The Great Southern Star - April 24, 2018 by The Great Southern Star

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Dash of colour ST JOSEPH’S Primary School student Anthony Mott made it through an obstacle course with splashes of colour at the Korumburra school’s colour run on Tuesday, April 17. Full story on page 4 and read more about Catholic Education Week on pages 18 to 21.

CHELSEA McNamara was excited to take part in Inverloch’s Auskick on Friday night. The 10 week Aussie rules program started with record numbers. See story on page 36.

Girl evades kidnap attempt A GIRL was frightened after a suspicious man attempted to kidnap her in Korumburra on Saturday. The 10 year old was walking alongside Shellcotts Road, about 20 metres behind her 12 year old sister and her sister’s friend, also 12, at around 3pm. Continued on page 5.

NEW GATHA HUB Proposal for a library complex in Bair Street

combining a modern library and community house. Ms Brown said she could “guarantee flexibility in negotiations with council to facilitate its community LEONGATHA’s Bair Street could be hub development strategy”. home to a community hub featuring a li“This could involve purchase or lease options brary, community centre, meeting spac- with terms very favourable to council’s requirement to manage budgets and cash flow,” she said. es, information centre and cafe. “I want to make this solution work.” A proposal for the possible project was put forThe lease for the current library building in Miward at the South Gippsland Shire Council commuchael Place ends in 2022. nity presentation session last Wednesday. Ms Brown said it was necessary to start planning Ailsa Brown, who has a proprietary interest in for the future of the library now. properties at 37 to 43 Bair Street, told council it “The existing (library) building is inadequate to would be the ideal location for a community hub, provide the space required for a modern library,”

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she said. “The South Gippsland Shire Council municipal precinct study from August 2015 recommended the development of community spaces incorporating a library, information centre, exhibition space and meeting spaces.” Continued on page 5.

Grand idea: South Gippsland Shire Councillor Don Hill chats with Ailsa Brown, who has proposed converting buildings at 37 to 43 Bair Street, Leongatha into a community hub.

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South Gippsland roads revival promised By Brad Lester A COALITION state government would ensure a higher standard of roads in South Gippsland if elected later this year. Shadow Minister for Roads and Infrastructure David Hodgett told The Star last Thursday roadworks were failing soon after construction and that was not good enough. He also suggested roads would be maintained at a level superior to the standard local drivers experienced under the previous Coalition state government. Mr Hodgett said, “We will have some further announcements as we move closer to the election in terms of maintenance of country roads. Clearly we need to look at funding.” He said blocked drains were causing water to damage adjoining roads and drain maintenance needed to be addressed. Mr Hodgett travelled the South Gippsland Highway from Toora to Leongatha on Thursday, on board the truck of livestock carrier Stuart Storr, to see firsthand the highway’s rough condition. Mr Hodgett said, “The real concern is areas that have been improved and they are already worn out. It’s no good spending money on good roads to have them wearing out already. “You certainly feel it in the truck. On many occasions we were only sitting at 80km/h and

you could feel every bump.” His trip came as the Coalition promised to reinstate its $160 million Country Roads and Bridges Program, which would provide approximately $1 million to each council in Victoria for four years for road and bridge works – a commitment welcomed by both local councils. South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Lorraine Brunt said, “In a rate capped environment, $1 million will certainly help us in improving our road infrastructure with upgrades and improvements, particularly our aging bridges.” Felicity Sist, Bass Coast Shire Council’s general manager infrastructure and environment, said, “In Bass Coast, a high growth area with significant importance to state and national visitor economy, having additional funding that we can direct to country roads and bridges would most welcome. “It was a very successful program in the past that enabled council to deliver many projects that benefitted the community.” Premier Daniel Andrews axed the Country Roads and Bridges Program in 2014. Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien said the reinstatement of the program was an exciting announcement for South Gippsland. “Restoring this program will be a shot in the arm for South Gippsland Shire. It’ll make our communities, like Korumburra, Foster and Leongatha, more liveable and it will support jobs in our region,” he said.

Truckies voice concerns THE rut-riddled South Gippsland Highway was raised by transport operators as a concern when they met Shadow Minister for Roads and Infrastructure David Hodgett in Leongatha last Thursday.

shoulders. They also spoke of the need for better access to western Melbourne to deliver produce and supported the Coalition’s proposed East-West Link roads project around the city. Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien reiterated his support for an overtaking lane beThe truckies told Mr Hodgett the highway tween Toora and Foster. was also bumpy and lacked adequate sealed

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Firsthand experience: from left, Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien with Shadow Minister for Roads and Infrastructure David Hodgett and livestock carrier Stuart Storr in Leongatha last Thursday. Mr Hodgett inspected the rough state of the South Gippsland Highway from Toora to Leongatha, on board Mr Storr’s truck.

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Colourful start to term KORUMBURRA St Joseph’s Primary School had a colourful start to term two with the running of its Lapathon last Tuesday, April 17.

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This year, the school staff added an extra dimension to the Lapathon by making it a colour run as well. Children spent the end of term one and the holidays collecting online and personal donations towards the event. To date the school has made a profit of more than $4000. This money will be put towards re-planting the bank around the oval and providing seating on this bank for students and parents when watching sports.

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Awesome day: from left, Korumburra St Joseph’s Primary School students Ben, Mitchell, Phoebe and Amelia were exhausted after all of the colour run excitement on Tuesday, April 17.

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Colourful excitement: Korumburra St Joseph’s Primary School student Phoebe had a ball running through the colour at the school colour run on Tuesday, April 17.

Great fun: Korumburra St Joseph’s Primary School student Lizzie was covered with colour during the school colour run on Tuesday, April 17.

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Colour fun: Korumburra St Joseph’s Primary School students, back, Lachie and Colbie, and, front, Gracie and Liam were covered in colour after completing the colour run at school on Tuesday, April 17.

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Budget to deliver major projects By Tayla Kershaw THE Wonthaggi shared highball facility and the Cape Paterson Surf Life Saving Club development are the highlights of Bass Coast Shire Council’s $99 million draft budget. Council has kept the average rate rise at 2.25 percent, with total rates and charges up by 6.16 percent on last year. The garbage charge increased by 10.2 percent as a result of the change in China’s mixed recyclables policy. Councillors welcomed the released of the draft budget last Wednesday. However, a shortfall in the budget raised alarm bells for Cr Les Larke and he voted against releasing it. He drew attention to a deficit categorised as high risk by the Victorian Auditor General. While the forecast for financial sustainability shows council will be categorised as low risk by 2022, Cr Larke believed more could have been done now to reduce council’s expenditure. Deputy mayor Cr Brett Tessari said the capital works program fitted the community’s wish list.

The draft proposes a capital works program of $21.2 million. Some of the other big ticket projects included the skate park plan, the Inverloch sound shell, the refurbishment of three local netball courts, and further development of the Cowes Transit Centre. Expenditure excluding depreciation is expected to be $68.6 million. This is an increase on the expected result in the 2017-18 budget due to the significant projects such as the highball stadium. Mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield said, “We are still committed to maintaining services and our infrastructure, while delivering projects that are valued by our community. And, we are doing this again within the rate cap of 2.25 per cent as set by the State Government,” she said. The community is encouraged to put in submissions regarding the budget, which will be received until May 22. A budget submissions hearing will be held Wednesday, May 30, at 5pm at council chambers in Wonthaggi. The final budget will go to council at the ordinary meeting on June 20.

Library proposal flagged Continued from page 1. Ms Brown said the Leongatha Community House, currently located on Bruce Street, has inadequate access, space and facilities and low public awareness. “If 37 to 43 Bair Street was developed into a community hub, public access could be provided to the building from the redeveloped VicTrack land car park,” she said. “The location (on Bair Street) would bring people into the centre of town. We can’t have a vibrant centre if we don’t have people.” The proposed location on Bair Street has around 50 metres of street frontage and is large-

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Competition day: Inverloch-Kongwak Primary School held its House Athletics Carnival last Thursday. Eight records were smashed on the day and the Golden Honeyeaters took the winning title. Pictured from left, Tehya, Amaya, Jayda and Maddy, who were just about to start the 800m race in the Under 12 age group. See more details and photos on page 37.

Girl escapes man in Korumburra Continued from page 1. The girls were on their way home from playing at a park in Daisy Bank Estate when a white dual cab four wheel drive pulled up beside the 10 year old. Unbeknown to her sister and sister’s friend, a man exited the vehicle and approached the girl, grabbing her on the shoulder and quietly saying, “Are you okay?” He then tried to drag her to his vehicle. The passenger door was open. The girl managed to get away and ran to the two other girls, alerted them and they ran home to their parents. She described the man to be Caucasian and aged in his 40s. He was wearing a faded orange hooded jumper with ‘New York’ written in white writing, black

pants and black gloves. The vehicle had a canopy, dark tinted windows and black number plates with white writing. The incident occurred in the vicinity of the Riflebutts Road and Shellcotts Road intersection. “Korumburra is generally a safe and quiet country town,” Detective Leading Senior Constable Paul Burns of Bass Coast Criminal Investigation Unit (CIU) said. “There have been no other reports in this area of a similar nature and it is being treated as an isolated incident.” Bass Coast CIU detectives are still investigating. Police would like to speak to anyone in the area who witnessed this incident or who may have information. Please call Bass Coast CIU on 5671 4190 or Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000. \

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New fire station pledged MIRBOO North’s hard-working CFA volunteers will get a new fire station under an elected Liberal-Nationals Government, The Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien announced.

Election pledge: The Nationals Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien with Mirboo North fire brigade volunteers in their station at the announcement that The Nationals will build a new station for Mirboo North if elected on November 24.

close to the existing station in Burchell Lane. The new facility will include enough space for offices, communications room, training room and local command facility, as well as outside space for rescue training given Mirboo North is a road accident rescue brigade. Soon after getting elected in 2015, Mr O’Brien visited the station to see first-hand why it needed Mr O’Brien told brigade members at Thursday replacing. night training The Nationals and Liberals will com“The current station is not big enough to admit $2.1 million to build a new station to replace the equately cater for modern trucks, with firefighters current cramped, outdated facility. forced to change in limited space right next to the “I am so proud to be making this announcement trucks which is dangerous. It’s also over several that we will build a new station for Mirboo North. floors meaning it’s not disability compliant, there’s Our volunteer firefighters do so much for the local limited onsite parking for volunteers and the facility community and they need to have modern, up-to- is generally not fit for purpose in 2018,” he said. date facilities that are fit for purpose,” he said. Mr O’Brien said the State Government had ig“This new facility will be a better place for the nored his requests for funding for a new station for volunteers to operate from and will help them better three years. protect the Mirboo North community.” Mr O’Brien said the announcement was the first The $2.1 million investment by The Nationals election commitment from any candidate in South will see a new, four-bay station constructed on a site Gippsland Shire.

Women with drive to gather Accountancy backs cancer research BUSINESS Boobs and Bubbles (BBB) will see women talk careers, health and wellbeing at Inverloch.

RENEE McLennan donated an extra $5000 to Tour de Cure thanks to the generous support of Leongatha business Jim Pickersgill and Associates.

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Fresh ideas: Clare Bowditch will be among the speakers at Business, Boobs and Bubbles at Inverloch on May 5. M O T O R B O D Y SAFETY, SERVICE & PERFECTION IS NO ACCIDENT

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Highway works to cost $35m By Sarah Vella SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council was told last Wednesday the proposed realignment of the South Gippsland Highway, south of Korumburra, could cost around $35 million. While the project is still in the planning stages, VicRoads planning team leader Chris Padovan told councillors broad estimates put the cost at around $35 million. “It is not cheap,” he said. “We still have a lot of planning and a lot of justification to prove to the government this is a viable project.” In 2017, the State Government provided VicRoads with $300,000 to complete planning for the realignment project. In the past five years, there have been 11 crashes in this location and 64 in the past 20 years. Three of those were fatal.

“There is a lot of work to go on with. Design development needs more refinement and there will be further engagement with the broader community,” he said. “We will do what we can to get the best outcome for the community.” While the speed limit is expected to be increased back to 100km/h once the roadwork is complete, it will remain at 60km/hr until then. Mr Tran said the reduced speed limit increased the travel time between Korumburra and Leongatha by around five minutes. Cr Ray Argento was concerned about the impact of the realignment on access to properties along the highway near Korumburra South Road. Mr Padovan said the centre wire barrier will include breaks to allow for right and left hand Low down: VicRoads planning engineer Vu Tran and VicRoads planning team leader Chris turns into and out of those Padovan presented an update on the realignment of the South Gippsland Highway south of properties.

Around 8000 vehicles travel along the section of highway each day; 16 per cent of those are commercial vehicles. VicRoads planning engineer Vu Tran said the history of the realignment went back to the early 2000s. In 2001 and 2007, several options for the realignment were put forward to the community. The community’s preferred route was adopted and in 2014, a planning acquisition overlay reserved the land needed for the future realignment. “This section of road had a strong trend for runoff and head on collisions,” Mr Tran said. Mr Padovan said the realignment would include the installation of wire rope safety barriers in the centre of the road and on the road sides, with a four metre shoulder. While VicRoads has already met with key stakeholders on the project, there is still more consultation to be done.

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Mr Roberts said the introduction of a FOGO service would require “significant behaviour change” from ratepayers, to ensure the success of the service. He said a lot of effort needed to go into educating people about doing the right thing. “If you scrimp on education, you run into trouble,” he said. “The viability of FOGO depends on keeping contamination low. If there is too much general waste going into the bins, the processors won’t accept it.”

an option in the contract for FOGO waste collection, due to a lack of facilities able to accept the waste. Currently, the only facility accepting FOGO waste is Dutson Downs, near Sale in the state’s east. “The purpose of today was to put the ideas out there. There are a number of things going on in waste that could make those options more or less viable,” he said. “By the time we get to this, the goal posts could have shifted.”

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Fire protects Kongwak South Gippsland Shire Coun- 10km/h, adequate water is on hand A FUEL reduction burn at Kongwakâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pioneer Reserve cil staff monitored the fire over the and someone is present at all times. He said if the fire escapes, landweekend. last Friday proved a success. Mr Olden said fire restrictions owners should notify the CFA as Forest Fire Management Victoria and CFA volunteers united to conduct the one hectare burn to reduce fire risk to the community in the future. Kongwak CFA captain Ross Olden said the burn started later than planned due to fog and an area to the reserveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s south was not burnt due to time constraints, however being on the south, this area is damper and poses a lesser risk.

in South Gippsland Shire are to be lifted on May 1. He advised landholders burning off to contact Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority on 1800 668 511 to register the fire. This will ensure CFA volunteers are not needlessly called to the fire, should others report it as an emergency by mistake. Mr Olden said fires should only be lit when winds are less than

soon as possible to ensure the blaze can be controlled. On Monday, Forest Fire Management Victoria proposed to ignite a 15ha planned burn in the Wonthaggi Heathlands Nature Conservation Reserve. The burn was to help promote the Eastern Spider Orchid and Southern Brown Bandicoot habitat. It was postponed due to damp On the job: Loch CFA member Stuart Nation helps conduct a fuel reduction burn at Kongwakâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pioneer Reserve last Friday. coastal conditions.

Jetty earmarked for car ferry site THE Cowes jetty may become the site of the Cowes to Stony Point car ferry, following Bass Coast Shire Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meeting on Wednesday. A full gallery turned out to the meeting at the Phillip Island Golf Club. Council voted to defer its decision and to in-

vestigate the jetty site. In doing so, it provided in principle support for the ferry. However, it was noted the vote did not endorse the final business case at this time. Mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield vacated the mayorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chair for the vote and supported the investigation of the Cowes jetty provided there was an environmental effect

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assessment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know people have been passionate and active in this journey so far, and people have been upset. I acknowledge the missteps, but I feel this shows we have listened,â&#x20AC;? she said. The car ferry was a key project in the Phillip Island and San Remo Visitor Economy Strategy 2035. However, Cr Bruce Kent had reservations about planting the car ferry in the location. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My fear is that we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what we are going to get. We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what we will be looking at,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As a youngster, I used to go down to the jetty with my parents. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d jump off it, or youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d go fishing off it. Personally, I fear we could lose that. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I fear there is part of the community that has been silent. There will be people who have not spoken up before because the jetty wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t an option. If we go this way, we will have another vocal group of people saying â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;no, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t touch that pierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. We need to know what the detriment will be. However, if the com-

munity wants this, I will listen.â&#x20AC;? Council will now request the State Government to fund a comprehensive investigation into the suitability of the existing Cowes jetty site as an option for the car ferry terminal, and seek further detailed traffic and parking assessments to be undertaken at the site. Earthcheck, the consultants appointed to the project, provided council with the full business case that explored a number of car ferry terminal options on Phillip Island and investigated the viability of such a service to be established. Earthcheck consulted extensively with the community on these options and presented a summary of the community engagement feedback for councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s consideration. Cr Rothfield said the original decision to not include Cowes jetty as a possible car ferry site was a result of community feedback against a previous 2010 proposal to develop the Cowes jetty for a car ferry terminal site.

Hit and run A DRIVER failed to stop after hitting another vehicle in the main street of Inverloch on Wednesday. A champagne/silver Mitsubishi Sedan turned right out of Reilly Street into Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Beckett Street around 6pm, t-boning a black Toyota Corolla driving up Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Beckett Street. The driver drove away. The offender and vehicle have since been located and the driver interviewed. Any information can be forwarded to Senior Constable Hollyoak at the Cowes Police Station on 5678 5500.

Identity sought: the identity of this man will help police with enquiries in relation to an alleged theft at a hardware store in Cowes earlier this week.

Hardware theft: police wish to speak with the man pictured, believing that he can assist with their enquiries in relation to a theft from Wonthaggi Bunnings on Friday, April 13. Any information regarding his identity can be forwarded to Constable Troy Hastings at the Wonthaggi Police Station on 5671 4100.

Tyre thief strikes A MAG wheel was stolen from the rear of a Commodore parked in the Leongatha CBD on Friday, between 5am and 11am.

A worker returned to their vehicle to find the wheel and tyre stolen, and the thiefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spare wheel in its place. The vehicle was parked at the rear of the Commonwealth Bank, in the laneway adjoining Woolworths, just off Peart Street. The black mag wheel is 19â&#x20AC;? and the tyre is a Grocery thief: the Superia 245/45ZR18. Anyone with information can phone Leonidentity of this man will help police with gatha Police on 5662 2285.

enquiries in relation to an alleged theft at a supermarket in Inverloch earlier this month. Any information can be forwarded to Leading Senior Constable Shaun Stirton at the Inverloch Police Station on 5674 1202.

Wheel stolen: a Leongatha worker returned to their vehicle on Friday to find one tyre missing and replaced with the thiefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spare one. The stolen wheel looks like this.

Noticeboard PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS Thursday 26 April 2018, 10.00am*, Council Chambers, Leongatha (Council Agenda Topics only) * Expressions of interest to present were made by 20/4.A list of presentations can be viewed the day prior on Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website.

ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING cont. Meeting 28 March 2018, item 7.2 Notice of Motion 715 7.2. Notice of Motion - Changes to Council Planning Committee procedures and purpose 7.3. Relist Notice of Motion - Leadership Plan for Leongatha 8.1. Assembly of Councillors 22 February 2018 to 21 March 2018 8.2. Documents sealed awarded or extended by CEO 24 February to 24 March 2018 9.3.1. Audit Committee report - 5 February 2018 12.1 Closed Item â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Personnel Matter

COMMUNITY CONSULTATION cont. For a copy of these documents and for further information refer to Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website www. southgippsland.vic.gov.au

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Sealed roads maintenance: Whole Shire ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING Tree requests: Whole Shire Thursday 26 April, 2.00pm Roadside slashing: Foster *Questions for Council Meeting were made by 20/4. Unsealed road drainage: Nyora, Foster Beach Road, Contact 5662 9222 for details. Foster Please note that Council live streams and records Footpath renewal: Ogilvy Street, Leongatha its Ordinary Council Meetings, refer to the Policy on Pavement rehabilitation: Patersons Road, Nyora & Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website for more details. Hawkins Street, Korumburra COMMUNITY CONSULTATION 2.1. Planning Scheme Amendment C90 - Housing and Unsealed road maintenance: Nerrena, Toora, Port Franklin Settlement - Submissions consideration and Planning Council has prepared a Revised Council Plan 2017- Road construction: ! " Panel referral 2021, the Proposed Annual Budget 2018/19 and Road closure & Bridge construction: Bena Kongwak Road, 2.2. Planning Permit Application 2735 MeeniyanProposed Rating Strategy 2018/19 (available on Bena Mirboo North Rd, Mirboo North - Telecommunications Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website). Road stabilising: Loch Township, Koonwarra-Po nd Creek facility Road, Koonwarra, Milford Road, Dumbalk North, A person may make a submission under s.223 of 2.3. Municipal Association of Victoria State Council # $ %' * + # $ the Local Government Act. Any person lodging a Meeting - Notice of Motion - Wind farm investigation submission may request to be heard in support Yarragon Road Service Road, Leongatha 4.1. Proposed opening part Fish Creek Quarry Road, Road resheets: $ * ' of the submission or to be represented by a Fish Creek â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Petition response / consider and Carpark upgrade: Korumburra Recreation Centre determine submissions Netball court construction: Leongatha Recreation meeting on 23 May 2018. Submitters must do so 4.2. Infrastructure Design Manual - Planning Scheme no later than 5.00pm Thursday 26 April 2018. Late Reserve Implementation Drainage improvements: Queen Street, Loch submissions will not be considered. 4.3. Karmai Community Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Centre Inc. Footpath extension: Ranceby Road, Poowong Submissions should be addressed to the Chief proposed lease - 22 Princes Street, Korumburra Road reseals: Nyora, Poowong 4.4. Policy revision - C45 waste disposal privileges for Undercover walkway construction: Foster Laneway, email for the Revised Council Plan 2017-2021 and fundraisers and community groups Proposed Annual Budget 2018/19 to submission@ Foster 5.1. Audit Committee Charter review ROAD CLOSURE southgippsland.vic.gov.au and for the Proposed 5.2. Instrument of delegation Council to staff Please be advised that the temporary closure of Bena 5.3. Policy Amendment - C51 Councillor support and Rating Strategy 2018/19 to ratingstrategy@ southgippsland.vic.gov.au. ! :" ; * : " < = $ expenditure policy 6.1. Circumstances requiring Special Urgent Meeting held - 21 March 2018 7.1. Notice of Motion/Rescission 718 - Motion transport for Victoria and rescind resolution Ordinary

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Drinking ourselves to an early death By Brad Lester

MORE South Gippslanders are at risk of harm from excessive alcohol consumption than the Victorian average. That was the message delivered to the public at a forum in Mirboo North last Wednesday evening. The Reducing Harm from Alcohol and Gambling information session was held by South Gippsland Shire Council at Baromi Centre. More South Gippslanders aged 65 and over die from alcohol compared to the state average, with 10.4 deaths per 10,000 people. The Victorian average is less than five percent. Each month, 32.9 percent of South Gippslanders are risk of short term harm from alcohol, compared to the Victorian average of 29.4 percent, and 13.6 percent are at very high risk – beyond the state average of 9.2 percent. More than 17 percent of South Gippslanders are at long term risk, beyond the state average of 9.1 percent. Frighteningly, 67.7 percent of children were exposed to alcohol in utero in 2013 – more than 20 percent above the state average of 46.7 percent. More young South Gippslanders have drunk alcohol compared to most Victorians: 78.5 percent to 59.5 percent.

The Mirboo North session discussed how people can minimise harm from alcohol and gambling. The session also heard gambling is a problem in the region, with $18,016 lost on pokies each day in South Gippsland Shire, across 105 machines. Excessive gambling causes financial stress that in turn affects physical and mental health, and relationships. Representatives from council, Gamblers Help, Victoria Police and the Mirboo North Community Foundation were among the 25 people who attended. Maya Rivis, VicHealth principal program officer, alcohol and tobacco, spoke about successful community mobilisation around alcohol harm reduction, and the VicHealth Alcohol Cultures Framework. Gabi Byrne, ReSPIN program manager and researcher in gambling, talked about her research based on problem gambling relapse prevention and her lived experiences with gambling. The event was organised as part of the South Gippsland Liquor and Gambling Strategy Action Plan. Sarah Spragg and Angela Aitken, health promotion students from Deakin University, helped organise the event while on placement with Vicki Bradley, council’s social planning officer.

Real impacts: from left, Deakin University health promotion student Sarah Spragg, South Gippsland Shire Council’s Vicki Bradley, speaker Gabi Byrne, Deakin student Angela Aitken and speaker Maya Rivis at the alcohol and gambling session held by South Gippsland Shire Council at Mirboo North last Wednesday.

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torate to not hold back on imple- they are entitled to do so by a nomenting council’s local laws in a tice of motion.” bid to bring unruly council meetings under control and to rein in councillors refusing not to follow the mayor’s direction. Some people are also calling for council to give more people an opportunity to speak at council sessions, including public presentation sessions. A change in policy – approved by council – now requires people to apply to be heard by councillors in a bid to ensure sessions are relevant and effective. Council CEO Tim Tamlin • South Gippsland Shire said, “If individual councillors Council mayor Cr Lorraine want to change it (policy), then Brunt.

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The 2018-19 Proposed Annual Budget shows staff costs will increase by $1 million, from $25 million to $26 million, but this figure is a “snapshot”, as it has been rounded to the nearest million, a council spokesperson said. Mr Tamlin said the 2018-19 budgeted employee costs considered: • a two percent allowance for banding and contract staff increments in 2018-19, higher duties as well as the flow on effect to on cost expenses; • mandatory superannuation contributions remaining at 9.5 percent until 2021-22; and • an increase of one full time equivalent staff member from 2017-18 (arts officer).

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BASS Coast Landcare is hosting a capacity capability field day on Thursday, April 26. If you’re interested in climate change resilience in Bass Coast and agriculture’s capacity to adapt to change, then this is the event for you. Guest speaker, soil scientist Declan McDonald will be speaking about innovation, diversification, climate change and its impacts on agriculture in Bass Coast, and the planning scheme and its impacts on agriculture. The event will start at 10.30am with a 10am registration and finish at 2pm at the Kernot Hall. RSVP is essential. Please call the Bass Coast Inspiring students: Foster Secondary College students listened to motivational speaker Landcare Network office on 5678 2335.

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LEONGATHA Lyric Theatre has put over 450 hours into painting the set for its upcoming musical Annie. The small team of six has spent most of the last week hand stencilling the wallpaper on a THE Rotary Cluster of South Gippsland organised seemingly endless parade of 3.5 by one metre Marcus Akuhata-Brown to present to Foster Secondpanels for the interior of Warbucks’ Mansion. ary College Year 9 and 10 students last Wednesday. Mr Akuhata-Brown motivates and inspires peoLEONGATHA Secondary College will be partici- ple to hit higher levels of performance with an eye to pating in the South Gippsland Schools Music Pro- students leaving with a fresh perspective on life. “He told us about meeting with Barak Obama gram (SGSMP) held at the Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club on Friday, May 11. This year the SGSMP will host a Variety Night and will showcase talented ensembles from each school. It is a wonderful way to celebrate all the work the students have put in during the first semester.

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LEONGATHA Primary School parents, students and teachers travelled to China during the Easter school holidays for their annual sister school visit. This relationship began in 2012 with the aim of developing their students into global citizens. “Our Chinese program has gone from strength to strength each year with more than 100 students and their parents travelling to Changshu Experimental Primary School since the program started,” assistant principal Paris Buckley said. and Queen Elizabeth,” student Meg Mcglead said. “Our Chinese buddies and their famiStudent Gracie Thorburn said, “He was inspiralies welcomed us with open arms and it was tional and encouraged us to believe in ourselves.” “He told us of his life and that decisions made amazing to see the positive effect it has on at our stage in life make a difference in the future,” both families over our short visit. “Aside from visiting our sister school we Jarvis Bindloss said. also toured other parts of China, including the Great Wall, the Terracotta Warriors, Shanghai and Suzhou.” Mr Buckley would like to take this opportunity to thank the students and parents for making the trip so enjoyable and rewarding. “I would also like to give a special thank you to the teachers who organised and managed the trip, Amanda Black, Shanna Rintoule, Joel Cahir, Mel Hughes and Marie Gestrin,” he said.

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Food, movie: from left, Salvation Army team members and VCAL ECG students enjoying a movie and pizza night on Friday were, from left, Hayley Boram, Tyrone Harry, Reece Stewart, Kayla Read, Sarah Boasman, Elise Kleevan, Daniel Duke, Sophie Hicks and Brew School experience: Leongatha Primary School student Ava Brown was warmly welBownds. comed by Changshu Experimental Primary School students in China during the school trip over the Easter holidays.

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THE Salvation Army and Education Centre Government as part of Victorian Youth Week. Gippsland College (ECG) united for a fun pizza VCAL students and the Salvation Army orand movie night at the Leongatha Salvation Army ganised the event as a part of the VCAL personal on Friday. development subject. The community event was funded by the State

Friends bring holiday fun FRIENDS of Inverloch Library were proud to bring a good old fashioned pantomime to Inverloch library during the recent school holidays. Carp Productions held the attention and laughter of children whilst they presented Prince Charming turning up in a variety of fairy tales with just a twist of additional humour. Children from the audience participated in the performance and showed their own acting tal-

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Jobs the key to growing regions CREATING new jobs in country areas is essential to enticing city-folk to live in the regions and easing the pressure on Melbourne’s infrastructure due to population growth. That was the message members of the Victorian Coalition heard from country newspaper proprietors and editors at a forum at Parliament House in Melbourne, last Wednesday. Hosted by the Victorian Country Press Association, the forum was staged to inform the Coalition’s decentralisation policy to take to the Victorian election later this year. Bruce Ellen, general manager of the Latrobe Valley Express in Morwell, addressed the forum on behalf of Gippsland newspapers, and raised suggestions made by these publications, including The Star, which was represented at the forum by owner/manager Tony Giles and editor Brad Lester.

Mr Ellen spoke of the need for jobs in dairying, coal, timber and tourism, and cited projects requiring state support as the Wonthaggi Hospital redevelopment, funding for stage two of Korumburra Secondary College, a hydrotherapy pool for Leongatha, a new pool for Wonthaggi, improved public transport, cultural activities, and help to reduce drug and alcohol use, and smoking. Victorian Opposition leader Matthew Guy said the Coalition wanted to “do it differently” by providing the infrastructure Melbourne residents needed as an incentive to move to regional areas. The Coalition will improve roads by reinstating its Country Roads and Bridges Fund if elected. Just 12 percent of Victoria’s population growth occurs outside of Melbourne, with four percent of that happening in the City of Greater Shepparton.

Rural growth: from left, Victorian Nationals leader Peter Walsh, State Opposition leader Matthew Guy and Star editor Brad Lester at the decentralisation forum hosted by the Victorian Country Press Association at Parliament House in Melbourne, last Wednesday.

Condom machines spark debate Unify gets bigger By Brad Lester SOUTH Gippslanders have 24 hour access to condoms thanks to new vending machines but not everyone is happy with a decision to locate the machines near children’s playgrounds. Condom vending machines have been installed in all abilities toilets in Korumburra, Leongatha, Mirboo North, Foster and Venus Bay to make it easier and more private for people to buy condoms. The initiative by Gippsland Southern Health Service and South Gippsland Shire Council is part of the Gippsland Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy in a bid to reduce the incidence of sexually transmissible infections in Victoria. The rates of such infections, particularly Chlamydia, have been rising dramatically over the past decade and regional statistics are higher than metropolitan.

Chlamydia infections left untreated can lead to Pelvic Inflammatory Disease and infertility in woman and testicular problems in men. Chlamydia is most commonly seen in young people. Gippsland Women’s Health’s health promotion coordinator Selena Gilham said, “We are delighted that South Gippsland Council and Gippsland Southern Health Service have partnered with us for this project. The council has installed the condom vending machines and Gippsland Southern Health Service will be responsible for keeping the machines stocked.” Installation of the machines and the initial condoms was funded by the Gippsland Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy. The revenue from the sales of the condoms will be used to restock the machines, keeping the project cost neutral. A pack of two condoms will cost $2 (one $2 coin). The strategy also includes support for schools to provide comprehensive

relationship and sexuality education. Robyn Butler, a nurse with Leongatha Healthcare, said, “We are very supportive of the initiative to provide ready access to condoms for everyone for self protection against sexually transmitted infections and unplanned pregnancy.” Via Facebook, The Star informed the community of the availability of condom vending machines at public toilets at Leongatha’s McIndoe Park and Michael Place public toilets; Mirboo North’s Baromi Park; Foster’s Pearl Park; Venus Bay’s Jupiter Boulevard; and Korumburra’s Wayside Stop. While some people supported the machines, others felt they should not be placed near children’s playgrounds, such as at McIndoe Park and Jupiter Boulevard. Comments included: Lisa Browning: “Seriously... McIndoe Park. That was designed as a family friendly park. Do you realise more will be scattered through that

park than will be used appropriately. I think one, which is at the hall, would be sufficient”; Sandi Joy: “This is a harm minimisation project.. the whole idea is the prevention of the increasing number of STDs that are abundant in our community and secondly to prevent teen and unwanted pregnancies... overall it will provide the opportunity for the education and open discussion on the theme of abstaining or developing safe sex practices in our community... it’s not about litter”; Scotty Hillis: “I’ll be curious to know how many used condoms will be floating around the park for kids to pick up. Come on.. toilets behind the hall.. correct move. McIndoe Park? Come on”; Liz Sharpley: “Playgrounds!!!!! Inappropriate”; and Esther Hofman: “South Gippsland is actually a hotspot for STIs in particular, Chlamydia. If we are stopping this and other diseases from spreading then that is a great thing!”

By Sarah Vella TARWIN Lower’s heavy music festival UNIFY Gathering will have a new location in 2019, with the hope of attracting 12,500 patrons, up from 7500 in 2018. UNIFY Gathering is a multi day music and camping festival, featuring hard rock bands from Victoria, Australia and overseas. Since 2015, the event has been held at the Tarwin Lower Recreation Reserve. After humble beginnings in 2015, with 3000 patrons and two days of music, the festival has continued to expand. In 2018, 7500 people were at the event. Event organiser Rhett McLaren said the festival has the scope to grow to 12,500 patrons in 2019 and 15,000 in 2020. Mr McLaren told South Gippsland Shire Council last Wednesday, “The new site is five minutes out of Tarwin Lower. We will continue to work closely with council and emergency services to provide a world class even.” The new site has room for 20,000 patrons, with a current planning permit for 10,000.

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or whether the park is running at a profit. should hand back to private operators for the Your article reads “Council also incurred sake of ratepayers, as soon as possible? Steve Finlay, $424,706 worth of expenses for (the) work, Leongatha. due to contractors’ budgets being exceeded DISAPPOINTING to read more due to works having to be done during the peak South Gippsland Shire Council spin tourism season period and vacant cleaning A VERY special thank you to South in “Caravan park dollars roll in” roles being filled by contractors.” Surely this major expense (and failure) Gippsland Shire Council for the up(The Star, April 17). The Yanakie Caravan Park bookings wipes out any thought of running at a profit (for keep of Tania Park, Leongatha. have exceeded expectations, whatever those the year) and convinces all that caravan park Peter and Guilia Bolge, Leongatha. expectations were, without mention of costs management should be something our council

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E D I T O R I A L Library offer warrants further research LEONGATHA would have a new library in the heart of town, in Bair Street, under a proposal before South Gippsland Shire Council. Ailsa Brown, who has proprietary interest in buildings at 37 to 43 Bair Street, told council last Wednesday she was prepared to negotiate with council over the terms of leasing the premises for a library, new community house, meeting spaces, an information centre and café. While the library lease at the current location in Michael Place remains until 2022, the latest proposal before council has the double benefit of giving larger premises for the library in a more central location. Locating more services in Bair Street would also help lure more shoppers to that precinct and in turn benefit surrounding businesses. The downside is access is currently difficult in that location, but would improve when council redevelops Bair Street by adding angle parking and making Bair Street more pedestrian-friendly. The only other obvious options at this point in time are for the library to remain where it is or if council found a fresh appetite for redeveloping the existing council premises in Smith Street. That could see the library and other facilities included as part of a broader municipal precinct. However given council’s reluctance to look at doing so any time soon, given the substantial costs involved, the Bair Street option seems like a more plausible prospect. With an offer now before councillors, there is nothing to be lost by discussing the prospect further, and then turning to the community for input.

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Water prices tipped to rise WATER prices could rise by $55 a year for households in South Gippsland in 201819, after the Essential Services Commission did not support the $78 annual increase proposed by South Gippsland Water. The prices were discussed at a forum in Wonthaggi held by the commission last Thursday in response to South Gippsland Water’s draft pricing. The commission is the economic regulator for the Victorian water industry and recently released a draft decision that outlined its assessment of South Gippsland Water’s proposed five year plan. Discussion was held with the public, including the ratio of service charges to the volumetric component of customer accounts, and the impact of higher prices on tenants and vulnerable customers. As part of its proposed plan, South Gippsland Water looked to realign tariffs, to increase the proportion of customers’ bills attributed to variable usage charges to provide greater customer control of bills. Under the draft decision, the commission challenged whether a number of costs were avoidable. South Gippsland Water will look to re-engage with customers about potential reforms of its commercial wastewa-

ter tariff structure. South Gippsland Water managing director Philippe du Plessis said, “Water security and increased renewals and maintenance expenditure provide a stronger, more sustainable community and support business and industry growth, however, this requires investment by South Gippsland Water. The corporation is committed to making our region more secure and prosperous in the long term.” The commission will release its final decision and price determination in June 2018, with new prices due to come into effect from July 1, 2018. Customers and community are welcome to make comment on the draft decision until May 8, 2018 by accessing the commission’s website at www.esc.vic.gov. au/waterpricereview. The Wonthaggi forum was attended by a small contingent of customers and stakeholders, with the group hearing from the commission chair Ron Ben-David and Mr du Plessis. South Gippsland Water’s Price Submission was developed following 18 months of extensive customer consultation and submitted to the commission in September 2017. The plan outlined service standards, the required capital and operating expenditure and the required revenue to achieve customer outcomes. Mr du Plessis said,

“Customers have been clear in their feedback and have provided direction regarding key areas of organisational focus. “These include reliability and maintaining service standards, planning for the future, supplying services for the benefit of our communities and that the corporation act with integrity and deliver affordable services. “South Gippsland Water has delivered the lowest prices possible to our customers over the last 10 years, with the lowest real price increase during this time. In fact, the lowest in the state. “However, to ensure the organisation can deliver to customer expectations regarding reliability and service standards, South Gippsland Water has proposed to increase prices.” The commission’s draft decision was broadly in line with South Gippsland Water’s first two years of its price submission and includes a proposed resubmission in 2020. This was considered a good result for customers as it allows time to gain a better understanding of significant risk factors that may impact on future plans and pricing. Mr du Plessis said, “South Gippsland Water remains committed to delivering on the customer needs and expectations that were canvased during the extensive consultation process.” Consumer Action Law Centre policy officer

Talking water: from left, John Mumford, Ros Griggs of South Gippsland Water, Patrick Sloyan of the Consumer Action Law Centre, South Gippsland Water managing director Philippe du Plessis, Essential Services Commission chair Dr Ron Ben-David and analyst Sarah Dennis at the consultative session in Wonthaggi last Thursday. Patrick Sloyan said, “South Gippsland Water’s proposal to dramatically increase bills will hit families hard. The proposed price rises will stretch home owners

and particularly tenants whose bills will jump 16 percent from July 1. “We are pleased to see the ESC doing their job by closely scrutinising South

Gippsland Water’s proposal. The ESC must look out for Victorians doing it tough and keep excessive price rises in check. “Everyday our centre’s

financial counsellors speak to people struggling to keep up with bills. These unfair price rises will make life tough for vulnerable individuals and families.”

$600,000 for schools PRIMARY schools at Meeniyan and Kongwak will share in $600,000 worth of upgrades. The State Government announced on Friday that Tarwin Valley Primary School at Meeniyan would receive $500,000 and Kongwak Primary School would receive $100,000 to upgrade facilities. The Victorian School Building Authority will now start working with schools to determine the scope of their upgrades. Eastern Victoria Region MLC

Harriet Shing said, “We’ve worked really hard to upgrade an unprecedented number of schools right across Gippsland and to make sure students, teachers and staff have classrooms and facilities that are bright, modern and fit for purpose.” The Nationals Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien welcomed the funding for Kongwak and Tarwin Valley schools. “However I am bitterly disappointed the Labor Government has again overlooked stage two of Korumburra Secondary College and the

need for a new primary school at Foster,” he said. “The communities of both of these schools have worked incredibly hard campaigning for state government support and they will be disappointed that they have again been overlooked. “I have worked with these schools to lobby for funding for upgrades and have tabled petitions in Parliament with hundreds of signatures from locals supporting Korumburra and over 1000 supporting a rebuild of Foster.”

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Centenarians love life IT was a big week for Woorayl Lodge last week, when three residents of the Leongatha aged care hostel celebrated significant birthdays. Resident of six years, Evelyn Nunn celebrated her 105th birthday alongside Marvis McGaw who turned 101 and Marj Jarvis who turned 97. Ms Nunn said she couldn’t believe it when she woke up the morning of her 105th birthday. “Pat Dodson is my one and only beautiful daugh-

ter and I have been spoilt to be this old here at Woorayl Lodge. This is a good place to be and they are all so good to me,” she said. “I think it’ll be a while before anyone else catches up to this age here.” Ms McGaw was excited to turn 101. “I’ve had no troubles and I just go along with it,” she said. “I’ve been in Leongatha for a lot of years and I used to own a business in the main street which sold a mix of fruit, vegetables and sweets.”

Big celebration: Evelyn Nunn of Woorayl Lodge in Leongatha celebrated her 105th birthday with her family by her side on Thursday. Evelyn is pictured with her daughter Pat Dodson.

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Milestone birthdays: from left, Marj Jarvis who turned 97, Marvis McGaw who turned 101 and Evelyn Nunn who turned 105, celebrated their birthdays together with family, and Woorayl Lodge staff and residents in Leongatha on Thursday.

By Brad Lester SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council may lead the charge to have wind farms policed by authorities other than councils. Councillors will debate a notice of motion at Thursday’s council meeting, to ask other councils to advocate to the Victorian Planning Minister Richard Wynne and Victorian Health Minister Jill Hennessy for councils to “address inconsistencies between the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008 and the Planning and Environment Act 1987 in relation to wind farm enforcement”. Currently, the acts specify the State Government will issue planning permits for wind farms but councils are responsible for ensuring wind farms operate to permit regulations, such

as noise. Neighbours of Bald Hills Wind Farm at Tarwin Lower are now embroiled in a legal dispute with council over its handling of their complaints about noise produced by the wind farm. If council supports the notice of motion, mayor Cr Lorraine Brunt will take the motion to the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) state council meeting on May 18. There, she will call on other councils to support the motion in a bid to sway the State Government to change the legislation. Council CEO Tim Tamlin said he wrote the notice of motion report to Thursday’s meeting with council’s blessing. “This gives another arrow in the quiver in that it will require the MAV to get behind it,” he said.

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Students pay respects at Inverloch

Remembering war veterans: from left, Inverloch-Kongwak Primary School Grade 6 students Amity McInnes, Jaz Williams, Chloe Butcher, Marli Box, Harry Butcher, Charlie Deery, Riley Matthews and Hamish Gillespie with ex-RAAF Lindsay Guerin (left) and teacher Nigel Kilpatrick at the Inverloch cemetery on Friday.

By Nicole Cohen STUDENTS from Inverloch-Kongwak Primary School joined Inverloch RSL members at the Inverloch cemetery on Friday to pay their respects to veterans. The children placed white crosses at the graves of veterans and ex-servicemen and women. Grade 6 school house captains attended with teacher Nigel Kilpatrick, who gave them the responsibility as part of their studies of Anzac Day. “Our school captains will also be taking part in the Anzac Day service on Wednesday, speak-

ing on behalf of our students, and our music students aged six to 10 years will be singing as part of a choir,” Mr Kilpatrick said. The school will also plant a Gallipoli oak near the entrance of the school in respect of those who served in Australia’s armed forces. Lindsay Guerin, a new member of Inverloch RSL is ex-RAAF. He has volunteered his time speaking with students about his experience. Mr Guerin has completed four deployments since 2004, his first being in the country of Qatar. Each deployment ran from one to five months. Mr Guerin joined the RAAF in 1985 at the age of 35. “My father was in the air force, which gave

me an underlying interest to join,” he said. Mr Guerin now helps his fellow members of the RSL and RAAF. He told the students, “Being a part of any service for your country is a good experience and to remember that over 300,000 people have deployed in a variety of operations to service our country”. Jan Millington, a member of the Inverloch RSL, has worked with Mr Guerin and other RSL members as well as the District Lions Club and Inverloch Surf Lifesaving Club, to organise Inverloch’s Anzac Day events. A dawn service will start at 6am followed by a 10am commemoration service at the Inver-

loch Community Hub in A’Beckett Street with a U3A choir and guest speaker from Newhaven College. Veterans and ex-service men and women are welcomed to march with a brass band and a piper. The service will conclude with the laying of the wreath, where a Navy veteran will sound the bugle, the flag will be raised, and everyone invited to sing the Australian and New Zealand national anthems. This event is open to the public as a legacy to those who lost their lives and those whom are still serving. Anzac badges are being sold until today (Tuesday) in the arcade near the newsagency.

Anzac Day goes beyond Gallipoli By Danny O’Brien, Gippsland South the landing on Gallipoli in 1915. It is the day we families whose loved ones have never returned remember Australians who served and died in all from war or conflict and spare a thought for the MLA ON Wednesday, April 25, communities in Gippsland will gather to remember and honour those who served our great nation – those who gave their lives, who returned home from war ill or maimed, and those who live with the terrible memories of their service experiences. Anzac Day goes beyond the anniversary of

wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations. It was during this World War One campaign that the spirit of Anzac, with its qualities of courage, mateship and sacrifice, was born. It is with pride that I say the same Anzac spirit is alive today. We see it in our day to day lives in the community, in our emergency services, volunteer organisations and on sporting grounds around the nation. I encourage Gippslanders to consider the

personal sacrifice they are now enduring. As the Shadow Minister for Veterans it is also important to remember and honour those who have served our nation and the many among them who struggle with the consequences in our society today. On Anzac Day I encourage you to join with me in commemorating those who paid the ultimate sacrifice so that we may enjoy the freedoms that we hold so dear today.

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Patriotic act: military themed bears graced the Bair Street window of Bronte’s Country in Leongatha in the lead-up to Anzac Day tomorrow (Wednesday). Isa Bronte is pictured among the bears dressed in army, navy and air force uniforms.

Remembering them: Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien will attend the Leongatha “It’s important to respect the people who fought dawn service tomorrow (Wednesday) before travelling to Melbourne for the march in his for our country,” she said, noting people had commented on how the display was touching. new role as Shadow Minister for Veterans.

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Hospitals to transform healthcare By Tayla Kershaw

Island health hub opens

LOCAL hospitals are transforming the way patients receive healthcare. Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service and South Gippsland Hospital have collaborated with Department of Health and Human Services to develop a roadmap to improve its range of services across the region. This collaboration is held up as model for other regional Victorian hospitals. The South Gippsland Coast Clinical Service Plan is the product of this ongoing work. The plan identifies the health needs of the community, and aims to deliver these services in the highest quality care. Bass Coast Health CEO Jan Child said the plan would improve access to healthcare. “Forty percent of people seek healthcare outside our region because we don’t provide a full range of service,” she said. The plan focuses on: maternity services, surgery and anaesthetic services, and primary and community

AN official opening of the Phillip Island Health Hub was held on Saturday.

Collaboration: from left, South Gippsland Hospital CEO Chris Trotman, Bass Coast Health CEO Jan Child and Gippsland Southern Health Service acting CEO Vicki Farthing have worked together to develop a plan to benefit patients across the region. services. Each stream has a steering committee to oversee the relevant work. In the future, there will be a focus on medical and subacute services. Another strength of the collaboration is the ability to share resources, including midwives, theatre and emergency staff. Through shared experience and processes, the three hospitals are able to provide referral pathways. “We are looking to ensure a higher level of care can be provided locally, which will be highly beneficial for families and farmers,” South Gippsland CEO Chris Trot-

man said. As a five year goal, the services are looking for ways to upskill staff and fill gaps in allied health by recruiting more applicants. They are also looking to provide more maternity care through postnatal health and a lactation nurse, as well as prenatal assistance. The hospitals are also looking to further health promotion, such as campaigns to reduce the consumption of sugary drinks. Bass Coast Health will be elevated to subregional status once it develops a High Dependency Unit - which is a step down from an intensive care unit – by mid June.

The Wonthaggi Hospital’s masterplan is progressing. Stage one is to knock down the old building to the left of the site to build the emergency department and operating suite at the front of hospital. Stage one is expected to cost $100 million, with the entire project expected to cost $300 million. Ms Child is hoping to see more funds toward developing more surgical and cancer services at Wonthaggi Hospital. Gippsland Southern Health Service acting CEO Vicki Farthing is hoping to see support for renovations at Korumburra Hospital.

The state of the art facility will be operational on April 30. It was made possible with $2.2 million from the State Government, $2.5 million from the Federal Government, $700,000 from Bass Coast Health and $1.1 million from the Warley Trust. With 15 consulting rooms featured in the building, the hub will attract a range of specialists in areas such as cardiology, gerontology, haematology, oncology, general surgery, ophthalmology, urology and plastics. The hub will also provide paediatric allied health, allied health, general rehabilitation, counselling services, telemedicine and the falls prevention program. Bass Coast Health CEO Jan Child said the facility would transform health care on Phillip Island. Minister for Health

Official opening: from left, Bass MLA Brian Paynter and Flinders MP Greg Hunt were pleased to attend the opening of the Phillip Island Health Hub on Saturday. Jill Hennessey, Flinders MP Greg Hunt and Eastern Victoria Region MLC Harriet Shing attended the opening. “The impressive new hub in Cowes brings together a range of health services in a one stop shop, ensuring services are better connected, more efficient, and easier to access,” Ms Hennessy said. Mr Hunt acknowledged

the tireless work of the Phillip Island community, who ensured this project came to fruition. “Following the closure of Warley Hospital in early 2008 – the community, led by Jock McKechnie, Graeme Cock, Peter Paul, John Matthews and Linda Marston - has lobbied all sides of politics for funding of the hub,” he said.

College aims for excellence As one of the largest schools in South AT Leongatha Secondary College, staff and students are Gippsland, staff pride themselves on the striving for ‘Excellence in college being a school that displays genEducation’. uine care for students and their learning

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needs. The college staff aim to build strong and positive relationships between themselves, students and families and see this as being very pivotal to every young person’s success in education. Staff want our students to feel safe and develop a strong sense of belonging during their time at LSC, and staff are always encouraged to be approachable to support in bringing this about. Staff are always open to receiving feedback about areas where the college can continue to improve, so that ultimately students’ learning outcomes also improve. The college aims to provide a learning environment that allows every student to reach their potential. The Junior School building is specifically designed for 12 to 16 year old students and encourages collaborative and creative learning. The college is proud of the increasing representation of students in decisionmaking processes. In 2018, the college has an active number of junior school

students involved with the Student Representative Council (SRC) and the college is looking to further build upon this in 2019 and beyond. The college Junior School also involves other facilities on the campus, including two full-sized gyms, the specialised Art and Design building and the Design and Technology building. Teaching staff in the Junior School are highly qualified educators and excel in curriculum development and educational innovation. They have a strong focus on providing clarity and offering meaningful feedback for students to support them with their growth in learning. Teachers in the Junior School are also supported by educational support staff to fully cater for the interests and needs of all of students. In addition to emphasis placed upon student academic learning growth, the college recognises young people need opportunity to grow in other areas as well and that is why the college also offers a range of extra curricula subjects.

Staff believe they offer a first class education for students of all ability levels and with students in the Junior School having access to the very latest in information and communication technologies to enhance their learning, staff are confident students are developing skills that will hold them in good stead for becoming an active and responsible citizens for the 21st-century workplace in their years beyond their time at LSC. Staff welcome parents and prospective students to come and take a look for themselves. Prospective parents/guardians and students can view extensive facilities and discuss the learning opportunities LSC can offer. Tours are available on May 8 from 12.30pm to 1.30pm and 2.30pm to 3.30pm or by appointment. The Year 7 information evening will be held in the Junior Building at the college on the same evening at 6pm. Please contact the college with any further questions you may have on 5667 2200.

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CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK ome & See C APRIL 27 TO MAY 4, 2018 APRIL 27 TO MAY 4, 2018

St Joseph’s to celebrate

classroom and completing activities. On this day the Grade 6 children will be attending the Grade 6 Activity Day at Mary MacKillop Catholic College in Leongatha. Catholic Education Week begins officially on Friday is casual day and students are asked to Friday, April 27 with a leadership mass and dinner dress as their favourite worker and donate a gold and concludes on Friday, May 4. coin with all proceeds being donated to the Bishop’s ‘Come and see’ is the theme for Catholic EducaFoundation. tion Week. “Catholic Education Week is an opportunity A number of events will be held during the week, to celebrate the wonderful community spirit of the beginning with the open morning on Tuesday, May 1. “We will be opening the school to all members of school, along with highlighting the many gifts and the community including prospective parents for 2019 talents that all members of the school bring to St to come along and have a tour of our school from 9.30 Joe’s,” Mrs Charlton said. “It takes many hands to make a great school and to 11am,” principal Michelle Carlton said. On Wednesday, May 2 the school will be cele- we have extremely dedicated teachers and parents brating with a whole school mass for both Catholic who work in partnership to bring out the creative talEducation Week and St Joseph the Worker Feast Day ents in each student. “As Catholic schools, we are called to do more than which is on May 1. This will be held in the church at 10.15am and just pass on the faith, we are invited to translate our followed by a morning tea for parents, grandparents faith into deeds so we are truly living God’s word.” Catholic Education Week is an opportunity for or special persons and parishioners. Following morning tea grandparents or special all Catholic schools to celebrate the distinctive mispersons will be given the opportunity to join in ac- sion and share features that are special about their schools. tivities in classrooms between 11.30am and 1pm. Mrs Charlton said they especially encourage parOn Thursday, May 3 the school looks forward to welcoming the students from Karmai Children’s ents and grandparents to participate in our week of Community Centre who will be visiting the F/1 celebrations.

ST Joseph’s Primary School Korumburra will celebrate Catholic Education Week with a number of special events.

Book fans: from left, Ryan, Matti, Olivia, Hayley, Indie and Lara are all participating in Reading Review at St Laurence O’Toole Primary School in Leongatha.

Reading is a priority at St Laurence’s LEONGATHA’s St Laurence O’Toole Primary School has received above average level NAPLAN (National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy) results.

ing positive interaction with others. This program is also allowing these students to identify their reading potential and grasp an understanding of each book through review. Catholic Education Week takes part next week and staff’s dedication towards these 210 students at Teachers are encouraging students to engage an St Laurence’s is focused not only on their reading, but also on their mathematical knowledge, creativity understanding and passion of what they are reading, and religious education. through a program they call Reading Review Crew. This helps children understand why our society Children from Prep to Grade 6 are assessed three functions in particular ways. times per year on their reading levels, through a Catholic Education Week is a celebration of the benchmark assessment to ensure those needing as- school’s achievements and involvement within the sistance and those with an above grade average are community. Open mornings will be held on May 1 at being nurtured through their education. 9.30am and 10.30am. Principal Kate Dourley said, “When the children Enrolments for next year are now open and docudevelop a level of independent reading, it is impor- mentation must be handed into the school before the tant for them to engage and make sense out of what end of term two. they are reading. Further information regarding enrolment can be “This program allows the children to share a genre found on the website, www.stlleongatha.catholic. with their peers and review the books voluntarily.” edu.au and families of all religions or no faith backStudents from grades 3 to 6 have volunteered ground are welcome to enrol. School tours are now their time and have been selected by their teachers, available and interviews will take place after term Interesting technology: Korumburra St Joseph’s Primary School students Milli and Edward enjoy the practical aspect of STEM in class. to review 30 key books to share and display, promot- two.

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Catholic Education Week 2018 Come and See Catholic schools across the Diocese of Sale will have the opportunity to celebrate their identity and mission with their local communities during Catholic Education Week. The 2018 Catholic Education Week theme is 'Come and See'. This year Catholic Education Week will be celebrated from 27 April to 4 May. Each year the celebration of Catholic Education Week in the Diocese of Sale is a highlight. It offers all forty-four schools in the diocese the opportunity to celebrate their Catholic identity and educative mission in their local communities and across the diocese. In this, the Year of Youth for the Church in Australia, the theme for Catholic Education Week is inspired by the words of Jesus as proclaimed in John's Gospel, 'Come and See' (John 1:39), and will be celebrated between Friday 27 April and Friday 4 May. In his 2017 letter to young people whilst preparing for the 15th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, Pope Francis, in reflecting on the call of Jesus to 'Come and See', reminded all young people that Jesus looked to them and invited them to journey with him. Pope Francis asked them to be open to the voice of Jesus in their lives and to be prepared to undertake a journey with him to discern God's plan for them. During Catholic Education Week this year all people involved in the endeavour of Catholic education are invited to consider how they are being called to "Come and See", strengthened for their journey in the sure knowledge that God journeys with them: "Do not be afraid … because I am with you" (Pope Francis quoting Jeremiah 1:8). Director of Catholic Education in the Diocese of Sale, Maria Kirkwood, encourages everyone involved in Catholic education to be open to the invitation to respond to the personal call of Jesus to 'Come and See' and embark on a journey where they grow in knowledge of how God is active and present in their lives, calling them to enter into a living relationship with God. "In Catholic Education Week this year, we are all encouraged to continue our journey with Christ in the supportive environment of Catholic schools in the Diocese of Sale. Through the invitation of Jesus and the agency of the Holy Spirit each of us is called to a personal relationship with God. In this we are not alone. Teachers, students, parents and priests together are witnesses to, and agents of, the Good News proclaimed by the living Jesus," says Ms Kirkwood. "It is my hope that during Catholic Education Week this year, families, parishes and schools embrace this special time and that schools across the diocese can be places of hope and accompaniment where people can come to hear the call of Jesus and be supported in responding to this call in order to make present the Kingdom of God here and now."

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Students flourish at St Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CATHOLIC Education Week is a great time to celebrate everything that makes St Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Primary School, Wonthaggi, unique as a Catholic school. A lot of people hear â&#x20AC;&#x153;Catholic schoolâ&#x20AC;? and immediately think â&#x20AC;&#x153;privateâ&#x20AC;? education. This could not be further from the truth. It is a way to live, it is values and beliefs, and it is a journey walked together no matter what religious denomination you belong to. St Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offer a nurturing and holistic approach to its students and families, and has a strong connection to the community. Each day, St Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Primary School strives to challenge its students to live out the message of Jesus and to reach their full potential as compassionate, contributing, life giving members of society. Through the work of dedicated staff, it is hoped students will leave St Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s as well informed, highly skilled and constructive members of the community who value diversity, and treat others with dignity and respect. With hope, St Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s students graduate with a commitment to social justice and a critical social consciousness, so they are fully prepared for global responsibilities through stewardship of the earthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s resources. Catholic Education Week prompts the community to reflect on this mission, and consider and celebrate their progress and successes. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theme â&#x20AC;&#x153;Come and Seeâ&#x20AC;? is an invitation and a promise of life for everyone. This invitation is open to all. To celebrate Catholic Education Week this year, St Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Primary School has planned a number of activities for the students to participate Happy students: St Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Primary Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grade 2 students Niara and Rubi-Jean are all smiles during their classes. in.

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CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK ome & See C APRIL 27 TO MAY 4, 2018 APRIL 27 TO MAY 4, 2018

College ready to celebrate The spirit of Catholic education awards will be MARY MacKillop College will kick off Catholic Education Week with a leader- handed out at the dinner. the Monday following, the college will ship dinner in Traralgon on Friday, April holdOna special assembly from 10.35am for 30 min27. utes to celebrate Catholic education.

College principal David Leslie and deputy Former student leaders will be invited as guest principal of Catholic identity and mission John speakers. Ryan will represent the college and attend the “The former students will talk about what mass and dinner along with other school repre- Catholic education meant to them and how it afsentatives in the diocese. fects their life,” Mr Ryan said.

Spiritual week: from left, Mary MacKillop College Year 8 student Siobhan Cooper, college principal David Leslie and Year 8 student Rueben Strentz are looking forward to celebrating Catholic Education Week. The big activity for the week will be on Thursday, May 3 with the annual Grade 6 activity day. Mr Ryan said they are expecting around 160 to 180 Grade 6 students participating in the day. Art students: from left, Mary MacKillop College students Cody Cox, Abi Thorn, Samantha “The day will give the students a taste of what Clerk, Samantha Dyke, Rachael Ramsay, Jessica Stephens, Ella Tough and Kiara Hollier cre- Mary MacKillop College can offer,” he said. ated a painting in art class to go on display at the Wonthaggi Day Care Centre. Other students The activity day will be followed by a tour for to play a big part in the painting were Maeve Muldoon, Chloe Wilson and Sarah Belle Jones. prospective families, then an information session

at 7pm in the college chapel. The college justice captains will be running activities during lunch times during the week for all students to optionally participate in. One of the activities includes writing and illustrating peace prayers using colourful chalk on the footpath central to the college for everyone to see.

Celebrating Catholic Education April 27 - May 4, 2018

“Come and See” Jn 1:39 Mary MacKillop College South Gippsland Principal: Mr David Leslie

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Alex Scott celebrates 15 years in Leongatha CELEBRATING 15 years of the Alex Scott and Staff business in Leongatha last Wednesday night were staff members, both former and current, directors, friends, family and some of those who attended the opening in April 2003. During the evening, Alex Scott and Staff Leongatha office manager Andrew Newton addressed the

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Happy team: from left, Leongatha Alex Scott and Staff manager and board member Andrew Newton, chairman Tom Gibson, board member Janine Gerdsen, Pakenham, director Bruce Gibson, and Peter O’Toole of Beveridge and Williams celebrated Leongatha branch’s 15 year milestone on Wednesday night. Fine fare: from left, Leongatha Henrietta’s staff member Chelsea Dennison helped make sure the Alex Scott and Staff celebration was a great success and served up some delicious food to Alex Scott director Bruce Gibson, Inverloch and Alex Scott real estate agent Peter Dwyer of Inverloch.

Father and son: Shane Dunlop and his father Alex Scott and Staff CEO Paul Dunlop at the milestone 15 year celebration on Wednesday evening.

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Shire mayor and councillor Bob Newton (Andrew’s father) , and I am pleased to say they are also here tonight,” Andrew said. “Without great staff in business you have nothing. We are so fortunate to have a great team and amongst the seriousness of running a business, we have a lot of fun along the way.” There to celebrate were also current staff at the Leongatha office who amongst them have collectively been with the company 100 years, including Andrew and Dane, both 15 years; Richard, 23; Kerry Zuidema, 13; Peter Dwyer, 8; Alan Steenholdt, 7; Kim Rosser, 4; Steph Whyte, 6; and Teagan Dunlop, 9. Alex Scott and Staff chairman Tom Gibson spoke of some of the achievements of the Leongatha branch. “Our Leongatha office has been very successful over the 15 years and they pride themselves on the company motto of ‘Success Through Service’. This one office has sold 876 properties to date which collectively the value of real estate adds up to $322 million,” he said. “Whilst most of those properties are in and around Leongatha, the team is not afraid to stretch out for clients, including a farm sold on Flinders Island as well as one most recently at Cann River near the NSW border.” Andrew said “whilst we don’t normally go that far from home, we certainly do when a client from this area needs our assistance at another location”. Big thanks went out to Bree Fennell of Henriettas for hosting the event. “It was a fantastic gathering of old and new staff and the office looks forward to more milestones in the future,” Andrew said.

Shared celebration: from left, long-time Alex Scott and Staff Leongatha tenant Robert Hanks caught up with staff member Kim Rosser and Geraldine Faulkner of Foster at Great atmosphere: Henrietta’s, Leongatha hosted the celebration for Alex Scott and Staff’s 15 year presence in Leongatha. the celebration last week.

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Teens chase careers at expo Cyclists ride for Lions

sights with curious albatross, glowing rock formations and a glorious sunset. Amongst the group this year were two cyclists completing their 25th consecutive ride, and others who had ridden in this event more than 20 times. Although the four and a half day ride had to be The oldest rider was 80 and the youngest was cut short because of extremely dangerous winds and 23, and there were three visually impaired cyclists rain, the cyclists still managed to ride around 300km on tandems. over three and a half days to raise funds for Lions The ride is always challenging with hills and Vision projects. weather on top of long distance days, but the cyclists An extra incentive was the announcement at the help each other along the route and a genuine bond pre-ride dinner on the Tuesday evening that all funds is forged. raised would be doubled by the CERA foundation. The ride has raised more than $1 million over Cyclists and volunteers were hosted by Lions clubs, the years and for this year’s ride, a record breaking always ensuring fantastic meals and hospitality. amount has already been raised, with donations still At times it seemed like a swarm of locusts as the being received. riders appear, eat everything in sight then get back For contributions to Ride For Sight, or to find or on their bikes for the next leg, but this certainly does how to become involved in this great event as a sponnot diminish their appreciation of the hard work and sor, cyclist or volunteer, please check our Facebook long hours put in by often very small Lions clubs to page for details. cater for the ride. The bulk of the fundraising goes to The Centre To celebrate, riders enjoyed a sunset cruise at San For Eye Research Australia, where staff recently anRemo to mark the event’s 25th year. The conditions nounced a major breakthrough in the treatment of were perfect and cyclists were treated to magnificent glaucoma.

A DEDICATED group of 55 cyclists set DISABILITIES are no barriers to the Major, executive officer of South Gippsland Bass out on Wednesday, April 11 from Tidal benefits young people with disabilities Coast Local Learning and Employment Network. River on the 25th annual Lions Ride For “There are a number of jobs in our community can bring to a business. Sight. that young people can and should be doing. That was the message delivered to employers at a Victorian Youth Week event in Leongatha last Thursday. The Youth Career Conversation expo featured stalls by education and training providers in Leongatha Memorial Hall. The event showcased the services available to young people with disabilities while also showing prospective employers how young people with disabilities can help their businesses. The expo aimed to help school leavers make the transition to the workforce or further training. The expo was held by the Youth in Transition network, which comprises service providers, government and agencies to create post-school pathways for students with learning barriers. “These young people have the same hopes and dreams as any other person to work towards their goals and be part of the community,” said Wendy

“We want people to say ‘Let’s not worry about what people can’t do but what they can do, and how they can contribute to the community’.” The event featured a coffee van run by Yooralla Leongatha’s hospitality team, along with fresh muffins baked by Yooralla clients. Yooralla clients worked in a coffee van loaned by David and Sharon Weymouth of Coffee’s Up and drew on their barista training to prepare popular brews. “It’s about recognising the many values that people with disabilities bring to organisations. A lot of them already have a lot of skills they have gained from their past,” Yooralla’s Sharon Peattie said. Other participants at the expo included Federation Training, Bass Coast and South Gippsland specialist schools, and South Gippsland and Bass Coast shire councils.

Mayor’s message Cr Lorraine Brunt of us to start important conversations that continue long after the centenary concludes. In doing so we all play our part in ensuring the legacy lives on for future generations. The spirit of Anzac still has relevance to our naWhile we must be thankful for the opportunities tional identify today and it should be recognised with and safety their sacrifice provide us with year round, great pride that we are well known for our courage it is always humbling to see the community together and mateship. on the day to acknowledge our past. These qualities are something we should all adAnzac Day not only recognises the anniversary mire and continue to strive towards in building our of the landing of Gallipoli in 1915 but it is the day on future. which we remember all Australians who served and I hope that all of our community members take made the ultimate sacrifice in war and on operational the time to reflect on the brave men and women who service. dedicated their efforts to ensure our nation remained We can only try to imagine some of the condi- a place of peace and prosperity. tions these brave individuals endured and we will A number of local events are happening at RSLs be forever indebted to them for ensuring Australia and cenotaphs across South Gippsland which creates remains a great nation for us to call home. the perfect opportunity to take a moment and thank This year marks the close of the Anzac Cente- them for their service. nary for 2014 to 2018 where 100 years have been I will be recognising Anzac Day by attending observed since our involvement in World War One. the dawn service in Korumburra with deputy mayor The centenary honours the service of our original Councillor Brown and will follow on to the Leongatha Anzacs and the generations of Australian servicemen service starting at the RSL for the march through to and women who have defended our values and free- the cenotaph. I look forward to seeing many of you doms since. there to reflect and thank all of our community memThe centenary has been an opportunity for all bers who are organising these significant events.

THIS week we will all have the opportunity to remember those who have served in war and pay tribute to them this Anzac Day.

Future thinkers: South Gippsland Specialist School students, from left, Katelin Smith, Tahnee Halligan and Seeahn Halligan discussed further education with Federation Training’s foundations teacher Rebecca Arnason at the Youth Career Conversation expo at Leongatha Memorial Hall last Thursday.

Don’t miss Saturday’s farmers market AUTUMN has set in, fresh produce has been hand-picked and the Leongatha Farmers Market is ready for the public this Saturday, April 28.

smiles thanks to the team from Chairo Christian School, that will facilitate children’s face painting. Shoppers will revel in the 15 farmers market stalls and 11 maker’s market stalls. Coordinator Julie Curtis has been involved in the Bring your basket and fill it up with garden fresh event since the beginning in May 2017. potatoes and Annies Angus meat; be sure to check She said she holds a passion for delivering fresh their stall out first and get your monthly supply, as produce and supporting local small businesses. their quality fresh products are sure to run out quick. “We are open to new stalls especially Gippsland Then take a slow stroll and enjoy the scents of producers and makers,” she said. the handmade soaps which smell good enough to eat. The event is currently Victorian Farmers MarThe local crafts inspire and freshly baked scones are ket Association (VFMA) accredited and funded by tasty. All were a hit last month. Community College Gippsland (CCG) and LeonThe choir from Leongatha Primary School and gatha Community Garden. conductor Jessica Stein have volunteered their time “What a fantastic community group it is,” Julie for you to enjoy the soft melodies they have regular- said. ly been practising, and make sure you stay and listen Please see the website lfm@ccg.com.au if you to the pleasing vocals of Marty Box. wish you apply for a stall next month. This market is known for its family friendly atIn the meantime bring your umbrella and enjoy Tasty event: from left, Michael Ripke and Anja Trzonowski, owners of Anja’s Scones, demosphere, and children will be sure to keep their what the locals have planned.

lighted shoppers at Leongatha Farmers’ Market in March with their freshly baked scones.

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Discover life under the sea

By Tayla Kershaw

HAVE you ever wondered what goes on under the sea along our coast? Divers Steve Dunn of Inverloch and Ric DeVries of Mornington (formerly Cape Paterson) want to give children the opportunity to discover marine life, as well as developing lifelong skills. Steve and Ric are looking to compile 80 short videos of Victorian fish from Wilsons Promontory to Point Lonsdale, which could be shown in local schools. The initial aim is to develop children’s interest in marine life and have them be able to identify different species. From there, students are encouraged to take their own footage to replace the videos taken by Steve and Ric. In the long run, it will help the students develop a knowledge of the environment, teach them photography and videography skills, and improve health and fitness levels. Steve is a retired primary school teacher, and has been snorkelling and scuba diving for more than 50 years. He has played underwater hockey for 37 years and surfed for 45 years. He is a keen conservationist and an advocate for protecting the marine environments. Ric is an abalone diver with 25 years’ experience, and has worked for the Victorian Fisheries. Ric has has twice been named Victorian Spear Fishing Champion. He is passionate about the sustainability of the ocean. Steve said the videos would help the students recognise fish species, rather than a single photo. Some of the species they’ve already captured on film include Seahorses, Parrotfish, Zebrafish, King George Whiting, Wobbegongs, Eagle Rays and Herring to name a few. They also have a list of species they want to film, including Cat Shark, Garfish, Sea Dragons, Scorpion Fish, Sand Flathead and octopus. He believed that students taking their own footage and claiming ownership of their work would help them develop an appreciation and a passion for their new knowledge and skills. “They will understand and become aware of the importance of marine parks. People don’t care about something they know nothing about,” Steve said.

“Spending time in the natural environment is the only way to develop a passion and a connection with it. I have seen a real disconnect with young people in terms of their understanding of the environment.” Steve’s fear is – as cities and developments grow – people will be less involved with the environment, and governments will soon be making environmental decisions with very little knowledge. It doesn’t have to stop at fish either; Steve and Ric hope the program will expand in schools, and students will be encouraged to identify, film and photograph flora and fauna as well. Steve and Ric agree this program could be taken further, and more people could become inspired to keep the beaches clean. A follow-on concept they have developed is to take videos of the local marine environment, and share it with friends, the community and social media. Using the same method, people would be encouraged to show problem areas that need to be cleaned, and spread the message to avoid plastic. To spur on the passion to protect the environment, the original fish videos will be given to interested parties for free. He has already approached some of the local teachers, and has received plenty of interest. “People go all the way out to Queensland and Fiji to dive when we have beautiful beaches right here. The videos offer a new perspective, and they are ready to go.” Steve said.

Educator: Inverloch’s Steve Dunn is determined to help children better understand the natural world around them.

Above, What a sight: the seahorse was filmed in Anderson Inlet, Inverloch. Left, Up close: the crayfish was filmed at Twin Reefs in Cape Paterson.

Council hears bin concerns WASTE management has been a topic of interest across the community over the last few months, and the kerbside three bin system can be considered a success story in Bass Coast. The system was introduced in September 2017. It has been working well since it started, with some fantastic results with respect to diversion of organic waste from landfill. Over the summer period from December 1 to February 28, a total of 5245 tonnes of material was collected from the kerbside bins across Bass Coast. To give that amount some context, it is around 175 humpback whales. However, over summer, the new system was met with mixed reviews from the community. Contributing factors were the change in collection frequency of the red landfill bin and moving the Christmas Day collection in some areas, making it three days earlier. “I know there are some local members of our community along with visitors who were not satisfied with the system’s performance over the summer period and in particular the week of Christmas to New Year. We have taken on board the community’s feedback,” mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield said. Council will consider the best way to manage waste during the peak-season visitation and im-

prove local and non-permanent resident education on the system. During the preparation of the council budget, council will be considering the options to address some of the waste issues experienced in some of the communities. Overall, residents used the system well with issues mainly identified in coastal townships where there were a high influx of holiday home owners and visitors not as familiar with the system. “I know council has introduced a system of managing waste across the shire that is not only cost effective and efficient, but importantly provides a benefit to our environment,” Cr Rothfield said. “The results over the summer period have shown that only 21 percent of waste was sent to landfill, meaning 79 percent of kerbside waste material collected was recycled; 30 percent being recycling and 49 percent organics. The organics bins contamination rate was only 0.85 percent, only slightly higher than our average contamination rate of 0.8 percent since the system commenced. “If we did nothing, our landfill sites would be filling up faster, therefore requiring new landfill cells to be constructed sooner, which in the long term are a much greater cost to council’s finances and will have a negative environmental outcome. “We really appreciate the community’s support in ‘being a good sport’ and reducing our waste to landfill. Thank you, and keep up the great work.”

Mayor’s message Cr Pamela Rothfield

AT the April 18 council meeting, I was so very consultation with a range of community stakeholders. I was present at one of the consultation workshops. proud to see our democratic process in action. I was proud to witness our local community exhibit tolerance and respect for this process. I was proud that council – at the grassroots level of government, along with the Bass Coast community - could genuinely set an example for our young people, particularly during National Youth Week when we celebrate and advocate for youth in our community. The first item on council’s meeting agenda was the Car Ferry Business Case. Usual council meeting protocol requires the meeting chair doesn’t enter into discussion or debate, nor express an opinion; she is neutral and her role is to mediate and facilitate. This supports appropriate discussions and decision making. However in this instance it would have been remiss of me to take the role of chair. It was important instead, that I fully participated in the debate. Phillip Island is my home and I am part of the Phillip Island community. Additionally, as chair of the Car Ferry Steering Committee, I felt it was important that I bring the knowledge gained through the consultation process, to the debate. Hence I took the step of vacating the chair. Deputy mayor Cr Tessari chaired the car ferry agenda item, and I would like to acknowledge the sterling job he did. Prior to introducing the car ferry item, I explained how important it is that council decisions are made within a ‘policy framework’. This means that for every decision council makes, there is almost always a policy or a strategy that lies beneath the decision. The strategies have been developed as a result of rigorous research, community consultation and comparing to similar councils. This ensures that there is an underlying strategic basis, and community support for a project. It protects the community from ad-hoc decision-making. In 2015 the then council undertook a huge community consultation to develop the Phillip Island and San Remo Visitor Economy Strategy 2035. Done over a period of approximately 18 months, this was an extensive

In July 2016 the strategy was unanimously adopted by council. This Visitor Economy Strategy was the first time such an extensive piece of work had been produced for Phillip Island and San Remo. It was to become our roadmap for the future - an action plan supported by research, community and council. Contained in the Visitor Economy Statement are 10 ‘Game Changers’, including number seven: to Showcase the Island with Improved Marine Access, which includes Cowes Jetty supporting infrastructure, marine access study and car ferry. The current Council Plan, adopted by council in June 2017, a product of award winning engagement and consultation with the Bass Coast community, endorses and commits to objectives and actions in the Phillip Island and San Remo Visitor Economy Strategy 2035. The Council Plan additionally includes a strategic indicator to ‘Investigate the feasibility of the Car Ferry from Mornington Peninsula to Phillip Island’. These strategic indicators were in response to what we heard from the community. Based on these strategies, we embarked on the Car Ferry Business Case, which investigated the viability of such a service being established, and included a potential preferred location of a car ferry terminal for Phillip Island. It was clear at the conclusion of our consultation period the community wanted to expand the scope of the site investigation and I truly believe that council’s decision to defer consideration of the Car Ferry Business Case, requesting the State Government to expand the scope to include the Cowes Jetty, is a win for democracy and the community. Now we need to move forward together for the next step in this process, always allowing others to voice their opinions without fear of retribution.Council has never been hell-bent on ramming anything through. We have an obligation to listen to and represent everybody.

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State exhibition comes to town By Sarah Vella WITH more than 1200 entries and around 800 visitors expected, the Country Women’s Association of Victoria Creative Arts state exhibition will be a boost for Leongatha. The Gippsland Hills Group of the CWA will host the exhibition in Leongatha’s Memorial Hall in August. The exhibition will be held on Friday, August 3 and Saturday, August 4, and will feature entries from CWA groups across the state. The last time the event was held within the Gippsland Hills Group was in 2003, when it was held at Inverloch. CWA state vice president and Meeniyan branch member Heather Scott is the entry coordinator for the Leongatha exhibition. She said the group put in an expression of interest to CWA State Council in order to be considered as the host of the event. “We needed to give information about the venue, the town and the local CWA members who would be available to help,” she said. “Around 1400 hours of voluntary labour is involved in the exhibition, of which 488 are expected to come from local members.” Ms Scott said the exhibition will feature top CWA judges from across the state and will draw visitors from all over Victoria. “Around 20 to 30 members will be staying in

Great show: Country Women’s Association state vice president and Meeniyan branch member Heather Scott said the CWA Victoria Creative Arts state exhibition, which will be held in Leongatha in early August, will attract around 1200 entries and 800 visitors. Leongatha during the exhibition,” she said. All 11 of the local CWA branches will be ex“Many more – we hope about 800 – will come hibiting, plus Ms Scott said they also expect many from other parts of the state just for one or two entries from branches in neighbouring groups. days.” There are currently 165 members in the Gippsland

Hills Group, including 14 junior members. The exhibition will feature craft work, cooking and preserves of the very highest standard. There will be over 200 different craft sections including knitting, crochet, embroidery, jewellery, art, patchwork and dressmaking. There are more than 30 sections in the cookery class, and 20 different types of preserves. There is also a floral art class and special sections for junior members in both craft and cookery. Ms Scott said the most hotly contested parts of the exhibition are the group exhibits in handcrafts and home industries. “Each year a theme is set and each group is invited to present five articles within that theme, which display the range of skills of members from that group,” she said. This year the handcraft theme is Australian native plants. “The Gippsland Hills Group has won the Syme Cup for the best handcraft group entry several times in the last few years, but last year it was won by Latrobe Central Group, so we will be working hard to win it back,” Ms Scott said. “For home industries, the theme this year is high tea, so we can expect to see cookery and preserves suitable for serving at a high tea. “Presentation is judged as well as the quality of the food, so expect some exquisite displays. “We have not won the home industries group exhibit cup for quite a while, although we did win second place for presentation in 2016.”

Keeping children Council rejects subdivision safe at Poowong By Tayla Kershaw

STUDENTS and parents at Poowong Consolidated School will soon have a safer walk to school, with new electronic speed signs to be installed on Ranceby Road and Gardner Lane. The State Government is investing $80,000 to install four flashing electronic speed signs to alert drivers to the 40km/h speed limit during school times. The Victorian Budget 2018-19 will include $23.9 million to improve road safety around schools, while also providing a massive boost to Victoria’s School Crossing Supervisor Program. Poowong Consolidated School will be one of the first schools to benefit. The government has also announced $18.9 million to continue the popular School Crossing Supervisor Program. There are more than 3000 crossing supervisors across the state – the highest number of any state or territory in Australia – with Victoria the only state with supervised crossings

outside secondary schools. The package will allow the school crossing supervisor program to continue to run until 2019 under a co-funding model between the Victorian Government and local councils. A recent review by Transport for Victoria found supervised school crossings were an effective and cost-efficient way to improve safety around our schools. Eastern Victoria Region MLC Harriet Shing said of the Poowong signs, “These new flashing signs seem like a small change, but they’ll make a positive and potentially lifesaving difference. We’re determined to make sure that every child is safe when travelling to and from school and we know that measures just like these work. “Poowong Consolidated School community was clear about the importance of a safer school zone. We’ve listened and we’re investing in the flashing electronic signs that the school and its students, staff and parents deserve.”

A Star is born

BASS Coast Shire Council rejected a multi lot subdivision in Wonthaggi following its Wednesday meeting.

The subdivision would have included 93 lots in Dawson Drive and Reed Crescent, to be completed in five stages. The proposal received objections from local residents, who believed it would cause flood and fire risk, and destroy amenities such as the Rifle Range Wetlands. The applicant lodged an appeal to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) after council failed to determine the application within the statutory timeframe. A meeting was held in February and council claimed there was insufficient information sup-

plied for council to make an informed decision. The applicant was required to provide the information – including a detailed drainage strategy and a landscape buffer – before March 26, but this information was not supplied. Bunurong ward’s deputy mayor Cr Brett Tessari and Cr Julian Brown said they could not support the subdivision without considering all the information. “It’s straightforward; council can only make a decision with all the relevant information and we just don’t have it,” Cr Brown said. Council agreed Reed Crescent does not have the infrastructure – including stormwater infrastructure – to cope with a subdivision of this size and it would be detrimental to the current residential living environment. Council will notify VCAT that, if it had the power to do so, it would issue a notice of refusal to the planning application.

Call to save street trees PHILLIP Island residents are on a mis- on private property. Landcare do a brilliant job, but around Cowes, we are losing a lot of our street sion to save their street trees. Patricia Hunt reported spotting a council worker taking photos of a street tree, at Bass Coast Shire Council’s community connection session. “He told me the tree might cause flooding issues. Birdwood Avenue used to flood, but it hasn’t for years,” she said. “I was astonished, so my question is where can we see the shire schedule for the replacement of street trees? “I know from past experience that replacements don’t often happen. He (the council worker) said they planted 30,000 trees last year. That’s fantastic, but it probably would’ve been with Landcare

trees, and they have not been replaced.” She drew attention to Jenner Avenue, which currently has no street trees. “How do you go about replacing these trees? I don’t think enough is being done. Do we have a significant tree list?” Ms Hunt asked the council. “This eucalyptus tree in Birdwood Avenue is just the most spectacular tree.” Deputy mayor Cr Brett Tessari provided Ms Hunt with a tree maintenance policy on the day for additional information. Cr Stephen Fullarton expressed his support for Ms Hunt, describing the removal of trees as “horrifying”.

Milpara Community House news Xero: Cloud Accounting for Small Business ON Monday, April 30 we have a Small will run over six Tuesdays commencing May 1. Business Victoria workshop Taking New to Milpara is our Homework club for stuyour business online: What you need to dents from Year 5 to Year 10 and will be weekly know. on Wednesdays from May 2.

This workshop will help you to develop your understanding of the online opportunities available and support you to make informed choices about how to set up an online presence for your business. Whether you’re a bricks and mortar business or still at the drawing board, this workshop, led by a digital expert with real-world small business experience, spans the complete digital landscape. Craft of Story Writing is a small friendly, supMASON Riley Cook is the first son for Stu- TYLER Jaxon Crossley was born at Bass portive class that meet Thursday mornings. It provides a fantastic environment to uncover and art and Laura Cook of Ventnor. Mason was Coast Health on April 4, to Jade Ely and enhance you’re writing talents and stories and deborn at Bass Coast Health on April 16 and is Shane Crossley of Cape Paterson. velop your language, literacy and editing skills.

a brother for Charli.

We have an art teacher who is ready and excited to be offering Milpara Art Class on Friday mornings from May 4. Please book you place to ensure minimum numbers. Neighbourhood House week runs from April 30 to May 6. We are having open house mornings on Tuesday, May 1 and Wednesday, May 2 with a light lunch on Wednesday from 12noon until 1pm. Understanding Mental Illness workshops will be held on Thursday, May 3 in the morning and Tuesday, May 15 during the evening. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call Milpara on 5655 2524.

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The Good Life

Your LOCAL guide to Art and Entertainment

Help Ed’s family SOUTH Gippslanders are being urged to support a fundraiser for a young Mirboo North family who lost their partner and father recently.

Edward Hall was well regarded in the community and renowned for his dedication to his partner Liz and four children, Dylan, 14, Jack, 12, Jacob, 10, and Katelyn, 6. He died suddenly on April 7. An online fundraising auction has been created by friends to help provide some financial relief for the family, given Liz works three casual jobs and is not paid when not at work. Family friend and neighbour Katie Nyhuis is organising the online auction with Laura Gurney, who has donated a family photo session worth $400 as a prize. Other prizes so far include a radio, make-up, a car service and vouchers. “He was great a neighbour and a really funny guy who always had a laugh with everybody,” Katie said. Ed cleaned at Mirboo North Primary School and Secondary College, and the college closed for a day to allow staff to attend his funeral. Born in Leongatha, he coached his children’s basketball team at Mirboo North and was a cub scout leader at Mirboo North. Intriguing story: young stars Chenneth Weeraratne and Will Thatcher in rehearsal with “Ed was always there for his family and was director, Sue Lindsay, in preparation for FAMDA’s The Web. Photo by Robert Paragreen. really hands-on with his parenting. Everything was about the kids and Liz,” Katie said. Bids and donations of goods can be made online at www.facebook.com/groups/LambertHall/ All proceeds will go to Ed’s family. For more details, see the advertisement on this A WHODUNIT for the modern age, The ing.com/VAHI, Main Street Revelations in Foster page. Web is a contemporary Australian drama or by phoning 5682 1381.

The Web will captivate

by Kate Mulvany. Foster theatre company, FAMDA, is about to stage this gripping psychological thriller raising issues of the seductive power of the internet, life in rural Australia, family relationships, teenage angst and more. Its title could refer to the internet but it suggests the web of lies which turn the story into a gripping whodunit. The story concerns two teenage boys who communicate via the internet, creating a web of intrigue and mystery. Travis, the charismatic school captain, is being played by 17 year old Foster resident, Chenneth Weeraratne, who has spent his childhood in the USA and Sri Lanka. Will Thatcher plays a fellow Year 12 student. Will has participated in the Suitcase Series at the Malthouse Theatre and recently played Mr Cash in The Cocky of Bungaree with Wonthaggi Theatrical Group. The third teenager in the cast is played by Katelyn Hollins, a genuine Year 12 student with theatrical interests involving both Wonthaggi Secondary College and Wonthaggi Theatrical Group. The adult cast members include Jo Street, Andrew Farrell and Evy Nye, all of whom have performed previously with both FAMDA and Leongatha Lyric Theatre. Director Sue Lindsay said, “Although its subject matter is dark, there are many funny moments and universal truths as we see each of the characters striving to find love in various ways.” Although The Web deals with the internet and has teenage characters, it is neither a geek nor a children’s show. The focus is very much on the characters and relationships, rather than the technology. The Web was originally commissioned by Albury-Wodonga’s HotHouse Theatre that wanted a play dealing with real life issues in a regional setting. The play is an absorbing contemporary drama which includes adult themes, some violence and coarse language. It is suitable for senior high school students with parental guidance recommended for middle and junior high students. FAMDA is staging The Web at the Foster War Memorial Arts Centre from April 27 to May 5. Performances are at 8pm on Fridays, Saturdays and Wednesday, May 2 with matinées at 2pm Sunday, April 29 and Saturday, May 5. Book tickets via famda.org.au, www.trybook-

Rallying support: the late Edward Hall (back, left) with his family, partner Liz and children Dylan, Jack, Jacob and Katelyn. An online auction will be held to raise money to help Ed’s family after his death.

Boys take centre stage in Wonthaggi WITH rehearsals well on the way for its next musical production, Boy from Oz, Wonthaggi Theatrical Group is also staging a drama production, The Boys by Australian playwright, Gordon Graham. Although the titles are similar, and both are about Australian men, the subjects have nothing in common. WTG held an information session on April 8 to hear director, Sophie Cuttriss talk about The Boys and to provide an opportunity for people to learn more about the characters and audition requirements. Mrs Cuttriss explained this confronting and thought provoking play was inspired by a brutal crime, committed by five men, including three brothers, in the 1980s. It was first performed in 1991 by Sydney’s Griffin Theatre company, featuring David Wenham as Brett Sprague. Wenham reprised this role in the film version, with the cast including Toni Collette and Jackie Weaver. Mrs Cuttriss spoke about the play’s themes of violence against women, and all present agreed these issues are as relevant today as they were in the 1980s. She expressed the hope that the audience will ask “How can this happen? And what can we do to change this?” The director held auditions on Sunday, April 15 and was impressed by the talent and energy of the people who attended. “I have been thinking about The Boys for years and am very excited to see that I will be able to bring this play to audiences in South Gippsland,” she said. The cast has three male characters; Brett, Glenn and Stevie Sprague and four female characters; the brothers’ mother Sandra and their girl-

STAGED BY FAMDA

THE WEB A whodunit for the modern age by KATE MULVANY

April 27 to May 5 Foster War Memorial Arts Centre Tickets: www.famda.org.au Main Street Revelations, Foster 5682 1381 Presented with permission of Cameron's Management

friends Michelle, Jackie and Nola. Rehearsals will commence in late June and performances will be between September 28 and October 6. The production will be performed at the WTG shed at the State Coal Mine in Wonthaggi. “We are very lucky to have a great performance area with an intimate space that is perfect for this play,” Mrs Cuttriss said. She is also very happy to take enquiries about The Boys and, in particular, is still looking for a young man aged about 18 to 21 (or who looks that age) for the role of Stevie and a young woman

aged in mid to late 20s (or who looks that age) for the role of Jackie. Please note The Boys contains strong adult themes and WTG will not accept auditions from anyone under 16. Parental or guardian consent will be required for those under 18 years. “The play is about men behaving very badly but the women are also important and powerful roles-in fact. It could have been called The Girls,” Mrs Cuttriss said. She is available on 0438 741 097 if anyone would like more information.

IN MEMORY OF EDWARD HALL

A E K A M D FOR BI E S U A C A

July 26 1983 - April 7, 2018

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Food collective turns one authentic way for people to “know your farmer, know your food”. “Farmers and producers take home more slice of the pie, financially, than they would if they sold to the supermarket and commodity markets,” she said. Just this month, the collective introduced Monday after the Sunday convergence collection points at the Meeniyan Pantry and Cellar and Fish Creek’s The Paddock for those who can’t make it out to the Blue Tree Honey Farm on Sundays. To find out more, go to www. promcoastfoodcollective.com.au

Milestone reached: toasting the first birthday of Prom Coast Food Collective were, from left, Sally Ruljancich, Carolyn Pangrazzi and Amelia Bright.

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Customers, farmers and makers mingled and heard a few words from the collective’s Amelia Bright and Sally Ruljancich before tucking into a birthday ‘cake’ made from the stacked cheese rounds of Pangrazzi Cheese. With many happy people and lots of cheese, a good birthday party was had by all. The Prom Coast Food Collective is a collaboration between small family farms, ethical producers and makers, and conscientious consumers who are passionate about good, local food. All farms and producers are based in the South Gippsland and Bass Coast shires and meet up monthly to distribute

pre-ordered and pre-paid goods. The multi-producer hub offers customers a wide selection of products, and the knowledge they are supporting farmers and producers with every purchase that you make. They have got everything from poultry, lamb, beef, cheeses, olive oil, condiments and vegetables to honeys, fruits, bread, flour, crackers, baked treats, pork and smallgoods, butter, milk, eggs and saffron, all from family farms, farming organically, pasture-based and regeneratively. “This represents a movement back to a solidarity community, where farmers and consumers connect with, and support one another, and in particular, the farmer who puts the food on their table,” co-founder and producer Sally Ruljancich said. Fellow producer and co-founder Amelia Bright said the collective was an

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Farming Insight

MG faces likely final week The board’s approval was the last step in the the proposed sale of all of MG’s operating assets LEONGATHA’S iconic Murray Goulsale of MG to Saputo, with the sale likely to be and operating liabilities to Saputo Dairy Australia burn dairy factory is likely to be owned complete on May 1. Pty Ltd. by Canadian company Saputo this time MG confi rmed the initial distribution of $0.80 From the likely completion date of May 1, MG next week.

Local talks: from left, Buffalo dairy farmer and Murray Goulburn supplier Peter Young met with Lino Saputo Jnr, the head of Canadian dairy giant Saputo, the new owner of MG, in Leongatha last November.

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60 Very Select 60 Holsteins 18 Select Quality Cows. 22 Freshly calved heifers. 8 Classy joined heifers. 13 Super unjoined heifers. 1 Bull. Cows sell prod. To 9282 litres 296 kgs protein 413 kgs fat. Dams prod. To 16,089 litres 516 kgs protein 803 kgs fat. Dams class to EX 94. Up to 10 gens EX & VG. Sires include - Doorman, Solomon, Unix, High Octane, Byway, Control, Fever, Reginald, Armani, Meridian etc. Featuring the very best Aus & Imported maternal lines. JD 7 Cap. Vendor Terms available to approved purchasers - Must contact Agents prior to Sale. Catalogues available now - Please contact DLS Ofﬁce 03 9338 9259 Terms are cash or cheque on day of sale or settlement by your Agent – Letter of Introductions MUST be provided Vendors - Andrew Mackie 0419 595 932 Stuart Mackie 0428 640 221 Brian Leslie 0418 365 934 Luke Russell 0408 313 815

The Foreign Investment Review Board last will be paid to shareholders and unitholders on chief executive officer Ari Mervis and chief financial officer David Mallinson will cease employweek approved the proposed acquisition by Sapu- May 15. Last Thursday, MG announced changes to key ment with MG. to of all of the operating assets and operating liAmy Alston will also cease to be company management personnel, subject to completion of abilities of MG. secretary of MG and of MG Responsible Entity Limited. Details of the new company secretary will be announced separately. MG chairman John Spark said, “On behalf of the board, I would like to thank Ari for his significant contribution to MG. “Ari is among the most talented executives I have worked with during my career and he has worked tirelessly to resolve the difficulties faced by MG. “The board remains unanimous that the Saputo transaction provides the best available outcome for our suppliers and investors and this view is supported by the thorough work undertaken by Ari and his management team during the strategic review.” Mr Spark also paid tribute to Mr Mallinson and Ms Alston. At the meeting with MG suppliers in Leongatha last November, Lino Saputo Jnr, the head of Canadian dairy giant Saputo, told farmers the company valued loyalty. MG’s Leongatha factory currently makes Change of owner: Leongatha’s Murray Goulburn milk factory is likely to be owned by UHT milk, dairy spreads and butter, cream and Canadian company Saputo next week. milk powder.

ACCC acts on quad bike safety THE Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has proposed major changes to improve the safety of quad bikes, including the introduction of a safety rating system, crush protection devices and mandatory minimum performance standards. Quad bike accidents result in an average of 16 deaths in Australia each year. They also result in approximately six people per day attending a hospital emergency department and two of these requiring hospitalisation for serious injuries. To help reduce the deaths and injuries associated with quad bikes, the

ACCC is proposing a mandatory safety standard that: • adopts the US Standard and requires an additional rollover warning label; • introduces a safety star rating system so safer vehicles get a higher rating; • requires manufacturers to integrate an operator protection device, such as a crush protection device or rollover protection device in the design of new quad bikes; and • imposes minimum performance tests for dynamic handling, stability and mechanical suspension and requires that all wheels be able to rotate at different speeds. “The ACCC believes a mandatory safety standard incorporating all of these elements is the best option to

save lives and make quad bikes safer for everyone. We invite the public and stakeholders to have their say on this important safety proposal,” ACCC commissioner Mick Keogh said. “The ACCC has considered a range of evidence and views in making this draft recommendation. We have consulted with industry representatives, quad bike manufacturers and retailers, farmers, consumers, academics, hospitals, health professionals, tourism operators, among many others.” The ACCC has developed a Consultation Regulation Impact Statement, which details the proposed options to make quad bikes safer. “I encourage stakeholders to consider the proposed options to improve the safety of quad bikes and make their submission by May 4, 2018, before

we make a final recommendation to the government mid-year,” Mr Keogh said. If you currently own or ride a quad bike, the ACCC strongly recommends you follow safety advice on Product Safety Australia(link is external). Improving the safety of quad bikes is a product safety priority for the ACCC in 2018. There are approximately 190,000 quad bikes in operation in Australia used in workplaces, for recreation, adventure tours and competitive racing. Currently about 16,000 quad bikes are sold each year in Australia and these are one of the leading causes of death and injury on Australian farms. Since January 1, 2011, 114 people have died in quad bike-related incidents.

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Mixed results as yarding drops THERE were approximately 1650 export and 140 young cattle penned, representing a decrease of 900 head week on week. The usual buying group was present and operating in a mixed market with the recently operating northern processor not making a purchase. Quality improved in the grown steers and bullocks while trade cattle were limited and the cows eased in condition and represented more than half of the yarding. Trade cattle eased a few cents while plain conditioned young cattle were hard to sell. Grown steers and bullocks improved 4c to 5c/ kg. Heavy weight grown heifers showing good finish held firm, while a selection of dairy heifers struggled to attract competition from processors. Cows sold from mostly firm up to 8c cheaper, while a handful of well covered heavy beef cows improved 3c/kg. Heavy weight bulls sold firm on most sales. Vealers suited to butchers sold from 292c to 322c/kg. Yearling trade steers made between 263c

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and 306c/kg. Yearling heifers to the trade sold between 250c and 273c/kg. Grown steers made from 252c to 290c/kg. Bullocks sold from 264c to 287c/kg. Well finished heavy weight grown heifers made between 236c and 263c/ kg. Heavy Friesian manufacturing steers sold between 185c and 233c, with the crossbred portion making between 210c and 270c/kg. Most light and medium weight cows made from 130c to 189c/kg. Heavy weight cows sold mostly from 165c to 232c/kg. Better shaped heavy bulls made between 200c and 240c with the dairy lots between 180c and 195c/kg. The next sale draw - April 26 (no Prime Sale Anzac Day: 1. Phelan & Henderson & Co, 2. Elders, 3. SEJ, 4. Landmark, 5. Rodwells, 6. Alex Scott & Staff. 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, May 2 and 16 at 12pm.

Prime Sale - Wednesday, April 18 BULLOCKS 12 R. & A. McRae, Tarwin South 13 Gillingham Pastoral, Tarwin Lwr 14 Nutting Pines, Stratford 14 R. & C. McGill Trust, Kongwak 7 J. & M. Cantwell, Wattle Bank

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Farming Insight

A Grade awards: from left, bowling award and Cricketer of the Year, Tim Wightman, batting award David Baldi, premiership captain David Trotman and hat trick, Zack Trease.

Nerrena celebrates season 2017/2018 NERRENA Cricket Club celebrated a successful season at its presentation night on Saturday, April 14 at the Leongatha RSL. This season the club won the A2 premiership, getting the club back into the top division. Tim WightBenefits for farmers: Greenham buyer Sean Kallady (right) discusses the company’s phi- man was named the club’s Cricketer of the Year.

losophy with Toora producer Simon Knee at the producer day at the Foster Bowling Club last Thursday.

Cattle processor reveals opportunities THE team from Greenham Gippsland (Moe Meatworks) hosted the first of a series of producer information days in Foster last Thursday. More than 30 beef farmers listened to presentations from managing director and sixth generation processor, Peter Greenham Jnr, natural programs manager Nikki Gilder and Greenham buyer Sean

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Kallady. Greenham’s natural beef program Never Ever was the key topic. Producers were introduced to the third party audit process and requirements for inclusion in the program. Of particular note, the new requirements for breeders to administer pain relief at castration or dehorning was discussed as well as tagging animals that have been administered antibiotics. Tagged animals will still receive premium pricing for Greenham’s Never Ever Beef Program. Mr Greenham said, “Gippsland has some of the best grass fed cattle in the world. We see a big future in both the export and domestic markets for beef that ticks the boxes of natural, grass fed and humanely treated.” In October 2017, Greenham Gippsland P/L was incorporated with the purchase of the former Moe Meatworks site. Closed since 2015, the meatworks is increasing capacity every week and will employ more than 200 staff as it reaches full production. Mr Greenham said the company was pleased to have purchased the facility. “Moe complements our existing operations and we are looking forward to ramping up. It’s in an excellent region for producing quality cattle and the plant is set up to process them,” he said. The company has a strong focus on supporting beef and dairy producers with a reliable local operator to process their stock. After completing renovations on chillers and boning rooms, the plant will begin processing premium cattle from this spring. Greenham Gippsland offers the standard 36 hour payment terms to all over the hooks purchases to assist with cash flow to farm businesses. There are also four Live Weight Buying Centres – local weekly scales where producers receive payment on the spot for their cattle – across Gippsland.

Talking beef: Peter Greenham Junior, managing director of Greenham Gippsland, addressed the Foster producer day last Thursday.

Key awards: from left, the Brian ‘Ernie’ Salmon Club Best and Fairest award went to Charlie Dougherty, best club person was Ryan Clark and the President’s Award was won by Graham Wightman.

B Grade awards: bowling award Charlie Dougherty, batting and captain’s awards Ryan Clark and hat trick Shaun Helms. Right, C Grade awards: from left batting award, John Collins, bowling award Ben Croatto, and captain’s award Poly Joseph (absent).

Junior awards: Under 14’s awards, batting award, Taidgh Gannon, bowling award, Will Croatto, most improved, Bailey Cowell, coaches award, Tyson Harris. Under 16’s awards went to; batting award, Jack Collins, bowling award, Jack Collins, most improved, Ryan Giliam and coach’s award, Jayden Battersby. Pictured back from left, Jayden Battersby, Jack Collins and Ryan Giliam and front, Taidgh Gannon.

Families gather at parkrun AS promised, the weather was mild with lots of sunshine as 74 participants walked, jogged or ran their way along the scenic Inverloch parkrun course. There were visitors from Diamond Creek, Lillydale Lake, Albert Melbourne and Scotland. Lyndal Peterson wore the coveted red cape and achieved her milestone 50th run, accompanied by her niece and nephew Daisy and Jake Marotta. Fourteen people achieved personal bests including Philip Champion from Diamond Creek, who was first across the line in a speedy time of 18:14. The first female was also a visitor (from Scotland) Mhairi Inglis in a time of 20:57. Inverloch’s parkrun is fast becoming a regular event for many families, with parents and children getting out there together and encouraging each other around the course. This week saw Karen Robertson complete her first event at Inverloch; joining husband Jeff and sons Caleb and Noah, who are all regulars at this event. Well known local runner Rikki Cant cruised at a leisurely pace accompanied by her two young children Tayte and Nova. From the very young to the somewhat older, parkrun is accessible to people of all ages and abilities. Thank you to the wonderful volunteers Jason O’Reilly, Lindsay Guerin, Alycia Marotta, Joanne Parsons, Ina Kelly and Shaz Green.

Shaz Green made her parkrun debut as a volunteer. Full results and a complete event history can be found on the Inverloch parkrun results page. The female record is held by Charlotte Wilson who recorded a time of 18:11 on October 29, 2016. The male record is held by Ed Beischer who recorded a time of 16:27 on June 10, 2017. The age grade course record is held by Lavinia Petrie who recorded 106.20 percent (22:03) on November 26, 2016.

Milestone: Lyndal Peterson ran her 50th parkrun with her niece and nephew Daisy and Jake Marotta on Saturday.

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Position Vacancies Bass Coast Health INSURANCE BROKER REQUIRES AN ASSISANT ACCOUNT MANAGER As a result of marked growth, our busy insurance broking ofﬁce in Smith Street, Leongatha requires an Assistant Account Manager. The successful applicant will provide assistance to the Branch Manager, Senior Account Manager and other team members in all facets of general insurance broking, including day-to-day client contact, renewal negotiations with insurers, risk management advice and professional claims services and processing. You will be a team player with good communication skills and a pleasant manner. This role presents excellent opportunities for career advancement - there will be a requirement to complete studies to a minimum of Tier 1 and the option of completing further Financial Services studies to achieve Diploma Level. Our ofﬁce hours are 8:30am – 5:00pm Monday to Friday. No weekend work required! Knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook is preferred. If this sounds like you, please forward your application by 20th May 2018 attention to: Kerrie Baker BJS Agencies Leongatha Pty Ltd PO Box 493 Leongatha 3953 We are located at: Shop 5 18 Smith Street, Leongatha VIC 3953 kerrie.baker@bjsib.com.au No Agency Contact Please We are an equal opportunity employer

POSITION VACANT Would you like to join a dynamic team and have the opportunity to grow with the company and move your career to a higher level? Michaels SUPA IGA is one of the largest independent retailers in Victoria and is looking for a Meat Assistant Manager to fill an existing position. The successful applicant must be able to take on a role which will include staff management, food merchandising, ordering and working of stock. Location: Michaels SUPA IGA Stores (South Gippsland) Position: Meat Department Assistant Manager (Experience Essential) Reporting to: Store and Assistant Managers and Meat Manager Salary: Attractive Salary Package on offer (Plus Staff Discount) Availability: Alternating Rosters (every 2nd Saturday and some public holidays) The successful applicant will have a proven track record of: • Meat Department Management. • Delivering excellent quality and service standards. • Working well in a team environment. • Leading and developing a team. • Achieving sales, gross profits and wage control targets. • Managing a Meat Department within a Supermarket or Shop management experience in a high volume sales environment. • Controlling shrinkage and completing monthly stocktakes. • Maintaining a work schedule and rostering that reflects the customer’s needs and at the same time meeting department budgets. • Maintaining department invoicing and clerical procedures. • Controlling ordering and stock to an acceptable level relevant to department sales. • Maintaining store pricing and ticketing. • Maintaining the appearance and layout of department. • Ensuring all cleaning schedules are maintained. Applications close Sunday 13th May 2018 and can be sent to Dom D’Agostino: domd@michaelsiga.com.au

Bass Coast Health is seeking applications for the following positions:

Pharmacy Technician Grade 1 or 2 Permanent Part-Time, 6 hours per fortnight For full position details and how to apply please visit our website on: www.basscoasthealth.org.au

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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 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

and treating their oral mouth problems and I suppose I’m trying to preserve people’s teeth for their whole life,” he said. “Because there is no fluoride in the water out here Dr Wilkie has owned the practice in Korumburra I spend a lot of time filling children’s teeth.” for around 35 years and for 20 of those years, owned “I get to meet a lot of people and interact with the a separate practice in Cowes. community and hopefully saving their teeth. Getting “My interest in dentistry spiked when I was liv- them out of discomfort is my favourite part about the ing in the rural town of Corryong which is about one job,” he said. and a half hours away from Albury,” he said. “You need to be a certain type of person to be“There was only one dentist there three days eve- come a dentist I think. I’ve enjoyed my time as a ry five weeks and I felt rural people were missing out dentist and if someone has an interest and passion on services that city people take for granted. for teeth and helping people then this could be for “I thought if I became a dentist I could work in them. the country.” “We often have work experience students here at Dr Wilkie undertook a five year bachelor degree the practice which is a good way to decide if you in dentistry at the University of Melbourne followed want to do it.” with becoming a fellow at the Australian Institute of Company Directors and the Royal Australian College of Dental Surgeons. “My job involves looking after people’s mouths

KORUMBURRA’S Dr Gary Wilkie is a passionate and dedicated dentist located in the heart of the town.

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Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife – Gr 2 Close Date Friday, May 4th - 5pm Contact Details Josh Hall josh@leongathagolf.com.au Company Name: Leongatha Golf Club Role: Qualified Greenkeeper Position Type: Full Time Description Leongatha Golf Club is the highest ranked course in Gippsland. The club is located halfway between Inverloch and Leongatha and a 100-minute drive from Melbourne. We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to fill the position of a qualified greenkeeper to join our passionate maintenance team. The successful applicant will have experience in all aspects of turf maintenance, a strong work ethic and good leadership skills. The applicant will also need to show they possess: • Qualified Certificate 3 in Turf Management • A high attention for detail • Current manual driver’s licence • Previous experience in a similar role (recently qualified) • Reliable, punctual, honest • Show initiative • Good communication skills • Enthusiastic • Available for rotating weekends Employment will be full time under the Registered and Licensed Clubs Award (38 hours a week) and include rotating rostered weekend work. To apply for the position please forward current resumé and letter of application to: Josh Hall General Manager josh@leongathagolf.com.au

Part Time – 0.6 EFT Limited Tenure from 29/5/18 to 21/5/19 (Job Ref # ND0403) Contact: Chris Busuttil, Nurse Unit Manager. Ph: 5667 5614 or email christine.busuttil@gshs.com.au Full details, including the position description is available at www.gshs.com.au. Email applications, quoting the relevant job reference number, to jobs@gshs.com.au by 6th May 2018.

We are seeking a highly motivated team member who would like to take advantage of becoming a Meat Apprentice within our Leongatha Store. • 4 Year fully accredited apprenticeship • Full Time Position – Possible alternating roster (Mon-Fri / Tues – Sat) • On the job training • Meat Award wage applies We will provide all the necessary training and support for you to further your career within Michaels SUPA IGA Stores. Apply in writing to or call: Chris O’Leary mgrlg@michaelsiga.com.au 03 5662 6644

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Medical Workforce Unit Manager We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated individual for the permanent full time role of Medical Workforce Unit Manager. The primary purpose of the role is to manage the day to day operational medical workforce issues including roster co-ordination, payroll, and recruitment at Latrobe Regional Hospital. This includes staff directly employed by the hospital, visiting senior medical staff and junior medical staff on rotation from other health services. The successful candidate will have: • Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills • Management experience • Strong communication skills and • The ability to prioritise in a busy work environment. Previous experience in a Medical Workforce Unit would be advantageous but is not essential. For further information regarding this position please contact Nicole Tierney, Acting General Manager Medical Services on telephone (03) 5173 8632. Applications Close: 1 May 2018

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

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CHEF/COOK BrownWigg is a leading provider of Rural Merchandise throughout the Gippsland Region. Activities include Seed, Ag Chemicals, Animal Health, Fertilizer, Fencing, power equipment and Hardware. BrownWigg has an excellent opportunity for a motivated and energetic person, to join their growing team. There is currently a full-time position available in sales to work from our branch in Meeniyan. Essential to your success with us is: • The ability to negotiate and build strong relationships with clients • Demonstrated sales ability, effective rapport building and resilience • Determination to achieve results no matter the obstacle • Immaculate personal presentation • A positive attitude and drive for personal growth. If you are looking for a long term career then apply today. Applications close May 8, 2018 Reply to: luke.johnston@brownwigg.com.au

Required for weekend breakfast and lunch service and possible night service in Leongatha.

situations vacant FULL TIME assistant milker and general farm hand required for 380 cow dairy farm at Kongwak. Must have current licence. Ph: 0427-574229.

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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

OLD PORT POULTRY FARM Delivering 18 wk old Isa Brown laying hens to your area on Sunday, May 6, $21 each. Ph: 0438-832535. WANTED 30 heifers, Friesian X, Aussie Red, NZ Friesian or Jersey, calving early June. Ph: 0419-093783.

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TOYOTA HILUX Newhaven College is an independent co-educational school on Phillip Island offering quality education for students from Prep to Year 12. Applications are invited for the following vacancies:

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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. Please send your resumé with referees to: westburne@rotaret.com.au Subject: Farm Hand

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bereavement thanks COCHRANE (nee Cook) - Katrina. Katrina’s family would like to thank all those who came together to celebrate Katrina’s life on Friday 20.04.2018, and all who have offered their love and support. We wish to advise that donations to the Oncology Day Unit Monash Moorabbin will be accepted at the office of Handley Funeral Services, 24 Anderson Street, Leongatha until close of business Friday 27.04.2018. There is also a link to the Oncology Unit at www. handleyfuneralservices. com.au. Please accept this as our personal thank you.

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EGAN - Gwen. In loving memory. Gwen, you were a very special aunt and sisterin-law. So talented with your craft, hard working and you always had time for a good yarn. We all miss you so very much. Love always. John, Rose, Maree, Paul, Kate and family. FITZGERALD (Sinclair) - Patsy. 15.1.1958 - 15.4.2018 Loved niece of Norma (dec) and Jack (dec) Hulls, cousin of Jennifer, Trevor, Geoffrey and families. Our deepest sympathy to the family. Always loved, always remembered. GRUBB - Gweneth Rita (Gwen). 05.03.1934 - 17.04.2018 Passed away peacefully at Korumburra Hospital. Beloved wife of Jim (dec). Loved and loving mum of Chris and Janina, Andrew and Amanda, Joanne and Barry. Nana to Warren, Nathan and Emma, Olivia and Luke, Amy (dec), Damien (dec), Emily and Brad. Great nana to Koby, Sienna and Miles. Forever in our hearts. HIBMA - Douwe Gatze (Don). 25.09.1945 - 17.04.2018 Beloved husband of Hillie. Beloved Heit and Pake to John and Margreet, Melanie, Brendan, Martin, Ryan and Jason; Tim and Christine, Esther, Justin, Natasha and Amber; Emma and Henry, Peter, Rebecca and Benjamin; Gary and Katie, Bethany, Aiden, Sara and Hadassah; Ronnie and Julia.

McCOMBE - Angelique Marion. 26.10.1969 - 19.4.2018 Beloved mother of Chloe. Treasured daughter of Kate and John McCombe and Leon VanMeeuwen (dec). Much loved sister of Daniel (dec), Vicki-Anne (dec), Karen, Mark (dec), Gail, Matthew and Samantha. Adored aunty and great aunty to many. Your pain is now gone and you are now in God’s arms. Forever in our hearts.

GRUBB - A funeral service to celebrate the life of Gweneth Rita (Gwen) Grubb will be held at Korumburra Uniting Church, Bridge Street, Korumburra on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 commencing at 1pm.

“For I am convinced that neither death nor life ... neither the present nor the future ... nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 8:38-39 HIBMA - Douwe (Don). Deepest condolences to Hillie and children. Farewell to a dear friend and brother in Christ. Free from suffering and safe in the arms of Jesus. With love and deepest respect, Albert and Johanna Haasjes. HIBMA - Douwe. “The Mirboo North singers” are saddened that Douwe lost the fight with cancer. Our prayers are with Hillie and the family. Douwe loved singing, and the “chorus” of “In the garden” has become a reality for him. “He walks with me, He talks with me, and He tells me I am His own. RIP

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“A Pegasus has its wings and now you have your own. Fly with the lord in your new home.” NELSON Helen Elane. 28.07.1945 - 20.04.2018 Much loved wife of Bob for over 50 years. Loving mother of Robyn and Jennifer. Treasured Nan to Trent. Much loved sister to Anne and her husband Alan.

At the conclusion of the service the funeral will leave for the Korumburra Cemetery.

HIBMA - A Thanksgiving Service to celebrate the life of Mr Douwe Gatze (Don) Hibma will be held at the Christian Reformed Church, South Gippsland, corner of Peart and Brown Street, Leongatha, TODAY Tuesday, April 24, 2018 commencing at 1pm. The funeral will leave at the conclusion of the service for the Leongatha Cemetery.

“To the world she was but one, but to us she was the world.”

FOOTY is back, and the littlest local stars are getting in on the action. Auskick has kicked off for another year at the Inverloch Recreation Reserve with record numbers on Friday night. Around 130 children are registered to participate, with 37 registered in the all girls’ group – twice the numbers of last year. Auskick coordinator Steve Stainsby – known as Big K in the community – believes the rise in women’s football contributed to the boom in auskick numbers. “We also had a Come and Try Day at Inverloch Primary School. Around 150 children were part of that day, and I think there was a lot of interest from it,” he said. Inverloch’s Auskick is a 10 week program designed to engage children in activity.

With smaller groups – led by 25 coaches there are fewer lines and more opportunities for children to have a go at a range of activities. Older children – particularly those looking for a gateway into the U10 competition – focus on ball skills and match play. They also learn to cooperate and play together. While generally there is no tackling at Auskick, children thinking about playing competition footy learn some light tackling to get them ready for the game. The young children – Kinder and Prep age – play a variety of games with the focus on fun and fitness. The equipment used at the program is designed to suit the needs of children at different levels of skill and ability. “Auskick is absolutely about keeping kids enjoying the game, moving and

Ready to play: Chelsea, Harvey and Kian donned their footy gear and got back into Auskick in Inverloch on Friday night. having fun,” Big K said. On top of playing at the Inverloch ground, Inverloch Auskick also gets opportunities to take teams of auskickers to be part of the AFL action during halftime at the MCG and Etihad Stadium. Recently a team of 20 represented the Bombers against Port Power and all had an ab-

solutely fantastic time and the experience of playing in front of a huge crowd is memorable. There is still time to register your child to get involved in Auskick on www.aflauskick.com. The program is held on Friday nights under lights in Inverloch from 5.30pm until 7pm and the season is celebrated with a pres-

entation night at the end. Inverloch Auskick is a successful program due to the number of volunteers involved, the parents/carers getting in and supporting the games and drills and most importantly the kids come along with energy, zest and ready to have fun.

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Rest in peace. WHITE (nee Bird and formerly Smith) Marjorie (Marj). 2.8.1926 - 20.4.2018 Late of Woorayl Lodge, formerly of Mirboo North, Loch, Inverloch and Leongatha. Marjorie passed away peacefully aged 91 years. Much devoted wife of James Frederick Smith (dec) and Richard Norman White (Norm) (dec). Much loved and adored mother and mother-inlaw of Rodney (dec) and Kirsty, Laurie, Jennifer and Peter, Marlene and Robert, Heather and Brandon, Bronwyn and Peter. Treasured nan of thirteen and great nan of eight. A loving friend to Norm’s children and their families.

Auskick returns to Inverloch

McCOMBE - A funeral service (Prayers) to celebrate the life of Angelique Marion McCombe will be held at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Buckley Street, Yarram on Thursday, April 24, 2018 commencing at 11am. The funeral will leave at the conclusion of Prayers for the Yarram Cemetery.

WHITE - A funeral service to celebrate the life of Mrs Marjorie (Marj) White will be held at St Andrew’s Uniting Church, Ridgway, Mirboo North on Friday, April 27, 2018 commencing at 1.30pm. The funeral will leave at the conclusion of the service for the Mirboo North Lawn Cemetery.

ON Friday, April 13 Wonthaggi Little Athletes gathered for its end of season presentation evening. All athletes received a certificate detailing their personal bests. The following athletes won the individual age group awards: U8G: Chloe Morgan, champion; Aa;iya Wilkinson, runner up. U8B: Daniel Patch, champion; Angus Oats, runner up. U9G: Hope Oats, champion; Olivia Holmes, runner up U9B: Archie Moore, champion; Jack Howell, runner up U10G: Alana Dakin, champion; Camryn McKenzie, runner up U10B: Nathan Patch, champion; Jeremy Kelly, runner up U11G: Baia Pugh, champion; Lara Smyth, runner up U11B: Beau-Jack Ransom, champion; Kohen O’Leary, runner up U12G: Hannah Kelly,

champion; Mackenzie Wain, runner up U12B: James Lewis, champion; Matthew Dakin, runner up U13G: Maya Fraser, champion; Tevuro Ihomana Montgomery, runner up U13B: Miles Wrigley, champion; Ashton Hewitson, runner up U14G: Sandra Gray, champion; Alicia Smith, runner up U14B: Jacob Timmermans, champion; Jarvis Atkinson, runner up U15G: Nicola Slade, champion The Junior Girls Club champion was Hope Oats and the Junior Boys Club Champion was Aidan Smyth. His sister, Lara Smyth, won the Senior Girls Club Champion , while Jacob Timmermans won the Senior Boys Club Champion. Isaac Shaw was awarded the Wes Heywood Encouragement Award. The club’s most prestigious Award, The Mason Wilson Memorial Award, went to Abigail McCulloch.

Age group champs: from left, Sandra Gray, Hannah Kelly, Maya Fraser, Jacob Timmermans, Miles Wrigley, Nathan Patch, James Lewis. Front, Alana Dakin and Daniel Patch.

Outstanding Achievement Awards: win- Isaac Shaw: won the ners Abigail McCulloch and Tevuro Ihomana Wes Heyward EnMontgomery. couragement Award.

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On the front foot: the Korumburra Cricket Club is very pleased to have appointed Cory Arnold, pictured middle, as its senior coach for the 2018-19 season. Cory, who has moved to Bena from the Mornington Peninsula with his family, is looking forward to the challenge and is very keen to work with all players so the club can continue to have success in all grades. He is believed to be a top order bat and has previously played at Crib Point, having a year off last season. He is welcome by, left, club secretary Allan Summerfield and vice-president Tim Morrison.

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High jumpers: Leongatha Primary School students from left, Sage, Amber, Abbey and Funky attire: Leongatha Primary School students from left, students Seth, Zavier, Rem and Macy participated in the high Tyson were dressed to impress at the school athletics on Thursday. jump event at the school athletics day on Thursday.

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Left, Far throw: Leongatha The students had the opportunity to take part Primary School students An- LEONGATHA Primary School held its gus and Max took part in the senior school athletics day on Thursday. in events such as high jump, shot put, discus, discus event at the school It was a fun filled day full of support, colour, long jump, triple jump, sprints, long distance and hurdles. athletics on Thursday. participation and excitement.

Success: Grade 5 students Jack, Paddy, Archie and Thomas were proud of their efforts at the Inverloch-Kongwak Primary School’s House Athletics Carnival last Thursday. On your marks: from left, Caitlin, Lottie, Keleira, Amy and Keely were ready to sprint at the Inverloch-Kongwak Primary School’s House Athletics Carnival last Thursday.

Records smashed in athletics carnival EIGHT records were broken at Inverloch-Kongwak Primary School’s House Athletics Carnival last Thursday. The Golden Honeyeaters won the day, followed by the Blue Wrens, White Seagulls and Red Robins. Age champions were also announced at the end

of the event. The results were as follows; U9 girl: Daisy Soumilas; U9 boy: Kieran Toomey; U10 girl: Sunny Egresits; U10 boy: Jasper Shone; U11 girl: Milla Laub; U11 boy: Archie Terlich; U12/13 girl Jasmine Williams; U12/13 boy Luke Sexton. The school congratulated the efforts of everyone who participated.

Close contest: Jack and Bailey were closely matched in the hurdles race at the InverlochKongwak Primary School’s House Athletics Carnival last Thursday.

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Cleared: Zak was impressive as he took on the high jump at the Inverloch-Kongwak Pri- Big effort: Willow gave discus a try at the mary School’s House Athletics Carnival last Inverloch-Kongwak Primary School’s House Athletics Carnival last Thursday. Thursday.

Results: 2017 50m Prone Pennant - Section B Round : 8 Numurkah ‘A’ 577.023 defeated by Frankston ‘B’ 579.026, Launceston 575.019 defeated by Glenelg Region ‘B’ 576.017, Leongatha 586.029 defeated Stawell 577.018. The best shooter for Round 1 is Daniel Croatto (Leongatha) with 198.014. Round : 9 Leongatha 573.023 defeated Glenelg Region ‘B’ 569.020, Numurkah ‘A’ 578.025 defeated by Stawell 586.022, Launceston 586.026 defeated

Frankston ‘B’ 576.019. The best shooter for Round 2 is Shayne Westblade (Ballarat East) with 198.012. Ladder Leongatha ......................... 32 Frankston B ...................... 24 Glenelg Region B .............. 16 Launceston ........................ 16 Stawell................................ 16 Numurkah A ......................... 4

2017 50m Bench Pennant - Section F Round : 6 Oakleigh B 580.011 defeated by Leongatha 586.018, Oakleigh C 578.006 defeated Nuhmurkah 585.011, Kyneton 586.016 defeated Ballarat East C 596.016.

The best shooter for Round 4 is Derek Bradshaw (Numurkah) with 200.009. Congratualtions on your 200! Ladder

Kyneton ............................. 16 Leongatha ......................... 16 Ballarat East C ................. 16 Oakleigh C .......................... 8 Oakleigh B ........................... 8 Nuhmurkah .......................... 8

Gippsland Sheild Round 5 - 50 metres Held at LEONGATHA on the 8th April 2018 Traralgon won the round with 1198.6 with Sale second on 1197.4. Leongatha came third on 1168.4.

Best shooters (scratch) on the day were: Bruce Houston (Traralgon) and David Garrett (Sale) scoring 197.009 in Bench Rest. Dan Croatto (Leongatha) scoring 198.009 in Prone. Best Handicap winners on the day were: Ian Tormay (Traralgon) scoring 202.2 each in Bench Rest. Lachie Anderson (Sale) scoring 214.0 in Prone. Round 5 will be held at Traralgon on Sunday the 3rd of June 2018 at 10am. We shoot Friday nights at 8pm at the rifle club on the recreation reserve. Any inquiries, please call R. Spratt 5664 2358.

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thestar.com.au Buffalo indoor Wednesday, April 18 A QUIETER night of bowls this week after the open night last week.

Congratulations: Marj Pearson (second from the left) from bowls Victoria presents these bowlers with their Veterans badge. The bowlers were Rex Thorn, Lex Milkins, Kevin Oates, Ron Snooks, Pat Smith, Joan Burns and Jack Stephenson.

Wonthaggi bowls WONTHAGGI has had a busy week once again on the greens. The winner at Wednesday’s social day was the pairs team of Rob Aitkin and Julian Wildenberg.

Thursday was a very pleasant autumn day with sunshine and no breeze. A game of mixed mufti social bowls was played. There were two 2 game winners and the winning team was Lorraine Day, Heather Blanch and Dawn Jensen. The runners up team consisted of Thelma Kavanagh, Glad Mitford and Maz Cox.

Valued member: president Trevor Teer presented Ken Webb with a well deserved life membership in Wonthaggi on Saturday.

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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Saturday was well attended and the Presidents and Presentation Day was held. A game of 14 ends was played and then a great lunch that members supplied by bringing a plate to share. The winners on the day were Ray Hin, Carol Thorn and Bill Davidson. Runners up were the team of Frank Cimino, Sue Hamilton, Frank Tagell and John Duscher. Trevor Teer, the Wonthaggi president, awarded and handed out certificates along with Marj Pearson from Bowls Victoria. Club champion was Kathy Simpson, B Grade champion was Caroline Donahue, ladies pairs winners were Mary McBain and Sue Smith and the winners of the mixed pairs was Garry and Joan Clarkson. In the men’s section, Brian Donahue was club champion, B Grade champion was Kevin Oates, and the men’s pairs title went to Ray Hin and Denis Stanes. The 21up champion was Roger Lee and John Duscher took out the 100up title. Marj Pearson from Bowls Victoria pinned badges on the Veterans that were awarded the title. They were Joan Burns, Pat Smith, Ron Snooks, Kevin Oates, Jack Stephenson, Rex Thorn and Lex Milkins. The men’s Division 4 team who won the flag all came up to receive a coloured photo of the team with the flag that was taken on the day. Elaine Reece was at the club and presented Syd Gosling with the Rex Reece trophy for best club person for 2018. Trevor Teer presented a certificate to Ken Webb for a life membership. Ken has been a member for 13 years and can be seen around the club with a paint brush, hammer, tools and is always fixing things at the club. He does numerous things quietly in the background, so a well deserved award goes to Ken. Members are reminded that the annual general meeting will be held at 7pm on May 16.

Three games of eight ends were played by everyone using six bowls. In the first game, although Carolyn Benson (s) and Peter Stapleton got off to a flying start, Stephen Suckling (s) and Illene Tiziani bowled steadily and a drawn game resulted after eight ends, 10 all. On mat two Peter Tiziani (s) and Mary and Charlie Tumino won a close game beating Toni Heldens(s), Danah Suckling and Gwen-

Inverloch SUNDAY, April 15, saw the Inverloch Bowling Club’s Championship presentation night which was conducted at the clubrooms with almost full house to congratulate the winners and runners up. The night kicked off with wonderful musical entertainment from Andy Dennis whose great voice was accompanied by what sounded like a full band of musicians. Dancing was also a byproduct of the music and it was great to see members getting up and dancing, although with the bar so close to the action, it was easy for the blokes to have a pirouette with a quick two-step to fill up on refreshments. A hot, two course catered meal, comprising a choice of roast pork (with yummy crackling) or roast beef and a choice of desserts was served prior to the presentations The night was, however, in recognition of the bowlers who participated in the club championships and awarding those that was fortunate in achieving the ultimate success. The presentations began and as is sometimes the case, not all went smoothly, but that’s another story for another day The results were; Ladies 100-up Championship; Runner up: Lorraine Dowson Champion: Cynthia Hensley Men’s 100-up Championship; Runner up: John Turner Champion: Wayne Parks Ladies Pairs Championship; Runners up: Veronica Muir and Cynthia Hensley Champions: Lois Luby and Anne Tschiderer Men’s Pairs Championship;

da Bevan 11-7. In the second game Toni’s team easily beat Carolyn and Peter S, 13-5. Peter Tiziani’s team had a second win 10-3. The third game saw Toni’s team score on six of the eight ends to beat Stephen and Illene 9-4. Even though both teams scored four ends Peter T’s team had a 9-4 win over Carolyn and Peter S. The winning team for the night was Peter T, Mary and Charlie (WWW) 14 ends, second Toni, Danah and Gwenda (LWW) 15 ends, third Carolyn, Peter S. (DLL) 10 ends, fourth

Runners up: Mick Bowman and Dave Roberts Champions: Frank Seaton and Mick Coram Mixed Pairs Championship; Runners up: Janis Parks and Wayne Parks Champions: Lorraine Dowson and Gavan Butler Men’s Minor Championship; Runner up: Paul Davis Champion: Gary Hardy Ladies Minor Championship; Runner up: Jan Fraser Champion: Linda Gallyot Men’s Singles Championship Runner up: Dave Roberts Champion: Frank Seaton Ladies Singles Championship Runner up: Carol Hughes Champion: Janis Parks Congratulations are extended to all of the champions and may there be fierce competition at next year’s round of club championships. Wednesday, April 18, saw the Monthly Triples return to the club with sponsorship provided by Reliance Heating and Cooling of Wonthaggi who were represented by George Scott on behalf of their management. With fine and warm weather conditions and little in the way of a breeze, the teams set out to play four matches, two of 12 ends before lunch and two of 10 ends after lunch. The runners up on the day, with 64 points were the team of Frank Seaton (skip), Janis Parks and Wayne Parks. The money went to the team from Korumburra, skipped by Andy Robertson and supported by Ken Cecil and Keith March on 69 points. Best first game with 11 shots up went to Brian Humphris, Rob Dowling and Brian Growse. Best second game, with 13 shots up and after going to percentages was the team of Steve Snelling, John Paterno

Winners: the team from Korumburra, Ken Cecil, Andy Robertson and Keith March were the winners in the Monthly Triples.

Stephen and Illene (DLL) nine ends. There is another opportunity for a catch up with everyone on Sunday at the Hospital Bowling Day at Dumbalk. Social bowls 7.30pm on Wednesday at the Buffalo hall - all welcome.

Leongatha WEDNESDAY, April 18 midweek social bowls winners were Ken Williams and Jo Runciman with two wins plus 22 and runnersup were Wayne Walker and Marlene Rayson. Saturday, April 21 social bowls winners were Victo (Wonthaggi) and Mick Yates. The best third game, with 14 shots up went to the team of Jack Miller, George Scott and Geoff Dannock (from Tasmania). The best last game, with nine shots up, went to Paul Griffiths, Peter Tainton and Ned Clark, representing the Tarwin Lower club. Lucky draw winners were Mick Yates, Peter Tainton (Tarwin Lower), Paul Griffiths (Tarwin Lower), Nic Van Grunsven, Frank Seaton and Harry Rybalka. The day finished with George Scott, representing the sponsors, Reliance Heating and Cooling of Wonthaggi thanking all the bowlers who attended the competition and making it such a great event. Thursday, April 19, saw another fine day for the Thursday social mixed mufti bowling competition, drawing 37 competitors to the Club. The event was to be decided over two matches, one of 12 ends followed by a second match of 10 ends. As high clouds drifted over the venue there formed two distinct climates, a warm one at the clubhouse end and a much cooler one at the far end, but this didn’t detract from the quality of the bowling on display, with only two teams not winning a match. The day saw two teams winning both matches, both scoring 19 points in their first round match. The runners up, scoring 15 points in their second round match (including 12 points in three ends), for a total of 34 points was the team of Carol Waters (skip), Gavin Blew and Elaine Miller. The winners, scoring 17 points in their second round match, for a total of 36 points, was the team of Bob Davis (skip), Steve Snelling, Terry Orford and Fay Smallman. This was Fay’s first social game and she managed to grace the winners circle.

Serafino and Susan Crouch and runners-up were Harry Forrester and Karen Fidler. There will be no midweek social bowls on Wednesday, April 25, Anzac Day, and also the commencement time for social bowls from May to mid June will be 12.30pm. Names to be in before 11.30am. The last Kitty Club tea for this season will be Friday night, May 4 at 6pm. The club’s annual general meeting will be held on Thursday, April 26 at 7.30pm at the clubrooms. Until the next report, good bowling - ‘Jackhigh’.

The lucky draw winners were; Lois Luby, Gary Hardy, Val Davis, Gavin Blew and Fay Smallman. Social bowls will be held next Thursday, April 26, from 12.30pm. Names are to be in by 11.30am. Janis Parks and Robyn Dennis (San Remo) headed to Bendigo for the finals of the Women’s State Pairs Championship. Janis and Robyn, representing Strzelecki Region were in the final 16 teams of the state. In their first games, they defeated Clayton (Sandbelt Region) by two shots. In the quarter finals, their second opponent was Heathmont (Eastern Ranges) who went down by nine shots. With only four teams left, in the semi finals, Janis and Robyn played Bundoora RSL (Yarra Region). They lost the game by three shots. A reminder that nominations for director, president and match committee, remain open until April 27, with voting for directors or president to be held at the annual general meeting on May 2. 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 11:30am. 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 Midweek Pennant for the season 2018/19, so those interested should register at their earliest opportunity. Friday, April 27, is the next meals night.

Fun competition: Thursday Social Bowls at Inverloch was won by Terry Orford, Bob Davis, Steve Snelling and Fay Smallman (absent) in her first game of bowls.

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Stars wow in season opener IT was the perfect morning to welcome soccer back to Thompson’s Reserve in Inverloch, with the season opener kicking off against Prom Coast. The Stars were treated to an interclub game for the U6s to allow the Mini Roos to get on the pitch and feel the excitement of game day. The U10s came out all

South Gippsland Indoor Bias Bowls Association THE South Gippsland Indoor Bias Bowls Association’s bowls season has begun. Several clubs have already held their opening nights with a great start to the season. The Pennant season gets underway, Tuesday of this week. Bowlers are looking forward to another great competition. Last Sunday, April 22, the ‘Hospital Day’ Tournament was held at the Dumbalk Hall. There was an excellent turnout of players with seven visiting teams from over the valley. Bowlers saw just over $600 raised on the day and this (plus possible extras) will be donated to our three local hospitals later in the year.

guns blazing with two quick goals from Harvey Welsford, one a tight shot from the back line after a fast and direct pass from Tom Farmer, followed by a fabulous team effort as he ensured a lovely long shot from Maeve Wilkinson was toe poked to the back of the net after spilling from the gloves of the goalie. New coach for 2018 Paul Plenkovich was busy refereeing as well as coaching but

was really pleased with the enthusiasm and team effort put in by all the players. Despite the end result being three to four in favour of Prom Coast, the Inverloch Stars U10s displayed fabulous sportsmanship and are excited about heading to Leongatha next week. The U14s combined with the Under 12s to create a strong team that continued on the winning form of the

Everyone enjoyed the day of bowling followed by raffles and a lovely afternoon tea. The association’s next event on the calendar is the South Gippsland Indoor Bias Bowls Association versus Mid Gippsland Indoor Bias Bowls challenge on Sunday, April 29. This is played each year and a perpetual trophy is at stake. The bowlers are really hoping to see it come back to us this year. The association looks forward to seeing you all around the mats and wishes all a great season and good bowling.

diary: Final Summer Triples for the season are to be held on Thursday, April 26. Entries will still be accepted. Season 2017/18 Club Prize Giving is being held in conjunction with the monthly casserole evening on May 4 starting at 6pm. All members are encouraged to be present. The 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.

Fish Creek THERE will be a Celebration of Life gathering in honour for the late Fred McLaughlin at the club on Sunday, April 29, at 2pm. All friends are invited to join us. Important dates for the

U14s from last year with a convincing nine to zero win and the ladies team worked hard to secure an eight to five win. The Senior men’s team had a bye this week. It won’t be long before Thompson Reserve becomes the true hub for the Inverloch Stars Football Club as the lights will shine for the first time later in the month. This will enable the se-

two mats down and played two games of 10 ends. The runner up was president Denyse Menzies as lead and John McColl played second with Ian Hasty as skipper they achieved a score of one win and one loss to be six shots up. The winning team was skipped by Ann Plowman with her brother Lyndsay [guest bowler] playing second and Berty Bright playing lead. They scooped the night with two solid wins. A note for Mardan bowlers; they will be hosting the 60th exchange with Wonthaggi at Mardan on May 4. Make sure you do not miss this diamond exchange night it is quite an achievement, many clubs do not last 60 years, let alone exchange Mardan visits. BOWLERS attended BufThat’s all for this week, falo for its opening night RG.

last week. This week, Mardan had

Inverloch wins 2018 Duke of Edinburgh Shield champion decided at the conclusion of the five matches. The Inverloch RSL Subbranch sent two teams to the event, Inverloch Blue and Inverloch Gold comprising a total of 34 bowlers. The Blue team played at The Duke of Edinburgh Club Mulwala with the Gold Shield lawn bowls competiteam playing at the Yarrawontion was first contested in ga-Mulwala Golf Club. 1952 by a small number The Blue team faced off of Returned Servicemen’s against some very strong opLeague (RSL) Victorian subposition from Phillip Island, branches with the aim of Altona, Bundoora, Greensbringing together members of borough and Mulwala CounRSL clubs from all over Victry Club RSL teams and fintoria and southern New South ished a very creditable fourth Wales. place at the conclusion of This year, over 80 RSL their section’s event. sub-branches were representThe Gold team, however, ed in the competition, conwon all its sectional matches ducted at 14 venues throughending the tournament with out Victoria. five wins and a total of 159 Each venue had in their shots up. section, six teams playing five Its opponent was from matches with the Victorian the Phillip Island, Bundoora,

THE annual Duke of Edinburgh Shield bowling competition was held throughout Victoria on the weekend of April 7 and 8.

Cohoona/Leitchville, Epping and the Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL clubs. This effort was sufficient to take the overall state-wide championship by a narrow margin of five shots over the Echuca RSL club who played at Barooga. This is not the first time the Inverloch RSL subbranch bowlers have taken the Duke of Edinburgh Shield. In 1993, Inverloch reigned supreme and it is worth noting there is only one player in the current Inverloch team that also played in the 1993 win, Trevor Scott, fourth from the right in the photo below. It is also worth mentioning Ken Cecil, part of the winning team, joins his father, Jack Cecil, who was also a member of the 1993 winning team. The managers of the

Inverloch RSL Sub-branch teams would like to take this opportunity to extend their thanks to the 34 bowlers together with the non-playing support staff for their cooperation in the lead up to the tournament. Thanks are also extended to the members of the opposition teams encountered during the tournament for the spirit in which the matches were played, the “digger spirit”. Thanks are also extended to the wives, partners and to the Inverloch supporters who made the effort to attend and for making the Saturday evening barbecue such a memorable success. Presentation of the Duke of Edinburgh Shield should take place in September and all members with be notified well in advance of the event.

Achievement: the winning Inverloch RSL Sub-branch bowling team members Ken Cecil (Korumburra RSL), Wil Takurua (Sunshine RSL), Harry Rybalka, Mick Bowman, Gary Hardy, Andy Robertson (Korumburra RSL), Andrew Rowe, Ross Gabb, Chas Buccilli, Doug Muir, Steve Snelling, Trevor Scott, Ron Burge, Keith March (Korumburra RSL) and Garry Scott. Absent: Joe Pinneri.

nior and junior teams to train there throughout the season. The club is looking to encourage more players to fill the ranks of the U14 and U16 teams so if you have a

son or daughter keen to get involved with soccer this year please contact Vaughan Gleeson at the club on 0418 418 406 or get down to training at Thompsons Reserve

Inverloch on Wednesdays from 5pm. To keep up to date with happenings at the club please like and follow the Facebook page @Inverlochstars.

Defence: Stars’ Harvey Welsford was in position to put pressure on the ball against Prom Coast in the U10s match.

City and United go head to head U12 MIXED:

A GREAT display of skills from both teams saw goals in the net on regular occasions. Alana Lopez-Freeman opened the scoring for Korumburra, a quick reply from Mirboo North’s Jewel Kendall-Jones and another by Cruz Kendall-Jones. Some superb passing once more from Korumburra found Will Roberts in a perfect position to enable him to slot one in and level up the score. Mirboo North continued to play the ball with skill and precision, Jewel KendallJones and Jordan Gill getting past Korumburra’s keeper to see the score line at four to two at the halfway break. Mirboo North added to its score early with Jordan Gill once more hitting the net, shortly after Korumburra’s Callum Olden found some brilliance and managed to peg one back to keep Korumburra in the game. Mirboo North showed its strength and another three goals sealed the game. Jewel Kendall-Jones, Indily Francis and Zoe Couper were the remaining scorers. A convincing eight to three win went to Mirboo North.

U14 Mixed: Kicking off in foggy conditions, the two teams settled in nicely. Mirboo North found the net early off the boot of Georgia Murphy with teammate Beau Kratzat also scoring shortly afterwards. Korumburra players worked hard and managed some shots on goal but couldn’t convert before the half time break. Korumburra got back into the game when Harrison Clark found the net but Mirboo North managed to also find the net off Nathan Gilmore’s boot to seal the game, a three to one win to Mirboo North United.

U16 Girls:

A friendly game was held in the afternoon for the U16 girls’ team. Mirboo North out classed Korumburra three to two. Goal scorers were for Korumburra, Dakota Decarlo and for Mirboo North Rhian Finnigan, Jewel KendallJones and Morgan Finnigan. Both teams are actively recruiting girls for this age group and have players ranging from 12 years old to 16 years old. Please contact the respective clubs if you are interested in giving soccer a go.

Reserve Men’s:

Amber Cull showed great leadership in her captain’s role on the backline while the speed of youngters Milly Hurst, Dakota Decarlo and Estelle Rosse moved the ball forward on many occasions. A change of place for Jodie Olden and Belinda Nicholls having a run up front almost finding the net was pleasing to watch. Siobhan Donnohue-Corr, Tori Martin and Kate Brennan had great performances as did defenders Jess Halkett and Rose Hurst kept quite busy by the fast paced Mirboo North forwards. Emily Shaw showed glimpses of brilliance until she exited the game after a nasty foot clash. Tahli Swain in her first game came off the bench and made her presence known playing well up front. Coach Andrew Halkett very pleased with his team’s performance.

A close high scoring game pleased the onlookers when Korumburra met Mirboo North. Mirboo North held on to take the win six to five. Goals for Korumburra were from Harry McNeil, Aidan Richards and two from Glenn Odgers, also an own goal from Mirboo North. Men’s: Korumburra’s keeper Joel Findlay playing superbIt was a thrilling game to ly even after a heavy knock watch. to the neck in the early minKorumburra and Mirboo utes of the game. North were evenly matched; neither team being able to Women’s: Korumburra hit the pitch break away, goal for goal it with high hopes under new would be. One all at half time it was coach Andrew Halkett. anyone’s game for the taking, Andrew asked the ladies to put what they have been Korumburra’s Harry McNeil learning at training into the found the net, as did Mirboo North’s Nicholas Calla. game and play hard. After the break, a free A late withdrawal due to injury would see speedster conceded by Mirboo North Ellen Jephcott sit the game would see a superb goal from out with injured keeper Korumburra’s Hayden Smith Treen Halkett. Backup keep- come off the Mirboo keepers er Bridie Allen did an amaz- hand and bounce into the ing job putting her body on net. Mirboo North would the line to keep the visiting soon after receive a free and side goal less for the game. Some excellent passing from return the favour off the boot all the players would see Ko- of Chris Kendall-Jones, tying rumburra have a two nil lead the game up at two all. Harry McNeil found the at half time and at full time a healthy winning score of net again to give Korumburthree nil, taking a convincing ra a handy lead but in the dywin over a skilful Mirboo ing minutes Mirboo North’s Connor Williams found the North side. Dakota Decarlo opened net to see the game out at a the scoring for Korumburra three all draw. The supporters of both and new comer Kristen Turteams entertained to the max rell found the net twice. for the afternoon.

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Leongatha ladies WEDNESDAY:

TWO events were held simultaneously last Wednesday. The first round matches of the Cashin Trophy, handicap knock out singles competition, started from the first tee and a Stableford event from the 10th tee. The Cashin trophy matches provided some upsets and some thrilling finishes. The closest match was between Debbie Miller and Nan Meagher who fought it out to the 19th with Nan the eventual winner. Twenty three women, not involved in the Cashin matches, chose to play a stableford event sponsored by the club. Thanks went to Pat West who generously donated two raffle prizes. The winners of the Stableford event were: A Grade: Pat Pease (22) 33 points on a count back from Loris Clark. B Grade: Lianne Adamson (30) also 33 points. Down the line balls were won by: Loris Clark

Grade winners: Lianne Adamson was the B Grade winner and Pat Pease won A Grade at the Leongatha Golf Club. 33, Maxine Eabry 32, Bronwyn Debenham and Marea Maher 31, Georgina Mitchell, Libby Seebeck and Liz Hodge 30 and Pam Christensen 29. Nearest the pin: second shot 14th Chris Lay 90cms and second shot 16th Chris Lay 5.8m. Nine Hole Competition: There were seven women who managed to squeeze in a Stableford event on the back nine of the green course which has been renamed the pink course. Pink tee markers will be more visible than the existing green ones. Winner: Marie Sands

(35) 20 points. Down the line balls: Noreen Williams and Karen Murchie both 17 points. Saturday: Seventeen women, in a field of 26, played in a mixed Par competition. Mitchell Gin (33) had the best score of the day with +2 and was the overall winner. A Grade winner: Liz Hodge (18) -1 c/b. Down the line ball winners: Debbie Miller and Wendy Parker -1, Marea Maher and Nicholas Perrin -2, Ted Bruinewoud and Emalie Gordon -3 and Fran O’Brien -4.

Winners: Fay Maynard and Chris Perrett won the first round of the S and B Thomas Stableford Pairs Aggregate.

Woorayl ladies THE changeable autumn weather arrived and it was certainly the case with the wet, windy conditions on Monday giving way to the beautiful clear sunny day for golf on Wednesday, April 18. It was the first round of the S and B Thomas Stableford Pairs Aggregate and there was a great field of 16 players (eight pairs) who took to the fairways. Thanks to Leongatha Optometrists for the sponsorship of the day.

Leongatha ON Saturday, a big field enjoyed ideal conditions for the first round of the W. McCaughan 4BBB Par Board event.

Great competition: grade winners and runners up in Korumburra’s Captain and President’s Day last week were Joan Peters, Kath Welsh and Pam Eyers. Absent: Moira Rogers.

Korumburra ladies THE weather was perfect for the 24 women who competed in the Captain and President’s Day last Wednesday. Players were randomly divided into two teams, with Beryl Brown’s president’s side winning the friendly and jovial competition, 354, to captain Heather Grist’s team, 307. The club is very appreciative to Beryl and Heather for donating the lovely trophies for the day’s event. Heather gave a warm welcome to newcomers, Gail Beer and Alison Grewcock who were able to enjoy playing the 18 holes of golf in ideal conditions. Moira Rogers (24) won Division 1 (0-29), with 36 points and Joan Peters (23) was the runner-up, with 34 points. Division 2 (30-45) was won by Kath Welsh (30) 36 points with Pam Eyers close behind, 35 points. BDTLs went to Corrie

George 34 points, Heather Grist, Chris Rickard and Lee Clements, all with 33 points and both Judy Webb and Jenny Blackmore had 32 points. Thank you to Inspiration Hair Design in Leongatha for kindly donating the NTP prizes. Chris Rickard won on the first, Barb Walker 10th and Kath Welsh on the 13th. The lucky card draw was won by Jan Hewitt. Tomorrow, Wednesday, as it is Anzac Day, there will be a Stableford event starting after 12pm. Please add your name to the timesheet in the foyer if you able to play. The Ladies Championships will be played over three Wednesdays, beginning on May 2. The first round is also Monthly Medal day and the third qualifying round for the Silver Spoon. Last Monday, there was terrible weather for Pennant. Section 1 played Wonthaggi at Wonthaggi, with a 4 ½ / ½ loss, although there were some competitive

matches. Play was abandoned midway through the matches at Foster where Section 4 was playing Leongatha. Good luck for all the Pennant members next week. Five women played in the Beyond Blue Day at Meeniyan on Friday, with lots of blue being worn and wonderful blue skies above, providing fantastic weather for the day’s golf. Merrissa Cosson was in a team comprising of women from three different clubs and won a BDTL, and Sherrin Solly, Lorraine Knox and Jenny Blackmore also obtained a BDTL. With so much golf through the week days lately, it wasn’t surprising that there was a small field on Saturday. Those who played took advantage of being out on the course in the perfect autumn weather. Chris Rickard (20) won the event with 35 points. Sharon Adams was NTP on the 10th and Chris was closest on the 13th green.

Andrew Westaway and Rod Hopcraft teamed extremely well to take the honours in a count back with +9. Andrew was NTP on the both the 14th and 16th holes, with his tee shot on the 16th hitting the flag and finishing just over a metre from the hole. Runners up were Tim McCarthy and Ron Findlay also with +9 and balls were awarded to the teams of Bryan Sword and Daniel Ruffin, Mitchell and Wayne Elliot, Leroy Sharrock and Jason Dennerley, David Barrack and Henry Sedelies, Trevor Moss and Ron Paice, Barry Attwood and Russell Williams, Bryan McCorkell and Patrick Bowd, Philippe du Plessis and Frank Gill, John Eabry and David Forbes, Paul Dell and Phil Douglass and Peter Jaspers and John Feddersen. There was also an individual Par competition held in conjunction with the 4BBB event with Mitchell Gin carding +2 to win the Overall and B Grade events. Liz Hodge took the A Grade honours in a countback with -1 and balls were awarded to Debbie Miller, Wendy-Anne Parker, Marea Maher, Nicholas Perrin, Ted Bruinewoud, Emalie Gordon and Frank O’Brien. Ted Bruinewoud provided some levity on the first tee when he reached into his cart for his driver only to find that his clubs were still in the car.

The pairing of Fay Maynard (33) 32 points and Chris Perrett (22) 29 points were the winners for the day returning a combined score of 61 points. NTPs were on eight Inge Giliam, 11th Sharyn Rayson and 17th Inge Giliam. DTL balls: Lois Young (36) 30 points and Heather Sullivan (28) 28 points total 58 points, Jo Graeme (29) 38 points, and Inge Giliam (30) 20 points total 58 points. Due to Anzac Day, there is no ladies golf this week but there is a four person Ambrose with a 12pm shot gun start for anyone interested in playing. Good one Ted. Tuesday, April 17, was the Stableford Comp, which was dominated by the ladies. Carmel Michael won the best score event and C Grade in a count back with 36 points and Marilyn Williams won B Grade also with 36 points also in a countback. Jon Smith took the A Grade honours with 34 points also by countback. Balls went down 32 points by countback and were awarded to Ted Rudge, Ken Smirk, Ron Findlay, William Warren, Leroy Sharrock, Geoff McDonald, Bert Borg, Denis Wallace, Max Hyde, Greg Ellt, Ian Hill, Trevor Seebeck and Russell Williams. NTPs were Bruce Hutton on the 14th hole and Denis Wallace on the 16th. It was also the second round of the Tuesday championship with a new leader setting the pace. With one round to play, Ted Rudge now sits on top of the leader board but Jim Arnott, Russell Williams and Malcolm Legge are all holding big first round scores and are in with a red hot chance to take out the championship next Tuesday. It was a beautiful autumn day on Thursday, April 19, with the course in great condition. Peter Brownlie made the most of the conditions scoring 39 points to win the A Grade and best score event in a countback from Nick Lafferty who took out B Grade. C Grade was won by Ian Barlow with 38 points. Balls were awarded to Denis Wallace, Frank Gill, Peter Hartigan, Brian Wall, Bruce Hutton, John Eabry, Robert Pritchard, Norm

Well done: Jan Trease and Susan Straw were Meeniyan Golf Club’s winners.

Meeniyan ladies ON Wednesday, April 18, the ladies played Stableford. The weather was perfect and the course was wonderful after the rain. Sponsor for the day was Rita Wells. Winner of Section 1 was Jan Trease (21) with Hughes, Geoff Maher, Mitch Elliott, Tyler Marotti, Gerry Mooney, Hugh Goodman, Ted Bruinewoud, Peter Hobson, Ken Smirk, Peter Buttinger, Kevin Scott, Andrew Smith and Henry Sedelies. NTPs were Bruce Hutton on the 14th hole and Ian Murchie on the 16th.

a score of 34 points. Winner of Section 2 was Susan Straw (30) with 35 points. Best nine was Lyn Jennison (37) with 19 points. BDL went to Dot Christie (9) with 33 points, Veronica Park (16) 33 points and Irene Holm (12) with 30 points.

Mirboo North THURSDAY results: Competition: Stableford.

April 19: Day winner: Stan Evison (21) 41. DTLs: Stephen Beitz (18) 39, Joe Kus (16) 37, and Bevan Pinner (12) 37. NTP: fourth Tony Johnson. Woorayl Saturday results: Competition: Japara SATURDAY’S fantastic (Strzelecki weather saw a novelty event Healthcare being played on Woorayl House) 4BBB Championships (round one). Golf course which must be April 21: said is in great condition. Japara Healthcare The event was a Four (Strzelecki House) 4BBB Ball Stableford Multiplier. leader board (top 3). This is where you mulDoug and Richie Taylor 48 tiply you and your partners points; John Blunsden and score together – this at times John McFarlane 45 points; can stretch the friendship Mal Payne and Joe Kus 44 with one player having a points. great hole, scoring three Second shot NTP first points and the other wiping hole: John McFarlane. out – leaving three points x NTP: fourth Stan Evison, zero points = zero points. sixth Terry Bradshaw, 13th The sponsors for the day Doug Taylor and 16th Doug were Paint Place. The club Taylor. thanked Rob and Ross for their ongoing support and generosity. Mirboo North They also paid for some ladies after golf refreshments to help heal some strained golfTHIRTY six holes Singles ing relationships. The runners up with a Championship: Sponsored by Lia Brent fine score of 70 points G. Price and T. Charlton and and 19th Hole Golf Centre the winners accumulating 72 Traralgon. 36 hole winner: Nicole points – a couple of veterans Allen 78 points. M. Wood and K. Miles. First 18 hole winner: Balls down the line, which were handed out quite Barb Stimson 39 points. Second 18 hole winner: gingerly due to Rob being a wicket keeper not an out- Lorrae Hamilton 38 points. DTL: Maree Thompson fielder, went to G. Miller and C. James, T. and B. Hogan, 73 points and Freda Nair 72 B. Challis and G. Calder and points. NTP: fourth Maree D. Hunt and S. Hannon. Nearest the pins on the Thompson, sixth Dot Kidd, eighth was T. Hogan and 13th Amy Blencowe and 16th Wendy Gervasi. 17th Seal McKinnon. Birdies: sixth Nicole AlThe first raffle prize – a vodka bottle went to Nikalov len and Barb Stimson. Continued on page 41. Wilson and the dozen golf balls went to the Goodwin syndicate. The club have two of its three pennant sides vying for a spot in the final. Good luck to all next week and to all the other golfers good luck with your next rounds and keep it on the cut stuff.

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thestar.com.au Winner: Kevin Flett (11) 35 points. Foster NTP: sixth D. Summers Tuesday, April 17: and 13th J. Mathers. DTL: D. Summers 39 Stableford. Winner: Dave Hutchin- and B. Robinson 33. Guest winner: D. Wilson (13) 39 points. liams (18) 41. NTP: 17th J. Parry. Friday, April 20: Chook DTL: R. Fulton (12) 34 Run (nine holes). and D. Jenkins (23) 34. Winner: Shane Corrie 21 Wednesday, April 18: points. Barb Warren Trophy DTL: M. Da Costa 20, S. Winners: A Grade: Shirley Cook Canning 19 and Darren Piasente 18 c/b. (26) 32 points. Saturday, April 21: Peter B Grade: Barb Fuller (36) Dight Trophy 37 points. A Grade: Greg Paine NTP: sixth S. Cook and (16) 38 points. 17th B. Fuller. B Grade: Brian RobinDTL: D. Berryman 34, L. Shields 33 and B. Curram son (27) 40 points. NTP: fourth S. Reid, sixth 32. NTP: Second shot fourth and 13th G. Watkins, 15th J. S. Cook, 13th A. Heywood, Pruyn and 17th C. Gray. DTL: R .Smith (21) 39, and 15th M. Ellis. Thursday, April 19: R. Fulton (12)37, G. Watkins

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between the eight top qualifiers from last week. The results were Jan Beaumont winning over Marg Ryan in a mammoth match ending on the 19th. Anne Walker finally defeating Sev Piasente on the 16th who chipped in on the 15th to extend the match, Judy Berry was too consistent Anne Tschiderer, while Wonthaggi ladies over Chris Yann won her match THE South Gippsland against Heather Wintle. weather is an exercise in The remaining 15 girls contrasts when we look at enjoyed a round of Stablthe beautiful still warm day eford with two grades on the on Wednesday to the arc- day. tic buffering of wind and A Grade was won by rain the Pennent players Marg Johnson (12) 33 points endured, both the men last who also had the NTP on the Sunday and the ladies on 17th, while Ivy Ruby showed a great return to golf with the Monday. Wednesday saw two best score on the day of (23) events being played with the 35 points. singles knock out matches BDL went to Anne Poul(15) 36, and J. Lyons (15) 36. Nine hole: D. Jenkins 23 points. Ladies: Gayle Reid (23) 39 points. R/U: J. Mountford (23)38. NTP: sixth J. Prain and 17th G. Tyers.

ton 34, Betty Bowmar 33, Pam Russell 31, Irene Walsh 30, and Helen Williams 27. Pennant: congratulations to all Pennant players from all clubs who actually played. Both Wonthaggi Division 1 and 3 had a win on the day playing at Wonthaggi and Woorayl.

South Gippsland Pennant PENNANT results – April 22

Division 1 at Meeniyan Golf Club: Leongatha 6 defeated Lang Lang 1; Wonthaggi 5...... defeated Meeniyan 2. ........

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Wonthaggi ... 5 – 22 Leongatha ... 3 – 19 Lang Lang .... 2 – 16 Meeniyan...... 0 – 13

Well played Garry Reid

CONGRAUTLATIONS to Garry Shandley who represented Gippsland and came runner up in Division 4 in the Victorian Regional Association Championships held in Yarrawonga this week.

He was beaten by a Ballarat competitor but played extremely well making more hoops than the winner. Garry was also chosen by all the referees as the player with the most potential and was awarded a cup by Wendy Dickson for his efforts. Mary Ann Kinnish also played very well in the Championships helping out Bendigo in Division 4. Thelma Arnup refereed on all days of the competition making it a big week for our croquet club. If anyone would like to try out the great game, they are welcome to come along on a Wednesday and Saturday at 1pm and have some fun. Use of equipment and coaching are free. Please wear flat soled shoes.

(54.23%) (49.83%) (49.91%) (46.08%)

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Division 2 at Woorayl Golf Club: Woorayl 5 defeated ........ Korumburra 2; Phillip Island 7 defeated Foster 0.

Leongatha ... 4.5 – 19.5 (50.17%) Phillip Is ...... 3.5 – 20.5 (52.76%) Wonthaggi .... 1.5 – 17.5 (50.00%) Korumburra .. 0.5 – 12.5 (47.04%)

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Division 5 at Welshpool Golf Club: Leongatha 5 defeated Korumburra 2; Welshpool 4 defeated Lang Lang 3.

Phillip Is ...... 3.5 – 25.5 (56.88%) Woorayl ....... 3.5 – 18.5 (49.30%) Korumburra .. 2.5 – 21.5 (54.20%) Foster............ 0.5 – 4.5 (39.25%)

Ladder Division 3 at Foster Golf (53.81%) Club: Meeniyan 4 defeated Welshpool..... 5 – 24 Leongatha..... 3 – 19 (51.48%) Woorayl 3; Foster 4 defeated Lang Lang .... 2 – 19 (51.56%) Lang Lang 3. Ladder

Lang Lang ... 3.5 – 24.5 (53.24%) Meeniyan..... 3.5 – 17.5 (51.11%) Woorayl ........ 1.5 – 15.5 (49.13%) Foster............ 1.5 – 12.5 (46.46%)

Korumburra .. 0 – 8

(43.03%)

Division 6 at Aussie Golf Ranch: Woorayl 4 defeated Phillip Island 3; Aussie Golf bye.

Division 4 at Foster Golf Ladder Club: Phillip Island 4 defeat- Woorayl ....... 4 – 17 (51.69%) ed Wonthaggi 3; Leongatha4 Phillip Is ...... 1 – 10 (50.73%) defeated Korumburra 3. Aussie Golf .. 0 – 8 (47.08%)

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WITH a talented side taking to the ground this season, a finals berth may be on the cards for Gippsland Power.

Congratulations: Garry Shandley was selected as the player with the most potential at the Victorian Regional Association Championship, and was presented with a cup from Wendy Dickson.

Great competition: Garry Shandley, Thelma Arnup and Mary Ann Kinnish played roles in the Victorian Regional Association Championship.

Now in his fifth year of playing for the TAC squad, Inverloch’s Kyle Reid is feeling optimistic about the season ahead. With four rounds down, Gippsland Power has won two convincingly and lost one. “We lost narrowly to Dandenong, which is probably the top team in the competition. I’m feeling positive about this year,” he said. Reid started his footy career at age 10 at Inverloch-Kongwak. While he still considers his junior club his home, he is now affiliated with the Leongatha Parrots. He has played a season with the Parrots, including a number of Senior matches. Reid was asked to try out for Gippsland Power when he was 13 years old. He has been part of the program for five years and is now part of the U18 side. “I was overseas when I got my first Gippsland Power letter. I didn’t know what to expect but I was pretty pumped,” he said. Reid said the mateship was part of the reason he has enjoyed his time with Gippsland Power, and has played alongside other local young guns like Matt McGannon, Bailey Patterson and Xavier Duursma. “It’s good being able to get to know people. You form a pretty good bond with your squad and your coach,” he said. The skill level and quality of the competition are the other reasons. Being part of the TAC squad requires huge commitment, and the team trained three times a week in Leongatha and Churchill. During the season, the training is cut down to once a week in Morwell, but the team is required to keep up its fitness at home by following a program. Reid said his Gippsland Power team made finals last year, but he hasn’t had any other successes. He is hoping to turn it around this year. “If we keep putting in consistent performances, I think we will have a chance,” he said. “I didn’t think I was very consistent last sea-

Strong side: Inverloch’s Kyle Reid is part of this year’s U18 Gippsland Power side, which has made a great start to the season. son, so that will be my aim. We’ve got a pretty talented side and if we put in the hard work, I think we can push for a spot (in finals).” Reid also tried out for the Vic Country squad last Sunday. Ten players from each TAC club are invited to try out, with the best selected to take part in the National Championship. This is the third time Reid has tried out for the squad. Though he missed out last season, he made the team in U16s. Reid’s overall goal is to be drafted to an AFL side.

Korumburra rallies behind Power recruits The Gippsland Power girls’ competition is SPORT, health and wellness are an intein round six. Seanan – who has played with gral part of Korumburra Secondary ColGippsland Power before – said the squad had lege’s curriculum. This is evident as five students were recruited to the Gippsland Power girls’ squad this season. Seanan Trewin, Sophie Walker, Mackenzie Findlay, Grace Matser and Emily Lesjak have developed a passion for footy since competing with the Korumburra-Bena youth girls. They became involved with Gippsland Power after it was suggested they try out, and participated in skills days. “It (playing football) is a good environment. We like the physicality of it, and you get to meet a lot of new people,” Sophie said. The girls got involved with Gippsland Power to improve their skills. They train on Tuesdays in Morwell, follow a fitness program at home, and keep a wellness diary.

definitely improved this season with a few wins under its belt. Sophie said it was great to see women’s football continue to grow at such a fast rate. Korumburra Secondary College has encouraged women in sport through participation in school football competition. The school has also been well supported by Chelsea Caple, AFL Gippsland’s football development manager. “Chelsea has been very active in promoting and supporting women’s sport in Gippsland. The contact the school and the students have had with her has been vital,” teacher Angela Croatto said. Sport stars: Korumburra Secondary College students Grace Matser, Mackenzie Findlay, A football clinic was also held at the school on Seanan Trewin and Sophie Walker are part of Gippsland Power’s 2018 girls’ squad. Absent: Emily Lesjak. Monday, April 23.

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Parrots netball A Grade

Leongatha 35 lt Morwell 54 Auction player - Lily Scott. Awards: Lauren Redpath - Bair’s Hotel, Nicola Marriott - Rusty Windmill. Three out of the four quarters were fantastic. The goalers had a tough day at the office yet stepped up and excelled. The defenders were on tight, and mid courters had some brilliant plays. Unfortunate end score.

B Grade

Contest: Stony Creek’s Andrea Funnell and Fish Creek’s Brodie Staley competed for the ball on Saturday. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning-@ fourcornersframing.biz.

Alberton netball Results - Round 2 April 21

A Grade: Stony Creek 35 lt Fish Creek 56, Tarwin 19 lt Toora 63, Foster 29 lt MDU 39. B Grade: Stony Creek 18 lt Fish Creek 69, Tarwin 24 lt Toora 67, Foster 20 lt MDU 42. C Grade: Stony Creek 22 lt Fish Creek 36, Tarwin 35 lt Toora 39, Foster 17 lt MDU 49. 17 & Under: Stony Creek 8 lt Fish Creek 36, Tarwin 28 d Toora 25, Foster 17 lt MDU 44. 15 & Under: Stony Creek 3 lt Fish Creek 47, Tarwin 30 d Toora 19, Foster 23 d MDU 17. 13 & Under: Stony Creek 16 lt Fish Creek 28, Tarwin 9 lt Toora 27, Foster 16 d MDU 8.

Stony Creek........... 34,75 Tarwin ................... 19.42 B Grade MDU ................... 310.00 Fish Creek .......... 429.03 Toora .................. 327.27 Foster.................... 34.94 Stony Creek........... 32.03 Tarwin ................... 25.00 C Grade MDU ....................211.48 Fish Creek .......... 240.63 Toora .................. 160.47 Tarwin .................. 61.21 Stony Creek........... 50.00 Foster..................... 31.65 17 & Under MDU ................... 369.05 Fish Creek .......... 389.47 Foster...................113.73 Tarwin .................. 47.90 Toora ..................... 46.38 Stony Creek........... 16.48 15 & Under Fish Creek .......... 320.83 MDU ................... 241.46 Foster.................. 240.00 Tarwin .................. 82.72 Toora ..................... 40.00 13 & Under MDU ................... 336.36 Toora .................. 284.62 Fish Creek .......... 212.50 Foster................... 111.11 Stony Creek........... 37.25 Tarwin ................... 21.51

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Leongatha 45 lt Morwell 63 Auction player - Ashlea Payne. Awards: Elicia Garnham - A.W. Smith’s, Chloe Brown - South Gippsland Therapy, Kiely Price - Serafino’s. Even though we didn’t get the win, we still played with grit and determination and had great passages of play. Our defenders worked hard with hands all over the ball. Keep up the great work girls.

C Grade

Leongatha 28 lt Morwell 40 Auction player - Georgina Drew. Awards: Teagan Renden - Lyn Rose, Carlie Dwyer - Rusty Windmill. It was a great game

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Reach: Mirboo North’s A Grade defender Jess Le Page put plenty of pressure on her Morwell East goal attack.

Under 17

Leongatha 35 lt Morwell 36 Awards: Lily Scott - Voyage Fitness, Alicia Marshman - Serafino’s, Zali Rogers - Baker’s Delight. Amazingly fought throughout the whole four quarters and although it was only one goal difference, we kept up for the whole game.

Under 15

Leongatha 55 d Morwell 23 Awards: Alahna Arnason - Baker’s Delight, Holly Van der Pligt Bair’s, Chloe Brown Kat’s Korner. Great wins girls. Everyone played amazing although the game did not reflect on the score. Morwell put up a good fight.

Under 13

Leongatha 30 d Morwell 16 Awards: Zara Kreutzberger - Sports First, Kylah James - Baker’s Delight, Katie Harris - Serafino’s. We had a great win and worked together as a team. We showed our improvement from training to game day.

Gippsland netball

A Grade: Leongatha 35 lt Morwell 54, Well done: Toora B Grade goal attack Belin- Warragul 43 lt Moe 51, A Grade MDU ................... 409.09 12 da Crawford was quick on the court and was Maffra 37 d Wonthaggi Fish Creek .......... 262.75 8 an accurate shooter during Saturday’s game Power 25, Traralgon 66 Toora .................. 178.72 4 d Sale 33. against Tarwin. Foster.................... 95.00 4 B Grade: Leongatha 45 lt Morwell 63, Bairnsdale 45 lt Drouin 46, Warragul 41 lt Moe 52, Maffra 38 d Wonthaggi patches of really good play, The Tigers fought hard Power 35, Traralgon 55 A Grade Morwell East 57 but the decision making Mirboo North Bakery against a tough opponent. d Sale 32. Mirboo North 30 lt and passing let them down. BOC: Chloe Palmer. There’s plenty to work C Grade: Leongatha Morwell East 42 Lots of new positions Mirboo North IGA on so they improve each 28 lt Morwell 40, BairnMirboo North Hotel tried and it was great to see Coaches Award: Janet week. sdale 23 lt Drouin 45, BOC: Emily Loh. everyone kept pushing to Bradley. Mirboo North IGA Warragul 37 lt Moe 38, U17s the end of the game. It was a great turnCoaches Award: Danielle Maffra 52 d Wonthaggi Mirboo North 53 d Let’s work hard at around from last week. The Hilliar. Power 36, Traralgon 40 training and have four con- goalers really stepped up. Morwell East 24 It was a disappointd Sale 30. sistent quarters next week. Traf Mens and Boys Pressure in defence and ing loss against a quality Under 17: LeonBOC: Mikaeli Hilliar. up the court was great. B Grade opposition. gatha 35 lt Morwell 36, Mirboo North IGA Well done to all, better The girls had some Mirboo North 37 lt luck next week. Coaches Award: Chloe Bairnsdale 18 lt Drouin 32, Warragul 17 lt Moe Maxwell. C Grade What a great game as 67, Maffra 32 lt WontMirboo North 21 lt haggi Power 49, Trarala team. Morwell East 38 Every player gave 100 gon 45 d Sale 34. Craig Young Butchers percent in a well deserved Under 15: LeonBOC: Stacey Harriage. gatha 56 d Morwell 23, win. Mirboo North IGA There was great run Bairnsdale 36 d Drouin Coaches Award: Stephanie down the court and a 31, Warragul 28 lt Moe St Ellen. 53, Maffra 61 d Wontstrong, positive approach. The girls showed some haggi Power 18, TraralU15 good positives against a regon 15 lt Sale 55. ally strong team. Mirboo North 33 lt Under 13: LeonThey matched the opMorwell East 43 gatha 30 d Morwell 17, position until half time Mirboo North IGA Bairnsdale 32 d Drouin when they ran away with BOC: Talei Falkingham. 11, Warragul 15 lt Moe it; lots to work on. Lamezleigh Cafe and 30, Maffra 24 lt WontD Grade Bar Coaches Award: Charhaggi Power 46, Trarallie Brewis. Mirboo North 17 lt gon 29 lt Sale 37.

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girls and everyone had a good game. The defence was hard with very tough girls. We will get them next time.

Traf Mens and Boys BOC: Sienna Falkingham. Mirboo North IGA Coaches Award: Judy Neilson. It was a well played match.

The girls showed lots of persistence and patience against a strong opponent. It was great to see lots of encouragement despite the loss. Keep up the great work.

Ladders

A Grade Traralgon ........... 204.95 Morwell .............. 154.81 Maffra .................117.92 Moe ......................114.40 Drouin ................ 108.33 Warragul ................ 74.81

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Leongatha.............. 59.88 Wonthaggi Power .. 83.70 Bairnsdale ............. 66.67 Sale........................ 61.33 B Grade Traralgon ........... 186.87 Moe ..................... 130.00 Morwell .............. 122.69 Maffra .................. 90.52 Drouin .................. 90.23 Warragul ................ 96.06 Sale........................ 85.51 Wonthaggi Power .. 89.05 Leongatha.............. 72.38 Bairnsdale ............. 77.12 C Grade Traralgon ........... 152.94 Maffra ................ 146.74 Drouin ................ 120.88 Moe ..................... 106.52 Wonthaggi Power103.06 Morwell ................. 84.16 Warragul ...............115.12 Bairnsdale ............. 71.30 Leongatha.............. 66.39 Sale........................ 66.09 Under 17 Wonthaggi Power176.71 Traralgon ........... 171.43 Morwell .............. 145.56 Moe ..................... 157.14 Maffra .................113.64 Drouin ................... 97.94 Sale........................ 78.52 Leongatha.............. 85.85 Bairnsdale ............. 54.55 Warragul ................ 28.93 Under 15 Bairnsdale .......... 226.79 Sale ..................... 222.39 Leongatha .......... 200.00 Moe ..................... 122.92 Maffra ................ 104.90 Drouin ................... 93.68 Warragul ................ 83.33 Morwell ................. 49.30 Traralgon ............... 41.91 Wonthaggi Power .. 40.85 Under 13 Sale ..................... 253.45 Wonthaggi Power214.29 Traralgon ........... 147.14 Bairnsdale .......... 131.43 Moe ....................... 94.05 Maffra.................... 78.07 Leongatha.............. 75.86 Morwell ................. 75.29 Warragul ................ 39.51 Drouin ................... 32.48

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A Grade: goal shooter Georgia Riseley takes a shot for the Parrots.

West Gippsland netball Results - Round 3

A Grade: Inverloch Kongwak 35 lt Dalyston 45, Phillip Island 48 d Korumburra Bena, Kilcunda Bass 24 lt Garfield 33, Nar Nar Goon 43 lt Bunyip 48, Koo Wee Rup 68 d Cora Lynn 29. B Grade: Inverloch Kongwak 36 lt Dalyston 41, Phillip Island 39 drew Korumburra Bena 39, Kilcunda Bass 27 lt Garfield 40, Nar Nar Goon n15 lt Bunyip 59, Koo Wee Rup 34 lt Cora Lynn 37. C Grade: Inverloch Kongwak 44 d Dalyston 19, Phillip Island 37 d Korumburra Bena 15, Kilcunda Bass 30 d Garfield 18, Nar Nar Goon 22 lt Bunyip 50, Koo Wee Rup 31 d Cora Lynn 20. Under 17: Inverloch Kongwak 20 lt Dalyston 32, Phillip Island 25 lt Korumburra Bena 27, Kilcunda Bass 19 lt Garfield 25, Nar Nar Goon 18 lt Bunyip 65, Koo Wee Rup 27 lt Cora Lynn 32. Under 15: Inverloch Kongwak 16 drew Dalyston 16, Phillip Island 20 lt Korumburra Bena 26, Kilcunda Bass 4 lt Garfield 39, Nar Nar goon 13 lt Bunyip 21, Koo Wee Rup 15 lt Cora Lynn 25. Under 13: Inverloch Kongwak 36 d Dalyston 8, Phillip Island 17 d Korumburra Bena 10, Kilcunda Bass 2 lt Garfield 37, Nar Nar Goon 8 lt Bunyip 19, Koo Wee Rup 17 d Cora Lynn 16.

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A Grade Dalyston .............187.18 12 Bunyip ................181.72 12 Korum-Bena ......157.78 8 Phillip Island......125.96 8 Koo Wee Rup .....122.22 8 Inverloch-K’wak .104.63 4 Nar Nar Goon......102.33 4 Garfield .................38.99 4 Cora Lynn..............60.61 0 Kilcunda-Bass .......34.51 0 B Grade Dalyston .............194.37 12 Cora Lynn .......... 111.32 12 Korum-Bena ......243.48 10 Bunyip ................247.69 8 Koo Wee Rup ..... 130.11 8 Garfield .................70.27 8 Phillip Island .........78.99 2 Inverloch-K’wak ...73.72 0 Kilcunda-Bass ......32.28 0 Nar Nar Goon........31.29 0 C Grade Bunyip ................300.00 12 Phillip Island......200.00 12 Inverloch-K’wak156.14 12 Korum-Bena ......196.00 8 Koo Wee Rup .....106.94 4 Dalyston ................71.43 4 Kilcunda-Bass .......52.33 4 Garfield .................49.04 4 Cora Lynn..............57.89 0 Nar Nar Goon........40.65 0 Under 17 Bunyip ................301.89 12 Korum-Bena ......266.00 12 Dalyston .............200.00 12 Cora Lynn ............97.87 8 Phillip Island...... 115.15 4 Koo Wee Rup ........73.97 4 Garfield .................46.53 4 Nar Nar Goon........43.07 4 Inverloch-K’wak ...81.82 0 Kilcunda-Bass .......30.08 4 Under 15 Korum-Bena ......251.35 12 Cora Lynn ..........168.89 12 Garfield ..............188.24 8 Phillip Island......158.00 8 Bunyip ...................98.08 8 Dalyston ..............252.94 6 Inverloch-K’wak ...90.38 6 Nar Nar Goon........70.37 0 Koo Wee Rup ........48.72 0 Kilcunda-Bass .........4.90 0 Under 13 Cora Lynn ..........269.57 8 Phillip Island......165.52 8 Korum-Bena ......155.17 8 Bunyip ................136.00 8 Koo Wee Rup .......96.15 8 Dalyston ..............144.44 4 Nar Nar Goon...... 114.29 4 Garfield ...............109.30 4 Inverloch-K’wak ...89.36 4 Kilcunda-Bass .........1.98 0

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Great team: from left, St Laurence Under 13 coach Bridget Eldred with netballers Katie Blackshaw, Ava Lord, Sophie Wright, Elsie Steenholdt and Abigail Exelby were ready for a big game against Town on Saturday. Sporty fun: from left, Leongatha Net Set Go netballers Sienna Beekman, Ashlee Spark, Ruby Katz, Jasmine Twite, Lacy Fennell and Isabella Egan enjoyed their first session at the LDNA courts on Saturday morning.

Good game: from left, Town Under 13 netballers Alyssia Dimo, Katie Turton, Shea White, Ebony Brown, Jada Clarkson and Tahlia Arnason played a tough game against St Laurence’s on Saturday.

• Leongatha table tennis

Round two kicks off HAVING now completed a full round of home and away matches, A Grade started the first games of the second round on Tuesday, April 17. The Orange team has come down a peg with the Brown team, Bryce Holwerda, Dom Murdica and John McCarthy now on top of the ladder, but only just, being equal on points with Orange but ahead on games and rubbers won. Orange only just snuck home against Purple to hang onto second place and was fortunate Yellow was defeated by Blue, mainly because young gun Jack Duff was unable to play. Yellow is in third with Purple fourth. Green has now gone from cellar dweller to be level with Blue on points but just behind on games and rubbers in fifth and sixth place respectively. The highlight of the round was promising junior Mathew Portelli’s win over John McCarthy in a tight five gamer in which he recovered from one game to two down to storm home 11/7 and 11/9 in the final two games. Cam Dowling came out victor in a five game marathon against Martin Stone, winning 11/9 in the fifth game, but it was too late for his team as Orange had already clinched the win. Results from round eight: Green defeated Red 6/5; Orange defeated Purple 6/5; Brown defeated Black 7/4; Blue defeated Yellow 7/4. The ladder as at 21.04.18 is Brown 14 60 182, Orange 14 51 162, Yellow 12 52 166, Purple 8 46 152, Green 6 40 134, Black 2 34 105, Red 2 33 133. Leading players are Michael Chang 22, Allan Robic 18, Kevin Dowling 17, Bryce Holwerda, Dom Murdica and Fred Debondt all on 16. More players are wanted for the Junior competition which starts at 5pm – 6.30pm on Wednesday’s and also for the A Reserve competition which we hope to kick off at 7pm on Wednesday, April 25. Please let the club know if you want to play in these as soon as possible. The email is leongathatt@hotmail.com or contact Bill Haw on 0409 217 900 or Kevin Dowling 03 5662 5578. The KeenAger’s social group would also welcome anybody who wishes to participate in a friendly social atmosphere each Tuesday and Thursday morning from 9am to 12pm. This session is open to all abilities and everyone is welcome to come and give it a go. Coffee break is at 10am. Tea/coffee and biscuits supplied all for $4 per person. The centre is available for any other group who would like to use it at a different time. Anyone wishing to join our social mornings of table tennis can get more information from Ian on 5662 5578.

LDNA netball Results - Saturday, April 21

11 & Under Section 1: St Laurence Maroon 12 d Inverloch-Kongwak 1, St Laurence Gold 16 d Mt Eccles Pink 6, Mirboo North 16 d Mt Eccles Yellow 4. 11 & Under Section 2: Mt Eccles 9 d Mirboo North 0, Inverloch-Kongwak 14 d St Laurence 0. 13 & Under Section 1: Mirboo North 28 d Inverloch-Kongwak 4, Mt Eccles Silver 12 d Parrots 3, St Laurence Maroon 18 d Mt Eccles Purple 13. 13 & Under Section 2: Mirboo North 5 d Town 2, Inverloch-Kongwak 21 d Mt Eccles 5, KorumburraBena 7 d St Laurence 4. 15 & Under: St Laurence 20 drew Mt Eccles Pink 20, Town Black 18 d Mirboo North 9, Mt Eccles Blue 21 d Town Tangerine 12. 17 & Under / C Grade: Meeniyan & District 44 d Town 20, St Laurence 40 d Mt Eccles White 36, Mirboo North 54 d Mt Eccles blue 22. Open: Mt Eccles 42 d Town Tangerine 36, Mirboo North 50 d Town Black 34, MDU 39 d St Laurence 21.

LDNA umpires Saturday, April 28

11am: Lori McKenzie, Lauren Baudinette, Anna Patterson, Katrina Spark, Bek Vagg, Anita Gourlay, Abagail Exelby, Pat Kuhne, Lily Worsfold, Harvey Chandler, Emma Smith, Phil Smith, Jesseme Arnason, Angelique Dunlevie, Britt Price, Hannah Gilliam, Barb Challis, Jacinta Muhovics, Erin Baudinette, Ashleigh Poland. 12noon: Jesseme Arnason, Cayli Lane, Amy Smith, Sue Ritchie, Mitch Price, Jade Hamilton, Erin Baudinette, Steph Thoonen, Julie Grant, Mary Gourlay, Pat Kuhne, Jacinta Muhovics. 1pm: Angelique Dunlevie, Lauren Baudinette, Emma Smith, Lori McKenzie, Katrina Spark, Phil Smith. 2:15pm: Sue Ritchie, Mitch Price, Bek Vagg, Julie Grant, Barb Challis, Anita Gourlay.

New skills: from left, Leongatha Net Set Go netballers Ava Boyd, Holly McRae, Elizabeth Hoekstra, Charlie Bickel, Ella White and Eve Hansen participated in the first session of the season at the LDNA courts on Saturday.

Net Set Go teaches skills TWELVE young netballers participated in the first Net Set Go session of the season at the LDNA courts on Saturday morning. Net Set Go is a fun, safe, social and active program for girls and boys aged 5 to 10.

It gives children of all abilities a positive introduction to netball and teaches them the basic skills of the sport. “The first session was really good,” Net Set Go coach Chloe Cope said. “It gives them the basic skills for when they go up to Under 11’s and it’s all about having fun really.”

• Wonthaggi table tennis

Close results in all grades LAST week’s pennant matches were thrillers in all grades. A Grade teams Pelicans (Dirk Holwerda, Trish Denier) and Emus (Justin Licis, Jake Stivic) knew they would have a fight on their hands and both teams pulled out all the stops. Emus came in the winner to jump to the number one spot on the ladder. Pelicans dropped back to third after Hawks (Michael Ede, Jack Duff) played a run of close sets against Eagles (Ashley Hewlett, Peter Marks and Murphy Wei.).

Hawks came in with a four to one win to take it to second place on the ladder with the top games score of 71 for the season so far. Condors (Bruce Harmer, Rod Kimmins) won the other A Grade match three to two against Galahs (Andrew Donohue, Steve Anstey). A Reserve had a five to four result in every match, with the final doubles being the decider in all three. Ladies are making their mark this season. It is great to see that 50 percent of A Reserve players are ladies. Smashing Pumpkins (Leanne Costello, Siobhan Paxton, Sue

Mackintosh) is now in the number one spot on the ladder, just percentage ahead of INXS (Wilton Rodriguez, David Walkley, Karen Deery). B Grade team Anaconda (Mitch Stivic, Levi Clarke) continued its unbeaten run with a four to one win over Tiger Snakes (Noah Humphrey, Jackson Baker). Closest B Grade match of the night was between Rattlesnakes (Charley Donohue, Poppy Duff) and Tree Snakes (Oscar Conway, Coby Chandler). Charley and Poppy came back from zero to two down to win the next three sets.

Cyclists race through Kernot FOR the second weekend of club racing the riders have been blessed with a great autumn day. The previous weekend of wet and wintry weather was fortunately not scheduled as a race day. However, Saturday did coincide with a State Open so some riders were missing. Some of the club past stalwarts have been recovering from injury or away on holidays so numbers were again down. The weekend racing was at Kernot and the seniors were scheduled to ride two laps of the 24km circuit through Woodleigh, the Gurdies and Almurta. This circuit has the flat run from Kernot through Woodleigh before the climb from the Bass River valley to the ridgeline above Grantville so has some great road riding. The scratch duo of Oliver McLean

and Leigh Stott was chasing Tom Fitzgerald and Brad Bouquet on six minutes and Mark Bensley, Tony Giles, Kerry Pritchard and Rod Cheyne on 12min. By the time the riders reached the turn above Grantville, the first time up the hills had defined the race. The outmarkers had split leaving just Mark and Tony setting the pace out front. The outmarkers had given up plenty of their handicap but still had 2.40minutes to the middle markers. However, the scratch duo was working well and had sliced over half the six minute gap to the middle markers and was well under six minute to the leaders. The second time up the climb really tested the legs. However, Mark and Tony were thinking about a win when they made the Grantville corner still in the lead. Little did they know that Oliver had flown up the hills and rounded the corner just 20 secs adrift. He duly closed that gap down by Al-

murta and then proceeded to ride away up the hill above Candowie reservoir going on to win first and fastest in 1 hr 14.14 minutes. His co-marker, Leigh Stott also chased down the outmarkers and came home some 20 seconds ahead of Mark and Tony. Tony managed to outsprint Mark to claim third. Rod Cheyne powered in for fifth followed by Brad Bouquet and Kerry Pritchard. It seemed Kerry was a bit tired from a week’s training over the mountains at Bright so we can perhaps expect him to be motoring in a fortnight’s time. In the B Grade race over one lap, there was a junior – Sophie Sutton from Blackburn - checking out the course before next weekend’s junior tour join with Kaleb Jans, Greg Bradshaw and Kerry Fitzgerald. There were also some other riders in the area on Saturday and they rode up to the bunch and split the bunch tempo.

Up the hills Sophie managed to ride away with another junior rider on the road and opened a gap which she managed to hold until the finish winning in 56min 21 sec. Next home was Kaleb Jans who also had to overcome a dropped chain just nine second adrift. He outsprinted Greg for the silver medal place. Kerrie Fitzgerald rode home in fourth finding the hills not to her liking but enjoying the great day for a ride. Next weekend, the club promoted the Junior Tour weekend. Racing will be at Kernot on Saturday afternoon from 1pm and Poowong on Sunday morning from 9am. Club members are needed to help with the running of the event. Club racing will return on Sunday, May 6, with a criterium at the Leongatha Industrial Estate at 9am start.

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• Inverloch Kongwak v Dalyston

Sea Eagles blow Dalyston away FOUR goals in the first ten minutes by Inverloch Kongwak was the writing on the wall as Dalyston fell by 107 points on a perfect football day.

contain the Sea Eagles somewhat. IK’s Oscar Toussaint is showing great promise, the young forward booting five goals in arguably his best senior outing yet. Shem Hawking was all over the pill too for the Sea Dalyston is struggling as a club at the moment Eagles as too were midfielders Josh Clottu and Andy with the announcement to the league last Wednesday Soumilas. Up forward Toby Mahoney snagged seven that the Magpies are unable to field a Thirds side for goals while Dale Lawton was the best of the backs. the remainder of 2018. For Dalyston Kurt Thomas in the ruck, Clay Tait This will create a bye for any thirds team playing on ball, Kristian Butler across half back, Rob Beaton Dalyston with the Fourths game to take up the Thirds on a wing and full forward Tyler Osbalderston all timeslot. tried hard, but it was IK which was too classy on Dalyston club president Andy Thomas said it was the day. well documented that many clubs across football are IK is looking strong again this year, the reigning having trouble attracting Under 18 and Under 16 premier still eyeing off Garfield and Nar Nar Goon players. as amongst a clutch of clubs it will be watching in “We had a few unavailable due to work, a couple coming weeks. injured and a couple playing Seniors; we just didn’t The Sea Eagles journey to Korumburra to take have enough to come close to fielding a side,” Mr on the Giants this week whilst Dalyston is home to Thomas said. Kooweerup. “The club is staying positive; on the football field we may be struggling but our netball is still very Leading Goalkicker: L. McMillan strong and we are not the only club which has gone Inverloch Kongwak 21.17.143 10 Dalyston 5.6.36 through tough times.” IK Best: M. Miller, L. McMillan, Inverloch Kongwak Goals: T. On Saturday Dalyston Seniors and Reserves Mahoney 7, O. Toussaint 5, A. S. Zammit, A. Jerrard, T. Losides went down to Inverloch Kongwak by a com- Cross 3, T. Wyatt 2, A. Soumi- max, J. Teakle Dal Best: H. Wilson, T. Woolan, 2, J. Truman 1, C. Cunningbined 256 points, the Magpies Reserves team scoring las J. Thomas, S. Alexander, A. ham 1, J. Hutchinson 1 Chetland just two behinds. Dalyston Goals: T. Osbaldeston FOURTHS In the Seniors IK slammed on seven first quarter 2, J. Brooker 2, D. Brosnan 1 Dalyston 6.5.41 Inverloch Kongwak Best: S. goals and led 7.1 to Dalyston’s 2.0. Hawking, O. Toussaint, J. ClotInverloch Kongwak 4.4.28 The game was definitely in IK’s keeping as it tu, A. Soumilas, T. Mahoney, D. Leading Goalkicker: E. Dayson Lawton 3 booted another 7.4 to Dalyston’s 1.2 to lead 14.4 to Dalyston Best: K. Thomas, C. Dal Best: E. Dayson, T. Alford, Dalyston 3.2 at the main break. Tait, K. Butler, T. Osbaldeston, B. McRae, A. Geyer, L. Ibrhaim, Despite the scoreline the Magpies were able to R. Beaton, L. Ion H. Renehan RESERVES IK Best: A. Maxwell, J. Pryor, J. restrict IK with a much better second half. Despite Reach high: Inverloch’s Tom Wyatt was on the ball during the match against Dalyston on Soumilas, J. Williams, D. TayInverloch Kongwak 22.19.151 being beaten every term Dalyston was at least able to Dalyston 0.2.2 lor, T. Bolam Saturday.

• Morwell East v Mirboo North

Tigers go down in thriller MORWELL East North by three in sunny weather Morwell East on defeated a desper- points in a tense, on a firm deck at Saturday. It was Morwell East’s ate-to-win Mirboo hard-hitting contest Ronald Reserve • Longwarry v Poowong

Poowong slip up POOWONG travelled to Longwarry on Saturday with conditions opposite the previous week; sunshine and little or no wind. Poowong let this game slip as it was 17 points up at half time. To its credit, Longwarry worked hard and pressured the Poowong team and outscored them in the third quarter six goals to three to lead by four points at three quarter time. After a last quarter battle Poowong failed by seven points. An Anzac service was held prior to the Senior game by Kevin Stephens and Russell Motton both Vietnam veterans. The game opened with Longwarry kicking to the town end open-

ing with three points. Poowong lifted and after a point, Jake Hazendonk kicked its first goal from a free kick. Longwarry goaled, Poowong added a point followed by a goal to Ben Hancock from a series of good passes. Another goal to Longwarry followed by Ben Hancock’s goal from a free kick. Poowong held a six point lead at quarter time 3.3.21 to 2.3.15. The second quarter opened with a goal to Mitch Whiting and after a couple of points to both sides Longwarry snapped a goal. This was followed by a brilliant intercept goal by Chris Robinson of Poowong and a goal to Tom Wyatt which gave Poowong a good break at half time. The Magpies were looking a

Under pressure: Poowong’s Josh Chiavaroli protected the ball from his Longwarry opponent in the Reserves match.

good chance of winning its first game for the season. At half time, the score was Poowong 6.5.41 to Longwarry 3.6.24. Longwarry came out after half time determined to get back into the game and it was the first to get a goal but Poowong replied through Ben Hancock but further points when goals would have widened the margin. Longwarry added three goals to get back into the game, Poowong fought back with goals to Chris Doria and Trevor Hooker but unfortunately Longwarry kicked two late goals to take a four point lead into the final quarter Longwarry 9.12.66 to Poowong 9.8.62. The last quarter started with Longwarry kicking two quick goals. Poowong replied with a goal to Chris Doria from a hand ball from Ben Hancock. Poowong missed a couple of chances with points, Longwarry’s full forward added a goal then Chris Robinson kicked another great goal followed by a point to Jake Hazendonk from a good pass plus a rushed point Poowong looked a chance but two late goals to Longwarry and they led by 13 points. Chris Robinson added a late goal for Poowong and despite the best endeavours they were seven points short at the siren. The final score was Longwarry 14.10.94 to Poowong 12.15. 87 The goal kickers for Poowong were Chris Robinson and Ben Hancock 3 each, Chris Doria 2 with singles to Jake Hazendonk, Mitch Whiting,Trevor Hooker and Tom Wyatt one each. Next week, Poowong takes on Warragul Dusties at Warragul, hoping to finally get points on the board but it will need a big effort.

second victory for the year, while reigning premier Mirboo North remains winless after three rounds of Mid Gippsland football. Although things aren’t yet dire for the mighty Tigers, expectations of playing finals for a 16th consecutive season will eventually expire if they can’t acquire a string of wins soon. At the moment, a back to back premiership for Mirboo North seems as far away as Lisbon is from Brisbane. The Hawks led at every change, but no more than 15 points separated the combatants at any stage of the match. All afternoon, no one shunned the blows and the dust of battle – both teams were prepared to sacrifice anything come what may for the sake of holding their opponents tight in the tackles. Winning the contested ball and creating space out wide also took top priority within each game plan, along with taking risks and living adventurously. Mirboo North was strengthened by the return of 2017 premiership representatives, Jacob Blair and Ben Richards in defence and onballer, Mitchell Wightman, who provided lots of in-andunder possessions and feed-offs to teammates. Mirboo North bounced back hard after losing its first two matches against Yinnar and Trafalgar, but was frequently let down by a multitude of disposal sins out of defence and across the midfield. Dropped marks, fumbles under pressure and wayward shots at goal,

were also a hindrance for Mirboo North during potentially fruitful build ups. However, for the most part, the Tigers’ traditional boldness and ruthless endeavor, which has been missing this year, returned with a vengeance. Mirboo North had no answer to star recruit and spellbinding hard runner Nicolaus Campbell, who made the Tigers’ job of restricting him more difficult than chewing smoked almonds without teeth. Campbell was unstoppable in and around the packs for the Hawks and finished with four majors. Rob Michaelides, who booted three goals, Sam Marks, Brandon Francis and Matthew Cunningham were other Hawks who continually advanced Morwell East’s cause with clever, evasive and mouthwatering play. Darryl Mayman, Jake Nash and Clancy Bennett were pillars of strength for the Tigers and Julian Blackford’s outstanding high marking terminated many of Morwell East’s inside 50 entries. Goals were hard to come by in the first three quarters, where Morwell East led the visitors 5.7 to 4.4 at the last change. Suddenly, play opened up early in the last term with each side finding the wide opening in a scoring shootout that produced five goals from Morwell East and six by Mirboo North. After a disappointing third quarter, sheer willpower drove the Tigers forward, with teamwork and an unbending work rate their credo. Successive goals within 30 seconds by Hudson

Kerr and Zac Kilgower had the Tigers trailing by a point after 15 minutes, before Campbell answered for the Hawks from a free kick on the 50 metre line. Soon after, Morwell East goaled again and time was running out for Mirboo North. Lloyd Powell evaded two tacklers and sent an exquisite 35 metre bullet pass to Kris Berchtold, who marked overhead and split the big white sticks at the 27 minute mark. Then, playing coach, Josh Taylor found Powell whose goal after the final siren left the Tigers just short of their first win of the season. The final score was Morwell East 10.9.69 to Mirboo North 10.6.66. This Saturday, Mirboo North is at home to Thorpdale at Tigerland, where the first round of the annual Bright / St Ellen Memorial Shield will be contested. SENIORS

Morwell East 10.9.69 Mirboo North 10.6.66 Morwell East goals: N. Campbell 4, R. Michaelides 3, B. Francis 1, P. Henry 1, S. Barnes 1. Mirboo North goals: K. Berchtold 2, H. Kerr 2, Z. Kilgower 1, J. Taylor 1, J. Brooks 1, L. Powell 1, J. Nash 1, T. Traill 1. Morwell East best: R. Michaelides, S. Marks, N. Campbell, B. Francis, M. Cunningham, L. Towns. Mirboo North best: D. Mayman, J. Nash, C. Bennett, T. Salerno, K. Berchtold, D. Gunn. RESERVES

Mirboo North 17.11.113 Morwell East 4.3.27 Mirboo North goals: L. Palmer 5, B. Stoertebecker 4, C. Le Page 3, B. Maxwell 2, L. Oddy 1, A. Windsor 1, T. Mc Allister 1. Mirboo North best: B. Stoertebecker, L. Palmer, L. Oddy, D. McLean, J. Alexander, B.

Mid Gippsland ladders SENIORS Yinnar............. 228.81 Trafalgar.......... 206.03 Yall-Yall North ... 204.48 Morwell East..... 167.79 Thorpdale ........ 113.50 Yarragon ................83.43 Newborough ..........70.90 Hill End ..................50.63 Mirboo North .........60.00 Boolarra .................38.14

12 12 8 8 8 4 4 4 0 0

RESERVES Yall-Yall North ... 407.02 Yinnar............. 191.40 Trafalgar.......... 152.21 Newborough ..... 115.45 Mirboo North .... 138.81 Yarragon ..............123.61 Thorpdale ...............83.35 Morwell East ..........68.45 Hill End ..................34.06 Boolarra .................29.39

12 12 12 8 4 4 4 4 0 0

THIRDS Yinnar............1139.39 Trafalgar.......... 731.03 Yall-Yall North .....73.56 Mirboo North .... 128.18 Newborough .......48.07 Morwell East ............4.23

12 12 8 4 0 0

FOURTHS Yinnar............511.11 Trafalgar.........225.00 Boolarra .........115.38 Hill End ..........104.26 Morwell East ........42.46 Yall-Yall N...........100.67 Mirboo North .......43.32

100 100 67 50 33 0 0

Maxwell. Morwell East best: A. Brooker, D. Tatterson, N. Campbell, B. Chawner, T. Lock, T. Nicholson. THIRDS

Mirboo North 29.23.197 Morwell East 1.3.9 Mirboo North goals: F. Austin 11, C. White 5, S. Kennedy 4, R. Peter 3, L. Oddy 2, H. Mahoney 1, T. Hart 1, I. PauletRickard 1, K. Laukens 1. Mirboo North best: R. Peter, F. Austin, J. Burgess-Pincini, L. Oddy, C. White, Z. Bartlett. Morwell East best: C. Hall, H. Edwards, Z. Brown, G. Long, N. Lansdown. FOURTHS

Morwell East 5.8.38 Mirboo North 3.5.23 Mirboo North goals: B. Peters 2, B. Edwards 1. Morwell East best: J. Cooke, M. Carstein , D. Palmer, P. Carte, T. Lappin, A. Coad. Mirboo North best: H. Mahoney, D. Powell, L. Jowett, J. Cummaudo, I. Linn, L. Dight.

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thestar.com.au • Stony Creek v Fish Creek

Fishy bounce back against Stony FISH Creek made the short journey to Stony Creek on Saturday to take on the Lions in what was going to be an exciting game in front of a very big crowd. Stony Creek has been the most successful recruiting team in the off season and was expected to be the big improver in season 2018. A surprise inclusion for Stony was goal kicking machine Kael Bergles, who returned from Western Australia for the big match. The only inclusion for the Kangaroos was new

SENIORS

Fish Creek 15.8.98 Stony Creek 7.9.51 Fish Creek Goals: H. Hunt 5, B. Harfield/Park 2, J. Buckland 2, L. Adlington 2, G. Park 1, J. Hayes 1, J. Smith 1, E. Park 1 Stony Creek Goals: K. Bergles 3, J. Byrnes 1, D. Atkins 1, M. Milivojevic 1, A. Sigeti 1 Fish Creek Best: J. Hayes, B. Harfield/Park, O. Straw, N. Oaten, J. Buckland, D. Hargrave Stony Creek Best: C. McKenzie, D. Atkins, L. Thomas, H. Egerton, M. Milivojevic, K. Newton RESERVES

Stony Creek 8.5.53 Fish Creek 7.9.51 SC Goals: B. McKnight 2, J. Byrnes 1, S. Browne 1, N. Svenson 1, G. Gray 1, L. Harrington 1, R. Baudinette 1

big man Liam Adlington who missed the round one loss to the Sharks. The match got underway in perfect conditions on what turned out to be a rather warm autumn day and it was Stony that started the better kicking the opening two goals of the match in the first seven minutes. There was plenty of feeling in the match and this saw a couple of yellow cards produced by the umpires that gave Stony Creek’s Bergles and Fish Creek’s Macri a break on the sidelines for 15 minutes. They seemed to spark the Kangas into gear and they controlled the second half of the quarter and with goals to Buckland, Hunt and G. Park, Fish

FC Goals: A. Bright 3, D. Devonshire 2, L. Edgelow 1, J. Danckert 1 SC Best: H. Funnell, R. Baudinette, L. Harrington, R. McKnight, N. Svenson, B. McKnight FC Best: A. Ireland, B. Pulham, A. Wilson, B. Busuttil, B. Graham, L. Edgelow THIRDS

Fish Creek 16.8.104 Stony Creek 6.4.40 FC Goals: A. Wilson 7, W. Sands-morris 2, J. Standfield 2, N. Denbrok 2, L. Wake 1, T. Cocksedge 1, L. Cocksedge 1 SC Goals: H. Collins 4, J. Bright 1, C. Cary 1 FC Best: D. Tracy, A. Wilson, L. Wake, K. Dorling, W. Sandsmorris, L. Howard SC Best: H. Collins, C. Cary, J. Phillips, M. Nanos, T. O’Connor, L. Elliott

Creek went into the opening break with an eight point lead. The second quarter was a tight affair with both sides really cracking in at the footy and both sides displaying some very good skills in the beautiful conditions. Ball movement was fast and kicking was mostly precise. Bergles back on the field opened the scoring with the first two goals of the quarter before Fishy settled with goals to its two key forwards Buckland and Hunt. At the other end Macri was having a great battle with Sigeti and when Sigeti marked and goaled the Lions were back within a kick. Fish Creek’s onballers were having the better of the clearance battle and Harfield Park was on fire with his Lions opponents unable to curtail his influence, his goal late in the first half gave the Kangaroos a bit of breathing space again at the main break, up by seven points. They say the third quarter is the premiership quarter and it was a rampaging Kangaroos outfit that hit the ground running when the second half got underway, a six goal to one quarter set the Roos up with a 37 point lead at the last break, Hayes got

on top of Bergles while Harfield Park, Ethan Park and Hargrave were all very prominent and the two wingers Oaten and Straw dominated their respective positions on either side of the ground. Stony Creek would need to produce something special to get back into this one and when they got the first goal in the opening few minutes of the final quarter the home crowd roared but the Kangaroos steadied again and took control of the match once more to finish with the final three goals of the game and run out comfortable winners in the end by 47 points. The dampener for the Roos was the loss of key forward Jake Buckland who was stretchered off the ground with what appeared to be a knee injury early in the last quarter. They will be hoping it is nothing major as Buckland had started the season very well and was instrumental in setting up the win for Fish Creek. The Kangaroos host MDU next week while the Lions travel to Toora to take on the Magpies in what should be another good test for Stony Creek.

ROUND 3 SENIORS LADDER W L D

Inv-K’wak.... 2 Nar Nar G..... 2 Garfield ...... 2 KooWeeRup.. 2 Phillip Is..... 2 Kil-Bass ..... 2 Cora Lynn...... 1 Dalyston ........ 0 Bunyip........... 0 Kor-Bena ....... 0

GARFIELD has stamped its authority on the West Gippsland Football Competition after a dominant display against KilcundaBass on Saturday. With perfect conditions for football and both sides with unbeaten starts to the year, the contest was set to be a thriller. However, Garfield immediately took control as it scored an unanswered 31 points in the opening term. The Panthers were stunned by the class of their opposition and did not have many answers in any part of the ground. The first break did

Garfield 19.16.130 Kilcunda Bass 4.6.30 Garfield Goals: D. Johnson 7, T. McDonald 4, C. Intveen 3, J. Goumas 2, J. Verleg, S. Batson, J. Sauze Kilcunda Bass Goals: J. Winmar, H. Spierings, T. Gibson, D. Holmes Garfield Best: J. Sauze, D. Johnson, J. Goumas, J. Verleg, D. Helmore, S. Batson Kilcunda Bass Best: T. Gibson, D. Holmes, J. Winmar, S. Casey, J. Weightman, N. Tamburo

RESERVES

Garfield 11.8.74 Kilcunda Bass 2.5.17 KB Goals: B. Tiziani 1, D. Clay 1 Gar Best: not submitted KB Best: R. Cousins, J. Born, S. Watson, L. Smith, J. Andersen, T. Gromer THIRDS

Garfield 8.9.57 Kilcunda Bass 6.7.43 Leading Goalkicker: L. Bow 3 Gar Best: N. Glen, L. Sauze, L. Bow, J. Batson, M. Dyball KB Best: S. Bent, E. Purnell, F. Homer, C. Newitt, A. Honeysett, L. Norris

it looked like it could get even uglier for Kilcunda-Bass. Luckily, the Panthers lifted slightly and challenged the visitors. The Stars kicked two goals to the Panthers one in the third, giving the home crowd something to be reasonably happy about. Eighty one points was the margin at three quarter time but Garfield was not satisfied with its effort so far. The midfielders continued to launch the sherrin forward and it seemed as if the Garfield forwards could not miss as they converted another five chances. Damien Holmes and Jeff Winmar were doing their best for KilcundaBass, managing to get their hands on it often and also kicking a goal each in the fourth. However, they were no match for the visitors and the siren sounded, making Garfield the 100-point victor. Garfield will host Phillip Island next week in what promises to be a blockbuster and Kilcunda-Bass will be desperate to bounce back when it travels to Bunyip.

Pts

234 222 192 167 150 140 72 47 45 42

8 8 8 8 8 8 4 0 0 0

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Tackle: Will Voorhan and Lochie Thomas battled for the ball on Saturday. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning-@ fourcornersframing.biz

Inv-K’wak.... 3 Nar Nar G..... 3 Garfield ...... 2 Phillip Is..... 2 KooWeeRup.. 2 Kil-Bass......... 1 Kor-Bena ....... 1 Cora Lynn...... 1 Bunyip........... 0 Dalyston ........ 0

0 0 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 3

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

685 257 241 220 157 143 51 45 45 2

Pts

12 12 8 8 8 4 4 4 0 0

GOALKICKERS L. McMillan (Inv-K) .....(10) 16 M. Cameron (KooW) ......(3) 9 H. Shawcross (Ph Is) .....(1) 8 M. Lewis (Nar G) ............(5) 8 J. Gown (Garf) ...............(0) 5 B. Harrison (Koo W).......(4) 5 B. Tiziani (Kil-B) .............(1) 5 N. Anderson (Ph Is) .......(0) 4 T. Butler (Garf) ...............(0) 4 L. Thomas (Nar G) .........(1) 4 J. Spiller (Ph Is) .............(3) 4 S. Zammit (Inv-K) ..........(1) 4 B. Hayes (Inv-K) .............(2) 4 B. Lawrence (Ph Is) .......(4) 4

Stars defeat shell shocked Panthers not slow down the away side as its dominance continued and it piled on eight more majors. Daniel Johnson was far too good up forward and goaled seven times for the day and Jonathan Sauze was regularly hitting him up out of the middle. Jayden Goumas was another Star that controlled the game for the away side as he found plenty of the footy and snagged two goals. Despite his teams struggles Taylor Gibson was doing the most he could for the hosts, as he was marking strongly and also slotted Kilcunda-Bass’ sole goal for the first half. The game looked all wrapped up at the main break as Garfield held a 74-point lead and

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

GOALKICKERS T. McDermott (Nar) .......(6) 11 T. Mahoney (Inv-K) .......(7) 8 J. Wells (KooW) ............(4) 7 T. Beck (Nar G) ...............(2) 7 T. Woodfield (Cora) ........(3) 7 J. Dalton (Cora)..............(1) 6 M. Griffin (Ph Is) ............(0) 6 A. McGibbon (Gar) .........(0) 5 M. Stevens (Nar G) ........(3) 5 M. Cooke (Kor-B) ...........(1) 5 O. Toussaint (Inv-K) .......(5) 5 B. Heus (Buny)...............(2) 5 A. Redmond (Ph Is) .......(3) 5 J. Patullo (Ph Is) ............(4) 5

• Garfield v Kilcunda-Bass

By Sam Watson

0 1 0 0 1 0 2 3 3 3

THIRDS LADDER W L D

Congestion: Kurt Newton, Cam McKenzie, Gareth Park and Julian Zahra all had eyes on the ball in the Fish Creek/Stony Creek match on Saturday. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning-@ fourcornersframing.biz

• Phillip Island v Korumburra-Bena

Island overpowers the Giants KORUMBURRABena travelled to Phillip Island on Saturday. Although the Giants were still missing several players, they welcomed back Ash Snooks for his first game. The Giants kicked to the scoreboard end, and started well with a mark and goal to Rhys Dixon. However, turnovers allowed the Island to kick away before Jake McMillan – who was playing well in the ruck – marked and goaled. At quarter time, the score was Island 5.1.31 to Giants 2.4.16. The second quarter was a repeat of the first with turnovers allowing the Island to kick three

goals, but near the end the Giants forced the Island into errors and Michael Cooke goaled. Going into the long break, the scores were Island 8.5.53 to Giants 3.5.23. The Giants started alright in the third and the defence tightened up, but near the end the Island kicked two goals to the Giants’ one goal to Sam Edwards. At three quarter time, the score was Island 10.11.71 to Giants 4.7.31. The Giants’ turnovers resulted in the first two goals for the Island. However, the Giants hit a purple patch where they played good football, but three bad misses only resulted in points before they goaled.

The Island finished with two late goals. The final score was Island 14.13.97 to Giants 5.10.40. Next week, the Giants

have a huge task at home to Inverloch-Kongwak and hoping a few of the signings will be available. The Island will make the trip to Garfield.

Phillip Island 14.13.97 Korumburra-Bena 5.10.40

KB Best: M. Snooks, S. Paterson, P. Kyle, B. Schulz, H. Anthony, M. Cester THIRDS

Phillip Island Goals: J. Patullo 4, A. Redmond 3, M. Jackson 2, A. Edwards 2, N. Higginson 1, B. Kimber 1, M. Jones 1 Korumburra-Bena Goals: J. McMillan 1, R. Dixon 1, M. Cooke 1, S. Edwards 1, B. Fitzpatrick 1 Phillip Island Best: L. Warne, J. Patullo, A. Officer, B. Kimber, J. Taylor, J. Youle Korumburra-Bena Best: J. McMillan, A. Snooks, J. Hill, N. Wylie, A. Johnston, B. Anthony RESERVES

Phillip Island 10.13.73 Korumburra-Bena 4.8.32 Leading Goalkicker: B. Lawrence 4 PI Best: R. Linford, A. Cook, A. Wolfenden, R. Marshall, B. Lawrence, L. Glossop

Phillip Island 19.26.140 Korumburra-Bena 0.0.0 Leading Goalkicker: N. Duyker 4 PI Best: C. Thompson, M. Mattock, T. McMillan, Z. Mattock, M. Sellars, B. Christopher KB Best: W. Little, J. Grabham, J. Anthony, T. Halliday, D. Hall FOURTHS

Phillip Island 9.2.56 Korumburra-Bena 0.4.4 Leading Goalkicker: K. MacKenzie 3 PI Best: K. MacKenzie, J. Anderson, H. O’Brien, J. Ryan, F. Cousins, M. Moschetti KB Best: T. Newton, L. Monson, J. Harris, W. Heenan, R. Hill, C. Koscal

Pts

Garfield ...... 3 0 0 228 12 Cora Lynn ... 3 0 0 204 12 Phillip Is..... 2 1 0 404 8 Kil-Bass ..... 2 1 0 243 8 KooWeeRup.. 2 1 0 99 8 Nar Nar G ....... 2 1 0 94 8 Bunyip........... 0 3 0 54 0 Inv-K’wak ...... 0 2 0 42 0 Kor-Bena ....... 0 3 0 32 0 Dalyston ........ 0 2 0 5 0 GOALKICKERS D. Taylor (Nar G) ............(5) 9 L. Hartley (Cora) ............(4) 7 J. Batson (Garf) .............(1) 6 W. Lindsay (Kil-B) ..........(1) 6 N. Anderson (Ph Is) .......(0) 5 N. Duyker (Ph Is) ...........(4) 5 C. Logan (Kil-B) .............(1) 5 L. Bow (Garf) .................(3) 5 J. Verleg (Garf) ..............(0) 5 T. McMahon (Garf) .........(2) 5

FOURTHS LADDER W L D

Phillip Is..... 3 0 0 553 Bunyip ....... 2 1 0 221 KooWeeRup.. 2 1 0 196 Nar Nar G..... 2 1 0 115 Garfield ...... 1 1 0 73 Dalyston ........ 1 1 0 43 Cora Lynn...... 1 2 0 33 Kor-Bena ....... 0 2 0 43 Inv-K’wak ...... 0 3 0 43 GOALKICKERS

Pts

12 8 8 8 4 4 4 0 0

A. Pipicelli (Nar G) .........(2) N. Prowd (KooW)...........(3) H. Morgan-Morris (Bun)...(4) L. Hartley (Cora L) .........(0) K. MacKenzie (Ph Is)......(3) C. Jeffery (Ph Is) ............(2) J. Williams (Inv-K) .........(2) H. O’Brien (Ph Is) ...........(1) M. Alderson (KooW) ......(1) B. Friend (Garf) ..............(0) W. Papley (Bunyip).........(2) L. Dunne (Cora) .............(2) M. Molloy (Koo W).........(2)

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• Tarwin v Toora

Toora close but Tarwin defeats SENIORS LADDER W L D

Tarwin ........3 Foster .........1 Fish Ck........1 Toora ..........1 Stony Ck ........1 MDU...............0

0 1 1 1 1 3

0 0 0 0 0 0

Pts

152 141 140 118 94 38

12 4 4 4 4 0

GOALKICKERS D. Yawney (Tarw) .......... (4) L. Manders (Toora) ....... (5) H. Hunt (Fish) ............... (5) T. McGowan (Foster) ..... (6) J. Kennedy (Tarw) ......... (2) D. Sheen (Tarw) ............ (0) T. Toussaint (Tarw) ........ (2) M. Andrews (Toora) ...... (2) B. Harfield/Park (Fish) ... (2) T. Brew (MDU) .............. (1) T. Cameron (Tarw) ........ (1)

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SATURDAY’S match between Tarwin and Toora saw some very tough play, with the final score ending in 85 to 84, Tarwin’s way. The entire match was an arm wrestle, with Tarwin’s Dermott Yawney scoring four goals and Toora’s Luke Manders scoring five. Travis Cameron (Truckie) played his 300th senior game giving Tarwin more reason to make sure they

won. Cameron played well, kicking a goal in last quarter when The Sharks most needed it. Tarwin’s Troy Toussaint has had a great start to the year, playing fantastically in the mid field and Todd Dobson was solid across the half back with plenty of drive through its back line. The back line stood up well against the big bodies of Toora. Erik O’Loughlin’s last quarter was fantastic, giv-

ing Tarwin some really good opportunity to keep the ball back in its half, stopping some of Toora’s forwards. Nick McRae and Ricky O’Loughlin also played very well. All players contributed well and according to Tarwin player McRae, it was tough to stay in front. With only a couple of minutes to go, Toora was back in the game with the siren saving Tarwin in the end.

Toora will battle it out The conditions were Manders, Richard Jaroszcgreat and it was quite a zuk, Jack Weston and Peter against Stony Creek this warm day considering it is Grant. weekend. well and truly into autumn. Tarwin are to play Foster next Saturday and are SENIORS RESERVES Tarwin 13.7.85 Tarwin 17.10.112 expecting a tough game. 12.12.84 Toora 3.8.26 “Even though we Toora Tarwin Goals: D. Yawney 4, T. TousTarwin Goals: L. Anderson 6, K. haven’t played them yet, saint 2, J. Kennedy 2, T. Cameron McLean 4, J. Cahir 2, F. Inzirillo 1, N. Hardacre 1, L. Keily 1, B. Meadthe reflection on the scores 1, P. Hinkley 1, E. O’Loughlin 1, N. McRae 1, E. Williams 1 Ameri 1, B. Hasell 1 show how even the compe- Toora Goals: L. Manders 5, M. Toora Goals: J. Platt 2, B. Stone 1 tition is this year,” player Andrews 2, J. Manton 1, L. Toner 1, Tarwin Best: R. Davey, L. Keily, J. Weston 1, P. Grant 1, L. Ireland 1 C. Buxton, B. Hasell, J. Riddell, L. Nick McRae said. Tarwin Best: N. McRae, T. TousAnderson Toora Best: L. Haustorfer, L. Grylls, “We’re looking forward saint, T. Dobson, A. Whalebone, R. O’Loughlin, E. O’Loughlin T. Need, J. Platt, J. Grant, M. Hilder to seeing what happens.” Toora Best: L. Dyson, L. Manders, Toora’s best players R. Jaroszczuk, M. O’Sullivan, J. were Liden Dyson, Luke Weston, P. Grant

Dive: MDU’s Zachary Cox, Foster’s Dalton Clearihan-Jervies and MDU’s Michael Smith raced to the ball in the Seniors match on Saturday.

RESERVES LADDER W L D

Tarwin ........2 Stony Ck ......2 Fish Ck........1 MDU...........1 Toora ..............1 Foster .............0

1 0 1 2 1 2

Pts

0 221 8 0 115 8 0 108 4 0 96 4 0 46 4 0 36 0

GOALKICKERS K. McLean (Tarw) ......... (4) 11 L. Anderson (Tarw) ...... (6) 11 N. Mathieson (MDU) .... (5) 6 A. Bright (Fish Ck)........ (3) 5 L. Bourke (MDU) .......... (4) 4 B. Mead-Ameri (Tarw) .. (1) 4 D. Preston (Stony) ....... (0) 3 M. Green (Foster) ......... (3) 3 J. Cahir (Tarw) ............. (2) 2 N. Giles (Tarw) ............. (0) 2 B. Stone (Toora) ........... (1) 2 D. Devonshire (Fish) .... (2) 2 J. Hoy (MDU) ............... (0) 2 B. McKnight (Stony) .... (2) 2 B. Graham (Fisk Ck) ..... (0) 2 J. Platt (Toora) ............. (2) 2 L. Edgelow (Fish Ck) .... (1) 2

THIRDS LADDER W L D

MDU...........2 Fish Ck........1 Foster .........1 Toora ..........0 Stony Ck ........0

0 0 1 1 2

Pts

0 222 8 0 260 4 0 67 4 0 53 0 0 47 0

GOALKICKERS A. Wilson (Fish) ............ (7) H. Collins (Stony).......... (4) L. O’Neill (MDU) ............ (3) L. Lidstone (Foster)....... (3) C. Cary (Stony) ............. (1) O. Cox (Foster) .............. (1) S. Pearce (MDU) ........... (2) B. Cantwell (MDU) ........ (2) J. Standfield (Fish) ........ (2) J. Ryan (MDU) .............. (2) A. Hewson (Toora) ........ (0) R. Angwin (Foster) ........ (2) W. Sands-Morris (Fish) . (2) J. Thornell (Foster) ....... (0) N. Denbrook (Fish) ........ (2) S. Benra (MDU)............. (0)

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Pre tackle: Tarwin players Tom O’Loughlin and Paul Hinkley defended Toora player Bennet Osborne during Saturday’s match at Tarwin.

• Foster Foost ster e v MDU er

Foster’s first win on the board to goal. On a great day and on the fine Foster oval, the Tigers claimed the first blows when it scored three goals to MDU’s solitary three The Tigers had been behinds. Former Edithvale Aspenknocking on the door of a win but made sure of it with dale player Brendan Neville was getting plenty in the a 10 goal win. MDU showed glimpses middle for the Tigers while of good form but poor kick- Tom Curry added his weight ing for goal and some costly well around the centre for turnovers let the team down. MDU. In term two Foster added On the other hand Foster immediately capitalised on the another three while MDU mistakes, bringing it forward scored its first goal. At half time it was Foster

FOSTER broke through for its first win of the season when it accounted for MDU on Saturday.

6.2 to MDU’s 1.4. Another Tiger player to impress was Josh Toner pushing through the middle and up forward while Nathan Van Dyke, still eligible for thirds, pushed well on the wing and down back. The Demons had the biggest chance to claw its way back into the game but an inaccurate 1.5 saw it go into the last change 2.9. 21 to Foster’s 9.5.59. Foster’s Tommy McGowan was making the most of a bit of freedom at full forward to mark well

and slot though six majors for the game. MDU wasn’t without its triers with the likes of Corry, Jess Hickey and Matt Harris in the midfield, Tom Brew, Jason Kennedy and Josh Wright all putting their bodies on the line. Foster now travels to tackle top side Tarwin with the hope its coach Brad Rooney will be back into the side to take on the dangerous Sharks. MDU is on the road again and front Fish Creek this weekend.

SENIORS

Foster 12.9.81 M.D.U. 2.9.21 Foster Goals: T. McGowan 6, R. Angwin 2, S. Dillon 2, J. Toner 2 M.D.U. Goals: T. Brew 1, T. Corry 1 Foster Best: B. Neville, J. Toner, T. McGowan, N. Van Dyke, E. Smith, T. Van Dyke M.D.U. Best: T. Corry, J. Hickey, M. Harris, T. Brew, J. Kennedy, J. Wright RESERVES

M.D.U. 12.12.84 Foster 4.6.30 M.D.U. Goals: N. Mathieson 5, L. Bourke 4, Y. Zorzos 1, M. Darmanin 1, D. Noble 1 Foster Goals: M. Green 3, J. Nikolajew 1 M.D.U. Best: R. Fisher, Y. Zorzos,

N. Mathieson, C. Dyke, M. East Foster Best: J. Sparkes, M. Green, R. Whittle, J. Smith, L. Cripps, L. Whittle THIRDS

M.D.U. 17.8.110 Foster 6.3.39 M.D.U. Goals: L. O’Neill 3, S. Pearce 2, J. Ryan 2, B. Cantwell 2, J. Brown 1, D. Hanily 1, J. Wilson 1, J. Gourlay 1, D. Kavanagh 1, B. Martin 1, M. Scrimshaw 1, M. Gammon 1 Foster Goals: L. Lidstone 3, R. Angwin 2, O. Cox 1 M.D.U. Best: L. O’Neill, S. Pearce, D. Hanily, A. Wright, M. Hoober, J. Brown Foster Best: R. Angwin, O. Callcott, J. Thornell, B. Armstrong, O. Cox, J. Davy

• Maffra v Wonthaggi

FOOTY DRAWS THIS WEEKEND ALBERTON Round 3: April 28 Toora v Stony Creek Fish Creek v MDU Foster v Tarwin

MID GIPPSLAND Round 4: April 28 Newborough v Morwell East Yall/Yall North v Yinnar Mirboo North v Thorpdale Boolarra v Hill End Trafalgar v Yarragon

GIPPSLAND Round 4: April 28 Leongatha v Maffra Moe v Bairnsdale Morwell v Sale Wonthaggi v Traralgon April 29 Drouin v Warragul (S)

WEST GIPPSLAND Round 4: April 28 Bunyip v Kilcunda-Bass Cora Lynn v Nar Nar Goon Dalyston v Koo Wee Rup Garfield v Phillip Island Korum-Bena v Inv-K’wak

Awesome showing by Eagles MAFFRA played a brilliant and flawless game of football on Saturday to totally obliterate Wonthaggi to the tune of 136 points. The 24.27 scoreline by the Eagles could have and probably should have been 35-40 goals such was its dominance. Leongatha will have its hands full this Saturday to combat the Eagles’ potent midfield and dangerous multi-pronged forward line. The positive thing for Maffra is that most of its players are locally “grown” talents with very little need to pay for big

names to come in. Danny Butcher and Jack Johnstone dominated in the middle for Maffra despite Wonthaggi’s Toma Huther in the ruck having a pretty good game. The Eagles signalled its intent early with 9.5 in the opening term to Wonthaggi’s 0.1. Kane McCarthy was trying hard in the middle along with Aidan Lindsay as well as Curtis Gilmour on a wing but really it was like watching one way traffic. Up forward the Eagles had a few major goalkickers led by Mitchell Bennett with five but given the amount of ball coming into the Eagles’ for-

ward line, Power defender Steve Scott held Bennett pretty well. Andrew Petrou booted four and Daniel Bedggood three for the Eagles across the four quarters. Wonthaggi managed to stem the flow a little in term two but at half time it was Maffra 14.14. to the Power’s 2.2 The Power also continued with a much better third term too and with three goals apiece the signs were much more positive. At the last change it was Maffra 17.21 to Wonthaggi 5.5. However Wonthaggi couldn’t manage to keep the pressure up after the

Maffra coach asked his players to show no mercy. It was a 7.6 last quarter for the Eagles as it held a luckless Wonthaggi scoreless. To add salt into the wound the Power lost two players through injury. Defender Dean Wiley suffered a calf injury while Will Lenehan copped a nasty injury to an eye which required a visit to the Eye and Ear hospital. Reports indicate he hasn’t suffered any permanent damage. Wonthaggi will regroup this week and host Traralgon which will be seething after suffering a loss on the weekend at the hands of Sale.

SENIORS Maffra 24.27.171 Wonthaggi 5.5.35 Maffra goals: M. Bennett 5, A. Petrou 4, D. Bedggood 3, T. Jolly 2, D. Butcher 2, J. Johnstone 2, K. Renooy 2, A. Carr 1, J. Davis 1, L. Channing 1, H. Holmes 1. Wonthaggi goals: C. McLean 1, T. Davey 1, T. Harley 1, K. McCarthy 1, L. Jones 1. Maffra best: D. Butcher, J. Johnstone, L. Channing, S. Day, A. Petrou, M. Bennett. Wonthaggi best: K. McCarthy, C. Gilmour, T. Huther, S. Scott, A. Lindsay, W. Lenehan.

RESERVES Maffra 11.18.84 Wonthaggi 5.5.35 Maffra goals: M. Allman 3, R. Thatcher 2, L. Carman 2, T. Huts 1, S. Robbins 1, M. Dignan 1, J. Reeves 1. Wonthaggi goals: S. Roche 2, G. Burgess 2, T. Wells 1. Maffra best: L. Shelton, S. Robbins, W. Pleming, J. Reeves, S. Bedggood, J. McIntosh. Wonthaggi best: S. Roche, L. West, W. Joplin, L. Burns, S. Joma, B.

Dryden.

THIRDS Maffra 9.9.63 Wonthaggi 8.8.56 Maffra goals: O. Henry 3, M. Huts 2, S. Atkinson 1, J. Edey 1, T. Thatcher 1, M. Gravener 1. Wonthaggi goals: K. Benson 2, J. Bates 2, W. Forsyth 2. Maffra best: T. Howard, E. KincaidShingles, J. Ziino, M. Gravener, C. Jones. Wonthaggi best:

FOURTHS Wonthaggi 16.4.100 Maffra 4.4.28 Wonthaggi goals: N. Anderson 6, C. Smith 3, B. Mabilia 3, J. Kilgour 2, S. Tessari 1, K. Benson 1. Maffra goals: E. Kincaid-Shingles 2, T. Thatcher 1, D. Scriven 1. Wonthaggi best: N. Anderson, J. Kilgour, C. Smith, B. Mabilia, K. Benson, K. Snelling. Maffra best: E. Kincaid-Shingles, T. Thatcher, M. Huts, C. Telford, L. Hicks, H. Gravener.

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thestar.com.au • Leongatha v Morwell

Parrots punish Morwell ROUND 3 SENIORS LADDER W L D

Maffra......3 Leongatha..2 Moe ........2 Bairnsdale..2 Warragul ..2 Traralgon ....2 Sale ............2 Wonthaggi..0 Drouin ........0 Morwell ......0

0 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 3 3

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Pts

300.79 164.94 148.02 141.43 111.48 111.16 100.83 40.34 38.04 38.04

12 8 8 8 8 8 8 0 0 0

GOALKICKERS M. Bennett (Maffra).......(5) 18 C. Dunne (Leon)............(6) 13 J. Kiss (Bairns) .............(4) 9 S. Van Dyk (Moe) ..........(4) 8 B. Dessent (Sale) ..........(4) 8 A. Dugan (Moe).............(5) 8 R. Cowan (Bairns) .........(5) 7 B. McCarrey (Bairns).....(4) 7 J. Pearce (Moe).............(2) 7 C. Ambler (Trar) ............(2) 6 D. Bedggood (Maffra) ...(3) 6

RESERVES LADDER W L D

Maffra......3 Leongatha..3 Moe ........3 Warragul ..2 Traralgon ..1 Wonthaggi..0 Drouin ........0 Sale ............0 Morwell ......0 Bairnsdale ..0

0 0 1 1 1 3 2 3 2 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Pts

451.79 277.53 192.86 140.80 136.26 47.51 38.93 31.29 22.00 00.00

12 12 12 8 4 0 0 0 0 0

GOALKICKERS N. Trotto (Leon) ............(4) 10 M. Allman (Maffra)........(3) 8 B. Brunt (Maffra) ...........(0) 7 J. Somers (Warr) ..........(0) 6 D. McGuiness (Sale) .....(2) 5 R. Thatcher (Maffra) .....(2) 5 J. Jackway (Trar)...........(5) 5 J. Chessells (Moe) ........(1) 5 L. Wright (Leon) ...........(4) 5 P. Gillin (Leon) ..............(3) 4 L. Carman (Maffra) .......(2) 4 J. Olden (Won) ..............(0) 4 L. Mackay (Moe) ...........(3) 4 A. Barrett (Trar) .............(4) 4 R. Farmer (Moe) ...........(0) 4 H. Lawson-Pepper (Warr)..(0) 4 N. Edney (Warr) ............(0) 4

THIRDS LADDER W L D

Pts

337.80 332.32 337.68 248.61 144.14 134.36 85.64 69.75 9.44 9.36

12 12 8 8 8 8 4 0 0 0

GOALKICKERS H. Kellow (Bairns) .........(3) C. Michie (Moe) ............(0) R. Green (Warr) ............(1) C. Olden (Leon) .............(6) J. Hume (Leon) .............(5) O. Henry (Maffra) ..........(3) F. Somerville (Bairns) ....(3) J. McLaren (Sale) ..........(1) M. Gravener (Maffra) ....(1) T. Baldi (Moe)................(2) B. Daniel (Bairns) ..........(3)

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Moe ........3 Bairnsdale..3 Leongatha..2 Warragul ..2 Traralgon ..2 Maffra......2 Sale ............1 Wonthaggi..0 Drouin ........0 Morwell ......0

0 0 1 1 1 1 2 3 3 3

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

FOURTHS LADDER W L D

Wonthaggi..3 0 0 298.61 Bairnsdale..3 0 0 263.00 Moe ........3 0 0 202.74 Morwell ...2 0 0 160.53 Sale ........2 1 0 120.69 Leongatha ...1 2 0 62.89 Maffra ........1 2 0 55.87 Traralgon ....0 3 0 82.80 Warragul ....0 3 0 30.99 Drouin ........0 3 0 29.39 GOALKICKERS

Pts

12 12 12 8 8 4 4 0 0 0

N. Anderson (Won) .......(6) 13 B. Vickery (Bairns) ........(4) 9 T. Rees (Bairns) ............(5) 7 H. Hopkins (Moe) ..........(4) 7 L. Fenner (Bairns) .........(2) 5 K. Ruyters (Trar) ...........(2) 5 B. Deering (Morw) ........(2) 5 H. VanderZalm (Leon) ...(1) 5 M. Devon (Moe) ............(0) 4 Z. Bezzina (Morw) .........(4) 4 L. D’Angelo (Trar)..........(1) 4 H. Pearce (Sale) ............(2) 4 L. Hoffman (Bairns) ......(3) 4

L E O N G A T H A its last round loss bounced back from with a thumping OTHER MATCHES victory over Morwell on Saturday at SENIORS Bairnsdale 23.17.155 d Parrot Park. Drouin 10.8.68 Moe 15.10.100 d Warragul 5.12.42 Sale 13.14.92 d Traralgon 9.16.70 RESERVES Moe 11.11.77 d Warragul 4.12.36 Traralgon 16.5.101 d Sale 6.5.41 THIRDS Moe 6.9.45 d Warragul 3.7.25 Bairnsdale 19.19.133 d Drouin 2.1.13 Traralgon 10.13.73 d Sale 5.3.33 FOURTHS Moe 9.4.58 d Warragul 2.3.15 Bairnsdale 21.18.144 d Drouin 1.4.10 Sale 10.5.65 d Traralgon 7.13.55

In a pretty even performance across the board Leongatha got the jump on the Tigers although Morwell did do better in the last quarter. The Tigers are shaping up to be a weaker side in 2018 and will probably be one of the bottom two sides along with Drouin with Wonthaggi also yet to win a game. The Parrots moved the footy well but still had a few errors which will be worked on ahead of this Saturday’s “blockbuster” against Maffra, again to be played home at the aviary. Maffra, after surprise

SENIORS Leongatha 19.12.126 Morwell 4.7.31

THIRDS Leongatha 27.18.180 Morwell 0.1.1

Leongatha goals: C. Dunne 6, J. Hopkins 2, J. Ginnane 2, T. Marriott 2, K. Cooper 1, D. Garnham 1, B. Davidson 1, P. McGrath 1, B. Willis 1, S. Forrester 1, H. McGannon 1. Morwell goals: D. Musil 1, R. Tatterson 1, B. McDonald 1, I. Abas 1. Leongatha best: C. Dunne, C. Maskell, T. Marriott, J. Schelling, C. Sanbrook, H. McGannon. Morwell best: R. Tatterson, K. Jiath, D. Musil, Z. Anderson, R. Hearn, A. Rosato.

Leongatha goals: C. Olden 6, J. Hume 5, J. Hastings 3, C. Michael 2, B. Perry 2, T. Nash 2, T. Davies 2, J. Lamers 2, W. Littlejohn 1, T. Vanderkolk 1, O. Bowler 1. Morwell goals: Nil. Leongatha best: J. Lamers, C. Olden, J. Hume, O. Bowler, C. Michael, W. Littlejohn. Morwell best: E. Lappin, L. Dal Pra, S. Burzese, J. Wilson, J. Darling, J. Bloomfield.

RESERVES Leongatha 17.20.122 Morwell 2.3.15

FOURTHS Morwell 11.10.76 Leongatha 3.6.24

Leongatha goals: L. Wright 4, N. Trotto 4, P. Gillin 3, R. Kelly 2, T. Wightman 2, J. Vanderkolk 2. Morwell goals: N. Wilson 1, R. Mayo 1. Leongatha best: M. Borschman, R. Olden, L. Wright, P. Gillin, M. Martin, T. Evans. Morwell best: S. Solomon, R. Mayo, P. Quinn, P. McGrath, M. Bailey, R. Lewis.

Morwell goals: Z. Bezzina 4, B. Deering 2, D. Hough 2, C. Hutchison 1, R. Drakatos 1, J. Thomas 1. Leongatha goals: M. Portelli 1, H. VanderZalm 1, F. Materia 1. Morwell best: B. Gillespie, Z. Bezzina, C. Kennedy, Z. Carlson, L. Little, B. Hughes. Leongatha best: R. Kemp, A. Turton, M. Portelli, H. VanderZalm, H. Sheedy, N. Hanily.

losses for Traralgon and Warragul on the weekend, remain the only team undefeated making it a real test of where Leongatha is at for this stage of the season. The Eagles have apparently picked up a couple of top line players and will go into the match at full strength unless it decides to rest some of its marché players. Maffra will be keen to exact some form of “revenge” after losing a heartbreaking grand final last season by one point. Leongatha sustained no injuries in Saturday’s big win over Morwell, with Luke Bowman likely to be considered for a return. Meanwhile Matt Borshchman has played some great games in the reserves and is also under consideration. The Parrots started the game off well with four unanswered goals kicking towards the Splash pool end in ideal conditions for football, a sunny day with little or no wind. Dunne booted the first of his six for the day but missed a few as well. Some of the Parrots shots were from long range and missed the target. It was Leongatha 4.6 to Morwell 0.1 at quarter time. It was more of the same in the second term as the Parrots kicked away; Josh Schelling was again solid across half back and while Chris Verboon, Cade Maskell and Col Sanbrook were proving hard to get past as well. Sean Westaway was back in the side and held down full back, giving the Tigers little avenue to goal.

Sporting legends head to Leongatha FOUR sporting greats will venture to the Leongatha grandstand rooms on Saturday, May 12. Leongatha Football Netball Club is hosting its first Celebrity Sports Night, and hopes it will develop into an annual event. The panel includes former Australian cricket coach Darren Lehman, Hawthorn captain Jarryd Roughead, Western Bulldogs former captain Bob Murphy and cricket great turned commentator Damien Fleming. Fleming will MC the night. Their presentations are expected to cover everything and anything that interests and inspires local sports enthusiasts. They will share their stories with the audience, and then delve into question and answer time. “We’ve been able to organise this event through the connection of Darren Lehman, Jarryd Roughead and Stu Wigney. The club has had talks with them, and it’s great they are able to bring such high quality speakers to the town,”

Hands up: Blake McGrath gets an outstretched hand to the ball against his Morwell counterpart, Isaac Abas. Josh Hopkins bagged two goals this term and was proving dangerous. Leongatha was 8.9 to Morwell’s 0.3 at half time with the game basically over. Just when you thought things couldn’t get worse for Morwell, the Parrots ran away even further with eight goals to Morwell’s one to head out to a near 100 point lead at the last change 16. 12 to Morwell’s 1.4 The Parrots had attacks all over the forward line including Dunne with a bag of six (three in the third), Ginnane, Hopkins and Marriott two apiece, in all a total of 11 goalkickers for the game. Tom Marriott and Hayden Browne were getting a lot of footy out of the middle while Col Sanbrook was coming well into the action across half back and a bit of time in

the middle. Ben Willis and Blake McGrath were combining well in the ruck and having a run forward, Willis kicking one goal. Harrison McGannon on a wing and half forward was applying good pressure. Despite easing off a little in the last, it was an all the way win to Leongatha which will be ready for a much harder game at Leongatha this Saturday, get along a take a look.

Consistent: Josh Schelling has been solid every week down back giving Leongatha a pretty potent defence that it will need with Maffra to come this Saturday at Leongatha.

LEONGATHA FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB PRESENTS

Inspiring: former Western Bulldogs captain Bob Murphy will join other Australian sporting celebrities at Leongatha Football Netball Club’s Celebrity Sports Night on May 12. Murphy is pictured with Leongatha Primary School students Finn, Bailey, Jed and Darcy during his latest visit to Leongatha last year. Leongatha Football Netball Club’s Rob Van Rooye said. “Since taking over ownership of (McCartin’s Hotel), they’ve been wanting to have a greater link to the community. We are hoping to continue building this event next year.” Van Rooye said the club is looking to invite some female sport stars to Leongatha next year to

help inspire the continuous growth of women’s sport in the local area. The night is set to take place following Leongatha’s home game match against Warragul. The evening starts from 6.30pm onwards, and will include finger food as well as a sit down meal. Tickets are limited to 200 and cost $55 per person.

THE BIG CELEBRITY SPORTS NIGHT Saturday May 12 6.30pm at Leongatha Grandstand Rooms Darren ‘Boof’ Lehmann

$55 per head finger food and sit down meal inclusive

Bob Murphy

Tickets on sale now at McCartins Hotel or Leongatha FNC Damien Fleming

Limited Tickets Available

Jarryd Roughead

Or contact Rob van Rooy on 0447 682 348 or email leongathafc@gmail.com

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Ebony sets nationwide challenge

Ebony said she loves running because of the She and Amy – alongside other valuable volCOMPLETING half marathons in every make a way to do it. I’ve had friends and family supunteers – also started the Koonwarra parkrun in challenge it presents, and the feeling of completing state and territory is the goal for Leon- porting me from home,” Ebony said. an event. She said she will probably finish her list next November. gatha South’s Ebony Knox. “I work at a kinder, so I like being able to inspire Ebony participated in Inverloch’s parkrun for year, but may run in the Western Australia’s Rottnest She’s almost reached it, too, with Western Aus-

tralia and Northern Territory still on her list. Ebony began running in 2013 with friends from work. The challenge and the satisfaction of running just a little further each time inspired her to take it the next level. Thrilled with her progress, she ran in Melbourne’s Run For the Kids the following year. Ebony suffers from asthma, and spent some time in the Royal Children’s Hospital as a child, which inspire her to give back through her participation in the run. However, following this five kilometre run, she aspired for more and has gone on to complete several half marathons. She finished her first half marathon in Sydney in 2015. She then went on the Great Ocean Road half marathon alongside her sister Amy White – also of Leongatha South. At this point, Ebony decided she wanted to run half marathons in every state. Together with Amy, she has run in Tasmania and the Barossa Valley in South Australia. She even ran the Oxford half marathon in the UK. Last Sunday, she checked Canberra off her list, completing her seventh half marathon with a friend. “If you want to do something bad enough, you’ll

Island half marathon in October. “Never say never,” she said. To prepare for a half marathon, Ebony follows a week by week regime, which includes a mix of long, medium and short distances, walks and treadmill running. She also does a lot of strength and cross training, gym workouts and bike rides. Her best time was two hours and 19 minutes in Sydney, but for Ebony, it’s not about time. “I never worry about timing. I’m just happy to complete the distance without the sag wagon picking me up,” she said. “I’m happy to run at my own pace. I enjoy getting out and seeing different sights. For me, running is my platform to travel around Australia. A lot of times, Amy and I will bring along Amy’s children or mum and dad, and it becomes a real family thing.” When she isn’t taking on half marathons, Ebony enjoys running along the Great Southern Rail Trail or through the hills in Woodleigh and Kernot after visiting her family in Loch. Sometimes she runs with the Wonthaggi Roadrunners, and enjoys volunteering at different running events like the Good Friday Fun Run and Keeping Kids on Track.

Sports fun: Leongatha Primary School students back from left, Tannah, Alicia, Phoebe and Rose and front from left, Olivia, Sienna and Lenna enjoyed the school athletics on Thursday. See more photos on page 37.

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many years, and helped to organise the Koonwarra parkrun for people in the surrounding districts. “The rail trail is such a good resource and isn’t used enough, so we decided to start a parkrun in Koonwarra,” she said, “Each week it continues to grow, and I’m so happy to see people getting out and having fun. We have a full list of volunteers and there’s a real family feel. It’s exciting to see people reaching their goals and celebrating new achievements.”

the children and the families I work with,” she said. “It is satisfying to be able to complete challenges one step at a time. For me, it is also an outlet. My work can sometimes be quite stressful and noisy, so I like being able to go for a run and be somewhere quiet. I run my best when I have something to think about.” Ebony also aspires to run her first full marathon, and to continue to support others in their own journeys.

Achievements: Leongatha South’s Ebony Knox is proud to wear the medals she has received from participating in half marathons. Her aim is to run half marathons in every state and territory, with Western Australia and Northern Territory to go.

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