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Milestone walkathon: front from left, students Lachlan Aulich, Jade Kenny, Jade Afford, Tayte Wilkins, Dayne Abernethy and Will Whiteside during Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 20th annual fundraising walkathon on the Great Southern Rail Trail last Wednesday. See page 11.

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LEONGATHAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S peak business group would welcome secretariat support from South Gippsland Shire Council, similar to the service council now provides to the Korumburra Round Table.

The newly rebadged Leongatha Business Association, formerly the Leongatha Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has rejected a process now underway by council to gauge the communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interest in forming a round table type net- Guiding Leongatha: from left, attending the Leongatha network meeting held by South work in Leongatha, like the Korumburra Round Gippsland Shire Council last Thursday were Eunice Donovan, Cr Maxine Kiel, Marion DeTable. Continued on page 3. war, Tenille Bentley, councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business development officer Melinda McLennan and mayor

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Association rejects council proposal Continued from page 1. Business association president Brenton Williams said, “If they (council) gave us the secretariat support that the Korumburra Round Table receives, then we could do heaps more.” Council provides approximately one day per month of officer time to the role, equating to approximately $3600 over a year. The business association was not represented at a council meeting held last Thursday night to consult the public about its interest in a new Leongatha network. However it’s not just

the association that is not interested, with just three members of the public attending, outnumbered by the five councillors and council staff present. Mr Williams said a new network was not needed in Leongatha as the business association was already work-

ing with many groups and was integral to the Leongatha Daffodil and Dairy Street Festival on Saturday, September 1. “At the moment the daffodil festival is dealing with 20 different groups and the business association liaises with Rotary, Lions and all the other service groups

as well, so it is pointless for a new group to do what we are doing, but with shire funding,” he said. Mr Williams pondered if a new network would erect Christmas decorations in Leongatha each year and run the daffodil festival – roles now undertaken

Fresh look: the Leongatha Business Association’s logo.

by the business association and other volunteers. He said association secretary Jodie Clarkson dedicates at least three hours a week to her volunteer role. “The business association is going really strong at the moment. We are having our first networking meeting next month where we will invite people and put on food and drinks, and a guest speaker,” Mr Williams said. “We are kicking a few goals at the moment.” Council’s community strengthening coordinator Ned Dennis said council has provided

• Leongatha Business Association president Brenton Williams. secretariat support for the Korumburra Round Table since its inception more than three years ago.

“This assistance has been provided as the round table was initiated by council, with the express advice to the groups invited to form the round table that council would provide this support,” he said. “The expectation has been that the round table would take over this function once well established, and whilst the time required from a council officer to play this role has reduced significantly over the last year, some level of regular support is still provided. “The community strengthening team commits approximate-

ly one day per month of officer time to this role at present, which equates to approximately $3600 over a full year. “Council has not made any decision to provide secretariat support for a similar group if established for Leongatha, but is aware that similar support might be required for some time if a new Leongatha leadership network is established.” The chamber was renamed and a new logo created to be more modern and inclusive of shops, tradespeople and business people of the industrial estate.

Network idea falls flat By Brad Lester IT’S looking unlikely South Gippsland Shire Council will establish a new network in Leongatha, after just three members of the public attended a meeting last Thursday evening. They were outnumbered by the three council staff and two councillors present – mayor Cr Lorraine Brunt and Cr Maxine Kiel, and two journalists. Nine comments had been made on council’s online OurSay survey as of yesterday (Monday), with one of those made in error and others complaints that council was Leongatha-centric. “What is fair to say is that we have not had an overwhelming response from the community,” council’s community strengthening coordinator Ned Dennis said. Yet Cr Don Hill, who initiated the investigation of the community’s appetite for such a group despite objection from the now Leongatha Business Association, was absent from last Thursday’s meeting. He said he had a prior commitment and the lack of attendance at last Thursday’s meeting was “not an appropriate yardstick” of the community’s disinterest. “It’s not the sort of thing one would necessarily turn up to a meeting for. If they don’t end up wanting the group, then they will be leaving the decisions for all local area matters to council, whereas other areas likely will make their own decisions,” he said. Cr Kiel last Thursday said, “With three people coming tonight,

it is hardly showing a groundswell of support for another round table type group,,” adding perhaps council should encourage the Leongatha Business Association to be broader in its focus. In May this year, council voted – with opposition from some councillors – to ask the community if it was interested in a Leongatha network. Council also voted to allocate $5000 to undertake consultation and will receive a report at the September 26 meeting outlining the community’s interest. Mr Dennis said the fact council was driving the idea was “unusual”, saying, “The thing we can do is to open doors and get people together to do their own thing.” Mr Dennis chaired last Thursday’s meeting at the council chamber in Leongatha. He said council had written twice to 50 community groups to invite them to the meetings. He said a similar network in Korumburra – the Korumburra Round Table – had been so successful because council wrote to community groups to form the network, rather than invite group representatives to indicate if they supported a network, as has happened in Leongatha. Mr Dennis said Leongatha already has many strong groups, but the Leongatha community had never taken up council’s offer of formulating a community plan to guide the town’s future. Cr Brunt said the roundtable was formed due to division in Korumburra about who were the town’s leaders. Last Thursday, discussion indicated the Leongatha community was more likely to support a project rather than a broad network. The only members of the

public at last Thursday’s meeting were Marion Dewar, representing numerous community groups, including the Country Women’s Association of Victoria; Leongatha Community House coordinator Eunice Donovan; and Tenille Bentley, representing South Gippsland Specialist School and council’s Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee. Ms Donovan felt there was an opportunity for a group to bring community groups together. “I’m finding it almost impossible to work across the range of sectors in the community,” she said. Ms Bentley would like the community to be more interested in the school and believed a Leongatha network would raise the school’s profile. She said council’s Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee consults with many groups to garner their views on issues affecting people with disabilities, whereas consulting through a network would be more efficient. Ms Dewar felt council could have issued more invitations to last Thursday’s meeting to gain more input. She suggested many volunteers were busy with their own groups and interests, and may not be attracted to the extra time that membership of a network would require. Council will hold a drop-in session in the council chamber, Michael Place, Leongatha, today (Tuesday) from 10am to 2pm. Comments can be submitted online at OurSay, at https://oursay. org/southgippsland/leongatha-network, until 5pm Friday.

Lucky escape: the driver of this car was lucky to escape serious injury last Wednesday. The 81 year old woman from Berrys Creek lost control on Holmes Road in Berrys Creek and hit a tree after going over an embankment.

Driver avoids injury AN 81 year old Berrys Creek woman was transported to Leongatha Hospital for observation after her car left the road and hit a tree last Wednesday. Leading Senior Constable Ian Bruhn from Wonthaggi Police

said it appeared the driver lost control of her car on a right hand bend, while travelling along Holmes Road near Berrys Creek. He said the driver didn’t suffer apparent injuries, but was taken by ambulance to Leongatha Hospital as a precaution. The driver said she had no rec-

ollection of the incident, however did manage to phone 000 after the incident. The vehicle was extensively damaged and was towed from the scene. Dumbalk CFA and Mirboo North Road Rescue Unit crews also attended the scene.

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Burra brewing new business By Sarah Vella

crowd from near and far, all keen for a said the idea for the brewery was born on a golf taste of what the new Korumburra busi- trip around four years ago. After a lot of planning, the building started THE Burra Brewery was officially ness has to offer. and 18 months later, the brewery was officially opened on Saturday, drawing a huge Bar manager and part owner Narelle Jones opened for business. “We have 10 taps in the bar, including four of our own beers, local wine from Loch, coffee from Wonthaggi, Gippsland Jersey milk and we have kombucha here as well,” Mrs Jones said. Mrs Jones said the brewery also serves wood fired pizza and there are plans to install new ovens in the future, to enable them to serve other bar food as well. The brewery was officially opened by Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien. “I met with Danny around a year ago and asked him if he would open the brewery then. We just wanted to have a local representative here to

do the honours,” Mrs Jones said. All the brewing of Burra Brewery beer is done onsite by head brewer Phill Dempster, who makes a light summer ale, a mid strength golden ale, a pale ale and a dark ale. “We have a 1500 litre, three vessel system with 9000 litres of fermenting space,” he said. “In the process, we use Australian grain which we crush to develop different flavoured beers. We then boil the end product and add hops.” Mr Dempster said brewing time is around six hours, followed by around 10 days of fermentation. “We have our own beer on tap, as well as several guest taps, which we will use to support other craft breweries as well,” he said. The brewery is open Thursday to Sunday from 11am, in Commercial Street.

Now open: from left, owners of the newly opened Burra Brewery include Kim Nicholas, Luke Jones, Anthony Dempster, Narelle Jones, Phill Dempster and Ange Dempster, who were joined by Gippsland South MP Danny O’Brien for the official opening on Saturday. Right, Bar snacks: from left, Korumburra Rotary Club members Richard Oldham, Jill Moor, Bev Hall, George Auddino and Max Hall cooked up some delicious snacks at the Burra Brewery opening on Saturday. THURS AUG 16 TO WED AUG 22

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ensure faster and more reliable services for Gippsland passengers. Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien said, “This does potentially bring the South Gippsland line closer because we need a dedicated line to deal with congestion in the south east of Melbourne and without a dedicated line, I’ve been told by V/Line there are not the slots to let a South Gippsland line in.” While Mr O’Brien said he did not believe returning rail to Leongatha was now viable, such services couldn’t proceed at all unless there are more slots

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Respect women, demands MP By Tayla Kershaw-Thomas BASS MLA Brian Paynter is shining a spotlight on men’s violence against women. Bass Coast’s family violence incident rate is 50 percent higher than the state average. Following the murder of Cowes mother of three Samantha Fraser, Mr Paynter spoke about the prevention of family violence in parliament. Ms Fraser was farewelled by 400 people at a funeral on Friday. Mr Paynter said whilst he wholly endorsed the establishment of agencies like Respect Victoria and more safe houses for women, the conversation about respectful relationships needs to start

Plea for help in murder probe POLICE have received an incredible amount of information from the public in relation to the murder of Phillip Island mother Samantha Fraser. She was farewelled by more than 400 people at a funeral at Phillip Island on Friday. Police wish to thank the public for its assistance but believe people know even more about her death. Police are appealing to anyone who saw any motorcycle on the island between 7am and 1pm on Monday, July 23 in any situation, particularly in the Seagrove/Settlement Road area. They are also seeking information about any person seen on the day wearing a distinctive black/blue hooded jacket or about anyone who knows someone or owns such a jacket. The jacket is a black hoodie with a distinctive dark blue band on the midriff and arms of the item. Anyone with information or with footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www. crimestoppersvic.com.au

much early. “It’s 2018, and here we are talking about men’s violence against women,” he said. “It saddens me that we are still needing to talk about basic respect for everyone in the community, and that we are still needing to talk about men’s need for self control and their tendency to take out their frustration against women.” Mr Paynter said he has had to give his daughters unfair warnings to protect their safety. “I am a father in a society where I have to warn my daughters to be careful where they park, to be careful catching taxis, and be careful when out at night so they don’t get their drinks spiked. We advised our youngest daughter not to go for an early morning jog; it’s too dangerous,” he said. “I speak to my friends, and ask the ones who have sons if they have given them the same precautions. Of course, the answer is no. “I’m actually tired of hearing it referred to as family violence. I think it covers up the real issue.” Mr Paynter said there are small things the community could do now, but only a change of attitude will end the problem. “We could put CCTV on the (San Remo) bridge. That could help police with tracking, but it’s not going to play a significant role in ending violence,” he said. “A women’s refuge would be greatly beneficial in emergency situations, but most would prefer to be in their own homes. “We need to find a new approach to address men’s attitudes and behaviours. At a young age, they reach a point in their development where they learn a sense of entitlement, which can turn into violent perpetration over time. We need to develop ways to promote a sense of equality in men.” Bass Coast Shire Council mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield and Mr Paynter would like to see the Together We Can initiative implemented in Bass Coast. This initiative is already used by Cardinia Shire Council. “From what we can see from Cardinia shire, there have been some pretty good results. It is a multi faceted approach, and we’d need to do a bit

more research, but it includes things like an education program,” Cr Rothfield said. Cr Rothfield said council is encouraging more local businesses to become White Ribbon accredited. She is also working with the Phillip Island/ San Remo Rotary Club to develop community initiatives to help prevent family violence. Mr Paynter encouraged parents, sporting clubs,

schools and community groups to talk about respectful relationships early. “We need to have this conversation anywhere that there are young people forming their views on gender. We can’t be bystanders; we need to take action and call out inappropriate attitudes in the instant it occurs.”

School backs Montanah’s fight ST LAURENCE’S Primary School in Leongatha raised more than $850 towards the family of a girl battling a brain tumour. St Laurence’s students Jayda and Braydi Simpson organised a coloured clothes day on Friday to raise funds for their cousin Montanah Dubignon, aged four. The school community was incredibly generous and the funds will support Montanah and her family. Montanah is the daughter of Jarrod and Sarah, formerly of Korumburra, and an identical twin to Dakota, and one of five children. Donations can also be made online at https:// www.facebook.com/donate/249922659168372 A fundraising market will be held at St Peter’s Anglican Church, Leongatha, on Saturday, August 25 from 9am to 1pm, with secondhand goods, cakes and a sausage sizzle, to further support the Dubignon family, now of Beaufort.

Batting for Montanah: from left, St Laurence’s Primary School, Leongatha, students Jayda and Braydi (left), with Montanah Dubignon’s brother Lane (centre), and principal Kate Dourley, receiving the proceeds of the school’s fundraiser for Montanah, who is fighting a brain tumour.

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Exchange offers Chinese connection

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SINCE 2012, students from Leongatha Primary School’s sister school in China, Changshu Experimental Primary School, have been sharing life and language together. Last Sunday, one of the biggest groups of students to have visited Leongatha Primary School from the cultural exchange with China concluded its latest visit. Three teachers and 23 Grade Six students spent a week being hosted by 15 local families Cultural exchange: Leongatha Primary School hosted students from its Chinese sister in what assistant principal Paris Buckley said school, Changshu Experimental Primary School last week. From left, Sally, Rachel Xu, was an experience of another culture and the Ellen Ye and Julia with the student cohort from China and their local classmates in the language that is taught at the school. “There have been some visits to Wilsons background.

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Promontory, the beach and a group saw the (Phillip Island) Penguin Parade,” he said. “It has been really nice to see the relationship develop between families and their host students. It’s also an opportunity for our students to practise what they have learnt during Chinese language lessons. “This relationship began in 2012 with the aim of developing our students into global citizens.” Every year a cohort of Leongatha Primary School students and their parents travel to China for the sister school visit. To date the program has seen more than 100 students and their parents go on the exchange with Changshu Experimental Primary School.

Virtual reality helps fight fires By Sarah Vella VIRTUAL reality screens and equipment was set up at the Leongatha Fire Station on Sunday, to give volunteers the opportunity to try out the new training technology. The equipment gave volunteers the opportunity to experience what it is like to combat fires in a range of scenarios, particularly beneficial to smaller, isolated brigades. CFA computer simulation specialist Aaron Stockton said the virtual reality training tools gave volunteers an opportunity to experience training scenarios that weren’t easily replicated in a live environment. “Using virtual reality, we are able to replicate a scenario and put the volunteers into it and then use that as a discussion point,” he said. “It really immerses the user in the scenario, which can be a more effective way of learning.” Mr Stockton said the technology allowed volunteers to be put in situations that can’t be replicated in a live environment easily. “The other benefit is the training tools are portable. We can bring them to brigades, which you can’t do with a live environment,” he said. Training officer from Yanakie CFA Mark Wrigley said having access to new technology like virtual reality could be a way to encourage more people to join the organisation. South Gippsland Group of Brigades group officer Walter Aich said the virtual reality scenarios gave a level of realism to training.

He said the virtual reality training provided a safe way for volunteers to get a feel of what would normally be a more dangerous situation. “It is certainly a good way to introduce people to training,” he said. Mr Aich said the upcoming fire season could be impacted by relatively low levels of soil moisture. He said East Gippsland fire restrictions could come in as early as September 1. “While the grass looks green, there is a very serious soil moisture deficit, particularly in forested areas and the northern slopes are likely to dry out quickly,” he said. “Having said that, the last two seasons have been ordinary and we managed to get away without too many serious incidents.”

Great tool: CFA operations manager Mick Harris and South Gippsland Group of Brigades group officer Walter Aich tried out the virtual reality training system, Flaim, at the Leongatha CFA Station on Sunday.

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Students set for magical musical Fire engulfs cars

KORUMBURRA Primary School Students will be more than one jump ahead for their upcoming school production of Aladdin Junior.

The man in his twenties and his parents, all from Meeniyan, were uninjured. They were travelling towards Koonwarra when they hit the cow on Inverloch-Koonwarra Road around 6.30pm, near the landfill. Police shot the cow at the scene. The road was blocked for an hour. The car was written off. Also overnight last Wednesday, Foster and Fish Creek fire brigades attended a car fire at Foster North. All occupants were safely out of the car. At about 11.30pm, police were called to a car fire in a driveway in Lundstroms Road, Foster. The cause of the fire is unknown.

Stolen car found POLICE recovered a car stolen from LeStar performers: from back left, Korumburra Primary School students Oscar Beachley as ongatha on Saturday at Mardan.

Jafar, Pallas Lamers as Iago, centre, April Reeves (in pink), Will Roberts as Aladdin, Alana The white Ford ute sustained a damaged enLopez-Freeman as Jasmine, Fern Hurst and Jacqueline Turton as Jasmine’s friends, rehearse gine, possibly from being driven hard. for the upcoming school production Aladdin Junior. The ute had been left at the Woolworths service station in Anderson Street, with the keys in the ignition while the owner paid for his fuel. A man walking by stole the ute. He is known to police. Senior Constable Nathan Grist of Leongatha Police urged people to not leave keys in the ignition and to lock their vehicles before leaving them.

Making history Council eyes future of Coal Creek

By Brad Lester

THE vexed question of what to do with Coal Creek Community Park and Museum at Korumburra returned to the council chamber last Wednesday. South Gippsland Shire councillors took part in a workshop to discuss ideas for the future direction of the park, which people tend to either adore or believe costs council too much money, mayor Cr Lorraine Brunt said. Council will spend $412,994 on Coal Creek during 2018-19, towards keeping the park operating. The park is a replica village of life in South Gippsland from the 1870s to 1920s, and is run by council staff and volunteers, used by community groups and houses a significant collection of artefacts. In recent years, Coal Creek, through park coordinator Rowena Ashley, has held successful and unique events that have drawn visitors from across South Gippsland and beyond. The most recent such event, a heritage craft day on August 5, was well attended and featured rides on the steam train, Count Strzelecki.

for ratepayers without cutting services,” Councillors are expected to receive he said. a report about possible opportunities “I believe there is support to investifor Coal Creek from council officers at gate this proposal.” a future meeting. Cr Brunt said while Coal Creek was Cr Brunt said while the current a service council provided, it was “not a events and activities at the park were money making feature” and volunteers, supported, she hinted at the prospect of who run such attractions as a general change at the park. store at the park, were stretched. “When you stay stagnant, these “It’s deciding what Coal Creek is, places, they lose their appeal,” she whether it is a park or a museum,” she said. said. Cr Brunt said the council officers’ “A lot of our community uses it and report would “put some options on the • South Gippsland it is a pleasant place. It’s kept in such a table”. “Should we be doing more events Shire Council mayor pristine condition. “We have to get it known more as a or less events, or should we be look- Cr Lorraine Brunt. community asset right across the shire ing at whether we back it up with more and encourage people from across the shire to use it. money or put in less money,” she said. “But with things like swimming pools, it does The prospect of a school camp in the lower section of the park has been discussed for many years, cost money.” As for the amount of funding council gives to but has not progressed further. That is something Cr Don Hill would like to Coal Creek, the mayor said, “We’ve pulled it back as far as we can without impacting the safety of the fachange. “It is possible to develop a school camp in con- cility and keeping with occupational health and safety junction with private industry and raise a sizable sum standards.”

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CRASH RISK â&#x20AC;&#x201C; safer intersections save lives Risky speeds on Leongatha roads Crash history a concern By Tayla Kershaw-Thomas

By Sarah Vella

LEONGATHA motorists are urged to drive with caution through the Peart Street/Smith Street intersection.

DESPITE $400,000 worth of remedial work on the intersection between the South Gippsland Highway and Fish Creek-Foster Road in 2013, the section of road still has a poor crash history.

Kate Foster, who works at Begin Bright education centre a few doors down from the intersection said she sees numerous near misses and urges drivers to slow down. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Drivers approach that intersection way too fast. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parking outside the businesses on Peart Street and cars pulling out of those parks are invisible to the intersection,â&#x20AC;? she said. The current speed limit along the street is 60 km/h and VicRoadsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; approval is required to reduce the speed limit any further. South Gippsland Shire Council said the VicRoads Crashstats database has recorded one accident at the intersection in the last five years. However, it is still a high-risk area and Ms Foster believes a roundabout could be a solution. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It can be hard to make a turn out of the intersection. It is especially dangerous if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re pulling out from the Woolworths side,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People can also get impatient there. A second roundabout in that spot could help the flow of traffic.â&#x20AC;? Council confirmed a roundabout had not been considered for this location. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Before funding for a roundabout was considered, there would need to be an assessment of any operational issues at this location and the possible options to address the problem,â&#x20AC;? councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s manager engineering and projects John Moylan said.

In the past five years there have been seven recorded crashes, resulting in four people being seriously injured. VicRoads is currently investigating future safety improvement works at this location. Glenda Childs from Prom Country Lodge said while she thought the main intersection into Foster from the highway worked well, guests often had trouble turning onto the highway from the motel. Ms Childs said guests often misjudge the speed of oncoming vehicles, particularly trucks, when leaving the motel which has caused a few near misses. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If a guest pulls out to head towards Meeniyan, we often hear trucks blasting their horns, as they are gaining momentum to get up the hill,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If guests turn to go towards Toora, they are often unaware of the speed of trucks descending the hill and again, we hear the horn blast. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I feel for the truckies. They are often carrying Concerned: Kate Foster from Begin Bright has seen several near misses on the intersec- massive loads and a lot of people are uneducated tion connecting Peart Street and Smith Street about pulling out in front of trucks.â&#x20AC;? Ms Childs said the motel also has a lot of interin Leongatha. national guests, who are unfamiliar with the local roads. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t had any accidents, but I would say the horns would blow regularly. It is probably a weekly occurrence,â&#x20AC;? she said.

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Foster SES unit controller Rachael Nicolson said the unit was not a road crash rescue unit and didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t typically attend accidents unless lighting was required. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never attended an accident there as an SES unit, but it is one of the major routes to get out into the local community,â&#x20AC;? she said of the intersection. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It depends on the time of day. Wednesday is particularly busy in terms of trucks. If people arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t prepared, or misinterpret how fast someone is travelling, it could potentially lead to accidents. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Trucks can travel at 100km/h on the flats. It is when they get to the hill they slow down and where the intersection is, it is still flat.â&#x20AC;? Ms Nicolson said every road in South Gippsland can be dangerous. VicRoads eastern regional director Scott Lawrence said drivers should always obey the posted speed limits and warning signs, not only for their own safety, but for the safety of everyone on the road. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Safety is our number one priority. We upgraded the safety of this intersection in 2013 to improve visibility and improve movement, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking at how we can improve safety even further,â&#x20AC;? he said. Captain of the Fish Creek and District CFA fire and rescue John Poletti said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are always happy to see intersections made safer when all aspects of road engineering and traffic flow are considered. â&#x20AC;&#x153;However, our expertise at Fish Creek CFA is in patient extraction following an accident, not road engineering.â&#x20AC;?

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Not great: the intersection of the South Gippsland Highway and Fish Creek-Foster Road, Foster, is often the scene of car accidents, with seven being recorded there in the past five years.

Noticeboard PUBLIC SESSION SPECIAL COMMITTEE MEETING OF COUNCIL Wednesday 15 August 2018, 12.30pm (30 min) Hearing of submissions as prescribed under the Local Government Act 1989, section 223 in respect of the proposed sale of 8 Varney Road, Foster.

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ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING (cont.) its Ordinary Council Meetings, refer to the Policy on Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website for more details. 2.1. Joint Grant Application - Great Southern Rail Trail Extension - Welshpool to Alberton Project 2.2. Grant Application - South Gippsland Specialty Food Logistics Project 2.3. South Gippsland Advocacy Framework 3.1. Corner Inlet Early Years Infrastructure Review 4.1. Baromi Park Masterplan 4.2. Letter of support to Moyne Shire Council - Wind Farm Transmission Lines 4.3. Removal of Agreement Road Maintenance Defect liability completed - Sheens Rd, Mirboo North 4.4. Loan Application â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Mirboo North Pool Refurb 4.5. Grant Application â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Foster Indoor Stadium Redevelopment Project 5.1. Instrument of delegation Council to staff 5.2. New Policy: C71 CEO Employment and Remuneration Policy 8.1. Councillor Expenditure Report - April to June 2018 8.2. Assembly of Councillors 22 June to 21 July 2018 8.3. Documents sealed awarded or extended by CEO 23 June 2018 to 20 July 2018 Closed Sessions â&#x20AC;&#x201C; two matters which the Council or Special Committee considers would prejudice the Council or any person.

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WORKS THIS WEEK Sealed roads maintenance: Whole Shire Roadside slashing: Wooreen, Berrys Creek, Tarwin Lower, Walkerville Bridge construction & road realignment: Bena Kongwak Road, Bena Netball court construction: Leongatha Rec Reserve Public toilet block construction: Franklin River Reserve, Toora Bridge replacement: Powneys Road, Tarwin Public toilet extension: Mirboo North Hall Unsealed road maintenance: Nerrena, Mardan, Toora, Toora North, Port Franklin Resheets: Berrys Rd Nyora & Soldiers Rd Poowong Tree uplifts: Poowong North Carpark construction: Walkerville foreshore

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Arrest turmoil • Police launch investigation • Police bitten • Man airlifted By Brad Lester and Tayla Kershaw AN INTERNAL police investigation is underway into the arrest of a man in Wonthaggi that left the man and police with injuries.

Planning pain: South Gippsland Shire Councillor Ray Argento, planning manager Paul Stampton, Cr Alyson Skinner and Meryl Agars, president of Mount Best Hall committee, discuss the community’s planning concerns at the hall recently. Photo: Cr Andrew McEwen/ Facebook.

Dreams clash with planning rules PEOPLE seeking a rural lifestyle say their dreams are being quashed by planning rules. Residents of Toora North, Mount Best and surrounds recently met with South Gippsland Shire Council to express their worries after having purchased lifestyle properties and then learning they could not obtain planning permits to build homes, or were issued permits with what they deemed to be unrealistic conditions. Council chief executive officer Tim Tamlin said the rules faced by people in the farming zone at Toora North and Mount Best were the same as those across the shire, and that council was following state legislation. One of the concerned residents is Carol Owen, who is trying to establish a glamping – glamour camping – business on 40 acres at Toora North. She said she has been waiting 12 months for a planning permit to be approved by council to erect four glamping tents on her land. “This whole process should be very transparent. We had meetings with the planning department before we applied (for the permit), so it should have been straightforward,” Ms Owen said. “They are the least helpful council I’ve had to deal with and I’ve dealt with a lot.” Ms Owen said other landholders in the Toora North and Mount Best areas had also experienced difficulties with planning issues. “Not one of us wants to ‘develop’ the land or subdivide or ruin the land,” she said. Council recently held a planning workshop at the Mount Best Hall. On his Facebook page, Cr Andrew McEwen said Mount Best was subdivided for soldier settler blocks of around 90 acres. He said large scale farming has left the district as farms became bigger and now houses cannot be built on many blocks without a farm plan.

“The meeting discussed potential changes to the planning scheme that could promote the local area, conservation and more intensive farming,” Cr McEwen said. Mr Tamlin did not wish to comment on Ms Owen’s application and as for the challenges encountered by other people seeking permits in the area, he said, “The area is partly covered by the Bushfire Management Overlay introduced by the State Government and the Open Potable Water Catchment for the Agnes River which supplies several towns with drinking water. These two issues are amongst others that must be addressed as part of any application made.” Ms Owen said another landholder was selling after council granted a house permit but required pasture to be reseeded, and put under bush and a Trust for Nature covenant. Mr Tamlin said the South Gippsland Planning Scheme includes a clause that dwellings may be allowed on vacant lots that are predominantly covered by remnant or older regrowth indigenous vegetation. “If a permit is granted on this basis, sometimes more marginal areas of vegetation may need to be reinstated to an adequate standard,” he said. “Large areas of land, especially those of significance in terms of connection to neighbouring area of bushland or areas with rare species or species mix, are of particular interest and may, by negotiation, be incorporated into the State Government Trust for Nature system.” Ms Owen said she bought her land in 2016 and said council officers suggested she had a case for gaining a permit for her business, although she said council officers did not promise a permit would be issued. Ms Owen said she has received interest in bookings from as far as Germany and has initiated an online petition to garner support for her glamping business, including a herb farm and conservation reserve.

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Police have been accused by a witness in other media reports of using excessive force during the arrest of the man, who became aggressive after an epileptic seizure. The Star has been told the man was placed in an induced coma at Wonthaggi Hospital due to a medical condition before being airlifted to St Vincent’s Hospital in Melbourne. The police unit responsible for investigating police, the Professional Standards Command, is now overseeing an investigation into how police conducted the arrest. The Star has been told the Wonthaggi man experienced a seizure in Graham Street, Wonthaggi at 3.25pm on Monday, August 6 and became aggressive towards a motorist and punched the vehicle’s window. He was then reportedly aggressive towards police who attempted to subdue him with capsicum spray, which did little to calm him. More police became involved and police eventually brought the man to the ground. He sustained a head injury during the arrest and the hands of police were bitten during the ordeal. The man was taken to Wonthaggi Hospital by ambulance and later flown to St Vincent’s. He was discharged on Tuesday, August 7. The Star has been told the man is known to police.

Police Media issued this statement, “Police in Wonthaggi were called to a collision between a car and pedestrian on August 6 in Graham Street. On arrival they found a male acting aggressively, pounding on the car windscreen. “Police attempted to subdue the male and capsicum spray was deployed. The male was later conveyed to Wonthaggi Hospital. Professional Standards Command will oversee the investigation.” Bass Coast Shire Council deputy mayor Cr Brett Tessari became involved after initially thinking someone had been hit by a car. He described the incident as “tragic”. “I ran to see if he needed help, and there were four or five other people around as well,” he said. “As it turned out, the man was having an epileptic seizure. I dialled triple zero. “His mother was there and said her son could become quite aggressive when he came out of these episodes. When he came to, he was agitated and disoriented. He got to his feet and became quite angry. He started punching cars, yelling and walking up the street. “The problem was it was pick up time from the schools. There were a lot of school children around walking home and some of them did become quite distressed. “The police arrived and had to detain him. They wrestled him to the ground, but I didn’t see anymore. That’s as far as I followed the incident because I went back to work. I didn’t find out until later that he was severely injured. “It was an unfortunate situation and I don’t know if there was any other way the police could’ve handled it; I wasn’t there to see.”

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WOULD you like your very own portrait of the Queen Elizabeth II? If you are an Australian citizen, you are legally entitled to your very own picture of the Queen under the ‘constituent’s request program’. All you need to do to obtain one of the portraits is email your local MP. Look out McMillan MP, Russell Broadbent, your inbox is about to get full.

October 31. Zoetis and beyondblue are leading an initiative to improve mental health in the rural community and want farmers to know that help is available through beyondblue’s many support resources. With Australian farmers going through one of the worst droughts on record, the need for support is at an all-time high, especially when it comes to mental FOSTER Secondary College presents The health. In Australia, male farmers die by suicide at Band Who Knew Too Much on Saturday, Septem- rates significantly higher than the general population ber 15 at the Foster War Memorial Arts Centre. and non-farming rural males. The event starts at 7pm and is BYO drinks For every Zoetis cattle, sheep, pig, poultry or and nibbles. Tickets are $20 adults and $10 for goat vaccine or parasiticide sold by Zoetis between primary students. now and the end of October, the company will donate The evening will also feature a performance $5, up to $100,000 to beyondblue. from an 80 piece Foster Secondary College stuVisit your local rural or animal health supplier. dent and community band. Mental health professionals are available 24/7 at the Contact the college on 5682 2066 or foster.sc@ beyondblue support service on 1300 224 636 or via edumail.vic.gov.au for tickets. beyondblue.org.au for online chat or email.

BEWARE! Do not park your car in the V/Line bus AFTER more than 50 years, South Gippsland stop in Meeniyan. Bus drivers have been instructed Shire Council and the Leongatha RSL are proud to take photos of any vehicles parked illegally and to finally recognise those who served in the Vietreport them to the police. nam War. A service will be held next Saturday, August 18 FOSTER Primary School is seeking to host a to recognise those from the South Gippsland rebefore and after school care program from Janu- gion and those who chose to reside here for many ary 2019. An expression of interest form is avail- years, with the unveiling of the Vietnam Veterans able for accredited before and after school care Honour Board in the foyer of Memorial Hall in providers, at the primary school, or contact prin- Leongatha. cipal Lorraine Gurnett for further details. The ceremony will start with a wreath laying service at 11.30am at the Leongatha cenotaph, folTHE Meeniyan CWA will be hosting a fashion lowed by the unveiling at Memorial Hall. parade and morning tea on Monday, September 17 at Everyone is encouraged to attend the service. the Meeniyan Hall from 10am. The group will also Light refreshments will be served at the RSL folbe celebrating the 90th birthday of the CWA in Vic- lowing the ceremony. toria, complete with a cake. FOSTER Primary School captains Ally and Taj YESTERDAY (Monday), students of Tarwin will be going to Parliament House in Melbourne toValley Primary School were involved in planting day (Tuesday) to debate on the introduction of a tax a tree to commemorate 100 years since the plant- for public health improvements. Ally and Taj have ing of Meeniyan’s Avenue of Honour. The trees been invited to do the opening speech. What an opwere planted along Whitelaw and Geale streets portunity to engage with a lot of different people. 100 years ago to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in World War One. IF YOU haven’t pruned you roses or fruit trees yet, now is the time to get busty with the secateurs. Next month is spring and already daffodils and other bulbs are in flower, bringing cheers to cold, wintry days. TARWIN Lower Primary School is the place to be for tasty food and fun this term. The Junior School Council has organised for hot chocolates to be served every Wednesday, a chip lunch for children who exhibit school values, a Book Week dress up day, Book Swap Week and Crazy Hair Day. LEADING animal health company Zoetis has committed to raise another $100,000 through its partnership with beyondblue, between August 1 and

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Coal Creek farewells Liz LIZ Leigh died on July 22 after more than 30 years of service to Coal Creek Community Park and Museum, Korumburra. Liz was an integral part of Coal Creek. Her passion and commitment to the park was overwhelming and her generosity and good nature touched everyone. Liz will be greatly missed not only by the staff and volunteers, but by the thousands of school children she gave her amazing demonstration to in Delvin’s General Store. Her constant appreciation for the Devlin’s General store was never more evident than when visitors left feedback on social media or wrote in the park’s visitors book of how she brought back to life a bygone era via her talks and demonstrations of the cash flying fox. Liz organised Devlin’s General Store as if it were her own business and was always proud it made a profit. Park coordinator Rowena Ashley said, “We can never repay her dedication, kindness, wit and generosity she has given to many visitors and all who came in touch with her. Her passion for Collingwood was infectious and we all looked forward to the repartee as we defended our football teams whether they won or lost to Collingwood. “I personally would like to thank Liz for her support, guidance and the practical advice she gave me over the past 15 years I have been at the park. I know Liz’s hope was the park would one day be the vibrant engaging place she always thought it could be. “We will constantly be making that our aim. Our hearts go out to her daughters and a solemn cloud hangs over Coal Creek Community Park and Museum until we all come to grips with our loss.” A poem from Barbara Nagy, a fellow volunteer of Liz’s in Devlin’s General store in memory of Liz:

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Support school fitness KORUMBURRA Secondary College has signed on as the project partner for a Community Fitness Complex as part of the Pick My Project funding competition. The project proposes to provide a fun, selfcontained outdoor fitness course at the Korumburra Secondary College site, with safe and engaging obstacles and fitness stations for all ages. This fully designed and installed complex will feature rubberised flooring for safety, with a combination of aerobic, strength and endurance stations. The complex would be ideal for individuals and groups of varying fitness levels, from school age to adults. The area will be open and available to all members of the community and would be ideal for promoting fitness, competition and community spirit. Pick My Project is a State Government program, with funding awarded for community projects with the most support. To vote, go to: https://pickmyproject.vic.gov. au/rounds/pick-my-project/ideas/korumburracommunity-fitness-complex

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Teens walk for charity By Leticia Laing THE hard work of students and teachers at Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College came to fruition last Wednesday during the school’s annual walkathon. Cohorts of students and staff walked the Great Southern Rail Trail from Koonwarra to Leongatha, doing a loop along Bair Street and returning along Long Street back to school. Despite the rain, every student strolled, jogged or ran the trail in a bid to promote social justice and contribute to the community. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the school’s walkathon, a major fundraising event that has raised more than $248,000 for causes both local and international. This year the school pledged $20,000 to fund five organisations and a local family in the community, and it is expected more than $20,000 will be raised throughout the year. From the inaugural cardboard cart race, the MacKillop500, to selling Krispy Kreme donuts, Group walk: from left, Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College students Jayde Clark, students have organised a range of projects and Sienna Falkingham, Chloe Maxwell, Julia Cocksedge, Alyssa Whiteman, Beth McRae and events for the walkathon. Kyla Green were in the first walkathon cohort to leave Koonwarra last Wednesday.

VICTORIAN Roads Minister Luke Donnellan will ask VicRoads to investigate the need for a supervised school crossing and school speed zone in Williams Street, Inverloch. This follows a collision involving a car and girl in the street recently, which resulted in the girl – Celeste Petracca, an Inverloch Primary School student – suffering multiple injuries, including broken bones. The street is hectic at school drop off and pick up times, given it is near Inverloch Primary School. Bass MP Brian Paynter raised the issue in Parliament last Wednesday and urged Mr Donnellan to inspect Williams Street with him, “to witness firsthand the dangerous situation the Inverloch Primary School faces every single school day”. Mr Paynter told Parliament, “A supervised crossing complete with reduced speed zone signs should be installed without delay. A recent accident on this street has left a beautiful young schoolgirl in a wheelchair with bad injuries and the entire family badly shaken.” Mr Paynter read a letter by Celeste’s elder sister, Tomieka, addressed to him, to Parliament. It stated, in part, “I think it would be best if we had a lollipop person, because if we had a pedestrian crossing I don’t think it would stop people running on the road. I have been to the city and some people don’t wait; they just go straight through. “Celeste now has broken both her bones in her leg, she has fractured her neck, toe and heel. She has also suffered concussion. So that’s why I think we should have a crossing.” Mr Paynter said developing a healthy and happy lifestyle starts at a young age and walking and riding to school plays an important part. “It’s vital we provide a safe road environment to enable this to happen,” she said. “Local roads are busy and dangerous, particularly if you are young and on your way to school. A supervised school crossing will assist the young students and their families to travel safely to and from school whether on foot or bicycle.” Mr Paynter told The Star Mr Donnellan said he would refer the matter to VicRoads.

For charity: above from left, Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College students Kate Marshman, Chelsea Marley and Tomei Dal Pozzo on the school’s annual walkathon last Wednesday. Trail walk: from left, students Eliana Carrigy and Jaymie Poljak at one of the checkpoints during Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College’s annual walkathon last Wednesday.

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OPINIONS

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Would you like to see the Great Southern Rail Trail extended from Leongatha to Korumburra?

“Yes. The rail trail is regularly used and it would be good to have a new place to go for a ride or a walk. It would be great to go right through and take in new scenery.” Teana Price, Meeniyan.

“I reckon it’s a really good idea. I often use the rail trail between Koonwarra and Leongatha, and it would be great to have another place to go.” Maddi Hensler, Leongatha.

“I think it’s a good idea because it will give people more options. It’ll be somewhere new for people to go and it will probably be good for local businesses.” Sally Pocklington, Leongatha.

“I would support it. I think it would be good for people to have the opportunity to venture somewhere else and have a change of scenery.” Hayley Flynn, Leongatha.

Volunteers needed Do you like helping others? Have you got a spare 3 hours a week to do voluntary work with a great team of people? Do you like finding out more about your local community? Have you got skills which you can share with others? The South Gippsland Citizens Advice Bureau and The Leongatha Community and Visitor Information Centre will be running a one day a week training course for 6 weeks in Community Support work. The course will start on Wednesday, September 26 and finish on Wednesday, November 7, 2018. If this sounds like you, call into the South Gippsland Citizens Advice Bureau at Memorial, Hall Complex, Michael Place, Leongatha to obtain an application form between 10am and 4pm Monday to Friday. Applications close on August 31, 2018

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Warfare and welfare OVER 50 years, since my Vietnam homecoming, I have met so many veterans, family and friends who have struggled for so long to reconcile their feelings and grief of loss. As young veterans they were promised their national service and sacrifice would be appreciated and rewarded by their community. However, our history of war, has proved how difficult both veterans, their community and nation, find it so difficult to acknowledge, reconcile or compensate for the horrors, loss and often a lifetime of illness and trauma. I am so grateful DVA records prove the service of around 200 South Gippsland Vietnam veterans. I encourage veterans, family, friends and our community to attend the official acknowledgment and naming of veterans on 18th August 2018, at Leongatha.

Richard Lester, Leongatha.

Editor’s note: South Gippsland Shire Council and the Leongatha RSL will hold a service this Saturday, August 18 at the Leongatha cenotaph at 11.30am to recognise those who served in the Vietnam War. The service will include the unveiling of the Vietnam Veterans Honour Board in the foyer of Memorial Hall in Leongatha. More information on page 10.

Council efficiency

IN a recent article in The Star, South Gippsland Shire councillors informed us only one South Gippsland Shire local laws officer resides within the shire boundaries, and that officers could effectively be two hours away from the scene to attend to stray cattle reports. Sounds costly and a little inefficient having local laws officers taking shire vehicles home outside the shire, then having to return to address local laws problems. It would seem reasonable to expect all council staff provided with vehicles to leave those vehicles within the shire boundaries overnight.

Steve Finlay, Leongatha.

Editor’s note: The Star checked this information with South Gippsland Shire Council and received the following response: “All local laws officers have commuter use of vehicles, as they are often called to jobs on their way to and from home and the vehicles are specially designed for the tasks they undertake. “We have an on-call system and our officers work together to allocate jobs to the closest officer in an effort to respond as quickly as possible. As

E D I T O R I A L Leongatha says no IF IT were not for the need to follow procedure, South Gippsland Shire Council should give up the idea of pursuing a network for Leongatha now. Just three members of the public attended a public meeting about the proposed idea in Leongatha last Thursday. As of yesterday (Monday), just nine comments had been made on an online survey council created to further test the community’s interest in a round table group, similar to that enjoyed by the Korumburra community that has proven successful. A drop-in session is being held today (Tuesday) and one can only hope there will be more interest there. Council must now collate a report for council to discuss what to do next. One wonders, however, if it’s worth doing based on the lack of community interest so far. The proposal of Cr Don Hill was made with good intentions in a bid to advance the Leongatha community’s interests, but throughout council debate about the idea, other councillors reported they had been told by many groups in the community that such a group was not desired. The Leongatha Business Association, formerly the Leongatha Chamber of Commerce and Industry, always stated it did not support the network proposal. However what has emerged from suggestions raised by people in favour of a new network is the chamber/association could be broader in its focus to encompass interests in the community, apart from those of the business community. Perhaps this discussion could be held at the association’s executive level, but they could also rightly argue they have enough do and the Leongatha community, largely as a whole, is content with the status quo. we continue to develop our mobile and in-field technology, officers will be able to respond to these jobs with increased speed, ensuring our community is kept safe.”

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in natural gas is a potent greenhouse gas, with more than 20 times the warming potential of CO2. • Gas drilling can cause land subsidence. • Air pollution from gas infrastructure, even onshore, conventional gas, needs to be treated in a similar fashion to unconventional gas which can make communities nearby sick. • We are producing more gas in Australia then we ever have but most is exported overseas. There are no rules for preservation of domestic supplies. • Gas companies like many other large corporations do not always contribute their fair share of tax to Australia. • If Australia continues to develop more gas for export it will make it harder for our country to meet its commitment to Paris Climate Change recommendations. • The entire oil and gas industry in Australia employs less people than Bunnings. • Gas projects do not employ locals. Fly in fly out employees are used which often have detrimental effects on communities as well as the workers themselves.

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Erosion could cost tourists

Club’s patrol tower to be moved again. “There is a usually a beach berm here where people can stay dry. There’s no INVERLOCH’S erosion woes dry spot now, so people are going to go may impact its tourism economy. somewhere else. This is going to affect More sand is being pushed from the the tourists,” Ms Vening said. surf beach end into the inlet, and the lack She suggested the patrol tower should of rainfall means there is less water in the be mobile, so the club could continue to Tarwin River to flush the sand out. As a patrol the beach if the beach was no lonresult, boating could become more diffiger a safe option. She is also concerned cult, affecting an entire tourism cohort. Wonthaggi’s Aileen Vening said the about unstable cliffs. Bass Coast Shire Council’s manissue points to sea level rise. “We are seeing more sand shifting and ager sustainable environment Deirdre more rocks exposed over the Inverloch Griepsma said, “Council has organised for an excavator to ‘chip’ the tops of the beach; it’s not going to stop,” she said. “It’s a big concern and it indicates the sand cliffs that have formed where posserious impact of sea level rise. Howev- sible to reinstate the access tracks to the er, government at all levels will not talk foreshore area. In the short term, signs have been placed along the foreshore area about climate change.” The Inverloch Surf Beach was hit with and access tracks to warn people to not storm activity recently and resulting ero- place themselves at risk and causing more sion forced the Inverloch Surf Life Saving damage,” Ms Griepsma said.

“Spring is a season of generally mild weather, which can allow a fair bit of sand to build back up and enable us to implement the sand re-nourishing project, reducing the risk before summer.” Council is working with the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning to determine short and long term options for Inverloch’s beach. Coastal monitoring works have commenced. Council has identified coastal erosion as one of its top 10 advocacy priorities. This involves advocating for technical and financial assistance from State and Federal governments to install, renew and maintain coastal infrastructure assets to protect public assets. The adoption of council’s Natural En- Real concern: checking out the recent erosion at the Inverloch Surf vironment Strategy will be discussed at Beach, Wonthaggi’s Aileen Vening said there needs to be more discussion council’s ordinary meeting on August 15. about the local impacts of climate change.

Headspace on the way WONTHAGGI’s Headspace hub is set to be operational by the end of the year.

Confidential services will include sexual assault counselling, group work, disability support, famThe new service will support young people aged ily counselling, vocational guidance, and assistance between 12 to 25 years with – or who are at risk of with job seeking. “One in four Australians will suffer from men– mental illness. According to statistics provided by Gippsland tal health issues each year and it is vital we provide Primary Health Network, South Gippsland and Bass the services to assist them,” Flinders MP Greg Hunt Coast is above the 12.6 percent state average for said. “Headspace provides highly accessible, youth young people suffering psychological distress. The average is 20.5 percent in South Gippsland, friendly models of support for some of the serious issues young Australians face, with mental health, and 15.4 percent in Bass Coast. The prescribing rate for ADHD medicines are general health, alcohol and other drug, and other vohigh in all local government areas of Gippsland, and cational concerns at the forefront of their thinking.” As well as the central hub, the youth access clinalcohol and drugs was identified as the number one ics in Wonthaggi, Foster, Korumburra and Leongatha health issue specific to youths. In addition, only 77 percent of people between will continue to operate, and another clinic opening the ages of 15 and 19 years are either learning or on Phillip Island. Mr Hunt was pleased the Phillip Island youth acearning in Bass Coast. The hub will offer free or low cost mental, general cess clinic would be established. “This clinic will work with our local medical and sexual health services, as well as education and employment, and alcohol and drug support services. providers and is expected to commence in December

this year to provide better response, treatment and outcomes for young people experiencing mental illness of the Island.” Relationships Australia Victoria was selected as the lead agency to establish and deliver headspace services in Bass Coast and South Gippsland. CEO Dr Andrew Bickerdike said Relationships Australia Victoria has 70 years experience providing family and relationship support services. “Early intervention mental health services play a crucial role in healthy communities, and we are thrilled to have the opportunity to provide young people in the Bass Coast and South Gippsland areas with access to high quality services.” Gippsland Primary Health Network CEO Marianne Shearer said she was delighted to have Relationships Australia Victoria lead the new services. Gippsland Primary Health Network is the contract manager for the new centre.

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SOCIAL SCENE

Showcase Planning stage: Emily Sloan and Steve Bell from Wonthaggi enjoyed finalising their wedding plans.

AROUND 100 brides attended the South Gippsland Wedding Expo held at the RACV Inverloch Resort on Sunday, to get ideas and inspiration for their big day.

Great combo: Shane Gray from Pakenham Dance Studio was offering brides and their grooms jewellery and dancing lessons.

Event organiser Andrew Harrison from Passion 8 Photography said the day was a success. “We had a steady stream of people coming through the door throughout the day,” he said. With just under 30 stallholders, the wedding expo had everything covered from wedding day couture, stationery, hair and beauty, florists and jewellery to car hire, celebrants, photobooths, catering and photography. “It was a one stop shop,” Mr Harrison said. For any happy couple who couldn't make it to the event or who wants some more information on the services represented at the expo, they can check out southgippslandweddings.com.au.

Happy couple: Jarryd Minahan and Darcy Pawson from Phillip Island are getting married next March and looked for inspiration. In style: David and Sue Panther from Panthers Mensland had a wonderful expo and o ff e re d a s u p e r b collection of menswear to visiting couples.

Picture perfect: Andrew Harrison from Passion 8 Photography not only organised the South Gippsland Wedding Showcase, but also had his own stall, which was popular with the visiting couples.

Best dressed: Robert Buchan from Modern Male in Korumburra presented his range of menswear.

Happy day: celebrant Lisa Anne Pendergast.

Beauty queen: makeup artist Tracey Osborne from Give me Glam showcased her fabulous work.

Great day: Bev Main from Main Memories Videography enjoyed being apart of the event.

Big day: Taylor Frazer with Andrew and Fiona Harrison were thrilled with the South Gippsland Wedding Showcase, which was attended by around 100 brides to be.

Photo time: Tess Teasdale from Pic Me Photobooth Hire demonstrated the fun of having a wedding photobooth.

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Black and white themed deb in Wonthaggi A TOUCH of black and white added an elegant theme for Friday night’s debutante ball at the Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club. Pictured, back from left, Taj Sleeman, Synan Sharples, Luke Hamilton, Taaj Purdey and Jaxson Mabilia. Middle, Seth Bent, Lissy Bowman, Rya Wade, Hannah Martin, Tia Ware, Ava Scapin and Tyler Pipicelli. Front, page boy Jobe Scapin, Sophia Ryan, dance instructor Shane Gray, Bass Coast Shire Council deputy mayor Cr Brett Tessari, dance instructor Mariah Von Hagt, Mia Goldsbury and flowergirl Kiani Ware.

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the Lance Creek Water Treatment Plant will be chloraminated and fluoridated to ensure customers are supplied with drinking water that meets world-class standards and Department of Health regulations. Rainfall recorded at South Gippsland Water’s storages from August 4 to 10 was Lance Creek “The Ruby Creek system, which supplies Leon- 11mm, Ruby Creek 17mm, Coalition Creek 18mm, gatha and surrounds, is still being closely monitored Deep Creek 11mm, Little Bass 13mm and Battery as this system has been slower to respond. Following Creek 20mm. Water storage levels are Lane Creek (Wonthaggi, last week’s rainfall, it is now sitting at 78 percent Inverloch and Cape Paterson), 86 percent; Ruby capacity,” he said. With works continuing to forge ahead on the Creek (Leongatha), 78 percent; Coalition Creek (KoLance Creek Water Connection, South Gippsland rumburra), 98 percent; Deep Creek (Foster), 99 perWater is preparing for changes to water supply, cent; Little Bass (Poowong, Loch, Nyora), 100 perchanges in disinfection process (chloramination) for cent; and Battery Creek (Fish Creek), 100 percent. Any customers who have questions or concerns Korumburra and fluoridation for customers in Koruregarding their water supply can contact South mburra, Poowong, Loch and Nyora. On completion of the project, water distributed by Gippsland Water on 1300 851 636.

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A LEONGATHA man will face Korumburra Magistrates’ Court on numerous charges, at a later date. The 37 year old was intercepted by Foster Police while driving on the Meeniyan-Nerrena Road, Meeniyan, at 12.45pm Friday. He was charged with unlicensed driving, driving an unregistered vehicle and trafficking, use and possessing cannabis after police found a large amount of cannabis in the vehicle.

A WELSHPOOL man lost his driver’s licence for six months and was fined $484 after being caught drink driving. Foster Police intercepted the 62 year old in Welshpool on Friday evening. He returned a positive blood alcohol test and a further test at Foster Police Station revealed a reading of 0.081.

TWO cars were broken into in Inverloch recently. Cash was taken from the ashtray in an unlocked car in Wilson Avenue overnight between August 1 and 2. The vehicle was left unlocked and parked in a driveway. Another car was robbed in Correa Place between July 30 and 29. The unlocked car was parked on nature-strip outside a house, and coins, an iPod, sunglasses and GPS were stolen from the centre console and glove box.

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Tourism boost is music to Bass Coast’s ears By Tayla Kershaw-Thomas

bers for years. According to surveys collated by the group, 27 percent of patrons said they visited South Gippsland MUSIC is driving more people into for the first time to attend a Hills event, and 71 South Gippsland. percent of patrons said they would return to South For the last 12 years, the Hills Are Alive Group Gippsland. has generated tourism to the Krowera hinterland with In 2017, 500 people travelled interstate for a Hills music festivals, resulting in an economic boost. event. Now the group is looking to take a step forward Per year, an approximate total of $355,000 is spent to target a new demographic of music lovers. within a 50 kilometre radius of the festival site – the Operators of the Hills Are Alive Group Rhett and McLarens’ family farm – over the two main events; Aidan McLaren met with Bass Coast Shire Council the Hills Are Alive Festival and NYE on the Hill. at last Wednesday’s community connection session The McLarens also co-own and operate Unify –a to discuss ongoing support for new events. festival held in Tarwin Lower – which has quickly Whilst the McLarens have a number of ideas in gained momentum; the number of patrons has soared the pipeline, they pitched an idea for a single day from 3000 to 8000 in the past three years. sunset festival, which could showcase local wine, Rhett and Aidan had former careers as an engicheese and produce. neer and a teacher respectively, but have taken on “Hills Are Alive has been going for 12 years music management full time in the last six years and now. People who used to come out to it are older have worked with some well respected artists on a and might have children, but still love to come out global scale. and see live music. We think there’s lots of potential The Hills festivals have also given them a reason here,” Aidan said. to move back to the area. The McLarens said they would also like to work During its run, the festivals have attracted rewith council to boost its 2035 Visitor Economy spected artists to South Gippsland. Strategy. “I guess it (Hills Are Alive) has become known Their festivals have been generating visitor num- as a tastemaker event. Five artists who have played

New plans: from left, Aidan McLaren, Todd O’Brien and Rhett McLaren from the Hills Are Alive Group discussed ideas for new music festivals in South Gippsland with Bass Coast Shire Council at the community connection session last Wednesday. at the event have number one records and sell out stadiums around the world. It has become one of those special events they play through their careers,” Aidan said. Aidan said the festivals are backed with incred-

ible community support, with many local groups pitching in to ensure success at the festivals, and around 300 volunteers across both events. Council congratulated the group for its contribution to the community.

Korumburra school still a high priority THE Nationals’ Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien has vowed to keep up the pressure for construction of stage two of the Korumburra Secondary College after meeting the new school principal Vaya Dauphin recently. Mr O’Brien has been campaigning to complete the rebuild of the secondary school since elected in 2015 after The Nationals, in government, provided $5.6 million to build the first stage which is now occupied. “It was great to catch up with Vaya and talk about the issues and challenges facing a country secondary college even if she is only new to the role in Korumburra,” he said. “I know the school community and Korumburra more generally is still very focused on getting the

entire school rebuilt. “This involves demolition and reconstruction of the main school building at the front of the site and I am continuing to lobby the Andrews Labor Government and my own side to provide funding for this important project.” Mr O’Brien said there was significant growth occurring in Korumburra and the western end of South Gippsland Shire in the school’s catchment zone, and he had no doubt that there would be strong demand for places at the school long into the future. “A good education is not just about bricks and mortar, but if we can replace the old and outdated buildings with the best in modern school infrastructure, we send a signal to our students and teachers that we truly care about their education. It also ensures they have the latest facilities to help them get

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the best start in life,” he said. “I’ve been disappointed that Korumburra has been overlooked in four successive Labor Government budgets, but I’m hopeful we will soon have a break through. “I thank the community engagement team at the school and the local community for strongly supporting the campaign for a new secondary college and I hope we can soon deliver on it.” Mr O’Brien recently tabled a second lot of petitions supporting the school rebuild containing 548 signatures.

Campaign trail: The Nationals’ Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien (right) met new Korumburra Secondary College principal Vaya Dauphin recently.

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Preston Rowe Paterson Gippsland PTY LTD Launches new premises in Leongatha

Award for cadet valuer PRESTON Rowe Paterson Gippsland cadet valuer Benjamin Green has received an industry award, winning the Chris McMahon Prize.

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Preston Rowe Paterson Gippsland PTY LTD Launches new premises in Leongatha

Happy with result: from left, builder Brent Casbolt, and Preston Rowe Paterson Gippsland Pty. Ltd directors Alex Ellis and Tim Barlow are delighted with their new offices in Hughes Street, Leongatha.

Leongatha chosen for Gippsland base THE central location and the confidence in Leongatha over many years were the reasons Preston Rowe Paterson, property valuers and consultants, built its new premises in Hughes Street.

commenced in August 2017 and were completed in April this year. “Brent Casbolt has done a fantastic job. He has a good reputation and the process was smooth with no downtime in the transition,” director Alex Ellis told The Star. Mr Casbolt said it was a pleasure working with Covering large parts of Gippsland the company chose this town as it services areas from Sale to both Tim and Alex. “The job went really well. We had a challenging Tynong and Latrobe Valley to Phillip Island. Directors of Preston Rowe Paterson Gippsland block to build on due to its shape but the final result Pty. Ltd, Tim Barlow and Alex Ellis, are delighted at has given the company good street presence, facing the final result and congratulated all involved, from the busy Roughead Street,” Mr Casbolt said. “The directors were great to work with and were the design and build through to the interior finishes. Previously located for the past three years from really well organised throughout the process.” The building comprises four offices plus a numa home at 20 Roughead Street, the new offices were built just behind at 2 Hughes Street, Leongatha. Prior ber of open plan workstations to cater for six people, to this the company was located in Wonthaggi for a meeting room, a kitchen, storeroom and outside deck. 10 years. The company is growing and with just the two diThe offices, built by Brent Casbolt Builders, were

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Mr Barlow said expansion is very much in their sites; advertising was currently placed for an additional valuer. “This building has been designed to cater for future jobs which is a good thing for Leongatha and the area,” he said.

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On the job: South Gippsland Water staff commission the Melbourne Supply System water access point at Wonthaggi. New team: new receptionists at Inverloch Healthcare are, from left, Nicole Harman, Bek Toronyi, Sara Donohue and Wynette Nicholls.

Water may taste strange Inverloch Healthcare up and running PEOPLE in Wonthaggi, Inverloch and Cape Paterson may have noticed their water supply has gradually been changing in taste and smell over recent weeks.

This is a result of South Gippsland Water starting to use water from the Melbourne Supply System. As part of securing the water for the townships of Wonthaggi, Inverloch and Cape Paterson into the next 50 years, South Gippsland Water has completed upgrades to the Lance Creek Water Treatment Plant so that it can accommodate water from the Melbourne Water Supply System and treat greater volumes of water to world class standards. South Gippsland Water is now accessing water from the two-way pipeline that connects the Wonthaggi Desalination Plant with Cardinia Reservoir in Melbourne. Being a two-way pipeline, South Gippsland Water can access water from the Melbourne Supply System regardless of whether the desalination plant is operating or not. Philippe du Plessis, managing director for South Gippsland Water, said, “Customers in Wonthaggi, Inverloch and Cape Paterson may notice a change in the taste and smell of their water over the next two

months as the new Melbourne Supply System connection is tested and various quantities and blends of the water supplies are trialled. “Some changes in taste and odour may be noticeable, however, these changes enable South Gippsland Water to test the connection before the height of summer when more water may be needed. “Recent changes at the Lance Creek Water Treatment plant allow operators to more effectively treat greater volumes of water and ensures all customers are provided an effectively disinfected quality water supply.” Water treatment operators will change blends of the two supplies gradually in order to minimise noticeable changes in taste or smell. Water has and will remain safe to drink throughout the changes at the Lance Creek Water Treatment Plant. Treatment agents remain the same. An adjustment in process and water sources only will occur. Water supplied remains both fluoridated and chloraminated. Any customers who have queries or concerns regarding their water supply or water quality are encouraged to contact South Gippsland Water’s Customer Service Team on 1300 851 636.

WITH four permanent doctors serving the town, Inverloch and district is now better served than ever for medical services.

es all day Monday to Friday and will now be open Saturday mornings from September 1. Bookings can be made by

phone 5674 2700 or on the practice’s website which connects with Hot Doc: www.inverlochhealthcare.com.au

After undergoing an internal revamp, the clinic has a fresh coat of paint, new waiting rooms, chairs, signage and company logo, website and a number of other improvements. Inverloch Healthcare was recently purchased from Leongatha Healthcare by Doctors Sinead de Gooyer, Sue Comerford, Roz Giles and Eileen Gourley; completing its first few days of opening last week. For the first time nurses will service the clinic five days a week. The experienced Robyn Butler and Denise Philpott are the nurses working out of the Reilly Street clinic (opposite the football ground), while there are four receptionists, Nicole Harman, Bek Toronyi, Sara Donohue and Assistance: patient Max Martin is treated by nurses Robyn Wynette Nicholls. The clinic will provide servic- Butler and Denise Philpott at Inverloch Healthcare.

More rangers for Prom FIVE new seasonal rangers will be employed at Wilsons Promontory National Park this summer.

Work experience: Foster Secondary College students Lindey DeMaria and Monique KoolThe State Government is funding the biggest reen were helping Welshpool and District Primary School Prep students Ellie, Nate, Leila, cruitment of seasonal park rangers in Victoria’s history to protect the state’s natural wonders over the Dylan and Slade play the Eggy Words app on their iPads. busy summer period. Minister for Environment Lily D’Ambrosio last week announced $2.8 million for Parks Victoria to hire 100 seasonal park rangers – tripling the annual Lodge for their senior camp at the This term, they are developing end of August, in partnership with products from recyclable materi- recruitment. The program will boost local economies, particuTarwin Lower Primary School. als that they will market and sell. larly in regional Victoria, and help manage and protect Victoria’s parks.

Welshpool welcomes student teachers WELSHPOOL and District Primary School students have had the benefit of two Federation University fourth year students for one day a week this year. David McKeane and Tom Holt will complete their three week placement at the school from next Monday and are looking forward to taking control of the classroom. Mr McKeane is in the Prep/1/2/3 classroom and Mr Holt is teaching in the Grade 4/5/6 room. The school also has work experience students from Foster Secondary College this week in Lindey DeMaria and Monique Koolen. Principal Gabbi Boyd said the work experience students have been helping out in both classrooms and learning all about being a teacher. “Monique has two brothers at the school, while Lindey is a former student and has a sister at the school,” she said. Welshpool’s Grade 4, 5 and 6 students will be heading to Forest

The new rangers will help maintain tracks, trails and camping areas, and keep visitors safe. Park rangers care for 4.1 million hectares of land and host more than 100 million visits to Victoria’s parks and reserves each year. Employing more seasonal rangers will make Victoria’s unique landscapes and waterways more accessible and enjoyable for visitors. Parks Victoria CEO Matthew Jackson said, “Being a seasonal park ranger is a chance to experience working in Victoria’s unique natural environment, be it beach, mountain, forest or desert. “We’re looking for people from all backgrounds. All you need is a passion for people and a love of our amazing outdoors.”

Mayor’s message Cr Lorraine Brunt COUNCIL has had a number of engagement opportunities happening recently where we have been asking our community members their opinions on topical issues. Thank you: Welshpool and District Primary School parents club members Jill Throckmorton, left and Lisa Monod-deFroideville, right, presented school principal Gabbi Boyd with flowers on Monday, in recognition of Principal’s Day, which was on August 3. “Mr Holt will get to experience camp with us as well,” Ms Boyd said. Mr Holt has been working with the senior students in Mappen, an integrated unit which brings together STEM subjects, geography and humanities.

Ms Boyd said the school has had some new students come into the school recently and numbers are already looking promising for next year. “We are already looking at class structures for 2019,” she said.

In particular we have been seeking feedback on a Leongatha community network and on public transport, specifically bus routes. We are aware that community members have been asking the Victorian Government and transport authorities to increase access to public transport services in South Gippsland. It is our hope we can utilise the feedback received in partnership with the South West Gippsland Transport Group to advocate for these services. Ultimately we understand the need for connections between our towns and to other regions; we too want to ensure our residents and visitors have easy access to South Gippsland and beyond. Having feedback that advises where you need to travel to and from and why public transport is required will make demonstrating this need for our region easier.

In regards to Leongatha, council wants to work with the local community to improve social, cultural, recreational and economic activity in Leongatha and surrounds. While we do already work closely with a number of local groups – and they regularly work together – this is often an informal process. We want to know if it would be beneficial to formalise this process. A similar structure has worked well in some of our other towns with groups like the Korumburra Round Table, and the Mirboo North and Loch Community Development Organisations. Council is also open to ideas from the community on how it thinks such an arrangement could work to benefit Leongatha and its surrounding areas. There is still one community session remaining as an opportunity to share your thoughts on the Leongatha network in person: Tuesday, August 14 - 10am to 2pm (drop-in) - Council Chambers, Michael Place Leongatha. If you haven’t yet had an opportunity to have your say on the Leongatha Network please make sure to visit oursay.org/southgippsland. The Leongatha Network forum closes on August 17 so make sure to get your ideas in quick!

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Support rallies for refugees By Tayla Kershaw-Thomas BASS Coast Shire Council was urged to support an extended and improved Community Sponsorship Program for refugees. South Gippsland Rural Australians for Refugees’ Felicia Di Stefano approached Bass Coast Shire Council at its community connection session on Wednesday, August 8. On behalf of the group, Ms Di Stefano asked council to welcome a diverse community to Bass Coast and support an improved sponsorship program. “Some years ago, my husband and I sponsored a family, and the experience was positive for both families. We looked forward to sponsoring another family. We got really excited about it when the community sponsorship scheme was announced and we were hoping to sponsor

another family,” she said. However, Ms Di Stefano was taken aback by an exorbitant application fee and the cost of almost $100,000 to sponsor a family of five. Ms Di Stefano said a scheme in Canada – which the Australian scheme is based on – has no application fees and it costs $30,000 to sponsor a family of five. “As well, people favoured for the scheme would be people with good English and good prospects of employment, and people who are most vulnerable miss out,” she said. Whilst the group wholeheartedly support the program, it feels changes should be made to enhance the community’s capacity to successfully sponsor people in need. As well as support, council was asked to move a motion to call on the Federal Government to make changes to the scheme; including lowering the cost of sponsorship, providing adequate

support and services, and creating more places for people to settle safely in Australia. “We ask council to appeal to its humanity and compassion to walk towards a fairer world,” Ms Di Stefano said. So far, nine councils have opted to support this movement. Whilst mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield said no decisions could be made at the community connection session, she reminded the group that Bass Coast is safe zone for refugees and thanked Ms Di Stefano for her contributions.

More support: from left, South Gippsland Rural Australians for Refugees’ Felicia Di Stefano and Jessica Harrison called on Bass Coast Shire Council to support an improved Community Sponsorship Program for refugees on Wednesday.

Wind farm blade may be on show A WIND turbine blade could be installed in South Gippsland as part of an information sign about the Bald Hills Wind Farm at Tarwin Lower.

Lower Mechanics Hall, where a sausage sizzle and activities will

Nominate a top Aussie The awards provide an opportunity to recognise people in our community who go above and beyond. Awards are now open in the following categories: Citizen of the Year, Event of the Year and Young Citizen of the Year/Youth Community Contribution. The Citizen of the Year award celebrates individuals who make a significant contribution to South Gippsland. They are people who work tirelessly for their town, group or committee. This is an opportunity to recognise them and their achievements. The Event of the Year helps to recognise events within the community. Events provide cultural and economic benefits to a region and often wouldn’t be possible without the hard work of community organisations. The Youth Community Contribution Award aims to acknowledge the community contributions of young people (12 to 25 years) in the shire.

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I WAS delighted to attend the Gippsland Small we all play a role in both enabling and changing this Business Festival breakfast event held at (Phillip statistic. We discussed the domestic violence problem at the Island’s) Cape Kitchen, where we heard from an recent Gippsland Local Government Network meeting amazing presenter Gus Balbontin.

The location of the sign is yet to be confirmed. A wind farm will be donated, and span 40 metres long and three metres wide at its widest. Wind farm builder Senvion has offered to donate a wind farm blade to be part of the information sign. Jennine Rouget of Red Mullet Creative is now designing ideas and once Energy Infrastructure Trust, the wind farm owners, again meet with South Gippsland Shire Council, the project will advance to the conceptual stage. Bald Hills Wind Farm is participating in the National Wind Farm Open Day on October 21, 2018 and will be running tours of Striking scene: the Bald Hills Wind Farm at Tarwin Lower the wind farm. Buses will depart from Tarwin is a dominant feature of the South Gippsland landscape.

NOMINATIONS are now open for the South Gippsland Australia Day Awards.

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be available for people to enjoy while they wait for a tour.

All nominees in this category will be presented with a Community Contribution Certificate and an overall Young Citizen of the Year will be selected from this group. Winners in each of these categories will appear on the Australia Day Honour Board in the Leongatha Memorial Hall. South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Lorraine Brunt is keen to celebrate those who dedicate their time and effort to the community. “The South Gippsland Australia Day Awards is an opportunity to recognise our hard working community members who go above and beyond,” she said. “While many do not seek recognition for their commitment, the awards are just a small way to acknowledge their hard work is noticed and appreciated.” Nominate someone for an Australia Day award online via www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/australiaday or a printed version can be mailed to you. Nominations must be received no later than October 31.

In addition to his spellbinding South American accent, Gus gave a riveting account of how to be adaptable and maintain a competitive edge. His humorous and charismatic presentation really packed a punch in the way it deconstructed ‘the system’ and progress. I am sure many of the business owners and employees who attended took away a valuable lesson or reflection. It was great to see two big events on our community’s social calendar last week, one being the Newhaven College Debutante Ball held in the stunning Expo Pavilion at the Grand Prix Track and the other, the Wonthaggi Power Football and Netball Club Ball which was held at the Silverwater Resort. Both events demonstrated a great example of the community coming together in celebration. In the light of heavier days it was wonderful to look around and see the joy that these events bring. The past few weeks for me have involved many crucial and difficult conversations around domestic violence. These discussions are not easy as they bring to the surface the reality that our society needs to change, and change starts with each of us. A part of the grieving process is finding an explanation for our loss and someone or something to blame. The reality is that Bass Coast experiences 50 percent more domestic violence than the rest of the state and

as it is an issue faced by all six Gippsland councils. I also had the conversation with the Hon Natalie Hutchins, our Minister for Women and Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence. It was wonderful to have the minister visit the Island in recognition of our issues and to discuss the needs of our community. The government has a number of initiatives in place, which are aimed at cultural change and raising awareness of this domestic violence issue in the wider community. One such initiative is the project Together We Can, which has been funded by the State Government as a pilot program in Cardinia Shire. This is something I will continue to talk with the minister about as there has been a seven percent reduction in family violence incidents in that shire since the program began. Our local community leaders are also looking for immediate tangible solutions, such as increased funding support for local families, and of course the subject of funding for a women’s refuge was mentioned – again and again! Council will continue to advocate strongly to our state and federal members to increase support and resources for our shire in our battle to stop domestic violence. However, we cannot afford to sit back and let the burden lie solely with the government. Each of us has the responsibility to act and to speak up, to call someone out on a sexist comment, or to help a friend understand why their comments are inappropriate or out of line.

Schools declare war on waste THERE is big news in the war on waste from ResourceSmart Schools Gippsland. Over the past 10 years, schools have made significant savings when it comes to waste, energy and water. ResourceSmart Schools is an award winning Victorian Government program that assists schools to embed sustainability in everything they do. The program, delivered by the Gippsland Waste and Resource Recovery Group, provides Gippsland based facilitators who work directly with schools to tailor curriculum. ResourceSmart Schools Gippsland’s coordinator Alison Taylor said, “Our program is heading into its second decade in Gippsland, and with the current focus on the war on waste, it’s great to know that many school communities are leading the way when it comes

to maximising resources and minimising waste. “The savings made collectively by the schools we’ve worked with over the past 10 years are significant. Improvements in energy use throughout 2008-17 have saved more than 9000 tonnes of greenhouse gas. This was a combined hip-pocket saving of $1.5million for Gippsland’s ResourceSmart Schools. “By focusing on wise use of water, 17,000KL of water was conserved over the 10 year period, translating to a saving of around $54,000.” Ms Taylor also confirmed that by minimising the amount of waste going to landfill by 9000m3, ResourceSmart Schools saved over $95,000 and, among many achievements contributing to biodiversity, planted close to 25,000 plants. For further information about ResourceSmart Schools Gippsland visit www.gwrrg.vic.gov.au or contact Alison Taylor on 5633 2744.

Grants now accessible in Bass Coast BASS Coast Shire Council is inviting applications from businesses and community organisations for the current funding round of the Building Disability Inclusive Businesses and Community Organisations until September 14. The funding is provided through the Depart-

ment of Health and Human Services, Communiity Building Program of RuralAccess and supported by council. The grant can be spent on projects that help with increasing the number of people with disability accessing your business or community organisation as customers, visitors, members or employees. To be eligible for this funding, your business or community organisation must be located in Bass

Coast, develop a plan of intended actions to improve access and inclusion for all people, and work with council. Examples of projects include improvements to physical access, engaging a consultant to deliver disability awareness training, creating large print menus, flyers and promotions for people with vision impairment, taking part in a community access assessment to become more accessible for people with

complex communication needs, or develop a disability action plan. For more information, visit the website at www. basscoast.vic.gov.au/accessfunding, or contact social and community planning officer Hayley Edwards on 1300 BCOAST (226 278) or 5671 2211. Alternatively, you contact the National Relay Service 13 35 77 or www.relayservice.gov.au, or email hayley.edwards@basscoast.vic.gov.au.

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The Good Life

Your LOCAL guide to Art and Entertainment

Gallery, cafe to reopen GECKO Studio Gallery, including Headquarters Café, at Fish Creek reopens on Thursday, August 16 after a winter closure. There will be a brand new art exhibition on the walls featuring the work of Rita Lazauskas (see separate article). The gallery reopens with a 25 percent sale on art materials between August 16 and September 17. Paper, pads, acrylics, oils, pastels, gouache, inks, printmaking supplies and the like are all 25 percent off. In Headquarters Café, nothing says winter quite like soup! The team brings guests delicious hearty soups made with the finest local ingredients. Headquarters is serving a unique wood roasted artisan coffee from Melbourne (Ricci Method), delicious teas (Calmer Sutra), including fresh chai, hot chocolates and cold drinks. Headquarters has sweet and savoury foods, dine in or takeaway, and also delicious vegan raw slices from a local supplier A Seasoned Kitchen, amongst other culinary treats. Keep an eye on the Gecko/Headquarters Facebook page and on Instagram or new treats. Custom framing has slowed down during winter but that means the turnaround time is even shorter. Call or text Kerry on 0423 721 593 to arrange a time to dis-

Concert a hit: from left, Megan Richards, Vincent Trease, Ruby Box, Ben Cantwell (obscured), Hamish Box and Marty Box, and back, from left, Louisa Jansen, Pete Clarkson Tuck in: a scrumptious winter soup at Head- and Patrick Bier played with the college band during Leongatha Secondary College’s Mid Year Concert. quarters Cafe, Fish Creek. cuss your framing needs. Due to the busyness of the café, customers should phone Kerry and make a time.

Step inside Morocco ART inspired by travels in the African country of Morocco will fascinate art fans at Gecko Studio Gallery at Fish Creek.

The next exhibition, So I See (postcard from Morocco), by Rita Lazauskas, features drawings, paintings and prints and will run from August 16 to September 17. The public is invited to an opening event on Friday, August 17 from 6pm to 8pm. Lazauskas is a visual artist and curator from Beechworth, and the director

Moroccan influence: artist Rita Lazauskas presents works with an international flavour at Gecko Studio Gallery, Fish Creek.

of Amazigh Cultural Tours Morocco. While facilitating arts projects in Morocco, Lazauskas creates observational drawings, paintings and prints exploring the place that has become her second home. Lazauskas has created an impressive CV, having directed at Wangaratta Art Gallery, taught art at TAFE and curated exhibitions at Albury. Morocco has an ancient indigenous population, the Amazigh (Berber) people, with a strong culture that has survived millennia of invasions and colonisation, the strongest being the Arab Islamic overlay introduced in the seventh century and the 20th century French occupation. With African, Islamic and Indigenous influences, the medieval architecture is now peppered with satellite dishes and electrical cables that bring the new world media to the masses. Constantly travelling to and from Marrakech and following the ancient trade routes across the Atlas Mountains to the Sahara has enabled Lazauskas to engage with the landscape and people. “The many traditional artisans working in Morocco challenge our notions of art as something separate from everyday life, while working alongside other visiting contemporary Australian

Terrific trio: from left, Shari Worthy, Katie McKinnon and Tahlia Jansen performed during Leongatha Secondary College’s Music Department’s Mid Year Concert.

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People study: The Green Line, a photogravure and chine colle by Rita Lazauskas. A ONE act play festival artists, has also allowed for the development of new sensibilities, media and expression in the work.” The ancient Medina or suburbs of Marrakech provide the chaos that suits Lazauskas’ distinctive drawing style. Once outside of the city, the landscape puts on a new show and age-old traditions persist. Laying in a part of the world known literally as ‘Maghreb’ (the west/where the sun sets), Morocco presents an unusual precedent as it seems to straddle the divide between East and West.

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LEONGATHA Secondary College’s Music Department held its annual fundraising Mid Year Concert recently. The night was a great success with many items presented: Junior Band, Concert Band, sax ensemble, clarinet ensemble, choir and singers, guitar ensembles, and the rock bands, Lost in Sound and Contagion. “It’s great to see such enthusiasm and support for each other, amongst the students,” college principal Wayne Chester said. The concert is the main fundraiser for the music department. Staff and students thank Leongatha businesses that donated raffle prizes.

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offers audience members a great variety of relatively short plays in a friendly theatrical competition with awards and cash prizes for the actors. It also provides an opportunity for locals to see new works written and performed by emerging theatre-makers while sampling from a smorgasbord of wonderful theatrical talent. There are usually about four plays in a session and people are welcome to come and go between the plays, stay for a whole session or see every play in the entire festival. FAMDA will be hosting its eighteenth one act play festival at the Foster War Memorial Arts Centre on Saturday, August 25 and Sunday, August 26. The South Gippsland One Act Play Festival has grown to become one of the biggest festivals of its type in Victoria thanks to sponsorship provided by the Toora Community Bank Branch of Bendigo Bank. South Gippslanders are invited to make the most of the chance to enjoy some or all of the huge variety of plays on offer at a friendly festival with great entertainment, good company, good heating and good old fashioned hospitality with seating in a combination of cabaret and concert styles. The Young Players Festival will kick off proceedings at 10am Saturday with performers from as far afield as Phillip Island and Bairnsdale with extra local input

Show takes shape: at rehearsal for The Day They Shot John Lennon, Danielle Strini, Will Thatcher and Kate Hayes play three teenagers reading that musician John Lennon has been shot. from Koonwarra Village School and Foster Primary School. The main festival offers 15 plays divided into four sessions with a program specially designed to have something local, something regional and a Melbourne play in each session. One play featuring a huge amount of local flavour is called The Day They Shot John Lennon, set in New York on Monday, December 8, 1980 as thousands of people gathered outside Lennon’s apartment and in Central Park opposite to mark the moment. In this short play by James McLure we are reminded of the feeling and spirit of the times. ‘Imagine all the people living life in peace’ and ‘Make love, not war’ were the slogans of the day. Nine characters on the street reflect on the impact of John Lennon and the Beatles on their lives, providing the audience with amusing and heartwarming conversations.

The local flavour comes with actors who have performed previously with FAMDA, Leongatha Lyric, Wonthaggi Theatrical Group and/or MoArtz from Moe. Three teenagers, played by Danielle Strini, Will Thatcher and Kate Hayes, look to their futures, two single professionals (Julie Strini and Denis McGrath) are looking for love, a lonely old man, played by Chris Pappas, reaches out to a young black kid (Chenneth Weeraratne), while two damaged Vietnam vets (Mark Ebit and Carmelo Pereras) are making a living on the streets. The Day They Shot John Lennon, directed by Sue Lindsay, will get an airing at the Anglesea One Act Play Festival on August 18 before its staging at the South Gippsland One Act Play Festival on Sunday afternoon, August 26. Check out more details about the intriguing mix of exciting plays coming to Foster on August 25 and 26 via www.famda.org.au

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College leaders: Wonthaggi Secondary College recently settled on its leadership team. Pictured back from left is Dudley campus principal Ross Bramley and college principal Darren Parker, and front from left is HR manager Nancy Crismanich, Dudley assistant campus principal Leith Cummins and McBride campus principal Marg O’Donnell. Absent: business manager Steve Plumb, finance manager Ange Williams and McBride assistant campus principal Phil Hughes.

Right choice: the Transport Accident Commission has released the results of child car safety tests.

Safest child car seats revealed CHOOSING the safest way for South Gippslanders to transport their most precious cargo has been made easier, with the release of the latest national child car seat safety ratings. The Transport Accident Commission has released the findings after 13 seats were tested through the Child Restraint Evaluation Program (CREP), which aims to highlight the safest child car seats and encourage manufacturers to produce safer and easier to use options. While all 13 seats (representing 22 different modes) complied with the Australian Safety Standard, the CREP system rates the products on how far they exceed the standard. One rear-facing seat, the Nuna Klik achieved the maximum five star protection rating. One booster seat scored four stars for both protection and ease of use. Six seats got only one star for protection. CREP is a partnership between the TAC, VicRoads, RACV, Transport for NSW, the NRMA and Kidsafe Australia. TAC senior road safety specialist David Young said the ratings were an important resource for parents and carers when choosing the safest car seat. “When travelling with a child, it is crucial that you are giving them the best possible protection by choosing the safest car seat you can and ensur-

ing that it is properly fitted,” he said. “There are many child car seats on the market and these ratings help remove a lot of the confusion parents face when they are ready to buy.” VicRoads acting director of road user and vehicle access James Soo said the right choice of child car seat, when correctly fitted, had been proven to save young lives. “Child car seats are incredibly effective in protecting children in the event of a crash or heavy braking but only when they are fitted correctly,” he said. “Research shows that children who are incorrectly restrained are up to seven times more likely to be seriously injured in a crash than those with the correct and properly fitted restraints.” Mr Young said none of the seats tested got five stars for ease of use, and one of the main concerns was ensuring they were installed and used correctly. “Buying a safe child restraint that is easy to use can make life so much easier for parents because often child restraints get moved from car to car so finding one that’s easy to install and use is so important,” he said. Parents and carers can find the ratings at www. childcarseats.com.au, where they can compare different models, and learn more about using seats correctly and the legal requirements for child car seats.

WSC assigns leadership team By Tayla Kershaw-Thomas

“This role means the assistant principals will be in charge of the curriculum. (Ms Cummins) has extensive experience in this from her time at Leongatha WONTHAGGI Secondary College es- Secondary College. She has great knowledge in artablished its leadership team this term. eas such as student management, support, and teachFor the past 18 months, campus and college prin- ing and learning development,” Mr Parker said. cipal positions have been temporarily filled. “(Mr Hughes) is in a similar role, and has long Darren Parker was recently confirmed as college served Wonthaggi Secondary College on different principal, with Marg O’Donnell now the campus levels. He has extensive experience in campus manprincipal at McBride. agement, as he has been a year level coordinator for “Marg O’Donnell has been the acting campus several years.” principal for the past 18 months and will now conRoss Bramley will continue his role as campus tinue the role officially,” Mr Parker said. principal at Dudley. “(Ms O’Donnell) has a wealth experience, parMr Parker said the settlement of the leadership ticularly in the areas of student welfare.” has come in perfect timing. Wonthaggi Secondary College has also devel“We have our new school on the way and our oped two new assistant principal roles. numbers continue to grow. We are currently sitting at Leith Cummins is filling the post of assistant around 1350 students,” he said. campus principal at Dudley. “It is an exciting time for the college and we are Ms Cummins has joined the Wonthaggi Second- looking forward to working together.” ary College leadership team from Leongatha SecBusiness manager Steve Plumb, finance manager ondary College. Ange Williams and HR manager Nancy Crishmanich At McBride, Phil Hughes will be the assistant round out the Wonthaggi Secondary College leadercampus principal. ship team.

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Team working for Toora THE Toora Community Action Team held its annual general meeting recently, with the re-elected committee ready for another 12 months of getting things done. On the executive committee is president Anna Hopkin, vice president Alex Berry, secretary Tara Holier, treasurer Sarah Reeves and grants officer Claire Manuell. General committee members include Kerry Duroux, Louisa Vale, Jenny Delaney, Dave Berry, Carol Owen and Malcolm Oakey. The group has been working hard for the past 12 months, and that work looks set to continue with plenty of projects in the pipeline. Ms Hopkins said the group recently secured a $1000 grant from South

Gippsland Shire Council to complete the renovation of Sagasser Park’s gazebo. She said the grant would also allow for new signage. “We have also been given a grant for over $4000 from Manna Gum, which will be used to repaint the power poles along Stanley Street, as well as a new mural,” she said. The team has applied for a $100,000 grant through the State Government’s Pick my Project program, which would fund the creation of a BMX track next to the town’s skate park. The application has progressed to the second stage of the process, and if the team gets support from council (South Gippsland Shire Council), it will progress through to the third stage. “Once that happens, it will be up to everyone to vote for the project,” Ms Hopkins said.

On the Melbourne Cup weekend, the action team will present TASTE – Toora Artistic Street Tunes and Exhibition, with the help of art collective, VII (seven). “With the action team’s help, VII is going to run an art exhibition in some of the empty shop windows,” Ms Hopkins said. “We plan to make it into a music/ street festival with buskers and local musicians, food vans and other entertainment, on Saturday, November 3.” The exhibition will continue in the shop windows until November 30. The team is also working on a drought relief fundraiser and are busily organising this year’s Light up Toora event and the town’s Christmas party. Ms Hopkins said the group also wants to do up the ‘welcome to Toora’ Top team: from left, members of the Toora Community Action Team include signs, by giving them a fresh coat of vice president Alex Berry, committee member Kerry Duroux, president Anna paint. Hopkins and committee member Jenny Delaney.

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Taking action: Bass Coast Health’s Planned Activity Group declares war on waste. Back, from left, Walter Berryman, Stanley Zeibell, Margaret Eurall, Norman Fink and Robert Mitchell. Middle, from left, June Williams, Joan Clarke, Althea Drew, Phyllis Whitford, Fran Van Valkenburg, Peter Jobson and Jim Shilton. Front, from left, Peter Maud and Arthur Biggins.

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ing active and independent and being socially connected with others,” she said. “This endeavour has magnified that connection even more by involving family, friends and other members of the community. The social support group was inspired by recent It’s fantastic to see our group members feeling they moves by local and major supermarkets to withdraw are doing something meaningful and worthwhile.” single-plastic bags, and so decided to make re-useIn fact, the bags have been such a hit the group is able cotton bags. now considering expanding the idea by making bags Initially designed for its own use, the group quick- for the broader community. ly realised they could spread their ‘war on waste’ mesBCH’s social support groups are a great way for sage by making bags for family and friends. people to stay engaged. Activities regularly include BCH manager of occupational therapy and social outings, barbecues, picnics, exercise program, guest supports, Sally Phillips, said the bags have proven to speakers, skills sharing and friendship groups. be popular gifts and the group is thrilled by the posiFor more information about BCH’s social suptive reception it has received. port groups, call 5671 3343 or see the Planned Ac“This is a really great initiative by the group and tivity Group link under the Services tab on BCH’s is what our social support groups are all about – stay- website, basscoasthealth.org.au.

Growing space: Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien was briefed on exciting expansion plans at Carinya aged care in Korumburra recently. Carinya plans to expand the aged care facility with 17 new rooms and updated facilities. New independent living units are also being built at Carinya with work on five more units about to start. Mr O’Brien is pictured with care manager Michelle Denman, CEO Cindy Nicholas and committee of management member, Lyn Perks.

Shape Wonthaggi Neighbourhood Centre WONTHAGGI Neighbourhood Centre, incorporating Mitchell House and The Harvest Centre, is now in its 35th year of operation. The centre is managed by a volunteer committee of management that is reviewing the future directions of the neighbourhood house in line with community needs and aspirations. The committee was successful in securing a Bass Coast Shire Council Community Grant to develop a Strategic Plan that will help guide the growth and development of the programs and activities over the coming five years. Michelle Harris has been appointed as an external facilitator to support this planning project and has started work with the staff and committee. One of the first steps is user and community consultation. An online survey has been developed to collect feedback about what is currently being offered at the house and what opportunities there maybe to change or improve what is being conducted. Access the survey by visiting; h t t p s : / / w w w. s u r v e y m o n k e y. c o m / r / WNC2018Survey If you need assistance completing the survey, drop into the centre and the volunteers will also be able to help. Face to face interviews with program participants and key stakeholders will also be conducted. If you would prefer to chat on the phone, contact Michelle directly on 0458 145 596. The Wonthaggi community is passionate about the services and programs on offer at the centre. The survey period closes on August 24.

In training: Ruby Fire Brigade’s Darren Hardacre, Michael Guest and Aaron Perks have been working hard with trainer Dayna Andrews at Voyage Fitness Leongatha to prepare for the Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb, on September 1.

Firefighters to take on Stair Climb challenge FOUR members of the Ruby Fire Brigade are set to take part in the Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb.

Having input: Wonthaggi Neighbourhood Centre volunteer Kaye Diffey completes a survey about the centre’s future with centre coordinator Jan Bourne.

Milpara Community House news DID you realise this week we are half way through term three? I guess they do say time flies when you are having fun.

cover where to position your hives and how much time is involved in bee keeping. If you would like to learn to make your own soy candles, we have the perfect workshop for you on We have some great classes that seem to always Tuesday, August 28. We have limited places left so be smiling and having a laugh. Perhaps you would please book now to avoid disappointment. like to join them? Have you thought about joining Here are new free information sessions we felt Mah Jong, Milpara Singer, Meditation Group, Koru- would be helpful for our community. My Health mburra Craft Group or Friday Cards with Barb? Record, what it means for you, how you can manOn a more serious tone, our first aid Saturday age your records and an opportunity to ask any quesis on August 18 with CRP and Apply First Aid tions you may have is on Tuesday, September 18 at Certificate. 1.30pm. Have you ever thought of keeping your own With many houses being purchased and sold, bees? We have an Introduction to Bee Keeping on we have organised a free information session, ConTuesday, August 21. Gather information about the veyancing/Property Law, with Ian Symondson on bees, the hardware and safety equipment required, Wednesday, September 19 at 10 am. approximate cost and where to get it all. It will also Phone Milpara on 5655 2524.

ping up to climb 28 stories wearing full firefighting kit and breathing apparatus, weighing 25 kilograms. They have been training hard at Voyage Fitness Leongatha. This event will take place on September 1 at “Training has been hard; it hasn’t gotten any easiCrown Metropol. er, even though this is our second time. Hopefully we The four members involved are captain Mi- can do better than last year,” Aaron said. chael Guest, Aaron Perks, and Darren and Nathan “The crew from Voyage is great. Nothing’s too Hardacre. hard for them; it’s like a big family and they just The Stair Climb raises awareness and money to want us to do the best we can.” support Life Line and the Black Dog Institute. Voyage has stepped up and is running its own These foundations seek to prevent suicide, mental fundraising efforts. illness and post traumatic stress disorder; something On Monday, August 27, it will be running nine many emergency service workers are touched by. classes from 5.30pm to 7pm. “This is the second year we will be participating. The classes include spin, dance, kickboxing, step, Last year, the memorial service held at the beginning power, boxing and HIIT. of the day to remember all the fallen firefighters – The cost is $20, with all proceeds going to the not only from the CFA, but also the (Metropolitan Ruby Fire Brigade. Fire Brigade) and New York Fire Department who It is open to members and non members, but didn’t return home after 9/11 – was very moving,” bookings are essential. Michael said. Those who cannot come along are welcome to “The camaraderie between all those who are par- make a donation at https://www.firefighterclimb.org. ticipating for a common cause – no matter whether au/station/cfa/ruby. you’re career or volunteer firefighters from Victoria Darren said he considers participating in the Stair or overseas – was overwhelming.” Climb an honour. For Nathan, this will be his first stair climb. “To participate in such a worthy cause is an hon“This is my first time participating in the Stair our. Not only are we getting the discussion about Climb. Hopefully I don’t let the team down,” he mental illness happening amongst our firefighters, said. we get to work on our own physical fitness, which is “Last year, the ‘old boys’ did a great job and came critical for us as emergency responders,” he said. back really excited about completing the climb, so “We also get to work on our own mental fitness, they definitely encouraged me to have a go. which is something I have always underestimated. I “Unfortunately, I cannot make the gym due to am looking forward to competing. Hopefully I will university commitments, but I’ve been putting in the climb quicker than last year. hard yards so they don’t beat me up the stairs.” “Thanks to our trainer Mel and the rest of the The four members will be part of 650 emergency Voyage crew; without them, we wouldn’t be where personnel from all over the world, who will be step- we are now.”

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He was the only one from District 9 and South Eastern Region, and was part of a crew that represented 14 of the 21 CFA districts. The delegation was able to participate in the renowned Jigija Indigenous Fire Training Program thanks to an Enhancing Volunteerism Grant from the Victorian Government. Led by Gangalidda and Garawa Traditional Owners in north Queensland, the program is the only one of its kind in Australia. This program was held at Hells Gate Road House, on the Savannah Way, 50 kilometres from the Northern Territory border. It was conducted by traditional owners of the Gangalidda country and provided firefighters with knowledge of the importance of using fire to manage pastures and seasonal burning, as well as how fire authorities could integrate traditional practices with conventional fire management strategies. “We learnt the importance of liaising with traditional owners, understanding the ecosystems we’re working in, biodiversity, seasonal burning and burn frequency, and also headed out in the country to gain incredible insight into Gangalidda culture and practices,” Mr Hardacre said.

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Farming Insight • VLE Leongatha

Lack of top calves limits butchers’ choices The usual buying group was present but not all operating fully in a mixed market. Quality was limited with prime cattle in short supply and cows representing more than half of the sale.

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Secondary vealers sold to strong demand from butchers owing to a lack of well finished calves. There was a run of early weaned autumn calves sold at open auction which met with little to no processor demand. Trade cattle were generally dearer for the limited selection with grass heifers suited to the trade lifting 7c/kg. The limited selection of grown steers and bullocks showing some finish improved 3c to 7c with leaner lots back 5c/kg. A sprinkling of heavy weight grown heifers gained 10c/kg. Heavy Friesian manufacturing steers sold 4c dearer while the crossbred portion eased 5c/ kg. Most cows sold 5c to 10c cheaper with the higher yielding heavy Friesians slipping 20c/kg.

Heavy bulls gained a few cents. Vealers reached a top of 320c/kg. A pen of yearling trade steers made 297c/kg. Yearling heifers to the trade sold from 265c to 291c/kg. Grown steers made between 285c and 310c/kg. Bullocks sold between 292c and 305c/kg. Heavy grown heifers made from 239c to 270c/kg. Heavy Friesian manufacturing steers sold from 235c to 255c with the crossbred portion from 240c to 289c/kg. Most light and medium weight cows made between 120c and 215c/kg. Heavy weight cows sold mostly between 169c and 233c/kg. Better shaped heavy bulls made from 221c to 245c with the dairy lots from 197c to 225c/kg.

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Driving agriculture: from left, Leader of The Nationals and Shadow Minister for Agriculture, Peter Walsh with The Nationals’ Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien have promised to advance farming if the Coalition wins the state election in November.

Pledge to grow farming GIPPSLAND South MLA Danny O’Brien said The Nationals in government will support Gippsland farmers. A Liberal Nationals Government will invest $5.3 million to roll out the Growth, Adoption, Production and Profitability (GAPP) program, and the establish Grow Victoria: Food and Fibre Exports Program with $40 million to help farmers enter Asian markets. Mr O’Brien said Gippsland has the potential to fill growing demand for food and fibre in domestic and Asian markets, but was missing out on opportunities due to a lack of government attention. This follows the success of a pilot program, funded by the former Liberal Nationals Government in partnership with Birchip Cropping Group (BCG).

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Farming Insight Focused on improving calf welfare By Sarah Vella

Help from afar: Korumburra veterinarian and Dairy Australia rearing healthy calves’ program leader Dr Jamie McNeil, second from right, said a recent study tour to the United States was aimed at improving the management of dairy calves in Australia. Dr McNeil is pictured with Sarah Chaplin from Agriculture Victoria, Peter Havrlant from NSW Department of Primary Industries and Jessira Perovic from Meat Livestock Australia in front of some calf hutches on a 13,000 head calf rearing facility in Texas.

KORUMBURRA veterinarian Jamie McNeil travelled to the United States of America late last year, as part of a study tour aimed at identifying ways to improve the management and value of surplus dairy calves in Australia. Dr McNeil, who is the Dairy Australia rearing healthy calves’ program leader, was on the trip with New South Wales Department of Primary Industries development specialist Peter Havrlant, Dr Sarah Chaplin from Agriculture Victoria and Jessira Perovic from Meat and Livestock Australia. The group investigated dairy beef system production in Texas, California and Wisconsin. They visited two processors, two feedlots with Holsteins on feed, two calf ranches and three dairies with large scale calf rearing, one of which also backgrounds crossbred dairy/beef calves. Dr McNeil said the five week tour last September and October looked at how the US dairy system dealt with surplus dairy calves. He said in Australia, male dairy calves were often classed as surplus. “Dairy Australia is focused on providing better welfare outcomes for those calves. We need to improve their welfare and make them a more valuable commodity than what they are now,” he said. Dr McNeil said in the USA, more than 50 percent of beef that reaches the consumer if is from a dairy origin. “They have much better defined pathways in place to deal with young calves. Only a small proportion would be sent to slaughter at five days old,” he said. “The vast majority are put into production systems in order to create a high quality end product.”

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The American beef market is not as strongly differentiated on the shelves with regard to breed like it is in Australia. Dr McNeil said consumers in the US are more concerned with eating good quality beef and that Holstein beef would be as highly regarded as Angus beef. “The thing we learnt was that dairy beef performs well in top end restaurants in the USA,” he said. “That is one area that is a big difference to Australia and would require a big consumer change.” Dr McNeil said US farmers looked at bull calves as a different arm of their enterprise. He said farmers breed their better performing cows to sexed semen and for their lower performing cows, chose bulls in order to produce a crossbred animal well suited to enter the beef chain.

“They make conscious decisions along the way. Certainly in Australia the vast majority of dairy farmers don’t plan in that manner,” he said. Dr McNeil said research was already underway to improve our understanding of the nutritional requirements and performance of dairy beef animals under feedlot and pasture conditions in Australia. “There are certainly things we need to investigate as we differ greatly from the US particularly in relation to our access to pasture and the genetic base of our dairy herds. Once we have that information, we can take it to the farmers,” he said. “Our goal is to improve the welfare of the animals and give them a longer, more valuable life.” For the full report on the study tour, head to www. dairyaustralia.com.au/farm/animal-management/ animal-welfare/dairy-beef?keyword=beef.

Increase pasture growth during winter WITH autumn resulting in less than favourable conditions across a lot of the state, many farmers went into winter with less pasture in front than desired. Agriculture Victoria livestock extension officer Fiona Baker said pasture growth rates during winter can be doubled, through good grazing and pasture management. “In June 2016, a farm in East Gippsland compared grazed strategies of two paddocks side by side. One paddock was grazed for two days, the other grazed for six days. Both paddocks were strip-grazed, but stock was not excluded from re-grazing areas they had been the day before,” she said. “A month later, when pasture growth rates were measured, the paddock grazed for two days had double the growth rate of the one that was grazed six days (18kgDM/ha/day). The difference in leaf size

of the regrowing pastures was also vastly different between the two.” Running temporary troughs off the main trough and moving the new strip, or fencing it behind, can help to minimise the effects of back-grazing in the system and further increase growth rates. Another alternative to improving winter feed growth is using urea. “With fodder costs rising this winter, urea can be a very cost-effective means of growing extra feed,” Ms Baker said. “An application of nitrogen fertiliser is most efficient when applied at rates between 60-100kg urea per hectare. If growth conditions are moderate (soil temperature is above 12 degrees and plants have reasonable leaf area and moisture) response rates should be around 10:1. “It is important that stock are kept off the paddock for 21 days post urea application, as nitrate tox-

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icity can be a concern if grazed too early.” A third option is to use gibberellic acid, which is a naturally occurring plant hormone. Generally, the colder the day time temperatures, the better the response. The rapid plant growth that can occur through the use of gibberellic acid leads to plants often being lighter in colour, however this doesn’t affect the quality of feed on offer. Ideally, stock should be kept off the pastures for three weeks after application, to allow maximum response. “Phalaris based pastures are highly responsive to gibberellic acid with recommended rates of application of 2.5 to 10 g of gibberellic acid/100L water. Pastures that are dominant in perennial ryegrass, annual ryegrass or cocksfoot, require 20g/100L water. But as each product is different, follow the recommended rates,” Ms Baker said. If soils are not moist enough to support plant growth it is recommended holding off on applying until soil moisture levels improve.

SOUTH Gippsland farmers and land managers will be supported in the fight against weeds and pest animals with a new taskforce to be set up by The Nationals if elected to government.

O’Brien said. “When not properly controlled weeds and pest animals, like rabbits, strangle productivity and choke back yields. “It’s disheartening for our farmers when they invest time and money to stamp out weeds on their own property, only to have the weeds The Nationals’ Gippsland South invade again because their neighMLA Danny O’Brien said the new bours don’t comply with the law. weeds and pest animals enforce“The Nationals’ $6.88 million ment taskforce will be established commitment over four years will in Agriculture Victoria by a Libsupport farmers who do the right eral Nationals Government, to bolthing by bolstering their control efster control efforts and strengthen forts and properly enforcing Victocompliance. rian laws.” He said weeds and pest animals Weeds cost Australia’s farmers are running rampant in Victoria an estimated $4 billion each year after Daniel Andrews cut the dethrough yield losses and product partment’s number of property in- • Gippsland South MLA, contamination. spections and failed to enforce laws Mr Walsh said, “There are lots Danny O’Brien. which are in place to protect private of farmers who do the right thing, and public land. spend money and do the grunt work controlling Mr O’Brien said Leader of The Nationals and weeds and pests on their properties but all that good Shadow Minister for Agriculture Peter Walsh had work is undone if recalcitrant neighbours flout the joined him in meeting with Landcare groups in the laws. Strzelecki Ranges last year to help inform the poli“Weeds and pests like rabbits can severely impact cies behind this taskforce. on productivity so it is critical that we do everything “I’ve been working with landholders who are we can to support farmers, because profitable farm increasingly frustrated by the lack of enforcement businesses are critical for local economies and jobs when it comes to weeds and pest animals,” Mr throughout regional Victoria.”

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MJA Accounting has a full time position at our Korumburra ofﬁce for an experienced receptionist with bookkeeping knowledge to join our team of hard working professionals. Your duties will be varied and include: • Reception duties • Diary Management • Document Management • Assisting Accountants with accounting & administration duties The successful applicant will be an organised self-motivated person with competent computer skills and be able to demonstrate the ability to work in a team environment. Experience using accounting software programs is advantageous. If you are interested in applying for this role please send through your resume and covering letter to: Email to: yvonne@mjacpa.com.au Post to: Receptionist / Bookkeeper MJA Accounting Level 1, 16 McCartin Street, Leongatha Vic 3953 Applications close: 24 August 2018

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Chief Executive Officer Lead, influence and contribute to ...a measurably healthier Gippsland Interested in leading with innovation and vision, influencing culture and delivering healthy outcomes for the community? Gippsland PHN is a federally funded organisation working to coordinate primary health care delivery and tackle local health care needs and service gaps. It plays an integral role in the delivery of a number of primary and mental health programs and works with hospitals, general practice, allied health and community health care providers. Combining career with lifestyle benefits in a great regional location, this key appointment enables you to make your mark on the organisation’s next level of success. Reporting to the Board, you will provide strategic and business leadership and guide the organisation to achieve its objectives. The role demands skills in influencing, negotiating, navigating change and working across multi-stakeholder environments. Politically astute, you are an enthusiastic, motivated leader with highly developed communication and relationship skills and the capacity to manage and influence across a breadth of stakeholders. With a genuine commitment to actively leading, inspiring and driving a complex organisation, you bring extensive executive level experience and knowledge within health, tertiary qualifications ideally to postgraduate level and a record of outstanding achievement. Sound like you? For further information and to apply go to www.rosemaryhardham.com.au or contact Rosemary Hardham on (03) 8648 6552.

A TREE change brought this retail salesperson back to his hometown to work in rural merchandising at Brown’s Stockfeed in Leongatha. After more than 15 years working in the retail industry in Melbourne, Mark Serafino said he decided to return to Leongatha for peace and quiet. He said he has always worked in the retail industry because he enjoyed dealing with customers and that is critical to his role at Brown’s in rural merchandise.

“It can be specialised in the way that you need to be aware of what products are sold for the current seasons,” Mr Serafino said. “But the highlight for me is the customers. I enjoy dealing with the public and 99 percent of the customers who come in here are fantastic. “If someone is going to get into the retail industry, I’d say you have to be a people person, be calm and collected because you are always the business’ public face.” As a retail salesperson Mr Serafino’s role entails more

than customer service and includes farm deliveries, loading and unloading feed, stock purchasing and merchandise displays. After six years in rural merchandising, Mr Serafino is familiar with the products available to the market but he said it was important to undertake regular training on products, seed and feed. He said he sees himself staying in the role in the long term, because of the customer interaction and the benefits of country living.

TRUCK DRIVER FULL TIME Ryans Transport Leongatha has a position available for an MC Truck Driver. Candidates must have MC licence, experience, and a clean driving record. Mostly local work, opportunity for some interstate if required. For more information, please call Tom 0409 613 664

REGISTERED NURSE Division 1 (PPT / Casual) Woorayl Lodge Hostel is currently seeking to employ permanent part-time / casual Registered Nursing staff to provide clinical support to our residents and leadership to our care staff. Successful Candidate(s) must have current Registration with AHPRA and Police Check, have experience and a desire working with the aged in particular as we move towards consumer directed care, have an aptitude that promotes team work and supports a caring environment. Experience working with ACFI and Accreditation is a bonus but willingness to learn and support our Clinincal Care Coordinator in both these areas is required. Your interest in the above position(s) can be directed to Maggie Gruen, Clinical Care Coordinator, on 5662 2053. Applications to be received by 5pm Friday 24th August, 2018 either by email: enquiries@woorayllodge.com.au or Post: Attn Maggie Gruen Woorayl Lodge Hostel 71-73 McCartin Street LEONGATHA VIC 3953

Newhaven College is an independent co-educational school on Phillip Island offering quality education for students from Prep to Year 12.

We are seeking a teacher of Cello to commence in Term 4 2018 Please visit www.newhavencol.vic.edu.au Applications Close 24 August 2018 In accordance with Child Protection legislation, preferred applicants will be subject to employment screening.

Position Vacancies Bass Coast Health Bass Coast Health is seeking applications for the following positions:

Emergency/High Dependency Unit RN2 / CCRN / CNS – Permanent Part-Time positions available RN2 Fixed-Term x 2 positions also available For full position details, a position description and how to apply, please visit the employment section on our website at: www.basscoasthealth.org.au

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LEONGATHA 3-4 milkings per week 140 cows 20 unit herringbone, cup removers Must be reliable Ph: 0418 531 601

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Wanted on Middle Tarwin farm Please ring Peter for enquiries 0437 000 691

Apprentice Cabinet Maker A local award winning kitchen company is seeking an Apprentice Cabinet Maker to join their team. Applicants must be fit, reliable, committed to quality of service and have a strong work ethic. Applicants will be required to undertake an apprenticeship in Cert 3: Cabinet Making and must have strong desire to establish a career in the building trades. Training will include manufacture and installation of kitchen and bathroom units and commercial and domestic work. Experienced current apprentices will also be considered. Email resumé and cover letter info@leongathakitchens.com.au by Friday, August 24

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used vehicles 1996 Commodore VS, Series II. Auto, new tyres, fuel pump, etc, 276,000km, RWC, rego OHV349, $2,500 ONO. Ph: 0457-216255.

wanted to buy ANY OLD farm four wheelers, good or bad, 4WDs or trucks. Will pay cash. Phone Matt 0401194601. WANTED old bottles. Cash paid. Ph: 0474525825.

Leongatha Workshop Friday 24th August 2018 10.00am – 12.30pm Primary Health Building, Leongatha Hospital, 66 Koonwarra Rd, Leongatha

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births EVANS (Hill) - Jessie, Reuben, Elise and Ashton are delighted to announce the safe and early arrival of their baby boy and brother Lincoln James Evans. Lincoln was born over three weeks early at Latrobe Regional Hospital on Sunday, August 5, 2018 at 11.33am, weighing 9lb. Elise (4 years) and Ashton (2.5 years) are very excited to have a new baby brother. Mother and baby are both well.

MARRIS - Peter. President Mike Touzel and the members of the Lions Club of Leongatha are saddened by the passing of our much respected fellow member Peter Marris on August 8, 2018. Our deepest sympathy to Lion Denise and family. Peter will be missed by all who knew him. TUCKETT - Sylvia Pearl. 20.08.1932 - 10.08.2018 Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. Loved wife of Kevin for 63 years. Loving mother of Rodney, Ian, Steven, Jennifer and Heather. Loving Nana of 17 grandchildren and great grandmother of one. Now at peace.

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MARRIS - A Funeral Service to celebrate the life of Mr Peter Marris will be held at St Andrew’s Uniting Church, Peart Street, Leongatha on Friday, August 17, 2018 commencing at 11am. At the conclusion of the service the funeral will leave for the Leongatha Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cancer Council Victoria. Envelopes will be available at the service.

funerals TUCKETT - The Funeral Service to celebrate the life of Mrs Sylvia Pearl Tuckett will be held at St Peter’s Anglican Church, McCartin Street, Leongatha on Monday, August 20, 2018 commencing at 1.30pm. The funeral will leave at the conclusion of the service for the Leongatha Lawn Cemetery.

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awarded a community arts grant for his proposed internal artwork, but is looking to go a step further to achieve a mixed media mounted composite panel front façade for the arts centre. The artwork would be community designed. The funding from Pick My Project would support the large artwork and redevelopment works. Mr Ashby said it would bring vibrancy and colour to the central Wonthaggi location. There will also be an educational element to this project. Mr Ashby has proposed an information exchange in a classroom setting. This would offer students and staff engagement with the artist to work through research

development, concept development, technique designs for external artwork, selecting colours to match the area, collecting and editing photography, digitising paint elements, and creating stencil design and

art shapes. Mr Ashby said his aim was to provide visual art therapy to those who visit the arts centre. Schools that have expressed interest so far include Wonthaggi Pri-

mary School, Wonthaggi Secondary College, Bass Coast Specialist School and Cowes Primary School. Other schools are welcome to express their interest in the project.

Vote to light up Korumburra THE South Gippsland Highway through Korumburra could be illuminated under a project proposed by the Korumburra Business Association. The KBA is seeking $120,000 through the Pick My Project initiative to create a Southern Lights attraction in town. The project needs public votes to be successful. The project would bring a positive, uplifting vibe back into the Korumburra and South Gippsland communities during the long dull days of winter.

As the gateway to South Gippsland, the KBA believes Korumburra is the ideal location for a welcoming display of southern lights on trees and buildings along the three kilometre stretch of highway through town. Creating The Southern Lights and a festival event will encourage people to embrace the cold, socialise and connect with others, and beat the winter blues. The project will also call on the services of local trades. Vote for the project online at https://pickmyproject.vic.gov.au/ Voting opened at 9am Monday (yesterday) and will close at 5pm on Monday, September 17.

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deaths MARRIS - Peter. 08.10.1945 - 08.08.2018 Passed away at Leongatha Hospital with his family by his side. Very much loved husband of Denise for 50 years. Very much loved dad of Susan and Jamie. Loved Pa to 6 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter.

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Melbourne based artist Brett Ashby has submitted a proposal for a community arts project titled ‘Startling’. Pick My Project is a $30 million online community grants program, which gives Victorians the opportunity to submit and vote for a range of project suggestions. Mr Ashby’s project opened for voting yesterday (Monday, August 13). If successful, the project is set to be completed in June next year. Mr Ashby was

Doug, Dot, Emma, Ben and Rejean.

Your loving wife “Mary”, son “Calvin”, auntyin-law “Sharyn”, and families.

Right Officially Australian: South Gippsland Shire Council had a citizenship ceremony at its Leongatha chambers last Wednesday evening at which six newcomers become Australians. McMillan MP Russell Broadbent (left) and mayor Cr Lorraine Brunt (right) are pictured with the new citizens, from left, Bailey Buchanan (formerly of United States), Anna Meyer (formerly of Scotland) and Mariska Loh (formerly of The Netherlands). A family from Nyora also became citizens.

THE exterior of the Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre may be lifted if funds are approved through the Pick My Project campaign.

HARLAND - Luke John. We would like to thank everyone who attended Luke’s funeral and for all the beautiful flowers and cards that we have received on the devastating loss of Luke. Thank you from the bottom of our broken hearts for all your kind thoughts and condolences.

EAGLE - Eric William. 4.12.1929 - 15.8.2013 Five sad and lonely years have passed without you Eric. This day is remembered and quietly kept. No words are needed, I will never forget.

Left Patriotic performance: the volunteer musicians of South Gippsland Shire Brass Band performed at last Wednesday’s citizenship ceremony held by South Gippsland Shire Council in Leongatha. The national anthem, Advance Australia Fair, was among the band’s stirring renditions. The band rehearses at the Leongatha Courthouse on Wednesday evenings at 7.30pm, and more musicians are welcome. Free lessons are also offered to learners, young and old.

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THE Mount Best community came out in force again recently to meet Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien recently. Mr O’Brien said there were a number of issues raised at his regular meeting at the Mount Best Hall but the issue of planning and housing permits was high on the agenda. “This visit was part of my regular mobile office visits and included stops in Binginwarri, Mount Best, Toora and Welshpool. It was pleasing to have a number of issues raised with me by

constituents,” he said. “With about a dozen people coming out to chat at the Mount Best Hall we had a good discussion about matters affecting the local area. “I’m aware of the strong concerns in the district about the ability of locals to develop housing on small blocks in the Mount Best area and in other parts of the electorate. “I listened carefully to the views and expect to hear further after the community has a meeting with the South Gippsland Shire. “The rules about housing permits on farming zoned land under 40

hectares are in place for good reasons but I’m happy to work with the shire council on trying to address concerns that

some locals have.” Mr O’Brien said there were a number of other issues raised with him on the day that he

will be following up and he looks forward to his next mobile office visit in the region soon.

Issues in hills: Mount Best residents discussed state-related issues with Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien at the Mount Best Hall.

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Excellence award for Wonthaggi builder WONTHAGGI firm DAS Constructions has won the Regional Master Builder of the Year (Commercial) Award at the Master Builders Excellence in Construction Awards held in Melbourne. Their work on Newhaven College’s Senior Learning Centre and Specialist Facility was completed to the highest level of accuracy, and within a short timeframe, requiring the coordination of trades to provide the complex fire-safety, data and electrical requirements and services. The college’s Senior Learning Centre features classrooms, common and locker areas, a senior student lounge, lecture theatres, a lift and outdoor student areas at the front and the back of the new building. The Specialist Facility features science laboratories and classrooms including an arts room, makers room, storage facilities staff rooms and special breakout areas. Each building was constructed of steel with angled tilt panels

to the base, Equitone cladding, and metal facade to fascias. Metal louvers were also used at the front facade of both buildings and were designed for both aesthetic and shade purposes, produced off-site and assembled within a millimetre’s tolerance on site. “It’s a project that reveals its many merits on the inside, leaving the exterior to play a supporting role to the sky and landscape, which are so much a part of the experience of living in that part of Victoria,” Radley de Silva, MBAV CEO, said. Dale Sartori, managing Director of DAS Constructions, and David Butt who was business manager at Newhaven College during the project, accepted the award on behalf of all contributors to the project. “We are very proud of this achievement,” Mr Sartori said. “It was a massive journey to be able to deliver this project on time and on budget in just 13 months from when the project was awarded until its completion. David Butt from Newhaven College and also Vivek Matthews from Hayball Pty Ltd

(project architects) were able to make quick decisions and provide timely answers to keep the project flowing. “A project like Newhaven College provides massive benefit to our local community. “Significant local suppliers involved in the project included Plumbers Now, Williams and Burns (air conditioning), Shanks Electrical, Capeview Mitre 10 and Bowens Hardware and many of the contractor’s own children attend the school, including my own daughter.” DAS Constructions’ 17 year history with Newhaven College was acknowledged by college principal Gea Lovell. “We are very proud to be associated with DAS Constructions that has deservedly won this prestigious award,” she said. “While it is significant that our Senior Learning Centre and Specialist Facility have been recognised for their design and construction, it is even more significant that they are meeting our expectations in providing students with outstanding environments in which to learn.”

Outstanding result: Dale Sartori and Melissa Sellings from DAS Constructions are congratulated by Newhaven College principal Gea Lovell, Bass Coast Shire Council mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield and Bass MLA Brian Paynter in front of Newhaven College’s Senior Learning Centre, one of the college’s two award winning buildings.

Suspicious man moved on LEONGATHA Police urged a man to move on after he was seen shining a torch inside the windows of vehicles parked outside Leongatha’s cinema on Sunday evening. The 48 year old from Inverloch is known to police. No vehicles were broken into at the time of the report, around 8pm.

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Impressive space: Newhaven College principal Gea Lovell is delighted that, “while the Senior Learning Centre and Specialist Facility have been recognised for their design and construction, it is even more significant that they are meeting our expectations in providing students with outstanding environments in which to learn.”

Geriatrician services now available in Bass Coast BASS Coast Health (BCH) continues to expand its services with two specialist geriatricians caring for and improving the lives of the local aging population. The growing complement of specialists at BCH, available at both Wonthaggi and Phillip Island, means that Bass Coast residents now have local access to specialised care regularly. Geriatricians, Dr Renee Kelsall and Dr Margot Lodge, who consult in the BCH Sub-Acute Ward Armitage, will provide outpatient care to Bass Coast community members as well. They perform comprehensive medical assessments covering all aspects of ageing, including the review of medications, complex medical issues, fitness to drive assessments, falls assessments, continence assessments, cognitive assessments, and support in managing all of those

issues, and any other issues related to ageing, dementia and older persons’ wellbeing. Based at the Alfred Hospital, Dr Lodge recently commenced monthly consultations from the Phillip Island Health Hub. “Geriatricians provide a range of specialist advice for older people in their local community which can save people

valuable travel time. Now that we’re available on the Island, it means people no longer have to travel to Melbourne for specialist geriatrician care,” she said. “Older people with concerns such as multiple medical conditions, frailty, cognition problems, multiple medications, or those who are at high-risk of falls can have all of these issues

New faces: geriatricians Dr Renee Kelsall and Dr Margot Lodge are consulting at Bass Coast Health’s Wonthaggi Hospital and Phillip Island Health Hub.

reviewed and monitored by one specialist in one setting.” Dr Lodge said this holistic care is especially well supported in a setting such as the Phillip Island Health Hub because other health professionals involved in a person’s care are co-located. Dr Renee Kelsall is based at Monash Medical Centre, having grown up in Meeniyan. She is thrilled to be working at Wonthaggi Hospital and part of the Bass Coast healthcare community. “I’m passionate about improving access to specialist healthcare in the country, and having grown up in this area, I know the strain of travelling extended periods to access specialised care.” For more information about accessing geriatrician services or any other specialist services at BCH, please call 03 5951 2152 or go to basscoasthealth.org. au/Find a Doctor.

POLICE are urging motorists to secure their numberplates with tamper proof screws after a spate of thefts in South Gippsland. Stolen numberplates are often used in petrol drive-offs and police are aware of several thefts from homes in South Gippsland. Overnight between August 9 and 10, the rear numberplate of a car parked in Meeniyan-Promontory Road, Fish Creek, was stolen. The tamper proof screws are available from Wonthaggi Police Station.

Petrol thefts A MAN stole petrol from service station at Fish Creek on Sunday. At about 5.45pm, a small dark green hatchback attended the service station. A male described as being young, tall and skinny wearing a grey hoodie put 31 litres of unleaded petrol

in the vehicle and drove away, heading east on Promontory Road towards Foster. Between 5pm on August 10 and 10am on August 12, unknown offenders stole diesel fuel from a prime mover parked at Stony Creek-Dollar Road and Todds Road intersection, Stony Creek. Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or Wonthaggi Police on 5671 4100.

One June 2, a male and female attended a department store in Wonthaggi. The pair worked together to distract staff and move electrical items closer to the exit doors, and at some stage even bought small items to keep staff busy. The female then took the items out, undetected by the security sensors. The female is described as blonde, mid thirties and wearing black pants and light grey jumper with white runners. The male was wearing a Theft from car white long sleeved top, grey A PAIR of Ray Ban sunpants and black baseball cap. glasses, the vehicle’s service Car alight book and $8 in golf coins were stolen from a car in Wonthaggi A CAR caught fire at Jam between July 29 and 30. Jerrup on August 8. The car had been left unPolice said the incident oclocked in Outlook Drive. curred at 8.30pm on Bay Road, after the owner left the vehicle Alpaca theft there at 6am. POLICE are searching for Op shop robbed an alpaca stolen from a rural property at Korumburra. BASS Coast Community The incident occurred be- Centre Op Shop was robbed tween August 4 and 5, when between July 28 and 30. a four wheel drive was seen in An unknown offender enthe driveway of a rural prop- tered via a pedestrian door and erty at Kelly and Mosses Road took keys from a small key by a neighbour who saw torch cabinet on the wall. A biscuit lights in the paddock area. tin containing a small amount of cash was also stolen. Duo rob store

Inverloch burglary POLICE have warned shopTHE front door of a house keepers to be wary of a professional shop theft crew likely to in Inverloch was jemmied open be working in the area after a between August 2 and 3. Nothing was stolen from Wonthaggi department store was robbed. the Surf Parade premises.

Funds to target Island road black spot RESIDENTS of Phillip Island received a Cowes-Rhyll Road will be delivered under the 2018-19 funding round. major road safety boost last Friday. The Federal Government announced it will invest $750,000 towards improving Cowes-Rhyll Road under the 2018-19 Black Spot Program. Flinders MP Greg Hunt said the community’s input was critical to identify key black spots in the electorate. “Road crashes place major emotional and economic strains on all affected communities, but particularly the families and friends of the victims,” he said. “I am pleased to see that projects like the

“Motorists living on and visiting the Island will also be pleased to know that this notorious black spot will be fixed with funding from the program. “This project would ``not have been delivered with the community’s vital input, and I encourage all residents and motorists in the region to nominate projects for future funding rounds.” For more information on the Federal Government’s Black Spot Program, or to nominate a black spot, visit http://investment.infrastructure. gov.au/blackspots/.

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SPORT | BOWLS Mardan MARDAN had a good roll up this week with some bowlers back from leave. Secretary Ian Hasty has been up checking out the top end and Cliff Smith is back from the USA where he has been giving Trump a few clues and having a gander at the Rockies in Canada as well. There were three teams of three players and played three games of eight ends. The runner up team was made of Theresa Batman lead president Denyse Menzies played second and champion bowler Vito Serafino skipped they had a loss a draw and a win with 17 shots up. The winners were skipped by Trumpy advisor Cliff Smith, Jeanette Grady played second and Janice Ferguson played lead thus making her day to be in the winning team. This team had three wins and were 11 shots up. The number three has been prominent this week. That’s all for this week, RG.

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ends. Three ‘fours’ and a triple team strode onto the rinks in the knowledge that threatening weather was forecast for later in the day. The first game went off with little interruption with John Hill’s triple team winning by 15 shots. They were, however, out-bowled by Malcolm Marshall’s team who won by 18 shots. After lunch, and five ends into the second game, the heavens opened up resulting in the final game having to be called off with play not being possible. The winner for the day was the team skipped by John Hill with a score of 19 points with the runners up being the team skipped by Malcolm Marshall, with a score of 13 points. All bowlers should note that mixed mufti social bowls is next scheduled for Wednesday, August 15, followed by Sunday, August 19. The booking sheets are available at the clubhouse. Names should be in by 10am on the day with bowling starting at 11am sharp. Attendees should be at the club by 10.45am on the day of play. A reminder that the schedules for the men’s pennant practice matches prior to the forthcoming season, have been posted at the club for registration of attendees. The scheduled matches are as follows; Sep-

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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tember 8 – the Battle of Hastings at Hastings, September 15 –versus Lilydale at home and October 6 – the Bunerong Shield against Wonthaggi at Wonthaggi. Watch this column for additional information as it comes to hand. It is with great excitement the club announces that Evans Petroleum, has become the club’s latest supporter and joins a growing list of sponsors of the Inverloch Bowling Club. Finally, Friday, August 17, is the next scheduled meals night so don’t forget to record your names on the registration board. The regular features will be there including Jack’s mailbag and the largest spinning wheel in town will also be in action on the night, so if you want to win, get your names down without delay. The next members draw (a jackpot) will be on Friday, August 24, and don’t forget you need to be in attendance to claim the jackpot.

Buffalo indoor Wednesday, August 8

NOT as many bowlers at Buffalo this week but everyone enjoyed the night. In the first game Danah and Stephen Suckling proved too good for Bill Wolswinkel and Carolyn Benson, winning 6-4 in a low scoring game. Mat two saw Joe Occhipinti and Mary Tumino combine well to beat Toni Heldens and Charlie Tumino 11-6. In the second game Bill and Carolyn scored three on the last end to narrowly beat Joe and Mary 8-7. On the other mat Danah and Stephen continued bowling well to easily beat Toni and Charlie 9-4. In the third game it was decided not to centre the kitty but to bowl to where it landed - a challenge, but fun. Danah and Stephen had their third win for the night by beating Joe and Mary 12-9, and although Toni and Charlie scored three on the eighth end, Bill and Carolyn still managed to outscore them winning 8-5. The night’s winners were Danah and Stephen (WWW) 14 ends, mext Bill and Carolyn (LWW) 13 ends, third Joe and Mary (WLL) 12 ends, fourth Toni and Charlie (LLL) eight ends. Everyone wished Toni a happy birthday for next week and Carolyn gave a bunch of flowers to Toni. There will be no bowling at Buffalo next Wednesday, August 15 as the Peter Mac charity night is on Friday, August 17. Names of players for the Peter Mac night to be phoned to Toni 5663 6224 or Carolyn 5663 6270 by Thursday, August 16 please. Social bowls Wednesday 7.30pm at the Buffalo hall - all welcome.

Big success: there was a huge turnout of participants in the Gippsland Judo Clubs’ Training Day recently including members from the Wonthaggi club. Winners: Peter Bott (s), Michael Dady and Brian Potter enjoyed a win at Lang Lang.

Judo training day wows JUDO is a tremendous and dynamic combat sport that demands both physical prowess and great mental discipline.

Runners up: Lindsey Russell, Peter McWilliams (S), Bet Cowan and Luke Monkton came in second at Lang Lang on Thursday.

South Gippsland Midweek Bowls Group T H U R S D AY midweek bowls was played at Lang Lang with 34 bowlers.

The one game winners were Dieter Beilharz (s), Frank Truscott, Graham McKergow and Reg Excell. On Thursday, bowlers played at Lang The winners were Lang in cold and windy Peter Bott (s), Michael conditions. Dady and Brian Potter. Still, they enjoyed a Runners up were good day of bowling. Peter McWilliams (s), Thank you to HelLuke Monkton, Lind- en in the kitchen for sey Russell and Betty her lovely salad rolls Cowan. and sandwiches and

Ken in the bar for the refreshments. Next week, midweek will be played at San Remo not Corinella; the week after it will be played at Corinella. Come along and enjoy and great day of bowling with happy people. For enquiries, please ring Peter on 5678 5974.

Great effort: Dieter Beilharz (s), Frank Truscott, Reg Excell and Graham McKergow were the best one game winners at Lang Lang on Thursday.

San Remo THE weather was not on the bowlers’ side on Wednesday.

take note that entry forms for the Bass Shield and Club Championships are on the board. Please also note with the NBN now in, San Remo Bowls has a new phone number, 5678 5558. Social bowls is played each Wednesday. During the winter months when there is no pennant, bowlers

play on Saturday’s as well. Be at the club at 12.30pm for a 1pm start. Call to put your name down if you are running late. Further details are on the San Remo Club and social bowls can be made by contacting the club or Arthur Parker 0421 061 074. All new members are welcomed.

A group of bowlers stood around inside the club house hoping for a break in the weather. After standing around for an hour or so, that is how keen the San Remo bowlers are, they decided to call it quits. Once again they tried their lucky on Saturday but only a few ends were put down before the weather changed. Well done to Frank Truscott for taking out the day with Sean McWilliams the runWell done: Frank Truscott’s team won at ner up. Members please San Remo Bowls Club on Wednesday.

Gippsland’s four judo clubs united as one on Sunday, August 5, for the first Gippsland Judo Clubs’ Training Day. The event was hosted by the Yinnar and District Judo Club at the Yinnar Recreational Reserve. Attending the day were Judoka from Ju You Kai Judo Club Drouin, Sang-Rok Judo Club Wonthaggi, Traralgon Judo Club and Yinnar and District Judo Club. More than 50 juniors and 30 senior Judoka participated on the day. One of the Yinnar and District coaches Sharon Taylor said ‘the event was a great success due to the excellent promotion by all four judo clubs and support from parents and spectators’. A great outcome for the first of many inter-club training events and competitions planned for our Gippsland Junior and Senior Judoka in the future. The junior training session involved fun judo exercises and games, with coaches from all four clubs sharing their skills, knowledge and expertise during technical instruction and randori (free practice). The Gippsland Judoka was ecstatic to host local national champion Maeve Coughlan who shared her technical skills in one of the senior coaching sessions. Maeve’s judo career started at the Yinnar and District Judo Club when she was five years old and soon after she joined forces with the Traralgon Judo Club. These two clubs ignited her passion for judo and her ambition to compete for Australia on an International Platform. Maeve is currently ranked at number three in the International Judo Federation juniors world ranking and has her sights firmly set on the Junior World Titles, in October this year. Maeve is an elite athlete demonstrating resilience, determination and aspiration, all attributes of an inspirational role model for our young Gippsland Judoka aspiring to achieve their personal judo and life goals. New members welcome for further details please contact – The Yinnar and District Judo Club: Yinnar Recreation Reserve, https://www.facebook.com/ yinnarjudoclub. Ju You Kai Judo Club Drouin: the Dojo Factory phone: 03 5625 2857 or https://www.facebook.com/ Juyoukaijudoclub/. Sang-Rom Judo Club Wonthaggi: Fincher Street, Wonthaggi, https://www.facebook.com/Sang-RokWonthaggi-Judo-Club/. Traralgon Judo Club: Traralgon Budokan – Paul Street, Traralgon, https://www.facebook.com/traralgon.budokan.tbk/.

Special guest: national champion Maeve Coughlan attended the Gippsland Judo Clubs’ Training Day recently. She is pictured with Yinnar and District Judo Club coach Sharon Taylor.

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Knights challenge the Breakers Women’s

With Charlie Dougherty in goal, Fergus Warren,

Thomas in defence.

Tom Rycks, Tom Barker and David Simon back, the Leongatha played well for the first half. THE Lady Knights headed over to Newhaven for It wasn’t until late in the half that Phillip Island was Island team was hard pressed to obtain a winning score. another rematch against its 2017 grand final op- able to get behind the defence. Fergus and Curtis Rintoule worked hard to intercept ponents Phillip Island. The second half saw the Knights make some chang- a forward attack, which enabled the Knights to score An early goal from the Island indicated its dominance, but the Lady Knights did not back down. Despite a relatively inexperienced backline, Leongatha’s players were relentless in their pursuit of the ball. Paige Biggs, Bree Endres, Julie Cato and Brielle Cox proved a force formidable in the defence. Jordan Rintoule changed the tone of the match. Scoring a hat trick, Jordan proved Phillip Island was not indestructible. The constant support of Kathy Zacharopoulos, Kara Schellings, Kim Kirkus and Annemieke in the midfield saw an even amount of contests end in a positive result for the Lady Knights. Leongatha continued to persist but did suffer from a lack of endurance in the second half. A penalty for Phillip Island saw it equalise and some fast paced forward work on its part saw it take the lead. Despite some epic sweeping work from Tori Martin and defensive support from Izzie Kennedy, the Island proved too strong for the Knights to consistently overturn. The dramatic game ended with a six to three score Phillip Island’s way but the Knights did succeed in proving why they are always the opponent to watch. Bring on the last four rounds of the season.

Reserves With a few players absent, Leongatha needed to copy the Phillip Island side and invite a couple of Senior players to help fill the roster. The Knights were looking to take a step closer to playing finals for the third year in a row. Chris Gale held his keeping position with Nicholas Bongers, Michael Phillips, Malik Phillips and Jake

es and introduce a few of their own Seniors. Ethan Bath took a corner and was able to get his cross deep onto the back post where Will Barker was waiting, and his header reduced the margin. Joel Moore and Matthew Wardle were getting the ball sent forward but the Island defence was playing well. Sam Bainbridge, Wade Bashaw, Brian Gannon and Will were playing well in the midfield and starting to get rewards for their hard work. Charlie Dougherty had the best chance for the Knights when his long range shot sailed over the keepers head but hit the cross bar and failed to go in. The match wasn’t to be and Phillip Island was able to score three more goals to knock out the Knights’ chances of a finals spot. Thanks to Ethan, Charlie, Jack Bainbridge and Curtis Rintoule for helping out. The Leongatha Knights’ final Reserves game will be in two weeks against Mirboo North.

Seniors Leongatha travelled to Phillip Island to save a hard season with a win and a chance at finals. The Knights were up against it as they had four regular players missing. Thanks to the Reserves for helping out. Brian Gannon and Sam Bainbridge stepped up and helped out. Brian had another great game and his ability to run and hold the ball made some significant impact on the game. He played forward in attack and at times had to remind himself not to run back and chase the ball into defence. PJ O’Meara also started in attack and he was able to supply a number of balls forward.

their first goal. The ball fell to PJ who was able to turn and see Brian moving against the defence. Brian ran past a defender and with only the keeper to beat and scored. PJ was able to pressure the Island defence into a bad pass that was sent forward by Tom Barker and enabled Brian to run on and score again. The Island set about rectifying the score. With swift movement in the back line, a free midfielder had time to send a long ball forward and score. At half time, the players were asked to keep the pressure up and continue to look for each other. It was one of the long balls though that allowed the Island to score. With a quick back pass and wet bumpy field, the pressure by the trailing attacker was too much and they were able to get a cheap goal to level the scores. The Knights’ best piece of play for a while came next. Stefano Viano had the ball deep in the Knight defence and his release found Ethan on the half way line. Ethan spotted Sam in the clear and with PJ running free down the right wing was able to put the ball out in front of him allowing him to run onto it. Sam was able to release the ball quickly and allow PJ the opportunity to run into space, attracting two defenders which left Brian free on the left with no defenders. Brian doesn’t miss from this range and scored his hat trick. Jack Bainbridge and Sam were now running in midfield and the Knights looked like they might score again, but it rebounded out. Alas, it was the Phillip Island side that was able to score the final goal of the match. With Charlie throwing himself around and goal line clearances, it was inevitable that the ball would find and Is-

Pressure: Leongatha Knights’ Brian Gannon chases down his Phillip Island opponent. lander free who could put the ball into the back of the net. The score was tied three all. Only three more matches to go, starting with Wonthaggi. The Knights still hold hopes for a finals berth but will need some good wins in the coming weeks.

City battle it out with Warragul Women’s UNFORTUNATELY, inclement weather would be the winner of this critical game possibly ending the hopes of Korumburra playing finals in 2018. Under lights, steady rain flooding the Warragul pitch, Korumburra’s women were keen to play whilst Warragul’s team was nowhere to be seen, not even venturing out of the rooms. The match referee, after consulting with both teams coaching staff, deemed the pitch too unsafe to play on and abandoned the game 15 minutes before kickoff.

Men’s This game was almost abandoned due to the weather conditions on Sunday afternoon. The game started on one pitch and was then moved to another. In the first half, Korumburra found the net twice off the boots of Hayden Smith and Jacob Beckwith. Warragul would tie the match up two all at the break managing to slot a couple past keeper George Decarlo.

In the second half, Korumburra had most of the play but couldn’t get past the strong defensive line that Warragul held. Likewise on the rebound, Korumburra held strong with super fast Peter Veltri covering the back line superbly, Rory Cull, Dave Newton and Corey Arnold playing solidly. Thomas Sorrell had plenty of the ball well delivered through the midfield, Daniel Lloyd standing out with Hayden Smith continually moving the ball to Jacob Beckwith and Aiden Richards, and Harry McNeil almost scored on a number of occasions. A late interchange would see youngster Riley Olden enter the game in the forward line and Jamie McNeil in the back line, a roll of the dice to try and score a critical win but it wasn’t to be, a two all draw the end result. Finals are still within reach for Korumburra but a win would have taken the pressure off.

U12 Mixed TEAM manager Graham Beech reflected on the game;

“Korumburra U12s played Phillip Island Team 2 at Phillip Island. Korumburra’s defence was put under pressure right from the start and despite the efforts of Pat Morris in goal and the defenders Phillip Island scored regularly, especially rebounding off Korumburra’s gallant defending,” he said. “Phillip Island scored five goals before Will Roberts for Korumburra finally scored at the 25 minute mark. Phillip Island again scored to finish the half with a six to one lead. “The second half saw an improved performance by Korumburra with a number of missed opportunities. Phillip Island put on another unanswered goal to end the game seven to one. “Despite the score, Korumburra showed some promise. The highlight of the game was Patrick Morris saving a penalty. Also pleasing was an improved performance from a newcomer to the game James Damon and a stellar performance in defence by Fern Hurst, who despite a leg injury ran down Phillip Island forwards consistently throughout the game.”

Team work: Korumburra’s Alana Lopez-Freeman moves the ball forward ably assisted by James Damon, Patrick Morris and Callum Olden. Photo credit: Rose Hurst.

Stars outplay Drouin Women’s

A HOME game for Inverloch and the weather made for difficult conditions. Heavy rain the night before left the southern end of the pitch very muddy and slippery. Inverloch came out firing but it was Drouin that dominated in the opening minutes of the game keeping the ball in its attacking half. Inverloch’s strong defence fought back hard. However, it was a corner kick from Drouin that saw the first score on the board. The ball ricocheted off the stomach of an Inverloch defender and unfortunately, resulted in an own goal.

In front: Inverloch’s Hamish Gleeson took control of the ball in the U12’s game against Drouin.

The away team was up one nil early on in the first half. It wasn’t long before Inverloch redeemed itself to put a score on the board and at half time the scores were level. Inverloch dominated early on in the second half, snagging two quick goals to lead three to one. Drouin quickly answered, finding the back of the net minutes later to bring the scores to three to two. Both teams fought hard but there was no great comeback for Drouin with the home side kicking another goal late in the second half. Inverloch won four to two.

Great game: Inverloch and Drouin played well in the U10s on Sunday.

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Woorayl ladies amount A SMALL but enthusiastic group of five ladies arrived for play on Wednesday, August 8. The threatening weather had certainly affected those attending the day. Given the afternoon forecast of inclement conditions it was decided to play a nine hole event still with the format of a drawn partner 4BB. The ladies managed to complete play dry but only just as the rain tumbled down as the cards were tallied up. The winners were Jenny Riseley and Elly Berryman with 21 points with balls down the line going to the pairing of Janet Thompson and Marg Tuckett 18 points. Elly Berryman was nearest the pin on the eighth. A reminder that the monthly counter tea (from 6pm) and lucky draws are on this Thursday, August 16, at the club – all welcome. This week: Stableford.

Foster THIS week saw most competitions cancelled due to generally poor weather. The weather did break briefly towards the end of the week, and Thursday and Friday did see limited numbers play competition on the course. The work continues on installing a waste water pipeline from the treatment plant to town for irrigation of the course and also other sporting facilities around town. Weather permitting instillation of the two 245,000 litre tanks will also be done as part of this project. Thursday, August 9: Stableford. Winner: Andrew Brown (20) 38 points. NTP: sixth C. Gray and 17th R. Fulton. DTL: R. Smith (22) 36 and R. Fulton (12) 34. Friday, August 10: Chook Run. Winner: David Knee 19 points.

Mirboo North T H U R S D AY results: Competition: Stableford. Date: August 9. Day winner: Garry Shandley (14) 37. NTP: fourth Peter Chapman. DTLs: Peter Draper (10) 36, Mark Hales (21) 36, and Mal Payne (10) 35.

Woorayl THE day dawned wet and cold, and judging by the

of text messages received by the acting captain asking if golf had been called off, there was not a lot of enthusiasm to be out on the course. By the time the first group teed off though, the skies had cleared and the excitement level had gone up amongst the hardy souls who turned up for a hit. The event was the easy format of 4BBB where you can slack off a bit if you have a decent partner to help you out. A great array of trophies were provided by a couple of very generous members, father and son duo Ray and Simon Sullivan. Thank you, the winners were very appreciative of the prizes on offer. The winners on the day were great mates Jack Howard and esteemed president Graeme Winkler who carded an excellent score in the damp conditions of 46 points, easily claiming the trophy by a margin of four points. Having also won the last two weeks events, this made it back to back to back for Graeme, just like the mighty Hawks in 2013, 2014 and 2015. Runners up were two of the more senior members Kev Riseley and life member Max Wood. Their score of 42 points was good enough for second place, on a count back from the unlucky Greg Fennel and Ivor McLennan. Rumour has it that another case of a broken down cart effected Greg and Ivor’s concentration, possibly costing them the event. Balls down the line went to Greg and Ivor 42, Brian and Ty Hogan 41 and Geoff McKinnon and Jason Redmond 41, sadly on a count back from the unlucky Craig Hall and Graeme Calder. NTP on the eighth was Ross Winkler and on the 17th Graeme Winkler, both being too very close shots. The theme of life members winning a prize continued with Alan McEachern and life member Frank Dekker winning the encouragement award with a very ordinary 4BBB score of 34 points. Brian Hogan’s group won the ball raffle. Next week, the club welcomes back captain Gary Young after three weeks away working on his tan in Noosa. The event is Single Stableford and the weather will be warm and sunny, so be there or be square.

Wonthaggi ladies IT is a short report this week.

Winners: Ken Smirk and Kevin Scott posted great scores at Leongatha Golf Club on Thursday.

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excellent score of +5 to win the Overall and THERE was C Grade events. no competition A Grade was played on Satur- taken out by Anthony with two down day due to the in- Sparkes and Ken Smirk won in clement weather. B Grade with +1. On Tuesday, AuBalls were won by gust 7, each hole of the Ron Paice, Paul Luck, course was converted John McLennan, Col to a par three hole, Martin, Ian Trease, which made for a real John Renwick, Antony test of golf skills in Roberts, Kevin Castthe somewhat wet and wood, Terry Grace, windy conditions. Andy Bassett, Ray Best net score of Barbour, Bruce Clark, the day was achieved Rod Hopcraft, Allan by Hans Hoefler with a Edney, Ian Barlow, score of 48 net ahead Norm Hughes, Nichoof Greg Ellt, Colin las Perrin and Kevin Bear and Ken Smirk Michael. who all received balls NTPs were Andy for their score of 49 Bassett on the 14th net. hole and Nicholas PerOther ball winners rin on the 16th. were Andrew Smith and John McLennan. On Thursday, 62 golfers contested a Par event in some welcome sunshine. Best score of the day was carded by Kevin Scott with an

The club did get to play for those stalwarts who were hanging out for their golf fix. Six golfers played a round of Stableford. The Monthly Medal was not played; golfers will try again next week. Yes the course was windy, yes there was no run, but there was no rain during the round and carts were allowed in the rough so it was a win-win all round. The scores were reflective of the conditions as they played from the tips. Pars were celebrated as if they were eagles, but Maree Anderson (28) was the winner on the day with 28 points. Pro pin on eighth was Marg Ryan. BDL went to Anne Walker 25, Marg Johnson 24, and Marg Ryan 22.

Maree Anderson: won a Stableford round at the Wonthaggi Golf Club.

Hans Hoefler: had the best net score of the day at Leongatha Golf Club on Tuesday.

Star golfers: Trish Owen and Maxine Eabry were the winners, and Lynda Bassett and Chris Lay were the runners up in Golf Victoria’s “Doris Chambers” Foursomes Stableford on Wednesday.

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WEDNESDAY:

A group of 22 intrepid souls contested the qualifying round of Golf Victoria’s “Doris Chambers” Foursomes Stableford. The experienced pair of Maxine Eabry

and Trish Owen played off a handicap of 20 had 32 points, which was the best score of the day. They just eclipsed a “newbie” pair of Chris Lay and Lynda Bassett (39) handicap who came in with 31 points to claim the runners’ up trophy. Maxine and Trish will now represent Le-

ongatha in the State final, to be played on a Melbourne course, later in the year. Down the line ball winners were Colleen Touzel and Fay Quilford 27 points, Libby Seebeck and Nan Meagher 26, Coral Gray and Julie Howard, and Toni West and Rebecca Thomas both with 25 points.

All together: members of the McKnight family gathered beneath the newly named McKnight Family Grandstand at Stony Creek Recreation Reserve on Saturday. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning-@ fourcornersframing.biz.

Stony Creek honours Successful program for the McKnight family Mini Roos

THE Leongatha Knights Football Club has been hosting an Aldi Mini Roos program for four years to11 years over the last nine weeks.

the Mini Roos last Tuesday, August 7. Leongatha Knights’ junior presentation is set to be held on September 21 at 5.30pm. The senior presentation will be held on October 5. The event will be held at The program offered children to the Leongatha Dakers Centre, and it is sign up for a program filled with fun, semi formal attire. The Leongatha Knights are also learning soccer skills and techniques through soccer activities and mini soc- proud to be hosting the Gippsland Soccer League first semi final. cer games. Teams will battle it out on the The program had six children parKnights’ home ground on September ticipate in the program. A presentation evening was held for 9.

Achievement: Leongatha Aldi store manager Cassy and coach Jack Bainbridge congratulated Mini Roos Hugh Chalmers and Sebastian Trease for successfully completing the nine week program. Absent: Tyson Helms, Liberty Murdoch. Lakyn Price and Tilly Krausz.

THE McKnight family has been honoured for its longstanding contribution to the Stony Creek Football Netball Club. The club unveiled the McKnight Family Grandstand at the Stony Creek Recreation Reserve during Saturday’s home games against Toora. Stony Creek president Mark Le Page said the family’s service to the club dates back to 1931. “Officially there are 1500 games of football and netball played between the family members. Unofficially there are more than 2000 games,” he said. The McKnight family shares eight club best and fairest awards between them, four McCaughan Medals, two Alberton league best and fairests, and six life memberships in: the late Don Senior, Verna, Don Junior, Cathy, Brett and Doug. Ryan McKnight is eligible for life membership this year. Don Junior is also an Alberton league life member. “Don Junior was a driving voice behind bringing the club together after the 1987 Tarwin split. Don brought the club together and moved it forward, drove the rebuilding of the ground to what it is

today,” Mr Le Page said. “Don Senior, and others, were the driving force behind getting the Fourths competition up and running in Alberton and the premiership trophy is named in his honour. “The family’s been around for nearly 90 years and the best part of that has been a continuous service to the club and the committee across the generations. “They are very humble. They were honoured by the grandstand award

but just think they’re part of the club and should not be put above anyone else. “It was our club’s privilege and honour to name the grandstand after them.” All Stony Creek and Toora players, footballers and netballers, and the umpires, lined up before the senior game and 98 year old Verna (Don Junior’s mother) cut the ribbon. Many life members and old supporters came back for the day.

Job done: Verna McKnight (centre) cuts the ribbon to officially open the McKnight Family Grandstand at Stony Creek Recreation Reserve on Saturday, watched by Cathy and Don Junior McKnight, Doug McKnight and Ryan McKnight, holding son Ethan McKnight. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning-@ fourcornersframing.biz.

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Great night: Pauline Lindsay, Mal Lindsay, Rhonda Gilmour and Ian Gilmour had a lovely Glitz and glamour: Alyce Cuman, Carley Gilliland, Bonnie Huitema and Holly Powell looked elegant for the “red carpet” theme at Power Football Netball Club ball. time at the Power Football Netball Club ball.

Power enjoys glamorous ball With a red carpet theme, the ball included live WONTHAGGI Power Football Netball entertainment and great company. Club enjoyed its annual ball recently. It was the club’s biggest fundraiser of the year, The ball was held at Silverwater Resort on Sat- and was well attended; more than 230 tickets were urday, August 4. sold.

Dazzling: Melissa Stirton and Julie Waters looked lovely at the Wonthaggi Power Football Netball Club ball.

Great success: Wonthaggi Football Netball Club president Peter Liddle and Mal Lindsay enjoyed their ball at Silverwater Resort on Saturday night. Night out: Kiani Liddle and Alice Lindsay had a great time at Wonthaggi Power’s major fundraiser; the red carpet ball.

Beautiful: Kiani Liddle and Kealy Carew enjoyed the Power Football Netball Club ball recently.

Leongatha Small Bore Rifle Club 2018 20m Prone Pennant - Section B Round five: Target Rifle Geelong 498.029 defeated Kyneton 488.024; Oakleigh 479.014 defeated by Northcote 484.014; Stawell 488.017 defeated by Leongatha 489.024; Launceston VDC 493.025 (bye). The best shooter for round five was James Daly (Kyneton) with 100.009. Congratulations on your 100 with nine out of 10 perfect centres.

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Kyneton ..........................................................16 Launceston VDC ...........................................16 Target Rifle Geelong .....................................16 Northcote .......................................................12 Leongatha..........................................................8 Oakleigh ............................................................8 Stawell ..............................................................4

Fantastic time: Steve and Marina Lind- Looking lovely: Alice Lindsay and Jack Stunning: Laura Williams and Holly Powsay had a ball at Wonthaggi Power’s recent Millen were pictured at the recent Power ell attended the Power Football Netball Club ball on Saturday night. Football Netball Club ball. function.

We shoot FRIDAY Nights at 8 PM at the rifle club on the recreation reserve. Any inquiries, please call R. Spratt 5664 2358.

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Boy daredevil 11 year old to skate Sydney’s massive ramp

By Brad Lester

A NYORA boy with a penchant for high flying aerial antics will take part in a national skating event in Sydney in October. Keefer Wilson has been invited to compete in X Games to display his skills on a massive skate ramp, in the skateboard big air event. The 11 year old will be the youngest competitor at the invitation-only event and will perform such moves as the sakie 540 that involves a 540 degree spin over a jump and a 540 McTwist on a quarter pipe. “He’s pretty amazing. He’s going pretty fast (when he performs),” his proud father Pete said. Keefer is no stranger to skating on a large scale, given Pete built an astonishing megaramp on his family’s Nyora property. That ramp spans 94m long and is 12m high at the start and nearly three metres high at the quarter pipe. Pete expects the ramp at Sydney to be of similar dimensions. “The ramp was built for my friends to be able to train to qualify for the X Games and I didn’t think my son would get there already,” he said. “Keefer’s quite a smart skater because he does not push past what he is comfortable with. It’s pretty cool that someone from Nyora has been invited to go to the X Games.” Keefer has skated on the ramp with the likes of skating icons Tas Pappas and Jake Brown, both world champions in big air skating. Pete is a professional golfer and his children have inherited his sporting genes, with daughter Chloe, 14, a competitive dancer, and daughter Leah, 12, a gymnast.

Great surface: Madelaine Mason from the Welshpool Basketball Association said players are excited to put the new floor at the basketball stadium to use this season, which starts in September.

Players floored by new surface

Hot competition at Leongatha table tennis WITH the completion of the sixth round in the power Kevin. In the other matches, Messmate was too steady for spring A Grade competition on August 7, TWAAB remain on top of the ladder on 10 points, 43 rub- Evergreen, winning 6/5, and Tamarisk had the same result over Gums. bers and 139 games. Plum is right on its heels, 10 – 37 – 128, with Messmate clear third, 8 – 36 – 132. Tamarisk, 6 – 29 – 112 and Oaks 6 – 29 - 106 are locked in a tight battle for the fourth spot in the top four. Gums, 4 – 31 – 113 and Evergreen, 4 - 31 – 109, are still in touch of a top four position, but Lemons are yet to win a match and sit stone motherless last at 0 – 29 – 101. While Lemons lost on Tuesday night, it did come very close to knocking off the Oaks. It would have been a win for it if Siobahn Paxton had been able to sneak a win against Michael Brandon, in what was a tight five game battle, with Michael getting home 12/10 in the last game. In the second doubles, the Lemons went down in the fifth game after a torrid battle in the first four games. In the battle between Plum and the previously undefeated TWAAB, it was Plum that snuck home in a 6/5 result. The deciding game was played between Dom Murdica and Kevin Dowling, with Dom coming from behind to storm home 11/6 and 11/9 in the last two games to over-

The project was funded with $100,000 from Sport and Recreation Victoria, $50,000 from the South Gippsland Shire Council and $50,000 combined from the Welshpool Recreation Reserve and basketball association. The work has included new stumps, bearer and Madelaine Mason from the basketball associa- joists, improved plumbing and drainage, new seattion said the new floor will be playable in time for ing, painting inside and out and a new roller door, all the upcoming season, which starts on Wednesday, completed by TS Constructions. “It was basically done from scratch,” Ms Mason September 5. “We were a little concerned it wouldn’t be fin- said. “The players are very excited and keen for the ished on time so it is great it will be ready to go at the start of the season, on time in September,” she said. new season and we already have quite a few new Ms Mason said the new floor will mean the club players signed up.” The Welshpool Basketball Association runs two can now grow. “The way the floor was, it was possible one day competitions during the year, one for all ages and we would have had to slow down, or even stop. Now, abilities from September through to December and a the possibilities for the association are endless,” she senior competition from February to May. “We can certainly look at growing that now, said. “We have had over 200 players for the last couple maybe adding some extra nights or different compeof seasons, which is huge, so we didn’t want to lose titions, which is not something we could do with the that.” old floor,” Ms Mason said.

PLAYERS in the Welshpool Basketball Association will get to play on a brand No fear: Nyora skate Keefer Wilson will new floor this season, with the stadium compete in big air skating at X Games in at the Welshpool Recreation Reserve reSydney, after training at his family’s megaceiving a $200,000 facelift this winter. ramp, pictured.

Bryce Holwerda is the leading player on 16 wins. Michael Holwerda has 14, Michael Westaway 13, and Case Debondt and Michael Chang are both on 12 wins. Both Case and Fred Debondt have headed north to play in the National Championships in their age groups, while top junior Jack Duff is heading up to play in the U13 B team. Wonthaggi Table Tennis Association’s Dirk Holwerda will be at the championships as captain of the Over 65’s B Team. Best of luck to you all. A Reserve played the second round of the winter competition home and away games this week and it is PJ on top of the ladder, 7 – 24 – 4, RSL 6 – 21 – 4, Fluffy Unicorns 6 – 21 – 2, Blues 6 – 19 – 2, Bouncers 5 – 21 – 2, Supermax 4 – 13 – 2, Hopefuls 4 – 16 – 0, and The Pies 2 – 11 – 0. The top match of the round was between Isy Derrick and Robin McKinnon, which was a real marathon, going the full five games with Robin proving to be a bit stronger in the fifth to take the rubber. Aiden Holwerda is the leading player with four wins, and Jose Shelton and Leanne Costello on three wins each.

Thrilling matches at Wonthaggi table tennis A Reserve: seven teams started this week after WONTHAGGI Table Tennis B Grade matches a trial run last week to see if the teams were evenly continued to be extremely competitive. It is also good to see so many youngsters having fun and enjoying healthy exercise. B Grade follows junior coaching with Bruce Harmer from 6pm to 7pm on Thursdays at Wonthaggi Table Tennis.

B Grade ladder: Mustangs .......................................12.10 Ferrari ................................................8.9 GTR ...................................................8.8 Mercedes ...........................................8.8 Formula One .....................................8.6 The Big Red Car ...............................4.5 Lightning McQueen ..........................0.6 Dodge Vipers.....................................0.4 Lamborghini ......................................0.4

(21) (19) (19) (18) (12) (12) (14) (10) bye (9)

Leading players: Braden Andrighetto 5 (10), Jackson Baker 5 (10), Oscar Conway 4 (9) and Jack Donohue 4 (8).

Cricket training Training underway: David Mock and Bob Mastin were at Over 60’s cricket training. Six prospective players attended. Eight others apologised because they were on holidays in Queensland. Training continues at 5pm every Thursday night at the indoor nets in Korumburra.

matched. Jackson Baker, Coby Chandler, Luke Speed and Sam Rhodi are up from B Grade. Welcome to new player Neil Duncan.

A Grade ladder: Section 1: Justin Licis remains leading player with just one loss for the season.

Section 2:

Ladder: Cricket ................................................12 Table Tennis .......................................12 Golf.....................................................12 Rugby Union ........................................8

(17) (16) (12) (12)

New players are always welcome. Phone 5674 4628

Progress: the basketball stadium at the Welshpool Recreation Reserve received a major facelift over the winter, which has seen the old, warped floor replaced with a brand new playing surface.

Learn the rules of cricket LEONGATHA District Cricket Association Umpires will hold its annual meeting on Tuesday, August 21, at 7.30pm at Leongatha’s Bairs Hotel.

Any players, captains, coaches or prospective umpires are invited; if you could please confirm your attendance to Geoff Wyatt 0413 081136. On the Monday afternoon, September 19, Cricket Victoria umpires are prepared to run a rules session Any prospective umpires or past players interestfor students. ed in taking up umpiring are welcome to attend. This is open to boys and girls interested in taking If you are looking for any information, please up umpiring or just learning the rules of cricket (this contact Geoff Wyatt on 0413 081136. On Monday, September 19, at 7pm, umpires from session is free of any charges). If any school students Cricket Victoria will conduct a session (no charge) or junior players are interested, please contact Geoff Wyatt 0413 081136. on rules. This session will depend on numbers interested. The venue is to be confirmed.

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Alberton results Round 16 - Aug 11

West Gippsland results Results - Round 17

A Grade: Inverloch Kongwak 81 d Kilcunda Bass 23, Phillip Island 62 d Cora Lynn 32, Koo Wee Rup 45 d Nar Nar Goon 43, Dalyston 63 d Bunyip 38, Korumburra Bena 77 d Garfield 24. B Grade: Inverloch Kongwak 66 d Kilcunda Bass 18, Cora Lynn 51 d Phillip Island 31, Koo Wee Rup 44 d Nar Nar Goon 17, Bunyip 44 d Dalyston 43, Korumburra Bena 82 d Garfield 25. C Grade: Inverloch Kongwak 52 d Kilcunda Bass 8, Phillip Island 44 d Cora Lynn 30, Koo Wee Rup 35 d Nar Nar Goon 7, Bunyip 51 d Dalyston 27, Korumburra Bena 48

d Garfield 19. Under 17: Inverloch Kongwak 37 d Kilcunda Bass 16, Phillip Island 41 d Cora Lynn 36, Koo Wee Rup 25 d Nar Nar Goon 7, Bunyip 52 d Dalyston 37, Korumburra Bena 49 d Garfield 7. Under 15: Inverloch Kongwak 44 d Kilcunda Bass 1, Cora Lynn 19 drew Phillip Island 19, Koo Wee Rup 32 d Nar Nar Goon 16, Dalyston 38 d Bunyip 20, Korumburra Bena 43 d Garfield 15. Under 13: Inverloch Kongwak 68 d Kilcunda Bass 0, Cora Lynn 18 d Phillip Island 3, Koo Wee Rup 24 d Nar Nar Goon 13, Bunyip 17 d Dalyston 14, Korumburra Bena 32 d Garfield 7.

LDNA netball Results - Saturday August 11

11 & Under Section 1: Mirboo North 12 d St Laurence Gold 9, Inverloch-Kongwak 13 d Mt Eccles Pink 4, Mt Eccles Yellow 11 d St Laurence Maroon 6. 11 & Under Section 2: Mt Eccles 9 d St Laurence 4, Town 6 d Inverloch-Kongwak 4. 13 & Under Section 1: Mirboo North 21 d St Laurence Blue 13, St Laurence Maroon 26 d Inverloch-Kongwak 12. 13 & Under Section 2: Parrots 20 d St Laurence 8, InverlochKongwak 19 d Town 8, Korumburra-Bena 16 d Mt Eccles Blue 4, Mt Eccles Purple 19 d Mirboo North 3. 15 & Under: St Laurence 24 d Mt Eccles Blue 13, Town Tangerine 21 d Town Black 15, Mt Eccles Pink 26 d Mirboo North 13. 17 & Under / C Grade: Meeniyan & District 33 d Mirboo North 31, St Laurence 34 d Town 30, Mt Eccles Blue 45 d Mt Eccles White 34. Open: St Laurence 33 d Town Tangerine 28, Mt Eccles 78 d Mirboo North 38, MDU 37 d Town Black 29.

Ladders

13 & Under Section 1 Mirboo North .......188 26 St Laur Maroon ....126 22 Mt Eccles Silver ....124 17 St Laurence Blue ....88 16 Inverloch-K’wak ......48 8 13 & Under Section 2 Inverloch-K’wak ..195 24 Korum-Bena .........169 22 Parrots ...................176 20 Mt Eccles Purple ..140 15 St Laurence ..............70 10 Mt Eccles Blue .........66 8 Town.........................66 6

Mirboo North ...........42 4 15 & Under St Laurence ...........143 23 Mt Eccles Blue ......122 18 Town Tangerine ......93 13 Town Black .............91 13 Mt Eccles Pink .......103 12 Mirboo North ...........66 5 17 & Under / C Grade Meeniyan & Dist ..201 24 Mirboo North .......148 22 Town ..................... 112 16 Mt Eccles Blue ........75 10 St Laurence ..............68 8 Mt Eccles White .......60 4 Open MDU ......................167 26 Mt Eccles ...............121 22 Town Black ...........104 18 St Laurence .............86 7 Town Tangerine........85 7 Mirboo North ...........68 4

Finals An end of season Round-Robin for 11 & Under and Net-Set Go participants will be held this coming Saturday commencing at 10am. Participants should arrive at 9.45am for a 10am start. After 14 rounds, semi-finals will start this week at the Leongatha & District Netball Association courts. Come down and support your clubs. 11am: 13 & Under Section 1: Mirboo North v St Laurence Maroon. 13 & Under Section 1: Mt Eccles Silver v St Laurence Blue. 13 & Under Section 2: Inverloch/Kongwak v Korumburra-Bena. 13 & Under Section 2: Parrots v Mt Eccles Purple. 12 noon: 15 & Under: St Laurence v Mt Eccles Blue. 15 & Under: Town Tangerine v Town Black. 1pm: 17 & Under/C Grade: Meeniyan & District v Mirboo North. 17 & Under/C Grade: Town v Mt Eccles Blue. 2.20pm: Open - MDU v Mt Eccles. Town Black v St Laurence.

Ladders

A Grade Phillip Island...... 192.47 Dalyston ............. 161.87 Koo Wee Rup ..... 140.28 Korum-Bena ...... 168.41 Inver-K’wak ...... 138.49 Nar Nar Goon...... 122.31 Bunyip ................... 93.35 Cora Lynn.............. 80.02 Kilcunda-Bass ....... 38.55 Garfield ................. 24.68 B Grade Koo Wee Rup ..... 156.20 Bunyip ................ 166.03 Korum-Bena ...... 163.03 Dalyston ............. 147.94 Cora Lynn .......... 144.25 Phillip Island ....... 125.54 Inver-K’wak .........117.08 Nar Nar Goon........ 57.74 Garfield ................. 39.55 Kilcunda-Bass ....... 27.58 C Grade Inver-K’wak ...... 202.80 Phillip Island...... 199.21 Bunyip ................ 168.09 Korum-Bena ...... 149.32 Koo Wee Rup ..... 150.42 Cora Lynn............ 101.64 Dalyston ................ 84.05 Nar Nar Goon........ 57.74 Garfield ................. 36.44 Kilcunda-Bass ....... 30.59

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Under 17 Korum-Bena ...... 214.10 Bunyip ................ 209.13 Phillip Island...... 190.43 Koo Wee Rup ..... 122.52 Dalyston ............. 122.29 Cora Lynn............ 130.43 Inver-K’wak ........ 120.05 Nar Nar Goon........ 38.94 Kilcunda-Bass ....... 34.06 Garfield ................. 22.73 Under 15 Phillip Island...... 203.80 Cora Lynn .......... 177.05 Korum-Bena ...... 183.69 Inver-K’wak ...... 168.34 Dalyston ............. 154.88 Koo Wee Rup ...... 102.68 Nar Nar Goon........ 82.50 Bunyip ................... 81.61 Garfield ................. 57.33 Kilcunda-Bass ......... 7.55 Under 13 Cora Lynn .......... 296.12 Phillip Island...... 221.13 Inver-K’wak ...... 210.17 Koo Wee Rup ..... 158.26 Korum-Bena ...... 149.40 Bunyip ................. 138.55 Dalyston .............. 129.70 Nar Nar Goon........ 93.20 Garfield ................. 25.31 Kilcunda-Bass ......... 2.08

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Gippsland netball Results - Round 16

A Grade: Bairnsdale 36 d Sale 34, Morwell 65 d Wonthaggi Power 30, Drouin 60 d Leongatha 50, Moe 59 d Traralgon 56, Warragul 45 d Maffra 39. B Grade: Sale 38 d Bairnsdale 24, Wonthaggi Power 34 d Morwell 32, Drouin 57 d Leongatha 34, Traralgon 44 d Moe 43, Maffra 48 d Warragul 35. C Grade: Sale 36 d Bairnsdale 30, Wonthaggi Power 49 d Morwell 33, Drouin 56 d Leongatha 27, Traralgon 35 d Moe 24, Maffra 46 d Warragul 28. Under 17: Sale 46 d Bairnsdale 22, Morwell 44 d Wonthaggi Power 35, Leongatha 34 d Drouin 31, Traralgon 42 d Moe 39, Maffra 62 d Warragul 19. Under 15: Sale 42 d Bairnsdale 29, Morwell 42 d Wonthaggi Power 21, Drouin 51 d Leongatha 43, Moe 42 d Traralgon 20, Maffra 37 d Warragul 24. Under 13: Sale 32 d Bairnsdale 18, Wonthaggi Power 51 d Morwell 14, Leongatha 55 d Drouin 6, Traralgon 31 d Moe 20, Maffra 48 d Warragul 21.

Ladders

A Grade Morwell ............... 139.27 Traralgon ............ 146.30 Moe ...................... 118.26 Drouin ................. 105.51 Warragul ............... 94.46 Maffra..................... 95.24 Bairnsdale .............. 95.11

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Leongatha............... 70.81 Sale......................... 74.17 Wonthaggi .............. 78.49 B Grade Traralgon ............ 179.17 Moe ...................... 121.04 Morwell ............... 110.10 Maffra ................... 98.69 Wonthaggi ............. 99.10 Warragul ................. 96.66 Drouin .................... 92.51 Sale......................... 94.41 Leongatha............... 69.24 Bairnsdale .............. 71.93 C Grade Maffra ................. 151.72 Traralgon ............ 136.99 Drouin ................. 129.44 Wonthaggi ........... 119.67 Moe ...................... 115.61 Sale......................... 93.28 Warragul ................. 90.48 Morwell .................. 70.97 Leongatha............... 64.86 Bairnsdale .............. 62.59 Under 17 Wonthaggi ........... 133.47 Traralgon ............ 150.64 Maffra ................. 121.18 Morwell ............... 114.84 Moe ...................... 118.88 Leongatha............. 114.89 Sale....................... 102.37 Drouin .................... 83.16 Bairnsdale .............. 74.96 Warragul ................. 34.59 Under 15 Sale ...................... 208.85 Bairnsdale ........... 162.93 Drouin ................. 156.74 Moe ...................... 141.88 Maffra ................. 112.34 Leongatha............. 124.28 Warragul ................. 61.12 Morwell .................. 49.24 Traralgon ................ 53.02 Wonthaggi .............. 51.00 Under 13 Sale ...................... 354.67 Leongatha ........... 164.14 Wonthaggi ........... 150.14 Traralgon ............ 161.68 Maffra ................. 103.22 Bairnsdale .............. 87.90 Moe ........................ 94.52 Morwell .................. 63.07 Warragul ................. 30.25 Drouin .................... 26.62

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Ladders

A Grade MDU ................... 185.97 Fish Creek .......... 149.91 Foster.................. 142.88 Toora .................. 127.19 Stony Creek........... 66.23

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Tarwin ................... 30.78 B Grade Toora .................. 241.64 MDU ................... 191.67 Fish Creek .......... 131.08 Foster.................... 91.17 Stony Creek........... 50.56 Tarwin ................... 39.71 C Grade Fish Creek .......... 174.55 MDU ................... 152.96 Toora .................. 103.85 Tarwin .................. 71.38 Stony Creek........... 78.29 Foster..................... 53.66 17 & Under MDU ................... 231.27 Fish Creek .......... 162.43 Foster.................. 153.98 Stony Creek ......... 53.35 Toora ..................... 47.88 Tarwin ................... 49.18 15 & Under Foster.................. 289.56 Fish Creek .......... 145.07 MDU ................... 124.74 Tarwin ................ 128.23 Toora ..................... 88.06 Stony Creek........... 13.31 13 & Under MDU ................... 458.18 Foster.................. 340.48 Toora .................. 132.62 Fish Creek ............ 67.88 Stony Creek........... 28.74 Tarwin ................... 26.14

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Tigers finals bound A Grade Mirboo North 58 d Yallourn-Yall Nth 46. Mirboo North IGA best on court: Karli Densley. Lamezleigh Coach’s Award: Rachael Vansittart and Charlie Chila. It was a great team game to finish the season. Bring on the finals and if the Tigers play their netball, it will happen for them. B Grade Mirboo North 47 d Yallourn-Yall Nth 39. Mirboo North Hotel best on court: Emma Evans. Mirboo North IGA Coach’s Award: Jayne Quigley. It was a great way to end the season with a good win. There was some great defensive pressure throughout the game. The girls will be training hard to make sure they don’t leave anything behind for next week’s final. C Grade Mirboo North 35 d Yallourn-Yall Nth 29. Traf Men’s and Boys’ Wear best on court: Chelsea Loh. Mirboo North IGA Coach’s Award: Taleisha Snell. It was a great team game with a few changes and different positions. Defensive pressure was excellent; just need to refine a few of the basics before the first final next week.

If the girls play their best netball, they can go all the way. D Grade Mirboo North 35 def by Yallourn-Yall Nth 38. Craig Young best on court: Emily Robertson. Mirboo North IGA Coach’s Award: Kate Vansittart. It was a solid game in terrible conditions. The team found its groove eventually. Finals next week; train hard, play hard. U17 Mirboo North 55 d Yallourn-Yall Nth 17. Traf Mens’ and Boys’ best on court: Mikaeli Hilliar. Mirboo North IGA Coach’s Award: Melissa Blackshaw. It was a good finish to the minor round, all geared up for finals. Get ready to bring your A game. U15 Mirboo North 30 d Yallourn-Yall Nth 26. Mirboo North IGA best on court: Flynn BurgessPincini. Jump and Climb Coach’s Award: Casey Pocklington and Jasmine Woods. It was a good win against an opposition that pushed them all the way. Now the hard work continues as they head to finals.

LEONGATHA INDOOR NETBALL ASSOC. (ECA CENTRE) Sections: Senior Ladies: start 6.30pm Junior 15 & Under girls or mixed: Start 6.00pm Junior 13 & Under girls or mixed: Start 6.00pm Single player entry or team entry for all sections Season commences: Aug 20 All Entries Close: Aug 16 Enquiries: Wendy 0400 534 694 Mandy 0409 868 470 or jbongers@dcsi.net.au LTN2310031

LDNA TWILIGHT NETBALL

COMPETITION RECREATION RESERVE LEONGATHA

STARTS September 4 & 5

TUESDAY Ladies section 1 & 2 and mixed year 8 & 9

60 52 48 44 38 34 16 12 8 8 64 52 44 42 38 32 24 16 8 0

Defended: Stony Creek wing defence Jamie Gourlay spoiled a pass for her Toora opponent. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning-@ fourcornersframing.biz.

WEDNESDAY Mixed section 1 & 2

Team entry through ‘L&DNA Leongatha & District Netball Association Inc.’ Facebook Page Entries close August 24, 2018

Focused: Mirboo North’s Jasmine Woods showed great defensive skills in the U15s match against Yallourn Yallourn North.

For more information contact Phil Smith 0437 624 261 tpsmith@dcsi.net.au or Emma Smith 0419 689 217 (text only)

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Made it: Inverloch Kongwak goal attack Olivia Cope gets to the ball ahead of Kilcunda Bass goal defence Lucy Monahan during the A Grade game on Saturday.

A Grade: Foster 50 d MDU 43, Toora 52 d Stony Creek 33, Fish Creek 89 d Tarwin 22. B Grade: MDU 52 d Foster 42, Toora 85 d Stony Creek 19, Fish Creek 54 d Tarwin 29. C Grade: MDU 44 d Foster 25, Toora 33 d Stony Creek 32, Fish Creek 39 d Tarwin 21. 17 & Under: MDU 38 d Foster 25, Toora 18 d Stony Creek 17, Fish Creek 36 d Tarwin 12. 15 & Under: Foster 31 d MDU 8, Toora 39 d Stony Creek 9, Fish Creek 28 d Tarwin 14. 13 & Under: MDU 16 drew Foster 16, Toora 28 d Stony Creek 13, Fish Creek 24 d Tarwin 9.

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Breakers undefeated

BASS Coast Breakers defeated Seaford at Dalyston Recreation Reserve on Sunday, in round 14 of the South Eastern Women’s Football League, with a final score of 12.7.79 to 0.4.4 This was the Breaker’s 14th victory in a row, leaving them undefeated at the end of the Division 2 double round robin. Bass Coast has confidently held its position on the top of the ladder during the season. Seaford, that it defeated by 75 points on Sunday, sit in second position. During the season, the Breakers have demonstrated a great commitment to the play In contrast to other teams, the Breakers demonstrate an all round skilled team on the field, while there are some key players, the entire team has a commitment to the game and respect for each other which is obvious on the oval; there are no weak links. Their skills have improved through-

out the season which was highlighted in their win on Sunday. The previous time they met Seaford, in round five, the score line was much closer; the Breakers won by only a two point margin. Goal kickers for the game were Tayla Stahl Smith (5), Kelly O’Neill (3), Kanisha Thomas (2), Kate Edney and Jenna Russo. Best on ground mentions go to Kate Edney, Emma Volard, Kelly O’Neill, Tilesha Sandbach, Tayla Stahl Smith and Chelsea Connell. Bass Coast’s Tayla Stahl Smith leads the goal kicking tally with an impressing 60 goals kicked over the season. She is 41 goals in front on the next highest goal scorer. The Bass Coast Breakers are proud of their season so far and looking forward to commencing the finals. They will meet Seaford again in the quarter finals on Sunday, August 19, at Holm Reserve, Beaconsfield and the game kicks off at 11am.

ROUND 16 SENIORS LADDER W L D

Maffra...... 13 3 Leongatha .. 13 3 Sale ........ 13 3 Moe ......... 9 7 Traralgon ... 9 7 Warragul ......9 7 Bairnsdale..... 5 10 Morwell ....... 4 12 Drouin ......... 2 13 Wonthaggi... 2 14

Winners are grinners: the Bass Coast Breakers were undefeated in the 2018 season. The team will be Seaford again in the quarter final this Sunday.

• Inverloch parkrun

Goannas represented Wet weather for parkrun in cricket tour THE weather was preSINCE leaving for the UK on July 26, the 18 man over 70 cricket squad has now played five matches, including the first ODI against England. Game 1: 45 overs: Hertfordshire all out 101, 44 overs; Australia Over-70’s 3 for 104, 22.2 overs (won). Game 2: 45 overs: Aust >70’s, 5 for 226; Essex 9 for 110 ( won). Game 3: 45 overs: Aust >70’s, 4 for 245; Norfolk/Suffolk 6 for 127 (won). Game 4: 45 overs: Chairman’s XI, 3 for 222; Aust >70’s, all out 221 (42 overs) (lost). Game 5: One Day International: 50 overs: Aust >70’s, 7 for 205; England >70’s, 9 for

200 (won). Gippsland Goanna’s Ian Gibson has batted three times, for 51 retired against Essex, 26no against Norfolk/Suffolk and 24no in the ODI. Although Ian has been sharing the wicketkeeping duties, he did keep in the ODI, and has yet to take any victims. There were no byes allowed by Ian in the ODI. If any further details are required, please call Gordon Cowling on 5145 5294.

LEONGATHA JUNIOR FOOTY CGJFL ladders UNDER 14 W Morwell Royal ..8 New Blues.......8 L’gatha Gold ....8 Trafalgar.........7 Yinnar............5 L’gatha Green .... 6 Hill & Rovers..... 5 Yallourn Nth ...... 5 Moe................... 3 Mirboo North .... 2

L 2 4 4 5 6 6 7 6 8 9

D 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0

% 169.68 157.72 132.32 85.69 101.02 100.23 98.02 90.48 53.86 57.39

Pts 46 40 40 36 32 32 30 30 24 20

UNDER 10 Leongatha Green 0.2.2 Hill End & Rovers 0.1.1 Leongatha Green goals: Nil Best: H. Gill, J. Lowe, A. Livingstone, w. patterson, T. Geary, Y. Ratnaike.

UNDER 12 Leongatha Gold 2.5.17 Mirboo North 2.2.14

Leongatha Gold goals: R. Dal Pozzo 2. Best: R. Hume, B. Trotman, M. D % Pts Croatto, M. Sheahan, B. Close, B. 0 346.08 48 0 228.74 48 Cowell. 0 230.10 44 Hill End & Rovers 3.2.20 0 253.52 40 Leongatha Green 2.7.19 0 232.95 36 Leongatha Green goals: A. Fixter 0 173.29 36 1, W. Brown 1. 0 149.61 28 Best: E. Pitts, T. Hibberson, K. 0 87.55 24 McGrath, J. Callahan, W. Brown, 0 72.71 16 R. Andronaco. 0 22.85 8 0 21.92 4 UNDER 14 0 13.17 4 Leongatha Gold 6.8.44

UNDER 12 W L Yinnar............12 2 L’gatha Gold ....12 2 Hill & Rovers ...11 3 L’gatha Green...10 4 Moe ..............9 5 Mirboo North .... 9 5 Trafalgar ............ 7 7 Morwell Royal ... 6 8 Morwell Navy .... 4 10 New Reds.......... 2 12 New Blues ......... 1 13 Yallourn Nth ...... 1 13

Mirboo North 5.4.34

YOUTH GIRLS W L D New Blues.......12 0 0 Mirboo North ...9 3 0 Newb Reds ......8 4 0 Morwell .........4 8 0 Trafalgar.........4 8 0 Moe................... 3 9 0 Churchill............ 2 10 0

% 944.62 313.10 285.71 69.13 50.37 41.73 24.75

Pts 56 44 40 24 24 20 16

Leongatha Gold goals: P. Winmar 2, A. Kemper 2, R. Checkley 1, T. Burt 1. Best: R. Checkley, J. Leeden, D. Ward, K. Scrimshaw, T. Neal, M. Harry.

Leongatha Green 3.3.21 Hill End & Rovers 1.9.15 Leongatha Green goals: T. Hanily 1, K. Reid 1, T. McRae 1. Best: Z. Scholz, T. Hanily, H. Martin, J. Helms, W. Dawson, T. McRae.

dicted to be wet, and wet it was. Most of the rain had fallen overnight, leaving the usual Inverloch parkrun finish line looking more like a small swimming pool. As none of the parkrunners came equipped for a swim, the finish line was moved to a slightly drier area conveniently located just in front of the shelter. Thirty eight smiling people turned up to Inverloch parkrun, eager to get their 5k underway. Three of these were shiny new to parkrun; one was a visitor from Queensland and two were visitors all the way from the distant shores of the UK. The wind was almost non-existent so the light rain came straight down

rather than on an angle. Even so, there was a lot of water on the path and parkrunners took it easy Shaz Green succeeded in running a personal best. In fact, looking back at the four runs Shaz has done at Inverloch, each one has been faster than the one before – is there no limit? Glenn Sullivan loped along to run a sub-20 minute time followed close behind by Luke Ransom a few seconds over 20 minutes. Nathan Castle came across the line next for his 199th parkrun; now that’s impressive. Greg Dell, one the Invy parkrun stalwarts, brought down an esky of salmon freshly caught, filleted and vacuum packed and for any parkrunner who wanted to take a pack.

Needless to say, the salmon are running in Inverloch at the moment; thanks Greg. The event was made possible by seven volunteers; Shirley Dell, Greg Dell, Julian Walker, Sheridan Goldsmith, Claire Wylie, Darren Eagle and Don Allen. 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.

sonal best, maybe you need a rainy day. The overall temperature of the morning was reported as being between 12 degrees at the start and then around eight degrees at completion. It was a huge effort by everyone who attended for the day, and especially those volunteers who stood out in the rain, waiting for our participants to finish. There were six personal bests this week; congratulations to Chris Baillie, Ryan Collier, Jolyon Dutton, Shane O’Loughlin, Bron Kalos and Wendy Green. Congratulations to everyone who braved the wintry conditions, hopefully some of this rain has made its way to the drier parts of the country.

Thank you: parkrunners thanked this week’s Inverloch parkrun vol- Rug up: parkrunners pulled on their rain unteers Shirley Dell, Greg Dell, Julian Walker, Sheridan Goldsmith, coats and completed the course in KoonwarClaire Wylie, Darren Eagle and Don Allen. ra on Saturday.

Langstaffs are everywhere

It will probably go down as match of the year, as the Eagles got up by one point over bottom side Robins. In a contest that had three 21-20 sets along with three other very closely contested sets which produced some excellent badminton, and a top night had by all players involved. Nigel Grimes, back from a break, was probably the difference in the end, winning all his sets, with Rhonda Newton also having a steadying affect

to help her team mates. For cellar dwellers, the Robins, Frank Dekker had the better of Joel Langstaff all night and young Jeremy Thompson is showing massive improvement. The Galahs without Greg Marshman showed how good it is, narrowly defeating Emus in another absorbing battle with only seven points the final margin. Tim Bright had a good night for his side and always puts in 100 percent, and Richard Burton again won most of his sets and is in peak form. For the Galahs, the team to beat this season, Kristen Bentley had a top night and Karsten Krohn proved what some extra

GOALKICKERS C. Dunne (Leon)............(5) 58 M. Bennett (Maffra).......(1) 54 B. Dessent (Sale) ..........(0) 36 B. McCarrey (Bairns).....(3) 34 B. Fowler (Warr)............(5) 33 D. Bedggood (Maffra) ...(0) 28 B. McDonald (Morw) ....(2) 27 J. Gooch (Sale) .............(3) 27 C. Maskell (Leon) ..........(1) 23 J. Freeman (Sale) ..........(0) 23

W L D

Maffra......14 0 Moe ........12 1 Traralgon ... 9 3 Leongatha ..10 5 Warragul ... 7 7 Sale ............. 4 10 Wonthaggi .... 3 11 Morwell ....... 2 12 Drouin ......... 1 13

0 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 0

Pts

477.70 232.05 190.98 160.91 108.68 58.37 71.77 18.76 30.13

56 50 40 40 30 16 12 8 4

GOALKICKERS N. Trotto (Leon) ............(6) 31 J. Somers (Warr) ..........(1) 28 M. Allman (Maffra)........(2) 27 L. Wright (Leon) ...........(5) 27 R. Loprese (Trar)...........(2) 26 M. Dignan (Maffra) .......(0) 21 J. Rietschel (Sale) .........(0) 21 B. Rimington (Maffra) ...(0) 21 N. Wozniak (Maffra) ......(5) 20 K. Mutke (Moe) .............(1) 19

THIRDS LADDER W L D

Traralgon ..12 2 Moe ........11 3 Bairnsdale..10 4 Sale ......... 9 5 Leongatha.. 8 5 Warragul ......7 7 Wonthaggi... 3 11 Maffra ......... 3 11 Morwell ....... 0 15

0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0

Pts

277.21 236.76 183.64 216.28 141.72 137.25 43.59 59.46 6.38

48 44 40 36 34 28 14 12 0

GOALKICKERS J. McLaren (Sale) ..........(1) 41 J. Van Iwaarden (Trar)...(2) 40 J. McGuiness (Sale) ......(0) 30 H. Kellow (Bairns) .........(0) 28 C. Michie (Moe) ............(0) 28 B. Daniel (Bairns) ..........(1) 27 T. Baldi (Moe)................(2) 24 C. Mein (Bairns) ............(1) 21 J. Hume (Leon) .............(0) 21 J. Lamers (Leon)...........(0) 20 J. Galea (Moe)...............(0) 20

FOURTHS

• Leongatha badminton

ROUND 12 of Leongatha badminton saw the Langstaff family out in full force, with dad, Joel and sons Zac and Ethan all playing pivotal roles in their team’s performance.

Pts

52 52 52 36 36 36 22 16 10 8

LADDER

Runners brave the cold

One standout performance for the day was Ryan Collier; he is 11 years old and prior to the start his mum was volunteering and she asked him if he was going to run today. He said he wasn’t sure. She encouraged him and at the end of the parkrun it turned out he improved his personal best by four seconds, with a final result of 24.17. Congratulations Ryan; sometimes the rain works for people. For all those out there looking to beat your per-

205.05 168.28 146.48 121.05 111.83 93.32 84.13 56.93 61.29 49.59

RESERVES

• Koonwarra parkrun ON a misty, rainy, winter August morning, 37 park runners and eight volunteers braved the cold and got out of bed.

0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0

fitness can do when the matches get tight. In another top match, only decided by three points, the Magpies just overcame the plucky Swans and wasn’t Magpies captain Alan M`cEachern overjoyed, doing cartwheels in the stadium. Paul Robinson and Simon Perks, really playing well at present, and Phil Munro, seems to have settled in nicely with Robinson’s flambouyant style. However the young star to watch is Zac Langstaff who shows tonnes of ability and soon will be beating his father Joel, maybe even next season. Well done Zac on a top match. The Magpies’ hero was Lyn Missen who not

only loves her badminton, she also sells the night’s raffle tickets. Thanks a lot Lyn. The final match for review was a one sided affair with Rosellas too classy for Budgies, but all six sets were very close affairs only they all went Rosellas way due to the experience of Neil ‘The Bullfrog’ Jeremiah and Glenn ‘The Van’ Kleeven. Jackson Land also had a great match for Rosellas. While the Budgies tried valiantly. Rob Brownlow, Shaun Helms and Sarah Bouquet couldn’t quite get over the line. Great to see Roger Callister filling in and playing some top shots. For the Leongatha Badminton Club it was

wonderful to see the Langstaff boys helping out, and the club is keen to get a junior competition started next year to keep the game going into the future as many current players are no longer in their prime.

Round 12 results Eagles 3/119 d Robins 3/118, Magpies 3/109 d Swans 3/106, Galahs 3/108 d Emus 3/101, Rosellas 6/126 d Budgies 0/99, Crows - bye.

Ladder

Galahs............................. 78 Rosellas........................... 69 Crows.............................. 57 Emus ............................... 50 Budgies ........................... 44 Magpies ........................... 41 Eagles .............................. 34 Swans .............................. 33 Robins ............................. 30

LADDER W L D

Bairnsdale..12 4 Wonthaggi..12 4 Morwell ...11 5 Sale ........11 5 Moe ........10 5 Leongatha .....9 6 Traralgon ......8 8 Warragul ..... 3 13 Maffra ......... 2 14 Drouin ......... 1 15

0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0

Pts

187.52 136.56 166.03 159.58 124.30 120.87 150.68 40.34 49.91 29.76

48 48 44 44 42 38 32 12 8 4

GOALKICKERS B. Vickery (Bairns) ........(3) 39 N. Anderson (Won) .......(0) 34 K. Ruyters (Trar) ...........(0) 33 F. Materia (Leon) ...........(0) 28 D. Hough (Morw) ..........(2) 28 T. Rees (Bairns) ............(3) 26 Z. Bezzina (Morw) .........(2) 23 B. Safstrom (Sale).........(1) 20 M. Devon (Moe) ............(1) 20 S. Berry (Maffra) ...........(0) 17 N. Noblett (Morw) .........(2) 17

“THE STAR” Tuesday, August 14, 2018 - PAGE 45

FOOTBALL | SPORT

thestar.com.au • Mirboo North Vs Yallorn/Yallorn North

Tiger’s streak comes to an end

MIRBOO North’s run of six consecutive wins came to an abrupt end when second placed Yallourn Yallourn North defeated it by 47 points in heavy conditions at George Bates Reserve Yallourn North on Saturday. Prior to the match, Mirboo North and YYN footballers, netballers, coaches, club officials, supporters and Latrobe Valley Umpire Association umpires held a minute’s silence for former dual Mirboo North Senior premiership footballer Kallum Nash who recently died tragically in New Zealand. After making six forced changes through injury and unavailability, the emotionally charged Tigers immediately threw everything they had into Mid Gippsland’s last home and away round of

the season. With injured YYN ruckman Mitchell Luck on the sidelines, palmouts and tap downs from Joe Brooks ignited Mirboo North’s clearances at the ball-ups, as the Sherrin frequently entered the Tigers’ forward 50 during the first term. The Tigers had adrenaline pumping through their arteries and with aortic heart valves being pushed to their limits, were achieving excellence through productivity, perspiration and innovation. Kicking to the eastern end of the oval, Mirboo North scored the opening goal after Mitchell Wightman drilled a superb 40-metre inboard pass to Tristan Salerno, whose set shot from 50 metres went straight through the highdiddle-diddle. Two minutes later, a Davy Crockett-like tackle from Ben Stoertebecker resulted in a free kick and the Tigers’ second major from outside 50.

Soon after, gun full forward Dean MacDonald answered for the Bombers with his 91st goal for 2018 from a sensational high left foot snap in the right forward pocket. Mirboo North reasserted itself when Tim Traill booted successive goals and the visitors held a hard earned 19-point advantage at quarter time. Sadly, however, for Mirboo North, its first term momentum quickly vanished, whilst YYN lifted its intensity and booted seven unanswered goals during a second quarter whitewash. Dylan Bath, Josh Keyhoe, Connor Hughes and Lachlan Little helped the Bombers gain the ascendency as they ramped up their contested ball authority under pressure. Playing coach Barrie Burnett passed successfully to Keenan Hughes who converted from long range for the Bombers’ second major, as the Tigers struggled in vain to constrain,

restrain or contain YYN’s engine room activity. Almost immediately, Keenan Hughes repeated the dose after a high pack mark and the Bombers were closing in fast on the Tigers’ lead. After another goal from Tyler Brown, three others followed that put the locals 26 points in front at the main break. In one quarter of scorelessness, Mirboo North’s forward line corridor had become a lost highway and as lonesome as a cowboy riding along South Australia’s Oodnadatta track. YYN’s dominance continued into the third quarter where the road back for the Tigers was not only tortuous to travel, but also torturous for fans to watch. An unaccountable muck-up deep in defence gave Macdonald his third major as the Bombers continued to stand tall with numbers constantly around the ball.

Relief finally came when a rare forward flurry saw Traill receive a free kick and a 50-metre penalty put him close enough to comfortably score Mirboo North’s fifth goal. A further behind by Traill was Mirboo North’s only addition to the scoreboard before three quarter time. Last quarter injuries to playing coach Josh Taylor and skipper Damien Turner severely restricted Mirboo North’s bench rotations, but the Tigers’ spirit refused to be broken. Under almost incessant attack, diligent defensive work from Riley Oddy, Clancy Bennett, Zach Kilgower, Daniel Taylor, Richards and Salerno helped restrict YYN to a goal each from Macdonald and the high flying Keenan Hughes. Shane Peters kicked the final goal of the day for the battling Tigers after a free kick and 50-metre penalty took him to the 10 metre square.

SENIORS

THIRDS

Yall-Yall North 12.15.87 Mirboo North 6.4.40

Yall-Yall North 6.9.5 Mirboo North 2.11.23

Yall-Yall North goals: D. MacDonald 4, K. Hughes 4, T. Brown 2, J. Keyhoe 2. Mirboo North goals: T. Traill 3, B. Richards 1, S. Peters 1, T. Salerno 1. Yall-Yall North best: D. Bath, J. Keyhoe, B. Burnett, K. Hughes, C. Hughes, L. Little. Mirboo North best: R. Oddy, J. Brooks, C. Bennett, Z. Kilgower, T. Salerno, M. Wightman. RESERVES

Yall-Yall North goals: B. Julin 2, L. Fry 2, R. Lacey 1, D. Keyhoe 1. Mirboo North goals: S. Kennedy 1, D. Fahey 1. Yall-Yall North best: D. Smith, B. Julin, L. Fry, A. Lowater, R. Lacey, D. Keyhoe. Mirboo North best: L. Oddy, D. Fahey, M. Fahey, J. BurgessPincini, C. White, S. Kennedy. FOURTHS

Yall-Yall North 6.8.44 Mirboo North 4.5.29 Yall-Yall North goals: M. Gore 2, R. Ferguson 2, T. Phillips 1, S. Gore 1. Mirboo North goals: G. Richards 2, A. Windsor 1, S. Rogers 1. Yall-Yall North best: M. Twaddle, S. Gore, J. Mathison, J. Mathison, M. Gore, S. Galea. Mirboo North best: K. Holmes, D. McLean, B. Maxwell, L. Gervasi, J. Alexander, P. Taylor.

Afterwards, Josh Taylor praised his beaten but not bowed playing group for the tremendous resolve they had shown all afternoon in the face of adversity against a strong and

Yall-Yall North 9.7.61 Mirboo North 3.8.26 Yall-Yall North goals: Z. Mifsud 2, W. Hester 2, H. Hopkins 1, T. Sultana 1, M. Glibanovic 1, S. Lee 1, S. Smogavec 1. Mirboo North goals: L. Jowett 1, A. Kenneally 1, D. Powell 1. Yall-Yall North best: W. Hester, B. Metcalf-Holt, S. Smogavec, K. Savage, R. Hodgens, H. Paulet. Mirboo North best: H. Mahoney, L. Dight, P. Lewis, J. Bessell-Browne, J. Cummaudo, I. Linn.

talented side. This Sunday, Mirboo North plays Thorpdale in the elimination final at Boolarra Recreation Reserve.

• Korumburra-Bena Vs Garfield

Stars outshine the Giants THIS was a match of vital importance for both Korumburra-Bena and Garfield. Garfield needed a win to stay in touch with the top five teams. The Giants were eager to try and win a match against a side above them on the ladder. Garfield kicked to the town end with the wind and attacked from the start. It played aggressive football, forcing the Giants to turn over the ball. Garfield made the Giants pay by kicking four goals and leading by 25 points at quarter time. The score was Korumburra-Bena 0.3.3 to Garfield 4.4.28. The second term started with all 36 players involved in pushing and shoving each other. This was quickly sorted out by the umpires, and the match

resumed. It took the Giants halfway into the quarter to get into gear, but they responded with good team play. Three goals to the Giants saw them go into the long break five points behind. The score was Korumburra-Bena 3.7.25 to Garfield 4.6.30. The third quarter was a battle of defence with the Giants playing well, but the Stars started to gain the upper hand and their ball use was spreading the Giants all over the ground. Garfield kicked two late goals. Going into the last quarter, the score was Korumburra-Bena 3.9.27 to Garfield 6.10.46. The Stars hit the ground running and raced the ball forward to quickly goal. They were getting on top all over the ground and kicked a further

four goals to kill off the contest. There was drama when Garfield’s big ruckman injured himself and the game was stopped while the trainers from both teams helped to take him off the ground. The game resumed with Garfield in control, but the Giants kicked a late goal. With a final score of Korumburra-Bena 4.9.33 to Garfield 11.12.78, the Stars won by 45 points. Next week is the final game of the regular season. The Giants are away to Bunyip and must win to gain some respect after their disappointing display against Garfield. Garfield is at home to Cora Lynn. The winner will play in the elimination final.

Space found: left, Korumburra Bena Thirds player Jordan Grabham gets some free space during the match against Garfield on Saturday.

The day started off in heavy rain, resulting in a water logged ground early. As the day progressed, the water disappeared; though heavy underfoot, the ground was okay. Poowong was fortunate to avoid any more rain, though it threatened a few times. It was an important day for both teams as they reflected on the loss of members and supporters with Katrina Cochrane, Ann Cecil and Graeme Sell to cancer. Both teams, the umpires and executives lined up and held a minutes silence in memory of the lost members with proceeds

of the raffle going to the Cancer Council plus donations made during the day. Congratulations to both clubs on the initiative to support a great cause the Cancer Council of Australia to help find a cure to this awful disease. Poowong needed to win to ensure a place in the finals; the first time for many years. Buln Buln was looking to finish the season off in a positive way. Poowong gained Ben Hancock but lost captain Jameel Knecht for the match. Buln Buln kicked to the Drouin Road end and started off positively determined to make a statement early, but the first forward thrust resulted in a point. Poowong forced the ball forward and Ben Hancock grabbed the ball off the pack and goaled for Poowong.

SENIORS Trafalgar.......... 192.16 Yall-Yall North ... 212.33 Yinnar............. 183.03 Mirboo North .... 147.16 Thorpdale ........ 117.71 Morwell East ..........94.18 Yarragon ................91.50 Newborough ..........84.27 Hill End ..................50.53 Boolarra .................18.67

68 56 54 46 40 32 26 26 12 0

RESERVES Yall-Yall North ... 467.93 Yinnar............. 203.29 Mirboo North .... 190.67 Newborough ..... 178.24 Trafalgar.......... 112.34 Yarragon ................80.51 Morwell East ..........65.09 Hill End ..................46.71 Thorpdale ...............56.67 Boolarra .................25.00

72 56 52 52 48 24 20 16 12 8

THIRDS Trafalgar..........484.51 100 Yinnar.............212.26 67 Newborough .....102.29 47 Yall-Yall North .... 64.49 33 Mirboo North ..... 54.65 19

FOURTHS Trafalgar..........285.01 Hill End ...........228.30 Yinnar............. 154.56 Boolarra ........... 90.62 Yall-Yall North .... 73.99 Morwell East .........39.70 Mirboo North ........46.01

87 83 60 47 40 25 9

OTHER MATCHES Garfield 11.12.78 Korumburra-Bena 4.9.33 Garfield Goals: T. McDonald 3, S. Batson 2, D. Johnson 2, C. Intveen 1, L. Schreurs 1, Z. Soutar 1, J. Goumas 1 Korumburra-Bena Goals: D. Muir 1, M. Cooke 1, B. Fitzpatrick 1, N. Besley 1 Garfield Best: J. Goumas, M. Wallace, T. McDonald , D. Johnson, Z. Soutar, J. Sauze Korumburra-Bena Best: D. Muir, M. Edwards, B. Fitzpatrick, A. Johnston, B. Dorling, J. Celebrine RESERVES

Garfield 8.7.55 Korumburra-Bena 4.4.28 Leading Goalkicker: T. Hatherall 3 Gar Best: D. Clebney, T. Hatherall, S. McMillan, S. Clebney, M. Deken, A. Marsh

KB Best: B. Walker, K. Arestia, D. Urquhart, H. Anthony, J. Myors, A. Walker THIRDS

Garfield 8.9.57 Korumburra-Bena 0.2.2 Leading Goalkicker: J. Batson 3 Gar Best: T. McMahon, J. Whibley, A. Marsh, R. Jones, O. Whibley, J. Batson KB Best: H. McNeil, A. Hall, J. Grabham, M. Sawyers, L. Monson, J. Woodman FOURTHS

Korumburra-Bena 10.11.71 Garfield 0.2.2 Leading Goalkicker: T. Crocker 3 KB Best: T. Loughridge, R. Hill, M. Nicholas, B. Robertson, M. Sawyers, J. Anthony Gar Best: J. Evans, C. Heagney, J. Pickering, B. Allan, W. Freriks, L. Fernandez

Get to it: Korumburra Bena’s Joel Anthony tousles with his Garfield opponent for possession during the Thirds match on Saturday.

Poowong march into the finals POOWONG welcomed Buln Buln for the last home game for the year.

Mid Gippsland ladders

From the bounce, Buln Buln goaled from a snap followed by a point and then a goal from a free kick and penalty. Trent Baker from Buln was giving it plenty of drive from the centre and Buln added two more points and a goal. Poowong kicked a late point to be down by 14 points at quarter time and had a lot of work to do to get back into the game. Whatever was said at the quarter time huddle worked. Trevor Hooker marked and goaled, followed by a point to Lachie Green. In the next 10 minutes, Poowong added goals to Chris Doria, Ben Hancock two and a second to Trevor Hooker for the quarter to be suddenly leading by 17 points; 6.3.39 to Buln Buln 3.4.22. Poowong’s small men Lachie

Green, Jake Hazendonk, Tim Francis, Thomas Wyatt, Jack Commadeur and Matt Cozzio were working hard around the ground and with Poowong’s backline lead by Jayden Sullivan holding firm and the great work of Chris Robinson around the ground they looked to have the advantage. The Poowong players were working hard around the ground but struggled to kick goals and added 2.7 for the quarter with goals to Chris Doria and Trevor Hooker. Buln Buln added one goal one to trail by 29 points at three quarter time; 8.10.58 to Buln Buln 4.5.29. The last quarter was a real tussle with the ball moving up and down the ground, but Poowong failed again to hit the big sticks, managing one goal four

and keeping Buln Buln to a point. The only goal for Poowong came from a pass from Trevor Hooker to Jake Hazendonk. Final scores were Poowong 9.14.68 to Buln Buln 4.6.30. It was a 38 point victory and guaranteed a finals berth. Nominated in Poowong’s best were Chris Robinson, Jayden Sullivan, Jake Hazendonk, Tim Hancock, Michael Harris and Tim Francis, but many could have been in the mix including Thirds player Jai Newcombe and Senior player Josh Chivaroli. Goal kickers: Ben Hancock and Trevor Hooker three each, Chris Doria two and Jake Hazendonk one.

SENIORS Yarragon 17.15.117 d Hill End 6.4.40 Thorpdale 11.11.77 d Newborough 10.16.76 Trafalgar 12.15.87 d Morwell Eas 5.12.42 Yinnar 18.16.124 d Boolarra 2.4.16 RESERVES Yarragon 10.7.67 d Hill End 6.6,42 Newborough 15.16.106 d Thorpdale 4.1.25 Trafalgar 16.9.105 d Morwell East 6.0.36 Yinnar 14.15.99 d Boolarra 0.2.2 THIRDS Newborough 3.10.28 d Yinnar 1.4.10 FOURTHS Boolarra 5.4.34 d Yinnar 4.8.32 Trafalgar 11.8.74 d Morwell East 3.6.24

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WEST GIPPSLAND FOOTBALL LEAGUE

PHILLIP ISLAND 13.7-85 DEF CORA LYNN 4.8-32 BUNYIP 16.12-108 DEF DALYSTON 10.6-66 INVERLOCH KONGWAK 17.14-116 DEF KILCUNDA BASS 4.5-29 NAR NAR GOON 17.8-110 DEF KOO WEE RUP 11.9-75 GARFIELD 11.12-78 DEF KORUMBURRA-BENA 4.9-33

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Sea Eagles a class above By Sam Watson

INVERLOCHKongwak ran over the top of KilcundaBass after a dominant second half.

ROUND 17 SENIORS LADDER W L D

Inv-K’wak... 14 3 Phillip Is.... 13 4 KooWeeRup.. 13 4 Nar Nar G.... 13 4 Cora Lynn .. 10 7 Garfield ....... 10 7 Kor-Bena .......4 13 Bunyip...........4 13 Kil-Bass.........2 15 Dalyston ........2 15

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Pts

181 194 174 173 125 117 72 62 40 35

56 52 52 52 40 40 16 16 8 8

GOALKICKERS J. Wells (KooW) ............(1) 75 T. Mahoney (Inv-K) .......(7) 54 T. McDermott (Nar) .......(6) 50 D. Johnson (Gar) ..........(2) 38 T. Woodfield (Cora) .......(1) 38 T. Wyatt (Inv-K) .............(0) 35 J. Taylor (Ph Is).............(3) 34 N. Voss (KooW) ............(4) 29 J. Dalton (Cora).............(1) 27 M. Stevens (Nar G) .......(1) 26

RESERVES LADDER W L D

KooWeeRup.. 15 2 Inv-K’wak... 13 4 Nar Nar G ... 13 4 Phillip Is.... 12 5 Kil-Bass .... 10 7 Garfield ......... 9 8 Cora Lynn......6 10 Kor-Bena .......4 13 Bunyip...........2 14 Dalyston ........0 17

0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0

Pts

313 206 201 184 141 127 87 72 47 6

60 52 52 48 40 36 26 16 10 0

Kilcunda-Bass won the toss and kicked to the town end at Inverloch and started well. Jean Bezzene and Chris McKay, who were strong in the middle all day for the Panthers, both kicked a goal, getting the underdogs off to a perfect start. The Sea Eagles started to show their class when they began to move the ball nicely into the wind. The league leader was able to gain the lead and was ahead by two goals going into the second term. Now with the wind, Inverloch-Kongwak was looking to blow Kilcunda-Bass out of the water and start boosting its percentage.

However, KilcundaBass’ defence led by coach Damien Holmes, held up well only allowing four goals for the term. Luke Fakos was also doing his bit for the Panthers, as he was able to intercept and rebound off halfback. When the midfielders had time to deliver, the Sea Eagles forward line looked hard to stop, but the conditions made it difficult to convert a lot of shots into goals. Gun forward Toby Mahoney was able to kick straight as he booted seven goals for the second week in a row. Alongside him was Daniel Reid who also played a pivotal role up forward and chimed in for a couple of goals. Kilcunda-Bass’ Jake Smith was able to kick one for the Panthers just before the break to bring the margin back to 33 points. As the players were

in the rooms the conditions took a turn for the worse and rain started to pour down in Inverloch. Kilcunda-Bass’ Jake Smith got another reward for his efforts as he kicked the first goal of the second half. After the goal Inverloch Kongwak kicked into gear again and Corey Casey started to dominate out of the midfield. Lachlan Scott also started to get his hands on it and used the ball effectively. The Sea Eagles booted another four goals in the third, extending their lead to 60 points going into the final term. Now against the wind Kilcunda-Bass was going to find it hard to reduce the margin but Jake Weightman was giving it his best shot out of the middle. Unfortunately, too many of his centre

Kilcunda Bass 6.10.46 Inverloch Kongwak 3.1.19

THIRDS W L D

0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0

Pts

312 231 124 192 74 87 55 81 24

64 56 48 46 36 30 28 24 8

GOALKICKERS J. Batson (Garf) ............(3) 24 N. Anderson (Ph Is) ......(0) 20 N. Bradley (Kil-B) ..........(1) 20 T. McMahon (Garf) ........(1) 19 W. Clarkson (Inv-K).......(0) 18 S. O’Callaghan (Buny) ...(0) 17 L. Hartley (Cora) ...........(0) 16 J. Verhagen (Cora) ........(0) 15 M. Mattock (Ph Is) ........(1) 14 L. Bow (Garf) ................(0) 13

FOURTHS

Got it: Kilcunda Bass’ James Phillips had plenty of the ball in the Senior match against Inverloch Kongwak on Saturday.

Phillip Is.... 13 2 KooWeeRup.. 13 3 Bunyip ...... 10 5 Nar Nar G.... 10 5 Kor-Bena ... 10 5 Garfield ......... 6 9 Dalyston ........3 12 Cora Lynn......2 13 Inv-K’wak ......1 14

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Pts

455 265 237 234 232 81 26 17 18

52 52 40 40 40 24 12 8 4

GOALKICKERS H. Brain (Nar G) ............(1) 32 H. Morgan-Morris (Bun)..(1) 31 N. Prowd (KooW)..........(2) 28 A. Pipicelli (Nar G) ........(0) 27 K. Robinson (Ph Is) ......(4) 23 J. Ryan (Ph Is) ..............(2) 21 J. Stewart (Bun) ............(7) 20 L. Taveira (Garf) ............(0) 20 K. Parker (KooW) ..........(1) 20 B. Friend (Garf) .............(0) 18

Leading Goalkickers: L. Alford 2, C. McInnes 2 KB Best: L. Alford, R. Duff, C. Logan, L. Wheeler, J. Rosenow, J. Bastwrous IK Best: P. Holian, C. McInnes, T. Heislers, K. Valentine, J. Soumilas, A. Hrvatin

Bulldogs determined for a win PHILLIP Island rose to second on the ladder after taking on Cora Lynn on Saturday. This was a blow to the 2017 premiership runners up, that will be out of the finals series if it loses to Garfield this weekend.

Playing at the Cora Lynn Recreation Reserve, the Island came out of the gates on the back foot. The wet conditions made scoring opportunities difficult for both sides. Phillip Island came out of the first quarter two points down.

LADDER W L D

Inverloch Kongwak Goals: T. Mahoney 7, D. Reid 2, C. McCaughan 2, H. McInnes 2, S. Hawking 1, D. Clark 1, D. Houston 1, L. Rankin 1 Kilcunda Bass Goals: J. Smith 2, J. Bezzene 1, C. McKay 1 Inverloch Kongwak Best: C. Casey, T. Mahoney, D. Reid, L. Scott, D. Houston, J. Clottu Kilcunda Bass Best: D. Holmes, J. Weightman, C. McKay, L. Fakos, J. Smith, L. Callander RESERVES

Leading Goalkicker: P. Jobling 2 IK Best: K. Valentine, M. Billows, T. Whelan, B. Hayes, A. Jerrard, J. Truman KB Best: D. Clay, D. Stacey, T. Gromer, A. Gilbert, B. Egeberg, L. Smith THIRDS

M. Lewis (Nar G) ...........(3) 45 D. Mullen (KooW) .........(0) 28 L. McMillan (Inv-K) .......(0) 26 J. Gown (Garf) ..............(0) 25 D. Newman (Inv-K) .......(0) 25 J. Spiller (Ph Is) ............(2) 25 J. Carson (KooW) .........(0) 23 J. Wilson (Cora L) .........(0) 23 B. Lawrence (Ph Is) ......(1) 23 M. Cameron (KooW) .....(0) 22

Cora Lynn .. 13 1 Phillip Is.... 11 3 Kil-Bass .... 10 5 Garfield ...... 9 5 KooWeeRup.. 7 8 Bunyip........... 5 9 Nar Nar G .......6 10 Inv-K’wak ......4 10 Kor-Bena .......0 14

Inverloch Kongwak 17.14.116 Kilcunda Bass 4.5.29

Inverloch Kongwak 5.9.39 Kilcunda Bass 3.7.25

GOALKICKERS

LADDER

clearances were picked off across halfback by the likes of Josh Clottu and Dan Houston. They were then able to slingshot the ball and Inverloch-Kongwak’s run and carry translated into goals. The reigning premiers dominated the Panthers in the last term and finished the match 87-point victors. Next week Kilcunda-Bass will host Koo Wee Rup in what will be another tough match up and IK will travel to Phillip Island for a huge contest, as the winner will finish on top of the ladder.

Phillip Island 13.7.85 Cora Lynn 4.8.32 Phillip Island Goals: J. Patullo 3, J. Taylor 3, J. Witnish 1, J. Youle 1, M. Jones 1, H. Bruce 1, A. Redmond 1, A. Edwards 1, Z. Vernon 1 Cora Lynn Goals: J. Dalton 1, T. Woodfield 1, L. Peluso 1, J. Monckton 1 Phillip Island Best: J. Patullo, M. Jackson, A. Officer, W. Van Diemen, L. Warne, D. Larsson Cora Lynn Best: J. Briggs, B. White, T. Payne, C. Blackwood, J. Dalton, L. Peluso RESERVES

Phillip Island 8.6.54 Cora Lynn 2.7.19 Leading Goalkickers: D. Larkin 2, J. Spiller 2 PI Best: T. Cleeland, L. Arnold, B. Brain, B. Lawrence, M. Feehan, J. McFee

CL Best: L. Alphonse , R. Atkinson, M. Thomson, T. Weller, S. Wilson, A. Chadwick THIRDS

Cora Lynn 6.4.40 Phillip Island 5.6.36 Leading Goalkickers: L. Taylor 2, B. Taylor 2, J. Ryan 2 CL Best: J. Chatfield, D. Vela, G. Da Costa, L. Wellwood, L. Hartley, L. Munns PI Best: L. Robinson, B. Christopher, Z. Mattock, N. D’Angelo, M. Sellars, J. Ryan FOURTHS

Phillip Island 19.17.131 Cora Lynn 0.1.1 Leading Goalkicker: K. Robinson 4 PI Best: F. Cousins, K. Griffin, H. O’Brien, C. Jeffery, K. Robinson, J. Anderson CL Best: L. Lual, C. Newnham, W. Riek, B. Howard, C. Archer

The evenly matched contest didn’t last long, and Phillip Island stepped it up in the second quarter. Putting four goals on the board, the Bulldogs began to pull away from the Cobras. For Phillip Island, the goal kicking was led by Jordan Patullo and Jack Taylor. The third quarter was another arm wrestle. However, the Cobras could only manage one behind while the Bulldogs were able to get two more goals on the board, extending its lead. With one last effort left, Phillip Island was determined to climb the West Gippsland ladder. In an outstanding last quarter, Phillip Island posted six goals, leaving the Cobras behind. Phillip Island went

home with a 53 point victory. The Bulldogs’ best players were Patullo, Matthew Jackson, Alexander Officer, William Van Diemen, Leigh Warne and Daniel Larsson. There is one more game left in the 2018 West Gippsland Football Netball Competition and, for Phillip Island, it will be a thriller. Going up against first placed InverlochKongwak, a win for Phillip Island may see the ladder reshuffled. The result of this game, and Koo Wee Rup’s against Kilcunda-Bass, will determine the final placings. The match between Inverloch-Kongwak and Phillip Island will be played out at the Cowes Recreation Reserve.

Take it away: Kilcunda Bass’ Damien Holmes tried to get the ball out of Inverloch Kongwak’s reach during the Seniors match on Saturday. Right: Top notch: Daniel Reid scored two goals for Inverloch Kongwak on Saturday, against Kilcunda Bass in the Seniors.

Bunyip outrun Dalyston DALYSTON held its own against Bunyip on Saturday, but in the end the Bulldogs’ fitness won the day. It was a big day for Dalyston, with Peter Dunlop playing his 150th game. The Magpies were competitive early, taking a lead in the first half. Kicking four goals early, Dalyston was on a roll in the first quarter. Despite only kicking one in the second quarter, it still managed to keep Bunyip down. In the first half, everything was working in Dalyston’s favour. Its ball movements were on target, the players were finding good positions on the ground, and everyone was making strong leads for the ball. Jack Legione, Kyle Wright and Declan Kelly once again played a

consistent game and earned themselves a spot in the best for their work in the middle and towards the backline. Onballer Kristian Butler kept the encouragement up and pushed his team to keep fighting. The goal scoring was shared between seven goal kickers; Darcy Brosnan, Matt Rosendale, Tylah Osbaldeston, Butler, Jackson Brooker, Dunlop and Mark Lafferty. However, fitness took its toll in the second half and Bunyip made its comeback. Bunyip regained the lead in the third quarter, and ran away for a 42 point win. Dalyston was unable to regain control of the game. In the last game of the season, Dalyston will take on an all mighty challenge against Nar Nar Goon. Playing on Nar Nar Goon’s home ground,

Dalyston will be looking to play one last strong match before the end of the season. It will also be Rosendale’s 200th game. Bunyip 16.12.108 Dalyston 10.6.66 Bunyip Goals: J. Williams 3, B. Heus 3, B. Allen 2, R. Crockett 2, W. Papley 1, B. Walker 1, R. Hughes 1, N. Allen 1, D. Szwaja 1, J. Walsh 1 Dalyston Goals: D. Brosnan 2, T. Osbaldeston 2, M. Rosendale 2, M. Lafferty 1, J. Brooker 1, K. Butler 1, P. Dunlop 1 Bunyip Best: R. Crockett, B. Walker, B. Heus, N. Allen, D. Szwaja, J. Williams Dalyston Best: K. Butler, C. Tait, D. Kelly, K. Wright, D. Brosnan, J. Legione RESERVES

Bunyip 18.18.126 Dalyston 2.1.13 Leading Goalkickers: T. Westwood 3, J. Clayton 3 Bun Best: T. Westwood, T. Burrell, J. Hallpike, J. Clayton, H. Watson, B. Pompei Dal Best: J. Jones, A. Magro, J. Thomas, J. Woolan, A. Chetland, J. Bennett FOURTHS

Bunyip 13.13.91 Dalyston 0.2.2 Leading Goalkicker: J. Stewart 7 Bun Best: C. Knight, E. HatleySmith, S. Tapner, J. Stewart, Z. Cuthbertson, B. Hower Dal Best: F. Hodgetts, T. Alford, A. Geyer, H. Renehan, R. Slade, F. West

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thestar.com.au • Fish Creek v Tarwin

Fish Creek’s dominant second half

TARWIN played host to Fish Creek on Saturday on the best surface in the competition, and by the time the Senior group took to the ground the rain had cleared and there was only a slight breeze blowing toward the grandstand side. The Kangas scored the first goal through one of their young guns in Wilson, but early inaccuracy kept the Sharks in the contest. Big forward Kevin McLean, who was having his second run for the day, was proving hard to handle and kicked Tarwin’s first two goals. Fish Creek had plenty of scoring shots but multiple misses to Seccull and Hunt as well as a close miss to Wilson and a poster to Straw had the

Creek 2.7 to 2.2 at the first break. McLean again for Tarwin kicked another and the Sharks had the lead early in the second quarter. The Sharks had come to play; Kilsby, Ellen and Taber were becoming a handful for the Fish Creek on ball brigade and when McLean was able to kick his fourth the Sharks were up and about. Fish Creek’s defenders however had other ideas and through Hayes and Macri they were starting to shut down the forwards. A coast to coast goal through Hunt to Cameron to Manne and onto Seccull saw the Kangas settle and momentum start to swing. Goals to Shaw, Hunt and another to Seccull had Fishy out to a 14 point lead at half time. Fish Creek came out after half time full of run and banged on five quick goals in 10 minutes to

put the game to bed. Seccull and Hunt were dangerous up forward as the very silky Ethan Park and Harfield Park were getting to work around the stoppages. Ellen for Tarwin was busy out on his wing along with Whalebone and Dobson. Fish Creek kept the Sharks to one point for the quarter while Fish Creek’s own poor goal kicking was preventing the match from blowing right out. The Kangas were 61 points ahead at three quarter time. Tarwin had a few players having their second game for the day. They were tiring and Fish Creek took full advantage. More goals to Seccull, Shaw, Hunt and Wilson saw the Kangas skip away in the last quarter as the heavens opened up again. Fish Creek ran away with a 101 point win. Seccull bagged nine

for the afternoon; one of eight goal kickers for the Roos. McLean had five for Tarwin out of seven. Finals are now here and the Kangas will take

on Stony Creek at MDU at this stage while the Sharks will get a rest after falling away in the second half of the year after being the team to beat early on.

On the boot: Fish Creek’s Ethan Park was at his silky best on the weekend against Tarwin.

Spoil: Tarwin’s Ed Williams went up for a mark, but Fish Creek’s Jack Hayes had other ideas.

SENIORS

RESERVES

Fish Creek 21.22.148 Tarwin 7.5.47

Fish Creek 8.11.59 Tarwin 7.3.45

Fish Creek Goals: A. Seccull 9, H. Hunt 3, A. Wilson 3, J. Shaw 2, T. Cameron 1, J. Smith 1, N. Oaten 1, D. Hargrave 1 Tarwin Goals: K. McLean 5, B. Ellen 1, J. Kennedy 1 Fish Creek Best: A. Seccull, E. Park, J. Smith, B. Harfield/ Park, A. Wilson, T. Cameron Tarwin Best: S. Kilsby, B. Ellen, A. Whalebone, K. McLean, T. Dobson, B. Taber

Fish Creek Goals: J. Danckert 2, A. Wilson 1, A. Bright 1, A. Ireland 1, T. McGannon 1, B. Pulham 1, S. Hammersley 1 Tarwin Goals: K. McLean 3, L. Anderson 2, L. Weston 1, B. Mead-Ameri 1 Fish Creek Best: A. Ireland, H. Buckland, B. Stefani, J. Danckert, T. McGannon, M. Francis Tarwin Best: T. Giroud, C. Brown, B. Launder, L. Weston, R. Davey

• Stony Creek v Toora

Lions back on the winners’ list WET conditions produced a low scoring game between Stony Creek and Toora on Saturday. However, Stony Creek bounced back from its loss against Foster with a win over the Magpies. The Lions started positive, kicking three goals and leaving Toora scoreless. Darcy Atkins and

SENIORS

Stony Creek 7.10.52 Toora 4.6.30 Stony Creek Goals: J. Byrnes 2, J. Soroczynski 2, K. Bergles 2, J. Nolan 1 Toora Goals: J. Griffin 1, B. Osborne 1, L. Manders 1, B. Scarcella 1 Stony Creek Best: C. McKenzie, M. Homer, M. Sigeti, H. Funnell, D. Atkins, M. Milivojevic Toora Best: P. Grant, R. Moor, J. Weston, B. Willder, J. Griffin, J. Manton RESERVES

Stony Creek 7.5.47 Toora 2.3.15 Stony Creek Goals: B. Nolan 5, T. Stone 1, J. Steele-Rockall 1 Toora Goals: J. Maurilli-Pullin 2

young player Hayden Funnell were impressive in the middle. However, some missed opportunities kept Toora well in the game. The second quarter was much the same story, but Stony Creek still couldn’t seem to widen the margin. Although flat in the first half, Toora came out to play in the second half. The Magpies gave

Stony Creek Best: L. Harrington, T. Stone, J. SteeleRockall, A. Verboon, G. Gray, B. Nolan Toora Best: B. Ferguson, L. Ferguson, F. Cashmore, D. Knee, L. Anedda, K. Morgan THIRDS

Stony Creek 15.12.102 Toora 1.2.8 Stony Creek Goals: C. Cary 5, J. Bright 3, B. Bacon 1, T. O’Connor 1, I. Mcrae 1, H. Collins 1, R. Chandler 1, L. Elliott 1, C. Brown 1 Toora Goals: W. Cashin 1 Stony Creek Best: A. Dyke, B. Bacon, H. Collins, J. Phillips, M. Nanos, C. Cary Toora Best: J. Cripps, F. Cashmore, A. Hewson, J. Beecroft, L. Cashmore, T. Vening

the Lions a run for their money, forcing them to remain scoreless in the third quarter. Toora played Jack Weston and Jess Manton, which seemed to lift the team. A few words from coach Scott Andersen at three quarter time had Stony Creek back in the game and hungry for the win. Despite only managing a few more shots at the scoreboard, Stony Creek kept Toora from taking the four points. Stony Creek’s back line was strong, led by Jayden Nolan. Michael Milivojevic played a strong game on Toora’s Brady Mitchell, keeping him scoreless. Mitchell kicked five goals against Stony Creek at the last meeting. For Toora, Peter Grant, Rhett Moor, Weston, Ben Willder, Josh Griffin and Manton were named in the best. Stony Creek has a huge match up against

Fish Creek this Saturday the Lions lost to the Kangaroos by just six points. in the first semi final. In their last meeting, The Lions are going

ter at the Stony Creek Recreation Reserve in the elimination final.

• Foster v MDU

Foster victorious over MDU FOSTER ran over the top of MDU in the last clash of the season on Saturday. Although the ground was boggy, Foster adjusted quickly and showcased some accurate kicking early. With a lot of opportunities close to the goal posts, Foster kicked six straight in the first quarter. This goal kicking campaign was led by Thomas McGowan, who kicked seven for the game. Foster’s Brendan Neville also played a crucial role, winning the ball in the middle. MDU managed to get one goal across the line. However, MDU never threw in the towel. In the second quarter, the Demons upped their game. Although Foster still managed six more

SENIORS

Foster 21.13.139 M.D.U. 8.5.53

Tough battle: Stony Creek’s Will Collins fights to keep Toora’s Lachie Ireland away from the ball. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning-@ fourcornersframing.biz.

into the match feeling confident. Toora will meet Fos-

Foster Goals: T. McGowan 7, L. Galle 3, S. Allott 3, S. Chaseling 3, J. Roper 2, B. Neville 1, M. Young 1, J. Thornell 1 M.D.U. Goals: J. Brydon 2, T. Corry 2, T. Harris 1, J. Proctor 1, T. Brew 1, L. Bourke 1 Foster Best: B. Neville, T. McGowan, J. Roper, J. Segat, B. Rooney, S. Allott M.D.U. Best: D. Thorson, T. Corry, J. Hickey, N. Tuckett, W. Stewart, J. Wright RESERVES

Foster 6.3.39 M.D.U. 1.2.8 Foster Goals: R. Angwin 2, M. Green 2, L. Lidstone 1, S.

SENIORS LADDER W L D

Fish Ck....14 2 Stony Ck ..11 5 Foster ......9 7 Toora .......8 8 Tarwin ....... 6 10 MDU.......... 0 16

0 0 0 0 0 0

Pts

213.73 176.05 133.64 106.56 61.63 31.70

56 44 36 32 24 0

GOALKICKERS K. Bergles (Stony) ........ (2) 75 T. McGowan (Foster) .... (7) 60 H. Hunt (Fish) .............. (3) 40 J. Byrnes (Stony) ......... (2) 31 B. Mitchell (Toora) ....... (0) 25 J. Kennedy (Tarw) ........ (1) 22 M. Andrews (Toora) ..... (0) 22 B. Cooper (Fish) ........... (0) 19 B. Osborne (Toora)....... (1) 19 A. Seccull (Fish) ........... (9) 19 J. Nolan (Stony) ........... (1) 19

goals, the competition RESERVES picked up and the Tigers LADDER felt more pressure on the W L D % Pts ball. Stony Ck ..14 2 0 183.69 56 MDU found its pace Fish Ck....13 3 0 171.85 52 Foster ......9 7 0 125.59 36 and had a bit more of the Tarwin .... 5 11 0 100.81 20 ball in the third quarter. MDU.......... 5 11 0 59.96 20 The defence was formiToora ......... 2 14 0 41.24 8 dable, and Foster struggled to cause more damGOALKICKERS B. Nolan (Stony) .......... (5) 56 age on the scoreboard. K. McLean (Tarw) ......... (3) 44 The Demons were A. Bright (Fish Ck)........ (1) 41 able to put some easy N. Mathieson (MDU) .... (1) 30 goals on the board, and M. Green (Foster) ......... (2) 26 showcased some imL. Anderson (Tarw) ...... (2) 24 L. Bourke (MDU) .......... (0) 17 pressive ball movement. B. Graham (Fish Ck) ..... (0) 17 For MDU, onballers J. Bright (Foster) .......... (0) 16 Tom Corry, Josh Wright J. Byrnes (Stony) ......... (0) 15 and Jess Hickey were valuable assets, playing THIRDS consistently and movLADDER ing the ball well in the W L D % Pts middle. MDU.......14 2 1 333.43 42 However, Foster hit Fish Ck.....9 2 1 213.01 38 its stride in the fourth Stony Ck ...9 4 0 213.51 36 Foster ..... 3 10 0 48.66 12 quarter and ran away Toora ......... 0 13 0 11.83 0 with it. Tarwin ........0 0 0 00 0 Coach Brad Rooney brought Luke Galle out GOALKICKERS of the back line, who Options: MDU’s Nick Tuckett thinks about C. Cary (Stony) ............ (5) 46 kicked three quick goals his next move with Foster’s Mitchell Young L. O’Neill (MDU)........... (2) 27 S. Pearce (MDU) .......... (2) 22 for Foster. This started a approaching. B. Cantwell (MDU) ....... (3) 19 pattern, and more goals J. Bright (Stony) .......... (3) 18 were added to the score- team for the endeavour, K. Dorling (Fish)........... (0) 17 Duursma (Foster) ..... (0) 15 board by Foster’s tough and is looking forward to Z. J. Stefani (Fish) ............ (0) 15 forwards. Dobson 1 getting into preseason. J. Standfield (Fish) ....... (0) 14 M.D.U. Goals: N. Mathieson 1 Foster went home B. Martin (MDU) .......... (5) 14 Foster Best: S. Dobson, J. A. Wilson (Fish) ........... (0) 14 with a convincing win. Chaseling, M. Green, B. Smith, Now the Tigers are L. Lidstone, D. Hateley M.D.U. Best: C. Dougherty, C. looking ahead to the Dyke, Z. Cox, N. Mathieson, R. elimination final next Livingstone, J. Hoy Sunday, where they will THIRDS M.D.U. 17.23.125 go head to head with Foster 1.1.7 Toora at the Stony Creek M.D.U. Goals: B. Martin 5, B. Saturday Aug 18 - SEMI FINAL Recreation Reserve. Cantwell 3, S. Pearce 2, J. at Meeniyan Rec Reserve Gourlay 2, L. O’Neill 2, B. ThorFoster is feeling conson 1, A. Wright 1, C. Krohn 1 fi dent in this match up, Sunday Aug 19 - ELIMINATION FINAL Foster Goals: L. Lidstone 1 with almost a full line up M.D.U. Best: A. Wright, B. Marat Stony Creek Racecourse tin, J. Wilson, C. Krohn, D. Kaavailable for the game. vanagh, J. Brown FOR ALL DETAILS GO TO: The season is fi nFoster Best: J. Smith, O. Callished for MDU. Coach cott, J. Davy, L. Lidstone, B. www.albertonfl.sportingpulse.net Armstrong, M. House Steve Wright praised his ALB17380110

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A trio of silver Star swimmer wins three national medals By Brad Lester KORUMBURRA swimmer Cooper Quaife won three silver medals at a national swimming carnival in Tasmania recently. The 12 year old set three personal best times to earn silver in the 200m freestyle, 100m butterfly and 50m butterfly in the 12 year old boys division at the School Sports Australia Swimming Championships in Hobart. “I was very, very, very happy,” Cooper said of his results. He swam the 200m freestyle in two minutes and 14 seconds, shaving four seconds off his personal best. Cooper completed the 100m butterfly in one minute and eight seconds, also beating his PB by four seconds, and knocked two seconds off his PB for the 50m, finishing in 30 seconds. The Grade 6 student at Korumburra Primary School set himself the goal of winning at least one medal at the nationals after placing sixth in the 100m butterfly at last year’s nationals in South Australia. “I was really disappointed after last year and I really wanted a medal this year. As soon as I looked up at the board and saw my times and saw that I got second, I was just that happy,” Cooper said. “It was a really good opportunity to be able to race against the top swimmers in Australia and that really pushed

me.” Cooper was among the three Victorian boys chosen to contest the titles based on his previous times for each event and attributed his success to being dedicated to training. “I’ve had to sacrifice a lot of my time for training and gym work. I train five times a week at the pool at Splash in Leongatha and twice a week at the gym,” he said. A member of the South Gippsland Bass Swimming Club, Cooper acknowledged the quality coaching he receives from Dylan Muir, and also thanked his parents Kellie and Rob Quaife for transporting him to events and training, and his school community for its support. Cooper has been swimming for three years and enjoys pushing himself to achieve his goals. “There is a lot of mental preparation during the marshalling, just trying to psyche myself up for the race,” he said. “During training I have to remember as much as I can, like stroke rate and holding my breath. During the 50m butterfly I only breathe once. You hold your breath and see how far you can swim. “If you are not breathing as much, you have a lot more time to think about what you are doing when you are Happy with that: Cooper Quaife, 12, is still smiling after winning three silver medals at the School Sports racing.” Australia Swimming Championships in Tasmania.

Footy finals ready to kick off THE finals are here, and local footy teams are starting to think about bringing home the premiership flag.

Alberton Football Netball League will kick off the finals series with first semi final this Saturday, August 18. Whilst the league has had to battle along with fewer teams this season, the competition has been fierce at the top. Fish Creek finished comfortably on top of the ladder. Stony Creek was the favourite to go up against the formidable reigning premiers in the final clash, having secured second place convincingly. However, it is not over yet for Foster, which upset Stony Creek two weeks ago, proving it has what it takes to be a grand final contender. Toora also made its way into the top four, sitting behind Foster on percentage. Toora has shown time again that it is a strong outfit, and may give the other sides a run during the finals. On Saturday, the first semi final Finals ready: local footy leagues are gearing up for the final clashes of the with be played between Fish Creek 2018 season. Pictured is Korumburra-Bena’s Lachie Row, booting the ball out and Stony Creek at the Meeniyan of reach of his Garfield opponent in the second last game of the home and away Recreation Reserve. The elimination final between season on Saturday.

Foster and Toora will be played at the Stony Creek Recreation Reserve on Sunday. In the Gippsland League, Leongatha has led another successful campaign. Currently sitting second on the ladder, it is tied for points with top placed Maffra and third Sale. A shock loss for Maffra against Warragul on the weekend gave Sale the opportunity to catch up. The next two rounds will settle the top of the ladder, and Leongatha may go toe to toe with Maffra again in the grand final. Leongatha posted a historic one point win over Maffra in 2017, following two years of grand final heartache. It has been an arm wrestle at the top in the West Gippsland Football Netball Competition. Local sides Inverloch-Kongwak and Phillip Island have pushed their way back to the top in first and second place respectively. On the weekend, Inverloch-Kongwak earned a convincing win over Kilcunda-Bass and Phillip Island stood victorious over Cora Lynn. These wins pushed Koo Wee Rup down to third. However, with Phillip Island, Koo

Wee Rup and Nar Nar Goon all tied for 52 points and Inverloch-Kongwak just one game ahead, the ladder may tell a different story next week. In the last game of the season, Inverloch-Kongwak is set to battle it out with Phillip Island this Saturday at the Bulldog’s home turf, while Koo Wee Rup will take on KilcundaBass. Nar Nar Goon will play Dalyston. Mirboo North is fourth on the Mid Gippsland ladder, but history shows that it is far from the end for the Tigers. The Tigers clawed its way back up the ladder after a rocky start to the 2017 season to become the premiers. It has been a similar story this year, which could well mean the Tigers are looking at making another grand final appearance. Trafalgar and Yallourn Yallourn North are sitting first and second respectively. Mirboo North will appear in the elimination final this Sunday against Thorpdale at the Boolarra Recreation Reserve. The qualifying final will be played Saturday between Yallourn Yallourn North and Yinnar at Mirboo North’s Walter Tuck Reserve.