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LEONGATHA Police and Bass Coast CIU were at what they thought was a crime scene in Roberts Lane, Leongatha last Tuesday, September 1 after a women was allegedly tackled and her handbag snatched, containing a large sum of money. The CIU has investigated the matter and after further enquiries has told The Star the incident never occurred. A 60 year old woman is being interviewed in relation to the matter. The woman could face charges of falsely reporting to police. The lane was closed for a short time.
Action needed: South Gippsland Shire Council deputy mayor Cr Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks, left, and VicRoads’ senior planning officer Nick Francolino inspect the site of the notorious Black Spur, on the South Gippsland Highway between Koonwarra and Meeniyan. This section of highway could be realigned if supported by the State Government.
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has been the subject of 13 reported accidents in the past five years, some involving truck rollovers, impacting 32 people. More than 5000 vehicles traverse the Black Spur daily, including 800 trucks, many of them servicing the region’s dairy and livestock industries. The realignment will feature two bridges, each spanning 100m, over the Tarwin River valley and shorten the existing Black Spur section of the highway by 1.1km. While the realignment will remove just several minutes from the current journey, the works will enable motorists to travel at nearer to 100km/h. The highway will be realigned east of the existing highway and beyond the rail trail, giving a straighter drive between Koonwarra and Meeniyan. VicRoads will submit a business case for the project to
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Gas blow-up Council split on CSG action THREE renegade councillors have broken ranks to give South Gippslanders the chance to express their opinions about coal seam gas (CSG).
South Gippsland Shire Council recently refused an attempt by councillors Andrew McEwen, Don Hill and Kieran Kennedy to formally consult the community about coal seam gas and the potential risks to the shire. At the August council meeting, those councillors unsuccessfully called for council to consult the community via the OurSay online portal but other councillors did not support their initiative. Now those councillors have opened their online survey to give the community a chance to have its say. “I feel we have the perfect opportunity to go and ask the community,” Cr Kennedy said. “The people from the length and breadth of this shire want us to do as much as we can to protect our agricultural industry, much like the area of Margaret River (Western Australia) where the council voted to ban CSG. “We want to protect our agricultural land for years to come.” Cr Kennedy said he received many calls from ratepayers disappointed in the outcome of the August council meeting regarding CSG. Cr Hill added, “I think we should be doing something ourselves to let the government know of the community’s concerns.” The survey asks: • should council request an exemption and permanent ban from the Victorian Government for CSG activities within South Gippsland Shire?; • should council have voted to use council’s online OurSay platform to gather community ratepayer responses to the CSG issue rather than vote the proposal down in the August council meeting?;
• council has to date not made any submission to the Victorian Government inquiry on CSG despite being requested to do so at the parliamentary inquiry at Sale in June. Do you think council should have made a submission by now?; and • how do you rate the council with regard to representing your views on this issue? Cr Jim Fawcett was disappointed by the nature of the survey questions, saying they urged the community to question council’s decision. “Council should not be putting itself between government and the community. The government is out there asking about opinions about it. Council should not be putting itself in between,” he said. “We should be asking people to tell the State Government because otherwise it is filtering those opinions.” Cr Fawcett said most people knew council opposed CSG on prime agricultural land and said he was concerned people are worrying about CSG mining when it may never happen in South Gippsland. Results of the survey will be presented to council in October.
The councillors will ask council to include the feedback in an officers’ report and that council presents the community views to the State Government’s CSG inquiry now underway. The link is to the survey is: https:// w w w. s u r v e y m o n k e y. com/s/6L6VFNH The councillors have more information about CSG on their website: http://progressiverefo rmforsouthgippsland. weebly.com/
Brightest buds: from left, Leongatha Primary School students Krystal, Ayden and Alice are all smiles in the lead up to the Leongatha Daffodil Festival which runs from this Friday to Sunday. The Grade Two students have been growing their own submissions for the festival and cannot wait to show off their blooms to the public. See The Star’s daffodil festival preview on pages 16-19.
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Fete simply fantastic By Lucy Johnson THE Leongatha Primary School Fete was a smashing success
last Friday.
Students, teachers, parents and community members came together for an afternoon of food, rides, activities and fireworks all
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Fun of fete: from left, Vanessa, Molly and Hannah were all smiles on the swings at Leongatha Primary Schools Fete.
town. “We had in excess of 2000 people in attendance and it was a fantastic night for all who were there,” Mr Higgins said. “While we have not finished tallying the total amount raised, we are optimistic this year was as good as the fete two years ago, if not better.” The fete attracted people of all ages from across the community, with hundreds of parents and grandparents coming along for the festivities. “Everybody will probably say the fireworks or the rides were a highlight. But for me, seeing the whole community getting involved was a personal highlight,” Mr Higgins said. “Children from preschool all the way up to grandparents were getting involved. I keep bumping into grandmas on the street who stop to tell me what a fantastic day they had, which is a great feeling.” The day saw children enjoy six major ride attractions, countless food stalls, prizes, games and activities, while community groups and businesses volunteered their time to making the fete a big success. “We would like to say a special thanks to all those involved in organising the event, as well as a big
thank you to the emergency services and community groups who supported us this year,” Mr Higgins said. He said the event could not have been possible without the support of parents, teachers and the fete committee who put in tireless hours to make the event a success. “The committee worked so hard to make things run smoothly, as did the parents who manned the stalls and the teachers who put in long hours to ensure the activities ran as planned,” Mr Higgins said. “We would like to thank our major community sponsors Browns Stockfeed and Clean Cut Tree Services for all their support. Also a massive thanks to Tim McGrath for his pyrotechnics. He always puts on a special show, everybody loved it.” With two years to plan for the next fete, Mr Higgins said the school is taking advice from those the fete was intended for: the students. “All students are completing surveys on their iPads talking about what they thought worked and what we could improve on. We are going to use this feedback when planning for the next fete in 2017,” Mr Higgins said.
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Real threat looms POLICE BRIEFS SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council deputy mayor Cr Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks said the prospect of black coal mining at Mirboo North was a greater threat to South Gippsland’s agricultural prosperity than coal seam gas (CSG). While he said he opposes a CSG industry in South Gippsland, he said Mantle Mining was still planning to explore for black coal around Mirboo North, with a view to mine if reserves were adequate.
He felt council should concentrate its lobbying on that issue, when he spoke at council’s recent meeting. “Why would we want to have mining going on for coal in that area that is going to destroy the agricultural use of the land, probably for perpetuity?” he said. “That makes me more angry than CSG. The risk of CSG happening in South Gippsland is less than 10 per cent.” Mantle Mining has been granted three licences to explore for black coal around Mirboo North and is seeking a further licence within the district.
Council saves on civic centre By Brad Lester A STUDY into the possible site of a new civic centre for South Gippsland Shire Council has come in under budget.
Remaining funding is likely to be committed to further aspects of the project. The $119,000 study recommends the new civic centre be built on the site of the existing offices in Leongatha. Council is yet to vote on how to take the project further. The study investigates the best site for a new complex including council offices, a new library for Leongatha and a meeting room. Mayor Cr Jeanette Harding said the study was simply planning for the future and any decision to build a new civic centre would be the decision of a future council. “I do not think there will be anything new for eight to 10 years. We do not have the money and it is not the time (to build a
new centre),” she said. “Everybody has immediately jumped on it. You have to start somewhere and it’s the same with a new bridge, road or bypass. You have to lay the foundations.” Cr Don Hill continues to oppose the study, saying he has a cheaper proposal than building new council offices which he believed would cost $32 million. He suggested relocating engineering staff from the former Carino’s complex to a new smaller office at the council depot, and shifting staff from the main complex to Carinos. He said that would allow space for a new library within the main council complex. Cr Hill said the initial proposal to build all facilities within a single location had effectively ensured the new complex would be built in Leongatha. “That has been my bone of contention for the whole process,” he said. The draft plan includes a conceptual drawing of a new precinct but said the final design of a new complex – if any –was yet to be determined.
Thief survives crash By Lucy Johnson A CAR thief came close to harm after crashing a stolen car at Ruby last Friday (September 4).
A branch smashed through the windscreen and narrowly missed the driver, after the crash on the South Gippsland Highway. Police are investigating the car theft that allegedly occurred from a Bellingham Street residence in Leongatha between 2am and 4.30am on September 4. Wonthaggi Police located the stolen Ford Falcon Ute near Ruby after it collided with roadside trees. The whereabouts and identity of the offender are unknown. It is believed the
Close call: the stolen vehicle located by Wonthaggi Police on the South Gippsland Highway near Ruby. The vehicle sustained major damage including a smashed windscreen. A branch smashed through the driver’s side in what would have been a close call for the offender. driver may have jumped from the vehicle before impact.
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Attempted murder Man assaulted A JEETHO resident was assaulted during a case adjourned burglary at his property on Friday. A TURTONS Creek man will face two charges of attempted murder when he returns to court in March next year.
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A struggle to the end By Stuart Biggins STATE Parliament has rejected 16 euthanasia bills over the past 20 years and is currently conducting a 17th enquiry into the issue.
One of the submissions received by the inquiry will be from the family of Inverloch man Ray Godbold who died on August 13, aged 59. Before he died, Mr Godbold made a submission of his own to the inquiry and the end of his life, in itself, is yet one more compelling reason for the law relating to the right to die to be changed.
He was diagnosed with stage four oesophageal cancer in 2012 and given 12 months to live. Mr Godbold’s working life as a nurse progressed from general nursing through to midwifery and then palliative care. His experience in palliative care exposed him, sometimes horrifically, to the often distressing final chapters of life. His views on the right to die were firmly set. When diagnosed with cancer, Mr Godbold joined Dying with Dignity Victoria and became an active advocate of Dying with Dignity. His wife Robyn says her husband, “wasn’t
about pushing the issue. He was focussed on getting the law changed.” After 33 years as a nurse he was convinced of the kind of death he wished to avoid. Euthanasia was a subject which was far from taboo in the Godbold home. Sunlight streams across a leafy, beautifully tendered garden and makes the Godbold house a home full of light. There are no dark corners. On the contrary this is a home where the man of the house loved all places indoor and out equally; he was at home with a mop as he was with a rake, and the kitchen was a much his
All set: from left, son Josh, Lisa’s mum Anne Chaban, owners Lisa and Murray Ferguson and daughter Sarah in the new cafe at the Leongatha Hospital.
Taste the serenity LEONGATHA Hospital staff, visitors and the general public now have a great, new cafe to head to with a new cafe now open in the foyer of the Leongatha hospital. Lisa's Serenity Cafe opened its doors for business yesterday, Monday, September 7 and will trade from 8am to 3pm Monday to Friday. The new cafe offers a range of fresh food, a full range of coffees, daily breakfasts, a quality selection of cakes and slices and daily lunch special. The business is very family orientated with owners Lisa and Murray Ferguson running the business along with their 21 year old daughter Sarah and Lisa's Mum Anne Chaban. The Fergusons other children, Lauren and Josh, will help out during school holidays. “We will provide fresh food daily
while incorporating local produce and products,” Mrs Ferguson said. Mrs Ferguson is not new to the hospitality industry, having been a chef for 15 years prior to running her own restaurant. “I am really excited for the opening. We will be taking suggestions from our patrons as to what they would like us to serve,” she said. “I have taken a long break from catering so this is going to be a new adventure for my family. I have an absolute passion for food and I am looking forward to sharing it here,” she said. “I wish to thank Leongatha Hospital's Peter Van Hammond, and all the crew at the hospital who have assisted me greatly on establishing the new cafe,” Mrs Ferguson said.
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domain as the vegetable garden. The Godbolds were a modern family and the acquisition of knowledge, discussion and reading were ardently, indeed lovingly, pursued. Euthanasia was no taboo subject here. As his daughter Ella, 30, said, “We always discussed this sort of thing. He always had good discussion with us.” In the eulogy she delivered at her father’s funeral, his other daughter Tara, 32, tells the story of how her father drove the four hour round journey to Melbourne to buy her a book he had just read a review of. The Goldbold children might arrive home from school to find the daily newspaper open at a page with a story their father thought would interest them. As the cancer progressed his family was thoroughly cognisant of his decision. He had devoted the last of the time he had while still fit to ‘getting the house in order’. Mr Godbold’s health deteriorated cruelly and unable to swallow, his weight dropped so much
he became a shadow of his former self. As it turned out he was unable to administer the drug to himself; he could not physically carry out the act. The penalties for assistance are so prohibitive there was no question of anybody else being able to unscrew the lid and lift the little bottle to his lips. In a merciful world the drug would be administered by syringe into the
bloodstream. At the end, Mr Godbold was moved from the family home to hospital where, relieved from pain and surrounded by his family, he passed away peacefully. Ella and her mother alternate between beginning and completing each other’s sentences. “This taught us the issue is not black and white. “Events don’t unfold as you anticipate. “It is an extremely
complex issue.” Legality would make the situation so much more humane for those who find themselves in the Godbolds’ position. Spare a thought for the suffering of the whole family as the time arrived when Mr Godbold’s family could have carried out his wish, yet they were prevented from helping their loved one when threatened with an $800,000 plus penalty or a jail sentence.
Forever: from left, Ella and Robyn Godbold cherised their father and husband, Ray Godbold.
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Chairo wins debate STUDENTS from Leongatha Secondary College and Chairo Christian School recently met in debate in the first round of the annual Leongatha Rotary Club’s secondary college debates recently.
We did it: the winning team from Chairo Christian School, from left, Abby Boucher, Jessica Erbs and Justin Hibma.
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS Bookings for speaking times are essential, phone 5662 9222. Wednesday 16 September - Council Chambers, Leongatha 2.00pm; 7.00pm* (*by noon 15/09) Wednesday 23 September 10.00am - Public Presentation 11.30am - Municipal Emergency Management Plan Audit Results incorporating Certificate Presentation. ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING Wednesday 23 September 2.00pm - Amendment C81 – Land Subject to Inundation Overlay COMMUNITY DROP-IN SESSIONS Council has now formally commenced public exhibition of Amendment C81. The Amendment proposes to remove the Environmental Significance Overlay Schedule 6 (areas susceptible to flooding) from the Planning Scheme and to change where and how the Land Subject to Inundation Overlay (LSIO) is applied. Details of the changes (including all mapping changes) can be found on Council's website www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au. Hard copy exhibition information can be found at Council's usual exhibition locations. The Amendment has been prepared in collaboration with the West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority. If you have a question that cannot be addressed by the exhibition information, you can book a time to discuss the Amendment at one of the upcoming Community Information Drop-in Sessions: ? Monday 14 September – Sandy Point Community Centre ? Wednesday 16 September – Tarwin Lower Mechanics Institute Hall ? Friday 18 September – Leongatha Council Chambers ? Monday 21 September – Port Welshpool Ferry Terminal Building The sessions will occur between 10:30am and 8:00pm. Bookings are essential and can be made by phoning 5662 9200. Submissions to Amendment C81 must be received at Council before 5pm on Friday 16 October 2015. BLACK SPUR COMMUNITY DROP-IN SESSION A community drop-in session outlining the preferred route for the South Gippsland Highway Black Spur realignment will be held next Thursday 17 September at the Koonwarra Hall between 2.30pm – 6.30pm. You can drop in anytime to view plans, ask questions and learn more about the project that is aimed at improving safety, connectivity and efficiency along the highway. TENDER Council is seeking submissions from qualified companies/applicants for the following Tender: RFT/78 RECONSTRUCTION OF THE LEONGATHA REGIONAL SKATE PARK. Tenders close 2.00pm Tuesday 29 September 2015. Documentation is available from Council's website at www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au or phone 5662 9254.
The topic in contention, “Whether zoos should be abolished” and after listening to the presentations of each of the debating teams, the judges determined the team from Chairo Christian School had won by a narrow margin. They will now go on to debate last year’s winner, Mary Mackillop College in the final debate for the perpetual shield. These debates were inaugurated 20 years ago by past Rotary president Ross
EOI – GREAT SOUTHERN RAIL TRAIL PHOTOGRAPHY Council (in partnership with the Great Southern Rail Trail (GSRT) Committee of Management) is seeking expressions of interest from a photographer/s to assist with building a library of unique photographic images for the Great Southern Rail Trail. We are seeking to capture professional, high quality images to be used across a variety of marketing collateral, including both print and online media as part of the recently extended and redeveloped GSRT. The successful applicant/s will require an ABN and Professional Indemnity Insurance. For more information, or to obtain a copy of the brief, please contact Community Strengthening Officer Sophie Dixon on 5662 9202 or email sophied@southgippsland.vic.gov.au. Expression of Interest applications will close at 5pm on Wednesday 30 September, 2015. FARM CHEMICAL COLLECTION ChemClear has scheduled a local farm collection for October/November 2015 for Agvet chemical users to register their surplus, unwanted, unlabelled, mixed or out-of-date Agvet chemicals for safe disposal. With the introduction of best practice and environmental management systems, chemical users must make time to regularly sort through their chemical storage and make smart chemical disposal choices. This is an important element in managing risks on farms and within businesses that use pesticides and herbicides among other chemicals.You must register your chemicals for retrieval by contacting 1800 008 182 or visit www.chemclear.com.au. COUNCIL'S NEW WEBSITE With a clear focus on how customers access information, Council last week launched its brand new website. Still at www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au, the new site can fit to your computer, tablet or smartphone screen. Additionally, part of the catalyst for change was to meet the Federal Government's legislated Web Content Accessibility Guidelines AA requirements. To this end the website now provides greater support for users with a disability with features including the ability to change website colours and fonts to increase contrast and readability. Customers can now make payments online without having to visit Council or make a phone call. These include payment of invoices, animal registration renewals, rates and infringements. The site has been set out in categories and utilises Google search power to help customers find what they are looking for quickly and easily. COUNCIL WORKS THIS WEEK Road Maintenance: Poowong/ Bena/ Kongwak/ Fish Ck/ Waratah Nth/ Yanakie/ Foster/ Boolarong Vegetation Maintenance: Poowong/ Bena/ Kongwak/ Dumbalk/ Turtons Ck/ Stony Ck Tree Works: Yannathan Road, Nyora & Cape Liptrap Rd, Cape Liptrap Roadside Slashing: Trida area Footpath Renewal: Shellcot Road, Korumburra Weather Permitting
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Pearson to allow students to obtain the valuable educational experience of enhancing their public speaking and debating skills
in an off campus forum, away from the comfort of their schools. Rotary believed the debates help to highlight
and promote the excellent standing of local secondary colleges and the work they do in educating young future citizens.
Strong case: the debating team from Leongatha Secondary College, from left, Jackson Patterson, Ruby Martin and Hannah Box.
Have your say SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council has partnered again with OurSay, an online engagement provider, to ask the public for ideas about how council can find better ways of delivering services. Last year councillors received great feedback: community members want better service delivery, but they also want productivity savings to keep rates as low as possible. Council wants to hear ideas on how these two aims can be achieved as the first stage of their 2016-17 budget preparations. These ideas will then be fed into planning council’s initiatives for next year. They will also assist with the capital works Participatory Budgeting process council is looking to undertake over the next six months. As a first step, from yesterday (Monday) council opened a new on-line forum using OurSay to gather community ideas. The forum will
run for two weeks, closing at 11.30pm on Monday, September 21. The ideas and comments generated will then be discussed by council in October. The advantage of the OurSay on-line forum is people can participate at times that suit them, around their busy schedules. It can be accessed from any computer, tablet or mobile device connected to the internet. Mayor Cr Jeanette Harding encouraged all residents and ratepayers to get online. “Put forward your ideas, comment on the ideas or comments of others and vote for the ideas that you support the most,” she said. For people without a computer or internet access, there are several community facilities that can be used, such as libraries and community centres. For more information go to council’s OurSay link via the council’s new website www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au. Click on ‘More Services’ and go to our ‘Consultations and Advocacy’ page to access the OurSay link.
POLICE BRIEFS Speeding haul FOSTER Police booked eight speeding vehicles over three days last week as new road laws came into place. New road laws have scrapped the old warning system, whereby drivers who had not been caught speeding could legally get out of paying speeding fines as a first time offender. The new laws stipulate any driver caught between 10 and 14 km/h over the speed limit would be issued a fine without an official warning. Foster Police fined four drivers speeding on Friday, September 4 alone. Three drivers were caught speeding in central Port Welshpool’s 40km/h zone with offenders forced to cough up between $303 and $417 fines. Another driver was caught speeding at 119km/h in a 100km/h zone on South Gippsland Highway near Foster. The 24 year old Pakenham man will face the standard $303 fine and lose three demerit points. A 19 year old female from Koonwarra was caught speeding in the same place on Friday, September 5 and will face losing three demerit points from her probationary licence.
Close call A TRUCK driver survived injury after a truck rolled over at Fish Creek on Friday. The truck was travelling along the Meeniyan-Promontory Road near Cornwalls Road, Fish Creek at about 11.15am. While police are still investigating the cause of the accident, it is believed the heavy vehicle was carrying a large amount of liquid which shifted during transit, causing the vehicle to roll onto its side. The driver escaped without injury and a nearby ve-
hicle avoided colliding with the truck.
Life savers burgled CAPE Paterson Surf Life Saving Club was fortunate not to have not lost any property after being burgled last week. Between 5pm on Monday, August 31 and 5pm on Tuesday, September 1, unknown offender/s gained access to the club through a door which was found ajar. A second door was also found to be damaged but does not appear to have been forced open. Nothing appears to have been stolen however anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Weaver at Wonthaggi Police.
Sedan stolen A RED 1998 Holden Club Sedan was stolen from Grantville early last week. Unknown offender/s stole the vehicle between 8.30pm on Sunday, August 30 and 5.30pm on Monday, August 31. The vehicle’s registration plates read QCI831.
Stolen goods found POLICE uncovered drugs, weapons and stolen property last week when they executed a search warrant on a Wonthaggi property. Wonthaggi Police, with the help of Bass Coast Highway Patrol attended a Pillar Court, Wonthaggi address on Wednesday, September 2. The search located a quantity of illegal and prescription drugs and a butterfly knife. A further warrant for stolen goods was executed at the same address later that day, which found jewellery, a large amount of cash and a canister of pepper spray.
The stolen goods are linked to a number of burglaries in Bass Coast. A 28 year old Wonthaggi man will appear at Korumburra Magistrate’s Court to face charges including drugs, weapons and possession of stolen property.
Burglar caught WONTHAGGI Police executed a search warrant leading to the arrest of a local burglar. Police searched the Inverloch property where they found the 44 year old man linked to burglaries in Bass Coast. The offender will face court in December on charges of burglary and theft.
Cannabis in car POLICE intercepted a vehicle for a routine car and licence check which resulted in the arrest of an alleged drug trafficker. Authorities intercepted the vehicle on Saturday, August 29 on White Road, Wonthaggi. Police were alerted by the strong odour of cannabis coming from within the car during the intercept. Upon searching the car, police found 100 grams of cannabis. The 20 year old male was arrested and interviewed in relation to allegedly trafficking, possessing and using cannabis. The man was bailed to appear at the Korumburra Magistrate’s Court at a later date.
Recruitment night WONTHAGGI Uniformed Police Force will hold a recruitment information session this Wednesday, September 9 alongside Ambulance Victoria. The evening will be held at Wonthaggi Town Hall with all welcome to attend.
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Newhaven celebrates official opening SHOWING his true yellow and black colours, Flinders MP Greg Hunt called on young Newhaven College Richmond Tigers supporters Tahlia Mumby and Jack Papas to help him officially open the new $3.2 million Trades Skills Centre and Library Administration Wing at the college on Friday morning.
Tahlia and Jack could not wipe the smiles off their faces and the joy resonated around the Middle School assembly area. The venue was packed with students, college prin-
cipal Gea Lovell, heads of school, business manager David Butt, project chair Rob McKaige, teachers, board members past and present, board chair Greg Price, Bass MLA Brian Paynter, Bass Coast Shire Council mayor Cr Kimberley Brown, life governors, architect Craig Brown, award winning builder and managing director of DAS Constructions, Dale Sartori and invited guests. The library and administration building was partly funded by a Federal Government Capital Grant of $500,000. The Trades Skills Centre was built with a $1.5 million contribution from the Federal Government and incorporates a metals workshop, joinery and wood workshop, storage and preparation area, staff
workroom, theory room and sheltered outdoor work area. Students Jacob Patullo, Jacinta Barlow and Meg Hynes shared their thoughts on what the new facilities mean to them. Mr Hunt said trades skills centres were designed to expand vocational education and training opportunities in schools, while forging stronger connections with industry. “This is a state-of-the-art building where students can gain practical construction and trades qualifications,” he said. “It is brilliant to see these young people thriving in a hands-on environment and learning trades that may become their future careers.” Ms Lovell was thrilled to see the new buildings official-
ly opened and said the college is “now in the concept design phase for our next chapter, which will see us build a new Senior School, Creative Hub and Science Wing”. “Newhaven College is undergoing a huge transformation and we will emerge in 2017 as a brilliant Prep to Year 12 College on one site,” she said. Mrs Lovell said this would be a huge undertaking and put Mr Hunt on notice more funding would be needed. Mr Hunt said, “I hear.” The Newhaven junior choir and girls and boys vocal groups performed during the opening, and tours of the new facilities and lunch completed the program.
Work begins: Flinders MP Greg Hunt officially opened the new Trades Skills Centre and the Library Administration Wing at Newhaven College on Friday morning. He caught up with Newhaven College Trades Skills Centre students Nick Tambura, Daniel Ferguson, trade centre manager David Hynes, trade student Dan Bailey and Bass MLA Brian Paynter in the new trades centre.
Inverloch men to have their shed
Great news: the members of the Inverloch Men’s Shed were delighted to receive confirmation the State Government would contribute $60,000 towards construction of the shed. Back, from left, Glenn Cant, Julian Sellers, John Mutsaers, Russell Harbour, Laurie Tuddin, Lex van Saane, Allan Gandy and Merv Riley. Front, from left, Brian Williams, Cam Liddicoat, Ernie O’Connell and Ken Roberts.
The State Government has given $60,000 towards construction of the shed, which is anticipated to begin this year. Members were told of the news yesterday (Monday), at the annual general meeting. New president Julian Sellers was ecstatic. The men’s shed’s grants writer and minutes secretary Jenny McDonald kept news of the grant a secret all weekend. She told them of the news when the new committee was sworn in. “The quorum erupted into loud applause as it was well aware of the amount of long hours that had been put into getting this submission to its final stage,” Mr Sellers said. The shed will be built at the Inverloch Recreation Reserve. Eastern Victoria MLC
Harriet Shing said Inverloch was one of 15 successful men’s shed projects the State Government had announced would be built across Victoria as part of its $750,000 Men’s Shed grants round. Funds from the grant round can be used to construct a new men’s shed, redevelop an existing building into a men’s shed or co-locate a men’s shed in a multifunction community facility or hub. “Congratulations to the Inverloch shedders. This new funding will help provide a bright future for the group to continue its activities and benefit the whole community,” Ms Shing said. “I encourage everyone in the community to support the men’s shed project here in Inverloch. They will enable people to come together in a warm, welcoming, friendly and nonjudgemental environment. “Men’s sheds facilitate the coming together of community, enable people to learn new skills and have a laugh at
Road works proposed for Black Spur Contined from page 1. The Black Spur realignment has long been a priority project of South Gippsland Shire Council. Deputy mayor Cr Nigel HutchinsonBrooks was delighted by the news. “Council is working hard to encourage the government to give VicRoads the dollars to do the job,” he said. “It is on the radar at least but to receive the dollars means everything. “The people of Meeniyan, Fish Creek, Foster, Welshpool and Toora who use this road frequently and these people who use it everyday are really going to notice a difference when it’s done. It could even be a motive for people to move to those townships down there.” Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien backed the project. “It is a lot of money that is being proposed but while I’m not privy to the business case, I know this is important as it is one of the most treacherous stretches of the highway,” he said. “This is a particularly dangerous part of the road and we do need to fix it. I have spoken recently with a number of trucking companies and drivers who highlight how important this stretch is. I know one I spoke to has been consulted by VicRoads on the plan and he was very impressed with what he saw.” McMillan MP Russell Broadbent said the safety of road users should always remain the number one consideration of governments when planning road projects. “On this basis alone, I’m sure the business case VicRoads puts to the State Government will be strong one,” he said. “I will always continue to advocate in Canberra for projects that benefit the region. In the initial stages, however, the decision to
give a green light to the project would be one for the State Government.” VicRoads will inform the community of a business case for the realignment at a community drop-in session at the Koonwarra Hall
Realignment breakdown THE realignment of the Black Spur is set to save $31 million in freight costs over 30 years, according to VicRoads’ business case for the project. This is based on reduced labour, repairs, maintenance and fuel costs as a result of less time taken to navigate this section of the South Gippsland Highway. Other motorists are expected to save $24 million in travel time savings. VicRoads said the realignment will reduce the current crash rates by 80 per cent. A reduction in the number of crashes will result in an economic impact of at least $11 million. The general condition of the South Gippsland Highway has been the subject of 2500 complaints over the last five years - 30 per cent more than the Princes Highway. Four hectares of private land will be acquired for this project and financial compensation will be negotiated with the affected property owners. The route of the realignment is situated predominantly on Crown Land.
on Thursday, September 17 from 2.30pm to 6.30pm. In preparing the business case, VicRoads has consulted council; the dairy industry’s
Murray Goulburn, Burra Foods and ViPlus; the tourism industry and other groups. The Great Southern Rail Trail – to be completed between Koonwarra and Meeniyan later this year – will travel under the highway via two underpasses, one at either end of the new realignment. The highway bridges will be higher than the existing trestle bridges that will become part of the rail trail, giving motorists scenic vistas across the rail and broader valley. Unlike many other roads projects, this one has piqued the interest of Museum Victoria, as previous museum excavations nearby have yielded unique dinosaur fossils. “Koonwarra is home to a significant fossil bed, which interestingly enough was discovered by chance in 1961 when road workers were realigning the South Gippsland Highway,” Mr Lawrence said. “If this project is successful, Museum Victoria has expressed interest in excavating the site for fossils before construction of the new section of road. VicRoads is more than happy to accommodate this request and has maintained contact with Museum Victoria.” The project has been 10 years in the making. The preferred alignment was chosen in 2001 and a public acquisition overlay was gazetted in 2003. Last year, the state and federal governments jointly funded $211,000 to progress previous planning. VicRoads has agreed to be part of the Nerrena Landcare steering group that is seeking to revegetate the Black Spur.
the same time. They are often an antidote to the vulnerability we sometimes see in people in regional communities like Gippsland.” The grant of $60,000 for Inverloch will be used to build a new men’s shed for the group that now meets at Inverloch Community House. The project has been prepared with extensive community consultation, and has plans to grow the involvement of local residents by building strong partnerships with other community organisations like Bass Coast Shire Council. Ms Shing said men’s sheds
enhance the health and wellbeing of communities by reducing social isolation and promoting social inclusion. They are a safe and friendly space where locals can learn new skills, catch up with mates and give back to the community. The new committee of the men’s shed is: president Julian Sellers, treasurer Russell Harbour and secretary Glenn Cant. Committee members are Lex van Saane, Laurie Tuddin and Frank Deane. They are all looking forward to an exciting year ahead and to having their own home.
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Column 7 HAPPY birthday to Charlie Adkins, who turns 13 on Wednesday and Ruby Adkins who turns 11 on Saturday. LEONGATHA Secondary College’s production of Grease concluded to packed houses over the weekend. There is already talk the school will put on another production next year. Parents, staff and students had the job of “bumping out” the set on Sunday after the matinee, ending a tiring but highly successful show. RESIDENTS wish to thank South Gippsland Shire Council for recently repairing the boat ramp car park at Tarwin Lower, and for also fixing a drain and landscaping a roadway. STUDENTS of Fish Creek and District, Tarwin Lower and Tarwin Valley primary schools recently enjoyed a dinosaur
show at Foster. They held a dinosaur’s head, learnt about the evolution of dinosaurs and shared lunch at the Foster Recreation Reserve.
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BIRDS are now swooping, so look out! The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) in Gippsland is reminding residents some bird species are already swooping people as part of their normal breeding behaviour. The DELWP urged people to stay away from areas where birds are nesting. THE free Monday meal is on next Monday, September 14 at Leongatha’s Christian Revival Crusade church at 5.30pm. All welcome. This is provided as a service to the community, and is held on the second and the fourth Mondays of the month, excluding school and public holidays.
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Achieving dreams: Rebekah Vagg of Leongatha South graduated from Monash University with a double degree – a Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Business and Commerce – from her four years of study. Rebekah also received the Dean’s Award in recognition of her being the top student in her course, along with subject awards during her course. She is now enjoying teaching at Wonthaggi Primary School.
Out with a bang: spectacular fireworks concluded Leongatha Primary School’s fete on Friday night. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning@www.fourcornersframing.biz
Not to be missed: Leongatha identity Elaine Olle will be heading over to “The Valley” this Saturday and Sunday to see her beloved Parrots in action with several football and netball teams engaged: the seniors in “the big one” on Saturday at Moe against Traralgon. Match time is 2.20pm. Go Greens. Elaine is pictured in her specially marked and named car park as she watched the final game against Morwell recently. Congratulations to all our junior football teams engaged in the grand finals on Sunday with the Under 12s winning the premiership and the Under 10s and Under 14s gallant runners-up!
Jumping for a cause LOCH Primary School students have enjoyed their first sessions of Jump Rope for Heart.
Each Monday afternoon students will be skipping and learning new skills and tricks in preparation for the jump off day on the final day of school on Friday,
September 18. Students have access to skipping ropes during recess and lunchtimes, and are getting excited about their abilities and the new tricks they are trying. Funds raised go directly to research that gives doctors the tools they need
to help children with heart conditions. Meanwhile, students in grades 4, 5 and 6 can participate in another incredibly worthwhile event, 40 hour Famine. This year marks the 40th year of the event. Loch Primary School
students enjoyed a visit from World Vision youth leader Isabella Bellemo earlier this term and developed some fantastic ideas for how they could participate in the 40 hour famine. Students will be discussing their activities this week.
Cars steal the show at AutoBarn By Stuart Biggins
The thirty eighth in a series of columns marking 50 years of Leongatha Lyric Theatre in 2015
2004: Two Weeks with the Queen, Kiss Me, Kate and Boggs on the Box
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LY R I C Th e a t r e ' s f i r s t committee meeting for 2004 was a long one, with many decisions to be made.
On set: Lyric performed Kiss Me Kate for its major musical in 2004. The number and size of the curtains and drapes required for Kiss Me, Kate presented the committee with a space problem A variety of halls were hired to allow enough space to construct the set and for rehearsals. By March, all the principal roles were cast for the musical and a week later the full cast was announced. Due to some of the cast members' involvement in Two Weeks with the Queen, director Peter McAlpine reported Kiss Me Kate was a little behind schedule, but felt confident the lost time could be made up. Th e s e a s o n r a n f o r 1 0 performances in July and audiences were wowed by the massive scale of the set, the sensational costumes and the amazing performance of Chelsea Lewis as the title character. The final expenses for Kiss Me, Kate showed a profit of $10,374. In October, the Geoff Perrett Rising Star award was presented to Rory Godbold by Don Perrett.
Rory had been an enthusiastic cast member in both the play and the musical, and had assisted with publicity, set painting and set construction for Kiss Me, Kate. The season of Boggs on the Box was scheduled for November and toured to Leongatha Masonic Lodge, Leongatha Football Club, Meeniyan Bowling Club, Dumbalk hall, Bena Hall, Leongatha Bowling Club and Leongatha Golf Club. With a sprinkling of well known television tunes and skits, audiences were entertained by a talented cast and MC GlenTurner. Late in November, Lyric received 25 nominations over 18 categories in the Gippsland Associated Theatre Awards, seven nominations for the Victorian Music Theatre Guild Awards and eight nominations for the Victorian Drama League Awards. For Lyric's 40th year, the major musical was set to be Jesus Christ Superstar. The cast and production team was finalised, and rehearsals were quickly underway.
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The first item of business was congratulations to president Russell Hemming on winning the award of Shire Young Citizen of theYear for 2003. A long discussion about the major musical Kiss Me, Kate resulted in the confirmation of Tanya Walker as choreographer and the decision to hold pre audition rehearsals on January 28 and February 4 and 11. Lyric members were saddened by the death of one of the groups most dedicated members, Dr Ron Eagger. Ron passed away on February 5. He had joined Lyric as the treasurer in 1977 and had his first stage role of Professor Higgins in My Fair Lady the following year. Serving as the treasurer for 12 years, Ron also devised and directed the Boggs touring shows and was presented with a life membership in 1989. The first performance in 2004 was Two Weeks with the Queen staged in March &April. The season of Two Weeks with the Queen had a successful run; the new tiered seating purchased in 2003 from the City of Knox was used for the first time. The first four nights of the season had attracted 70 to 80 each night, with the final two nights close to houses. A profit of approximately $4500 was returned.
eclectic assortment of display cars from local car clubs and mechanics gathered to raise funds for the Australian Cancer Research Foundation.
Manager Peter McNiven, delighted with the way the day was going, said, “Given the weather it’s been overwhelming. We have sold out of wristbands and we underestimated people’s generosity. “I am really happy with the support being shown.”
Right, Car lovers’ paradise: from left, Graeme Moore all the way from Glengarry, AutoBarn staff member Andrew Checkley and Ted Grabham from Leongatha with one of the many eye catching vehicles on display. Behind them is a red 1968 MG which Mr Grabham, 92 in September, bought six years ago. “I have always loved them,” he said.
Racing formula: AutoBarn manager Peter McNiven gives Leongatha youngster Callum Buckland some pointers about navigating the track on the racing simulator R Factor.
Legendairy news nears MEENIYAN was awarded Legendairy capital of Gippsland by Dairy Australia last month. As a result, the community received $2500 towards the construction of a rotunda at Meeniyan Recreation Reserve. One of eight dairy capitals selected from across Australia, Meeniyan is up against the likes of Comboyne, Monto, Northcliffe, Peterborough, Port Elliot, Smithton and Stanhope to be awarded
the Legendairy capital of Australia. Dairy Australia received 104 nominations from across the country, with consultants struggling to whittle entries down to the final eight. All regional capitals are in the running to be crowned Legendairy of Australia, with the official announcement to come on Tuesday, September 15. The winning community will receive a further $7500 for community projects.
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Enring wins top orchid honour WONTHAGGI orchid grower Enring Smith was crowned champion of the
show at the South Gippsland Orchid Society’s 26th annual show on Friday and
Saturday at the Wonthaggi Town Hall.
Mrs Smith’s Speciosum, or Rock Orchid won the champion of the show, best
Best novice: South Gippsland Orchid Society show marshall Julie KilgouWonthaggi, and president Vince Vale, Phillip Island congratulated Wattlebank’s Milvia Allen on her best novice award, along with vice president Tricia Jones of Inverloch on Friday.
Hang time Skating dream rests with VCAT By Brad Lester THE owner of the largest skate ramp in Australia still believes his farmlet at Nyora is an ideal location for the controversial structure.
The future of the 113m ramp, valued at $200,000, will be decided by Victoria’s peak planning body this month. A preliminary hearing scheduled by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) for last Friday was cancelled and a merits hearing will be held on September 24. Up to 19 neighbours have objected to the megaramp at 80 Restlee Drive, the dream project of professional golfer and skating enthusiast Peter Wilson. “Where else are you going to put one?” he said. “My neighbours have got a right to deny a permit but this ramp is about helping the youth, and my family and friends. It is not an event park.” Neighbours have op-
posed the ramp, one of only three in the world, on the grounds they say it is an inappropriate use of the 4.6ha land, is unsightly and creates excessive noise that affects the rural lifestyles they enjoy on their surrounding acreages. They have asked VCAT to review South Gippsland Shire Council’s decision in March this year to grant a planning permit for the ramp. The permit for the ramp, a store/changeroom and house came with 23 conditions. Neighbour Gary Clarke said objectors would be represented by Quelch Town Planning at VCAT. “We’re still hopeful the permit will be overturned and won’t be approved,” he said. “Everyone is quick to say council always wins but it has been proven wrong in the past, but it is up to people like us to stand up for what we believe. “We would like to think we have better than a 60 to 40 per cent chance (at winning) at this stage. It’s certainly not as cut and dry as council thinks.”
Grand sight: the megaramp at Nyora that will be the subject of hearing at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) this month. Source: Facebook.
Up high: skater Trev Ward practises at the Nyora megaramp. Source: Facebook. Mr Wilson said the megaramp had always been proposed to be used for private purposes “and that’s all it ever will be”. “There have been a lot of very good skaters who have been there and there have never been any issues,” he said. “I think my neighbours have created a campaign against me.” Mr Wilson has golfing commitments during the dates of the VCAT hearing and will not attend. He will be represented by planning consultants Urbis. Council was unwilling to comment given the matter was before VCAT. In March, council’s development services director Bryan Sword said a building permit was not initially required for the ramp as it was a structure not classifiable under the Victorian Building Regulations, and therefore exempt from building permit requirements. He said a permit for the ramp was later required due to the changing nature and use of the ramp, as it was proposed to be used for events and training. The megaramp comprises two sections: the first is 77m long, six metres wide and four metres high. It enables a skater to jump over a waterway and land on the second section, 36m long, 12m wide and seven metres high.
Australian native, best advanced and best specimen awards. “I love orchids and have been growing them for more than 20 years. My mother loved growing orchids back home in the Philippines,” he said. Hundreds of stunning orchids were showcased. South Gippsland Orchid Society president Vince Vale of Phillip Island was thrilled with the quality of entries that drew a huge crowd on the opening day. “We love having the show in the Wonthaggi Town Hall; the lighting is perfect and we couldn’t ask for a better venue,” he said. “We have about 50 dedicated members in our group which is quite small compared to other groups around the state but we do pride ourselves on our quality orchids.”
Orchid champion: Enring Smith, Wonthaggi was awarded the champion of the show and many other awards at this year’s South Gippsland Orchid Society show on Friday at the Wonthaggi Town Hall.
Paramedics thanked By Sarah Vella A BUFFALO family has thanked two of Foster’s ambulance team members for the quick action they gave to their four year old son in June.
Foster team manager Leigh Nichols-Thompson and ambulance community officer Christine McAuliffe were called to an ill Alastair Tuckett in June. Alastair’s mother Katrina Benson said he had severe abdominal pain and a high temperature. “From the moment Leigh and Christine arrived at the house they looked after Alastair. He can be a bit wary of strangers and they both worked really well with him,” she said. Ms Benson said Ms Nichols-Thompson convinced her Alastair needed to be taken to the Monash Medical Centre, as he was potentially critically unwell. “On the way down to Melbourne, Christine drove while Leigh kept Alastair and I calm throughout the whole thing,” she said. “I was blown away with the professionalism and care they both showed us.” Alastair had surgery for a ruptured appendix not long after arriving at Monash Medical Centre. “We are so grateful for the care Leigh and Christine
Thanks a million: from left, ambulance community officer Christine McAuliffe, Alastair Tuckett and his mum Katrina Benson from Buffalo, and Foster team manager Leigh Nichols-Thompson were reunited at the Foster station recently. The ambulance officers treated Alastair in June, when he was ill with a ruptured appendix. showed us. We just want to thank them for what they did,” Ms Benson said. Alastair was in hospital for 10 days. “He has completely recovered now and we can’t thank them enough,” Ms Benson said. Ms Nichols-Thompson said Alastair’s situation was dire. “His mother told us his temperature had been as high as 41 degrees and he was extremely pale,” she said. “We did a full assessment including blood pressure, pulse, temperature and breathing, and it was clear he needed some aggressive treatment in hospital.” Ms Nichols-Thompson said ambulance community officers (ACO) make a significant difference to the work
paramedics perform in the local community. “Christine was an enormous help in managing Alastair’s case. Without her help it would have been much harder to assess and treat him and make the decision to transport him to Monash Medical Centre,” she said. “Ambulance community officers work as part of the team and at Foster they always work with a paramedic. “Community officers don’t have to have a medical background; Ambulance Victoria provides all the training.” Ms Nichols-Thompson said without ACOs, her job would be a lot more difficult. “Training schedules are adapted to the lifestyles of the volunteers and the roster is also quite flexible,” she said.
“People just need to be able to commit to a minimum of 20 hours per month which may involve after hours and weekend rostering.” As a casual employee, remuneration is available for all training sessions and emergency callouts attended. Whether you are considering a possible career change or just want to help make a difference in the community, apply to become an ACO and join the team at Foster. Candidates are required to hold a driver’s licence and undertake a police check, driving check, health check and referee check. To find out more about becoming an ACO contact Foster team manager Leigh Nichols-Thompson in person at the branch or phone 0438 794 035
South Gippsland Shire Council briefs MORE roadworks will be undertaken in South Gippsland as a result of increased federal funding. Council received a total of $1.432 million in Roads to Recovery funding this financial year. As a result, council will bring forward the reconstruction of Princes Street, Korumburra initially planned for 2016-17. The resheet program budget will be increased by $500,000 and remaining funds will go towards rural road rehabilitation projects yet to be determined. Cr Mohya Davies was delighted, saying, “It’s a
fabulous boost for our road budget and it will keep our officers busy going through all the projects lined up.” KORUMBURRA will no longer have a community access centre. The centre in Radovick Street had been used to provide information about local organisations, activities, businesses and services, and was staffed by volunteers. But the centre has not been open since May this year and council now believes the centre has served its purpose, with much of the community information provided by the centre
now offered online and by Milpara Community House, the men’s shed, library and visitor information centre at Coal Creek. Council will explore the possibility of leasing the building for a commercial rental or sell it. LEONGATHA and District Historical Society will receive a total of $900 from councillors’ discretionary funds towards the bi-annual lecture/dinner. Crs James Fawcett, Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks and Don Hill each allocated $300 to the event.
AN airstrip at Toora North will remain to service the hilly community north of Corner Inlet. Council will sell part of the land on which the airstrip sits to an adjoining landowner. The 3.96ha parcel of land is located at 205 Mount Best Tin Mine Road. The adjoining landowner has been interested in buying the land since 1998. Income from the sale will be placed in council’s consolidated revenue. The airstrip is used by an aerial agricultural contractor and is also ideal for firefighting aircraft, deputy mayor Cr Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks said.
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I AGREE with most of what you have reported in your footy report (The Star, September 1), especially Tony Giles’ comment “Protect the players” on page 4 of The Star. Perhaps it should have been on the front page, but I would like to raise some other issues. I agree if one of the three field umpires, two goal umpires or the emergency umpire paid to watch from the boundary sees a violent act then they should report, yellow or red card the offending player immediately. Yes a video of the game would also be helpful, as has been proven in the Bendigo league where all senior games are recorded and action taken by the league judiciary. I am told the Bendigo Football League has attracted young talented ball players to the league as a direct
result of the video program and has lifted its profile, increased player numbers and footy standard. It’s disappointing the only players named in your paper were the victims of Saturday’s game while the offenders are off scot-free. Videoing games (this should be all games in the league home and away season as well) would help stamp out this thuggery, but the league administration has to have the intestinal fortitude to step up and put some serious penalties on the offending players and club. Yes the clubs are neglectful with this as well. Why can’t a club delete a violent player from their player list if they detect some repeated violence occurring on a weekly basis? Country football does not need these violent players in the game. Just on the current reporting process, when the reporting umpire, the victim and the offending player plus
E D I T O R I A L Money worth spending FULL marks to VicRoads for preparing what appears to be a substantial business case for government funding for the realignment of the South Gippsland Highway between Koonwarra and Meeniyan, known locally as the Black Spur.
The project will involve the construction of two long bridges and significant excavation, and at a proposed cost of $51 million, will be a major investment in the region’s roads network. The proposed cost is massive and may alone hinder the project’s chances of receiving funding given the pressures on finances at all levels of government. But the project as proposed is no doubt based on substantial planning and this region does not deserve a second class revision that could scale back the benefits the project sets out to achieve. There’s an old saying about what is one life alone worth and if this realignment can save a life, then the $51 million would have been worth it. The highway services a large volume of traffic. Even while The Star was on-site at Black Spur last Thursday for a photo shoot, there was a constant stream of traffic. The realignment of the Black Spur is on South Gippsland Shire Council’s list of priority projects and rightly so. Good on council for showing its commitment to this project so far in advance. Yes, $51 million is a lot of money but when one considers other regions have received greater roads funding, the cost of such works are put into context. VicRoads is spending $662.3 million on duplicating the Western Highway between Ballarat and Stawell, including construction to Ararat. A further $171 million is being spent on duplicating 23 kilometres from Geelong to Winchelsea. The Kooweerup bypass cost $66 million. When did South Gippsland last receive such roads funding? Yes, we do enjoy bypasses of Loch and Bena. Those projects have benefited motorists and industry alike, and strengthen the case for the Black Spur. Let’s hope the State Government thinks likewise.
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their witnesses, advocates etc arrive at the tribunal to stand outside together in the half darkness waiting for the tribunal to commence, it’s a fairly intimidating experience. This is followed by rigorous questioning of the umpire, the innocent victim and witness giving accurate evidence, which is then followed by the offending player and their witness misconstruing the facts, only to be let off with a warning. It’s just a joke, it’s negligence and does nothing to stamp out the league violence. No wonder some clubs are struggling to find players willing to give up their Saturdays for a game of country footy. Retired local footy umpire.
Grand concert ON SATURDAY, August 29, I had the pleasure of attending the Salvos Melbourne Staff Band concert in Leongatha. It was a wonderful experience to listen to such accomplished musicians. They had recently returned from a trip to Switzerland and the United Kingdom, so how lucky was Leongatha to host them! The second half of music and movement was pure joy to watch. It was a bit disappointing that it was not well supported. I would have thought parents of children who learn music would have brought them along to show them what a live performance looks and feels like. They could also see how the musicians enjoyed themselves as well. How often do we get a band of that standard that close to home for the low price of $10? Ilse Arndt, Meeniyan.
Why the CSG kerfuffle? HAVING been a long suffering holder of Lakes Oil shares and having sold them without any profit, I can’t help
but wonder about all the fuss South Gippsland Shire Council and readers have made about coal seam gas. To my understanding only small insignificant discoveries have ever been made in the Gippsland and Otway basins in Victoria. Queensland has 92 per cent of the coal seam gas reserves, with the remaining in New South Wales (according to the Australian Government’s Geoscience Australia). Thermogenic methane (coal seam gas) is generally found in deeper higher-rank coals, that is what we know as black coal, not the low ranking coals (lignite) found in Victoria. At present, Victoria has no coal seam gas or shale gas production or confirmed resources. The exploration company Lakes Oil found tight gas in Gippsland in 2004, which is yet to be produced (Parliament of Victoria). If my research is incorrect, please enlighten me. Have I foolishly sold my shares too soon? Where is this coal seam gas in South Gippsland Shire? Should I be erecting a ‘lock the gate sign too’? References: • Australian Government Geoscience Australia, Australian Gas Resources Assessment 2012 report. http://www.australianminesatlas. gov.au/education/fact_sheets/ coal_seam_gas.html. • Parliament of Victoria, Unconventional Gas: Coal Seam Gas, Shale Gas and Tight Gas http:// www.parliament.vic.gov.au/publications/research-papers/8927-unconventional-gas-coal-seam-gasshale-gas-and-tight-gas Harry Baess, Wonga, via Foster.
Hear the people SO OurSay is a “crude tool”, feeding emotion, not giving a true indication of the community’s views (The Star, September 1). These statements by councillors Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks and Mohya Davies completely undercut
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the use of OurSay results in staff discussion of the 2015-2016 budget. Council public relations staff must be pretty annoyed. OurSay was spruiked in the newsletter South Gippsland Matters autumn edition. It was spruiked in the preamble to council decisions on budget submissions and in staff “discussion” of my budget submission (pages 33-36 of the June 10 agenda). OurSay version one invited any suggestions on-line, invited comments and allowed 10 votes per participant for suggestions they supported. The predictable result from the 762 participants was an overwhelming vote advocating more council support for the outdoor pools at Foster and Mirboo North. Nothing new learned here after many delegations and petitions in previous years. Other suggestions varied between cutting rates and being more efficient to allocating money for an equestrian centre and the perennial “more on rural roads”. OurSay version two attracted 165 responses. It asked people to rank five areas of council activity in order of importance to them and their families. The council work areas were infrastructure, community services, planning, tourism /economic development and the fifth option was “provision of a smaller number of basic services and a greater reduction of rates”. This option ranked three out of five in the OurSay survey (page 35) by far the greatest support was for infrastructure and community services. Planning and tourism/economic development ranked four and five in first preferences. Because OurSay is not a “demographically sound” survey, it was decided to add OurSay version two to the community satisfaction survey, with the items in a slightly different order but exactly the same wording. This survey found even greater
support for infrastructure and community services, with planning ranked three and “provision of a smaller number of basic services and greater reduction of rates” ranked four. These results were represented by whoever wrote the “discussion” on budget submissions as evidence that most of the community want council to provide more services (page 33 June agenda). More than what? More than presently provided by council or more than “a reduced number of basic services”? And what does “a reduced number of basic services” mean? Cuts to aged care? Cuts to rural road funding? This item is unclear and this wording should not have been used in either OurSay or the satisfaction survey. Whoever wrote the newsletter realised the wording was faulty. Whoever wrote the discussion in the agenda ignored the points I made about this faulty wording in my public presentation re my budget submission. According to the newsletter, the 18 per cent who ranked the “reduced rates” item number one were supporting the “provision of basic core services and a greater reduction in rates”. But that is not what the survey item said. Maybe it should have, but it didn’t. The wording was “a smaller number of basic services”. If it had used the words “provision of basic core services”, worries about possible cuts to aged care, children’s services and road repairs might not have occurred. Not only was the OurSay exercise a “crude tool” to quote Councillor Nigel; version two was misleadingly worded and its results misrepresented in the staff budget discussion. Not good enough. Wilma Western, Leongatha.
VOXPOP! VOX What do you like most about spring in South Gippsland?
“The lambs are born and there are new calves and chickens. Everything grows and I get to enjoy sleeping in because calving season is over.” Marg Hutchinson, Berrys Creek.
“The plant growth is my favourite part. I am a farmer and a gardener, and it is usually a good type of weather for growing plants.” Ian Purbrick, Leongatha South.
“The return of sunshine; bring it on.” Adam Sadler, Inverloch.
“To tell you the truth I prefer autumn.” Frances Ringeri, Korumburra.
Foundation backs Chinese exchange KORUMBURRA Secondary College students received $1400 towards an exchange to China last Thursday. Stewart Woods and Peter Biggins from the Rotary Club of Korumburra attended the school’s assembly to make presentations from the Robyn Hol-
mes Foundation. Seven students were presented with a $200 cheque to assist with their upcoming cultural exchange to China. The students have gone through a rigorous selection process and will spend 10 days in China this month. They will be visiting their sister school west of Shanghai,
as well as spending a couple of days in Beijing. They will be accompanied by staff member Stacie Witton and be joined by a similar sized group from Mirboo North Secondary College. Congratulations to the seven students, who will be worthy ambassadors for their school and the community of Korumburra.
China bound: Korumburra Secondary College students bound for China benefited from a donation from the Robyn Holmes Foundation last Thursday. From left, Korumburra Secondary College principal Abigail Graham, Stewart Woods of the Rotary Club of Korumburra, Jack Gilchrist, Nicholas McKenzie, Casey Walker, Morgan Anthony, Seanan Trewin, Sophie Walker and Rotarian Peter Biggins. Absent: student Lachlan Snooks.
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MP says, “Go Fishy!�
Big ideas: from left, Inverloch’s Archie Paxton, Ryan Bradley, Josh Williams and Mary Sullivan discuss ideas to bring life back to the Inverloch skate park.
Red, white: Eastern Victoria Region MLC Melina Bath visited Fish Creek and District Primary School yesterday (Monday) to congratulate the town on making football and netball grand finals this weekend. Fish Creek will field teams in the Seniors and Fourths football, and Under 17s netball. Ms Bath, pictured left, is a former student of Fish Creek and District Primary School. She is with students, from left, Lara Stefani, Chloe Wilson, Emily Wilson, Toby Bowron, Brock Stefani, Angus Harding and Josh Denbrok.
Calling for photographers PHOTOGRAPHERS are being invited to capture the essence of the Great Southern Rail Trail. The trail committee of management and South Gippsland Shire Council are calling for expressions of interest from local photographers to depict the trail. The unique library of images will be used in future marketing of the recently extended and redeveloped trail. A new GSRT brand,
logo, signage and marketing strategy was developed last year. This photographic library is the next step in the process of developing various promotional materials and a website. Council’s coordinator of community strengthening Ned Dennis said the photographs would be used to relaunch the rail trail to increase awareness, usage and visitors’ experiences. “We want the photos to tell a story, to really highlight the experiences
you can have along the trail,� he said. “We are looking to capture the natural essence of the trail from passive recreational users to flora and fauna.� The photos will be used in brochures, on promotional banners, emarketing, magazines, newspapers, advertorials and media releases. “We know the local talent is out there and this is the perfect opportunity for a photographer with a passion for nature-based tourism to tackle this proj-
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ect with a creative openmind,� Mr Dennis said. The successful applicant(s) will require an ABN and professional indemnity insurance. Expression of interest applications will close at 5pm on Wednesday, September 30, 2015. For more information or to obtain a copy of the photography brief, please contact council’s community strengthening officer Sophie Dixon on 5662 9202 or email sophied@ southgippsland.vic.gov.au
Skaters to reclaim park By Tayla Kershaw AFTER raising funds for the Inverloch skate park a decade ago, skaters will be given the chance to reclaim their space.
Bass Coast Shire Council’s public art project, which aims to revitalise the skate park, will be led by Inverloch Community House and coordinating artist Mary Sullivan. The project will encourage young people to recolour, remake and reclaim the park. “It is inspired by the original act of local engagement and action. Through a series of creative opportunities for those who use the park, I hope to re-catalyse a spirit of community participation and ownership,� Ms Sullivan said. “Currently, the skate
park is well used by several generations of skaters. However, there is no sense of place. The overall look of the park is stark and there is no evidence of occupancy. This project aims to generate a new energy and return Inverloch skate park to its roots of positive involvement and respect.� Ms Sullivan became involved when she saw the opportunity arise to become involved in rejuvenating a beautiful community resource. “I spoke to the children at the skate park who said, ‘Please don’t put a sculpture in the middle of the park. We want something relevant to us’. I started thinking about what was meaningful to them and what they love,� Ms Sullivan said. The proposal will pull together a team of artists to work with the community. “The first participatory
Mayor’s message Cr Jeanette Harding
I JOINED Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien at the Toora boat ramp recently to discuss improvements to boating facilities to increase tourism opportunities and create jobs in South Gippsland. Toora businesses rely on this boat ramp being well used. It is one of the things that keeps this community vibrant. Dredging of the channel leading to the Toora boat ramp and the redevelopment of the Port Welshpool Long Jetty would both attract tourists to the region and are important pieces of local infrastructure. Council has again applied for funding to redevelop the Port Welshpool Long Jetty under the Stronger Regions Fund and it is encouraging to know we have Mr O’Brien’s support. The redevelopments would allow better access and therefore increase the number of fishermen and other users travelling to Toora and the Prom Coast area. That would be good news for local businesses and tourism operators. In Beijing, China, recently, Leongatha’s Eleanor Patterson, confirmed she is among the best high jumpers in the world when she made the top eight at the World Athletics Championships. This dynamic young woman shows that there is no barrier to greatness. The 19 year old was the youngest jumper in the field and she has every reason to be
proud of her tremendous effort in finishing in the top eight in what was her world championships debut. I am sure we will all be watching her efforts intently when she again takes on the world’s best at the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro next year. Some other locals were making names for themselves at the recent Gippsland Business Awards. Toora Tourist Park, M&S CNC Machining, Leongatha, Lucy May’s CafÊ, Korumburra and Prom Country Cheese, Moyarra, were announced winners in the Food and Wine Production Category. All of the finalists undertook a detailed telephone interview with a personal visit or silent shopper call/visit by the judging panel, as well as additional reference checks. Areas of assessment included innovation, customer satisfaction, business uniqueness and planning, environmental impact and future plans. It’s certainly a vigorous judging process and I congratulate our local businesses for being shining examples of excellence in their field. And finally, on a more sombre note, I would like to offer my sincere condolences to Cr Andrew McEwen and family on behalf of the councillors and council staff on the passing of his wife, Maggie Loughrey. Maggie was committed to her community and her contribution to South Gippsland Shire was greatly valued.
work is called TRAX. It will record the swirls and swoops of bikes, scooters and skate boards that weave their way through the park,� Ms Sullivan said. “A small group of children will be invited to ride through puddles of paint on a series of large boards on the ground. The paint will trace their movements on the boards. The resulting marks will inform the design of a painted track mural throughout the park.� Ms Sullivan said a Mural Jam will also be held; a weekend event where young people who use the park are invited to work with experienced artists to make a series of murals for the space. These murals will be replaceable, which will keep the space relevant to each generation of skate park participants. A half pipe cinema has also been pitched, which will showcase the skills of talented skates in the area. “This will give the children the opportunity to video themselves doing what they love and showing off their skills to their peers,� Ms Sullivan said. “We will be putting in bleacher seats, and they will be using the computers and iPads in the library to put together their videos.� At the Inverloch Community Hub last Thursday, artists were available to discuss the project with the community during a dropin session. Deputy mayor and chair of the public art reference committee Cr Jordan Crugnale said, “A community art project that involves children and youth, school, community house, library, local artists and artisans, YMCA, the Inverloch Lions and the men’s shed is a success by default. The final outcome is a bonus. “Council has funded this component of the project through its public art annual allocation and are working with Mary Sullivan on the landscaping plan and funding options so as to open out, soften and integrate the park with the adjacent seating shelter area.� Ms Sullivan said the project is estimated to be finished by late November, just in time for summer.
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59th Annual Australian National Daffodil Festival Daffodils galore: Graeme Brumley stands among the 1000 flawless daffodils on his Leongatha property, a mantle passed on for three generations in the Brumley household.
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The prestigious biennial event brings together the best daffodil breeders in the country to exhibit their cross pollinated species of the flower. Leongatha’s own daffodil expert Graeme Brumley this week has the task of selecting the best of his 1000 blooms to put forth for the competition. “There is quite a history of daffodil breeding in my family. My grandfather started in the early 1900s. He taught my father how to grow them and my father encouraged
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consist of 13 divisions of competition, each with subcategories for the many species of cross pollinated flowers. With experienced judges hailing from Kyneton and Bendigo, Leongatha Horticultural Society president Sue Thompson said the championships would showcase the best bulbs in the nation. “We have experienced judges with in depth knowledge of the flowers travelling to Leongatha for the championships,” she said. “It really is the event where people can see the most exquisite flowers from Australia’s best breeders.” The National Championships is just one of many events to attend over the jam packed weekend. For history enthusiasts, the Leongatha and District Historical Society is staging its World War One and World War Two displays at the Mechanic Institute on McCartin Street. Beside them, the South Gippsland Genealogical Society will
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59th Annual Australian National Daffodil Festival Award this year.
It has been a long running tradition in the town
A natural green thumb: Leongatha’s Sandra Macdonald prepares her best flowers for exhibition in the Leongatha Daffodil Festival this week.
Be amazed by woodworkers WHAT will the South Gippsland Woodworkers get up to next? Recycled onions, a saw made from wood, garden sculptures, a pot plant stand, bird nesting boxes or perhaps a boot pull to remove your gumboots before you put them neatly on a boot stand, then retire to a bench seat. Move on to the decorative lidded pots, wooden pens or bracelet assists and everything else too numerous to mention. The woodworkers make plenty of functional items and unique gifts. Most of the items on display have been made from salvaged or recycled wood. Not even some families’ firewood heaps
have been safe from this crafty crew. You could even create your own artistic pyrography masterpiece. All of the above, plus woodworking displays of woodturning and scroll sawing, will be at the South Gippsland Woodworkers’ tent in the gallery courtyard at the Leongatha Memorial Hall complex. Access is up the round steps opposite the post office or the ramp in Michael Place, or through the flower show in Memorial Hall. Enjoy the display from 10am to 5pm, Friday, September 11; 9am to 5pm, Saturday, September 12; and 9am to 3pm, Sunday, September 13 and entry is free.
that local businesses decorate their windows for the festival to reflect the glorious floral displays in the halls and gardens. President of the Leongatha Chamber of Commerce and Industry Peter Watchorn said the chamber always anticipated the displays and this year was sure to be a successful one. “It has become quite a tradition in the town and we like to see so many businesses getting involved,” he said. “Most of the businesses in the area have got behind this year and we always look forward to seeing the finished products.” Following the launch of the Spring is South Gippsland website, businesses have been asked to focus on a spring theme this year. Judges from the Leongatha Horticultural Society and Leongatha Chamber of Commerce and Industry will announce the winning display on Thursday prior to the festival. “Students from St Laurence’s Primary School distribute the daffodils to participating businesses on Tuesday, giving them all of Wednesday to set
up shop before they get judged on the Thursday,” Mr Watchorn said. By the commencement of the festival, Leongatha is anticipated to be overflowing with yellow, orange and pink flowers bursting from every shop window. There are long running partnerships within the competition too. AW Smith and Sons has had its windows decorated by Woorayl Country Women’s Association for decades with the women working tirelessly to create vibrant, detailed displays for the McCartin Street window front. Around the corner on Bair Street, New Beginnings Christian Bookshop has enlisted the help of students from Chairo Christian School Leongatha to create a glorious garden scene titled A Window of Art to fill the space. Leongatha Painters Group has also filled an empty shop space at 37 Bair Street, with artworks on display throughout the week. “The displays really lift the town and it is great to see all of the Leongatha shops decorated for the show,” Mr Watchorn said.
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Discover gem fossicking SOUTH Gippsland Gemstone Club will be holding a gemstone display during the Leongatha Daffodil Festival. There will be demonstrations of faceting, polishing and wire wrapping of gemstones, as well as chain maille displays of rough stones including petrified wood, agates, opal, carnelian crystal, phantom amethyst, chrysopase, talc and others. Members of the club will be on hand to answer questions and explain the different processes involved in the art of lapidary to obtain that high polish and the
fun of fossicking. The South Gippsland Gemstone Club’s rooms are in the old bowling clubrooms at Hughes Street, Leongatha and will be open on Friday, September 11; Saturday, September 12; and Sunday, September 13 from 10.30am to 4.30pm daily. There will be jewellery, gem trees and pet rocks for sale, and a cake, plant and produce stall. To learn more about the activities of the club and workshops, and the like, phone Janice on 5662 2088 or email Sharon at crazylady69@live.com.au
Promenade in the park: Glenys Paterson stands in Park Lane Garden, Leongatha where Daffodil Festival visitors can wander the leafy grounds over the weekend.
Stunning gardens open for festival Three gardens will be open to the public to enjoy on Saturday and Sunday, September 12 and 13, at Mardan and Leongatha. Wendy McIndoe’s garden at Mardan is the site of the former Watson’s garden. For 30 years, from 1948 un-
til 1978, the garden was open to the public to raise money for charities. The one and a half acre garden boasts many beautiful trees, shrubs, roses, groundcovers, herbs and climbers. The garden is on Mardan Road, 7km from the Strzelecki Highway intersection. Dick Lester’s garden at Mardan features natives, exotics and fruit trees.
Barry and Glenys Paterson’s garden in Parr Street, Leongatha, is a grand example of what can be achieved on a large town block. Gardens will be open from 10am to 4pm on Saturday and Sunday. Free transport is available from the Leongatha Memorial Hall with payment of the show entry fee. Other entry times and details are available in the hall foyer.
Out there: members of the South Gippsland Gemstone Club enjoy the thrill of not knowing what they will find next during an outing.
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Art will inspire THE Leongatha Gallery is an excellent first stop on your way around this year’s Daffodil Festival, running from Friday, September 11 to Sunday, September 13. Come browse your way round the gallery as you take in the many unique handcrafted items laid out for your perusal and purchase. Entry is free, and access is up the steps, across the road from the Leongatha Post Office. Wheelchair access is available via the ramp with signs indicating where to go. The gallery has an array of appealing individual art and craft available for those special gifts, or even just a wonderful new art piece for your home.
There is a large choice of artwork available, courtesy of the Leongatha Painters Group, which is part of the Leongatha Art and Craft Society. As well there is the South Gippsland Woodworkers Group, which will be having its annual display in the sunny courtyard. This year’s theme, “Spring in South Gippsland, Daffodils are Spring”, should present a wide choice of subjects and a good base for aspiring artists. Of course, the gallery is open all year round with many wonderful and unique pieces on show. There is always something new, because the members are always creating their next amazing piece. From time to time, artists’ exhibitions are held to display and promote their work. These are well worth a visit to see just
what one person can achieve. It can even act as inspiration, to see what you can do yourself. Don’t be shy; come in and ask about membership. Maybe, one day, you could see your own creations displayed proudly, in the gallery. The gallery is run entirely by members and volunteers. There is always room for one more, so don’t hold back, come in and have a chat and a look around. We have many visitors to the gallery, and it is always a pleasure to promote our local artists, not to mention the interesting conversations once you ask people if they do any art themselves. So come inside, and enjoy the ambience of the courtyard and surrounding activities during the festival.
Praise spring at St Peter’s BLESS the beauty of the Leongatha Daffodil Festival at a special event hosted by St Peter’s Anglican Church. The Leongatha church will host Flowers in Praise and Garden Snapshots. Delight in the annual floral display of Flowers in Praise and take part in the Garden Snapshots display. Flowers in Praise will see the church filled with a spectacular floral display for the public to enjoy, with entries created by people from churches across the district. Garden Snapshots will feature card table displays of photos of entrants’ gardens, items from
their gardens, tools and Bible verses, as well as produce donations to be given to Anglicare. The event will be held from 10am-4pm, Thursday, September 10; 10am-4pm, Friday, September 11; and 10am-4pm, Saturday, September 12. Enjoy refreshments, with a selection of morning and afternoon teas and light lunches prepared and served by the St Peter’s Ladies’ Guild. The 2016 calendar featuring display photos will be available for sale. Pre-order from Heather Scott on 5662 2175, with net proceeds going to Anglicare. For more information, contact Coral Johnston 0409 165 227 or Marion Dewar 5662 4432.
Flowers thriving for festival STUDENTS at Leongatha Primary School have been busy bees preparing for the Leongatha Daffodil Festival.
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Change of season: Robyn Hoesktra admires the Royal Purple Magnolia as gardeners celebrate the coming of spring. Another advantage of citrus is they make excellent pot specimens, especially the dwarf varieties. Listed below are the varieties that have been recommended by Burke’s Backyard: • Mandarins. Mandarins are fast health food. They peel easily and clean, and are not at all messy. Their sweetness makes them a great favourite with kids, and of all the citrus trees, the Emperor Mandarin would be the finest addition to your backyard; • Oranges. While many people love the taste of navel orange juice, the seedless valencia is also great for juicing and tasty. It is the better growing tree for backyards as it crops over a longer period; • Lemons. The Eureka lemon is great for the warmer areas in Australia, while Lisbon or Meyer lemons suit cooler climates. Of all varieties, the Meyer is the best choice for planting in a tub in any climate; • Lime. Tahitian produces juicy fruit, and is used in drinks or as a lemon
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substitute. The fruit turns yellow when ripe and also makes a wonderful marmalade; and • Cumquat. The Nagami cumquat with its oval shaped fruit has a sweeter taste than other cumquats and is decorative to look at on the tree. Another good container plant in a small garden. It is the perfect time to prepare the vegetable patch but when it comes to planting the choices are limited. The seedling companies have plenty available including basil, tomatoes, corn, beans and zucchini. But if you plant these seedlings into the garden at this time of year you are wasting your money as one frost will knock them all. It is better to prepare the garden beds by digging them over and adding plenty of manures, fertilisers and some lime and delay planting any frost sensitive seedlings until the end of the month. You can plant carrots, silverbeet, spinach, lettuce, and brassicas such as cabbage, kale, cauliflower and
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Backyard Bl tz Community cooks together THE Leongatha Community Garden was pleased to host the services of local renowned chef Cheryl Lamb at its recent garden kitchen. Mrs Lamb is a local caterer with many skills
and techniques she shared throughout an engaging morning. Janica Nicholls also provided support, as did Mrs Lamb’s son Brett. There are numerous educational events planned for the coming season with Mrs Lamb’s focus on cit-
Zest for life: one of the participants for the day, Sarah, enjoys making lemon curd at the Leongatha Community Garden’s kitchen.
rus fruits proving to be popular. The event was promptly booked out. The focus of the day was particularly on avoiding waste, with Mrs Lamb demonstrating the easy ways to make marmalade, cordials, lemon curd and lemon tart. How to preserve all those lemons that are dropping off the trees throughout the seasons was also addressed. The Leongatha Community Garden is looking beautiful coming into the spring season. There is a whole calendar of events to choose from with upcoming activities including artisan bread making (Saturday, September 12), propagation of vegies and companion plants (Saturday, September 12), gardening and food growing for beginners (Saturday, October 17) and modern salads and dressings (Saturday, October 24). The spring/summer calendar of events is available on the garden website. Search Leongatha Community Garden in Facebook or contact Tim Howard on 0409 798 861 or tim.howard@gshs.com. au for further details.
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Backing Scouts: McMillan MP Russell Broadbent (centre) reflected on his scouting days at the South Gippsland Scouts annual report and awards presentation night in Leongatha.
Scouts shape a generation MCMILLAN MP Russell Broadbent said it was “wonderful” to be invited to the South Gippsland Scouts annual report and awards presentation night recently.
The annual event was held at the 2nd Leongatha Scout Hall on August 31 and drew a big crowd from across the region. “The thing I took away from it was just how well the Scout movement is faring in South Gippsland. This is an organisation that deserves
the best community and government support,” Mr Broadbent said. “Local Scouts are part of a worldwide movement with more than 40 million members in 162 countries. Scouts teaches young people vital life skills. “From what I saw at the awards presentation night, there seems to be a lot in it for the adults too. Our local groups are always looking for more members and more volunteers to share the workload. As a former Scout and Cub I can attest to all the positives that come from Scouting.”
Mr Broadbent said the 2nd Leongatha Scout Hall’s new signs – which adorn the outside of the building - were amongst the first in the state. Similar ones would soon be hung on every scout building in Victoria as part of a concerted rebranding campaign. “The signs are very eye catching. I hope, and I know this exciting movement, that they will serve their purpose of presenting the organisation as modern as it is, not to mention attracting a host of new members and volunteers,” he said.
Council unveils website WITH a clear focus on how customers access information, South Gippsland Shire Council has launched its new website.
Council partnered with award winning design company, JADU, which specialises in delivering digital services for government organisations. The site, still at www. southgippsland.vic.gov. au, can fit to your computer, tablet or smartphone screen. Council opted to move away from the dropdown menu style that is common throughout local government sites. Additionally, part of the catalyst for change was to meet the Federal Government’s legislated Web Content Accessibility Guidelines AA requirements. To this end the website now provides greater support for users with a disability with features, including the ability to change website colours and fonts to increase contrast and readability. Mayor Cr Jeanette Harding said the new site allowed customers to find the information they required and complete the task they had set out to do, as effectively and efficiently as possible. “The site will continue to be an evolving project to ensure content is current and we provide as many opportunities as possible for our residents and visitors to ‘self-serve’ and transact their business
with council from their devices,” she said. Customers can now make payments online without having to visit council or make a phone call.These include payment of invoices, animal registration renewals, rates and infringements.The site has been set out in categories and utilises Google search power to help customers find what they are looking for quickly and
easily. Council’s website project manager Lauren Rundle said a key element in the planning was to move away from using ‘local government terminology’ and clutter caused by communicating everything via the website. “The aim was to have a simple, clean and functional design that focused on the needs of customers. Integration with council
systems and utilising the latest technology will ensure the best experience for users,” she said. Council CEO Tim Tamlin said he was proud of the team that pulled the site together. “The improvement and usability compared to our previous site is remarkable. It supports people’s growing preference to be online, not stuck in line,” he said.
Mayor’s message Cr Kimberley Brown WITH the preparation for the 2014-15 Annual Report now well underway, I thought it would be a great opportunity to close one chapter and look forward to the next! Below is a list of the 12 major council initiatives for 2015-16. • Cowes Activity Centre Plan. The plan will provide clear direction regarding built forms, access and spaces for the town centre of Cowes; • Building Services Asset Management Plan. Development of the plan will allow council to better model the implications of future growth, legislative or regulatory change; • Implement the Waste Management Strategy. Council has developed a draft strategy that will be presented for adoption. The strategy outlines the strategic direction for waste management over the next 10 years; • Implement the Natural Environment Sustainability Strategy. Once adopted, the draft strategy will set the direction for council’s environmental activities for the next 10 years; • Develop a 20 Year Phillip Island Tourism Plan. Council has appointed Earth Check Pty Ltd as the contractor for the Phillip Island Tourism Strategy 2035 project, which will commence in early August and be completed by July 15, 2016; • Implement the Economic Development
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Strategy. The draft strategy will be presented for adoption and outlines the strategic direction for economic development over the next five years; Development of Pathways Extension Plan. This plan will help council understand and prioritise the community’s need for new paths, trails and cycle ways; Conduct a Wonthaggi parking study. This study will gauge the supply and demand for parking in the Wonthaggi CBD to respond to changing community needs; Bass Valley Children’s Centre. Bass Valley Children’s project is a response to the lack of child care in the Waterline area. Council has committed funds to complete a needs analysis, feasibility study and business case; Cowes Culture Precinct. Consultation and appointment of architects for design of the precinct has occurred. The design for an upgraded cultural and civic centre will be finalised during the year; Implement the Communication and Engagement Strategy. This strategy will outline how council communicates and engages with our community; Service Review Program. These reviews include visitor services, environmental health, waste management, caravan parks, recreation services and library services.
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Support from local customers and visitors to Inverloch has been overwhelming for the sisters’ new fashion boutique Mika and Max, which opened in Inverloch on July 9.
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Tamika praised Kate Adkins for her work in running the fashion runway event, as it will provide the new business an excellent opportunity to publicize the store and is an excellent chance for ladies to enjoy a night out. “Kate has had a really good response to the show and we think it will be a fabulous night out,” she said.
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Destination: Inverloch
Girls day out
New look for salon WITH sandals season fast approaching, now is a better time than any to get a pedicure, and what better place to go than the newly refurbished Who Gives a Haircut.
They give a haircut: from left, Emma Kyle, Ashlee Hilliar, Leesha Dacey, Ebony Wood and William Nash make up the dedicated team at Who Gives a Haircut in Inverloch.
The Inverloch salon reopened with a fresh look for spring on Friday, August 21 and salon owner Leesha Dacey said the response had been fantastic. “It is so much lighter and brighter here now. It is a nice place to work in and our clients can relax under the new soft lighting,” she said. With over a decade in the industry, Ms Dacey leads a team of five qualified and friendly hairdressers in a salon that offers everything for a pampering day with the girls. “We offer waxing, eyebrow and eyelash tinting, mini manicures and pedicures, hair styling, and cut
and colour,” she said. Salon assistant Ebony Wood said the team offered quality service using state of the art products. “We use a lot of products that are sulphate and paraben free. We also use vegetable based dyes so you do not have to put up with that itchy scalp feeling,” Ms Wood said.
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an eclectic variety of fashion with new stock keeping locals up to date on the latest fashion trends and offering a new take on classic wardrobe staples. The boutique prides itself of offering an extensive range of accessories, shoes and bags, with a Parisian line of handmade necklaces currently proving a best seller. “We have a wide range of jewellery including pearl, designer pieces, handmade brooches and watches. We also stock a variety of shoes and sunglasses, and you cannot go past one of our gorgeous handbags,” Ms Bennetts said. “We are really lucky in Inverloch to have such a fashion hub. Everybody here really appreciates quality fashion and we endeavour to provide it.” With summer around the corner now is the perfect time to gather the girls to trawl through Bliss in Inverloch’s range of sunglasses, sandals and dresses for the entire posse.
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Seeing triple: from left, Chelsea, Kate and Saoirse had plenty of fun participating in St Joseph’s Primary School’s annual Book Week parade.
Costumes amaze at St Joseph’s ST Joseph’s Primary School, Wonthaggi, was buzzing during its Book Week parade recently. Students were invited to dress up as
their favourite book characters and participate in the parade. Staff and students marvelled over the enormous amount of time and effort that went into many of the costumes.
A gleeful club of students: the Leongatha Primary School choir with conductor Jessica Stein following their third place win at the Latrobe Valley Eisteddfod.
Choir debuts with bronze THE Leongatha Primary School Choir competed at the Latrobe Valley Eisteddfod for the first time recently and came home with third place.
Choir conductor Jessica Stein said the students ought to be pleased, having never competed at an eisteddfod before. “This was our first time at a competition and we managed to beat last year’s winners,” Mrs Stein said. Students travelled to Traralgon
to compete against students from Berwick to Sale. While the students were no strangers to the stage, they had never sung to an adjudicator before. Ms Stein began teaching the choir 12 months ago and said the program has been a fantastic success. “The choir has 31 students who love to perform. They were so confident and performed beautifully. It made me very proud,” she said. “They are a very adaptable and flexible group of students so they did
not get stage fright.” The students performed two numbers: Tell Me Ma and a piece from Seussical the Musical titled Alone in the Universe. The performance was well received with the adjudicator thanking them for bringing magic to the stage. The choir will be performing at Carols in the Dome this December and will have a feature act in conjunction with the South Gippsland Shire Brass Band.
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There’s Wally: making an appearance as Where’s Wally at Wonthaggi North Primary School were, from left, Reeve, Brodie, Jai and Sophie.
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HANNAH Skye Hunt was born on August 26 at Leongatha Hospital to Andrew and Penny of Leongatha South. Hannah is a sister for Joshua, 6, Sienna, 5, and Nathan, 2.
SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council will implement a compulsory kerbside garbage and recycling collection service for all residential properties in Venus Bay.
From November this year, a service charge of $142.80 will be applied to the rates of each property, with the service provided on the basis of full cost recovery. The compulsory service period will run from November 1 to April 30 each year, replacing the existing optional six month service now in place for the same period. The service will include a 120 litre garbage bin collected weekly and a 240 litre recycling bin collected fortnightly. Weekly recycling collections will be provided from Christmas Day until the end of January each year.An optional 12 month service is available at a cost of $223.20 per year. Bins will be collected on Mondays. The first day of collection (which will include recycling) is scheduled for Monday, November 2. New bins will be delivered during September and October in readiness for the start of the service from that date. Sustainability coordinator Geoff McKinnon said residents that had currently opted for an optional six or 12 month service did not need to take any action as a result of the change to a compulsory service and their services would continue as normal.
OLSEN Neve Campbell was born on August 26 at Leongatha Hospital to Stuart and Brogan of Leongatha. Olsen is a sister for Peyton, 2.
KEIRA Hodge of Leongatha welcomes another baby boy on August 23, born at the Warragul Hospital. He is a brother for Jacob, Chloe, Haileigh and Seth.
“THE STAR”, Tuesday, September 8, 2015 - PAGE 25
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Tarwin Park on 169 acres Page 28
Tarwin Lower We get results BARRY REDMOND GLENYS FOSTER KRISTIN LOWE 0477 622 292 0477 622 298 0447 681 660
TARWIN LOWER, DAIRY FARM
NEW LISTING
169 ACRES IN TWO TITLES
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Tarwin Park
Fully equipped for a single operator - 20 A/S H/B dairy, 5700 vat, 180 - 200 cow yard, feed System with silo Central laneway links 20 main paddocks with secure water reticulated or gravity feed to troughs in every paddock. 7 bay machinery shed with calf rearing facilities and 4 bay machinery shed Two dwellings – main house 50 sq underroof replica of original homestead and 3 b/r cottage
NEW LISTING
PRICE ADJUSTMENT
LEONGATHA, COMFORTABLE LIVING ? ? ?
MEG EDWARDS 0429 841 555
3 bdrm BV with sunny elevated aspects & open plan living. Ducted gas central heating, RC/AC & 3kw solar system Located within easy walking distance to schools.
MIRBOO NORTH, STYLE AND GRACE ? ? ?
Immaculate home on 4226m2 allotment 4BR 2Bath Spacious living Extensive gardens 15m x 11m Workshop/Studio
$299,000
$569,000
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LEONGATHA, STYLE LUXURY & QUALITY
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Northerly facing comfortable 3 bdrm BV home with rural views 2 living areas, solid wood heater, a master bdrm with WIR Situated on 2 Titles each level blocks of 897m² with gardens
$355,000
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3 bdm BV home designed to capture the beautiful rural views 2 living zones, modern kitchen, 2 RC A/C & dbl garage Access to the Tarwin River, tractorable well fenced
$590,000
leongathalandmarkharcourts.com.au
2214 m² block, 1km from town, 3 bdrm brick plus study 2 living and dining areas, 2 bathrooms, 3 toilets plus more! Move in straight away or renovate & update, huge potential
$385,000
Landmark Harcourts Leongatha
2 level 4 bdrm, 3 bthrm approx. 40 sq brick home Open plan, billiard room, alfresco zones & downstairs retreat An uncompromising approach to design, detail & build quality
$550,000
MUST INSPECT TO APPRECIATE!
47 BAIR ST, LEONGATHA 5662 2292 84 RIDGWAY MIRBOO NORTH 5668 1660
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Charm of yesteryear with the comforts of today
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WENTY ONE Higg Street is a home that is sure to appeal to those looking for a house with a bit of heart.
Period features throughout the property include a weatherboard facade, decorative fret work and cornice, ceiling roses, claw bath and polished floor boards. There are four bedrooms with the option of the master bedroom being either upstairs or downstairs. Upstairs boasts a spacious room with walk in robe, ensuite and view from the dormer window, making it completely separate from the hub of the house. Downstairs features a formal living area with gas log fire place, adjacent to the front bedroom with built in robe and walk through bathroom, the remaining two bedrooms also contain robes and there is good storage under the staircase. The blackwood kitchen also has lots of storage, stone bench tops, twin sink and a butler’s pantry with dishwasher, sink and cupboards and is well appointed to the
family meals area. There is central natural gas heating plus ducted evaporative cooling and reverse cycle air conditioning. The family area opens up onto a sizeable outdoor entertaining area and large back yard with fenced vegetable patch. A double garage has remote doors and access to the back yard, ideal for gardening. Situated towards the end of a no through road on a generous 1465m2 block, this home is sure to delight and within an easy walking distance to the shops.
LEONGATHA 21 Higg Street Stockdale & Leggo Leongatha 5662 5800
$535,000
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The large four bedroom brick veneer home on 2 acres is impeccably presented inside and out. With a list of features including 2.7m ceilings, ducted vacuum system, 900mm stainless steel European kitchen appliances, solar hot Stockdale & Leggo water and a secuLeongatha rity system, this is definitely a cut 5662 5800 above the standard modern home. The open plan 4 2 2 kitchen/dining/
KOONWARRA
3 Manna Court
$630,000
living space opens out onto the large al fresco area which overlooks the expansive lawn to the north of the house. Watch the children run around in a safe environment or enjoy seeing the dogs get plenty of exercise without having to walk them constantly. The master bedroom with adjoining en suite is located near the entrance opposite the separate lounge room, providing some peace and quiet for the adults. The remaining three bedrooms all include built in robes. Located in a lovely quiet court in picturesque Koonwarra, this ideal family home would be equally well suited to an owner-occupier or as a quality weekend retreat for a busy family wanting to escape the hustle and bustle of the city at week’s end. Call now to arrange an inspection.
“THE STAR”, Tuesday, September 8, 2015 - PAGE 27
Jason Harris 0417 640 079
Mike West 0409 583 692
Brent Harriage 0417 681 307
Leongatha
Leongatha
Leongatha
Mirboo North
Lot
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Michael Hanily 0417 311 756
STAGE 2 RELEASE NOW SELLING PRICES FROM ONLY
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? Opposite Primary &
Secondary Schools ? Level lots with all services ? Various sized allotments ? Excellent rural views AUCTION
ONSITE AT 11AM, FRIDAY SEPT 11, 2015
FINAL NOTICE PICTURESQUE ACRES CLOSE TO TOWN
QUALITY BEEF FARM: 133 ACRES
? 3 BR/BV home on 7 acres with rural views ? 2 living areas, updated kitchen, R/C & ensuite ? Large lock up shed, stockyards & chook pen
30 Morgans Road, Meeniyan $485,000 Sole agent
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Fully renovated 3 BR home with disused dairy Undulating land, excellent shedding, as new yards Troughs in all paddocks, laneways and good fencing
440 Dollar Road, Dumbalk $7,500 per acre
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2/29 Jeffrey Street, Leongatha
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Selling Houses Australia, the hit TV series as seen on Foxtel’s The LifeStyle Channel is coming to LEONGATHA Selling Houses Australia features homes for sale that are in dire need of a makeover. On 19th of September from 11:30am to 12.30pm we will be filming a pre-makeover open inspection of: 35 Brumley Street, Leongatha 3953 BEAT THIS VIEW TOP OF THE TOWN Come along and give us your opinion of the home in its ? Large 4 BR/BV home on 5 scenic acres ? As new 4 Brm home with picturesque outlook current condition. 4 Living areas, ensuite, 2x wood heaters +R/C units ? 2 living areas with sliding door to a huge deck ? Your opinion really matters! ? Covered outdoor area, double garage, quality property ? Access into the backyard with room for a big shed
BEST OF BOTH WORLDS • • •
Daniel Chittick, Beyond Productions (02) 9437 2048
330 Mt Vernon Road, Berrys Creek 4 $489,000 Sole agent
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Low maintenance, B/V home in immaculate condition Open plan living, R/C unit, natural gas heating Rural Views, Large shed, Not a cent to spend
88 Parr Street, Leongatha $335,000
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16 Gibson Street, Leongatha $405,000 Sole agent
? Why build when you can have everything right here Huge open plan living area with separate rumpus room ? Ducted heating, reverse cycle, big shed and much more ?
9 Eccles Way, Leongatha $419,000
5662 5800 15 Bair Street, Leongatha
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DON'T NEED THE HASSLE?
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Large 4 bedroom home with two living areas Huge shed with great lighting Massive outdoor entertaining area
345 Beilbys Road, Nerrena $535,000 Sole Agent
Great family home on approx 2 acres in town, pool New kitchen, floor coverings & outdoor area 2 living areas, repainted throughout, Potential for subdivision
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31 Koonwarra Road, Leongatha $279,000 Sole Agent 3
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Tarwin Park I
N a highly sought after and productive location of South Gippsland, this quality dairy farm operation with two dwellings is now being offered for sale.
Set on 169 acres in two titles, this property is on offer as a whole. Lot one boasts 65.55 hectares (161.9 acres) while lot two provides 2.07 hectares (5 acres) The home, which is a magnificent 50 square under roof, is a new replica of the original homestead and sits on the established manicured gardens with circular driveway, beautiful old fashioned roses, garden beds and mature trees. The original house is a well-kept weatherboard three bedroom cottage set in a delightful English and native garden with extensive lawn area. The property is fully equipped for a single operator; 20 A/S H/B dairy, 5700 vat, 180 - 200 cow yard, feed system with silo
are featured. A central laneway links 20 main paddocks with secure water reticulated or gravity feed to troughs in every paddock from dams and permanent spring. A seven bay machinery shed with calf rearing facilities and four bay machinery shed provides excellent storage. The lockable workshop with additional calf rearing facilities is located close to the dairy. Free draining fertile sandy loam soil types – all perennial pastures. Outstanding native shelter belts provide valuable shade and shelter. It is setup ideally as a single operator dairy farm, which is currently milking up to 180 cows, situated in a safely held dairying district. With bitumen road frontage this property is located two minute drive to Venus Bay Beach, 18 minutes to Inverloch, and one and three quarter hour drive to the south eastern suburbs of Melbourne.
TARWIN LOWER 25 Arbuthnots Road Landmark Harcourts Leongatha Barry Redmond 0477 622 292
SOL AGENET
P.O.A.
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Auddino
AUCTION
11AM TUESDAY OCTOBER 6 Off site at Urban 61, 61 Commercial Street, Korumburra
Sensational Development Opportunity 19.38 hectares / 47.88 acres Industrial 1 Zone Approved Subdivision to include - 47 Industrial Lots - Open Space & Wet Lands ? Highway Frontage ? Dual Road Access plus unused road to west boundary ? All services available ? ? ?
TERMS 10% DEPOSIT BALANCE 60/90 DAYS George Auddino 0417 311 942 **PRIOR OFFERS ACCEPTED**
5658 1007
AUD0070022
73 Commercial St Korumburra
www.auddinofn.com.au Alan Steenholdt 0409 423 822
Peter Dwyer 0428 855 244
FORTHCOMING
30 A CRE S
AUCTION
5662 0922 45 Bair Street LEONGATHA
LI N ST EW IN G
Andrew Newton 0402 940 320
ON SITE - Friday October 9 at 12 noon 11 LEE PARADE, LEONGATHA
550 WILD DOG VALLEY ROAD, LEONGATHA
6 WARRALONG COURT, LEONGATHA
• 3 br home with lock up garage • Large undercover entertaining area • Fully landscaped gardens
• Fantastic rural lifestyle property on 30 acres • 3 bedroom home, master with ensuite • Fenced paddocks perfect for cattle, sheep or horses
• Perfectly presented 3 bedroom home • Master bedroom with ensuite • Double garage, located in quiet court
$279,500
$649,000
$345,000
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190 Acres (approx) in two titles - plus road lease Beautiful country style family home Set on stunning lake style water feature Located in the highly productive Sth Gippsland food bowl An abundance of infrastructure including calf rearing sheds, machinery & hay sheds, yards & much more
TERMS: 10% DEPOSIT BALANCE 60/90 DAYS AGENT IN CONJUNCTION
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205 MARDAN DUMBALK ROAD, MARDAN
24 DAVISON STREET, LEONGATHA
3/18 CLINTON COURT, LEONGATHA
8 LOUISE SIMON COURT, LEONGATHA
• North facing townhouse on its own title • 2 bedrooms, open living/dining/kitchen, R/C air con • Fully landscaped courtyard, quiet & convenient location
• Well maintained 2 bedroom unit • Central kitchen/dining area, separate large lounge • Private courtyard plus yard and lock up shed
• 3 Bdrm + Study, 2 separate living areas & Dble garage • Recently renovated kitchen & bathrooms • Low maintenance inground swimming pool, 1.3 acres
$299,000
PRICE REDUCED $279,000
OFFERS OVER $600,000
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Productive larger scale dairy farm ‘Murrays’ O
WNED by the family for over 70 years, this renowned property presents buyers with an opportunity to secure a quality larger scale dairy holding in an outstanding location only three kilometres from the center of popular and picturesque seaside resort of Inverloch.
This is an excellent opportunity to secure a quality large scale dairy. The property offers 543.87 acres with potential of securing a five year lease on an additional adjoining 100 acres. Currently milking between 400 and 420 cows, Murrays boasts an excellent balance of flat to very gently rising land throughout, covered by clean quality well fertilized pastures. Divided into 37 main paddocks, serviced by a well maintained laneway system, there is a near level walk to the dairy from all paddocks; the pastures have excellent fertilising
history. Water is supplied from dams with solar and electric pump system to header tanks and reticulated to troughs. Improvements include a centrally located 40 stand rotary dairy, three phase power, 18,000 litre vat, and ID system with grain and molasses silos with roller mill. The dairy shed also includes a toilet and shower. Holding yard capacity of 400 plus, recently completed new yard floor and wash down blaster plus race and crush. Other shedding includes two large hay and machinery sheds, calf rearing sheds and some original farm shedding and yards. The property is complemented by a comfortable three bedroom brick veneer home and a bathroom in superb condition. Located three kilometres from the township of Inverloch, 10 minutes from Wonthaggi and 15 from Leongatha, this opportunity is no to be missed. Inspection strictly by appointment.
INVERLOCH 6415 Bass Highway Alex Scott and Staff Leongatha 5662 0922 Elders Real Estate Leongatha 5662 3523
$4.4 million 3
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OFI: SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 12, 12-12.30 PM LEONGATHA - 1 Bate Street GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR FAMILIES OR INVESTORS
LEONGATHA - 46 Roughead Street PRIME DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY - LARGE CNR BLOCK
KORUMBURRA-37 Kardella Rd WITH A LITTLE BIT OF EFFORT! 1 ACRE
LEONGATHA - 13 Ritchie Street A PREMIER LOCATION- RIGHT IN TOWN CENTRE
• Well-maintained, freshly painted 4 BR, 2 bathroom & study home • Lounge with gas heating; kitchen/meals, dishwasher, electric cooking • Drive through gate access to dble lock-up garage, garden shed
• 2 BR home onapprox. 1000 m². 3 road frontages incl. rear lane • Renovate, live in or lease out. Demolish, rebuild or subdivide • Unit development site, STCA. Close to CBD, rec. facilities, V-Line bus
• Turn this into something special. 1 acre, on town edge • 2 BRs, lounge & good kitchen facilities. Open grassy paddock • Bungalow, 4- car garage, 10m x 11m carport. Extensive orchard
• 3 BR/ 3 bathrooms. Kitchen/ dining/lounge- R/C & SF heater • 2nd lounge with own entry. Office. Drive through dble. carport • Single-tandem lock-up shed. Easy 2 minute walk to supermarkets
$255,000 Sole agent
$285,000 Sole agent
$315,000 Sole agent
NEW LISTING
LEONGATHA - 42 Hassett St CLASSIC FAMILY HOME - HUGE CORNER BLOCK
LEONGATHA EXECUTIVE 4 BR HOME WITH SPACIOUS LIVING
• Solid 3 BR home. Side street access to sheds & back yard • Dble garage, power, separate workshop & storage room • Updated kitchen, separate dining & lounge. Sunroom
• Lounge/dining, large kitchen/ family-room, 4BR,store-room • Quality built, close to schools, rear drive access to backyard • Solar power, saltwater pool, double & single garages
$325,000 Sole agent
Insight
$459,000
MEENIYAN MODERN MASTERPIECE WITH UNSURPASSED VIEWS
MT ECCLES 'HILLVUE'- EVERYTHING YOU COULD WISH FOR - 36 ACRES
• Sensational life-style property, approx. 8.6 acres. 360° views • 5 BRs, massive open family room - glass façade. Rumpus room • Outdoor BBQ area. Huge double-bay garage. A family entertainer
• Magnificent 4 BR & study homestead. Beautiful setting, panoramic views • Lge, kitchen/meals/family, elegant lounge. 2x dble garages under roofline • 2 BR studio with bthrm. Sheds galore, laneways, stockyards, creek, dam.
$680,000
$739,000 Sole agent
insightrealestate.com.au Lindsay Powney 0428 515 103
Robyn Powney 0488 454 547
5 McCartin Street LEONGATHA
5662 2220
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LEONGATHA 94 Brown Street Insight Real Estate Leongatha 5662 2220
$299,000
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AUCTION Sunday, September 20 at 1pm 93 CHURCH STREET, COWES
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ECENTLY renovated, this immaculate three bedroom home on a corner block will suit a variety of purchasers, right from families through to retirees.
All of the hard work has been done.
The whole house has a light feel to it. All rooms have been freshly painted, new floorboards and carpets installed. New kitchen cabinetry, tiling and whole new bathroom are very smart. A newly decked front porch leads into the first of the living rooms, a spacious open plan kitchen/
HIGH-END DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY Prime level 1,658m2 (approx.) allotment Would suit 5 high-end townhouses (S.T.C.A.) Walking distance to major supermarkets, Phillip Island's commercial, restaurant & café hub, civic centre, Jetty Triangle & beach, plus access to The Esplanade, Dunsmore Park, Lovers Walk & the Island's tourist attractions Limitless potential for imaginative upmarket development in an exclusive location with excellent prognosis for capital growth & rental yields
Agent Campbell Noonan 0400 062 987 160 Main Street, Mornington VIC 3931 P: 5975 4555 F: 5975 6444 E: mornington@mcewingpartners.com CAS2940140
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dining/family room with pleasant outlook. A second lounge through double doors off the main living room has access out to a substantial undercover entertaining area and private backyard. Bedrooms have built in robes, the family bathroom being central to all. A single carport is attached to the home. On the side street a small side gate providing access to the backyard could easily be extended. There’s plenty of room here to build a garage or substantial shed, while two garden sheds are already in place. Subdivision is a possibility too, STCA. Neat gardens to the front and back of the home are low maintenance and add to the overall feeling of spaciousness of this property. Within walking distance to the shops and in a popular location, take the opportunity to inspect this very appealing property.
“THE STAR”, Tuesday, September 8, 2015 - PAGE 31
SES responds to road trauma STATE Emergency Services are always on call to ensure the people of South Gippsland have support in times of crisis.
Whether responding to road accidents, storm damage or natural disaster response, the Leongatha SES unit has a committed team on board for any situation. Deputy controller Neil Warren has been working with the Leongatha SES unit for more than 25 years and has witnessed road accidents across South Gippsland for decades. “A lot of accidents occur because people are driving in pelting rain, hail and on icy roads without slowing down. Drivers need to be aware of weather and road conditions and slow down accordingly,” he said. “The surface of roads can also be a hazard in winter. We have so many potholes, areas with loose gravel and animals on roads at this time of year.” Mr Warren said areas prone to a high number of car accidents include Crightons Hill on Strzelecki Highway, the Grassy Spur corner between Koonwarra and Meeni-
yan, and the stretch of road between Leongatha and Leongatha South. “We use cutters and spreaders known as ‘the jaws of life’ to pull apart vehicles and remove occupants safely. These are our standard tools of the trade,” Mr Warren said of the massive hydraulic scissors. While Mr Warren has worked within the SES for a long time, he said the trauma of witnessing road fatalities can be a confronting challenge to face. “The Gippsland SES chaplain Judy McLeod is a member of the Leongatha unit and we also have a number of peer support people and counselling services who work with us,” Mr Warren said. “Most importantly after a fatality we sit around together and talk about it. We are always looking out for each other and staying in touch after we have witnessed rough incidents. We just want to see fewer fatalities and more people being safe on the roads.” Leongatha SES unit is currently holding open nights for prospective recruitment from 7.30pm at 12 Watson Road, Leongatha.
On call for the community: Neil Warren of Leongatha SES unit stands with the ‘jaws of life’ used at road accidents to remove occupants from vehicles.
Zero road toll is the goal THE State Government and the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) have signalled a major shift in the way they will talk to Victorians about road safety with a new campaign.
Minister for Roads and Road Safety Luke Donnellan recently attended the second annual Towards Zero Road Safety Leadership Symposium, launching the TAC’s Towards Zero campaign, asking Victorians to aim for zero deaths on our roads each year.
“We realise Towards Zero sets an ambitious target but unless we’re working towards the highest possible benchmark, Victorians will continue to lose loved ones to road trauma and we can never accept that,” Mr Donnellan said. “If we’re not aiming for zero, we are saying to ourselves that there is an acceptable level of road trauma.” For the last 25 years Victorians have seen advertisements with slogans like ‘if you drink and drive, you’re a bloody idiot’ or graphic imagery of crashes. But now Victorians will see a new style of TAC commercial.
The Towards Zero campaign will ask Victorians to consider what it would be like to lose their loved ones on the roads. Victorians know that they should wear a seatbelt and why they shouldn’t drink and drive, speed or text at the wheel but still too many people die on roads. Road trauma is not about numbers published next to the words ‘road toll’. It is about brothers, sisters, children, parents, friends and colleagues. It is about everyday Victorians and their families whose lives will never be the same.
The star of the commercial, Victorian local Francisco Cerros, is asked the question: “Last year 249 people died on Victorian roads. What do you think is a more acceptable number?” His answer is 70. Mr Cerros is not an actor and he was not prepared for the sight of 70 of his closest family and friends walking around the corner. In an unscripted response, he is moved to tears before changing his answer to zero. Towards Zero represents a new approach to road trauma reduction which will be supported by the government’s
new Towards Zero Road Safety Strategy to be launched later this year. Both the campaign and the strategy support Victoria’s efforts to make every journey on the state’s roads a safe one by ensuring Victorians are safer drivers, driving safer cars, at safer speeds, on safer roads. The symposium will hear from international and Australian road safety experts and attendees will be from the Transport Accident Commission, VicRoads, Victoria Police, Department of Justice and Regulation and the Department of Health.
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Furry friends
Pet care
Volunteers save the pets SHOPPING never felt this good.
Every item sold at Save the Pets opportunity shop in Wonthaggi goes towards giving animals a chance at life. The shop is run entirely by volunteers all passionate about animals.
Proceeds go towards three, not for profit South Gippsland charities dedicated to re-training animals and finding new homes for them. The beneficiaries are New Beginnings, Sweet Shepherd Rescue Australia and Saffron on the Hill.
LOCAL BUSINESS South Gippsland’s only pet crematorium
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“People are right behind us because we are for the animals,” Save the Pets co-manager Thomas Hardy said. New Beginnings saves older animals from being put down, from birds through to horses. Sweet Shepherd Rescue Australia retrains retired police and guard dogs, mainly German Shepherds but also other breeds. Once retrained, the group finds the dogs new homes. Saffron on the Hill provides temporary care for neglected, abused and abandoned animals. All dogs stay in the group’s care for as long as it takes to get them ready for adoption. Save the Pets most recently gave $1250 to each of the charities. The managers of Save the Pets are always looking for new animal related causes to support and also
welcome donations of goods, such as furniture, clothing, homewares, brica-brac, jewellery, glasses and footwear, new and secondhand. “We take it all because people are so generous, so how could we refuse it,” Mr Hardy said. Save the Pets has been operating at 62-64 McBride Avenue since March this year. Mr Thomas shares the co-manager’s role with his wife Thelma Hardy, and they are backed by a dedicated team. The store will remain open for winter hours until the end of September: from 9am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday and 10am to 4pm Saturdays. From October, the store will be open 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday and 10am to 4pm Saturdays. The shop can be phoned on 5672 3689.
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business but one that stands out. Meg tells stories of the repeat clients which jump from their owners’ cars and run up to the kennels like they are back at a place where they remember having had so much fun. The kennel’s location is ideal for dog owners headed for Wilson’s Promontory whether just for a day, for a short break or for their annual holiday. “We have had dogs for up to 18 months while their owners have been transferred overseas or working down on the Prom,” Meg said. “In one case we had clients who were working in Kakadu National Park for a few months and of course they weren’t able to relocate with their dog.” Somerset Kennels is set up to cater for a whole range of situations and includes double kennels for larger dogs if required or for people who have breeding pairs/trios. The Parkinsons also offer one on one dog obedience training and are happy to plan a strategy for training an ill-disciplined dog or get things underway for the cute new puppy. Prospective dog owners need to ensure that their dog’s C5 vaccination is demonstrably up to date (a legal requirement). Somerset Kennels is located at 1895 Meeniyan-Promontory Road, Fish Creek.
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When you stop to do the sums, the result is the couple have been in the business of pet management for a long time now. People leaving their dogs in the care of the Parkinsons are leaving them in the care of experts. When asked what separates their business from other kennels, Meg made Somerset sound like a home away from home where pets will get all the love and attention they are used to. “We talk to the dogs and give them lots of attention including taking them for walks,” she said. “We have experience handling dogs of all shapes and sizes, personalities and ages, and you can always be sure our esteemed guests are in the best of hands when you leave them with us. “Just like their human friends, all pets are different, and we’re excited about getting to know the quirks and traits of every one we welcome.” The kennel caters for only 28 dogs, so one might call it more boutique or bed and breakfast in style compared to some of establishments in the dog minding trade. Somerset Kennels is not just another
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VICTORIA’S leading transport advocates say it was disappointing almost one-third of vehicles tested in the 2015 Used Car Safety Ratings scored a poor or very poor rating for occupant crash safety protection. The ratings are based on work by the Monash University Accident Research Centre (MUARC) in conjunction with the RACV, TAC and VicRoads. Of the 217 vehicles looked at, 71 models were in the poor or very poor category and RACV manager vehicle engineering Michael Case said those results were disappointing. “There will always be vehicles that rate poorly in these types of studies, but to see almost a third with a poor or very poor rating is discouraging. We would recommend anyone looking for a safe used car to give these models a wide berth,” he said. Less than 10 per cent of the vehicles tested earned the coveted safe pick rating. The UCSR Guide is available in print and online at: racv.com.au/ucsr
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Used cars ready to go THE Spring Cleanout sale at Wonthaggi Holden and Wonthaggi Toyota runs for the whole of September and is offering deals on up to 50 cars of all makes and models.
There are hatches, SUVs, sedans, utilities and commercial vehicles. All are quality, late model used vehicles with low kilometres. Salesperson at Wonthaggi Holden, Rob O’Neill said, “All of our cars have a great service history and are at drive away prices.” There are ex-demo models such as a top of the range 2013 Holden Captiva 7 which features a sunroof and seven leather seats. With less than 12,000 kilometres on the clock, this turbo diesel is great value at $34,990. If it’s a utility vehicle for the farm or a young tradesman starting out, there is an automatic 2009 Toyota Hilux WorkMate at the reasonable price of $15,990. You will be purchasing from a trusted, family owned dealership that has been in business in the town for 25 years. Follow up service is an added bonus of buying from Wonthaggi Holden and Toyota, with a workshop and qualified mechanics on site. Between them, the staff at Wonthaggi Holden and Toyota, Jamie Marsh, Rob O’Neill, James Chetcuti and Justin Gitz not only offer a wealth of experience, but you will also find them a pleasure to deal with. Justin Gitz, the sales and business manager for Toyota at the dealership, said, “It is always a good time to buy a used car and importantly, these cars come with a two year RACV warranty, and buying locally gives our customers peace of mind.” Mr Gitz also mentioned finance was available on most cars and in addition to the great prices there is a bonus offer for the month of September: the buyer of any used vehicles will have the choice of a Samsung eight inch wi-fi tablet or a Breville Nespresso coffee machine. Stop by Wonthaggi Toyota and Holden at 342 Bass Highway, Wonthaggi and take a test drive of one of the quality used vehicles for yourself, Monday through to Friday, 8am to 5.30pm and Saturday 9am to 1pm.
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Bright future for Korumburra youth: Broadening Horizons officers and Department of Education and Training Victoria representatives discuss potential directions for youth projects in South Gippsland with Korumburra Secondary College students. From left, Cheryl Cook, Rory, Karen Cain, Hayden, Layton, principal Abigail Graham, Adrian and Mark Collins.
Students have their say Safety in mind: the Hyundai i30 ActiveX has achieved the maximum five star ANCAP safety rating.
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KORUMBURRA Secondary College students have been learning about ways in which they can transform the community through the Broadening Horizons program. Students from Year 8 have been working in conjunction with South Gippsland Shire Council, Bass Coast Shire Council and Burra Foods to come up with initiatives that could benefit youth in the area. Students were recently visited by deputy regional director for the Department of Education and Training Victoria, Karen Cain, and Gippsland Broadening Horizons Beacon Foundation project officer Cheryl Cook to discuss their ideas. Year 8 coordinator Matt Smith said the program, which is in its first year, has enabled students to have a voice for the youth in the community while learning life skills about taking initiative and leadership. “The students have been working with South Gippsland Shire Council, Bass Coast Shire and Burra Foods as part of the Broadening Horizons program to create projects aimed at youth in the community,” Mr Smith said. “They have been brainstorming ideas by researching into current news events in local newspapers and communicating with local council. They now have an idea of what they would like to produce and are building their skills.” Students come up with a diverse range of ideas to benefit youth, including youth festivals, sporting facilities, environmental programs and community events. Teacher Neil Cockburn said the early stages of the Broadening Horizons program had already seen a change in the students’ approach to problem solving. “The students have really stepped up to the challenge and taken initiative in organising opportunities to speak with their men-
tors about their projects,” Mr Cockburn said. “Broadening Horizons has sown the seeds for big ideas and the students have taken extra steps to take action. They have been
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students on their proactive ethic. “The students are coming up with a range of good and refreshing solutions for issues in the community,” she said.
Dressed up for success: back, from left, Jessica, Kasey, Megan, Elley May, Chloe and Grace, and front, from left, Seth, Samuel and Ryan dressed as their favourite book characters for the Book Week Parade at Chairo Christian School Leongatha.
Book Week bonanza THE hall at Chairo Christian School Leongatha was alive with all students involved in the annual Book Week parade recently. Students came dressed as their favourite literary characters with the likes of Cat in the Hat, Pocahontas, Eeyore the donkey and Oompa Loompas making appearances. Teachers also got behind the event with principal Lisa Dumicich transformed into a Raggedy Anne doll.
Art standouts: from left, Inverloch-Kongwak Primary School grades 5/6 students Jason Leffer, Alex Maxwell, Meghan Bate and Yarrah Lynch apply the finishing touches to their mural for the school’s Annual Visual Art Exhibition at the Inverloch Community Hub from October 1 to 31. There will be eight large collaborative murals with individual contributions from every student at Inverloch-Kongwak Primary School, showcasing a range of media with painting, drawing and collage.
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History to meet fiction at festival FOR those wanting an insight into Lyric Theatre, and its long and successful history, David Tattersall’s presentation at next
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Stage to pen: David Tattersall will talk about his history of Leongatha’s Lyric Theatre, Fifty Years of Theatre, at the Coal Creek Literary Festival. He is pictured with former Lyric actress Julie MacLean at the book’s launch in February this year.
Life reflection: Charles Hall will discuss Summer’s Gone, his debut novel set during the turbulent 1960s in Australia, at the Coal Creek Literary Festival.
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It follows on from his The Roar of the Greasepaint, a book he published to mark the 40th anniversary of the group. While many amateur theatre groups in the region have risen, collapsed and died over the years, Lyric Theatre has managed to not just survive but thrive. The group was formed out of the remnants of the Leongatha Theatre Company. At this group’s wind up meeting, a new comer to the district, teacher Lynn Carr, suggested the emphasis be on musicals rather than plays. An advertisement in the local paper had the desired effect, and Lynn Carr’s idea, combined with an effective committee resulted in Lyric Theatre being born. David singles out Mary Eagger as a significant influence in the company, saying she had the necessary skills both off and on stage which resulted in, as David puts it, “a lot of energy and enthusiasm in the group”. Just one of the skills she displayed was being able to organise people without upsetting them. David describes it as “a really nice family to belong to”. It’s one he’s had plenty of experience in, as he’s been involved with Lyric Theatre since 1969. Careful management of money and attracting people with the necessary skills in an increasingly time poor world are two of the challenges now faced by the company. David points out for instance the people on stage during a production are just the tip of the iceberg, as if there’s 25 people on stage, another 150 people are required back stage. The last couple of musicals put on the company have cost between $40,000$60,000. A small profit is the best the company can hope for. Lyric Theatre provides an incubator for emerging
talent, gives youngsters the experience of live theatre, and quite a few who have been associated with the group over the years have gone on to have careers in the industry. The literary festival also welcomes first time author Charles Hall as one of its presenters. Summer’s Gone, his debut novel set during the turbulent 1960s in Australia, is a must read for those interested in either revisiting or getting a sense of a significant decade which saw the country face epoch defining issues. Abortion, conscription, draft-dodging, the beginnings of women’s liberation, and of course the elephant in the room of the Vietnam War are all woven into a story that is half mystery, half coming of age. Even the release of the Beatles’ hugely influential Sgt Pepper’s is mentioned, as anyone who has read the first sentence of the novel would realise. What this does is place the reader right there, at a particular time, right from the get go. And if like numerous debut novels there are elements of autobiography, Charles certainly had some interesting adventures back in the 1960s. Like the fictionalised version of himself, Charles played in a band in Perth and hitchhiked across the Nullabor with a girl. Charles was also the member of a one hit wonder band called Gemini that had a top five hit in Perth in 1969. “It’s a twisted and fictionalised version of my life”, he said earlier this year when Summer’s Gone was launched at the Perth Writers’ Festival. “Once you’ve lived through the Australian experience of the ’60s, against the backdrop of the Vietnam War, you wonder how the hell we survived all that stuff,” Charles said. Told in the first person by protagonist Nick, the novel
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Farming Insight Cows feel cosy in name of science NEW climate-controlled calorimeters, or ‘mootel rooms for cows’ have been established at the National Dairy Centre at Ellinban. These are being used for research to measure heat tolerance and methane mitigation in dairy cows. Minister for Agriculture Jaala Pulford opened
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HIGH cattle prices have beef producers feeling positive about the coming season, while a weakening global market has dairy farmers concerned.
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ports, valued at $2.3 billion in 2013-14, making it an important part of our rural and regional communities. Victoria is also involved in a joint international research project between Agriculture and Agri-food Canada and Ellinbank scientists to develop productive and profitable feeding strategies that reliably reduce methane emissions in the dairy and beef industries in both countries. This new research is funded by the Victorian Government, Dairy Australia and the Climate Change and Emissions Management (CCEMC) Corporation of Alberta, Canada. Ms Pulford said, “This state of the art technology will help our scientists to develop technologies and options for Victoria’s dairy
farmers to maintain productivity in a changing and variable climate. “Our dairy research group is acknowledged around the world for ground breaking research into feeding strategies to mitigate methane emissions and the development and refinement of measurement techniques for the determination of methane.” National Dairy Centre principal scientist Dr Joe Jacobs said current research applications include genomic predictions of response to heat stress in dairy cattle and the development of cost effective feeding strategies to mitigate methane emissions from dairy cattle while maintaining or improving production.
Big step forward: from left, researcher Josie Thornhill, Victorian Agriculture Minister Jaala Pulford and dairy research manager at Ellinbank Dr Bill Wales at the opening of the new climate-controlled calorimeters.
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haven’t stayed this high for long, so you’d expect it to fall at some stage,” he said. “I don’t know when it is going to be, but I have never known it to last. The feedlots are keeping the store sales going at the moment but it is making restocking really hard.” Mr Spargo said some farmers were struggling to buy cattle in the high market, because they were competing against feedlots that have money to spend. He said he was not sure where the market was going to be coming into spring. “No one knows. I think it has probably reached the peak for the fat market, but it is difficult to tell what is going to happen,” he said. “The rain last week couldn’t make store cattle
any dearer, but it was fantastic. It will be good for crops and early silage is looking likely, so it can only help.” Leongatha South dairy farmer and Murray Goulburn supplier Gordon Vagg said in terms of the weather, the season has been “about perfect”, but he has concerns about the farmgate price. “Last year it was a dry August and this year it could come in dry, but I don’t know. I am not going to predict it too soon,” he said. “It was getting a bit dry this August as well, but the 15mm of rain recently has meant it was just about perfect. “You want it a bit wet so you know you are going to have decent subsoil moisture coming into spring and summer.”
Mr Vagg said the concerning thing for dairy farmers at the moment was the drop in the world market, particularly for milk powder. “Fonterra was already talking about dropping their price, while it has already dropped in New Zealand to under $4,” he said. “What is helping Murray Goulburn suppliers is the cooperative only exports around 45 per cent of product, so isn’t as vulnerable to the world market. “It helps us to ride the lows more confidently, whereas Fonterra is primarily focussed on export.” Mr Vagg said unless the world market comes back up, he was worried the farmgate price would drop. “I am not sure where the prices are going to go. If it
doesn’t drop much more I think we can ride it out,” he said. The latest Rabobank rural confidence survey has found commodity prices were the biggest driver of confidence this quarter. Rabobank state manager for Victoria Todd Charteris said that explained much of the disparity in sentiment between beef and dairy producers. “Two-thirds of beef producers hold a positive outlook on the coming year, compared to 18 per cent of dairy farmers,” he said. “Cattle prices continue to trade in uncharted territory as they hit new records, with limited downside risk in the market outlook. “Conversely, the weak sentiment in global markets
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Cows stand out THERE were approximately 1100 export and 300 young cattle penned, representing an increase of 100 head week on week.
Most of the usual buying group was present but not all operating fully in a mixed market, with prime cattle a little easier. Quality was plainer than last sale, with bullock and trade numbers limited and most drafts lacking finish. The young cattle and bullocks sold to cheaper averages due to quality, with most in the range of 5c to 10c/ kg easier. The 750 cows sold to stronger demand, despite a regular volume processor being absent, and the lift in restocker demand saw prices improve around 5c/kg on most sales, and more in places. Heavy weight bulls eased 15c to 20c/kg, with quality an issue. The vealers sold mostly from 280c to 341c/kg. Yearling heifers to the trade made between 270c and 338c/ kg. Grown steers sold between 310c and 328c/kg. Bullocks made from 305c to 324c/kg. Heavy weight crossbred manufacturing steers sold from 280c to 319c/kg. Most light and medium weight cows made between 170c and 240c/kg. Heavy weight cows sold mostly between 208c and 288c/kg. Heavy weight bulls made from 250c to 310c/kg. The next sale draw - September 9: 1. Elders, 2. Alex Scott & Staff, 3. Landmark, 4. Phelan & Henderson & Co, 5. Rodwells, 6. SEJ.
Prime Sale - Wednesday, September 2 BULLOCKS 13 Pearson Beef, Meeniyan 618.80kg 14 B.J. McRae, Wonthaggi 597.10kg 1 R.W. & L.M. Brooks, Korumburra Sth 640.00kg 8 R. & A. McDowell, Korumburra 668.80kg 4 N. Loupos, Corinella 657.50kg 5 F. McRae, Woolamai 582.00kg STEERS 1 J. Geary, Leongatha 375.00kg 1 M. Selling, Sale 370.00kg 9 A. & M. Gheller, Wonthaggi 534.40kg 9 R.W. & L.M. Brooks, Korumburra Sth 510.60kg 1 P. & R. Den Brinker, Krowera 545.00kg 4 F. McRae, Woolamai 532.50kg COWS 1 J.M. McFee, Cowes 535.00kg 2 Bolar Downs Operations, Tarwin 787.50kg 1 C.A. Russell, French Island 655.00kg 1 J.F. & M.R. White, French Island 665.00kg 1 R.J. & G.E. Ross, Poowong 640.00kg 3 C. & N. Verboon, Wonthaggi North 753.30kg HEIFERS 1 J.M. Grieve, Wonthaggi 320.00kg 1 B. Cantwell Livestock, Toora 420.00kg 1 M. Sellings, Sale 360.00kg 1 J. Geary, Leongatha 345.00kg 8 P.F. & P.A. O’Loughlin, Nerrena 459.40kg 3 P. & R. Den Brinker, Krowera 495.00kg BULLS 1 Greycroft Nominees, Welshpool 1015.00kg 1 Redmond Dairies, Inverloch 1035.00kg 1 A. & T. Ronalds, Tarwin Lower 805.00kg 1 B.F., D.E. & M.A. Calder, Dumbalk 945.00kg 1 Brian & Thorson, Poowong East 705.00kg 2 Hannigan & Irvin, Fish Creek 637.50kg
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is weighing on the minds of dairy farmers, although so far the domestic market has remained largely buffered from the downturn.” Despite the shock waves in the global dairy market, Mr Charteris said farmers had capitalised on three good years, however dairy farmers would be monitoring their margins this season. Mr Charteris said 50 per cent of the state’s farmers reported a favourable view of seasonal conditions. “Given that the rain has been fairly patchy, the crops are looking good for this time of year,” he said. “However, spring rain will be critical to the outcome, and there was a sense of caution around the strengthening El Nino weather pattern.”
Store sale Thursday, September 3 Total yarding: 1139 Steers: M.M. Lawless, Driffield, 11 x $1740; D.K. & H.C. Campbell, Mardan, 18 x $1720; B. & S. Jones, Glengarry, 10 x $1590; Vyner & Danuser, Devon North, 1 x $1440; Glen Alvie Dairys, Glen Alvie, 8 x $1400; D. Jelbart, Tarwin Lower, 12 x $1340; R. & S. Holt, Mt Eccles South, 7 x $1300. Heifers: Wrench & DAvies, Boolarra South, 1 x $1260; P. Rosengren, Woodside, 1 x $960; D. Schnoor, Laverton, 3 x $955; Murphy & Reichbauer, Devon, 11 x $930; South Burnook, Bass, 1 x $910; Sugarloaf Nom, Bass, 5 x $910; Omnizar P/L, 19 x $900. Cows: I. Alexander, Toongabbie, 1 x $1300; A. & J. Dench, Mt Eccles, 1 x $900; Wrench & Davies, Boolarra South, 1 x $740; G. Shelden, 2 x $730. Cows and calves: I. Alexander, Toongabbie, 3 x $2000; B. Pratt, Warragul, 3 x $1800; D. Halliday, 4 x $1600; South Burnook, Bass, 8 x $1510; Sugarloaf Nom, Bass, 7 x $1450; D. & K. Neal, Maffra, 2 x $1310; Omnizar P/L, 7 x $1290; G. Sheldon, 3 x $1270.
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Scout leader a father to many By Lucy Johnson JOHN Simpson is one of many commendable fathers who was celebrated on Father’s Day.
Mr Simpson has overcome hardships but has not faltered in ensuring meeting the best interests of his children. Mr Simpson raised Chloe, 13 and Billy, 15 in Dumbalk and has always endeavoured to support his children. “I always try to be there for my kids and I want them to always feel free to come to me for help,” he said. Mr Simpson bonds with his children within the Scouts group at Leongatha where he is an assistant scout leader. “I was a cub leader over 20 years ago. I gave it up when other work commitments got in the way, however when I took Billy to an open day five years ago I decided to get back to it,” he said. Scouts has given Mr Simpson the opportunity to
Protecting our environment: Manpower Young Landcare Leader award recipient Kate Williams monitors the quality of salt marsh near Corner Inlet.
Environment protector awarded By Lucy Johnson SOUTH Gippsland Landcare Network project officer Kate Williams could not be more deserving of an award. Having worked with the network for more than five years, Ms Williams’ commitment to local environmental projects was recognised when she re-
ceived the Manpower Young Landcare Leader award at the 2015 Victorian Landcare Awards recently. “I have always been passionate about the environment even as a child. I was always outside. I loved science and geography in school and went on to study environmental science at university and graduated in 2006,” Ms Williams said.
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In her time with South Gippsland Landcare Network, Ms Williams has assisted in numerous projects across the area, especially focusing on protecting the land from weed and pest threats. “We consult the community on our projects and have worked a lot in revegetating local land and eradicating threats from weeds and pests,” Ms Williams said. “We have also done a lot of collaborative work with VicRoads, community groups and shires. The work we do can often require a large task force and it can be difficult to get funding in our field.” Ms Williams received her award at the 2015 Victorian Landcare Awards hosted by Her Excellency the Honourable Linda Dessau, Governor of Victoria. Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Water Lisa Neville was also in attendance to celebrate the significant contributions to our environment made by the recipients. Ms Williams attributed her passion for the environment as the key to her success. “I believe if you can get a job in something you are passionate about, then whatever you do will not feel like work,” she said. “The recognition I have received has been really motivating for me. I must be doing something right. “I have great support here and I work with a fantastic team. Our projects are really adaptive to the concerns of the community so I look forward to seeing what the future has in store.”
spend quality time with his children while seeing them grow in confidence. “I see my children and their peers come into Scouts very shy and we get to see them grow up and become more confident through the work we do,” he said. “My daughter especially has improved so much in her school work. The skills she has learnt have made a massive difference overall in her life. “Billy has come so far in Scouts. He is in the Venturers program and it has made him so much more confident in himself.” Mr Simpson has dedicated his time to helping local children overcome their fears by lending an encouraging hand. “It is rewarding to see other people’s children come through who may be going through a troubled time and seeing them grow and improve. I enjoy helping the children to conquer their fears, especially in challenges like abseiling,” he said. When it comes to parenting, Mr Simpson keeps it
Going for green: John Simpson ties the green cord on his son Billy Simpson at Leongatha Scouts. simple by being understanding and supportive. “It is so important to be there for your kids. Attend
their activities, take an interest in what they do and make sure they know you will always be there for them,” he said.
Loch reserve cooking with gas UPGRADE works at the Loch Memorial Reserve can now be completed thanks to a grant of $15,000 from Origin Energy. The Loch Memorial Reserve Building Project was voted as the highest priority in the Loch Community Plan, with support from 11 community groups and South Gippsland Shire Council. The Loch Memorial Reserve Committee has been planning to repair and upgrade the reserve since the
large concrete steps started to crumble and the height of the steps no longer met safety requirements. The project also included work to make the space more suitable for use by community groups and the school, including adding an extension to be used as a stage area for performing arts, and additional function space. According to reserve treasurer Ray Philpott, the support from Origin will help create a valuable community asset. “It’s great to have so many local clubs using the grounds,
and after these renovations we’ll be able to host more community events and support our performing arts scene as well,” he said. Further work was brought forward when the Poowong Loch Junior Football Club elected to make the reserve its home ground. Goal posts, coach’s boxes, fencing and a change room were completed for the club, and a new ride-on lawn mower was bought for the grounds. Mat Quinn, plant manager at the nearby Origin-operated
BassGas processing facility at Lang Lang, said Origin recognised how important the reserve was for the Loch and district community. “We’re proud to contribute to the work the committee is doing to ensure their facilities are safe because community spaces like these can help to enhance community pride and connectedness,” he said. The next round of upgrades are now underway including building a steel framework and roof.
MP praises life of Brian BRIAN Ahearne was a man who gave Mirboo North the iconic Lyrebird Walk.
His passing was acknowledged in the Australian Parliament recently by McMillan MP Russell Broadbent, who named Mr Ahearne and his band of helpers the Wednesday Warriors, given they worked to create the bushwalk north of the town on Wednesdays. Mr Broadbent said Mirboo North benefited from Mr
Ahearne’s service. “Men, in the Mirboo North area particularly, are better off because Brian Ahearne lived. The community in general— the swimming pool and all the other organisations that he was in—were better off because Brian Ahearne lived his life,” Mr Broadbent told parliament. “That is why there were so many people gathered at Mirboo North to celebrate his life. And I do mean celebrate his life. Vale Brian Ahearn, a man of the people.”
Thanks Origin: the Loch community welcomes $15,000 from Origin Energy towards improving the Loch Recreation Reserve. Back, from left, reserve committee member Keith Tonkin, Origin Energy’s Linda French, reserve treasurer Ray Philpott, reserve committee member Terry Smith and Barbara Look of South Gippsland Shire Council. Front, from left, reserve president George Elton and South Gippsland Shire Councillor Lorraine Brunt.
Former tennis champ returns to Leongatha FORMER Leongatha resident Allan Stone paid a visit to Leongatha recently and called in to chat with one of the current proprietors of The Star, Tony Giles.
Allan is the son of the former owner of The Star, Harold Stone, who owned the newspaper in the 1940s and 1950s. It was then purchased by Frank Gannon who ran the paper from 1957-1977, before the paper was bought by the current owners. Allan Stone is famous for his tennis record and is a well respected commentator on Channel Seven for the Australian Open.
He was a member of the Australian Davis Cup team for four years, Australian doubles champion with Dick Crealy in 1968, and US Open doubles champion with Crealy in 1968 and with Ray Ruffels in 1976. In 1975 he was Wimbledon doubles finalist with Colin Dowdeswell and made the finals of the Australian Open with Bob Carmichael. Stone won a total of 11 ATP doubles titles and was a singles finalist on four occasions, with a career high singles ranking of 38 in the world in 1975. Whilst in Leongatha, Stone was keen to walk around the CBD as well as try to find his original house in McCartin Street. He then travelled to Inverloch with his wife for a weekend along the coast.
Tennis, newspapers: former tennis champion Allan Stone and Tony Giles outside The Star newspaper office in McCartin Street, Leongatha. Mr Stone’s father Harold once owned the newspaper.
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2015 DAFFODIL FESTIVAL ST PETER’S ANGLICAN CHURCH LEONGATHA Thursday 10 September 10am - 4pm Friday 11 September 10am - 4pm Saturday 12 September 10am - 4pm
Flowers in Praise & Garden Snapshots Enjoy refreshments (morning and afternoon teas and light lunches) prepared and served by St Peter’s Ladies’ Guild Delight in the annual floral display of Flowers in Praise Take part in the Garden Snapshots display 2016 calendar featuring display photos will be available for sale – preorder from Heather Scott (5622 2175) – net proceeds to Anglicare For more information, ring Coral Johnston (0409 165 227 or Marion Dewar (5662 4432)
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TARWIN LOWER & DISTRICT COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE INC.
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Notice of Annual General Meeting to be conducted on Monday 19th October 2015 at the Centre, commencing at 11am. Light refreshments will be served following the meeting. Guest speaker will be Lillian Brittain from the Korumburra Community Garden Club. BUSINESS: 1. To confirm minutes of the previous Annual General Meeting. 2. To receive the reports of the Committee and the financial statement. 3. To elect two (2) members of the Committee in place of retiring members. The retiring members for 2015 are: • Donald Kennedy • Dot Kennedy • Shirley West • Colin West 4. To consider any other resolutions delivered within at least seven days' notice. Nominations for the Committee close on Monday 5th October 2015, a current satisfactory police record check is required when accepting positions for the Committee of Management. Committee Nomination, Centre Membership and Police Check forms (on-line) can be obtained from and completed at the Tarwin Lower Community Health Centre.
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Community Support Workers Casual positions $29.99 to $31.61 per hour Mirboo North & Foster/Toora areas Minimum completion or studying Cert III in Home & Community Care or equivalent. Enquiries to Client Services Team Leaders on 03 5662-9200.
Property Coordinator Ongoing Full Time Fortnightly rostered day off available $92,278 total salary package Enquiries to Chris Van Der Ark, Manager Sustainable Communities on 03 5662-9200.
Statutory Planning Officer Ongoing Full Time Fortnightly rostered day off available $82,468 total salary package Please refer to our website www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au for further information. All applicants must submit an Employment Application form and address the selection criteria within the position description. Enquiries to Paul Stampton, Manager Planning on 03 5662-9200. Applications close by 5pm Friday 18 September 2015.
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ACAS Assessment Clinician (20109) Permanent Full Time The position is open to trained ACAS assessment clinicians or those that would like to become an ACAS assessor (training will be provided). The successful candidate will undertake comprehensive Aged Care assessment that consider the physical, medical, psychological and social needs of the person being assessed in their home or hospital setting. This position will involve working between Wonthaggi and Warragul as well as working as part of a region wide team. For more information please contact Selina Northover, Manager Gateway on 5136 5441.
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Fulham Correctional Centre Looking for a Sea Change OR maybe a Tree Change â&#x20AC;Ś living in East Gippsland offers the choice. Whether your preference is city living, coastal or hinterland; we are located within that range. An exciting opportunity Fulham Correctional Centre is looking to replace the recent incumbent, who was promoted into a more senior role in the company. This position is responsible to ensure that the computer networks throughout Fulham and all necessary programs are working correctly, and its relationship with other networks; both Victorian Government and other GEO hardware. Fulham is expanding, both in physical size and its technology interface potential. Fulham is presently involved in the development of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;state of the artâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; prisoner case management and administration. Fulham is an 893 bed medium / minimum security facility accommodating adult male offenders located in Sale. The facility also incorporates the Nalu Challenge Community located at the same site, but separate to the main centre. The GEO Group Australia is the largest and most experience provider of outsourced correctional services in Australia, with operations across Queensland, NSW and Victoria. Interested to know more? Potential applicants are encouraged to contact Mr Sean Roberts on 03 5142 3830, to discuss the opportunity offered by this role. Applicants should provide a brief expression of interest via email to sroberts@geogroup.com.au at this stage; providing details of appropriate qualiďŹ cations and experience. CLOSING DATE: 25 September 2015
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for sale ANTIQUES Cheap prices, china, crystal, etc, including blue/white pieces. Downsizing. 5662-3120. FIREWOOD, redgum & local wood, Ph 0408-980711, A/H 5662-5175. HAY New season small squares, shedded, can deliver (cond. apply), $8 each. Also 28 x 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x4â&#x20AC;&#x2122; round bales $50 each, Mardan. Ph: 5664-1320.
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Business Development Manager â&#x20AC;˘ Leadership role supporting business development in a dynamic team â&#x20AC;˘ Located in Foster, VIC An exciting opportunity exists in the Foster and surrounding districts in our locally owned Community Bank ÂŽ branch. As a Business Development Manager you will play a key role in driving your branch and community forward, delivering tailored financial solutions to customers drawing on your proven business development and lending skills. To be successful as a Business Development Manager youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be committed to putting customersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; needs first and recognise the importance of mentoring your staff. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be a proven communicator and leader who enjoys partnering with the community. In return youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll receive support to advance a long-term career with our growing organisation. So if you think youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got what it takes to be part of the Bendigo team, we want to hear from you. Visit careers.bendigobank.com.au to find out more or to submit your application, quoting reference number VIC907774. Or write to Mark Hoffman, Retail Operations Officer, PO Box 698, Warragul 3820. Applications close on Tuesday, 15 September 2015. Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited ABN 11 068 049 178. AFSL 237879. (270945_v3) (2/09/2015)
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for sale MOBILE SCOOTER 2 years old, Shop Rider, in excellent condition, hardly used, charger included, $2,000 ONO. Ph: 0417362916. SLEEPERS, treated pine, 200x50x2.4 $12.10 each, 200x75x2.4 $16.75 each, 200x75x3.0 $ 20.90 each. Free delivery for pack lots. Phone Joe 0417-530662. TIMBER Kiln dried blackwood, silver wattle, cypress, celery top pine, most sizes for furniture and craft, also slabs and structural pine. Ph: 56812261.
CHAINSAWS Primary and Secondary Teachers Newhaven College is an independent co-educational school on Phillip Island offering quality education for students from Prep to Year 12. Due to an increase in enrolments we are seeking Secondary Teachers with expertise in: English Mathematics Legal Studies Psychology Japanese Indonesian
We stock the largest range of chainsaws in South Gippsland, including - Stihl, McCulloch and Husqvarna
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Professional repairs and services to all makes of chainsaws. We also have a large range of secondhand chainsaws available.
Applications are also sought for Primary School Teachers. For a position description visit www.newhavencol.vic.edu.au Send applications to amanda.bill@newhavencol.vic.edu.au Applications close 5:00pm Wednesday 16 September
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BULLS for hire or for sale. Friesian, Angus, Hereford, Limo or Jersey. All sound young bulls. Hire or sale. Phone 0447-331762.
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Garage Sale (CLEARING OUT SALE)
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used vehicles
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Affordable cars at drive away prices
Tools, steel, shed items and more
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Phone Judy or Geoff 0428 920 095 for full range of vehicles Or visit: www.sgcheapestcars.com
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• 2 x A4 Garage Sale Signs • Garage Sale Tips (dos and don’ts) • Sheet of Price Stickers • Star Carry Bag
wanted to buy ANY OLD farm four wheelers, good or bad, 4WDs or trucks. Will pay cash. Phone Matt 0401194601.
Total package valued at $41 ADVERTISE by calling 5662 5555 or emailing classifieds@thestar.com.au or call in to 36 McCartin Street LEONGATHA to pick up your kit when you place your advertisement
message of hope GOD wishes above all things that you prosper and be in good health - even as your soul prospers. 3 John 2. Jesus won the victory on the cross over sickness and poverty and all the other things under the curse.
MOVING SALE Saturday 12th, 42 Hassett Street, Leongatha. Antique retro furniture, bric-a-brac. Everything priced to sell. 0428-220552.
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SYLVIA Lawrence would like to thank the doctors especially Dr Chris Perry, the wonderful supportive nursing staff, physio and occupational therapists for their exceptional care during her stay in Leongatha Hospital.
LEONGATHA BACK TO BASICS PLAYGROUP
AGM Thursday September 17
engagements
7.30pm AT LEONGATHA RSL
VAN OIRSCHOT TREASE Sarah and Riagan are engaged! Steve and Sheree along with Gil and Karen are delighted to share this wonderful news. Our love and congratulations to the happy couple from both families.
LEONGATHA BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
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Wednesday, September 16
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7pm LEONGATHA TOWN CRICKET ROOMS
Jenny Milkins All areas - 5672 3123 jenny_milkins@hotmail.com
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bereavement thanks ANDERSON - Ron. On Monday we farewelled Ron Anderson late of Mirboo North, after losing his battle with Motor Neurone Disease (MND). The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to Drs Michael Kunze (Trafalgar) and Sonia Moncrieff (Mirboo North), in addition to the District Nursing and Allied Health teams from Gippsland Southern Health Services for providing their care during this time. We would also like to thank Ray from Handley Funeral Services, Geoff Pittaway, and our many friends for their love and support.
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Stony Creek Racing Club Inc.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The Annual General Meeting of the Club will be convened on Tuesday 6 October, 2015 at 7.30pm. The meeting will be held in the upstairs Members’ Area at the Stony Creek Racecourse and Recreation Reserve. All members are invited to attend. Prospective members are also warmly welcomed. Paul O’Sullivan
President and Chairman At the Club - 5664 0099 or enquiries@scrc.com.au
Under 15 netball best and fairest: from left, joint runners-up with 32 votes, Kayla Redpath from MDU and Elli Clavarino from Toora and Jayde McGlead from Foster who won with 37 votes). They were congratulated by Paul Dunlop.
Football Rising Stars: Campbell McKenzie (Inverloch-Kongwak), Kyle Kirk (Dalyston), the winner Cam Trewin from Korumburra-Bena, Ben Ellen (Tarwin), and the award sponsor Mat Holmes from the Korumburra Sports and Spinal Clinic. Absent: Gareth Park (Fish Creek).
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McINNES - Ivy Beryl. The family of Ivy wish to thank everyone for the love, flowers, cards and support given to us at this sad time. A special thank you to the wonderful staff at Carinya for the care given to her over the past 10 months.
in memoriam KEE - James Victor (Vic), passed away 11.9.97 and Rodney John, passed away 30.4.1958. Always in our thoughts. Thelma, Bill, Greg, and families. McLEOD - Tony. 15.2.61 - 7.9.08. Darling husband, dad and poppy. Lovingly remembered and forever in our thoughts. Kez, Brent, Jess, Khy and Kade; Jaim, Zac and Indi; Kase and Ben. xxx PEACH - Lydia Hilda. 16.9.1915 - 13.9.2007. Darling Hildy, It has been eight years since you slipped away. We love and miss you every day. Barbara, Peter, Rory and Paul. Nat, Paul, Vicki, Steele and Bede.
deaths BURGGRAAFF - Tjesjen (Tjess). 3.8.1945 - 6.9.2015. Passed away peacefully at Leongatha after a long illness. Her strong and courageous battle over, may she now rest in peace. Sadly missed, always remembered. Forever loved mum of Sandra, David and Tan, Annette and Greg, adored Beppe of Casey and Matt, Alicia and Luke. Please see Tuesday’s Herald Sun for funeral details. BURGGRAAFF - Tjesjen (Tjess). 1945 - 2015. Dearest and loved sister of Jelle, auntie and great aunt of Andrew; Martin and Karyn, Maarli, Jada and Zaki; Cyndi and Allen, Scarlet and Hazel. Passed away peacefully at Leongatha on 06.09.2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. Our sincere condolences are extended to Sandra, David, Annette and Greg, Casey and Matt, Alicia and Luke. Remembered, admired and respected forever. RIP Tjess, we will miss you and your energy.
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BURGGRAAFF - Tjesjen. My dear and eldest daughter. Left us so peacefully and prematurely after a long illness, now at rest with the Lord. Till we meet again. Your loving Mother, Geertje (Grace). BURGGRAAFF - Tjesjen. Dear sister and soul mate. You’ve always been there and will always be remembered. Your loving brother, Rolf.
BURGGRAAFF - Tjess. Beloved sister of Patsy. Will miss the telepathic moments we shared, cherish happy memories of our travels, and forever admire your strength and courage to fight for life. Special aunt, great aunt and friend to Danielle, Jaclyn, Charli and Hugo. BURGGRAAFF - Jess. Resting peacefully, having fought a good fight, and being gallant in defeat. Beautiful lasting memories of a lovely lady. Heartfelt condolences to the family. Much love, Jill and Baz.
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Alberton Juniors make their mark ALBERTON Football Netball League Junior players’ presentation night was held at the Tarwin FNC club rooms on Wednesday, September 2.
The 130 plus in attendance were treated to a who’s who of the Alberton league’s stars of tomorrow. One highlight of the evening was the presentation to the league’s top goal kicker in the Under 15s, Fish Creek’s Sam Flanders. In Round 19 Flanders kicked 20 of Fish Creek’s 30 goals in a match when its opponent Toora did not post a score. Prior to his sensational Round 19 Flanders had been trailing Dalyston’s Connor O’Halloran by one goal but that super human effort put the goal kicking award beyond doubt. Flanders finished the season with 70 goals, second was Phillip Island player Freeman with 57 and O’Halloran third with 54. Not surprisingly Flanders was voted best on the ground for that match. The Under 18s best and fairest award was shared by two players from the one club, Dalyston’s Darcy Brosnan and Michael Marotta in an extraordinary achievement for a club that seems to know only one way at the moment: winning. The Under 15s’ best and fairest netballer, Foster’s Jayde McGlead won by five points from Toora’s Elli Clavarino while the Under 17s’ best and fairest netballer, Dalyston’s Alana McRae finished six votes ahead of Foster’s Keighley Starrett.
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Joint winners: from left, Dalyston’s Darcy Brosnan and Michael Marotta with 22 points apiece won the Alberton Football Netball League’s Under 18s best and fairest player award. They are congratulated by Paul Dunlop representing the League’s major sponsor Alex Scott and Staff. Brosnan also won the Thirds top goal kicker with 52 goals.
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Under 17 netball best and fairest: from left, the winner with 36 votes was Dalyston’s Alana McRae, sponsor Paul Dunlop, and Keighley Starrett from Foster who was the runner up with 30 votes.
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Last training week for Dalyston
Solid teams: Dalyston Seniors and Reserves trained together in the lead up to the grand final weekend.
Training day: from left, Tom Davey, Jack Legione and Matt Schreck refine their skills before grand final day.
• Wonthaggi Table Tennis
Top matches this week IN A Grade this week Michael Ede (Falcons) defeated Justin Licis (Gooses) in a thriller 11-9, 9-11, 10-12, 11-8, 11-6, 5-11, 11-7. Michael is the first player to defeat Justin this season. In another A Grade close one Murphy Wei (Eagles) defeated Case deBondt (Old Fogies) in a seven game hard hitting classic. A Reserve: There were so many close matches last week it was difficult to say who had the biggest challenge. Claire Anstey (Bench Warmers) and Darcy
Allamby (Macadamia) played out their set to a close five gamer, with Darcy finally sneaking over the edge. Lead player for Bench Warmers, Nick Gilmore, remains the only undefeated player in A Reserve. His run-in with Mackenzie Gardner was as close as he has been to losing his top spot, winning 11-9 in the fifth game. B Grade: Dean McRae (Smashers) and Jack Duff (Butterfly) are holding on to equal leading player status after close macthes last week. James Britt (JC) and Blake Richards (Tigers) are hot on their heels. Scallywags (Lochie Carew,
Harley Orpin) have a commanding lead on the team ladder. Social table tennis: Tuesday 7pm to 8.30pm. Thursday 11am to 12.30pm. AAA Program: Thursday 1pm to 3pm. Junior coaching: Thursday 6pm to 7pm. Contact 5674 4628 for further information.
Ladders A Grade Gooses......................... 20 22 (96) Sea Eagles (bye) ......... 16 16 (67) Falcons ....................... 12 14 (76) Goldfinches ................ 12 12 (59) Eagles ............................ 4 10 (53) Possums......................... 4 9 (60) Old Fogeys .................... 4 9 (59) A Reserve Beaudat ...................... 16 25 (88) 3 Generations............. 12 24 (88) Macadamia ................ 12 21 (77) Champs (bye)............. 12 17 (64)
Avengers........................ 4 27 (57) Bench Warmers ............. 4 16 (59) Speedie 3.0 .................... 0 15 (74) B Grade Scallywags .................. 16 12 (24) Tigers ............................ 8 10 (21) Butterfly ....................... 8 8 (19) JC.................................. 8 8 (17) Smashers ....................... 4 10 (24) RJ .................................. 4 6 (15) Demons (bye) ................ 0 6 (15)
Leading players A Grade Justin Licis ....................... 11 (47) Luke Anstey (bye) .............. 7 (31) Michael Ede ....................... 7 (31) Case de Bondt .................... 6 (32) Murphy Wei ....................... 6 (27) A Reserve Nancy Pattinson ................. 8 (27) Nick Gilmore ..................... 8 (24) Daniel Park......................... 7 (22) Sean Michael...................... 6 (22) Daniel Chetland ................. 6 (22) B Grade Dean McRae....................... 6 (13) Jack Duff ............................ 6 (12) James Britt ......................... 6 (12) Blake Richards ................... 6 (12)
A star to watch, says O’Brien IN a State sitting of the Parliament on Wednesday Danny O’Brien (Gippsland South) congratulated Leongatha’s Eleanor Patterson on her stunning eighth place in the Women’s high jump at the IAAF World Championships in Beijing last week. Eleanor is just 19, two years younger than her nearest competitor. Mr O’Brien said Eleanor is a star to watch, particularly at the Rio Olympics next year. Eleanor was Australia’s youngest ever finalist at a world championship and the first in the Women’s high jump since 1991. Clearing 1.92 metres she finished ahead of five other finalists, in eighth place. True to her competitive spirit, Eleanor was disappointed with herself, given her personal best is 1.96 metres. Mr O’Brien said, “Eleanor, we are not disappointed in you. “Leongatha, Gippsland, Victoria and indeed the whole nation are proud of your efforts, and we look forward to seeing you go from
strength to strength in future. “Bring on Rio.” Two days prior Women’s Health magazine listed Eleanor Patterson among those nominated in the annual ‘I support Women’s Health’ awards. The awards recognise and celebrate the achievements of Australia’s female athletes from a grassroots level through to professional. “Australia produces the best female athletes in the world,” said Rachelle Macintosh, acting editor of Women’s Health. “With the Olympic Games only a matter of months away, these awards are synonymous with recognising the successes of the country’s female sporting greats in the public eye.” The 2015 Women’s Health I Support Women in Sport nominees are divided into the following several categories. The leading category is Women’s Health Sports Woman of the Year, the best of the best, with an all-star line-up: Lauren Jackson (basketball), Jessica Fox (canoeist), Liz Pluimers (ironwoman), Anna Meares (cycling) and Stephanie Gilmore (surfing).
Moment of the year, Fair Fighter, Local Heroine, A-Team of the Year, Leadership Legend, Person of Sporting Words, Service to Sport, Contribution to the Community, and One to Watch. Eleanor Patterson is in this final category with Brittany Broben (diving), Charlotte Caslick (rugby), Georgia Miller (athletics) and Molly Strano (bowling). The winners will be determined by public vote as well as via an esteemed judging panel, including: Women’s Health editor, Felicity Harley; Olympic gold winning hurdler, Sally Pearson; chef de mission, AOC Rio 2016, Kitty Chiller; Channel 7 sports commentator, Mark Beretta; Harvey Norman CEO, Katie Page; and Channel 7 rports reporter, Sam Lane. The full list of nominees is published within the Women’s Health September issue, on sale now. To vote, head to womenshealthmag.com.au or facebook. com/womenshealthaus and voting will close on 27 September.
Defence skills: Gemma Thomas (left) and Heidi Magro (right) showcase their defence stance against Grace McRae.
Tribunal rules Van Diemen guilty AS a result of an investigation and subsequent tribunal held last Monday night, August 31, the charged player Will Van Diemen of Phillip Island Football Netball Club was found guilty of unbecoming conduct against Brad Fisher of Dalyston Football Netball Club. It was found that Van Diemen struck/engaged in rough conduct against an
Volleyball – Korumburra A Grade: Golliwogs defeated Giants (3:0) 25:4, 25:22, 25:18; Warriors defeated Champions (3:0) 25:19, 25:22, 18:11. B Grade: Odds on Black defeated Gems (3:0) 25:14, 25:22, 25:8; Panthers defeated HELP (3:0) 25:20, 25:15, 25:14; French Toast Mafia defeated Shark Bait (3:0) 25:18, 25:13, 25:21.
opponent which in the circumstances was unreasonable in the Seniors’ game on August 8, 2015. Van Diemen was suspended for two weeks to be served immediately
and a further two weeks suspended until the end of 2016, which will only be served if the player is reported and found guilty before the end of 2016.
Footy website pre-empts finalists FOOTBALL fans can rest assured the outcome of Saturday’s preliminary final between Fish Creek and Phillip Island was not rigged, in the wake of a humorous error on the league’s website on Saturday.
The preliminary final between Fish Creek and Phillip Island was still underway when the league’s website stated Fish Creek was to play Dalyston in the grand final this Saturday. The website created discussion around the ground as to whether the outcome of the preliminary final had already been pre-determined. But Alberton Football
Netball League president John Schelling said the error was just that. He said league administrator Lynn Whelan had been updating the Fourths draw online, after Fish Creek won through to the grand final after defeating Phillip Island by three points. But Ms Whelan inadvertently entered the result in the seniors category of the website, giving football fans the impression that the outcome was a foregone conclusion. Mr Schelling promptly informed Ms Whelan of the mistake. “There was nothing untoward,” Mr Schelling said. “Lynn scrambled to make it right again.”
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Sea Eagle to fly for Australia By Brad Lester WHEN Campbell McKenzie puts down the Sherrin for the last time this year on Sat-
urday, he will pick up a round ball instead.
He will be part of Inverloch-Kongwak Football Club’s Thirds side that will contest the Alberton
International experience: Campbell McKenzie is known for his skill with the Sherrin at InverlochKongwak Football Club and in November, will play represent Australia at a Gaelic football tournament in Ireland.
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Semi finals Women’s ON the back of their win for South Division Women’s League Champions, and Kathy winning both the best and fairest and lead goal scorer awards for the Gippsland Soccer League, the Lady Knights were prepared to secure their place in the grand final against Phillip Island. After a slow start that saw Phillip Island take primary possession of the ball, Leongatha kicked into gear and took control of the game. In an excellent example of women’s soccer both teams battled hard to gain advantage. An incredible goal from Rachael saw a half time score at one all. After a rousing speech from coach Lachy and Peter, Leongatha returned to the pitch determined to get ahead. Some superb passing by Annemieke, Azza, Mimmie, and Caitlyn in the midfield ensured Tammy and Bethany on the wing could feed the ball through to Kathy and Rachel to score two more awesome goals each. Kara stepped out of the goals for a run in midfield and scored a super goal.
A superior defence from Cassie, Emily, Karli, Maddie, Jordan, and awesome step in goalie Pauline proved too difficult for Phillip Island to penetrate again resulting in a game ending score of 5-1 Leongatha’s way, sending the Knights into what will be an exceptional grand final next week. Each and every Leongatha Knights player played a superior game and all should be proud of their efforts this season. Leongatha 5 defeated Phillip Island 1 Under 16 Fourth placed Leongatha was up against the ladder leader Drouin Dragons on a perfect day in sunshine. The Knights were able to structure their players with a view to restricting Drouin’s attack whilst at the same time providing them with the opportunity to score goals; not an easy thing to do. The Knights started with a 1-4-1-4-1 set up and the view that a heavy defence would wear down Drouin’s attack whilst leaving a lone attacker forward to keep the pressure on. The scores were tied at 1-1
at the end of regulation time. This saw two 10 minute halves played to see if a result could be found. Otherwise penalties beckoned. Alas a 16 man Drouin team playing against only 12 from the Knights finally told the tale with Drouin able to score two extra time goals to steal the game from the Leongatha Knights in a match in which they had done everything to cause an upset. This was probably the best game the Knights had played all year. Defensive structures worked and the team had a plan that almost provided the result they all wanted. I would like to thank the players of this U16 Leongatha Knights team. We have enjoyed great camaraderie and growth in our skills. Thanks to the parents who have been a huge support and cheered at all our games. Alas the final whistle has been blown on our season and we look forward to the Knights presentation night on September 19 when we hope to see everyone connected to the club for a much deserved celebration.
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of an indoor soccer ball, and features two posts with a net guarded by a goal-keeper. “It’s pretty fast paced and its rough because there is a lot more tackling in it and it’s skilful because kicking the round ball straight is hard,” he said. “You have to bounce the ball and handpass it or you can tap it with an open hand.” The Year 10 student at Wonthaggi Secondary College has played some soccer at school and believes that experience will work to his favour. Squad training has been in Sydney and unable to make sessions, McKenzie has been undertaking his own preparation. While he has been to New Zealand before, this will be McKenzie’s first trip to Europe and a poignant one at that given his late grandparents were Irish. The trip is being organised by tour manager, Wanderers Australia.
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grand final, but his teammates need not worry he is swapping his beloved Aussie rules for soccer. Instead, the Kongwak teenager will be training to represent Australia in Gaelic football. McKenzie will fly to Ireland for 18 days in November to compete against the Irish in their own game at an Under 16s tournament. He will stay with host families and enjoy a tour of England and France. “It was a bit of a shock,” McKenzie said of the offer. Australian selectors sent the I-K Thirds and Seniors player an invitation to join the Gaelic team after being impressed by his performance playing Aussie rules for Victoria in 2014. He was also playing with Gippsland Power’s Under 15s team at the time. McKenzie has never played Gaelic football and only knows it is played with a round ball the size
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REIGNING Mid Gippsland premier Mirboo North’s 2015 season ended when it succumbed to Yallourn Yallourn North by 20 points, in the preliminary final at Trafalgar on Saturday.
The revitalized new-look Bombers, who finished 2014 on the bottom of the ladder with one victory, now have an opportunity to win their first premiership since 1996. Two years after star player, Luke Sporton, died in a workplace tragedy that broke the club’s heart and soul, YYN meets Yinnar in the grand final at Morwell East this Saturday. Although bitterly disappointed with his side’s defeat, retiring Mirboo North coach, Troy Hamilton, leaves the mighty Tigers with the enviable record of four senior premierships from 178 games, as a player and coach. Significantly, Mirboo North’s 13th consecutive appearance in finals, is second only to Yinnar’s unbroken 17 year run from 1958 to 1974. In front of a crowd paying $12,082 at the gate, Matt Holland kicked the opening goal in his 100th Senior appearance for the Tigers, after marking a perfectly weighted long running pass from Shane Peters. Soon after, YYN’s dynamic skipper, Barrie Burnett found Luke Norder by foot for its first major. Then Burnett snared an outstanding bootstrap mark and hand passed to playing coach, Adam Bailey, whose conversion put the Bombers six points clear. Kris Berchtold kicked Mirboo North’s second, before Tom Hutton scored again for YYN. Jack Robertson replied for the Tigers, after marking a Ben Richards’ breakaway roost and letting fly on the
burst from the 50metre line. Two more goals from Burnett and another by Hutton, gave YYN a 19 point advantage at the first break. The Tigers were struggling to contain Burnett, Hutton, Tyler Brown, Dale Murphy and Bailey, who were all in red hot form and creating carnage inside the Bombers’ forward 50. However, Luke Palmer successfully blanketed the league’s leading goal kicker, Tim Phillips, who remained goalless all afternoon. Mirboo North regrouped and fought back well during the second term, when it kicked 5.3 to 3.1 and trailed by five points at half time. Berchtold and Jake Nash goaled twice and Robertson added another, as the Tigers went on the front foot and appeared to have cracked YYN’s ever rotating game plan. However, everything went to pot for Mirboo North in the third quarter when it mustered three behinds and YYN, which seemed to have loose men everywhere, booted three vital goals. Murphy, Bailey, Stephen Pearson, Hutton and Burnett continued to gather possessions at will and impacted positively on the Bombers’ productive outcomes. Bailey’s influence was profound as a ball magnet, chief director of traffic and expert extraordinaire at milking free kicks. Despite gutsy efforts from Tim Traill, Clancy Bennett, Josh Piper, Isaac Abas, Don Webb, Josh Taylor and Peters, Mirboo North barely ate into the Bombers’ 22 point last change lead. Several times the Tigers’ promising build ups were cut off by the Bombers’ intercept marks, purposeful pick-ups and ferocious tackles, that brought down warriors who aren’t quite as agile as they once were. Although Berchtold, Nash and Damien Turner goaled for Mirboo North in the fi-
nal quarter, YYN also added three majors. When Burnett pounced on a crumb in the goal square for his fourth and Barry Brooks kicked the Bombers’ 15th major, the Tigers’ dream of a third flag in three years was over. Afterwards, in the packed change rooms, Hamilton thanked his players and urged everyone at the club to support Mirboo North’s Reserves and Thirds in their respective grand finals against Yinnar and Yarragon. Reserves Mirboo North will play Yinnar in the grand final after gallantly defeating YYN by 18 points in the preliminary final. The mighty Tigers were active early and opened with three behinds, after doing all the attacking. However, Mirboo North’s momentum soon stopped and by quarter time the Bombers were running free and had booted 3.1 to lead by 16 points. League leading goal scorer, Mark Thorburn, was looking threatening and his two goals for YYN brought his season’s tally to 61. The Tigers quickly put their indifferent first term play behind them and proceeded to teach the Bombers a football lesson by playing in front and eluding their opponents when in possession. Damien McLean initiated some stunning maneuvers that not only saw him register two goals, but also inspire his teammates to greater heights. Jeremy Salinger, Mitchell Wightman, James Grande and Cayden Dalliston used bold aggression and skill, to brush aside the Bombers en route to the footy. Dalliston’s strength in the contests was a feature, as was his powerful kicking that included a long goal from slightly forward of the centre circle. By three quarter time, Mirboo North’s game changing transformation had seen
it add 8.3 to YYN’s 1.2 after the first break and to by 27 points. A sensational left foot 40 metre running shot from Steven Rogers near the boundary line for the Tigers’ eighth goal, won the approval of the PRELIMINARY FINAL SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 SENIORS Yallourn-Yall North 15.7.97 d Mirboo North 11.11.77 Yallourn-Yallourn North goals: B. Burnett 4, T. Brown 3, T. Hutton 3, B. Brooks 2, A. Bailey 1, L. Norder 1, D. Murphy 1. Yallourn-Yallourn North best: D. Murphy, A. Bailey, S. Pearson, T. Hutton, B. Burnett, O. Budge. Mirboo North goals: K. Berchtold 4, J. Robertson 2, J. Nash 2, M. Holland 1, T. Traill 1, D. Turner 1. Mirboo North best: J. Nash, J. Robertson, T. Traill, L. Palmer, C. Bennett, J. Piper.
RESERVES Mirboo North 9.6.60 d Yallourn-Yall North 6.6.42 Mirboo North goals: C. Dalliston 2, D. McLean 2, M. Wightman 1, S. Rogers 1, M. Taylor 1, L. Gervasi 1, A. Soplakow 1. Mirboo North best: J. Salinger, M. Wightman, J. Grande, D. McLean, C. Dalliston, J. Alexander. Yallourn-Yallourn North goals: M. Thorburn 2, R. Nelson 1, S. Gore 1, B. Paulet 1, R. Byrne 1.
cheering yellow and black army. Despite kicking one major in the final term and allowing the Bombers to record 2.3 the Tigers hung on courageously to win the cutthroat preliminary final. Yallourn-Yallourn North best: L. Nelson, B. Paulet, R. Nelson, J. King, G. Pearson, R. Byrne.
THIRDS Mirboo North 6.10.46 d Yinnar 7.3.45 Mirboo North goals: T. Bolton 1, C. Williams 1, D. Allen 1, J. Richards 1, B. Thomson 1, D. Cole 1. Mirboo North best: A. Miller, T. Bolton, J. Buxton, B. Thomson, D. Huynh, B. Jackson. Yinnar goals: L. Griffiths 2, D. Schneider 1, Z. Cantrill 1, L. Monacella 1, B. Cheffers 1, J. Findlay 1. Yinnar best: R. Flanigan, E. Hicks, J. Findlay, J. Liddicoat, L. Monacella, A. Arthur-Hay.
FOURTHS Trafalgar 10.7.67 d Hill End 4.3.27 Trafalgar goals: Z. Brown 2, B. Thomas 2, C. Beckett 1, D. Young 1, B. Radford 1, K. Tullett 1, T. Tuck 1, S. Serramondi 1. Trafalgar best: J. Jarvis, C. Beckett, T. Tuck, D. Young, Z. Brown, D. Moss. Hill End goals: B. Clymo 1, D. McIver 1, J. Harrison 1, B. Stansbury 1. Hill End best: L. Mitchell, A. Casson, J. Hudson, A. Brown, R. Richards, J. Harrison.
And counting: like John Burge getting plenty of attention here, Mirboo North’s season was put down by a Yallourn Yallourn North club resurgent after claiming the wooden spoon in 2014.
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thestar.com.au • Central Gippsland Junior Football League Grand Final Day
Under 12’s bring home the silverware SUNDAY, September 6 was a fantastic day with great weather and the Ted Sommerton Reserve in Moe in perfect condition (thank you to the Moe Lions JFC for hosting the event).
The children played competitive football and the values of sport were respected players, coaches, parents and spectators. All the teams that played were winners regardless of the results so congratulations and well done to all involved. Presentation night for the Leongatha Junior footballers will be held this Friday night at 6.30pm in the Senior club rooms. If possible please bring a plate.
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Trafalgar 2.2.14 Leongatha 0.0.0 Trafalgar Goals: O. Hennessy 1, T. Radford 1 Trafalgar Best: C. Nash, T. Radford, T. Matthews, L. Hennessy, J. Dwyer, J. Angus Leongatha Best: W. Brown, L. Sauer, J. Brown, J. Fixter, B. Mcginn, R. Checkley UNDER 12
Leongatha 8.6.54 Trafalgar 1.1.7 Leongatha Goals: F. Materia 3, R. Giliam 2, K. Brown 1, E. Lamers 1, J. Friend 1 Trafalgar Goals: B. Claridge 1 Leongatha Best: H. Kewming, C. Riseley, E. Lamers, N. Fixter, J. Allen, J. Wrigley Trafalgar Best: B. Edwards, M. Treadwell, A. Connolly, B. Humphrey, B. Claridge, A. Templeton UNDER 14
Newborough Reds 5.9.39 Leongatha 3.3.21 Newborough Goals: T. Baldi 2, Z. Skinner 1, D. Keyhoe 1, T. Mafis 1 Leongatha Goals: M. McGannon 2, C. Michael 1 Newborough Best: W. Anderson, T. Mafis, L. Rock, K. Jennings, J. Skinner, T. Baldi Leongatha Best: M. McGannon, B. Martin, J. Ryan, J. Hume, J. Battersby, L. O’Neill
Premiers: The victorious Under 12s pose for a photo with the premiership cup. More photos online at www.mdphotos.net
On the move: Jacob Wrigley sends the Parrots forward with classic style in the Under 12 grand final.
Assessing his options: Ethan Lamers was one of the best for the Parrots Under 12s.
Under 10s: the fledgling Parrots finished with grand final experience and were runners up to Trafalgar.
Tough job: Under 14 ruckman Jayden Battersby had the unenviable task of playing on Newborough’s best player.
Attack: Royce Patterson kicks on the run in the Under 14s match.
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SPORT | GOLF Leongatha SATURDAY was Medal Day with Doug Clemann (11) carding a net 71 to take the A Grade honours and the medal in a countback. B Grade was won by Barry Stevens (16) with a net 71 and Mark Anderson also had a net 71 to take C Grade and the Super competition. Tom Sorrell provided a highlight with an eagle two on the par four third hole. NTP: fourth Rod Mackenzie, seventh Tom Williamson, 14th Bruce Hutton and on the 16th Ian Murchie. DTL: John Feddersen, Chris Indian, Ted Bruinewoud, Peter Hobson, Glenn Marsham, Kevin Castwood, Trevor Moss, Barry Attwood, Geoff McDonald, Trevor Rickard, Peter Rayson, Ken Wardle, Bruce Hutton, Rod Hopcraft, and Ian Murchie. Tuesday’s Stableford competition saw Roy Kleverkamp (19) take the A Grade event with 37 points. B Grade was won by Peter Hobson (25) with 38 points. NTP: fourth Geoff Maher, seventh Andrew Smith, 14th Bill Warren and on the 16th John Payne. DTL: John Payne, Peter Walsh, Bert Borg, Rod Brown, Bob Smith, Keith Godridge, Geoff McDonald, Doug Clemann, Michael Thomas, Ron Paice and David Forbes. A Stabrose Teams of Four competition was held on Thursday with the team of John Moor, Rob Martin, Josh Hall and Colin Bear successful with 60 points. NTP: fourth John Payne, seventh Rob Martin, 14th Ian Barlow and on the 16th Trevor Steer.
Leongatha Ladies ONCE again the weather remained favourable for the September Monthly Medal. The winner of the Monthly Medal and A Grade was Trish Owen with 90/15/75. Glenyce McRobert won B Grade with 106/29/77 (a few wayward shots were included in this score). Jan Brownlie, fresh back from a holiday somewhere, won C Grade with 117/39/78. The C Grade scratch winner was Alison Strong with
DTL: Russell Williams, Barry Attwood, Bruce Hutton and Marilyn Williams, Trish Owen, Peter Hartigan, Kevin Scott, John King, Michael Thomas, John Payne, Doug Clemann and Mike Street. The BJS Insurance Top Gun competition is starting to take shape with Geoff Maher the leading qualifier at this stage with 41 points from Peter Brownlie with 40 points and Tom Sorrell with 39. The lowest qualifiers at this stage are on 35 points so there are plenty of opportunities to get into the final 19 qualifiers for the exciting final. It only takes one good round to come into contention so see Josh in the club house and enter before you have that very good round that is sure to come.
thestar.com.au Woorayl Ladies WITH weather conditions perfect and the course in great condition, Inge Giliam once again proved to be in fine form to win the September medal, making it back-to-back medals for August and September. Anne Grist won A Grade with 77 net and Inge won B Grade and the medal with 75 nett. Balls down the line went to Jenny Riseley 75 nett, and Paula Enoss and Carol Johnston both with 77 net. NTP: eighth Elsie McBride, 11thAnn Poole and on the 17th Shirley Thomas. The putting competition was won by Chris Perrett with 29 putts. A Stableford event will be played next week.
Woorayl THE trophies for the stableford on Saturday, September 5 came from Ash and John Hickey. The A Grade winner with 40 points was Dale Burge, B Grade Frank Dekker with 38 points and C Grade Troy Williams with 44 points. Down the line balls: G. McKinnon, W. Turner, G. Calder, P. Burgess, E. Poole (talk about a back nine collapse), A. McEachern, G. Johnson, G. Ennoss, B. Wilson and G. Forrester. Nearest the pins to Peter Burgess and Michael Grist. The ball raffle to ‘Trees syndicate’. The Thursday competition saw Ted Martin win with 43 points, with balls to Pat Wallace and Bo Fiek, with John Diaper the closest on 17. Next week will see a two man ambrose with trophies provided by Edney’s Nissan. 116. Alison recently moved to Mirboo North but makes the trip each week to play in the women’s competition. Wendy Parker won the putting with 28 putts on a count back from Trish Owen. DTL: Rebecca Thomas 77 nett, Wendy Parker 79, Dot Stubbs, Marea Maher, Loris Clark and Kerry Hogan 81, and Sharyn Rayson 84 on a count back from three others. Nearest the pin on the 14th was our Country Teams representative Rebecca Thomas.
Happy and proud: Inge Giliam was delighted to win the August and September Monthly Medals.
Korumburra THERE were 36 players on Saturday, September 5 for a stroke monthly medal competition (C.H.M.T.), with trophies by Tim and Ken O’Neill. Glenyce McRobert was closest on the 16th. Margaret Gordon won the nine hole competition with 18 Stableford points from 10 other players. Pat Pease and Jill Steer won a ball down the line with 16 points followed by Sue Woods with 15 points. Spring Fiesta Paul and Margaret Beck of Handley Funeral Services generously sponsored the annual Spring Fiesta held at Leongatha Golf Club last week. Players from district clubs
Best ladies: from left, Trish Owen, A Grade and Monthly Medal; Jan Brownlie, C Grade; Glenyce Mc Robert, B Grade; and Alison Strong, C Grade scratch winner made up the winning group at the Spring Fiesta.
Spring ladies: Marea Maher, Bronwyn Debenham, Sue Bowler, Wendy Parker (Winners) Gwen Chapman, Marion Chalmers and Pat West (absent Noreen Williams) (Runners up on a count back)
A Grade: S. Rose 69 net, G. Jones 71, Ross Beely 72, R. Spoties 71, P. Johnson 75, R. Ludenia 75. B Grade: S. Rose 76 net, S. Clark 70, P. Vanagtmaal 75 countback R. Newton 75. Nearest the pin: 1st B. Hessels, 10th J. Wilson, 13th R. Ludenia. Tuesday’s winner was S. Clark 39 pts, and Thursday’s competition was S. Clark 41 pts.
Korumburra Ladies LAST Wednesday, 20 women enjoyed fine and warm weather to play in the Stroke competition. Division One (0-25) winner and the September Monthly Medallist was Chris Rickard, 97 (21) 76 closely followed by runner-up Carie Harding 97 (20) 77. Lyn Perks 121 (37) 84 won Division Two (26-45) on a count back from Marg Harper 114 (30) 84. Lee Clements was NTP on the first and Barb Twite was closest with the second shot on the seventh green. Lee was also the Scratch Score winner. BDL: Barb Twite 78 nett, and Lee Clements and Betty Yann both with 84 nett. Thanks to Betty Yann for baking cakes to raffle and the winners were Jan Hewitt and Gwen Evison. Next Wednesday there is a Canadian Foursomes Stableford event, kindly sponsored by Dot West, starting from 9.15am off the first and 10th tees. The auxilliary members AGM will follow golf presentations at around 2.30 pm. A number of members have and further afield competed in an Irish 4BBB in near perfect weather. Many of the teams were colourfully attired as was the clubhouse. A three way count back was required to determine the winners and runners-up. The eventual winners were the Leongatha Lilacs with a score of 91. New member, Bronwyn Debenham, partnered Wendy Parker, Sue Bowler and Marea Maher. The Leongatha Lilies were runners up with a combined age of three hundred and twenty eight (average age, 80). The team included Marion Chalmers, life member Pat West, Gwen Chapman and baby of the team Noreen Williams. Balls down the line were awarded to the Leongatha Lychees (Glenyce McRobert, Viv Bolch, Rhonda Goss and Anne Keogh) who unfortunately lost the main prize on a count back. This team consisted of visitors from Mt Hotham who were complemented on their efforts to dress up for the spring theme. Wonthaggi Watsonias (Anne Walker, Leonie Bentik, Jan Jeeves and Marg Ryan) won a ball down the line with 89 points, as did Toni West, Jan Bissett, Libby Seebeck and Fran McGlead (Leongatha Lupins) and the Leongatha Lobelias (Julie Howard, Colleen Touzel, Heather Sullivan and Sue Woods). Nearest the pins were won by Maxine Eabry on the 4th (second shot) Coral Gray on the 7th (second shot), and Anne Walker from Wonthaggi Golf Club won both the 14th and 16th.
been asked to bring a plate of food to share. A big happy birthday and our best wishes to Maisie Whelan who celebrated her 90th birthday last week. Last Monday a team played at Leongatha and, although there were no trophies, the girls enjoyed the day. Six women were fortunate to have fine weather again on Saturday and with no wind it was quite a pleasant day on the course. The RB Stroke winner was Lynette McIvor with a lovely score of 95 (23) 72. Runner-up and Scratch Score winner was Lee Clements 88 (12) 76. Lynette was also NTP on the first green. Next Saturday will be a Stableford competition.
Wonthaggi WE played the September monthly medal on Saturday with a field of 87 players. A Grade winner was D. Crellin 70 net, B Grade F. Loughran 70 net and C Grade and monthly medal winner was M. Bourke 68 net. Balls down the line: A. Geyer 69, J. Davies 70, P. Furborough, N. Burne 71; J. Britt, S. Tiziani 72; B. Vanagtmaal, B. Howard, I. Murrells, P. Brusamarello 73; S. Haag, L. Sawyer, R. Yann, G. Ryan 74; H. Mackinder 75. Nearest the pins: 2nd G. Hewlett, 8th K. Ridout, 13th B. Vanagtmaal, 17th A. Bowman. Don’t forget the annual general meeting is on at 7pm on Tuesday, September 15. The October monthly medal will be played on October 10 due to the AFL grand final on October 3. The grand final Saturday will see a shotgun start four person ambrose event with a hit off at 8am. Good luck to the Dalyston Football Club, I hope you bring home all three premierships.
Meeniyan SATURDAY was medal day.
Wonthaggi Ladies CONGRATULATIONS to Jan Jeeves who is the star of the September monthly medal with a great result of 90 (18) 72 net. Jan scooped the pool and took home A Grade, best
The A Grade and medal winner was P. Johnston (16) 71 nett. Runner-up with 73 was B. Dewar (16). The B Grade winner was P. Riddle (25) 72 nett and the runner-up on a count back was P. Robinson (22) with 73. C. Stewart won the putting with 25 and balls went to J. Wilson, C. Graeme, C. Stewart, D. Thomson, P. Wilson, L. Hemphill, R. McGeary, W. Reilly, D. Gregg, I. Inglis, J. Cusack and L. Cope. At last the members’ draw was claimed by R. McGeary winning just over $350. Tuesday saw a win to W. Reilly (26) with 41 points. R. McGeary (13) was runner-up on a count back with 40. Best nine to F. Peile and nearest to pin went to D. Gregg. Thursday’s Stableford was taken out by B. Betts (36) with 42 points with R. McGeary (13) the runner-up with 38. Best nine to C. Stewart and ntp to R. McGeary.
Mirboo North MONTHLY medal was Nicole Allen with 76 net. Winner of the Randall Shield was also Nicole Allen. DTL: Wendy Gervasi with 77 net. Putting: Sue Traill with 29 putts.
Foster FINE conditions throughout the week saw golfers return in droves. The weather has allowed the course to dry out, with some exceptional scores being posted during the week. A great field of 14 players turned out in bright sunshine for the first day of spring, Monday, September 1 and a Men’s Stableford. The daily winner was Trevor Jones with a solid 41 points. DTL: Neil Chandler 40 points, Jim Parry 37 and Peter Dight 35 points on count back. NTP: Jim Parry and Robert Fulton. The winner of the Men’s scratch 90, best putting 31 (on countback) and the monthly medal. With conditions still heavy for all the ladies this is a fantastic score. B Grade was won by the always consistent Pam Russell with 99 (24) 75 net. Leonie Bentick also play-
Stableford on Thursday, September 3 was Paul Spencer with 36 points on a count back from Peter Dight. DTL: Peter Dight 36 points, Athol McGrath 34, and Fred Tyers 34. NTP: Robert Fulton. On Friday, September 4 a nice amount of nine holers turned out for the ‘chicken run’, a Stableford nine hole competition however the rest of the field was walloped by a dominant Robin Smith. Robin had 24 points to easily win. DTL: Steve Barnes 20 points and Paul Spencer 19 points. NTP: Peter Dight. The Medal and the A Grade winner on Saturday was Steve Reid with 79-1267. In B Grade the winner was Paul Spencer with 91-18-73. The scratch winner was Kris Drangsholt with 74. The putting was won by Greg Paine with 23 putts. DTL: Jim Freeman 76-571, Tony Vanin 79-6-73, Greg Cox 83-10-73, Col Pulham 89-16-73 and Kris Drangsholt 74-0-74 on count back. NTP: Greg Paine, Col Pulham, Scott Rathjen, Tony Vanin and Bruce Knee. Members’ and golfers’ draws: Drew Studham’s name was drawn out on Friday night for the Members Draw but unluckily he was not present at the club to collect the $600. The draw will now jackpot to $650 next Friday night. In the Saturday Men’s Golfing Members Draw Bruce Knee had his name drawn out and he was in the clubhouse to collect the $980. Coming events are this Thursday 10 for a par event, Friday 11 a nine hole Stableford ‘Chook Run’ played on the front nine followed 6.30 – 8pm by the members’ draw with the prize $650 and on Saturday, September 12 Lefties versus Righties competing for the Kevin and Marilyn Flett Trophy. ing some steady golf won C Grade 107 (30) 77 on a countback from Maree Anderson. NTP: eighth Irene Walsh and her playing partner Sara Beale took out the 17th. BDL: J. Jeeves 72, P. Russell 75, L. Bentick 77, M. Anderson 77, M. Walker 78, I. Ruby 78, A. Poulton 79, G. Prentice 79. For the record, while having a very early hit on Wednesday, Anne Tschiderer aced the fourth hole with Ben the course superintendent on hand to confirm the deed. It was a pity Annie wasn’t able to play in the day’s event.
Winners: from left, C Grade Leonie Bentick, A Grade and monthly medal Jan Jeeves, B Grade Pam Russell.
Meeniyan ON Wednesday, September 2 the ladies played off for the monthly medal in wonderful conditions. Sponsor for the day was Nancy Hammet. The Medal winner was Veronica Park with a 76 net on a count back from Jan Roberts with 76 net also. Best nine went to Andrea Thorson with 38 net. Putting Veronica Park with 31 putts. DLB: Irene Holm 79 nett.
Winners: from left, Jan Roberts and medal winner Veronica Park.
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Bowls reports Leongatha WEDNESDAY, September 2 saw 14 teams take to the greens for the midweek social bowls. The winners on the day were being the trio of Alan Rayson (s), Glenis Emmerson and John Richards. Runners-up the pair of Russell Trotman (s) and the one and only Graeme Elliot, getting his hand in I have been told for the pennant season. Saturday, September 5 saw the Leongatha club’s 2015-16 season opening day with 38 bowlers taking part in a three games by eight ends two bowls triples event. The event was preceded by the official opening / welcome by the director of men’s bowls, Harry Forrester who in his usual professional manner also wished all bowlers the best for the new season, as well as a very warm welcome to two new members who have recently moved to Leongatha from South Australia, Adrian and Sheryl Kempster. This was followed by the traditional bowling of the jack by the director of the ladies bowls, Sue Symmons and the first bowl by the director of men’s bowls, Harry. Then it was as they say ‘let the games begin’. Winners on the day were Bill Fisher (s), Tas Haywood and Bev Thompson with three wins plus 20. Runners-up were Ian Todd (s), Glenis Emmerson with three wins plus nine. Reminders: Tuesday pennant practice matches, September 15 v Korumburra at home and September 22 v Loch also at home. The opening round of the ladies will be Tuesday, September 29 against Meeniyan, with Division 1 at Meeniyan and Division 3 at home. Saturday pennant practice match will be October 10 at home to Korumburra and the opening round is October 17, with Division 1 away to Inverloch and Division 3 and 4 away to Wonthaggi. A working bee is planned for Friday, September 26 at 10am and as many hands as possible will be appreciated. Friday, September 18 is the club’s opening dinner night at 6.30pm. Names to be on the board by September 14 not September 16 as previously advised. Until the next report, good bowling - ‘Jackhigh’.
A hardy bunch: a wet afternoon did not dampen the spirits of an inter-club fun day at Korumburra and it certainly finished with an afternoon of the likes only croquet clubs know how to do.
• Leongatha Croquet
Croquet fun at Korumburra SEVERAL Leongatha club members travelled to Korumburra on Saturday, August 29 to join Korumburra Club for its season’s opening day. Whilst the weather was very inclement it was a fun day with many players braving the
rain to play. As always Korumburra put on a very enjoyable afternoon tea. Leongatha club hosted Wonthaggi in Golf Pennant this week and lost eight games to six. Leongatha also hosted Bairnsdale in association and won two games to one.
• Leongatha Badminton
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One sided semis
WEDNESDAY, September 2 saw seven players on a nice night to bowl which saw two teams of four and one of three. They played two games of 12 ends with eight bowls. The winning team skippered by Toni Heldens, Bill Wolswinkle and Charlie Tumino over the team skippered by Mary Tumino, Joe Occhipinti, Joyce Occhipinti and Rod McConchie. In the second game Joe was skipper then Joyce, Mary and Rod. They both had a win and a loss in the first game. Toni won 26-5 then Joe won 6-8 in the second game. There is no bowls next week so we hope to see you all in two weeks at the Buffalo hall at 7.30pm.
SEMI final night of Leongatha badminton proved to be a night of one sided contests with the top two teams easily getting through to the grand final.
Mardan indoor A GOOD night this week saw 10 players have a very entertaining evening of bowls. The teams were two of three and two of two over two games of 10 ends each. Most of the games went well with teams sharing the scores pretty evenly until the wheels fell off in the second game involving Vito and Russells’ teams. When it comes down to winning there is no error for margin against Vito when he gets his nose in front. Had it not been for the second last end Russell’s team would have been left scoreless but this does not depict the way they played; it was just that Vito and John McColl kept stealing away the ends. It was Ian Hastie’s first night back after his outback adventure with his wife and some friends and I have to say he soon showed his old form having not rolled a bowl in eight weeks: welcome back Ian. Word on the street is that Margaret Campbell is back so hopefully we’ll be seeing her face, and possibly Robert’s, back at the hall soon. Winners with two wins, 15 ends: John McColl and Vito Serafino. Runners-up with two wins, 12 ends: Bert Bright and Tony Allen-Clay. Next Tuesday is Tournament night at the Dumbalk Hall so there will be no bowls at Mardan on Wednesday, November 9.
Tarwin Lower THE Opening Day for the Tarwin Lower Bowling Club is Sunday, September 20. The opening bowl will be honoured by club champion Arthur Newsome. Members draw starts next Friday 11. See you all there.
The club welcomes any interested people to come and try out our great game. Club days are Wednesday and Saturday at 1pm. Flat soled shoes are a must and use of equipment and coaching are free.
Braving the cold: Wilma Walls stands all smiles at the Korumburra Croquet Club’s open day last Saturday.
Ringing in the new season THE Korumburra Croquet Club did not let rain get in the way of having a fantastic open day last Saturday. The club came together in full form joined by members of neighbouring club
Leongatha accompanied veterans and debut players as they braved the wet to give croquet a try. Long time Korumburra Club member Wilma Walls ran the first hoop to declare to 2015-2016 season officially open.
In the first match the Pears got out of the blocks quickly, winning the first two doubles sets easily. From this point they controlled the course of the match with Gary McGrath in awesome touch along with Dave Noble who is really looking forward to grand final night. Leonie Degnan played her best match for the year and her battle with Matt Patterson was a highlight of the evening. For the Bananas it was a tough night at the office as their gun player Greg Marshman was down and out with man flu. Tim Bright filled in and had the better of Frank Dekker during the night, winning a close doubles match and having revenge for last week with an emphatic singles win 15-2. Well done Tim. The Pears will need to keep this momentum up if they are to be any
chance against the strong Passionfruit line up, who easily accounted for the gallant Lemons. Glen O’Neill was brilliant all night as was Jason Richards, but clearly the hero of this contest was Rhonda Newton who is peaking at the right time of the year. Rhonda won all her three sets including a great singles win. Well done Rhonda on a top effort. The Lemons’ best contributor was Nigel Grimes winning his singles and having a great doubles win with Mike Timpano. It was also great to see Jim Newton back from overseas, and he certainly enjoyed himself playing badminton on the streets of Nandi with the locals. Just shows how far badminton can take you. Next week’s grand final shapes up as a ripper with two even teams battling for the title. Good luck to all. The presentation dinner is at the Leongatha RSL on September 12 at 6.30pm. A great night is assured.
Results Passionfruit 6/140 d Lemons 2/85, Pears 6/127 d Bananas 2/68.
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August netball rising star award Tyla Riely - MDU TYLA came to MDU three years ago as a top age 15/U player and has absolutely thrived.
Tyla Riley: MDU is fortunate to have a young player with an already impressive list of achievements.
She was a member of the 17/U premiership team last year and has been playing A Grade as well as 17/U this year. She has many other accomplishments under her belt including representing Eastern Zone Academy 2014, Gippsland Storm 2014/15, State league 2015, Alberton 2015, and was recently selected in the 17/U State Titles team playing in Bendigo in October. Tyla is a fantastic club person; she is co-coaching MDU 15/U this year and is also current 17/U cocaptain. Last year she was a Captain’s Camp skipper. Tyla is an entertaining member of any team she plays in and as well as netball works part time at an Indian Restaurant working every Saturday night since she 14. She also enjoys travelling and hanging out with friends. Congratulations Tyla! The rising star award is sponsored by the Korumburra Sports and Spinal Clinic.
Parrots netball LEONGATHA has two netball teams left in finals following the weekend’s opening round of finals
The Parrots’ 13 and Under team had a hard fought match against Traralgon, going down 39-20 and being knocked out of contention; well done girls for a great season. The B Grade side contested the qualifying final against Drouin, with Drouin winning 50 to 37. The C Grade side had a good tussle in the qualifying final against Wonthaggi Power with the Power winning 34-24.
Both the B and C Grade Leongatha sides are still in the running and will feature in the first semi finals at Traralgon this Sunday, September 13. Leongatha will play Moe in B Grade at 1pm and in C Grade the Parrots are up against Bairnsdale at 12noon. Get over and support the girls in their matches.
Results Qualifying final Saturday, September 5 A Grade: Drouin 47 d Morwell 34. B Grade: Drouin 50 d Leongatha 37. C Grade: Wonthaggi
Power 34 d Leongatha 24. Under 17: Traralgon 36 d Maffra 35. Under 15: Sale 30 d Traralgon 29. Under 13: Sale 29 d Bairnsdale 21.
Elimination final Sunday, September 6 A Grade: Sale 38 d Moe 34. B Grade: Moe 46 d Wonthaggi Power 39. C Grade: Bairnsdale 30 d Moe 29. Under 17: Moe 30 d Drouin 26. Under 15: Wonthaggi Power 35 d Drouin 31. Under 13: Traralgon 39 d Leongatha 20.
Gippsland netball results Elimination final Under 13 Traralgon 39 d Leongatha 20 Bad luck girls, you all tried really hard but unfortunately Traralgon were just too good. You have all improved so much and it was a great effort to get to the finals. Well done and bring on next year. Awards: Serafino’s
- Alicia Marshman, McDonalds - Keely Price, Network Video - Stacey Giliam.
Qualifying final C Grade Wonthaggi 34 d Leongatha 24 It was a fairly even game until the last quarter. Looking forward to a much tighter game next week.
Awards: Lissa’s Beauty Room - Bec Argento, Evans Petroleum - Kate Gourlay. B Grade Drouin 50 d Leongatha 37 A tough game but you all worked hard until the end. Better luck next week. Awards: Serafino’s Pizza - Taylar Kerr, Evena Petroleum - Kath Reid.
Mirboo North netball preliminary finalists
Alberton netball A Grade Dalyston v Fish Creek A physical start by both sides as you would expect. Dalyston settled first as Jarney and Britt Thomas worked the goal ring well. Quarter time Dalyston was up 14-6. Dalyston’s intentions were clear at the start of the second where they applied pressure right down the court and Fish Creek just didn’t have the answers. Dalyston defenders Tess Angarane and Ange Marotta were reading the play well and not allowing the Fish Creek girls any room for error. Half time Dalyston up 26-9. Dalyston came out strong once again in the third. Fish Creek had moments of brilliance but they were few and far between. Dalyston continued to extend its lead in the last. Final score: Dalyston 52 d Fish Creek 26.
B Grade Korumburra Bena v Foster A consistent start by both sides. Giants C, Zoe Archer had great touch through the mid court and fed the goalers well. A different starting line up by the Giants, but it appeared to be working. At quarter time Korumburra Bena were up 14-10. Korumburra Bena accelerated early in the second, GK Jude Reynolds was strong under the ring, and both goalers, Jaimie-Lee Jeffs and Kerryn Gow were impressive. An injury time out for Foster saw some positional changes in their defensive lineup. WD, Letitia Bullen, provided more drive out of defence that was lacking. The Giants continued to dominate in the third. Foster moved Bron Williams into GA and young Jayde McGlead into WA, but nothing seemed to faze the
Giants. Giants WA, Rebecca Paterson worked hard off the line, and applied great defensive pressure when needed. Foster fought hard all day, but just couldn’t match the Giants. Final score: Korumburra-Bena 61 d Foster 36.
C Grade Dalyston v Inverloch-Kongwak Inverloch Kongwak came out strongly. GS Jackie Kent was on fire and Dalyston appeared to be rattled. IK had a 12-5 goal lead at quarter time. A momentum shift in the second, and Dalyston began to find space and gain some confidence. The margin was back to three at half time. Dalyston really found its feet in the third and IK appeared to have lost the confidence it started with, and Dalyston went into the last quarter with a three goal lead. Dalyston continued to dominate in the last quarter and came away with a great win. Final score: Dalyston 43 d Inverloch Kongwak 32.
17 and Under Dalyston v Fish Creek A very physical start to the game, and some unwarranted contacts saw some players warned by the umpires. Dalyston settled first in a low scoring first quarter, but Fish Creek fought back to take a one goal lead at quarter time. A consistent second quarter by both teams, and it remained very physical. Fish Creek was up by four at half time. A couple of quick goals by Dalyston early in the third brought them back within two, but Fish Creek remained calm and finished off the quarter strong. Fish Creek GA, Emma Watkins and Dalyston GD Alana McRae were contesting all day, and Emma
finished off beautifully. Final score: Fish Creek 30 d Dalyston 24.
15 and Under MDU v Foster Slightly better start by MDU, but turnovers were plentiful from both sides. Both teams appeared to be crowding but MDU GD Kayla Redpath and GK Holly McEachern were strong under the ring and gave MDU a lead of 16-9 at half time. Foster came out flat in the third, and simple mistakes were costly. Some crucial turnovers by Foster GD Jayde McGlead were converted to goals to reduce the margin to just five at three quarter time. Foster had some great passages of play, but MDU were just too consistent on the day and came home with a great win. Final score: MDU 31 d Foster 20.
13 and Under Dalyston v Korumburra-Bena A great start by both sides, nerves didn’t seem to be an issue in front of a large crowd. Both coaches were vocal, and the girls seemed to be responding to their direction well. Dalyston held a one goal advantage at quarter time. An intense start to the second. Giants WA, Lisa Whiteside fed the Goalers well, but errors from both sides saw numerous turnovers. At half time Korumburra-Bena were up by a goal. Dalyston gained some momentum early in the third. GA Grace McRae utilised the wings well and shot accurately. Three quarter time Dalyston led 18-16. Dalyston GD Gemma Thomas made some crucial turnovers early in the fourth to increase their lead and the Giants just couldn’t match them. Dalyston finished off with a great win. Final score: Dalyston 28 d Korumburra Bena 16.
Korumburra-Bena A Grade finalist player profiles THE team plays Dalyston in the grand final at Meeniyan on Saturday at 2.30pm.
Christie Hillberg, player and coach, is able to encourage and lift her team to the finish line.
Ange Croatto has shown that she has the speed to run out a full game in the mid court.
Tayla Smith first season back to netball after injuries and she has been proven hard to beat. Emma Kyle is the dictator of the attack end.
Results A Grade: Mirboo North 60 defeated Newborough 49. C Grade: Mirboo North 30 lost to Newborough 39.
Season’s end: Lexie Andrews and Laura Robbins on court for the Mirboo North C Grade team which lost to a more confident Newborough.
Gemma Dixon is one to watch out for.
Jacquie Snooks’ fitness and speed allows her to out run all of her opponents.
Kimberley Hillberg is another star in the goal circle.
Tarli Hillberg has arms like a giraffe’s neck.
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Alberton’s all stars awarded STAR players from all sides of the Alberton Football Netball League came together at Buffalo Town Hall last Saturday night for the Best and Fairest Vote Count. Dalyston’s Oona Shepard took out the C Grade Best and Fairest Netball award, overtaking Alli Hayes on the leadership board in Round 19. Ms Shepard took home the trophy finishing the season on 28 points while Inverloch-Kongwak’s Ms Hayes came runner up on 27. Another tight finish saw a tie for B Grade Netball, with Janelle Smyth from Inverloch-Kongwak draw with Toora’s Helen Nicholls. Both ended the season on 29 with Stony Creek’s Kirstie Moore coming runner up on 25. A Grade Netball Best and Fairest recipient Christie Hillberg was no stranger to the award, with 2015’s season marking the fourth best and fairest gong for the KorumburraBena player.
Ms Hillberg finished the season on 35 with runner up Shannon Danckert ending the year on a solid 29. Netball team of the year highlighted talent from across the league. Shannon Danckert, Kimberly Hillberg, Christie Hillberg, Bree Wiggins, Olivia Cope, Hannah Bassett, Hannah Flanders, Jacqui Snooks, Alyce Abriolia and umpire Kerri Besley each received certificates for their outstanding efforts throughout the season. Football reserves showed a lot of potential for the future of the Alberton league with Dalyston’s Dale Brown taking home the gong for Best and Fairest on 35 votes. Tarwin’s Travis Cameron came runner up on 25 votes while Dalyston’s Liam Wall took the title of leading goal kicker, finishing the season with 61 majors. The football team of the year again showcased the best in the league with players from far and wide selected for their outstanding performance throughout the season. Kurt Thomas, Michael Kraska,
Hayden Browne, Lewis Rankin, Brent Cooper, Justin Marriott, Nick Connellan, Joel Sinclair, Kristian Butler, Josh Hopkins, Tom Corry, Ash Snooks, Clint Mackie, Cam Stone and Hayden Egerton each received accolades and made the dream team for 2015. Goal kicker of the year was no surprise with Dalyston’s Michael Kraska taking the gold with a whopping 119 goals scored throughout the season. The coveted Senior Football Best and Fairest saw Phillip Island’s Brendan Kimber take the title with 31 points for the season. Chris Endres from Kilcunda-Bass took runner up on 27 points. Unfortunately Mr Kimber was absent from the vote count and did not receive his trophy on the evening. Tarwin Football Netball Club provided a delicious three course meal to keep the young athletes happy while Alex Scott and Staff sponsored the evening, providing trophies to all award recipients.
Top of the grade: from left, A grade netball runner up Shannon Danckert from Fish Creek, Julie Hilberg from sponsor Alex Scott and Staff handing the Best and Fairest trophy to daughter Christie Hilberg from Korumburra-Bena.
Right Drawn in the final round: from left, B Grade Netball Best and Fairest, Inverloch-Kongwak’s Janelle Smyth, Toora’s Helen Nicholls and runner up Kirstie Moore from Stony Creek.
Magpie by a hair: C Grade Netball Best and Fairest Oona Shepard from Dalyston with runner up Allie Hayes from Inverloch-Kongwak.
The dream netball team: Netball team of the year recipients, back from left, Shannon Danckert, Kimberly Hilberg, Christie Hilberg, Bree Wiggins, Olivia Cope, Hannah Bassett, front from left, Hannah Flanders, Jacqui Snooks, Alyce Abriolia and umpire Kerri Besley.
Two magpies flying high: from left, Reserves Best and Fairest Dale Brown with reserves leading goal kicker Liam Wall after a successful year with Dalyston’s Magpies.
Goal kicker of the year recipient Michael Kraska from Dalyston celebrated his 119 goals for the season.
Best of the best: The Football Team of the Year recipients, back from left, Kurt Thomas, Michael Kraska, Hayden Browne, Lewis Rankin, Brent Cooper, Justin Marriott, Nick Connellan, Joel Sinclair, front from left, Kristian Butler, Josh Hopkins, Tom Corry, Ash Snooks, Clint Mackie, Cam Stone and Hayden Egerton.
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Leongatha’s big footy weekend LEONGATHA Football Netball Club is gearing up for one of its most crucial weekends of football for the season.
Under 18’s brains trust: the Leongatha Under 18’s coaches this season, from left, James Forrester, Jake Mackie and Rhett Kelly, were pleased to see their charges have a big win over Moe by 50 points on Saturday.
On Saturday the seniors are up against Traralgon in the second semi-final at Moe starting at 2.20pm. In somewhat of an upset it was Traralgon winning through in the qualifying final against Maffra. Leongatha has beaten Traralgon comfortably on both occasions this season but this counts for nothing now finals have come around. The seniors will have
its strongest team in for the season with all players fit and raring to go. The only doubt will be on Aaron Heppell who has been playing in the Essendon VFL side that is still in finals. With a number of Essendon’s senior players to drop back, Heppell is a good chance to play. Leongatha’s reserves and thirds sides will be fighting to keep its final’s series alive when they play in first semi-finals at Traralgon on Sunday. In the reserves Leongatha will play against Wonthaggi with game time at 12.30pm. And in the thirds Leongatha will be up against Traralgon
at 10.45am. On the netball courts Leongatha has two teams remaining, the B and C Grade sides. The B Graders will play on Sunday against Moe at 1pm while the C Graders will be up against Bairnsdale at 12noon. Leongatha supporters are urged to come over and support their teams as they do battle on both days with the seniors on Saturday hoping to gain entry into the grand final. Leongatha reserves failed to defeat Traralgon in Saturday’s qualifying final. Despite a solid first term, Traralgon wore the
Parrots down to record a 25 point win. With open selection this week, Leongatha should fare better against Wonthaggi and have gained valuable final’s experience. Chris Rump did well in the ruck with Nick Moore off the half back flank also valuable. The Thirds had a really good match, defeating Moe in the elimination final by 50 points. Lachie Wright and Jack Ginnane booted four apiece with Hudson Kerr off half back, Lachie Wright at centre half forward and Harrison McGannon on the wing all performing well.
• Wonthaggi v Sale - Senior Elimination Final
Power wins thriller in elimination final WONTHAGGI Power will play Maffra next week in the first semi final after a heart stopping victory over the Sale Magpies.
There were no second chances as this game went down to the wire, the result in the balance right up to the final seconds of the match and the big crowd was enjoying the terrific contest. Honours had been shared in the matches played during the season so this game was always going to be close and tough. Wonthaggi seemed to settle better in this big occasion game and soon had a goal on the board through Nathan
QUALIFYING FINAL SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 SENIORS Traralgon 14.13.97 d Maffra 12.8.80 Traralgon goals: D. Loprese 3, H. Britten 2, T. Johnston 2, J. Jennings 1, D. Campbell 1, M. Geary 1, T. Northe 1, M. Collison 1, M. Burge 1, J. Vucenovic 1. Traralgon best: M. Burge, T. Northe, J. Bourke, A. Jaensch, M. Geary, M. Jacobsen. Maffra goals: D. Sheen 3, D. Butcher 2, B. Batalha 1, D. Adams 1, D. Bedggood 1, J. Roe-Duggan 1, T. Jolly 1, B. Connelly 1, A. Petrou 1. Maffra best: A. Petrou, S. Pleming, D. Butcher, T. Knobel, D. O’Brien, J. Read.
RESERVES Traralgon 8.12.60 d Leongatha 5.5.35 Traralgon goals: D. Brunt 2, C. Dunn 2, J. Appleford 1, J. Rohde 1, L. Pollard 1, C. Parker 1. Traralgon best: J. Suter, J. Appleford, T. Forrest, M. Mustoe, D. Brunt, C. Sutton. Leongatha goals: B. Doran 1, M. Coghlan 1, O. Kerr 1, C. Rump 1, L. Bourke 1. Leongatha best: N. Moore, C. Rump, M. Coghlan, C. Salmon, W. Geisler, J. Hickey.
UNDER 18s Maffra 10.7.67 d Traralgon 5.4.34 Maffra goals: J. Jans 3, S. Day 3, A. McKenzie 2, A. Scicluna 1, M. Dignan 1. Maffra best: S. Day, B. Brunt, D. Gray, B. Rimington, R. Auld, H. Evans. Traralgon goals: K. Duncan 2, L. Di Ciero 1, A. Lynn 1, R. Loprese 1. Traralgon: M. Membrey, H. Akram, D. Williams, L. Di Ciero, B. Davison.
UNDER 16s Moe 8.9.57 d Maffra 3.1.19 Moe goals: J. Simpson 2, J. McGrath 1, M. Pearce 1, A. Byrne 1, H. Prestidge 1, R. Anderson 1, R. Henkel 1. Moe best: T. Fleming, M. Pearce, H. Prestidge, H. Sim, R. Anderson, L. McKay. Maffra goals: J. Reeves 1, S. Jones 1, L. Carman 1. Maffra best: J. Allman, K. Jones, W. Webb, J. Holland, L. Shelton.
Jones. Sale was intent in bottling up the game, not allowing the quicker Power players to get their running game flowing. Both sides were going in hard and this was also contributing to the stoppages. Aidan Lindsay, Michael Kelly and Nathan Jones were busy around the packs while Byron Dryden, Jarrod Membrey and Matt Howell were steady in defence. The umpires were doing a good job, letting the game flow and allowing the players to settle into the final’s pressure. Power’s second goal came from Adam Cook, again presenting strongly across half forward. Power’s tackling was also serving the team well.
ELIMINATION FINAL SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 SENIORS Wonthaggi Power 10.10.70 d Sale 10.7.67 Wonthaggi Power goals: A. Cook 2, T. Harley 2, N. Jones 2, R. Lindsay 1, T. Huther 1, M. Kelly 1, C. Wylie 1. Wonthaggi Power best: J. Membrey, M. Kelly, A. Lindsay, C. Wylie, N. Jones, M. Howell. Sale goals: J. Gram 3, B. Dessent 3, J. Lipman 2, C. Laverty 1, K. Martin 1. Sale best: A. Quirk, S. Fyfe, J. Lipman, J. Wallace, N. Mason, J. McLay.
RESERVES Wonthaggi Power 11.11.77 d Drouin 3.6.24 Wonthaggi Power goals: R. Tack 3, J. Thomas 2, P. Young 2, J. Read 1, L. O’Connor 1, Z. MacDermid 1, T. Wells 1. Wonthaggi Power best: T. Gedye, T. Hamilton, C. Waters, W. Luke, C. Jones, W. Joplin. Drouin goals: J. Doyle 1, J. Fairlie 1, K. Harper 1. Drouin best: J. Fairlie, S. Piner, J. McKellar, S. Proctor, L. Ferguson, S. Barwick.
UNDER 18s Leongatha 13.9.87 d Moe 5.7.37 Leongatha goals: J. Ginnane 4, L. Wright 4, T. Sauvarin 2, L. Riseley 1, N. Trotto 1, N. Argento 1. Leongatha best: H. Kerr, L. Wright, H. McGannon, T. Sauvarin, A. Argento, W. Graeme. Moe goals: S. Van Dyk 3, T. Morrow 1, D. Young 1. Moe best: H. Kerr, L. Wright, H. McGannon, T. Sauvarin, A. Argento, W. Graeme.
UNDER 16s Bairnsdale 5.7.37 d Sale 5.6.36 Bairnsdale goals: A. Hodge 1, T. Hayes 1, B. Butling 1, H. Hood 1, J. Trevaskis 1. Bairnsdale best: D. Grandy, L. Carroll, R. Tatnell, T. Hayes, D. McKendry, G. Perkins Sale goals: J. McLindin 2, C. Henness 1, L. Farley 1, L. Johnson 1. Sale best: T. Dessent, T. Griffin, Z. Hurley, J. McFarland, P. Pirona, L. Farley.
Toma Huther marked strongly and brought up Wonthaggi’s third goal. Sale’s defence was under pressure but the reliable Andrew Quirk, Shane Fyfe and Joel Wallace were doing a great job. Jack Lipman in the ruck was having a big battle with Power’s bit man Chris Wylie. Wylie added another goal for Power and Riley Lindsay scored another to give Power the start they wanted. Jason Gram snapped one back for Sale towards the end of the quarter to give Sale its first goal and hopefully get them going. It had been a big quarter for Power with strong running and it had dominated play. Could they sustain the effort? It was a big challenge for the Magpies but they are a side that keeps working and the intensity began to climb. Sale got the first goal through Ben Dessent who was starting to have a real influence up forward. Sale’s smaller players, Tom Hams, Kane Martin, Justin McLay and Nick Mason were working their way into the contest and it was Power that was now under pressure. Gram snapped another goal and Sale continued to lift, and were right in the game. When Gram got another, Sale was breathing down the neck of Power. Cook continued to present strongly up forward for Wonthaggi but it was Sale that was getting to the fall of the ball and pressing up forward and around the centre. The game had become scrambly. Troy Hanley goaled for Wonthaggi to take some pressure off but Lipman responded for the Magpies. Kelly goaled on the run for Wonthaggi but Chris Laverty responded for Sale. The game was again in the balance as the half time siren rang. Power had more scoring shots but was unable to finish its good work on the scoreboard. Power led by 13 points but the game was far from over. Conditions were good for football at Morwell but the intensity was keeping the scoring down. A strong mark and goal to Nathan Jones gave Power the start it wanted while Sale went forward and hit the post twice. It was already a battle of the backlines and Sale was under pressure with the injury
list mounting. Power scored an easy goal through Cook but Sale bounced back with another to Dessent. He followed up with another soon after. When Lipman scored the next there was only a goal in it. Sale lost another player through injury but its strength around the ground was starting to have an impact. Sale also continued to hunt in packs and with only seven points the difference at orange time the game was there to be won. It would be the final quarter of football for the season for one of these sides and it was down to who wanted the victory the most. Sale was first into attack, making the running by switching play and kicking to space. When Dessent goaled they were in front for the first time. But Power wasn’t giving in. A strong mark and goal to Troy Harley gave them the lead again and now they had to hold on to it. The game was tough but as always between these two sides, played in good spirit. The pressure was relentless and it would come down to who was the most disciplined and most determined. With minutes to play Sale surged forward but could only manage points. It was edging closer, hitting the post twice. Power was able to hold on for a well deserved win and keep its finals’ dream alive. It had been another Gippsland League epic final and the crowd clapped both sides off the ground. the game could have gone either way. Final scores: Wonthaggi Power 10.10.70 d Sale 10.7.67.
Power forward: Wonthaggi’s Adam Cook flies against two Sale opponents. Photo by Mark Drury Photography. work hard through the centre and across the backline to maintain the pressure in the second half. Luke O’Connor, Trent Hamilton and Tom Wells
were providing plenty of drive around the packs. Power continued to build on the scoreboard and ran out the comfortable winner. It looks forward to
playing traditional rivals Leongatha next week in the semi finals. Final scores: Wonthaggi Power 11.11.77 d Drouin 3.6.24.
Reserves Wonthaggi Power v Drouin This game was also predicted to be a close one with honours shared during the home and away matches. The first quarter was very even with both sides scoring two goals, however Power established a good lead in the second quarter scoring six goals and holding Drouin goalless. Rod Tack and Phil Young along with Jake Thomas were damaging up forward. Power continued to
Ruck work: Power’s Toma Huther gets off the ground to contest this ball-up. Photo by Mark Drury Photography.
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ALBERTON FOOTBALL NETBALL LEAGUE GRAND FINAL
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Building the future: club secretary Andy Horvath inspects a new weapon in MDU’s growing list of first class facilities. “This is a town that loves it and wants to build on past success. “Come grand final day there will be cars queued up at the gate waiting to get in as early as 2am. “The ground is a short stroll to the main street of one of the craft capitals of Australia and even the supermarket will order an extra 100 newspapers on grand final Saturday.” Cars that ring the ground this year will be parked three metres back from the fence to provide more viewing space around the ground. All that needs to fall into place now is the weather. As for Andrew Mackie and Andy Horvath, on the big day they will get to see little of the match between the minor premiers and seemingly unvanquishable Dalyston and Fish Creek which won the
preliminary final against Phillip Island which it went into as the underdog. “We’ll be floating around, monitoring, helping out here and there, wherever required, going around to each of the stalls.” It might come as a surprise to people to know that hosting grand final day is not hugely rewarding financially. It is rather a very generous gesture made on behalf of one club to do something for the greater good of the league and in pulling it off, the best ever, with everyone happy and the chance to do it again, Meeniyan and MDU will be satisfied. This year, to take advantage of the large number of people who stayed behind after last year’s final siren, the club is holding its best and fairest count in the club rooms at 7pm.
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ly meat pie,” said Mr Horvath. “The sports going public has greater expectations now.” Nor does the sporting public want powdered coffee; most people will look for and head straight for the mobile coffee cart. Brent Sinclair said there will be, “four hundred pieces of homemade cakes and slices and the sausage rolls are homemade.” He admits to having had a notepad and pen next to his bed for weeks given that grand final day taking off is a little bit like the Queen Mary setting sail; once it has left the dock there is no turning back. With catering taken care of last year by other clubs when MDU had 60 volunteers taking care of such things as the gate, parking, security and the scoreboard, this year it needs 150 volunteers. “Currently we have 130 on the roster,” said Mr Horvath. “Really, to do the day justice we need another 20 or so and those who can offer us a two hour block of their time should call joint club secretary Sue Horvath on 0427 525 212.” The club president Andrew Mackie said logistically, and the league understands this, it makes more sense for the hosting club to manage catering as well. To have everything on the one site makes a massive job that much easier.” Mr Mackie said,” The less people find to complain about, the more who leave the ground saying what a fantastic day they had, makes the league’s decision about our hosting the grand final that much easier to justify. “We, as a club, are not happy to coast.
Walking out to the middle of the oval to hold the ball aloft in a country football league like Alberton must be nerve wracking enough, one can only imagine what it is like to be one of those chosen to take to the middle at the MCG on the Australian Football League grand final day. But then again, an umpire will have demonstrated he is in possession of nerves of steel if he is ever to find himself in that position. Umpires officiating on the Alberton grand final day will be announced at a dinner at the RSL in Leongatha on Wednesday night. According to the South Gippsland Umpires Association vice president Matt Holmes, the umpires are excited to see who will be chosen for the big day. “The field is open more than usual this year as there have been quite a large number of injuries and unavailabilities throughout the season,” Mr
Holmes said. “The decisions are performance based. Performance is analysed by the coaches who look to see which umpires have ticked all of the boxes.” He said that boundary and goal umpires are selected by the same process. Pushed as to whether he was happy to see a team from the eastern side of the competition up against a team from the western side, Mr Holmes said a grand final is always a great match regardless of which teams contest the trophy. “As far as the umpiring goes, who plays has no bearing.” It is interesting to read AFL umpire profiles. Weight wise they mainly fall between 65 and 75 kilograms, and are extremely fit and athletic. You find students, teachers, lawyers, engineers, accountants, personal trainers and others of a similarly professional and educated bent. The top umpires earn up to $150,000 while goal and boundary umpires are on salaries in the $60,000 region. This is for part time work but their work all the same is time consuming and demanding. There is only a six week break before starting
pre-season training and then during the season, along with match duties and two weekly training nights, they are given individual training programs and attend frequent coaching sessions. Brains are very much at the heart of success in whatever field you care to look at and umpiring is no different to anything else. The AFL considers the role and performance of club umpires as important contributors to the presentation and conduct of the game at many levels across Australia. The performance of club umpires contributes to the enjoyment of players on the day, and often, more broadly the retention of people in Australian football. Umpires then, are expected to be role models and are invested with an enormous amount of responsibility. The umpiring pathway details the steps that an umpire may take in their umpiring career. Most umpires who reach the top will have commenced umpiring school or community junior matches before progressing up the pathway. Anyone interested in getting in the game and becoming an umpire, visit www.getinthegame.com.au.
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Kangaroo’s day out: Fish Creek’s Jason Rouda takes it out of the middle with best on the ground Gareth Park making sure his way is clear as the Bulldogs move in.
• Fish Creek versus Phillip Island
Fishy win through to grand final IT was evident early Fish Creek had come to play.
While the Kangas had a massive ‘in’ with Andrew Seccull making a miraculous recovery from injury, the Bulldogs went in without key players Jamie Youle and their infamous ruckman Daniel Harders. The Bulldogs won the toss and kicked to the town end but it was Fishy that started the better of the two sides going straight into attack via ruckman Manne. The ball found its way to Cooper who had the opening goal on the board inside the first minute. Fishy continued to attack and Callan Park kicked Fishy’s second goal two minutes later; the Kangaroos had exactly the start they wanted. The Island went forward to no avail but it had now started playing and was getting scoring opportunities. The game was being played at a fast pace and both sides started to settle. Fishy’s Parks brothers, Callan and Gareth, were getting a lot of the ball as was Snooks, Rouda and Mackie. For the Island James Taylor, Docherty and Duiker had started well but it was forward livewire Runnalls who opened the Island’s goal tally when he eluded his young opponent Gus Staley to snap truly. The crowd had been treated to an entertaining opening term. The Island had a number of opportunities late but it was unable to convert and at quarter time it was Fishy up by eight points. The second term had a fairly even start with both sides having opportunities through the early part of the quarter. It was Phillip Island that drew first blood with a free kick to Jack Taylor converted. Fishy answered immediately through Seccull and when Mackie intercepted a Bulldog kick, ran to 50 metres, slotted a beauty and the Kangaroos were back on top. The Island hadn’t finished top two for no reason, however, and it got itself going again, starting to attack and the pressure on the Fishy backline was mounting. Phillip Island couldn’t convert, however, and four points in a row was finally halted when Van Brummelen kicked a major to bring the margin within a goal at the main break. The second half was underway with Philip Island going forward very quickly.
James Taylor marked up forward and converted his kick to give the Island its first lead of the day. Fishy wasn’t about to back down though and it took the lead back with a couple of points before Runnalls managed to get away from his minder Gus Staley, who was winning all the one-on-ones. On this occasion Runalls marked on a quick lead, his shot on goal was a good one and the Island went to the lead again. The Bulldogs continued to attack but their kicking for goal was a letdown putting on four points in a row before they managed another goal, again to James Taylor and the margin was now out to nine points. Fishy came back once again and Seccull had his second; the margin was again within a goal. Inside the final minute of the third Fishy had the ball and pushed forward. A kick into the Kangas’ forward 50 was marked by Cooper and the siren sounded to give him a kick after the bell. Cooper’s shot sailed through the big sticks and the Kangaroos were back in front by two points at the final change. The final quarter certainly wasn’t what the big crowd expected with Fish Creek doing all of the attacking. Callan Park was everywhere and Snooks showed that he is no back pocket, winning the ball in and around the middle of the ground. Manne was winning everything and as always was dominant around the ground. Fishy had winners everywhere and the Island was on its last legs. Two quick goals to Seccull gave the Kangaroos some breathing space and when Fusinato kicked another one for Fishy the Phillip Island team looked a little deflated. That was until James Tay-
lor kicked a goal, his third to reduce the margin 14 points and give his side a glimmer of hope half way through the term. The Kangaroos weren’t going to be denied, however, and they continued to push forward hard where the ball again found Seccull who booted his fifth to almost snuff out any remaining hope the Island had. The final 10 minutes was all Fish Creek and when regular backman Lachie Pratt goaled the Fishy boys celebrated with great enthusiasm. Callan Park booted another goal late to push the margin out to 34 points. Shortly after the final siren sounded to send the Kangaroos into the grand final and end Phillip Island’s 2015 season.
Reserves It was sure to be a tough match for Tarwin Reserves as Phillip Island fought tooth and nail to regain a place in the grand final against rivals Dalyston. Home team Tarwin reserved confidence after it’s triumphant win over InverlochKongwak in the second semi final round, well aware Phillip Island would be back with a vengeance to play the Pies in the big one. Phillip Island got off the mark in the first term, scoring 27 to Tarwin’s 12. The Island’s Johan Van Zanen sprinted the field with teammate Zach Wagner, each booting a solid three majors throughout the match. Half time saw Tarwin fight to make up Phillip Island’s lead, with the siren seeing the home side chasing at 31 to 42. Phillip Island kicked things up a notch in the third term, with eight majors seeing Tarwin feeling the heat, behind on six. Phillip Island’s Rodney McKenzie and Daniel McGin-
ley brought the play in fourth term, playing hard on ball to ensure victory for the side. The final siren saw Tarwin defeated 58 to 119 with Phillip Island rearing to play the Magpies in the grand final at the Meeniyan Football Reserve this Saturday.
Thirds Fish Creek has bowed out in straight sets in 2015 in the Thirds and will not get a chance to defend its 2014 premiership. Dalyston was too good for an undermanned Fish Creek side on Saturday winning each quarter easily. Fish Creek, after finishing on top of the ladder this year, was decimated by late season injuries and also had a number of players unavailable with Seniors’ duties on the day. This combined with a pumped up Magpies made the Thirds quite an uneventful game. Dalyston eventually ran out a big winner by 85 points to book a spot against Inverloch-Kongwak in this weekend’s grand final. Fourths Fish Creek and Phillip Island played out a ripper to open preliminary final day on Saturday. Both sides were near full strength with only Fishy missing the important Alex Denbrok. The match started evenly, a low scoring quarter with the only goal going to Fish Creek late to give it a six point lead at the first change. The Island was well on top in the second with a three goal to nil quarter. The third quarter was a two goal to one quarter for Fishy and the margin was reduced to eight points in favour of Phillip Island. The final quarter was a beauty: Fish Creek threw everything at Phillip Island. Sam Flanders who had
Grand final bound: it was a happy group of Fish Creek senior players that left the ground on Saturday after defeating Phillip Island. played a beauty kicked a goal early to get the margin within a kick and the game was going to the wire. It was Flanders again who marked again up forward and his goal gave the Kangas the lead again for the first time since early in the second quarter.
Fishy dug deep and played good defensive footy with Bailey Hams dominant and Nathan Denbrok everywhere. Mattock for the Bulldogs battled hard but Fishy managed to hang on for a three point victory and a spot in the grand final against Inverloch-Kongwak.
PRELIMINARY FINAL SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 Fish Creek 13.16.94 d Phillip Island 7.18.60
ton, B. Taber, N. McRae, R. Jencke, G. Brennan. UNDER 18s
Fish Creek Goals: A. Seccull 5, C. Park 3, B. Cooper 2, T. Mackie 1, L. Pratt 1, T. Fusinato 1. Phillip Island Goals: J. Taylor 3, B. Runnalls 2, J. Taylor 1, B. Van Brummelen 1. Fish Creek Best: G. Park, C. Park, G. Staley, T. Mackie, T. Fusinato, A. Snooks. Phillip Island Best: J. Docherty, J. Taylor, M. Wright, S. Taylor, L. Cleeland, B. Potter. RESERVES
Dalyston 19.6.120 d Fish Creek 4.11.35
Phillip Island 18.11.119 d Tarwin 9.4.58
Dalyston Goals: M. Crutchfield 5, J. Magro 3, T. Robinson 2, F. Brosnan 2, D. Brosnan 1, A. Busana 1, C. Loughridge 1, Z. Sprie 1, J. Stahl 1, M. Davey 1, M. Marotta 1. Fish Creek Goals: B. Stefani 1, H. Krause 1, J. Standfield 1, J. Macri 1. Dalyston Best: M. Davey, J. Honeysett, J. Magro, M. Marotta, M. Crutchfield, Z. Sprie. Fish Creek Best: T. Redpath, R. Pridham, D. Ryan, C. Tracy, B. Rogers, J. Walker. UNDER 15s
Phillip Island Goals: J. Van Zanen 3, Z. Wagner 3, N. Marsh 3, A. Rodgers 2, K. Taylor 2, A. Redmond 2, T. Cleeland 1, S. Sheers 1, L. Woolford 1. Tarwin Goals: R. Jencke 3, G. Brennan 2, J. Dowling 2, N. McRae 1, T. Cameron 1. Phillip Island Best: A. Redmond, J. Van Zanen, M. Jackson, D. McGinley, Z. Wagner, R. McKenzie. Tarwin Best: M. Garnham, P. Hous-
Fish Creek Goals: S. Flanders 3, N. Denbrok 1, J. Standfield 1. Phillip Island Goals: N. Anderson 2, T. McMillan 1, M. Freeman 1. Fish Creek Best: B. Hams, N. Denbrok, S. Flanders, A. Wilson, B. Mitchell, K. Pavlou. Phillip Island Best: C. Thompson, M. Mattock, T. McMillan, I. Batty, B. Taylor, B. Anderson.
Fish Creek 5.3.33 d Phillip Island 4.6.30
Goalward: Ashley Snooks was one of many Fish Creek players who put in a great finals effort on Saturday. Snooks was named among the best on the ground.
FOOTY DRAWS THIS WEEKEND ALBERTON Grand Final Saturday, September 12 at Meeniyan Dalyston v Fish Creek
MID GIPPSLAND Grand Final Saturday, September 12 at Morwell East Seniors: Yinnar v YYN Reserves: Yinnar v Mirboo N Thirds: Yarragon v Mirboo N Fourths: Newborough v Trafalgar
GIPPSLAND 2nd Semi Final Saturday, September 12 at Moe Seniors: (2.20pm) Leongatha v Traralgon 1st Semi Final Sunday, September 13 at Traralgon Seniors: (2.20pm) Maffra v Wonthaggi Reserves: (12.30pm) Leongatha v Wonthaggi Thirds: (10.45am) Traralgon v Leongatha
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Too good: Fish Creek’s Sam Flanders starred in some pivotal moments of the thirds game takes one of his many marks on Saturday.
Bowing out: Fish Creek’s Darby Walker tries valiantly to break Dalyston’s Kyle Spinks’ tackle as the Kangaroos’ Thirds finals’ campaign came to an abrupt end on the weekend.
Preliminary Final Saturday, September 12 Cora Lynn v Neerim Nrm Sth at Western Park, Warragul Sunday, September 13 Bunyip v Nar Nar Goon at Garfield
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