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Flu hits THE worst ﬂu season since 2009 has struck South Gippsland.

Adults and children have been affected by the bug, forcing students and staff home from schools, and leaving workplaces short of personnel. Flu was among the reasons for nearly 90 students being absent from St Laurence’s Primary School in Leongatha in a single week recently. Up to half the students at Leongatha Primary School have also been ill with the ﬂu. ► Full story on page 3.

Hill cleared SOUTH Gippsland Shire Councillor Don Hill has been cleared of a previous ﬁnding that he was dishonest with the community.

The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) overturned the ﬁnding of a Code of Conduct Panel, in the latest chapter in the saga of internal conﬂict within the previous council. The conduct panel was initiated against Cr Hill by three councillors on the previous council. ► Read more page 5.

Sporting glory

LEONGATHA now has a recreation reserve South Gippsland can be even more proud of. Celebrating the $900,000 worth of roadworks last Wednesday were, from left, former South Gippsland Shire councillor Jim Fawcett, council’s Paul Challis, the reserve’s Glenn Wright, Woorayl Golf Club’s Graeme Winkler and the reserve’s Frank Dekker. Read more on page 3.

HEALTH ALERT

Heart attack patient turned away from hospital By Brad Lester INADEQUATE government funding could be forcing paramedics to take South Gippslanders in need of urgent medical attention to hospitals other than Leongatha.

The Star has been told the Urgent Care Centre at Leongatha Hospital is often shut at night, sometimes for several nights a week. Last Tuesday, August 8, Leongatha paramedics received a call to attend to a patient experiencing a heart attack at 2am. The paramedics said

they phoned the Urgent Care Centre at Leongatha Hospital, only to be told by nurses they could not take the patient due to the centre being shut. A well placed source said the health service needs more funding to cover the Urgent Care Centre at Leongatha with nurses. The source also told The Star the Urgent Care Centre at Korumburra Hospital can be shut for two nights some weeks, due to a lack of available staff. The source also said there was a shortage of nurses available in the region to ﬁll staff shortfalls.

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Influenza strikes Families, schools, workplaces hit hard by illness By Brad Lester SOUTH Gippslanders are battling their worst flu season since the Swine Flu outbreak of 2009. Families have been left bed-ridden by the illness, leaving schools without many students and staff, and workplaces have been short of staff due to widespread infection. Nearly 90 students were absent from St Laurence’s Primary School in Leongatha with the flu, as well as head colds, croup and family holidays, during a single week recently. Swabbing revealing infections of influenza B and a few A strains. Principal Kate Dourley said, “We have asked parents to keep home unwell children and to ensure the post illness quarantine is followed. Local doctors are advising five days after illness abates.” Leongatha Primary School has also been severely affected by incidences of flu. “Yes, we have been affected greatly with most grades having half the class away with the flu. I’ve

also had a number of staff members who have been sick,” principal Dot Coghlan said. Schools and supermarkets have been hotspots for contracting the flu, where many people gather in confined spaces and come into contact with infected people. Dorevitch Pathology, which services South Gippsland, has reported the number of confirmed cases of influenza in Victoria in 2017 is up 147 percent over the same period in 2016. Most of the cases have been type A. Dr Hugh Chisholm of Leongatha Healthcare said he has not seen a flu season like this since 2009, during the Swine Flu outbreak. He believed the strain of flu afflicting the community may have escaped the vaccine issued this year. “We are lucky that we do not have to sit on the bus and the train to go to work. A lot of people at schools and who work at supermarkets are off sick,” he said. Leongatha Healthcare has a flu room at its Koonwarra Road clinic for the treatment of flu patients to keep them away from other patients, given the condition is highly contagious. “People are managing it well. They

are staying home, having their fluids and having their pain relief, and keeping their bugs to themselves,” practice clinical nurse manager Robyn Butler said. While Leongatha Hospital has not treated patients for flu, Bass Coast

Health’s Wonthaggi Hospital has seen the usual amount of people presenting with influenza so far this season. Several South Gippsland councillors were absent from a recent council briefing due to the flu.

Treating the flu THE Victorian Government’s Better Health Channel website advised most people who are generally healthy won’t need to see their doctor for the flu. They are instead urged to rest, maintain a good fluid intake and manage symptoms. Anyone who is concerned should see their doctor. “It is important to seek urgent medical attention if experiencing difficulty breathing, chest pain, sudden dizziness, confusion, severe vomiting or fever with a rash,” the website stated. “Most adults can infect other people for up to seven days after becoming sick, so the best way to avoid spreading the flu is to stay

home while you are unwell. In particular, avoid going to work or school or visiting busy public places. Avoid sharing linens, eating utensils and dishes. “Perform good cough etiquette at all times. This includes coughing into a tissue and disposing of it immediately, or coughing into your sleeve. “Good hand hygiene is also important. Wash your hands regularly using soap and water, particularly if you cough into your hands.” Leongatha Healthcare practice manager Judy Robb said, “Within Leongatha Healthcare’s clinic setting, people with suspected influenza are kept apart from other patients and we request that anyone with symptoms to phone and let us know before coming to the clinic.”

Reducing infection risk: Leongatha Healthcare clinical nurse manager Robyn Butler is urging people to wash their hands and wear a face mask to reduce their chances of contracting flu this winter.

Sport central Facelift for region’s hub of recreation By Jessica Anstice LEONGATHA Recreation Reserve now has even more reason to be known as the sporting hub of South Gippsland. South Gippsland Shire Council and the reserve committee have just completed $900,000 worth of roadworks and drainage at the reserve. The 115 year old, state of the art sporting facility is used by hundreds of thousands of people each year. Over the years, around $8 million has gone into maintaining the reserve. Chairperson of the Leongatha Recreation Reserve Committee Glenn Wright said the traffic count at the reserve was as high as busy roads in South Gippsland. “Users of the facility have put up with parking on unsealed road for around 40 years and it was just a bit of a mess, especially the golf club car parking. That was quite ordinary so that’s why we’ve spent the money,” he said. Asphalt has been laid around the main reserve’s oval as well as car parking areas, and draining systems have been installed. Leongatha Recreation Reserve Committee put $150,000 towards the project and council contributed $750,000, totalling a cost of $900,000. Council’s engineering coordinator and project manager Paul Challis said the project was just within budget. “There’s a bit of money left up our sleeves still,” he said. “We still need to discuss with the committee about what that money will go towards. We’re hoping to do more drainage works and that might be able to link to the netball court project.” New netball courts – a match court and training court – is a project of the Leongatha Football Netball Club. The $300,000 project is set to be funded with a $100,000 council contribution, $100,000 Victorian Government contribution and a $100,000 contribution from the Leongatha Football Netball Club. The reserve caters for around 20 organisations. Former council mayor Jim Fawcett said, “We’ve just got to be aware and appreciative of what facility we’ve got in this town.” Reserve secretary Frank Dekker said the roadworks and drainage had been on the committee’s to do list for up to 40 years. The committee has put around $30,000 into refurbishing the front gates of the recreation reserve.

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TERRY WHITE CHEMIST Refurbishment on the way: secretary of the Leongatha Recreation Reserve Frank Dekker is thrilled about the Pioneer Memorial gates being renovated. The gate pillars on the Pioneer Memorial gate will be straightened, and parts will be re-concreted and repainted. New gates will replace the agricultural gates there now. “For it to still be here today and to be improved on all the time, we’re so lucky,” Mr Wright said. “Now we will be able to look at the netball court master plan.” Mr Wright said the committee would like to improve the drainage and undertake other works towards the velodrome next. “That sort of project we would like to do but that’s costly and we haven’t got the funds to do it,” he said. “They are projects we can look at in the future with grants. The car park at the tennis club also needs redoing, so that’s something we will look at in the future.” On behalf of the reserve committee, Mr Wright thanked Mr Fawcett and another former councillor, Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks. “They both really pushed the project through council and got it to this stage,” he said. “We’d also like to thank Paul Challis as project manager and all of the shire workers who put in a fantastic effort to complete the project to a very satisfactory high standard that exceeded our expectations.”

Korumburra collision A MAN will be charged after a two car collision at Korumburra on Sunday. Police said a Ford Territory, driven by a 19 year old probationary driver from Clyde, pulled to the left of the South Gippsland Highway on the straight near Fisher’s Timber Mill around 5.10pm. He then pulled back onto the highway and into the path of an oncoming Ford twin cab ute, driven by a 45 year old Korumburra man. Police and ambulance attended and the passenger of the twin cab, a 29 year old woman, was conveyed to Monash Medical Centre as a precaution due to her being pregnant. The couple’s 16 month old daughter was also taken for observation but she was uninjured. The Clyde man will be charged with traffic offences.

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Fundraising: some of the money raised by the Mary Mackillop College walkathon this year Ready to go: from left, Mary MacKillop College students Ellen Kavanagh, Jessica Ste- will go to the charity Transform the Nations. Students James Ryan, Patrick Holian, Patrick phens, Rachael Ramsay, Samantha Dyke, and front, Liesl Clarke and Lily Smith before the Biro and priest in training Confidence Masvosva were happy to walk from Koonwarra to start of the annual walkathon last Tuesday, August 8. Leongatha last Tuesday, August 8, to support the cause.

Students walk for charity By Sarah Vella MARY MacKillop Catholic Regional College held its 19th walkathon last Tuesday, August 8, with the whole school walking along the Great Southern Rail Trail from Koonwarra to Leongatha.

The walkathon is a great tradition of the college and is usually held on August 8 each year to coincide with the St Mary of the Cross (MacKillop) Feast Day. “It is a learning exercise for students and we all show support by walking in solidarity,” college principal David Leslie said. “This year we are aiming to raise $20,000. We have raised $248,000 over the 19 years it has been running.” The money raised by the walkathon is distributed directly to local, national and international

charities chosen by the school’s student social justice team. This year seven charities will benefit from the school’s fundraising. Inspire Malawi will receive $6000 to assist in building new classrooms in Lilongewe, Malawi. The school will donate $4000 to Joseph’s Corner, which provides free support for families, friends and carers of those dealing with drug and alcohol addictions. Transform the Nations will receive $3000 to provide equipment, land and buildings for children

Health alert Continued from page 1. A spokesperson for Gippsland Southern Health Service said there were occasions when urgent care centres may be closed depending on the availability of nurses and doctors, and wards being full. The spokesperson said staff patient ratios are now enshrined in legislation and must be adhered to. The health service wishes to remind the community that urgent care centres are not emergency departments like that at Wonthaggi Hospital, and therefore are not staffed by doctors 24

hours a day, seven days a week. The spokesperson said the health service was trying to clarify the events of August 8 with Ambulance Victoria. The spokesperson said the government provides funding for nurses in the Urgent Care Centre but when the ward was fully occupied, a nurse could not be in the ward and the Urgent Care Centre at the same time. Leongatha Healthcare practice manager Judy Robb said the clinic has ample suitably qualified doctors available to cover the Leongatha Urgent Care Centre and provide “high quality care”.

in sexual slavery in Nepal, India and Myanmar. The Vanderland family of Leongatha will received $3000 to help their son Elliot be treated for Dyskeratosis Congenita and Aplastic Anaemia. Lanpra Hostel, which supports the education of poor tribal children who come in from their homes up to 60 kilometres from Alikadam, Bangladesh, to be educated, will receive $2000. Gippsland based charity Trinity Families Foundation will receive $1000 and the Mary MacKillop Foundation will receive $1000 to support the work of the Josephite Sisters.

Drivers nabbed

Expensive take

A DRIVER was detected at 158km/h near The Gurdies by police from the Bass Coast Highway Patrol. The 32 year old Pioneer Bay man was running late for work just after 5am on Friday, before being intercepted by police. The man’s car was impounded for 30 days and he was fined $1415. He will attend court at a later date. Later that morning, a P1 licensed driver was intercepted at the same spot travelling at 137km/h. The 18 year old Coronet Bay man only had his licence for 11 days and he will now lose it for six months. He also received six demerit points and was fined $595.

A TRACTOR was stolen from a rural property in Corinella between August 8 and 11. A red rotary hoe and a blue Iseki tractor worth $7000 were taken from an open shed. An offender cut a padlock on the gate to gain access to the property. The owners were absent at the time.

Police station site robbed ELECTRICAL cabling was stolen from the Cowes Police Station construction site overnight between 6pm, August 7 and 8am, August 8. The unknown quantity of electrical cable was attached to a fence inside the property and was worth $600.

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Councillor in the clear By Brad Lester SOUTH Gippsland Shire Councillor Don Hill said he has been “vindicated”. He successfully appealed against a Code of Conduct Panel finding that he was dishonest with the community and accused council staff of being misleading. Cr Hill appealed the panel’s finding at the Victorian Civil Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) and VCAT last Thursday issued a report dismissing the panel’s findings. Cr Hill said the conduct panel cost council $60,000 and he has slammed the expenditure as a waste of ratepayers money by some councillors on the former council as their bid to discredit him. The panel made a finding of misconduct against Cr Hill, reprimanded him and directed that he attend training for six months to improve his understanding of council procedures and practice, and be mentored in his role as a councillor. Then councillors Jim Fawcett, Mohya Davies and Lorraine Brunt applied for the conduct panel to consider their allegations against Cr Hill. Mrs Davies and Mr Fawcett were not re-elected at last year’s council election, and Cr Brunt was. “$60,000 of council funds was paid for this panel and there was no justification, and my suggestion would be that Cr Brunt needs to consider reimbursing that cost,” Cr Hill said. “My belief is that it was a politically motivated vendetta against me.” Cr Hill said the panel hearing and appeal had been “an incredibly stressful time” for his family and he had spent hundreds of hours preparing his appeal, even submitting a pile of documents three inches thick to VCAT. Cr Hill will be seeking reimbursement of his VCAT appeal lodgement fee from council, as under the Local Government Act, he said council must indemnify coun-

cillors from legal action taken against councillors performing their role in good faith. He said that fee could be up to $1600. T h e n councillors Fawcett, Davies and Brunt • South Gippsland claimed a letShire Councillor ter to the editor by Cr Hill Don Hill. in June 2015 about the municipal precinct had implied a project reference group had already determined the nature and location of new council offices, and that that was wrong. Cr Hill later wrote a letter apologising for his “poorly worded sentence”. VCAT was not satisfied the first letter by Cr Hill was dishonest and found his apology addressed the matter. The conduct panel stated Cr Hill said council officers had provided misleading information in a briefing paper to council about whether a 70 percent differential rate applied to farmers should be extended to hobby or rural lifestyle properties. In a witness statement to VCAT, council officer Tom Lovass said Cr Hill had said words to the effect the briefing paper was misleading – not council staff. The VCAT report stated, “Mr Lovass in his statement goes on to say that he took ‘these sorts of things as being part of the job’. It is apparent from his statement that this was in the context of other councillor or councillors seeking to have Mr Lovass complain about Councillor Hill. Councillor Hill did later apologise to the CEO of the Shire.” The VCAT report found Cr Hill was not accusing council officers of mislead-

ing council, but rather “The focus of his criticism was on the information” and did not “necessarily indicate any dishonesty on Councillor Hill’s part”. Cr Fawcett had also alleged a report written by Cr Hill expressing the minority views of some members of council’s then Rating Strategy Review Steering Committee did not have the support of other members. That was despite Cr Hill saying multiple members authorised the report. The report criticised Cr Fawcett’s chairing of the committee. VCAT found the report had the concurrence of at least one other councillor and cleared Cr Hill of any dishonesty. The VCAT hearing was held on August 18 and 19, 2016, and November 14 and 15, 2016. Evidence was given by Cr Fawcett, council officer Christine Van Der Ark, council officer Tom Lovass, Cr Hill, Malcolm Davies, a member of the 2014 rating review committee, David Amor and Cr Andrew McEwen. VCAT member Gerard Butcher cleared Cr Hill of dishonesty, and allegations he was discourteous or intimidated council staff. “Opposition to recommendations made by members of council staff is not of itself a personal attack,” Mr Butcher wrote. Cr Hill thanked his counsel, Vincent Morfuni QC, who represented Cr Hill for free. Mr Morfuni was a candidate for South Gippsland Shire Council at the 2016 election. Cr Brunt told The Star Cr Hill had the services of a “highly skilled silk” at the appeal. “People are welcome to view the livestreaming of our formal council meeting and make their own assessment of individual councillors’ behaviour and professionalism,” she said. Mrs Davies was unavailable for comment and Mr Fawcett did not wish to comment before going to print.

All gone: Kellie Smith of Leongatha cut 40cm of her hair to make a wig for children with cancer.

Kellie backs children LEONGATHA resident Kellie Smith donated 40cm of her hair to form a wig for children with cancer. Kellie’s hair was cut by Tiffany Clappton at Buzz Hair Studio in Leongatha last Wednesday. Kellie’s hair will be made into a specialised wig through Variety the Children’s Charity. “This year marks the 20th anniversary of my Nan’s passing after battling cancer, so I thought it would be the perfect time to do it,” she said. “So many people are touched and affected by cancer Australia-wide and I’d like to do my part to help find a

cure and to possibly help make their fight a little brighter with my hair. “I think I got the idea of donating my hair from something on TV a few weeks ago.” Kellie wore her hair long for quite a while and three weeks ago she decided it was time for a change, and so set about raising money in the lead up to chopping her hair. She posted her hair to Variety the Children’s Charity and the team there will dye the hair to match the child’s hair before forming the wig. Kellie has so far raised $1159 for children with cancer. To donate, visit my-own-way-2016.everydayhero. com/au/hair-chop-for-cancer.

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Specialist school celebrates 21 years By Sarah Vella THE South Gippsland Specialist School celebrated 21 years of providing specialist education for students with an intellectual disability on Saturday. Around 70 past students and their family and former teachers gathered together to mark the milestone at the Leongatha school. The school was originally called Baringa Annexe and was opened in August 1996, as a result of a hardworking parent lobby group working with the education department. In the first year of operation, the school comprised nine students, one teacher and one education support staff in one portable building. In 2017, there is a purpose built school for 55 students with 22 staff providing specialist education for students residing in South Gippsland. School principal Heather Braden said the celebration was enjoyable and marked an important

part of the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a celebration of a proactive group of parents who lobbied the education department from 1994 to bring about a specialist education setting in Gippsland, which came to fruition in 1996,â&#x20AC;? she said. Prior to 1996, students were travelling the long distance to Baringa Moe, which was the nearest specialist school at the time, which was one of the reasons parents lobbied for a South Gippsland option. Curing the celebration speeches were given by former leading teacher at the annexe Matthew Hyde, one of the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s original students Drew Arnup and member of the lobby group Marge Arnup. Department of Education and Training inner Gippsland area director Simon Hamilton unveiled a commemorative plaque. Ms Braden said since the South Gippsland school opened, another specialist school has been established in Wonthaggi, which caters for just over 60 students.

Happy birthday: from left, celebrating 21 years of the South Gippsland Specialist School in Leongatha on Saturday were past students Mick Speekman, Russell Park, Amber Betts, Emily Drysdale, Drew Arnup, Dale Olierook, Steve Canning and Bill Buckley.

Way to go: from left, members of the original Baringa Annexe committee Marge Arnup, Julie Drysdale, Anne Speekman and Heather Canning were thrilled to see the South Gippsland Specialist School in Leongatha achieve such a momentous milestone on Saturday. Celebrating: from left, parents of students who have attended the South Gippsland Specialist School in Leongatha, Christine McDonald from Inverloch, Giulia Sibly from Woolamai and Lauren Hunt from Wonthaggi, were excited to be back at the school to celebrate its 21st birthday on Saturday. Left, Memories: Emily Ardley and her dad Garry Ardley were back at the South Gippsland Specialist School in Leongatha on Saturday, to help it celebrate 21 years. Emily is a former student of the school.

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Great achievement: South Gippsland Specialist School principal Heather Braden and Department of Education and Training inner Gippsland area director Simon Hamilton unveiled a special plaque at the Leongatha school, to commemorate the establishment of specialist education in South Gippsland, 21 years ago.

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Highway barriers spark protest By Brad Lester COMMUNITY concern over centreline safety barriers dominated a public information session about the $50 million Black Spur realignment at the Koonwarra Hall last Wednesday. The session was held to inform the public about the major South Gippsland Highway works to build a straighter, safer section of highway than the existing dangerous bends. While the community applauded VicRoads for the Black Spur works, people were concerned the centreline barriers would actually be more dangerous than the existing highway. The barriers are proposed to be built down the middle of various sections of the highway between Leongatha and Meeniyan. An overtaking lane is also proposed. Leongatha’s Jim Baum, a former head of the region’s traffic police unit, welcomed the Black Spur realignment and the overtaking lane, but expressed his anxiety about the barriers. He said while the barriers had been proven to prevent head-on collisions, as a motorcyclist he said the barriers left little room for motorcylists in the event of an emergency, such as to avoid a diesel spill. “People come from all over the country through this area to attend major motorcycling events at Phillip Island and the barriers are not going to give them a chance,” Mr Baum said. “The barriers are going to prevent fatalities but I’m not sure they’re in the right place. “They would really need to widen the road between Leongatha and Meeniyan.” He said the centreline barriers would be better suited to the vicinity of the intersection of Whitelaws Track and the highway at Korumburra, where he said there have been three fatalities in the last 12 or so years. The Strzelecki Highway was another stretch of road in need of safety improvements, he said. Koonwarra’s Harry Forrester said accident statistics did not warrant the barriers between Koonwarra and Leongatha, but the Black Spur project was necessary.

“As a CFA member, the straightening of the highway is terrific. As far as motor accidents go, that (Black Spur) has been by far the largest percentage for our (Koonwarra) brigade in recent years,” he said. Koonwarra’s Robert Spratt said, “A lot of accidents around here are caused by lack of maintenance. Down here you can rip a wheel off because the roads are lacking in maintenance. “We get a lot of night-time rain and once you get rain, you can’t see the potholes.” VicRoads staff were on hand to discuss the barriers at an information session last Wednesday. Lindsay Love, secretary of the South Gippsland Action Group, has written to VicRoads saying the Local knowledge: from left, Harry Forrester of Koonwarra and Jim Baum of Leongatha highway needed to be wider to accommodate the discuss the realignment of the Black Spur and centreline safety barriers at the VicRoads’ project information session at the Koonwarra Hall last Wednesday. centreline barriers south of Leongatha. “It would seem that a new wire rope barrier along the centre line would limit the lanewidth to around five metres or slightly wider,” Mr Love said. “This is much less than the highway at Koo Wee Rup where there are two traffic lanes in each direction, along with a sealed shoulder creating a carriage secure higher pay as they had not had an enterprise By Brad Lester width of perhaps eight-plus metres. This extra width agreement signed for more than a decade. Health Workers Union secretary Diana Asmar said is vitally important.” PATHOLOGY services will return Dorevitch Pathology did not offer staff a pay rise. Mr Love said if a heavy vehicle float carrying “Dorevitch Pathology workers are the lowest paid to normal in South Gippsland today an excavator broke down, the highway would be blocked, and increased risk to cyclists. (Tuesday), after some collection staff pathology workers in Australia. Workers have waited for over a decade for a new pay deal,” she said. David Gellion, VicRoads’ project delivery mantook strike action last week. “Dorevitch management has offered workers a ager, South Eastern Projects, said up to 45 people Dorevitch Pathology collection centres across the zero percent pay rise offer after a year of good faith attended the information session, hailing from region – and Victoria - were affected, with patients negotiations with the Health Workers Union. Koonwarra, Leongatha, Welshpool, Korumburra left unable to have blood and other tests conducted at “Dorevitch workers recently voted many centres. and Mirboo. overwhelmingly to take protected industrial action. Wonthaggi Hospital continued to operate its own “Most people were reasonably happy with the The legal action was approved by the Fair Work service, with staff taking samples. Black Spur Realignment Project and we received Commission.” Chemotherapy patients were among those affected. positive feedback. There was a lot of feedback proA Dorevitch spokesperson said, “Dorevitch PaThey require blood tests before each treatment to vided to the project team about the adjacent road thology is experiencing minimal disruption to services ensure their body is able to handle another dose. safety project between Leongatha and Meeniyan,” Patients were frustrated after arriving for tests from the industrial action. A number of contingencies he said. after fasting, only to find collection centres closed. have been implemented to limit the impact to patients “Members from the Safe System projA sign on the door at the Leongatha Hospital centre and GPs. “Our laboratories are continuing to process tests ect team did attend and were able to proindicated the centre was closed but did not indicate and work with GPs to deliver results as per usual. vide direct feedback to these people. when it would reopen. The Health Workers Union said Dorevitch There has been no impact to the services we provide “Topics raised included the rail trail and links to Pathology staff took protected industrial action to public and private hospitals.” the old highway, intersections and safety and what will happen to the old road when the project is completed.”

VicRoads to create a forest THE route of the Black Spur alignment at Koonwarra could become like a drive through a forest.

like a forest, and the Black Spur section could well be too. “It will be an attractive drive and open views up from the bridges and the ridges,” he asid. The $50 million works on the South Gippsland “We’re also getting architectural advice about Highway will be bordered by mass plantings of trees, how to handle the bridges and the underpasses. We reminiscent of impressive revegetation along the way want something that looks nice.” at Bena and Loch, during bypass works there. VicRoads engineers are working with members of the Nerrena Landcare Group to discuss trees and other species expected to be planted as part of the works. The new alignment is expected to be 2.3km long, creating a grand drive through an already scenic landscape, but the straighter road will give visitors a better chance of admiring the view. The realignment will avoid the notorious existing winding section of highway that has been the site of 16 casualty crashes between 2012 and 2017 – a figure that is eight times the state average. VicRoads project delivery manager David Gellion said the Bena and Loch highway verges were

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Parkinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fails to slow Trevor By Sarah Vella

SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council has paid the family company of Cr Jeremy Rich $65,000 after conceding it took water from a Walkerville dam it was not entitled to.

ON Sunday, August 27, Leongathaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pearl and Trevor White will take part in their ninth Parkinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Victoria fundraiser: a walk in the park. Trevor was diagnosed with Parkinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disease around 20 years ago. The walk, which starts at Federation Square in Melbourne, is held to raise funds for Parkinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Victoria and awareness of the debilitating disease. Trevor and Pearlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daughter and niece will be completing the walk this year as well. Last year, Trevor completed the walk on his own, completing the two kilometre course, helped by a â&#x20AC;&#x153;complete strangerâ&#x20AC;? who made sure he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fall into the river. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She was a very pleasant lady,â&#x20AC;? he said. This year, Trevor said he is determined to complete the four kilometre walk. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Last year was the first time I had done the two kilometre walk. I reckon I can handle the four kilometre course again this year,â&#x20AC;? he said. This year marks the 200th anniversary of Dr James Parkinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Essay on the Shaking Palsy, written in 1817. Dr Parkinson was the first person to describe â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;paralysis agitansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, a condition that would later be renamed Parkinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disease. Pearl said they are still using the same symptoms described by Dr Parkinson in 1918 to diagnose Parkinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disease today. She said it demonstrated the understanding of the disease hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t come that far. â&#x20AC;&#x153;However, there is extensive research going on,â&#x20AC;? she said. When Trevor was first diagnosed with Parkinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disease, neither he nor Pearl knew much about it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was hidden when we were young and growing up and there wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t too much medication available,â&#x20AC;? Pearl said.

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Walk on: Pearl and Trevor White of Leongatha will take part in their ninth Parkinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Victoria walk in the park on August 27. Trevor was diagnosed with Parkinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nearly 20 years ago. Thirteen years ago, the South Gippsland Parkinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Support Group was formed, of which Trevor was the secretary/treasurer for over 10 years. He has found writing more difficult in the last few years, so gave up his position on the committee, but still attends meetings. Pearl said there are people living with Parkinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s locally, who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think they need a support group â&#x20AC;&#x153;We didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t either and for some it could be a bit frightening,â&#x20AC;? she said. To the Whites, the support group has been a source of invaluable information and a place to meet new friends. After the diseased caused Trevor to give up wood working and driving, playing croquet is something he is still capable of doing. He said he was very appreciative of the support he receives from the Leongatha Croquet Club. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They take great care of me,â&#x20AC;? he said. Pearl and Trevor have also recently been named life members of the Woorayl Probus Club.

The revelation follows repeated requests by The Star to council, asking how much council paid to the Rich family company, Ansevata Nominees Pty Ltd. Council had said the sum paid was confidential. The Star had indicated to council it was seeking to obtain the sum via a Freedom of Information request. Mayor Cr Ray Argento yesterday (Monday) said Ansevata Nominees issued proceedings in the Supreme Court in relation to a 1990 agreement made with the former Shire of Woorayl. The agreement allows Ansevata Nominees to take water at no cost, for irrigation and stock watering purposes, from a retarding basin serving the Promontory Views Estate at Walkerville. The retarding basin is located on land council purchased from Ansevata Nominees. The Star understands the sale occurred more than 25 years ago. Cr Argento said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Part of the agreement was that council would pay for fencing, would test the water quality and would not use the retarding basin other than for storage and disposal of water. â&#x20AC;&#x153;On two occasions in recent years council sought to dispose of some water from the retarding basin in a practical way by using it for maintenance work on nearby roads, providing cost savings for the work. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ansevata Nominees disagreed with this, claiming the company was entitled to 100 percent of the water. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The agreement is very poorly written, which led to difficulties in understanding councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rights and a degree of uncertainty about whether council could

dispose of any part of the water for any purpose.â&#x20AC;? Cr Argento said the agreement to settle the matter between council and Ansevata Nominees included a payment by council to Ansevata Nominees of $65,000, to recognise council took water it should not have taken. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The settlement was also a pragmatic measure to avoid the costs of the dispute going further before the Supreme Court,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Council, as it has in the past, looks forward to the continued operation of the water agreement that provides for the beneficial reuse of water from the retarding basin and benefits the farming operations of Ansevata Nominees.â&#x20AC;? A statement in response from Ansevata Nominees said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have always wanted to work collaboratively with the shire for the best outcome of ourselves and the region. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is disappointing that the shire has incorrectly interpreted our longstanding agreement even though they were given many avenues prior to, only leaving us a legal avenue to get justice. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We still wish to work collaboratively with the shire and can only hope that the new councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plans, ideology of being open and transparent, and to work with the community and businesses is genuine.â&#x20AC;? When he announced his candidature for council in August 2016, Mr Rich told The Star councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s excess use of water resulted in E.coli levels rising due to water mixing with sediment in the bottom of the dam and aging septic systems in the nearby Promontory Views Estate. He then said this rendered the water unsuitable for agricultural use on the Rich family farm. Supreme Court proceedings were initiated before Cr Rich stood for council.

Irresponsible driving POLICE caught an unlicensed man drink driving through McCartin Street in Leongatha on Sunday. The 71 year old Leongatha man was reported by a member of the public for driving erratically around 7.30pm. Police said the man probably would not have been caught if not for the publicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assistance. Police would like to remind public the number to contact police for this type of incident should always be 000, as this will ensure the fastest response time by police.

Hard Waste Collection Service Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual optional hard waste collection service will be conducted in October for all households who choose to book and pay for a collection. The service will be delivered on a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;fee for serviceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; basis, of $96 per household. Pension Card holders can apply for a discounted rate of $33. To book a collection please contact Council on 5662 9200. Bookings %& ' ' & ' +' <'= '> Q' X ' ' '% [Q ' +' payment is received. Further information? Go to www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS *Expressions of interest to present are made by accessing Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website Public Presentation page, contact 5662 9222 for details. Wednesday 16 August - Council Chambers, Leongatha 12.55pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Domestic Animal Management Plan 20172021 (20mins) 1.15pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Leongatha Railway Site Transformation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Leongatha Secondary College Presentation (45 mins) 2.00pm*; 7.00pm* (by COB 11/8) 3.15pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Draft Tennis Facilities Plan â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Outcome Community Consultation (30mins) ! " #

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POSITIONS AVAILABLE Council currently has positions available in Aged and Disability Services. For more information on these positions and to apply please visit Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website.

ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING *Register your questions (by COB 18/8) by accessing Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website Public Presentation page, contact 5662 9222 for details. Wednesday 23 August - Council Chambers, Leongatha - 2.00pm Please note that Council live streams and records its Ordinary Council Meetings, refer to the Policy on Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website for more details. 1. 2. 3. 4.

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Wanted lady: have you seen this person? Police believe the female pictured wearing black clothing can offer them assistance in relation to a theft that occurred at Bunnings hardware in Wonthaggi. If you know who the female is, please contact the Wonthaggi Police Station on 5671 4100.

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Proposed sale of Council land in Korumburra Proposed road deviation and exchange in Stony Creek (Moyes Road) Councillor expenditure report June 2017 Assembly of councillors: 22 June 2017 to 21 July 2017 Document sealed awarded or extended by CEO 22 June to 21 July 2017

VIETNAM VETERANS DAY Council and the Leongatha RSL will be recognising Vietnam Veterans Day next Friday 18 August. A wreath laying ceremony will be held at the Leongatha Cenotaph on McCartin St at 2.00 p.m. All welcome to attend.

WORKS THIS WEEK Sealed roads maintenance: Whole Shire Tree requests: Whole Shire Zone maintenance: Nerrena, Toora, Port Franklin Roadside slashing: Mirboo, Toora North Streetscape works: Main Street, Foster Road and drainage upgrades: Anderson Street, Leongatha Road shoulder maintenance: Dollar Road, Dollar, Ruby Drainage installation: Korumburra Show Grounds Culvert maintenance: Foster area Gravel road resheeting: Cornwalls Road, Fish Creek and Stewart and Dunlops Road, Middle Tarwin Retaining wall construction: Corner Lewis and Keane Street, Port Welshpool

CONTRACTORSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; BREAKFAST SEMINAR Come along to hear about Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s e-Tendering process, As Built Drawings, occupational health and safety requirements and the 2017/18 Capital Works Program. 22 August - Memorial Hall Leongatha - 7.15am Contact Council to RSVP to Shahn Hoggett. PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT ACT 1987 SOUTH GIPPSLAND PLANNING SCHEME Notice of Approval of Amendment - Amendment C108 The Minister for Planning has approved Amendment C108 to the South Gippsland Planning Scheme. The Amendment comes into operation on the date this notice is published in the Government Gazette. The Amendment rezones 2 Hogans Road and part of 590 South Gippsland Highway, Leongatha South, from the Farming Zone to the Special Use Zone Schedule 6 (SUZ6); introduces SUZ6 at Clause 37.01, and updates

Koonwarra Agricultural Services Precinct. The Minister has granted the following permit(s) under Division Five Part Four of the Act: Permit No. Description of land 2016/202 590 South Gippsland Highway, Leongatha South, (Lot 2 PS346292D) A copy of the Amendment can be inspected, free of charge, at the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning website at www.planning.vic.gov.au/public-inspection and free of Gippsland Shire Council, 9 Smith Street, Leongatha. ALISON GLYNN Director, State Planning Services, Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning

METAL beams worth around $2000 were stolen from the construction site of two homes in Korumburra. The beams were stolen between August 1 and 10 from the site in Princes Street.

School bus targeted ROCKS were thrown at an empty school bus driving along the Bass Highway in Inverloch on August 4. Offenders were hiding in a bush around 5pm and threw rocks at the passenger side window as the bus drove past. This the second time in three months rocks have been thrown at school busses. Police are still looking for the offender/s.

House ransacked INTRUDERS ransacked a holiday house in Cape Paterson. They entering via the garage door between August 7 and 8, and took numerous items. Police are still looking for full list of stolen property and wish to remind owners of holiday homes to secure their property during winter.

Driver fined A SANDY Point man has had his car impounded for 30 days for driving on a suspended licence. The 44 year old man was detected by police in Sandy Point on August 9. He was charged $1165 and has been summonsed to court.

Ice cream theft UP to $400 worth of ice cream and frozen food was stolen from the canteen at Leongatha Victoria Livestock Exchange, at Koonwarra. Offenders forced entry through a window into the office around 11.30pm on Sunday.

Men crash at dangerous intersection ANOTHER car accident occurred on the Bass Highway at the Leongatha South-Outtrim Road intersection at Leongatha South yesterday (Monday). The driver of the first vehicle, a 87 year old Inverloch man, was turning left into Leongatha South-Outtrim Road when the vehicle following him failed to slow down and ran up the rear of the turning vehicle. A 75 year old Leongatha was driving the second vehicle, a Toyota Corolla. The vehicles collided at around 12pm, while heading towards Leongatha. Ambulance attended the scene. Neither driver was injured. The driver of the second vehicle will receive a penalty notice.

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Health overhaul By Tayla Kershaw WHILE Bass Coast Health is moving forward with its master plan to extend its level of care, subregional status is still out of reach. The South Gippsland Coast Clinical Service Plan is in the hands of Victorian Health Minister Jill Hennessy, and needs to be signed off before it can be viewed by the public. The plan will focus on allowing for the hospital to be expanded. The hospital serviced more than 32,000 people in 2015 – almost 2000 more than in the 2012 census. Bass MLA Brian Paynter urged the minister to sign off the document, as Bass Coast Health’s facilities are declining. “The people of Bass Coast deserve better,” he said. “First and foremost, the Wonthaggi Hospital should receive funding necessary for it to build the facilities and deliver the services required for it to obtain subregional status. This could start with funding a new emergency department. “The upgrade of the Wonthaggi Hospital to subregional status is critical to improving the clinical services and facilities on Phillip Island. All the stakeholders have now agreed on this point. “I ask the minister to release the Clinical Services Plan without further delay. The people of Bass Coast deserve to be kept informed and updated whenever information of this kind is available.” In the short term, hospital staff are looking forward to the highlights of the master plan, which include an updated and more efficient emergency department, a new operating theatre and double the bed capacity at Wonthaggi Hospital. Funded by the Department of Health and Human Services, Bass Coast Health is currently in

the throes of tendering and engaging contractors, and expects more progress will be made by next month. The master plan will determine whether the hospital will be redeveloped on its current site in Graham Street, Wonthaggi, or whether a new site will need to be found. “We are still waiting, but things are slowly taking off. I’d argue the priority at this stage is the emergency department, primarily because of its poor location and growing numbers. The master plan will help us develop the right infrastructure,” CEO Jan Child said. “The location of the hospital rebuild is another thing we need to look at. We’ve had some sink holes appear since my time here, so we need to test it and see if it will decrease our capacity on the site. After that, we will be able to move our conversations towards where we think would be a preferred site. “We are also still working on our relationships with other tertiary centres like Monash Health and Latrobe Regional Hospital to engage more physicians and specialists to come into our region.” Ms Child said Bass Coast Health is also in the process of getting its Hospital in the Home program up and running. “We haven’t officially launched the program yet as we are still testing some of the processes and waiting on new staff, but we have people who have signed on,” she said. “We are also training our staff to be able to look after high complexity patients to prepare for becoming a subregional hospital.” Ms Child commended the work currently happening on Phillip Island at the Cowes Health and Medical Hub, which is progressing well, on time and on budget. “This has been a project a lot of people have worked hard for and it will make sure services are provided across the shire,” she said.

Well played: from left, Inverloch Primary School’s senior band Riley, Tom, Noah, Charlie, Luis and Chloe, who came third in the primary instrumental band section of the Yarram Eisteddfod on Friday.

Inverloch’s eisteddfod success

Sounding fine: Inverloch Primary School’s band won the instrumental/percussion band section of the Yarram Eisteddfod on Friday. From left, Tayla, Georgia, Alira, Izzy, front, Ruby, Annika, Vanessa and Kei and Harry were the proud winners of the trophy.

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ALLIED Health Professionals Equip4Life will be hosting a healthy ageing and lifestyle seminar in Meeniyan. The seminar is on Thursday, August 17 at 1.30pm at the Meeniyan Bowls Club. The event is free.

THE public is invited to help the Leongatha RSL Sub-branch commemorate Vietnam Veterans Day this Friday, August 18. At 2pm, the RSL will hold a wreath laying ceremony at the cenotaph outside Leongatha Memorial Hall in McCartin Street.

Creative: Leongatha Secondary College students Hamish and Ruby Box with Leongatha Primary School senior choir students, from left, Laila, Erin, Kaydee, Jemason and Asha with their new shirts designed by college students.

Creative opportunity LAST term, Leongatha Secondary College was approached by Leongatha Primary School (LPS) to assist with designing a new logo for its senior choir.

ENJOY Indian music at its finest when you hear Vinod Prasanna - one of the most outstanding Indian musicians currently living and playing in Australia performing with his group at Waratah Hills Vineyard on Saturday, September 16. Presented by Prom Coast Arts Council, entry to the event is $29. Book online at www.trybooking.com/ RHLT (30 cent booking fee applies) or at Manna Gum Community House – 33 Station Road, Foster. Tickets can also be bought at Waratah Hills Vineyard, which is open every weekend and public holidays from 11am to 5pm. Phone 5683 2441.

The task was opened up to all students to submit a design for selection. Jessica Stein, who is head of music at the primary school, decided on the winning logo which WHALES are still being spotted around South combined elements of the LPS logo and a musical Gippsland, with at least two seen far off the coast of Kilclef symbol. cunda on Sunday, delighting many passers-by. Leongatha Secondary College Year 8 student Ruby Box designed the winning logo and Year 7 student Hamish Box created the colour scheme that was used in the final design.

Leaking hot water bottles VICTORIAN Minister for Consumer Affairs, Gaming and Liquor Regulation Marlene Kairouz is urging South Gippslanders to watch out for a batch of faulty hot water bottles capable of causing serious burns and injury. A consumer complaint has unearthed thousands of faulty water bottles from Wens Bros Trading Pty Ltd - which trades from a Hallam retail outlet and a Clayton warehouse. Consumer Affairs Victoria was tipped off by a consumer who was burnt when the seams of a hot water bottle split.

SOUTH Gippslanders will breathe easier while dining outside at cafes and restaurants after new smoke free laws came into effect across Victoria on August 1. Quit Victoria director Dr Sarah White said the introduction of smoke free outdoor dining would help protect customers and staff from secondhand smoke. “Cancer Council research conducted in late 2014 found that one in five Victorians (22 percent) intended to visit cafes and restaurants more often if an outdoor smoking ban was introduced, and only five percent said they would visit less often, so this will be good for business,” she said.

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Consumer Affairs Victoria staff subsequently seized more than 4000 faulty ‘Hot Water Bag’ products from Wens Bros Trading Pty Ltd’s warehouse and retail outlet. Testing conducted for Consumer Affairs Victoria found the products did not have the rubber thickness and seam strength required and failed to meet mandatory safety standards for hot water bottles. The products also carried insufficient instructions explaining how to use them safely. A product recall notice for the faulty hot water bottles has been published at www.recalls. gov.au.

Plays to grace Foster stage FOSTER theatre company, FAMDA, is hosting its 17th one act play festival in the warm and comfortable Foster War Memorial Arts Centre this weekend.

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Leaps, bounds: from left, Inverloch Primary School Grade 1 and 2 students, Inez and Mabel, trained last Thursday for the school’s Jump Rope for Heart skip-a-thon to be held this Friday, August 18. Students will skip with ropes to raise funds for the Heart Foundation, which aims to fight heart disease. Inverloch children will be joined by students from Kongwak Primary School at the event.

MEENIYAN Hall is celebrating 125 years of service to the community. Members of the community are invited to share photos or negatives and stories of Meeniyan at the hall this Saturday, August 19 from 10am to 4pm. Photos and stories will form a permanent oral and visual history collection for Meeniyan residents and visitors. RSVP to 0417 668 358 or email meeniyan@me.com.

LEONGATHA Primary School choir is off to perform next Tuesday at Federation Square as part of the Victorian School Music Festival. It has been working very hard on two pieces, Goodbye Captain and How Far I’ll Go. More than 14,000 students will perform as part of the festival this year.

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Flying flag: from left, adding a local flavour to FAMDA’s One Act Play Festival will be Dianne Paragreen, Alison Hodgson, Marg Rudge, Judy Barnard, Jean Moore and Dianne Berryman in the cast for a FAMDA entry to be staged on Saturday night. Photo by Robert Paragreen.

At a one act play festival audience members get to see a great variety of relatively short plays. 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. The Young Players Festival kicks off proceedings at 9.30am on Saturday, August 19 with performances from Fish Creek based Nautilus Youth Theatre, Foster Primary School, Koonwarra Village School and Wesley College. The entry fee for the Young Players Festival is just $5 for adults and children free. The main festival offers 16 plays and is divided into four sessions, starting at 2pm and 7.30pm on Saturday and at 9.30am and 1.30am on Sunday, August 20. Of special local interest are two FAMDA entries.

A delicious comedy, The Wylah Valley Book Club by Edwin Coad, is the second play on the Saturday night bill with Lynn Atkinson, Judy Barnard, Dianne Berryman, Alison Hodgson, Jean Moore, Dianne Paragreen and Marg Rudge in the cast. Sunday afternoon’s second play is Bus Stop with Noel Stringer and Mike Street as two men who meet at a bus stop and change lives. The complete festival play listing is available on line at famda.org.au. It lists by session all the plays in the festival with their duration, genre and censorship classification. Have a look at the play schedule. There may be a particular play, or group of plays, you would like to see. With a $25 festival pass people can come and go as much as they like. Entry for a single session costs $10 and it is possible to join a session in the breaks between plays. Book festival and session passes online at famda.org.au or simply buy tickets at the door prior to each session or during the play set-up times. Come and enjoy the low-cost fun and surprises of this fabulous festival right on your doorstep.

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Fashion donation calls for a regional gallery By Tayla Kershaw

would like to donate it to Bass Coast. Other galleries and museums have expressed interest in taking the collection, but she would like Bass Coast to consider adding it to the growing art collection,” she said. Ms Dixon first developed her interest in historical fashion in 1987 after reading Shattered Silk by Barbara Michaels. She was intrigued by the way clothing reflected a person’s taste, and what the clothing said about a woman’s status in society. The first dress Ms Dixon purchased was a 1930s tea gown. The collection now has more than 1560 pieces sourced nationally and internationally. While most of the collection consists of dresses, it also includes hats, shoes, bags, gloves, swimming costumes, menswear, jewellery and shawls. It includes 85 Victorian dresses, and 62 Edward-

ian dresses that could reflect the establishment of Wonthaggi when on display. Also included is Georgiana McCrae’s shawl, given OFF the back of accepting the extensive to Ms Dixon by a descendant of the family. Georgiana Robert Smith art collection, Bass Coast McCrae was a painter and a diarist in the 1800s. Shire Council has been approached with Around 80 percent of the collection is in excellent condition. The remaining garments are fragile, but still another generous offer. beautifully preserved. Melbourne resident Ann Dixon – mother of The donation would also include a large collection Wonthaggi’s Marny Javornik – offered council her of historical photographs and two Victorian albums. Bygone Day Historical Fashion Collection, valued Ms Javornik said her mother had committed the at around $174,000. collection to an exhibition, but council could receive it Posing yet another reason for a Bass Coast regional gallery to be funded, Ms Javornik presented mid to late next year. council with the offer at the community connection For council to receive the collection, it would need session last Wednesday. to commit a space to appropriately store it until a per“Because of the family link to Wonthaggi, she manent location could be arranged. For optimum storage, a temperature controlled environment is required. “There has been some talk of establishing a regional gallery. Whilst the two dimensional and creative arts are very well represented in the shire’s own art collection and the donated Robert Smith collection, a historical fashion collection of this calibre offers a unique opportunity to draw people into the region,” Ms Javornik said. “The collection has the potential to bring other fashion related exhibitions to the region, as has happened in Bendigo. “This would aid the growth of Bass Coast as an arts and tourism destination.” Ms Javornik said the collection could be used to promote events and tell historical stories. For example, pieces from the collection could be displayed in the foyer of the Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre to show the era of a production put on by the Wonthaggi Theatrical Group. “It is a wonderful opportunity to look to the future of arts in the region, and would be a great educational Generous offer: from left, Wonthaggi’s Marny Javornik and friend Julia Trasker offered and tourist draw card,” she said. Marny’s mother’s historical fashion collection to Bass Coast Shire Council last Wednesday. Council will consider the offer.

Supermarket looks set to advance SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council is on the verge of selling the former council offices in Korumburra to make way for a new IGA supermarket. A recommendation to the council meeting on August 23 recommends council sell the site of the Federation Art Gallery, Korumburra Library, Korumburra Community Meeting Room, and Korumburra and District Historical Society to Michael’s IGA to make way for a new supermarket. The sale proposal also includes a home at 1 King Street owned by council, 28 Victoria Street (former Bir-

ralee Childcare Centre) and the former car yard next to the art gallery. Council has spoken with Korumburra Rotary Club, which runs the gallery, the library service and historical society about relocating these services. “Interim relocation options for existing services requires further investigation and council will receive a report to consider and determine options for the interim relocation of the current occupiers in the coming months,” a council report stated. The recommendation to sell before council calls for council to invite written submissions until September 26 and if submissions are received, for council to hear these.

TAFE leader to head tech school A WONTHAGGI TAFE leader has been appointed the inaugural director of the new Gippsland Tech School. Chisholm TAFE senior educator Paul Boys will take up this role on August 21 in advance of the tech school opening and servicing the Latrobe Valley. “I’m looking forward to the challenge of this exciting new role and building a strong relationship between the Gippsland Tech School and the local community, industry and business,” Mr Boys said. The school is set to open in early 2018. He has been a professional educator for the past 20 years. He was responsible for managing Wonthaggi’s TAFE campus for the past five years, and sits on a number of local committees and boards, including South Gippsland Bass Coast Local Learning and Employment

Network and Bass Coast Shire Council Education Reference Group. Mr Boys was awarded the 2014 ISS Fellowship for international Research into strategies employed to improve retention rates for apprentices in regional and remote communities. The new tech school at Federation Training’s Morwell campus is one of 10 new tech school to be built through the State Government’s $128 million Tech School initiative. Gippsland Tech School will have a local industry focus on food and fibre, health, new energy and advanced manufacturing. Students will work on real life problems provided by industry and use the latest technologies to come up with solutions.

Leongatha Library’s future on hold THE future site of a library in Leongatha remains on hold while South Gippsland Shire Council and the Leongatha RSL Sub-branch discuss a potential land sale. The RSL and council continue to talk about council acquiring the site of the current RSL premises, and the RSL buying council’s Carino’s building in Smith Street. Should that deal proceed, the RSL wants to build new premises that would encompass the Carino’s site and other RSL-owned land adjacent to it. The Leongatha RSL Sub-branch would also need the approval of the Victorian RSL to proceed with

the sale. A new library site could be considered as part of a new municipal precinct that would include the current RSL site, should the deal proceed. Council CEO Tim Tamlin said council’s lease of the current library site in Michael Place had been extended for a further five years. He said the finalisation of the memorandum of understanding between council and the RSL regarding the potential land sales was “coming along slowly”. “It takes a bit of time. There has to be a due diligence process at work,” he said. Mr Tamlin said there has been discussion about locating the library closer to the central business district.

Rare collection: Melbourne’s Ann Dixon offered Bass Coast Shire Council her historical fashion collection, which features more than 1500 pieces. Ms Dixon is the mother of Wonthaggi local Marny Javornik.

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In the wake of reports of more rubbish on our roadsides, The Star asked, “Have you noticed more litter in South Gippsland?”

E D I T O R I A L Let’s help our health service care for us THERE is no doubting the professionalism and dedication of the staff of Leongatha and Korumburra hospitals, and the staff who service the hospitals’ urgent care centres. They maintain their skillset, are no doubt well qualified, and often being locals, they are involved in the community beyond their professional roles. By reporting on public concerns regarding the availability of urgent care centres at Leongatha and Korumburra, The Star is in no way criticising those who care for our community. By carrying stories about the Leongatha Urgent Care Centre reportedly being closed to paramedics trying to deliver a heart attack victim for further care, The Star is shining the spotlight on why this is so and the fact such action could impede locals’ ability to access timely care. Time, in the event of a cardiac situation, is critical to a positive outcome. The same with stroke. The same with patients in agony and desperate for pain relief. Gippsland Southern Health Service this week stated staff unavailability may impact upon the service’s ability to cater for all presentations at times. That is understandable, given that staff are human and can only do so much at once. What is not understandable is how often The Star is told the Leongatha Urgent Care Centre is closed. We were told paramedics find the centre closed several nights a week. If the centre is closed only due to staff unavailability, and yet so often, this suggests Gippsland Southern Health Service needs more staff and/or more money to employ them. The Star asked the State Government’s MP in Gippsland, Harriet Shing for her thoughts on whether the health service receives enough funding to staff the Leongatha Urgent Care Centre. She did not really say, but stated, “Gippsland Southern Health Service has received $21.8 million - up by $1.2 million, or six per cent - on the previous year. “This funding will give the Gippsland Southern Health Service the boost it needs to support its patient care services - and continue to save lives.” The cost of running a health service is significant. We need to know if we’re getting our fair share of the health funding pie in South Gippsland.

“Recently I’ve noticed a bit on the roads, particularly along the highway between Korumburra and Leongatha. It’s not normally a problem.” David Lawry, Leongatha.

“I haven’t seen much evidence of it so the litter there is might just be a one off.” Kerrie Spencer, Korumburra.

“I don’t feel there is a notice- “No, not at all, I haven’t noable increase of litter in South ticed anything excessive anyGippsland.” way.” Matt Redmond, Les Byrne, Inverloch. Leongatha.

Newhaven gym scores $1.75m NEWHAVEN College students are set to benefit from the construction of a new double-court gymnasium after the Flinders MP Greg Hunt last week announced a $1,750,000 Federal Government grant.

for the grant. “These funds will ensure students at Newhaven College have the infrastructure necessary to help them get the most out of their time at school,” he said. Newhaven College principal Gea Lovell welcomed the announcement and said the government funding would enable the school to continue to implement its

masterplan, as it transitions to one campus on Phillip Island Road. “We are excited to see the construction of the multi-purpose indoor sports facility, which will allow students to participate in a range of sports in all conditions,” she said. “This announcement builds on the progress being made on the construction of the new Specialist Art,

Science and Technology wing and Senior School building that received $1.4 million funding last year from the Federal Government.” Mr Hunt said the Capital Grants Program provides funding for nongovernment schools to improve capital infrastructure where they otherwise may not have access to sufficient resources.

Funding through the Capital Grants Program will go towards the construction of a $6.3 million new multi-purpose gymnasium, to encourage participation and further develop the next generation of school athletes. Mr Hunt congratulated Newhaven College on being selected

Ready to roll: from left, Newhaven College principal Gea Lovell and students Lily Johnstone, Kirby Fuller, Balin McKay and Fleur Timmins thank Flinders MP Greg Hunt for his support of the school’s gymnasium with a $1.75 million Federal Government grant.

Skaters, have your say Milpara named Encouraging input: Eastern Victoria MLC Melina Bath discusses regional fuel prices with Gino Tripodi of Tripodi Brothers Haulage and Produce, Traralgon. Ms Bath is calling for public input into an inquiry into regional fuel prices.

Voice your opinion on fuel prices EASTERN Victoria MLC Melina Bath has urged families and businesses to make their voices heard in a parliamentary inquiry into regional fuel prices. Nationals and Liberal MPs fought hard to establish the inquiry, which will work to provide regional Victorians with answers on how petrol prices are determined in country areas. Speaking at the Traralgon depot of Tripodi Brothers Haulage and Produce, Ms Bath said Gippsland motorists and business operators felt they had been left in the dark. “Unlike other investigations into petrol prices, the spotlight with this inquiry is on regional Victorian communities and what can be done to relieve the pressure high fuel prices add

to the cost of living and doing business,” Ms Bath said. The inquiry will compare the price of unleaded, diesel and LPG fuels both with metropolitan areas, but also between different regional communities. It will also look at the impacts on country families, businesses and industry. “For many regional Victorians, public transport just isn’t an option and private transport is their only reliable means of getting from A to B,” Ms Bath said. “Many people have raised concerns with me about high fuel prices and the perceived and actual differences between country and city areas. “For transport operators, fuel is obviously one of the major costs, so price differences have a significant impact.” Managing director of Tripodi

Brothers, Gino Tripodi, welcomed the opportunity to have his say. “There is regularly quite a difference between country and city prices. For a transport business like ours that is going to the city regularly, we have a decision to make,” Mr Tripodi said. “I am passionate about supporting local jobs, but five cents a litre difference between country and city adds up to a lot. “With the chain store pricing of food, whether you buy across the road from the distribution centre or close to the state border, the price of a product is the same. Unfortunately this is not the same with our fuel supply chains.” Submissions can be made until Friday, September 22 at http:// www.parliament.vic.gov.au/eejsc/ article/3834 or emailed to eejsc@parliament.vic.gov.au

THE Venus Bay community is being urged to shape a future skate park and youth precinct project in the town. South Gippsland Shire Council is hosting a forum next Monday, August 21 to hear the community’s thoughts about what the park should feature and its location. The Venus Bay Community Centre will be helping council to form a small working group to formulate ideas. The group will ideally feature young people and skaters, but other interested people in the community are welcome to express their views. The project will be coordinated and mostly implemented by council, which has allocated $125,000 through its Community Capital Works Allocation Project. Cr Alyson Skinner, of Venus Bay, said pleasing ideas

had been raised so far, including having a common ground area, an art wall, a human powered bicycle charging station or music machine, and maybe a free Wi-Fi zone. “We have some ideas in terms of drawings from the development of the Korumburra skate part engagement project and that might give us a visual place to start for the evening,” she said. “The location of the park has yet to be finalised, however it does have to be in Venus Bay and on council owned land, so there is really only a few possibilities.” Next Monday’s session will be held at The Cavity restaurant at 6pm, with a free snack and drinks for children. To RSVP or get involved, contact Cr Alyson Skinner on 0416 242 331 or council officer Sophie Dixon on 5662 9202.

a state finalist

KORUMBURRA’S Milpara Community House is a finalist for a Victoria wide award. Milpara was nominated by the Adult Community Further Education Board of the Gippsland Region for the Learn Local Legends category of the Victorian Learn Local Awards. Milpara manager Jenni Keerie said, “It was certainly not expected but we are chuffed the house has been recognised for its efforts and contribution to our learners and our community. “To quote a recipient of a Learn Local Legend Award from last year, ‘being selected as a Learn Local Legend is a fantastic acknowledgement of the house’s dedication and commitment to providing engaging and relevant learning opportunities that provide pathways to further education or employment’.” ACFE board chair Sue Christophers said, “The awards provide an opportunity to shine a spotlight on the community training sector in Victoria and celebrate its success.” A team from Milpara will attend the awards ceremony in Melbourne on August 31.

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New doctors at patients’ service LEONGATHA Healthcare has welcomed four new and returning doctors to its practice. They are Archie Xu, Jean-Nee Khoo, Karen Liang and Aggie Kujawa. Dr Xu will be a familiar face, having worked at the clinic in 2015 and 2016. He returns with a speciality in skin cancer, having spent the last six months working at a skin cancer clinic in Melbourne. “We have the skin cancer clinic here at Leongatha Healthcare and we provide extensive surveillance of skin cancer in our community,” Dr Xu said. “In Leongatha, we have a lot of elderly people and we do know that the incidence of skin cancer is higher in the elderly population. “From the data, we know that two out of three people in Australia will get skin cancer and the majority of them will get it at around 50 years of age.” Leongatha Healthcare offers a full skin check and excision of lesions, including simple excisions through to more complicated surgery options. Full body examinations are recommended for people aged 40 and over. “If you have had skin cancer, you are likely to have another skin cancer within 12 months,” Dr Xu said. While working in Melbourne, he achieved certificates in skin cancer medicine and dermatoscopy (skin cancer screening), and is a member of Skin Cancer College Australasia. He is in the

Returning doctor: Dr Archie Xu is back at Ready to serve: from left, new and returning doctors at Leongatha Healthcare, Jean-Nee Leongatha Heathcare, having trained in skin Khoo, Aggie Kujawa and Karen Liang. cancer care. process of becoming an accredited doctor with this college and also plans to become a college fellow. Dr Xu also has a background in cardiovascular health and diabetes management, and a PhD in caring for cardiovascular disease.

Winter photography competition now on PROM Country Regional Tourism’s photo competition is on again. Photography enthusiasts are encouraged to take photos which embody the theme ‘Winter in Prom Country (South Gippsland)’. The competition will run until August 31 with prizes awarded for best image and people’s choice. “Winter is a great time to take photos in Prom Country,” Philip Botte, chair, Prom Country Regional Tourism, said. “The hills are green and the crisp winter mornings can provide magnificent sunrises. We look forward to seeing how different people in-

terpret the winter theme and look forward to a variety of entries. Prom Country can provide amazing inspiration.” The competition is open to all. Simply upload up to three photos which capture the theme to www.promcountryphotocomp.com. au. After the entry period closes, there will be a public voting period from September 2 to 30 for the people’s choice category with winners announced on October 1. Prizes include a two-night accommodation package for two at Loves Lane Cottage (valued at $400) and a $150 voucher for The Greenhouse in Foster. For more information, or to enter, please visit: www.promcountryphotocomp.com.au

“Leongatha is a lovely town and that’s why after spending 18 months here and after six months of training, I wanted to come back,” he said. He lives in Melbourne with his wife and daughter, 10, and son, seven, and enjoys movies, soccer and hiking. Dr Khoo is a GP registrar in her final term and working in obstetrics. She has worked in Heyfield, Lakes Entrance, Warragul and England, having studied in Malaysia and Scotland. “Leongatha is peaceful. There are some coffee shops that I still have not gone to yet and I’m looking forward to getting to know the town a bit more,” she said. Dr Liang is a GP and works in obstetrics. She comes to Leongatha with experience working at Eastern Health in Melbourne, Latrobe Regional Hospital at Traralgon and in Alice Springs, Northern Territory.

She started work at Leongatha in 2015 before taking maternity leave to have her daughter Madeline, and returned to work part-time last Wednesday, travelling from her home in Melbourne. “It almost feels like a homecoming because I worked here for one and a half years,” Dr Liang said. Dr Kujawa is on placement for 12 months and has an interest in obstetrics, maternal and women’s health. She has studied in New Zealand and worked in the Northern Territory, flying to remote communities, and at Darwin Hospital. She also undertook volunteer work in obstetrics in the Solomon Islands. “Leongatha seems like a friendly town, very welcoming. I’ve been made to feel like I’m at home very quickly,” she said.

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Stamps deliver to charities By Brad Lester

By Tayla Kershaw

STAMPS not only have the power to take letters from one side of the world to the other. The humble postage payments also raise money for charity and the members of a stamp club at Inverloch are doing everything they can to maximise the amount given to worthy causes across Australia and overseas. The members of Anderson Inlet Stamp Club collect used stamps to give to the Sammy Stamp appeal run by the Uniting Church in Australia. Stamps are on-sold to dealers and collectors, and the proceeds returned to such charities as the Victorian Bushfire Disaster Appeal, Uniting Housing Assistance Program, and aid projects in Vanuatu and the Solomon Islands. Leongatha Uniting Church’s U Music program even received $2000 to help young adults with disabilities reach their potential. “Last year Sammy Stamp raised about $64,000 throughout Australia and since 1977, has raised $851,000,” stamp club member Bev Phillips said. “It’s important people keep their stamps and do not through them away.” Stamps in demand are the everyday varieties found in regular mail and are not necessarily special editions. “It does not matter what it is, they take everything. Now they even take Myki cards and V/line tickets,” club member Janet Davies said.

Roads under pressure MOTORISTS are calling out for more overtaking lanes and dual lane roads in Bass Coast.

Giving hobby: Anderson Inlet Stamp Club members Janet Davies (left) and Bev Phillips are collecting stamps to give to the Sammy Stamp fundraiser run by the Uniting Church. Proceeds are distributed via grants ranging from $1000 to $5000. Members of the Anderson Inlet Stamp Club will even buy stamps and whole books of certain collections. So far this year, the club has given $241 to Sammy Stamp. Stamps can be donated to the Anderson Inlet Stamp Club by being left at the Inverloch Uniting Church. Alternatively, phone Ms Davies on 5674 2814. Donors are asked to leave stamps on whole envelopes or with a reasonable amount of paper around the stamp to ensure it can be on-sold. The stamp club has 18 members and holds meetings at the Uniting Church on the second Wednesday of the month at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Members talk about various aspects of stamp collecting, and have a show and tell session. “Sometimes we have

stamps with mistakes on them and envelopes with English and Australian stamps that are postmarked in Australia and you think ‘How did that happen?’” Ms Davies said. “You learn all about obscure countries that you do not even know where they are. Some people collect stamps with birds, ships or cats.” Ms Phillips quipped, “We are just interested in pieces of paper with perforations.” Their personal favourites? Ms Phillips likes Pacific Island stamps for their pretty designs, while Ms Davies is partial to stamps from Christmas Island, and the Cocos and Keeling islands for their fascinating images. For more information about the club, phone president Gerry Kool on 5672 1545 or secretary Leo Koninx on 0487 259 836. August is Stamping Collecting Month.

Filmmakers off to Sydney THE votes are in and Bass Coast Specialist School is one of the five finalists in the 2017 Focus on Ability Short Film Awards. Under the theme of inclusion, a group of budding filmmakers from the school produced a documentary titled We Are Here, capturing life in Bass Coast. The filmmakers, along with Michael Green from Drift Media who helped the project come to fruition, were invited to a screen of the finalists’ films at Melbourne’s Hotel Grand Chancellor on August 23. Mr Green will then accompany a representative from the school to a red carpet event in Sydney on September 6. Principal Edith Gray is planning to start a crowd fund to help transport student Bohe and his wheelchair to Sydney to be the representative. “Bohe had a big role in filming the docu-

mentary, so it would be fantastic to get him and his mum to the red carpet event,” she said. The student driven project took 10 weeks to complete, which allowed the student to pick up new technology and film skills More than 200 entries were submitted to the awards from 19 different countries, and the students are thrilled to be finalists. The awards have two categories – a judge’s award and a people’s choice award. The winner of the judge’s award will received a SMEG appliance package valued at $15,000, and the winner of people’s choice award will receive a $10,000 voucher for Rebel equipment. The school has generated a lot of online support, which has helped them get to Sydney. “We are very excited. We have butterflies because we are so excited,” Ms Gray said. “It’s just so wonderful, and it’s amazing the students did this all themselves with the help of Michael. They are all very clever.”

Bass Coast’s population is growing, with more people looking for a tree change in country towns. Increasing road capacity was a major discussion point at VicRoads’ country roads forum recently. VicRoads chief executive John Merritt said there had been a lot of discussion about the Bass Highway – from Phillip Island right to Leongatha – and the extra pressure from increased traffic. “There are a lot more commuters from Bass Coast to South East Melbourne, so we are assessing the pressure this huge traffic movement is putting on the roads’ surface,” he said. The Bass Highway is extremely busy from Anderson to Inverloch and, with an aged population, there is an issue with impatient drivers trying to pass cars with no overtaking lane. “There are those who choose to travel slower, and other drivers want to be able

to respect them and pass them safely,” VicRoads Eastern Region manager planning Pas Monacella said. “The community wants a dual lane considered for the future, after which they want to see more improvement right through to Leongatha.” For many residents, access to roads is also critical – particularly on Phillip Island. VicRoads is currently looking into a major intersection treatment plan on Phillip Island. The treatment plan will begin with the new $7 million dual roundabout at the Woolamai Beach Road and Phillip Island Road intersection, which was funded in the recent State Budget. VicRoads Eastern Region regional director Scott Lawrence said the roads were also coping with an influx of visitors, with tourists making stops at Phillip Island, the Wonthaggi State Coal Mine and Wilsons Promontory. “Phillip Island is a key tourist road. Around 35 percent of international visitors come into Phillip Island and many will stay overnight before travelling to other destinations,” he said.

Engagement: from left, Bass Coast Shire Council’s Cr Les Larke discussed road issues with VicRoads Eastern Region regional director Scott Lawrence at a country roads forum recently. “The question is how do they get there? Visitors rely largely on our roads as it’s much easier to get around. Residents also rely on the roads to get to work or school, so we absolutely understand the importance of the road in Phillip Island.” Although the rest of the intersection treatment is yet to be funded, there are plans in the works, including a dual roundabout for Boys

Home Road. “Many find it difficult to get onto Boys Home Road due to the heavy traffic, and we are even seeing people try backing back on to the (San Remo) bridge,” Mr Lawrence said. “We’ve had a lot of feedback from Phillip Island residents and visitors and hopefully will be able to get on with the plan to address some of these issues.”

Salvos mark Homelessness Week SALVOCARE Eastern Leongatha hosted a free barbecue in Wonthaggi recently in recognition and support of Homelessness Week 2107. Homelessness Week is an annual week coordinated by Homelessness Australia (HA) to raise awareness of people experiencing homelessness and the issues these people face. The theme of this year’s Homelessness Week was Action and Innovation to highlight the many effective approaches specialist homelessness services implement to respond to homelessness. On any given night in Australia, one in 200 people are homeless. More than 15 percent are under the age of 12. There are many contributing factors as to why someone becomes homeless, such as family violence, lack of affordable

Cooking for a cause: from left, Craig Lewin, Sarah Boasman, Catherine Camplin, Darren Shaw and Suhail Awn of SalvoCare Eastern raise awareness of homelessness during a free barbecue in Wonthaggi recently. housing, unemployment, transition from custody or care and other health issues. Australia’s Indigenous population is 15 times more likely to experience homelessness than the nonindigenous population. Sal-

voCare Eastern is a Homelessness Specialist Support Service for South Gippsland and Bass Coast. SalvoCare Eastern can support people who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or who need on-

going support to prevent becoming homeless and to sustain accommodation. Referrals to the program can be made to the Leongatha office by phoning 5662 6400 or tollfree (24 hours) 1800 221 200.

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Left, Wedding talk: Abbie Patton from Phillip Island’s Shearing Shed, Kristie m Over the Top Events Cameron from and bride Hope Thomas ling and discussed styling venues at thee South ing Gippy Wedding eld Showcase, held on Sunday in Wonthaggi.

Mental Health First Aid for Teenagers

So much: Sarah Knox from Leongatha South was at the South Gippy Wedding Showcase, held on Sunday in Wonthaggi, getting ideas for her future wedding.

Brides flock to wedding expo MORE than 70 brides to be visited the South Gippy Wedding Showcase, held at the Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club on Sunday. Future brides were able to talk with around 40 stallholders to help plan their upcoming nuptials. Event organisers Bev Main and Iris Bloomer said the second annual event was a success, with more

brides through the door and seven more stallholders. “The event was an outstanding success this year. We are very happy with the way it went,” Ms Bloomer said. Ms Main said, “It has been worth it, but it has been a lot of work.” The majority of visitors and stallholders were from Gippsland.

Join Bryan Jeffrey, Director of MOAT Mental Health Services, for this practical and free presentation that will focus on teenage anxiety and dealing with challenging behaviour. Bookings essential at: www.newhavencol.vic.edu.au Monday 21 August, 6.30 - 8.00pm Newhaven College Middle School 1770 Phillip Island Road, Phillip Island

Lovely frocks: from left, lefft, neee Jo Duscher and Renee ng Myring were modelling these beautiful dresses, s, courtesy of Maria’ss Bridal Studio in Won-thaggi.

Welll d dressed: Maria Maraone from Maria’s Bridal Stuo iin Wonthaggi was one of around 40 stallholders at dio thhe South Gippy Wedding Showcase, held on Sunday the in Wonthaggi. Left, Planning: Glen Alvie bride to be Tayla Kershaw and her bridesmaid Jaimie Casey found plenty of inspiration at the South Gippy Wedding Showcase, held on Sunday in Wonthaggi.

Revving up for 40 years Outings over the 40 years have included SunIn August 2007 the club held an official openday coffee mornings, Melbourne Cup weekend ing and 30th birthday celebrations at the rooms. Fundraising over the years, predominantly rally, observation runs, Daffodil Festival rally, pie through the swap meet, has enabled the club to and fish and chip runs, and of course the annual invest a lot of money bringing the rooms up to the swap meet. From around 20 members originally the club high standard it is today. The venue is used mainly by the club but is a in 40 years has grown to 150 members, with a The club was formed back in July, 1977 with some of the early members, still at the club, in- community owned asset and able to be used by great variety of tractors, trucks, bikes and cars for display. cluding Alan Brown, Laurie Cooper, Norm Geary other groups by arrangement. and Gerard Bruning. The first ever outing for the club took place in September, 1977 and was at the Outtrim Recreation Reserve and was called the ‘Get to know you rally’. The first public rally, in conjunction with the Leongatha Daffodil Festival, took place in September 1978 to help raise funds for the club. The club has supported the festival every year since with a display in Leongatha. In January 1983, the club initiated its first swap meet. The first meet had 40 sites and still runs annually; the last swap meet in January 2017 saw more than 350 sites filling up the Korumburra Showgrounds. In 2018 the club celebrates its 35th consecutive swap meet. After several moves over the years, the club finally settled into its own rooms in December 2006, at the Leongatha Recreation Reserve, in Growing event: the Korumburra Swap Meet held by the South Gippsland branch of the the building formerly or still known as the chook Gippsland Historic Automobile Club has continued to grow over the years and now has more than 350 exhibitors. sheds.

THE South Gippsland branch of the Gippsland Historic Automobile Club will celebrate its 40th anniversary this Friday, August 18 with a barbecue celebration at its Leongatha base.

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LGBTI network celebrates diversity IT’S been three months since the LGBTI Equality Roadshow came to Wonthaggi during its extensive tour of Victoria’s rural and regional towns.

Welcoming group: the South Coast Inclusion Network celebrates diversity. Front, from left, Helen Page (Bass Coast Health health promotion manager), Marianne Joy (Wonthaggi Justice Service Centre), Greg Tingate (Bass Coast Health manager of health, safety and emergency management), Daniel Witthaus (LGBTI Roadshow presenter), Fiona Passarin (YMCA), Siona Jones (Bass Coast Shire Council social planning policy officer) and Ian Turnnidge (Cowes Uniting Church minister). Back, from left, Bass Coast Shire Councillor Geoff Ellis, Robert Gresham (Bass Coast Health older person’s nurse practitioner), Sally Conning (LGBTI advocate), Ro Allen (Victorian Commissioner for Gender and Sexuality) and Gemma Van Gisbergen (Bass Coast Shire Council social and community planning administration officer).

The Victorian Commissioner for Gender and Sexuality Ro Allen recently returned with her Equality Roadshow team to acknowledge and congratulate the advocacy work being undertaken by and for the local LGBTI (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex) community. Local residents have formed the South Coast Inclusion Network (SCIN) to advocate on behalf of LGBTI individuals and families. Data indicates that in rural and regional areas of Australia, sexual and gender diversity is equal to or even greater than in our cities, with around 11 percent of young people identifying as either lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or intersex. Despite this fact, the LGBTI community lives under a cloak of invisibility when it comes to local schools, communities and services. Bass Coast Health (BCH) health promotion team leader and SCIN facilitator Helen Page said, “There exists a significant lack of recognition and awareness of the relationships and lived experiences of LGBTI indi-

viduals and families. “The National LBGTI Health Alliance has undertaken extensive research into the health impacts of social exclusion on LGBTI people. These include feeling unsafe, suffering from addiction and psychological distress, and an increased risk of self-harming, suicide attempts and mental illness. “LGBTI young people living in rural, regional and remote Australia are more at risk of social exclusion and over 14 times more likely to attempt suicide as a result.” The SCIN recognises a lot can be done to make a difference for LGBTI people of all ages living in Bass Coast and South Gippsland. SCIN founding members include representatives from Bass Coast Shire Council, Bass Coast Health, Cowes Uniting Church, West Gippsland Library Corporation and LGBTI community members. SCIN priorities include creating safe spaces for LGBTI people, increasing access to resources, and working with local health and community services to provide a more inclusive and welcoming environment. For more information or to submit an expression of interest in being part of the SCIN group, please contact Helen.page@basscoasthealth.org.au.

Same sex marriage vote on the way THE Federal Government will deliver on its pre-election promise to give Australians a say on whether or not the law should be changed to allow same-sex couples to marry.

Have your say in the Australian Marriage Law Postal Survey The Australian Bureau of Statistics will be giving all eligible Australians the opportunity to express their view on whether Australian marriage laws should be changed to allow same sex couples to marry. Survey forms will be sent to all eligible Australians on the Commonwealth Electoral Roll. To participate, you must be enrolled. Enrol, check or update your details at www.aec.gov.au or pick up an enrolment form at any AEC ofﬁce or Post Ofﬁce. The roll will close on Thursday August 24 for this survey. Information Line 1800 572 113 available from Monday August 14. Open 7 days a week, 8am - 8pm (local time).

Enrol or update your details before August 24 at www.aec.gov.au

The government is pressing ahead with a voluntary postal plebiscite for all Australians, after the Senate refused to pass the Plebiscite (Same-Sex Marriage) Bill 2016. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) will ask all Australians on the electoral roll as to their views on whether or not the law should be changed to allow same sex couples to marry. Mathias Cormann, deputy leader of the Government in the Senate, said the ABS will make relevant announcements about timetables and practical arrangements, including the opportunity for all Australians to update their details on the Commonwealth Electoral Roll. All Australians who are enrolled on the Commonwealth Electoral Roll will get the opportunity to take part in the plebiscite. It is anticipated that the key dates will be: • envelopes will begin to be posted by ABS from September 12; • all responses will have to be received by November 7; and • the result will be announced on November 15. The plebiscite will cost $122 million. The Star asked Facebook followers what they thought of the plebiscite: • Alison Taylor: “I think it’s a total waste of money. I’m going to vote yes, but I don’t see why I should get a say on whether other people should marry. It’s none of my business!”; • Stephen Green: “It can, should and will happen. It’s like assisted dying. It makes no difference whatsoever to those who don’t wish to partake of it. “I would have been happy for a parliamentary vote but that was never going to get by inside the Coalition. So, after no-one else did anything about it, the Coalition got the concept across the line by agreeing to hold a plebiscite. They took it prominently to the polls and received their mandate for the plebiscite method that for, example, Bill Shorten had promoted. “As soon as the government took its mandated policy to the Senate, Labor, among others couldn’t stomach the Coalition bringing same sex marriage to fruition and, by voting it down, drove the thing into the long, drawn out, ridiculous situation that we now have. “If they had voted it through in the first place, it would have long since been done and dusted and most of the ridiculous debate and discussion would have been avoided”; • Darren Robinson: “Those who wish to vote ‘no’ will be afraid to voice those concerns, as they are sick and tired of being labelled with a cheap and lazy way of shutting down a opposing opinion. So don’t be surprised if it turns out to be a ‘no’ vote. If it a ‘yes’ vote, well good luck. At least the people voted for it and not some gutless politician beholden to a loud minority group. “’Yes’ or ‘no’, if the people voted I will accept it. ‘Yes’ or ‘no’ and the politicians voted, there will always be the question of it legitimacy”; • Beck Harland: “It is an expensive exercise for the Australian public, especially as it is voluntary. Let’s get it done already, love is love! In this day and age same sex couples are able to claim dual income households for the likes of Centrelink and home loan applications, why not marriage to formalise it?”; • Elle Tee Kaye: “I think that not enough people will return their votes and that the government will end up having to decide anyway. I also think that Australia Post is too unreliable to be able to trust them with something so important and decisive within the community. I would have preferred ballot boxes but only marginally”; • Megan Nicholls: “Are the voting papers going out by Australia Post? If so allow another six weeks. They take so long to deliver any mail now, imagine thousands more letters going out. Australia Post will come to a standstill”; • Kevin O’Bryan: “Could have been dealt with years ago. As a gay person, I will be voting yes”; • Janine Garvey: “A big fat waste of money. Pass the law and be done with it”; and • Gregory Mark Dyke: “It’s not my business to know what another person’s sexual preference is, thank you”.

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Bass Coast embraces new bins AS Bass Coast residents prepare for the introduction of the three bin system in early September, households already implementing the organics bin have shared their experiences. Council delivered organics bins to nine households across the shire in mid April to be case studies, with families of all difference sizes and circumstances volunteering to use the new system in advance. After using the kitchen caddy and liners, as well as the organics bin for a number of months, council followed up with the families to see how they have found a new way of separating their waste. A Wonthaggi family of four with pets said they are happy with the bin system so far. “Overall, it has reduced the amount in the landfill bin and I see it working really well for families,” they said. “I think it is a valuable addition to our waste solution in Bass Coast.” Council also delivered organics bins to four businesses located in Cowes, Wonthaggi and Inverloch in June to be case studies

for the three bin system. All four businesses were impressed with the new organics bin, with staff jumping on board Bass Coast’s ‘war on waste’. “It’s a great initiative by the council. It’s good for businesses looking for ways to reduce their waste and also make themselves more sustainable in the long run. It’s been adopted really well by the staff and there’s a positive energy surround it,” Coffee Collective owner James Archibald said. “The other positive is that it aligns with the way the whole world is going and what customers expect from us in terms of being sustainable and using recycled products where we can to reduce our waste. It ticks all of those boxes.” In addition to council’s organics bin, businesses have removed plastic bags, reduced packaging, fed scraps to chooks and have only given out plastic straws on request. The new bin system, which involves weekly collection of the green lidded organics bin and alternating fortnightly collection of the yellow lidded recycle bin and red lidded general waste bin will begin the week starting September 4.

Making the switch: staff at the Coffee Collective in Wonthaggi love the environmental benefits of Bass Coast Shire Council’s new organics bin.

Funding wanted: from left, the Bass Valley Music Festival committee of management’s vice president Jean Coffey, member Wayne Moloney and secretary Sandra Mounsey appealed to Bass Coast Shire Council to provide a one off special grant to ensure Serenade at Sunset is on the calendar in 2018.

Festival needs funding By Tayla Kershaw WITHOUT an injection of major funding, Bass Coast may see the end of Serenade at Sunset. The Bass Valley Music Festival is an important cultural event that has ongoing educational benefits for the region’s local rising stars. Representatives from the committee of management appealed to Bass Coast Shire Council for a special grant of $30,000 to secure an international headline act for 2018. “The benefit of the grant is immediately twofold,” committee member Wayne Moloney said. “This will allow us to roll 2018 ticket sales together with ongoing community support into future year’s performances, and lock in our internationally respected headline act, who is well known and supported locally and who we believe will drive greatly increased ticket sales.”

If the festival were to go ahead in 2018, the committee would be looking to hold it at the Grantville Recreation Reserve, after past concerts received positive feedback from patrons, food vendors and performers. Serenade at Sunset has given young performers early exposure to public performance, as well as professional mentoring. Performers such as Alexandra Flood, Josh Hooke, Kate Amos and Lucy Njam have all gained valuable experience through the mentoring program, and are now enjoying international and Australian careers. More recently, Tom Green received great value from Serenade at Sunset and is now a music educator at Newhaven College. The Newhaven Boys Vocal Group has also gained a reputation for their local performance, and was the only Victorian group to perform at the Pemulwuy National Male Vocal Festival in Brisbane, adding to the region’s national identity. VicHealth has backed the festival,

identifying a link between arts and health. Mr Moloney said it is crucial for Bass Coast to embrace the local arts and culture sector. “As the Gippsland Regional Growth Plan shows, the Bass Coast region is expected to have a major proportion of Gippsland’s projected future growth. It is essential that cultural and social events are in place to meet the needs of residents and enhance the liveability of the area,” he said. “There is no other performance in Bass Coast or wider Gippsland of similar genre or quality as Serenade at Sunset. I emphasise again that the sun will certainly set on Serenade at Sunset without a major injection of funds.” The committee believe that receiving the one off special grant will show council’s commitment to the event, its arts and culture plan, and the people of the Waterline area. It anticipates that it will need the funding by September to be able to run next year’s event in the first week of March.

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Machine Gun Preacher to visit With a Bible in one hand and AK14 in the other, Mr Childers has saved the lives of thousands of women and children in Africa, many from the control of rebel armies who use children as pack mules or child soldiers, and rape or kill women because of their tribe or religion. Hollywood actor Gerard Butler starred Making a difference: the Machine Gun as Childers in the feature film Machine Gun Preacher, Sam Childers, will share his moving Preacher. The Bass Coast visit has been years in the makstory in Wonthaggi on Tuesday, August 22. ing. He will speak at Wonthaggi Christian Life Centre Church, on Tuesday, August 22, at 7pm. “I watched the feature film Machine Gun Preacher and thought it was just an amazing film,” Wonthaggi Christian Life Centre member Karen Evans said. “The purpose of the event is all about bringing Sam here, for everyone to meet the man in person and hear his real life story. It would be great to fill the church hall to capacity, and have close to 200 people listen to his story.” An American, Mr Childers left the violence of the bikie culture after he found God and was drawn to war torn Sudan where he built an orphanage through his organisation Angels of East Africa. His works have been recognised with the Mother Teresa Memorial International Award for Social Justice in 2013. In his book Another Man’s War: The True Story of One Man’s Battle to Save Children in Sudan, Mr Childers said any one person could make a change. The free inspirational talk at Wonthaggi Christian Life Centre is part of the Australian 2017 Message of Hope Tour. Donations will support Mr Childers’ charity Angels of East Africa. Details can be found online at www.kevinevans.com.au/machine-gun-preacher Wonthaggi Christian Life Centre Church is on the corner of Hagelthorn and Billson streets, Wonthaggi. To find out more about Mr Childers’ visit to Wonthaggi, contact Ms Evans on 0437 297 137 or email kazzyevans101@gmail.com.

SAM Childers, a founder of a Sudanese orphanage and former drug dealing bikie affectionately known as the ‘Machine Gun Preacher’, is ready to inspire the people of the Bass Coast region.

WONTHAGGI CLC VENUE: Cnr Hagelthorn and Billson Streets, Wonthaggi DATE: Tuesday, August 22, 2017 TIME:

7pm

EMAIL: kazzyevans101@gmail.com

Offering children hope: Sam Childers’ work in saving children in Africa from rebel armies has been recognised with the Mother Teresa Memorial International Award for Social Justice in 2013.

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Businesses thrive in Wonthaggi WONTHAGGI is booming, and its central business district is an excellent stop for visitors to make on their way to other major destinations like Phillip Island and Wilsons Promontory. President of the Wonthaggi Business and Tourism Association Dee Connell said the business district was extremely active, with many new businesses moving into town. “A lot of people are moving to Wonthaggi, which is all the more reason for us to push for things like the education precinct,” she said. “Once these things turnover and we get improved infrastructure, it’s got everything a small town needs. It’s a great place to live.” One such new business is Bass Coast Dry Cleaners. Located on Murray Street, Bass Coast Dry Cleaners is a great place to have your clothes professionally cleaned, and you can also pick up a tasty treat at Sweet Tooth Lollies in the same building as the dry cleaners. Other great businesses include Sea Breeze Screens. Specialising in security doors, flywire screens, shower screens, sliding wardrobes, splash backs and repairs, Sea Breeze Screens is a go to business for home improvement. For extra warmth during the cold winter months, Wonthaggi Tile and Wood Heating has customers covered. With a selection of gas, wood and electric heaters, this business has offered major brands to the

town for decades. It also sells a variety of tiles to add a touch of elegance and luxury to your home. Wonthaggi Heating and Cooling is also a reliable business keeping locals comfortable in their homes. A local family business, Wonthaggi Heating and Cooling offers 20 years’ experience and has great expertise in the products it provides. For a great meal and a night out with family and friends, the Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club is a fantastic option. With great facilities, delicious food and the capacity to host private functions, the Workmen’s Club is a great social hub of Wonthaggi. Wonthaggi also hosts South Gippsland’s largest independent footwear store. Catering for all sizes and styles, Wrenches Footwear has something for everyone. Over in the industrial estate, Bass Coast Garages prides itself on offering high quality products and expertise. Specialising in steel framed sheds, garages and carports, this business works on designs to suit your needs, and offers installation and maintenance. Wonthaggi’s extensive range of businesses also extends to Milkins Funeral Directors, which offers customised services, highly trained consultants and unfailing commitment to meet a family’s needs. Ms Connell said in the last 10 years Wonthaggi has continued to grow exponentially. “There a lot more big business chains in Wonthaggi now, which says a lot about the growth of the

Vibrant Wonthaggi: Wonthaggi Business and Tourism Association president Dee Connell said the town has continued to grow, with more businesses choosing Wonthaggi as a base. town,” she said. “The association has tried to help the growth of the town by creating vibrancy and holding events that benefit the community.” The association has done a lot of networking recently to try to connect the local businesses. It will be holding a leadership forum for businesses with Parks Victoria CEO Matt Jackson as guest speaker on Oc-

tober 21. It also held a Laneway Festival earlier in the year to create a buzz in the central business district. “Wonthaggi also has a really strong volunteer base. There are a lot of people and community groups willing to support different causes,” Ms Connell said.

Solar movement in Bass Coast BASS Coast is on its way to becoming an eco friendly shire. The Energy Innovation Cooperation recently launched a new project at the Wonthaggi State Coal Mine. By installing solar panels and initial 23kWh battery storage at the coal mine, the Old Energy New Energy project seeks to help organisations embrace renewable energy. The co-operative also set up a Southern CORE fund, which will allow other organisations to loan money to install solar panels and slowly pay off the debt. This money will then be reused to transition other businesses. Now the co-operative needs Bass Coast Shire Council’s help to set up a partnership to really lift the project off

the ground. It has requested a designated officer from council to support the project management team, and further funding for a marketing contractor and materials. “Our request for a technical officer is not a formal request at this stage, but we do want to set up a proper partnership with the council,” cooperative director and secretary Susan Davies said. “Even if the shire could provide a relatively small amount of funding, it would greatly benefit us and be excellent value for money.” Ms Davies said a couple of thousand would help support organisations transitioning to renewable energy. Some of the organisations that could benefit include children’s centres,

adult education centres, Bass Coast reserves, council buildings, libraries and aged care facilities. Ms Davies said some of the ex-

pected benefits of the project include more jobs for locals. Local businesses will be contracted when funding becomes available.

Renewables: Energy Innovation Cooperative chair Moragh Mackay and director John Coulter were pictured with one of the solar panels to be installed at the Wonthaggi State Coal Mine after the Old Energy New Energy project was launched recently. WONTHAGGI WORKMEN’S CLUB 75 GRAHAM STREET, WONTHAGGI Telephone: (03) 5672 1083 www.wonthaggiworkmens.com.au

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Superstars: from left, Bass Coast Specialist School students Chloe, Akaysha, Luke, Ryan Pathway: Wonthaggi Secondary College student Finley Dempsey and Watersure employee Sanja have paired up to help students prepare to reach their career goals. and Jeremy performed extremely well at the recent Gippsland Parasteddfod.

Students shine on stage Watersure mentors students PERFORMERS from Bass Coast Specialist School came home with medals around their necks following the Gippsland Parasteddfod last Tuesday (August 8). Held in Warragul, Bass Coast Specialist School was the only school represented, with other entrants representing adult education centres. The students formed a variety band and performed a song called Tacky, a parody of the popular Pharrell Williams song Happy, and each received an encouragement medal. Students Luke and Ryan also bought home encouragement medals for their drumming duet. While Luke played on a set of drums, Ryan used a drumming app on an iPad, and together they produced some impressive music.

WONTHAGGI Secondary College and dents and the community. This year, these projects include an employee Luke also received an encouragement award Watersure have teamed up to give stubased mentoring program that focuses on the cafor his solo drumming, and fellow student Jeremy dents new experiences in the workforce. reers and aspirations of the students. gave a solo comedy performance. Partners since 2014 through the ABCN BusiWatersure employees and their paired student They finished up with a vocal performance of ness Class Program, the college and Watersure from Wonthaggi Secondary College enjoyed the a song called Rockstar. have developed several projects that benefit stulaunch of the program recently. “It was a good day and gave the students an opportunity to get up on stage and shine,” teacher Caroline Sibly said. Helping hand: Year 9 students from WonThe students were taught by music therapist thaggi Secondary College planted 16,000 Letitia Condron, and rehearsed for a month prior to the event. plants in three hours at the top of the Bass “They practiced at school and really looked Hills recently. forward to getting up on stage. It was fantastic to see everyone encouraging one another on the day,” Ms Sibly said. “We also saw some of our ex students performing, which was absolutely fantastic. Everyone is looking forward to doing it all again next year.”

Teens back Landcare BASS Coast Landcare Network has been involved in one of its biggest ever tree planting weeks. Since Saturday, July 29, the network planted 20,200 plants at an amazing gully at the top of the Bass Hills. Members of Intrepid Landcare (Landcare for under 35s) planted 4200 plants on July 29, followed by 200 Wonthaggi Year 9 students planting an amaz-

ing 16,000 plants in three hours on top of this very eroded steep gully. Bass Coast Landcare would like to thank the Russo family for allowing this great planting to happen on their property, and Melbourne Water and the Green Army for helping out on the day. If you are interested in Landcare or tree planting on your property, contact Bass Coast Landcare Network via is website: www.basscoastlandcare.org.au.

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Practical, creative: the team at Poletti Kitchens and Cabinets in Inverloch pride themselves Much to see: Eric Swift of Sala Siam in Inverloch’s industrial estate shows off bamboo on making customers’ dreams become a reality. From left, Nate Poletti, Paul Poletti, office manager Ross Beauglehall, Zac Poletti and Carla Poletti. fencing used to landscape the Inverloch Childcare centre. Sala Siam specialises in Asian home décor, such as indoor and outdoor furniture, stone wear, pots, lighting, and fun and funky pieces, with pieces suitable for home and commercial settings. To find out more, call 0402 712 707 or visit the shop at 81 Bass Highway, Inverloch or see the website salasiam.com.au

Polettis create quality cabinetry

THE team at Poletti Kitchens and Cabinets – the only Inverloch-based cabinet-makers – pride themselves on supplying quality materials, exceptional customer service, as well as first class design and workmanship. Now open in Inverloch’s industrial estate, the business is run by Inverloch locals Paul and Carla Poletti. Paul brings 17 years of experience in the field locally, and the business specialises in custom design, build and installation of kitchens, bathrooms, laundries, studies, offices, storage solutions, al fresco kitchens, custom furniture, wardrobes, shop fits, and all other aspects of cabinetry and joinery. “I’m into making people’s ideas become a reality. We’re happy to do any of the basic works through to the upper level,” Paul said. If space is limited in your home or business, Poletti Kitchens and Cabinets can create a design that will make the most of the space available to give Life made easy: the team at Inverloch Motor Body Works understands that crashes are maximum storage. stressful and that’s why they aim to help customers all the way. Projects can be designed to meet any budget, usThe team offers 24 hour towing for South Gippsland, Bass Coast and Phillip Island, as ing materials ranging from more affordable to high end. well as accident repairs (minor and major), spray painting and claims handling. Poletti Kitchens and Cabinets works with such Inverloch Motor Body Works also provides a vehicle restoration service, from prestige quality suppliers as Laminex, Polytec, Caeserstone, vehicles through to daily drives. and Variform. Customers will enjoy top quality resprays, touch ups and dent removal to return a vehicle Nikpol As well as servicing South Gippsland, Poletti to looking its best. Kitchens and Cabinets will travel as far as MelCall Inverloch Motor Body Works on 5674 1348 or visit the workshop at 24 Bear Street, bourne and broader Gippsland. Inverloch, in the industrial estate. Poletti Kitchens and Cabinets is located at Factory

2, 60 Dixon Street, Inverloch. Phone 0418 240 219. The factory is open from 7am to 5pm Monday to Friday, and the office and showroom is open from 8am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday, or at other times, including Saturdays, by appointment.

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Firies awarded THE firefighters who keep Leongatha and surrounds safe were celebrated at the annual dinner of Leongatha Fire Brigade recently.

Community contributors: from left, Country Fire Authority District Nine operations manager Simon Bloink with Leongatha Fire Brigade members honoured for their service, Scott Cameron, Scott Hillis, Peter Atkin, Paul Pitkethly, captain Dale Carruthers, Leo Bentvelzen and Ed Browning.

Up they go: from left, members of the Leongatha Fire Brigade to take part in the Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb are Paul Pitkethly, Leigh Foster, Dean Pitts and Morgan Gale. Absent, Ben Patterson and Michael Biggs.

Andy Kay was named firefighter of the year by a vote of members, in recognition of his efforts attending callouts and also contributing to the brigade. Dean Pitts received the Jack Rayson Encouragement Award for new firefighters in honour of his dedication shown. About 50 people attended the dinner at the Leongatha RSL and reflected on a year of achievement by the brigade. Service medals were presented to longstanding members: Peter Atkin (60 years), Ed Browning (50 years), Leo Bentvelzen (45 years), Scott Cameron and Scott Hillis (15 years) and Paul Pitkethly (10 years). A five year service certificate was given to Nathan Hawkins. Six members of the brigade will take part in the Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb on September 2. Paul Pitkethly, Leigh Foster, Dean Pitts, Morgan Gale, Ben Patterson and Michael Biggs will climb 28 floors of Crown Metropol Hotel in Melbourne while wearing 25kg of turnout gear and breathing apparatus. The event aims to raise $500,000 for Lifeline and the Black Dog Institute to

Council backs sound shell for Inverloch A SOUND shell is set to enhance the Glade in Inverloch. Bass Coast Shire Council has backed the community driven project. Gaining support from 94 percent of the community, the sound shell will be used for community performances and improve the sound quality. The Glade has been labelled as a natural amphitheatre and the development of a sound shell would bring more tourism events to Inverloch. In particular, the community is expecting the sound shell to enhance Inverloch’s favourite events including Inverloch Jazz Festival, the community Christmas carols, Rotary’s annual music in the park concert, the South Gippsland Yacht Club Classic Wooden Dinghy Regatta, and the Lions club’s farmers markets. The councillors commended the Inverloch Lions Club and its other supporters for bringing the project to council. “It’s a lovely project and the fact that it’s community driven is to be congratulated,” Cr Michael Whelan said. Cr Julian Brown also backed the sound shell, commended the community groups on providing funding.

The Patient Opinion website has been used in health services across Australia since 2012. Its aim is to capture positive and negative experiences from patients and clients, and encour-

Right, Rising talent: Nathan Hawkins (left) receives a five year service certificate from Leongatha Fire Brigade captain Dale Carruthers.

improve support services, fund research, remove stigmas and raise awareness of mental health issues, especially for people serving with the emergency services and defence forces. Also that day, the brigade will hold an open day as part of the Leongatha Daffodil Festival, with the station open to the public to find out more.

Starring role: Dean Pitts (left) received the Jack Rayson Encouragement Award for new firefighters from Leongatha Fire Brigade captain Dale Carruthers.

Mayor’s message Cr Ray Argento A WISE former councillor once advised me to never start a discussion on rates: it’s an argument you will never win.

Project backed: Bass Coast Shire Council voiced its support for a sound shell in Inverloch. This image depicts how the sound shell could look. “The community has spearheaded this project and believes it can provide the necessary finances. I have heard no negative feedback, so I think it’s a very good project,” he said.

Patients’ opinions matter at Bass Coast Health BASS Coast Health (BCH) recently introduced a new online feedback system for consumers that is easy to use and guarantees greater transparency about the feedback BCH receives from consumers.

Above, Standout member: Leongatha Fire Brigade captain Dale Carruthers (right) presents Andy Kay with his firefighter of the year award.

age meaningful conversations between them and healthcare staff to improve care. There are many advantages of the new system for BCH. One is that interactions on the site are in real time, so experiences can be responded to promptly and personally. BCH CEO Jan Child said, “The introduction of Patient Opinion to BCH makes it faster and easier for our patients and clients to share their experiences, and let us know what we’re doing right and what we could do better.

“It gives our consumers a strong voice and helps us to respond quickly to what they’re saying and address issues raised in their feedback”. The real beauty of this new system is that other members of the public can see the feedback that is provided, as all experiences and responses published on the site are public. This means the community can see how the health service uses its patient feedback to improve its care. To find out more, call BCH Quality Department on 5671 3365.

Given many of our 19,000 ratepayers will have recently received their annual rates notices – and are probably asking how the dollar figure is calculated – I think I have to ignore that advice. Rates revenue helps fund the services council provides to ratepayers and residents. This revenue is collected through charging rates to the owner or occupier of every property in the municipality. In setting the rates council aims to charge rates equitably by using property values to fairly distribute rates charged. Council uses the Capital Improved Value (CIV) of each property as the base for setting differential rates that apply to various property classifications. Further information on your rates can be found on council’s website: www. southgippsland.vic.gov.au/rates An important component of the yearly rates notice is the Fire Services Levy, often confused with a council charge. While council does collect this levy it is done so on behalf of the State Government. It is a charge for the provision of the fire services that have nothing to do with council. In some instances this levy may add a significant amount to the bottom figure, distorting the true rateable amount. Ratepayers who own more than one property with adjoining boundaries may be

entitled to have these properties valued as one property and therefore only pay the Fire Services Property Levy once. If you believe this may be the case please contact council’s rates and valuations team to discuss your situation. Valuations also contribute to your rates amount with the last valuations taking place in January of 2016 and adopted for use in the current rate notices, valuations are conducted in a two year cycle and will be next conducted in January of 2018. If you believe your valuation is incorrect you can choose to object. Under the Land Act 1960 you have up to two months from the time of receipt to lodge an objection with the valuer. The South Gippsland Shire rates review process is about to get underway. We will shortly be asking for input from a cross-section of ratepayers to assist council in assembling a Rate Strategy Committee to considering council’s various rating differentials. The differentials establish the prescribed amount in the dollar payable for each category of rates. Currently council has nine different categories of rateable properties; each charged a different rate of cents in the dollar. This newly formed committee will endeavour to cover all representative groups from farmers, industry, business, householders and vacant land holders with a view to setting the differential rate that will apply in the future. I encourage those who have an interest in this area to nominate once council calls for expressions of interest.

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Meeniyan Commons Project kicks off SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council expects redevelopment works to begin on the Meeniyan Commons Project on Tompkins Road, Meeniyan this week. Works will be undertaken by the successful contractor South Gippsland Quarries to complete the $400,000 project. The project was made possible with $70,000 from council and $330,000 in grant funding from Regional Development Victoria which was a result of savings on the Black Spur Section of the Great Southern Rail Trail. The project will include upgrades such as: increased car parking, increased long vehicle parking, better linkage to the Great Southern Rail Trail, and new kerb and channel and asphalting works. The project, which was initiated by the

Thanks for service: from left, departing Bass Coast Health Community Advisory Committee members Jack Dunn, Anwyn Martin and Griselda Thompson.

Patients shape health service IT was with great pleasure that Bass Coast Health (BCH) recently celebrated the dedicated contributions of three retiring Community Advisory Committee members. Anwyn Martin, Griselda Thompson and Jack Dunn generously gifted a combined 11 years’ service to their local health service as representatives of their local communities. Their contributions helped ensure that the health needs of the communities they represented were always considered in strategic decisions at BCH. At an afternoon tea held recently to celebrate their contributions, BCH’s executive director of quality and risk, Noni Bourke said, “The tremendous value of the volunteered hours that have been focussed on the health needs of our local communities

is immeasurable. “Your legacies will live on through your tireless efforts across many years of community service, not only in health but more broadly in your communities. “Strategic advice from consumers and input into improvement projects ensures all aspects of consumers’ needs are considered, and you help us get it right!” The Community Advisory Committee is a high level committee consisting of a group of community members, appointed by the BCH board of directors that was formed by BCH in 2012 to increase consumer, carer and community participation with the health service. The committee has two critical roles: to provide direction and leadership as consumer, carer and community views are incorporated into all levels of BCH’s service – including its

operations, planning and policy development; and to advocate to the BCH board of directors on behalf of the community, consumers and carers. The vacated positions left by the departing members have been filled by Greg Mead, Faye Tuchtan and Neil Beddoe, who join existing members Caroline Talbot (chair), Kate McLaughlin, Terry Shannon, Bruce Proctor, Joyce Ball and Hilary Kerrison. BCH CEO Jan Child said, “As we start to implement our Clinical Services Plan across the region and develop our master plan for the future, it’s fantastic to have such diverse representation from the community to collaborate with. With this level of combined skills around the table we can ensure we are guided very well from a consumer perspective. Our Community Advisory Committee is a valuable asset to BCH and our local communities.”

Meeniyan Progress Association, has been designed to improve access links from the Great Southern Rail Trail into Meeniyan. South Gippsland Shire mayor Cr Ray Argento was pleased to see the works go ahead in Meeniyan. “The Great Southern Rail Trail is a premier tourism asset in South Gippsland and it is vital that we ensure adequate supporting facilities are provided for all users,” he said. “I envisage the Meeniyan Commons Project will increase the user experience of the rail trail, which can increase visitor numbers and boost the tourism economy. “These works will also improve linkage to Meeniyan itself, which will create a greater opportunity for visitors to stop and enjoy the many cafes and shops Meeniyan has to offer.” The project is expected to be completed by late 2017, weather permitting.

Australia Day Award nominations now open NOMINATIONS are now open for the South Gippsland Australia Day Awards. 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 Youth Community Contribution. The Citizen of the Year award celebrates people who make a significant contribution to South Gippsland. We all know someone that works 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 that are held within our community. Events provide cultural and economic benefits to a region and often wouldn’t be possible without the hard work of community organisations. Winners in each of these categories will appear on the Australia Day Honour Board in the Leongatha Memorial Hall. The Youth Community Contribution

Award is a non-competitive category which aims to acknowledge the community contributions of young people (12 to 25 years) in the shire. All nominees in this category will be presented with a Community Contribution Certificate. Mayor Cr Ray Argento is a keen supporter of the awards and the people they celebrate. “There are so many people that contribute significantly in our communities. They do what they do because they have a genuine desire to help and make a difference for their community,” he said. “While these humble, hard-working folk may not be seeking accolades, submitting an Australia Day Award nomination is a small way to acknowledge that their hard work is noticed and appreciated.” You can 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.

Mayor’s message Cr Pamela Rothfield

FIRSTLY, I’d like to congratulate the National Vietnam Veterans Museum for their unveiling for the Caribou 231 recently.

Offering input: South Gippsland Water customers take part in the recent Wonthaggi discussion session.

Customers steer water policy SOUTH Gippsland Water is preparing a submission that outlines service standards and prices for the next five years, for the Essential Services Commission. As part of the process, South Gippsland Water has held discussion sessions across the region to gather feedback on proposals included in its submission. South Gippsland Water has been preparing its submission based on six areas of customer expectations or the outcomes customers want to see the corporation deliver: planning, reliability, environment, water, wastewater and integrity. During the discussion sessions, customers looked at the expectations and how the corporation might measure its success against these key areas. Customers discussed the merits and

options of different investment levels in regards to the standard of service the corporation will deliver. Generally customers do not wish to see the standards of service decrease and approve of South Gippsland Water investing in maintaining infrastructure and services for the future. South Gippsland Water has also been looking at how price can help communicate the value of water. In this regard, the corporation is looking to increase the volumetric rate for water and decrease the fixed service charge. To provide customers further control of their bill, South Gippsland Water is looking to amend the wastewater tariff model and replace cistern fees and cistern volumetric fees for businesses and non-residential properties. The new wastewater tariff model will place a higher emphasis on ‘user pays’ and those who discharge a higher volume of wastewater into the sewer

system, with a lower fixed wastewater service charge and higher volumetric charge. Domestic properties will have no change to their wastewater tariff model. Customers have been interested to discuss what prices might look like for the next five years. The discussions have been generally supportive of a price sufficient to ensure funds are available for renewing and replacing ageing infrastructure and to efficiently maintain service standards. These discussions have also seen merit in recouping funds earlier in the pricing period to reduce overall borrowings and to limit the long term impact interest repayments have on prices. The corporation’s five year plan is due to the Essential Services Commission in September when the full proposal will be made available to the public.

This huge flying machine was dismantled in Queensland, and despite being told by the experts that they will never be able to dismantle and reassembled it - the dedication and passion of the volunteers at the museum prevailed. We now have a wonderful exhibit for all visitors to see as they pass the museum. Our local businesses are the backbone of the Bass Coast community, and on Friday evening I attended the 2017 Bass Coast Business Awards where we celebrated and acknowledged their achievements. It was fantastic to see an increase in entries in the awards this year, with many businesses entering for the first time. I know how hard our business owners’ work; the courage, the risks and the hours that it takes to operate a business. The awards are always a great opportunity for our business owners to receive recognition by our local community, and to be thanked for their continuing contribution and shown appreciation for offering excellence in their respective business. I’d like to congratulate everyone who

was involved in the Business Awards this year, including all of the award winners and finalists, and everyone who entered, nominated or voted for a business. I’d also like to thank our sponsors on the evening, and council’s economic development team who worked tirelessly to make this year’s event another huge success. With Christmas only a few months away, I know many people have already begun shopping for gifts, or at least are thinking about it, and there’s no better time to support our businesses and shop right here in Bass Coast. When you support locally owned businesses, you’re not only supporting the local economy and the employment of local people, but also directly supporting our sporting clubs, community groups, local events and schools. Studies show that shopping locally has major economic benefits for our community. For every $100 you spend, on average over 50 percent stays right here in Bass Coast. This just isn’t the case when you shop out of town or with multinational companies. Plus, with the huge range of local stores we have right here at home, why would you want to go anywhere else?

Police station demolition starts DEMOLITION of the Cowes Police Station began recently with construction set to start shortly after. The Cowes Police Station has been closed to make way for the building of a new facility. Since the temporary move, Cowes police have been operating out of the San Remo

Police Station and providing a counter service every Wednesday from 10am at the Bass Coast Shire Council offices in Thompson Avenue, Cowes for the signing of statuary declarations and other inquiries. Due to delays in finalising the building contract, construction of the new station is now expected to be completed by March 2018. The building contract has now been finalised and a design has been approved.

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The Good Life

Your LOCAL guide to Art and Entertainment

Spotlight on Chicago THE opening night curtain is about to be raised on the Wonthaggi Theatrical Group’s second major musical for 2017, Chicago.

Using the success of Miss Saigon for momentum, the tight ensemble piece with 18 cast, a band onstage, exquisite energetic choreography, and one of the most memorable and addictive scores in musical theatre is sure to appeal.

Chicago stars: Bron Kalos and Nina BarryMacaulay will bring murderesses Velma Kelly and Roxie Hart to life on August 19. Photo credit: www.inverloch3996.com.au.

What’s not to love about watching murderess nightclub sensation Velma Kelly (Bron Kalos) being upstaged by showgirl wannabe Roxie Hart (Nina Barry-Macaulay) as Chicago’s slickest lawyer Billy Flynn (Will Hanley) chooses her case to further his profile and turns her story in to a media circus of headlines. Celebrity status doesn’t let the truth get in the way of a good story, and with Matron ‘Mama’ Morton (Elly Poletti) providing the favours whilst the city of Chicago goes into a frenzy over fame, murder and the women behind the stories, it’s no wonder this sensational and satirical musical provides entertainment overload. A dedicated and talented production team provides an exquisite backdrop to the stylish and sophisticated action on stage, which also provides wit and humour – not just a visual feast. Those who feel they are not familiar with Chicago will be surprised as they sit in the audience and recognise hit after hit within the score. Choreographer Rose Wray-McCann has created clever and unique numbers within the ‘Fosse-style’, which is the hallmark of this show. A range of characters grace the stage, at times directly speaking to the audience as they highlight the hypocrisy of the 1920s criminal justice system in Chicago. The action moves seamlessly as the audience follows Roxie Hart’s journey from being a nobody to a celebrity in a town where the greatest show of all is played out in the courtroom. Audiences can expect to laugh long and often, and shake their heads in disbelief as events unfold, which are not too far away from what we see today. The vibrant, dynamic and detailed opening number All That Jazz immediately sets the tone and quality of the show. Come and be razzle dazzled at one of the 12 shows on offer. The show opens this Saturday (August 19) and closes on September 2. Tickets are available from www.wtg.org.au or in person at the Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre, Tuesday until Friday from 10am to 2pm.

Celebrating spirit through art ARTISTS are invited to enter works reflecting spirit in an innovative art competition to be exhibited at the Toora Art Gallery during October. Curated by Elizabeth Steinki, of Binginwarri, the exhibition is

to mark the Baha’i Faith’s bicentennial celebration of the births of its two divine messengers, The Bab and Bahá’u’lláh. “Anyone can participate, entering up to three works in 2 or 3D,” Elizabeth said. “There is a pool of $400 in prize money and the brief is to ar-

tistically express your interpretation of the following Bahá’u’lláh wisdom: ‘I loved thy creation, hence I created thee. Wherefore, do thou love Me, that I may name thy name and fill thy soul with the spirit of life.’ “Spirit is a deeply personal thing and we look forward to seeing a fascinating diversity of interpretations through a variety of mediums. “Baha’i promotes unity and gender equality - the earth is but one country and mankind one family. Most religions promote much the same message and it makes sense that we move to becoming a united global community seeking wisdom and peace.” Entry forms can be obtained by contacting Elizabeth Steinki at bexjex@icloud.com. Entries close on September 15, 2017.

Call for entries: Gunnar Froiland and Elizabeth Steinki of the Baha’i Community of South Gippsland discuss the upcoming art exhibition at Toora Village Art Gallery.

Cast ready: Wonthaggi Theatrical Group’s Chicago cast is ready for its big opening night on August 19. Pictured back from left, Tim Gessell, Raf Pyka, Mack Williams, middle from left, Annabelle Clarkson, Bron Kalos, Rose Wray-McCann, Angela Hogan, Dale Donohue, front from left, Jade Dalton and Meghan Dal Masetto. Photo credit: www.inverloch3996.com.au.

Lighting up the stage THERE will be no shortage of plays and musicals to see over the next 12 months, with the region’s four theatre companies putting on a variety of shows between them. Leongatha Lyric Theatre has its program planned for the next 12 months and will include a play called Our Country’s Good, another play called California Suite and their 2018 musical will be Annie. Our Country’s Good is an Australian play, set during the time of the country’s settlement and was written by Timberlake Wertenbaker. “It will be directed by Sue Lindsay and will show from September 30 to October 7,” Lyric Theatre treasurer Peter McAlpine said. Our Country’s Good will star Caitlin Charles, Graeme Charles, Leanne Crimp, Jeremy Curtis, Adrian Darakai, Ronald Edwards, Murray Maclean, Todd Miller, Joanne Street, David Tattersall, Hadassah Wanstall and Billy Wilson. In March 2018 Lyric will be staging another play called California Suite. Mr McAlpine said California Suite could have a number of directors as the play will be in three or four parts. “It is set in a hotel room and each act is specific to what happens in the room with different characters. The room has the story,” he said. In July 2018, Lyric’s major musical Annie will be directed by Inverloch’s Kerryn Lockhart. Lyric last staged Annie in 1985. Foster Arts Music and Drama Association, known as FAMDA will be hosting its 17th One Act Play Festival on August 19 and 20 at the Foster War Memorial Arts Centre. FAMDA publicist Jennifer Paragreen said the young players section on Saturday morning will be dominated by South Gippsland school and theatre groups. “There will also be a quite a local presence in the adult festival,” she said. In April 2018, FAMDA will be staging the hit OffBroadway musical, I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change and is currently looking for a cast.

Chris Dickins started the Nautilus Theatre Project, based in Fish Creek, at the end of 2016. He said its intention was to produce mainly new and original theatre in South Gippsland and to offer opportunities for established and emerging local performing artists. “Nautilus is currently running youth theatre classes once a week,” Mr Dickins said. “Nautilus is currently rehearsing for a major Christmas show to be performed in Fish Creek this December. “The play is a comedy written for family audiences by myself called A Criss-Cross Christmas. It features a large cast of people aged between 10 and 70. This will be its premiere season.” Wonthaggi Theatrical Group is presenting Chicago from August 19 to September 2 at the Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre. In 2018, the group will be performing The Cocky of Bungaree in January, Boy from OZ in May/June and The Boys in August/September. The Cocky of Bungaree, a children’s play, will be directed by Sue Lindsay. The Boy from Oz is a musical based on the life of singer-songwriter Peter Allen and features songs written by him. This production will be directed by Brad Beach. A powerful picture of a family without moral, material, aesthetic or imaginative resources The Boys will be directed by Sophie Cuttriss.

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• Obituary

End of an era THE Korumburra RSL marked the end of an era recently with the sad loss of one of its longest serving and most esteemed members, Max Hillberg.

Guiding the club: the new committee of Leongatha Senior Citizens Club. Back, from left, Jeanette Chalmers, Coral Gray, Jean Sharwood, Phil Benson, Geoff Harrison, Mavis Harrison and Kay Cook. Front, from left, Ian Rasmussen, Dawn Rasmussen, South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Ray Argento, president Topsy Winkler, Harold Verdon and Eileen Elliott.

Leongatha seniors celebrate THE Leongatha Senior Citizens Club is looking forward to its next 50 years, after holding its annual general meeting recently. The club turned 50 in May and reflected on the club’s fast and furious effort to raise enough money to build its home, achieved in six years and opened in 1973. The period featured many trips, including to New Zealand, Tasmania, South Australia, New South Wales and most areas of Victoria, visits to other clubs, and lots of indoor bowls with 125 players at one stage playing three days per week. Concerts were regularly performed by members, much fun was had at rehearsals and craft days making items for the next fair, as well as growing plants for the plant stall. Times change and this year the club has unfortunately had to wind up its entertainment group, with age

and illness and no replacements coming through the ranks forcing manager Coral Gray to call it quits. The club’s indoor bowls group is still going strong and has plenty of room to expand. If you want to fill in a Monday afternoon, bowls starts at 2pm, and plays until 3.30pm, followed by a chat and afternoon tea, all for $3. In her report, president Topsy Winkler thanked entertainment organiser Mavis Harrison for the great range of entertainment over the year. Thanks were also given to newsletter editor Jeanette Chalmers for producing a monthly letter to keep members informed of all activities, Dawn Rasmussen as kitchen manager, and kitchen helpers, keeping members fed with lovely afternoon teas. Wilma Coates and Mary Jepson were thanked for raising money on the weekly stall. Appreciation was given to treasurer Kay Cook and secretary Ian Rasmussen for looking after administrative matters, Helga Hannon for organising

doorkeepers, and to Trevor Thomas and John Evison for handling the heavy work setting up chairs and tables each week, and all committee members for their service over the past year. South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Ray Argento took the chair for the election of the officers and committee for 2017-18. Most of the previous officers and committee were all returned plus new committee member Harold Verdon. Wilma Coates retired due to ill health and Mary Jepson will continue on the stall but not as a committee member. Cr Argento congratulated the outgoing committee on a fantastic job, especially treasurer Kay who again presented an immaculate treasurer’s report. Council’s manager community services Bart Ruyton addressed members on the challenges that face community services from changes that are being put forward at government levels. Community singing and a lovely afternoon tea sealed the day.

He was the RSL’s last original Word War Two serviceman to have served overseas and his loss represents a significant closure in a chapter in the history of the local RSL. Originally formed at the end of World War One, the RSLs were originally the Returned Soldiers and Sailors Imperial league. After World War Two, these World War One members were supplemented by World War Two veterans and together these men made up the bulk of the RSL members for a significant period. However original members are thinning out. Mr Hillberg was originally a member of the Kongwak RSL and transferred to the Korumburra RSL when the Kongwak RSL closed. He was awarded a life membership of the RSL, and remained an active member and until quite recently could be seen selling poppies and badges and raising money for the RSL. Mr Hillberg’s service life was exemplary. It commenced on his enlistment on October 3, 1941 and concluded until his discharge on July 19, 1946. He enlisted at the age of 18 and served with the 57/60 Battalion. The battalion commenced its training at Mount Martha, then Seymour before moving to Casino in New South Wales and southern Queensland. In March 1943, Mr Hillberg, with his battalion, left Queensland for New Guinea, landing in Port Moresby on March 16. This battalion was part of the 15th Brigade and participated in some of the toughest fighting of the New Guinea Campaign. It was in April 1944 when the battalion was involved in the advance towards Mad-

ang where Mr Hillberg was awarded the Military Medal for bravery in action. An extract from his citation reads, “Pte Hillberg was a Bren Gunner and was ordered to work around to the enemy rear and cut the track which led down the ridge to further enemy defences. Pte Hillberg, whilst under fire from the enemy on the ridge, crawled into a position on the track in the enemy rear and engaged the enemy with his Bren Gun. “Pte Hillberg remained in an exposed position for over an hour and continued to use his Bren gun on the enemy, whilst the remainder of his platoon moved up against the enemy flank. During this time Pte Hillberg was in such a position as to render himself liable to attack from the rear by the enemy further down the ridge.” The award of the Military medal to Mr Hillberg was a very rare immediate award. The citation was signed by Brigadier Hammer (Commander of 15th Brigade), Major General AJ Bose (Commander 11th Division) and recommended by Lieutenant General Morsehead (Commander New Guinea Force). Following Mr Hillberg’s return to Australia and discharge, he quickly returned to farming. He spent many years working on his farm at Bena and continued to live in Twites Road until ill health required more care. Reluctantly, Mr Hillberg left his beloved farm and shifted to Leongatha. It was here that Max passed away in July this year. With the loss of Mr Hillberg, the Korumburra RSL loses an import connection with its past. The Korumburra district has lost one of its true gentlemen. He was a man with who the title of ‘war hero’ didn’t sit easily. However, the citation for his Military Medal indicates a man who, at a time when extreme courage was needed, he truly ‘rose to the challenge. Lest we forget.

Milpara Community House news WE are holding a session at Milpara called Facebook for Home on Monday, August 14. Facebook is keeping more than two billion people connected worldwide. It is a fast and easy way to keep connected with your family and friends.If you’d like to learn more about Facebook come along to our session. Have you ever thought about creating your own rug? Do you have an artistic itch you’d like to scratch while learning a new skill?

Chis is happy to share her knowledge and skill with those who’d like to learn to make hooky rugs. Chris creates amazing unique rugs using recycled materials. This is an excellent opportunity to try something new. She is offering a workshop on Saturday, August 19. The very popular pasta making workshop is coming up on Wednesday, August 23. There are still positions available so please book your spot. I can personally vouch that the results are delicious. Our sourdough workshop however is full.

Food Safety Level 1 and Responsible Service of Alcohol are scheduled for Thursday, August 24. All crochet stitches are based on the action of a loop pulled through another loop. This simple principle can create amazing work. Would you like to learn how to crochet? We are offering Beginners and Beyond classes over five Wednesday evenings. If you would like to book or ask questions about what we have to offer call Milpara’s friendly staff on 5655 2524.

A Star is born

• Private Max Hillberg MM.

Leongatha Community House news THE Annual General Meeting for Leongatha Community House is set for 1.30pm on Wednesday, September 13.

EBONY Georgie Dorling was born on July 27 at Leongatha Hospital. Ebony is the first child for Clint and Kirri Dorling of Korumburra.

MAGGIE Rose Wilken-Eilers was born on August 2 at Leongatha Hospital. Maggie is the first daughter for Andre and Angela Wilken-Eilers of Inverloch and a sister for Henry, 3.

We’re actively looking for additional committee members, so if you’d like to contribute to the management of your community house, please contact the office for a membership application and nomination form. Accredited training courses are delivered when we have sufficient numbers. Please contact the house to register your interest in: Construction Induction White Card; Safe Food Handling; First Aid Levels 1 and 2; and Traffic Management. Other courses may be offered on demand. The Creative Writing group caters for anyone who’s ever wanted to write anything from an autobiography, to fiction, to poetry, to personal journaling. Our tutor, published author Paul Hendry, can help you write in ways that you’ll enjoy, and

that others will enjoy reading. The group meets every Monday from 1pm to 3pm and the cost is a gold coin per session. For more information about regular groups, and to find how to join in, contact the house. All groups accept newcomers and beginners. Groups are: Drawing and Painting Group, Tuesdays 10am-noon; Tai Chi for Health, Tuesdays, 9.30am-10.30am; Circle Dancing, Tuesdays, noon-1pm; Patchworking, Tuesdays, 1pm-4pm; Wednesday Walkers, Wednesdays, 9am10am; Pain Support Group, Wednesdays, 10am-noon; Scrapbooking/Cardmaking, Wednesdays, 1pm-3pm; Craft in Company, Thursdays, 10am-noon; Playing Cards–500, Fridays 10am-noon; Playing Cards–Solo, Fridays, 1pm-4.30pm and Mondays, 1pm-4.30pm. For more information on any of our classes or groups, contact coordinator Eunice Donovan on 5662 3962 or email office@leongathacommunityhouse.org.au

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Farming Insight Landcare targets ragwort JOIN the South Gippsland Landcare Network on Thursday, August 24 to learn how to rid your property of ragwort. Ragwort invades pastures in high rainfall areas, particularly on steep and neglected sites where control may be difficult, and is a priority weed to control throughout Gippsland. The ragwort field day will be held at the Farrells’ property in Fish Creek. The network’s agronomist John Gallienne will outline the trial currently being done on the property, using grazing and fertility management to outcompete ragwort in pasture. There will also be an opportunity to see the steam weeding system in use on the Farrells’ organic blueberry orchard. Another highlight of the field day will be a demonstration of the Yamaha R-Max unmanned aerial vehicle. The R-Max provides potential for weed spray-

ing in steep and uneven areas of your farm, and offers targeted aerial spraying as the rotor wash helps target the spray. Network coordinator Jill Vella said any contractor who would like to look at the R-Max with a view to taking it on as part of their business is welcome, as the R-Max team from Canberra will be onsite. “We have to be smart and strategic and use any new technology available to try and beat the yellow menace,” she said. The field day runs from 10am to 3pm at 2115 Meeniyan Promontory Road, Fish Creek. For more information phone Jill on 5662 5759 or email sgln@landcare.net. Registration is essential and bookings can be made at www.trybooking.com/297146. This field day is being run in association with the Community Weeds Task Force and is supported by funding from the Federal Government.

Brumby to deliver summit address THE Hon John Brumby, national president of the Australia China Business Council, will give the opening dinner address at the Victorian Agribusiness Summit dinner. The dinner will be held on Thursday, August 17 in Dandenong. Mr Brumby, past Victorian Premier, now influential in Australia-China trade, will speak on a highly topical subject, “Opportunities for Agribusiness in China”. Clive Larkman, chair Victorian Agribusiness Council Inc., said, “We are delighted to welcome Mr Brumby to deliver the dinner address. His experience and respect in working with Chinese companies and government is acknowledged in both countries. “Dinner attendees will be able to hear directly from Mr Brumby, of the opportunities for their regional businesses, service suppliers and government.” The topic is top of mind for businesses wanting to develop their markets beyond the domestic market. The food and agribusiness sector has been identified amongst the top industry tillers in future government planning. The challenges and oppor-

tunities that lie ahead for Australian food and agribusiness businesses will be discussed. The 13th Victorian Agribusiness Summit will be held at the Dandenong Civic Centre from August 17 to 18. The summit is a joint project between the Victorian Agribusiness Council Inc and the City of Greater Dandenong which promises to deliver an exciting line up of speakers from all sectors of the food production and manufacturing sector. The latest technological advances will be on display for any organisation involved in food production. Advances in technology, and the meeting of producers, manufacturers and researchers will be the focus of the exciting Smart Technologies 4 Food Agribusiness Summit. The new Food Agility CRC is a major partner and will present on new thinking for food technologies. This is a state of the art food innovation CRC designed to identify and implement new technologies to help make businesses more efficient. Bookings are essential and can be made through www.vicagsummit.com.au or telephone: Helen Beekmans, food enterprise and tourism officer, on 8571 5373 or 0466 487 283.

Aerial control: see the Yamaha R-Max unmanned aerial vehicle and its application as a weed control solution at the South Gippsland Landcare Network’s ragwort control field day next Thursday, August 24.

Horse owners urged to vaccinate EQUINE Veterinarians Australia (EVA) is urging horse owners to vaccinate their horses against the deadly Hendra virus following three new confirmed cases in just four weeks. From 1994, when the virus was first identified, to August 2017, there have been 60 known Hendra incidents resulting in the death of 102 horses. EVA president Dr Ben Poole said, “The risk this disease poses to human health is also very real and it is important that the equine community remains vigilant in protecting horses and people from Hendra.” Since the first outbreak was recorded in 1994, there have been seven confirmed cases in people, all of whom had significant contact with horse body fluids. Four people died from the disease. Horse owners should contact their local veterinarian for more information.

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Farming Insight Preventative action: farmers can prevent milk fever in sheep by adding a calcium supplement to grain-fed sheep or by giving dry roughage to sheep on lush feed.

Milk fever in sheep By Dr Jeff Cave, district veterinary officer, Agriculture Victoria

AN outbreak of milk fever or hypocalcaemia may only become apparent by the confronting sight of dead and dying sheep. Hypocalcaemia, or milk fever, is a deficiency of calcium in the blood. It usually occurs in mature, fat ewes during the last six weeks of pregnancy or the first 10 days after lambing, although other classes of sheep may also be affected. Milk fever often follows a stressful event, such as shearing, crutching, transportation, driving, yarding, fasting or inclement weather. Milk fever usually occurs on either rapidly growing pas-

ture, lush pasture, green cereal crops, when feeding grain, or on pasture that has oxalate containing plants such as sorrel and soursob. A sheep affected by milk fever will initially stagger and have muscle tremors, after which become weak, slip into a coma and die quite rapidly within four to six hours. During a post-mortem, there is little evidence to be seen in a sheep that has died from milk fever. Cases of milk fever are often confused with, or misdiagnosed with pregnancy toxaemia or twin lamb disease. Milk fever characteristics include: • a rapid onset; • affected sheep remain alert; • death occurs quickly;

• a large number of cases may occur at the one time; • cases occur on lush feed rather than lack of feed; and • a good response to the appropriate treatment. Sheep affected with milk fever should be treated as a matter of urgency with calcium/magnesium solution (often known as four-in-one) given under the skin. Calcium/magnesium solution is readily available from a veterinary practice or rural merchandiser. Cases may be prevented by adding a calcium supplement if feeding grain, or by giving dry roughage to sheep on lush feed. For further information please contact your local veterinarian or Agriculture Victoria animal health staff.

• VLE Leongatha

Dairy bulls lead the way THERE were approximately 900 export and 100 young cattle penned representing a decrease of 270 head week on week. The usual buying group was present and operating in a mostly firm market which was cheaper in places. Quality showed the effects of the season with prime cattle in short supply. The trade offering was mostly grass heifers with a couple of pens of vealers and sold to firm demand. Grown steers and bullocks sold from firm for the leaner 2 scores to 10c/kg cheaper with quality an issue in the better covered pens. Heavy weight grown heifers eased 7c/kg for a limited selection. Heavy weight Friesian manufacturing steers eased 13c with the crossbred portion back 7c/kg. Cows sold generally firm with some isolated sales a little easier. The heavy weight bulls were mostly dairy lots and lifted 6c to 8c/kg. Vealers to butchers sold from 312c to 331c/kg. Yearling heifers to the trade made between 272c and 295c/kg. Grown steers sold between 280c and 288c/kg. Bullocks made from 281c to 288c/kg. Heavy weight grown heifers showing good finish sold from 256c to 268c/kg. Heavy weight Friesian manufacturing steers made between 220c and 264c with the crossbred portion between 264c and 282c/kg. Most light and medium weight cows sold between 159c and 222c/kg. Heavy weight cows made mostly from 196c to 250c/kg. Heavy weight bulls sold from 222c to 253c/kg. The next sale draw - August 16 & 17: 1. Rodwells, 2. Landmark, 3. SEJ, 4. Elders, 5. Alex Scott & Staff, 6. Phelan & Henderson & Co.

Prime Sale - Wednesday, August 9 BULLOCKS 1 J. Flint 790.0kg 1 Allmi Nom, Leongatha South 730.0kg 11 C. & H. Dobson, Wonthaggi 711.4kg 1 K. Irving, Pearcedale 711.7kg 2 Jones Family Trust, Longford 711.7kg 2 L.A. & E. Hanks, Doomburrim 910.0kg STEERS 1 S. & D. Clark, San Remo 510.0kg 3 J. Flint 548.3kg 2 K. Irving, Pearcedale 505.0KG 4 C. & A. Rhynston Nom, Wonthaggi 541.3kg 2 D. Boulton, Sale 522.5kg 17 R. & P. Davis, Leongatha South 530.0kg HEIFERS 10 Meadowview Prop P/L, Boorool 614.4kg 3 Fish Creek Farm 608.3kg 2 R.W. Looker, Berrys Creek 605.0kg 1 B. & A. Chapman, Toora 660.0kg 1 N. & J. Buckland, Fish Creek 660.0kg 1 J. & D. Casey, Lang Lang 700.0kg COWS 2 D.J. DÓliver, Leongatha 672.5kg 1 P. & K. Eden, Glen Forbes 795.0kg 1 A. & M. Bacon, Toora 790.0kg 1 L. & L. Calder, Meeniyan 865.0kg 1 R. & N. Facey, Foster 760.0kg 1 M. & M. Standfield, Doomburrim 775.0kg BULLS 1 L.C. & G.L. Anthony, Meeniyan 1040.0kg 1 Jindinook Nominees, Dumbalk 945.0kg 1 D. & E. McCormack, Devon 1030.0kg 1 M. & M. Standfield, Doomburrim 750.0kg 1 R.J. & N.J. Facey, Foster 695.0kg 1 Edgar Farms, Gormandale 845.0kg VEALER BULLS 1 B. & L. Jefferis, Korumburra 390.0kg 1 W. Bland, Foster 275.0kg

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$2212.00 $2044.00 $1967.63 $1957.08 $1957.08 $2225.86

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$1530.00 $1579.20 $1447.33 $1531.74 $1473.45 $1484.00

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public notice

LIGHT TIP TRUCK FOR HIRE Site ready assessed. Rubbish removal, registered landﬁll contractor. • General cartage • Firewood • Garden supplies • Mulch, etc. Reasonable rates Phone Martin

0447 242 102

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SHORT TERM RELIEF MILKING POSITION Including some calf rearing and some general farm duties at Kongwak Please contact 0427 574 229

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HOSPITALITY STAFF Chef / Cook (Casual) Food Services Assistant (Casual) Prom Country Aged Care is a communitybased residential aged care service located at Prom Country House in Foster. We are searching for motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our Hospitality team. If you are a team player with excellent interpersonal skills call us now for a Position description. Applications close 5pm Monday 28 August 2017 All enquiries and applications to: Emmah White Support Services Manager T: 03 5682 0800 E: emmah.white@promcountryagedcare.com.au

CASUAL PERSONAL CARERS Prom Country Aged Care is seeking motivated, enthusiastic and caring individuals to join our care team at Prom Country House in Foster in the role of Personal Carer. Prom Country Aged Care is a community-based residential aged care service located at Prom Country House in Foster. We provide ageing in place residential care services as well as shortterm respite care for our local community. Our 60 bed home is fully licensed and accredited to Government standards. We are searching for motivated, enthusiastic and caring individuals to join our care team in the role of Personal Carer. Our Personal Carers work within the Care team reporting to the Registered Nurse in charge to ensure that the direct care needs of all residents are met. Key selection criteria: Essential • Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Must be a team player with the ability to multi task • The ability to demonstrate a professional and friendly manner at all times • Demonstrated initiative and the ability to work without supervision • All PCAC appointments are subject to a satisfactory police check with no disclosures • Certiﬁcate III Aged Care or equivalent Desirable • Demonstrated excellent time management skills • Well-developed written skills that meet residents’ needs • Mature outlook with the ability to relate and converse with older people • Working knowledge of Aged Care Standards and legislation Applications close 5pm Monday 28 August 2017 All enquiries and applications to: Carina Ross, Care Manager T: 03 5682 0800 E: carina.ross@promcountryagedcare.com.au

RECEPTIONIST / ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT SEJ Leongatha currently have a full time position available for a Receptionist who would also provide administration support for our Livestock and Real Estate teams. Previous experience in real estate property management and a current Agents Representative Licence would be an advantage but not essential. The successful applicant will present well, exhibit strong attention to detail, showcase an ability to multi-task and possess great communication and customer service skills both on the phone, via email and in person. Proficiencies in word processing, data entry and general administration are a must. Your role would include all that comes with supporting the daily operations of a busy livestock and real estate agency. If you believe in creating positive first impressions for our clients, then please forward your resumé and covering letter to Andrea Funnell at SEJ Leongatha by email – afunnell@sej.com.au with the subject line: Vacancy – Leongatha Office. Applications close: 25th August 2017

Nurse Bank and Nurse Pool Positions

Senior Service Technician Leongatha The CLAAS Harvest Centre network is a leading provider of agricultural machinery throughout Australia and New Zealand and enjoys brand partnerships spanning more than 40 years with premium manufacturers including CLAAS, AMAZONE and Seed Hawk. Our South Gippsland dealership is seeking an experienced Service Technician to join its team in Leongatha. The successful candidate will be involved in servicing a range of agricultural machinery, whilst providing exceptional support to customer service and sales. The key skills required for this role include: t Experience of service work on agricultural machinery or similar; t Qualiﬁcations in Diesel / Heavy Machinery Servicing; t Excellent customer service and communication skills; t The ability to work well within a team and independently This is an excellent career opportunity for the right person. CLAAS Harvest Centres offer ongoing training and development opportunities and competitive experienced-based remuneration packages. Our employees enjoy excellent working conditions in a supportive and friendly team environment. Please forward your application in conﬁdence to: growwithus@claashc.com.au

Bass Coast Health (BCH) is the major public healthcare provider within the Bass Coast Shire in South Gippsland. BCH is an integrated health service providing a range of acute, ancillary medical, aged care and ambulatory care services. BCH is entering an exciting period of growth as it develops towards a sub-regional health service. We are seeking applications from experienced Nursing staff with relevant experience to work across the health service as part of: Nurse Bank Medication endorsed Enrolled Nurses, Registered Nurses and Midwives. A position on our Nurse Bank means that you have varied working environments whilst enjoying choosing the option of when you work. Nurse Pool Registered Nurses with an allocated EFT, employed at both our Wonthaggi and San Remo sites to work across the health service as part of the Nurse Pool which means that you will have varied working environments whilst enjoying guaranteed hours and leave beneﬁts. The successful applicants will be responsible for the care of patients/residents across one (or more if appropriate) of the following streams of the health service. • Acute medical/surgical • Haemodialysis * • Sub-Acute and Residential Care • Emergency Care * • Maternity * • Operating Suite * • Community Nursing • Hospital in the Home * * Nurses/Midwives will require the appropriate experience/qualiﬁcations to work in specialty areas Requirements: • Registration with NMBA without conditions • Current Police Check dated within 12 months of issue • Excellent clinical skills with varied experience • Display the BCH values of Well Being, Equity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence in their work • Current Victorian driver’s licence for District Nursing and Hospital in the Home For a position description and details on how to apply, please refer to our website: www.basscoasthealth.org.au Applications close 12 noon on Friday 25 August 2017

Palliative Care Coordinator Community Nursing Program 32 hours per fortnight (0.42 EFT) An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Palliative Care Nurse with Post-Graduate qualiﬁcations to join the recently amalgamated BCH District & Palliative Care Team. The Palliative Care coordinator role reports to the Nurse Unit Manager of the Community Nursing Team and will be responsible for the implementation of a best-practice model of palliative care coordination as well as providing clinical support and oversight to the District & Palliative Care team. To be eligible for this role you will have: • Current Registered Nurse registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia • A minimum of three (3) years community nursing experience • Demonstrated knowledge of Person Centred Care and the Active Service Model • Demonstrated computer skills and experience in entering and maintaining accurate client data management • Excellent organisational and administrative skills including the ability to deal with multiple demands and timelines • A current Victorian driver’s licence • A current Police Check that is dated within 12 months of issue For further information please contact Emma O’Neill on 5671 9228. A position description can be found on our website www.basscoasthealth.org.au. Applications including professional resumé, covering letter that addresses the Key Selection Criteria within the Position Description and two professional referees, should be addressed to Human Resources – email: pat.grasby@basscoasthealth.org.au Applications close 12 noon on Friday 25 August 2017 Bass Coast Health is a Smoke Free organisation

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Registered Nurse Grade 2 Combined Medical & Surgical Ward Permanent Part-Time 48 hours per fortnight We are seeking applications from registered nurses to join our busy Combined Medical Surgical Ward. Requirements of the position are: â&#x20AC;˘ Demonstrated commitment to excellent patient care â&#x20AC;˘ Current registration with NMBA â&#x20AC;˘ Well-developed clinical skills â&#x20AC;˘ Strong leadership skills â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to priortise, time manage and work in a busy ward environment â&#x20AC;˘ Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and consultatively as part of a multidisciplinary team â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent written and oral communication skills â&#x20AC;˘ Prepared to work rotating day/night/weekend shifts â&#x20AC;˘ Current Police Check dated within 12 months of issue For further information regarding the position please contact Katrina Sheppard, Nurse Unit Manager Combined Medical Surgical Ward on 5671 3107 Applications, including a cover letter, resumĂŠ and two professional referees should be addressed to Human Resources - Email: Pat.Grasby@basscoasthealth.org.au Applications close 12 noon on Wednesday 23 August 2017 Bass Coast Health is a Smoke Free organisation

SPRAY PAINTER/PANEL BEATER Local civil construction company seeks experienced Panel Beater / Spray Painter to prepare and ďŹ nish earthmoving equipment in our Leongatha workshop. Ph: 0408 595 501 Email: glen.richards@goldsmith.com.au

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Permanent Part-Time 56 hours per fortnight (0.74 EFT) An exciting opportunity exists for a Grade 2 Registered Nurse to join our busy Emergency Department. You will demonstrate: â&#x20AC;˘ Experience in Emergency Department and Short Stay Unit is essential â&#x20AC;˘ Effective time management â&#x20AC;˘ High standard of documentation â&#x20AC;˘ Competent medication administration â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent written and verbal communication skills â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent patient assessment skills â&#x20AC;˘ ALS certiďŹ ed â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team â&#x20AC;˘ Able to work rotating roster is essential â&#x20AC;˘ ED post-graduate certiďŹ cate in Emergency Nursing or ICU desireable A position description is available in the employment section of the Bass Coast Health website: www.basscoasthealth.org.au For further information regarding the positions please contact Cathy Jones, Nurse Unit Manager Emergency Department on 5671 3124 Applications, including a cover letter and two professional referees should be addressed to the Human Resources OfďŹ cer â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Email: Pat.Grasby@basscoasthealth.org.au Applications close 12 noon on Monday 21 August 2017 Bass Coast Health is a Smoke Free organisation.

Youth Facilitator for the Enabling Young Women Program Gippsland Region Women with Disabilities Victoria is a small and vibrant organisation of women with disabilities, working with and for women with disabilities in Victoria. We are looking for a young woman disability to assist with delivering the Enabling Young Women Program working one day a week for six weeks.

Does this sound like you? For a position description, if you have any further enquiries or if you have accessibility requirements, please contact Jessica De Mercurio on 9286 7816 or jess.demercurio@wdv.org.au.

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Thursday, August 17 7pm WONTHAGGI BAPTIST CHURCH Cnr McBride Avenue and Broome Crescent, Wonthaggi Representatives from each club are required to attend.

Meeniyan Recreation Reserve

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Wednesday, August 30 7.30pm AT THE RESERVE To elect the committee for the ensuing 3 years Contact Dane Hawley 5664 2366

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Large family farm in Stony Creek/ Meeniyan area is seeking a dairy worker for full time work. Experience preferred. Duties include milking on 50 bail rotary dairy, droving, feeding stock, general herd work, calf rearing and an ability to follow procedure. Part or Full time work available. Current Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Licence an advantage. Reply with references to Peter by emailing peter@homebushpastoral.com.au or phone 0408 175 388

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DAIRY WORKER

PART TIME DRIVER Ryans Transport has a position available for a part time B-Double Driver. May develop into full time. MUST have MC licence and good driving record For more information, call Tom on 0409 613 664

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Posi ons Vacant Gippsland PHN is a Government funded primary health care organisa on with a focus on suppor ng general prac ce, health planning, health system integra on and commissioning of services in line with na onal and local health priori es.

Our growing organisation currently has two Communications opportunities available: Coordinator Communications This full me role reports to the CEO, coordina ng a small communica ons team. Our ideal applicant will have a demonstrated approach to strategic communica ons management with proven experience in stakeholder engagement, excellent marke ng, media and organisa on skills, and a9ributes of integrity, professionalism, respect and genuineness.

Communications Officer This part me (0.6FTE) role reports to the Coordinator Communica ons. Our ideal applicant will have a consistent approach in developing and delivering a wide range of corporate, promo onal and digital communica ons material to internal and external stakeholders.

Applications Close 5pm Mon 25 August 2017. To apply: Visit our careers page online. www.gphn.org.au/about-us/careers

TRADE MANAGER

Capeview - Mitre 10 Leongatha Reporting to the Store Manager, the trade supervisor will deliver and lead, through a loyal and dedicated trade team, excellent customer service in the provision of trade and timber products. You will have extensive trade sales experience, strong communication skills, and proven leadership skills with experience in a similar role. Key responsibilities include: â&#x20AC;˘ Provide exemplary customer service and satisfaction â&#x20AC;˘ Plan and prepare staff rosters ensuring adequate coverage â&#x20AC;˘ Offer problem solving skills â&#x20AC;˘ Manage inventory to company expectations â&#x20AC;˘ Comply with, and adhere to, O,H&S standards â&#x20AC;˘ Provide effective leadership, coaching and direction to your team â&#x20AC;˘ Demonstrably high administration skills are required in this role â&#x20AC;˘ ProďŹ ciency in computerised point of sale systems You will ideally have some experience managing staff in a retail/trade environment. You are invited to apply in writing, inclusive of your resumĂŠ, by Friday 25th August 2017 to: The Store Manager Capeview Mitre 10, Lot 2 Cusack Road, Leongatha, Vic 3953 or by email to craig.marinus@cv-m10.com.au Only applicants successful in making it through to the next recruitment stage will be contacted.

Trade Sales Representative Capeview Building Products is South Gippslandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading manufacturer and supplier of Frames, Trusses, Windows and Kitchens to the building industry. We are seeking a reliable and energetic person who will form part of a well organised and supportive trade team. You will be responsible for managing and servicing an existing customer base and establishing new customer contacts. You will possess the following skill sets: â&#x20AC;˘ Trade building experience â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to read plans and speciďŹ cations â&#x20AC;˘ Computer literate â&#x20AC;˘ Strong organisation skills â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to manage multiple enquiries â&#x20AC;˘ Precise with attention to detail â&#x20AC;˘ Effective communicator On-site training and guidance is provided. An attractive remuneration package is on offer including company vehicle and phone. Applications must be in writing and include a cover letter and CV addressed to: Peter Sheerin, Capeview Building Products, P.O Box 115, Wonthaggi 3995 or email Peter.sheerin@cv-bp.com.au Applications close Thursday 31st August, 2017

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agistment

for sale

wanted to buy

bereavement thanks

deaths

AGISTMENT wanted urgently for quiet cows and calves. Prefer long term. Ph: 5668-7234.

BOAT - Quintrex 435 Coast Runner, 40hp Evinrude E-Tec motor. All safety gear, all in excellent condition, $15,600. Ph: 0407403457.

HAY - 5x4 rounds, shedded, excellent quality, can deliver. Phone Bill 0418506912.

ANY OLD farm four wheelers, good or bad, 4WDs or trucks. Will pay cash. Phone Matt 0401194601.

HIGGINS - “Pat”Albert Patrick. Margaret and family would like to thank family and friends for their phone calls, messages, cards, flowers, food and attendance at Pat’s funeral. Special thanks to Dr Chris Perry, nurses and staff at the Leongatha Hospital; Mary, Jan and Jenny from the Palliative Care Service; Phillip, Caroline, Juliet, Vicky, Lyn, Zoe from the Planned Activity Group; the District Nurses; and Ray Sullivan from Handley Funeral Services. Thank you all for your warmth, care, support and understanding. Please accept this as our personal thanks.

Rest in peace dear Kaye. We will miss and forever cherish all the happy times we shared together. Reunited with her loving Mum and Dad.

for sale

BOAT: Stessco, 2010, 41/2 metre Fisherman, 50hp Yamaha, Dunbier trailer. Low range sounder, safety gear, all are Clears, $12,500. Contact Joe 0417530662. BUTCHER machinery, very cheap. Moving sale. Ph: 0402-385692. FIREWOOD, redgum & local wood, Ph 0408980-711, A/H 56625175. FIREWOOD - local messmate/stringy bark, cut, split, dry. Discounts on bulk loads. Free delivery available. Pick up or delivered. $100 per cubic metre. Ph: 0437-176187.

BUSINESS FOR SALE

SMALL BUSY POST OFFICE South Gippsland • Good turnover • Seaside resort • Safe essential service with no competition Ideal semi retirement couple Enquiries: 0431 820 614

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HAY - small squares, new season, shedded, no weeds. Can deliver, conditions apply. Produced for horses (quality), $8 each. Ph: 5664-1320. HAY: Good, clean pasture or oaten hay, 5x4 rolls, from $55 delivered. Phone Ron 0455-110135. HAY, small squares, this season’s, good quality, fresh smell, green colour, $7 per bale. Ph: 5668-5281 Hallston. HAY 4x3x8 bales, vetch $253, lucerne $319, barley straw $165. All prices delivered to Leongatha area. Phone Joe 0429-138748, Matt 0427-040686.

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SLEEPERS, treated pine, 200 x 50 x 2.4 $12.10 each, 200 x 75 x 2.4 $16.75 each, 200 x 75 x 3.0 $ 20.90 each. Free delivery for pack lots. Phone Joe 0417530662. TIMBER Kiln dried blackwood, silver wattle, cypress, celery top pine, most sizes for furniture and craft, also slabs and structural pine. Ph: 5681-2261.

livestock

PULLETS Wednesday, August 23 Commercial crossbreds. Vaccinated.

12wk Isa Brown $17.50

garage sales INVERLOCH 17 Gordon Street, Saturday, August 26, 9am to 4pm and Sunday, August 27, 9am to 1pm. Everything in the house is for sale. Just make us an offer.

GARAGE SALE 1 Carr Avenue Leongatha

Furniture, bikes, household goods, assorted building hardware & fittings, bric-a-brac

SATURDAY AUGUST 19 8am

Available from Elders Past., Leongatha

11am Phone 5662 3523 to order now (Brian Larkin Poultry)

BULLS for hire or for sale. Friesian, Angus, Hereford, Limo or Jersey. All sound young bulls. Hire or sale. Phone 0447-331762. POULTRY / CAGE BIRD AUCTION Traralgon Showgrounds Poultry Pavilion, Sunday, August 20, 10.30am. Wide variety of poultry, hens, ducks, many breeds, fertile eggs. Open for sellers from 8am. Ph: 5197 7270.

used vehicles MERCEDES BENZ 200B, 1998. Good condition, regularly serviced, 4 near new Michelin tyres (OVD826). Selling $3,000 ONO. Phone 5662-2494.

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marriage celebrant Want to work for a great supportive team part of a larger reputable organisation? Below are current vacancies at Strzelecki House Aged Care Facility on a Part time and Casual basis:

COOK Various shifts available across 7 days! The successful applicants will possess: • A minimum of a Cert III in commercial cookery • Previous cooking experience in a residential aged care setting • Competencies in HLTFS 207C, HLTFS 309C, HLTFS 310C or state equivalent • Knowledge of the accreditation standards • Knowledge of relevant regulatory bodies, legislative requirements including local council and state government • An understanding of the HACCP principle and experience in team management with excellent leadership skills Sound knowledge of texture, modiﬁed food and ﬂuid and dietary requirements

ENDORSED ENROLLED NURSES Various shifts available across 7 days! The successful applicants will possess: • A passion for, and previous experience working in an Aged Care environment • Experience with ACFI and accreditation requirements • Open communication skills • An active AHPRA registration Applications to: Alison Snell – Facility Manager 27 Giles Street, Mirboo North VIC 3871 mirboonorth@acsagroup.com.au *All applicants must provide evidence of their right to work in Australia and a valid National Police check* Please note: Only successful candidates will be contacted

Jenny Milkins All areas - 5672 3123 jenny_milkins@hotmail.com

PAM HERRALD 5662 2553 0438 097 181

Wendy Rutjens

Weddings ~ Funerals ~ Namings

0429 688 123 e: rutjenswendy@gmail.com

births ELLIOTT - To Fergus and Genevieve, a daughter Margot Penelope, August 7, 2017. Sister for Vincent. Peg and Ock delighted.

engagements MALLOY - PARKE With much excitement Leone and Brian announce the engagement of Rebecca Terese to David Michael Park. We are thrilled.

Margaret and family.

in memoriam BURROWES - Cameron John. 20.02.1985 14.08.2012 Cameron, memories of you are with us always. We miss and love you very much. Mum, Bec and Jess.

deaths COGHLAN - Faye. 2.8.2017. Fond memories of a dear friend of 85 years. Many a laugh we’ve had together. Rest peacefully. Regards to the family at this sad time. Lois Scott.

Please see Herald Sun for funeral details. THE members of the Mossvale Park Advisory Committee, together with Gippsland community, celebrate the life and horticultural legacy of the Gould family at Mossvale Park, Berrys Creek. Pioneer nurserymen, who worked for Francis Moss, planted the significant, magnificent, historical trees at the park and farm. Their descendants, Norma Mahony, Eileen Derrick and families have remained committed to Mossvale Park, Eileen recently planted a Golden Japanese Elm to celebrate that legacy. Eileen and family, your spirit and legacy will be always celebrated. Thank you, your friends, MVPAC.

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More rain needed GOOD rainfall in catchments resulted in water level increases in all supply systems over the past week. Deep Creek (Foster), Little Bass (Poowong, Loch and Nyora) and Battery Creek (Fish Creek) are at 100 percent capacity, with Coalition Creek (Korumburra) and Lance Creek (Wonthaggi, Inverloch and Cape Paterson) at 93 percent and 89 percent.

funerals MANGIAFICO A Funeral Mass for the Repose of the Soul of Mrs Angela Maria Mangiafico will be offered at St Joseph’s Catholic Church, Mirboo North on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 commencing at 11am. The funeral will leave at the conclusion of Mass for the Mirboo North Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Angela may be made to Alzheimer’s Australia Victoria. Envelopes will be available at the service.

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CUNNINGHAM Stephen Albert. (PM5629) The President and members of Leongatha RSL regret the passing of their esteemed member and extend deepest sympathy to the family. Lest We Forget MANGIAFICO (nee Di Natali) - Angela Maria. 14.08.1937 - 08.08.2017 Passed away peacefully at Strzelecki House, Mirboo North, surrounded by her loving family. Dearly loved wife of Guiseppe for 55 years. Loving and caring mum of Nella, Tony and Kerri. Adored Nonna of Rebecca and Adam. Rest peacefully. McMASTER (nee Ryan) - Kaye Michelle. 21.06.1961 - 11.08.2017 Passed away peacefully at home. Youngest daughter of Joyce and Bernie Ryan (both dec). Much loved sister of Pat and Ted (dec), Elaine and Graeme, Dennis and Jill, Garry and Noelene, Lynette and Barry, Sandy and Ronn. Loved auntie and great auntie to all her nieces and nephews. Treasured friend of Kath. Your struggles are now over.

Scott and Sharon Anderson With care & dignity we serve South Gippsland and Phillip Island Main Office: WONTHAGGI / INVERLOCH 5672 1074 176-178 Graham Street, Wonthaggi 3995 Fax: 5672 1747 email: randm33@bigpond.net.au PHILLIP ISLAND 5952 5171 15 Warley Avenue, Cowes 3922 (by appointment only) Pre-paid & pre-arranged funeral plans available CARING & PERSONAL 24 HOUR SERVICE www.handleyandandersonfunerals.com.au MEMBER OF AUSTRALIAN FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION

Philippe du Plessis, managing director of South Gippsland Water said, “It is encouraging to see the Coalition Creek system recovering well following five months of stage one water restrictions. “We were pleased to lift the restrictions for Korumburra last week once storage got to the required level to trigger the decision.” While all storages are slowly replenishing, substantially more winter rainfall is needed to prepare water storages for spring. Rainfall recorded at South Gippsland Water’s storages from August 5 to 11 was: Lance Creek 29mm, Ruby Creek 28mm, Coalition Creek 33mm, Deep Creek 30mm, Little Bass 20mm and Battery Creek 35mm. “South Gippsland Water will continue to closely monitor all systems, particularly those systems that are still filling - Ruby Creek, Lance Creek and Coalition Creek,” Mr du Plessis said. “We take into account weather forecasting and storage and rainfall modelling to help us in our decision making around management of the region’s water storages. This enables us to look forward and respond quickly and effectively to the climate and water demand variables that might impact on storage levels in the coming months.” In the meantime, Permanent Water Saving Rules are in place across the state to help all Victorians maintain a common-sense approach to water use. The rules are in force permanently and are separate from any other water restrictions South Gippsland Water may need to impose from time to time. Information about Permanent Water Saving Rules can be found in the Services section of South Gippsland Water’s website www.sgwater. com.au. For smart water advice and handy hints to help you save water visit www. smartwatermark.org/ Victoria/ Any customers who have questions or concerns regarding their water supply can contact South Gippsland Water’s on 1300 851 636.

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Cyclists tackle the hills CLUB racing started at Kongwak on Saturday with riders racing up the Bena Road before turning and heading across the ridge to past Jeetho to the Wonthaggi Road and then return. This outward journey included the three kilometre climb up to the ridge line. Normally it would have been a testing ride but a roaring westerly wind across the ridge top meant the riders had to really battle to make it to the half way point. There were 15 riders who fronted for the 42 kilometre ride. Felicity Waddell was on limit at 22min and had Rob Waddell ride along to keep her company. She was chased by four riders on 17 min followed by three riders on 12 minutes, three riders on six minutes and

a four rider scratch bunch of Brett Franklin, Harrison McLean, Oliver McLean and Will Lumby. The three kilometre climb and wind meant there was a fair change in arrangements by the time the riders reached the turn. Out front, Rod Cheyne had left the 17 min bunch and had a minute break on another keen on the hills – Kerry Pritchard. A further minute saw the balance of the 17 min bunch and the balance of the 12 minute bunch make the turn. Next through were Leigh Stott and Damien King from the six minute bunch but they were six minutes behind Rod Cheyne and he was enjoying a tail wind on the run back to Kongwak. At eight minutes down the scratch bunch arrived but Will Lumby was not there. The other three riders are small in stature and Will quite a bit taller and the windy conditions meant Will was more

Cougars: back from left, Matt Wilson, James Rushton, Adam Rockall, Nick Arnup, Shane Moore, front from left, Callum Buckland, Seth Rockall and Billy Mancario defeated the Cobras in the Section 2 grand final.

exposed and hence suffering. The run back to the finish saw Rod hang on to win by a minute from the chasers. Brad Bouquet had the best legs for the uphill dash to the line and took second just ahead of Mark Bensley whilst Kerry Pritchard was there for fourth. Next in was scratch with Harrison McLean taking fifth and fastest –one hour seven minutes 58 seconds – for the 42 km. Brett Franklin was sixth, Oliver McLean seventh, Leigh Stott eighth and then a gap to Damien King in ninth and rounding out the top 10 was Morgan Barnes. Next week the club will be back at the Korrine circuit for the running of the Sprag trophy. The circuit has been out of use whilst the roundabout works at West Creek were undertaken. The monthly club meeting will be on Tuesday night.

Kongwak winners: Brad Bouquet was second, Rod Cheyne came in first and Mark Bensley was third.

Back to back: back from left, Gerard Murphy, Hayden Funnell, Dave Baldi, Shaun Helms, Paul Matheson, front from left Damien Symmons, Tim Clark and Tim Wightman from the Red Caps are the premiers for the second year in a row after defeating Poowong Loch.

Close matches in cricket grand finals OVER the last three months there has been an Indoor Cricket Competition being held weekly at the Korumburra Indoor Recreation Centre. The culmination of the

season saw the grand finals being played to determine the winners of the two sections. Medallions were presented to the winning teams. Section 1: Red Caps defeated Poowong Loch. The Red Caps were the favourites, having only lost one game for the season. Batting first, the Red Caps

posted the handy score of 123 with all four pairs of batters making even contributions. Poowong Loch batting second was always just behind the run rate and ended up with a total of 111. Thus the Red Caps are premiers again as they were last year. Section 2: Cougars 134

defeated Cobras 124. The Cougars and Cobras came into the grand final off good wins in their semi finals against higher placed teams. It was always going to be a close game as they had been hard to split during the season. The Cobras batted first and made 124 a total they were

very happy with. In the end, the Cougars made its winning total of 134 to become premiers, probably helped by the number of wides the Cobras bowled. It was great to see the improvement of players from both teams over the season.

Leongatha Small Bore Rifle Club 2017 20m Prone Pennant Section B Round 8: Geelong 479.013 defeated by Oakleigh Rifle Club 490.023; Glenelg B 491.025 defeated Mornington SBRC 484.021; MISC 464.011 defeated by Leongatha/Traralgon 486.016; Kyabram 476.013 defeated by Numurkah A 485.017. The best shooters for round eight are Chloe Romanoff (Mornington) and David Widdicombe (Glenelg B) both with 100.007. Round 9: MISC 467.010

defeated by Kyabram 485.018; Oakleigh Rifle Club 491.023 defeated Mornington SBRC 481.022; Leongatha/Traralgon 491.017 defeated Numurkah A 490.024; Geelong 491.020 defeated by Glenelg B 492.020. The best shooter for round nine was Lindsay Braybon (Numurkah) with a perfect card of 100.010. Round 10: Leongatha/ Traralgon 482.015 defeated by Kyabram 484.018; Geelong 489.029 defeated Mornington SBRC 488.017; MISC 482.017 defeated by Numurkah A 489.021; Oakleigh Rifle Club

484.020 defeated by Glenelg B 485.019. The best shooter for round 10 was Neil Davis (MISC) with 100.007. Round 11: Leongatha/Traralgon 482.018 defeated Oakleigh Rifle Club 479.016; Kyabram 482.017 defeated by Glenelg B 492.025; MISC 476.009 defeated by Geelong 492.027; Numurkah A 482.014 defeated by Mornington SBRC 487.020 The best shooter for round 11 was Geoffrey Place (Glenelg B) with 100.007. Round 12: Numurkah A

480.013 defeated by Glenelg B 493.022; Leongatha/Traralgon 489.016 defeated by Geelong 493.025; Kyabram 485.017 defeated by Mornington SBRC 485.022; MISC 472.015 defeated by Oakleigh Rifle Club 485.020. The best shooters for round 12 were Chloe Romanoff (Mornington) and Michael Young (Geelong) both with 100.009. Round 13: Kyabram 480.012 defeated by Geelong 490.025; Leongatha/Traralgon 485.024 defeated by Mornington SBRC 488.019; Numurkah

A 482.016 defeated by Oakleigh Rifle Club 489.022; MISC 479.016 defeated by Glenelg B 489.021. The best shooter for round 13 is Chloe Romanoff (Mornington) with 100.007.

Ladder Glenelg B ............................40 Oakleigh Rifle Club ..........32 Geelong ...............................32 Mornington SBRC............28 Leongatha/Traralgon...........28 Numurkah A ........................24 Kyabram ..............................20 MISC .....................................4

NetSetGo comes to a close LEONGATHA and District Netball Association celebrated the conclusion of its NetSetGo program, a skills development program for children aged 7-11 years. The 14 week program covered the fundamental skills development and game play in a relaxed and fun environment. The NetSetGo coordinators Chloe Cope and Sue Ritchie have had a wonderful and rewarding time with their enthusiastic participants. These children will be participating in next week’s U11 round robin on Saturday August 19, starting at 9.45am to finish off the season and put their newly developed skills and techniques to the test. It will be a fun filled day to end a successful season.

Enthusiastic team: back from left, Chloe Cope, Sue Ritchie, middle from left, Ebony Collins, Ana Heneghan, Ebony Dean, Priya Nelson, Chiara Marinou, Kitty Moon, front from left, Baylie Kenzie, Maddison Noble, Cody Witton, Maddison Olsen and Neka McKenzie enjoyed the recent NetSetGo season.

Milestone: Lilly Whitehouse ran her 100th parkrun in Inverloch on the weekend.

Big achievements at parkrun INVERLOCH parkrun saw some amazing milestones achieved by several of the 99 people who ran, jogged and walked the course in windy but dry conditions. There were 20 awesome first timers and 14 participants recorded new personal bests. Well done to run director Bill Barry who was acknowledged for reaching a grand total of 25 times as a volunteer. Also, congratulations to Samantha Cronk, Richard Burton and Anna Wilson who all completed their 50th parkrun today. Lilly Whitehouse ran her 100th parkrun as well. Allen McKinnon and Kate Lew Ton were both acknowledged for reaching 50 and 100 parkruns respectively, and received free t-shirts. The event was made possible by eight champions who volunteered plus a few little extras; Lyndal Peterson, Julie Jacobs, Julian Walker, Heidi Peterson, Macy Peterson, Brooke Jones, Rachel H. Tattersall and Jenna Samson. This week’s results: Male placings: Bill Barry of Wonthaggi Road Runners was first over the line in 18:50 - 25th time in 93 appearances. Scott Morrison was second over the line in 19:26

- has been first to finish on two previous occasions. Jason O’Reilly of Wonthaggi Road Runners was third over the line in 20:20 - was first to finish once before. Female placings: Michelle Harris was first (sixth overall) over the line in 20:57 - second time in three appearances. Emilie Barkley of TXR Runners was second (10th overall) over the line in 21:43. Georgia Burns of Little Athletics was third (14th overall) over the line in 22:42 - has been first to finish on 44 previous occasions. The three highest age grades were recorded by: Philip Hanley - 79.51 per cent for the time 20:54 (fifth overall). Peter Blake – 77.64 per cent for the time 22:13 (12th overall). Michelle Harris – 73.43 per cent for the time 20:57 (sixth overall). 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 per cent (22:03) on November 26, 2016.

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Battle: Stars’ Augustus Finsterer showed some fancy footwork against Leongatha.

Chase: Stars’ Mitchell Read raced his Leongatha opponent to the ball.

Stars take on the Knights

Seniors AS far as difficult matches go, the Leongatha Knights were going to be up against it as the Inverloch Stars Seniors were sitting second, eight wins advanced on the ladder.

The Knights have been showing that they now know how to play a good style of football and it was good to see if it would stack up against a quality opposition. Charlie Dougherty in goal, Tom Barker, Tom Rycks, Fergus Warren and Jack Bainbridge now playing as a settled backline have held the team together well over the past few weeks and this match showed they can play hard but

on a day when the sun shone, not much else went to plan. Inverloch was well structured and played a controlled game that the Knights team was able to match at times, but with a lapse here and there the Stars were able to capitalise and when it did it didn’t miss. With five goals throughout the day, it all seemed to occur when the Knights had the ball under control. Pressure from the attackers meant that passes weren’t finished and the Stars players scored when a similar attack by the Knights either came off a post or went straight to their keeper. Sean Villasevil and PJ O’Meara in attack were well supported by Blake Moscript, Sam Bainbridge, David Simon and Dylan Van Puyen-

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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broek and with Wade Bashaw and Curtis Rintoule on the bench the script must have been written by an Inverloch player. Knights were two nil down at half time and coach Glenn Bainbridge asked for more control, when the Knights kept the ball in possession they looked strong. Attacks went into the penalty box but the final shot was regularly cut off by a defender or their keeper was able to make the save. Final score was five nil and confirmation the Knights have a bit more work to do before next week’s match against the third placed team Mirboo North.

Women’s IN a classic South Gippsland winter weather turn around, round 15 was played in beautiful sunshine as Leongatha Knights took on its neighbour by the sea Inverloch. However, after a solid first half of competitive play, most women were longing for the chilly rain and mud of the week prior. With the warmth picking up, Leongatha’s midfield of Sarah Lee, Kathy Zacharopoulos and Mimmie Ng were kept on their toes with a dominant Leongatha defence consisting of Rachael King, Annemieke Enter, Alice Enter and Jordan Rintoule consistently clearing the ball forward to them. With a wonderful rotating wing of Jem Milkins,

Hayleigh Bashaw, Izzie Kennedy and Tammy McCaughan providing fresh sprinting legs, Inverloch had a difficult time keeping up with Leongatha Lady Knights’ stellar passing and quick pace. Though the Knights took numerous shots on goal, Inverloch’s determined defence, led by a very skilled goal keeper, provided a tough challenge to crack with half time yielding only one goal for the usually high scoring Knights. Continuing under a challenging winter’s sun, both teams persevered through the second half demonstrating an excellent game of women’s soccer, an example of the growth in skill and talent coming up in the region. Though Inverloch put up a brave battle, the Leongatha Lady Knights were unstoppable winning the game with a five nil score.

Reserves THE trip down the highway to Inverloch to play the third placed team had the Knights Reserves looking forward to an entertaining match. With Charlie Dougherty in goals, the Knights would be missing his defensive position and have to rely upon Stuart McNaughton, Chris Wightman, David Simon and Dylan Van Puyenbroek. Both teams started well with the ball moving up and down the pitch with defences working hard to keep the ball

out of its area. Knights scored its first goal when Chris Gayle took a long throw that put Brian Gannon behind the Inverloch Stars defence. Brian was able to control the ball and get a shot off that put the ball into the back of the net. Brian and Chris were supported by Paul Wynne and Wade Bashaw. When Ethan Bath subbed on and took a corner for the Knights, Brian was again able to score. Inverloch found it hard to clear the ball and Brian pounced on the loose ball and from directly in front of goal wasn’t going to miss. Sean Villasevil and Matt Wardle were pushing the Inverloch defence with long runs that couldn’t quite get finished, the Stars keeper playing very well and keeping many attacks out. Jack Bainbridge came onto the pitch and seemed to have his own ball, his first attacking run caused an Inverloch defender to panic and give away a handball penalty which Jack duly slotted. It didn’t take long for his second when a ball was kicked over the Stars defenders and the keeper came out to clear. Jack was able to get to the ball first and with the keeper beaten he was able to run the ball into the net for the Knights’ fourth. Half time saw a change

of ends and realisation that it was a bit harder going uphill. Inverloch came out a lot more intent on scoring and pressured the Leongatha players with intent. Thankfully for the Knights, they were able to hold sway but unfortunately were not able to add to its tally. The Inverloch Stars couldn’t get a goal either. Final score was four nil in a very entertaining match. Reserves now move onto its last game at Mirboo North as it has two byes to finish the season; this win should ensure that it will play finals.

U15 girls IT was an outrageously sunny day on the pitch this Sunday for the U15 girls’ match between Inverloch and Leongatha. Leongatha only had seven players so Inverloch matched its numbers on the pitch, leaving three subs on the bench. By 11 minutes in, Inverloch players Orana Lynch and Mia Plenkovich had set up a great play for Jess Challinor to score their first goal. The small teams saw defender Holly Hughes pushing her side right up to midfield and sending her left and right defenders Chloe Woodcock, Sirahnn Barker and Ruby Gemmil up the wings. Eight minutes into the second half saw Leongatha’s Evie Bath score a goal for

Leongatha, but a further three goals by Jess Challinor, two by Orana Lynch and one by Mia Plenkovich saw Inverloch win seven to one.

U10 NOT sure if it was the morning sunshine or the home ground game that inspired a huge playlist for the Inverloch Stars U10s this week despite the prospect of facing the might of Leongatha. Coach Luke Wilkinson had a challenge ahead rotating over 15 players, but they were all able to settle quickly into their roles once they raced onto the oval. The defensive lines were held well and with some fabulous saves by goalkeepers Spencer and Hamish the Stars were able to fend off numerous Leongatha attacks. Whilst the day certainly went to a fast and skilful Leongatha with a bag of goals, Augustus from the Stars was able to score twice and the team certainly celebrated with him. Luke was extremely happy with how often the Stars looked to pass the ball to a team mate in a better position and some great advice from umpire Roger meant the Stars were able to improve on their sideline throw ins. Well done to both Inverloch and Leongatha for the sportsmanship shown and a really entertaining game.

Gippslanders rewarded for sporting achievements LEONGATHA netball doyen Pat Kuhne and Mirboo North’s Opals basketball star Belinda Snell were recognised at the annual Gippstar Awards in Morwell recently.

Sports stars shine: Eastern Victoria Region MLC Melina Bath (far left) and Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien congratuated Gippstar Special Achiever of the Year Pat Kuhne (Leongatha – netball) and Gippstar Gippsland Champion Belinda Snell (Mirboo North – basketball) at the Gippstar Awards in Morwell.

Ms Kuhne received the Gippstar Special Achiever of the Year award and Ms Snell was presented with the Gippstar Gippsland Champion award. Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien said it was fantastic to see Gippslanders doing so well at all levels of competition across a variety of sports. He was joined by Eastern Victoria Region MLC

Melina Bath in congratulating the award winners on the night. “It was great to see so many different sports represented on the night,” he said. “This is a great reflection of the sporting opportunities available to Gippslanders and I hope it is something that can continue to grow through ongoing investment by the State Government in sporting facilities and clubs.” Sports represented on the night included archery, athletics, basketball, eight ball, equestrian, football, netball, rowing, surf lifesaving, swimming, tennis, triathlon and a strong group of shooters.

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thestar.com.au Buffalo indoor Wednesday, August 9 GOOD bowling at Buffalo last week, with two teams playing two games of 10 ends.

The first game saw some good bowling and after the 10 ends scores were level at 12 all. In game two Mary Tumino, Carolyn Benson, Bill Wolswinkel and Joe Occhipinti combined well and out bowled Charlie Tumino, Toni Heldens and Joyce Occhipinti to win 13-6. Mary, Carolyn, Bill and Joe were the night’s winners (DW) 13 ends from Charlie, Toni and Joyce (DL) seven ends. Everyone wished Toni a happy birthday for later in the week. There will be no bowling at Buffalo on Wednesday, August 16 as there is bowling at Buffalo on Friday, August 18 for the Peter MacCallum charity night. Anyone wishing to bowl on this night please phone names to Toni 5663 6224 or Carolyn 5663 6270 by Thursday, August

17. Social bowls Wednesday 7.30pm at the Buffalo hall. All welcome.

Mardan BOWLERS played two games of 12 ends at Mardan. President Ann Plowman was only able to supervise as she was nursing a hand injury as a result of an accident. The club wishes Ann a speedy recovery. The winning team with 14 ends, 20 shots up and two wins was Bert Bright and Andy Plowman The runners up skipped by champion bowler Vito Serafino, capably led by Bev Greewood with Theresa Bateman being a deft second. They had a score of 15 ends and one win. A note for Mardan bowlers, there will not be bowls at Mardan next Wednesday as they are travelling to play at Buffalo on Friday night. That’s all for this Week RG .

South West Gippsland Midweek THIS week the sun was shining and the bowlers all thought that San Remo had laid on the weather for them. That was not the entire truth as the wind was extremely strong and made playing conditions difficult. There were 27 players who all had an enjoyable day. Only one team won both games on the day so were declared the winners. This was the team skipped by Peter McWilliams with team members Rod Olds, Lorna Clements and Laurie Bell. Runner up was the team skipped by Lindsay Russell with Judy Dickie and Rob Jeffreys. Best one game winner was the team skipped by Denis Talbot with Jill Bateman, Pauline McWilliams, and Ray Dickie. Next week is at Lang Lang; hope to see you all there.

• Leongatha Badminton

Tennis champ stars LEGENDARY tennis player Neil Langstaff has hit a purple patch with his badminton, single handedly propelling his team Honda towards a finals’ berth. Neil has put some country week tennis disappointments behind him and moved on with his badminton, winning his singles 15-0 and combining with close friend Greg Marshman to again win a great doubles set. The Honda team could make the finals if all other results pan out the right way for it. Honda’s opponents Subaru was totally shellshocked by the devastating loss and will need to regroup in the weeks ahead if it wants to claim finals’ success. Of note it was great to see Michelle Krohn back having a game and the club hopes she can take on a permanent position next season. The Nissan team’s season just keeps getting worse, this week it succumbed to the might of the all conquering Toyota team. Nissan had no answers to Steve Johnson, Ian Cole

and the always well groomed Karsten Krohn. The only highlight was Roger Callister’s amazing comeback singles win over Joel Langstaff 15-14. Joel was an angry man after this loss as he certainly let one slip, perhaps a bit more off court preparation would do young Langstaff no harm. The Ford team has had an amazing turn around to their season and after being the whipping boys for many weeks its aimless season has got onto a wonderful winning streak. Paul Robinson and Mike Timpano have totally turned their form around constantly winning their doubles set together, and Mike keeps winning his single sets as well. Then the joker in the pack has forced his hand on the whole competition, Glenn Kleeven’s game is a real mystery and I think at times he doesn’t know what he will produce but lately he has been sensational, a real credit to Glenn after a horrible start. Ford defeated a Kia team lacking drive and leadership and without Neil Jeremiah or Tom Dudley, Kia is in real trouble of missing finals’ action. The question is if it can lift its game in the last round

and secure that vital fourth position. The final game for review saw Holden take it right up to Mazda. Tim Bright and Alan McEachern were brilliant in their doubles victory over doubles champions Trent Hughes and Matthew Oomman. Well done to two stalwarts of the club. Trent hit back hard to win the rest of his sets with skill and style, while Arthur Grabham still keeps winning most of his sets for Holden. Mazda is a very good team, can they go all the way is another question. Jamie Davidson and Brae Byrne hold the key to this team’s ultimate success, come finals time. We have one round to go before we enter into finals action and a tense finals series is definitely on the cards.

Rount 13 results Toyota 7/119 d Nissan 1/65, Ford 6/108 d Kia 2/75, Honda 6/104 d Subaru 2/82, Mazda 5/96 d Holden 3/90.

Ladder Toyota ......................................88 Mazda ......................................87 Subaru .....................................86 Kia ...........................................63 Honda .......................................62 Holden ......................................55 Ford ..........................................45 Nissan.......................................34

South Gippsland Bridge Club RESULTS for last week: Friday, August 11- Inverloch pairs North/South First with the brilliant score of 63.39 percent was the up and coming pair of Kathy Geyer and Mary McCaughan. Second with a strong 60.12 percent was the very experienced pair of Jack Kuiper and Deb Anglim. Third was the high achieving pair of Viv Westaway and Maureen Stiles with 55.95 percent, and fourth with a very sound 50.60 percent were Helen Dand and Bluey Aeschlimann. East/West

First with the very strong score of 66.67 percent was a pair relatively new to each other Anne Speakman and Alan Johnston. Second with 51.32 percent were the growing ever stronger Dawn Jolly and Ruth Stevenson. Third with 49.74 47.09 percent was the consistent pair of Kaye Douglas and John Sutton, and fourth with an excellent 47.09 percent were Bron Sund and Clive Hope. Monday, August 7 – Meeniyan pairs First with a lovely 60.42 percent was the very capable pair of June Metcalf and Colin Cameron. Second with 59.38 percent

were the ever accomplished pair of Susan Ruffin and Clive Hope, and third with 51.04 percent were Margaret Munro and Pat West, and Sally and Brian Hoskins. Tuesday, August 8 – Tarwin Lower pairs First with a strong 66.67 percent was the ever reliable pair of Faye Rowlands and Pat West. Second with and excellent 63.43 percent were the strong pair of Clive Hope and Margaret Munro. Third with an excellent 56.77 percent were Hannah Martin and Maureen Stiles. Visitors are always welcome. Please check the website for details of play.

Inverloch PERFECT bowling weather brought 30 bowlers out on Wednesday to play two 12 end games of three bowls triples for the weekly mixed-mufti social game at Inverloch. Four teams managed to win both games, including two “hard luck” triples skipped by Neil Everett and Linda Gallyot, with 33 and 32 points respectively. Clear winners with 38 points were John Sutcliffe (S), Rob Howard and Val Davis, who were 15 points up after four ends, before their shell-shocked competitors scored a point and kept their underwear in-situ. Runners up with 35 points were Bryan Hensley (S), Jill Bateman and Pat Sheedy. Sunday’s social game at Inverloch had 26 bowlers playing two 12 end games in teams of three and four, producing only one two game winner and two teams with one win and a draw. The winners with 35 points were John Thornton (S), Lorraine Dowson, Maureen Paynting and Judy Parker. Runners up with 29 points were Ron Burge (S), Linda Gallyot and Anne Lye. The hard luck team, also with a win and a draw, were Bryan Hensley (S), Val Davis and Gavin Blew. The Open Pairs event scheduled for next Saturday, August 19, has been fully subscribed, so no more applications, please. Next Friday, August 18, is Lucky Draw night at Inverloch, with the lucky member’s number worth $110 if the winner is there to collect. Monday’s Carpet Bowls has finished its winter season on a high note, with the largest attendance for the year; thanks largely to the tireless efforts of organiser Pat Stoneham, the ‘Mother’ of indoor bowling at Inverloch. This year’s carpet bowlers included two or three lady bowlers who have rediscovered their affection for the sport and intend to rejoin the club as casual members, an option which is now available for those who wish to play lawn bowls on a casual basis without the need to play uniform matches. This is great value at $70 a year membership fee. Intending members are reminded that their membership fees for this and all other membership options were due on July 31, and are now overdue. Casual and social

Wednesday winners: Rob Howard, John Sutcliffe (skip) and Val Davis celebrated a win at Inverloch.

Runners up: coming in second at Inverloch’s Wednesday social game were Bryan Hensley (Skip), Jill Bateman and Pat Stoneham.

Close: runners up at Inverloch’s Sunday social bowls were Anne Lay, Ron Burge (Skip) and Linda Gallyot.

Sunday champs: Inverloch’s casual bowls winners were John Thornton (Skip), Maureen Paynting, Lorraine Dowson and Judy Parker members can join at any time, but full members must be paid up to participate in Pennant practice matches and other

‘uniform’ bowls events beginning with the Saturday Pennant practice match at Lilydale on Saturday, September

2, and the first Tuesday Pennant pre-season match to be played at Leongatha on Tuesday, September 19.

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Leongatha winners: from left, Nan Meagher won B Grade, Else Gedye won C Grade and Toni West won A Grade.

Leongatha ladies MELINDA Martin was the sponsor of the Stableford event last week. She provided vouchers from local cafes for the winners, which were well recieved. Toni West (8) won A Grade with 28 points after a three way count back from Maxine Eabry and Marg Johnson. Nan Meagher (35) had the best score in B Grade with 27 points and Else Gedye was very pleased with her win in C Grade with 24 points. Down the line balls were won by Maxine Eabry and Marg Johnson (Wonthaggi Golf Club) 28, Wendy Parker 26, Karen Bear 25, Jill Steer and Lynda

Bassett 24, Marea Maher 23 and Melinda Martin and Colleen Touzel 22. There was considerable pressure from many players to omit the scores from this report. Colleen Touzel and Trish Owen were the most accurate on the 14th and 16th holes. Bronwyn Debenham had a win in the nine hole competition with 16 points followed by Gwen Chapman 13 and Geri Hastings 10 on a count back. Wendy Parker had a win on Saturday with 26 points. Down the line balls were won by Marilyn Williams, 25 and Marea Maher 23 points.

Amazing feats: back from left, instructor Mick Ognenovski, Chris Brown, front from left, Thomas Telfer and Ruby Courtier attended the International Sports Karate Association Coastal Classic recently.

Juniors shine at Coastal Classic South Gippsland Midweek Ladies Tennis LADDERS round three:

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Section 1: Wonthaggi Turkeys .........17 Phillip Island....................16 Inverloch Sapphires ........16 Wonthaggi Chooks ..........13 Inverloch Diamonds ..........13 Bena ..................................10 Inverloch Rubies .................5 Korumburra .........................4

Section 2: Inverloch JD ....................16 Bena ..................................15 Nyora ................................15 Inverloch Blue .................12 Wonthaggi Owls................10 Phillip Island .......................9 Grantville ............................7

SOUTH Gippsland Freestyle Karate students attended the International Sports Karate Association Coastal Classic held on August 6 in Geelong. With tough competition, the two junior students took up the challenge and placed in events with maxed out competitors. “The event brought tough competitors from various styles together, making for a exciting competition and really putting our students to the test,” instructor Mick

Ognenovski said. “They both worked hard utilising what they have learnt in class and taking it to their opponents, while enjoying the competitive atmosphere and friendly competition.” Thomas Telfer placed gold in Clash Sparring, silver in Sword Combat and bronze in Sumo. Ruby Courtier placed bronze in Point Sparring. Classes are held in Leongatha and Korumburra. For more information, find South Gippsland Freestyle Karate on Facebook.

ON Tuesday, August 8, a small field challenged the Leongatha South Course which was closed to carts. Chris Leaver scored the Best Round of the Day with a score of 39 points. DTLs winners were Jon Smith (37), Peter Walsh (33), Michael Street (32), Peter Buttinger (31), Barry Stevens (29) and Doug Clemann (28). Nearest the pin winners were Peter Walsh (1.73m) on the 14th, and Jon Smith the 16th hole (6.9m). On Thursday, a good field of 57 players played in the Par event. Terry Grace shone with a very impressive +3 to take the major prize. Andrew Smith (+1) and Denis Wallace (sq) were the A and B Grade winners respectively. DTLs went to Bruce Hutton (+2), Jim Arnott (-1), Russell Williams (-1), Kevin Castwood (-1), Ron Findlay (-1), Keith Finney (-2), Bruce Clark (-2), Nick Lafferty Snr (-2), Peter Hobson (-2), WendyAnne Parker (-3), Peter Stivic (-3), Doug Clemann (-3) and John Hassett (-3). Michael Thomas’ first shot of the day on the 14th won NTP (1.35m). Frank Gill hit a beauty at the 16th hole (21cm) to win NTP, and knock off the handicapper Ian Murchie, who was his playing partner. Michael Thomas (sixth) and Chris Leaver (fifth) showed their golfing skills in the conditions with great eagles. Sixty five players took on the challenge of strong winds in Saturday’s Satbleford event. Best Score of the Day and A Grade winner was Antony Gedye with a fantastic score of 38 points. B Grade winner was Ian Murchie on 32 points. John Eabry won C Grade with a great score of 37 points. DTLs were won by Ken Wardle (37), Bruce Hutton (34), Kit Rotthier (34), Denis Manners (32), Frank Gill (31), Jon Smith (31), Fred de Bondt (31), Ron Paice (30), Ian Debenham (30), Peter Buttinger (29), Nick Shaw (29), Bryan McCorkell (29), Allan Schache (29), Wayne Keen (29) and Peter Harrington (29). Nearest to pins were won by Geoff Maher on the 14th hole (3.2m) and 16th hole by Peter Jaspers (2.4m). The 2017 Esplanade Hotel Super League grand final was held this week and convincingly won by the Bunkers team which powered its way to victory over the Fairways in the early part of the week. Holding a commanding lead going into Saturday’s final round, the Bunkers were assured of victory due to the difficult conditions that faced all players on Saturday. In fact, neither of the team scores changed from those set after Thursday. The Bunkers team, comprising Wendy Parker,

Jon Smith (37 points), Ken Smirk, Kev Castwood (35 points), Denis Wallace (36 points), Hans Hoefler and Paul Luck, scored a best three person total of 108 points, to easily account for the Fairways on 88 points. Peter Walsh posted the best score for the Fairways with 33 points. The Esplanade Hotel Player of the Grand Final was Jon Smith, with his fine 37 posted in wet conditions on Tuesday. The club would like to take the opportunity to thank Dylan Clark from the Esplanade Hotel for again generously sponsoring the event. Thanks also to George Misson who did the lion’s share of running the event. Don’t forget the open invite to all golfers for Sunday, August 20, nine hole competition starting at 9am, followed with the Super League presentation barbecue. The BJS Insurance Top Gun Qualifying for 2017 has begun and, despite the wintery conditions for good golf, the top qualifiers are getting in early with Chris Leaver number one on 39 points, Ian Baker-38 points, Andrew Smith-37 points and Jon Smith 37 points, all likely finalists. With plenty of time before the November final, now is the time to register before you have that great round.

Woorayl THE Saturday event was 4BBB Stableford with 40 players taking to the course in an effort to claim some of the fantastic prizes on offer. The trophies for the day were generously provided by two very popular members of the club, the father and son duo of Ray “the Undertaker” Sullivan and the ever-smiling Simon. The club appreciates the support. The conditions that confronted the field were about as difficult as they can be with the soft ground providing no run, the greens tricked up and rolling quickly and gale force winds that seemed to be into everyone’s faces whichever direction they were hitting; at least it didn’t rain. The winners on the day didn’t seem to have any trouble coping with the challenging conditions, easily amassing a fantastic score of 46 points. Michael Grist and Warren Turner claimed the spoils, winning by a comfortable margin of three points from runners up Ross Winkler and Peter Burgess. Balls down the line went to Brett Stubbs and Paul Challis, Rod Goodwin and Max Wood, Ash Peters and Col Gillespie 42, and Ray and Simon Sullivan 41, on a count back from the unlucky Brian and Ty Hogan. Nearest the pin on the eighth was Michael Grist who hit a fantastic shot in the conditions, nailing a five wood to about 60 cen-

timetres from the hole. Graeme Calder also hit a nice shot on the 17th to collect the trophy. The Eagles Nest also went off with Damien Burge hitting a nice drive on the 11th and holing his chip to collect a dozen balls. The encouragement award this week went to the pairing of Brian Wilson and Graeme Salmon. The raffle winner was the Challis Syndicate.

Woorayl ladies AFTER four days of rain there was a break from this ‘pattern’ when a fine warm day greeted players on Wednesday, August 9, for the 4BBB Stableford event with drawn partners. There were nine ladies who on arrival waited in anticipation for the partner draw and once this was completed it was out onto the course to see what effect the wet conditions were to have on play. Tee ups were introduced and given the condition of the 13th it was not played reducing the round to a 17 hole competition. The pairing of Jo Fennell (30) and Inge Giliam (32) proved to be a great one and they carded a fabulous 44 points and were clear winners for the day. NTP: eighth E. Berryman, 11th M. Tuckett and 17th S. Thomas. DTL balls: C. Johnson (28) and M. Tuckett (25) 36 points on a countback from C. Johnson (28) and D. O’Connor (32), and S. Thomas (15) and E. Berryman (15) A reminder the monthly counter tea (from 6pm) and lucky draws are on this Thursday, August 17 at the club – all welcome. This week: Stableford.

Korumburra ladies UNFORTUNATELY, there has not been any competitive golf played this last week. Golfers look forward to the warmer months ahead, with plenty of opportunities to be out on the course. The ‘bus trip’ to Inverloch has been postponed until Wednesday, August 30, so there will now be golf at Korumburra this week. Please contact Heather Grist if the new date alters your ability to attend the Inverloch golf/lunch day. The auxiliary members’ annual general meeting will be held at 2.30 pm on Wednesday, September 13. The day’s event will be Canadian Foursomes, sponsored by Dot West. Those attending are asked to bring a plate of lunch/afternoon tea to share after golf and prior to the meeting. Members are encouraged to be involved on committee, and, if interested, can obtain further information by speaking to any of the current committee members. The club is deeply saddened by the passing of Trudy Hamill.

Meeniyan NUMBERS were down a bit this week due to the course being a bit damp; nevertheless the diehards all turned up as usual. Tuesday saw a smaller field than normal but all enjoyed the game. Pete Wilson continued his form streak scoring 40 points, followed by John Dumont on 35 points. NTP on the second was Bruce Betts and on the eighth was Reg Hannay. Bruce Betts also had the best nine holes on 17 points. Thursday’s competition was of a similar field to the Tuesday competition, and once again Pete Wilson won although on a count back to John Dumont both scoring 37 points. NTP on second went to Pete Wilson and on the 17th Col Stewart. Best nine holes went to Frank Piele 19 points Saturday was also a Stableford singles and was sponsored by Daryle Gregg. Rain and strong winds deterred a lot of players but during play conditions were better than that was forecast. Winston Reilly played the conditions well and scored a creditable 38 points just pipping Bruce Betts on a count back also on 38 points. Down the line balls went to Daryle Gregg 35, Pete Wilson 35, Col Graeme 35, Reg Hannay 34 and Jeremy Riddle also on 34 points. NTP on the second was Frank Piele and on the eighth was Matt Van Boven. Pro pin was Winno Reilly. The members draw was much to the members present delight was Phil Hutcheson who was not present so the sum jackpots once again. Next week is everyone’s favorite game Singles Par so a huge field will be anticipated next Saturday.

Foster TUESDAY: Stableford. Winner: Derek Summers. DTL: R. Smith. Wednesday: no golf. Thursday: Stableford. Winner: Peter Dight 33 points. DTL: Paul Spencer and John Mathers. Friday: Nine Hole Chook Run. Winner: L. McKenzie 18 c/b. NTP: A. Howell and S. Barnes. DTL: A. Howell 18. Saturday: 4BBB Par – Barry Soderlund Trophy. Winners: G. Watkins and J. Pruyn +5. NTP: fourth and sixth D. Summers, 13th P. Dight, 15th P. Spencer and 17th J. Mathers. DTL: G. Prue and C. Gray +4, P. Dight and P. Spencer +4. Last week was wet and not much golf played, but the course just needs a little dry weather and it should be back quickly.

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Parrots netball A Grade Leongatha 65 d Sale 32 Auction player - Hannah Flanders. Awards: Bair’s Hotel - Georgia Riseley, A.W. Smith & Sons - Nicola Marriott, Rusty Windmill - Shannon Danckert. Great strong four quarters by the whole team. The girls came out firing with a strong mid court and defence.

B Grade Leongatha 67 d Sale 39 Auction player - Maddy Kerr. Awards: Sixty Degrees - Kate McCracken, Lyn Rose - Maddie Kerr, Serafino’s Kasie Rump. The team came out firing after last week’s disappointing one goal loss. Great movement of the ball down the court. Great rebounding and goaling by Maddie and Kate McCracken.

C Grade Leongatha 37 d Sale 20 Auction player - Mia Allen. Awards: Baker’s Delight - Mia Allen, Serafino’s - Elise Dowling, Rusty Windmill -

Alberton netball

Melinda McLennan. A good game girls. We executed things that we have worked on at training. Well done. The next couple of weeks won’t be easy, so let’s build from here.

Results - Round 20 August 12 A Grade: MDU 42 d Tarwin 28, Fish Creek 38 d Toora 24, Stony Creek 99 d DWWWW 7. B Grade: MDU 58 d Tarwin 22, Toora 44 d Fish Creek 26, Stony Creek 42 d DWWWW 17. C Grade: MDU 58 d Tarwin 26, Fish Creek 25 d Toora 23, Stony Creek 47 d

Under 17 Sale 49 d Leongatha 22 Awards: Voyage - Ash Giliam, Sports First - Luca Riseley. Great game girls, everyone gave their all and the scoreboard did not reflect our efforts. Let’s go out next week fired up and strong.

Under 15 Leongatha 44 d Sale 33 Awards: Sixty Degrees Café - Alicia Marshman, Network Video - Holly Van der Plight, Baker’s Delight - Keely Price, McDonald’s - Taylah Buckley. Amazing effort girls, we fought hard for all four quarters and everyone played extremely well considering we lost to them by two last time. Good work and good luck next week.

Down the court: wing defence Lauren Redpath moves the ball towards the Parrots’ scoring end. Under 13 Sale 58 d Leongatha 20 Awards: Sixty Degrees Café - Grace Patterson, Baker’s Delight - Zara Littlejohn,

McDonald’s - Ella Littlejohn. Good work girls, we all played our hardest and the scoreboard didn’t reflect to the game.

West Gippsland netball results Results - Round 17 A Grade: KorumburraBena 61 d Nar Nar Goon 36, Cora Lynn 57 d KilcundaBass 27, Inverloch-Kongwak 37 d Koo Wee Rup 30, Dalyston 115 d Garfield 5, Phillip Island 42 d Bunyip 31. B Grade: KorumburraBena 60 d Nar Nar Goon 39, Cora Lynn 60 d KilcundaBass 14, Inverloch-Kongwak 47 d Koo Wee Rup 23, Dalyston 101 d Garfield 25, Phillip Island 43 d Bunyip 39. C Grade: Nar Nar Goon 35 d Korumburra-Bena 30, Cora Lynn 49 d KilcundaBass 5, Koo Wee Rup 25 d Inverloch-Kongwak 9, Dalyston 70 d Garfield 14, Bunyip 27 d Phillip Island 17. Under 17: KorumburraBena 67 d Nar Nar Goon 12, Cora Lynn 31 d Kilcunda-

Bass 19, Inverloch-Kongwak 42 d Koo Wee Rup 18, Dalyston 76 d Garfield 15, Phillip Island 24 d Bunyip 22. Under 15: KorumburraBena 34 d Nar Nar Goon 23, Cora Lynn 27 d KilcundaBass 6, Inverloch-Kongwak 33 d Koo Wee Rup 8, Dalyston 33 d Garfield 6, Phillip Island 38 d Bunyip 9. Under 13: KorumburraBena 33 d Nar Nar Goon 4, Koo Wee Rup 30 d InverlochKongwak 10, Dalyston 65 d Garfield 2, Phillip Island 31 d Bunyip 8.

Ladders A Grade Korum-Bena ..............242.73 Dalyston .....................199.58 Phillip Island..............158.74 Nar Nar Goon ............154.89 Koo Wee Rup .............129.43 Inverloch-K’wak ......... 117.22 Bunyip .........................103.80

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Cora Lynn......................85.70 Kilcunda-Bass ...............37.92 Garfield .........................15.05 B Grade Korum-Bena ..............184.42 Inverloch-K’wak .......160.61 Dalyston .....................152.14 Cora Lynn ..................134.15 Koo Wee Rup .............104.48 Nar Nar Goon..............105.17 Bunyip .........................108.18 Phillip Island .................97.57 Kilcunda-Bass ...............34.71 Garfield .........................30.81 C Grade Dalyston .....................184.41 Cora Lynn ..................178.80 Koo Wee Rup .............185.25 Bunyip ........................162.37 Korum-Bena ..............122.88 Nar Nar Goon.............. 118.39 Inverloch-K’wak .........109.00 Phillip Island .................75.09 Garfield .........................25.25 Kilcunda-Bass ...............24.44 Under 17 Dalyston .....................268.06 Korum-Bena ..............240.12 Inverloch-K’wak .......163.61

24 8 0 60 52 52 46 38 36 24 24 6 2 60 54 52 44 42 38 26 16 4 4 68 60 48

Phillip Island..............126.18 44 Cora Lynn ..................125.26 40 Koo Wee Rup ................86.71 28 Bunyip ...........................64.67 20 Kilcunda-Bass ...............58.64 20 Nar Nar Goon................42.19 12 Garfield .........................34.79 0 Under 15 Phillip Island..............324.24 64 Korum-Bena ..............214.68 60 Inverloch-K’wak .......159.27 52 Cora Lynn ..................151.52 40 Dalyston .....................136.17 40 Bunyip ...........................78.53 32 Kilcunda-Bass ...............67.53 20 Nar Nar Goon................65.50 20 Koo Wee Rup ................37.38 12 Garfield .........................25.49 0 Under 13 Koo Wee Rup .............244.86 52 Cora Lynn ..................196.86 48 Phillip Island..............265.27 46 Dalyston .....................247.24 46 Korum-Bena .............. 117.88 36 Inverloch-K’wak ...........80.38 20 Bunyip ...........................57.89 16 Nar Nar Goon................21.44 8 Garfield ............................6.68 0 Kilcunda-Bass .................0.00 0

Leongatha and District netball Results - Saturday, August 12 11 & Under Section 1: Mt Eccles Purple 14 d St Laurence Maroon 4, Mt Eccles Pink 8 d St Laurence Blue 2, Parrots 12 d Mirboo North 6, Mt Eccles Silver 17 drew Town 7. 11 & Under Section 2: Mt Eccles 4 d St Laurence 3, Mirboo North 21 d Town 0. 13 & Under: Mirboo North Gold 21 d Parrots 20, St Laurence Maroon 22 d Mt Eccles Blue 16, Mirboo North Purple 30 d Mt Eccles Purple 11, Town 26 d Meeniyan & District 6, St Laurence Blue 9 d St Laurence Gold 7. 15 & Under: Town Black 26 d Mirboo North 9, Mt Eccles Blue 33 d Town Tangerine 8, Mt Eccles Yellow 21 d St Laurence Gold 17, Meeniyan & District 32 d St Laurence Maroon 10. 17 & Under / C Grade: Mirboo North Purple 61 d Town Tangerine 31, Meeniyan & District 42 d St Laurence 27, Mt Eccles 42 d Town Black 32. Open: Mt Eccles Blue 43 d St Laurence Maroon 37, St Laurence Gold 49 d Mt Eccles White 25, Town Tangerine 51 d Mirboo North 41, Town Black 49 d MDU 27.

Ladders After Round 14

DWWWW. 17 & Under: MDU 78 d Tarwin 22, Toora 29 d Fish Creek 27, Stony Creek 42 d DWWWW 16. 15 & Under: Tarwin 18 d MDU 15, Fish Creek 23 d Toora 9. 13 & Under: Tarwin 32 d MDU 5, Fish Creek 24 d Toora 6, DWWWW 15 d Stony Creek 8

13 & Under Mirboo North Purple ......520 Town ..................................220 Mirboo North Gold .........171 Parrots...............................138 St Laurence Maroon ............74 St Laurence Gold .................74 Mt Eccles Silver ..................64 St Laurence Blue .................64 Mt Eccles Purple..................51 Meeniyan & District ............54 Mt Eccles Blue ....................49 15 & Under Meeniyan & District ........324 Mt Eccles Blue..................154 Mirboo North ...................138 Town Black ....................... 117 Mt Eccles Yellow...............104 St Laurence Gold .................75 St Laurence Maroon ............61

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Town Tangerine ...................26 2 17 & Under / C Grade Mirboo North Purple ......158 22 Mt Eccles ..........................127 20 Meeniyan & District ........ 118 19 Town Black .........................76 13 St Laurence ..........................57 6 Town Tangerine ...................72 4 Open Town Black .......................171 26 Mt Eccles Blue..................148 24 MDU ..................................165 20 Town Tangerine ...............103 16 St Laurence Maroon ............86 12 Mirboo North .......................83 12 St Laurence Gold .................82 8 Mt Eccles White ..................57 0 Semi finals will be played on Saturday, August 19 as follows: 13 & Under: Mirboo North

Purple v Town, 11am, Court 5; Mirboo North Gold v Parrots, 11am, Court 3. 15 & Under: Meeniyan & District v Mt Eccles Blue, 12 noon, Court 5; Mirboo North v Town Black, 12 noon, Court 3. 17 & Under / C Grade: Meeniyan & District v Town Black, 1pm, Court 3; Mirboo North Purple v Mt Eccles, 2.20pm, Court 3. Open: MDU v Town Tangerine, 1pm, Court 5; Town Black v Mt Eccles Blue, 2.20pm, Court 5. 11 & Under: will be playing a round robin commencing at 9.30am and will conclude at 10.45am this week, with a breakup for participants.

Drive: Allies’ Breanne Uber makes a dash to the ball ahead of her Stony Creek defender Kaitlin Funnell. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning-@ fourcornersframing.biz.

Ladders A Grade MDU ...........................277.21 Fish Creek ..................180.94 Foster..........................156.30 Stony Creek ...............101.89 Toora .............................98.37 Tarwin ...........................94.89 DWWWW.......................9.03 B Grade Toora ..........................223.68 MDU ...........................174.79 Fish Creek ..................160.92 Foster..........................136.83 Stony Creek...................65.27 Tarwin ...........................68.56 DWWWW.....................21.04 C Grade MDU ...........................243.12 Fish Creek ..................177.80 Foster..........................100.88 Toora ..........................121.38 Stony Creek...................87.69 Tarwin ...........................79.75 DWWWW.....................17.25 17 & Under MDU ...........................349.40 Foster..........................149.21 Toora ..........................123.44 Fish Creek ....................97.33 Tarwin ...........................72.26 Stony Creek...................55.04 DWWWW.....................21.49 15 & Under Fish Creek ..................302.42 Foster..........................132.84 Tarwin ..........................64.85 Toora ............................73.42 MDU .............................50.32 13 & Under Foster..........................300.55 Tarwin ........................309.14 Fish Creek ..................229.87 Toora ............................71.83 MDU .............................44.52 DWWWW.....................44.27 Stony Creek...................14.14

66 58 48 24 24 20 0 66 56 44 42 18 10 4 72 52 38 36 26 16 0 72 52 44 36 24 12 0 48 32 18 12 6 62 60 46 32 20 20 0

Gippsland netball results Results - Round 16 A Grade: Leongatha 65 d Sale 32, Moe 40 d Maffra 31, Morwell 39 d Wonthaggi Power 23, Traralgon 74 d Bairnsdale 29. B Grade: Leongatha 67 d Sale 39, Moe 43 d Maffra 38, Morwell 25 d Wonthaggi Power 25, Traralgon 51 d Bairnsdale 33, Drouin 44 drew Warragul 44. C Grade: Leongatha 37 d Sale 20, Maffra 30 d Moe 24, Wonthaggi Power 31 d Morwell 17, Traralgon 48 d Bairnsdale 22, Warragul 40 d Drouin 27. Under 17: Sale 49 d Leongatha 22, Maffra 29 d Moe 25, Wonthaggi Power 47 d Morwell 14, Traralgon 38 d Bairnsdale 25, Drouin 44 d Warragul 18. Under 15: Leongatha 44 d Sale 34, Moe 39 d Maffra 29, Wonthaggi Power 39 d Morwell 23, Traralgon 35 d Bairnsdale 28, Drouin 36 d Warragul 27.

Under 13: Sale 58 d Leongatha 20, Maffra 30 d Moe 24, Bairnsdale 31 d Traralgon 22, Drouin 12 drew Warragul 12.

Ladders A Grade Traralgon ...................188.50 Morwell ......................150.43 Drouin ........................139.97 Moe .............................108.06 Leongatha ..................107.77 Warragul ........................87.53 Maffra............................79.76 Wonthaggi Power ..........82.34 Sale................................62.94 Bairnsdale .....................54.74 B Grade Moe .............................132.90 Leongatha ..................132.24 Traralgon ...................134.24 Drouin ........................101.41 Wonthaggi Power ........82.67 Bairnsdale .....................90.49 Sale................................87.96 Morwell .........................89.83 Warragul ........................81.92 Maffra............................81.48 C Grade Leongatha ..................152.97 Warragul ....................130.43 Wonthaggi Power ......137.35 Maffra ........................121.44 Traralgon ................... 112.68 Moe ...............................97.43 Drouin ...........................82.04

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Sale................................83.80 Morwell .........................85.71 Bairnsdale .....................50.79 Under 17 Maffra ........................170.47 Drouin ........................133.54 Sale ............................. 115.96 Traralgon ................... 116.19 Wonthaggi Power ...... 110.43 Moe .............................106.99 Leongatha......................88.73 Morwell .........................61.50 Bairnsdale .....................79.25 Warragul ........................51.00 Under 15 Wonthaggi Power ......168.79 Leongatha ..................132.46 Sale .............................124.44 Morwell ......................106.03 Bairnsdale ..................126.50 Traralgon ..................... 113.84 Moe ...............................90.29 Drouin ...........................89.96 Maffra............................66.10 Warragul ........................45.53 Under 13 Sale .............................421.39 Bairnsdale ..................194.66 Wonthaggi Power ......153.64 Maffra ........................125.94 Traralgon ................... 119.20 Leongatha......................97.70 Morwell .........................81.34 Moe ...............................90.97 Warragul ........................17.99 Drouin ...........................10.61

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Tigers finals ready Finals Saturday, August 19, at Newborough - qualifying final: U15: Mirboo North v Morwell East at 9am; B Grade: Mirboo North v Trafalgar at 1pm. Sunday, August 20, at Thorpdale - elimination final: U17: Mirboo North v Yallourn Yallourn North at 10am; A Grade: Mirboo North v Thorpdale at 2:15pm.

D Grade: Mirboo North 48 d Yarragon 13. Best: Connie Lia. Coaches: Monique Giardina. U17: Mirboo North 52 d Yarragon 9. Best: Sienna

Falkingham. Coaches: Tahlia Mccormack and Chloe Maxwell. U15: Mirboo North 32 d Yarragon 24. Best: Gemma McCormack.

Results

Good goals: Mount Eccles U15 goal attack Charlie Brewis tries to find a way past Town Tangerine’s goal defence Ady Kirkus during their match on Saturday, in the Leongatha and District Netball Association competition.

A Grade: Mirboo North 71 d Yarragon 28. Best: Jess Le Page. Coaches: Rachael Vansittart. B Grade: Mirboo North 51 d Yarragon 22. Best: Aleisha Loh. Coaches: Tylah Wilkins C Grade: Mirboo North 27 d Yarragon 23. Best: Tylah Wilkins. Coaches: Laura Poole (voted by team).

Strong defence: Mirboo North’s Laurie Bier makes the passage of play difficult for her Yarragon opponent.

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• Phillip Island v Bunyip

• Nar Nar Goon v Korumburra

Island spoil Bunyip’s streak Giants crushed PHILLIP Island had a come from behind win against an inform Bunyip side on Saturday by 28 points. The Island started the match well with the first goal of the game going to Steve Pimm. From there, the Island made a huge amount of mistakes which led to Bunyip adding three unanswered goals to see it take control of the match. Both sides scored one goal each for the remainder of the term which saw the Island down by 11 points. At quarter time, the score was Phillip Island 2.4.16 to Bunyip 4.3.27. The Island started to find its feet in the second term as it started to kick clear of Bunyip. The Island kicked four

goals in a row in the second half of the quarter to take an eight point lead into the half time break. During the long break, the score was Phillip Island 6.7.43 to Bunyip 5.5.35. Bunyip started the second half in better condition than the Island adding three early goals to wrestle back the lead. The Island skipper Brendan Kimber was starring again and when he goaled after 13 minutes things started to get back on track for the Island. The two sides then went goal for goal for the rest of the term and the margin was just five points in Bunyip’s favour when the siren sounded. At third quarter time, the score was Phillip Island 8.9.57 to Bunyip 9.8.62. The final quarter started with both sides again going

goal for goal. The Island players really stood up late in the term as they added a further five goals to see them home by 28 points. After the final siren, Phillip Island 14.13.97 defeated

Bunyip 10.9.69. Next week is the final home and away game for the season, and the scenario for the Island is simple; you win, you’re in. A loss will see the Island waiting on other results.

Phillip Island 14.13.97 Bunyip 10.9.69

Bun Best: J. Hynes, R. McColl, J. Pryor, D. Young, A. Barton, B. Morton THIRDS

Phillip Island Goals: A. Edwards 3, B. Johnston 2, J. Taylor 2, N. Higginson 2, S. Pimm 1, A. Redmond 1, M. Jones 1, C. Batt 1, B. Kimber 1 Bunyip Goals: N. Lieshout 2, J. Gibson 2, D. Wright 1, M. Whyte 1, J. Williams 1, M. Laszczyk 1, J. McLeod 1, B. Jostlear 1 Phillip Island Best: B. Kimber, N. Higginson, J. Taylor, A. Edwards, J. Taylor, B. Johnston Bunyip Best: J. Gibson, L. Petch, J. McLeod, Z. Vansittart, B. Walker, N. Lieshout RESERVES

Phillip Island 12.15.87 Bunyip 6.2.38 Leading Goalkicker: D. Young 4 PI Best: B. Hamilton, J. Spottiswood, L. Gregory, D. Clarke, A. Officer, D. McGinley

Phillip Island 17.14.116 Bunyip 5.3.33 Leading Goalkicker: J. Keating 5 PI Best: M. Freeman, A. Farrell, N. Duyker, J. Keating, B. Anderson, C. Thompson Bun Best: A. Sharpe, S. Tapner, S. Booth, M. O’Halloran, T. Blakey FOURTHS

Phillip Island 9.8.62 Bunyip 8.7.55 Leading Goalkickers: K. Robinson 4, H. Morgan-Morris 4 PI Best: J. Anderson, B. Christopher, J. Curran-Mani, N. Anderson, K. Robinson Bun Best: H. Morgan-Morris, J. Booth, X. Kinder, W. Gown, D. Gallasch, J. Stewart

• Poowong v Lang Lang

Poowong claim victory POOWONG won its first Senior game since round nine, 2015, defeating Lang Lang at Lang Lang by nine points. Poowong travelled down to Lang Lang hoping to get that elusive Senior victory everyone in the club was hoping for. In a game that never reached great heights as far as skills went, it was a real battle on the ground as both teams wanted the four points. The result was still up for grabs with two minutes to go when Ben White of Poowong kicked a great goal to make the margin nine points. Poowong defended desperately from the restart; a great recovery after relinquishing the lead early in the last quarter after leading all day. The umpires had to work hard as there was a lot of ball ups from the tackling by both sides. Poowong kicked to the Nyora end of the ground with the breeze and managed three goals and a poster to lead 3.1.19 to 0.1 at quarter time. The goals came from Lachie Green, Trent Bowtell and Tim Hancock. The second quarter started with Lang Lang kicking an

early goal from a defensive mistake. Tom Wyatt kicked a running goal against the breeze; the rest of the quarter was a real arm wrestle with Poowong’s defence holding firm. At half time, Poowong led by 17 points 4.1.25 to 1.2.8. After half time, the breeze abated and made scoring at both ends of the ground much easier. Two great individual efforts by Poowong ruckmen Connor Cunningham led to two goals. Poowong had a good break but Lang Lang came back hard and kicked four quick goals including one from a 50 metre penalty suddenly game on. Poowong’s Tim Hancock managed two points late in the quarter; the difference at three quarter time was four points Poowong 6.3.39 Lang Lang 5.5.35. Poowong players were asked by the coach at three quarter time to give everything to win the game. Unfortunately, Lang Lang hit the front early with a goal leaving Poowong two points down. Tim Hancock marked strongly, his kick was off line then a mark and goal by Jake Cochrane gave Poowong the lead back. Lang Lang managed three

points including a poster. With 12 minutes to go, the difference was two points. From a series of ball ups after some desperate tackles on Lang Lang’s half forward flank Poowong managed to work the ball around the ground. After some high pressure tackles in the forward pocket the ball came out to Ben White who kicked truly, Poowong by nine points. The last couple of minutes were non stop tackling with both teams desperate to have control the ball but Poowong held on to win 8.5.53 to 6.8.44. The Poowong rooms were packed with players, supporters and officials enjoying the victory. The club song was sung with great gusto as if they had one the grand final. In a team effort, the named best players were Connor Cunningham, Alex Doria, Lachie Green, Tom Wyatt, Tim Hancock, Chris Doria and Jameel Knecht. The Reserves battled hard, but on the day Lang Lang was to good, getting home by 32 points. The best players were Ben Schultz, Jake Cooper, Jack Lancaster, Oscar Castella-Cartwright, L. Bourne and Mark Stephens. The Thirds were under-

manned, topped up with the Fourths that had the bye. They went down by 27 points to give Lang Lang its first win of the season. The best players were Darcy Burgess, Jai Newcombe, Jordy Knox, Kyle Loveridge, Jake Henry, Ash Schmidt, Mitch van’t Hof and Matt Burr. Next Saturday is the vote count for the Seniors and Reserves, after the home game against Warragul Dusties. Players, remember to thank all the club officials and support staff for their efforts every Saturday; they have done a great job. Remember, on the first Sunday of the finals the Fourths and Senior netball will be playing. E Grade netball has the week off after finishing on top. Saturday week, Poowong host the qualifying finals the Seniors, possibly between Warragul Dusties and Ellinbank. The club will need plenty of helpers on the day; it’s time to put your hand up.

Great match: Connor Cunningham was named in the best after Poowong’s first Senior win since 2015.

by Nar Nar Goon NAR Nar Goon got the jump on the Giants early and drove home a convincing win. Korumburra Bena kicked into the wind at the scoreboard end in the first quarter. Early on, the Giants defended well, but the bigger bodied Nar Nar Goon key forwards Tom Dovaston and Matthew Stevens managed to score heavily. The Giants’ cause wasn’t helped with a severe injury to key forward Michael Cooke. Play was stopped while he was taken off and was later transported to hospital. At quarter time, the score was Giants 0.1.1 to Nar Nar Goon 6.1.37. The second quarter saw Nar Nar Goon get well on top of the Giants. Turnovers were killing the Giants in general play and Nar Nar Goon made it pay on the scoreboard. Only John Amaya in the backline for the Giants kept the score from blow-

ing out. Going into the long break, the score was Giants 0.4.4 to Nar Nar Goon 10.2.62. The Giants’ coach asked the team to lift and it did, scoring its first goal through Nick Besley. However, like the first half, Nar Nar Goon continued to hit the scoreboard. With one quarter left, the score was Giants 2.6.18 to Nar Nar Goon 15.3.93. Try as they might, the Giants had trouble scor-

Nar Nar Goon 19.3.117 Korumburra-Bena 3.8.26 Nar Nar Goon Goals: M. Stevens 7, T. Dovaston 4, K. Fletcher 3, C. Tyler 2, B. Hermann 1, C. Sheppard 1, M. Van Roy 1 Korumburra-Bena Goals: J. Hill 1, N. Besley 1, W. Jeffs 1 Nar Nar Goon Best: J. Stewart, M. Stevens, B. Hughes, E. Trigg, C. Sheppard, B. Hermann Korumburra-Bena Best: S. Braithwaite, J. Henderson, D. Muir, B. Fitzpatrick, N. Besley, J. McMillan RESERVES

Nar Nar Goon 12.12.84 Korumburra-Bena 2.1.13 Leading Goalkicker: M. Lewis 4 NNG Best: M. Virtue, J. Ould, R. Doolan, S. Collins, B. Selby, M. Lewis

ing whilst the forwards of Nar Nar Goon continued to score freely. Amaya kept the pressure on as best he could, but the day belonged to Nar Nar Goon. The final score was Giants 3.8.26 to Nar Nar Goon 19.3.117. For the last game of the year, the Giants will play at home against Kilcunda Bass, but will still be missing Cooke. Nar Nar Goon will take on Phillip Island at home.

KB Best: N. Wylie, M. Snooks, J. Kyle, T. Sorrell, P. Hicks, M. Chambers THIRDS

Nar Nar Goon 6.7.43 Korumburra-Bena 5.7.37 Leading Goalkickers: P. Gillin 2, T. Stewart 2 NNG Best: P. Briffa, J. Motta, C. Hampton, L. Dunne, J. Hoefer KB Best: N. Wylie, F. Boys, T. Anthony, P. Gillin, C. Miller, R. Dixon FOURTHS

Korumburra-Bena 16.17.113 Nar Nar Goon 3.2.20 Leading Goalkicker: J. Grabham 4 KB Best: J. Stewart, J. Anthony, J. Grabham, C. Koscal, N. Fowles, M. Nicholas NNG Best: D. Taylor, L. Dunne, J. Walsh, T. Brown, T. Beilby

Breakers step up to new challenges KICKING with a strong cross wind in the first quarter, the Breakers didn’t take long to find the scoreboard.

lens and Izzy Weston take the reins in the centre, proving that the future is bright for the Breakers. Final score: Bass Coast 22.15.147 defeated Officer 0.0.0. Goal kickers: T. Angarane 6, E. Angarane 5, E. Voland 3, G. Tschiderer 3, S. Bolding 2, K. Edney 2, R. Slavin Best players: T. Anga-

rane, C. Bolding , S. Bolding, S. Vesty, E. Angarane, E. Voland This week, the Breakers finish off the home and away season with a home game at Dalyston at 2pm on Sunday. The game will follow the Southern Gippsland Junior Football Competition grand finals.

Despite peppering the goals, it finished the first quarter with a convincing 4.8.32 to 0.0.0 lead. With Officer short on numbers, the game was played with 16 per side. After adjusting to the different structure, the reduced numbers really suited the Breakers hard running style of football. The speed and endurance of the Bolding sisters was a highlight, cutting off any Officer advances and carrying the ball forward. Some great lining passages of play and teamwork in front of goal saw the visitors increase their lead to 10.11.71 to 0.0.0 at half time. With a few key playmakers out, the Breakers lineup looked a bit different. Players were given different roles with everyone stepping up to the challenge. The likes of Tess and Ella Angarane, Gemma Tschiderer and Becc Slavin made the most of the opportunity to spend more time in the forward line and kept the scoreboard ticking over. The second half saw the young brigade of Jade Teamwork: Breakers’ Gabby Bloch and Emma Macdermid, Bonnie Mul- Volard put the pressure on their Officer opponent.

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FOOTBALL | SPORT

thestar.com.au • Inverloch Kongwak v Koo Wee Rup

Sea Eagles on top INVERLOCH Kongwak delivered a solid win over Koo Wee Rup in the lead up to finals season on Saturday. Having lost to Koo Wee Rup Demons by around six goals earlier in the season, the Sea Eagles were keen to take back the points. The Demons managed to get the first goal of the day passed the Sea Eagles. Not wanting a repeat of their last encounter, Inverloch put its foot down and claimed the next 11 scoring opportunities, which resulted in six goals and five behinds for the quarter. Sea Eagles’ Tom Bartholomew stole the show, kicking three of the team’s six early goals. Toby Mahoney also kicked well, accumulating six goals for the game. Going into the second quarter, the Demons turned

it up and demonstrated good run on the ball. However, it could not convert its scoring opportunities and allowed the Sea Eagles to move further ahead. Sea Eagles’ Santo Joma was formidable in the back line, keeping the Demons away from the post. He was also moved into the ruck, where he won many centre clearances and spurred the Sea Eagles on to victory. In the second half, Bartholomew was moved into the backline and performed extremely well. He played a crucial role in setting up more scoring opportunities for the forwards. Onballers Andrew Soumilas and Josh Purcell were also stand outs, driving the play in favour of the Sea Eagles. The highlight of the game was the Sea Eagles’ consistent ball movement, which ultimately won the match.

The Demons woke up in the last quarter and kicked five goals against the Sea Eagles. However, Inverloch answered with three of its own goals and kept a healthy lead. The Sea Eagles won the match by more than 50 points.

Following this win, the Sea Eagles are still sitting on top of the ladder on percentage. With Dalyston eying off the top spot, the Sea Eagles will need to bring home another victory against Garfield this Saturday.

Inverloch Kongwak 15.18.108 Koo Wee Rup 7.9.51

Healy, M. Drommel IK Best: J. Sheerin, J. Truman, L. Short, R. Bertuleit, T. Whelan, B. Tiziani THIRDS

Inverloch Kongwak Goals: T. Mahoney 4, T. Bartholomew 3, W. Hetherington 1, A. Cross 1, T. Hams 1, D. Houston 1, S. Hawking 1, T. Wyatt 1, L. Rankin 1, A. Soumilas 1 Koo Wee Rup Goals: B. Collins 4, N. Voss 1, M. Collins 1, D. Calteri 1 Inverloch Kongwak Best: J. Purcell, R. Sparkes, T. Bartholomew, A. Soumilas, T. Mahoney, C. McCaughan Koo Wee Rup Best: B. Harding, N. Muratore, B. Collins, M. Collins, T. Bindley, B. Miller RESERVES

Koo Wee Rup 15.10.100 Inverloch Kongwak 7.7.49 Leading Goalkickers: S. Houghton 3, D. Mullen 3, M. Frenken 3, P. Jobling 3 KWR Best: M. Cameron, J. Cammarano, A. Considine, P. Bright, R.

ROUND 17 SENIORS LADDER W L D

Inverloch Kongwak 18.13.121 Koo Wee Rup 1.3.9 Leading Goalkicker: C. McInnes 6 IK Best: C. McInnes, H. McInnes, L. Scott, M. Toussaint, Z. Javier, L. Cairnduff KWR Best: R. Sheahan, J. Harris, T. Burr, J. Smith, L. Glassborow, L. Hole FOURTHS

Koo Wee Rup 12.10.82 Inverloch Kongwak 3.1.19 Leading Goalkicker: J. Smith 7 KWR Best: J. Smith, R. GrangeLylak, J. Betts, M. Alderson, K. O’Hehir, N. Prowd IK Best: J. Hutchinson, L. Peterson, C. Scott, M. McCaughan, A. Box, J. Strickland

Staying strong: Inverloch Kongwak’s Corey Casey gets his hands to the ball despite an oncoming tackle from Koo Wee Rup’s Mitchell Collins.

Dalyston overpower Garfield AFTER a tight game, Dalyston ran away with a win over Garfield on Saturday. Dalyston was quick out of the blocks and managed to have more of the ball than Garfield in the opening quarter. Garfield had a shaky start but quickly settled and began to make matters difficult for Dalyston. During the second quarter, Garfield was right on Dalyston heels, managing to kick six goals for a big comeback. Rattled, Dalyston took the half time break to regroup. However, Garfield had the opportunity to do the same, and a battle broke out in the third quarter. Both backlines were too strong and neither team could put anything substantial on the board. With Joseph Alexander in the back pocket and Kristian Butler in half back, Garfield struggled to maintain its comeback. For Dalyston, Travis Krause played a solid game on the wing. Running all day, he moved the ball well into the forward line. By the fourth quarter, Dalyston was ready to bring it home. Adding five goals to its tally and keeping Garfield’s scoring opportunities to one, Dalyston secured a 57 point win.

After a season full of injuries, Dalyston anticipates it will be back to full strength

by finals. Dalyston will play Koo Wee Rup this weekend, an

important game as Dalyston is sitting second on the ladder by percentage.

Pts

RESERVES LADDER W L D

Phillip Is.....13 4 KooWeeRup.. 12 5 Nar Nar Goon.. 12 5 Dalyston .... 11 6 Garfield ......10 7 Kil-Bass..........7 9 Cora Lynn.......7 10 Kor-Bena ........6 11 Inv-K’wak .......5 11 Bunyip............1 16

• Dalyston v Garfield

Inv-K’wak....13 3 1 158.24 54 Dalyston .....13 2 1 143.69 54 Cora Lynn ...13 4 0 144.85 52 Nar Nar Goon..10 7 0 116.29 40 KooWeeRup..9 8 0 102.37 36 Phillip Is .........9 8 0 102.35 36 Kil-Bass..........8 9 0 96.22 32 85.11 20 Garfield ..........5 12 0 55.70 12 Bunyip............3 14 0 46.42 4 Kor-Bena ........1 16 0 GOALKICKERS N. Langley (Cora Lynn) ....... (4) 68 T. Mahoney (Inv-K) ............. (4) 47 J. Wells (Kil-Bass)............... (1) 46 S. Pimm (Phillip Is)............. (1) 43 R. Gillis (Cora Lynn) ............ (4) 42 T. Dovaston (NNG) .............. (4) 34 T. Gibson (Kil-Bass) ............ (3) 32 B. Fisher (Dalys) ................. (0) 31 N. Voss (KooWee) ............... (1) 30 T. Wyatt (Inv-K) ................... (1) 27

0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0

Pts

150.26 161.66 158.50 134.22 113.57 78.44 120.57 69.86 72.97 38.67

52 48 48 44 40 30 28 24 22 4

GOALKICKERS S. Dillon (Cora Lynn)........... (8) 41 S. Pugh (Kil-Bass)............... (2) 31 J. Brooker (Dalyston) .......... (3) 28 L. Woolford (Phillip Is)........ (3) 28 D. Mullen (Koo Wee) ........... (3) 27 M. Lewis (NNG) .................. (4) 22 A. Wallis (Dalyston) ............ (0) 21 K. Taylor (Phillip Is)............. (2) 21 M. Adair (Cora Lynn)........... (1) 19 M. MacKay (Inv-K) .............. (1) 18

THIRDS LADDER W L D

Wrestle: Dalyston’s Chris Graham fights to break away from his Garfield opponent Tyson Payne. Dalyston 17.19.121 Garfield 10.4.64 Dalyston Goals: M. Kraska 4, B. Carew 3, K. Butler 2, K. Kirk 2, M. Marotta 1, A. Bernardo 1, M. Rosendale 1, D. Belsten 1, J. Loughridge 1, J. Legione 1 Garfield Goals: T. McMillan 2, N. Glen 2, T. McDonald 1, J. Sauze 1, J. Drew 1, D. Helmore 1, D. Johnson 1, T. Payne 1 Dalyston Best: J. Alexander, S. Coldebella, K. Butler, T. Krause, M. Marotta, K. Kirk Garfield Best: T. Payne, A. MacGibbon, H. Lacunes, D. Helmore, S. Batson, S. Whibley RESERVES

Dalyston 8.3.51 Garfield 2.5.17

Grab: Dalyston’s Dean Wylie takes a mark ahead of his Garfield opponent.

Leading Goalkickers: M. Schreck 3, J. Brooker 3 Dal Best: M. Schreck, A. Gennaccaro, J. Brooker, N. Bainbridge, B.

Monson, B. Van Agtmaal Gar Best: S. Clebney, A. Mitchell, D. Fitzgerald, N. McCarty, M. Deken, R. Munro THIRDS

Garfield 7.13.55 Dalyston 0.5.5 Leading Goalkickers: E. Hayward 2, A. Marsh 2 Gar Best: E. Sauze, J. Bow, D. Denysenko, M. Dyball, C. Leggett Dal Best: L. Gheller, K. Wright, C. Ohalloran, L. Legione, J. OrchardMoore, J. Thomas FOURTHS

Garfield 13.9.87 Dalyston 1.1.7 Leading Goalkicker: B. Friend 8 Gar Best: L. Sauze, J. Hamilton, T. Miller, R. Fleming, S. Simpson Brewer, T. Fitzpatrick Dal Best: A. Geyer, R. Slade, L. Ibrhaim, D. Loughridge, L. Monson

• Cora Lynn v Kilcunda Bass

Cora Lynn ...15 1 Garfield ......14 2 Phillip Is.....13 4 Bunyip ...... 10 7 Inv-K’wak.....9 8 Dalyston .........7 10 Nar Nar Goon ..5 10 Kil-Bass..........4 12 Kor-Bena ........3 14 KooWeeRup ...2 14

0 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 1

428.57 249.90 223.95 97.07 106.76 75.96 72.87 47.12 38.03 34.23

Pts

62 58 52 40 36 28 24 18 12 10

GOALKICKERS J. Verleg (Garfield) .............. (1) 42 Z. Williamson (Cora Lynn) .. (1) 35 L. Dowsett (Cora Lynn) ....... (2) 33 H. Coe (Cora Lynn) ............. (3) 32 T. Fernandez-Phillips (Cora) .. (1) 29 C. McInnes (Inv-K).............. (6) 27 J. Batson (Garfield) ............. (1) 21 M. Rossetti (Cora Lynn) ...... (2) 21 B. Taylor (Phillip Is)............. (0) 20 S. Tapner (Bunyip) .............. (1) 20

FOURTHS LADDER W L D

Garfield ...... 15 1 Bunyip ....... 15 1 Phillip Is..... 13 4 Cora Lynn ... 12 5 Kor-Bena ......8 8 Dalyston ..........7 10 Koo Wee Rup ....6 10 Inv-K’wak ........5 12 Kil-Bass...........1 16 Nar Nar Goon ...1 16

1 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0

Pts

428.17 389.07 325.82 235.86 123.47 62.22 105.99 62.54 21.65 16.58

62 62 52 48 34 28 26 20 4 4

GOALKICKERS

Panthers fight but Cobras too good CORA Lynn was too strong for Kilcunda Bass on Saturday. Falling further behind on the ladder, it was an important match for Killy, but it could not stand up to the challenge. The Cobras overpowered the Panthers in the first quarter, kicking three unanswered goals. However, the Panthers weren’t going down without a fight and pulled out all the stops to stay within

close range of the Cobras. The half time break allowed the Panthers to reassess their strategies, and the third quarter set the scene for an interesting third quarter. The Panthers’ pressure intensified and their backline worked hard to keep the Cobras almost scoreless. This gave the Panthers time to catch up, and going into the last quarter they were three points ahead. For the Panthers, Brent Macaffer and Ben Law were the men of

the match. Taylor Gibson and Adam Stock also performed well, kicking three goals each. For Cora Lynn, forwards Nathan Langley and Ryan Gillis dominated the scoreboard, kicking four each. However, it was not to be for the Panthers. Cora Lynn hit back and produced an eight goal quarter, leaving the Panthers 30 points behind. With one match to go, Kilcunda Bass will face Korumburra Bena this weekend.

Cora Lynn 15.10.100 Kilcunda Bass 10.10.70 Cora Lynn Goals: R. Gillis 4, N. Langley 4, H. Briggs 3, T. Payne 1, J. Dalton 1, J. Toan 1, T. Woodfield 1 Kilcunda Bass Goals: T. Gibson 3, A. Stock 3, D. Wells 1, M. Moore 1, J. Wells 1, J. Breen 1 Cora Lynn Best: R. Gillis, A. Green, B. White, H. Briggs, B. Weller, N. Langley Kilcunda Bass Best: B. Macaffer, B. Law, B. Aldwell, J. Breen, J. Burgess, T. Gibson RESERVES

Cora Lynn 12.7.79 Kilcunda Bass 5.6.36 Leading Goalkicker: S. Dillon 8 CL Best: D. Monckton, A. Foster, S. Dillon, H. Peach, T. Ramsdale KB Best: J. Robinson, R. Scapin,

J. Rosenow, A. Kerr, R. Taylor, N. Tamburo THIRDS

Cora Lynn 15.10.100 Kilcunda Bass 1.2.8 Leading Goalkickers: C. Blackwood 3, H. Coe 3 CL Best: not submitted KB Best: J. Rosenow, R. Taylor, S. Casey, C. Newitt, J. Bastwrous, D. Blackney FOURTHS

Cora Lynn 13.12.90 Kilcunda Bass 6.5.41 Leading Goalkickers: B. Bedwell 3, F. Homer 3 CL Best: T. Skipwith, T. Cornelis, S. Foster, B. Howard, M. Hanks, T. Owens KB Best: F. Homer, W. Lindsay, H. Berry, L. Brock, T. Aldwell, D. Taylor

B. Friend (Garfield) .............. (8) 58 S. Tapner (Bunyip) .............. (0) 53 M. Sellars (Phillip Is) .......... (1) 30 N. Anderson (Ph Is) ............ (2) 29 D. Taylor (Nar Nar) .............. (3) 27 H. Morgan-Morris (Bun) ..... (4) 27 L. Taylor (Cora Lynn) .......... (0) 22 S. Simpson-Brewer (Garf) .. (2) 21 T. McMahon (Garfield) ........ (0) 21 W. Clarkson (Inv-K)............. (0) 21

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SPORT | FOOTBALL Mid Gippsland League SENIORS

• Mirboo North v Yarragon

Tigers climb the ladder By Rover

LADDER Yall-Yall North....... 187.90 Thorpdale ............. 136.61 Yinnar ................... 137.17 Mirboo North ........ 131.73 Newborough ......... 120.40 Trafalgar ................. 118.43 Morwell East .......... 129.90 Hill End .................... 69.27 Yarragon .................. 49.82 Boolarra ................... 32.54

60 52 48 44 44 44 40 20 8 0

RESERVES LADDER Newborough ......... 430.53 Yinnar ................... 271.35 Yall-Yall North....... 204.93 Mirboo North ........ 138.56 Trafalgar ............... 113.76 Hill End .................. 106.41 Morwell East ............ 85.35 Yarragon .................. 77.83 Thorpdale ................ 42.41 Boolarra ..................... 7.42

68 60 56 44 44 32 28 20 8 0

THIRDS LADDER Newborough ........391.96 Trafalgar ..............358.06 Mirboo North .......228.20 Yinnar ..................113.63 Hill End ................159.34 Yall-Yall North .........37.49 Morwell East .............4.26

86 80 68 50 46 20 0

FOURTHS LADDER Newborough ......... 250.97 Trafalgar ............... 242.44 Hill End ................. 152.99 Yinnar ................... 113.26 Mirboo North .......... 37.86 Boolarra ................... 27.43

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MIRBOO North jumped from sixth to fourth on the Mid Gippsland ladder, after it defeated Yarragon by 39 points at Dowton Park, Yarragon on Saturday. Elsewhere, on an afternoon of high drama, Trafalgar slipped out of the final five when it lost to Yinnar by a point, whilst reigning premier Newborough clung to fifth position despite going down to Hill End. A Trafalgar victory would have seen it finish third, Yinnar drop to fourth and Newborough miss the 2017 finals. Mirboo North now tackles Newborough in the cut-throat elimination final at Thorpdale this Sunday. Mitchell Wightman led Mirboo North into the field of battle against the Panthers in

his 100th club appearance. The mighty Tigers’ day of diamonds began slowly in extremely strong winds that reportedly blew a nearby dairy farmer’s two working dogs off their chains. Early on, both sides struggled to keep the ball on steady courses, with most of the action confined to the outer wing, flanks and pockets. “I wish they’d bring the footy over to this side of the oval, so we could better see what’s happening,” remarked a frustrated spectator sheltering in front of the members’ social rooms. Wind forced disposal deficiencies frequently saw the Sherrin moving in mysterious ways. For some, where to find a handball or obtain a kick proved challenging and game plans were near impossible to execute efficiently. Retired footballers tried to explain to wives, girlfriends and children, the difficulty in executing a correct ball drop onto a boot in gale force

weather. Finally, after 16 minutes of scrappy and uncoordinated football, Mirboo North scored its first goal and followed up with another shortly before quarter time. Jack Cropley, Brock Neve, Brody Hamilton and Tim Farthing were working hard across half back and through the midfield for Yarragon, but by the first break the Panthers had only registered a couple of behinds. When Mirboo North kicked to the northern end in the second term, three quick goals from Jake Nash, Zac Kilgower and Hudson Kerr opened up a match-winning 31 point lead for the visitors. Suddenly, Mirboo North was playing an all guns blazing cowboy style of fast horse footy, with lots of risks and plenty of rewards on the scoreboard. The Tigers had their tails up and the Panthers were devoid of propulsion and now in a tailspin. High leaping ruckman,

Joe Brooks, was dominant at the centre circle throw-ups and skipper Damien Turner, Kerr and Shane Peters helped ignite a new kind of productive energy, vitality and confidence amongst the Tigers. When Peters astutely handpassed to Riley Oddy for Mirboo North’s sixth goal, the Tigers were 36 points clear and looked ready to run away with the match. A major from Yarragon’s Corey Milner shortly before half time slowed Mirboo North’s momentum and reduced the Panthers’ deficit to 30 points at the long break. Some flashes of brilliance, including goals from Neve and Ryan Wouters helped Yarragon outscore Mirboo North in the third quarter and trail by 23 points at the last change. However, final term goals by Kerr and Robertson, coupled with a scoreless last term from Yarragon, allowed the visitors to go on and comfortably win their 11th game of the season.

Dwayne Gunn, Luke Palmer, Jacob Blair and playing coach Clancy Bennett, were all steady, staunch and vigilant performers in Mirboo North’s defensive half. The final scores were Mirboo North 9.9.63 defeated Yarragon 3.6.24.

Mirboo North 9.9.63 d Yarragon 3.6.24 Mirboo North goals: Z. Kilgower 2, J. Robertson 2, H. Kerr 2, J. Nash 1, R. Oddy 1, J. Taylor 1. Yarragon goals: R. Wouters 1, C. Milner 1, B. Neve 1. Mirboo North best: H. Kerr, S. Peters, D. Turner, R. Oddy, D. Gunn, L. Palmer. Yarragon best: J. Cropley, B. Hamilton, T. Farthing, T. Follett, N. Pratt, R. Wouters. RESERVES

Mirboo North 7.11.53 d Yarragon 4.8.32 Mirboo North goals: J. Giardina 3, D. Banks 1, T. Traill 1, Z. Porter 1, D. Allen 1. Yarragon goals: Z. Heard 3, M. Price 1. Mirboo North best: L. Gervasi, P. Taylor, J. Grande, D. Taylor, D. McLean, M. Richardson. Yarragon best: K. Pyle, B. Fleming, J. Hayhow, J. Green, C. Kilday, S. Matheson.

In the crowded rooms after the game, Bennett and his players, training staff, officials and die-hard supporters waited anxiously, before it was confirmed Mirboo North would compete in finals for a 15th consecutive year.

THIRDS

Mirboo North 27.25.187 d Morwell East 0.0.0 Mirboo North goals: F. Austin 6, L. Oddy 5, R. Peter 4, R. Kratzat 4, C. White 3, C. Rudling 2, K. Abas 1, B. Van de rydt 1, C. Pinkerton 1. Morwell East goals: Nil. Mirboo North best: T. Melbourne, R. Peter, A. Irwin, K. Abas, L. Oddy, C. White. Morwell East best: C. Bell, G. Long, T. Lothian, B. Moore, D. Cooper, X. Murray. FOURTHS

Mirboo North 7.10.52 d Boolarra 6.8.44 Mirboo North goals: A. Newton 4, B. Peters 3. Boolarra goals: J. Carnes 2, M. Porykali 2, L. Smith 1, W. Lewis 1. Mirboo North best: B. Peters, A. Newton, J. Cummaudo, D. Woodall, K. Laukens, L. Dight. Boolarra best: A. Devonshire, J. Carnes, J. McCormack, J. Felmingham, M. Porykali, C. Gregor.

• Fish Creek v Toora 64 64 44 44 24 12

OTHER MATCHES SENIORS Yinnar 10.9.69 d Trafalgar 10.8.68 Morwell East 18.15.123 d Boolarra 4.8.32 Hill End 10.15.75 d Newborough 9.6.60 Thorpdale 14.7.91 d Yall-Yall Nth 12.2.74 RESERVES Yinnar 11.10.76 d Trafalgar 1.7.13 Morwell East 12.16.88 d Boolarra 4.2.26 Newborough 8.16.64 d Hill End 2.5.17 Yall-Yall Nth 11.7.73 d Thorpdale 5.4.34 THIRDS Trafalgar 14.16.100 d Yinnar 5.4.34 Newborough 10.5.65 d Hill End 1.7.13 FOURTHS Trafalgar 16.14.110 d Yinnar 6.5.41 Newborough 6.6.42 d Hill end 4.5.29

Fishy prevail in finals preview FISH Creek, coming off the bye, travelled to Toora on Saturday to take on a Magpie team that was coming off two losses in as many weeks and was desperate to turn its fortunes around. A big crowd was treated to a fantastic game that was never split by more than a couple of goals either way. Neither team was at full strength but the Fishy team did welcome back its ruckman Matt Taylor and full forward Andrew Seccull, while for the Magpies onballer Jayden Attard and forward Brett Scarcella were also welcomed back into their side. The match got underway after the Fish Creek captain Callan Park won the toss and elected to kick against

Leongatha Junior footy UNDER 10 Leongatha Green 2.4.16 Trafalgar 1.1.7 Leongatha Green goals: L. Scholz 1, J. Brown 1. Trafalgar goals: W. Bremner 1. Leongatha Green best: C. Richards, R. Hume, J. Brown, E. Pitts, I. Bolge, K. Arnason. Trafalgar best: L. Coulthard, T. Matthews, W. Bremner, B. McDermott, J. Ryan, J. Pace.

UNDER 12 Leongatha Gold 4.6.30 Morwell Royal 0.2.2 Leongatha Gold goals: R. Checkley 1, Z. Lamers 1, J. McRae 1, B. Weston 1. Morwell Royal goals: Nil. Leongatha Gold best: W. Davies, F. Dunn, J. McRae, B. Weston, Z. Lamers, B. Grabham Andrews. Morwell Royal best: T. Fenton, R. Jiath, Z. Cheffers, C. Lappin, N. Tobin, T. Auteri.

Leongatha Green 9.9.63 Mirboo North 1.2.8 Leongatha Green goals: T. McRae 3, R. Dal Pozzo 3, W. Brown 2, T. Hanily 1. Mirboo North goals: R. Earle 1.

Leongatha Green best: T. Hanily, J. Fixter, T. McRae, M. Burggraaff, W. Brown, J. Matheson. Mirboo North best: J. Chila, L. Anders, R. Melbourne, N. Giardina, D. Murphy, M. Woodall.

UNDER 14 Leongatha Gold 7.3.45 Moe Maroons 5.4.34

the wind to the town end. It was obvious from the outset the wind was going to be a factor with field kicking and kicking for goal both affected. Fish Creek scored first after a set shot from Seccull was off line registering a point. Fish Creek continued to attack early to no avail. Great teamwork from the Kangaroos had the opening goal on the board to Justin Smith about six minutes into the match. The ball was being hotly contested by both sides and there was some feeling on and off the ground with the large crowd of supporters very vocal. Toora hit the scoreboard at the 10 minute mark through Attard. Toora turned up the heat and with the aid of the wind started to look a lot more dangerous led very well by its coach Jack Weston and its onball brigade of Wells, Jaroszczuk and Attard. Goals to Weston and an opportunistic goal to Lewis Ferguson had the Magpies up and about but just prior to quarter time. Fish Creek’s Jake Buckland snapped a beauty to close the margin to four points at the

first break. The second quarter started fairly evenly with neither side able to get the ascendency. Eight minutes in, it was Fish Creek that got the all important opening goal when Blaine Coates snuck forward to get one off the deck in Fishy’s goal square. Fishy goaled again through Bailey Harfield Park after he intercepted a Toora kick in and kicked truly in the tough conditions from 45 metres out. Toora had plenty left, however and two very quick goals to Jaroszczuk and Manders had it back in front with the latter causing some headaches for the Fish Creek defenders. Fish Creek lifted again and the last six to seven minutes was played on its terms again; this resulted in the final three goals of the half all from set shots after marks inside its forward 50 to Ethan Park, Blaine Coates and Jack Hayes. At half time, the margin was 14 points in favor of the Kangaroos. The second half was a real slog for both sides with the conditions not getting any better and neither side taking a backward step the large and vocal crowd was treated to a ripping game of football. Fish Creek’s Ethan Park

Quick pass: Toora coach Jack Weston gets a handball out, despite his Fish Creek opponents attempting to make an intercept. was fantastic through the midfield and Ryan McGannon down back was equally as good while for Toora Jack Weston continued to be a headache for his opponents as was Wells. Three goals only scored in the third quarter, two to the Magpies and a single to the Kangaroos had everyone on the edge of their seats and both

Leongatha Gold goals: J. Wrigley 2, J. Burns 2, H. Kewming 2, E. Lamers 1. Moe Maroons goals: M. McInnes 2, L. Balzomeris 1, Z. Mifsud 1, D. Benson 1. Leongatha Gold best: R. Giliam, A. Battersby, J. Burns, T. Cumming, L. VanderZalm, D. Ward, Moe Maroons best: B. Westhorp, C. Hawkett, R. Moore, T. Sultana, W. Hester, M. Neal.

SENIORS

Fish Creek 8.15.63 Toora 8.7.55

Leongatha Green 4.4.28 Newborough Reds 3.4.22

Fish Creek Goals: B. Coates 3, J. Buckland 1, B. Harfield/Park 1, J. Smith 1, J. Hayes 1, E. Park 1 Toora Goals: L. Manders 3, J. Attard 1, L. Ferguson 1, B. Scarcella 1, J. Weston 1, R. Jaroszczuk 1 Fish Creek Best: R. McGannon, E. Park, J. Smith, J. Blenkinsop, T. Hooker, B. Harfield/Park Toora Best: J. Weston, P. Grant, B. Wells, J. Attard, K. Sparkes, L. Toner RESERVES

Leongatha Green goals: F. Materia 4. Newborough Reds goals: R. Demczuk 2, J. Picton 1. Leongatha Green best: N. Fixter, L. Hickey, F. Materia, C. Riseley, J. Helms, T. Burt. Newborough Reds best: R. Demczuk, J. Puddy, B. Humphrey, B. Jeffs, J. Van Den Dolder, B. Brown.

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sides with a real change going into the final quarter with Fish Creek up by nine points. The final quarter was a beauty with Fishy attacking through the early part without being able to register a goal, inaccuracy costing it the chance to ice the game. Toora, however, battled hard and had some opportunities which were defended very well. The very important opening goal went to the Magpies when Toora’s Brett Scarcella was awarded a free kick and a 50 metre penalty that saw

Clear out: Fish Creek’s Blaine Coates gets a kick ahead of Toora’s Dirk Mullholland.

Fish Creek 16.7.103 Toora 2.2.14 Fish Creek Goals: A. Wilson 4,

him with a set shot from 30 metre out which he converted to reduce the margin to a goal with about eight minutes left to play. Those final minutes were tense with opportunities for both sides, but only Fish Creek was able to manage any further score, adding two more behinds. When the siren blew, it was the Kangaroos that had come away eight point winners. Next week, the Magpies will take on Foster while the Kangaroos are at home to Stony Creek.

A. Bright 4, J. Potter 3, D. Edgar 2, L. Park 1, D. Devonshire 1, L. Edgelow 1 Toora Goals: D. Knee 2 Fish Creek Best: A. Thomas ireland, T. Price, L. Edgelow, A. Bright, J. Potter, J. Standfield Toora Best: T. Crawford, O. Cashmore, M. Stone, H. Hanratty, C. Teuma THIRDS

Fish Creek 13.11.89 Toora 0.0.0 Fish Creek Goals: J. Stefani 3, N. Denbrok 2, A. Wilson 2, A. Denbrok 2, C. Buckland 1, L. Cocksedge 1, E. Clark 1, L. Bradbury 1 Fish Creek Best: not submitted Toora Best: O. Cashmore, T. Koolen, K. Brewer, J. Platt, R. Hewson, J. Cripps

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thestar.com.au • Stony Creek v DWWWW

Stony has Allies measure again THE Allies and Stony Creek met in a very important clash at Alberton West with the Allies needing a win to hold onto second place whilst Stony needed a win to maintain fourth spot. With one game remaining, the Allies really needed a win to keep second place safe and with a trip to Tarwin looming second place is still in danger. A strong wind favoured the dressing room’s goals and the home side had first use but did not do enough. The visitors were on target and Kerem Baskaya at full forward was the reliable target all game with the first goal then Hayden Spierings replied for the Allies. With the aid of the wind, Stony Creek played smart football and had all the luck. While the home side wasted chances Stony just kicked the ball towards goal and the wind did the rest. Baskaya, again the target, out marked the pack for two goals then Jake Cameron added another to give the visitors narrow but handy lead. The Allies had the better of the play and with Darcy Atkins and Tait Sabec firing the ball in Stony Creek defence stood firm. Nathan Brown and Andrew Logan

teamed up to short circuit any forward moves and by half time the visitors accurate kicking saw them lead with 5.0 to 1.5. With the wind, the Allies missed too many chances as they progressed from 1.5 to 1.9 as shots on goal from directly in front missed. Late in the term they started to fight back on the scoreboard and goals to Egerton, Bergles and Sigeti but just when they looked like reclaiming the lead, Stony again skipped away as the midfield in Jayden Gee and Will Collins were able to find Baskaya for two goals to make the lead 20 points. Late in the afternoon, the wind died down considerably and it meant goals could be scored at either end The Allies’ midfield was well on top and Max Homer and Chris McKay set up Kael Bergles for two very timely goals to reduce the lead to nine points. Mid term, the Allies were defending well enough to hold the visitors at bay with Jayden Noland and Jake Weightman sending the ball around the western flank but when thing looked good the Stony Creek defence repelled and a long kick to centre half forward allowed Cann to goal then Jac Byrnes second a quick follow up. Not to be denied, the

home side rallied and from the centre bounce Atkins and Jules Zahra broke clear to set up important scoring chances as Bergles and battled hard at centre half forward and his good

play enabled Jim Phillips to score two quick goals but time ran out and the Stony Creek combination completed a clean sweep winning the three games throughout the season.

SENIORS LADDER W L D

Fish Creek....16 DWWWW .....11 Toora... .......11 Stony Creek ..9 Tarwin ........... 9 Foster ............ 4 MDU.............. 0

Although Tarwin got the early jump, MDU held its own in the first half and did not let Tarwin get away easily. With a lot at stake for fifth placed Tarwin – sitting outside the top four on percentage behind Stony Creek – it worked hard to push past MDU’s defences and build the biggest possible score. MDU threw all it had at the Sharks, but Tarwin had its eye on the prize. Half time allowed Tarwin to reassess its strategy and make a few changes. It stormed ahead during three quarter time, kicking four goals to MDU’s one. Tarwin’s Dermott Yawney – who has been playing quality football in recent weeks – was named in the Sharks’ best after kicking six goals. Goal scoring is often

SENIORS

Tarwin 16.18.114 M.D.U. 4.5.29 Tarwin Goals: D. Yawney 6, T. Toussaint 3, A. Murray 2, C. Millman 1, L. Borne 1, D. De Luca 1, J. Pastura 1, E. Yawney 1 M.D.U. Goals: C. McInnes 1, M. Harris 1, M. Smith 1, T. Corry 1 Tarwin Best: D. Yawney, T. Dobson, R. O’Loughlin, L. Borne, E. Yawney, P. Houston M.D.U. Best: S. Wilson, C. Ricardo, M. Harris, T. Corry, M. Smith, M. Smith RESERVES

Tarwin 15.11.101 M.D.U. 4.5.29 Tarwin Goals: L. Weston 5, T. O’Loughlin 3, L. Anderson 3, R. Davey 2, S. Brand 1, J. Pickersgill 1 M.D.U. Goals: J. Hoy 2, L. Smith 1,

Grab: Allies’ Khyden Hanning goes for a massive mark over Stony Creek’s Glen Gray. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning-@ fourcornersframing.biz.

RESERVES

Stony Creek 11.3.69 DWWWW 8.11.59

Stony Creek 18.10.118 DWWWW 8.12.60

Stony Creek Goals: K. Baskaya 7, J. Byrnes 2, J. Cann 1, J. Cameron 1 DWWWW Goals: K. Bergles 3, J. Phillips 2, A. Sigeti 1, H. Egerton 1, H. Spierings 1 Stony Creek Best: K. Baskaya, K. Newton, J. Gee, A. Zuidema, J. Cann DWWWW Best: D. Atkins, J. Phillips, T. Sabec, M. Homer, C. McKenzie, H. Egerton

Stony Creek Goals: P. Boyle 4, B. Renden 3, B. Byrnes 3, J. Byrnes 2, L. Harrington 2, M. Dyer 2, B. Rawson 1, R. Harrington 1 DWWWW Goals: N. Arney 2, J. Arter 2, L. Sketcher 1, K. Hanning 1, Z. Hanning 1 Stony Creek Best: B. Byrnes, M. Dyer, L. Harrington, P. Boyle, D. Gilliatte, G. Gray DWWWW Best: L. Anedda, G. Lay, L. Sketcher, M. Pretty, B. Gray, J. Arter

277.55 167.61 149.18 100.09 89.36 65.92 23.73

Pts

64 44 44 36 36 16 0

win has one last home and away game to make an impression and break into the top four Tarwin will face the Allies this weekend, sitting second on the ladder. Although a powerful team, Allies were defeated by Stony Creek last Saturday, which may give Tarwin a chance to strike. MDU played its last match this week, as it will have the bye on Saturday.

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Pts

0 222.55 64 0 160.28 48 0 159.84 44 0 92.52 28 0 65.38 28 0 85.01 24 0 33.56 4

GOALKICKERS A. Bright (Fish Ck)............... (4) 65 L. Anderson (Tarwin) .......... (3) 35 N. Mathieson (MDU) ........... (0) 29 V. Pecora (DWWWW) ......... (0) 27 M. Dyer (Stony Ck) ............. (2) 26 D. Devonshire (Fish Ck) ...... (1) 26 B. Renden (Stony Ck)..........(13 24 K. McLean (Tarwin) ............. (0) 22 J. Byrnes (Stony Ck) ........... (2) 21 A. Wilson (Fish Ck) ............. (4) 21

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Milestones: MDU’s Rhys Fisher (50 games), Steve White (200 games), Matt Harris (100 games), Matt Smith (50 games) and Michael Smith (150 games) celebrated milestone matches recently.

% Won

Stony Creek ..15 1 0 93.75 Fish Creek....8 5 0 61.54 Foster .........7 9 0 43.75 MDU...........7 9 0 43.75 13.33 Toora ............. 2 13 0 DWWWW ...... 0 2 0 0.00 GOALKICKERS C. Preston (Stony Ck) ......... (1) 30 C. Cary (Stony Ck) .............. (0) 23 B. Cripps (Foster) ................ (0) 22 C. Buckland (Fish Ck) .......... (1) 20 B. Martin (Stony Ck) ........... (1) 19 H. Funnell (Stony Ck) .......... (0) 17 L. Smith (MDU)................... (0) 16 N. Denbrok (Fish Ck) ........... (2) 16 A. Wilson (Fish Ck) ............. (2) 14 J. Bright (Stony Ck) ............ (1) 14

FOOTY DRAWS THIS WEEKEND ALBERTON Round 21: August 19 Fish Creek v Stony Creek Tarwin v DWWWW Foster v Toora MDU - bye

Stony Creek 7.10.52 M.D.U. 3.3.21

The unveiling of a new electronic scoreboard at the venue has added a finishing touch to the showpiece day of junior football. Five clubs will be represented across the three divisions, with Phillip Island

W L D

Stony Creek ..16 Tarwin ........12 Fish Creek....11 DWWWW .....7 MDU.............. 7 Toora ... ......... 6 Foster ............ 1

LADDER

D. Furphy 1 Tarwin Best: V. Van Dillen, T. Giroud, C. Sandy, L. Weston, R. Boscombe-Hill, B. Carmody M.D.U. Best: S. Economu, S. White, N. Tuckett, J. Yates, A. Campbell, N. Mathieson THIRDS

Stony Creek Goals: J. Phillips 2, B. Bacon 1, C. Preston 1, J. SteeleRockall 1, J. Bright 1, B. Martin 1 M.D.U. Goals: J. Brown 2, B. Thorson 1 Stony Creek Best: S. Barnard, A. Wright, D. Williams, J. Bright, R. Baudinette, J. Phillips M.D.U. Best: M. Hoober, W. McDonald, J. Tom, B. Thorson, J. Brown, S. Chadwick

LADDER

THIRDS

MID GIPPSLAND

Struggle: Tarwin’s Troy Toussaint looks to move the ball away as he is tackled by MDU’s Brenton Arnup.

Grand occasion for Southern Gippsland juniors THE stage is set for this Sunday’s inaugural Bendigo Community Bank Southern Gippsland Junior Football Competition grand final day at Dalyston Recreation Reserve.

0 0 0 0 0 0 0

RESERVES SENIORS

Tarwin triumph shared between a mixed bag of goal kickers in the Tarwin camp, and this week Troy Toussaint made an impact by kicking three. Across half back, Todd Dobson was causing MDU a few headaches, spoiling its scoring opportunities. There was no stopping Tarwin in the last quarter as it kicked six goals and kept MDU to just one more. Although not in an ideal position on the ladder, Tar-

1 6 6 8 8 13 18

GOALKICKERS K. Bergles (DWWWW) ...... (3) 105 K. Baskaya (Stony Ck) ....... (7) 61 L. Manders (Toora) ........... (3) 60 A. Seccull (Fish Ck) ........... (0) 46 B. Coates (Fish Ck)............ (3) 34 D. Yawney (Tarwin) ........... (6) 34 A. Sigeti (DWWWW) ......... (1) 33 J. Weston (Toora) ............. (1) 31 B. Cooper (Fish Ck) ........... (0) 28 T. Toussaint (Tarwin) ........... (3) 28 A. Murray (Tarwin) ............ (2) 28

• Tarwin v MDU

TARWIN found its form and demolished MDU on Saturday.

Left, Reach: Ashley Zuidema went up for the ball against his Allies opponent, supported by Tom Stone. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning-@ fourcornersframing.biz.

contesting the U14 and Youth Girls’ grand finals against Korumburra Bena and Bunyip respectively. Gates open at 9am, with the U12 decider between Kilcunda Bass and Wonthaggi Power kicking off the action at

9.45am. The U14 grand final is scheduled for 11.15am, followed by the youth girls’ grand final at 12.45pm. Gate entry is $5 per car or $2 per walk in and free for patrons under 15 years.

Qualifying final: August 19 Thorpdale v Yinnar at Newborough Rec Res Elimination final: August 20 Mirboo North v Newborough at Thorpdale Rec Res

GIPPSLAND Round 17: August 19 Morwell v Traralgon Warragul v Leongatha Bairnsdale v Sale Maffra v Drouin Wonthaggi v Moe

WEST GIPPSLAND Round 18: August 19 Kor-Bena v Kil-Bass Garfield v Inverloch Nar Nar Goon v Phillip Is. Bunyip v Cora Lynn Koo Wee Rup v Dalyston

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• Leongatha v Sale

Parrots demolish Sale ROUND 16 SENIORS LADDER W L D

Pts

Leongatha ...14 2 0 203.68 56 Maffra........14 2 0 170.47 56 Traralgon ....11 4 1 156.70 46 Moe ..........10 6 0 123.32 40 Morwell ......8 7 1 115.36 34 Warragul ........7 9 0 88.71 28 84.12 24 Wonthaggi......6 10 0 74.98 20 Sale ................5 11 0 82.78 16 Bairnsdale ......4 12 0 30.09 0 Drouin ............0 16 0 GOALKICKERS C. Dunne (Leon).................. (4) 46 M. Bennett (Maffra)............. (2) 45 B. Fowler (Warragul) ........... (6) 45 N. Paredes (Warragul) ........ (4) 37 B. McDonald (Morwell) ....... (3) 36 D. Sheen (Maffra) ............... (1) 35 D. Cupido (Bairns) .............. (0) 35 L. Stockdale (Trar) .............. (1) 35 D. Bedggood (Maffra) ......... (0) 35 J. Freeman (Sale) ................ (2) 30

RESERVES LADDER W L D

Maffra........12 2 0 353.39 Leongatha ...12 2 0 223.86 Morwell .....11 3 0 222.25 Traralgon ....10 4 0 227.02 Moe ...........7 7 0 170.13 Warragul ........5 9 0 69.98 35.74 Wonthaggi......4 10 0 40.95 Drouin ............2 13 0 10.08 Sale ................1 14 0 GOALKICKERS

Pts

48 48 44 40 28 20 16 8 4

N. Wozniak (Maffra) ............ (1) 33 M. Duncan (Morwell) ........ (10) 31 L. Durkin (Moe)................... (0) 30 J. Somers (Warr) ................ (1) 29 L. Wright (Leon) ................. (0) 28 P. Yates (Moe) ..................... (0) 23 R. Loprese (Trar)................. (0) 21 M. Webb (Morwell) ............. (2) 17 B. Davidson (Leon) ............. (0) 17 J. Piper (Morwell) ............... (0) 16 L. Talbot (Maffra) ................ (0) 16

THIRDS LADDER W L D

Leongatha ...15 1 Traralgon ....14 2 Moe ......... 13 3 Maffra........10 6 Bairnsdale ...9 7 Drouin ............5 11 Wonthaggi......5 11 Warragul ........3 13 Morwell ..........3 13 Sale ................3 13

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410.07 495.51 273.68 102.74 99.09 56.26 31.44 39.53 38.42 35.35

Pts

60 56 52 40 36 20 20 12 12 12

GOALKICKERS C. Olden (Leon) ................... (7) 51 A. McLaren (Bairns) ............ (0) 39 J. Van Iwaarden (Trar)......... (2) 38 R. Anderson (Moe) ............. (0) 36 H. Willaton (Trar) ................ (2) 29 H. Prestidge (Moe) .............. (3) 28 L. Michie (Moe)................... (1) 27 L. Carman (Maffra) ............. (0) 24 L. Johnson (Trar) ................ (3) 23 L. Scott (Leon) .................... (0) 23

FOURTHS LADDER W L D

Moe ..........16 0 Traralgon ....14 2 Warragul ....10 6 Bairnsdale ..10 6 Leongatha ....9 7 Maffra ............9 7 Sale ................6 10 Wonthaggi......4 12 Morwell ..........1 15 Drouin ............1 15

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Pts

782.23 495.70 150.39 83.91 128.88 89.43 97.57 51.92 23.53 15.03

64 56 40 40 36 36 24 16 4 4

GOALKICKERS M. Luckie (Trar) .................. (2) 39 B. Maslen (Moe) ................. (0) 33 J. Ziino (Sale) ...................... (0) 32 M. McGannon (Leon) .......... (4) 30 H. Kellow (Bairns) ............... (1) 30 R. Taws (Moe)..................... (2) 28 H. Neocleous (Trar) ............. (1) 28 R. Baldi (Moe) ..................... (2) 26 S. Flanders (Moe) ............... (9) 26 I. Copland (Trar) .................. (2) 24

LEONGATHA raced over the line with a comfortable win against Sale on Saturday. Kicking with a slight breeze in the first quarter, the Parrots got an early jump on the visiting Sale side. Although the Parrots were able to use the conditions well, the breeze wasn’t much of an advantage for either side. The Parrots used the football well and slotted four goals before the quarter time siren, keeping Sale to just three points. By the second quarter, the Parrots were fully on top of Sale and registered a 60 point lead before the long break. Midfielders Hayden Browne and Luke Bowman caused headaches for Sale, working the ball well through the middle and denying its chances to regain possession. Browne laid 10 tackles for the day. Kicking six for the quarter, the Parrots had opportunity to force a more devastating margin, but the wind picked up a few attempts at goal and caused points. The Parrots backline, led by Louis Riseley, held strong and kept Sale’s key forwards from doing any damage on the scoreboard. Sale regrouped during the break and came back fighting in the third quarter. It held the Parrots to just two goals for the quarter with its backline working overtime. Unfortunately for Sale, it could not convert its efforts into any more than two goals, and the Parrots went into the last quarter more than 60 points ahead. The Parrots bought it home strong, adding eight goals to its already impressive tally. Key forwards Jack Ginnane, Aaron Hillberg and Zak Vernon were named in the best for their unwavering energy. While Ginnane was the top goal scorer of the day with five in his tally, Hillberg and Vernon accumulated three each. Chris Dunne also had a day out with a total of four. Sale could only get one major past the Parrots’ formidable defence, ending the

OTHER MATCHES SENIORS Traralgon 14.11.95 d Bairnsdale 3.7.25 Maffra 10.9.69 d Moe 9.12.66 Warragul 17.13.115 d Drouin 5.14.44 RESERVES Maffra 9.11.65 d Moe 3.5.23 Drouin 10.4.64 d Warragul 3.4.22 THIRDS Moe 11.7.73 d Maffra 5.6.36 Traralgon 18.16.124 d Bairnsdale 0.3.3 Drouin 11.10.76 d Warragul 1.2.8 FOURTHS Moe 22.9.141 d Maffra 0.1.1 Traralgon 11.8.74 d Bairnsdale 4.3.27 Warragul 16.10.106 d Drouin 0.3.3

game with just four goals. The Parrots finished off the match more than 100 points ahead of its opponent. With two matches to go before the finals season kicks off, Leongatha is looking like a force to be reckoned with. Going into the next match against Warragul at full strength, it anticipates a challenging match but won comfortably against the side earlier in the season. For Leongatha, it all comes down to the last game of the home and away season against ladder rivals Maffra. Leongatha is just ahead of Maffra by percentage, and a win in the final match will ensure it stays on top ahead of finals.

Another major: Parrots forward Chris Dunne snaps truely in the match against Sale.

Local product: Kyle Cooper and Tim Sauvarin are just two of many young locals excelling at senior level for the Parrots. Photos by Mark Drury.

SENIORS

THIRDS

Leongatha 20.16.136 d Sale 4.7.31

Leongatha 19.14.128 d Sale 2.5.17

Leongatha goals: J. Ginnane 5, C. Dunne 4, A. Hillberg 3, Z. Vernon 3, K. Cooper 1, J. Hopkins 1, T. Marriott 1, K. Reid 1, C. Maskell 1. Sale goals: J. Freeman 2, J. Dessent 1, W. Stephenson 1. Leongatha best: A. Hillberg, Z. Vernon, L. Riseley, H. Browne, J. Ginnane, L. Bowman. Sale best: Z. Hurley, K. Martin, A. Wallace, J. Dessent, M. Thacker, K. Dunkley.

Leongatha goals: C. Olden 7, D. Garnham 3, B. Perry 2, J. Hume 2, T. Sheedy 1, J. Hastings 1, T. Bernaldo 1, T. Brew 1, B. Patterson 1. Sale goals: A. Campbell 1, D. Barnett 1. Leongatha best: J. Patullo, C. Olden, B. Hastings, J. Hastings, J. Hill, D. Garnham. Sale best: J. McLaren, C. Morrison , A. Campbell, D. Barnett, D. Sclater, T. Stephenson.

RESERVES

FOURTHS

Leongatha 17.12.114 d Sale 0.2.2

Leongatha 13.11.89 d Sale 3.5.23

Leongatha goals: C. Johnston 3, J. Sinclair 3, R. Kelly 2, J. Patterson 2, J. Pellicano 2, M. Taylor 1, J. Hickey 1, O. Kerr 1, J. Harry 1, D. Bowman 1. Sale goals: Nil. Leongatha best: J. Mackie, M. Taylor, J. Harry, J. Sinclair, M. Chalmers, L. Wright. Sale best: J. Allison, J. Glenane, J. Dowsett, J. McGrath, J. Dyt, C. Hudson.

Leongatha goals: J. van der Pligt 4, M. McGannon 4, J. Battersby 2, H. VanderZalm 1, R. Kemp 1, J. Hume 1. Sale goals: K. Simpson 2, E. Dyer 1. Leongatha best: L. O’Neill, J. van der Pligt, Z. Reid, M. McGannon, R. Patterson, A. Ritchie. Sale best: M. Bown, K. Simpson, B. Safstrom, L. Jones, L. Williams, B. Crozier.

Moving forward: Cam Stone drives the Parrots back into attack.

• Morwell v Wonthaggi

Morwell stamp out Power SENIORS Morwell 13.8.86 d Wonthaggi 5.8.38 Morwell goals: B. McDonald 3, H. Britten 2, M. Johnston 2, J. Jacobsen 2, M. Pollutro 1, R. Hearn 1, T. Hillier 1, K. Jiath 1. Wonthaggi goals: T. Harley 2, J. Rocotas 1, Z. Gilmour 1, M. Kelly 1. Morwell best: R. Hearn, R. Tatterson, D. Musil, A. Rosato, W. Kennedy. Wonthaggi best: M. Kelly, R. Lindsay, T. Harley, C. Gilmour, J. Ridewood, L. O’Connor.

RESERVES Morwell 14.7.91 d Wonthaggi 4.6.30 Morwell goals: M. Duncan 10, M. Webb 2, J. Callaway 1, T. Salerno 1. Wonthaggi goals: S. Roche 1, L. Membrey 1, T. Wells 1, M. Ware 1. Morwell best: M. Duncan, A. Chawner, M. Murphy, J. Scott, L. Ferguson, J. Callaway. Wonthaggi best: R. Suttie, M. Coyne, S. Roche, C. Waters, M.

Davey, R. Scott.

THIRDS Wonthaggi 5.7.37 d Morwell 2.6.18 Wonthaggi goals: C. McLean 2, L. Burns 1, K. Brann 1, J. Bates 1. Morwell goals: E. Lappin 1, J. Darling 1. Wonthaggi best: C. McLean, F. Anderson, J. Barry, J. Roylance Morwell best: E. Lappin, H. Law, R. Lewis, B. Purves, J. Darling, J. D’Amico.

FOURTHS Wonthaggi 12.6.78 d Morwell 6.2.38 Wonthaggi goals: K. Benson 5, J. Kilgour 4, J. Gilmour 3. Morwell goals: L. McGregor 2, K. Bowie 2, J. Quinn 1, C. Bailey 1. Wonthaggi best: K. Benson, J. Gilmour, M. Pier, N. Harris, C. Cummins, H. Dawson. Morwell best: M. Smith, L. McGregor, T. Caile, K. Bowie, R. Drakatos.

WONTHAGGI Power endured a disappointing loss to Morwell on Saturday. Power was competitive in the first quarter. However, it was kicking against a strong breeze and fell behind. While it was unable to convert any goals in the second quarter, a tight backline – including Riley Lindsay, Jack Ridewood and Phil Young – managed to keep Morwell within Power’s grasp. The backline was critical in this match, and it worked hard all day despite constant pressure. The backline saw a lot of the football and demonstrated a courageous

effort. In the middle, Michael Kelly played one of his best games to date, wreaking havoc for Morwell. He was well supported by Curtis Gilmour in his attempts to cause turnovers. However, Morwell bit back and pushed the ball into its forward line as much as possible. Morwell’s Brandon McDonald top scored with three goals. For Power, Troy Harley led the goal kicking with two. The long break was what Morwell needed to regroup. Stepping it up in the third quarter, it left Power in its dust. Both teams were faced

with windy conditions, but Morwell adjusted well and settled into the match well before Power. The last quarter – although it could not hit the scoreboard – was pleasing for Power in its intensity and defensive pressure, but it had been left too late. Morwell took control of the game from the second half and drove it home strong. Power is sitting seventh on the ladder with just two games left of the home and away season. This Saturday, it will take on Moe at home. Moe is currently sitting fourth on the ladder and will be tough competition for Power.

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Patroller of the Year: club captain Rachel Fraser preFamily collection: Sophia Hughes (U15 female), Fiona McMahon-Hughes (Massented David Morris with the award for showing exters Female) and Olivia Hughes (U18 female) were Club Champion winners. ceptional commitment and a passion for lifesaving.

Lifesavers celebrate the season THE Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club held its annual presentation night after the formalities of its annual general meeting to acknowledge and celebrate the efforts of members and recognise those who have excelled. The club had another successful season overseeing the safety of the many holidaymakers and locals swimming at the surf beach. A total of 1674 preventative actions were taken by the 143 volunteer patrolling members with no major first aid incidents reported. The prestigious Ansell and Bolton Outstanding Active Award went to Jordy Tomas. Jordy has been a member at the club since 2003, joining as a nipper and over nine seasons of patrol he has volunteered 616 hours, with an average of 70 hours each season. He has been involved in all aspects of the club including training, summer competition, IRB racing and after receiving his Gold Medallion in 2014 was a paid lifeguard on the Bass Coast beaches.

Jordy has been a patrol captain for four seasons earning the respect of the members on his team. He is often the first to arrive at the club, setting up boats and buoys for nipper and patrol sessions. Patroller of the Year was awarded to David Morris, who club captain Rachel Fraser described as ‘showing exceptional commitment and passion to lifesaving’. David was co-junior club captain, water safety member for the nippers program, gained new qualifications including IRB drivers and patrolled over 100 hours for the club. Reid Jones was awarded Rookie of the Year which goes to a first year Bronze Medallion holder. Reid completed 95.5 patrol hours and was always willing to help on special event days by being First Aid for both the Inverloch triathlon and the jazz festival. Reid was co-contributor to the Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club community Facebook page ensuring the message of safety near the water and the club’s activities was shared by hundreds of people.’ Other award recipients for the season included: Most Improved: Aidan

Achievement: club captain Rachel Fraser and previous winner David Morris presented the Rookie of the Year award to Reid Jones.

Hurst. Chief Instructor’s Award: Jessica Major. Most Outstanding SRC: Jessica Norton Nippers of the Year: Zoe Cross and Marvin Elliott. President’s Award: Lucy Chambers and Peter Cre-

swell. Club Championship winners: Masters Male: Peter Creswell. Masters Female: Fiona McMahon-Hughes. Open Male: Xavier Hughes.

Open Female: Mietta Synan. U18 Male: Ben Price. U18 Female: Olivia Hughes. U15 Male: Liam O’Brien. U15 Female: Sophia Hughes.

Get swinging: five year old Eli Hall and 16 year old Ryan Thomas will be taking part in the Leongatha Golf Club’s junior program, which starts at the end of August.

Get into golf THE Leongatha Golf Club’s junior programs will start on Tuesday, August 29 and will be delivered Outstanding: Alan Bolton and Maureen Ansell presented Jordy Tomas (cen- by a PGA professional for children aged tre) with the Outstanding Active Award. five to 15 years. The programs will run • Table Tennis

Teams match at Traralgon AN inter-association table tennis match will be played at Traralgon Table Tennis Centre next Sunday, August 20. Both Wonthaggi and Traralgon associations have put six teams together for the much anticipated match. Wonthaggi teams are as follows: Zach Anstey, Justin Licis and Bruce Harmer Michael Ede, Luke Anstey and Dirk Holwerda Steve Anstey, Averil Roberts and Ashley Hewlett Daniel Chetland, Steve McIlvena and Brad Scott

Wilton Rodriguez, Leanne Costello, Siobhan Paxton and Nancy Pattinson Junior team: Beau Dobbins, Jack Duff and Charley Donohue In the local A Grade competition, Cobras (Bruce Harmer and Steve Anstey) have sneaked in to the top position, percentage ahead of Shinglebacks (Justin Licis, Rod Kimmins and Jake Stivic). Case deBondt was able to fill in last week for an absent Justin. Bruce Harmer is the only undefeated player after four weeks. A Reserve is a very even competition with close matches over the first two weeks of

the new season. Archie Paxton, Daniel Park and Beau Dobbins are undefeated. Ducks (Daniel Park, Bayley Poynton-Jessup and Jake Bennett) have a four point lead on top of the ladder. B Grade has become a very closely fought competition with three teams undefeated. Great Bermies (Jack Donohue and Noah Humphrey), Golden Retrievers (Jake Stivic and Poppy Duff) and Pit Bulls (Mitch Stivic and Braden Andrighetto) are all on an equal 12 points. On an individual basis, Jake Stivic is undefeated.

for four weeks and are free for junior members. It costs just $62 to become a junior member at the club. Golf club general manager Josh Hall said the programs are a great way to promote golf to the region’s younger players, in a fun environment. “At the end of last year, we had 50 junior members, so we are hopeful to grow it a little bit more this year,” he said. The classes will be

delivered by professional golfer John Payne. Mr Hall said golf is a unique sport, in that it can be played by anyone, of any age. “We want to break down the barriers for younger players and encourage them to take part in the sport,” he said. “Children as young as five years old can start learning the basics of the game, have fun and hopefully stick at the sport. “We have a lot of children under 10, so we hope to retain them long term.” For more information on the junior programs, call the club on 5664 3314, email info@leongathagolf. com.au or check out the website, www.leongathagolf.com.au.

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Parrots too good Thumping win: Leongatha’s Ben Willis rucks against Sale’s Jack Lipman in the Parrots’ 105 point demolition of the Magpies. Full report on page 46.

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