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Water blow for Burra WEEKEND rain has been welcomed across the region, however follow-up falls will be needed throughout autumn and into winter before runoff begins to refill South Gippsland’s reservoirs.

Working together: a calendar produced by Gippsland Jersey features several South Gippsland farmers including Paul Kent from Woolamai, Matt Wilson from Poowong and Bruce and Melissa Glasgow from Bena. The calendar features the stories of 12 Gippsland farmers in order to “smash the stigma of mental health in regional communities” and was launched at Farm World field days last week. More Farm World news on pages 34 and 35.

Korumburra could still face higher level water restrictions if significant rain does not fall in catchment areas by early May, with the Coalition Creek reservoir sitting at just 41 percent capacity.

Korumburra is currently on stage two restrictions and that will not change, despite weekend rain.

Loch, Nyora and Poowong could also face stage two restrictions as the Little Bass Reservoir dropped to around 49 percent capacity last week.

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BACK ON TRACK Chamber supports return of Leongatha Cycling Carnival

the once iconic cycling carnival that attracted huge crowds of more than 6000 people to the velodrome for 29 years from 1979 to THE Leongatha Cycling Carnival could Leongatha 2007. roll back into town next year with the Coordinated by Leongatha’s Terry Watchorn, Leongatha Chamber of Commerce and the cycling carnival became one of South Industry leading the charge and meeting Gippsland’s premium events and one of the next Monday, April 23 to further discuss biggest velodrome events in Australia.

The event attracted 52 world, Commonwealth this plan.

Games and Olympic gold medallists over the Chamber vice president Anthony Walls said years, including Anna Meares, Shane Kelly, the team was working towards bringing back Gary Neiwand, Stephen Pate, Brett Aitken, Scott

By Sarah Vella

McGrory and many international riders.

Also around 94 Australian and state champions raced at Leongatha over that period.

The cycling carnival not only attracted many world and Australia’s best cyclists, but was also a huge social event on the Gippsland calendar that saw people travel from all parts of the state to attend.

“We will have the first formal meeting next Monday, April 23 to discuss that further,” Mr Walls said.

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Collaboration with other community groups and organisations is high also on the chamber committee’s list of priorities.

Mr Walls said the group is already working together with the Rotary Club of Leongatha and is “looking forward to working with more groups and sporting clubs in the future”.

The chamber’s AGM will be held in a few months.

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“A waste of time” Councillors frustrated by round table push

By Sarah Vella

ganisation that I have every confidence in,” he said.

Cr Hill said when speaking on the motion at the March meeting, Cr Edwards “made a lot of emotive AN urgent meeting held by South conversation”.

Gippsland Shire Council to reconsider He said she was “patronising” and “offensive”.

“The report does not give any direction to tell the establishing a peak group in Leongatha community how things are to be done. It is purely similar to the successful Korumburra to give authority to officers to instigate discussions,” Round Table has been labelled a waste he said. of time.

Cr Skinner said council should put resources into At the March council meeting, Cr Don Hill asked its community strengthening strategy. council to see if the community wanted a round taCr Hill said Leongatha was the only place in the ble, but his motion was not supported. shire that did not have its own plan or vision.

Crs Hill, Andrew McEwen and Jeremy Rich “If they continue like that as a town, it is going to called for a special urgent meeting of council last be harder for us to approve funding for big projects,” Wednesday to consider the proposal further and counhe said. cil voted to reconsider it at its April 26 meeting.

“I implore my fellow councillors to vote for the Cr Alyson Skinner said the matter was not urgent future of Leongatha here, otherwise you are cutting and labelled last Wednesday’s meeting “a waste of Leongatha adrift.” time and resources”.

Cr Hill claimed “every other community gets mon“I don’t believe this is a matter that needs to have ey for those sorts of things”, drawing an audible scoff an urgent special council meeting. We already defrom Cr Skinner, which was met with a swift rebuttal. cided on it,” she said.

“You have brought up millions of things for your Crs Maxine Kiel and Ray Argento agreed. area Cr Skinner, ahead of the council bringing them “The original motion was defeated. This is a Motion passed: South Gippsland Shire Council held a special urgent meeting last Wednes- forward and you have put them to the top of the day to further debate a proposal for a Leongatha round table. Cr Alyson Skinner, left, voted queue. You have now put Leongatha to the bottom of waste of council time and resources,” Cr Kiel said.

Cr Argento said because the motion failed at the against the motion for the round table to be debated at council’s April 26 meeting, while Cr the queue,” Cr Hill said.

March meeting, it had “been dealt with.”

Jeremy Rich voted in favour. The motion was carried.

Cr McEwen said Leongatha was disadvantaged Cr Hill said he was “totally surprised” the motion by not having a community plan. implement it again,” he said. merce and Industry at the meeting. failed to pass at the March council meeting.

“If we vote no to this, we are saying ‘we are going Cr Hill was disappointed with comments made “I in no way criticised any groups in town, in the to delay for another three months the ability of our “The reason I am bringing this up as an urgent motion today, is because if we don’t do this today... by several councillors at the March meeting. He also report or outside the report. The Leongatha Chamber staff to actually talk to the community’,” he said. we will have to wait three months before we could denied criticising the Leongatha Chamber of Com- of Commerce which has been mentioned, is a fine orMayor Cr Lorraine Brunt, deputy mayor Cr Aaron Brown and Cr Meg Edwards and CEO Tim Tamlin were absent from the meeting, as they were at the Rural Councils Victoria Conference.

Crs Rich, McEwen and Hill voted for the motion and Crs Skinner, Argento and Kiel voted against.

As chair, Cr Argento voted in favour of the cently come to Leongatha and are thriving and have fort to give the organisation a fresh start.

Continued from page 1. motion.

Mr Walls said the rebranding became necessary, “We have got some really good people who want become a great support to the chamber as well.

He said it was in the best interest to bring (the “We want all the shops filled and all businesses as people “were, and still are confused as to what the motion) forward to the April meeting to allow the to put in a lot of time and effort. We are trying to crechamber does and what it stands for”. ate a really positive feel around the town,” Mr Wall to succeed.” absent councillors to “have that debate then”.

“We have a new look committee and a lot of new The chamber is aiming to become the Leongatha said.

“There are a few new businesses that have re- Business Association in the coming months, in an ef- members who are willing to contribute their great ideas,” he said.

One hour readings “The new name says simply who and what we on all matters are. We want to get every business in Leongatha on of life; past, board, not just retailers.” present & future The name change will come with a fresh new logo as well.

Mr Walls said the committee is currently working on a membership drive, targeting businesses in and around Leongatha, “with a can do and positive attitude”.

Contact 0408 294 624 He said the chamber wanted to see as many businesses as possible represented, however because Clairvoyancy with accuracy, clarity & respect. most of the volunteer committee also have family and work commitments, it may take some time.

“If businesses would like to get involved with the LEONGATHA chamber, all they need to do is contact us,” he said.

The chamber of commerce subcommittee, Leon CHEMIST ON DUTY Gather Events, continues to strengthen, with some great events already held in the town.

The Live on Lyon event was a success, despite challenging weather and the recent Coco movie fundraiser was a sell out.

Mr Walls said Leon Gather Events was also behind the revamped Daffodil Festival, which is set Moving up: Leongatha Chamber of Commerce and Industry acting treasurer Kristie Walls to be bigger and better again this year, happening on Saturday, September 1. and vice president Anthony Walls are keen to see the town continue to move forward.

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Drive safely near school crossings

Health services awarded

STUDENTS are back to school this week and school zones are in force across South Gippsland.

NINE Early Childhood Services within Bass Coast Shire and South Gippsland Shire have received a Smiles 4 Miles award this month, which recognises the work they have done to improve the oral health of young people.

Drivers are reminded to slow down to 40km/h when approaching school crossings, watch for children, and not to stop too close to the crossing.

Parking rules are in force during drop off and pick up times. It is safest to park further along and enjoy a short walk to and from school.

In Bass Coast, it is time to put in nominations for the School Crossing Supervisor of the Year Awards.

“Our crossing supervisors have an incredibly important job, which they do so well,” mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield said.

“As well as ensuring safe crossing, their daily interaction with students can often make a difference by encouraging them to start the school day with a smile and ensure they leave school safely. Please make sure you acknowledge their contribution by nominating them.”

School Crossing Supervisor of the Year nominations are open until Friday, May 25.

The nomination form can be completed online at the School Crossings Victoria website Safety first: from left, crossing supervisor Liz Smith gets St Laurence Primary School stuhttps://www.schoolcrossingsvictoria.com.au/ dents Clara, Eamon and Jayda over the road to school each day, in Leongatha. supervisor-of-the-year-awards/.

Councils and Victoria Police will be monitoring school crossings and driver behaviour generally around schools in the coming weeks to promote safer behaviour around schools, par- LIMITED overtaking opportunities on concerns at the intersection of Bass Highway/ ticularly during drop off and pick up times. the Bass Highway between Leongatha Leongatha South-Outtrim Road; • Anderson to Inverloch: limited overtaking opand Inverloch were among the concerns portunities, need for future duplication and safety raised in VicRoads’ call for public sug- concerns at the intersections of the Bass Highway/ gestions on improving the highway.

Mabilia Road and Bass Highway/Densley Road; The Bass Highway Corridor Planning • Wonthaggi: the need to improve traffic Project engagement period was open from movement through Wonthaggi on Bass HighDecember 4, 2017 until March 18, 2018. way, safety concerns at the intersection of Bass People made 2316 web page visits, left 448 com- Highway/Ullathornes Road, and calls for Powlments and gave 1197 votes of approval or disap- ett River Bridge to be upgraded; and THURS APRIL 19 TO WED APRIL 25 proval on those comments.

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Health services achieve the Smiles 4 Miles award by implementing healthy eating and oral health policies, engaging with families about the importance of oral health and educating children through a variety of fun learning experiences based on the Smiles 4 Miles key messages: drink well, eat well and clean well.

BCH’s health promotion officer Phoebe Ruffin said the program was a great way to help children have healthy teeth and gums for life.

“Good habits are formed early, and children take lessons they learn at a young age with them right up to adulthood. By promoting good oral health behaviours early in life, we can decrease the likelihood of poor oral health later in life,” she said.

The following pre-schools received an award: San Remo Pre-School, Bass Coast Children’s Centre, Allora Pre-School, Hassett Street PreSchool, Karmai Community Children’s Centre, Leongatha Children’s Centre, Meeniyan PreSchool, Toora/Welshpool Pre School and JLM Pre-School.

The program is reaching 1849 children.

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Burra attracts new business THERE is an exciting vibe in Korumburra with seven new businesses opened or opening this year.

The town has already welcomed a new takeaway chicken shop, a home-ware store and a bakery/coffee shop and soon another brewery will open along with three other businesses.

On top of that, there are quite a few home based and trade businesses that have relocated to Korumburra.

In the old Parry’s (Coles) building the town has something very exciting happening.

Building owner John Kennedy purchased the old Parry’s shop located in the middle of Commercial Street in early October last year and has since been refurbishing it.

Last week, Tamsin’s Table and Udder and Hoe joined forces to bring a cafe, pantry, cake shop and cheese counter to the space.

The two businesses will be located at the entrance of the building.

The large space behind will be home to a weekly food market on Wednesdays for local growers and stall holders to showcase their produce.

The space will also be used to host live music, art shows and community events.

“We’re going to bring Korumburra back to its former glory,” Mr Kennedy said.

“At the moment there’s no entertainment in this town and so when I saw the building for sale I saw the opportunity.”

President of the Korumburra Business Association (KBA) Noelene Cosson said there have been many people moving to the area over the past couple of years who are really enjoying the friendliness and community feel of the town.

“The word is spreading that Korumburra has a lot to offer and is a unique place to live,” she said.

“It has character, history and some beautiful buildings that lend themselves to business opportunities.

“Korumburra’s location is also a draw card. We are the first major town that you have to drive into after leaving Melbourne.”

Secretary of the KBA Shirley Arestia said, “We are also close enough to Melbourne to be able to conduct business here with affordable commercial leases and then be able to distribute your goods and services to Melbourne and the eastern suburbs.

“We have been very fortunate to have some well known businesses with fantastic reputations in other areas choosing to start up in Korumburra and this in turn has a snowball effect,” she said.

“We have a couple of landlords who are willing to invest in their buildings to attract interesting business opportunities and also assist businesses in getting off the ground. “ Ms Cosson said all this has an extremely positive impact on the town and it gives people another reason to visit Korumburra.

“It also highlights that Korumburra is definitely on the move and there is a real need to keep up with housing and industrial development so that no opportunities are lost,” she said.

“The need for the Korumburra’s Revitalisation project is extremely evident and we have great confidence the South Gippsland Shire will deliver this in the coming years.

“The shire is working closely with the community to produce a well planned outcome to best suit the town’s needs.”

Korumburra expands: Kardella resident John Kennedy purchased the old Parry’s building Ms Cosson said the main expectation is that Koru- in October last year and is looking forward mburra retains its small country town character without to turning it into a hub for two cafes and a the over commercialisation of larger towns.

weekly market.

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Water blow for Korumburra Continued from page 1.

“Based on current reservoir levels and no significant rainfall, this could occur by mid to late May,” South Gippsland Water managing director Philippe Du Plessis said.

Once the Lance Creek Water Connection project is complete, the townships of Korumburra, Poowong, Loch and Nyora will have a secure water supply and the regular activation of water restrictions as seen this year will no longer be required.

“Construction of the Lance Creek Water Connection is currently on track for completion by mid 2019,” Mr du Plessis said.

“Around 17 kilometres of pipeline is already in the ground between Lance Creek and Korumburra and work has recently begun on the section of pipeline linking Korumburra and Poowong.

“Pump stations to move the water between Lance Creek to Korumburra and Korumburra to Poowong are also under construction.

“This project will provide a dependable

environment for community development, economic growth and future investment within the region.”

Mr du Plessis said the water discolouration some Korumburra customers experienced earlier in the year had subsided following the water main cleaning program.

Warm, dry conditions have caused re-occurring algae blooms in nearly township serviced by South Gippsland Water.

South Gippsland Water recently treated the Lance Creek Reservoir following an algae bloom.

“As the bloom recedes and algae dies off, customers are likely to notice a changed taste and smell of the water,” Mr du Plessis said.

“The taste and smell can be unpleasant, however, water remains safe to drink and is treated to Australian Drinking Water Standards.”

Mr du Plessis said human senses are very sensitive to algae, which can be tasted at levels as low as one part per trillion.

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Ladies wow the crowd THE 64th CWA Gippsland Hills Group exhibition was held in Mirboo North over the weekend, with more than 850 exhibits from 96 members.

CWA state branch vice president and Meeniyan branch member Heather Scott said the Gippsland Hills Group exhibition was one of the top group exhibitions in the state.

“The exhibition includes knitting, crochet, sewing, patchwork, floral art, jams and preserves, cookery and more,” she said.

“There were nine tables of different branch exhibits.”

The Meeniyan branch won the branch aggregate award, with Inverloch and Woorayl branches coming in second and third respectively.

First place in the individual aggregate and winner of the Elinor Scott individual aggregate cup was Marilyn Mackie from the Meeniyan branch.

Second was Maryke Dann of the Bena branch and Lesley Beakley of the Inverloch branch came in third.

Handicraft, art and home industries entries were judged by qualified CWA judges who come from other parts of the state and local judges were invited to judge photography.

The horticultural sections were judged by judges from the Royal Horticultural Society of Victoria.

The group includes the Bena, Inverloch, Kardella, Korumburra, Leongatha, Meeniyan, Mirboo, Woorayl, Leongatha Twilight, Poowong and District and Mirboo North Night Owls branches.

Great knitter: Vanessa Fisher from the CWA Meeniyan branch won best exhibit at the CWA Gippsland Hills Group exhibition, held in Mirboo North on the weekend in the knitting, crochet, lace and handkerchiefs section with her knitted baby overalls.

Great effort: from left, CWA Gippsland Hills Group exhibition convenor Pat McNamara, president of Mirboo North Night Owls CWA Branch Lorraine Banks, Gippsland Hills Group president Jillian Matthies, exhibition chief steward Evelyn Paterson, South Gippsland Shire Cr Maxine Kiel and deputy state president of CWA Victoria Marion Dewar made up the official party of the CWA Gippsland Hills Group exhibition held at Mirboo North on the weekend.

Top job: Meeniyan’s Marilyn Mackie of the CWA Meeniyan branch was the winner of the Elinor Scott individual aggregate cup at the CWA Gippsland Hills Group exhibition, held in Mirboo North on the weekend.

Best spread: Evelyn Stephens from the CWA Woorayl branch won best exhibit in jams, jellies and preserves at the CWA Gippsland Well done: Penny Wolswinkel from the CWA Kardella branch and Maryke Dann from the Hills Group exhibition, held in Mirboo North CWA Bena branch each won a best exhibit award at the CWA Gippsland Hills Group exhibiover the weekend.` tion, held in Mirboo North over the weekend.

Grantville shows adventurous streak THE horrendous wind, rain and cold weather didn’t stop the Kernot-Grantville Fire Brigade from putting on the Grantville Adventure Expo on Sunday.

Around 60 vehicles entered the car show including utes, four wheel drives and vans.

The expo was Kernot-Grantville Fire Brigade’s major fundraising event for the year.

“It was a bit quieter compared to previous years due to the rain however it was still a good day,” event organiser Michele Fulwell said.

“We hold this event every year to raise funds

to purchase new equipment or replace vehicles for the brigade.”

The event was a fun day out for the whole family with trade stalls, live music, food trucks, face painting, an auction and more.

Interesting expo: Kernot-Grantville Fire Brigade volunteer members Daniel Blackney and CJ Tatnell browsed through the display of vehicles at the Grantville Adventure Expo on Sunday.

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Police assure crash victims

THE Proactive Police Unit (PPU) from and has now been charged with 74 offences.

After the vehicles exploded, Mr Proctor got into Morwell was in Leongatha on Tuesday, the vehicle of a woman passing by, threatening to April 10 following the terrifying crash on kill her if she didn’t drive away.

April 9 in McCartin Street.

The woman got out of her car with her keys and Jesse Proctor, a 21 year old from Moe, crashed a stolen vehicle into two parked cars which burst into flames outside Woorayl Lodge aged care hostel in Leongatha.

The PPU was set up at the accident site for around four or five hours. “They were there for public reassurance and to assist the public with the recovery stage after the major incident,� Senior Sergeant Col Sheppard said. “Police spoke with the residents of Woorayl Lodge and reassured them that this kind of incident was not normal. “The offender was apprehended and we are offering support for those people who are affected through referral agencies.�

Police said Mr Proctor was released from prison on March 2 and was withdrawing from the drug ice

Mr Proctor ran to Young Street, and found another woman in a vehicle with two children aged four and one.

Mr Proctor entered the vehicle and told the woman to drive, threatening to stab the woman.

The woman drove a distance before stopping the vehicle and getting out with her children, after which Proctor allegedly punched her in the head and sexually assaulted her.

He took her keys and drove towards Hedley at around 180km/h where he was arrested around two and a half hours after the crash in Leongatha.

Police used stop sticks to puncture the vehicle’s tyres.

Mr Proctor was remanded in custody to return to court in July this year.

Town square on the way vision for Apex Park and creating a plan for a pop up mall in the town centre to showcase local talent.

The workshop took place at the Old Post Office, Wonthaggi.

Woni Proud – part of the Wonthaggi Activity Centre Plan development, has been funded by Bass Coast Shire Council and the Victorian Planning Authority to recognise and reinforce Wonthaggi’s status as the regional centre of Bass Coast. “Wonthaggi is the regional centre of Bass Coast, but we don’t always recognise and celebrate this,� council’s deputy mayor Cr Brett Tesssari said. “The project aims to build the pride and profile

for implementing the projects.

Participants were given a project budget of up to $10,000 per project and provided with support, resources and information from council staff to assist in the project development.

Wonthaggi Secondary College’s Year 11 VCAL students are also participating in Woni Proud. Their projects will form part of their school curriculum.

Students will be given a project budget of $10,000 for one or two projects, to be selected.

If you have been unable to attend a workshop but still would like to be involved, contact council’s strategic planning team on 1300 BCOAST (226 278) or 5671 2211.

Funding secured for trails study SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council mayor Councillor Lorraine Brunt accepted funding for the Gippsland Trails and Tracks – Feasibility Study from the Prime Minister of Australia Malcolm Turnbull on Thursday.

from the Prime Minister at Gippsland Rotary Centenary House, Traralgon. “Gippsland’s visitor economy generates an estimated $2.8 billion through direct and indirect expenditure each year. It is our aim that this study will help build on the nature based tourism for the region, positioning us with a stronger economy for the future,�

The Federal Government provided $66,664 in Cr Brunt said. funding towards the study through the Regional Jobs and Investment Package Local Infrastructure Grants Latrobe Valley Stream.

The Gippsland Trails and Tracks – Feasibility Study will guide tracks and trails across the Gippsland region to support recreation and tourism.

The project will be designed to deliver a renewed avenue to attract visitors into the region and deliver an outstanding visitor experience, and will consider the extension of the Great Southern Rail Trail to Korumburra and Hedley.

South Gippsland Shire Council was the lead agency in making the application on behalf of the Gippsland Local Government Network, Destination Gippsland and Bicycle Victoria.

Federal funding: Prime Minster of AustraCouncil and its project partners all committed lia Malcolm Turnbull met South Gippsland $8333 each in funding for the project and will pro- Shire Council mayor Cr Lorraine Brunt at vide in-kind resources to assist in the project design Traralgon last Thursday to present funding and delivery.

Cr Brunt was honoured to accept the funding towards a trail study for Gippsland.

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More legal costs to sting council SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council will pay further legal costs incurred by a neighbour of Bald Hills Wind Farm.

The Supreme Court of Victoria last week ordered council to pay the costs of wind farm neighbour John Zakula in relation to a court hearing on January 31, 2018.

His solicitor is yet to determine the cost, but said “it is significant�.

Council had already paid the neighbours’ legal fees of $20,000 and reportedly $20,000 in council’s own fees too.

Mr Zakula is challenging council’s handling of nuisance noise complaints by neighbours in relation to the wind farm.

The court ordered costs associated with a court hearing on March 20 be reserved for determination

at the conclusion of the proceeding. Council CEO Tim Tamlin was examined by Mr Zakula’s legal counsel at that hearing.

The matter returns to the court for trial on November 26. In the mean time, council has appointed a consultant to determine if the wind farm is producing nuisance noise, at a cost of $33,600.

Councils are responsible for enforcing planning permit conditions, such as noise levels.

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Local palaeontologist Mike Cleeland said the bone was initially thought to be a rib, but Museum Victoria staff have since identified it as part of a small dinosaur hip, possibly the ischium or pubis from a herbivorous dinosaur such as Qantassaurus.

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Lyric names stars LYRIC Theatre held auditions for its upcoming production of Ariel Dorfman’s Death and the Maiden on Saturday, with three roles up for grabs.

Directed by David Tattersall, the physiological drama tells the story of Paulina Salas, her husband Gerardo Escobar and Dr Roberto Miranda, all citizens in an unnamed country

recovering from the after effects of a violent dictatorship.

When Gerardo’s car breaks down one night, a kindly stranger named Roberto offers to drive him back to his beach house.

A grateful Gerardo offers Roberto a room for the night, but after hearing Roberto’s voice, Gerardo’s wife Paulina becomes convinced their house guest is the doctor who raped and tortured her after she was

Play rights: from left, Todd Miller, David Baggallay, Jo Street, David Tattersall, Hadassah Wanstall, Lauren Muranty and Melita Tough at the auditions for Lyric Theatre’s upcoming drama production of Death and the Maiden, held on Saturday evening.

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4.4. Policy revision - C45 waste disposal privileges for fundraisers and community groups 5.1. Audit Committee Charter review 5.2. Instrument of delegation Council to staff 5.3. Policy Amendment - C51 Councillor support and PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS expenditure policy Wednesday 18 April 2018, 2.00pm*; 5.00pm*, 7.00pm* 6.1. Circumstances requiring Special Urgent Meeting Council Chambers, Leongatha held - 21 March 2018 A list of presentations can be viewed the day prior on 7.1. Notice of Motion/Rescission 718 - Motion Council’s website. transport for Victoria and rescind resolution Ordinary PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS Meeting 28 March 2018, item 7.2 Notice of Motion Thursday 26 April 2018, 10.00am*, Council Chambers, 715 Leongatha (Council Agenda Topics only) 7.2. Notice of Motion - Changes to Council Planning * Expressions of interest to present are made by accessing Committee procedures and purpose Council’s ‘Presenting to Council’ webpage (by COB 20/4).

7.3. Relist Notice of Motion - Leadership Plan for Contact 5662 9222 for details. A list of presentations can be Leongatha viewed the day prior on Council’s website.

8.1. Assembly of Councillors 22 February 2018 to 21 ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING March 2018 Thursday 26 April, 2.00pm 8.2. Documents sealed awarded or extended by CEO *Register your questions (by COB 20/4) by accessing 24 February to 24 March 2018 Council’s ‘Questions for Council Meetings’ webpage. Contact 9.3.1. Audit Committee report - 5 February 2018 5662 9222 for details.

12.1 Closed Item – Personnel Matter Please note that Council live streams and records its WORKS THIS WEEK Ordinary Council Meetings, refer to the Policy on Council’s Sealed roads maintenance: Whole Shire website for more details.

Tree clean-up after wind event: Whole Shire 2.1. Planning Scheme Amendment C90 - Housing and Roadside slashing: Moyarra, Bena, Jeetho, Welshpool Settlement - Submissions consideration and Planning Unsealed road drainage: Nyora, Foster Beach Road, Panel referral Foster 2.2. Planning Permit Application 2735 Meeniyan-Mirboo Footpath renewal: Ogilvy Street, Leongatha North Rd, Mirboo North - Telecommunications facility Pavement rehabilitation: Patersons Road, Nyora 2.3. Municipal Association of Victoria State Council Unsealed road maintenance: Mardan, Berrys Creek, Meeting - Notice of Motion - Wind farm investigation Mirboo North, Yanakie, Fish Creek 4.1. Proposed opening part Fish Creek Quarry Road, Fish Creek – Petition response / consider and determine Road construction: Korumburra Show Grounds Road closure & Bridge construction: Bena Kongwak submissions Road, Bena 4.2. Infrastructure Design Manual - Planning Scheme Road stabilising: Milford Road, Dumbalk North and Implementation Yarragon Road Service Road, Leongatha 4.3. Karmai Community Children’s Centre Inc. proposed Road resheets: Black Swamp Road, Foster lease - 22 Princes Street, Korumburra

COMMUNITY CONSULTATION Council has prepared a Revised Council Plan 2017-2021, the Proposed Annual Budget 2018/19 and Proposed Rating Strategy 2018/19 (available on Council’s website).

A person may make a submission under s.223 of the Local Government Act. Any person lodging a submission may request to be heard in support of the submission or to be

Council meeting on 23 May 2018. Submitters must do so no later than 5.00pm Thursday 26 April 2018. Late submissions will not be considered.

Submissions should be addressed to the Chief Executive

Council Plan 2017-2021 and Proposed Annual Budget 2018/19 to submission@southgippsland.vic.gov.au and for the Proposed Rating Strategy 2018/19 to ratingstrategy@ southgippsland.vic.gov.au.

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For a copy of these documents and for further information refer to Council’s website www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au

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Big improvements at Baromi Park

By Jessica Anstice THE Mirboo North Baromi Park draft master plan has been completed.

The town received a $400,000 allocation for future capital works and there is currently $300,000 in the Mirboo North and District Community Bank Branch of Bendigo Bank.

The draft master plan suggests how that $300,000 should be spent.

The plan states $18,800 will go towards a half court basketball court, $18,800 towards refurbishing the existing skate bowl, $10,000 to design a skate extension and $14,000 to construct an asphalt connecting path.

A further $58,500 to construct/landscape toilets at the east end of the park, $25,000 to construct a performance platform and $10,000 towards designing parking at the rear end of the shops.

“I think the community budgeting process was a fantastic example of local democracy and that it felt

empowering to have input into how money is spent in the town,” Mirboo North and District Community Foundation executive officer Ruth Rogan said.

“As with all democratic processes, not everyone agrees with the outcome, but everyone does have their opportunity to have a say.

“I am excited to see the impact of the OurSay process and the Baromi Park Masterplan during 2018 and 19 and hopefully the Mirboo North and District Community Foundation can partner with this through our community grants program.”

Moving forward: from left, community project officer Thomasin Bales, Mirboo North and District Community Foundation executive officer Ruth Rogan, South Gippsland Shire Councillor Maxine Kiel and Mirboo North Country Development chair and secretary Heather Butler are making progress with the Mirboo North Baromi Park draft master plan.

MLA claps back at Car ferry to boost economy ‘nonsense’ water order

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BASS MLA Brian Paynter labelled the latest State Government water order as “an ongoing nightmare”.

Fifteen gigalitres was recently ordered from the Victorian Desalination Plant in Wonthaggi for the 2018-19 financial year.

This is the second year the government has dipped into the plant’s supply as part of a three year trial.

Mr Paynter said Victorians are paying $600 million a year to keep the plant ticking along and paying another $8-10 million for this water order was absolute nonsense.

“There is no benefit for our local community whatsoever. The promise AquaSure made to put money back into this community on a large scale has not happened to my knowledge,” he said.

Fearing the environmental risks involved, Watershed president Mark Robertson said running the desalination plant has no benefit for the local community and he believes other measures should have been taken first.

“Installing dual flush toilets could save 15 GL. We don’t know the extent of the environmental issues involved here,” he said.

“The order will be started in June, which is during the whale migration season. We don’t know what the long term impacts will be, or how the noise will affect the whales’ migration pattern. There are still a lot of questions.”

Mr Paynter agreed with Mr Robertson’s comments, stating there had been little to know clarity around the environmental impacts.

Mr Robertson said he did not see the point of the new order.

“The problem is that people are using more water per person and nothing has been done. There needs

to be more campaigns and education about saving water. Turning on the desalination plant should be the last thing we do, not the first,” he said.

According to the State Government, the order is based on scientific modelling and advice from Melbourne Water and other Melbourne corporations about rainfall, inflows into catchments, population growth and climate change.

Rainfall in February was 69 percent below average with only 18mm falling around the catchments.

This led to reduced stream flow into water storages, down 46 percent on February last year.

The Bureau of Meteorology’s latest three month seasonal climate outlook also predicts above average autumn temperatures.

“We’ve listened to the science and will order 15 GL of water for the next financial year to help restore Melbourne’s buffer against severe drought,” Minister for Water Lisa Neville said.

“The desalination plant boosts Victoria’s water supplies; ensuring storages don’t drop to dangerously low levels.

“There will be no additional charges to households or changes to water bills due to this year’s water order.”

The State Government said the plant is a key part of the grid, helping to build resilience and avoid the social and economic costs of water restrictions on households, businesses and farmers.

The government said it continues to drive water efficiency, with Target 155 campaign supporting households to do their bit to reduce water use and help reduce bills.

Mr Robertson said Target 155 campaign had helped to regulate usage, but people are still using 200 litres a day.

He said Watershed would continue to keep an eye on the issue – as it done for more than 10 years – and push for change.

The proposal has generated a lot of local discussion with some believing the car ferry will have major economic benefits, and others harbouring concerns about environmental impacts and the location of the ferry terminal.

Destination Phillip Island chair John Pandazopoulos and treasurer Michaela Salvato discussed the benefits of the project at the Bass Coast Shire Council community connection session in March.

Mr Pandazopoulos said the ferry would boost the economy during the shifts between peak and off peak season.

“It’s about further adding to the region in the six months of the year that are quite slow. We do know that car ferries will bring people in, especially if you are selling this iconic touring route,” he said.

“If we had that touring route, we’d have tourism all year round.”

The touring route is pitched from the Great Ocean Road, right through to Wilson’s Promontory and beyond through both local shires.

“It’s about the experience of that fantastic Southern Victoria coast drive. The government, the tourism industry and Tourism Australia is working to promote this destination, creating certainty about the drive and the different bits and pieces along the way. It will make it a world class experience,” Mr Pandazopoulos said.

“One of the things that came out of the business case was that people are concerned about young people leaving the area because there aren’t any jobs. Tourism predominately employs young people, which is one way we can encourage people to stay in these areas.”

Mr Pandazopoulos acknowledged the concerns about environmental risk, and said there is more work yet to be done in this space. He said more allegedly travelling 180km/h on Wednesday, March studies will be done to address marine health and 28 at about 11.25am.

Highway patrol members also followed up an incident from Friday, March 30 where a blue Holden sedan, with alleged false number plates, sped off from police at excessive speeds about 10pm.

Investigations revealed the driver, who was arrested on Thursday, April 5, was a 44 year old man from Corinella.

He has been interviewed by police and is expected to be charged on summons in relation to dangerous driving whilst pursued by police, failing to stop, manner dangerous, speed dangerous, speeding, cross double lines, using an unregistered motor vehicle and using false number plates.

In Lang Lang on Sunday, April 8, the highway patrol intercepted a woman driving an unregistered vehicle.

She was arrested on McDonalds Track at about 12.30pm when a search of her car uncovered a small quantity of drugs.

She is expected to be charged on summons in relation to possessing a drug of dependence, drug drivAlternatives: Phillip Island Conservation ing, and using an unregistered motor vehicle.

Bass Coast Highway Patrol Sergeant Peter Society president Jeff Nottle suggested a Pearce said further road policing activity would be touring route be devised using existing roads, occurring in the Bass Coast area. rather than the Cowes to Stony Point car fer“We’re urging the public to report any form of ry, at a meeting held in Cowes on March 10. unsafe road user behaviour,” he said.

Police remove drivers from roads

By Jessica Anstice BASS Coast Highway Patrol police got more than they bargained for when a motorist sped off from them in Loch.

Police were in Nyora, following up the Loch incident, when an off-road motorcycle caught their eye on Watts Road on Saturday, March 31 at about 5.40pm.

The 28 year old Frankston rider was intercepted and received two penalty notices for unlicensed driving and riding an unregistered motorcycle.

His friend was drug tested by police and returned a positive result. He is expected to be charged on summons. A short time later a 25 year old woman was caught driving unlicensed on the same road about 6.40pm.

Her passenger, a 24 year old woman, was subsequently arrested by police after enquiries revealed she was the driver wanted in relation to the incident in Loch the week prior.

The Nyora woman was charged with dangerous driving whilst pursued by police, failing to stop, conduct endangering persons, manner dangerous, speed dangerous, speeding, cross double lines and using an unregistered motor vehicle.

The charges follow the incident on the South Gippsland Highway where the woman was detected

MORE employment opportunities, off peak tourism and major Victorian touring route are the reasons Destination Phillip Island are backing the Cowes to Stony Point car ferry proposal.

Tourism benefit: Destination Phillip Island chair John Pandazopoulos explained the advantages of the car ferry at the Cowes meeting and the Bass Coast Shire Council community connection session in March. environmental impacts.

Another benefit Mr Pandazopolous discussed was the car ferry will offer an alternate route off Phillip Island.

“Car ferries around the world are seen as an essential service. People are concerned about traffic at the moment, but we know more traffic is coming,” he said.

“This is an essential service because it offers another way on and off Phillip Island. If you’re in Cowes and there’s an incident near the bridge, you can still get off Phillip Island.”

Mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield said a vast majority of people were for the car ferry, but the possible location was the driving reason for objections.

Kate Mackenzie – a member of Save Our Beaches – voiced concerns about the potential loss of on the north shore of Phillip Island, and the impact that would have on residents and visitors.

Ms Mackenzie said there had been a lack of engagement from council and consultants in the lead up to the draft business case, and emotions were running high at the thought of losing the iconic beaches.

Phillip Island Conservation Society vice president Jeff Nottle said a touring route could be possible without the introduction of a car ferry.

Mr Nottle said existing roads and arterials could be used. The route would go from Mornington Peninsula via Stony Point, through to Hastings, Tooradin, Grantville, Corinella, and San Remo. It would loop around Phillip Island and continue on to Inverloch and Wilson’s Promontory.

For the society, the omission of environmental impacts and costs from the business case were a key concern. Mr Nottle said the society would support further improvements to the passenger ferries where local Phillip Island businesses can engage with visitors and enhance their visit using mini buses and other means.

Submissions for the draft business case closed on April 6.

The final business case will be presented at the council meeting on April 21, where council will consider its endorsement for delivery to the State Government for further evaluation.

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STONY Creek Racecourse and Recreation Reserve committee of management will be holding a public meeting on April 30 to nominate the new committee of management.

The meeting will be held in the members’ room at 7.30pm.

The purpose of the meeting is to nominate no less than three or more than nine people for the committee for a term of three years.

The current committee’s term will expire on June 30, 2018.

All positions will be declared open and nominations will be accepted prior to or on the night.

For further information, nomination forms and nominee declaration forms may be obtained by contacting your local Department of Environment and Primary Industries or at the meeting.

For further enquires contact secretary Janine Bullock on 0428 647 511.

RAISE your cup for Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea and help Cancer Council raise vital funds for cancer prevention, research and support services this May 22.

There couldn’t be an easier way to help make a difference.

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The Leongatha session is to be held on SunSince 1993 people all over Australia have day, April 29 from 2pm at the Leongatha CFA gathered in living rooms, community centres, Fire Station at 93 Bair Street, Leongatha. schools and workplaces to celebrate AustraSome things that Red Cross Emergency lia’s Biggest Morning Tea. Services volunteers might do are speaking and informing community groups and individuals MEENIYAN Traders and Tourism Asso- about how to prepare for a disaster, registering ciation would like to remind business owners displaced evacuees, provide practical and emoand employees to free up valuable car parks in tional support during a disaster and door to door Whitelaw Street, Meeniyan and to whenever visits in affected communities after a disaster to possible park in other locations. check how people are coping.

THE ANZAC Day service in Meeniyan will start 30 minutes earlier this year.

The community is asked to assemble at 8.45am for a 9am commencement ceremony.

Please contact Tarnya Wilson on 0427 647473 for march enquiries.

RED Cross’ South Gippsland Emergency Services Team is calling for skilled and motivated people to be trained as Red Cross Emergency Services volunteers.

When emergency events occur, Red Cross Emergency Service volunteers are there to assist the local community.

To find out more, come along to one of the information sessions.

The first will be held on Thursday, April 26 from 7pm at the San Remo CFA Fire Station at 69 Genista Street, San Remo.

The Foster session will be held on Friday, April 27 from 7pm at the Foster CFA Fire Station at 75 Main Street, Foster.

LEONGATHA Red Cross Branch would like to thank the Leongatha community for joining the many thousands of Australians this year who generously supported Red Cross Calling.

Members have been collecting donations during the month and also selling raffle tickets for a beautiful Patchwork Quilt kindly donated by Alice Campbell and won by John Fiddelaers. Over $2000 has been raised which will support the life changving work of Red Cross both at home and abroad.

The branch meets at Leongatha RSL on the last Thursday of each month at 10.30am.

New members are most welcome.

FISH Creek Tea Cosy festival is looking for interested stallholders to attend Market Day on Saturday, May 26, 2018. Applications can be found on the festival website or by phoning Heather on 0427 093 665.

Reliving Lennie’s story at Mardan South

Seminar inspires boys Ride of Life: John McMahon from Motov8 shows Kevin Williams, president of the Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club, one of the Harley motorbikes brought into the club for the Ride of Life seminar last Tuesday night, April 10.

The key objective of the seminar was to open people’s minds up to what is possible for them to achieve regardless of their current situation or status in life.

Local families took the opportunity to attend the seminar for boys aged 11-17, who want to do epic things with their life and are looking for a way to really kick-start their dreams and ambitions.

Mr Williams said the club was happy to assist the work of Motov8 and looks forward to Mr McMahon returning to the club in May for his Raging Bull seminar. The Raging Bull seminar breaks anger down into bite size pieces so you can really get your head around the topics.

COME to Mardan South on Sunday, April 29 to at the Pleasant Sunday Afternoon at Scots Pioneer hear the story of a nine year old boy who rode Church, Mardan South.

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Lennie Gwyther rode his pony Ginger Mick to Sydney to watch the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

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Bald for a cause: Leongatha’s Julie Brewer participated in the World’s Greatest Shave to raise money for Leukaemia. Ms Brewer tesy of Hartley Wells. raised a total of $218.40 via placing tins in The Leongatha Bowls Club has been sell- Leongatha and Korumburra businesses. Ms ing raffle tickets since January, and was thrilled Brewer would like to thank all 14 businesses with the response from the local community. that helped by accepting a tin.

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Members of the bowls club thanked Hartley Melinda won first prize of $700, and Denise Wells for its ongoing support, as the raffle has came in second, winning $300. The raffle is a taken place in Leongatha over many years. major Leongatha Bowls Club fundraiser cour-

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Good on you, councillors

PRESERVE our Forests Steering Committee (PoFSC), would like to thank South Gippsland Shire councillors for standing by the Mirboo North Community in carrying a motion submitted by Crs Hill and McEwen, that included advocating to strongly oppose logging by VicForests in the Mirboo North native forest coupes and working collaboratively with PoFSC. Much appreciated by our community and PoFSC , is the thought, time and effort each councillor put into considering the issues at stake.

They have given PoFSC three opportunities to present material and aspects to council meetings, and have generously given of their personal time outside council to listen to our concerns.

In the interests of balance and to ensure a full understanding of the issues, councillors requested that VicForests and DELWP also state their case for consideration, yet were able to see how the PoFSC work done proved all the points to stop the native forest logging in Mirboo North.

Councillors commended the huge amount of work done

by PoFSC in documentation and preparation, and the commitment of the Mirboo North community in protecting these forests that are of such significance to the district; as Cr Kiel so eloquently put it, “It is why we live where we live, …in the Strzelecki Ranges surrounded by rolling hills and forests.”

Cr Kiel expressed concern for the impacts logging would have on our major attractions, businesses, and forest flora and fauna.

In support of the motion, Cr McEwen and Cr Brown outlined the negative economic impacts that were likely to occur and both councillors proved the South Gippsland tourist dollar far outweighed any negligible benefit of native forest logging in Mirboo North.

Cr Skinner acknowledged that, “We rely on our communities to know what they want and value … this is the laydown in front of the bulldozer thing for me.”

Cr Argento remarked that, “We like our timber to be standing in the forest.” He went on to say that 110ha is not a great deal and fails to see the economic benefits of logging this to the community and this council.

Cr Hill highlighted the role of council is to advocate for the community and that the community want something different from the logging of the past.

“Logging can’t be justified at all in this area; it’s not sustainable,” he said.

Acknowledgment must also go to Cr Edwards and mayor Cr Brunt who held dissenting views. The motion, split by the mayor, allowed them to vote,for the first part of the motion.

Cr Edwards abstained from voting on the second part citing representations made to her from those in favour of logging.

The mayor voted against it, stating in part, “VicForests is a business, it operates with Forest Agreements. The bush has been

E D I T O R I A L Cycling carnival worth cheering for THE Leongatha Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s proposal to revive the once famed Leongatha Cycling Carnival is exciting news for the town and broader South Gippsland.

The iconic cycling carnival attracted more than 6000 people to the Leongatha velodrome for 29 years from 1979 to 2007, and was contested by Commonwealth Games and Olympic gold medallists.

The carnival was the type of the event the town needed, and together with the former agricultural show, contributed significantly to Leongatha’s identity.

With the chamber hoping to schedule the carnival for as early as 2019, the challenge now will be sourcing the many volunteers needed to bring an event of this scale back to life.

The carnival requires the involvement of many groups and individuals to spread the workload and to ensure no volunteers are burnt out and the work invested in bringing a single festival back to life is not wasted by feeding into further carnivals. It could after all become an annual event.

Cycling continues to be a popular sport and recreation in South Gippsland and Bass Coast shires, and Leongatha is blessed to have an active cycling club that draws people from beyond the town’s boundaries.

Let’s make the most of the velodrome Leongatha is lucky to have and throw our support behind the chamber’s efforts to bring back an icon of Leongatha’s past.

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set aside for probably 50 years; it’s now ready to harvest…. It’s not the role of local council to decide on the issues of forestry; it’s the State Government’s.

Let’s not send a negative message from Mirboo North.”

Lyrics from a famous Bob Dylan song were quoted by Cr Rich to illustrate his position, “We have to look after our forests and our communities … For the Times they are A’Changing.

Marg Thomas, Mirboo North.

Save our bush AS members of the Leongatha Golf Club we are privileged to play on one of the best country golf courses in Victoria.

We are very distressed to hear that the South Gippsland Shire Council is considering an application to turn the bush known as ‘Nortons Bush’ into a motor cycle race track.

This bush is within 400 metres of the golf course and access to it is via Holgates Road which runs along the western boundary of the golf course.

The application is for events to run 250 motor bikes with 300 support crews, where up to 60 bikes will be racing at the same time. The noise and dust from all these bikes and cars is going to make playing golf virtually impossible.

The golf course with its natural setting, serenity and peacefulness attracts many members from outside the shire and visitors from all over the state. How many are going to come to play golf with 60 motor bikes racing around a 12 kilometre track in the bush?

If this application is successful has the shire considered the irretrievable damage that many events over many years will do to the bush and the resulting financial pressure imposed on the golf club?

South Gippsland Shire Council should be supporting one of its major tourist attractions and trying to retain the integrity of one of the last pieces of remnant bush for future generations.

Pedestrian disgust

pays for hospital and rehabilitation in the very likely event of serious injury?

I have no problem with responsible use of shared footpaths being used by cyclists but not through a crowd of people, many elderly or even young not expecting to be mowed down by out of control kids.

Should the adult in charge of these children care to discuss this with local police or council officers, I will happily be there.

other emergency services for the amazing job they do for the people in our area.

Each time they are called out, they do not know what they will find. We are very blessed to have such amazing people willing to help in a very real way.

They devote much time to training also Your members do so much in a very quiet unassuming way always, and are on the scene of accidents and fire outbreaks so quickly. Let us all take a moGraham Wilson, ment to reflect on all that is done Inverloch. by so many wonderful people.

Thank you sincerely.

IT IS with disgust at what our community has come to when, last Wednesday morning, an adult with four kids on bikes on the footpath of A’Beckett Street Inverloch, considers it acceptable for these children to weave in and out through pedestrians.

The path was very congested at the time; two pedestrians on walking frames and several others had to jump clear; one was hit.

I said they shouldn’t be there.

I was told “they’re allowed ‘till they’re 12 years old”. The only other response I got was that I Thanks volunteers shouldn’t be so rude! Had a pedestrian been knocked down by I WOULD like to thank the these out of control kids, who police, Leongatha CFA and

Why are we waiting?

DEAR VicRoads. Yes, your name is VicRoads not VicBarriers or VicPoorTrafficLightConfigurations or anything else.

I do want to thank you for taking the time to call me after I asked why there are red turning arrows at the Ogilvy Street and South Gippsland Highway intersection in Leongatha.

You agreed they were there because there was an accident.

As a result of the red arrows being introduced, it can

take at least two light changes to get through a sleepy town intersection.

Secondly, who is making decisions to spend an exorbitant amount of money to put central barriers on our roads?

And to what purpose? Why are they needed?

VicRoads, how about spending money on the actual roads, not VicBarriers? Unfortunately there will always be accidents, and I get that “padding” our roads and having extreme safety cat light configurations make roads safer, but maybe there needs to be a middle ground?

Anita Trease, Leongatha.

Perhaps more audible line markers, bold corner signs, and solar corner warning signs may be better options.

The lovely man who rang me said there are only a few idiots on the road but we are scared we will be liable if we don’t do something.

Yes, roads have to be made safe but I think people who make these decisions need to be better informed about local conditions.

Kylie Buckland, Leongatha.

Waiting game: traffic builds up at the intersection of Bair and Ogilvy streets, and South

Libby and Trevor Seebeck, Gippsland Highway, Leongatha.

Inverloch.

VOXPOP! VOX

The Star asked Leongatha workers,

“What are your tips to save water at home during dry weather?”

“I replaced the shower head a couple of month ago.

The one I bought is more efficient and saves water.”

Kyle Douglas, Leongatha.

“I try to water the plants in the garden with the water I save from home. Using the rinse washing water is a good tip.”

Grace Kuhne, Leongatha.

“At home what I try to do is to take a shorter shower. That’s simple and efficient.”

Doug Kuhne, Leongatha.

“I used to live on a farm and I was using a bucket in the shower to save the water. I was using the collected water to water the plants.”

Deborah McKinnon, Leongatha.

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Suspense builds for FAMDA’S new thriller Andrew Farrell appears as the local policeman FAMDA is preparing to bring to Foster in The Web. the exciting contemporary Australian Remembered by many for his performance drama, The Web, a suspense thriller by as Judas in Lyric’s Jesus Christ Superstar, Andy Kate Mulvany. performed with FAMDA much more recently in

The Web explores the power of the internet, where it takes only a nanosecond to send a compromising photo to thousands and the news, real or fake, can spread in a blink to millions.

The setting is a small rural town where you need to be tough to survive, life is full of tension and an isolated lonely boy finds friends on the world wide web.

The play’s title could refer to the internet but it might also suggest the web of lies which turn the story into a gripping whodunit.

Bringing it all to life is experienced director, Sue Lindsay, and her talented cast.

The central characters are two teenage boys who communicate via the internet, creating a web of intrigue and mystery.

Wonthaggi student, Will Thatcher, and Foster based Chenneth Weeraratne play these lead roles with Katelyn Hollins from Wonthaggi as a teenage girl.

Jo Street has a pivotal role as the mother of one of the boys.

Jo has been seen on stage frequently with both Leongatha Lyric Theatre and FAMDA including playing major roles in The Rainmaker and Educating Rita for Lyric, and The Peppercorn Tree and Australia Day with FAMDA.

the one act play, Flora of the Prom.

Taking on multiple roles in The Web is Evy Nye who first performed with FAMDA in Waratah the Musical and has just finished acting with Lyric in California Suite.

The Web is truly a whodunit for the modern age and a fascinating exploration of isolation, friendship, and what happens when social experiments go frighteningly wrong.

See it all come to life on stage in an intriguing mixture of magic realism and psychological thriller.

Although its subject matter is dark, there are many funny moments and there are universal truths as we see each of the characters striving to find love in various ways.

FAMDA’s production of The Web hits the stage at the Foster War Memorial Arts Centre between April 27 and May 5.

Performances are at 8pm on Fridays, Saturdays and Wednesday, May 2 with matinées at 2pm on Sunday, April 29 and Saturday, May 5.

Book tickets online from famda.org.au or Thrilling drama: Jo Street and Andrew Farrell in rehearsal under the watchful eye of trybooking.com/VAHI. Tickets are also available director, Sue Lindsay for Foster theatre group FAMDA’S new thriller, The Web. Photo by through Main Street Revelations in Foster or by Robert Paragreen. phoning 5682 1381.

Cosi - madness prevails

By Helen Bowering and Tom Hertig MADNESS has always provided good material for theatre and Cosi, Phillip Island’s Offshore Theatre’s latest play, is one mad romp that definitely drew the laughs on opening night in Cowes last Friday.

Directed by the talented Amanda Price, Cosi, the darkly funny 1992 play by Louis Nowra, set in Australia in the later days of the Vietnam War, sees a young director attempt to stage Mozart’s Cosi fan Tutte with the patients inside a mental asylum.

Okay this play has its fair share of strong language and adult themes, but judging from the raucous laughter from the very mixed aged audience from 14 years to over 70, this didn’t seem to be a problem.

The play was uplifting, hilarious and thoroughly entertaining!

There is no doubting the challenge to make the Cosi story believable was enormous. The text of Cosi is full of ambivalent feelings, constantly tortured between laughter and tears but the small theatre troupe achieved this balance perfectly and with great sensitivity.

The strength of Cosi is its handpicked ensemble of mad and at times hilarious characters, the majority being local teachers from Newhaven and Wonthaggi secondary colleges.

Leading the charge of standouts on Friday was Roy, the manic depressive and mad opera buff (Simon Furness).

It has to be said Simon was brilliant, giving a magnificent and totally believable performance as a psychotic patient.

He was followed closely by the loveable, and scary pyromaniac Doug (Josh Fredericks). The audience couldn’t get enough of Doug , especially one 14 year old student who couldn’t wait to see what he would set fire to next!

Then there was the wonderfully unpredictable, obsessive Cherry (Nina Prideaux), just fabulous and the anxious, agonised Henry (Hamish Trumble) who drew the laughs and stayed true to his troubled character throughout.

Fine performances came from the doped-up maniac musician Zac (Rebecca Parfitt) and obsessive perfectionist Ruth (Remi D’Agostin).

As for the supposed sane characters, Steven Boon does a top job as Lewis, as does ‘junkie’ and Lewis’s love interest Julie (Holly Hatch), social worker Justin (Ashley Reed), always one to watch and Antonio Castello as Lewis’s friend Nick and Lewis’s girlfriend Lucy (Lauren White) were both convincing .

Full marks to the director for a highly entertaining production; it is well staged and well performed.

And it has to be said the old saying in theatre “the show must go on” certainly rang true for last Saturday’s matinee when the power was off in Cowes for some seven hours and the cast and crew pulled together and gave a stella performance with all the blinds and curtins open to let in the natural light.

The cast lifted its performance to the next level to give another top show, much to the delight of the audience.

The theatre space is small and intimate and the staging simple and effective. If you like a good laugh then Cosi is a must see. The show runs this week April 19, 20 and 21 for 7.30pm performances. Tickets are available online at trybooking or in person at Alex Scott Real Estate in Cowes.

Crowd pleaser: Josh Fredericks, Newhaven College teacher relished his role as Doug the scary pyromaniac and was definitely an audience favourite on opening night.

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Magnificent: well known on local stages Simon Furness, a teacher at Newhaven College stunned the opening night audience of Offshore Theatre’s latest production Cosi in Cowes on Friday with his brilliant lead role as the manic depressive Roy.

Take a bow: Newhaven College music and drama teacher Nina Prideaux shone in her colourful role as Cherry and gave the audience plenty of laughs on opening night last Friday.

Do you have an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) or other disability and would like to connect with others?

Are you looking for local services who can support you with your NDIS plan?

Are you looking for a TAC registered provider or wish to purchase 1-1 supports in the community?

Do you have a child with a disability and need support?

Talk to us about how we can help you.

We have a Social Support group in Wonthaggi every Monday where you can connect with others. Our groups are welcoming and fun and celebrate and embrace diversity. We encourage you to contribute to planning the group's activities and outings so they are meaningful to you. The group is run by 2 local staff who have been with us for many years.

Headway is a registered NDIS provider and we can support you with a range of NDIS services including Support Coordination, Plan Management, 1-1 skills development, community access, domestic assistance, personal care and group activities.

Headway provides services to a wide range of people including young people, older people, people with ABI and those with intellectual and physical disabilities and from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

We will be guided by you and the supports you feel best suit your needs and would love to discuss how we can help you.

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Contact us through our website www.headwaygippsland.org.au or Phone 5127 7166 or email us at d.mumford@headwaygippsland.org.au

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2014-2018 2014-2018 The spirit lives Communities REFLECTING on the contributions of past and present servicemen and women will be easy on Anzac Day, Wednesday, April 25, with plenty of services being held across the region.

Foster

Anzac badges: from left Leongatha Legacy Lady Nancy Crouch and Leongatha RSL member Glad Wilson, both of Leongatha have been selling Anzac Day badges for many years and were again selling Anzac Day badges last Wednesday at Michael’s IGA Supermarket in Leongatha.

The Foster Anzac Day service will begin with a march from outside the Foster and District Historical Society at 10.45am.

Foster RSL sub branch president Bruce Lester said they would like to invite everybody who had relatives in the wars to march and make sure to wear their relatives medals on their right breast.

“We are also happy for them to march carrying the decorations in a frame,” he said.

The march will culminate at the cenotaph in the centre of town and then head to the Foster War Memorial Community Arts Centre for an 11am service.

LtCom (ret) David Lassam, naval officer from Pakenham will attend the service.

He will be talking about Sir John Monash.

Musical items will be performed by Rebecca Bone and Fiona Curram.

The Foster RSL will also

Remembering those from Gippsland who paid the ultimate sacrifice

give an address, complete with Kongwak working tank, at the Foster priThe guest speaker at Kongmary on Tuesday, April 24 and wak’s Anzac Day ceremony this at Prom Country Aged Care on year will be Robert Waycott. The Anzac Day (sans tank). service will be held from 10am at the Kongwak Hall cenotaph.

Inverloch The service will also include A 6am dawn service will commence in the RSL grounds, a wreath laying ceremony and 15 Bolding Place with local pip- will be followed by morning tea er, Veteran Navy bugler, read- at the gazebo in the park.

For more information, conings, candlelight dedications and Chaplain blessing followed tact Sue Mooney, Kongwak by a gunfire breakfast served by Community Group on 03 5657 members of the Inverloch and 4490 or email snsmooney@bigpond.com.

District Lions Club.

Later, a 10am CommemoKorumburra ration Service will be held at Two Anzac Day services will The Inverloch Community Hub be conducted by the Korumburra in A’Beckett Street with U3A RSL Sub-Branch at the cenotaph Choir, guest speaker from Ne- in Coleman Park and everyone whaven College, Inverloch/ is very welcome to attend.

Kongwak Primary School Choir, The muster for the KorumWonthaggi Salvation Army burra RSL dawn service at the Corp, local Scouts and Cubs and cenotaph in Coleman Park will members of the Inverloch RSL be at 5.45am. A later service will Sub-Branch . also be held at the cenotaph at After the service, veteran’s 10.30am. and ex-service men and women The Korumburra Scouts and are invited to form up and march Cubs will be providing a hot down A’Beckett Street, keeping breakfast again this year. beat with the Inverloch Anzac The Korumburra RSL is also Day Brass Band and local piper, supporting Anzac services at then back to the cenotaph for three local primary schools. wreath laying where a Navy They will be at the KorumVeteran will sound the bugle, burra Primary School at 9 am flag raising and singing of the and St Joseph’s Primary School National and New Zealand An- at 11.45am on Tuesday, April thems. The cenotaph will be 24 and at the Poowong Primary covered in hand made poppies, School on Thursday, April 26 at recently updated and made by 10am. the many residents and clubs of Leongatha the local community.

Those wishing to pay their The public is then invited back to the RSL for a light lunch respects to past servicemen and and cuppa. The bar will open at women will have two opportunities in Leongatha this Anzac midday. **Inverloch Surf Lifesav- Day. The Leongatha RSL will ing Club members’ will provide hold a dawn service at the cenoFirst Aid. **Both The Hub and RSL taph outside the Memorial Hall have wheelchair accessibility on McCartin Street from 6am, followed by a light breakfast at and toilets for disabled.

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the RSL for those who would like to attend.

Matthew Ferguson CMDR RAN (Ret) will be giving a short address and local singer Janie Gordon will be performing during the ceremony.

The second service will start with a march from the RSL on Smith Street to the cenotaph, with participants asked to assemble by 10.30am for a 10.45am start.

The service at the Memorial Hall will include a wreath laying ceremony and guest speaker Matthew Ferguson CMDR RAN (Ret) will give an address.

The South Gippsland Shire Brass Band will play and local singer Russell Hemming will b perform the Australian and New Zealand national anthems. The South Gippsland Singers are also participating.

Following the service, all guests are invited back to the RSL for refreshments.

The Leongatha RSL will be selling Anzac tokens around the town in the lead up to the day.

Loch The Loch community can attend an Anzac Day service at 10.30am at the town’s cenotaph located at the corner of Smith and Victoria streets . Graham Pratt (Ret) LT Col will be the guest speaker at this year’s event. Mr Pratt will be talking about World War One and howp Australia’s involvement helped shape the nation. The servicep will also mark the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Coral.

The Loch service is again beingb coordinated by local Vietnam Veteran Tom Loughridge who served his country in this battle described as the biggest Australian battle of the Vietnam War.

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The Meeniyan & District RSL invites the community to attend our 99th ANZAC Day Ceremony.

Cenotaph, Whitelaw St Meeniyan Assembly at 8.45am for a 9am March Your attendance will honour those men and women who gave their lives in service to our country, and those who have passed on since.

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Loch Community Development Association is assisting in the organisation of the service that will include a singing performance by the Loch Primary School that has composed a special song for Anzac Day.

Meeniyan Meeniyan’s Anzac Day service will begin 30 minutes earlier this year . The community is asked to assemble at 8.45am for a 9am March The march which will be followed by a commemoration ceremony at the cenotaph, which will include a wreath laying ceremony and speeches.

Students from the Tarwin Valley Primary School have been busy researching veterans from the district and will be presenting their reports to the community on the day.

The ceremony will also fea-

ture a speaker and catafalque from the HMAS Cerberus.

After the ceremony, the community is invited to the Meeniyan Hall for morning tea.

Please contact Tarnya Wilson on 0427 647 473 for march enquiries.

Sub Branch hall for lunch.

Tarwin Lower

A march will set off from the Tarwin Lower Hall to the cenotaph, for a service at 12 noon.

The march will be accompanied by the Wonthaggi Brass Band.

The service will include a readMirboo North ing requiem by the Tarwin LowThe Anzac Day service in er Primary School captains and Mirboo North will begin at the a wreath laying ceremony.

Mirboo North Secondary ColToora/Welshpool lege hall at 10.30am.

Toora will come together at The service will include a 6am for a dawn service, at the guest speaker and a wreath lay- town’s cenotaph which is loing ceremony, where the Mirboo cated near the South Gippsland North ambulance, CFA, Scouts, Highway.

RSL and secondary college will The ceremony will be follay a wreath. lowed by a gunfire breakfast at South Gippsland Shire Coun- the Toora RSL on Stanley Street, cil Cr Maxine Kiel will also lay a for a gold coin donation. wreath on behalf of the council.

A wreath laying ceremony After the service, at around will then be held at the Welsh11.30am, attendees are invited pool cenotaph at 9.30am, folto attend the Mirboo North RSL

lowed by a service in the Welshpool Hall.

Another wreath laying ceremony will be held at the Toora cenotaph at 11am, followed by a service at the Toora RSL and a light lunch, also for a donation.

Everyone is welcome to attend the ceremonies.

Wonthaggi A dawn service is being held at Wonthaggi Cenotaph at 6am and will be followed by a gun fire breakfast at the RSL Hall, Graham Street.

Marchers will gather for the main service at 9.45am outside the RSL Hall, Graham Street and proceed to Soldier’s Reserve and the Wonthaggi cenotaph for a 10am Anzac Day memorial service and will include a wreath laying ceremony. This will be followed by light refreshments back at the RSL Hall. Individu-

als and organisations who wish Bass to lay a wreath are invited to do A dawn service will be held so on the day. For more informa- at 5.45am at the Bass cenotaph. tion, contact Rod Gallagher on The dawn service will be fol03 5672 4226. lowed by a gunfire breakfast at the George Bass Hotel. For San Remo The San Remo Anzac Day more information, contact Terry commemoration will be held at Salmon on 0418 179 890. the San Remo Cenotaph on the Cowes town’s foreshore at 11am on 6am - Dawn service as the Wednesday April 25. Speakers sun rises over Westernport Bay from Newhaven College Oscar 10am - Morning tea at the Harry and Tara Swan will fo- Cowes Cultural Centre for cus their address on the Western marchers and their families Front.

10.50am - March steps off Speaker Mrs Krishna Meth- from Cowes Cultural Centre ven will focus her address on the along Thompson Avenue to the impact that war has on families. Cowes cenotaph All welcome.There will be an 11am - Commemorative opportunity for members of the Service public to lay a wreath. The San 12.30pm - Post ceremony Remo Hotel will be providing entertainment at Phillip Island refreshments after the Anzac RSL featuring female acapella commemoration. group, The Valeries.

Leongatha’s Avenue of Honour – growing strong for 100 years

100 year milestone: in the lead up to Anzac Day, April 25 Leongatha RSL members Vince Campisi, senior vice president and Colin James, junior vice president checked out the honour boards and Leongatha’s Avenue of Honour that will be a century old in June this year. (Pictured below left) Mr James’ relative Colin Arrott Watt fought in WWI and is represented on one of the honour boards at the Leongatha Recreation Reserve.

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The Korumburra Sub-Branch will conduct two ANZAC Day Services Wednesday, April 25 at the Cenotaph located in Coleman Park, and all are invited to attend.

They will be supported again by the Korumburra Scouts & Cubs who will provide a hot breakfast.

The form up time will be 0545 hrs for the Dawn service commencing at 0600 hrs.

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As explained on one of the boards, The Avenue of Honour has been growing and nurtured by the community in honour of all those from the West Riding of the former Shire of Woorayl who enlisted in the Great War. It was on Saturday, June 22 1918 that the Leongatha and district community gathered near the former Leongatha Butter Factory to plant an avenue of trees in a single day.

The progress association decided to plant a row of 250 elm and oak trees along Yarragon Road, for a short distance along the Wild Dog Valley Road and Roughead Street.

The trees were provided by the Mossvale nursery and were planted alternately.

The local MP Mr Mackay planted a tree in honour of General Birdwood who led the ANZACS from 1914 until early 1918. Relatives of the young men were asked to care for the tree that bore their soldier’s nameplate. The youth of the area were asked to treat the trees as sacred.

Over the years some of the trees have died or were removed. When trees were removed others were planted elsewhere in their place. There are about 100 trees still thriving in the avenue today, a unique living historic feature in the town. The original nameplates were replaced in the 1930’s and finally removed in 1968 because they had deteriorated and had been damaged by mowers.

In 2015 the names were placed on a special wall. Originally 250 soldiers were honoured.

Recent research has uncovered more names and these have been included on the new panels. The names of those from Woorayl Shire who enlisted

to serve in the Great War have been shown on marble plaques in the Leongatha Memorial Hall since 1926. See more Anzac Day coverage in The Star next Tuesday.

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VISITING Leongatha’s Avenue of Honour last Friday that will mark its milestone 100 years in June this year were Vietnam Veterans and Leongatha RSL members Vince Campisi, senior vice president and Colin James, junior vice president.

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A Star is born

Mayor’s message Cr Lorraine Brunt THIS week has been filled with fantas- that impact rural communities.

I would like to congratulate Cr Brown for tic opportunities for me and some of my making the address for Rural Councils Victoria fellow councillors. on its Victorian Government budget submission.

JARIS Fox Campbell was born on March 29 at Leongatha Hospital. Jaris is the first son for Stu and Brogan Campbell of Leongatha and a brother for Peyton, 4, and Olsen, 2.

MAYAH Janet Cardy is another little girl for Daniel and Rebecca Cardy of Venus Bay. Born on March 29 at Leongatha Hospital, Mayah is a sister for Summer, 3.

Spotlight on councillors’ expenses

By Brad Lester SOUTH Gippsland Shire Councillors will consider a new policy governing their expenditure claims, at the April 26 meeting.

The new policy will include childcare improvements, where childcare/family care expenses will be reimbursed for the care of a child while a councillor is engaged in council duties, such as attending a council related meeting or event, plus reasonable travel time.

This clause has been added to satisfy the requirements of the Local Government Act and was added by Cr Don Hill.

Cr Maxine Kiel also called for council to publish councillor expenditure claims on council’s website. This was backed by council.

Cr Andrew McEwen also called for council’s legal expenses for council related matters to be

covered by council but council is yet to support this.

He also rejected criticism of him for claiming travel expenses incurred while using his private car instead of a council car.

“There have been personal attacks on me over use of my car whereas I would have been far more expensive over the last five years if I used a council car,” Cr McEwen told a recent council meeting.

Cr Hill said the car claims policy was ambiguous as councillors have to determine if they are closer to home or council’s Leongatha office when they start their trip.

“It’s bizarre,” he said.

Cr Hill suggested councillors using a council car should consider whether they need to in order to save council money.

Cr Meg Edwards said ratepayers need to be able to see the reasons for a councillor’s travel claims.

In particular it was an honour meeting with the Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull as we accepted funding for the Gippsland Trails and Tracks – Feasibility Study.

The Federal Government provided $66,000 in funding through the Regional Jobs and Investment Package Local Infrastructure Grants – Latrobe Valley Stream towards the study which will guide tracks and trails in the region to support recreation and tourism. Council was proud to be the lead agency in making the application on behalf of the Gippsland Local Government Network, Destination Gippsland and Bicycle Victoria.

Rural Councils Victoria also held a forum last Wednesday which I attended alongside Cr Brown, Cr Edwards and our chief executive officer Tim Tamlin.

The forum was a fantastic opportunity to hear more from Rural Councils Victoria that is aiming to raise awareness and understanding of issues

It was fantastic seeing a fellow councillor have the opportunity to participate.

The budget submission has a key focus on fixing rural roads, particularly those ageing assets that are a vital part of the rural road network.

Talking about budgets, I would like to remind everyone that submissions on the Revised Council Plan 2017-2021, Proposed Annual Budget 2018-19 and the Proposed Rating Strategy 201819 are still open. These documents are essential for the function of Council, making it vital we hear from community members.

To view these key documents please visit Documents on Public Exhibition on council’s website. More details are also available here on how to make a submission and the key purpose for each document.

I thank our community members who have made submissions so far during this consultation period and I look forward to hearing your feedback.

Disabled parking plea SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council would like to remind the community to be aware of the proper uses of disabled car parking.

Disabled parking spaces are available for people who need to park closer to facilities and have a wider space for wheelchairs and other mobility devices.

Often these parking spaces are in close proximity to shopping centres and supermarkets allowing ease of access for those who need it.

When these parking spaces are mis-used and taken by people without a permit or are using permits incorrectly the people who actually require such facilities are disadvantaged.

Council’s manger of regulatory services, Ja-

mie Thorley, said, “We have had some reports recently that disabled parking spaces have been used incorrectly. This is disappointing as these facilities really are required by some of our community members.

“It is important for all of our community members to have access to the services they need most when they need them.

“We ask that community members remain considerate and those who use disabled parking spaces or permits inappropriately will risk being fined.”

For more information in relation to disabled parking regulations please visit council’s website at www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/ disabledparking

Connecting our communities

Ramping up road maintenance We’re fixing the roads in Gippsland It’s 70 years since we first built our road network. A lot’s changed since then, and it’s time to rebuild and update our roads.

We’ve doubled our maintenance budget and we’re getting on with the job – across the state and in your neighbourhood.

2.2 million Fixing vital connections around Gippsland We’ve already fixed nearly 2.2 million square metres of roads around Gippsland. They’re the lifeblood of the economy, getting you safely to work and home.

46 million What’s next?

There’s still lots to do, and we’re getting on with it, spending more than $46 million this year to rebuild and update roads around Gippsland.

Find out more Learn how we prioritise our works and know what’s happening near you at vicroads.vic.gov.au

3,600km We’ve been working through the night, and we’ve already mowed over 3,600km of grass.

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Reduced rainfall increases stress “The paddocks have a bit of a green FARMERS have been feeling the stress over these past few dry tinge to them due to that rain however we certainly need another lot to keep it gomonths in South Gippsland. ing,” he said.

Dry season: Meeniyan rainfall recorder Lindsay Fromhold has recorded very low rainfall for Meeniyan so far this year.

No power woes

Meeniyan rainfall recorder Lindsay Fromhold has recorded 93.9mm of rain in Meeniyan since the start of January this year, which in comparison to the same time last year is a very poor amount.

During the same time in 2017, Mr Fromhold recorded 161.9mm of rain.

“It’s been a tough autumn and it’s not good going into winter like this,” he said.

“Things are still so dry and if we don’t get some rain soon it’s going to be even tougher on our farmers.

“It’s pretty stressful for farmers because the feeding costs go up and there is nothing cheaper than feeding animals with grass from the paddock, the workload increases because farmers have to shift water around their properties and therefore the pressure increases.”

Mr Fromhold said the countryside has generally greened up with the 37mm of rain South Gippsland copped between March 25 and 27.

Transfer station on hold

BASS Coast Shire Council decided not to award the tender for the design, construction and operation Two generators were recently in- process and more around the potential of the Phillip Island transfer staSOUTH Gippsland Water does not install generators due to stalled at Inverloch’s Pier Road sew- loss of power which can be due to a tion at the March meeting. pump station and at the corpora- range of influences, including bushfire Council was presented with the results any concerns about Victoria’s er tion’s main office in Foster, at a cost risk or areas with high vegetation that of the tender evaluation and it was recomelectricity network but rather of $20,000 each. may cause damage. mended council not award the contract. as a matter of routine, the wa“We have been installing A water corporation spokesperA panel, consisting five council offison said, “The generators are part of generators for many years now. This cers and one external independent memter corporation has clarified. the corporation’s risk management is not a new program for SGW.”

Mayor’s message Cr Pamela Rothfield

MUCH to my surprise Easter has been and gone, the days are getting shorter, and we are half way through April and autumn!

For those participating in Active April, hopefully you are by now feeling the benefits of getting out and about and being active for at least 30 minutes each day. For anyone who needs some motivation, I can highly recommend the classic and quirky sport of croquet.

I was delighted to try croquet for the first time when I opened a new court at the Cowes Croquet Club last week. Standing in my socks and balancing the rather heavy mallet, to try and hit the little wooden ball through the hoop, you couldn’t wipe the smile off my face - It was seriously such fun! For me, trying croquet was a great reminder of the social and physical benefits of being involved in a local sports club, and that exercise can in fact be extremely enjoyable.

I would like to congratulate the Wonthaggi Citizens’ Band who won each and every section of their division in a clean sweep to become the C Grade Australian National Brass Band Champions. We are so lucky to have such calibre of musicians in our shire who are constantly sharing their love of music with the community through their performances at events, their welcoming and friendly nature and their magnificent music.

Council may well break a record for attendance at the Ordinary Council Meeting on Wednesday 18 April at the Phillip Island Golf Club, 34-44 Settlement Road, Cowes.

Many present will be eager to hear the decision relating to the Cowes to Stony Point Car Ferry Business Case.

It will be wonderful to see many at the meeting, as there will no doubt be community members who are exposed to Council’s Meeting procedures for the first time. I hope that this experience provides an interest-

ing insight into the complex beast that is Local Government and shows how decisions are made through our democratic and formal process.

At this meeting council will also consider the release of the draft 2018/2019 Annual Budget for public exhibition and feedback.While flicking through a budget is certainly not everyone’s cup of tea, I encourage people to have a look and see how and where your rates are spent.

Please keep an eye out over the next few weeks on our social media channels, website and in local newspapers for upcoming dates and locations to attend one of our community information sessions, participate in a live Facebook Q&A discussion and make a submission.

For more information contact: Nina Barry-Macaulay, communications officer on 5671 2163, fax 5671 2222, mobile 0400 698 089 or email nina.barry-macaulay@basscoast.vic. gov.au

“The only good thing about the lack of rain is that it kills the bugs in the ground that eat the grass and depending on how much rain we end up getting it won’t be as muddy this winter.

“We can also access more nice dry firewood.”

Rainfall recorded at South Gippsland Water’s storages from March 31st to April 6 saw three mm at Lance Creek, two mm at Ruby Creek, zero mm at Coalition Creek, Deep Creek and Little Bass and two mm at Battery Creek.

“The start of April has brought little rain across the region and storages at Little Bass are now nearing restriction levels at 53 percent capacity,” South Gippsland Water’s managing director Philippe du Plessis said.

“The corporation is preparing for the possibility that restrictions may be needed for Poowong, Loch and Nyora townships in the coming weeks.”

ber, was formed for the purpose of the tender evaluation.

The panel’s objective was to assess the submissions against the specification requirements and the selection criteria.

Council had engaged with a probity advisor to provide advice during the procurement processes conducted for this tender and the report states the procurement project was conducted in a fair, impartial, transparent and ethical manner.

Ultimately, the panel concluded that the tender submitted by the tenderer will not provide council with value for money.

Mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield expressed her disappointment at the outcomes, but was pleased that a rigorous tender process was followed, which did not see council exposed to any legal or financial risk.

“It was disappointing that the tender process did not provide us with the results we were after. I understand our resident’s frustrations regarding the issue of a full transfer station on Phillip Island. It has been an ongoing issue and one we have tried to solve since being elected,” she said.

“What I can’t fault is the process. We have gone out to the market, not once but twice, to find an appropriate tenderer to express an interest in the design and operation of a transfer station. The tender review recommendations made it clear to us that the offer received was not suitable, es-

pecially based on the proposed costs, supporting documentation and in comparison to other Gippsland councils.

“We have a duty of care and obligation to manage our finances responsibly.

Waste management is a core function and service of the organisation and our waste contracts have to reflect the best value for our community.”

At the ordinary council meeting, it was decided a report would be put forward about for future options for the transfer station at the next meeting.

Cr Michael Whelan was one of the councillors opposed to this motion, believing the time constraint would not allow thorough community engagement.

However, Cr Stephen Fullarton said the community consensus was that a transfer station is desperately needed.

“This whole issue of rubbish on Phillip Island has gone on for so, so long. The entire community is fed up with it. We need to get some sort of resolution. During summer, if you have a trailer load of rubbish, you have to fight your way through the traffic in Grantville. We need to pursue a facility like we used to have,” he said.

Currently, council operates a public waste facility on Phillip Island at the Cowes Recycling Bank in Dunsmore Road.

This facility is open seven days a week and accepts general and green waste, recycling, as well as oil, batteries, scrap metal, whitegoods and cardboard.

Although the facility meets most of the demand from the local community, it cannot accept major waste items such as large furniture, construction and demolition waste, and loads larger than a tandem trailer size.

Other options for a transfer station on Phillip Island will be investigated before the April meeting.

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Traffic lights to deliver safety

By Tayla Kershaw WORKS to install Wonthaggi’s first set of traffic lights are well underway.

To be installed at the intersection of Korumburra-Wonthaggi Road and the Bass Highway, the lights will aim to increase traffic flow and improve safety.

The $3.76 million project was funded through the Federal and State Governments, as well as Bass Coast Shire Council.

“These new traffic lights will improve the safety of both drivers and pedestrians at the Bass Highway and KorumburraWonthaggi Road intersection,” Minister for Roads and Road Safety Luke Donnellan said.

“The intersection has seen congestion and risky driver behaviour for many years, that’s why we’re investing in this important safety upgrade.”

Motorists have endured long delays at the intersection, which has resulted in impatience and drivers taking dangerous risks.

There have been 10 crashes with three people seriously injured in the last 10 years.

As well as the traffic lights, the intersection will also feature extended right turning lanes and raised platforms, which will force drivers to slow down as they approach.

VicRoads reported there were 11,000

vehicle movements at the intersection each day, including 1300 heavy vehicle movements.

Deputy mayor Cr Brett Tessari said he can’t wait to see the traffic lights up and running.

“Work has already started, and there will need to be some sort of traffic management plan put in place eventually. It’ll be a bit of pain, but it will be worth it once the intersection is fixed,” he said.

“As far as I’m concerned, this is a fantastic project. It is a little sad to see the small country town you grew up in get to the stage where it needs traffic lights, but it’s absolutely necessary for safety at that intersection and the future development of Wonthaggi.

“It’s almost impossible to turn right at the intersection at the moment. Most locals know to avoid it, so it’s going to be extremely beneficial for people trying to get on and off the Korumburra-Wonthaggi Road.”

Cr Tessari said the lights will also provide opportunity for pedestrians to cross the intersection safely.

The work is expected to be completed in June, with minor delays for motorists.

“Traffic controls will be in place while the signals are being installed, so motorists are asked to take care if they’re travelling through the work site,” VicRoads’ acting Project underway: Bass Coast Shire Council deputy mayor Cr Brett Tessari can’t wait to see the finished regional director Eastern Region Pas Motraffic lights operating in Wonthaggi. nacella said.

Osteopathy Awareness Week

APRIL 15-21

Osteos are here to help SOUTH Gippsland Therapy Centre in Chisholm.

Osteopaths focus on how the skeleton, joints, Peart Street Leongatha is a multi disnerves, circulation, connective tissue and cipline clinic offering a range of ser- muscles, internal organs function as a holistic unit. vices including two Osteopaths’, Dr Dr Chisholm and Dr Wray-McCann completed Rose Wray-McCann and Dr Lachlan five years of study to become an osteopath where

they learnt to use a variety of manual therapy techniques such as mobilisation, stretching, massage, manipulation and dry needling techniques to improve the function of the body.

They incorporate exercise prescription, lifestyle advice and patient education to achieve the best outcome for the patient.

Osteopaths treat people of all ages for a variety of complaints including neck and back pain, headaches, pregnancy related complaints, sciatica and leg pain, shoulder pain, hip pain, knee pain, wrist and elbow pain, ankle problems, joint and muscle pain and jaw pain.

Dr Wray-McCann has always been fascinated with anatomy and the human body which led her to her studies in osteopathy.

Dr Chisholm become interested in manual treatment at a young age, after he had help from a back injury as a child.

From there he followed his path to becoming an osteopath.

“I believe osteopathic treatment offers him new challenges every day, and I enjoy being able to use different a variety of techniques, to help get the best outcome for my patients.”

Osteopathy is available Monday through to Wednesday at the centre.

To book an appointment phone 56625225 or go to www.sgtc.com.au to book yourself in online.

Other services available at the centre include myotherapy, physiotherapy, chiropractic, acupuncture, naturopathy, and pilates.

South Gippsland Therapy Centre prevention | treatment | wellness

Helping others: osteopaths Lachlan Chisholm and Rose Wray-McCann help patients at South Gippsland Therapy Centre in Leongatha.

Osteopaths treat more than you think

Call our qualified OSTEOPATHS for a holistic approach to your healing.

OSTEOPATHY Australia is encouraging the nation to investigate better ways to prevent and manage sports injury during Osteopathy Awareness Week this April 15 to 21.

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In Osteopathy Awareness Week, now is the perfect time to find out more about how osteopathy can help you – and you don’t need a referral.

Osteopaths are primary healthcare practitioners Osteopathy is covered by most private health and Australian government-registered allied health funds and osteopaths are also registered providers professionals who can help identify important types for Medicare, DVA patients, as well as workers’ of dysfunction in your body. They focus on how your compensation schemes and motor accident insurskeleton, joints, muscles, nerves and circulation work ers. Medicare rebates for osteopaths are available for together to improve your health and well-being. patients with chronic conditions and complex care Osteopathic treatment covers a diverse range of needs on referral from their GP. techniques such as stretching and soft tissue massage Want to find out what osteopathy can do for you? for general treatment of muscles, tendons and liga- Make an appointment and get to know your osteo. ments; along with exercise prescription and mobiliFor more information around 2018 Osteopathy sation of specific joints and soft tissues.

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PROPOSED FEDERAL ELECTORAL DIVISIONS RELEASED FOR VICTORIA The Redistribution Committee for Victoria has released proposed federal electoral divisions for Victoria.

PROPOSED FEDERAL ELECTORAL DIVISIONS Victoria’s entitlement has increased from 37 to 38 members of the House of Representatives.

Monash The Committee proposes changing the name of the Division of McMillan to ‘Monash’ to honour Sir John Monash CB(M) KCB(M) GCMG (1865–1931), who was one of the foremost Allied military commanders of the First World War and was recognised for his outstanding contributions to the community.

The Redistribution Committee proposes alteration to the boundaries of the current Divisions of Flinders, Gippsland, La Trobe and McMillan such that: • the entirety of the Bass Coast Shire Council and the localities of Bayles, Caldermeade, Catani, Dalmore, Heath Hill, Koo Wee Rup, Lang Lang, Lang Lang East, Monomeith, Newborough, Nyora and Yannathan, and part of the localities of Cardinia, Koo Wee Rup North and Tooradin will be located in the proposed Division of Monash, • the entirety of the localities of Bunyip North, Garfield North, Maryknoll, Nar Nar Goon, Nar Nar Goon North, Pakenham Upper, Pakenham, Pakenham South, Rythdale, Tonimbuk and Tynong North, and part of the localities of Gembrook and Koo Wee Rup North will be located in the proposed Division of La Trobe, and • the entirety of the locality of Yallourn North will be located in the proposed Division of Gippsland.

These proposed alterations unite Bass Coast Shire Council in the proposed Division of Monash. Cardinia Shire Council will be shared between the proposed Divisions of La Trobe and Monash, as opposed to the current boundaries which see the shire located across the the Divisions of Flinders, La Trobe and McMillan.

Fraser A new Division of Fraser, named in honour of the former Prime Minister, the Rt Hon. John Malcolm Fraser AC CH (1930–2015), is proposed to include the majority of the local government area of Brimbank City Council, and a part of Maribyrnong City Council.

The Redistribution Committee proposes retaining the names of 33 of Victoria’s existing electoral divisions and changing the names of the other three.

Objections may refer to one or more proposed electoral divisions and may be about: • the proposed names of electoral divisions, • the proposed boundaries of electoral divisions, or • the proposed names and proposed boundaries of electoral divisions.

Objections can approve or disapprove of the Redistribution Committee’s proposal.

In making an objection, members of the public may find it helpful to consider the following material available on the AEC website at www.aec.gov.au/vic-redistribution. This includes: • guidelines for making a public submission, • guidelines for naming federal electoral divisions, and • information about who makes the final redistribution and the factors they consider.

COMMENTS ON OBJECTIONS All objections received by the deadline will be made available for public inspection from Monday 7 May 2018 at www.aec.gov.au/vic-redistribution and at the office of the Australian Electoral Officer for Victoria at Level 1 Urban Workshop, 50 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne.

Due to access arrangements it is recommended that interested persons phone 03 9285 7197 prior to attending the office of the Australian Electoral Officer for Victoria.

Members of the public can then lodge written comments on the objections up until 6pm AEST Friday 18 May 2018. Comments received after this time cannot be considered.

Comments on objections can support or disagree with objections to the proposed redistribution.

All comments on objections received by the deadline will be made available for public inspection from Monday 21 May 2018.

WHAT HAPPENS WITH OBJECTIONS AND COMMENTS ON OBJECTIONS? After considering the objections and comments on objections received, the augmented Electoral Commission may, if necessary, hold public hearings and/or make a revised proposal. In this case, the augmented Electoral Commission will consider any further objections before making a final determination of divisional boundaries and names in a notice published in the Commonwealth Government Notices Gazette on Friday 13 July 2018.

For further information about the Victorian redistribution, including an indicative timetable for the process, go to www.aec.gov.au/vic-redistribution.

Cox The Committee proposes changing the name of the Division of Corangamite to ‘Cox’ in honour of May Cox (1883–1953), for her lasting legacy in teaching swimming and lifesaving to Victorians.

Macnamara The Committee proposes changing the name of the Division of Melbourne Ports to ‘Macnamara’ in honour of Dame Annie Jean Macnamara DBE (1899–1968), for her contributions to medical science and improving the lives of patients suffering from paralysis.

Nicholls The Committee proposes changing the name of the Division of Murray to ‘Nicholls’ in honour of Sir Douglas Ralph Nicholls MBE(C) OBE(C) KCVO (1906–1988) and Lady Gladys Nicholls (1906–1981), for their significant contribution in advocating for Aboriginal rights and welfare.

The Redistribution Committee proposes changing the boundaries of all of Victoria’s existing electoral divisions. Most proposed electoral divisions have a rural, provincial or metropolitan focus, with future growth more evenly distributed across electoral divisions.

VIEWING THE PROPOSED FEDERAL REDISTRIBUTION OF VICTORIA Members of the public and organisations can inspect the full report of the Redistribution Committee and maps showing the names and boundaries of proposed electoral divisions at www.aec.gov.au/vic-redistribution.

This report contains detailed information regarding the proposed electoral divisions, including reasons for the proposal as well as suggestions and comments on suggestions considered by the Redistribution Committee.

The report and maps can also be inspected at the office of the Australian Electoral Officer for Victoria at Level 1 Urban Workshop, 50 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, or at any AEC office in Victoria. The location of AEC offices is available on the AEC website or by phoning 13 23 26.

INVITATION TO PROVIDE OBJECTIONS Lodging an objection or comment on objection • Online: www.aec.gov.au/vic-redistribution • Email: FedRedistribution-VIC@aec.gov.au • In person: Redistribution Secretariat for Victoria, Australian Electoral Commission, Level 1 Urban Workshop, 50 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne • Mail: Redistribution Secretariat for Victoria, Australian Electoral Commission, GPO Box 768, Melbourne VIC 3001 • Fax: 02 6293 7664 Written objections must be received by the Electoral Commission by 6pm AEST Friday 4 May 2018.

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LEONGATHA 26 Horn Street

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The kitchen boasts electric oven, range hood don’t miss the opportunity to secure and dishwasher with loads of cupboard space as this little gem. well.

Take advantage of the government grant, and just move in.

All the hard work has been done.

Recently the home has been repainted throughout, new floor coverings and window furnishings, upgraded kitchen and bathroom, and some garden landscaping as well.

Features of the home include three bedrooms, one bathroom, some polished floorboards, reverse cycle air conditioner and a snug wood fire

Situated on a 646 metre square block and overlooking the grounds of the local school, it also provides easy access to the shops and medical facilities.

The garden is well manicured and easy to maintain, and for the man of the house there is a great lock up shed with concrete and power.

The current owner has lovingly put some finishes touches to this great home, and an inspection is a must.

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RESENTING as new, this approximately nine year old home has been meticulously maintained.

Offering generous living spaces on a near level 869 metre square block, there’s nothing to do here but move in and enjoy.

The three light filled living zones including the front lounge, kitchen/dining/living and rumpus room, are all located on the northern side of the house.

The central kitchen/dining/living opens out to the undercover outdoor entertaining area, the perfect place to fire up the barbeque and relax with family and friends.

Master bedroom with ensuite and walk in robes is at the front of the house, with the remaining three bedrooms, bathroom and laundry at the rear.

A great sized secure back Alex Scott and Staff yard gives plenty of room for Leongatha kids to play, or an opportunity for the gardeners to work their 5662 0922 magic.

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• 4BR home, 1221m² block, semi-rural views. Large OP living room • Lounge. Outdoor entertaining areas. Period features retained • Drive-through access to shed approx. 9 x 6m. Close to town centre

• 4 BR & study / 5th BR. 3 Large living areas incl. rumpus room • Easy flow indoor/outdoor living. Alfresco area of approx. 3sq • Privacy plus. A beautifully finished home with many extras

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out onto decks.

There is a six kilowatt solar unit with a battery bank and management system, requiring minimal The home is said to have been moved to the propinput purchased from the grid, a studio/home office, erty in 1895 by the Eccles family.

250,000 litre water supply for domestic usage and a The Eccles family was originally from the Kootwo car garage with a workshop. rooman district, and with Koorooman in the views Outside is a beautiful blend of modern and yesto the west of the front veranda, the property was teryear, ornamental and producing. aptly named “Namoorook” (Koorooman spelt The standout is the Bunya Bunya Pine placed on backwards). the Shire of South Gippsland significant tree register.

Steeped in heritage, and situated on the edge of There is ample water supplied by two 50,000 litre the Leongatha township, this 71 Acres with original tanks backed up by spring fed dam if required and homestead is well worth your consideration. low maintenance lawn and flower garden areas.

The homestead has extensive renovations which The farm is 71 acres divided into five larger grazcomplete the home and offers four bedrooms includ- ing paddocks and three smaller holding paddocks ing the master with an en suite complete with spa, with excellent fencing supported by power. and walk in robe.

The farm also includes central lane draft to yards, The family bedrooms are all large and central to crush and loading race, it is well watered by troughs the family bathroom, all bedrooms have fire places and spring fed dam, assorted hay and machinery that are operational although not used. shedding and it is consistently carrying 50 to 60 The kitchen is open plan modern and spacious, steers of varying ages with supplementary feeding.

Caesar stone bench tops, European appliances, large For sale by expressions of interest closing 4pm pantry and extensive storage. on Thursday, May 3, unless sold prior.

There are polished hard wood flooring throughSale documents are available for collection at out, solid fuel heating & reverse cycle air condition- SEJ Real Estate, 26 Anderson Street, Leongatha ing, modern indoor/outdoor entertaining area, double (next to McDonalds).

Personal inspections are strictly by appointment. glazed with stacker doors to open into the home and

LEONGATHA Call for address SEJ Real Estate Leongatha 5662 4033

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Prom across the other side of the water.

There is potential to earn an income from this attractive property.

Also included in the sale is a very successful and This outstanding coastal property has so much easily run business where you can combine a desiron offer. able lifestyle with an income producing business The property boasts a good size family home, which requires minimum effort. plus three top quality self contained cottages.

A going concern with numerous advance bookSpectacular, peaceful views of corner inlet and ings are in place, should you wish to continue on the northern mountains of Wilsons Prom can be seen with the business. from each dwelling. These kind of views are what Figures are available on request. dreams are made of.

‘Limosa Rise’ would also make an excellent The main residence is very comfortable and spa- weekender destination, particularly for those with cious and offers four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a extended family. study and two living/entertaining areas.

Or maybe even dual occupancy for individuals Privately tucked away from the main residence are that are looking for a tree/sea change. the three cottages which sit neatly in a relaxing rural Here at ‘Limosa Rise’ you can have it all. setting of land approximately one hectare/2.47 acres.

Close to all the prom has to offer, with a range of Two of the cottages have open plan living with a swimming/surfing beaches close by plus hiking opfully equipped kitchen, two spacious bedrooms each tions as well as exploring nearby towns. with ensuite plus a front deck to sit, relax and take ‘Limosa Rise’ is located five minutes’ drive from in the view. the entrance to Wilsons Promontory national park The third cottage is a cozy studio with everything and only 2.5 hours’ drive from Melbourne. you need including great views and privacy.

Other close by major towns include Foster 25km, Situated just 800m from the cottages you can en- Fish Creek 20km and Leongatha is only 45 minutes. joy a walk along Yanakie beach with coastal bush Inspections are strictly by appointment only with behind you and the northern mountains of Wilsons selling agents.

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HIS very interesting property, located in the picturesque countryside of Berrys Creek is open for inspection this Saturday, April 21 from 11am until 11.30am.

In a prominent position midway between Leongatha and Mirboo North, the possibilities are many for this appealing home and separate cottage set amongst mature established gardens.

Additional accommodation for an elderly parent, friends, other family members, bed and breakfast or work from home situation spring to mind.

Both the home and the cottage have been totally renovated and the presentation of both is exceptional.

Stepping into the main home is a pleasure, light filled and with a tasteful modern décor.

Open plan living includes a new kitchen with quality appliances, island breakfast bar overlooking the dining and sitting areas (solid fuel heater) and large windows from which to enjoy garden views.

There are two bedrooms, main with walk in robes

the other currently combined for home office purposes and so quite spacious (double bunks.)

A two way bathroom conveniently acts as an en suite to the main bedroom.

The cottage is also an appealing building with views of surrounding countryside and livestock from kitchen windows.

It contains two bedrooms and a bathroom which caters for the disabled.

The cottage has an open plan living area, once again with new kitchen, dining and lounge areas.

A large machinery shed provides plenty of storage and there’s also a good workshop.

Gardens are low maintenance with shady mature European trees as impressive focal points.

Water for the property is plentiful with tanks for domestic supply, while stock and garden water is pumped from the Tarwin River.

A clean, fenced paddock is ideal for an animal or two.

Inspect this property to see what an enjoyable lifestyle is on offer, along with the potential to earn some extra income.

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Island prepares for shearwater departure THE annual short-tailed shearwater migration is due to begin in mid-April, and this year Phillip Island Nature Parks has joined forces with VicRoads to increase the chicks’ chances of successfully departing the island, and to increase the awareness of motorists to potentially hazardous driving conditions.

“We expect most of the shearwater fledglings will depart sometime between April 18 and May 8,” said Jodi Bellett, wildlife rescue and rehabilitation officer at Phillip Island Nature Parks.

“During that time birds may end up on the roads at night as they learn to fly, and of course this can cause a hazard to not only the birds but to drivers as well” VicRoads and the Nature Parks’ team have

Bird signs: from left with the Birds on Road signage Jodi Bellett, wildlife rehabilitation officer and Ben Thomas, ranger-in-charge both with Phillip Island Nature Parks.

been working closely together over the last few months to implement several road safety initiatives including lowering speed limits on affected roads to 40km/h and placing electronic message boards and billboards on roadsides to let motorists know that there may be shearwaters on the roads.

The birds are known to flock to the San Remo bridge lights, so in conjunction with SP Ausnet, the bridge lights will be switched off as in previous years for up to 8-10 nights around April 25 during the peak of departure.

“Nature Parks’ staff and a dedicated band of volunteers will be patrolling areas where the birds are likely to land on roads, particularly around Surf Beach, Cape Woolamai and near the Penguin Parade,” said Jodi.

“Since the inception of the Shearwater Rescue Patrol in 1999, thousands of birds have been saved from the roads as they learn to fly. Last year alone, a total of 532 birds were struck by cars and died, but we also managed to rescue 534 birds.”

“We hope that with the support of VicRoads and the local community, this year we will be able to reduce the number of bird deaths even further, as well as reduce the risk to drivers on our roads at night.”

About short tailed shearwaters: Short-tailed shearwaters arrive on Phillip Island in September and spend the summer raising their single chick in a sand dune burrow. They undertake one of the most incredible migrations, flying approx. 16,000km to feed near Alaska during our winter. Adults begin their migration in earlyApril, the fledglings leave about three weeks later with no guidance. Many of these birds are killed each year on the roads at night. Shearwater Rescue is an initiative to reduce these deaths.

Shearwater watch: the annual Shearwater migration from Phillip Island will start this month and Phillip Island Nature Parks would like to minimise the bird rescues on the road.

Caravan park dollars roll in SO popular is Yanakie Caravan Park that being exceeded due to works having to be done bookings have exceeded South Gippsland during the peak tourism period and vacant cleaning roles being filled by contractors.

Shire Council’s expectations.

Council will carry forward two caravan park The park earned South Gippsland Shire Council an income of $437,172 between July 2017 and February 2018 - $154,040 more than expected.

Council’s director of development services Bryan Sword said, “Under the previous 21 year lease arrangement, the Yanakie Caravan Park was predominantly occupied by annual siteholders which resulted in very little accommodation being made available to casual visitors to the area.

“Marketing has created greater awareness of the park’s existence and improvements made to the park are generating repeat visitation.”

Council also incurred $424,706 worth of expenses for the work, due to contractors’ budget

projects forward to 2018-19: a toilet block at Port Welshpool, $376,419; and a toilet block at Waratah Bay, $142,694.

Council has appointed a Caravan and Camping Park Steering Committee comprising all councillors to inform the decisions council makes about its involvement in the Long Jetty and Yanakie caravan parks.

Mr Sword said, “The committee has met to determine scope. The committee has prioritised a review of the council managed caravan parks as its first priority.”

The committee will produce a report to council in the coming months.

New alcohol and other drug services VULNERABLE families in the Gippsland area will now be able to access a new alcohol and other drug (AOD) service thanks to funding from the Victorian State Government.

Uniting in Victoria and Tasmania will deliver a $1.9 million program to provide a broader range of services to Victorians affected by alcohol and drug use.

Uniting Gippsland, previously known as UnitingCare Gippsland, will deliver AOD services for Bird watching: Elise and her partner Frank monitor Hooded Plovers on behalf of Phillip the first time. The service enables parents whose children are subject to a family reunification order Island Nature Parks. to access AOD services faster.

Three full-time roles will be added to theUnitingGippsland team to roll out the service which will be available to residents across six local government areas, including Bass Coast, Baw Baw, East Gippsland, Latrobe, South Gippsland and Wellington municipalities.

The AOD service will complement the range of child and family services, including Child-

Volunteer to make a difference

THE new Volunteer Program at Phillip Island Nature Parks seems to be striking a chord with a whole range of people for a whole range of reasons, but it’s not hard to spot a common theme that motivates many of these dedicated folk.

Elise is a Churchill Island garden volunteer as well as a visitor experience volunteer, and when asked recently why she gave of her time and joined the volunteer program, she said, “I have always volunteered in other organisations and have always found some sort of volunteering that can fit in with my life. I do it for lots of reasons.

“I like the activities and the social contact, but mainly I like to be part of something so that I can make a difference. That makes me feel motivated, satisfied and happy.”

The new program is making it even easier for people to contribute and make a difference across a lot of different types of volunteering opportunities.

“The new Volunteer Program is excellent. It has so many opportunities and it is easy to find out what’s involved including the hours, what sort of work you will be doing such as physical, outdoors or interacting with visitors,” Elise said.

“With the new program, you can commit the hours you wish. It’s a bit like casual work where you can choose when you volunteer and plan when you have time off for holidays. It’s a well organised program offering a variety of great opportunities.”

In a former life, Elise was a microbiologist in a brewery for 33 years. After coming across a Hooded Plover volunteer while holidaying in Anglesea, Elise learnt all about the threats to this critically endangered bird, and what she could do to help.

“The Hooded Plovers has so many threats and spending a couple of hours on a beautiful beach is really not too hard. All they need is space to raise their babies. This is what we educate people on giving the Hooded Plovers some space,” she said.

FIRST and integrated family services, offered by Uniting in the region.

“It’s really important for Gippsland to have these new services on offer,” said Tracey Donaldson, Client Services Manager for Uniting in Gippsland.

“The factors that lead someone to become dependent on alcohol and other drugs are complex.

Appearing in court and showing how far they have come so they can be reunited with their children can add to the pressure.

“These parents and their children deserve intensive, wrap-around services to get them back to a normal family life as soon as possible.”

The funding is a major step forward to addressing the impact of alcohol and other drug use in Gippsland.

Uniting will also roll out additional services in Melbourne’s North and West Metro region and the Grampians region as a result of the funding.

For more information about the services available and referral process, locals can call Uniting Gippsland on (03)5144 7777.

Free events for Youth Week BASS Coast young people have been busy planning a day of free activities on the last day of National Youth Week, April 22.

The events will be held at the Wonthaggi YMCA and Wonthaggi skate park.

National Youth Week runs for just over two weeks.

It celebrates and recognises the contribution to community of young people.

Bass Coast Shire Council supports the event annually and works in partnership with other organisations to make it a fun and positive celebration.

Mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield said council is proud to support and celebrate National Youth Week.

“Wonthaggi Secondary College students have

been instrumental in getting this day up and running. It will be a fun day for young people and their families,” she said.

The event will include a free skate and scooter competition, a pop up cinema, free body and face painting, and a free photo booth.

Council, Wonthaggi YMCA, Anglicare and Bass Coast Adult Education Centre are supporting and funding the event.

The skate and scooter competition starts at 11.30am and everyone 25 years old is welcome to participate.

The pop up cinema will feature the movie Jumanji and starts at 6.30pm.

For more information, contact council’s acting youth planning and policy officer Annette Dodson by emailing community.development@basscoast. vic.gov.au, or calling 1300 BCOAST (226 278) or 5671 2211.

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Grape picker: Bronwyn Allen shows off one of the several lower case of Chardonnay harvested during the day.

Left, Nice drop: Purple Hen winery owner Rick Lacey, smells his beautiful Sauvignon Blanc vintage 2016 in the middle of the vines during harvest season.

Grape harvest - a real corker Between the long rows which face the shed fruit is already fermenting in nets covering vines. The smell of fermented grapes is every- the ocean, grape pickers are swelter- large tanks. ing, hidden under large hats while in It’s harvest time at the Purple Hen THE sun beats down under the where.

Winery of Phillip Island.

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For owner Rick Lacey, its definitely the busiest time of the year.

“We want to wait until the grapes are just right, then pick them and process them quickly, it’s very time critical,” he said.

In his office transformed into a laboratory, Mr Lacey checks the wine fermentation process.

“At the moment, this is still grape juice that we have here, we’re still at the first step,” he said.

“This is an exceptional harvest, very good quantity and quality. The taste and smell of the young wines is looking very promising.”

In his 9.5 hectare winery overlooking the bay of Western Port, Mr Lacey grows eight different varieties with a largest planting of Pinot Noir and Shiraz. Three varieties of red wine and five varieties of white wine are cultivated at Purple Hen Winery.

During harvest season, it’s all a question of teamwork. While Mr Lacey makes notes in his notebook, the team is active in the shed pumping juice from one tank to another.

“With white wines, the juice is Harvest time: Purple Hen Winery owner Rick Lacey surrounded by grape pickers Cheryl Franklin, Ray Hem- fermented. So the grapes are pressed and the juice run off to a tank where mings and Bernice Hemmings, show off the harvest of the day.

it settles. The clear juice is pumped to another tank, or barrels, and fermented.

That’s what we are currently doing,” Mr Lacey said.

At Purple Hen, the wine is produced simply with way less interventions than in a usual vineyard. Mr Lacey loves to say that he is just assisting nature to takes its course.

“Good site selection, management of the vines, the timing and management of harvest are the keys to superior wines”, he said.

And it seems this simplistic approach is the key of success as the vineyard has won more than 100 medals and 20 trophies during Australian wine shows since 2006.

“I think Phillip Island is a great location for growing lovely wines,” Mr Lacey said.

“We are proud of all our wines, but in terms of awards, the Pinot Noir and the Shiraz have done consistently well.”

The vineyard has a tasting room where you can discover all the latest production along with simple nibbles or great cheeses.

If you go there, you could definitely try the beautiful Sauvignon Blanc or the great Pinot Noir vintage 2015, which won two gold medals at the Gippsland wine show and at the Victoria Wine Show.

Shire urged to support Wonthaggi youth

By Tayla Kershaw BASS Coast Shire Council was urged to support the Wonthaggi youth hub at Wednesday’s community connection session.

In particular, council was asked to continue to fund the employment of a coordinator to guide the development of the project.

YMCA youth hub project coordinator Michael Feehan said Wonthaggi’s young people are crying out for their own space.

As much as the hub would be a social space, it would also provide young people with the services they need in areas like health, education and employment.

“For young people, there is a disconnect between what is available to them and their understanding of what is available,” Mr Feehan said.

“We aim to practically address these issues at a site that is visible to young people, ideally located near the (Wonthaggi) secondary college.”

Wonthaggi youth Nick Gartland

reported feeling isolated growing up in town due to the stigma surrounding young people.

“My friends and I felt we were not accepted by older people. We’d have to meet at each other’s houses because we had nowhere else to go, but not everyone feels comfortable or welcome in other people’s homes,” he said.

“When I was finishing school, I was at the point where I wanted to leave Wonthaggi. There didn’t seem like there were any work or education options for me here. I would’ve loved the opportunity to go to a youth hub and see there are options out there.”

Anglicare youth worker Emily Jolly said the main hang out spots for Wonthaggi youths were the library and McDonalds, but often they felt judged and criticised there.

She said the youth hub would help to inspire creativity and individuality in a safe space, and would help to reduce the stigma of youth on the streets.

While council could not make any decisions on the day, councillors will Supporting youth: YMCA youth hub project coordinator Michael Feehan, Anglicare youth worker Emily Jolly, have time to consider its options in the team leader of special youth services Jasmine Furphy and Wonthaggi youth Nick Gartland want to see local young people backed by a youth hub in Wonthaggi. lead up to the 2018/19 budget.

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The Good Life

Your LOCAL guide to Art and Entertainment

Annie rehearsals in full swing

By Tom Hertig REHEARSALS for Leongatha Lyric Theatre’s up and coming popular Broadway hit musical Annie are well under way and tickets are now on sale for this exciting big production.

With rehearsals starting in February the Annie cast and crew has been working hard to stage another winning show and young Grace Farmer who is relishing her title role as Annie can’t wait till opening night on Friday, July 6.

For Grace this will be a dual celebration as she will also turn 11 on this very day, the same age as her lead character.

Daughter of very proud parents Jo and

Mark Farmer of Inverloch and Newhaven College student, Grace is very excited and can’t wait till the opening night curtain is raised.

Annie, a family friendly musical is based on Harold Gray’s popular comic strip “Little Orphan Annie,” which he started in the 1920s.

The story tells of orphan Annie who is taken from her orphanage, and the clutches of evil Miss Hannigan, to stay at billionaire Oliver Warbuck’s mansion with his personal secretary Grace Farrell and lovable mutt, Sandy.

Production manager Ann Hemming said, “In all the years, I have been involved in amateur theatre shows, I must say this cast has bonded together very quickly.”.

Workshops and playful games take a central place during rehearsals as some members of the cast are performing for the first time.

Excited Annie: with ticket sales open for Leongatha Lyric Theatre’s latest musical Annie, young Grace Farmer (centre) of Inverloch was working hard at Thursday’s rehearsal perfecting her title role. She is pictured fellow cast members Tim Gesell (Oliver Warbucks) and Kerryn Moren (Grace Farrell).

Impressive: the very talented Colin Mitchell works on “the biggest set he has ever done”.

According to the production team Grace is doing really well. “Being a dancer since the age of three is definitely an asset once on stage,” Mrs Hemming said.

At the same time she is taking private singing lessons with Kerryn Lockhart, Annie’s director.

Original Annie fans and those who still remember Lyric’s 1985 Annie production will be glad to hear the show is faithful to the original Broadway version, with the only difference being special attention has been paid to set.

“We have a very impressive set which has been designed by the very

talented Colin Mitchell. Colin is saying this is the biggest he has ever done,” Mrs Hemming said.

“The set and painting team are working very long hours to make Colin’s dream a reality,” she said.

Rehearsals are run three times a week and the cast is called according to the scenes the director is working on.

For production manager’s dog Remmi, the schedule is also quite busy.

Remmi is playing Sandy, the first fellow traveller of Annie.

“We all burst out laughing when she’s on stage because she sometimes obeys some of our lines. Last time she

was lying on the floor and she got up just because “Get up” was part of the text,” Mrs Hemming said.

As for the tickets sales, they are going well and have only been available for the past few days.

“People need to book tickets early as they will sell very fast. A lot of people missed out on seeing Mary Poppins a few years ago as tickets went so quickly,” Mrs Hemming said.

To purchase your tickets, go to www.lyrictheatre.net.au.

The opening performance will take place in July 6 and 12 performances will follow.

Thought provoking print exhibition set to open

Inspiring: the fascinating intaglio prints by Melbourne based artist Lana de Jager will be showcased during an exciting new exhibition that will run from April 19 to 21 at Fish Creek’s Gecko Studio Gallery.

Having moved from South Africa in 1998 Lana was drawn to Melbourne, partly for its coffee, she has since forged a success career with her intaglio prints that will be on display at the Gecko gallery from April 19 to May 21 with a special opening event on Friday, April 20 from 6pm to 8pm.

The themes of Lana’s intaglio prints negotiate the pot-holed highway of emotions, depicting strong themes of loss, awkwardness, psychoanalysis and whimsy.

Gecko’s Kerry Spokes met Lana through her association with Tacit Galleries, Collingwood (previously Abbotsford) where Kerry and Lana have both had solo exhibitions and participated in Editions, a large group print show.

Lana and Kerry have also undertaken workshops in photogravure techniques with Silvi Glattauer of Baldessin Press and Studio in St Andrews.

Lana immigrated from South Africa to Australia in 1998 and settled in Melbourne, mostly because of the excellent coffee.

She is passionately committed to whimsy and entirely too enthusiastic about Art Nouveau, pre1960’s music that might lead to dancing, attempt-

Her images deal with motives of loss, grief ing to knit, and pretending to understand science.

She also works as a freelance Graphic and unhappiness as experienced by optimists and Designer. people who struggle to express their feelings.

Lana obtained a BA Honours Degree in adThese are themes that will continue to be carevertising and visual communicationin 1994. The fully mined for quite some time to come. first year was a fine arts curriculum and she enjoyed it tremendously, taking part in several group exhibitions.

A figure of authority suggested that she make the responsible decision and follow the graphic arts stream (sketching and airbrushing for graphic design rather than for fine art) from the second year onward to ensure that she would be able to buy her own groceries in the future.

With her artistic aspirations successfully presents dashed, Lana followed her degree with 2 years as a lecturer [1995-1996] at Potchefstroom University and the East London Technical College [South Africa], teaching Graphic Design History and Techniques, History of Art and Still Life The themes of Lana's intaglio prints negotiate the pot-holed highway of emotions made tangible. and Figure Drawing. She was also responsible A black-humoured journey through loss, for organising and advertising student exhibiawkwardness, psychoanalysis and whimsy tions. Several continents, half a lifetime and April 19 to May 21 much cognitive behaviour therapy (twitch) latOpening event: All welcome er and the imbalances of yesteryear have been Friday April 20 at 6pm addressed.

In 2013 she returned to intaglio printmaking, 15 Falls Rd, Fish Creek 3959. but it was only in June 2016 that she became fully Open 9am to 5pm, 7 days a week in Jan. committed to dreaming of being a real artist.

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Making Toora RV friendly THE Toora Community Action Team is working hard to make Toora an RV friendly town, with the last hurdle installing a dump point.

council along with a letter of support from the action team and the Lions Club in a couple of weeks,” she said.

Ideally, the dump point would be located near Sagasser Park, at the southern end of the town.

Ms Hopkins said if Toora became The group has started an online petition to present to the South Gippsland RV friendly, it would be listed on the Shire Council, which has gathered over Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia website.

300 signatures so far.

“It would help Toora to make the “An RV dump point is the last stop in becoming an RV friendly town, which most of the people who drive by and in would be a big drawcard for Toora,” ac- turn, help the whole community. We are tion team president Anna Hopkins said. trying to capture a market we don’t cur“The Toora Lions Club had been rently have,” she said.

The action team has a lot of smaller working on it for a few years, but needed a bit of support, so we got on scale projects on the go as well, including renovating the gazebo at Sagasser board.”

Ms Hopkins said the petition would Park, installing new street banners and there are plans for a mural in the town close in about a week.

“We will send the petition to the as well.

The group is also working together with the Toora Fire Brigade and Parks Victoria to clean up the bird hide, which will include new signage.

Ms Hopkins said the group is working on grant applications for funding.

“We are trying to work on some events for the town, we have some plans but there is still a lot to do. Without funding, it is slow going,” she said.

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“Our next community meeting is on May 29 at the CFA from 7.30pm. The community continues to support everything we do, so we are happy to hear their ideas and chase up what we can,” Ms Hopkins said.

“The committee is keen to get things done.”

Keen beans: Toora Community Action Team president Anna Hopkins (left), treasurer Sarah Reeves and vice president Alex Berry (right) continue to drive Toora forward.

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Farming Insight

FARM WORLD - LARDNER PARK

Food, Fibre, Future

Farmers offered great price certainity FONTERRA Australia will again give farmers the opportunity for greater price certainty this season, helping to reduce their exposure to market volatility and help secure their income through its Fixed Base Milk Price initiative.

Fixed Base Milk Price is a price risk management tool that lets farmers lock in a set price for up to 70 per cent of the season’s milk which Fonterra then works to match to customer demand.

Applications opened last week, and are available to existing Fonterra farmers, as well as new suppliers who want to supply Fonterra in the next season.

Fonterra Australia’s General Manager Farm Source, Matt Watt, said the initiative will help give suppliers more certainty throughout the season by delivering a more stable income.

“Volatility in dairy is a fact of life. From what we’ve seen over the last few seasons, commodity price and foreign exchange volatility is here to stay, so we want to do what we can to help our farmers manage this volatility,” said Mr Watt.

Similar to locking in part of your home mortgage at a fixed rate, Fixed Base Milk Price enables farmers to lock in part of their milk at an agreed price, before the season starts.

Gippsland farmer Anthony Hill has taken up Fonterra’s Fixed Base Milk Price offer every year since 2015, and said that the ability to lock in up to 70 per cent of his season’s milk helps him to sleep at night.

“With Fonterra’s Fixed Base Milk Price, you know the price you’re going to get for the major-

ity of your milk, so it reduces the stress of volatile milk prices and helps me plan.

“Because I can set my budget with greater certainty, I can stop worrying about milk price and get back to the business of farming.

“It also provides much needed cash-flow for spring, as you get your milk payment up-front and don’t have to wait until the end of the season to see where the final closing price lands.”

Anthony says that the Fixed Base Milk Price gives him greater peace of mind when making decisions about his business.

“My bank manager likes it too. Being a firstgeneration dairy farmer, I don’t have family fiTurning wheels: Gendore mechanic Ben Comber and Jan and Annie Giliam from Dumbalk nancial backing or equity, so it makes it easier to checked out the New Holland range at Farm World last Thursday, held at Lardner Park, secure finance knowing what a big portion of my Warragul. season’s income is going to be.”

The Fixed Base Milk Price initiative may be suitable for a range of farmers, including those who want to take out price uncertainty, careful budgeters, and those looking to grow or expand and so need more price certainty.

Mr Watt continued, “This initiative also enables suppliers to lock in the price against their existing production curve – providing security for those producing the majority of their milk in the spring, as well as those who have a year-round supply pattern.

“It’s another tool we’re providing under our Farm Source offering to deliver greater price certainty to new and prospective suppliers who wish to partner with Fonterra,” concluded Mr Watt.

Suppliers who are interested in learning more or participating in the initiative should contact their Area Manager.

Call out to young farmers YOUNG farmers across Victoria are being encouraged to help shape the future of agriculture, with Expressions of Interest to join the Young Farmers Advisory Council now open.

Minister for Agriculture Jaala Pulford announced today that applications are being sought from farmers and those involved in the food and fibre supply chain.

Ms Pulford said, “Our next generation of farmers are our future. We want our leaders of tomorrow to get involved and tell us how we can take Victoria’s $13 billion industry to the next level.”

“If you have the skills and dedication to join the Young Farmers Advisory Council and make a difference, I encourage you to put your name forward.”

“With Business Bootcamps, Upskill and Invest Scholarships, and the Young Farmers Advisory Council, we’re supporting young farmers to grow their careers, boost their leadership skills and forge new connections.”

Girl’s day: Nicole Whiteside from Leongatha, Bev Price from Koonwarra and Linda Sage from Leongatha were enjoying a spot of shopping at Farm World last Thursday.

The Andrews Labor Government is seeking highly motivated, skilled and dynamic young people, from all agricultural industries and regions, to join the council.

The council will consist of eight members with a balance of representation by gender, industry and region.

Collectively, council members will have a broad range of skills and experience, including farm management, agribusiness, finance, education, international markets and regional development.

Council members will provide advice to government on issues and program delivery for young people working in agriculture.

Council members also act as young ambassadors to attract new entrants to the state’s vibrant agriculture sector and help to shape future support for young people on the land.

Expressions of Interest to join the council open today and close on 11, May, 2018. To find out more visit vic.gov.au/youngfarmers.

Quotes attributable to Minister for Agriculture Lots of tools: Kincrome’s Gus Gray and Doug Reid from Ace Industrial had heaps of tools and power equipment on display at Farm World over the weekend, held at Lardner Park, Warragul.

Jaala Pulford.

Wool hits 20 year high WOOL growers should continue to enjoy strong prices in 2018 as market fundamentals further boost the sector, according to Rural Bank’s Australian Wool Annual Review.

It has already been a record breaking year for wool prices, with the eastern market indicator (EMI) reaching a nominal all-time high in early March.

In 2017, wool exports rose 20 per cent in value to $3.65 billion and export volumes rose by six per cent.

The Australian Wool Annual Review clearly indicates a trickle-down effect to farmers, with the average sheep farm cash income expected to be 35 per cent higher than the average for last financial year - a 20 year high.

Farm management deposits for sheep businesses have also increased by more than $100 million in the past four years, as wool producers take advantage of successive good seasons.

Head of sales agribusiness Simon Dundon said these positive outcomes are expected to continue for wool farmers for at least the next 12 months.

“Wool sellers can expect another year of strong prices as international demand continues to grow,” he said.

“As value growth has been focused on finer grade wools and our international competitors predominantly supply coarser wool, we expect prices to remain strong for Aussie wool.

“These unique market conditions have encouraged an increase in production with the wool clip 1.4 per cent larger in 2017-18 - a third successive year of growth - and the flock size now expected to hit 76.6 million sheep in 2018/19.”

Mr Dundon said median average rainfall was forecast across wool growing areas, and the EMI expected to remain above 1800 c/kg for the year.

“This appears to mark the beginning of a re- Oils ain’t oils: Jen Bradshaw from Evans Petroleum, Stephen Ellingworth from Castrol versal of the 20-year trend of declining wool pro- Australia and John Schelling from Evans Petroleum had plenty to talk about at Farm World duction in Australia,” he said. last Thursday.

“THE STAR” Tuesday, April 17, 2018 - PAGE 35

FARM WORLD - LARDNER PARK

12-15 APRIL, 2018

Food, Fibre, Future

Farm World tackles big issue VISITORS flocked to Farm World last week at Lardner Park near Warragul over four big days, to see everything from tractors and farm machinery to horse events, milking competitions women’s luncheon and whip cracking good fun for all the family.

One of the many highlights of the field days this year was the launch of Gippsland Jersey’s calendar, which features 12 Gippsland farmers telling the story of their mental health journeys and struggles.

The calendar will be distributed to every dairy farmer in Gippsland, with the aim of ending the stigma of mental health illnesses in regional communities.

Sallie Jones from Gippsland Jersey was behind the calendar and said she created it in memory of her father, Michael Bowen, who took his own life in 2016.

“Mental health is a serious illness that requires care, help and support. It cannot be left to fix itself – you must reach out and seek help,” she said.

“Through Gippsland Jersey we are working to remove the stigma around mental health and give back to farmers who need assistance.”

This year’s Food, Fibre, Future with Food theme culminated in a fabulous Food and Fibre Fiesta in the Conference Centre on the weekend that offered some exciting demonstrations and presentations.

The Equestrian Expo attracted a lot of interest with a huge range of events on offer including exciting barrel racing shoot out, dressage and Saturday night show jumping race against the clock action.

The Telstra Women’s luncheon now a signature event on the Farm World calendar, was well attended and provided the perfect platform to not only hear from some inspirational speakers but was also a great opportunity to network.

Side by side: Tim Marriott from Marriotts in Leongatha was pleased to see plenty of people at Farm World last Thursday.

Ford focus: from left, Rebekah and Gordon Vagg from Leongatha South and Rick Courtier from Korumburra are having a look around the Ford stand at the Farm World exhibition.

Farm World fun: Deborah Woodfine and Teagan Neutze from Cardinia look admiringly at the horse dressage contest at the Farm World Equestrian Expo.

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Paul Sherar who, along with wife Louise, was a Focus Farmer at Loch from 2014 to 2016, said the experience had been overwhelmingly positive for him.

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“There’s no harm in applying (to be a Focus Farmer). If you are thinking about it, you are obviously thinking it could benefit you. I’d just go for it.”

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FRIDAY APRIL 20, 2018, 11am John Deere 6420 tractor, 2850hrs, 110hp; New Holland TL 100A tractor, 3546hrs, 100hp; Berends High Body Cyclomatic 2400 pulveriser; 400lt 12v spray unit; 400lt PTO shaft spray unit with 50mtr hose reel; 800lt PTO shaft spray unit with 12mt Elec boom; 800kg PTO shaft super spreader; 8ft x 5ft tipping trailer (new condition); 2 ½ yard scraper; 3pl hay feeder; 3mtr Lely power harrow, original tines; 7 tine chisel plough; 3 Furrow Overum mould board plough; 2.5 mtr Maschio rotary hoe; 16 run Atchison seed drill; 3mtr cultivator; Navara ute; shearing plant; bricks; 3mtr chisel plough; folding wing harrows; light paddock roller; Nelson 150 gun; Sime gear drivin gun; Crown trolley; control banks; hydraulic rams; pipe fittings; nuts & bolts; wire & spinner; CIG Transarc welder; electric fence gear; steel posts; wire winder; small elevator, various sundry items.

Outside vendors: Claas Rotary Rake 780 pro-fill, 8mtre; Kuhn Round Baler VB2160; John Deere 7200R tractor, 4200hrs, 200hp (new fat tyres); Ferbo Turbo Rural 140 Irrigator, 500 mtr, fully hydraulic; Kverneland UN 5300 3ton Bunker Harvester; Irrigator 110, 340mtr; Harrison 4 Row planter; 60 x 4”Aims pipes; 2 x bin trailer (5x1 ton).

Terms: Cash or Cheque on day of sale. Photo ID for registration. Number system, GST where applicable.

Outside vendors welcome. Light Luncheon available.

Vendors - Andrew Mackie 0419 595 932 Stuart Mackie 0428 640 221 Brian Leslie 0418 365 934 Luke Russell 0408 313 815

“Every farm business improves by being a Focus Farm and, more importantly, the lessons that are

learned spread through the support group and into the wider farming community.”

Applications should

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for an application form on 0417 524 916 or email karen@ gippsdairy.com.au

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THERE were approximately 2400 export and 300 young cattle penned, representing an increase of close to 1000 head week on week.

The usual buying group was present and operating in an easier market in places.

Quality was mixed with many of the grown and trade cattle lacking finish, while there were 1000 mostly dairy cows penned.

Well finished trade cattle sold firm with vealers and trade steers in short supply. Grown steers and bullocks eased 5c/kg. Friesian and crossbred manufacturing steers sold firm.

Cows sold from firm to 5c/kg easier on most sales and more for some very light dairy lots with well finished heavy weights hard to find. Heavy bulls held firm.

Vealers reached a top of 324c/kg. Yearling trade steers sold from 265c to 282c/kg. Yearling heifers to the trade sold between 252c and 308c/kg.

Grown steers sold between 255c and 282c/kg.

Bullocks made from 260c to 285c/kg. Heavy Friesian manufacturing steers sold from 195c to 238c with the crossbred portion from 216c to 266c/kg.

Most light and medium weight cows made between 140c and 193c/kg. Heavy weight cows sold mostly between 178c and 224c/kg. Better shaped heavy bulls made from 205c to 245c with dairy lots from 175c to 217c/kg.

The next sale draw - April 18: 1. Alex Scott & Staff, 2. Rodwells, 3. Elders, 4. Phelan & Henderson & Co, 5. SEJ, 6. Landmark.

All lambs born on or after January 1, 2017 must be NLIS tagged. As of April 1, 2018 all lambs and tagged sheep will be scanned.

Sheep Sale Wednesday, April 18 and May 2 at 12pm.

Prime Sale - Wednesday, April 11 Landmark Leongatha Brian McCormack 0407 931 735 Jason McInnes 0429 104 983 John Rosato 0427 534 933

be submitted by 5pm on Friday, April 20. If you would like further information please contact Karen Romano

BULLOCKS 13 D. McRae, Korumburra 4 Gem-Brae-Ag, Lang Lang 1 B. Shears, Cobains 7 R. & J. Edwards, Fish Creek 11 B. & L. Cummins, Doomburrim

694.6kg 581.3kg 625.0kg 570.0kg 584.5kg

284.6 282.0 282.0 282.0 280.0

$1976.88 $1639.13 $1762.50 $1607.40 $1636.73

13 F. & D. Boulton (Farm), Sale 690.8kg STEERS 1 H.J. Ahrens, Foster 340.0kg 2 B. Challis & S. Vagg, Mardan 337.5kg 2 M.E. Telling, Yarram 375.0kg 2 Box Bank Pastoral, Woodside 307.5kg 8 R. & J. Edwards, Fish Creek 543.1kg 2 B. & J. McAlpine, Leongatha 442.5kg HEIFERS 2 B. Challis & S. Vagg, Mardan 352.5kg 1 K.I. Wallace Dunlop, Nyora 475.0kg 1 Kaedem Dairies, Foster 310.0kg 2 Box Bank Pastoral, Woodside 280.0kg 2 S.D. Armstrong, Toongabbie Nth 332.5kg 4 P. & J. Carnegie, Jindivick 271.3kg COWS 1 N. Albutt/Strzelecki Red, Yinnar S 565.0kg 1 T. Easy, French Island 680.0kg 4 Pattison Family Trust, Phillip Is 673.8kg 1 A. & C. Ball, Korumburra 735.0kg 1 R. & Y. Densley, Mirboo North 695.0kg 2 P.C. Waite, Glengarry 622.6kg BULLS 1 A. & J. Nicoll, Fish Creek 1025.0kg 1 M. Brown & A. Norden Wonga 1130.0kg 1 H.J. Ahrens, Foster 975.0kg 1 Harris Farm, Dumbalk North 700.0kg 1 J. & M. Wilson, Glen Alvie 815.0kg 1 Friends of Wongungarra, Moe 915.0kg VEALER BULLS 5 G. Jakschik, Mirboo 286.0kg 3 Bramleigh Rural Ent, Callignee 196.7kg 3 A. & C. Mackrell, Carrajung 378.3kg

279.2 $1928.63

317.6 305.6 303.6 291.6 282.0 281.0

$1079.84 $1031.40 $1138.50 $896.67 $1531.61 $1243.43

323.6 308.6 300.0 291.6 290.6 290.0

$1140.69 $1465.85 $930.00 $816.48 $966.25 $786.63

240.0 220.0 216.0 215.6 215.6 215.6

$1356.00 $1496.00 $1455.30 $1584.66 $1498.42 $1342.11

245.0 242.0 232.6 231.6 230.0 222.0

$2511.25 $2734.60 $2267.85 $1621.20 $1874.50 $2031.30

215.0 165.0 142.6

$614.90 $324.50 $539.50

VLE Store sale Thursday, April 12 Steers: M. Mumford, Won Wron, 1 x $1700; C. Rendell, Yinnar, 2 x $1500; Tamburo Pty Ltd, Woodleigh, 13 x $1500; P. McMaster, Giffard West, 12 x $1490; Lloyd Hengstberger, Dumbalk North, 18 x $1480; Deepfields Romsey Pty Ltd, Rochford, 18 x $1460.

Heifers: T. & K. Box, 14 x $1110; G.E. & L.J. Simmons, Woodside, 10 x $1080; R.L. McPhie, Mardan, 1 x $1020; Deepfields Romsey Pty Ltd, Rochford, 6 x $970; Trandarra P/L, Moondarra, 4 x $935; L. Price, Mount Eccles, 1 x $910.

Cows: F. Byers, Stratford, 1 x $930; R. & C. Turnbull, Allambee South, 6 x $810.

Cow and calf: A.J. Vuillermin, Doomburrim, 7 x $1400; Melalencos Angus Pty Ltd, Dalyston, 2 x $1000; Deepfields Romsey Pty Ltd, Rochford, 1 x $880.

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Farming Insight

Bhutanese researcher visits A DAIRY extension specialist from ing forward to hosting Mr Norbu.

“He will assist with our heat tolerance reBhutan will spend two months working search, as well as work with the team on some in west Gippsland, on a scholarship from pasture intake experiments,” he said. the Crawford Fund.

“This is a prestigious scholarship and is an excellent opportunity to share our dairy research internationally.”

The Crawford Fund, chaired by former deputy prime minister John Anderson AO, is a non-profit organisation that works to raise awareness of the benefits from international agricultural research, designed to benefit developing countries.

The fund also commissions studies on research policy and practice, and arranges specialist training activities for developing country scientists.

For more information on the Crawford Fund, go to www.crawfordfund.org.

For further information on Agriculture Victoria research go to agriculture.vic.gov.au/agriculture/ innovation-and-research.

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In Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia, Tasmania and Queensland, the Heavy Vehicle National Law will be amended to clarify that all parties in the chain of responsibility have a duty to ensure safe practices for heavy vehicle compliance, a VicRoads spokesperson said.

Fines for non-compliance will be up to $50,000 for individuals and up to $500,000 for corporations.

“For example, if a vehicle enters a farmers property and the vehicle visually appears to be in unroadworthy condition and the driver appears fatigued, it is the responsibility of the farmer not to load the heavy vehicle as part of the chain of

responsibility,” the VicRoads spokesperson said.

The Star asked VicRoads if farmers would receive training to identify issues with trucks or drivers, and whether the request was a fair impost on farmers. VicRoads did not address the questions.

Victorian Minister for Roads and Road Safety, Luke Donnellan, defended the new law, saying, “We value the safe and efficient movement of freight in Victoria, which is supported by heavy vehicle laws.

“Victoria continues to support the Chain of Responsibility and the role it plays to protects the safety of all drivers.”

According to the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s website, the change to the law is designed to improve workplace health and safety laws.

“If you consign, pack, load or receive goods as part of your business, you could be

held legally liable for breaches of the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) even though you have no direct role in driving or operating a heavy vehicle,” the website states.

“In addition, corporate entities, directors, partners and managers are accountable for the actions of people under their control. This is the Chain of Responsibility (COR).

“The aim of COR is to make sure everyone in the supply chain shares equal responsibility for ensuring breaches of the HVNL do not occur. Under COR laws if you are named as a party in the chain of responsibility and you exercise (or have the capability of exercising) control or influence over any transport task, you have a responsibility to ensure the HVNL is complied with.

“The law recognises that multiple parties may be responsible for offences committed by the drivers and operators of heavy vehicles. A

International studies: researcher Nima Norbu (left) from Bhutan with Agriculture Victoria’s Dr Martin Auldist at the Ellinbank research facility.

Minister for Agriculture and Regional Development Jaala Pulford announced the Wine Growth Fund recipients last week, The Wine Growth Fund aims to develop and sustainably grow the wine industry in Victoria by providing innovative growers, organisations and projects with funding to build both domestic and international markets.

More than $90,000 in grants will go to five projects in Gippsland, which include: • Bass River Winery, digital marketing strategy and research and trial L3 Herbicide-free viticulture; • Destination Gippsland, a plan to develop a ‘Gippsland Wine Tourism Trail’ and marketing campaign for cellardoor experiences in Gippsland;

• Glenmaggie Wines, expansion of its cellar door; construction of a restaurant and function centre, including a shop showcasing Gippsland produce; • Tambo Wine, expansion of its cellar door and establishing a function centre, art gallery and restaurant; and • Wines of Gippsland, a marketing, sales and communications strategy for ‘Wine Gippsland’, development of 2018 Gippsland Wine Awards, delivering workshops, training and marketing resources for Gippsland wine producers.

A total of 65 projects across Victoria have been successful in round two, with grants totalling $1.18 million supporting total project costs of $3.8 million.

Victoria’s wine industry contributes $7.6 billion to the state economy and directly employs nearly 13,000 people, many of which are in regional Victoria.

The Wine Growth Fund is part of the Labor Government’s ongoing support for the wine industry, which also includes the Wine Industry Development

person may be a party in the supply chain in more than one way. For example they may have duties as the employer, the operator and the consigner of goods.

“Legal liability applies to all parties for their actions or inactions.”

The website states a person who is a party in the chain of responsibility includes, but is not limited to: • corporations, partnerships, unincorporated associations or other bodies corporate; • employers and company directors; • prime contractors of drivers; • the operator of a vehicle; • schedulers of goods or passengers for transport in or on a vehicle, and the scheduler of its driver; • consignors/consignees/ receivers of the goods for transport; • loaders/unloaders of goods; and

Strategy and the formation of the Wine Industry Ministerial Advisory Committee.

Ms Pulford said, “Gippslanders are proud of their prized wines and rightly so. It’s why we’re working collaboratively with our wine industry to make sure every local and visitor has the chance to sample a drop.

“There are more cellar door outlets in Victoria than any other state, creating opportunities for visitors to enjoy diverse and quality wine experiences and contribute to the liveability and vibrancy of our regions.”

Eastern Victoria Region MLC Harriet Shing said, “Whether it’s the perfect pinot, or a fragrant chardonnay, you can be sure Gippsland has the perfect drop for every palate.

“We’re proud as a government to help more people experience the very best that our food and wine culture has to offer- because it is simply unrivalled.”

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• loading managers (the person who supervises loading/unloading, or manages the premises where this occurs).

Breaches of chain of responsibility could include heavy vehicle driver breaches of fatigue management requirements or speed limits, and heavy vehicle driver breaches of mass, dimension, or loading requirements.

“In a prosecution, the courts may consider the actions of each party in the supply chain,” the website states.

“This includes what measures those parties have in place to prevent breaches of the HVNL occurring.

Each party in the chain must demonstrate to the court that they took all reasonable steps to prevent the contravention or show the court that there were no steps they could reasonably be expected to have taken to prevent the contravention.”

Funding toasts wine industry THE State Government is helping the Gippsland wine industry sparkle and expand by supporting the promotion of cellar doors and local viticulture though the Wine Growth Fund Round Two.

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The Korumburra company last week announced farmers would receive a Burra Foods Supply Initiative payment of 6.5c/kg fat and 14.3c/kg protein (equivalent to 10c/kgMS) on all milk solids received for the 2017-18 financial year season. The payment will be made on August 15.

Chief executive Grant Crothers said, “There have been a number of dairy related announcements in recent weeks which has changed the landscape for the upcoming season. Saputo has now been approved to purchase Murray Goulburn assets and liabilities following a binding undertaking to the ACCC to dispose of the Koroit manufacturing facility. The disposal process is likely to commence by the end of April and we expect there to be a number of suitors, including ourselves.

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Nima Norbu will work alongside Agriculture Victoria researchers at the Ellinbank research facility on a range of research projects in March and April.

He toured a farm in South Gippsland recently.

Mr Norbu said the opportunity allows him to gain exposure on an international level and gain practical hands-on training, while also improving his English.

“I’m hopeful the knowledge and experience gained during this visit will equip me with the skills to further my career in dairy extension and research,” he said.

Senior research scientist Dr Martin Auldist said Agriculture Victoria researchers were look-

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DURKINS LANE, TRAFALGAR STH (THORPDALE)

FRIDAY APRIL 20, 2018, 11AM

John Deere 6420 tractor, 2850hrs, 110hp; New Holland TL 100A tractor, 3546hrs, 100hp; Berends High Body Cyclomatic 2400 pulveriser; 400lt 12v spray unit; 400lt PTO shaft spray unit with 50mtr hose reel; 800lt PTO shaft spray unit with 12mt Elec boom; 800kg PTO shaft super spreader; 8ft x 5ft tipping trailer (new condition); 2 ½ yard scraper; 3pl hay feeder; 3mtr Lely power harrow, original tines; 7 tine chisel plough; 3 Furrow Overum mould board plough; 2.5 mtr Maschio rotary hoe; 16 runAtchison seed drill; 3mtr cultivator; Navara ute; shearing plant; bricks; 3mtr chisel plough; folding wing harrows; light paddock roller; Nelson 150 gun; Sime gear drivin gun; Crown trolley; control banks; hydraulic rams; pipe fittings; nuts & bolts; wire & spinner; CIG Transarc welder; electric fence gear; steel posts; wire winder; small elevator, various sundry items.

Outside vendors: Claas Rotary Rake 780 pro-fill, 8mtre; Kuhn Round Baler VB2160; John Deere 7200R tractor, 4200hrs, 200hp (new fat tyres); YTO Tractor 90hp, 4wd, air con, FEL, 4in1 bucket, 1000 hrs; Hortau Irrigator 4”, 340 mtr, fully hydraulic & computerised; Fiat irrigation motor, 6cyl, 100hp, multi stage pump, approx. 7000hrs; Ferbo Turbo Rural 140 Irrigator, 500 mtr, fully hydraulic; Kverneland UN 5300 3ton Bunker Harvester; Irrigator 110, 340mtr; Harrison 4 Row planter; 60 x 4”Aims pipes; 2 x bin trailer (5x1 ton).

Terms: Cash or Cheque on day of sale. Photo ID for registration. Number system, GST where applicable.

Outside vendors welcome.

Light Luncheon available.

Landmark Leongatha Brian McCormack 0407 931 735 Jason McInnes 0429 104 983 John Rosato 0427 534 933 www.landmarkharcourts.com.au/clearingsales

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situations vacant

situations vacant

BUSHLAND TEAM MEMBER Envirogain is seeking a Bushland Team Member to work in the Bass Coast and South Gippsland regions.

To view our full ad, please go to www.nrmjobs.com.au and search Envirogain

Position Vacancies Bass Coast Health Bass Coast Health is seeking applications for the following positions:

Registered Nurse Grade 3 District & Palliative Care Nursing Fixed-Term, Part-Time 48 hours per fortnight Casual position also available

Nurse Pool Registered Nurses Grade 2 negotiable EFT with set days and nights available

Dietitian Permanent Part-Time, 30.4 hours per fortnight

VACANCIES @ GSHS

For full position details and how to apply please visit our website on: www.basscoasthealth.org.au

Assistant Director of Nursing Part Time – 4 days, 32 hours per week (Job Ref # ND0401) Contact: Margaret Radmore, Acting Executive Director of Nursing. Ph: 5667 5514 or email margaret.radmore@gshs.com.au

Exercise Physiologist – Gr 1 Temporary Contract – 12 months 0.4 EFT (32 hours/fortnight) HAPI Program (Job Ref # PH0401) Contact: Belinda Ogden, Community Services Manager. Ph: 5667 5620 or email belinda.ogden@gshs.com.au

Physiotherapist – Gr 2 0.84 EFT Ltd Tenure from May 2018 to May 2019 12 month maternity leave cover with potential for ongoing employment (Job Ref # PH0402) Contact: Vivian Carroll, Allied Health Manager.

PH: 5654 2701 or vivian.carroll@gshs.com.au.

Podiatrist - Gr 2 0.5 EFT Permanent Part Time (Job Ref # PH0403) Contact: Vivian Carroll, Allied Health Manager.

PH: 5654 2701 or vivian.carroll@gshs.com.au.

Full details, including the position descriptions are available at www.gshs.com.au. Email applications, quoting the relevant job reference number, to jobs@gshs.com.au by 29th April 2018

Tony builds a career DRAINER/INSTALLER – EXCAVATOR OPERATOR FULL TIME POSITION AVAILABLE

Would you like to travel the country while earning good money, be responsible for the quality of your own work, work for a well-established industry leader. Then come to work for A&A Worm Farm Waste Systems, we install our systems throughout VIC, NSW, QLD, & SA and use all current model equipment to provide the best possible solutions for our customers.

• HR truck and excavator licences • Experience installing drainage or willing to learn • Successful applicant must be prepared to travel and work away from home most weeks Monday - Friday.

• Excellent communication skills with a CAN-DO ATTITUDE • Needs to be a self-starter happy to work alone.

Ability to think on their feet and problem solve.

• Trustworthy.

Generous remuneration package plus meal allowance and accommodation expenses Head Office located Hastings Victoria Company has been trading for 22 years References essential Email Resumé to – sales@wormfarm.com.au Or call Alex 03 5979 1887

APPRENTICE GLAZIER

Inspiring builder: Considine and Johnston director Tony Smith has been with the company for around 40 years.

CONSIDINE and Johnston director Tony Smith began his building journey in 1978 as an apprentice.

After three and a half years of undertaking an apprenticeship, Mr Smith was a qualified builder.

“I finished Year 12 and went straight into the building apprenticeship and that’s what I always knew I wanted to do,” he said.

“I completed work experience with Considine and Johnston on weekends throughout high school which really helped me.

“Now days you can complete an apprenticeship to become a carpenter but to become a quali-

fied builder you need to do around 200 hours of schooling.”

Mr Smith’s main roles with the Leongatha firm include supervising performance, attending projects and meeting with clients.

“It’s very exciting to be able to start off with a bed of dirt and then to create someone’s dreams on it,” he said.

“It’s quite a dynamic industry with new technology emerging all the time.

“The weather in South Gippsland can get rough during winter and the change in regulations is a big commitment for us to keep up to speed with but overall it’s a

QUALIFIED MOTOR MECHANIC Our busy workshop on Phillip Island is looking for a fully qualified Mechanic. The successful applicant should have a good eye for detail, good diagnostic/problem solving skills and a strong work ethic. This position is full time.

You’ll be required to carry out workshop repairs and RACV patrol work. Above award wages.

Please call 5952 2059 or email resumé to: ctcc@waterfront.net.au

Certificate lll in Glass And Glazing A rewarding opportunity exists for an intelligent, enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to join the glazing team of a well established glass company based in Stony Creek.

We are looking for an individual that is keen to learn and be guided through a 4 year Glass and Glazing apprenticeship. End result you will be a qualified Glazier with opportunities within our company to continue your trade.

What we require: • Friendly and outgoing individual who is willing to learn • Strong work ethic • Respectful of company protocol • A positive attitude that wants to be part of a team • Literacy and numeracy skills • Able to take guidance and instruction • Driver’s licence or leamer’s permit.

In regards to learner’s permit we will consider any applicant within 12 months or less of obtaining probationary licence.

Job Specifics: • Assisting trades person at onsite jobs • ln house cutting of glass, basic sales, basic quoting • Be prepared to work hard and show you are serious about the glazing industry The successful applicant will be committed to a long term position learning a trade. They will have the practical and interpersonal skills necessary to follow orders and develop a strong achievement based culture in the workplace underpinned by high quality, great service and streamlined efficiency.

The successful applicant will demonstrate a can do attitude, honesty, integrity and accountability at all times. lf you have the prerequisites of the position and wish to have a successful career as a glazier please forward resumés to: Email: sgglass@bigpond.com

very satisfying career.”

To people interested in this occupation, Mr Smith suggests they undertake work experience, maintain their physical fitness and work at their mathematics skills.

“We’ve put through over 40 apprentices, many of which are still with us as carpenters,” he said.

“Most were hired through work experience or through group apprenticeship schemes.

“We always have students asking to do it and as a career path that’s the best way to do it.

“If they’re good at what they do, we keep them.”

Do you have an MC (B-Double Licence)?

Are you sick of shift work or being away from home for extended periods?

Would you like to have weekends back to spend time with family and friends?

I HAVE A JOB FOR YOU

FULL TIME DRIVER Required to do daily trips to Melbourne B-Double and single trailer work (Tautliner) transporting general freight.

Experience in this area would be an advantage.

Please call 0418 175 506

Executive Manager Corporate Services Be part of the leadership team contributing to ...a measurably healthier Gippsland Interested in working strategically at the forefront of health reform, influencing change and making your mark on an organisation’s success?

Gippsland PHN is a federally funded organisation working to coordinate primary health care delivery and tackle local health care needs and service gaps. It plays an integral role in the delivery of a number of primary and mental health programs and works with hospitals, general practice, allied health and community health care providers.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, you will be a key player on the executive team responsible for leading a multi-disciplinary group across HR/OD, finance & accounting, procurement, ICT and administration. You will participate in business strategy and operational planning, culture development, change management and continuous improvement initiatives.

Politically astute, you are an enthusiastic, motivated leader with highly developed communication and interpersonal skills and the capacity to manage and influence across a breadth of stakeholders. With a genuine commitment to actively contribute as part of the executive team, you bring extensive experience within community focussed organisations, relevant tertiary qualifications including CPA status, and a record of achieving outstanding results. Sound like you?

For further information and to apply go to current opportunities at www.rosemaryhardham.com.au or contact Rosemary Hardham on (03) 8648 6552.

Expressions of Interest Community Advisory Committee Members Gippsland Health Network, trading as Gippsland PHN is a primary health care organisa on with a focus on suppor ng general prac ce, health planning, health system integra on and commissioning services in line with na onal and local health priori es.

Primarily funded by the Commonwealth Primary Health Network program, Gippsland PHN key objec ves are to increase the efficiency and effec veness of medical services for pa ents par cularly those at risk of poor health outcomes, and to improve coordina on of care to ensure pa ents receive the right care, in the right place, at the right me.

Our organisa on is seeking expressions of interest for Community Advisory Commi ee Members to commence 1 July 2018.

The Community Advisory Commi ee will report directly to the Gippsland Board, and comprise of 10-12 members across Gippsland, to represent the perspec ves’ of, and can influence; consumers, carers and/or pa ent experience of the primary health system in Gippsland.

How to apply All poten al nominees should review the online informa on and complete the Expression of Interest form available at www.gphn.org.au/about-us/careers For more informa on, please contact Gippsland PHN CEO, Marianne Shearer on email company.secretary@gphn. org.au or mobile 0409 258 091.

Applica ons Close 24 April 2018

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**IMMEDIATE START - On Going Work** South Gippsland Concrete is seeking

EXPERIENCED CONCRETE FINISHERS for domestic, rural and commercial projects in South Gippsland and surrounds Must have 2+ years experience and a sound understanding in all areas of concrete placing and finishing.

Duties include but not limited to: • Finishing • Screeding • Steel fixing • Formwork Applicants must have: • Ability to work independently and complete assigned jobs • Ability to work well in a team environment • Driver’s licence and reliable transport • ABN • Strong work ethic, attention to detail and good communication skills Please forward your resumé to admin@sgconcrete.com.au For enquiries call Kane on 0400 840 729 to discuss further.

Dairy Farm Hand « South Gippsland » The South Gippsland Dairy Farm is located 10min from Wonthaggi Victoria. Close to beautiful beaches and access to excellent public and private schools. Only 1hr 30min from Melbourne CBD. The Dairy is a 44 Unit Rotary, milking 380 cows.

You will be working closely with the Owner and Farm Manager. The intention is for the Farm Hand to attend discussion groups and field days with the employer. A strong focus and attention to animal health and wellbeing, maintaining bio security and good housekeeping practices in all aspects of the farm.

Looking for someone who is keen, motivated and has high standard of work ethics. You should be able to work as a team and independently.

Position duties included but not limited to: • Milk Harvesting • Herd Management and Animal Husbandry • Feed Management and Delivery • Pasture Production and Cropping • Plant, Equipment and Fence Maintenance • Liaise with Owner, Staff and Contractors Full Time position commencing at the start of 18/19 Financial year. Competitive Pay Rate depending on skills and experience. More details provided to successful applicants.

Acute Care Nurses (Division 1) wanted ICU/PICU experience preferred but not essential Wanted for home care in Leongatha area who love the outdoors and having fun!

Due to nature of program, females are encouraged to apply.

Please contact Patrik 0n 0410 942 230 or email patrik@intensivecareathome.com

CASUAL GROUNDCREW Casual groundsman is required 2-3 days per week working for busy Inverloch Tree Care practice.

Main duties will include operating chainsaws and wood chipper and assisting climbing Arborists with general tree works. Position could lead to traineeship in Arboriculture.

Driver’s licence essential.

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You will be working closely with the Owner whilst still having a degree of autonomy. The intention is for the Manager to attend discussion groups and field days with the employer. A strong focus and attention to animal health and wellbeing, maintaining bio security and good housekeeping practices in all aspects of the farm.

Looking for someone who is keen, motivated and has high standard of work ethics. You should be able to work as a team and independently.

Position duties included but not limited to: • Milk Harvesting • Herd Management and Animal Husbandry • Feed Management and Delivery • Pasture Production and Cropping • Plant and Equipment Maintenance • Liaise with Owner, Staff and Contractors Commencing at the start of 18/19 Financial year. More details provided to successful applicants.

Please send your resumé with referees to: westburne@rotaret.com.au Subject: Production Manager

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Students and staff from the classes of 1988, 1998, 2008 and 2013 are invited to attend a high tea to celebrate their milestone reunions at 10.30am on Saturday 19 May, 2018.

TOTAL VALUE OF ITEMS PER ADVERT MUST NOT EXCEED $50

Visit www.newhavencol.vic.edu.au/alumni to book and please share the event on the Newhaven College Facebook page.

THE winners of the Capeview Mitre 10 Win a Football Experience drawn on April 11 are: Wonthaggi: Barb Kerby, Jumbunna; Cowes: Stephen Urquhart, Cowes; Leongatha: Heather Beavis, Korumburra; Inverloch: Adrian Clancy, Pound Creek; Tarwin: Andy Guymer, Tarwin.

All winners have been notified.

agistment AGISTMENT wanted urgently for quiet cows and calves. Prefer long term. Ph: 5668-7234.

garage sales LEONGATHA 50 Peart Street, Saturday, April 21, 8.30am.

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The Korumburra SubBranch will conduct an ANZAC Day Service on Wednesday, April 25 at the Cenotaph located in Coleman Park, and all are invited to attend.

They will be supported again this year by all the local schools The Scouts and Cubs will provide a hot breakfast.

The form up time will be 0545 hrs with the service commencing at 0600 hrs.

Another service will be conducted at the same location at 1030 hrs later in the morning.

Kevin Moon President

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deaths

deaths

deaths

deaths

COCHRANE (nee Cook) - Katrina Joy. 19.02.1967 - 14.04.2018 Much loved wife and soulmate of Jeff.

Adored mum of Jake and Kyle and their partners Simone and Rebekah, and surrogate mum to Jack and his partner Katherine.

Treasured daughter of Peter and Fay and daughter-in-law to Colin and Margaret.

Beloved sister and best friend to Jamie and Sharyn.

Loved Aunty Mick of Hayley and Justin.

Adored other sister and best friend for 30 years of Simone (Sammi).

Special thanks to Dr Clare Stainsby, Korumburra Medical Centre staff, Korumburra hospital staff and the caring staff at Monash Medical Centre, Moorabbin and Clayton.

I am Pegasus my name means horse, I can fly with you but I’ve changed my course, I don’t have to leave you but I shall be gone.

Please see Herald Sun for funeral details.

COCHRANE - Katrina Joy. 19.2.1967 - 14.4.2018 Much loved niece of Adelyn, Joy and Trevor Parks.

Loved cousin of David and Coz Parks, Claire, Emma and Angus, Andrea and Stuart, Curtis, India and Archer.

We kept praying for a miracle that never came, our beautiful Katrina, a special part of Swat Pest Management Services.

Great grandfather to Iesha and Brax.

Grandpa loved music, art, history, philosophy and the study of words.

The embodiment of merriment and laughter.

Thank you for teaching us it’s never too late to achieve your goals.

You had some of the best advice which lives on. You were a man of principal, you were cheeky and enjoyed a giggle. You were a light and shone brightly. You loved Jesus and He loved you.

WHITESIDE - Josh.

The uniting of our families brought you into our lives Josh. How lucky were we to share so many fun times with you. You had a heart of gold along with your wonderful sense of humour.

Our deepest sympathy and love to Phil and Lee; Matt, Marnie, Arlie, Dayne, Will, Bodhi, Maia and Kye; Luke, Penny, Zoe, Sophie and Haylee; Adam, Belinda, Jacob and MacKenna.

From Jan and Ron Gordon, Kylie, Brent, and their families.

I always had the words and Katrina organised them for me. Today I don’t have the words.

Until we meet again.

Sweet dreams my gorgeous princess.

Your loving husband, Jed. Dear Mum, we said a prayer for you to thank the lord above for blessing us with a lifetime of your love. We thank you for the care you’ve shown through the years. The bond between us through laughter and tears. And we thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

With us forever, our guiding light.

Jake and Simone, Kyle and Bec, Jack and Katherine.

Our hearts are broken and the pain is unbearable. We will miss you forever. Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.

Our beautiful daughter’s courage took our breath away. We love you....

Hooroo.

Mum and Dad. xx Katrina, you were my little sister.

I will miss you forever.

We will go fishing again.

Love Jamie.

You were also my sister and I loved our special time together.

Love Sharyn.

You will always be our Aunty Mick, fun, caring and strong.

Love Justin, Hayley (Chookie) and Ryan.

You’re my sister. You’re my family. You’re my person. You will always be my person.

Sammi and Kevin.

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COCHRANE - Katrina Joy. Much loved niece of Kathleen and Clarry Nash.

Loved cousin of Warwick and Asten, Tony, Tyson and Jaide.

Always loved always remembered.

EGAN - Gwen.

18.06.1943 - 15.04.2018 Dearly loved wife of Michael.

A beautiful lady who gave so much.

Rest peacefully.

Loved mum of Craig and Julieann, Michelle and Kate, Sarah and Jason and families.

A special thank you to Koorooman House and South Gippsland Health Services for their care and support.

FITZGERALD (Sinclair) - Patsy.

15.1.1958 - 15.4.2018 Passed away peacefully at Olivia Newton John Hospital.

Loved eldest daughter of Bruce (dec), Marj and Piet Bongers.

Loving wife of Marty.

Mother of Lauren and Lawrence, Melissa and Dayle.

Granny of Hunter, Ollie and Josh.

Aunty of Mikayla and Kaiden.

Loved sister of Gary and Lily, Sam and Joane, Heather and Jim. Beautiful, strong, courageous.

At peace.

Taken but not defeated.

FOX - Raymond John.

1.6.1948 - 15.4.2018 Passed away peacefully at home with Roslyn, Steven, Darren and Sally by his side.

Ray, Dad and Pa will be truly missed by all.

We will cherish the great times, guidance, laughs and life experiences.

You have been an amazing mentor to us all and you’ll be in our hearts forever.

Love you always Roslyn, Steven and Megan, Darren and Priscilla, Sally and Matt, Lily, Chloe, Oscar, Nelly, Isaak, Felicity, Chelsea, Olivia, Jessie and Jack. xoxox THOMPSON - Leslie (Les).

Loving husband of Leona (Lee).

Father to Nanette and Grant, Danielle and Andrew, Robert and Melanie.

Grandfather to Tegan and Tim, Terina, Morgan and Caitlin, Aaron, Lynton, Caleb and Isabella, and Keona, Jenny, Katie, Lauren (dec), Madelaine, Naomi, James, Benjamin, Cane and Vonnie.

Please see Herald Sun for funeral details.

WALKER (Wright) Colleen Rosa.

12.11.1942 - 14.4.2018 Late of Newport, Sydney.

Passed away suddenly after short illness.

Dearly loved wife of Reg. Loved mother of Chay and second mum to Greg and Chris and their families.

Much loved daughter of Lois and Wilbur.

Cherished sister of Raymond and Glenn.

Friend and sister-inlaw to Wendy and Shirleyanne.

Loved Aunty Col to Brett, Leigh and Kelly; Brad, Rebecca and Dallas, and their families.

Always “tears” at hello’s and goodbyes.

Life starts with joy and celebration and ends with peace and sorrow.

Loving memories will always keep her near.

WHITESIDE - Joshua Paul.

30.09.1978 - 09.04.2018 Dearly loved son of Phil and Lee. Much loved brother of Matt and Marnie, Adam and Belinda, Luke and Penny.

Treasured uncle to Arlie, Dayne, Will, Bodhi, Maia, Kye and Jacob, Mackenna and Zoe, Sophie, Haylee.

Rest in peace Josh.

WHITESIDE - Joshua Paul.

A heart of gold stopped beating. Two shining eyes at rest.

God broke our hearts to prove to us, he only takes the best.

God knows you had to leave us, but you didn’t go alone, For part of us went with you, the day he took you home.

To some you are forgotten, to others just part of the past, But to us who loved and lost you, the memory will always last.

Forever in our hearts and in our memories.

We love and miss you Josh.

Love always Matt, Marnie, Arlie, Dayne, Will, Bodhi, Maia and Kye. xxoo

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funerals EGAN - A Requiem Mass for the Repose of the Soul of Mrs Gwenyth Dawn (Gwen) Egan will be offered at St Laurence’s Catholic Church, Ogilvy Street, Leongatha on Friday, April 20, 2018 commencing at 1pm.

The funeral will leave at the conclusion of Mass for the Leongatha Lawn Cemetery.

FOX - A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mr Raymond John Fox will be held at St Paul’s Anglican Church, Queen Street, Korumburra on Friday, April 20, 2018 commencing at 2pm.

The committal service will be held prior to the memorial at the Korumburra Cemetery at 11.30am. All welcome.

birthday rememberance

Surplus sounds good SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council had a $1.71 million surplus on its books at the end of February.

That has been helped by projects running behind budget.

This includes Long Jetty restoration, re-sheets program, Leongatha Football Netball Club court development,

depreciation, parks and gardens, garbage and recycling collections, plant expenditure, employee on-costs, Home and Community Care service aged and disability services management, and information technology.

Council is still seeking outstanding rates for 2017-18 and these are being monitored by council’s rates department.

TOOTELL - HEATH 19-4-87 Our beautiful O b tiif l son tif Heath Wish you were here to celebrate your 31st Birthday.

Love always Mum and Dad

in memoriam CAFARELLA - Angela.

25.2.1970 - 13.4.2010 Years come and go and memories of you gather momentum.

Forever in our hearts.

Ti Vagliamo Bene.

Bacci Tua Mamma, Concetta E Famiglia. xxx

Council backs black spot works BASS Coast Shire Council is about to begin road works to improve the NyoraSt Helier Road from Gurdies-St Helier Road to Williams Road.

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WHITESIDE - The funeral service (Prayers) for Joshua Whiteside will be held at St Joseph’s Catholic Church, Guys Road, Korumburra on Thursday, April 19, 2018 commencing at 2pm.

The funeral will leave at the conclusion of the Prayers for the Korumburra Cemetery.

which aims to reduce the lives lost on Australian roads every year.

Road crashes are a major cost to Australians. The Black Spot Program targets road locations where casualty crashes are occurring.

Works are anticipated to take up to three to four weeks.

The project is fully funded by the Federal Government and will cost approximately $252,000.

The works include minor vegetation clearing and allow installation of guard rails in

various locations along Nyora-St Helier Road, installation of signage, and driveway reinstatement works.

Vehicle movements on Nyora-St Helier Road may be restricted throughout the duration of the works, with appropriate traffic control measures in place at this time.

To get the latest updates, visit the website www.basscoast.vic. gov.au/projects, or contact council on 1300 BCOAST (226 278) or 5671 2211.

Welshpool’s garden grows STUDENTS at Welshpool and District Primary School students were busy right up until the end of term recently.

From reading, to practising for the upcoming athletics carnival, there was plenty to do right up until the final bell.

The school will send students in grades 3 to 6 to the Foster Secondary College on April 27, to complete in the Corner Inlet district athletics.

There, they will compete against students from Foster, Fish Creek, Tarwin Valley,

Toora and Tarwin Lower primary schools.

The school reported a terrific first term in the garden, with the students growing corn, tomatoes and zucchinis.

They grew some great produce, which was sold fresh as well as in chutneys and preserves.

The money raised through the sale of the produce will go towards building a new run for the school’s chickens.

During the last week of term, the senior class used school grown Granny Smith apples to make apple crumble, which the whole school enjoyed for afternoon tea with ice cream.

Colourful: from left, Welshpool and District Primary School students Jack, Brydee, Isiaha and Chelsea B are excited about the new gardening equipment the school received as part of the Woolworths Earn and Learn program.

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Reading buddies: Welshpool and District Primary School students Dylan and Leila were having fun reading to each other as part of the school’s reading program recently.

“THE STAR” Tuesday, April 17, 2018 - PAGE 41

BOWLS | SPORT

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The competing teams were randomly drawn and comprised two teams of three players and eight teams of four players.

With the weather remaining overcast and with passing scuds of precipitation on a gentle breeze, the bowlers took to the rinks and at the conclusion of the first 12 end match, there were five first match winners, three of which scored 16 points and the other two sat on 15 points.

It was building up to be a tight finish.

Fittingly, the clouds had cleared and the sun shone down on the final 10 end match where three teams, skipped by Ivy Sheppard, Bryan Hensley and Linda Gallyot all finished two match winners.

Two teams finished on 31 points and after a count back of shots-up, the team of Ivy Sheppard, Laurel Lee and Carol Hughes (7 shots-up) earned a special mention while the runners up, on 14 shots-up was the team of Bryan Hensley, Gavin Blew, Herman Jacobs and Terry Seaward.

With only one team finishing on two wins and 32 points, the winner of the Bowl Over Cancer Day was the team of Linda Gallyot (skip), Reg Varty (lead), John Hallas (Second) and John Arnold (third).

Another feature of the day were the trading tables which provided many a bargain for those that eyed off some of the “specials” that were available throughout the day, which included plants, clothing and other assorted produce.

The culmination was an auction of goods with the resident auctioneer, Jack “mailbag” Miller plying his trade by making sure

Top team: John Arnold, Linda Gallyot (skip), John Hallas and Reg Varty were the winners at the annual charity day for cancer at Inverloch.

in a good time as the light

Wednesday was the usual mixed social game and the winning team was Chris Miller, Fred Kellow and Rob Aitkin.

Thursday proved to be a close finish, so close that two teams could not be separated even in count backs and averages.

The two teams played two ends of 12 ends.

The winners were Jan Lavell, Lorraine Day and Kathy Simpson (skip) and the other was Joan Clarkson (skip) Caroline Donohue and Joan Anderson.

On Friday afternoon, the grand final of mixed pairs was played with a very exciting game.

The winners were Joan and Garry Clarkson and the runners up were the team of Tony Marotta and Sue Hamilton, the game was finished

with Wonthaggi verses Port Melbourne. Unfortunately, the wind and rain was really strong so after nearly two ends a halt was called on play.

The winning team up until that point was Tony Marotta, Graham Jackson and Ken Gage.

A lovely hot lunch was served in the club rooms to cold and grateful players.

The president and presentation day will be held on Saturday, April 21.

Bowls starts at 11am (names in by 10am) lunch will be 1pm (all members please bring a plate to share) 2pm presentation of Veterans badges followed by club championship winners and runners up.

Look forward to seeing you all then.

Stand out: Wonthaggi’s Saturday winners were Graham Jackson, Tony Marotta and Ken Gage who played teams from Port Melbourne.

Winning pair: Joan and Garry Clarkson won the mixed pairs finals championship on Friday at Wonthaggi.

Well done: runners up in the Bowl Over Cancer Charity day held at Inverloch were Terry Seaward, Gavin Blew, Brian Hensley (skip) and Herman Jacobs. that the trading tables were cleared of goods and not letting any reasonable bid go unrewarded.

Although a final figure was not available at time of preparing this report, the usual generosity of the club members and guests will certainly be appreciated by the Cancer Council of Victoria.

Congratulations to the winners and everybody who contributed to the day.

Nominations for directors, president and match committee remain open until April 27, with voting, if required, for the president or directors to be held at the annual general meeting on May 2.

Wednesday, April 18, is the Monthly Triples.

Play starts at 10am.

Scheduled for Thursday, April 19, is the social bowls which will be a mixed mufti event, see the registration sheet at the club.

Tuesday, May 1, will herald the annual ladies Wine and Dine extravaganza which this year will have as its theme, 50’s and 60’s so come dressed to impress.

The event will start at 11:30 am for sherries and canapés.

This year the entertainment will be provided by Graeme Drury.

Cost is $20 per head and the booking sheet is in the clubhouse. Seating is restricted so don’t be shy in registering your attendance.

Also in the clubhouse is a registration sheet for lodging your interest in playing in Midweek Pennant for the season 2018/19, so those interested should register at their earliest opportunity.

Friday, April 20, is the next members’ draw with the next meals night scheduled for Friday, April 27.

Strzelecki bowls region LADIES Regional Sides Championships were held at Murray Downs Country Club, Swan Hill, from April 6 to 8.

The ladies team comprising of seven players from West Gippsland and five players plus one emergency from South Gippsland did well winning three of the seven matches against Yarra, Gippsland and Ovens and Murray Regions.

Even though the team was not as successful as previous year, the rink of South Gippsland players, Jenny Miller Loch Bowls Club, Marilyn Forrest San Remo Bowls Club; Marj Pearson Leongatha Bowls Club and Carol Thorn Inverloch Bowls Club performed exceptionally well, winning five of their games out of seven, only losing one game by one shot and the other game by five shots.

It was a credible effort.

Wonthaggi

ON Tuesday in Wont- was fading.

Saturday was to be a big haggi, two teams played in the semi finals of mixed competition day; the Wonthaggi Club Tournament pairs.

ON Thursday, April 12, the club hosted its annual Bowl Over Cancer Day and despite the initial inclement weather conditions, 38 players gathered to contest a mixed mufti four’s event over two matches, one of 12 ends and one over 10 ends.

Competition: a team comprising West Gippsland and South Gippsland bowlers competed in the Ladies Regional Sides Championships recently.

Evenly matched: two teams couldn’t be split for a winner so they were equal winners. Pictured from left, Jan Lavell, Lorraine Day, Kathy Simpson, Joan Clarkson, Caroline Donohue and Joan Anderson.

South West Gippsland Midweek Bowls Group THURSDAY saw the end of the summer season along with the annual general meeting.

This was held at Corinella.

The bowlers got a little damp in the morning but during the afternoon the sun came out, so they still played two games of bowls.

The winners on the day were Joy Brown’s team of Bill Williams and Betty Cowan.

Sean McWilliams’ team of Judy Dickie and Ray Dickie managed a seven one end which was a great achievement.

The new president for the coming season is Charlie Wright, the bowlers wish him well.

The rest of the executive is unchanged with Laurie Bell as vice president, Lindsay Russell secretary, Peter McWilliams treasurer, and Sean McWilliams tournament secretary.

The summer bowler of the year was won by Reg Excell, who has bowled exceptionally well for the whole of the season.

Fish Creek THERE will be a celebration of life gathering in honour of the late Fred McLaughlin at the club on Sunday, April 29, at 2pm.

Achievement: Jenny Miller, Marilyn Forrest, Marj Pearson and Carol Thorn shared success at the Ladies Regional Sides Championships.

All friends are invited to join.

Important dates for the

New committee: Jan Coates, Peter McWilliams, Charlie Wright, Sean McWilliams, Pauline McWilliams, Lindsay Russell and Laurie Bell will represent the South West Gippsland Midweek Bowls Group.

Top bowler: Lindsay Russell presented the summer bowler trophy to Reg Excell with president Jan Coates. diary: The general committee meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 17, at the clubrooms at 7 pm.

Ladies will meet at 10 am on Wednesday, April 18, at the clubrooms.

Final Turkey Triples for the season to be held on

Thursday, April 26.

Prize giving being held in conjunction with the monthly casserole evening on May 4.

Annual general meeting is to be held on May 15.

All members should have received electronic or postal notification.

If you have not received same, kindly contact Colin Bell.

Fish Creek Bowls Club will host a Devonshire Tea afternoon during the Tea Cosy Festival on May 22 starting at 2pm until 4pm; all welcome.

Continued on page 42.

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SPORT | Continued from page 41.

Meeniyan TUESDSAY:

Winner of Tuesday’s event was Lloyd Redpath with a good score of 41 points (21).

Runner up was Peter Wilson 39 points (21) on a count back from Col Stewart.

NTP on 11th was Phil Johnston and 14th Rob Gourlay.

Best nine went to Brian Erving.

Thursday: Winner was Frank Piele with a great score of 40 points (33).

Runner up was Bruce Betts 39 points (25).

NTP on eighth was Daryl Gregg and 11th Bob McGeary.

Best nine went to Henry Meuller.

Saturday, April 14: Winner was Phil Hutchison 37 points (26).

Runner up was Col Stewart 34 points (26).

Pro pin was won by Twiggy.

NTP on second was Col Graeme and eigth Brian Dewar.

Buffalo indoor Wednesday, April 11

AN enjoyable evening of bowling at Buffalo open night with reps from all district clubs in attendance.

Three games of eight ends were played with lots of chatter and mixed results.

Toni Heldens (s), Stephen Suckling and Peter Stapleton was the only team with three wins, so were declared the night’s winners.

thestar.com.au There were many teams with two wins and a loss but Ian Hasty (s), Danah Suckling and Colin Dowel were runner-up with two wins, one loss, scoring on 17 of the 24 ends.

The encouragement award went to Arc Gammaldi (s), Russel Grady, Carolyn Benson and Heath, Russel’s grandson, who tried hard but had three losses and scoring on only five ends.

Thanks to everyone who donated prizes for the raffle table and also those who brought supper.

Lots of helpers at the end of the night quickly tidied up the hall - thank you.

The next opportunity for another big get together is at the SGIBBA Hospital Day in Dumbalk on Sunday, April 22.

Social bowls Wednesday 7.30pm at the Buffalo hall - all welcome.

Leongatha APOLOGIES for no report last week but yours truly was away for the week and no offers to do a report, so this is an update.

The club advises the passing of one of its members who was not only a good bowler but one who was willing to put a bit of humour into the game, Frank Filomeno.

Frank will be sadly missed by not only the Leongatha club but South Gippsland bowls clubs generally. R.I.P. Frank.

Wednesday, April 4 social bowls winners were B. Fisher and E. Coulter with two wins plus 19, runners-

TIDES Here is an easy guide to tides in your area.

To determine tides for a particular area, add or subtract periods of times as shown below.

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

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up were R. Young, Heather Graham and L. Hemphill with two wins plus nine.

Friday, April 6 was a combined Kitty Club tea and the club’s presentation night and was attended by more than 80 people. It was a good night for some of the club’s top bowlers.

Pennant player of the year was John Hall. The ladies 100 up champion was Trish McCormack and runner-up was Rosa James.

The men’s 100 up champion was John Hall, runnerup was Wayne Walker.

The ladies handicap pairs champion was Dot Jarvis and Rosa James, runners up were Jo Runciman and Janice Sing.

President’s handicap (mixed) champion was John Hall and the runner-up was Jeff Pendergast.

The ladies B Grade champion was Susan Crouch and runner-up was Jo Runciman. The men’s B Grade champion was Jeff Pendergast and runner-up was Bill Harry. Mixed pairs champions were Liz Beale and John Hall, runnersup were Jo Runciman and Graeme Drury.

The ladies pairs champions were Rosa James and Trish McCormack, runnersup were Angie Hackett and Marj Pearson. The men’s pairs champions were Phil Benson and Graeme Drury, runners-up were Harry Forrester and Ray McGannon.

The ladies club singles champion was Trish McCormack and runner-up was Marj Pearson, and the men’s club singles championship winner was John Hall, runner-up Graeme Drury.

Well done to all.

Saturday, April 7 social bowls winners were K. Lester, Ewan Coulter and Bev Thompson with two wins and a draw, runners-up were E. Thompson, F. Sauvarin and G. Williams with two wins.

Wednesday, April 11 social winners were V. Serofino, Dot Jarvis and Alan Moxley, runners-up were R. Young, E. Coulter and J. Richards.

The next monthly triples will be on Tuesday, April 24 with a 9.30am start, BYO lunch and the sponsors for the day will be Nesci Transport, and the club thanks them for their support.

The club’s annual general meeting will be held at the clubrooms on April 26 at 7.30pm. The club needs more nominations for various positions that do not have any nominations, and finally the club’s $1000 Hartley Wells raffle winner was Mary Jepson of Leongatha ($700) and second prize ($300) went to Denise Coster of Mirboo North.

The club thanks Hartley Wells for their valued and appreciated support.

Saturday, April 14 social bowls saw mother nature take control with some long awaited rain, so no bowls.

Until the next report, good bowling - ‘Jackhigh’.

Soccer cup fight weather THE Korumburra cup was held on Saturday and Sunday last weekend.

There was a most clubs represented from the Gippsland Soccer League competition.

Saturday saw the under 12s first entry into the cup draw.

This was eventually taken out by Phillip Island over a young Lang Lang side.

Phillip Island won out in tough windy conditions.

The Under 14s was also on Saturday and was

a close fought competition.

The eventual winner was Mirboo North, that proved too strong in the final after a long, wet and windy day of play.

Sunday saw both the men’s and women’s teams fighting out a round robin.

Sunday proved to be worse than Saturday with the breaks in rainfall not lasting for long.

All teams played out four to five matches in the pouring rain.

The women’s final came down to Leongatha tak-

ing on Phillip Island in a grand final rematch from last year.

Both teams fought well in the heavy conditions but Leongatha proved too strong in the end, taking the cup home yet another year.

In the men’s Inverloch faced off against Leongatha.

Both teams clearly tired after the long wet day, but it was Leongatha’s day on Sunday becoming the eventual

Soccer is back THE Gippsland Soccer League (GSL) season 2018 kicks off on Sunday, April 22.

Game on: Phillip Island Soccer player Harry Miselback was determined to win against Lang Lang in the Korumburra Senior Soccer Cup on Sunday.

Prom Coast ready for fun and fitness THE Prom Coast Soccer catchment area ranges from Yarram through to Fish Creek, with players participating in the home and away season from these areas.

Prom Coast Soccer Club prides itself on being an inclusive, family focused club that encourages participation from children and adults of all abilities and experience.

Trainings are held on Wednesday evenings from 4pm to 6 pm at the Arthur Sutherland Recreation Reserve in Welshpool.

The training is followed by healthy dinners for the family for $5 a head.

Prom Coast Soccer Club is always looking for new players and volunteers to assist with the growth and development of the club If you are interested please contact us at www. promcoastsoccerclub.com. au, or come down for a visit on a Wednesday.

Prom Coast Soccer Club eagerly awaits the start of the 2018 season.

The club continues to grow in memberships and over the past couple of years has concentrated on building the junior numbers.

This year there is a healthy number of Mini Roos learning and enjoying the sport under the guidance of coach Matt G. The U14 team has excitedly moved up together from a successful season in

the U12s in 2017 and the team is looking forward to taking on the challenges of this next level.

The club welcomes some new players to this team, including the help from a new coach Piero.

After a fun introduction to soccer in 2017, the women’s team is keen to return to the pitch and further develop the skills under the guidance of Sheldon.

The club is focussed on fun and fitness, and welcome all interested women (and girls over 15) of all abilities.

A few extra players for this team would be fantastic.

Unfortunately, the club has had to pull out of the men’s competition this year, after struggling with numbers in 2017.

The club is taking this opportunity to use the skills of the men’s team to assist with the development of juniors and women’s team and build on the volunteers we have available to help on game days.

Some of the young men will take on roles as coaches and referees and this is much appreciated by all.

Without the hard work of the volunteers, the club would struggle.

The club would like to express its thanks to the mums and dads who put in that little bit extra to help provide a fun environment for the children to develop in this sport.

winners of both men’s and women’s cups.

All clubs were well represented and did well considering the weather.

Korumburra City Soccer Club would like to thank all clubs involved in the very successful weekend.

The cup is a good warm up for this weekend’s home and away season that kicks off on Sunday.

Korumburra Soccer Club is still looking for players this season.

The league has experienced solid growth over the past two years with female participation representing almost one third of the total registered players.

The league member clubs include Mirboo North, Korumburra, Inverloch, Prom Coast, Wonthaggi, Phillip Island, Drouin, Lang Lang Leongatha and for the first time, the GSL welcomes Warragul United Soccer Club, with a senior men’s and women’s team.

The league is excited to welcome Warragul to the competition.

The junior competition has continued to grow in strength with the mini roos, aged six to 10, offering an opportunity from the boys and girls, to experience soccer in a non-competitive and fun environment, promoting participation and providing skills training and development.

At grassroots, soccer players can experience competition soccer, again in a supportive environment with qualified coaches. The junior competition caters for both boys and girls with mixed competitions for

U12s, U14s and U16s.

Due to the growth in the youth girl’s competition, the age grouping for 2018 will shift from U15 to U16 youth girls, this is a girl’s only competition.

This will better accommodate the girls in this age group by providing an opportunity to continue to play with their peers and further improve their skills before moving into senior women’s. For the first time each club will be competing in the senior women’s competition.

The league will again field teams in the Country Championships to be held in Shepparton on the Queen’s Birthday weekend in June.

Preparation is well under way and the League is hopeful of fielding team in both boys and girls U12s through to U16s.

It’s not too late to register your interest by contacting either your club or the league administrators.

The board and administration would like to wish all clubs and respective teams all the best for season 2018.

Clubs are still taking registration, so it’s not too late to get on board.

Contact your local club for details or the league administrator email: admin@ gippslandsoccer.com.au.

Knights pumped for new season AFTER coming away with a premiership win from the senior women’s team, Leongatha Knights Soccer Club is looking forward to the 2018 season.

The club is fielding all sides, including two Mini Roos teams in U8s and U10s, and a Mini Roos program for U6s.

The 2017 coaching panel has returned, and training is on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights, dependant on age groups.

Two U16s teams will also be filled for boys and girls.

Leongatha is pumped for the season after a great show at the Burra Cup last weekend.

For the third consecutive

year, the women’s team won the cup. The senior men’s team also walked away with its first Burra Cup victory.

There is a lot going on at the Knights’ home ground, with plans underway to upgrade the practice pitch and install new lighting.

The new lighting will mean the Knights will be able to host night games in the future.

On the committee, Mandy Bongers is the new club secretary. The committee has been hard at work preparing for the upcoming season, and a few fundraising events will be announced along the way.

There is still plenty of time to join a team, so interested players are invited to come along to the Knights’ training.

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Mirboo North prep for season launch MIRBOO North is ready to hit the in the works to build a designated female change ground running in the opening match of room, as well as other upgrade projects in the Mirboo North Recreation Reserve master plan. the soccer season.

Mirboo North will play its first game of the

The club is driving toward a successful season with its coaching panel. Kate Kruen stepped up to co-coach the women’s team halfway through last year, and will continue to coach during this season.

Mirboo North is looking to go one better in all grades this year and be strong contenders in the finals series.

The players have been training hard to reach this goal. They participated in a couple of practice matches against Churchill, Moe and Newborough throughout preseason.

The club is also looking to make some improvements at its home ground as well. Plans are

season against Korumburra. This is a change for the side, which is used to taking on Phillip Island in the opening match.

Mirboo North is also in negotiations with a couple of teams to schedule a few night games.

In all, finals is the aim for Mirboo North this year, as well as making improvements to its game each and every week.

Training is on Wednesday from 6.30pm to 8.30pm for seniors, and 4.30pm to 5.30pm for juniors. New players are welcome to come along to training.

Spectators are encouraged to come along and support the teams throughout the season.

Strong start: Korumburra City is looking to be competitive on the soccer field this season.

City ready for a challenge WITH a strong contingent of junior and hosting a trivia night in August.

Training is from 4.30pm to 6pm for Juniors women’s teams, Korumburra City is and from 6.30pm for Seniors, both on Tuesdays. ready to return to the soccer field.

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City is fielding 10 sides this year from U8s through to Seniors, with plenty of interest at training.

In the lead up to the start of the season, City contested three practice matches against Warragul United, Drouin and Trafalgar.

These were good team exercises, and prepped City well for the season ahead. It will go up Champs: the Inverloch Stars U14s team hold up its 2017 premiership trophy. against Warragul and Drouin again throughout the season.

The coaching panel has remained the same this year, with the only change being Andrew Halkett coaching the Senior Women.

Although the club is in a developmental stage, the U12s had a fantastic 2017 season, making it all the way to the grand final.

With sides already looking strong, City will be hoping to see more teams make the finals this season.

“We hope to be competitive, get some wins on the board and develop strong sides,” club secretary Simon Brady said.

AFTER a big 2017 where all but two of the day in a tough grand final last year, however At the Korumburra Recreation Reserve, the Inverloch Stars sides qualified for the now under new coach Denis Landron, it is keen to the club is currently working on upgrading the reverse that result in season 2018. changerooms. finals, the Senior Men were grand finalThe team has been working hard in preseason Off the field, the club is looking forward to ists and the U14s team were champions training and Denis is quietly confident about the for the second year in a row. team’s prospects in the new season.

The Inverloch Stars Soccer Club is very exDenis has played in defence with the Stars for cited about its prospects for 2018. the last three years and is known for his sharp The Senior Men’s team was thwarted late in mind and no nonsense style that he has brought to the training track.

The Stars’ women’s team is now working under JP Ladouceur who has had recently been playing with the Endevour Hills state league side.

He has coached several teams in Bayside clubs.

The team is hopeful to make a serious challenge this season to the league’s more established THE Wonthaggi Soccer Club is raring to women’s teams.

In the Juniors, the club has had strong Mini go for the 2018 season.

This year, the club is hoping to fill all age Roos registrations this year with a boom in the U6 groups from U6s to senior men’s, but is still program underpinning these registrations.

The club welcomed the experienced Jack Hab- searching for more players to fill out the senior ulin to the club who will be mentoring the U12s side.

2018 SEASON KICKS OFF The junior member numbers are up this year. team and of course welcome back the team of RiSUNDAY APRIL 22 Wonthaggi had a solid season last year with ley Coleman and Marco Orr who will be hoping This family friendly club offers: the U12s, senior men’s, and senior women’s all to add another title with the U14s team.

Under 6's, 8's, 10's, 12's, 14's, 16's The club is still looking for further recruits to making it through to the semi finals.

To keep up the momentum, there has been bolster the U16 team. (boys & girls), Reserves, great numbers at training.

Please see coach Paul Escreet at training Womens & Mens Seniors The club has been excited to see a lot of new Wednesdays at 5pm for those looking to join in.

This year, the Stars will be turning on the lights faces at its home ground on Thursday evenings.

Checkout our website for more At the ground, Bass Coast Shire Council is at Thompson Reserve for the very first time, and information: www.inverlochstars.com.au see this as further progress of the game in Inver- currently working on some upgrade projects. The CONTACT US AT: club is hoping to see more upgrades take place loch and South Gippsland. soccer@inverlochstars.com.au in the future now that the Wonthaggi Recreation There’s exciting times ahead at the Stars.

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SPORT | GOLF Leongatha SATURDAY’S competition was abandoned due to gale force winds and rain.

Tuesday, April 10, was the first of three rounds of the Tuesday Championship with Jim Arnott and Malcolm Legge leading the way with 41 points.

Both Russell Williams with 40 points and John Eabry with 39 points are in contention, but with the best two of three rounds to count the Championship is still wide open.

In the daily competition Jim took out the C Grade and Best Score in a countback from Malcolm, who took the A Grade honours.

John was successful in B Grade with his 39 points.

Balls were awarded to Russell Williams, Neale Gillin, Wayne Keen, John Simon, Ted Rudge, Ted Bruinewoud, Karen Bear, Joe Lowell, David Forbes, Mark Warby, Bruce Hutton, and Peter Hobson.

NTPs were Doug Clemann on the 14th hole and Neale Gillin on the 16th.

On Thursday, April 12, 73 golfers took part in a Stableford competition with Fred de Bondt showing a clean pair of heals to the rest of the field to win the Best Score and A Grade events with 41 points.

B Grade was taken out by Peter Hobson with 39 points and Fred Debono won C Grade also with 39 points.

Balls were won by Grant McRitchie, Bob Smith, Bruce Clark, Jon Smith, Muriel Hanson, Henry Sedelies, Peter Hartigan, Kevin Michael, Mike Street, Denis Wallace, Tyler Marotti, Peter Stivic, Col Sperling, George Misson, Russell

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Williams, Andy Bassett, Ray Burton, Patrick Bowd, Ted Bruinewoud, Jim Arnott and Bruce Hutton.

NTPs were Tyler Marotti on the 14th hole and Ian Murchie on the 16th.

Jim Arnott and Malcolm Legge led the way with 41 points.

Russell Williams is looking good on 40 points with John Eabry on 39 rounding out the top four.

Jim won today’s event on a countback from Malcolm.

Malcolm did, however, clean up in A Grade.

John’s 39 points took out B Grade.

Ladies WEDNESDAY: Thirty eight women played a par event in perfect weather for golf; lots of sunshine and no wind or rain.

The club thanked Else Gedye, who sponsored the day’s event and the raffle.

Each week recently, the club has had a player whose score out shone the rest of the field.

It was Melinda Martin’s turn.

Playing a Par event, Melinda returned a brilliant card of +6, easily the best score of the day.

Winners: A Grade: Nancy Sperling (25) +2.

B Grade: Melinda Martin (31) +6.

C Grade: Bronwyn Debenham (43) -1.

Down the line balls: Marea Maher and Mandy Moyle +2, Sue Woods and Dot Stubbs +1, Lorraine Blythe and Loris Clark square, Deb Miller, Coral Gray, Maxine Eabry, Marianne Leaver and Anne Gibson -1and Glenyce McRobert -2 c/b Nearest the pin: 14th Marianne Leaver 9.3m, 16th Else Gedye 2.8m, and second shot 16th Chris Lay 53cms.

Nine Hole Competition: Green course back nine; Winner: Chris Lay with an outstanding nine hole score of 23 points.

Saturday, April 14: Play was suspended at 11.30am due to high winds making conditions around the course too dangerous and the greens unplayable.

An hour later, play was abandoned for the day.

The conditions had not improved and the radar showed more bad weather was on the way.

Woorayl SATURDAY April 7 saw the very popular two man Ambrose event played at Woorayl with 17 pairs taking to the fairways.

The trophies for the event were generously provided by a pair of good mates and popular members in Ross Winkler and John Bolge.

Thanks guys for your support of the club.

The winners with a great round were Brett Stubbs and Craig Gourlay who cruised around the course to card an excellent score of 65 off the stick, giving them 62.5 net.

Just behind the winners in second place were the dynamic duo of the captain, Gary Young and telecommunications expert Rod Goodwin who just missed out on the major prize with their score 72 off the stick - 63.25 net.

Balls down the line went to Graeme Calder and Craig Hall 64.75, Brian and Ty Hogan 65, Dennis Lim and Michael Grist 65.

NTP on the eight was Rob Warren and on the 17th Woz Turner.

The encouragement award for the day went to Geoffrey Forrester and Peter Burgess with 75 net.

Geoffrey’s playing group also won the ball raffle.

Saturday April 14, was very windy and a little bit wet for some players who turned out for a Stableford event with

Korumburra

Grade winners: Melinda Martin won B Grade, THERE were 30 playNancy Sperling was the winner of A Grade and C ers on Saturday, April Grade was won by Bronwyn Debenham at Leon- 14 for the first round gatha Golf Club. of the 4BBB championships, with trophies supplied by Tim Meeniyan retain second spot, one game Fowles.

ROUND three of the South A Grade: P. Vanagtmaal, (16 of Welshpool who have rocketed up to Gippsland Golf women’s pennant ahead hcp) A. Rose (14 hcp) 61 net; M. third place, with both having lost one game. season was played in near-perfect Leongatha 2 are equal (on two points each) Wrigley, S. Harland 65; P. Johnconditions on Monday, April 9– a with Phillip Island, again courtesy of the bye, as son, B. Clasby 65.

B Grade: M. Deleeuw (23 Island have lost a game whereas Leonwelcome change after the first two Phillip hcp), J. Solly (13 hcp) 62 net; P. gatha 2 has no losses yet. rounds in horrific conditions.

Section 3, at the ‘new-look’ Wonthaggi Hornibrook, D. Gow 65 net.

South Gippsland Golf Women’s Pennant

Section 1 was played at Meeniyan, home course for the reigning title-holders who showed the Korumburra girls how the course should be played.

Meeniyan won the four points with a clean sweep, five to zero.

Wonthaggi also had a good grip on the course, accounting for Foster, four to one.

The ladder at the halfway mark sees Wonthaggi on top, undefeated, with 12 points and 10 games, followed by Meeniyan with two wins, eight points and 11 games; Foster with one win, four points, six games; and Korumburra yet to score a win, but happy with their three games.

Section 2 players were also at Meeniyan, but this time the home team were unable to match the efforts of the Welshpool team, with the visitors earning the points three to two after some very close games.

Leongatha 2 and Phillip Island could not be separated, with both teams winning two games and squaring one, thus sharing the points for the match.

The ladder sees Leongatha 1, Meeniyan and Welshpool all equal on four points, but Leongatha 1 on top courtesy of the bye, with a win, no losses and four games.

South Gippsland Pennant PENNANT April 15.

results:

Division 1 at Leongatha Golf Club: Wonthaggi 4 defeated Lang Lang 3; Leongatha 4 defeated Meeniyan 3.

Ladder Wonthaggi ............... 4-17 (53.73) Lang Lang ............... 2-15 (50.90) Leongatha.................. 2-13 (48.81) Meeniyan................... 0-11 (46.65)

Division 2 at Foster Golf Club: Foster 3.5 Sq Woorayl 3.5; Phillip Island 3.5 Sq Korumburra 3.5.

Ladder Korumburra2.5–19.5 (57.13) Phillip Is ..... 2.5–18.5 (54.96)

course, saw the home team earn a four to one win in some very tight tussles against Leongatha.

Woorayl and Phillip Island also enjoyed some close encounters, even though Woorayl finished with the four to one score line.

The ladder has Wonthaggi retaining top spot with 10 points and 10 games, followed by Woorayl (one win behind on six points, eight games), then Phillip Island and Leongatha equal on points but separated by only one game.

Section 4 players enjoyed the conditions at Leongatha, where Meeniyan squared the match against the hosts.

Korumburra notched up their first win, against Foster, narrowly winning three games to Foster’s two.

The ladder couldn’t be closer, with Meeniyan on top, a mere half game ahead of Leongatha (6.5 games to 6 games), with both teams on eight points.

Korumburra are next with six points and four games, with Foster on four points but only a half game back.

Next week’s games are: Section 1 at Wonthaggi; Sections 2 and 4 at Foster, (Section 2 using a neutral course because of the five team competition) and Section 3 at Woorayl.

Woorayl ....... 2.5–13.5 (47.39) Foster........... 0.5–4.5 (40.39) Division 3 at Wonthaggi Golf Club: Meeniyan 3.5 Sq Lang Lang 3.5; Woorayl 3.5 Sq Foster 3.5.

Ladder Lang Lang ..3.5–21.5 (54.87) Meeniyan....2.5–13.5 (50.74) Woorayl .......1.5–12.5 (49.57) Foster............0.5–8.5 (44.72) Division 4 at Wonthaggi Golf Club: Leongatha 3.5 Sq Wonthaggi 3.5; Korumburra 3.5 Sq Phillip Island 3.5.

Ladder Leongatha.3.5 – 15.5 (49.79) Phillip Is ...2.5 – 16.5 (53.00) Wonthaggi .1.5 – 14.5 (50.42)

Korumburra0.5 – 9.5 (46.72) Division 5 at Lang Lang Golf Club: . Leongatha 3.5 Sq Lang Lang ...3.5; Korumburra 3.5 Sq Welshpool 3.5.

Ladder Welshpool ... 3.5–18.5 (51.75) Leongatha .. 2.5–15.5 (51.22) Lang Lang ... 1.5–14.5 (52.31) Korumburra ... 0.5–7.5 (44.66) Division 6 at Lang Lang Golf Club: Woorayl 5 defeated Aussie Golf 2; Phillip Island bye.

Ladder Woorayl ............ 2 – 8 (50.47) Phillip Island.....1 – 7 (51.11) Aussie Golf ....... 0 – 6 (48.47)

Nearest the pin: 13th A. Rose.

Tuesday’s winner was C. Clements 41 pts and Thursday’s winner C. Clements 36 pts.

Ladies LAST Wednesday, 10 pairs competed in the RWH 4BBB Qualifying round, with some excellent scores produced by most of the field.

Much appreciation is extended to accountancy firm Williams, Edwards and Findlay for their generous sponsorship of this special event.

With the new scorecards used on the day, there were a few learning curves and players are reminded to check the indexes as many have altered.

Barb Walker (23) and Julie Brannaghan (23) were the winners with 44 points on a threeway count-back, with Marg Clasby (22) and Joan Peters (25) runners up.

Good luck to these four women when they compete in the South Gippsland District play off in June.

BDTL went to Judy Webb (19)/Lyn Perks (31) 44 points, Lorraine Knox (43)/Jenny Blackmore (30) 42 points, Lee Clements (11)/Betty Thomson (31), 41 points and Lynette McIvor (18)/Jan Hewitt (26) 41 points.

Members are reminded to check their handicaps since there were quite a few reductions after the Four Ball.

NTPs went to Marg Clasby first, Lee Clements seventh, Kath Welsh 10th and Julie Brannaghan 13th.

Next Wednesday is Cap-

outstanding prizes for the lucky winners.

In what was an incredibly unusual event, only 10 of the 32 players that took to the course finished their round with the rest pulling out, not because the course was unplayable, or there was lightning about, but because the strong, icy wind combined with the constant rain made for a very wet miserable day.

Apparently, it is not easy to hang onto a golf club with frozen hands.

The A Grade winner was Michal Grist who continued a rich vein of form to card an excellent score of 39 points in the very windy conditions.

Some said that he was inspired by the mighty Pies who had an unexpected win the night before.

The ever consistent Troy Williams returned from a spell due to injury to claim B Grade with 40 points which, was the best score of the day.

C Grade was taken out by Dennis Lim, which with no disrespect broke all records for the lowest ever winning grade score of 25 points.

Well done Dennis, you only need to have the best score to win.

BDL went to Terry Lund 32, Rob Gourlay, Warren Turner 31, Tom Ryan, Ross Winkler 30 and Geoff McKinnon 29, sadly on a count back from Jason Redmond.

NTP on the eighth was Troy Williams with a lovely low 4 iron into the teeth of the wind. tain’s and President’s Day; intending players could arrive around 9 am to be randomly placed in the two teams.

Although Section 1 had a 5/0 loss to Meeniyan at Meeniyan, there was some encouraging results.

Well done to the Section 4 team who had a 3/2 win against Foster at Leongatha.

Congratulations to Marg Clasby, Julie Brannaghan and Merrissa Cosson who won their matches.

Good luck to all the pennant team members this week.

It was wonderful to have 51 players from ten clubs participate in absolutely superb weather for the 40th anniversary of the Moulton Memorial Bowl.

The club is very thankful to the Moulton family who have sponsored and supported this event in memory of Ted and Sheila Moulton for the past four decades.

It was wonderful to have their daughters, Margie Moulton-Ware, from Wodonga and Kathy Davidson, from Bairnsdale able to attend the day and present the exceptional trophies.

Margie said that Ted and Sheila were passionate about golf, enjoyed the time away from work and the house, found the game challenging and most of all enjoyed the social aspect of support, friendship and fun times.

The family have continued their sponsorship because of all these aspects in memory of their parents Ted and Sheila Moulton.

The whole day was certainly a fitting tribute, with so many women having a great day of golf on the picturesque course, then reconnecting with familiar acquaintances and developing new friendships whilst enjoying the delicious lunch.

Ladies captain Heather Grist thanked the large number of club members who worked hard and contributed in so many and various ways and to all the visitors who travelled to participate, culminating in a memorable, delightful and successful day.

The winning Moulton Bowl team was from Korumburra; Judy Webb, (19), 39 points,

Nobody managed to hit the 17th in the cyclonic conditions with a particular A Grade winner coming up short with a full five wood from 145 metres.

The encouragement award went to Geoff McKinnon for his ordinary score of 29 points.

The “No Luck” syndicate won the ball raffle.

Ladies THE weather was once again favourable for golf on Wednesday, April 11, with a wonderful turnout of 20 players in the first round of the Perrett Family Foursomes.

Thanks to the joint sponsors for the day of Shan’s Lingerie and Sharyn Rayson.

A Foursomes format is when a team is comprised of two golfers, and those two golfers alternate hitting the same golf ball.

It is a challenging format of the game and certainly requires patience in your game and trust in your partners.

There are many ‘other

names’ that it has been called even as far as ‘Gruesomes’ as it can be difficult finding rhythm on only playing every second shot.

The combination of Lois Young and Jenny Riseley with a playing handicap of 31 certainly found the right tempo as they were the winners for the day with a great 71 net.

The runners up off a handicap of 27 were Fay Maynard and Ann Poole with another good score of 74 net.

DTL balls: Anne Grist and Inge Giliam (24.5) 75.5 net, Shirley Thomas and Jo Graeme (22.5) 78.5 net.

A reminder that the monthly counter tea (from 6pm) and lucky draws are on this Thursday, April 19, at the club – all welcome.

This week: first round of the S and B Thomas Stableford Pairs Aggregate.

Perrett Family Foursomes: the winners were Lois Young and Jenny Riseley, and the runners up were Fay Maynard and Ann Poole at Woorayl Golf Club.

Wednesday winners: Lynette McIvor, representing the day’s sponsors accountancy firm Williams, Edwards and Findlay, is pictured with Korumburra’s RWH 4BBB qualifiers Barb Walker, Marg Clasby and Joan Peters. Absent: Julie Brannaghan.

Great achievement: winners of the Moulton Memorial Bowl Judy Webb, Pam Eyers and Joan Peters, who were in Korumburra’s Team 2, are pictured with Kathy Davidson and Margie Moulton-Ware who supported the event.

Winners: the grade winners at the Moulton Bowl were Heather Sullivan (Woorayl), Merrissa Cosson (Korumburra) and Pat Coles (Traralgon) are pictured with sponsors, Kathy Davidson and Margie Moulton-Ware.

Joan Peters (25) 44 points and Pam Eyers (35) 33 points, with a magnificent total of 116 points.

A Grade was won by Heather Sullivan (21), from Woorayl, with 37 points, Merrissa Cosson (24), from Korumburra, won B Grade, with 39 points and Pat Coles (33), from Traralgon was the winner in C Grade, with 42 points.

NTP winners were Jan Beaumont (Wonthaggi) first, Faye Quilford (Leongatha) sev-

enth, Sue Hoskin (Meeniyan), 10th and Wendy Gervasi (Mirboo North), on the 13th green.

BDTLs went to Faye Quilford (Leon) 39 points, Tanya Thorson (Meen) and Helen Williams (Wont), 38 points, Anne Walker ( Wont) and Sue Traill ( Mirb Nth), 36 points, Jan Beaumont (Wont), Faye LePage (Meen), Heather Grist (Kor), Mary Whelan (Ph Is) and Jenny Blackmore (Kor), all with 35 points.

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Winner: Levi Cocksedge (29) 44 points. NTP: fourth N. Buckland and 17th N. Cooper.

DTL: N. Buckland (21) 40 and F. Tyers (16) 39. Eagle: Paul Spencer on fifth.

Wednesday, April 11: Anne Williams Foursomes Knockout and Doris Chambers Pairs Qualifiers. Winners: Jan Best (21) and Rae Knee (22) 35 points. NTP: sixth B. Curram and 17th T. Prue. DTL: T. Prue and R. Galloway 33, and D. Berryman and V. Gow 32.

Thursday, April 12: Winner: Nick Buckland (21) 42 points. NTP: sixth and 13th I. Holderness. DTL: I. Holderness (12) 39, and L. Cocksedge (27) 38.

Friday, April 13: Chook Run (nine holes). Winner: Kevin Da Silveira 19 points.

NTP: sixth Rachael Brown.

DTL: M. Da Costa 18, S. Canning 18, and R, Prain 18.

Saturday, April 14: Tony

Vanin Trophy.

A Grade: Greg Paine (16) 31 points. B Grade: Paul Spencer (17) 38 points. NTP: sixth S. Barwick and 17th Greg Paine. DTL: J. Pruyn (26) 37, and S. Canning (12) 31. Nine hole: John Stone 21 points.

Mirboo North Golf THURSDAY results: Competition: Stableford.

April 12: Day winner: Tom Traill 40 (12). DTLs: Joe Smeriglio 38 (13), Richard Taylor 38 (17), and Doug Taylor 37 (21). NTP: 16th Tony Tamada.

Saturday results: Competition: Par. April 14: Winner: Mark Heiberg +2 (12). DTLs: Nigel Bracecamp +1 (22), Stan Evison +1 (21), Neil Whitelaw sq (13), and Joe Taylor sq (23).

Second shot NTP first hole: Paul Woodall.

NTP: fourth Mal Payne, sixth Jake Smith, 13th Terry Bradshaw and 16th Jake Smith.

Meeniyan Golf TUESDSAY: Winner of Tuesday’s event was Lloyd Redpath with a good score of 41 points (21).

Runner up was Peter Wilson 39points (21) on a count back from Col Stewart. NTP on 11th was Phil Johnston and 14th Rob Gourlay. Best nine went to Brian Erving.

Thursday: Winner was Frank Piele with a great score of 40 points (33). Runner up was Bruce Betts 39 points (25). NTP on eighth was Daryl Gregg and 11th Bob McGeary.

Best nine went to Henry Meuller.

Saturday, April 14: Winner was Phil Hutchison 37 points (26). Runner up was Col Stewart 34 points (26). Pro pin was won by Twiggy. NTP on second was Col Graeme and eigth Brian Dewar.

Ladies GOLFERS played for Joyce Symmons trophies.

Thursday winner: Phil Hutchinson: was Frank Piele had a good Saturday’s winner at score of 40 points to Meeniyan Golf Club. win the day at Meeniyan Golf Club.

They are so grateful for her continued support of the golf club.

Stableford was the event and the golf course was in good condition.

The rain has really greened things up and the greens continue to improve.

The winner of Section 1 was Irene Holm with a good

score of 37 points (13). The winner of Section 2 was Jenny Cope with 35 points (33).

No one took out the NTPs. BDL went to Jan Trease 36 points (21), Sue Hoskin 35 points (23), Tanya Thorson 35 points (26), Faye Lepage 35 (19) and Heather Poletti 35 points (17).

Island brings it home ISLAND Surfboards has won the fifth Phillip Island National Surfing Reserve Teams Challenge and Dave Fincher Memorial Trophy at the event held on Sunday, April 15, at Summerland Beach.

In what can only be called challenging conditions, Island won the event for the second time.

The team also took out the competition back in 2015 with Sandy Ryan captaining the team for both victories.

The competition was changed from Saturday due to predicted wild weather conditions and organisers were up at dawn on Sunday morning to determine if conditions would allow the event to proceed.

Event organiser Geoff Owens

made the call at 7am and surfers braved the wild and wet weather to gather on the beach for a briefing, followed by a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony from Boon wurrung Community member Steve Parker.

The gutsy grommets (surfers aged U14) and Malibu riders were first to paddle through the large swell rolling off the point before the teams took to the waters based on the judges’ draw.

The less than perfect waves did not deter the highly skilled surfers with each giving it their all and making the most of every ride. The loyal crowd, watching in rain and wind, were rewarded with an impressive display of skill, determination and a little bit of comedy.

After the first two rounds, it was decided to cut the competition short and not hold the repechage round, instead going straight to the

final.

The last moments of the competition were a hilarious race to the finish line as team members did almost anything to get the points needed to qualify for a place in the messy shore break.

In the end it all came down to guts, determination, teamwork and skill. Team ‘EP’, captained by Nick Fostin took out second prize and third prize was won by ‘United Smiths’ captained by Matt Crooks.

Last year’s winners ‘Archysurf’ came in fourth with ‘Newhaven Spoonbills’ in fifth and ‘Woolamai Hards’ in sixth place.

There was a wide range of prizes and awards given out at the presentation ceremony at the Woolamai Beach Surf Life Saving Club supported by event sponsors: Phillip Island Nature Parks, Bass Coast Shire Council, Westernport Water, Phillip Island RSL,

Newhaven College, Karoon Gas, Cape Kitchen, Ramada Resort, Rip Curl/Islantis, Island Surfboards, San Remo IGA and more.

Highlights of the award presentation ceremony included the Phillip Island RSL Team Spirit Award, presented to Sam Guzzardi and his Barrel of Fun team, making their first appearance at the competition.

In a terrific gesture of sportsmanship, Carl Wright, gifted his Rip Curl Highest Scoring Wave Award – a Rip Curl GPS Watch – to the delighted grommet from his team Noah Goldsbury.

“It was once again a great day,” Owens said.

“I want to thank everyone for coming and continuing to support this community surfing event held in our wonderful National Surfing Reserve.”

Fantastic outcome: Irene Holm was the Section 1 winner and Jenny Cope won Section 2 at Meeniyan Golf Club.

Wonthaggi Ladies Golf LAST Wednesday was April’s Monthly Medal round of stroke.

Twenty six players set off in great conditions and the fight for the Medal was pretty congested and there was only a shot or two between all grade winners.

Anne Tschiderer played the front nine on fire with a great 41 including a birdie two on the eighth.

She also took the pro pin with that shot.

While the back nine was a tougher call she held it together to come in with 87 (16) 70 net to be the days A Grade winner and the Medal holder as well.

B Grade was another

great round by back to back winner Sev Piasente with 92 (21) 71 net.

C Grade was also another great round returned

by Chris Yann 102 (29) 72.

Scratch winner was Anne Walker 86 on c/b Anne Tschiderer.

Putting went to Jan Beaumont 31 on c/b Anne Walker.

NTP on 17th was Anne Tschiderer.

BDL went to Marg Ryan 72, Heather Wintle 73, Jan Beaumont 74, Anne Walker 75, and Judy Berry 75.

The top eight players qualified for the singles knock out event.

Pennant result: Division 1 and Division 3 both had a 4/1 win on Monday.

Great effort: the C Grade winner was Chris Yann, the A Grade and Medal winner was Anne Tschiderer, and the B Grade winner was Sev Piasente at Wonthaggi Golf Club.

Children take over parkrun WHAT a morning. A strong wind made conditions difficult for the Koonwarra parkrun, but the rain held off.

It was a special week, with the children running the show.

Will Campbell was the first junior over the line this week, running a time of 31:14.

The head wind coming back made the conditions tough but everyone did an amazing job.

This week there were 10 first timers and a massive 15 personal best.

Congratulations to everyone who participated.

Organisers thanked the awesome volunteers, most volunteering for the first time.

The junior volunteers were Indie Hulls, Mackenzie White, Zara Borg, Addie Pykett, Vanessa McCarthy, Jen Moss, Jaspar Anthony and Harvey Anthony.

The parents and all the support from

other runners were also appreciated; many stayed around to cheer each other over the finish line.

A special thanks goes to Lynden Costin, who also did a lot of work behind the scenes to get the show up and running.

In total 78 people ran, jogged and walked the course.

Representatives of six different clubs took part.

Full results and a complete event history can be found on the Koonwarra parkrun results page.

The female record is held by Sarah Lewis who recorded a time of 18:49 on December 20, 2017.

The male record is held by Sam Quirk who recorded a time of 15:54 on April 7, 2018.

The age grade course record is held by John Graham who recorded 83.88 percent (20:22) on November 11, 2017.

Join in the fun: Rhonda Newton and Frank Dekker are excited to get into the 2018 Leongatha Badminton Club season.

• Leongatha Badminton

Exciting season ahead

Leongatha Small Bore Rifle Club 2018 50m Bench Pen- C) with 200.009.

Round five: nant - Section F Round four: Oakleigh B 582.007 defeated Oakleigh C 572.006; Leongatha 589.018 defeated Ballarat East C 585.014; Nuhmurkah 586.017 defeated by Kyneton 586.018.

The best shooter Congratulations: Will Campbell was the first ju- for round four is Jacob nior over the line at Koonwarra’s parkrun.

Wearne (Ballarat East

Oakleigh C 575.011 defeated by Ballarat East C 591.018; Leongatha 584.010 defeated Kyneton 577.010; Oakleigh B 583.009 defeated Nuhmurkah 570.010.

The best shooter for round five was Michelle Yates (Oakleigh) with 198.007.

Ladder Kyneton.........................16 Leongatha.....................12 Ballarat East C.............12 Oakleigh C.....................8 Oakleigh B.......................8 Nuhmurkah......................4 The club shoots on Friday nights at 8pm at the rifle club on the Leongatha Recreation Reserve.

Any inquiries, please call R. Spratt 5664 2358.

THE Leongatha Badminton Club is anticipating an exciting 2018 season, with many new players showing keen interest.

Practice nights have begun on Tuesday evenings commencing at 7.30pm and already numerous new players have turned up.

The regular players have also indicated they are keen to go for another year, so all augers well for a competitive year ahead.

Club secretary Rhonda Newton is taking down

the names of all new and old players willing to play this season and with the assistance of president Frank Dekker and vice president Greg Marshman, teams will be selected as evenly as possible with a start to our competition in early May. Players of all standards are most welcome to come down on Tuesday nights and get involved in this wonderful indoor sport.

For further information contact club secretary Rhonda Newton on 0409 212 365 or president Frank Dekker on 0487 433 208.

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SPORT | NETBALL Alberton netball Results - Round 1 April 14 A Grade: MDU 85 d Stony Creek 14, Foster 28 d Toora 21, Fish Creek 78 d Tarwin 16.

B Grade: Toora 41 d Foster 9, Fish Creek 64 d Tarwin 13, MDU 59 d Stony Creek 23.

C Grade: Toora 30 d Foster 8, Fish Creek 41 d Tarwin 10, MDU 44 d Stony Creek 18.

17 & Under: Foster 41 d Toora 7, Fish Creek 38 d Tarwin 11, MDU 55 d Stony Creek 7.

15 & Under: Foster 25 d Toora 3, Fish Creek 30 d Tarwin 21, MDU 50 d Stony Creek 2.

13 & Under: Toora 10 d Foster 4, Fish Creek 23 d Tarwin 8, MDU 23 d Stony Creek 3.

Ladders A Grade MDU .............................715.38 Fish Creek ....................487.50 Foster............................133.33 Toora ..............................75.00 Stony Creek.....................16.47

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LDNA umpires Saturday, April 21 11am: Sue Ritchie, Lauren Baudinette, Anna Patterson, Cayli Lane, Phil Smith, Pat Kuhne, Angelique Dunlevie, Ashleigh Poland, Barb Challis, Britt Price, Erin Baudinette, Jesseme Arnason, Lily Worsfold, Anita Gourlay, Emma Smith, Hannah Gilliam.

12noon: Amy Smith, Sarah Rinkin, Jesseme

Tarwin .............................15.64 B Grade MDU .............................360.00 Fish Creek ....................492.31 Toora ............................455.56 Stony Creek ...................38.98 Foster...............................21.95 Tarwin .............................15.64 C Grade MDU .............................181.82 Fish Creek ....................410.00 Toora ............................375.00 Tarwin ............................46.75 Stony Creek.....................40.91 Foster...............................26.67 17 & Under MDU .............................444.00 Foster............................585.71 Fish Creek ....................345.45 Tarwin ............................30.85 Toora ...............................17.07 Stony Creek.....................12.73 15 & Under MDU .............................455.56 Foster............................833.33 Fish Creek ....................142.86 Tarwin ............................59.68 Toora ...............................12.00 13 & Under MDU ........................... 1100.00 Fish Creek ....................287.50 Toora ............................250.00 Foster..............................40.00 Tarwin .............................16.67 Stony Creek.....................13.04

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Arnason, Jade Hamilton, Steph Thoonen, Abagail Exelby, Katrina Spark, Jacinta Muhovics, Bek Vagg, Cayli Lane, Julie Grant, Pat Kuhne.

1pm: Lori McKenzie, Lauren Baudinette, Erin Baudinette, Jacinta Muhovics, Emma Smith, Barb Challis.

2:15pm: Anna Patterson, Sue Ritchie, Phil Smith, Julie Grant, Angelique Dunlevie, Anita Gourlay.

Eyes up: Korumburra-Bena’s Alanna Besley composed herself before taking a shot Kilcunda-Bass in B Grade.

West Gippsland netball Results - Round 2 A Grade: Koo Wee Rup 31 d Inverloch Kongwak 29, Dalyston 38 d Phillip Island 33, Nar Nar Goon 62 d Garfield 18, Bunyip 48 d Cora Lynn 39, Korumburra Bena 46 d Kilcunda Bass 15.

B Grade: Koo Wee Rup 45 d Inverloch Kongwak 22, Dalyston 38 d Phillip Island 21, Garfield 18 d Nar Nar Goon 11, Cora Lynn 30 d Bunyip 29, Korumburra Bena 59 d Kilcunda Bass 10.

C Grade: Inverloch Kongwak 20 d Koo Wee Rup 18, Phillip Island 39 d Dalyston 11, Garfield 23 d Nar Nar Goon 22, Bunyip 39 d Cora Lynn 15, Korumburra Bena 33 d Kilcunda Bass 7.

Under 17: Koo Wee Rup 11 d Inverloch Kongwak 10, Dalyston 23 d Phillip Island 20, Nar Nar Goon 21 d Garfield 13, Bunyip 34 d Cora Lynn 26, Korumburra Bena 47 d Kilcunda Bass 5.

Under 15: Inverloch Kongwak 11 d Koo Wee Rup 10, Phillip Island 17 d Dalyston 11, Garfield 11 d Nar Nar Goon 10, Cora Lynn 25 d Bu-

nyip 10, Korumburra Bena 45 d Kilcunda Bass 2.

Under 13: Koo Wee Rup 14 d Inverloch Kongwak 5, Dalyston 0 drew Phillip Island 0, Nar Nar Goon 12 d Garfield 6, Cora Lynn 21 d Bunyip 5, Korumburra Bena 20 d Kilcunda Bass 0.

Ladders A Grade Korum-Bena ................259.52 Bunyip ..........................242.00 Dalyston .......................234.88 Inverloch-K’wak .........123.81 Phillip Island................ 116.90 Nar Nar Goon................109.88 Koo Wee Rup ..................81.01 Cora Lynn........................73.20 Kilcunda-Bass .................22.94 Garfield ...........................21.48 B Grade Korum-Bena ................430.00 Dalyston .......................277.14 Koo Wee Rup ...............155.36 Cora Lynn .................... 112.50 Bunyip ..........................204.00 Garfield ...........................45.24 Inverloch-K’wak .............67.71 Nar Nar Goon..................35.23 Kilcunda-Bass ................20.34 C Grade Korum-Bena ................638.46 Bunyip ..........................364.00 Phillip Island................182.05 Inverloch-K’wak ......... 118.42 Dalyston .........................97.87

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Garfield ...........................44.59 Koo Wee Rup ..................88.46 Cora Lynn........................54.69 Nar Nar Goon..................38.36 Kilcunda-Bass .................22.06 Under 17 Korum-Bena ................424.00 Bunyip ..........................271.43 Dalyston .......................224.24 Phillip Island...............130.77 Cora Lynn ......................89.55 Koo Wee Rup ..................65.85 Nar Nar Goon..................56.94 Inverloch-K’wak .............95.56 Garfield ...........................26.83 Kilcunda-Bass .................18.37 Under 15 Korum-Bena ................394.12 Phillip Island................245.83 Cora Lynn ....................170.00 Dalyston .......................388.89 Inverloch-K’wak ........... 86.11 Garfield ...........................84.33 Bunyip .............................76.92 Nar Nar Goon..................75.76 Koo Wee Rup ..................43.40 Kilcunda-Bass ...................2.88 Under 13 Cora Lynn ....................766.67 Korum-Bena ................291.67 Phillip Island................163.16 Bunyip ..........................136.00 Nar Nar Goon .............. 114.29 Koo Wee Rup ..................91.67 Dalyston ............................0.00 Garfield ...........................24.39 Inverloch-K’wak .............15.38 Kilcunda-Bass ...................0.00

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A Grade: Drouin 51 d Maffra 44, Morwell 46 d Bairnsdale 35, Moe 40 d Sale 29, Warragul 24 d Wonthaggi Power 23, Traralgon 79 d Leongatha 31.

B Grade: Drouin 33 drew Maffra 33, Morwell 37 d Bairnsdale 34, Moe 49 d Sale 38, Warragul 41 d Wonthaggi Power 29, Traralgon 60 d Leongatha 28.

C Grade: Maffra 40 d Drouin 31, Morwell 29 d Bairnsdale 28, Moe 32 d Sale 21, Wonthaggi Power 32 d Warragul 17, Traralgon 49 d Leongatha 24.

Under 17: Maffra 35 d Drouin 24, Morwell 46 d Bairnsdale 32, Sale 35 d Moe 32, Wonthaggi Power 43 d Warragul 6, Traralgon 33 d Leongatha 21.

Under 15: Drouin 27 d Maffra 23, Bairnsdale 56 d Morwell 13, Sale 37 d Moe 29, Warragul 27 d Wonthaggi Power 15, Leongatha 46 d Traralgon 30.

Under 13: Maffra 45 d Drouin 13, Bairnsdale 40 d Morwell 16, Sale 55 d Moe 9, Wonthaggi Power 20 d Warragul 2, Traralgon 31 d Leongatha 13.

Ladders A Grade Traralgon .....................207.35 Morwell ........................155.07 Drouin ..........................108.33 Moe ............................... 112.20 Maffra ..........................108.64 Warragul ..........................69.05 Leongatha........................57.41 Wonthaggi Power ............94.55 Sale..................................70.24 Bairnsdale .......................66.67

will come back and start again next Saturday.

C Grade Trafalgar 41 Mirboo North 15 Best on Court: Stephanie St Ellen.

Coaches Award: Lucy Palmer. The conditions were terrible and the Tigers couldn’t adjust.

There is a lot to work on this week.

D Grade Trafalgar 35 d Mirboo North 7 Best on Court: Sienna Falkingham.

Coaches Award: Kate

Vansittart.

It was a great effort in terrible conditions. The Trafalgar girls were strong competitors and the Tigers have lots to work on before another tough game next week.

U17 Trafalgar 35 d Mirboo North 30 Best on Court: Jaime Chila.

Coaches Award: Melissa Blackshaw.

An awesome start to the game, but the girls needed to have four

A Grade Traralgon 79 d Leongatha 31

quarters at the same intensity. It was a great effort against a strong opposition.

U15 Mirboo North 23 d Trafalgar 15 Best on Court: Jasmine Woods.

Coaches Award: Talei Falkingham.

It was a great team win in blustery conditions. After a slow start, the girls worked as a team, backing each other up to come away with the win.

Auction player - Nicola Marriott. Awards: Jaclyn Smith - RSL, Lauren Redpath - Rusty Windmill, Millie Ellen Voyage. It was a huge challenge for the defence end on Saturday that continued to work incredibly hard. The game showed great progress for offence in developing combinations and teamwork.

Unfortunately the great work shown on court was not reflected in the score but it was great for our developing team.

Go Parrots.

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Trafalgar too strong A Grade Trafalgar 43 d Mirboo North 35 Best on Court: Karli Densley. Coaches Award: Emily Loh. It was a hard fought match in tough conditions.

The Tigers matched up well on last year’s premiers.

B Grade Trafalgar 43 d Mirboo North 17 Best on Court: Jaime Chila.

Coaches Award: Emma Evans It wasn’t the Tigers’ day. They

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B Grade Traralgon .....................194.03 Moe ...............................131.65 Morwell ........................ 112.16 Warragul ......................108.00 Sale ...............................103.61 Wonthaggi Power ............87.88 Drouin .............................84.09 Maffra..............................82.72 Leongatha........................72.88 Bairnsdale .......................68.22 C Grade Traralgon .....................163.64 Maffra ..........................148.21 Wonthaggi Power ........141.30 Warragul ......................129.17 Moe ...............................109.09 Drouin .............................95.59 Morwell ...........................61.64 Bairnsdale .......................84.29 Leongatha........................64.63 Sale..................................61.33 Under 17 Traralgon .....................202.33 Wonthaggi Power ........195.12 Morwell ........................172.73 Maffra ..........................152.46 Moe ...............................102.70 Sale..................................80.00 Leongatha........................80.00 Drouin .............................79.75 Bairnsdale .......................54.00 Warragul ..........................31.52 Under 15 Bairnsdale ....................364.00 Leongatha ....................181.82 Sale ...............................180.77 Warragul ...................... 116.33 Drouin ............................98.31 Moe .................................95.59 Morwell ...........................54.65 Maffra..............................54.76 Traralgon .........................51.85 Wonthaggi Power ............49.38 Under 13 Sale ...............................379.31 Wonthaggi Power ........236.00 Traralgon .....................224.24 Bairnsdale ....................101.69 Maffra ............................95.59 Morwell ...........................85.45 Moe .................................71.01 Leongatha........................51.43 Warragul ..........................33.33 Drouin .............................31.76

Auction player Ashlie Gilliam. Awards: Ashlie Gilliam - Bair’s Hotel, Elicia Garnham Mirboo North A Grade player Emily Loh Rusty Windmill.

It just wasn’t our day makes the pass difficult for her Trafalgar and in wet conditions the opponent. girls had a tough battle against a skilled team.

Keep working hard.

Some great passages of play to take out of the game.

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Auction player Georgina Drew. Awards: Tegan Renden - A.W. Smith & Sons, Ella Lyons - Serafino’s, Geor-

gina Drew - Evans Petroleum. A super wet day with very slippery conditions. There were some great passages of play against a quality team.

Keep up the training and the wins will come.

Under 17 Traralgon 33 d Leongatha 21

Awards: Zali Hill - Rusty Windmill, Stacey Gilliam - Serafino’s, Alicia Marshman - Kat’s Korner. It was a tough game with poor conditions and we fought hard to keep up with them for the whole game, but unfortunately we couldn’t stay with them.

Under 15 Leongatha 46 d Traralgon 30

Awards: Zara Littlejohn - LFNC canteen, Mia Deenen - Baker’s Delight, Taylah Buckley - Kat’s Korner.

The conditions were definitely not in our favour but we adjusted really well and worked well as a team. Great game girls.

Under 13 Traralgon 31 d Leongatha 13 Awards: Ada Hill Sportsfirst, Sienna Goldsmith - Pizza, Phoebe Hinds - Baker’s Delight.

Everyone played really well as a team, no one gave up and everyone was encouraging.

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Cobras congratulated THE Korumburra Cricket Club held its junior and senior presentation at the Korumburra Recreation Reserve.

A lunch was held on Sunday, April 8, to mark the presentation day.

All cricketers were congratulated on an excellent season, with awards presented to those who showed impressive skill on the field.

U14 awards: trophies were presented to Ryan Sinclair (encouragement award), Noah Belvedere (fielding award) and Brodie Sawyers (bowling award). Absent: Simeon Foster (batting award).

Senior trophy winners: awards were presented to Adam Balfour (A Grade fielding award), Shane Dole (A Grade bowling award and cricketer of the year), Darcy Kemp (B Grade fielding award), Michael Patching (B Grade bowling award), Jason Richards (B Grade batting award), Peter Churchill (C1 batting and bowling award, and cricketer of the year), Jacob Wrigley (C1 fielding award), Glen Barrett (C2 batting award and cricketer of the year), and Paul Whelan (C2 fielding award). Absent: Matthew Houston (A Grade batting award), Shayne Harland (B Grade cricketer of the year) and Rob Francis (C2 bowling award).

U16 awards: the trophy recipients were Tiah Cavigan (most disciplined player), Tom Crocker (batting award and cricketer of the year), Evan Allaway (bowling award), Jacob Whiteside (fielding award) and Jaxon Checkley (encouragement Achievement: Evan Allaway was presented the award). They are pictured with coach Jamie Petrie David Routley Memorial Most Promising U21 (far left) and assistant coach Scott Checkley (far Player award by Cheryl, Leanne, Hayden, Lachlan right). and Greg Routley.

Special awards: the recipients were, back from left, Aaron Brinksma (six wickets), Matthew Olden (six wickets), Peter Churchill (100 runs), Paul Dixon (seven wickets), Glen Barrett (250 games), Evan Allaway (six wickets), front from left, Don McQueen (certificate of appreciation), Tom Brown (certificate of appreciation), and Barry Kerr (100 games). Absent: Ray Cruickshank and Geoff “Fonzie” Townley (certificates of appreciation), Shayne Harland (2x 100 runs), Matthew Houston (100 runs) and Matt Cozzio (six wickets).

Penguins win swimming sports POWLETT Penguins won Wonthaggi lowed by the Williamson Stingrays, Harmers Sea North Primary School’s House Swim- Eagles and Baxter Seals.

The results were announced after the students ming Sports recently. returned to school in term two.

The swimming sports were held on the last day

The school congratulated the students on a of term one. fantastic carnival.

Powlett Penguins had fantastic swims, fol-

Harmers Sea Eagles: Jesse, Harrison and Kai cheered on the green team at Wonthaggi North Primary School’s House Swimming Sports recently.

Valuable members: Don McQueen received the best clubman award and Arthur Allaway was presented with the Rodney Hartigan Memorial most dedicated player award. They are pictured with club president Darren Scott (centre).

South Gippsland Bridge Club strong interclub competitors Jean Barbour and Greg BRIDGE results: Inverloch – Friday, April 13 – pairs’ event: Nicholson.

Equal second with a very solid 52.08 percent North/South were Ruth Stevenson and Curt Fisher, and Hannah First with a superb 60.42 percent was the talented Martin and Maureen Stiles. pair of Jack Kuiper and Deb Anglim.

Meeniyan – Monday, April 9 – pairs’ event Great results: Melanie, Lily, Kiahra, Taliah and Haylee (front) were impressive in the 25m Second within less than a point of first were First with a lovely 58.33 percent was the skilled freestyle at Wonthaggi North Primary School’s House Swimming Sports recently.

Philip and Neville Chapman with a sizzling 60.12 pair of June Metcalf and Colin Cameron.

Table tennis programs back on WONTHAGGI Table Tennis programs and Macknamara (Smashing Pumpkins) are running a close second. pennant matches all resume this week.

Results to date: A Grade: Pelicans (Dirk Holwerda and Patricia Denier) remain in the number one spot after a very close encounter last week with third placed Hawks (Michael Ede and Jack Duff).

A Grade is extremely competitive with regular players now returned from holidays.

Galahs (Andrew Donohue, Steve Anstey) and Emus (Justin Licis, Jake Stivic) are in equal second place.

Justin is undefeated on 8(32) with Dirk Holwerda close behind on 7(31).

In A Reserve, Wilton Rodriguez, David Walkley and Karen Deery (INXS) are in the top spot.

Leanne Costello, Siobhan Paxton and Sue

Wilton Rodriguez is currently the leading player (undefeated).

B Grade: Mitch Stivic and Levi Clarke (Anacondors) are the top B Grade team, with the remaining seven teams all capable of knocking them off their pedestal.

Mitch Stivic is the leading player (undefeated).

Wonthaggi will field six teams on Saturday, May 12, in an inter Gippsland match against Traralgon.

Players from both clubs are looking forward to this annual event.

It has been encouraging to see new players coming in recently at all levels.

For information on various programs at Wonthaggi Table Tennis, phone 56744628.

percent, and third with an ever consistent 54.76 were Anne and Bruce Gibson.

East/West First with the best score of the week with an outstanding 70.83 percent were Dina Drury and Richard Moss.

Second with a strong 56.25 percent were the steady pair of Hannah Martin and Margaret Munro.

Third with 51.19 percent was the constantly improving pair of John Jarvis and Alan Johnston.

Tarwin Lower – Tuesday, April 10 – pairs’ event: North/South First with a superb 60.12 percent were Julie and Ian Macphee.

Second with a solid 57.14 percent were Neville Chapman and Carol Sowden, and third with a very fine 52.98 percent were Marie Sands and Ken McKenzie.

East/West First with an excellent 66.96 percent were the

Second with a fine 54.17 percent were Jenny Oglasby and David Baggallay.

Equal third with 53.12 percent were Rachel Brown and Anne Williams, and Susan Ruffin and Clive Hope.

The club has had a busy week with several members travelling to Sale to play in a special Regional Competition with Deb Anglim coming home in first.

Again on Sunday, a contingent of members went to Sale for the GNOT Heat.

Jack Kuiper’s team of Jack, Susan Ruffin, Dina Drury and Richard Moss won the day well ahead of others.

Neville Chapman, Philip Chapman, Faye Rowlands and Pat West qualified to play in the Regional Final of this national event. Well done all.

Bon voyage to the Macphees who have flown to New York for a holiday.

Please see the club website for details of play.

Visitors are always welcome.

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• Trafalgar vs Mirboo North

Trafalgar topple Tigers STRUGGLING reigning Mid Gippsland premier Mirboo North went down to Trafalgar by 33 points in wet, windy weather at Trafalgar’s Waterloo Road oval on Saturday.

For the most part, this battle at Trafalgar saw the Bloods sailing on the high

seas with all guns blazing, whilst Mirboo North flummoxed in muddy waters, unable to get its mojo working.

The enterprising Bloods appeared to trust their instincts wherever their inclinations led them and the benefits flowed.

For Mirboo North, there were few memorable passages of play and an excess of ball-handling mistakes that did nothing to help its cause on a day

Mid Gippsland ladders SENIORS

THIRDS

Trafalgar.......... 246.43 Yinnar............. 198.59 Thorpdale ........ 168.69 Morwell East..... 218.07 Yall-Yall North ... 114.89 Newborough ........109.57 Hill End ..................79.61 Yarragon ................43.59 Mirboo North .........41.22 Boolarra .................28.99

8 8 8 4 4 4 4 0 0 0

RESERVES Yall-Yall North ... 368.57 Newborough ..... 220.83 Yinnar............. 180.70 Trafalgar.......... 167.50 Morwell East..... 122.58 Thorpdale ...............92.86 Mirboo North .........68.22 Hill End ..................44.44 Yarragon ................42.86 Boolarra .................41.29

8 8 8 8 4 4 0 0 0 0

Yinnar........... 1517.65 Trafalgar..........860.61 Yall-Yall North ...138.02 Newborough ...... 72.46 Mirboo North ..... 20.35 Morwell East ...........4.05

8 8 8 0 0 0

FOURTHS Yinnar.........511.11 100.0 Boolarra ......201.27 100.0 Trafalgar......180.60 100.00 Yall-Yall N....138.89 0.00 Hill End ........ 56.52 0.00 Mirboo North ...38.93 0.00 Morwell East ....24.36 0.00

best forgotten.

With two minutes left on the clock, Glen Richards saved Mirboo North from the ignominy of a goalless disaster when he kicked the Tigers’ only major in nearly 100 minutes of football.

As soon as Richards booted the Sherrin through the big white sticks, a relieved Mirboo North sup-

OTHER MATCHES SENIORS Yall-Yall Nth 6.11.47 d Yarragon 1.4.10 Yinnar 7.10.52 d Morwell East 3.8.26 Thorpdale 12.11.83 d Boolarra 6.2.38 Hill End 11.8.74 d Newborough 8.8.56 RESERVES Yal-Yall North 9.10.64 d Yarragon 2.2.14 Yinnar 6.12.48 d Morwell East 2.4.16 Thorpdale 9.3.57 d Boolarra 2.7.19 Newborough 6.8.44 d Hill End 1.2.8 THIRDS Yinnar 23.12.150 d Morwell East 0.3.3 Yall-Yall Nth 8.17.65 d Newborough 8.14.62 FOURTHS Boolarra 14.6.90 d Yall-Yall Nth 6.11.47 Yinnar 12.15.87 d Morwell East 1.0.6

porter pulled out his smart phone, saying he finally had something to tweet home about.

After two rounds of the season and comprehensive losses to Yinnar and Trafalgar, Mirboo North is ninth on the ladder, with only Boolarra beneath it.

Already, the soothsayers and naysayers, of whom there are several, are suggesting Mirboo North will struggle to win enough games to make the finals for a 16th consecutive year.

Of course, they conveniently forget the mighty Tigers, who have won five flags in that period, lost their first two games last season, before going on to land the 2017 premiership.

An away win this Saturday against Morwell East is a must for Mirboo North and success will do wonders for the team’s battered confidence.

The match opened in pouring rain and with a bitter westerly howling like a lonely wolf, players’ comfort levels were low and appealed to those who love playing wet weather football.

The enthusiastic

Bloods won most of the contested ball, held more marks, ran harder, fumbled less at ground level and kicked to position better than the visitors.

By three quarter time, Mirboo North had restricted Trafalgar to two goals from Keegan Tullett and Matthew Van Schajik and trailed by 16 points.

Clancy Bennett, Damien Turner, Lloyd Powell, playing coach Josh Taylor and Jake Nash had determinedly kept Mirboo North within striking distance to that stage.

It was only in the final

term that everything fell apart for the Tigers, when their defensive foundations were shaken and loosened.

Inconsistent back-up support from out-of-sorts teammates quickly turned to near non-existence.

Successive majors by Matthew Swenson, Tyson Leys and Ben Doran increased Trafalgar’s lead to 39 points.

Fortune and reward befriended the Bloods, who continually attacked the ball with gusto.

The final score read Trafalgar 5.12.42 defeated Mirboo North 1.3.9.

SENIORS

THIRDS

Trafalgar 5.12.42 d Mirboo North 1.3.9

Trafalgar 9.10.64 d Mirboo North 3.3.21

Trafalgar goals: M. Swenson 1, M. Van Schajik 1, T. Leys 1, B. Doran 1, K. Tullett 1.

Mirboo North goals: G. Richards 1.

Trafalgar best: B. Doran, D. Mann, D. Brock, M. Van Schajik, M. Swenson, J. Butler.

Mirboo North best: C. Bennett, D. Turner, L. Powell, J. Taylor, J. Nash, H. Kerr.

RESERVES

Trafalgar goals: Z. Brown 2, T. Tuck 1, B. Radford 1, T. Marslen 1, C. Millsom 1, B. McGown 1, A. Subba 1, J. Wheller 1.

Mirboo North goals: F. Austin 2, A. Krausz 1.

Trafalgar best: T. Marslen, B. Radford, X. Taylor, J. Moore, C. Palmer, B. McGown.

Mirboo North best: R. Kratzat, A. Krausz, R. Peter, L. Oddy, C. White, I. Linn.

Trafalgar 7.10.52 d Mirboo North 5.2.32 Trafalgar goals: M. Goodman 2, B. Burgess 1, G. Kneebone 1, A. Marx 1, B. Hamilton 1, M. Allott 1.

Mirboo North goals: J. Alexander 1, S. Rogers 1, C. Le Page 1, B. Richards 1, B. Stoertebecker 1.

Trafalgar best: H. Malady, M. Goodman, B. Hamilton, M. Allott, T. Wilson, J. Dawson.

Mirboo North best: K. Wilson, C. Le Page, L. Gervasi, R. Kelly, B. Stoertebecker, B. Richards.

FOURTHS

Trafalgar 7.10.52 d Mirboo North 4.4.28 Trafalgar goals: J. Hart 2, S. Palis 2, B. Zimora 2, H. Kenny 1.

Mirboo North goals: R. Killury 1, B. Peters 1, M. Hosie 1, D. Powell 1.

Trafalgar best: J. De Graaf, C. Burgess, C. Semple, H. Kenny, O. Robinson, D. O’Brien.

Mirboo North best: D. Powell, J. Cummaudo, L. Dight, H. Mahoney, R. Killury, I. Linn.

Options: Kilcunda-Bass’ Sam Watson looks to unload the ball to a teammate, with Korumburra-Bena player approaching in the Reserves match on Saturday.

• Kilkunda-Bass v Korumburra-Bena

Panthers outlast the Giants THE match between Kilcunda-Bass and Korumburra-Bena was a special occasion.

Break: Poowong’s Michael Harris gets away with the ball.

• Poowong v Catani

Poowong challenge Catani POOWONG Saturday.

welcomed

Catani

on

The ground was in good condition but unfortunately the weather really turned around from the previous week.

The strong cold wind was blowing at the start of the day, and later the rain and hail arrived which made the ground soft and conditions and ball slippery.

Poowong kicked to the Drouin Road end to try and make use of the wind.

Unfortunately, it was Catani that hit the board early, kicking the first three goals.

Poowong finally broke through with a goal from a 50 metre penalty to Mitch Whiting but Catani hit back with another goal. Poowong once agin was on the backfoot down 1.1.7 to Catani 4.0.24 Catani’s strength and the failure to curb Paul Pattinson had Poowong under pressure, and with another goal and two points straight after quarter time, Catani was in control.

Poowong forwards was not putting any pressure on the Catanis backline.

Ben Hancock marked for a point to Poowong, and more free kicks followed.

Catani received a free kick in front of goal which resulted in a goal.

Chris Robinson took a good mark and kicked Poowong’s second, Lachie Green kicked a point and from the kick out Ben Hancock marked and goaled.

Poowong was 16 points down at half time 3.4.22 to Catani 6.2.38 After half time, a 50 metre penalty to Lachie Green resulted in a goal to Poowong, but once again the lack of pressure from Poowong’s forwards allowed Catani back line to repel Poowong’s attacks.

Catani has an 18 point lead at the last change.

The last quarter was hard slog for both sides but Poowong did not help itself with three points and with the loss of Ben Hancock with concussion from a heavy knock it was going to be hard to get back into the game.

Catani had a chance to seal the game with a point and two out of bounds finally Chris Doria kicked a goal for Poowong but this was followed by a goal to Catani off the ground.

Final scores were Poowong 5.7.37 and Catani 8.6.54 Poowong showed it has improved from last season but its forwards must be prepared to put pressure on the opposition’s back line with tackles and be prepared to be in the contest, not waiting for it to be given to it. For Poowong to go to the next level, if it can improve in this area it will win games. Catani look as if it will be part of the finals again if it does not get to many injuries.

Poowong play away to Longwarry next week and must start to get some wins on the board to be part of the 2018 finals in a tight competition. Hopefully Ben Hancock will be fit to play.

It was for the Gus James Memorial Cup – part of the Beyond Blue round.

Both clubs wore blue armbands. The Giants also wore black armbands for the tragic passing of Josh Whiteside.

Both sides and umpires lined up for a minute’s silence before the game.

The Panthers kicked to the town end, favoured by the wind, in the first quarter.

They score two goals. The Giants didn’t score but played well enough to limit the damage.

At quarter time the score was Giants 0.0.0 to Panthers 2.1.13.

The Giants attacked in the second, but wasted their chances by only kicking points, which would prove decisive later on.

At half time, the scores were Giants 0.4.4 to Panthers 2.1.13.

Kilcunda-Bass came out more determined in the third quarter, running and spreading the play.

The Giants were under siege and making too many mistakes, and were punished for them.

By third quarter, the score was Giants 0.0.4 to Panthers 6.3.39.

Whatever was said in the last break worked. The

Giants woke up and started to run, carry, and hit targets.

They kicked three goals and four behinds, keeping Kilcunda-Bass scoreless.

However, the damage had already been done.

The final scores were Giants 3.8.26 to Panthers 6.3.39.

This week, the Giants head over to Phillip Island with their injured stars still out, ready to face a massive task.

Kilcunda-Bass is at home to Garfield.

Kilcunda Bass 6.3.39 Korumburra-Bena 3.8.26 Kilcunda Bass Goals: J. Smith 1, R. Scapin 1, S. Pugh 1, J. Calvert 1, D. Holmes 1, J. Phillips 1 Korumburra-Bena Goals: B. Fitzpatrick 1, M. Cooke 1, J. Celebrine 1 Kilcunda Bass Best: T. Gibson, M. Whitham, B. Arnold, H. Spierings, S. Casey, A. Paton Korumburra-Bena Best: J. McMillan, B. Anthony, A. Johnston, B. Monson, R. Dixon, J. Celebrine RESERVES

Korumburra-Bena 3.10.28 Kilcunda Bass 4.1.25

Leading Goalkicker: J. Bezzene 2 Kor Best: S. Braithwaite, S. Paterson, P. Kyle, M. Snooks, J. Kyle, J. Harris Kil Best: J. Bezzene, J. Rosenow, B. Egeberg, N. Arney, Z. Gorsuch, S. Watson THIRDS

Kilcunda Bass 4.14.38 Korumburra-Bena 4.4.28 Leading Goalkicker: B. Aldwell 2 Kil Best: J. Rosenow, F. Homer, N. Bradley, B. Aldwell, C. Newitt, W. Lindsay Kor Best: J. Harris, R. Pattison, T. Newton, M. Cester, J. Grabham, A. Hall

Pressure: Giants’ Alex Walker tries to break away from the pack in the Reserves match against Kilcunda Bass.

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Stony too strong for MDU STONY Creek claimed the points after defeating a competitive MDU side on Saturday.

With the rain coming down hard during the first half, all players had their work cut out for them.

The first half saw ugly contested play. MDU was determined, but Stony Creek remained two or three goals in front for most of the game.

Much of the first quarter was an arm wrestle, with Stony Creek responding to all of MDU’s attempts to get ahead.

For MDU, Jess Hickey played an outstanding game, landing a lot of important tackles in the middle. He was supported by Tom Corry and Matthew Harris.

In the backline, Nick Moore stood strong against the Lions, and provided a lot of run out of the dangerous zone.

Tragedy struck the Lions during the second quarter. Returning to the club after five years, Brad Hutchinson suffered multiple fractures to his cheek and jaw.

The injury knocked the wind out of a shell shocked Stony Creek’s sails, but it remained 12 points ahead going into the long break.

By half time, the rain stopped, and Stony Creek’s players came alive. Darcy Atkins was impressive in the midfield, and Max Homer was strong on the wing.

Dylan Zuidema was the stand out player, dualing well in the ruck against MDU’s Michael Smith.

Stony Creek ran well on the dryer ground and still had legs going into the last quarter.

Dale Furphy kept MDU’s heads high with a tricky goal from 20 metres out. This followed Arm wrestle: Jordan Bolge, Jacob Byrnes, Jake Brydon and Will on from another great goal Furphy contributed Collins all tried to get hands to the ball in the Seniors match. Photo off to the side of the point post in the second courtesy Gerard Bruning-@ fourcornersframing.biz term.

Storming ahead with six goals in the last term, Stony Creek won the day.

The final score was MDU 8.6.54 to Stony Creek 14.8.92.

Stony Creek is intending to lift its game as it comes up against reigning premier Fish Creek.

The Kangaroos will be coming to the game off the back of a loss, so the intensity will be high.

MDU will travel to Foster, and is ready to give the contest a crack.

SENIORS

RESERVES

Stony Creek 14.8.92 M.D.U. 8.6.54

Stony Creek 4.8.32 M.D.U. 3.5.23

Stony Creek Goals: W. Collins 3, J. Byrnes 2, D. Zuidema 2, A. Sigeti 2, M. Milivojevic 2, J. Nolan 1, T. Sabec 1, A. Logan 1 M.D.U. Goals: T. Harris 2, D. Furphy 2, J. Kennedy 1, T. Corry 1, J. Wright 1, B. Thorson 1 Stony Creek Best: D. Zuidema, D. Atkins, M. Milivojevic, M. Homer, A. Logan, W. Collins M.D.U. Best: J. Hickey, M. Harris, T. Harris, J. Brydon, J. Wright, T. Corry

Stony Creek Goals: D. Preston 3, Z. Van Delft 1 M.D.U. Goals: J. Hoy 1, D. Campbell 1, Y. Zorzos 1 Stony Creek Best: B. Hayes, D. Preston, Z. Van Delft, M. Semken, N. Svenson, J. Spencer M.D.U. Best: D. Noble, B. Densley, C. Dyke, M. East, Y. Zorzos

Milestone: Stony Creek’s Ryan McKnight played his 300th game against MDU on Saturday.

• Inverloch Kongwak vs Koo Wee Rup

Sea Eagles hold on WINTRY conditions led to a low scoring match between reigning premiers Inverloch Kongwak and Koo Wee Rup. Playing at Koo Wee Rup, the two sides were evenly matched from the get go.

Scoring was difficult as they adjusted to the conditions, and both teams kicked one goal and two behinds in the first quarter.

In the second quarter, Koo Wee Rup pulled ahead but the game was far from over.

The Sea Eagles had a few of opportunities, but couldn’t follow through. The team kicked three behinds for the quarter.

Koo Wee Rup was just five points ahead going into the long break.

During half time, Inverloch-Kongwak dug deep and found the motivation to keep attacking the ball.

Turning the game around, the Sea Eagles kicked three goals and pulled ahead of Koo Wee Rup. Goal kicking was shared between Shem

Hawking, Daniel Reid, Toby Mahoney, and Tom Wyatt.

Koo Wee Rup was held to just one goal and on behind by Inverloch-Kongwak’s powerful backline.

Coming into the last quarter, just nine points separated the two.

Both sides fought against the weather, but neither could cause any damage to the other.

Inverloch-Kongwak was held scoreless, and Koo Wee Rup could only manage three behinds.

Luckily for Inverloch - Kongwak, the

spark of energy in the third quarter was the decider.

The final score was Inverloch-Kongwak

Inverloch Kongwak 4.8.32 Koo Wee Rup 3.8.26 Inverloch Kongwak Goals: T. Wyatt, T. Mahoney, S. Hawking, D. Reid Koo Wee Rup Goals: A. Giuliano 2, J. Smith Inverloch Kongwak Best: M. Eales, C. Casey, R. Sparkes, C. Mckenzie, L. Scott, S. Hawking Koo Wee Rup Best: N. Voss, C. Dyker, T. Dolan, C. Milojevic, T. Miller, D. Calteri RESERVES

Inverloch Kongwak 6.0.36 Koo Wee Rup 2.5.17 Leading Goalkicker: B. Hayes 2 IK Best: C. Terlich, T. Lomax, B. Withers, B. Hayes, S. Buxton, T. Whelan KWR Best: D. Mullen, T. Dwyer,

4.8.32 to Koo Wee Rup 3.8.26.

Inverloch-Kongwak is back at home to Dalyston in round three.

S. Nicholson, N. Watson, C. Miller, D. Allen THIRDS

Koo Wee Rup 4.8.32 Inverloch Kongwak 3.4.22 Leading Goalkicer: all singles KWR Best: J. Escudero, L. Edwards, J. Harris, W. Ellis , L. Glassborow IK Best: J. Soumilas, T. Heislers, S. Greenhalgh, L. Paxton, A. Hrvatin, J. Hutchinson FOURTHS

Koo Wee Rup 13.9.87 Inverloch Kongwak 1.1.7 Leading Goalkickers: N. Prowd 3, M. Alderson 3 KWR Best: L. McLeod, N. Prowd, J. Ventura, M. Alderson, A. Whitta IK Best: not submitted

ROUND 2 SENIORS LADDER W L D

Garfield ...... 2 0 0 Nar Nar G..... 1 1 0 Kil-Bass ..... 1 0 0 Inv-K’wak.... 1 0 0 Phillip Is..... 1 1 0 KooWeeRup .. 1 0 0 Cora Lynn....... 0 1 0 Dalyston ......... 0 2 0 Bunyip............ 0 1 0 Kor-Bena ........ 0 1 0

Wintry conditions: MDU’s Yani Zorzos and Corey Dyke competed with Stony Creek’s Ryan McKnight for the ball as the rain bucketed down in the Reserves match.

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• Dalyston v Phillip Island

Island take home the points PHILLIP Island overcame a slow start to put the first win on the board for the season under coach Beau Vernon over Dalyston.

In typical football conditions it was the home side Dalyston which looked the more settled side when it opened up with a 2.1.13 start while keeping the Bulldogs to just three behinds.

The Magpies were kicking away from the highway end and thus had the benefit of the strong wind going its way.

The Island got its game together with the wind in term two when it was able to keep the Magpies scoreless while snagging three majors to lead 3.6 to Dalyston’s 2.1 at the main break.

Brendan Kimber for the Island was picking up a lot of the ball while Kurt Thomas in the ruck was driving hard to win it for Dalyston.

The Magpies pulled back again in the third, and with three goals

Phillip Island 8.14.62 Dalyston 5.3.33 Phillip Island Goals: A. Edwards 2, J. Taylor 2, A. Redmond 1, J. Patullo 1, J. Youle 1, M. Griffin 1 Dalyston Goals: D. Brosnan 3, M. Marotta 1, J. Woolan 1 Phillip Island Best: J. Taylor, B. Kimber, M. Wright, J. Youle, D. Larsson, J. Patullo Dalyston Best: K. Thomas, S. Coldebella, J. Legione, D. Brosnan, R. Harrop, J. Brooker RESERVES

Phillip Island 21.18.144 Dalyston 0.0.0 Leading Goalkicker: H. Shawcross 7 PI Best: N. Higginson, H. Shawcross, J. Lees, R. Marshall, A. Cook, J. Nicolaci

apiece, the last change saw the Island 5.7 up on the Magpies 5.1.

The favoured end would benefit Phillip Island in the last term and it duly booted away with the game to add 3.7 to Dalyston’s two behinds.

Shannon Coldebella in the backline played solid and reliable footy for Dalyston, Jack Legione wing/half forward, Darcy Brosnan floating around forward with three goals, Rhys Harrop backline and Jackson Brooker , forward line, were other handy players.

One of the Island’s other good players were Jack Taylor with two goals, with Marcus Wright and Jaymie Youle also getting a lot of the footy.

Next week Dalyston has a big test travelling to Inverloch with Kale Wilson likely to come back, Bobby Beaton in the twos could get the call up and Christian Butler will be back after work commitments kept him out on Saturday.

The Island will host Korumburra Bena.

Dal Best: K. Spinks, A. Chetland, L. Wall, A. Geyer, J. Legione, T. Woolan THIRDS

Phillip Island 12.12.84 Dalyston 0.3.3 Leading Goalkicker: all singles PI Best: C. Thompson, N. Anderson, C. Farrell, N. Bee-Hickman, T. McMillan, B. Sutherland Dal Best: not submitted FOURTHS

Phillip Island 11.17.83 Dalyston 1.1.7 Leading Goalkickers: H. O’Brien 2, M. Walton 2, H. Smith 2 PI Best: F. Cousins, M. Walton, J. Ryan, K. Griffin, H. O’Brien, K. Fuller Dal Best: S. Williamson, F. Hodgetts, H. Renehan, B. McRae, J. Hull, T. Alford

%

Pts

192 192 137 137 118 109 73 65 43 34

8 4 4 4 4 4 0 0 0 0

GOALKICKERS M. Griffin (Ph Is) ............(1) A. McGibbon (Gar) .........(2) T. Beck (Nar G) ...............(2) T. McDermott (Nar) ........(1) D. Johnson (Garf) ..........(1) D. Brosnan (Dayls) .........(3) J. Wells (KooW) .............(0) M. Cooke (Kor-B) ...........(0) C. Intveen (Garf) ............(1) J. Taylor (Ph Is)..............(0) T. Woodfield (Cora) ........(0) A. Edwards (Ph Is) .........(2) T. Osbaldeston (Dalys) ...(0)

6 5 5 5 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

RESERVES LADDER W L D

Inv-K’wak.... 2 Nar Nar G..... 2 Kil-Bass ..... 1 Phillip Is..... 1 Garfield ...... 1 KooWeeRup .. 1 Kor-Bena ....... 0 Bunyip........... 0 Cora Lynn...... 0 Dalyston ........ 0

0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 2

%

0 324 0 218 0 1629 0 217 0 180 0 125 0 40 0 40 0 24 0 3

Pts

8 8 4 4 4 4 0 0 0 0

GOALKICKERS H. Shawcross (Ph Is) .....(7) M. Cameron (KooW) ......(0) J. Gown (Garf) ...............(1) L. McMillan (Inv-K) ........(0) N. Anderson (Ph Is) .......(2) T. Butler (Garf) ...............(0) B. Tiziani (Kil-B) .............(0) L. Thomas (Nar G) .........(1) N. Bradley (Kil-B) ...........(0) S. Zammit (Inv-K) ..........(1) M. Lewis (Nar G) ............(0) J. Paterson (Kor-B) .......(0)

7 6 5 5 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3

THIRDS LADDER W L D

Kil-Bass ..... 2 Garfield ...... 2 KooWeeRup.. 2 Cora Lynn ... 1 Phillip Is..... 1 Nar Nar G ....... 1 Kor-Bena ....... 0 Inv-K’wak ...... 0 Bunyip........... 0 Dalyston ........ 0

0 0 0 0 1 1 2 2 1 2

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

%

Pts

500 312 127 365 201 77 73 42 38 5

8 8 8 4 4 4 0 0 0 0

GOALKICKERS J. Batson (Garf) .............(2) N. Anderson (Ph Is) .......(1) W. Lindsay (Kil-B) ..........(1) J. Verleg (Garf) ..............(3) D. Taylor (Nar G) ............(1) C. Logan (Kil-B) .............(0) P. Briffa (Nar G) ..............(0) L. Alford (Kil-B) ..............(0) J. Verhagen (Cora L) ......(0) C. Newitt (Kil-B) .............(0) B. Aldwell (Kil-B) ............(2) L. Gregson (KooW) ........(0)

5 5 5 5 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3

FOURTHS LADDER W L D

Phillip Is..... 2 Nar Nar G..... 2 Bunyip ....... 1 KooWeeRup.. 1 Garfield ...... 1 Cora Lynn...... 1 Kor-Bena ....... 0 Inv-K’wak ...... 0 Dalyston ........ 0 Kil-Bass......... 0

0 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 0

%

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

553 187 214 111 73 52 91 36 8 0

Pts

8 8 4 4 4 4 0 0 0 0

GOALKICKERS L. Hartley (Cora L) .........(0) H. O’Brien (Ph Is) ...........(2) M. Alderson (KooW) ......(3) B. Friend (Garf) ..............(1) X. Kinder (Bunyip)..........(3) C. Jeffery (Ph Is) ............(0) J. Williams (Inv-K) .........(0) N. Pipicelli (Nar G) .........(3) N. Prowd (KooW)...........(3) J. Evans (Garf) ...............(0) H. Brain (Nar G) .............(2) A. Pipicelli (Nar G) .........(0)

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• Fish Creek v Tarwin

Sharks upset the Kangaroos in round one TARWIN travelled to Fish Creek on Saturday to take on the reigning premiers at Terrill Park.

SENIORS LADDER W L D

%

Pts

Tarwin ........2 0 0 195 Stony Ck ......1 0 0 170 Toora ..........1 0 0 157 Fish Ck........0 1 0 95 Foster .............0 1 0 64 MDU...............0 2 0 43 GOALKICKERS D. Yawney (Tarw) .......... (4) D. Sheen (Tarw) ............ (5) J. Kennedy (Tarw) ......... (2) D. Field (Tarw)............... (3) W. Collins (Stony) ......... (3) T. Toussaint (Tarw) ........ (2) T. Brew (MDU) .............. (3) M. Andrews (Toora) ...... (3) T. Cameron (Tarw) ........ (1) T. Harris (Jnr) (MDU) .... (1)

8 4 4 0 0 0 5 5 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

RESERVES LADDER W L D

%

Pts

Toora ..........1 0 0 280 Tarwin ........1 1 0 152 Stony Ck ......1 0 0 139 Fish Ck........1 0 0 126 MDU...............0 2 0 50 Foster .............0 1 0 36 GOALKICKERS K. McLean (Tarw) .......... (5) L. Anderson (Tarw) ....... (3) D. Preston (Stony) ........ (3) B. Mead-Ameri (Tarw) ... (2) N. Giles (Tarw) .............. (2) A. Bright (Fish Ck)......... (2) J. Hoy (MDU) ................ (1) B. Graham (Fisk Ck) ...... (2) V. Van Dillen (Tarw)....... (1) M. Pretty (Toora)........... (1) B. Stone (Toora) ............ (1) Z. Van Delft (Stony)....... (1) D. Campbell (MDU) ....... (0) N. Mathieson (MDU) ..... (1) B. Rogers (Fish Ck) ....... (1) Y. Zorzos (MDU) ........... (1) S. Pearce (MDU) ........... (1) M. Green (Foster) .......... (1) T. Need (Toora) ............. (1)

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

THIRDS LADDER W L D

%

Pts

Toora ..........1 0 0 186 MDU...........1 0 0 153 Stony Ck ......0 1 0 65 Toora ..........0 1 0 54 Tarwin ............0 0 0 0 Fish Ck ...........0 0 0 0 GOALKICKERS C. Cary (Stony) ............. (3) O. Cox (Foster) .............. (2) A. Hewson (Toora) ........ (2) J. Thornell (Foster) ....... (2) S. Benra (MDU)............. (2) M. Hoober (MDU) ......... (1) l. O’Neill (MDU) ............. (1) L. Lidstone (Foster)....... (1) K. Davy (Foster) ............ (1) S. Pearce (MDU) ........... (1) J. Phillips (Stony) ......... (1) B. Cantwell (MDU) ........ (1) A. Rhodes (Toora) ......... (1) J. Yates (MDU).............. (1) B. Prain (Foster) ............ (1) L. Elliott (Stony) ............ (1) J. Smith (Foster) ........... (1)

4 4 0 0 0 0 3 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

FOOTY DRAWS THIS WEEKEND ALBERTON Round 2: April 21 Stony Creek v Fish Creek Tarwin v Toora Foster v MDU

MID GIPPSLAND Round 3: April 21 Yarragon v Boolarra Hill End v Yall/Yall Nth Yinnar v Newborough Morwell East v Mirboo Nth Sunday, April 22 Thorpdale v Trafalgar

GIPPSLAND Round 3: April 21 Leongatha v Morwell Bairnsdale v Drouin Warragul v Moe Maffra v Wonthaggi Traralgon v Sale (N)

WEST GIPPSLAND Round 3: April 21 Kilcunda Bass v Garfield Phillip Island v Kor-Bena Inverloch K’wak v Dalyston Nar Nar Goon v Bunyip Koo Wee Rup v Cora Lynn

The ground was in good condition with the water cart working overtime during the week and Al Pell doing some great work.

The weather was ordinary with the wind blowing and some heavy showers leading up to and during the match.

Both sides have welcomed some new faces into their respective sides and after the 2017 premiership flag was unfurled in front of the players and the crowd we were set for what turned out to be a nail biter.

The Kangaroos won the toss and kicked to the canteen end in the opening term and the match got underway.

A fairly even start with the Kangas in attack for much of the early part, it wasn’t long before FCK had the opening goal when big forward Harry Hunt marked strongly tight in the pocket in front of the canteen and slotted a beautiful goal that had the crowd in that section of the ground excited.

The game was scrappy with conditions poor and when Tarwin answered through Jari Kennedy from a tough set shot from about 35m out and then went to the lead with the old man of the side Truckie Cameron marking and goaling again the Sharks went to the first break in front by five points even though 75percent of the play had been in the FCK forward 50.

The second quarter was much the same with much of the play in the FCK forward half, Tarwin however looked dangerous every time they took the ball forward and they were first to hit the scoreboard at the 15min mark with a major to Ben Allen.

Fishy answered only a minute later with a nice running goal to Bailey Harfield Park and it was only a point the difference.

As has been their trouble in past seasons the Kangaroos set shot kicking for goal was letting them down, captain Dickie Cooper and Jake Buckland both missing a couple each.

Tarwin pushed forward and a late goal to Ed Williams gave the Sharks a little bit of breathing space at the main break up by nine points.

Fishy come out looking the better of the two teams early in the third but again Tarwin were find ways to thwart the Fishy forward thrusts and the Sharks put on the opening goal only five minutes in when Cameron got an opportunistic goal from a nice rebound out of the FCK F50.

Fish Creek answered when Harry Hunt got his second but Tarwin responded again when Ed Williams got a questionable free kick that extended the lead again to beyond a goal for the Sharks.

The game was being played at a high intensity with both sides having a real go and no love lost between them with some willing contests.

At the final change it was Tarwin up by 10 points.

It was the Sharks who started the better in the final term and goals to Jari Kennedy and Dermott Yawney had the margin out to 21 points at the 10 minute mark

SENIORS

Tarwin 9.5.59 Fish Creek 7.14.56 Tarwin Goals: E. Williams 2, J. Kennedy 2, T. Cameron 2, B. Ellen 1, T. Toussaint 1, D. Yawney 1 Fish Creek Goals: H. Hunt 2, B. Harfield/Park 2, B. Cooper 1, S. McGannon 1, G. Park 1 Tarwin Best: S. Kilsby, J. Bloom, R. Maddaford, T. Cameron, P. Hinkley, T. Dobson Fish Creek Best: B. Cooper, H. Hunt, J. Hayes, E. Park, J. Buckland, D. Hargrave RESERVES

Fish Creek 6.7.43 Tarwin 5.4.34 Fish Creek Goals: B. Graham 2, A. Bright 2, L. Edgelow 1, B. Rogers 1 Tarwin Goals: L. Anderson 2, K.

and with the game already a low scoring affair and the conditions not ideal it looked to be done and dusted.

At least that is what some of the crowd thought; four goals in eight minutes to Fish Creek the last of which to youngster Sam McGannon put the Kangaroos in front for the first time since early in the opening quarter, up by three points at the 18 minute mark.

A tight final 10 minutes ensured with the Kangaroos controlling the ball and appearing to have done enough to steal this one from a spirited Sharks team.

As the clock ticked into the 28th minute the Shark took possession of the ball and made one last forward push, a mark deep in the pocket in front of the canteen went astray and with everyone anticipating the siren, the kick went across the face of goal and into the other pocket where Troy Toussaint marked strongly.

With only seconds remaining he played on and when he kicked the ball the siren sounded and the players and the crowd watched it split the middle for the Sharks to take the lead back after the siren and record a upset three point win.

Round two has the Kangaroos heading to the race course to take on Stony Creek while the Sharks are at home to Toora.

Flag flourished: Fish Creek Football Netball Club president Jason Harding and Seniors coach Greg Hoskin unfurled the 2017 premiership flag before Saturday’s match against the Tarwin Sharks.

High tackle: Fish Creek’s Jarrod Walker gets caught up by Tarwin’s Kyle Robinson during the Seniors match on Saturday, held Handball time: Fish Creek’s Toby Redpath looks for options as Tarwin’s Trent Pastura closes in during the Seniors game on Saturday. at Fish Creek.

McLean 2, B. Mead-Ameri 1 Fish Creek Best: A. Thomas ireland, B. Stefani, B. Graham, L. Howard, L. Edgelow, B. Pulham Tarwin Best: N. McRae, B. Hasell, D. Cardy, T. Giroud, J. Best, J. Riddell THIRDS

M.D.U. 7.10.52 Stony Creek 5.4.34 M.D.U. Goals: S. Benra 2, L. O’Neill 1, S. Pearce 1, B. Cantwell 1, M. Hoober 1, J. Yates 1 Stony Creek Goals: C. Cary 3, J. Phillips 1, L. Elliott 1 M.D.U. Best: J. Gourlay, J. Brown, L. O’Neill, S. Pearce, C. Krohn, M. Hoober Stony Creek Best: J. Phillips, D. Williams, S. Bright, H. Collins, C. Cary, I. Mcrae

Ready to go: Fish Creek footballers were ready to take to the field against Tarwin on Saturday, for the opening round of the Alberton League.

• Toora v Foster

Magpies crowned victors in stormy clash IN trying conditions, Toora rose above Foster in the first clash of the season on Saturday.

A wild and wet first half set the stage for a low scoring match.

Toora made the most of its kicking advantage in the first quarter. The Magpies booted two goals past the post while keeping Foster scoreless.

Toora’s backline worked hard to keep the Tigers out before heading into a challenging second quarter. Jamie Maurilli-Pullin directed the play well and was Toora’s best backman for the day.

Foster hit back with two goals of its own, but Toora managed to slip away.

Brett Scarcella and new Toora forward

Matt Andrews kicked a goal each against the wind.

There wasn’t a lot in it going into the second half, and a word from Toora’s coach forced the boys to be more accountable.

The weather improved going into the third term, but the wind was still wreaking havoc.

With a new burst of energy, Toora kicked five goals for the quarter.

Jayden Attard was a vital player during the quarter. An onballer, Attard was responsible for a number of crucial passages of play.

Toora’s Lincoln Toner and James Cook went head to head in the ruck, both feeding the ball out to the midfield well.

Foster was back in business by the

fourth quarter. In a promising, last effort display, Foster put three more goals on the board.

Onballers Jack Roper, Brendan Neville and Jonathon Segat were the standout onballers who delivered plenty of run into the forward line.

The final siren sounded and the scores were Toora 9.12.66 to Foster 5.12.42.

Toora will take on Tarwin this weekend. Tarwin has had a pretty good run and is looking strong this season. The Toora/ Tarwin matchup will be an interesting one.

Foster will take on MDU, and is feeling positive in the lead up. Foster hopes to see progress in this game, and to once again see the last quarter drive home.

SENIORS

Toora 9.12.66 Foster 5.12.42 Toora Goals: M. Andrews 3, L. Manders 2, B. Osborne 2, J. Pintus 1, B. Scarcella 1 Foster Goals: J. Roper 2, B. Neville 1, J. Segat 1, T. McGowan 1 Toora Best: J. Attard, B. Osborne , J. Maurilli-Pullin, L. Toner, J. Manton, T. Kirwan Foster Best: J. Roper, B. Neville, J. Cook, J. Segat, T. McGowan, S. Allott RESERVES

Toora 3.10.28 Foster 1.4.10 Toora Goals: T. Need 1, B. Stone 1, M. Pretty 1

Foster Goals: M. Green 1 Toora Best: J. Grant, K. Morgan, B. Stone, T. Need, M. Pretty, L. Grylls Foster Best: M. Green, J. Smith, J. Sparkes, R. Whittle, S. Dobson, P. Creasy THIRDS

Foster 8.6.54 Toora 3.11.29 Foster Goals: J. Thornell 2, O. Cox 2, L. Lidstone 1, K. Davy 1, B. Prain 1, J. Smith 1 Toora Goals: A. Hewson 2, A. Rhodes 1 Foster Best: J. Smith, J. Thornell, L. Rathjen, N. Van Dyke, L. Lidstone, M. House Toora Best: A. Rhodes, O. Cashmore, R. Hewson, J. Platt, L. Cashmore, A. Hewson

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thestar.com.au • Traralgon v Leongatha

Turnovers costly for Parrots ROUND 2 SENIORS LADDER W L D

Maffra......2 Warragul ..2 Leongatha..1 Moe ........1 Traralgon ..1 Sale ............1 Bairnsdale ..0 Wonthaggi..0 Drouin ........0 Morwell ......0

0 0 0 1 0 1 1 2 2 1

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

%

Pts

229.35 195.18 174.24 120.00 118.60 88.30 84.31 62.84 37.62 36.17

8 8 4 4 4 4 0 0 0 0

GOALKICKERS M. Bennett (Maffra).......(4) 13 J. Kiss (Bairns) .............(0) 5 C. Dunne (Leon)............(0) 5 J. Pearce (Moe).............(1) 5 S. Van Dyk (Moe) ..........(1) 4 B. Dessent (Sale) ..........(1) 4 J. Serong (Warr) ...........(2) 4 C. Ambler (Trar) ............(0) 4 D. Grech (Moe) .............(1) 3 L. Di Ciero (Warr)..........(0) 3 K. Porter (Maffra)..........(1) 3 T. Harley (Won) .............(2) 3 L. Ronchi (Sale) ............(2) 3

RESERVES LADDER W L D

%

Maffra......2 0 0 804.76 Warragul ..2 0 0 291.67 Moe ........2 1 0 182.89 Leongatha..1 0 0 147.06 Wonthaggi..0 2 0 61.09 Drouin ........0 2 0 38.93 Morwell ......0 1 0 37.18 Sale ............1 2 0 25.99 Bairnsdale ..0 0 0 00.00 Traralgon ......0 0 0 00.00

Pts

8 8 8 4 0 0 0 0 0 0

GOALKICKERS B. Brunt (Maffra) ...........(0) J. Somers (Warr) ..........(2) N. Trotto (Leon) ............(0) M. Allman (Maffra)........(4) J. Olden (Won) ..............(0) R. Farmer (Moe) ...........(1) J. Chessells (Moe) ........(2) H. Lawson-Pepper (Warr)..(2) N. Edney (Warr) ............(2) S. Kelly (Warr) ..............(2) D. McGuiness (Sale) .....(2) L. Durkin (Moe).............(2) R. Thatcher (Maffra) .....(2)

7 6 5 5 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3

THIRDS LADDER W L D

Warragul ..2 Moe ........2 Maffra......1 Bairnsdale..1 Traralgon ..1 Sale ............1 Leongatha ...1 Wonthaggi..0 Drouin ........0 Morwell ......0

0 1 1 0 1 1 1 2 2 1

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

%

Pts

570.37 407.02 145.79 126.53 111.54 108.53 77.94 57.58 9.27 00.00

8 8 4 4 4 4 4 0 0 0

GOALKICKERS C. Michie (Moe) ............(1) R. Green (Warr) ............(1) J. McLaren (Sale) ..........(2) M. Gravener (Maffra) ....(2) G. Cocksedge (Moe) .....(0) J. Ryan (Sale) ...............(2) T. Baldi (Moe)................(3) O. Henry (Maffra) ..........(2) J. Hurst (Moe)...............(1) I. Copland (Trar) ............(2) T. Bradshaw (Maffra) ....(2) H. Pepper (Moe) ...........(2) W. Mayne (Sale) ............(0) N. Balfour (Moe) ............(0) B. Daniel (Bairnsdale) ....(0) M. McGarrity (Warr).......(2)

9 7 5 5 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

FOURTHS LADDER W L D

%

Pts

Wonthaggi..2 0 0 261.36 Moe ........2 0 0 155.17 Morwell ...1 0 0 261.54 Sale ........1 1 0 122.95 Bairnsdale..1 0 0 107.84 Maffra ........1 1 0 91.14 Leongatha ...1 1 0 83.05 Traralgon ....0 2 0 81.82 Drouin ........0 2 0 33.39 Warragul ....0 2 0 33.63 GOALKICKERS

8 8 4 4 4 4 4 0 0 0

N. Anderson (Won) .......(2) M. Devon (Moe) ............(0) H. VanderZalm (Leon) ...(2) H. Hopkins (Moe) ..........(1) J. Monacella (Morw) .....(0) C. Cook (Maffra) ...........(2) A. McGuiness (Sale) .....(0) K. Ruyters (Trar) ...........(1) K. Hermansen (Drouin)..(1) L. D’Angelo (Trar)..........(1) B. Vickery (Bairns) ........(2)

7 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

AN up and about Traralgon side proved too strong under lights for Leongatha on Saturday night at Traralgon.

The Maroons set the

tone early on with the opening two goals which could easily have been four or five but for wayward kicking.

The Parrots on the other hand can blame poor use of the footy for costly turnovers which saw its systems break down.

SENIORS Traralgon 11.11.77 Leongatha 7.4.46

THIRDS Traralgon 5.8.38 Leongatha 2.4.16

Traralgon goals: H. Neocleous 3, J. Neagle 3, R. Hildebrand 2, J. McMahon 1, D. Loprese 1, N. Lowden 1.

Leongatha goals: C. Dunne 2, S. Forrester 1, J. Pellicano 1, D. Garnham 1, C. Maskell 1, H. McGannon 1.

Traralgon best: H. Hector, C. Stockdale, M. Mustoe, J. McMahon, K. Wilson, M. Jacobsen.

Leongatha best: J. Schelling, H. McGannon, T. Marriott, H. Browne, C. Verboon, B. Willis.

Traralgon goals: I. Copland 2, L. Deering 1, J. Van Iwaarden 1, P. Strong 1.

Leongatha goals: J. Lamers 1, M. McGannon 1.

Traralgon best: L. Johnson, I. Copland, P. Strong, L. Tripodi, B. Cheetham, T. McMahon.

Leongatha best: C. Olden, B. Perry, J. Hume, M. McGannon, J. Hill, C. Michael.

RESERVES Leongatha 6.14.50 Traralgon 3.5.23 Leongatha goals: T. Sauvarin 2, B. Vanrooy 1, T. Wightman 1, P. Gillin 1, N. Trotto 1.

Traralgon goals: J. Strong 1, J. Twite 1, A. Grant 1.

Leongatha best: B. Vanrooy, L. Wright, J. Hemming, R. Kelly, C. Rump, M. Borschman.

Traralgon best: B. Marshall, J. Strong, R. Battista, B. Aurish, S. Goddard, L. McDonald.

FOURTHS Leongatha 10.6.66 Traralgon 7.6.48 Leongatha goals: H. VanderZalm 2, N. Hanily 1, H. Kewming 1, F. Materia 1, C. James 1, D. Hume 1, M. Portelli 1, Z. Reid 1, R. Kemp 1.

Traralgon goals: J. Rodda 2, H. Middleton 1, K. Ruyters 1, C. Doultree 1, F. Kennedy 1, L. D’Angelo 1.

Leongatha best: N. Hanily, A. Turton, Z. Reid, R. Kemp, T. Nash, C. James.

Traralgon best: L. D’Angelo, H. Middleton, J. Musgrove, B. Rickard, C. Doultree.

Leongatha was fortunate to goal twice late in the quarter through Chris Dunne then Sam Forrester to contain the damage.

Leongatha went in with just the one change to the side with Bowman out injured and Col Sanbrook coming into the side.

Conditions were a bit slippery but the earlier rain had eased and the ground was conducive to good footy.

The Maroons weren’t about to let Leongatha off lightly as it kicked another five goals in the second quarter to Leongatha’s one to lead by 28 points at half time 7.6.48 to the Parrots 3.2.20.

Traralgon used the football better and attacked better while the Parrots played within themselves, not willing to take the game fully on.

For the Parrots Josh Schelling was playing desperately well in the back half, trying to restrict the Maroons kicking a bag.

Gippsland Power player Neocleous booted three for Traralgon while Neagle snared three also

despite being inaccurate.

The Parrots staged somewhat of a fightback in term three adding four goals and at one stage got to within nine points of Traralgon. The Maroons bagged the last two goals of the quarter however to put the lead back out to 22 points at the final change of ends.

Harrison McGannon was playing good footy across half forward and the wing for the Parrots, applying good tackling pressure. Tom Marriott and Hayden Browne through the middle got hands on the footy, battling desperately to get the Parrots back in the game.

Chris Verboon had really lifted in the second half across half back as the game tightened up.

Ben Willis rucked and had a good influence on the game and moved forward to effect.

The last quarter was tight but Leongatha couldn’t break through as the Maroons scored the only goal for the quarter to end the game 31 point victors.

It was a good second

half by the Parrots but not a four quarter effort, something the coaches will work on fixing dur-

ing the week before Leongatha hosts Morwell this Saturday.

Sean Westaway and

Luke Bowman are under consideration, providing they are recovered from injuries.

Parrot’s best: Josh Schelling played a great game at half back, his intercept marking a highlight. More photos at www.mdphotos.net

• Wonthaggi v Warragul

Warragul hold out Power WARRAGUL held out a determined Wonthaggi Power outfit to be the victor by 19 points on Saturday.

The Gulls have been big improvers this season and its two out of two wins sees it hold down second spot on the Gippsland

Football League ladder.

Wonthaggi went into the game without key defender Shannon Bray (honeymoon) while the bad news is Michael Kelly is out for the season for a knee reconstruction after injuring it in the opening term against Leongatha.

Matt Howell is also out for several weeks with an injury.

The ground conditions were pretty good considering the early rain while the strong wind would be a factor.

The first quarter didn’t open well for Wonthaggi as an accurate Warragul with the advantage of the wind booted four majors to Wonthaggi’s two to lead by two goals.

With Dom O’Connor

keeping his opposite number quiet, the Power centre half back helped keep Warragul without a second term goal while Wonthaggi surged ahead with the breeze with three goals of its own to lead 5.5 to Warragul’s 4.2 at half time.

Power player Steve Scott was playing his role at full back also helping cut down Warragul’s advances forward.

The third quarter saw another reversal on the

scoreboard as Warragul booted four goals and the Power added only the one goal to see Warragul 8.6 up by 11 points to Power’s 6.7.

The game was open for any team to win in the last quarter and if scores had followed the pattern of the game thus far then Wonthaggi looked favoured to win, given it also had the breeze.

But in a tight and low scoring last quarter it was Warragul hanging on to

boot two goals to Wonthaggi’s one to get over the line.

Poor decision making and execution was a factor in the Power not getting the points in what was a pretty good spectacle.

Toma Huther in the ruck was determined all day for the Power while Troy Harley was the busiest forward with two goals. The consistent and reliable Aiden Lindsay as usual controlled a lot of the ball for the Power do-

ing some tough work to gain possession.

Dean Wylie was another of the Power backs to restrict Warragul to under 70 points for the game.

There’s plenty to like about the Power but it doesn’t have it any easier as it travels down to ladder leader Maffra this Saturday to take on the strong Eagles outfit.

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Help at hand: Wonthaggi’s Mitchell Davey tries to take the ball forward as his team mate keeps the Warragul players at bay.

OTHER MATCHES SENIORS Maffra 11.16.82 d Drouin 2.9.21 Sale 11.14.80 d Moe 5.12.42 Bairnsdale 8.8.56 d Morwell 5.10.40 RESERVES Maffra 6.9.45 d Drouin 1.7.13 Moe 6.17.53 d Sale 6.2.38 THIRDS Maffra 13.15.93 d Drouin 2.4.16 Moe 9.12.66 d Sale 7.7.49 Bairnsdale 19.20.134 d Morwell 6.1.37 FOURTHS Maffra 6.6.42 d Drouin 3.5.23 Moe 4.7.31 d Sale 2.7.19 Bairnsdale 9.10.64 d Morwell 4.15.39

SENIORS Warragul 10.8.68 Wonthaggi 7.7.49

Wonthaggi best: E. Staley, J. Waters, B. Dryden, K. Brown, S. Joma, W. Joplin.

Warragul goals: J. Serong 2, M. Ross 2, J. Davidson 2, N. Paredes 1, D. Giardina 1, K. Drew 1, S. Russell 1.

Wonthaggi goals: T. Harley 2, M. Davey 1, A. Lindsay 1, J. Staley 1, T. Murray 1, K. McCarthy 1.

Warragul best: S. Russell, M. Nobelius, J. Davidson, K. Drew, N. Mulqueen, J. Serong.

Wonthaggi best: D. O’Connor, S. Scott, T. Huther, T. Harley, A. Lindsay, D. Wylie.

THIRDS Warragul 9.8.62 Wonthaggi 4.3.27

RESERVES Warragul 9.8.62 Wonthaggi 2.7.19 Warragul goals: J. Somers 2, S. Kelly 2, H. Lawson-Pepper 2, N. Edney 2, T. Davine 1.

Wonthaggi goals: T. Wells 1, L. Membrey 1.

Warragul best: L. Sheehan, N. Edney, S. Kelly, M. Lynn, S. Whibley, J. Fairfull.

Warragul goals: M. McGarrity 2, R. Green 1, S. Fennell 1, D. Norton 1, F. Phillips 1, L. Wilson 1, B. Ah Mat 1, L. Giliam 1.

Wonthaggi goals: Warragul best: D. Coates, T. Baum, A. Baxter.

Wonthaggi best:

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FOURTHS Wonthaggi 6.9.45 Warragul 1.6.12 Wonthaggi goals: N. Anderson 2, S. Tessari 1, C. Scott 1, E. Dickison 1, H. Dawson 1.

Warragul goals: M. Boyles 1.

Wonthaggi best: J. Schulz, N. Anderson, K. Benson, C. Smith, J. Brown, D. McRae. Warragul best: M. Boyles, H. Pyle, B. Cusden, T. Bloye, M. Pecoraro.

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Golden end for Belinda

By Tony Giles

A SECOND Commonwealth Games gold medal for Belinda Snell was the ultimate end as she transitions into retirement from the international scene.

The Australian Opals basketball team shone in the final game of the women’s tournament on Saturday night, rolling past England 99-55.

The three-time Olympic medallist is “proud and thrilled” to be the only Opal to play at two home Commonwealth Games after winning gold for Australia in Melbourne in 2006 before the sport was dropped from the event.

Talking to The Star on Monday, Belinda said she was proud of the opportunity to represent Australia and thanked everyone for their good wishes, saying the gold medal awards ceremony was unreal.

“I am still in contact with my teammates from the Mirboo North Ridgraiders Under 14 team and have had so much support from so many,” Belinda said.

“Myself and my Opals teammates wish Leongatha’s Mattea Riccardi all the best in her recovery and hope she enjoys wearing our signed Opals top.”

Watching Belinda on the Gold Coast for the semi-final and the final was Belinda’s mum

Bernice, and Belinda’s brothers Matthew (and wife Alison and four children) and other brother Luke.

“I am very proud and happy for her. She celebrated well on the Saturday night but she’s back in Sydney today (Monday) to attend University,” Bernice told The Star.

“We managed to secure 10 tickets for the final so we were all able to get in and watch the match. We also had the opportunity to visit her each day near the Games village.”

Australia had to overcome the sensational ejection of star player Liz Cambage to deliver Opal legend Snell the gold medal in her final game of international competition.

Cambage was given a technical foul during a discussion with a referee, just under a minute after receiving an unsportsmanlike foul, which disqualified her with 6:34 left to play in the first half.

The ever-dependable Snell steadied the ship with back-to-back threes following the ejection of Cambage, capping off an illustrious 15-year international career that included three Olympic medals, two Commonwealth Games golds and a FIBA world championship.

Snell delivered nine points, four rebounds and three blocked shots in her swansong, putting a full stop on a glittering international career.

Snell, 37, has revealed she almost quit bas-

ketball in the wake of her Olympic rejection but was egged on by mates to continue playing.

Her decision to join the Sydney Flames two seasons ago lead to a WNBL crown and Snell playing such high level basketball it has resulted in her return to the Opals fold Snell has re-signed with the Flames for the 2018/19 WNBL season and is also the senior coach of the Sydney Uni Sparkes team in the SEABL basketball league.

“A few weeks before coming away to Comm Games I had a chat to Sandy Brondello and I knew my body wouldn’t be able to handle another world’s campaign,” she said.

“I just thought what better way to finish than on home soil and to top it off with a gold medal.

“There’s been a few tears during the last few weeks. I told the girls before the tournament started.”

Ultimately the tournament was the perfect ending to the career of an all-time Australian legend.

“I’ve been so lucky,” Snell said.

“I’m just so fortunate to be part of such an amazing team. To play something that I’ve loved for so long and have the opportunity to travel the world, playing in Europe for seven years and Winning run: Belinda Snell drives to the America for six – it’s been an amazing time and basket during the Pool A basketball match against Mozambique at the Townsville EnI’m so happy to finish it off here”

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