kitchen, study & sitting room • Lock up barn with toilet, and double garage. • Well-kept garden, orchard and 4 paddocks
PRICE: $570,000 WEB ID 3806580
NEAT & AFFORDABLE GREENHILLS HOSTEL INVESTMENT/BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY • Near new 3 bdrm home, master with WIR & ensuite • • • • •
Offering 14 bedrooms, all ensuited 4 room medical suite (currently tenanted) 2 lounges, office & commercial kitchen Approx. 854sqm building on 2970sqm block Previously used for aged & disability care WEB ID 5613072
• Spacious front lounge with reverse cycle • Adjoining kitchen, meals & second sitting room • Low maintenance backyard with vehicle access & 5x5 lock up shed
PRICE: $310,000
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LEONGATHA
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 21 - 11AM ON SITE 13 CLARENCE STREET, LOCH
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LEONGATHA 5662 3523 16 McCartin Street
Zel Svenson 0438 636 290
LEONGATHA $310 per week Out of town family home situated 5 mins from Leongatha LEONGATHA $270 per week 3 bedroom home close to schools in Leongatha
KORUMBURRA 5658 1894 105 Commercial St
Don Olden 0417 805 312 ELD9240404
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21 Eccles Way, Leongatha Make your way to Eccles Way Attractive 2.5 year old home, approx 19 sq, direct access from the garage, open plan kitchen, dining & family area. Handy 2nd living area, covered deck & side access into the landscaped yard with garden shed.
$395,000 Sole agent
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21/17 McDonald Street Leongatha Ideal retirement home
under contract 4 Eccles Way, Leongatha
2 generous living areas, ducted gas heating & R/C. Main BR boasting a semi-ensuite with a large no-step shower. Large garage with remote roller door & direct access inside. Large covered outdoor area with view.
11 Royston Street, Meeniyan
$295,000 Sole Agent
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Dale Drive, Leongatha Mountain View Retirement Village
29 Parr Street, Leongatha More than meets the eye
Mountain View Leongatha is an exciting Boutique lifestyle community situated 2 minutes from Leongatha, in the heart of South Gippsland. Mountain View believed Gippsland had a shortage of Two spacious living areas, blackwood kitchen and meals area, covered entertaining area with a lovely great quality retirement facilities so we looked around to see where we could build a Boutique Village, outlook. The rumpus room is ideal for a pool table a place of exclusivity and prestige; big enough to have all the benefits, yet small enough to enjoy the or kids’ toy room. R/C air conditioner and a SFH. community feeling of other residents, family and friends. Consideration was also given to the New Outside there are low maintenance gardens, water Hospital being built in Leongatha, and all the infrastructure and amenities that enhance a great tank, single garage and great under-house storage. lifestyle. Call now to secure your place in this unique development.
$290,000 Sole agent
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8 Eleanor Court, Leongatha A tick for every box 11 Warralong Court, Leongatha Calling all families The ultimate in family living, near all school facilities. Open plan kitchen, dining & family area, WI pantry, views, deck, formal living area, R/C air con, 2 bdrms downstairs with bathroom & toilet, secure yard. Currently tenanted with good return.
$370,000 Sole agent
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Situated in a quiet court, this property is approx 5 yrs old & on a generous 1000m2 block. With sought after side access into the back yard to a huge colourbond garage & carport with high clearance for boats or caravans, this home is ideal for families & entertainers alike. There are 3 living areas in total + a large, covered outdoor area complete with wood fired pizza oven. With modern colour schemes and quality furnishings throughout, 3 R/C air conditioners, BIR's , ensuite & WIR to master bdrm.
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58 Chamberlain Drive, Leongatha Modern living at its best Situated on a 1495m2 block, Generous study with BI desk, families & entertainers will appreciate the Nth facing orientation & the handy outdoor living areas with servery from the kitchen. Access into the back yard to a 9x6 workshop & landscaped garden.
$525,000
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Jason Harris 0417 640 079
Web ID
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87 Parr Street, Leongatha Family living at it’s best 7 year old home has a lot to offer growing families or those requiring shedding. Spacious rumpus room or parents' retreat, open plan kitchen, Nth facing dining & family area, deck, & rural aspect. Study or 4th bedroom. Enclosed rear yard with access to a Colorbond shed.
$420,000 Sole agent
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under contract Another wanted OPEN FOR INSPECTION Sunday, September 15, 11am - 11.30am
1880 Grand Ridge Road, Trida Bird’s eye view
5 Scarlett Close, Leongatha Light & Bright, A Real Estate Delight
Set on 6 Acres with some of the most breath taking views in Gippsland. Huge open family room SFH, R/C air con, 2 living areas, wrap around decking, 2 paddocks watered by a dam and some handy shedding. Situated only 20kms to Leongatha.
Cleverly designed Nth facing, 25sq BV home in a quiet court. Uninterrupted rural views, spacious living areas with large double glazed windows. Abundant storage, large private undercover entertaining area & side access.
$399,000
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12 Baromi Road, Mirboo North Position and charm
16-18 Farmers Street, Mirboo North Rolling views
Charm abounds, with high ceilings, ornate cornice & ceiling rose in the lounge, gleaming polished boards & the sach windows. Renovated bathroom with claw foot bath & separate shower, large covered front decking & large covered pergola.
Generous home on a double block, freshly painted throughout, SFH & ducted gas, open plan kitchen, dining & lounge, rumpus room & formal lounge. LU garage, veggie garden, shed & deck with views of the Mardan hills. The perfect family home.
$250,000 Sole agent
$330,000
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5662 5800 15 Bair Street, Leongatha
Michael Hanily Jason Harris 0417 640 079 0417 311 756
Christie Nelson 0407 812 904
5668 1300
96 Ridgway, Mirboo North
Natalie Couper 0428 941 541
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Kookaburra sits in the old gum tree I
N a pretty bush setting with a stream at the bottom of the garden is this character three bedroom home. Having been relocated to its current location around nine years ago, the home has been restumped, rewired, re-plumbed and re-roofed. It sits back from the road, and in its leafy setting feels quite private. The home has taken cues from the art deco period which was flourishing when it was built in the1930s including kitchen cupboards with curved surfaces and a delightful textured wall in the living room. The living and dining spaces are open plan,
the house and a rear lawn which is fenced for small pets. The land is gently sloping and being partly light bush, is low maintenance in nature. The home would suit an array of buyers, and if you’re an investor, you’ll be pleased to know the property was leased up until recently at $240 per week. The location is brilliant. Where else can you walk to the local shops, pool, and schools, and yet feel like you’re living out of town in the bush? Baths Road Reserve is at your fingertips too, and Baromi Park and the rail trail are not far away either.
and double glass doors open onto a 10x4m elevated, north facing deck which is a lovely spot for summer meals, play or sitting back and watching the antics of the local kookaburras and parrots. The two front bedrooms are generous doubles (one with BIRs), while the third is a single. There is room for further improvement but it is completely liveable as is. As an example, you may wish to polish the hardwood floors that lie underneath the carpets in the front section of the home. The land is approximately 2250sqm or just over half an acre, and has cleared areas around
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FRIDAY OCT 11 AT 12PM
Meeting Room 1. South Gippsland Shire Offices
LOT A, BOAGS ROAD, LEONGATHA
DEVELOPERS TAKE NOTE
MIRBOO NTH 36 Balook Street First National Prom Country Allen Bartlett 0417 274 624
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63.72 acres, adjoining Residential 1 Subdivision The remaining land of the established Springs Estate Zoned Low density residential which under the changes to the Planning scheme now allows 2000m2 blocks. Current planning permit The best is yet to come with some of the most beautiful blocks fronting the Tarwin River that will be highly sought after. Town water, sewerage and power are all available to the boundary. Gently undulating with a warm, North facing aspect.
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$200,000 $220,000 3
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Agents comments: With recent changes to the Planning Scheme allowing 2000m2 blocks to be developed in Low Density Residential and Residential 1 next door, this parcel of land has the potential for high yield. TERMS: 10% DEPOSIT, SETTLEMENT 90-120 DAYS
SOU6080803
5662 5800
Michael Hanily 0417 311 756 Jason Harris 0417 640 079 15 Bair Street, Leongatha Christie Nelson 0407 812 904 www.stockdaleleggo.com.au/leongatha
GLENYS FOSTER 0477 622 298 NEW LISTING
NEW LISTING
MIRBOO NORTH, COUNTRY LIVING
BERRYS CREEK, EQUESTRIAN PROPERTY
DUMBALK, IDEAL FIRST STARTER
$490,000
$795,000
$180,000
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13.3 acres with 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom BV home Large living space with huge brick fireplace In ground pool/spa, 3 gentle undulating paddocks
KARDELLA, BREATHTAKING VIEWS ? ? ?
22 acres with a 22 sq's solid brick premier homestead 3 bdrm, 2 living areas plus billiard room, large kitchen Ducted heating, 'lodge style' open fire place
$690,000
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107 acres with 10 acres Equestrian Park Jumping arena, floodlit dressage arena, 16m round yard Clear span Colorbond shed with three 5mt sliding doors
GRAZING LAND MIRBOO NORTH 187 Acres $6,100 per acre 81 Acres $460,000
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3 bedroom hardiplank/weatherboard 1960's home Kitchen/lounge area, solid wood heater & R/C A/C New roof, concrete stumps, aluminum windows
STONY CREEK, 2.5 ACRES ? ? ?
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BARRY REDMOND 0477 622 292
3 bdrm 'neat as a pin' Hardiplank home Only 2 1/2 years old beautiful setting with rural views Just minutes from Meeniyan, must see to appreciate.
$360,000
47 BAIR STREET. LEONGATHA OFFICE 5662 2292
KOONWARRA, PRIVACY ON 25 ACRES
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54sq's under roof unique design brick residence Designed to be solar passive with double glazing North facing & exceptional rural views.
$795,000
MEENIYAN BUILDING BLOCKS
2.7 acre - Current Building Permit $200,000 Royston Street - Fully Serviced Lot 1 - 1234 m2 - $115,000 Lot 3 - 700 m2 $100,000
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Equestrian Park and grazing property O
N offer is 107 acres of beautiful rolling and undulating country in one of the most picturesque areas of South Gippsland. The heart of the complex is a 99x28m jumping arena, a 60x20m floodlit dressage arena, 16m round horse lunging yard and the original dairy has been converted to fully operational three bay stables 3.6x3.6m. The stable area also comprises a tack room, shower, toilet and laundrette. Additional infrastructure is an exceptionally well built 30x16m clear span colorbond all steel shed with three five metre sliding doors. The property has magnificent views and a perfect home site (STCA) to build your dream home. The land is 95 per cent red soil and the remainder grey and is set up with approximately 10 acres of Equestrian Park divided
BERRYS CREEK 130 Forresters Lane 107 Acres Landmark Harcourts Leongatha 5662 2292
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into six horse paddocks, three with shelters and the balance suitable for cattle grazing. There are three dams on the property all spring fed, with a facility to pump water from an existing dam via a 50mm poly to the tanks at the stables providing water to all troughs. This very well kept property is only 10.3km from Mirboo North and 149 km from Melbourne CBD. The property will provide an enviable lifestyle opportunity.
September 7 at 11am on site
Y A D R U T A S S THI
$795,000
Already rezoned and with a high profile location, this 60002m allotment has large road frontage to a prominent road, visible clearly from the Bass Highway. Properties this size with current planning are hard to secure. Contact Patrick Barry on 0418 124 100 or Stockdale & Leggo Wonthaggi 5672 1477 for full details. Corner Murray & Billson St, Wonthaggi wonthaggi@stockdaleleggo.com.au
5672 1477
NERRENA JUST OUT OF TOWN - 4.9 ACRES
LEONGATHA CHARMING FAMILY HOME
LEONGATHA POPULAR PEART STREET
Magnificent parcel of land of approx. 4.9 acres, less than 4kms out of town. Current building permit, new fencing, dam & stockyards. Fenced into 3 paddocks. Power near the boundary, magnificent panoramic rural views & superb home sites. A very special, long held family parcel of land.
3 BR family home in close proximity to schools, rec. reserve & park. Light –filled lounge with solid fuel heater, kitchen/dining room & new curtains throughout. Private & sunny wrap around patios & delightful cottage gardens. Separate covered BBQ area. Sheds incl. powered workshop, garden & wood sheds.
KOONWARRA 83 ACRES - HUGE POTENTIAL
Potential here for buyers to: break into the home owner's market; down-size to a smaller home; renovate ; secure a suitable investment property. Brick home consists of 2 BRs, separate lounge, neat kitchen/meals area & sunroom. Side access to a 3-bay shed (& lock-up workshop.) Disabled ramp access. Given a bit of a spruce up, this solid home has a lot to offer.
Picturesque property with flat, to undulating, to part steep land. 83 acres plus 18 acres river frontage with transferable lease, plus water diversion licence. Old cottage in need of TLC & disused dairy, both with power. Good 8-bay hay/ machinery- shed, stockyards & loading race. Sensational views.
$210,000
$255,000
$279,000
$450,000 5 McCartin Street LEONGATHA
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Lindsay Powney 0428 515 103
Robyn Powney 0488 454 547
5662 2220
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127-131 South Dudley Road, Wonthaggi
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‘The Oak’: picture perfect small acres
Superb home on 1.2 acres F
IRST impressions of the surrounding countryside, gardens, sweeping circular driveway and north facing living rooms (with banks of floor to ceiling windows,) is one of anticipation. You will not be let down!
MIRBOO NTH 20 McCartins Lane
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OCATED only 3kms from Mirboo North township, this 29 acre farm has been the home of a family dairy operation.
With sealed road frontage, just 7kms from Leongatha and on a private 1.2 acres (approximate) design and orientation of this craftsman built home has created a beautiful, private and sun-filled home with an array of interesting features. Choose the welcoming front entry, or walk straight in from the double garage to
Alex Scott and Staff Leongatha 5662 0922
$665,000
Originally a 200 plus acre farm, this remaining parcel encompasses what was the hub of the operation: the family home, the old dairy, and machinery and work sheds. As you wind up the driveway, you’re greeted by a magnificent oak tree; one of many European trees that make up the park-like gardens surrounding the house. The weatherboard home is immaculately maintained and presented. With a combination of air conditioning and gas heating, year round comfort is assured. Offering three bedrooms and generous living spaces, this has been a much loved family home. Undulating well drained red soils provide a fertile base for grazing or cropping, and sheltered by stands of mature pines. If you’re looking for that idyllic rural retreat, this may just be the one!
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the well- appointed kitchen. Central to the home, the kitchen, adjacent dining and sitting areas combine well to make a comfortable and easy to use family room. A second lounge room with gas log fire is spacious and elegant. Due to a northerly aspect, views from all living areas across gardens and farmland are there to enjoy in comfort, come rain, hail or shine. Three generous bedrooms (master with en suite/walk-in robe,) study, laundry and updated bathrooms complete the internal package. Reverse cycle air conditioning, ducted vacuum system, luxurious curtains and carpets are added comforts. A large paved outdoor barbecue area is private and makes the most of the manicured, easy to manage landscaped gardens. Walk along pathways or drive to the huge eight bay shed with work-shop. Make use of the chook pen, aviary, and enclosed back yard with a pet or two. Life style opportunities such as this are few and far between. Inspection of this lovely property is highly recommended.
LEONGATHA SOUTH 305 Hillgroves Road Land size: 1.2 acres Insight Real Estate Lindsay Powney 0428 515 103
$560,000 3
Carly Roughead 0417 382 979
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12 GRIFFIN ROAD, LEONGATHA
8 PARKSIDE CLOSE, LEONGATHA
146 McCARTIN STREET, LEONGATHA
155 FORRESTERS LANE, BERRYS CREEK
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• “As New” 3 bdrm home. Master bdrm with ensuite & WIR • Polished timber floorboards, dble garage, low maintenance garden
• 3 bedroom brick veneer home • Great outdoor entertaining area • 6mx9m approx. garage/workshop
• 3 bedroom homestead on 79 acres • Stunning rural views • First class infrastructure, 18m x 9m shed
$349,000
$329,000
REDUCED TO $795,000
Light and spacious ideal family home 4 bedrooms, master with ensuite Overlooking open rural space and central to schools
$349,000
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5662 0922 45 Bair Street LEONGATHA LI N ST EW IN G
Peter Dwyer 0428 855 244
LI N ST EW IN G
Alan Steenholdt 0409 423 822
LI N ST EW IN G
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Andrew Newton 0402 940 320
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15 A’BECKETT STREET, LEONGATHA
5-7 LEE PARADE, LEONGATHA
29-31 MILLER STREET, DUMBALK
130 FORRESTERS LANE, BERRYS CREEK
• Solid brick art deco home • Central position • Adjoining vacant block also available ($148,000)
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• 3 bedroom home plus self contained unit • Double garage plus 3 carport/s • Double block – Excellent VALUE!
• 106 acre Cattle & Equine property • Shedding with stables, floodlit arena, round yard • Meticulously maintained, 10 mins from Leongatha.
$269,000
$320,000
$359,000
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Thousands roll in THE Grants Only Group held its annual general meeting at the Tarwin Lower Health Centre recently. The group helps other organisations seek funds and members have attended grant writing courses, a strategic planning seminar and a community engagement conference run by South Gippsland Shire Council. The group has its own blog page and is now setting up a Facebook page. The group has helped with 14 applications, of which 64.7 per cent were funded, bringing $30,349 into the community the past financial year. The total funding to community groups since the group began in October 2011 is $56,045.
No application was unfulfilled due to lack of professionalism from GOG, but due rather to the priorities placed on applications by the grantor in the light of funds available. The group aims to remain viable to continue to help community groups access funds, therefore enabling those groups to continue to contribute to their community’s sustainability. Anyone wanting help can contact the group on grantsonlygroup@y7mail.com or check them out on grantsonlygroup. blogspot.com.au The model of the unique group is used as a program for Gardiner Foundation Strengthening Small Dairy Communities and Our Community.
In tune: Fish Creek and District Primary School students entertained Prom View Lodge residents.
Youth entertain seniors SEVENTY students from Fish Creek and District Primary School travelled to Prom View Lodge in Toora to sing to the residents recently. Money chasers: Grants Only Group members, front, from left, Wendy Don and Doug Grigg, and back, Doug Don, Kathy Lagoudis and John Abbott.
Singing teacher Brenda Thompson led the students through five songs
including an old favourite of many, Side by Side, A Few of My Favourite Things from The Sound of Music and the National Anthem. The residents had a lovely time singing along. Whilst singing to residents in aged care is an annual event, this is the first time the students have vis-
ited Prom View Lodge. Many residents are grandparents of ex students from Fish Creek and District Primary School and some are even ex students themselves! After their performance, the students had afternoon tea and a chat with the residents.
Tourism facelift THE Prom Coast Tourism Association has released its newly commissioned logo. This new logo was made possible from the Flood Recovery funds via Destination Gippsland. The new logo, in fresh coastal colours, brings the theme: “Unlock the Secrets”. PCT annually publishes the popular Visitor Guide to advise visitors to the area where to look for goods and services. Any business providing goods or services that may be of interest to visitors can join PCT ($50) and take a listing in the guide ($40) and help visitors to unlock the secrets. Members also receive a detailed listing on www. promcoasttourism.com.au,
Bold move: the new Prom Coast Tourism Association logo. as well as regular email updates when local events, such as flood or fire, affect tourists. PCT also has an incident officer ready to work with Destination Gippsland to ensure accurate press coverage fol-
lowing such events. For membership enquiries, visit the PCT website www.promcoasttourism. com.au and follow the “Become a Member” link. The PCT AGM was held at the Fish Creek Hotel last night.
Milpara Community House news THE Koringal Women’s Service Club has been a continuing source of support for the Korumburra Playgroup held each Friday from 10am until 11.30am at Milpara Community House. We take this opportunity to thank them for their most recent donation of three ride on bikes for the playgroup. I am certain that they will bring a lot of fun and laughter. Our term three is drawing to a close very rapidly but we still have the following upcoming courses that may be of interest: Responsible Service of Alcohol. Wednesday, September 18, 5.30pm9.30pm. Bring a light snack. Cost: $85; Food Safety Level One. Wednesday, September 18, 9am-1pm. Cost: $105; and Food Safety Supervisors Course. Wednesday, September 18, 9am-5pm. BYO lunch. Cost: $230 Hospitality and Food Processing, and $295 Health and Community Services.
Suggestions for Milpara’s term four program have included a weekly two hour social session which incorporates many of the needlework crafts such as knitting, crochet, and embroidery with a cuppa, maybe morning tea. The time slot of 11am to 1pm on Monday mornings has been proposed. If you are interested in being involved, please give a call to Milpara. By popular demand, we will once again be holding the cake decorating classes, beading classes and flower arranging. We are also interested in running a jams, pickles and preserves session and a soy candlemaking class. If these are of interest to you, call us to lodge your expression of interest. For information about any of the offered classes or courses at Milpara, please call Sandra, Leisa or Jenni on 5655 2524, or call into the house, 21 Shellcott’s Road, Korumburra.
Here you go: students with their gifts of sustainable re-usable South Gippsland Water bottles.
Water inspires students STUDENTS from Poowong Consolidated, Nyora Primary, Korumburra Primary and Korumburra Secondary College are taking part in South Gippsland Water’s Water Aware program. While the weather over recent weeks has been wet, the topic on student’s minds remains water. The program gives students an understanding of the vital resource. Funded by South Gippsland Water and run in conjunction with local
schools, the Water Aware program is now in its eighth year. Students attended a two day forum where they took part in tours to Coalition Creek Reservoir, Korumburra Water Treatment Plant and Korumburra Waste Water Treatment Plant. Speakers included Marni Speed from the West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority who gave the students a hands-on overview of what affects catchment areas. Students also heard from a number of South Gippsland Water staff.
Freshwater ecologist Kerry Matthews gave students an idea of the macroinvertebrates found within waterways. Sustainability officer Courtney Lever spoke to students on what they can do to live more sustainably. Customer service officer Brea Holton gave the students an overview of the charity Water Aid. Students are now completing a project based around one of the areas theylearnt about. The projects will be presented to their schools and to community members at an evening this Thursday (September 5).
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Book Week fun STUDENTS from Fish Creek and District Primary School celebrated Book Week with a dress up day recently. The morning began with a parade of costumes and prizes were awarded to the best dressed boy and girl from each of the junior grades. The best dressed boy and girl from across the senior grades received a gift voucher to spend at Foster’s Little Book Shop. Throughout the day, students completed a variety of activities to celebrate this year’s theme of Read Across the Universe. The event was organised by the Junior School Council and students were encouraged to bring along a gold coin donation to support local resident Chloe Welsh raise money to enter the Ride to Conquer Cancer in October.
ZAYDEN Simon Byrne was born on August 21 at Leongatha Memorial Hospital to Michael and Mellinda of Korumburra. He is a brother for Rhiannon, 5, and Noah, 2.
Entertaining group: Fish Creek and District Primary School students dressed as book characters. Back, from left: Emily Ray, Rory Standfield, Corey Stefani, Lachlan Gale and Lauren Gale. Front: Maeve Sutherland, Luke Bannister and Misha Gange. MADDEN Peter Ireland was born at Bass Coast Regional Health on May 31 to Sharlene and Garry Ireland of Pearcedale. Madden is a brother to Clinton, 14, Courtney, 12, Eliza, 8, and Liam, 6. Madden is also the eighth grandchild of Allan and Teresa Ireland of Glen Forbes.
Right, Senior teachers: Elle Fox, Barry Farrell, Cam LePage and principal Michelle Turner in full character.
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Beach walk on paper THE beaches of Venus Bay hold a special place in the heart of local Geoff Smith. The retired minister loves nothing better than a walk along the expansive beaches, perhaps apart from capturing nature’s magic in art. Mr Smith has just written and illustrated a book, A Venus Bay Beach Walk in Winter. “I’ve been drawing all of my life but I’m not a professional artist. I’ve been drawing picture books for my children every Christmas holiday and I’ve never published anything to date,” he said. The 16 page concertina publication is a counting book based on animals found on the beach at Venus Bay and dedicated to his grandchildren Summer, Morgan and Lucien. Unlike traditional Western books, the
book reads from right to left, reflecting the path from Venus Bay’s beach number five to Point Smythe. All illustrations are created in felt pen and pastel, and have been undertaken at such diverse locations as the beach and The Gatha Foodstore, where Mr Smith attracted a regular following. “It’s a celebration of the beach. I’ve had men buy the books and they have no kids and they say they just like my drawing,” he said. Mr Smith’s latest project was compiled over six months and self published through Wonthaggi firm Purple X. “Now I’ve had 160 orders and they’re still printing them,” he said. Profits go to Frontier Missions, a charity arm of the Uniting Church through which Mr Smith was once employed, serving from Grantville to Yarram.
NATASHA Anne James is a sister for Bradley, 16, Brittany-Rose, 13, Lillian, 4, and John, 2. Natasha was born at Leongatha Memorial Hospital on August 25 to Leon and Melissa of Mirboo North.
LUKE Papworth was born at Bass Coast Regional Health on May 24 to Rebekah and James Papworth of Wonthaggi. Luke is pictured with his parents and brother Tyson, 18 months.
Cut to sizes that will cook in batter in a couple of minutes. Add the pieces of vegetable to the batter and coat well. Heat sunflower oil in a deep fryer or a wok sufficient to immerse the pakorhas. When it is just beginning to 'smoke' drop in a few pieces of the batter coated vegetables at a time and turn until golden. Drain on paper towel. Repeat with the remaining vegetables. Just before serving time, reheat the oil and fry the pakorhas until golden and crisp. Drain on paper towel and serve immediately, as is, or with chutney or dipping sauce.
Artistic mind: Geoff Smith has created a counting book based on the wildlife and environment of Venus Bay.
HARPER Paige Pocklington was born at South Gippsland Hospital at Foster on August 13. She is the second daughter for Darren and Lisa Pocklington of Dumbalk and a sister to Maddison.
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Art show celebrates spring SPRING is certainly a lovely time of year and especially in the rolling green hills of South Gippsland. To celebrate spring’s arrival Di and John Koenders of Arawata are holding an art exhibition entitled A Celebration of Spring. It will start this Saturday, September 7 and will be open daily from 10 am to 5 pm until Sunday, September 29. Situated on a mountain-top, Mayfield Gallery makes a stunning venue to showcase Di and John’s latest works. The gallery/studio has recently been refurbished, and the atmosphere and ambience is warm and welcoming. From the gallery, you can see for miles across the Strzelecki Ranges, and the large panoramic windows allow you a magnificent view. Wild birds frequent the gallery’s balcony, and complete the idyllic scene. In the cottage gardens which surround the gallery, peacocks parade proudly and colourful spring flowers remind us of warm, sunny days to come. Di and John have been professional artists for more than 40 years, and have received many accolades and awards throughout their careers. Five years ago, John was amazed to be told he is the hreat grand-nephew of Vincent van Gogh and this has led to the making of a documentary about this revelation. Included in this exhibition of their latest works are glowing oils and traditional watercolours by John covering a wide and diverse range of subjects. These include old river gums and dry creek beds, homesteads and tractor sheds, depictions of local scenery, and paintings inspired by John’s recent trip to Europe. Another option for clients is to commission John to paint their own property or farm, as a lasting heirloom for families wanting to preserve their history and tradition.
Di has been busy creating her detailed studies of birds and animals, both in oils and gouache (opaque watercolour), including kookaburras, blue wrens, owls, eagles, rosellas, finches, eastern spinebills, ducks and chickens, and many other furry and feathered friends. Portraits of family members are also a favoured commission, and lasting images of much-loved pets, and animals ranging from prized cattle or horses, to dogs, cats and poultry are among the requests Di and John have received over the years. One of the benefits of visiting the gallery direct is the fact that you avoid costly commissions charged by private galleries (usually around 40 per cent), so you can buy a beautiful artwork at an affordable price, and also talk direct to Di and John about their work. They love a chat about art and offer real country style hospitality! A cup of tea or coffee, or a chilled glass of wine are complimentary, and can be enjoyed whilst soaking up the ambience of the friendly gallery and surrounds. The gallery incorporates their working art studio, and has a charm and atmosphere all of its own! Mayfield is fully air-conditioned for year-round comfort, so it’s a great way to spend a few hours in a unique and picturesque environment. As well as their stunning originals, Di and John carry a large range of limited edition prints of their work - beautifully reproduced and high quality. They are signed and numbered, and a genuine collectable. Leather-bound books showcasing their work, as well as DVDs of their documentary covering their connection to Vincent van Gogh are also available at the gallery. Arawata is north of Leongatha and Korumburra. Art gallery signs point you to Mayfield Gallery at 655 Fairbank Road. For any enquiries, please phone Di or John on 0428 598 262.
Spring time: Di and John Koenders of Arawata are holding an art exhibition entitled A Celebration of Spring. It will start this Saturday, September 7. Latest works: John Koenders paintings cover a wide and diverse range of subjects. These include old river gums and dry creek beds, homesteads and tractor sheds, and depictions of local scenery.
Creative types: Inverloch-Kongwak Primary School children visited Inverloch library recently to celebrate Children’s Book Week. Each child voted for their favourite shortlisted titles. Books worth a total value of $200 have been donated by the Friends of Inverloch Library and Bendigo Bank’s Inverloch and District Community Bank, giving eight schoolchildren the opportunity to each win their favourite book. Enjoying the fun were, from left, Brodee Silvester, Cleo Hogan, library manager Anna Gebhardt, Lanni Pryor and Quinn Brookes-Page.
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Farming Insight A taste of agriculture YEAR 8 and 9 students have been given the opportunity to explore a career pathway within the agriculture industry under the Ag Taster program. The program is a partnership between SOUTH Gippsland Bass Coast LLEN and the National Centre for Dairy Education Australia ,
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The usual buying group was in attendance but not all operating fully in their usual categories resulting in a mixed market. A larger selection of extra heavy trade steers made up the majority of the young cattle and sold 2c/kg dearer, while a limited draft of yearling heifers sold to generally firm demand. Bullock numbers and quality were firm and demand was strong. Cow prices were mixed but overall a touch easier with a smaller buying group operating again this week. The bulls were mixed in quality in the larger offering and after a slow start bidding gained momentum and finished strongly. A handful of veal sold to a top of 225c/kg. Trade steers sold from 190c to 214c lifting 2c/kg on most. A limited selection of yearling heifers made between 176c and 195c after a top of 220c for a very good Euro bred heifer. Grown steers sold between 194c and 210c lifting 1c to 3c/kg. Bullocks sold from 190c to 212c lifting 6c/kg on most sales. Most grown heifers made from 152c to 175c/ kg. Heavy weight Friesian manufacturing steers sold from 162c to 177c lifting
5c, with the crossbred portion from 170c to 197c lifting 4c/kg on the leaner two scores and holding firm on the better three scores. Light weight dairy cows made between 108c and 138c selling firm to 5c/kg easier. Heavy weight dairy cows sold between 115c and 156c lifting 1c to 2c on the one scores and slipping 1c/kg easier on the better two and three scores. Light weight beef cows
made from 107c to 154c with a large proportion returning to the paddock from 120c to 134c/kg. Heavy weight beef cows sold from 122c to 165c lifting 3c on the two scores and slipping a few cents on the leaner grades. Heavy weight bulls made between 148c and 182c lifting 4c to 6c/kg. The next sale draw - September 4 & 5: 1. SEJ, 2. Rodwells, 3. Alex Scott, 4. David Phelan, 5. Landmark, 6. Elders.
Wednesday, August 28 BULLOCKS 13 Pettitt P/L, Koorooman 10 B.F. & D.M. Summers, Fish Creek 15 B. & H. Williamson, San Remo 12 Benson Bros, Meeniyan 8 M.A. & O.J. Stuchbery, Glen Alvie 11 R.J. & R.H. Findlay, Leongatha STEERS 1 N. & R. Kubale, Drumdlemara 12 D.J. Bentley, Leongatha 1 Vuiller Shorthorns, Waratah 1 R.J. & C.M. McGill, Kongwak 2 R.J. Campbell, Leongatha 1 A. Polkington, Mirboo COWS 1 Vuiller Shorthorns, Waratah 1 G.J. & J.M. McGrath, Jeetho 1 R.J. & M. Knight, Wonga Wonga 6 Hengstberger/Lloyd, Dumbalk North 6 G.F. & R.J. Scanlon, Leongatha 1 N. & R. Kubale, Drumdlemara HEIFERS 1 N. & R. Kubale, Drumdlemara 1 R. & D. Clench, Yarram 1 Vuiller Shorthorns, Waratah 1 Ajay Nom P/L, Yanakie 1 Black Partners, Narracan 6 Le Serve Contracting P/L, French Island BULLS 1 R.J. & J.C. Davies, Yarram 1 A. Polkington, Mirboo 1 S., C. & P. Calafiores, Mirboo North 1 M. & N. Bracecamp, Berrys Creek 1 S. & R. Cameron, Bena 1 A.L., L.C. & G.L. Anthony, Meeniyan
633kg 595kg 580kg 601kg 648kg 631kg
213.6 212.2 211.6 210.0 208.2 208.2
325kg 513kg 395kg 520kg 525kg 275kg
220.0 $715 212.2 $1090 206.6 $816 206.0 $1071 204.6 $1074 202.2 $556
605kg 635kg 885kg 515kg 546kg 500kg
164.6 $995 164.6 $1045 162.0 $1433 160.6 $827 159.2 $870 157.6 $788
355kg 410kg 480kg 510kg 335kg 466kg
224.6 $797 220.0 $902 218.6 $1049 195.0 $994 186.6 $625 183.2 $854
1105kg 900kg 860kg 1055kg 875kg 1025kg
182.0 182.0 180.6 180.0 179.2 178.6
$1353 $1263 $1227 $1262 $1350 $1315
$2011 $1638 $1553 $1899 $1568 $1830
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TO recognise early abortion as a potential problem in a herd can be a challenge. In some cases it can appear as an unexpectedly high rate of repeated returns to service often with prolonged intervals. It is worth remembering a low rate of abortions is observed on all farms and three to five abortions for each 100 pregnancies per year are often considered normal. Two of the most common causes of early abortion in cattle in Australia are the sexually transmitted diseases Trichomoniasis and Vibriosis and both are transmitted during breeding from infected bulls to susceptible cows. A protozoon known as Trichomonas foetus causes trichomoniasis. Older bulls are more likely to be infected and remain infected than vir-
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gin or young bulls. Infections may result in abortion during the first five months of pregnancy. The control of trichomoniasis within infected herds is to artificially inseminate, or to cull older bulls and only use young, clean bulls on heifers. Even a switch in bull breeding to artificial insemination for six months will greatly reduce the effects of trichomoniasis. Vibriosis is caused by a bacterium known as Campylobacter fetus subsp venerealis. There are usually no clinical signs of disease in infected cows. The primary sign is early abortion resulting in repeat breedings with a prolonged service interval. Occasional midterm abortions can also
CLEARING SALE Cows - Latter part of herd Have not been selected On point of calving and springing to Friesian Herd breeding and pedigrees available $1600
PAT BOWLER 0427 622 040 LANDMARK LEONGATHA
With Trent and Belinda Crawford Tap Tap Road Binginwarri The field day is starting at the Binginwarri Hall Look for the GippsDairy field day signs
Wednesday, Sept 11 | 11am – 2pm It is the third field day on this Focus Farm. The day will examine the farm, the business, family goals, and the strategies being adopted. Focus Farm Facilitator Matt Harms and the Support Group members all agree the Crawford family run a small, efficient, low cost, productive and profitable dairy farm business. The principles have great relevance on larger farms too.
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TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 10, 2013 Commencing 11:30am on dairy bulls Entries to date: Friesians: “Wandilla”, P. Price, “Carisma Farms”, “Coldee P/L”, A. & J. Harrison, “Calderlea”, M. Groezinger, B. Harris, R. & H. Perrett, “Bundalong Holsteins” Jerseys: “Marcou Daughters”, J. & P. Halliday, C. Beasley, P. & C. Munro, W. Seabrook Angus: “Fernleigh Angus”, “Southfork Angus”, “McIndoe Angus”, “Adams Creek” Herefords: “Ponderosa Herefords”, “Tarwin Poll Herefords”, N. Hansford, W. & M. Armstrong Limousins: “Ball & Gilbert” Charolais: “Quoin Hill”, D. & E. Perczyk Blonde D'Aquitaine: “Brookley Pastoral”
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KORUMBURRA 5655 1133 LEONGATHA Dean Bailey 0438 531 672 Dane Perczyk Simon Henderson 0428 740 750 Dick Faulkner
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be seen. When vibriosis is first introduced into a herd, cows in all age groups are affected. Once established, vibriosis usually only affects the younger cows and heifers as the older cows have developed immunity. Control of vibriosis is through artificial insemination or vaccination. To be effective, vaccinations should be given prior to breeding each year. Your veterinarian can make a diagnosis of both of these diseases by checking the sheath of suspected infected bulls. For further information please contact your local veterinarian or DEPI Veterinary or Animal Health Officer, or in NSW your Livestock Pest and Health Authority.
Angus Friesian X Unjoined, 15 months old, bucket reared, well grown $550
Farm walk to see the cows, pastures and farm layout. Trent is a vet, and very conscious of the importance of cow body condition, there will be time in the paddock to discuss his cows and related cow condition matters Financial results under a milk price well below the “weighted average” milk price Production achievement of 552kgMS/cow given the herd (its origin and size etc) and the pasture base on the farm Predicted results for the 2013/14 production and financial budget under a better milk price Grazing management through Spring & the season ahead Strategies to operate within the current family labour
Lunch provided, come for a cuppa from10.30am All dairy farmers & people interested in the dairy industry are welcome. The Focus Farm project is funded by Dairy Australia & GippsDairy. For more information call John Gallienne 0407 863 493
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1200 CATTLE 1200 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2013 Starting at 10am A/C “BALBARA”, TARWIN LOWER (PROPERTY SOLD) 120 Angus & Angus/Hfd x Steers, 11-13 mths Weaned, Dectomax 12/8/13. (ELDERS) A/C J & K HILLIAR, MIRBOO 60 Angus Steers, 8-11 mths Truro Blood, Weaned. (ELDERS) A/C R & Y DENSLEY, MIRBOO 60 Angus mix sex weaners, 12 months Weaned, Innisdale & Leawood bloodlines. (LANDMARK) A/C ADVAL, ANDERSON 50 Angus & Angus/Hfd x Steers 2-2 ½ year old. (ELDERS) A/C JP & SK BURNS, TARWIN LOWER 50 Char/Angus x & Gelbveith/Angus x mix sex weaners 8-9 months, weaned 10 weeks Drenched & B12. (LANDMARK) A/C PILKINGTON & TOOHEY, SANDY POINT 40 Angus Steers, 12 to 14 months ELMS weaned. (ELDERS) A/C D MACRI, KORUMBURRA (PROPERTY LEASED) 40 Angus Steers, 12-15 months East Gippsland Bred. (LANDMARK) A/C MARGARET KEE, YARRAM 30 Angus Steers, 12 months Weaned, Te Mania blood. (ELDERS) A/C S & S STORR, TOORA 20 Red Angus & Black Baldy Steers, 12 months Weaned. (ELDERS) A/C G & T MCCOLL, MARDAN 20 Angus Steers, 10-11 months Weaned 3mths. (SEJ) A/C D & S MORGAN, FOSTER 11 Hfd Steers, 20 months East Gippsland Bred 20 Fries Steers, 2 yrs Forward Store Condition. (ELDERS) A/C B & J BEST, TOORA 15 Hfd/Fries x Steers, 12 months Bucket reared. (ELDERS) A/C C & K HULSHOF, LEONGATHA 15 Angus/Fries x Heifers, 10 months 8 Angus/Fries x Steers, 10 months Bucket reared. (LANDMARK) A/C M & K HALL, BUDGEREE 14 Poll Hfd Heifers, 11-12 months By Meikle Poll Hfd Bull Weaned & quiet. (LANDMARK) A/C MRS M WIGHT, MEENIYAN 12 Hfd Steers, 2 years old. (LANDMARK) A/C J GILIAM, 'ASHDALE' STONY CREEK 35 Angus Heifers Weaners by Authoringa bulls. (SEJ) A/C B BRINKLEY (BROOKLEY PAST), CANNONS CREEK 9 Angus/Fries & Hfd/Fries x Heifers, 2 ½ year old Springing to stud Limousin Bull PTIC to calve 5th Sept onwards for 10 weeks Bucket reared, very quiet. (ALEX SCOTT) A/C L BROOKS (BASSBY LODGE), LOCH 5 Angus/Fries x Heifers, 2 ½ year old 4 South Devon/Fries x Heifers, 2 ½ year old Springing to stud Limousin Bull PTIC to calve 5th Sept onwards for 10 weeks Bucket reared, very quiet. (ALEX SCOTT) 5662 4033 David Phelan & Co. Pty. Ltd.
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MOTOR VEHICLE TECHNICIAN (Full Time) Are you looking for a change; a new career challenge? An exciting opportunity exists for a qualified technician to join our NEW Dealership to be located in Leongatha with our Service Team. A position description is available from our current Service Centre at 108 Horn Street Leongatha. Or for a confidential Interview please call Andrew McMahon on 5175 7024. Resumés including two professional referees should be forwarded to: The Fixed Operations Manager Colin Watson Motors P.O. Box 554 Traralgon VIC. 3844 Colin Watson Motors is an equal opportunity employer Applications by COB Friday 13th September 2013.
EVENING COOK WANTED An exciting opportunity exists for a highly organised and motivated person with a good sense of humour, caring nature and a great attitude, to work with children / adults at Victoria’s leading Adventure Camp. You will be coordinating and facilitating high quality catering and commercial kitchen duties in a positive interactive environment. As well as delivering a high level of service, care and being a positive role model for children, you will be making a difference to all campers attending Camp Rumbug. WE WILL TRAIN YOU! With full and ongoing support and training provided. Nationally recognised training/qualifications available. Approximately 24-32 hours per week Work times are generally 2pm - 8pm Monday to Thursday in most school weeks, with occasional weekend and school holiday work by negotiation. Prerequisites for employment are: - Great Attitude - Good Sense of Humour - Caring Nature - Must be able to cook basic great quality meals - A current Police Check - A current Working With Children Check (for employment) - Driver’s licence Email your application letter and CV For the attention of: Matt Wallis mattwallis@activ8.net.au (preferred) or phone between 9am - 4pm (03) 5664 6524
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Apprenticeship – Turf Management An opportunity to join Riversdale Golf Club – Mount Waverley - Course team on a fulltime permanent basis is currently available at this outstanding facility. This opportunity is perfect for a self-motivated individual looking for a career within a stable, progressive and reputable organisation within a dedicated team. We currently are looking for a reliable, energetic, hard-working individual to join our grounds team as a 1st year turf apprentice. Please forward all applications to Dave Mason via email riversdalecourse@bigpond.com Applications close Friday 20th September 2013
UnitingCare Gippsland is a quality accredited community service agency. The Agency has a vision of a healthy Gippsland, where disadvantage and inequity are challenged. UnitingCare Gippsland has the following Casual vacancies:
Kindergarten Bus Driver & Kindergarten Bus Chaperone Dala Lidj Woolum Bellum Kindergarten &
South Gippsland Shire Council
Community Support Worker • Casual positions • $28.67 - $30.30 per hour + super • Flexible working hours
Children’s Crossing Supervisor • Permanent part time • $22.23 per hour + super • Horn Street Leongatha School Crossing
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CASUAL WORKER wanted for beef farm at Buffalo. Must have beef experience. 0418-535570.
Cert III Early Childhood Educator & Diploma Qualified Early Childhood Educator St Andrew’s Long Day Care Centre, Mirboo North These positions are casual with potential to be ongoing Further information is available at: www.ucgipps.org.au or call Pam Porter on 5152 9600 UnitingCare Gippsland interviews in the interests of safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
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DAIRY FARM / RELIEF MILKER POSITION Reliable and trustworthy Dairy Hand required for a 260 cow dairy farm between Korumburra and Leongatha. Must have experience and attention to detail, and able to work unsupervised. Duties include milking and associated farm work. Please call 0402-747867 to discuss.
Painting & Decorating Apprenticeship A local business is seeking a hardworking and reliable person who would be interested in a Painting & Decorating Apprenticeship. For further enquiries please call Dexter on
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Further information and position descriptions are available from our website. All applicants must submit an Employment Application Form and address the selection criteria outlined in the position description by 5pm Wednesday 11 September 2013.
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Kitchen Designer Permanent, full me posi on Capeview Building Products are looking for an experienced and capable person to join our busy kitchen design team in Wonthaggi. The role requires the ability to read plans and interpret instruc ons to create and complete accurate designs for a team of salespeople. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate; • Experience with CAD or similar design programmes • Ability to interpret instruc ons and requirements • Good knowledge of kitchen and bathroom design and awareness of current trends • Outstanding customer service & ability • Excep onal communica on skills • A en on to detail
The South Gippsland Trade Training Centres Alliance Board is seeking a part time Project Coordinator to oversee all aspects of the establishment of the South Gippsland Trade Training Centre (TTC). The TTC will give students access to high quality trade training facilities that meet industry standards. The South Gippsland TTC Alliance Board has received commonwealth funding to build a ‘virtual TTC’ linking new trade training facilities in secondary schools to upgraded facilities in local RTOs. These will be linked through video conferencing using a blended learning approach. The Board seeks someone to coordinate the project and to support the Alliance Board. This person will have had project management experience and an understanding of vocational education and training. They will have an understanding of ICT and blended learning and a commitment to making a difference to young people in South Gippsland. The position is a part time position (0.5) for an 18-month period. The position will be employed through the South Gippsland Bass Coast Local Learning and Employment Network at a salary of between $76,424 - $92,467 plus superannuation, pro-rata. Position Description is available at info@sgbcllen.org.au. Applications addressing the Key Selection Criteria should be forwarded to Executive Officer at South Gippsland Bass Coast LLEN, PO Box 63 Leongatha 3953 by close of business Friday 13th September.
Area Manager
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DEVELOP A CAREER IN THE MEAT INDUSTRY Meat Processors, labourers and Skilled Staff Required For large Export Meat processing facilities in the Wonthaggi Region. Stability and Long term Employment Opportunities Available Duties include: • General Labouring • Process Work • Rendering • Boning/Slicing/Knife Hand • Picking & Packing Experience not essential. Full training provided. MUST be Australian citizen or permanent resident. Full time & casual positions available. Early starts. MUST be prepared to attend INFORMATION SESSION. Eligibility Criteria Applies. To apply please call 8398 1728 or email your most recent resumé to madmin@miss.vic.edu.au
7 McNamara Place 5662 2296 centralcafe@iprimus.com.au (Safeway carpark)
accommodation HOUSE, share accommodation, in Korumburra, $135 pw plus share expenses. Ph: 0400208281. TREETOPS RESORT Port Douglas. Newly furnished units. Contact owner 0407460756.
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COUCH 3 seater, 2 chairs, ottoman and cushions. Very good condition. Can email or MMS photos. $200 neg. Ph: 0418-144254. FIREWOOD, redgum & local wood, Ph 0408-980711, A/H 5662-5175.
for sale ROTARY HOE MTD, good order, $250. 0417-530662. SLEEPERS, treated pine, 200x50x2.4 $12.10 each, 200x75x2.4 $16.75 each. Free delivery for pack lots. Phone Joe 0417-530662. TIMBER Kiln dried blackwood, silver wattle, cypress, celery top pine, most sizes for furniture and craft, also slabs and structural pine. Ph: 56812261.
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For further information please contact Andrew Waller on 5136 2400. Please quote reference number DHS/S/00382913
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Send written resumé to: Leongatha Kitchens 44 Yarragon Road, Leongatha 3953 info@leongathakitchens.com.au Fax: 03 5662 5880
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Mark Warren Capeview Building Products PO Box 115 Wonthaggi VIC 3995
Local award winning cabinet making company is seeking a qualified cabinet maker or experienced apprentice.
Ph: 0437 599 589
The Area Manager is responsible for operational management across the local area including financial, budget, HR and performance management of staff, high profile case plan reviews and completion of ministerial briefings. This role has specific responsibility for Gippsland´s child protection intake teams; contracted client case management services and the Rural After Hours Service. It is responsible for strategic leadership across the Gippsland areas, stakeholder engagement and high profile case plan reviews and ministerial briefings. The scope of responsibility may be subject to change in the context of the alignment of divisional functions.
Applications close: 16 September 2013.
CABINET MAKER
Gas heating/cooking Spa, single garage Loads of storage Available early October
Child Protection, South Division Work Location: Morwell Ongoing - Full Time $99,466 - $116,287 p.a. + superannuation
All applica ons must be in wri ng, with CV & cover le er addressed to;
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GippsDairy classifieds has 12 dairy farm positions available and 16 dairy positions wanted. To find out more about these listings go to our website: www.gippsdairy.com.au “Dairy job classifieds”.
Must be organised, flexible, experienced, great attitude, and available to work Saturday. Start asap Applications close 5th September
Project Coordinator
The position directly supervises the Child Protection Team Managers and Practice Leaders in the local area and in some circumstances, the Deputy Area Manager.
Quality tradesperson only, required for Inverloch area, contract (ABN required) or hourly rate. Phone 5674 1348
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The successful applicant will enjoy a compe ve salary, a good working environment and the opportunity to undertake ongoing training and career development.
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OLD PORT POULTRY FARM delivering 20-weekold laying hens to your area, Saturday September 14, $19 each. Ph: BH 0438832535, AH 5183-2515. POOL AND SNOOKER TABLE 2.3m x 4.05m. Turned legs, one cracked, not serious. Needs 3 pocket bags. Complete with balls, cues, rest and triangle. $500 ONO. Ph: 5668-2118.
Custom built motorbike trailer, made to carry three dirt bikes or one or two road bikes. Fold out heavy-duty ramp included and stored under the rear of the trailer. LED tail lights. $1,700 ONO Call Robert 0438 009 791
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livestock PIGLETS - large white weaners, $80. Ph: 0409741477.
used machinery BALER New Holland 570, small squares, excellent condition $17,000. 0427302778.
used motorcycles KTM 525, 2004. Good bike, $3,000 ONO. 0438202222.
used vehicles
FREE CAR REMOVAL Will pay up to $300 for complete car Buyers of scrap metal All machinery Bins provided
Bass Coast Metal Recyclers 5672 2946 0417 556 593
Affordable cars at drive away prices
garage sales
GARAGE SALE Saturday, September 7 7am 42 A’Beckett Street Leongatha ALL
HOUSEHOLD ITEMS MUST GO
Antique and vintage furniture and bric-a-brac, electrical, garden furniture, books and much more
MASSIVE GARAGE SALE TRADERS WELCOME WHEN:
Saturday, September 7 from 8am WHERE:
75 Falls Road, Fish Creek Vinyl records & CDs, collectible fine china and silverware, Fergie tractor & some implements, restorable Period furniture and memorabilia etc, sporting gear: fishing, golf, boat, 5 Commodore wheels & tyres.
marriage celebrant
Jenny Milkins All areas - 5672 3123 jenny_milkins@hotmail.com
CAM ABOOD Leongatha 5662 4191
SG CHEAPEST CARS Geary Road Leongatha LMCT 10804
Phone Judy or Geoff 0428 920 095 for full range of vehicles Or visit: www.sgcheapestcars.com NOTE: drive away means no more to pay. All on road costs paid.
wanted WANTED to lease 150200 acre dairy farm. 0418344093.
wanted to buy CASH PAID farm four wheelers, ag bikes, trucks, 4WDs and ride-on mowers. Any condition. Phone Matt 0401-194601.
work wanted FULLY Qualified Painter. No job too small. Good rates. Call Drew on 56624238 or 0418-517443.
Classified advertising closes 12 noon Mondays
Most photos that appear in The Star can be purchased by calling 5662 2294. garage sales GARAGE SALE Saturday, September 7 13 Miller Street Dumbalk 9am - 2pm No early birds Everything for your kitchen needs! Cutlery, crockery, appliances, microwave, glasses, casserole dishes, serving platters etc. Washing machine, desk, TV stand, cupboards, massage table (solid wood), books (heaps of them), bric-a-brac, bedside lamps, furniture.
thanks COULTER - I would like to thank all my friends and family for attending my 80th birthday party celebrations, for making it such an enjoyable occasion. Special thanks to Alistair and his helpers who turned the bowling club into such a beautiful party place. Thanks to everyone for the presents you weren’t supposed to bring. Special thanks to Wayne and John who did a great job in the bar, and Marty Box for the music. Thanks to all and everyone. Ewan Coulter.
births KINNISH (Gavranic) - To Mary and Ross, another beautiful son, Thomas James, little brother to William, born 20.8.13 at St Vincent’s Hospital. Congratulations and lots of love from grandparents Mary Ann and Ian Kinnish.
birthday remembrance HUMPHREY - Mark. 3.9.76 Remembering you Markie on your 37th birthday. Love Mum, Dad, Sharee, Jodie, Daniel, Aleisha and Krystal.
in memoriam McLEOD - Tony. 15.2.61 - 7.9.-08 Five years ago you passed away, But you are in my thoughts every day. Love Mum. PICKERSGILL - Bert. 4.9.07 You were so much to so many but we had the honour to call you Dad and Grandad. Though we miss you, we carry your memory in our minds and you in our hearts. Always your loving daughter, Sian and grandchildren, Caitlyn, Michael, Louise, Hannah and Emily. PICKERSGILL - Bert. 4.9.2007 Precious memories of our wonderful Dad, Grandpa and Great Grandpa. We miss your gentle words and smiling face every day. Love Jo, Mark, Kasey and Chris and family, Liam and Heidi. I think of you when I see the stars at night, And again as the darkness turns to morning light. I think of you when I’m all alone, And miss your smile in my home. They say time heals the pain, I’m not sure I believe that’s true. But what I do know my dear Dad, Is that time makes me still miss you. Love Jo. xx
message of hope GOD is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him. 1 John 4:16 (b)
deaths BOLTON - Marita. Our much loved mother passed away on August 31, 2013 after a short battle with cancer. She will be missed by her whole family especially her three children, Courtenay, Jarryd and Jordan. We love her so much and our lives will never be the same.
deaths DAY (nee Hutchinson) Elsie Margaret. 29.1.1946 to 25.8.2013 Loved daughter of Ron (dec) and Bertha. Remembered with love Geoff, Gaye and Claire. HULLS - Charles Allen (Dr). Born Leongatha 30.12.1923. Loved brother of Ken (dec), brother-in-law of Rosalind, respected uncle of Ian, Bruce, Ross and families. MACQUEEN - Athol John. 26.06.1948 - 28.08.2013 Late of Maryborough, formerly of Korumburra. Loved partner of Margaret Clarke. Much loved dad of Andrea and Lori, father-in-law of Mark and Ben. Loving Pa of Ruby, Piper and Zoey. Gone too soon, forever loved and missed. Youngest son of the late Wally and Edna Macqueen. Loved brother of Rae, Ian, Alan and Robin. Loved brother-in-law of Bill, Bev, Gwen and Heather. Fondly remembered by all his nieces and nephews. A respectable son, Brother and uncle. Fond memories. SING - Bill. Neighbour and friend for many years, will be sadly missed. Condolences to Janice and family. Dan and Karen, Lois and Murray Scott.
funerals MACQUEEN A Thanksgiving Service for the late Mr Athol John Macqueen will be held at the Amenities Complex, Korumburra Recreation Reserve on Wednesday, September 4, 2013 commencing at 2pm. A private committal service for cremation, for the extended family, will precede the above service.
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in memoriam HUMPHREY - Mark. 7.9.96 Seventeen years have passed since you left us, but your memory lives on in our hearts. Love Mum, Dad, Sharee, Jodie, Daniel, Aleisha and Krystal. McLEOD - Tony. 15.02.61 - 07.09.08 We know we can’t have the old days back, when we were all together, But loving thoughts and treasured memories, will keep you close forever! Missed you every day of the last five years and always will. Love Kez, Brent, Jaim and Kase. xxxx
Novelist inspires budding writers By David McAlpine
MARY MacKillop Catholic Regional College recently welcomed novelist James Phelan to discuss his career, novels and writing in general. James was born in 1979 in Melbourne and attended Eltham High School and Wonthaggi Secondary College, then studied architecture and English Literature at RMIT while working for The Age newspaper. As a child, he was fascinated with the works of authors including Paul Jennings and Roald Dahl and well-known novels such as The Hobbit and Treasure Island. He later discovered the geopolitical thriller genre, featuring the famous Tom Clancy. These works influenced his first published novel, Fox Hunt, with the protagonist, ex-navy operative Lachlan Fox, travelling the world whilst trying
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to save it. James spoke to the Year 8 and 10 students about his writing career, told stories involving his encounters with publishing firms and the United States Secret Service! He shared his dream of “owning an army tank”, much to the students’ amusement. In a separate writing workshop for specially selected students, he explained how the writing, editing and publishing processes function and gave some handy ‘tips and tricks’ for writing a novel or any other piece. The students also had the chance to seek answers for questions relating to anything from writing techniques to aspects regarding the author himself. All in all, the event was certainly worthwhile to the students involved, as apart from enjoying James’ humorous presenting style, they learnt much which they can use both in everyday work at school and, perhaps, whilst writing a novel.
Mayor’s message Cr Clare Le Serve
THE Rural Land Use Strategy was adopted at Council’s August meeting.
Funeral details in Herald Sun. CAMERON - Peggy. Aged 96 years. At Glenelg, Scotland. Dearly loved sister of the late Barbara Bowtell. Special aunt and friend to Pat, Keith, Mark, Brett, Wayne, Lisa and Ruby. Now knitting in heaven.
Sharing ideas: author James Phelan with Mary MacKillop College students, from left, Harrison Marshall, Thomas Attwell, Jacob Beckwith, Ben Ryan, Bianca Hoober, Sarah Marshall, Sarah McCahon and Jordan Nagel.
However, there still appears to be uncertainty as to what the Strategy is and what it means, so Council has prepared an information sheet outlining these details – it is available on our website – and I would also like to take this opportunity to clarify a few facts. Adopting the Strategy is akin to a declaration of intent by Council of how we would like to manage the rural land in our Shire now and for the future. Adopting the Strategy is only the very first step in the process of obtaining the necessary approval for the amendment of our planning scheme. Now that the Strategy has been adopted, Council will commence the work required to incorporate the Strategy’s recommendations into the Bass Coast Planning Scheme. This is a lengthy process, and could take up to two years to complete. The next step in the process is to define the policies and rules that will help us make decisions on applications for planning decisions. Groups such as the Rural Engagement Group play an important role in this work. We will work with it and consult with it as we develop these policies.
Once this work is finalised, the proposed Planning Scheme Amendment will be out for public review and comment. Farmers, land-owners and members of the community will have ample opportunity to comment on the document and make submissions. An independent panel, appointed by the State Government, then considers the amendment proposal, together with all the submissions received, and members of the community also have the right to be heard by the panel. The panel then makes a final recommendation report that goes back to Council. Council then makes the final decisions regarding the Planning Scheme Amendment. Until all this is done, no changes apply to the existing planning scheme or zones. I also want to reassure everyone our intention with the Rural Land Strategy is to protect our farmland and also to protect our farmers and the value of agriculture in Bass Coast. If you have any questions, you can download the information sheet from Council’s website, or drop into one of Council’s offices and pick up a hard copy. Cr Clare Le Serve, Mayor Bass Coast Shire Council
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Young and Old hit top spot ZACH ANSTEY, Fred de Bondt (Young and Old) hit the number one spot in A Grade last week when they defeated Case de Bondt and Eric VanZuyden (Dutchies) 3-2. Zach’s surprise win over Case in the first set gave them a lead that Dutchies couldn’t pick up. A Reserve had three very close matches with deciders being played in two. Two of the youngest players in A Reserve, Jesse Condron (Sensational Smashers) and Mackenzie Gardner (Fluro Ninja’s), played off in one match, with the win going to Jesse in four. In the other decider Ed Beischer (All is Well) de-
feated Nick Gilmour (Pixies) in three. B Grade matches were full of surprises. Eight year old Beau Allamby (The Offsiders) is playing consistently well in his first season. Beau’s partner Mackenzie Gardner had a payback win against Daniel Park who she lost to in A Reserve last week. Hamish Dizane (USA) put up a good fight for his team with his partner Ben Kent. They had a 3-2 win over Hedgehogs (Matthew Kent, Juan Lacanaria).
Ladders A Grade Young and Old ......... 12 SMS .......................... 12 Here and There.......... 8 Blindside..................... 4 Dutchies ...................... 0 The Humans (bye)....... 0 Justin/Heitor ................ 0
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A Reserve All is Well ................. 12 NHL Winners............. 8 Sensational Smash..... 8 Fluro Ninjas ............... 4 Wannabee Cow ........... 4 Pixies ........................... 0 B Grade The Offsiders ............. 8 Hotshot ....................... 4 Voltage ........................ 4 Beautiful Butterflies .. 4 USA............................. 4 Hedgehogs................... 0
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Leading players A Grade Michael Ede ...................... 6 Zach Antsey ...................... 5 Fred de Bondt.................... 4 Bruce Harmer (bye) .......... 4 A Reserve Steve Anstey...................... 6 Nancy Pattinson ................ 5 Ed Beischer ....................... 5 Hector Hilberto ................. 4 B Grade Mackenzie Gardner ........... 4 Matthew Kent.................... 4 Daniel Park........................ 3
(24) (22) (18) (16) (18) (15) (15) (13) (8) (8) (6)
Alberton give Yarram move the nod THE Alberton Football Netball League has given their consent for Yarram Football Netball Club to leave the league if they wish. The YFNC has been interested in moving to the North Gippsland Football Netball League after rejection two years ago will be attempting again. The club has passed the first hurdle in
their move and will now await a vote from clubs in the NGFNL on whether they will be accepted. The club needs seven out of the 10 clubs to vote in their favour however things don’t look good for the Demons with a recent mock vote resulting in five in favour and five against. The only YFNC team in the finals series after this weekend are the 15 and Under netballers.
Warning light may flash soon By Brad Lester
LANDOWNERS and people seeking to buy land in the Tarwin River and Mirboo North catchments could soon be notified they may not be able to build a home. State Government rules prohibit more than eight houses within a one kilometre radius – or more than one house within 40ha - within a potable water catchment unless water plans are in place. But now, people may not be aware of the risk of not being able to build. That was not good enough, deputy mayor Cr Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks said. “We have to make sure that people who have land or buy land in the catchments know they might be affected,” he said. South Gippsland Shire Council last Wednesday voted to write to Planning Minister Matthew Guy seeking the introduction of an Environmental Significance Overlay Schedule Two (ESO) over the unsewered areas of the Tarwin River and Mirboo North catchments. The ESO would prompt planners to
notify people of possible building restrictions when they enquire, and the need for a permit application to be considered by South Gippsland Water. The ESO would not apply to townships with reticulated sewerage. Before contacting the minister, council will seek the support of neighbouring Baw Baw and Latrobe City councils, as well as South Gippsland Water, Gippsland Water and the West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority to write to Mr Guy. The Tarwin catchment extends into Baw Baw and Latrobe shires, and includes the entire township of Leongatha and the eastern half of the urban area of Korumburra. Council will also talk to South Gippsland Water and Gippsland Water about preparing an agreement between the water authorities and council to identify planning permit applications in water supply catchments that need not be referred to water authorities. South Gippsland Water is preparing a catchment study with council to underpin a policy that could reduce the one dwelling per 40ha restriction.
Boost for B-doubles WORKS at the junction of Nerrena Road and South Gippsland Highway to cope with big trucks are mooted in a State Government report.
Called The Freight State, the report lists the government’s vision for freight and logistics. The aim of the roadworks is to improve the alignment for B-double trucks turning right into the highway from Nerrena Road. The report also gives priority to a third major airport and, if this is sited in Gippsland, would provide a huge boost to the region. Committee for
Gippsland CEO Mary Aldred said if the airport goes ahead it would be a great win for the region. “We welcome it wholeheartedly.” She said Gippsland and the south-east of Melbourne are ideally positioned to host a third airport, given the existence of a highly skilled mobile population, integrated transport links and an export oriented industry base complemented by infrastructure like the Port of Hastings. Ms Aldred said an airport in Gippsland would service a growing population of more than two and a half million people. She said consideration for a dedicated rail freight link between Dandenong
and Dynon would assist Gippsland freight and commuters. The paper sets out a number of strategies, and Ms Aldred said it is worth noting that Gippsland is identified as a region in which industry and port managers can facilitate bulk port capacity for the export of brown coal products from Gippsland. Ms Aldred said the announcements in The Freight State as they relate to Gippsland are encouraging. “The Committee for Gippsland looks forward to further reviewing this document, and working with our members to advocate the region’s infrastructure and freight requirements to both government and opposition.”
Fun and games: back from left, runners-up, Toni West (sponsor), Marea Maher, Debbie Williams, Pam Christensen, Bev Martin (absent); front, winners from Meeniyan Golf Club, Jocelyn Howson (sponsor), Irene Holm, Heather McCaughan, Helen Helms-Boyle.
Leongatha ladies golf AFTER three attempts, the captain and president’s day proceeded in glorious spring weather. Impressive trophies were provided by our sponsors, president Jocelyn Howson and outgoing captain Toni West. Forty seven ladies, nine visiting from Meeniyan Golf Club, competed in the 3BBB Stableford novelty event. Rumour has it that the event is called ‘pass the duster’: each team is equipped with a colourful feather duster or whirly gig, to be rotated between players at each hole. The holder of the coloured marker has to ensure that they score well for their respective hole. Not sure if we will be playing this event again. The winners, visiting from Meeniyan Golf Club, were Irene Holm, Helen Helms-Boyle and Heather McCaughan with 72 points. Runners up were Marea Maher, our newly elected Captain, Bev Martin,
Meeniyan golf SATURDAY’S 4BBB Stableford, kindly sponsored by S.G. Hire, was won, with 43 points, by P. Riddle (20) and D. Gregg (22) on a countback from R. Thomas (16) and P. Deering (15). Balls went to W. Reilly/B. Dewar, and D. Baggallay/F. Peile, both with 41 points. The pro pin was taken out by P. Wilson and NTP went to G. Hughes. Fortunately R. Hannay was present when his token was drawn for the member’s draw. Congratulations to W. Reilly and B. Dewar for
Debbie Miller and Pam Christensen with 70 points, on a countback. Down the line balls were awarded to the following teams: Veronica Park, Nancy Hammett and Lyn Jennison 70 points from Meeniyan Golf Club, Wendy Brown, Jan Paice and Noreen Williams 69, Wendy Parker, Noreen Webster and Libby Seebeck 68, and Jocelyn Howson, Kerry Hogan and Jan Bissett 67 points on a count back. Di Williams was closest to the flag on the 14th and Ann Blundy on the 16th. Kit Boag won the nine hole competition with 10 points.
Wonthaggi golf ON Saturday we played a par event and had 76 players. A Grade winner was C. Jeeves +5, B Grade K. Bayley +4, C Grade P. Chapman +3. Balls down the line: J. French +5, P. Studham +4, N. Burne +3, M. Johnson +3, J. Richardson +3, P. Davies +2, P. Young +2, J. Jordan +1, B. Clark +1, M. Loughran +1, D. Tiley +1. their win in the Col Heppell board event. Next week is medal day. Tuesday’s stableford event was won by D. Thomson (11) with 39 points. Runner-up, with 38 points, was J. Cusack (27) closely followed by A. Kuhne (16) with 37. NTP was P. Johnston and best nine went to F. Peile. Thursday’s small field saw C. Stewart (23) win with 38 points and R. Hannay (24) was runnerup with 34. NTP and best nine both went to D. Thomson. The club would appreciate the donation of any old putters.
Allies player gets 10 weeks THE Alberton Football Netball League has suspended Allies’ player Lukas Dessent for a total of 10 weeks after he was found guilty of unbecoming conduct to Fish Creek player Adrian Seccull during round 16 on July 20. Seccull received serious facial injuries in the incident. The suspension is for four weeks (with six weeks carried into next year, if the player re-offends the six weeks will be added to any suspension).
Changing hands: incoming ladies captain Marea Maher, outgoing captain Toni West and president Jocelyn Howson. Nearest the pin: 2nd I. Sullivan, 8th F. Loughran, 13th J. French, 17th G. Ryan. Eagle 1st: J. Foon. Don’t forget our annual general meeting on Tuesday, September 17 at 7pm. We expect all members to be present. Don’t forget to vote as we have four members running for three committee positions, good luck to Jaye Foon, Josh French, Darren Tiley and Ross Yann.
On Sunday, September 8 (this Sunday) we are hosting the South Gippsland fourball championships. To enter please call Danny Crellin on 0409 167 690. Entry fee is free. The course is drying out and I look forward to seeing you this Saturday for monthly medal, and Sunday for the South Gippsland fourball championships. Play well and enjoy.
South Gippsland Bridge Results Meeniyan - Monday evening: 1st Susan Ruffin, Jean Barbour; 2nd Margaret Munro, Kathleen Dowd; 3rd Sally and Adrian Wallis, 4th Sally and Brian Hoskins. Tarwin Lower - Tuesday afternoon: 1st Kathryn Smith, Colin Cameron; 2nd Jack Kuiper, John Sutton; 3rd Ken McKenzie, Marie Sands. Inverloch - Friday afternoon: North/South: 1st Ken McKenzie, Marie Sands; 2nd John Farr, Anne Williams; 3rd Jack Kuiper, Jean Barbour; 4th Dawn Jolly, Colin Cameron. East/West: 1st Geoff Whiting, Sally Murray-White; 2nd Debbie Anglim, Margot Moylan; 3rd Kaye Douglas, John Sutton.
The Stony Creek Football Netball Club is seeking expressions of interest for coaching positions for both Senior & Reserve Football and all Netball in the 2014 season. Please forward applications to stonycreekfnc@y7mail.com.au or PO Box 78 Meeniyan, 3956 or contact Scott on 0408647505.
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SPORT | GOLF Foster LOOKS like the weather has turned the corner now and a few more days should see the course in top condition. Poor old curator Phil is on one leg due to a knee problem, but thanks for soldiering on regardless. Tuesday saw Fred Tyers (13) in great form to have 39 points to win from Athol McGrath (19) on 38 points and Geoff McKenzie (13) on 34 points. Geoff was also NTP. Thursday Larry Giddy (18) was too good with 39 points, and DTL balls went to Kevin Witheridge (10) on 37 points and David Hutchinson (11)
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on 34 points. Larry was also NTP. On Friday Paul Spencer (20) got the chook with 19 points from Lloyd McKenzie on 17 points. Lloyd also took the NTP. Saturday was our foursomes championship with trophies provided by SEJ/ Ruralco. The new champions are Noel Black (5) and Kevin Flett (5) who had 83. This was a worthy score in the heavy conditions. The handicap winners were Tony Vanin (5) and Terry Jewson (15) with 8810-78. DTL ball winners were Paul Robertson (6) and Norm
Wonthaggi ladies TWENTY golf starved girls ventured out on a lovely spring feeling day on Wednesday although the course is still very wet and heavy underneath. We had two grades and the best score on the day and A Grade (0-20) winner was Irene Walsh (18) 32 points whose round included a birdie and Pro Pin on the 8th. Anne Longmire was the B Grade (21-45) winner with (35) 29 points. Two other great holes for birdies and NTP’s were made by Pam Hanley on the 2nd and Dianne Grimmond 17th (this one a whisker from being a hole in one). The ground staff and volunteers were cutting down trees in the middle of the forest on the left of the ninth fairway. Pretty safe you would think! Of course not, an absolute ball magnet for Jansie Jeeves and Marg Johnson. Thanks Johnnie Richardson for protecting your vehicle as we punched our way back on to the fairway. Balls down the line went to I. Walsh 32, D. Harvey 30, A. Longmire 29, D. Miller 29, J. Jeeves 29, M. Johnson 28 and I. Ruby 28.
Leading ladies: B Grade winner Anne Longmire and A Grade winner Irene Walsh.
TIDES Here is an easy guide to tides in your area. To determine tides for a particular area, add or subtract periods of times as shown below. Earlier Minutes Apollo Bay ...........................25 King Island (Grassy) ...........10 King Island (Surprise Bay)....40 King Island (Franklin) ...........40 Lakes Entrance .................... 170 Lorne ...................................... 20 Mallacoota Inlet.................... 158 Rip Bank ................................ 15 Snowy River Entrance ......... 170 _______________________ Cape Schanck, Flinders, Mornington Ocean Beaches, Seal Rocks, Venus Bay, Waratah Bay, Woolamai ....... nil _________________________ Later Minutes Altona ................................... 195 Barwon Heads Bridge ........... 15 Carrum ................................. 195 Corinella ................................. 68 Cowes Pier............................. 50 Dromana .............................. 195 Frankston ............................. 195 Geelong ............................... 210 Hastings ................................. 66 Hovell Pile ............................ 195 Inverloch Pier ......................... 15 Melbourne ............................ 200 Mornington ........................... 195 Newhaven Jetty ..................... 30 No. 1 West Channel (Annulus)........................... 50 No. 2 South Channel Light .... 70 No. 8 South Channel Light .. 150 Port Albert Pier ...................... 90 Portarlington Pier ................. 190 Portsea Pier ........................... 80 Port Welshpool (Rabbit Island .................... 10 Queenscliffe Pier ................... 30 Rhyll ....................................... 60 Rosebud............................... 195 Rye Pier ............................... 170 St. Leonards Pier ................. 190 Sandringham ....................... 195 Sorrento Pier........................ 130 Stony Point ............................. 40 South Channel Pile Light ..... 190 Swan Island Dock ................ 120 Tooradin ............................... 105 Warneet.................................. 84 Williamstown ........................ 200 Welshpool Pier....................... 90
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Cooper (8) with 85-7-78 and Noel Black (5) and Kevin Flett (5) with 83-5-78. NTP winners were Noel Black, Kevin Flett, Peter Dight and Lloyd McKenzie. The encouragement award went to Robert Fulton and Neil Chandler with 87 net. Ladies winner was Gale Tyers (9) with 27 points. Peter Miles was not present to get the $550 cash when his name was drawn last Friday. It will be $600 this week. You need to be in the clubhouse when the draw is made at a random time between 6.30 – 8 pm to be eligible to win. The Saturday golfers cash draw for $220 saw Jimmy Harry drawn but he missed out so it will be $240 for the draw at 5.30 pm next Saturday. George Draegar and Clarke Gray salvaged something from a difficult day by winning the card draw.
Leongatha HIGHLIGHT of the week at Leongatha Golf Club was produced by Michael Thomas on Thursday when he put his second shot to the 480 metre Par 5 18th hole to within a couple feet of the green and dropped the putt for an eagle three. Saturday’s event was a Stableford competition with Peter Brownlie playing off 13 taking out the A Grade event with 37 points. B Grade winner was Mark Boler (31) with 38 points. The pro-pin went to Bryan McCorkell for closest on the 14th and Gordan Morrison won NTP on the 16th. DTL Balls went to 30 points on a countback and were awarded to Ron Paice, Rob Bride, Glen Marsham, Ed Koscuik, Rob Martin, Keith Godridge, Geoff McDonald, Fred Debono, Jon Smith, Gary Peters and Tim McCarthy. On Tuesday 42 players took part in a Stableford competition with Bruce Hutton (11) winning the A Grade section with 36 points. Rob Field a visitor from Mortlake playing off 19 took out the B Grade with 37 points Eddie Poole had the irons working well and was NTP on both the 14th and 16th holes. Balls DTL went down to
32 points and were awarded to Peter Hobson, Peter Cannon, Peter Hartigan, Mike Gordan, Keith Finney, Bo Fiek, Peter Waters, Michael Thomas, Frank Smedley and Eddie Poole. Thursday was also a Stableford Competition with Dave Vorwerg (15) taking out the A Grade event with 37 points. Daniel Peterson (26) had a very good score of 40 points to take out the B Grade. NTP’s were taken out by Andrew Smith on the 14th and Al Sperling on the 16th. DTL balls went to 33 points on a countback and were awarded to Bruce Cathie, Al Sperling, Mike Wrigley, Michael Thomas, Geoff McDonald, Trevor Steer, Max Kavanagh, Ron Paice, Ian Murchie, Jeremy Westaway, Peter Cannon and Fred Debono. The club is hosting a round of the Holden Scramble on Sunday, September 22. It is a team of four Ambrose event with a 10am shotgun start followed by lunch. Get your teams organised and come along to support our great club. Contact the club for more information and entry forms.
Woorayl ladies AFTER a few fine days the course was much drier for last weeks’ stableford round and this was reflected by the winning score of 36 points from Jenny Riseley. Balls down the line went to Sue Wakefield and Thel Scoble (on a countback). Nearest the pin on the 8th was Sue Wakefield, on the 11th was Jenny Riseley and on the 17th was Janet Thompson. Next week will be the September Monthly Medal.
Mirboo North THE winner of the stableford competition played on Thursday, August 29 was Peter Chapman (15) 40 pts on countback. Down the line: S. Borg 40 pts, G. Watson 37, D. Walters 37. On Saturday, August 31 the competition was stableford. The day winner (B Grade) was John Blunsden (20) 42 pts, and A Grade winner was Simon Duff (12) 40 pts Down the line: B. Brad-
shaw 39 pts, R. Matthews 37, T. Donnison 37, P. Chapman 35, T. Whitelaw 35. 2nd shot nearest the pin 1st hole: T. Bradshaw. Nearest the pin: 4th M. Heiberg, 6th B. Bradshaw, 13th no one, 16th R. Matthews. There was a secret nine sponsored by Terry Bradshaw and the winners were Simon Duff in A Grade with 21 pts on countback and John Blunsden in B Grade with 20 pts.
Korumburra THERE were 37 players for the par competition on Saturday, August 31, with trophies by Alan and Doug McIvor. A Grade (8 hcp): C. Clasby +6, R. Spokes +4, M. Garnham +3, T. O’Neill sq, T. Jones sq, L. Sharp -1. B Grade (16 hcp): K. Pope +3 on countback, B. Wessels +3, A. Worthy +2, A. Rosa -1. Nearest the pin: 1st K. Pope, 7th N. Perks, 10th M. Webb, 13th T. Fowles. NAGA: R. Blay -11. Tuesday’s winner was I. Cash 39 pts and Thursday’s winner was D. O’Neill 34 pts.
Woorayl OUR medallist this month was sponsored by JSL Light Engines. That medallist was Ed Poole with his net 69 also winning B Grade. Warren Turner took out A Grade with net 72 and C Grade went to Bob Beilby also with a net 72. Balls went to G. Calder, I. Atcheson, Danny Dwyer, Z. Trease, J. Howard, G. Fennell, G. Young, M. Collins, G. Winkler, J. Newton and J. Hassett. Nearest the pins went to Brian Wilson and Zac Trease respectively, the putting competition went to Danny Dwyer with 28 putts and the ball raffle was won by the ‘Thel syndicate’. Our ladies stableford event went to Sue Wakefield with a ball to Shirley Thomas. Our Thursday competition went to Ed Poole with 38 points, with balls to Graeme Calder and Kev Riseley, while Alan McEachern took out the nearest the pin on the 17th. Next week a stableford event will be played, sponsored by Retire and Wealth.
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Korumburra ladies LAST Wednesday, the Korumburra ladies played in a South African Modified Stableford event in lovely, warm weather. Considering the large volume of rain that has fallen in recent times, there were predictably some soft patches, but generally the course was in very good condition. The highlight of the day was Corrie George scoring a Hole in One on the 13th. Corrie has had one other hole in one at Drouin Golf Course about twenty years ago. Corrie used her driver and said the ball just landed on the green and simply rolled into the hole. Well done, Corrie! The Modified 4 Ball game was interesting to play. Some good scores could have been realized if both partners scored well on the last six holes, when the two individual stableford scores were multiplied. However, some teams ended up with low numbers when one of the pair had a zero as 4 x 0 = 0! The winners of Section 1, with 59 points, were Marg Harper (31) and Marg Young (22). Section 2 winners were Jan Hewitt (22) and Jenny Pollard (44) with 41 points. Nearest the pins were Marg Young on the 1st and, of course, Corrie George on the 13th green with just one stoke needed to be in the hole. Congratulations to Lee Clements who participated in the Golf Victoria Country Teams during the week. Lee was in the South Gippsland team and enjoyed three days of golfing at various courses with some wins, losses and draws. Last Saturday, eight women played a Par round in absolutely magnificent weather for the last day of winter. Some drier days had allowed the fairways to be mown and the course was in great condition. The winner, with -1, was Carie Harding (30). The runner-up was Judy Webb (19) with -6, on a count-back from Chris Rickard (21). Nearest the pins went to Lee Clements on the 4th, and Lee and Carie Harding had equal distance to the hole on the 13th. Ladies are reminded to choose partners and tees for the Canadian Foursomes on September 11. There will be a shotgun start for this game, followed by lunch and the Associates Annual General Meeting. The Doris Chambers Foursomes event is on September 25. There is a sign-up sheet for this event and then a seeded draw will be completed for starting times. Next week is Stroke and the Monthly Medal, sponsored by the House of Golf. The stall will also be running. Betty Thomson and Chris Rickard are rostered to put the field out.
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SOUTH Gippsland was well represented by our top women golfers last week in the 80th Country Teams event, played from Monday, August 26 through to Wednesday, August 28. Day one at Cranbourne, playing 36 holes, was a very successful day having a squared match with the eventual winner of Division 2, Mornington Peninsula. This was backed up with a good win against
Dalhousie District. The second day played at Ranfurlie was a very tough day, resulting in the team losing to Western District. Day three at the beautiful Victoria Golf Club saw some much better results, however the win went to Ballarat District. The South Gippsland Women’s Golf Association is grateful to Carolyn Cripps of Tallwood Lodge bed and breakfast at Loch, for sponsoring our district this year. The team will remain in Division 2 for next year.
THE South Gippsland District Golf Association Fourball Championship will be conducted at Wonthaggi Golf Club on next Sunday, September 8. The Championship (K. Macdonald Shield) for the South Gippsland Championship will this year be played over 18
holes and is expected to attract a good field of local talent. In addition to the 18-hole Championship, there will be various handicap trophies for A and B Grades. Entries are restricted to members of South Gippsland Golf Clubs, who comply with the Country Week eligibility rules. To be eligible, entrants must be members of the same club. The entry fee for all District Championships is now free and entries should be forwarded to the Tournament Manager Mr. Danny Crellin, C/o Wonthaggi Golf Club. Entries for the event will be accepted up until the event, but late entries will only be accepted depending on the capacity of the course, by telephone to 5672 3697. Entry forms are now available at all South Gippsland Clubs.
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Newsome repeats old trick By Brad Lester
TARWIN Lower bowler Arthur Newsome will don the ‘big V’ for the second year in a row and is still pinching himself.
Action man: Arthur Newsome has again been selected in the Victoria side to play in an interstate tournament for armbowlers.
Mardan indoor LAST Wednesday, August 28 there was a good roll-up of keen bowlers. Bowlers played two games of 10 ends, it was a close competition and therefore the winners had to be decided on countback. Runners-up were Ronnie Baker, Vito Serafino and Bev Greenwold as skipper. Winners were Teresa Bateman, Jeanette Grady and Nic Rutjen as skipper. During supper we celebrated Jeannie Baker’s birthday, and also it was Jeannie and Ron Baker’s 60th wedding anniversary. We wish them all the best.
Buffalo indoor FRIDAY, August 23 was our Peter McCallum cancer night. There were 40 players on a cold night to bowl which saw 10 teams of four. We played three games of eight ends with eight bowls. There was a countback for second and first. The encouragement award with (LLL), skipper Charlie Tyers, Glenis Densley, Lorraine Godkin and Rod Balelit. Runners-up with (WWW) 15 ends, skipper Vito Serafino, Glenys Pilkington, George Bentley and Judy Jackson. Winners with (WWW) 16 ends, skipper Bev Tyers, Joyce Occhipinti, Neville Meikle and Phil Benson. There were lots of raffle prizes also, and an auction with lots of items, which made $2500 for the night. We would like to thank everyone for the supper. On Wednesday, August 28 there were 12 players on a nice night to bowl which saw four teams of three. We played three games of eight ends with eight bowls. In fourth (LLL), skipper Alex Thompson, Glenys Pilkington and Mary Tumino; third (LWL), skipper Charlie Tumino, Graeme Tobias and Peter Heldens; second (WLW), skipper Rod McConchie, Joe Occhipinti and Illene Tiziani; first (WWW), skipper Toni Heldens, Joyce Occhipinti and Peter Tiziani. The best first game Rod 14-7, second Toni 8-6 and Charlie 7-6, third Rod 14-8. We wished Illene Tiziani a happy birthday for August 29 and we hope to see you all next Wednesday at 7.30pm at the Buffalo hall.
Leongatha WEDNESDAY, August 28 saw the monthly triples in action with only 12 teams taking part, as a number of bowlers from various clubs were attending the funeral of the late Mr Sam Thorson, a Meeniyan Bowls Club member. Winner on the day was the Korumburra team of R. Hutton (s), G. Hams and P. Sparks with four wins plus 39. Runner-up was the Tarwin team of P. Griffiths (s), B. Massier and R. Aly, also with four wins plus 31. Best last game went to the Mirboo North team of P. Stimson (s), M. Arnold
and R. Czempinski with plus 10. Sponsor for the day was Landmark and the club thanks it for its valued support. Saturday, August 31 saw 10 teams in a social pairs event take to the greens and the winners were Fred Sauvarin (s) and Bev Watt with two wins plus 15, runners-up were Ray McGannon (s) and Mike Carnell also with two wins plus eight. Reminders: Those who wish to play pennant please ensure you place your name is on the sheet in the clubrooms as soon as possible. The first pennant practice will be at 10am on Tuesday, September 3 followed by social bowls on Wednesday, September 4 at 12.30pm. Friday, September 6 is the club’s opening dinner at 6.30pm, and opening day for social bowls at 1pm on Saturday, September 7. For Leongatha members the following is a list of the interclub bowling days for the summer bowling: First Thursday of the month - Meeniyan (October start) and Yarram; second Thursday - Foster, Mirboo North and Phillip Island; third Thursday - Toora and Inverloch; fourth Thursday Fish Creek and San Remo. First Wednesday of the month - Wonthaggi; 3rd Wednesday - Port Welshpool. First Monday of the month - Korumburra. The Leongatha monthly triples will continue on the fourth Wednesday of each month with a 9.30am start and BYO lunch. Any member wishing to seek further information about these matters please contact either the ladies’ match committee chairperson, Glenice Emmerson 5662 2082 or the men’s match committee chairperson, Jeff Pendergast on 5662 0974. Until the next report, good bowling ‘Jackhigh’.
• LEONGATHA BADMINTON
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Upset in finals
THE veterans winter competition at Leongatha finished on August 29. The winners were Aries, runner-up Gemini and wooden spoon Aquarius. Anyone interested in coming along for a great social day would be very welcome. Please contact Isobel 5664 7306 or Lyn 5662 3101. The competition for summer starts on October 3.
P R E L I M I N A RY final night produced an unexpected upset as Pound easily accounted for second positioned team Marc. Pound was on fire early dominating the doubles sets with some excellent points being played. Tim Bright and Maurice Simpson were again awesome. Bryden Krohn and Barb Jenkins were equally in top form winning their doubles encounter, and as the night wore on it was how far for Pound. Eventually it turned out a 35 point victory for Pound who now face the talented Rupee side in the grand final. Our presentation dinner on September 7 is at the Mun Heng Chinese Restaurant at 6.30pm costing $25 per head. A top night is assured. Results: Pound 7/134 d Marc 3/99.
Winners - Aries: from left, Mary Patterson, Lena Tumino, Nancy Lennon and Ina Kelly.
Runners-up - Gemini: from left, Bev Phillips, Adrienne Collyer and Judy Nicholls. Absent Jenny Garnham.
Loch & District THE indoor carpet bowling season will draw to a close on Sunday, September 8. During the following days work will take place on the green and surrounds, with the outdoor season opening to be on Sunday, September 15. This will take the form of two bowl triples commencing at 1pm. Please come in uniform and bring something for afternoon tea. The ladies will hold their meeting and working bee at 10.30am on Friday, September 13. As Tuesday pennant season starts on Tuesday, September 24 we will be guests of Korumburra club for a practice match on Tuesday, September 17. Anyone who enjoys trivia nights please be advised that Friday, September 27 at 7.30pm in the clubrooms is the place to be for an enjoyable evening. Book a table (maximum 8) or as an individual with Grace on 0457 480 766.
He was one of just 16 players from a field of 74 selected for the Victorian side to contest a tournament for armbowlers at Corowa in New South Wales next week. Armbowlers use an arm to help them bowl and continue in the sport despite injury. The Victorian side will vie for the Starrett-Ashley Shield against New South Wales, a shield with South Australia, and the overall shield for best team. Newsome represented Victoria in the same event last year, along with fellow Tarwin Lower bowler Peter Tainton but this year will be the sole Gippslander in the state side. “I was just so lucky to get in,” he said. “I was just ecstatic. To get through the trial games you have to try as hard as you can. I’m just as excited as the first time because I know what to expect. “You get to meet so many people and your team-mates become your mates.” Newsome will play a variety of fours,
pairs and singles matches, and is practicing daily in the lead-up to the tournament. “Whenever you play for your state, you just concentrate so much. It’s the highest level you can get apart from playing for Australia but they don’t have that sort of thing,” he said. Newsome was chosen after impressing selectors at various tryouts, including a division one bowler. He joined his team-mates at a training session at Bendigo recently and left home a day earlier as he knew the flooding Tarwin River would combine with a high tide the following morning, blocking his way out of town. While the tournament will be held on Corowa’s grass greens and Newsome bowls on a synthetic surface at Tarwin Lower, he has played on grass surfaces at other South Gippsland clubs. A bowler since 1999, Newsome only began using an arm in March last year. The device allows him to stand and bowl, alleviating pressure on his back and hip. His bowling record however preceded his endeavours with the arm. He has won eight club championships at Tarwin Lower and this year became the first bowler with the aide to take the title.
Korumburra volleyball Round 7 A Grade: Pirates d Giants (3:0) 25:20, 25:12, 25:18. Golliwogs d Champions (2:1) 25:19, 25:18, 12:14. Warriors d Bugs (2:1) 19:25, 25:23, 17:14. B Grade: Chargers d M. G.Holy Cows (3:0) 25:8, 25:7, 25:11. HELP d Shark Bait (2:1) 14:25, 25:18, 18:7. Panthers d Misfits (3:0) 25:13, 25:17, 25:15.
Wooden spoon - Aquarius: from left, Dawn Rassmussen, Mavis Hogan and Jill Williams. Absent Norma Simm.
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Snooks stars Defeat ends season
JACQUIE Snooks of Korumburra-Bena
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Rising star: Jacquie Snooks.
Sports and Spinal Clinic Rising Star Award. Jacquie started playing netball with the Korumburra-Bena bulldogs when she was 11 years old. In her short playing career Jacquie has represented the club in finals every year and has come away with three premierships. Jacquie has been a member of the Alberton Association teams each year. She has played in the Regional State League sides as well as the Gippsland Region teams. Jacquie has also played netball with Gippsland Storm for the past three years, playing at the Waverley Netball Centre. Jacquie is an extremely fit mid-court player and although she lacks height, she makes up for it in determination. She has great anticipation for the ball and demonstrates exceptional ball skills on both sides of her body. She is an encouraging and dedicated team member who will be playing her 100th junior game in this finals series. Congratulations Jacquie on your Rising Star Award.
THE Leongatha Knights travelled to Trafalgar on Sunday hoping to finish their season with another upset against thirdplaced Trafalgar. The Knights shocked the Victory 1-0 at Leongatha in their first meeting of the season, but were unable to repeat the feat on the Trafalgar’s immaculate pitch. Having lost a number of players to injury and other circumstances, the Knights were forced to field a makeshift squad made up of only a handful of first-team regulars and a number of youth players rather than forfeit. Unsurprisingly, the welldrilled Victory put the Knights to the sword from the off. Having conceded a couple early goals, things got even tougher for Leongatha when midfield stalwart Tim Barker injured his knee. Having no substitutes, Barker was forced into goal, with young Ryan Kirkus taking his spot in the outfield. When Chump of the Week Brett Hamm turned in an unlucky own goal past Barker diving in to intercept a breakaway, it summed up an unpleasant half for the Knights. Down 4-0 at halftime,
Leongatha came out determined to restore some pride in the second half. Despite the scoreline, the Knights were getting some joy through midfield and passed the ball well. A goal duly arrived through Foday Camara, to get Leongatha off the mark at 4-1. Unfortunately, even a Serafino’s Pizza, Man of the Match display from Lee Kirkus in defence couldn’t save the Knights on a beautiful final day of the GSL South regular season. Trafalgar will head into the finals full of confidence after a 9-1 win. The rebuilding Knights will feel they’ve got much to look forward to next season, however. Last year’s whipping boys have improved immeasurably thanks to solid recruiting and an improving structure and organisation. Leongatha will feel they have a lot to look forward to in coming seasons despite their somewhat disappointing league position this year.
Women Leongatha travelled to Trafalgar for the final home and away game needing a win to secure a spot in the finals, playing on a perfect day with a breeze blowing down a fantastic field. Trafalgar won the toss kicking with the wind, and it wasn’t long before Trafalgar used the wind to take a nice long range shot over Ambers head to open the scoring. Leongatha needing the win had a very attacking formation often leaving Cassie, Kim and Pauline alone in the backline facing up to five attacking players, but they held
out well absorbing the pressure until the half hour mark when Trafalgar attacked again only to be blocked by the Leongatha defence but the rebounding ball fell to the foot of a Trafalgar player who in front of goal made no mistake making it 2 – 0. Leongatha didn’t let this slow them down as they were making some fantastic attacking moves of their own. The strikers were being fed some great balls from Jess and Mimmie in the centre of the park with one ball passed through to Maddie who had a nice long range shot over the Trafalgar keeper but only to have it land on the top of the net instead of in it. Another move saw Neesa take on the defence beat the keeper with a nice shot only to hit the upright and the ball rolling the wrong side for a goal kick, ending the half Trafalgar 2 Leongatha 0. Leongatha started the second half again attacking the Trafalgar goals as hard as they could often changing the midfield and strikers around trying to find a way past the staunch Trafalgar defence but in pushing so hard forward it left the defence open and at times vulnerable which the home side took advantage of scoring their third goal of the game. The Knights were still determined they could come back with half an hour to go and didn’t give up attacking now with the midfield of Tammy, Marissa and Helena pushing forward to help Rachel and Tamara up front continually attacking the Trafalgar defence and Goals but were unable to find that elusive goal they so desperately wanted. The warm day and the
extremely large field was taking its toll on the Leongatha girls who were tiring quickly unable to help defend after attacking and Trafalgar frequently were finding themselves one on one with the Leongatha defence or the keeper, but the defence were not letting much past and what did brought out some brilliant saves from Amber. With end to end play for the final fifteen minutes more goals were expected but unfortunately for the Leongatha girls the game ended Trafalgar 3 Leongatha 0. The game was wonderful to watch with all the Leongatha girls putting in 100 per cent but unfortunately not getting the result they desired.
Under 19s Under sunny mild conditions on Trafalgar’s perfectly groomed pitch Leongatha Knights came home strong with a confidence boosting win. Trafalgar had the jump on Leongatha, kicking their first goal in the opening 15 seconds. Another one followed shortly after, until the Knights’ defence settled and acclimatized to the full size playing field. At the start of the second half the home side was three goals to nil. Leongatha continued to play determined and focused soccer while Trafalgar’s defence relaxed at the wrong time. Matt Wardle scored followed by Lee Kirkus and then son Ryan Kirkus. Scott Van Lieshout finished the game finding the back of the net. A great team effort resulted in Leongatha winning 4-3.
VNL Monash University Central tryouts IT’S a busy time for Gippsland region netballers over the next few months with try outs being held for both Monash Storm (VNL) and Gippsland Storm Elite Development Netball Club.
Come and try: Tayla Ralph (Storm), Lillian O’Sullivan (Monash Championship), Brendan Murnane (Storm President), Tanya Shannon (Monash, Division 1), Shane O’Sullivan (Monash president) Georgia Durrand (Storm) and Caitlin Armstrong (Storm).
Since the recent announcement of the strong affiliation of Monash University Centrals and Gippsland Storm Elite Development Netball Club things have been building to 2014 and beyond. Gippsland Storm President Brendan Murnane said: “This is the first serious opportunity for the regions talented players to get a clear pathway to the premier competition in our state – the Victorian Netball League. “We are thrilled to be hosting the first VNL tryouts in our region on September
15 (you can register on the day) at Cardinia Life Pakenham.” “We know that the best players with the most potential come from our region – our success at the Waverley Night competition is testament to that fact.” If you are serious about your netball and are looking to take the next step in your development as a player Monash Storm and Gippsland Storm are the places to go. Monash try outs cover Under 19, Division 1 and Championship with Gippsland Storm going from Under 13 to Open. Details of tryout times are available at the Gippsland Storm website for both clubs: www.gippslandstorm.com.au or you can contact them at info@gippslandstorm. com.au and www.monashuniversitycentral.com.au for more information.
Tennis season on the horizon ALLAMBEE Mirboo and District Tennis Association held its Annual General Meeting recently with Greg Edwards elected president. Other office bearers include Lorren Amor as Secretary, Jill Edwards as Treasure and Mary Jepson as score secretary. GIP5030001
Clubs have submitted their teams for the season with A Grade having six teams, A Reserve nine team and B Grade five
teams. This great is a great stepping stone into senior tennis. Mardan its still working with the council to have courts brought up to standard. A big event for the association will be the Hallston Tennis Club’s centenary in April 2014 – a big occasion for a small club. If you are interested in Saturday afternoon tennis please contact any of the above or a club near you. Competition kicks off on October 5.
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Everyone is hoping for a fine, sunny day and a firm track where the big men can fly high for marks, onballers can run like the wind and forwards are able to showcase their goal-kicking skills from all angles. Newborough won its way into the senior grand final with a 21-point preliminary final win over Yinnar at Yallourn North, while its reserves lost to the Magpies by 11 points. Both Mirboo North sides, that won second semi-finals on August 24, will be at full strength and raring to go, following a heavy training session at Tigerland on Saturday. Interestingly, neither Mirboo North and Newborough in the seniors, nor Mir-
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Last flag 2007 Premiership victory is still longing in the memories of some Tigers fans. The Mirboo North senior boys took out a double header in 2006/07 with a team featuring some names who will be contesting Saturday’s game. Tiger’s coach Troy Hamilton booted three goals in the 2007 game while tall forward Tim Traill also featured prominently in the match. Traill will be one to watch on Saturday after his 100 goal effort in the season.
Tigers’ senior list Drew Gardener Quick, smart and agile full back. Rarely beaten in the last decade. Played his 250th senior club game this year. Alex Windsor - Vice captain, great leader, solid and dependable defender/ midfielder with a big engine. Simon Fragiacomo Exciting backman always looking to run and carry. Hard to beat one on one. Kal Nash - Strong utility who has found a spot as a tall forward this year. Big mark and great defensive player. Tim Traill - Kicked 100 for the third time in his career this season. Great full forward who is capable of pushing up into midfield. Matt Holland - Assistant coach, returned to line up this week after serious injury. Physical and explosive midfielder/forward. Josh Taylor - Fit and firing, great kick and loves to run, carry and take opposition on. Can play forward, back or midfield. Brian Waters - Elite kick with great pace. An attacking weapon wherever he lines up. Damien Turner - Captain, midfielder and wingman, great gut runner with a deadly left foot. Has relished captaincy this year. Daniel Taylor - Great
skills and courage either setting up play down back or finishing off as a small forward Simon Busitil - Previous club captain, hard midfielder willing to take any hit to benefit team. Alistair Keel - Clever defender who takes control of back half and hard to get a kick on. Has battled through a serious foot injury to return late in season. Stuart Keel - Assistant coach, tall defender who hates forwards getting a kick on him, and leads the backline. Joe Brooks - Tall utility who has spent a lot of season in the ruck. Great mark and gets around the field like a centreman. Dom Pinneri - Bash and crash small fwd / midfielder. Loves a goal. Shane Peters - Experienced midfielder with great poise and decision making skills. Great kick and hard runner. Jacob Blair - small defender /midfielder with a piercing left foot. Makes good decisions. Dwayne Gunn - Tall utility, mainly played as a defender recently. Great high mark and reader of the play. Anthony Bence - Exciting utility who loves to run and fly for marks. Physical
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Power wins battle in finals’ war WONTHAGGI stormed home in a strong finish to overrun Traralgon in an entertaining elimination final. Conditions were perfect, the teams very evenly matched on paper and with one win each in the Home and Away games all was set for a great contest. Traralgon with a slight breeze began well and its intensity and strong tackling especially showed clearly it had come to play. Traralgon would make Wonthaggi work for every procession and its side looked to be well organised across all lines. Its defence lead by captain Jaime Aitken, Adrian Slotje, Matt Jones and Danny Campbell was already making the Power forwards work hard, running forward at every opportunity to rebound the footy. Traralgon’s first goal came from a strong mark to key forward Dan McKenna who already was presenting well. A free kick gave McKenna his second goal and he followed with a third soon after. Traralgon was getting first use
of the ball through Josh Jennings, Leigh Cummins, Tim Northe and Chris Ambler and they were well on top. Power’s defence was already stretched but Jack Blair, Jason O’Donnell, Aaron Guilmartin and Tim Gilliland kept their heads down and continued to bore in relentlessly. Leigh Warnett, Lucas White, Nathan Jones and Aaron Ware were getting plenty of the ball and Adam Cook was presenting well up forward but scoring was difficult. It was all Traralgon and the signs were not good for the Power when Jackson Hall notched another goal for the Maroons. The second quarter started with Traralgon still in control but there were signs Wonthaggi was starting to find the energy to make this a contest. Cook marked strongly and goaled and Ware got another. Byron Dryden was providing some solid run out of the backline and rebounding the ball into the forward zone. McKenna continued to be the prime focus up forward with a further goal and Dale Fleming was rewarded for his courage over the ball with a free kick resulting in another goal. Traralgon was cleaner
with its ball handling. Troy Harley and youngster Aloysio Ferriera-Neto goaled for Wonthaggi and this was becoming a closer game. A great snap to McKenna gave Traralgon a handy 16 point lead at half time but the game was hotting up. The only down side of an otherwise entertaining contest was the inconsistency of the umpiring and that was frustrating to both sides. With five first half goals to McKenna Traralgon had the fire power to do more damage in the second half. A goal off the ground to Jennings was the perfect start for Traralgon, stretching the lead further but Wonthaggi responded with a goal to ruckman Chris Wylie. Lucas White goaled and Wonthaggi had started to find some run. But when Traralgon got another through McKenna and Burge it looked like it was responding to every challenge the Power could throw at them. However Wonthaggi was not about to go away and it was showing the fighting spirit it has become so well known for. Goals to Ware and Shaw followed some great work from Ferriera-Neto and the
game had suddenly tightened up. Ware was sent off for 15 minutes and with injuries Wonthaggi was down two players and the pressure was on. There were some positive signs though with Wonthaggi’s two big men in the ruck now dominating. At three quarter time there was only eight points separating the sides and a big finish looked on the cards. The game had everything, a tough, physical encounter, great to watch. Traralgon scored first through Hall but Harley got one back for Wonthaggi quickly. Traralgon was still prepared to switch the ball and run wide into the forward zone but was noticeably slowing down. McKenna was moved into the ruck and this took away their focus up front. Wonthaggi continued to attack relentlessly and when Jones goaled it hit the front for the first time. Wonthaggi had lifted all over the ground and had stepped up to a new level of intensity. Harley goaled again and it looked like Wonthaggi would run all over the opposition.
Traralgon went forward again and Northe got an important one back. Lucas White answered that with a goal and the Power had run out the game well to record that much needed victory. Wonthaggi’s reward, the opportunity to play again next week in the semi- final against Morwell in what should be another great match.
Under 18s
Wonthaggi go to next round THE Power’s script again the pattern of the previous week with the Drouin Hawks getting off to a good start, missing opportunities and Wonthaggi storming home to record a victory over a tiring Drouin side. Drouin dominated play early, moving the ball quickly and using the open space better to set up scoring chances. Jacob Gown, Ben Miller, Luke Duffy and Jarred Doyle in particular were leading the way but there was not much between the sides on the score board as Drouin was missing important shots on goal. Power’s backline was
Nikki to surf World Tour PHILLIP Island’s Nikki Van Dijk claimed her first ASP 6-Star event, the Pantin Classic Galicia Pro, and has now qualified for the 2014 ASP Women’s World Championship Tour.
Top surfer: Phillip Island’s Nikki Van Dijk has qualified for the 2014 ASP Women’s World Championship Tour. Photo credit ASP Europe.
She is the first ever Victorian Female to make the ASP Top 17 and will come up against the likes of Stephanie Gilmore (QLD/AUS) and Carissa Moore (HAW). Van Djik claimed the event against fellow Australian Dimity Stoyle (Sunshine Coast, QLD/AUS) in clean 4-5 foot surf at the iconic destination of Praia de Pantin. Van Dijk let nothing get in the way of her win, consistently posting scores in the excellent range including several nine-point-plus scoring waves. Battling the powerful offshore winds, Van Dijk displayed commitment and radical maneuvers on her backhand. “I feel amazing, I’m so thankful for the support I’ve had, like my sisters coming with me,” Van Dijk stated.
“I’m so happy I’ve finally done it! I was so nervous about the whole rankings thing and it’s easy to get caught up in all that, so the previous event in France was a bit of a speed bump to my goal, but it kind of made me wake up and realize I could do it without worrying too much and just being myself.” With this first place today in Pantin, Van Dijk officially joins the elite ASP Top 17 for next season, a goal she had set herself to achieve for a long time. Having had the opportunity to surf against the World’s Best as a wildcard, she will now have the opportunity to surf a whole season amongst top athletes of the sport. “I definitely look up to Steph Gilmore, Carissa Moore, Sally Fitzgibbons and all of them,” Van Dijk admitted. “I cannot wait to surf against them again, I’ve been a wildcard in a couple of events but this time it’s for real!” Van Dijk will finish in fifth on the overall Women’s World Rankings (depending on results from the final WCT events in France and Portugal).
LDNA netball Saturday, August 31 13/Under: Mirboo North Purple 36 d Meeniyan & District 23. 15/Under: Town Black 27 d St Laurence Blue 15. C Grade: Mirboo North Gold 41 d Meeniyan & District Yellow 28. B Grade: Town Green 48 d Mt Eccles White 39. A Grade: Town 53 d Mt Eccles White 31. Grand final games and times for Saturday, September 7: 13/Under: 12 noon, Crt 5 Mirboo North Gold v Mirboo North Purple. 15/Under: 12 noon, Crt 3 Mirboo North v Town Black. A Grade: 2.15pm, Crt 5 St Laurence v Town. B Grade: 1pm, Crt 5 Town Black v Town Green. C Grade: 1pm, Crt 3 Meeniyan Blue v Mirboo North Gold.
LDNA action: Mirboo North Purple’s Sarah Francis sends a pass off on Saturday while Stuart Bright looks on.
under pressure but it never stopped working and Pat Ryan, Santo Joma, Max Combridge and Jakeb Thomas were providing solid drive around the ground. It was a low scoring affair and Wonthaggi were held goaless in the first quarter. Wonthaggi remained disciplined though and worked hard on its team plan. The further the game went the more it became obvious Wonthaggi’s fitness would be important to the game’s outcome. In the third quarter Wonthaggi hit back on the scoreboard and it was doing all the attacking. With further goals to Ryan and Membrey. A long goal to Drouin’s James McKellar made the difference a point at three quarter time and it was game on. The final quarter was terrific with Wonthaggi stepping up its attack but it couldn’t buy a goal, scoring several points before Combridge got the goal it needed. Drouin got one back through Kurt Godwin but Power responded with another goal to Thomas after a series of excellent handballs. The flood gates looked likely to open up but Drouin wasn’t finished yet scoring through Tom Barr and Camp-
bell Jolly to make it a nine point contest. The pressure was immense as Wonthaggi worked hard to hold on for a great fighting finish. Wonthaggi advances to the next round of the finals. It had been a terrific game and a great team performance and especially great to watch.
ELIMINATION FINALS SENIORS Wonthaggi 14.21.105 d Traralgon 13.10.88 Wonthaggi Goals: T. Harley 3, A. Ferreira-Neto 2, L. White 2, A. Ware 2, L. Warnett 1, C. Wylie 1, A. Cook 1, N. Jones 1, E. Shaw 1. Best: L. Warnett, J. Blair, N. Jones, B. Marshall, A. Guilmartin, A. Ferreira-Neto. Traralgon Goals: D. McKenna 7, J. Hall 2, D. Fleming 1, T. Northe 1, J. Jennings 1, M. Burge 1. Best: D. McKenna 7, L. Cummins, A. Slottje, D. White, C. Ambler, J. Steers.
UNDER 18s Wonthaggi 7.11.53 d Drouin 6.7.43 Wonthaggi Goals: J. Membrey 3, J. Thomas 2, P. Ryan 1, M. Combridge 1. Best: M. Combridge, P. Ryan, J. Zahra, L. O’Connor, S. Joma, J. Thomas. Drouin Goals: K. Godwin 1, T. Barr 1, C. Jolly 1, J. Doyle 1, D. Clebney 1, L. Duffy 1. Best: L. Duffy, J. Gown, B. Miller, J. Doyle, K. Godwin, J. McKellar.
OTHER MATCHES
OTHER MATCHES
QUALIFYING FINALS SENIORS Maffra 20.6.126 d Morwell 14.15.99 RESERVES Warragul 6.10.46 d Sale 5.6.36 UNDER 18 Bairnsdale 8.8.56 d Sale 5.10.40 UNDER 16 Sale 12.15.87 d Moe 2.9.21
ELIMINATION FINALS RESERVES Morwell 12.8.80 d Traralgon 6.9.45 UNDER 16 Maffra 9.10.64 d Warragul 4.7.31
• Leongatha Parrots Netball
A, B Grade push on A Grade: Leongatha 54 d Morwell 47. Great win, fantastic intensity- a well played team game and a lot of contested netball was the order of the day. The Tigers started with a growl but the Parrots kept chirping in the end. Brilliant defence, a clean, quick game. Congratulations girls! Best on court: Claire Fitzgerald. Awards: Kate McCarthy - Evans Petroleum, Claire Fitzgerald - Skin Therapy, Kate Govers - Rusty Windmill. B Grade: Leongatha 44 d Traralgon 42. An excellent hard fought win, in very warm conditions. We started really well and then began to fade. We rallied and finished off well for a great win!
Best on Court: Melanie Hughes. Awards: Rachel O’Loughlin, Jackie Smith - Rusty Windmill, Sally Trease - Skin Therapy. C Grade: Bairnsdale 24 defeated Leongatha 23. In what was more like a rugby or football match, we came out firing and even had our “woofing” supporters in full force. We fought hard to the very nail biting end, unfortunately getting pipped by only one goal! Everyone should be proud of what we have achieved this year. We came from behind and fought our way into finals. Well done girls on a great season! Awards: Bek VaggParadise Pizza, Tegan Renden - Rusty Windmill, Sandi Leask-Grylls - Voyage Fitness.
NETBALL
NETBALL
QUALIFYING FINALS A GRADE Leongatha 54 d Morwell 47 B GRADE Leongatha 44 d Traralgon 42 C GRADE Traralgon 41 d Wonthaggi 33 UNDER 17 Sale 24 d Wonthaggi 33 UNDER 15 Traralgon 40 d Wonthaggi 27 UNDER 13 Sale 26 d Traralgon 25
ELIMINATION FINALS A GRADE Drouin 73 d Wonthaggi 69 B GRADE Moe 45 d Maffra 37 C GRADE Bairnsdale 24 d Leongatha 23 UNDER 17 Moe 37 d Maffra 30 UNDER 15 Maffra 25 d Bairnsdale 20 UNDER 13 Bairnsdale 19 d Wonthaggi 18
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Bulldogs in grand final A GRADE Korumburra Bena vs Dalyston
A VERY even start with defensive pressure all over the court in the Bulldogs and Magpies match. Korumburra-Bena managed to score a little easier than Dalyston at the start. Dalyston scored a couple in a row at the start of the second quarter but Korumburra-Bena settled to score back. A short injury time to Dalyston’s Jess McRae (C), saw it settle afterwards. Both teams goal defence was tough and there were no easy shots! Korumburra-Bena led by 11 at half time. Dalyston changed its shooters and attack end structure. Dalyston scored a couple of quick consecutive goals, Korumburra-Bena once again settled but Dalyston started to score well and Korumburra-Bena was making attacking mistakes. Korumburra-Bena was forced to make change during injury time, Dalyston’s momentum was picking up and its GS (Jarney Thomas) was the focus. Dalyston outscored this quarter and cut the difference back to seven at the last change. Dalyston threw everything at Korumburra-Bena but they were strong enough to hold it off. Korumburra-Bena 36 def Dalyston 31
B GRADE Foster vs Korumburra Bena It was a slow start with all players feeling the heat. Foster were the first to establish its own play. Foster’s
Nics and Yvie worked the ball well to get the shot up. Foster up by six at the first break. Korumburra Bena had too many passing errors in its attacking end in which Foster capitalised using the ball well through the mid court, to increase its lead marginally to eight. The third quarter saw Foster still controlling most of the play, scoring well and picking up the loose balls. Korumburra-Bena stuck with it and didn’t give up but trying to push through Foster’s midcourt was difficult. Foster led by 11 at the last change. The last quarter saw Jess Cook (KB) get some great touches in defence. Deb Hams (Fos) also working hard for Foster. Foster made some errors in this quarter and Korumburra Bena capitalised to pressure Foster. A great quarter by Korumburra-Bena to outscore Foster 10 to 4, but it was a little too late and Foster ended with a five goal win at the final whistle. Foster 34 def Korumburra-Bena 29
C GRADE Korumburra-Bena vs Inverloch Kongwak A very tight contest by these two teams going goal for goal in the first quarter with IK up by one at the first break. IK’s goals didn’t drop this quarter and KorumburraBena showed fantastic disciplined play down the court to lead by two at half time. Changes to both sides at the start of the third quarter. Korumburra-Bena moved the ball through the centre quickly, a great contest between the two ‘C’s. Elle Burgess from Korumburra-Bena was shooting well and helped increase its lead to five at the last change. Changes again, how will the heat affect everyone?
IK seem to have more of the ball but unable to make a difference on the board. IK’s GK was solid in defence as was Korumburra-Bena’s GK. Korumburra-Bena 27 def Inverloch Kongwak 24
17 & UNDER Stony Creek vs Dalyston Unsettled start for both teams with Stony Creek making the most of its opportunities first. After making continued mistakes early Dalyston found its rhythm towards the end of the quarter to lead by two at the break. Stony Creek started the second quarter well to even the scores. Goal for goal for majority of the quarter with the lead changing a couple of times. Stony Creek finishing the quarter stronger and making use of every turnover. Stony Creek won the quarter and took an eight goal lead into half time. Stony Creek continued its dominance and owned the third quarter. Goals were hard to come for the Dalyston shooters. Stony led by 15 at the last break. Last quarter was much the same as the third but with more physicality. Stony Creek 38 def Dalyston 20
15 & UNDER Fish Creek vs Korumburra Bena A nervous start by both teams, passing errors and shooting misses. Fish Creek just had the edge with a more confident approach to goals. Fish Creek led by two at the first break. Missed shots cost Korumburra-Bena and at this stage Fish Creek capitalised on its errors. Both teams had a lot of passing errors in this quarter. Fish Creek
extended its lead to four at half time. Korumburra-Bena made some changes at the break and these seemed to give it a boost and reduce Fish Creek’s lead to two at the last change. Both teams couldn’t get control of its centre passes and within the first three minutes Korumburra Bena had broken and scores were level. Fish Creek’s changes allowed Korumburra-Bena to move the ball more easily through its GA. Scores were tight with both teams making use of the ball. Scores were level with seconds to go, great excitement as Korumburra-Bena edged its way past Fish Creek. Korumburra Bena 18 def Fish Creek 17
13 & UNDER Dalyston vs Inverloch Kongwak All players were intent on putting pressure on the ball drawing many obstruction calls while players tried to settle. Dalyston’s GS, a tall rebounder combined well with the GA to open up a commanding lead at the first break. Dalyston up by eight. Dalyston were too tall all over the court, each time IK gained possession Dalyston pressured every pass and extended its lead to 13. A change for IK saw Abby McCaughan into defence; IK had more play but couldn’t afford to make any mistakes. A much closer competition all over the court this quarter. Dalyston lead by 14 at three quarter time. There were glimpses of the play that has got IK into second position but they needed to play four quarters to take it up to Dalyston. IK GA was getting a lot more opportunities and the team should be please with its second half of this game. Dalyston 27 def IK 13
• FIRST SEMI FINAL
Fish Creek go forward A GRADE Fish Creek vs Foster
A scrappy first quarter by both teams and very low scoring started the battle between rival Fish Creek and Foster. Fish Creek was off its goals at the start of the game, luckily its defenders were picking off every ball coming down the court to stop Foster getting a quick start. Foster had some intense pressure down the court, forcing Fish Creek to re-lead and create space. A very quiet quarter both on and off the field. Scores were three all at the first break. A couple of turnovers to Foster and misplaced passes by Fish Creek saw Foster get a couple of early goals. Foster’s GK got some vital turnovers which they converted to goals. Fish Creek got a couple of goals mid way through the quarter and increased its intensity. A lead to Foster by three at half time. Fish Creek started strong with three goals to Foster’s one. Foster missed a couple of important goals which Fish Creek rebounded. Fish Creek’s GK was an important player in this quarter getting many rebounds and picking off passes being delivered into the goal ring. A solid quarter by Fish Creek saw the lead change and give it a lead of two into three quarter time. A tough physical quarter by both teams trying to convert turnovers and chasing down loose balls. Fish Creek had more control through the midcourt this quarter through its WA but Foster didn’t back down. Fish Creek’s goalers moved well in the ring and shot well with Foster’s defenders finding it hard to pick off the pass and not getting a chance to rebound. Many undisciplined calls this quarter by both teams. Foster edged the lead back slightly but ran out of time, Fish Creek eventual winners by five. Fish Creek 25 def Foster 20
B GRADE Fish Creek vs DWWWW Fish Creek started off strong but the Allies quickly fired back with some accurate goaling. A few missed shots and some inaccurate passes into the Fish Creek goalers saw the Allies turnover the ball and flow from one end of the court to the other. A messy quarter with both teams having obstruction calls. Good pressure by the Allies
in the goal ring forced Fish Creek to utilise its wings and get closer to goal giving it a two goal lead a quarter time. Another strong start by Fish Creek, forcing many obstruction calls on the Allies defenders. Unnecessary physical conduct by the Allies WD inflicted a warning by the umpire, but seemed to fire up the Allies on court to get in front and get good distance. Fish Creek’s WA was a driving force through the centre third and was very vocal to help out her team. The Allies goalers were screening well for each other to nudge itselves closer to the ring. This quarter was very physical and even by both teams with no change in the lead at half time. Good pressure through the midcourt by Fish Creek, the intensity was high for both teams. Important turnovers by the Allies and good body work through its GA got the scores to level. The momentum was with the Allies this quarter but Fish Creek managed to keep its lead into the last quarter. A change to Allies WD in the last quarter meant teams were evenly matched throughout the court. Both teams were starting to feel the sun. Fish Creek shooters were starting to have trouble over the Allies tall defenders. Fish Creek applied pressure all down the court forcing the Allies to send the ball backwards. The Allies goalers started to miss and Fish Creek’s GA stepped up under pressure. A couple of important turnovers for Fish Creek and some stable shooting gave it the win by three. Fish Creek 40 def DWWWW 37
C GRADE Dalyston vs Stony Creek A strong start by Stony to get out to a five goal lead. Stony Creek’s Carli Brislin (C) was playing a good game running hard and creating turnovers. Stony Creek’s defenders were rebounding well in the tricky conditions to give it a good lead at quarter time. Stony Creek led by 7. An even quarter with both teams working hard. The wind was blowing, but conditions were starting to heat up. Neither team could gain any momentum. Dalyston clawed back one goal to bring the margin back to six. Dalyston got off to a good start at the beginning of the third quarter to bring the margin back to four in a short space of time. A very tight quarter not many scoring opportunities, Stony Creek stretched its lead by one to make it 7 at three quarter time. Stony Creek’s pressure all over the court was creating turnovers and some nice
shooting by its goalers Kaylene and Kaitlyn allowed it to pull away to an eleven goal lead. Good defensive pressure and great rebounding by Stony Creek’s Lisa Burge (GK) gave it lots of opportunities and they finished off with a 16 goal win. Stony Creek 36 def Dalyston 20
17 & UNDER Inverloch Kongwak vs Korumburra-Bena A nervous start for both teams with the ball being turned over quite a bit. IK’s Kelsey Buxton (GD) was getting her hands on lots of the ball giving her team lots of drive through the centre court. Korumburra Bena’s Jacquie Snooks (C) was working hard getting the ball to her goalers, they finished off well giving KorumburraBena a three goal lead at quarter time. Korumburra-Bena got off to a good start getting out to a five goal lead. IK struggled to get through the centre third and down to its goalers. The gusty wind was starting to have an impact on the game, with goals hard to come by. Each team only scoring four goals this quarter. Korumburra-Bena still up by three. Korumburra Bena started of strong again, KB’s Mairead Donahue (WD) giving great support to Jacquie Snooks (C) through the centre third. They got out to a 5 goal lead before IK lifted and pulled and margin back to 1. Korumburra-Bena were now the team struggling to get it through the centre. A good comeback quarter by IK to have the scores all tired up at 19 apiece. Goal for goal at the start of the last quarter. Very tight defence from both teams all over the court making everyone work hard for possession. Korumburra-Bena seemed to have had a little more patience and managed to find space with its GS (Steph Wylie) finishing off well they pulled away for a two goal win. Korumburra Bena 26 def Inverloch Kongwak 24
15 & UNDER Phillip Island vs Yarram Phillip Island got out to a quick lead of two, Yarram then steadied to get those two goals back. Yarram’s Chelsea Smith (WA) was in everything putting in some beautiful feeds to her goalers, giving Yarram a two goal lead at quarter time. Yarram for out to a strong start putting two goals on the board very quickly. They
Shelley Keenan: the Fish Creek goal keeper was instrumental in her teams win at the weekend. Photo by Mark Drury. then built on this lead to go into the half time break with a lead of five. This started as an even quarter with both teams now settled into a rhythm. Neither team able to get a string of goals on the board. With two minutes to go in the quarter Phillip Island got a run on and gained a couple goals to bring the margin back to three. The last quarter started of evenly, slowly Yarram built a lead. Once again Chelsea Smith was in everything. Yarram pulled away to a ten goal lead, Phillip Island pulled it back by two, but Yarram ran out comfortable winners by 8 goals. Yarram 30 def Phillip Island 22
13 & UNDER Foster vs Korumburra-Bena Very tightly contested quarter by both teams, Brylee Angwin (Fos GA) and both goalers from Korumburra-Bena shooting well. Korumburra-Bena had a slight two goal lead at the first break. Foster came out strong in the second
quarter to level the scores. A very even quarter from ten to be 11 all at half time. Foster made many changes at half time. Korumburra-Bena’s GA (Grace) was shooting well and gave it an early lead of two goals. Defenders at both ends were working hard. Korumburra-Bena went into three quarter time ahead by one. Foster started this quarter strong to quickly gain a one goal lead. KorumburraBena fought back to make it even. Lots of pressure all over the court making goals very hard to come by. At full time scores were all even at 21 all and into overtime. Things were very tight all over the court and very intense for the young players with the crowd becoming very vocal. Foster was one goal in front at the end of the 1st three minutes. Korumburra-Bena came out strong applying lots of pressure. Goals were very hard to come by but Korumburra-Bena was just a little bit steadier under pressure and pulled away for a one goal win. Korumburra Bena 24 def Foster 23
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Top dogs use second chance DALYSTON booked a spot on the bill for September 14 after a close win on Saturday.
Gave him the slip: Dalyston’s Patrick McKenna slips past Kele Asa Leausa on Saturday, sending the determined Panther flying.
• 2nd Semi Final at Cowes
Killy-Bass into GF KILCUNDA Bass has stormed into the Alberton Football League Grand Final, with a blistering first half of football that left Dalyston floundering. Ruckman Ben Law dominated the hit outs and the aerial contests around the ground, showing an aptitude for muscle work and gut running. Law was well backed by Ryan Fitzgerald, who was brilliant in the middle, along with Jared Attenborough. The pair was part of a brigade of hard running Panthers players who left the Magpies in their wake. Wingman Danny Wells gathered possessions at will, driving the attack into the forward line. Brother Jason was on the receiving
end of more than a few of those forward forays and would end the days as the number goal kicker with five. Hundred-goal spearhead Kael Bergles was also on song with a four goal haul. On the other side of the ledger was the Magpie’s own gun forward Brad Fisher. The former Carlton footballer would end the day with four and be amongst him team’s best. But Dalyston was always going to be up against it when the team lost its most important member, coaching player Paul Brosnan, who went down after a sickening head clash. Later in the game the Magpies would also lose Dean Wylie to a hamstring
injury. Although the Panthers were purring in the middle, its greatest strength proved to be its multi-pronged attack, with not only Bergles and Wells finding a rich vein of form, but so too the powerful Tim Smith. The nuggety forward plays a Paul Chapman-like role, bullocking his way through contests and snapping goals. Strong in the air, Smith was valuable up high and down low.
At the other end of the ground was Leigh Harrison, who quelled Dalyston’s attack, kicking long off the halfback flank. The Panthers dominated the first three quarters, but only managed one in the third (a Tim Smith goal on the three quarter time siren). The Magpies would win the last quarter on the scoreboard, but it was too little too late to have any real effect on the final result. The bruised and bat-
tered Dalyston boys will take on Korumburra Bena this week.
Kilcunda Bass 15.10.100 Dalyston 9.8.62 Kilcunda Bass Goals: J. Wells 5, K. Bergles 4, T. Smith 4, J. Attenborough 1, B. Arnold 1 Dalyston Goals: B. Fisher 4, M. Kraska 2, J. Brooker 1, M. Schreck 1, A. Donohue 1 Kilcunda Bass Best: B. Law, R. Fitzgerald, D. Wells, L. Harrison, B. Interlandi, T. Smith Dalyston Best: S. Sibly, B. Fisher, M. Kraska, C. Samargis, C. Tait, J. Brooker
KORUMBURRABena is going for more thirds success after saving a spot in the grand final to defend their premiership title.
FOOTBALL 2.30pm 12.30pm 10.30am 9.00am
Dalyston v Kor-Bena Phillip Island v Kor-Bena Dalyston v MDU Kor-Bena v Dalyston
NETBALL Saturday Sept 7 - PRELIMINARY FINAL at Tarwin:
A GRADE B GRADE C GRADE UNDER 17 UNDER 15 UNDER 13
2.20pm 1.05pm 12.05pm 11.05am 10.15am 9.25am
Dalyston v Fish Creek Kor-Bena v Fish Creek I-K v Stony Creek DalystonvKor-bena Fish Creek vYarram I-K v Kor-Bena
GATES OPEN 7.30AM ADMISSION PRICES:
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Adults $12.00 Age Pensioners & Students (with Pass) $6.00 Children 15 & under FREE Cars $2.00 Footy Follower $2.00 No alcohol or Battery Air Horns are allowed to be brought into the ground.
Dalyston Goals: M. Rosendale 3, D. Pruysers 3, A. Wallis 1, K. Thomas 1, T. Davey 1, R. Birnie 1 Phillip Island Goals: K. Taylor 3, L. Woolford 2, J. Nicolaci 2, D. Garton 1, B. Johnston 1, J. Turner 1 Dalyston Best: A. Gennaccaro, J. Alexander, L. Wilkinson, M. Rosendale, A. Wallis, K. Maloney Phillip Island Best: T. Cleeland, D. Garton, J. Turner, B. Johnston, M. Lewry, B. Hamilton
Bulldogs take first GF spot
2013 PRELIMINARY FINALS
SENIORS RESERVES THIRDS FOURTHS
Dalyston 10.13.73 Phillip Island 10.9.69
• Thirds
ALBERTON FOOTBALL NETBALL LEAGUE Saturday Sept 7 - PRELIMINARY FINAL at Tarwin:
The Magpies held off a hungry Phillip Island outfit to win by four points at the final siren. It was a close fought battle all day with a grand final like atmosphere to match. It was a tough start to the big first verses second clash and neither side were going to give an inch and the scoreboards reflected that. Phillip Island managed the slenderest of leads at quarter time although both sides could only manage a single goal each. The second quarter was a bit more free flowing; each side was finding scoring a bit easier. The Bulldogs were using the run off half back to great effect and it was again through Todd Cleeland and D’Arcy Garton doing the damage for the Island. Kevin Taylor and Leigh Woolford were doing their part to keep Dalyston moving in the forward line and were finding the ball when it was needed. The scores stayed tight at the half time break with Dalyston up by three points. Phillip Island started to creep ahead on the scoreboard in the third quarter, but it was mainly due to Dalyston’s inaccuracy in front of goals.
Josh Turner was having another great game for the Island and along with Brodie Johnston were doing most of the damage for the Bulldogs in the middle of the ground. As the three quarter siren sounded Phillip Island were up by 14 points and getting ready for the grand final. The final quarter was something to behold, the lead changed hands several times. The Bulldogs sat ahead at the 25 minute mark of the quarter and seemed home but with time on in the final quarter no one was to know how long there was to go. Dalyston goaled at the 29 minute mark to put them back in front and that is where it ended with the Island going down by just four points. The Island still have another chance to make the grand final as they take on Korumburra-Bena next Saturday in a Preliminary final at Tarwin, the winner will take on Dalyston and the loser is done for the season.
Got him: Kele Asa Leausa manages to wrap up opponent Patrick McKenna on this occasion.
•Fourths
Sea-Eagles soar INVERLOCH-Kongwak led all day to book its spot in the Alberton grand final when they faced Korumburra-Bena on Saturday. The Sea-Eagles controlled the game from the outset running a much more organised outfit and creating a lot of opportunities for themselves. With the breeze to its back I-K was pushing hard but some wayward kicks
meant the score was not as impressive as it could have been. A nine point lead kept Korumburra-Bena in the mix after the first break. Some hard work from the Bulldogs had the margin back to just three points at half time but after all that effort the closeness was close lived come the third quarter. Oscar Toussaint and Xavier Hughes led the fight for the Sea-Eagles in the third and were giving it their all.
I-K held off a late charge by the Bulldogs to claim the win. Korumburra-Bena will now face Dalyston for a spot in the big one.
Inverloch-Kongwak 6.8.44 Korumburra-Bena 5.3.33 Inverloch-Kongwak Goals: O. Toussaint 2, C. McCaughan 1, Z. Reid 1, B. Best 1, X. Hughes 1 Korumburra-Bena Goals: D. Crook 3, J. Macri 1, H. Suckling 1 Inverloch-Kongwak Best: Z. Javier, O. Toussaint, J. Teakle, L. Scott, S. Michael, X. Hughes Korumburra-Bena Best: C. Trewin, C. Martin, T. Jenkin, N. Wylie, J. Celebrine, J. Wyhoon
Dalyston was the opponent and Cowes was the ground but all that the Bulldogs were thinking was victory. Things heated up quickly for both teams with lots of quick ball movement resulting in a swag of goals. Brock Dorling was using his speed to his advantage while fellow skilled Bulldog Tom Wyatt was also in his element. Dalyston was doing its best to slow the onslaught and were able to trail by only four at the first break. Hard work was paying off for the Bulldogs in the third stretching its lead out to 19 points. A third quarter fight
back from the Magpies through Ethan Wilson and Logan West had them back within seven points at the final break. The Bulldogs had worked too hard to not take the grand final spot up for grabs and ran home with an eight point win. Dalyston will face MDU on Saturday for the chance to take on the Bulldogs and kick them from the thirds premiership throne that they know all too well.
Korumburra-Bena 13.9.87 Dalyston 11.13.79 Korumburra-Bena Goals: A. O’Neill 3, J. Hopkins 2, T. Wyatt 2, Z. Walker 2, J. Harris 1, H. Suckling 1, B. Dorling 1, C. Hansen 1 Dalyston Goals: Z. MacDermid 3, N. Bainbridge 2, L. McLean 1, H. Wright 1, K. Kirk 1, T. Hamilton 1, O. Bates 1, B. Wardle 1 Korumburra-Bena Best: T. Wyatt, C. Hansen, B. Dorling, J. Harris, Z. Walker, J. Hopkins Dalyston Best: E. Wilson, L. West, Z. MacDermid, K. Kirk, J. RayAngarane, J. Sheerin
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Bulldogs blitz Fishy THE Korumburra Bena Bulldogs will take on Dalyston this Saturday, after burying Fish Creek at Toora.
My ball: Adrian Seccull and Reid Staples fight over the loose ball at Toora while Chad Macri looks on. Photo by Mark Drury.
• Reserves
Tarwin taken down KORUMBURRABena continued its finals success as they overcame Tarwin with force on Sunday. Leading the way for the Bulldogs were Tom Sorrell and Nick Paterson who both had ripper games. From the outset it was hard to fault the Bulldogs kicking three goals for the first. A different story came from the Tarwin camp with five possible goals resulting in behinds leaving them trailing by seven at the first break. The unstoppable Peter Kyle was showing his skills for Korumburra-Bena not letting anything get between him at the football for most of the game. Philip Western and Thomas Giroud were doing the best to keep Tarwin in the game attempting to stop the Bulldogs flow and slow down the game. The Sharks were keeping in touch at the half with 16 points the margin. Tarwin kept up with the hard working Bulldogs in the third. Sorrell and Paterson were holding their
form but it wasn’t enough for Korumburra-Bena to grow its lead with the margin 13 points at three quarter time. The Bulldogs kicked things into overdrive in the last and Tarwin could not keep up. Despite efforts from Paul McCrae and hard hitter Michael Carter the Sharks were being left
behind. Korumburra-Bena’s Myors boys Jordon and Danny worked hard right to the end finishing the team off with a 33 point victory. Korumburra-Bena will now face off with Bulldog rivals Phillip Island to see who will face Dalyston in the big one on September 14.
Korumburra-Bena 11.6.72 Tarwin 5.9.39 Korumburra-Bena Goals: T. Morrow 3, M. Edwards 2, J. Fowles 2, N. Cant 1, T. Lucas 1, D. Myors 1, T. Sorrell 1 Tarwin Goals: J. Ellen 2, P. McRae 1, M. Young 1, L. Barnett 1 Korumburra-Bena Best: T. Sorrell, N. Paterson, D. Myors, P. Kyle, J. Myors, K. Arestia Tarwin Best: P. Western, T. Giroud, M. Carter, P. McRae, B. Launder, L. Barnett
Fishy was good early, making the most of a strong gale blowing to the inlet end of the ground. Consequently, the Kangaroos were four goals up at quarter time and looking strong. But the Bulldogs would also take advantage of the wind, skipping out to a six point lead at the main break. The first four goals from the Bulldogs came quickly, with midfielder/ forward Ben Fitzpatrick starting the ball rolling with the first two. Brilliant in the middle and in the forward line, he would remain one of his team’s best, finishing with a ton of possessions, not to mention a bag of five goals. Bulldogs ruckman Mark Bradley acquitted himself well, asserting his big body into every contest. Michael Cooke, who was roaming the half forward line, would finish the day with three goals, and also be named among the
Bulldogs’ high fliers. It’s a footy cliché, but, although a few Bulldogs shone, the win was very much a team effort. For the Bulldogs simply had more players winning their positions. The momentum, by degrees, began to swing in the Bulldogs’ favour. There was a feeling of inevitability about the way the game was playing out and it didn’t help that some of Fish Creek’s players were want to give away free kicks and 50 metre penalties. And while the last quarter would see a barrage goals kicked by Korumburra Bena, with the aid of that generous breeze (though it was not quite what it was early), it was the third in which the game was truly won. While Fish Creek would add three to its tally in that quarter, the Bulldogs did the same. The advantage of the wind had been lost and the Bulldogs were finding another gear. The Bulldogs’ Chris Redl was good up forward, kicking four. When the ball the hit the deck, Fitzpatrick and Justin Smith were there to snaffle
the crumbs. Ashley Snooks was a standout in back line, driving the ball long out of defence. Likewise, Jay Neagle. Chris Urie had a hard tag all day, but still managed to shake it and chip in with a couple of goals. His direct opponent, Chad Macri was a good contributor. The Bulldogs were buoyed by the 50 point win and are going into the Dalyston clash with their tails up. Shannon Bray, who came back from a long term injury in recent week, is starting to hit his straps and club stalwarts believe the premiership window may be opening up at just the right time.
Korumburra-Bena 17.10.112 Fish Creek 9.8.62 Korumburra-Bena Goals: B. Fitzpatrick 5, C. Redl 4, M. Cooke 3, M. Urie 2, C. Paterson 1, J. Smith 1, B. Anthony 1 Fish Creek Goals: S. Sperling 2, T. Hooker 1, C. Macri 1, G. Hoskin 1, A. Seccull 1, J. Law 1, J. Rouda 1, A. Seccull 1 Korumburra-Bena Best: M. Cooke, M. Bradley, B. Fitzpatrick, J. Neagle, A. Snooks, C. Urie Fish Creek Best: C. Macri, J. Rouda, A. Seccull, L. Park, G. Hoskin, B. Cooper
Sam Horvath: the young Demon pursues the ball in his sides victory at the weekend. Photo by Mark Drury.
• Thirds
FOOTY DRAWS THIS WEEKEND ALBERTON PRELIMINARY FINAL Saturday September 7 Dalyston v Korum-Bena at Tarwin
MID GIPPSLAND GRAND FINAL Saturday September 7 Mirboo North v Newborough at Morwell
GIPPSLAND 2ND SEMI FINAL Saturday September 7 Sale v Maffra at Moe 1ST SEMI FINAL Sunday September 8 Morwell v Wonthaggi at Traralgon
ELLINBANK PRELIMINARY FINAL Saturday September 7 Cora Lynn v Garfield at Cora Lynn
Tough as nails: Korumburra-Bena’s Nathan Cant bursts through a school of Sharks on Sunday. Photo by Mark Drury.
• Fourths
Dalyston stay alive A BLOCK buster first quarter set up Dalyston for victory on Sunday when they faced off with Phillip Island. The Magpies managed to keep their opponents scoreless in the first and then held a lead for the rest of the day to get them one step closer in the finals race. Phillip Island bounced
back in the second to come within five points of the lead at half time. Dalyston once again picked things up in the third with Darcy Brosnan and Darcy Kilgour pressing hard up forward to stretch the lead back to 30 points. The Phillip Island offence hammered three goals home in the last quarter but it was not enough to finish the job as
Dalyston progress through to the preliminary finals against Korumburra-Bena. Dalyston 9.3.57 Phillip Island 7.5.47 Dalyston Goals: C. Kilgour 3, D. Brosnan 3, M. Crutchfield 2, M. Marotta 1 Phillip Island Goals: J. Black 4, Z. Jankowicz 1, M. Coghlan 1, J. Knowles 1 Dalyston Best: C. Kilgour, C. Magro, M. Marotta, M. Crutchfield, F. Brosnan, D. Brosnan Phillip Island Best: A. Farrell, M. Coghlan, J. Keating, E. Hines, J. McFee, A. Duyker
Breeze helps MDU A STRONG breeze played a large role in MDU’s semi final victory over Fish Creek on Sunday. Fish Creek kicked with the wind early to lead by eight at the first break but it was the second quarter that helped MDU push towards victory. Four majors and four behinds to the Demons had them looking good. Hard running from Ryan Olden and Jake McMillan with the wind at their backs meant MDU pushed over into the lead and built a two goal buffer by the half time siren.
The wind wasn’t dropping and Fish Creek new it was now or never to mount a comeback when it came to the third quarter. Tyler Smith led the Kangaroos charge in the third kicking his third goal for the match and making the forward line work hard. Once again though the shots that didn’t make the middle of the sticks were what cost the Kangaroos. Five behinds meant the margin was only five points at the final break and with MDU to use the wind on the run home things weren’t looking good for Fish Creek.
Four goals to the young Demons had them secure a win while the Kangaroos had no answer against their opponents or the strong breeze. MDU play Dalyston this weekend for a spot in next Saturday’s grand final. M.D.U. 8.9.57 Fish Creek 5.10.40 M.D.U. Goals: S. Wilson 2, R. Olden 2, J. Forrester 2, L. Bourke 1, J. McMillan 1 Fish Creek Goals: T. Smith 3, J. Buckland 1, B. Harfield/Park 1 M.D.U. Best: R. Olden, J. McMillan, A. Campbell, J. Van Dyk, D. Campbell, L. Bourke Fish Creek Best: T. Smith, K. Byers, G. Park, K. Jacobson, J. Flanders, S. Buckland
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League netball team Gippsland’s best IN what could be described as the best Gippstar Awards in recent years the Alberton Football/Netball Association Open Netball Team was named team of the year. Representatives from the team joined over 100 people gathered at the Waratah Restaurant in Morwell to congratulate Gippsland’s sporting elite. In a strong field of nominations the girls added another feather to their cap when they were announced as the winners on Wednesday night. The team is the current premiers of the Eastern Region State League Netball Competition as well as the Premier’s Challenge, a one day competition played between all title holders of Regional State League throughout Victoria with the top two teams playing off at Hisense Arena as a curtain raiser to a Melbourne Vixens match. Modest coach Cath Chester praised her players for their determination and pride which she says makes her job easy. Judo competitor Aoife Coughlan had the rare distinction of being both a senior and junior monthly recipient through the year and finished the evening as the overall junior winner for the year. Aoife’s achievements for the year saw
a unanimous decision by the panel to award her the overall award for the second time in three years. Aoife took the award over Leongatha swimmer Mikaela Cornelissen who was also nominated. The senior bankmecu Gippstar Award saw a tussle between Archer Jeff Bell and dual Olympian Daniel McConnell, in a very tight call McConnell was the eventual winner. Also recognised at the ceremony were three special achievers, an award that acknowledges service to sport in Gippsland in a variety of roles. Those recognised were, Danny Anderson for his long and distinguished involvement with volleyball, Victorian Life Guard of the Year Daniel Sullivan and Buln Buln Football Club Life Member Rick Gray for over 30 years of service to Australian Rules Football. Traralgon Judo Club took out the award for Club of the Year with President David Nabulsi very appreciative and generous in his praise to those who came before him setting the foundations on which this proud and strong club is based. Nabulsi said he wasn’t expecting the club to win the award particularly given Gippsland Power was also a finalist in the category.
Bi-law stops Alberton finals in Leongatha NETBALL by-laws are restricting Leongatha from hosting an Alberton Football Netball League grand final or final in the future. The Leongatha Recreation Reserve offers a great venue however the netball by-laws state the games are to be played outdoors. Leongatha Football Netball Club home games are usually played undercover in the SPLASH sports centre adjacent to the football ground. Alberton Football Netball League president John Schelling said a Leongatha grand final would be great apart from this bi-law.
“We would have to change the rules to say netball girls would play inside on grand final day,” he said. “But I am not against anything, we are about maximising the return for our clubs so the best place to hold it and the most people you can get in is what it’s all about.” Positives for the Leongatha option include its central and unbiased location, wonderful facilities, ample parking and large sheltered grandstand to seat a grand final size crowd. Leongatha Football Netball Club president commented the club would be more than happy to host a final or grand final at the Leongatha ground.
Swim star: Locke DeGaris of Meeniyan is gearing up for his next big swimming competition, held in September in Adelaide.
Stroke of genius By Sarah Vella THIRTEEN year old Meeniyan boy Locke DeGaris will be competing in the School Sport Australia Swimming Championships held at Adelaide in September. Locke has been swimming since he was eight, getting his start with the Leongatha Swim Club, and now swims for the Traralgon Swim Club. His last big event was the National Age Championships held in April at Adelaide. “I swam pretty well there, and achieved some personal bests,” he said. Locke will be swimming at Adelaide as part of TeamVic and will
be joined by five of his Traralgon team mates. “The 50 metre freestyle is my main event and I will also be competing in the 100 metre freestyle and three relays,” he said. He swims year round, except for a three week break in late April. Swimming well and being good at what he does keeps Locke in the pool. “I train on Monday, Wednesday and Friday nights and Saturday mornings in the Valley, and I also do home based gym three nights a week,” he said. To help him stay fit and in tip-top shape, Locke also sees a dietician on a regular basis to help improve the way he eats and also what to eat on race day. He also has regular massages to
keep everything working well. The move to the Traralgon based club was made as it provides great pathways for young swimmers to excel in the sport. “We are lucky there are a few locals who also swim with the club, so we can car pool to training,” Locke’s mum Carolyn said. Locke’s goal in the long term is to become an Olympic swimmer, however in the short term; he is aiming for a gold medal at the Adelaide event. “I would like to win a gold medal in the 50 free and to do that I will need to swim it in around 26 seconds flat. My personal best is 26.40 seconds,” he said. Locke swam at the Victorian Age Short Course Championships at the weekend.
Twenty try shooting ON Sunday the South Gippsland Branch of Field And Game held its annual come and try day, with 20 non members having a go at simulated field target shooting. A big thank you to
Geoff Cooper who is the firearms safety instructor. Another 40 shooters enjoyed the beautiful weather to participate in the 60 target novelty event.
Results A Grade-S Dunn 49, S White 46 B Grade-D Thomp-
son 45, T Hardman 45, R Hemphill 44 C Grade-N Nelson 46, G Dorling 43, L Hillbrick 41 Vets-G Hart 50, J Robbins 48, J Jenson 36 Ladies-B Polato 33, B Hart 32, D Wood 30 Juniors-K Pentland 50, A Polato 35, B Dorling 28
Golden girl: Leongatha South’s Dinah Drummond shows off her medals with her swimming friends at Leongatha’s SPLASH.
Gold, gold in the pool SWIMMING is great and you’re never too old to compete and win a gold medal.
Straight shooters: Blake, 6, and Lara, 4, had a grand father’s day with dad Steve White, a keen member of South Gippsland Field and Game. The kids can’t wait until they turn 12, when they can do some clay shooting of their own.
That’s the message from Dinah Drummond of Leongatha South who came back from the World Masters Games in Italy with two such adornments. She won gold in the 50m and
100m freestyle events for the 65 to 69 year age group and is pleased, not quite so much for herself but for the group of friends she trains with twice a week at Leongatha’s SPLASH. She said swimming is a non impact sport and there’s great appeal in swimming with friends. There is no masters group in Le-
ongatha, so Ms Drummond belongs to one in Sale. She has been competing in masters swimming since the age of 30 and thoroughly recommends it. The games allow competitors to take part in sports at any age and involves four times as many participants as the Olympic Games.
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Two flags for Parrots juniors THE Leongatha Junior Football Club capped off a brilliant year on Sunday at Moe, with the under 10s and under 12s teams winning their respective grand finals. The under 14s were defeated by Newborough Reds, but far from disgraced. The under 10s were quickly out of the blocks, surging to a 21 point lead at half time in their match against Yinnar. The Yinnar boys looked shell shocked and had not scored at the main break. But in the second half Yinnar surged and Leongatha was forced to batten down the hatches. The under 10s were strong enough to absorb the attack and finished the game eight point winners. In the under 12s game, Leongatha was
CGJFL UNDER 10 Leongatha 3.4.22 d Yinnar 2.2.14 Leongatha Goals: H. Kewming, E. Lamers, J. Burns. Best: J. Burns, E. Lamers, J. Wrigley, K. Brown, N. Hanily, A. Battersby. UNDER 12 Leongatha 2.6.18 d Newborough Reds 2.3.15 Leongatha Goals: B. Cantwell, W. Littlejohn.
forced to come from behind in the final quarter. Five points down against Newborough Reds at the last break, the Parrots found another gear, kicking a major and a few points to find themselves less than a goal in front. While the momentum was certainly with the Parrots, Newborough Reds forced the ball forward in the last two minutes of the game. But the Parrots repelled the attack from the teeth of goal, holding on for a famous win. In the under 14s, the Leongatha boys were gallant in defeat, absorbing the shock knee injury to one of its best defenders, Jordi Geary. A second quarter surge by Newborough Reds guaranteed them victory, with Leongatha unable to bridge the gap.
Cool customer: despite the pressure being applied Parrots under 14s champion Zac Caughey was always going to get his kick away.
Best: M. Bentvelzen, B. Martin, J. Ryan, J. Lamers, R. Pattison, B. Cox. UNDER 14 Newborough Reds 8.6.54 d Leongatha 3.6.24 Newborough Goals: R. Baldi 2, J. Hurst 2, N. Caldow, T. Baldi, L. Cordner, J. Clerks. Best: H. Prestidge, J. Paulet, J. Hurst, L. Cordner, N. Caldow, J. Clerks. Leongatha Goals: D. Ginnane 2, Z. Van Delft. Best: J. Dunn, T. Westaway, S. Hanrahan, N. Battersby, N. Trotto, J. Boler.
Nice move: under 12s star Elii Clark slips the tackle of a Newborough Reds opponent in the vital last quarter.
On the burst: under 12s gun Tyron Harry tucks the ball under his arm and makes a dash in the grand final. Right Under 14s, runners up: back, from left, are Tully Benaldo, Zac Van Delft, Nathan Trotto, Michael McKinnon, Jack Balagh, Tom Evans, Ben Ryan, Damon Ginnane, Zac Caughey, Josh Boler, Mitch Harry, Rohan Baudinette and coach Peter Hanrahan; front (kneeling), Lachlan Thomas, Jonah Ball, Jack Dunn, Trent Westaway, Nick Battersby, Clay Alexander and Tom Brew; (laying) Sam Hanrahan. Below Yes, coach: Parrots under 12s coach Mark Cantwell gave a rousing three quarter time address, spurring his charges on to victory.
Roughy snags Coleman FORMER Leongatha footballer Jarryd Roughead has taken out the AFL’s Coleman Medal with a four goal game for Hawthorn at the weekend. The leading goal kicker award was taken out with Roughead just two goals clear of Collingwood’s Travis Cloke and six clear of GWS’s Jeremy Cameron. Roughead managed to kick majors in all but one of his games this season and with three times having a best performance of five goals in a game. Fellow Hawthorn team mate Lance ‘Buddy’ Franklin finished the season on 58 after winning the medal twice before in his career. After finishing on top of the ladder Hawthorn will play Sydney in a qualifying final on Friday night. Roughead grew up in Leongatha and played games for the Parrots before being drafted to Hawthorn.
On the boot: Coleman medal winner Jarryd Roughead. Photo credit Herald Sun.
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Dual flags for Parrots THE Leongatha Parrots Under 10s celebrated a grand final win on Sunday after defeating Yinnar by eight points. They shared grand final success with their Under 12 counter parts. The Under 10s team pictured above are back from left, Jareth Hume (runner), Tim McGrath (coach), Shane Law (assistant coach) and Al Fixter (team manager). The team, in no particular order, are Jack Allen, Alexander Battersby, Kyle Brown, Jesse Burns, Spencer Chadwick, Tom Collins, Noah Fixter, Dylan Hanily, Ned Hanily, Ben Hanrahan, Harry Mason, Levi Hickey, Darcy Hume, Haidyn Kewming, Ethan Lamers, Aiden Law, Mitchell McGannon, Mitchell McGrath, Fletcher Moon, Cameron Prosser, Thomas Roberts, Zack Scholz, Andrew Van Hamond, Rhys Weaver and Jacob Wrigley. More junior football action on page 51.
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