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CHICAGO A KNOCKOUT PAGE 6 Hawks link: Hawthorn captain Jarryd Roughead has invested in his home town of Leongatha by joining a partnership to run McCartin’s Hotel.

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Aussie cricket coach: a friendship with Stuart Wigney is behind Darren Lehmann’s involvement with Leongatha’s McCartin’s Hotel.

Sporting star: former Leongatha and AFL footballer Stuart Wigney is one of the new leaseholders of Leongatha’s iconic McCartin’s Hotel.

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Sporting celebs take over Leongatha hotel

By Tony Giles and Brad Lester

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THREE high profile sporting figures have bought Leongatha’s iconic McCartin’s Hotel business. Hawthorn captain Jarryd Roughead, Australian cricket coach Darren “Boof” Lehmann, and former local and AFL footballer Stuart Wigney have

taken over the lease of the pub, effective from Monday, August 14, along with other partners. The Star understands Wigney will oversee the day to day running of the hotel, while Roughead and Lehmann will continue with their busy careers. Wigney and his team are already making a mark on the hotel, having the closed the bistro and kitchen for renovations last week.

Former leaseholder Philip Botte will return to Melbourne to run a hotel in Collingwood. His family has been long involved in running hotels, and he left Melbourne to run a hotel in Shepparton before coming to South Gippsland after his family’s business bought the Korumburra Middle Hotel and McCartin’s Hotel in 2006. They sold the Middle Hotel in 2010. Continued on page 6.

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Call for a 24 hours a day cat and dog curfew

Pet patrol PET lovers have mixed reactions to a call to confine cats and dogs to houses and enclosures 24 hours a day to protect native wildlife. Wildlife carers last Wednesday urged South Gippsland Shire Council to consider introducing a 24 hour curfew to curtail the number of cats roaming the region and eating native animals, including threatened species.

Campaigning for change: wildlife carers are advocating for a cat curfew to save native animals from being attacked by cats. Photo: Chris Tzaros.

Car drives off cliff A CAR was driven off an 80metre cliff at Toora on Friday. A 49 year old man from Welshpool was travelling along Silcocks Hill Road, Toora, around 6am when he drove off an embankment and into a gully. The man attempted to free himself from his red Holden Commodore sedan but he was not able to get out. He contacted 000 around 8am. Police and emergency services attended the scene and conducted a rescue operation. The man was set free at 12pm and had minor injuries. He was transported to Latrobe Regional Hospital at Traralgon. Police are still investigating.

Road rage A MAN was hit in the face with a hammer after a road rage incident at Anderson near Phillip Island recently. Just after 4pm on August 16, police said a 51 year old victim from Melbourne was overtaken

Some carers even want the curfew to apply to dogs. The Star’s Facebook followers expressed a mix of support and opposition to such a curfew. Supporter Helene Feely said, “Cats are marauding and prey on smaller animals, birds and reptiles ...it is their instinct to kill. Unfortunately this is a tale of woe for our very beautiful native creatures which are rapidly disappearing from our bushland”. Objector Rebecca Easey said, “I think it’s cruel to keep cats locked up. Maybe we need to ban them as pets if we can’t have them outside. If we locked dogs up 24/7 without walking, it would be considered cruel. Cats need a lot of exercise. I care for the local wildlife and I’m not a cat person. But I don’t think it’s fair to allow cat ownership but not let them outside.” Council is planning to investigate the introduction of a cat curfew order by June 2018 and councillors are likely to vote on this at the September council meeting. Wildlife carer Kylie Laing of Venus Bay said while a dusk to dawn curfew would be “fantastic”, that time limit would be “only halfway there”. “There is so much wildlife out there during the day. Why not go the whole hog to get the wildlife protected that we need to,” she said, calling for a 24 hour curfew. Ms Laing suggested council initially introduce a dusk to dawn curfew, with a 24 hour a day curfew within 12 to 24 months. Cats could be confined by being kept inside a house, within an enclosed verandah or in a cat aviary or run. Cat curfews apply in other shires, including Bass Coast where cats are required to be confined from sunset to sunrise. Ms Laing told council cats have been known

Lock up your pets: from left, South Gippsland Shire Councillor Alyson Skinner discusses the prospect of a 24 hours a day curfew on cats, and possibly dogs, with Janet Carey of Venus Bay, wildlife carer Sue Moore of Tarwin Lower, wildlife carer Kylie Laing of Venus Bay, Guilia Joyce of Mardan, Janet Cardy of Venus Bay and wildlife carer Michelle De Gruchy of Venus Bay. Ms Laing is holding a ringtail possum, one of the native animals at risk of cat attack. to attack such local animals as the pygmy possum, marbled gecko and blue wren. She reported fewer ringtail possums in Venus Bay and attributed that to the growing number of domestic cats. In South Gippsland Shire alone, Ms Laing said there were 68 species of threatened birds, 16 species of threatened mammals, nine species of threatened fish, four species of threatened reptiles, two species of threatened amphibians and five species of threatened invertebrates. Dogs could also be subject to the curfew proposed by the carers, with Ms Laing saying dogs roam around Venus Bay and had been known to attack wombats and koalas. Four submissions to council’s review of its Do-

Pet curfew - your say

THE Star asked Facebook followers: “Wildlife carers are calling for a 24 hour a day curfew on domestic cats and dogs in South Gippsland Shire to reduce pets’ impact by a 63 year old offender from Wonthaggi, on on native wildlife. What do you think?” the Bass Highway. Both drivers were heading towards Wonthaggi. Police said the victim overtook the offender again. The offender passed the victim and suddenly slowed down in front of the victim, coming to a complete stop. Both drivers exited their vehicles. Police said the offender produced the handle of a hammer and after a dispute, struck the victim to the side of his face. The victim’s face swelled. The offender was arrested and is yet to be charged. He was released, pending summons to court at a later date.

Drunk man drives to police station A MAN visited the Leongatha Police Station to report another matter, but was charged for drink driving when he arrived. The 53 year old Leongatha man drove to the station at 4.30pm on Saturday, under the influence of alcohol. He blew a reading of .116 BAC. His licence was immediately suspended and he will be summonsed to court at a later date.

Here are some of their responses: • Heather Poletti: “It’s the feral cats that need eradicating and the domestic cats that have left home with a chip on their shoulders that need to be thinned out also”; • Katie Harper: “That is so cruel. My cats are in by dark and one has to be outside or he will torment the other one because he wants to be outside. Registered, microchipped, wormed, fed and loved, this fat bugger has never caught anything. The other one has never caught anything either. But they want to be outside cause its natural. Heaven forbid they may poop in a garden and cover it up. How about actually enforcing the laws and prosecuting people who sell unchipped animals instead of torturing pets”; • Wendy Brown: “Yes, would stop them digging up and pooping in other people’s gardens as well. Drives my husband nuts when the neighbours’ cats do that”; • Sue Lobb Johnson: “Agree. We have an inside cat and she’s supervised for short periods when outside. Doesn’t take long for her hunting instinct to kick in when she sees birds. Curfews are safer for the cats too”; and • Mark Williams: “Considering any responsible cat owner would have a decent size sealed cat run, so said pet could come and go inside and outside as it pleased without annoying the neighbours by entering their yard”.

mestic Animal Management Plan raised concerns about the nuisance caused by unconfined cats and recommended council adopt a cat curfew. Council’s manager of regulatory services Matthew Patterson said a curfew would take six to 12 months to implement, but Cr Alyson Skinner of Venus Bay wanted council to vote on a curfew at the September council meeting. “Why does it have to be a six to 12 month process to develop a draft order?” she said. Mr Patterson responded there was process council had to follow and to give the public a chance to comment. He believed a curfew would result in a greater demand for cat traps and a need for more council resources to collect those. Council could collect up to 300 traps a year under a curfew, up from the current 105. A submission to the animal plan review called for mandatory desexing of cats but Mr Patterson felt a 65 percent discount on registration fees for desexed cats was an adequate incentive for pet owners. Council has 1100 registered cats in the shire. Cr Meg Edwards raised the point that cats on farms control rats and mice, and cats were important to their owners’ wellbeing.

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Plays delight in Foster By Jennifer Paragreen

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THE Bruce Crowl Award for the Most Outstanding Production at the 17th South Gippsland Festival of One Act Plays at Foster on the weekend went to a relatively new Melbourne company, Bitten By Productions. The company staged Heroes by Gabriel Bergmoser, who also received the playwright’s award. Runner-up for the Most Outstanding Production was Brighton Theatre Company, whose play Second Sight also earned trophies for Carol Shelbourn as Most Outstanding Lead Female Actor and Matt Phillips as Most Outstanding – Male Support Actor. Gippsland performances catching the adjudicator’s eye included Lynn Atkinson, in her first performance with FAMDA as Frances in The Wylah Valley Book Club and John Reisinger, who played a wonderfully hammy actor in Three Lovers staged by Latrobe Valley based Here, There and Everywhere Theatre. The Young Players Festival on Saturday morning got the festival off to a great start with wonderful performances from well trained and enthusiastic young actors playing before a huge audience at the Foster hall. The most outstanding production trophy was won by Wesley Student Theatre with an adaptation of Euripides’ tragedy Medea, complete with extremely well directed Greek Chorus. Wesley College student Amy Sutherland earned an outstanding achievement award in the title role. Grade 5 student Erin Jones-Jacobson from Foster Primary School earned the Adjudicator’s Choice Award for her impressive contributions as writer of Animal Spirit, a play with a strong and well conveyed environmental message. Koonwarra Village School’s staging of A Crown Does Not a Princess Make was awarded Most Enjoyable Play. Outstanding Achievement

In character: Foster Primary School’s Luca Andreopoulos and Jet Chandler were looking forward to their performance Animal Spirit in the One Act Play festival on Saturday morning.

Farrugia-Roberts, who received the Victorian Drama League Encouragement Award. The Most Outstanding Director trophy went to Sharon Maine for I Dream Before I Take the Stand, staged by Gemco Players from Emerald. Another trophy heading towards the Dandenongs was the Most Outstanding Female Support Actor won by Donna Cleverley in 1812 Theatre’s delightful poetic comedy Floss. The Most Outstanding Design award went to Flashlight Theatre Company from the Casey area for the quality of voiceover and sound design in Brooklyn. Pop Culture Theatre was presented with Adjudicator’s Choice Award for its backstage professionalism. The company had presented two engaging comedies, The Rules Are the Rules Are the Rules and The Adjudicator. Full details of festival nominations and awards are listed on www. famda.org.au.

Young performers: Koonwarra Village School’s Erica CollinsSavva and Tayla Boase played fishermen in their school’s production of The Apple in the One Act Play Festival. Awards for Koonwarra Village School students went to Siera Hampshire for her eye-catching and thoroughly focused performance as the Princess in A Crown Does Not a Princess Make and to Indigo Aurora for being consistently in the moment as Moonshot in The Apple. There were also special mentions for Mila Cox for characterisation in

a non flashy role in The Apple and to Riley Forrest-Kennedy for the wind and bird noises in A Crown Does Not a Princess Make. A multiple award winning company was Lilydale based YouthARK, that took home the trophies for Most Outstanding Male Lead Actor, won by Riley Stow, for his performance in Deadline, written by Candice

Mix of characters: from left, Koonwarra Village School’s Indigo Aurora, Emilia Liccardi, Mila Cox and Jasmine Tough (front) played some diverse roles in their production of The Apple in the One Act Play Festival at Foster.

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Destination Leongatha Teens unveil vision to reinvigorate town’s heart By Brad Lester LEONGATHA’S dishevelled rail yards would be transformed into a play and cultural hub that would reinvigorate the town, under a proposal by teenagers. Students of Leongatha Secondary College presented their proposal for the future use of the Leongatha rail yards to South Gippsland Shire Council last Wednesday. Council is now creating a proposal for the remodeling of the former rail yards to present to council for deliberation. The years 9 and 10 students proposed a playground, open grass and entertainment area, sound

shell, fitness equipment area and traffic school, as well as a bridge or other access to Bair Street. The former railway station could become a café and a new opening for the Great Southern Rail Trail would be created. Student Amelia Dunn said the playground would appeal to children of all ages, and feature a giant cow, large climbing wall, basketball ring, obstacle course and a slide from a bridge to Bair Street. “It will give more people a reason to stop in Leongatha,” she said, believing the new look site would encourage shops to open for longer and create employment for teenagers. The playground proposal was based on surveys with preschool and Leongatha Primary School children. Student Malik Phillips

said the entertainment and performance area would inject life into Leongatha on weekends, with the town now a ghost town stuck in the 1950s. “The South Gippsland Shire Brass Band could perform in that space,” he said. “Music would flow up to the town.” The area would cater for gigs, movies and markets. The back of the Bair Street shops could become a vertical garden. Student Shem Murphy suggested a covered bridge to link with Bair Street, reminiscent of Melbourne’s iconic Princes Bridge. “It will bring people to the area. It will be something to catch your eye when you see it,” he said, and return Leongatha “back to its former glory”. Student Molly Gurnett noted the rail yards spoke

Drugs busted POLICE have found nearly 300 cannabis plants and arrested two men during drug busts over the past fortnight. Police from the Bass Coast Tasking Unit executed multiple warrants, with the first being at Korumburra South where they found 77 cannabis plants. The second warrant was executed in

Wonthaggi and police found 209 plants. Both men arrested were citizens of another country and will be deported after serving their respective sentences. The Bass Coast Tasking Unit is set up to tackle drug related crimes in the area. If you have any information please call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Investigations regarding these cases are ongoing.

Future thinkers: from left, Leongatha Secondary College students who presented their ideas for the redevelopment of Leongatha’s rail yards to South Gippsland Shire Council last Wednesday were Amelia Dunn, Shem Murphy, Molly Gurnett, Malik Phillips, mayor Cr Ray Argento, Harry Vanderzalm and Isla Hickey. of a proposal for a traffic school to teach children about traffic safety. That, she said, would reduce the number of lives lost to road accidents in rural areas – a rate higher than that experienced in Melbourne. The traffic school would be complemented by exercise equipment for outdoor training, creating a fitter society. Council heard the rail yards were now used for drug use and sexual activity, and that Leongatha had been neglected for too long. “It’s just another town on the way to better places,”

Amelia said. Student Isla Hickey summed up, “We would like councillors to see this as an opportunity to create a sense of arrival in Leongatha and an opportunity to boost tourism and the economy.” The area would be WiFi free to encourage people to interact rather than be on their phones. Councillors praised the students and the teens offered to remain involved in the project. Council will hold further community consultation before considering a final report for adoption.

Can’t miss it: a giant cow could be a feature of a playground proposed for the Leongatha rail yards by Leongatha Secondary College students.

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Chicago dazzles a full house By Tayla Kershaw CHICAGO enthralled a full house at its opening night last Saturday.

Dangerous cast: from left, murderesses Liz (Angela Hogan), Mona (Meghan Dal Masetto), June (Rose Wray-McCann), Velma Kelly (Bron Kalos), Annie (Jade Dalton) and Hunyak (Annabelle Clarkson) opened Chicago with a rendition of All That Jazz on Saturday night.

With around two months to pull a world renowned musical together, Wonthaggi Theatrical Production absolutely amazed with its incredibly talented cast, sophisticated lighting and set design, and flashy costumes that encapsulated sassy 1920s Chicago. The audience was in awe from the get go as Bron Kalos – playing murderess nightclub sensation Velma Kelly – took the stage with the flawless female ensemble to perform one of the musical’s hit numbers All That Jazz. Kalos shared the spotlight with Nina Barry-Macaulay, playing the charming Roxie Hart. Following the murder of her lover, Roxie is set to go on trial. Teaming up with cold hearted lawyer Billy Flynn (played by Will Hanley), Roxie learns to manipulate the press to steer her campaign to freedom, all the while stealing the spotlight from Velma.

Charismatic: Will Hanley charmed the audience as lawyer Billy Flynn with his performance of All I Care About Is Love, supported by the female ensemble of Kerryn Moren, Rose WrayMcCann, Jade Dalton, Angela Hogan, Meghan Dal Masetto and Annabelle Clarkson.

The musical also follows the stories of the murderess in the female ensemble, played by Jade Dalton, Meghan Dal Masetto, Annabelle Clarkson, Kerryn Moren, Rose Wray-McCann and Angela Hogan. The female ensemble was outstanding throughout the production, and shone in their devilish performance of Cell Block Tango. Also featured in the dazzling cast were the hugely talented Elly Poletti – who had a powerful presence as Matron ‘Mama’ Morton, Jay Nelson as the downtrodden Amos Hart and Wayne Moloney as columnist Mary Sunshine. Wonthaggi Theatrical Group added a touch of difference to their set this year, with the band appearing on stage with the cast. This directional choice gave a new appreciation to the amazing local musicians who put endless amounts of energy in bringing the musicals to life. The music was accompanied by strong ‘Fosse-style’ choreography by Rose WrayMcCann, true to Chicago’s iconic style. The crew did an amazing job with a set that transported the audience to the underbelly of Chicago and a lighting display that was nothing less than professional. Despite the dark story line, the work of the crew to bring a sense of liveliness to the set and the energy of the cast gave delivered an upbeat performance – particularly when Hanley and the ensemble gave the audience the old Razzle Dazzle in act two. At the helm of Chicago’s success is director Karen Milkins-Hendry, who was well supported by her family in her endeavour to bring the iconic musical to Wonthaggi. Her husband Tad Hendry was the set designer and her daughter Jaz Hendry assisted her in her directorial role. If you missed the opening shows of Chicago, there’s no need to panic. There are still more shows to come, with it set to close on September 2. To book your tickets, head to www.wtg. org.au, or visit the foyer of the Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre from 10am to 2pm, Tuesday to Friday.

Amazing show: Melbourne’s Tessa Kay congratulated Will Hanley on a successful opening performance of Chicago on Saturday night.

Family support: from left, Wonthaggi Theatrical Group’s Chicago director Karen Milkins-Hendry was supported by her daughter Jaz Hendry and her husband Tad Hendry in bringing the musical together. They are pictured after the show on Saturday night.

Spotlight: Will Hanley shone on stage performing show stopper Razzle Dazzle on the opening night of Chicago on Saturday.

Sporting celebs take over Leongatha hotel Continued from page 1. McCartin’s Hotel was the 25th pub Mr Botte’s father Walter had owned. “I have enjoyed it and it has flown because Leongatha has been a great town and very welcoming,” Mr Botte said. “There have been so many good times at McCartin’s. It’s been great to be able to have the support of the community and grow McCartin’s almost as a community hub.” The hotel was the first building in Leongatha, according to Mr Botte. His family bought McCartin’s Hotel from building firm Considine and Johnston, and sold the freehold to Albert Jans of Dumbalk in 2014 for $2.4 million, sold by Melbourne firm Burgess Rawson, the director principal being former local Raoul Holderhead. Having been recruited from Leongatha, Stuart Wigney played AFL football with Foot-

scray, Sydney, Adelaide and Richmond. He has had a long association with running hotels in Melbourne. Wigney spent his first four seasons at Footscray. He had perhaps his best season in 1990 when he had 284 disposals, 132 marks and kicked 18 goals. It was the same year that he represented Victoria at State of Origin level, against Tasmania Stuart’s brother, Brad, represented South Australia in first-class cricket. McCartin’s Hotel, originally called The Commercial Hotel, was constructed by owner Hugh McCartin during 1890 and officially opened on the corner of McCartin and Bair streets in Leongatha on February 5, 1891. It was the first licensed premises in Leongatha. Major alterations to the hotel were carried out between 1928 and 1932 by the architec-

tural firm Joy and McIntyre, which presumably changed it to the present appearance. The building retains some of its original characteristics. It has a two storey verandah to Bair Street supported in rendered brick piers, which has a cast iron balustrade that may have been part of the original timber and cast iron verandah. The hipped roofs around a central courtyard are now sheeted in terracotta tiles and shops have been included in the cranked side wall to McCartin Street. The interior has been completely renovated and incorporates a new bar, a vibrant dining room and an area for gaming machines. Although substantially altered, McCartin’s retains its imposing presence on a prominent corner site that contributes to the historic character of the Leongatha civic and commercial heritage precinct.

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Staff and volunteers thanked at Koorooman House AGED Care Week was celebrated at Leongatha’s Koorooman House on Friday. The celebration recognised the dedication of the nurses, domestic staff and volunteers. They each received a certificate of appreciation. “Everyone plays a vital role and we really commend them for it. Without everyone’s help, everything would come to a halt,” activities coordinator Josephine Durant said. To mark the event, a lunch was held with the residents, which included a popcorn machine, cake and a visit from an alpaca and some dogs,

belonging to nurse Paola Munoz. “Our staff and volunteers make this a special place. They do everything they can to care for the residents,” Paola said. “I’ve come from Melbourne, and I don’t know whether it’s South Gippsland, this environment or this facility, but we’ve always had great volunteers. They always go above and beyond for the community.” The 90th birthday of resident Jean Grist was also celebrated. Friends and family were there to help make the day special for her.

Health gap Urgent care centres lack urgent state funding URGENT care centres at South Gippsland hospitals are being impacted by the State Government imposing new regulations affecting staffing without providing the funding to match. Urgent care centres at Leongatha, Korumburra and Foster hospitals are sometimes closed to ambulances and the public, leaving people and paramedics with no option but to travel to emergency departments at Wonthaggi, Warragul and Latrobe Regional hospitals. The Nationals’ Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien said, “It’s certainly a concern for the community when our urgent care centres aren’t open. “One of the problems has been that the Andrews Labor Government has loaded up hospitals with extra costs from policy decisions such as a new nurses EBA and nurse-patient ratios enshrined in law, but hasn’t provided hospitals with the necessary funding to meet those costs. “If Labor makes decisions such as these it has to ensure funding is available to cover them. “The Liberal Nationals Coalition will have more to say about rural hospital funding in the lead up to the next election.” Mr O’Brien urged the community to learn the difference between urgent care centres and emergency departments. Unlike an emergency department, urgent care centres

patients to the hospital that can best treat them, whether that’s Leongatha, Korumburra, Wonthaggi, LRH or elsewhere,” Mr O’Brien said. The Nationals’ Eastern Victoria Region MLA Melina Bath said rural and regional hospitals were always under pressure to fill and fund nursing staff under • The Nationals’ Gippsland the new nurse to patient ratio scheme. South MLA Danny O’Brien. “The Andrews Labor Government must adequately accommodate smaller hospitals with appropriate resources to cover these,” she said. A spokesperson for Labor’s Eastern Victoria Region MLC Harriet Shing said urgent care centres were operational responsibilities of health services and would not comment about whether state funding was ad• The Nationals’ Eastern Vicequate. toria Region MLC Melina Other Eastern Victoria ReBath. gion MLCs, Labor’s David Mulino, Shooters and Fishers’ Jeff Bourman and Liberals’ Edward O’Donohue, as well as Victorian Health Minister Jill Hennessy, did not respond to questions from The Star. The Star has been told by a well placed source the urgent care centres at Leongatha, Fos• Labor’s Eastern Victoria Re- ter and Korumburra hospitals were closed on the same night gion MLC Harriet Shing. last week. are not staffed by doctors Patients were taken by amaround the clock, but rather bulance to emergency departnurses from the ward and on- ments at Wonthaggi and Latrobe call doctors. Regional hospitals. “I think it’s important that Some patients from Foster the government helps the have refused to be taken to Lacommunity better understand the role of urgent care cen- trobe hospital at Traralgon due tres and the need for triage to not having any means of getand diversion of seriously ill ting home again.

Special occasion: Koorooman House volunteer Janette Lester and alpaca Coco Chanel helped Jean Grist celebrate her 90th birthday at the Leongatha hostel on Friday.

Pathology workers strike again PATHOLOGY services in South Gippsland continue to be affected by further strike action. Dorevitch Pathology workers went on strike from Friday, with no end to the action in sight. The Health Services Union

said the workers are being offered a zero percent pay rise after waiting since 2007 for a new pay deal. Pathology services are still available at Long Street Family Medicine in Leongatha from Monday to Friday, 8am to 12.45pm, and also at South Gippsland Family Medicine,

Wonthaggi, Monday to Friday, 8am to 3pm. Both services are provided by Clinical Labs, a different company to Dorevitch Pathology. Dorevitch Pathology referrals can also be used a Clinical Labs.

Six car crash at Loch SIX vehicles were involved in a collision on the South Gippsland Highway, outside Loch near Henry’s Road on Friday around 9.30am.

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Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien seeks rail answers A NEW railway line in Melbourne is essential to the return of rail services to South Gippsland.

available on the Cranbourne-Pakenham line. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With rapid growth continuing throughout the south-eastern suburbs of Cranbourne and Clyde, and the prospect of a new commercial airport at Koo Wee Rup, we must plan for the future,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sky Rail Project significantly hinders any proposal for a dedicated Gippsland line so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time Labor explained what it will do to help Gippsland services.â&#x20AC;? Leongatha public transport advocate Max Semken said it was about time somebody spoke about the issue. He said while it would be many years before rail could return, the government needed to start planning for the future.

That is the word of Gippsland South MLA Danny Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien, who quizzed the State Government on what itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s doing to improve train service performance on the Gippsland line. In State Parliament recently, he questioned the Minister for Transport Jacinta Allan on what the government was doing to plan a dedicated line for Gippsland trains between Pakenham and Southern Cross Station. While Mr Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien said he did not believe the return of rail to Leongatha was now viable, it could not proceed unless there were more slots

â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is so much work to be done on Victorian railways in its west and south west. It will be 10 to 15 years before we get any work done here,â&#x20AC;? he said. Mr Semken said there was no excuse for poor service on metropolitan train lines. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In England there are two lines that provide 120 services a day, so what they are talking about in Melbourne is rubbish. If they can do it in England, we can do it here,â&#x20AC;? he said. With the return of rail on the backburner, Mr Semken said it was vital South Gippsland and Bass Coast bus services were increased. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need as many buses as possible to come into this region, at least doubling from eight to 16 services per day, right through to Sale,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If we get 16 into South Gippsland, Bass Coast should get the same.â&#x20AC;? Mr Semken said the State Government has continued to ignore the public transport needs of South Gippsland and Bass Coast. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If (Eastern Region MP) Harriet Shing likes her job, she should come down to South Gippsland and experience what we have got, or havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t got, compared to the Latrobe Valley,â&#x20AC;? he said. Mr Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien said he was conscious of concerns about coach services in South Gippsland as well. â&#x20AC;&#x153;More and more people are relying on public transport and some parts of my electorate such as Nyora, Poowong, Loch and even Korumburra are becoming an extended part of the commuter belt,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need to plan for the future to ensure we have the train services Gippsland needs.â&#x20AC;?

Response requested: Gippsland South MLA Danny Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien, at the Leongatha railway station, wants answers on a dedicated Gippsland rail line that could help with future services to South Gippsland as well.

Hillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reprimand may be lifted Well done: Susan Ritchie (middle) of Korumburra received top honours in the 2017 Celebrating Aged Care awards.

Aged care achievement SUSAN Ritchie of Korumburra is a dedicated aged care worker who has scored top honours in this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Celebrating Aged Care awards. Ms Ritchie works at Hillside Lodge hostel in Korumburra. Her award was announced by chair of the Public Sector Residential Aged Care Leadership Committee Don McRae, sponsor Steven Strange, the CEO of Health Metrics and the CEO of the Victorian Healthcare Association Tom Symondson, which co-hosted the Cel-

ebrating Aged Care Week event at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aged care workers are a tireless bunch. There are no doubt easier ways to make a living, but very few are more rewarding,â&#x20AC;? Mr McRae said. The award winners and finalists in passion, leadership and volunteer categories were nominated by their workmates. Celebrating Aged Care Week from August 14 to 18 acknowledges the enormous contribution and showcases the opportunities of Victoriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s thousands of aged care workers.

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PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS (Council Agenda Topics only) *Expressions of interest to present are made by accessing Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website Public Presentation page, contact 5662 9222 for details. Wednesday 23 August - 10.00am (by COB 18/8) 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. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Rating strategy review 2018-2022 Planning scheme amendment (PSA) C100 general amendment - adoption PSA C90 - housing and settlement strategy and restructure overlays - authorisation 2017/18 major grant program - childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s facilities capital program Proposed sale of Council land in Korumburra Proposed road deviation and exchange in Stony Creek (Moyes Rd) VCAT determination - Cr Hill v. Councillor conduct panel Councillor expenditure report June 2017 Assembly of councillors: 22 June to 21 July 2017 Document sealed awarded or extended by CEO 22 June to 21 July 2017

WORKS THIS WEEK Sealed roads maintenance: Whole Shire Tree requests: Whole Shire Zone maintenance: Leongatha, Leongatha South, Welshpool, Port Welshpool Roadside slashing: Mirboo, Welshpool Streetscape works: Main Street, Foster Road and drainage upgrades: Anderson Street, Leongatha Road shoulder maintenance: Ruby Arawata Road, Ruby Drainage installation: Korumburra Show Grounds Culvert maintenance: Foster area Gravel road resheeting: Cornwalls Road and Mount Nicholl Road, Fish Creek Retaining wall construction: Corner Lewis and Keane Streets, Port Welshpool and Station Street, Korumburra BUILDING YOUR BUSINESS WORKSHOP 12 September - 6.00pm to 8.30pm - Council Chambers Learn business and marketing planning skills to change the direction or expand your business. Book for $25 at www.sbms.org.au/events/view/1187. Contact the Economic Development and Tourism team for more information. GEOGRAPHICAL NAMING PROPOSAL Council is proposing to name a road in the locality of Koonwarra. The location and extent of the road proposed to be named is an unnamed road to the south/east off Caithness Road, Koonwarra for approximately 220 metres. More information is available on Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/naming.

SOUTH Gippsland Shire Councillor Don Hill is likely to no longer to have to attend six months of training about council procedures in the wake of being cleared of misconduct. At tomorrowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (Wednesday) council meeting, council will consider the results of Cr Hillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s appeal to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), which overturned a Councillor Conduct Panel decision. The conduct panel found he had been dishonest with the community and accused council staff of being misleading, and ordered he be reprimanded and undergo the training. In the wake of VCAT overturning the panelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finding, a recommendation to tomorrowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s council meeting calls for councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reprimand of Cr Hill to be withdrawn. The training will no longer be required and had also been intended to cover Cr Hillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s communication skills with councillors and council officers, and a mentor to monitor Cr Hill in his role as a councillor.

Noticeboard PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT ACT 1987 SOUTH GIPPSLAND PLANNING SCHEME Notice of Approval of Amendment - Amendment C110 The Minister for Planning has approved Amendment C110 to the South Gippsland Planning Scheme. The Amendment comes into operation on the date this notice is published in the Victoria Government Gazette. The Amendment implements the Nyora Development Strategy (2016) town centre recommendations by: rezoning land at 2â&#x20AC;&#x201C;12 Hewson Street and 29â&#x20AC;&#x201C;31 Davis Street, Nyora, from the General Residential Zone to the Commercial 1 Zone; introducing and applying the Design and Development Overlay (DDO12) to Commercial 1 Zone and Public Use Zone land in the Nyora Town Centre; amending Clause 21.15-5; amending Clause 21.16 to include the Nyora Development Strategy as a reference document; and amending Clause 61.03 to introduce the new DDO12. 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

Cr Hill last week revised his statement in last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Star in regards to the costs incurred by council in relation to the conduct panel, which he stated was $60,000. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was not clear in what I said to the reporter with regards to costs of the panel hearings/VCAT appeal and so I wish to clarify the accuracy of what I discussed,â&#x20AC;? he writes in a letter to the editor on page 12 of todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s edition. He said the first complaint brought by then councillors Jim Fawcett, Mohya Davies and Lorraine Brunt cost the ratepayers $30,000. The subsequent appeal to the first panelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s flawed findings cost a further $9000, to bring a total of $39,000 for the process initially instigated by three councillors. Mayor Cr Ray Argento yesterday (Monday) said the first panel cost council $27,884 in panel and legal costs, accommodation and incidentals, and administrative support. He said the second panel cost council $11,000 in panel costs, accommodation and administrative support. He said the VCAT appeal cost council $6846 in panel chair costs, incidentals and administration support. The mayor said the total cost to council was $45,730.

Bike taken A FLUORO orange mountain bike worth around $1000 was stolen from a home at Wonthaggi on August 16. The owner of the property was at work during the day when the incident occurred. Offender/s accessed the shed via the rear door where the bike was taken from, on Korumburra Road. Anyone with information is asked to contact Wonthaggi Police on 5671 4100 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Lost property: is this your bike? It was handed in to Wonthaggi Police Station. If it is yours and you can prove ownership, please contact the station on 5671 4100.

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Lend us a hand

Call for help to manage population growth SOUTH Gippsland needs more help from the current and future state governments to deal with the expected influx of new residents as Melbourne’s urban sprawl continues. The region needs more jobs, healthcare and educational services, and transport to cope with anticipated population growth. These topics were high on the list of discussions at a meeting of The Liberal-Nationals Coalition Population Policy Taskforce at the Wonthaggi Club last Wednesday. The taskforce will deliver a final report at the end of this year with policies to encourage decentralisation to be outlined ahead of next year’s state election, Bass MLA Brian Paynter said. “The theory is that because Melbourne is growing at an unsustainable rate

due to Victoria’s population growing at a faster rate than any other state in Australia, we need to decentralise. But this has its own challenges,” he said. Mr Paynter said the Wonthaggi forum aimed to hear what Bass Coast needs in the way of infrastructure and economic drivers to accommodate population growth. “First start is the Wonthaggi Secondary College and hospital which are my highest priorities, but there is a lot more to do,” he said. The forum was attended by Kew MP and taskforce chair Tim Smith, and Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien, taskforce deputy chair, and attended by local businesspeople and residents. Mr O’Brien and Mr Smith later spoke with the South Gippsland Shire Council in Leongatha to discuss council’s thoughts about the impact of population growth

on their shire. Mr O’Brien said good schools and hospitals, and job opportunities were essential to attracting people to regional areas. “We have got the cheaper housing and we have got the lifestyle,” he said. Mr Smith said the Coalition would like to see more people living in regional areas and commuting to city jobs via rail. Cr Jeremy Rich said only industrial use would warrant the return of rail services to South Gippsland and said 80 B-double trucks were travelling from Nyora to Melbourne daily. Crs Rich and Andrew McEwen called for an integrated transport study to consider the wider region’s future transport needs, with the long term aim to attract state investment. Cr Meg Edwards questioned how well V/Line buses were patronised, given

she was the only passenger on a bus between Nyora and Leongatha recently. Cr Aaron Brown said Wonthaggi Hospital needs subregional status and noted further healthcare would attract new residents. More than 100,000 people move to Victoria each year, with 92,000 of those moving to Melbourne and negative growth in regional areas. “We want to spread the love and we want to spread the people,” Mr Smith said. By 2050, Melbourne will have eight million people and Victoria 10 million. The Coalition wishes to gather information from the taskforce to use to formulate decentralisation policy to take to the next election. The final report will be delivered at the end of this year. The taskforce’s interim report can be found at www. vicpopulation.com.au

Rising population: from left, South Gippsland Shire Cr Alyson Skinner, Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien, Cr Meg Edwards, mayor Cr Ray Argento and Kew MP Tim Smith (front) were in Leongatha last Wednesday to discuss South Gippsland Shire’s infrastructure needs to handle anticipated population growth.

New ambulance station mooted Unsafe driving A DRIVER was intercepted by police for drink driving and speeding on Shingler Street in Leongatha on Saturday at 11pm. The 39 year old Leongatha man blew a blood alcohol concentration reading of .149 and was travelling at 63km/h in a 50km/h zone. His licence was immediately suspended and he received two penalty notices totalling $800.

The 18 year old Lynbrook man was intercepted on Sunday around 2am. He was charged with drink driving after blowing a blood alcohol concentration reading of .071. He has been summonsed to court at a later date and his licence was suspended.

Vehicle surrendered

Over the limit

A KORUMBURRA man surrendered his vehicle at Leongatha Police Station yesterday (Monday).

A PROBATIONARY driver was caught by police drink driving on Richards Street in Korumburra.

Police said the 19 year old committed hoon driving offences in Ogilvy Street in Leongatha on August 8. His vehicle has been impounded.

By Brad Lester LEONGATHA could be closer to receiving a new or renovated ambulance station. The existing station opened in 1964 and is one of the last in South Gippsland awaiting rejuvenation. The Star understands the station is among Ambulance Victoria’s top three stations in Gippsland for major works, but would be competing against ambulance stations across Victoria for State Government funding. Ambulance Victoria sent a civil engineer to inspect the Leongatha station in the past month and last week a surveyor was inspecting the site. Ambulance Victoria Gippsland regional director Simon Jemmett said, “We recognise that the present Leongatha

branch will need to be replaced in coming years.” He said the last significant renovation was in 2009, when four additional rooms were added and the inside was updated. “Ambulance Victoria has more than 260 facilities across the state which are regularly assessed for suitability and upgraded as required,” Mr Jemmett said. “In recent years, new or renovated branches have also opened in South and West Gippsland at Warragul, Korumburra, Grantville, Cowes, Wonthaggi and Mirboo North.” A new station for Leongatha was in a five year plan for station rebuilds, one year ago. Station officer Gordon Bowman said paramedics had outgrown the branch, and it was now “old and tired”. “There was an upgrade to the branch in 1986 and even that part is getting old

now,” he said. Mr Bowman said the Leongatha station was well built and therefore could be renovated at a fraction of the cost of a total rebuild, and the cheaper price tag could make it more likely to receive state funding. “The Korumburra station cost $1.5 million to rebuild a few years ago and I reckon if they spent $400,000 on renovating Leongatha, you could make it one of the best stations around,” he said. The Leongatha station was initially built for 25 staff and now only has 13 paramedics, resulting in room available for remodelling. “The staff are prepared to turn their mess room into a training room. The newer people coming straight from university, I believe they would say this is not acceptable but the older staff have grown accustomed to it,” Mr Bowman said.

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A STRANGER paid for a man’s groceries at Leongatha IGA sometime last week around 9.30am. The man forgot his wallet, leaving him with no money to pay for his groceries at the register. The local man sends his sincere thanks to the woman who lent him a helping hand.

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begun its annual community initiative of Pay It Forward. The pizzeria is thanking the community for its support by offering four donations of $500 to school or community groups in the local area. Proposals should state who your group is, why you need the support and what you plan to do with the donation. Please submit your proposal to eat@trullipizzeria.com.au by August 25. Trulli will be announcing the successful groups at the beginning of September.

CONGRATULATIONS to Welshpool and District Primary School student Sofie Platt for her selection in the Prom Coast basketball side which will compete tomorrow (Wednesday) for selection through to the division level. DUMBALK’s St Andrew’s Anglican Church Congratulations also to students Jodie Allott, Chelsea Brown and Elsa Gallagher for their se- will be celebrating its 80th anniversary. Since the church has been open in 1937, a lection through to the division athletics, which will be held at Wonthaggi Secondary College celebration will be held inside the building on Friday, November 3 at 6pm. on Monday, September 11. Bishop Kay Goldsworthy will be in attenTRULLI Woodfire Pizzeria in Meeniyan has dance. Remember to keep the date free. A service will commence at 7.30pm. If you have photos or memorabilia you would like to include in the celebration booklet or have on display in the hall on the evening, contact Val Neyland on 5664 4374.

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THE Leongatha Gallery is well situated amongst all the activities of this year’s Leongatha Daffodil Festival from Friday, September 1 to Sunday, September 3. The gallery, just across the road from the Leongatha post office, is just up the steps and situated within the Leongatha Memorial Hall complex. The gallery displays many unique and unusual hand crafted items such as paintings, mosaics, woodwork, toys, leadlight, glass work, jewellery, knitted, sewn and woven items, rugs, toys, scarves of silk and wool and felt work too. Tote bags, purses, pottery and ceramics, mo-

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biles, doorstops, and the amazing list goes on, and don’t forget popular hand crafted cards to go with your gifts too. The Leongatha Painters Group will have many wonderful paintings displayed. The South Gippsland Woodworkers Group will as usual put on an impressive display in the courtyard and surrounds and have beautifully hand crafted items available to be purchased in the gallery. The gallery will be proudly open throughout the Daffodil Festival. THE Cancer Council’s Daffodil Day fundraiser is on again, with pens, pins and other goodies available to buy to raise money for cancer research and awareness. Look out for displays in local shops, including at The Star office, 36 McCartin Street, Leongatha.

Fascinating talk: Confidence Masvosva will be the guest speaker at the Ecumenical Pleasant Sunday Afternoon at Scots Pioneer Church, Mardan South, this Sunday, August 27 at 2pm. A seminarian for the priesthood, he will speak about his homeland Zimbabwe. The event includes musical items and community singing. All welcome and afternoon tea will be served. The church is at 1230 Mardan Road, Mardan South.

Experiments: Korumburra Secondary College Year 10 student Eric Zubcic enjoyed conducting experiments last week at school to celebrate Science Week.

Science fun SCIENCE week exploded on Wednesday at Korumburra Secondary College. Year 10 students viewed low powered explosive demonstrations to understand the concept of energy in an educationally captivating way.

Maisie recalls Walkerville as she turns 100 WALKERVILLE North is a special place for Maisie Watson and still remains dear to her heart as she celebrated her 100th birthday on Saturday, August 19. On a high: Daphne enjoys taking part in the Jump Off at Inverloch Primary School on Friday to support the Heart Foundation.

Children jump for health CHILDREN jumped for charity at Inverloch Primary School last Friday. Some 410 students from Inverloch and Kongwak primary schools participated in Jump Rope for Heart. The annual event raises awareness of healthy behaviours including eating and exercise, and to raise funds for the Heart Foundation. Students have already raised more than $550, with many more donations and sponsorships to be

added to this total after Friday’s Jump Off. Before the jump, students participated in weekly physical education classes focusing on individual, pair and group skipping techniques, as well as developing coordination, stamina, enthusiasm and challenging students to achieve personal bests. Skipping has been a popular pastime during recess and lunchtimes, and last week students received a visit from a Jump Rope for Heart staff member who praised students’ fundraising.

Car lovers party SOUTH Gippsland Historical Automobile Club members celebrated the club’s 40th anniversary on Friday night at the Leongatha Historical Automobile Club shed. More than 50 members united at the shed for a barbecue dinner, drinks and desert to celebrate.

Celebration time: South Gippsland Automobile Club inaugural member Laury Cooper and central branch president Rick Cove celebrated South Gippsland Automobile Club’s 40th anniversary on Friday night.

Mrs Watson and her late husband Arch ran the Walkerville Caravan milestone: Park from 1966 to 1975, Life Maisie Watson (seatand she and her family still holiday at a house ed) and her daughter at Promontory Views Norma Bennett reEstate. flect on their cherHer daughter Norma ished memories of Bennett of Greensborough told The Star, “Mum time spent at Walkloved the lifestyle, she erville North. Mrs loved the people and she Watson turned 100 made a lot of friends at on Saturday. Walkerville. “She said it was one of the happiest times of her life while she was down there.” The Watsons moved to Walkerville North from the Melbourne suburb of Preston. Mrs Watson was related to Walkerville identity Robert Holt and her family bought a block of land from the Holt family, upon which Mr Watson built a holiday home there. The Watson family moved to Walkerville to take over the caravan park and enjoyed transforming the popular park. They installed new toilets, a laundry and fireplaces for guests to have barbecues, and also mowed sites, all the while Mrs Watson was an active member of the Red Cross for more than 20 years while living and holidaying in the town. Mrs Watson celebrated her 100th birthday with her family at her home of the past 10 years, Twin Parks Hostel in the Melbourne suburb of Reservoir. Her son Ray Watson and his family flew from their home in Buderim, Queensland, and many of her five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren attended the occasion. She was presented with flowers by a councillor, and received congratulatory messages from Queen Elizabeth and Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove. On Sunday, she received a presentation from Legacy and will enjoy a second party today (Tuesday).

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Connections: back, from left, Korumburra Business Association (KBA) vice president Brian Hess, Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien, South Gippsland Shire Council Cr Andrew McEwen, KBA committee member Kelly Hughes, Cr Lorraine Brunt, committee member Kate Murphy and front, from left, KBA secretary Shirley Arestia, KBA president Noelene Cosson and treasurer Trudi Mantell came together at the KBA annual general meeting on Wednesday.

Burra businesses come together

By Jessica Anstice

THE past 12 months have been busy and rewarding for the Korumburra Business Association (KBA). The KBA annual general meeting was held on Wednesday evening at the Korumburra Community Meeting Room. It is exciting times for Korumburra with the announcement Michael’s Supa IGA is investing $8 million in a new supermarket development in Commercial Street. This, along with Korumburra Revitalisation Project which includes a community hub, the streetscape development plan and the development of the railway land, is a priority of South Gippsland Shire Council. “The restoration of the railway station building makes for an extremely bright future here in Korumburra,” KBA president Noelene Cosson. It has taken more than 12 months but Korumburra is in the final stages of officially becoming an RV (recreational vehicle) friendly town. “This is a way of encouraging self contained caravans and motor homes to stop over in Korumburra by offering the showgrounds as a low cost place to stay for up to 48 hours,” Mrs Cosson said. Along with this accreditation, Korumburra receives an article in the Campervan and Motor Home of Australia magazine. After being reclaimed the

Catch up: owner of Korumburra Sports and Cycles Paul Whelan and owner of KM Law and Korumburra Business Association (KBA) committee member Kate Murphy attended the KBA annual general meeting on Wednesday to keep up to date with business news within Korumburra. Karmai worm is now safely in the hands of the KBA. The iconic worm is currently on display in an empty shop in Korumburra along with memorabilia. A bank account was also set up by the KBA to accept donations to go towards restoration of some kind in the future. The KBA successfully fought council on the closure of the Korumburra Visitor Information Centre that would have closed on July 31 but the closure has been deferred until a transitional arrangement and a digital strategy can be developed. The KBA also responded to council’s draft budget, urging the Korumburra streetscape project to be brought forward in the budget. While the KBA failed to receive a grant from council towards a Christmas tree and decorations the group is looking at decorating the street this Christmas.

Members of the KBA have been displaying information about attractions and promoting Coal Creek Community Park and Museum in empty shop windows in Korumburra. “We have been very busy with social media, promoting Korumburra and our members businesses at any opportunity with excellent photos and information,” Mrs Cosson said. “We have had tremendous support from the businesses of Korumburra with members continuing to grow from 52 in the previous year to 67 last year and we have exceeded that already for the current financial year.” Committee positions remained the same, with three new committee members joining, including Adrian and Kelly Hughes and Kate Murphy.

Carers in demand SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council said demand for aged and disabled care has not risen in the shire in recent times, despite seeking new staff. Council is now advertising three casual jobs, with the possibility of up to six, in aged and disabilities services to fill staff vacancies and

Foreign cash stolen AN amount of US dollars was stolen from a home in Korumburra. Offenders gained access through the rear sliding door of the home in Station Street between August 11 and 12.

Burglar foiled AN attempted burglary occurred at a home on Wentworth Road in Wonthaggi between August 10 and 13.

changes to availabilities. “This is consistent with our normal processes to ensure that adequate services can be provided for the community,” a council spokesperson said. The recruitment was not related to council’s consideration of home and community care services in the future.

Offenders tried gaining access into the home via a window with a fly screen. The fly screen was damaged and access was not gained.

Caravan park thief A BICYCLE and ladder worth $510 were stolen from the Miners Rest Caravan Park in Wonthaggi. Both items were outside a caravan. The theft occurred between August 9 at 6.30pm and August 10 at 8.30am.

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OPINIONS

Cr Hill corrects his figure

I NEED to make a correction to an article in last week’s Star about my VCAT appeal result. I was not clear in what I said to the reporter with regards to costs of the panel hearings/VCAT appeal and so I wish to clarify the accuracy of what I discussed. The facts are as follows. First complaint brought by the then councillors Fawcett, Davies and Brunt cost the ratepayers $30,000. The subsequent appeal to the first panel’s flawed findings cost a further $9000, to bring a total of $39,000 for the process initially instigated by three councillors and which has finally been determined by the VCAT appeal to have been motivated by differences in point

of view between former councillor Fawcett and Cr Hill. As such, the whole process was needless and a total waste of ratepayers’ funds. Cr Don Hill, Tarwin Valley Ward, South Gippsland Shire Council.

Praise for MP ON behalf of members of the Corner Inlet Justice Group, I would like to congratulate the Member for McMillan, Russell Broadbent, for his continued courage in keeping alive the critical issue of Asylum Seekers on Nauru and Manus Island. In a recent media interview he called on the Federal Government to act to resolve the situation of people being held in these off shore detention centres. In welcoming the agreement

E D I T O R I A L Councillors, please just get on with the job THE community is over it. No doubt council staff are over it and many councillors are too. It’s the neverending story that has plagued the previous South Gippsland Shire Council and is now flowing over into the current council with recent allegations of bullying made against some councillors by others. Everyone is over councillors fighting each other. The community did not put councillors in their positions to bicker amongst themselves, bickering that mayor Cr Ray Argento yesterday (Monday) revealed cost council $45,730 in hearings of Councillor Conduct Panels and the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT). That’s $45,730 of public money not spent on roads, not spent on services and not spent on new facilities, but $45,730 spent on people essentially fighting. That sum equates to the rates bills paid by nearly 28 families going down the gurgler (the average residential rates bill in the shire this financial year is $1658, excluding garbage charge). What a waste. What a disgrace. What an embarrassment. Yet the fighting still lingers around the council table, with some councillors using all sorts of tactics to belittle each other and in some cases, unfairly criticise the well meaning, hard working, well qualified staff of this council for no reason. The volunteers who give so much to making this shire a wonderful place to live deserve so much more than school yard antics from our elected representatives. Our councillors do a lot of good for the community in giving time and energy to attend events, responding to constituents and preparing for council meetings where they have the responsibility of making significant decisions that will affect our shire’s future. That’s what the community would rather see them do and no doubt, for most councillors, that’s what they would rather be doing also.

Letters to the Editor

between Australia and the US to accept 1250 refugees sent to Manus and Nauru by Australia, he has expressed his concern about those who will be left in limbo. In the interview, Russell Broadbent said: “Once this time comes, the Australian Parliament should act to resolve the situation of people still in off shore detention.Those who are genuine refugees should be brought home to Australia.” The Corner Inlet Social Justice Group supports Russell Broadbent’s call. According to the Federal Parliamentary Library figures there are 1616 people in offshore detention. If the US deal comes about there will be 366 people remaining in the centres. For too long, men, women and children have suffered under Australia’s current inhuman refugee policy. Bringing home genuine refugees from those illegal off shore centres is not an expression of good will but for filling a serious obligation under refugee conventions that Australia has agreed to uphold. The Corner Inlet Justice Group calls for a positive response from the Australian Federal Government. Peter Philp, chairman, Corner Inlet Justice Group.

Show us the money IT was with great interest for

me to read of Rob MacLellan’s comments on August 9, 2017 at a Community Connection Session with Bass Coast Shire Council. Bass Coast Shire Council has been demanding a Public Open Space Contribution for many years irrespective of the amount of public open space in the vicinity of the subdivision. These were not large subdivisions but two or three blocks from a larger area. I paid approximately $18,000 when I subdivided about eight years ago and in that time at least $50,000 was transferred to council from Rhyll small subdivisions. At that time I did try to find out how much was in the account for Rhyll but was told council did not have separate accounts for each urban area. There was only one account for Phillip Island. This is not in accordance with the intention of the subdivision act which required a public open space contribution where five percent of the subdivided land was not appropriate (eg five percent of three 640 square metre blocks is 96 square metres and of no practical use). The contribution was obviously intended to be spent in the vicinity of the subdivision. The BCSC Audit Committee should immediately put this on its agenda to investigate and determine the Public Open Space Contributions collected in each area so improvements can benefit the residents in that area. It is unbelievable that approximately $2 million is in the public

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open space account and has not been spent on public open space improvements. It must be completely wrong that interest has been absorbed in general revenue and not accumulated in the public open space accounts. John Swarbrick, Rhyll.

Remembering Vietnam veterans REGARDING Vietnam Veterans Day, August 18, 2017 and Tracey’s List. I trust this is a positive occasion for South Gippsland Vietnam veterans, their families and supporters. For so many veterans, for so much of our adult lives we have struggled to find peace at home or in our hearts. A persistent, lonely struggle, that so many casualties of war deal with as best they can, in their own way, or they lose hope. At a recent 2RAR, 50th reunion in Brisbane, I had to reconcile again, that many veterans of our coy of 150 young men, have for years been seriously ill, or have passed away, often through a lasting feeling of neglect. Around 2005, while a South Gippsland Shire councillor, I met Tracey at Tarwin Lower Primary School. After my Anzac talk, she thanked me, explaining that she had lost her Vietnam veteran fa-

ther when she was a child and her feelings of loss. So many veterans have lived much of their adult lives conflicted, in silence or isolation. Since 2001, I had begun to find my Vietnam voice and my mission and search for our unsung South Gippsland Vietnam veterans began. I knew there were fellow, dispirited Vietnam veterans out there, but we didn’t know who we were. Many times, over the last 12 years, I have often had doubts, feeling isolated and often shed a tear of grief, while I hoped and waited for community support, validation and respect. Thank you to all those who have helped sustain my Vietnam voice and my best wishes to all veterans, their parents, their children and grandchildren who have long suffered the silent grief of war. Special thanks to Tracey, who in 2005, set me on this uncertain, but empowering journey and Cr Maxine Kiel, who has recently listed the names of over 150 South Gippsland Vietnam veterans, at last, in 2017. As a Vietnam veteran, I am so relieved and proud, that for the first time in 50 years, we can be publicly, collectively recognised as a significant South Gippsland Vietnam veteran community. Wow, genuine Vietnam veteran voices are at last being heard. I feel better now. Take care! Lest we forget. Dick Lester, Mardan.

VOX VOXPOP! “What is your opinion on legalising same sex marriage in Australia?”

“Everybody should have the right to do what they want; it’s nobody’s business but their own.” Kelly Hughes, Korumburra.

“Everyone should be able to marry the person they love.” Noelene Cosson, Korumburra.

“If two people love each other, why shouldn’t they be together?” Helena Kearns, Korumburra.

“I’m all for it. Everyone should be allowed to have a future together with whoever they choose.”

Linda Morley, Korumburra.

Talk to us, Meeniyan tells council MEENIYAN Progress Association has urged South Gippsland Shire Council to keep more community groups informed of its decisions. Association treasurer Clive Hope addressed council last Wednesday, in the wake of the Missed out: Meeniyan Progress Association’s Sally Hoskins and treasurer Clive Hope dis- association not being told of cuss the association being overlooked by South Gippsland Shire Council in talks to change council’s plan to rename part the name of a Meeniyan street with Cr Andrew McEwen (right), last Wednesday. of McIlwaine Street, Meeniyan,

recently. That was despite the progress association being involved with council in the development of a community plan for Meeniyan. “We are concerned that council plans are being overlooked by council in departmental processes,” Mr Hope said. He said the association was aggrieved to find other groups, including a Leongatha group,

had been involved in the name change. Mr Hope was also dissatisfied with a letter he received from a council officer that Mr Hope said did not address his concerns that the association had been ignored. Cr Jeremy Rich said council needed to improve its customer service, while Cr Lorraine Brunt suggested each community allocate a leading group for council to consult with.

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Vietnam veterans recognised LEONGATHA RSL held a wreath laying ceremony on Friday afternoon at the Leongatha cenotaph to honour men and women who served Australia during the Vietnam War.

Recognising them: Leongatha RSL committee member and Vietnam War veteran Colin James and South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Ray Argento were at the Leongatha cenotaph wreath laying ceremony to mark the 41st anniversary of the battle at Long Tan in South Vietnam.

Subdivision to support young homeowners By Tayla Kershaw BASS Coast Shire Council voted in favour of a two lot subdivision in Wonthaggi, claiming it could open up the housing market to the younger generation. The White Road subdivision proposal was put to council after receiving five objections. Categorised as a battle axe subdivision, lot one will measure 507m2 and lot two will measure 474m2. Both driveways will have access to White Road. Cr Bruce Kent said there was community benefit to this project. “This subdivision is needed. It is hard for our youth to break into the housing market, and there are also older residents looking to downsize. There is always benefit in investment properties too,” he said. Deputy mayor Cr Brett Tessari backed Cr Kent’s comments. “Downsizing is a relevant point; I don’t think this one we can knock back,” he said. “This is a common subdivision that ticks the criteria.” Over the last two years, there have been 27 two lot subdivisions in Bass Coast. Of those 27, 11 had the battle axe configuration and only five received objections with-

out going to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal. Crs Julian Brown and Les Larke were against the subdivision. “I have no concern about battle axe subdivisions, but this is substandard,” Cr Les Larke. “It could end up with gun barrel access. I am not confident it will be safe, so practically I can’t support it.” Wonthaggi’s Kevin Griffin was one of the objectors, and voiced his concerns at the community connection session on August 9. Mr Griffin said uniformity was important to any subdivision, and he believed the uneven two lots would detract from Wonthaggi’s character. “My real concern is that we will end up with a cheap development when we want to uplift the character of Wonthaggi,” he said. “We don’t want anything that will be harsh on the eye.” Mr Griffin called for the proposal request to be denied until it could be determined what will be built on the site, but council opted to move ahead with the proposal. “Battle axe subdivisions are good when they are done properly. If it can be done whilst maintaining the historic houses, it should be approved,” Cr Geoff Ellis said.

On August 18, 1966 in Phuoc Tuy Province, South Vietnam, 105 Australians and three New Zealanders of the sixth Battalion Royal Australian Regiment came face to face with an estimated 2500 North Vietnamese Army and Viet Cong soldiers in a rubber plantation at Long Tan. The battle took place in a torrential downpour. Despite seemingly insurmountable opposition or probability of success, the troops engaged in an unre-

lenting close quarter bloody firefight. The encounter would go down in history as the battle of Long Tan. Some served as ground troops in a combat capacity in country, some were off shore in a Navy ship providing gunfire support. Others were in air support or provided necessary support roles both in Vietnam, other nearby posts and some back in Australia. Whatever the specific method of service, all personnel were affected in some way by that experience. Often referred to as the most unpopular war of Australia’s history, Australian troops comprised of volunteers and drafted personnel deployed to fight what turned out to be an unwinnable war.

Reflection: Leongatha RSL vice president and Vietnam War veteran Vince Campisi, Vietnam War veteran Tony Kamphuis, South Gippsland Shire Council deputy mayor Cr Maxine Kiel and Vietnam War veteran Dick Lester were at the wreath laying ceremony on Friday at the Leongatha cenotaph to honour people who served Australia in the Vietnam War.

Finish in sight for Anderson Street works By Jessica Anstice THE Leongatha Anderson Street service lane will now be completed in early October this year. The project has encountered delays, mainly due to wet days and a general lack of drying to allow the road pavement to harden. Project works include stormwater drainage improvements, better direction

of traffic for improved flow, asphalting of gravelled areas and improved visual amenity, at a total project cost of $800,000. “It has been completed to reduce congestion by widening the South Gippsland Highway and redeveloping car parking areas,” South Gippsland Shire Council’s engineering coordinator Paul Challis said. “Anderson Street and the overarching Leongatha Revitalisation Project is expected to create an improved

town atmosphere that supports businesses and attracts new business owners.” “Due to this it is expected to improve the economic sustainability of Leongatha. “Traffic management generally has been a little difficult due to the need to provide access to the abutting businesses. Concreting kerb works have been slower than anticipated due to the need to provide access.” Owner of South Gippsland Hire and Sales John Burke said, “It’s going

to be a pain but we will have to make it work.” Anderson Street forms Stage One of the Leongatha

Revitalisation Project that will also include redevelopment of Bair Street and the Leongatha rail yards.

Hard workers: ADA Construction workers Darcy Trewin and Mike Smith have been working on the Anderson Street project in Leongatha since the beginning of May this year.

Business owner: owner of South Gippsland Hire and Sales John Burke said the Anderson Street project would beautify Leongatha but construction is hindering his business.

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Network honours life member THE Southern Business Women’s Network inducted its first life member at its annual general meeting last Thursday night in Inverloch.

New committee: from left, the new committee of the Southern Business Women’s Network elected at the annual general meeting last Thursday night included Julie Blackman, treasurer, Deanne Staley, events, Shelley Beilharz and Elizabeth Gilmore, general members, Gillian Mertens, publicity, Margaret Ornsby, webmaster, Dana Hughes, president and Lynda Sainsbury, member secretary. Absent were Terry Guilford, secretary and Chelsea Taylor, vice president.

Women network: from left, Southern Business Women’s Network members Patricia Hill from Koonwarra, Gwen Scheffer from Koonwarra and Bridget Crowe attended the annual general meeting last Thursday night at Inverloch.

Long term member and past president Gillian Mertens was surprised with the life member honour during the meeting. Immediate past president Megan Vuillerman said Gillian had been involved in the SBWN since its beginnings, nearly 20 years ago. “We started the network because most of us were tradies’ wives who ran the business. There were no networks available for us,” Gillian said. “That is why it all started.” The AGM also saw the election of a new executive committee, which included Dana Hughes as president, Chelsea Taylor, vice president, Terry Guilford, secretary, Julie Blackman, treasurer, Gillian Mertens, publicity officer, Deanne Staley, events officer, Margaret Ornsby, webmaster, Lynda Sainsbury, member secretary, and Shelley Beilharz and Elizabeth Gilmore, general members. Ms Vuillerman stepped down from the position of president, after several years in the role. “I have loved being president and loved what the network has achieved,” she said. Incumbent president Dana Hughes said she was grateful for the opportunity to give back to the network. She said since she became involved with the network in 2013, she has met many different women who have become part of her life. “It has been an amazing journey so far. We (the new committee) now get the chance to stand on the shoulders of giants,” she said. Ms Hughes said the SBWN was not the committee or the president, but its members. “I look forward to working with you and the committee to expand on the network’s legacy,” she said. The AGM featured guest speaker Kieran Flanagan from The Impossible Institute.

Life member: long term member and past president of the Southern Business Women’s Network Gillian Mertens from Glen Alvie was made the inaugural life member of the group at its annual general meeting last Thursday night. She is pictured with daughter Lucy Mertens. She spoke to the 112 attendees about thinking differently and standing out in the business world. She said being creative was a discipline, not a talent. “We are not in danger of much, except being invisible. Leaning is important, but we also need to stand out,” she said. “Don’t be defined by other people’s expectations. It is an exhausting way to live.”

Great night: from left, Southern Business Women’s Network members Margaret Ornsby, Megan Vuillerman, guest speaker Kieran Flanagan from The Impossible Institute and member Gill Hardman at the network’s AGM held last Thursday night at Inverloch.

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Networking: from left, attending the Southern Business Women’s Network annual general meeting last Thursday night were Lauren Gasperini from Korumburra, Caitlin Cooper from Leongatha and Clare Williams from Leongatha.

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Arts alive at Newhaven ELEGANT dancers, action-packed drama and more than 100 young musicians took to the stage at Newhaven College’s annual Middle School Arts Evening recently.

Easing into evening: Ruby McGillivray and Charlotte Jones greeted guests as they arrived for Newhaven College’s Middle School Arts Evening.

Upon arrival, guests also viewed a colorful display of student’s hanging art in the college gallery. The Middle School Dance Group opened the evening with a dynamic routine to the song Human, and the amazing aerials and backflips set the scene for an outstanding evening of entertainment. Dramatic presentations of Thor’s Hammer by Year 6 and Pandora’s Box by Year 5 saw students as young as 10 delivering complex lines like acting professionals.

Standout performers Summer Crozier (Pandora), Dean Lyle (Epimetheus) and Daniel Caffieri (Zeus) were confident and animated in their respective roles. Angus Baird (Middle School captain), Alannah Coghlan (Middle School drama captain) and Charlotte Jones (Middle School music vice-captain) hosted the evening that showcased the strength of the arts and classroom music program at Newhaven. No less than 12 ensembles and bands performed before the evening culminated with a beautiful rendition of A Sky Full of Stars by Coldplay that combined all Year 7 classes and filled the stage to overflowing. Director of music Kirk Skinner complimented his team of instrumental teachers on working with their

Impressive voices: from left, Coco Hosken, Abigail McCulloch and Laura Vivian brought beautiful vocals to the Year 7 band’s rendition of Nothing Good Comes Easy by The McClymonts at Newhaven College’s Middle School Arts Evening. students to deliver such a high standard of music from the classroom program. Many Year 7 students were

appearing ‘on the big stage’ for the first time, having only played their instrument for six months since

commencing at Newhaven, and Mr Skinner’s praise for them and all of the performers was well deserved.

Website marks 125th anniversary TO celebrate the Meeniyan Hall’s 125th anniversary, residents were called to help put together a historical website. Over the weekend, scan-

ning stations were set up in the hall to move historical photos onto Meeniyan’s website. Audio stations were also set up so people could record their stories. As well as photos, written history such as newspa-

per articles were also collected. Meeniyan’s Eric Mould contributed 30 years of history on the hall, which included some of the major highlights the hall has seen over the years. An art exhibition was

Historical: Meeniyan’s Richard Powell encouraged Meeniyan residents to help collate history for a historical website. He is pictured with a photo of Meeniyan from 1905.

Longer path on the way for Inverloch By Tayla Kershaw THE next stage of Inverloch’s Surf Parade footpath will be constructed, following a recent Bass Coast Shire Council meeting. This section of the path will extend from Ayr Creek to Veronica Street. Cr Julian Brown said if construction kicks off quickly, it may be completed by the peak summer season. “There has been a lot of support for this extension and I think the main message from the community is that it wants us to get on with it,” he said. “I’m sure it will be well used once it is extended. We have our running group that gets to a dead end and has to turn around and come back; it will be nice for them to have a continued path. There are also a lot of people who live in the area who don’t have a

path to take them into town, and it will be well used by people heading to the surf beach.” As part of council’s 2017-18 budget, $408,000 was put toward the footpath extension. The extension was unanimously supported by councillors. “We are now seven years down the track and the community is keen to get a move on. The path will help increase liveability in Inverloch,” Cr Clare Le Serve said. Cr Bruce Kent said the path would make the journey to the Surf Beach safer for children, parents and the aged community. Cr Brown said he would support further stages of the shared path, with visions of it extending to the Inverloch-Cape Paterson Road. “This will require us to continue to put money aside. In the next financial year we will decide how much more we can put towards it and start to plan more stages. I’d be happy to see it happen,” he said.

held for 40 years and jazz nights were held from 1987. Tavern night kicked off in 1984 and is an ongoing event. Meeniyan hosts around 12 tavern nights a year with around nine acts in each. These performances began in the supper room, but as it grew the hall was able to be filled. There were also photos of the hall’s restoration. Funds were raised in the early 1990s, which contributed to upgrade to the foyer and the kitchen extension. The website had been online for 10 years, and the hall’s anniversary was deemed the perfect time to progress it further. “We are trying to keep Meeniyan’s history alive,” Meeniyan’s Richard Powell said. “If we build interest, we may be able to kick off Meeniyan’s Historical Society again. We find people’s anecdotes are of interest, and we want to give people something to look back on.”

Fascinated: Leongatha Primary School students enjoyed an exciting assembly last Friday in celebration of National Science Week.

Science thrills LEONGATHA Primary School students participated in a week full of science experiments, science projects and excitement to celebrate National Science Week last week. “The Leongatha Secondary College staff did a wonderful job presenting science experiments to our students and

the students, staff and parents loved it,” Leongatha Primary School principal Dot Coghlan said. “We are working hard as a group of schools to build the LEP (Leongatha Education Precinct) and it was wonderful that the Leongatha Secondary College staff came over to run science experiments with our students.

More rain still 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) have now all hit 100 percent capacity, with Coalition Creek (Korumburra) and Lance Creek (Wonthaggi, Inverloch and Cape Paterson) at 98 percent and 94 percent respectively. South Gippsland Water managing director Philippe du Plessis said, “Recent rainfall has replenished storages and, although it’s occurred late in the season, it has put all but one of our water supply systems in a good position as we head toward spring. “The storage level within the Ruby Creek system, Leongatha’s water supply, has increased slowly over the past month and is currently at

59 percent of capacity. “The Ruby Creek system is taking longer to fill as it has a relatively small catchment area in relation to the size of its reservoir. With low rainfall in May and June, the catchment did not yield the expected volume of water and the system is still catching up.” While the majority of storages are at or near capacity, substantially more winter rainfall is needed to prepare water storages for spring and summer. South Gippsland Water will continue to closely monitor all systems, taking into account weather forecasting, storage and rainfall modelling to help in decision making around management of the region’s water storages. 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 friendly Customer Service Team on 1300 851 636. Rainfall was recorded at South Gippsland Water’s storages from August 12 to 18: Lance Creek 34mm, Ruby Creek 36mm, Coalition Creek 32mm, Deep Creek 53mm, Little Bass 30mm and Battery Creek 52mm.

Council backs nature BASS Coast Shire Council endorsed its Natural Environment Strategy at its meeting on Wednesday night. Amongst the highlights were projects such as the Bass Coast Whale Discovery Trail, the re-establishment of the Inverloch surf beach access track, the Bass Coast and Phillip Island Hooded Plover Strategy, and

planting 31,000 trees as part of its revegetation program. “I believe that this is a good strategy. It was implemented by the previous council and since then we’ve had plenty of working groups formed,” Cr Clare Le Serve said. Cr Les Larke said the strategy demonstrated council is serious about tackling climate change.

The 10 year strategic strategy is focused on mitigating the effects of climate change, improving the health of the landscape, and developing community partnerships to promote environmental awareness. As part of the motion, Cr Michael Whelan was appointed the chair of the Bass Coast Natural Environment Advisory Working Group.

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Lance Creek water project on schedule THE region’s most significant water security project, the Lance Creek Water Connection, is on schedule. Alignment planning has been firmed-up, easement acquisition is progressing, and contracts for construction have been awarded. Following a thorough tender evaluation process,

Victorian Water Minister Lisa Neville announced the contracts for the Lance Creek Water Connection project on July 12, 2017. Contracts have been awarded to several Victorian companies to build the pipelines and pump stations needed to connect four South Gippsland towns to the state’s water grid for the first time. The Lance Creek Water

Connection is a Victorian Government project to be delivered by South Gippsland Water to secure the water supply needs of Korumburra, Poowong, Loch and Nyora over the next 50 years. The project connects these townships with South Gippsland Water’s largest reservoir, Lance Creek, which is also connected to the Melbourne Water Supply System, including

Cardinia Reservoir and the Wonthaggi Desalination Plant. The project has a total cost of some $43 million and has received State Government funding of $30 million. South Gippsland Water managing director Philippe du Plessis said, “As with all major, large scale pipeline projects, planning is imperative and part of that process has been to

work closely with affected land owners to determine any pipeline alignment, easement acquisition and compensation, construction timelines, and reinstatement programs.” The project team has been in contact with land owners to discuss the easement acquisition and compensation process. This has provided an opportunity for negotiations to be progressed, questions answered and has also allowed the team to hear directly from individual

land owners about their concerns and preferences. “The acquisition of an easement over a property enables South Gippsland Water access to sites for future operation and maintenance purposes,” Mr du Plessis said. Easement acquisition notices were recently published in the Victorian Government Gazette in accordance with the Land Acquisition and Compensation Act 1986. Some preliminary pipeline work is scheduled to commence in September

2017, with pipeline construction on private property scheduled to commence soon thereafter. Pump stations will be built at the Lance Creek and Korumburra water treatment plants, with work scheduled to begin in October 2017. To find out more about the Lance Creek Water Connection and to receive regular updates, visit the project page at www. sgwater.com.au. Also follow South Gippsland Water on Facebook and Twitter @SthGippsWater.

Build your business IF you’re a business owner thinking about seeking new opportunities, looking to make changes to keep up with changing market pressures or to meet customer expectations, then this workshop will assist you on how to take the next step.

Moving forward: South Gippsland Water signs off on contractor agreements. From left, general manager infrastructure and planning, Mark Lynch, senior project engineer Chris Hindle, board chair David Schultz and managing director Philippe du Plessis.

Next month’s Building Your Business workshop aims to provide business owners with the tools, skills and support necessary to make change or expand their business. Hosted by South Gippsland Shire Council and presented by the Small Business Mentoring Service, the workshop will assess each participant’s current business operation and offer advice to help plan for the future. “Many business owners want to expand or diversify their business but have difficulty finding the time to plan

for these changes. Sometimes they are just too busy in their business to work on their business,” council’s economic development and tourism manager Renae Littlejohn said. Workshop attendees will look at what they want to achieve in their business and then set a plan to achieve it. In the process they will identify key and potential customers and how to attract them. Each participant will also receive an individual mentoring session to get personalised advice and professional support. The workshop is targeted at small business owners and will be held on Tuesday, September 12 in Council Chambers, Meeting Room One, Michael Place, Leongatha from 6pm to 8.30pm. The cost is $25 per person (includes light supper). Book early as numbers are limited to 20 participants. To register please go to: www.sbms.org.au/events/ view/1187

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Festival fun for everyone LEONGATHA is preparing for a day full of fun and adventure on Saturday, September 2. Without a doubt, the 2017 Leongatha Daffodil Festival is yet to be the biggest and broadest event put together in Leongatha. This year’s beloved Daffodil Festival is expected to attract fun loving crowds of all ages. A celebration of engaging the community, the festival will feature a range of activities, entertainment and giveaways. Leongatha’s Bair Street and Lyon Street will be closed from 9am to 3pm for the event. The local music line-up is not one to miss, with six hours of enjoyable live performances. The festival is a fantastic opportunity for community groups, businesses, local artists and organisations to be seen and heard, as well interact and connect with the community. The Leongatha Daffodil Festival organising committee has been putting in extensive effort to prepare the day. “It will be a family friendly day and we’re super excited to watch the committee come together,” committee member Clare Williams said.

Flyers will be available throughout the festival on the day. Inside you will see an entry section for a prize draw, with prizes to be drawn hourly at the FReeZA stage. All of the prizes are donated from local businesses around the town and include vouchers, gift packs and items. Entry is free of charge and all children’s activities are free. Children’s activities include a jumping castle, mini golf put on by the Leongatha Golf Club, go karts and Barn Buddies. Children will be delighted with classic show bags for purchase at the show bag stand. The event will cater for people with all types of interests; there will be plenty of locally sourced produce and street food available. Displays and demonstrations from local community services such as the SES and the CFA will be on show. The renowned wedding and commercial photographer Shelley Price will be at the festival running mini photo shoot sessions for children and families. Looking forward: Leongatha’s St Laurence’s Primary School Prep students Olivia and Be sure to save the date in your diary; it’s Matti are getting into the daffodil spirit in the lead up to the 2017 Leongatha Daffodil coming up fast.

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Don’t miss art show AFTER more than 40 years, the Prom Country Art and Photography Show has a new venue and new dates to make it one of the major and best shows in South Gippsland. Some 500 high quality entries come from all over the region, Victoria and interstate to compete in various award categories including a large youth section, 3D, and all abilities. This major show, run by the Rotary Club of Leongatha, attracts many visitors who come to admire quality works, all of which are for sale. The show is held at Mesley Hall and is part of the Leongatha Daffodil Festival. The show will open on Friday, September 1 from 1pm to 5pm, and entry is $5. At 8pm on Friday an official opening will be held, with finger food and drinks included for $20.

On Saturday the show will be open from 10am to 6.30pm and on Sunday from 10am to 3pm. At 3pm Sunday, the major raffle will be drawn. Tickets will be available from outside Leongatha Newsagency on Thursday, Friday and Saturday this week and next week. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the show. Each ticket is $2 or buy three tickets for $5. The featured artist is the award winning Mary Hennekam. “Saturday will be a really good day to come down because the street festival and the flower show will be on so you’d be able to do all three things,” Leongatha Rotarian Harry Leggett said. “This art show is renowned as probably the biggest and best in the region with local artists and artists from all over Victoria and interstate involved.” All profits raised will go to charity and community groups.

Above left, Beautiful work: Leongatha Rotarians John O’Connor and Harry Leggett are excited about handing this beautiful award winning painting by artist Kevin Taylor – and worth $2500 - to the raffle winner on Sunday, September 3 at the Prom Country Art and Photography Show.

Kids fun: keep a look out for Toby the Leongatha Toyworld bear at the Daffodil Festival. Toby will be wandering the streets of Leongatha all day long. Grab a balloon and photo when you run into him. Pictured is Leongatha Toyworld’s Judy Kerville with Toby the bear.

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Classic display of vintage cars LEONGATHA will come alive with South Gippsland’s Historical Automobile Club’s vintage display of cars and

motorcycles at the Leongatha Daffodil be filled with an array of unique historic vehicles on Saturday, September 2. Festival. The Smith Street supermarket carpark will

Stunning classics: president of the South Gippsland Historical Automobile Club Vin Slee and vice president Laurie Cooper look forward to the Leongatha Daffodil Festival car show with their 1946 Oldsmobile and 1929 Chevrolet.

Woodworkers’ talents will inspire COME into the courtyard and Leongatha Gallery to check out what South Gippsland Woodworkers have been up to. It’s always interesting to see what the ‘Woodies’ have created from timbers which many others would have relegated to the firewood heap. One feature piece in the gallery will be a unique red gum, hollow log, floor standing light. Other items on display will include model classic cars, bowls and boxes, pens, scarf rings, children’s toys, a prize winning platter from the Australian Woodturning Exhibition, scroll sawn pictures, a boot stand and even a bunch of onions. At the tent in the courtyard, members will be working on the wood lathe and scroll saw. There will be a display table with a wide variety of functional, fun and decorative items - perhaps a bird nesting box, a garden trug, a rolling pin or a chopping board. Come and share ideas and tips with members, or select a special gift for someone, note the beauty of the different grains of natural timbers and just generally enjoy the atmosphere in the courtyard. You may even wish to order some functional or decorative item. There is no entry fee. Access is up the round steps opposite the post office, or up the ramp in Michael Place, or through the MeCreative man: Eric Miles at work on his morial Hall during Daffodil Show hours. The gallery lathe. See amazing pieces by him and other and courtyard will be open from 9 am to 5 pm Friday, South Gippsland Woodworkers members September 1 and Saturday, September 2, and 9am to 4 pm on Sunday, September 3. during the Leongatha Daffodil Festival.

“We invite anyone and everyone to come down on the day to view the cars from the past,” president of the South Gippsland Historical Automobile Club Vin Slee said. “We do get an interesting selection of vehicles come every year and we’re hoping to draw a good crowd.” Mr Slee said he expects at least a dozen motorcycles will be on display at this year’s Daffodil Festival. Car clubs and automobile enthusiasts from around the region will converge on the day to

assemble the wonderful presentation. The display will give the public a chance to see how vehicles have evolved over the decades. Anyone with an interesting vehicle 25 years or older is encouraged to show it off by bringing it along, free of charge. Not only is this a great opportunity to see the history of motoring, it is a chance to meet and talk to the owners of the magnificent vehicles. Representatives of the South Gippsland Historical Automobile Club will be lingering throughout the area on the day for you to speak to.

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Floral show set to delight and inspire THE 2017 Leongatha Horticultural So- September 3 at 4pm. Admission is $5 with children entering ciety Floral Show will impress crowds free. with breathtaking floral displays. “We’re thrilled with what the Leongatha

For those who love to be inspired by beauti- Daffodil Festival committee is doing. Our floful, creative floral designs, head to the Leon- ral show will make it more inclusive,” floral gatha Memorial Hall on Friday, September 1 show floor manager Sue Thompson said. from 1.30pm. The show will finish on Sunday, “The layout of the hall will be changed again this year. We’re going for a very clean look.

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Dedicated: Leongatha Horticultural Society assistant secretary and floral show floor manager Sue Thompson will have the Leongatha Memorial Hall open for the community to see wonderful flowers and plants on display and for sale at the 2017 Leongatha Daffodil Festival.

“The daffodils are growing well. All the rain we’ve been getting is really good for them.” In conjunction with the floral show, Leongatha residents Glensy and Barry Paterson will open their beautiful garden for public viewing. Located at 48A Parr Street, Leongatha, Mr and Mrs Paterson have put time and care into their garden in the lead up to the 2017 Leongatha Daffodil Festival, so be sure to inspect.

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Community focus at Bass Coast Health BASS Coast Health is working towards building its capacity to be able to treat locals close to home. Associate professor Garry Wilkes has joined Bass Coast Health as its new emergency department clinical director, and will be working to lift the capabilities of the emergency department and the wider hospital. He has been in Victoria for the past year, and will continue to work in Melbourne as well as Wonthaggi. He has worked throughout Australia prior, and has had experience working in rural hospitals. His vision for the medical staff is similar to how emergency department nurse unit manager Cath Jones has operated the nursing staff. “We encourage teamwork and discipline amongst the nurses, doctors and ward clerks in the emergency department, and we want to expand this to allied health and the general hospital to ensure patients are getting holistic care,” Ms Jones said. Part of the reform – which Ms Jones initiated four years ago – involved ‘talking points’ among staff. Known to the staff as ‘the muster’, nurses, doctors and ward clerks are all encouraged to discuss issues and give accounts of their shifts. This gives other staff members an idea of what to expect after a shift rotation, ensuring patients are receiving the same level of care during their admittance. Nurses have also been expanding their expertise

to provide a greater level of care throughout the entire hospital. Professor Wilkes said he had observed how the nursing staff interacted, which showed positive signs of strong team spirit. “That’s the ingredient needed to reform an emergency department; it’s impressive to see,” he said. “It is one of the most developed systems I’ve seen, and it makes the hospital socially enjoyable. You can see the impact shift by shift; errors are less likely to occur when everyone contributes.” This system has become particularly important due to population spikes in Bass Coast. The hospital broke record numbers this financial year, seeing 1073 more patients. The system allowed all staff to be aware of what was happening on the floor. Ms Jones said while the staff operated extraordinarily, the environment was still a challenge. “The environment itself is still too small at present. The location is a challenge because we should be at the front of the hospital; we aren’t always easy for people to find,” she said. “It’s difficult because we also have an ambulance bay at the other end of the emergency department, so we have people walking in from both sides. We hope that funding becomes available soon.” As well as working to build efficient systems throughout the hospital, Professor Wilkes will also work closely with other health organisations to bring specialists to the area.

Efficient hospital: associate professor Garry Wilkes and new emergency department clinical director commended the way the nursing staff operate, led by emergency department nurse unit manager Cath Jones. Overall, Professor Wilkes believes Bass Coast were more things we could fix here, it would be a real Health has paved the way well to subregional status. bonus for the community, and we already have senior “I think there’s potential to do more things and nurses who are qualified to assist,” he said. do them well in this emergency department. If there “For a rural hospital of this size, the service provided is excellent and there’s real intent for the hospital to be a subregional centre. I am confident it could happen. This hospital is very effective and efficient, and it has been a real pleasure to work here.” a diagnosis on our immediate families and the longterm mental and physical toll of advanced cancer treatment, doing the test is easy. “One of the major reasons people don’t do the test is they simply don’t realise bowel cancer is a widespread, deadly disease and they could be at risk.” Mr Harper said the screening program helped to find bowel cancer early, when 90 percent of cases could be successfully treated. “If you wait until you have symptoms, you may be at stage three or four where your chances of survival decrease to 71 percent and 15 percent respectively,” he said. “Our message is simple - if you’re aged over 50 and receive the free bowel cancer screening test in the mail, do it. It could save your life.” Helen Clapham was aged 56 and feeling 100 percenet healthy when she received a bowel cancer screening test in the mail. She completed the test without hesitation, and luckily so. It may have saved her life. “It was life changing. I had no symptoms and absolutely no idea I had bowel cancer. The doctor said it could have been so much worse if they found the cancer later. I’m so grateful the test identified it early,” she said. “People often think it won’t happen to them, but I’m proof this is not the case. I urge you; do the free test when you receive it in the mail. It could save your life.” For more information visit www.cancervic.org. au/bowel

Take bowel cancer test and live MORE South Gippslanders could be saved from an avoidable death by taking part in the new Victoria-wide bowel screening campaign.

Living proof: Helen Clapham believed her life was saved after completing a screening test for bowel cancer posted to her. As a result, she was diagnosed with early stage bowel cancer.

Cancer Council Victoria said the test could see more than 20,000 additional Victorians screening for bowel cancer, which can detect the disease at an early stage, even when there are no symptoms and avoid the need for extended chemotherapy or radiotherapy. The campaign – the biggest bowel cancer public education campaign Cancer Council has ever rolled out in Victoria – launches as new data shows the importance of early detection on survival rates. South Gippslanders already participate in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program, with 46.2 percent taking part. Cancer Council Victoria CEO Todd Harper said bowel cancer was Victoria’s second biggest cancer killer, claiming the lives of more than 1300 Victorians each year. “To understand the enormous impact of bowel cancer on the Victorian community, consider this – bowel cancer kills four times more Victorians than road accidents,” he said. “This is a real tragedy because many of these cancer deaths are preventable, in fact if you detect bowel cancer at stage one or two, you have a 98 percent to 90 percent chance of survival respectively, but too many people are ignoring the free and simple test mailed to our homes. “I’ve done it myself. Compared to the impact of

Cancer families get away A WOMAN with metastatic lung cancer was able to go on a short break away to the countryside of Mirboo North with her husband and two dogs after being offered a holiday through the Cancer Council Victoria Holiday Break program. Cancer patients and their families who are in desperate need of a short break away can enjoy a cosy getaway this spring by taking advantage of a Cancer Council Victoria Holiday Break. The Holiday Break Program provides Victorians with cancer a one-off short getaway, with accommodation at no cost, by matching holiday home owners with families affected by the disease. Katherine Lane, nurse manager of Cancer Council 13 11 20, said the program provides people with a much needed holiday when it would normally be out of reach. “Going through a cancer experience is a time when someone can need a break more than ever, but it’s also a time that can be expensive and stressful so people are less likely to be able to afford a holiday or be in a position to organise one,” Ms Lane said. “The Holiday Break program means people with cancer can share quality time with loved ones away from the hectic schedule of medical appointments and cancer treatment, and with accommodation at no cost.” Ms Lane said winter can be a difficult time and encouraged eligible families to consider a getaway to somewhere here in Victoria heading into spring time.

Last year, Cancer Council Victoria provided 114 cancer patients and their families with a short holiday break. Ms Lane thanked the everyday Victorians who generously donate their holiday homes for the Holiday Break program, and encouraged anyone able to

consider donating time at theirs for others in need of a break. For more information about the Holiday Break Program, or to enquire about donating your holiday home, please call Cancer Information and Support on 13 11 20.

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All ears for Hearing Awareness Week ONE in six Australians are affected by hearing loss – that’s an estimated 3.5 million people. Hearing Awareness Week focuses on the fragility of hearing health and ways to protect it. The number of Australians who are hearing impaired or deaf is increasing because of longterm exposure to excessive noise in the workplace, the environment and a result of an ageing population. Hearing loss is projected to increase to one in every four Australians by 2050.

“One of the main consequences of hearing loss is a reduced capacity to communicate. This can have a big impact on a person’s life chances through the reduced opportunity to get a good education, to gain competitive skills and employment and it can also put quite a strain on relationships,” said Braden Betley, principal clinician, from About Bass Coast Hearing. Hearing Awareness Week (August 20 to 26) aims to highlight the issues faced by people with hearing loss. There will be a range of promotional activities happening across the country, including ‘silent’

sports events, public exhibitions on hearing technologies, and hearing safety training by employers to alert employees to excessive noise issues. “This week combats the stigma, isolation, lack of work opportunities and the associated health issues experienced by people with deafness or hearing impairment and to improve the overall quality of their life,” Braden said. Hearing loss is often described as the ‘invisible disability’. This is partly because hearing aids tend not to be obvious and because those affected are often isolated through lack of access to communications. “One of the greatest challenges is a lack of recognition of the life-long financial burdens to access education and to participate fully in the workforce,” Braden said. “We need Australians to understand the various degrees of hearing loss and ear and balance disorders and how to communicate effectively with people who are deaf or hearing impaired.” People often wait for years before they seek help for their hearing loss. They ignore the signs, which include turning the TV or stereo up so loud that others complain, frequently needing to ask

others to repeat themselves and not being able to hear properly on the telephone. Much still needs to be done to address the amount of un-managed hearing loss in the community. Many people in our aged care facilities are not diagnosed, resulting in hearing loss sometimes being confused with dementia. As technology advances, many people with hearing loss benefit from hearing aids and cochlear implants. These innovations have made a positive difference to the way they can communicate and enjoy their lives. These advances have seen mobile phones become synced to their hearing aids, allowing streaming of music, phone calls and adjustments made directly to their device on command. As a range of new and improved rechargeable hearing aids, utilising Bluetooth, the age of technology has made dramatic advances for those with hearing aids. About Bass Coast Hearing was established more than 10 years ago. Its clinicians do not and never have received commission or incentives for sales, so clients can be assured of the best advice possible.

Listen up HEARING is a luxury that not all people people lose it uncontrollably over time. Those who are lucky enough to be able to hear enjoy.

Ready to help: Braden Betley, principal audiometrist, About Bass Coast Hearing.

Some people are born without it and some should not take it for granted, and should protect it. People need their hearing in everyday life, but it is exceptionally crucial in the workforce. The concept of protecting your hearing seems simple, but is in fact quite complex, and needs to be addressed within each individual workplace to ensure no one is at risk of having their hearing affected. Hearing protection is especially essential in the trade and construction industry, where workers are subject to constant loud noises. Countrywide Clothing based in Commercial Street in Korumburra has a variety of hearing protection products in store. Noise damage can come from a number of sources, heavy machinery being the most obvious of these. There are a number of tips and tricks to help minimise the risk of noise damage. Many sources suggest using earplugs wherever possible within a noisy environment. On top of this, it is vital to speak up if there are noise issues within your workplace. The worst thing you can do is sit back and wait for it to subside. Employees and owners should be on the same page, and work towards a common goal in regards to hearing protection, to ensure that this Hearing protection: Heather Greaves from Countrywide Clothing in Korumburra highly luxury is maintained both short term and well into the future. recommends looking after your hearing with hearing protection equipment when working.

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Hearing helps relationships GOOD hearing is important for good relationships. Patient focus: Gippsland Audiologyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team of qualified audiologists make customersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; hearing a priority.

Helping you hear throughout life ONE in six Australians has some degree of hearing impairment, most of which are younger than 65 years of age. The Victorian Infant Hearing Screening Program checks the hearing of babies in hospital during their first few days. Children between two and eight years are especially susceptible to fluctuating conductive hearing loss, usually due to temporarily impaired function of the middle ear. Hearing can vary from day to day, or week to week. Teenagers and young adults are especially at risk of developing noise-induced hearing loss from industrial and/ or recreational exposure. However, this can be avoided if you take care. If your hearing suddenly deteriorates, get it checked by as audiologist as soon as possible. We will organise to see you the same day. Treatment delivered within 48 hours may help reverse the problem. In later life, hearing acuity can decline due to age, starting from age 40. In the 70 to 75 year old group, nearly 50

percent have some degree of hearing loss and communication difficulty. Gippsland Audiology opened in Leongatha in November 2016 after purchasing Lucy Stevens Audiology, and having operated in the Latrobe Valley, West and East Gippsland for more than 26 years. Services include a free fortnightly kids clinic, adult hearing assessments, tinnitus assessment and management, hearing aid fitting, custom made earplugs for musicians, noise and water, industrial/workplace hearing screenings ,and free assessments and hearing aids for pensioners and workers compensation recipients. Gippsland Audiology follows the ethical guidelines of professional bodies, and no clinicians receive commissions or bonuses from hearing aids sold/fitted. Our tertiary qualified audiologists regularly train in the latest technology and discrete hearing solutions. For all your hearing and communication needs, contact Gippsland Audiology on 5667 5531 to make an appointment.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;What did you say? Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re having Ostrich for dinner?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;No dear. For the third time, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re having sausages for dinner.â&#x20AC;? Not being able to hear well, even with a mild degree of hearing loss, can be amusing at times, but mostly it can be pretty frustrating. Not only for the one with the hearing loss but for their friends and family. A study by the Hear the World Foundation, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hearing is Livingâ&#x20AC;? found that 83 percent of respondents reported hearing aids had had a positive influence on their quality of life. Among other questions, it revealed hearing aid users enjoy better relationships with their family and friends and family, and take more pleasure in communal activities compared to those with untreated hearing loss. Another key finding was that 73 percent of people reported an improvement in their relationship with their family since using hearing aids. To experience these benefits, your hearing aids must be properly fitted. Gippsland Audiology knows there is more to it than just the hearing aids. Al hearing aid outcomes independently monitored by EARtrak. They are proud to boast five out of five stars for overall performance but more im-

Listening with purpose: being able to hear well is essential to enjoyable relationships with family and friends. portantly 95 percent of their clients would recommend hearing aids to others and 100 percent of clients are satisfied with the service at Gippsland Audiology. If you need help with your hearing for the first time or feel as if your existing hearing aids could be further optimised, call Gippsland Audiology to arrange an appointment with a quali-

fied audiologist. Gippsland Audiology is an independent, locally owned private practice. Hearing aids will only be recommended based on their merits and your hearing needs, not because of any financial incentive. Call Gippsland Audiolgoy, conveniently located at the Leongatha Hospital on 5667 5531 to make an appointment do discuss your hearing needs.

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Teens embrace Indigenous culture WONTHAGGI Secondary College’s Year 7 students were immersed in Indigenous culture as part of their humanities studies on Thursday.

Learning tools: from left, special guest Steve Parker taught Year 7 students Amy McDermott, Emily Britt and Tess Britt about Indigenous tools and artefacts at Wonthaggi Secondary College’s Indigenous Studies Day last Thursday.

Of the 240 Year 7 students, there are 15 Indigenous students and they take part in the Australian Indigenous Mentoring Experience program at Federation University in Churchill. Head of Humanities Peter Bond said this program highlighted the importance of sharing Indigenous culture and so Indigenous Studies Day was born. Mr Bond contacted the Bunurong Land Council and six guests were invited to the school to give practical lessons to students. Steve Parker delivered a smoking ceremony on Wednesday afternoon and returned on Thursday to tell stories and show students Indigenous artefacts and tools. Local artist Safina Stewart taught students how to paint rocks and encouraged them to tell a story. Ryan Rylie and Reanne Western took over the drama room to show students traditional and contemporary dance. Peter Monga from Indigenous Sports and Rec introduced the students to a range

of traditional games. In the canteen, Year 9 students made bush tucker for the Year 7 students. The Year 9 students were recently involved in a leadership development program, and were asked to create and implement a community activity as part of their training. The students took the opportunity to include themselves in the Indigenous Studies Day. While half the students participated in the activities, the other half travelled by bus to different sites of Indigenous importance in Bass Coast, including Cape Woolamai and Powlett River. The groups swapped in the afternoon. “The idea for this day stemmed from the humanities course. Indigenous studies have always been part of the history component in the curriculum,” Mr Bond said. “In the past, mainly Year 8 students would participate in Indigenous studies, but it was usually classroom and textbook based. We wanted to do something better and teachers from other subject areas were really keen to be involved as well. “This is the first time we’ve ever done something like this, and we hope it is now imbedded in our yearly activities and we can build from here.”

Dugongs make teacher’s day KORUMBURRA Secondary College geography teacher Rebecca Anthony participated in the Teachlive research project at the beginning of August. The project was undertaken to analyse the seagrass of Moreton Bay in Queensland, with sponsorship of the Earthwatch Institute and the Geography Teachers Association of Victoria (GTAV). Teachlive is an innovative educational tool that places teachers on Earthwatch research projects, where they receive a unique professional development experience and get to teach ‘live’ back to their classrooms via the TeachLive website. This includes daily blogs and updates to students, provision of lesson plans developed both before and while on the project, along with live contact with students in the classroom to provide further learning. “Teachlive enabled six Victorian teachers access to this outstanding professional development opportunity in Moreton Bay, and I was one of them. For this I am very grateful and appreciative,” Ms Anthony said. “Each day at 6am we went out on a range of boats and conducted fieldwork. This involved collection of seagrass and sediments samples for mapping.

Très bien: Foster Primary School students Zed, Zephyr and Noah had fun learning French.

French flavour at Foster Unique experience: Korumburra Secondary College geography teacher Rebecca Anthony travelled to Moreton Bay in Queensland as part of the Teachlive research project. “It was a fast paced learning and teaching environment allowing for great personal growth in all of us as teachers.” Ms Anthony saw amazing sea life, ticking off all of those on her major wish list such as whales, dolphins, rays, lionfish, turtles and above all dugongs. Ms Anthony said the most memorable and amazing moment was sitting in

the research boat amongst a herd of 50 or more dugongs while they were feeding. “They came up every five minutes and you could see the mothers with their babies, along with the occasional really big male. “It was truly a once in a lifetime hour that I will never forget. This added onto the entire week of fabulous hands on experience was beyond compare.”

Better phone reception for Inverloch OPTUS customers could expect better mobile phone services in Inverloch. Bass Coast Shire Council approved a 20 year lease with Optus and a telecommunications tower may be built at Thompson Reserve. This tower will include sport lights to coincide with the recently approved lighting development at the facility. Cr Clare Le Serve said pairing the two projects was a reasonable move. “It makes sense for the tower to have two purposes,” she said. The public will have a chance to have its say about the telecommunications tower through a submissions process. However, if

no submissions are received, council will negotiate further lease agreements with Optus. While he voiced his opposition to mobile towers, Cr Bruce Kent said this was the best option to offset some of the cost to the Thompson Reserve sporting clubs for the new lights. “I hate mobile towers. I don’t want to live near one and I don’t want to look at one,” he said. “But, this is a good option. It’ll be in an area that needs it and I think it will be a good location.” Cr Geoff Ellis also backed the tower. “As someone who lives in a black spot for mobile services, I think this is great and I look forward to the day Glen Alvie gets its own tower,” he said.

ALL children learn French at Foster Primary School and each week for an hour, students practice their skills with qualified French teacher Ms Dunlop. Recently, students from Grade 5/6D worked on stories. They wrote

a story in English, translated it to French, drew pictures and made it into story book to share with students from Grade Prep/1K. The school’s grade 5 and 6 students are becoming fluent in the language, while the preps are also developing their French language. Senior students are learning to de-

velop their grammar and vocabulary by using a simple story plot with a beginning and end, and using the correct tense. Ms Dunlop said she enjoyed the opportunity to have both grades working together and sharing their stories. “This is where the magic happens,” she said.

Mayor’s message Cr Ray Argento THE Leongatha railway site is a project that has brought quite a bit of input from a broad cross section of the community. The opportunity to create something of this size in the centre of our most significant town – in terms of both population and economics – probably only comes along once in a generation. For that reason it is so important for us as the elected representatives to hear from all members of the community. We make our decisions based on the best information available to us: the more people we hear from the better and more representative our decisions will be. Last Wednesday my fellow councillors and I were privileged to be addressed by students from the Leongatha Secondary College. The Year 9 and 10 students from

the school’s Broadening Horizons class presented on their options for the disused railway site. It’s not often council is able to interact with so many of our young citizens at one time and it would be an understatement to say councillors were impressed with the presentation. Each of the students professionally articulated a well thought-out vision for the future use of the precinct. According to the students, council has the opportunity to make this site into a landmark park and playspace. They pitched the idea of council investing in something that will put Leongatha on the map, turning the town into a place that people come to and not just drive through. The students presented a vision of a destination playground like the one at the National Arboretum in Canberra or the giant slide in Bairnsdale. They even suggested a huge wooden cow that could be entered at Bair Street with a slide that delivered kids

(and maybe the young at heart!) down to the park level. They presented an image of a space so full of activity that it stimulated economic growth in Leongatha and shifted it from being a service town that is predominantly closed from midday Saturday to a town that is a thriving weekend destination. I must say that it was a very convincing argument. Their ideas covered not just the playground but all aspects of the site including open space with informal sports facilities, a traffic school, exercise equipment, the footbridge linking the site to Bair Street and entertainment spaces. It was quite clear these students had spent many hours not only preparing for the presentation and its delivery, but on the actual project itself: a truly professional approach. If these students are a representation of the calibre of our youth in South Gippsland I can honestly say that our future is in good hands.

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A dining area adjoins the kitchen and large windows let in plenty of light. Bedrooms are spacious, with plenty of built in storage. Art deco fixtures remain in the bathroom which has a separate bath, built in vanity and an updated separate shower. A large laundry is accessed from a handy mudroom/ back door entry. Natural gas ducted heating and solar power are welcome heating and cost saving extras. Outside, the foundations of an old world garden remain with rose bushes, camellias and bulbs dotting the property. Front and backyards are fully enclosed, ideal for pets. A single tandem garage, lockable workshop with power and woodshed provide plenty of storage. Priced to sell, this property in a prestigious location is definitely one not to be missed. Call now for inspection.

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couple of years adding a modern touch to this charming home. The kitchen includes electric cooking, plenty of pantry space and a dishwasher. The two other bedrooms are upstairs on a mezzanine level along with a handy sitting room/ study alcove. The laundry is a good size and the bathroom has also been updated. Outside is a spacious double garage with ample room for a work bench and storage. The yard is small and low maintenance and it includes a magnificent orange tree. A section of the yard has been

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HIS is a unique opportunity to purchase a parcel of land just minutes’ drive from the CBD of Leongatha. The 192.5 acre farm offers a drought proof water supply and a 12 swing over herringbone dairy. There are two milk vats, one is 1300 litres, the other 1700 litres. On the farm there is a Bonlac feed system with a 30 tonne silo, a central laneway and assorted hay and machinery shedding. It features cattle yards, race and cattle crush. On the property is the perfect 1940-50’s farm home with three bedrooms, one bathroom and a study. New owners can continue to dairy or utilise the property for grazing of cattle.

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Op shoppers love bus trip INVERLOCH Community House organised a successful op shop tour through the region last Thursday, in the leadup to National Op Shop Week from August 27 to September 2. A full bus left Inverloch at 9.30am with excited women on board, ready to shop. The day was not just about shopping but also spending fun time with like-minded people. While travelling, the bus was never quiet and laughter was the order of the day.

Ready to service: Anglican Op Shop volunteers Liz Watkins (left) and Barb Bickley are among the friendly team at the shop in Inverloch’s Cashin Street.

The tour took in nine op shops, along with other businesses of interest, at Wonthaggi, Bass, Grantville, Koo Wee Rup, Loch and Korumburra. There were bargains to be had by everyone, whether it was a special vase, household items, amazing clothing, gifts for family or travel bags. Volunteers at the shops were helpful and the tour stopped for lunch at a bakery in Koo Wee Rup, where the bus full of mainly strangers made a connection. The community house has another op shop tour at the end of August.

Happy shopper: Dilene Hinton of Inverloch shows off her purchases made during the op shop bus tour held by Inverloch Community House last Thursday.

Inverloch’s treasure THE Anglican Op Shop in Inverloch welcomes donations of clean saleable items during business hours. With most bric-a-brac, clothing, household goods, electrical, and small furniture items collected, the op shop is most likely to have that elusive item shoppers are looking for, as well as a few other

surprises that will appeal too. The shop is a great place to grab a bargain and customers are amazed by what they find there. The op shop is run by volunteers, and provides revenue for welfare and for the work of the church. Located on Cashin Street, Inverloch, the shop is open from 10am to 4pm, Thursday to Saturday.

New look thrift shop supports animals WITH a revamped shop, South Gippsland Animal Aid Paws Galore Thrift Shop is dedicated to the care of animals. The refurbishment – which happened in January – included a reshuffle of the items generously donated to the shop and new floor coverings, which has helped create a happy and safe environment for the volunteers. The thrift shop in Wonthaggi is entirely volunteer based, and is always receiving new donations such as clothes, books, DVDs, homewares, vintage pieces, toys, fancy dress costumes and electrical items. All money raised from the purchase of these items goes towards the rescue, rehoming and desexing of animals. Since the refurbishment, customers have praised the new look, and it has enticed them to make their visits more frequent. Supporting South Gippsland Animal Aid is particularly important now as kitten season is just about here. Kitten season goes from October until May, and desexing a cat now can help lessen

Can we help you: from left, volunteers at Korumburra’s Mine Road Op shop, Margaret Shaw and Marty Shaw, with customer Lyn Wilson and the store’s extensive range of books.

Grab yourself a bargain Come on in: from left, South Gippsland Animal Aid Paws Galore Thrift Shop volunteers Marie King and Helena Cosier do an excellent job of making sure the shop is shipshape. the abandonment of unwanted kittens. South Gippsland Animal Aid works closely with local vets to ensure all animals get the best possible care. It has been operating in Wonthaggi for the past 20 years. The volunteers provide a valuable service, and go above and beyond when an animal needs help. They are guided by vets in their care and often con-

sult manuals to ensure they are doing their best for animals going through treatment. As well as the volunteers, Paws Galore is thriving because of the generous donations brought in each week. The volunteers, customers and donators were thanked for their endless kind support. Great value: pictured left is a designer basinette valued at $350 and on the right is a similar Paws Galore is in Watt Street, basinette at Korumburra’s Friends of Hillside Lodge Op Shop for $50. Wonthaggi.

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Entries sought for Mt Best Short Film Event THE first Mt Best Short Film Event, scheduled for Saturday, November 18, will attract filmmakers from Gippsland and surrounds.

Moving is medicine: members of the Leongatha Pain Support Group enjoyed a tai chi exercise in the grounds of Leongatha Community House as part of their pain management routine recently. From left, Susanne Naudi, Linda James, Jill Ryan, John Gemmill of Leongatha Natural Medicine Centre, Ann Overmass, Kevin Slater and Rebecca Archibald of Leongatha Natural Medicine Centre.

Pain sufferers learn new tricks PARTICIPANTS of the Leongatha Pain Support Group learnt about acupuncture and remedial massage in managing chronic pain recently. They welcomed John Gemmill and Rebecca Archibald from the Leongatha Natural Medicine Centre to their recent meeting. Mr Gemmill is a well respected

acupuncturist and naturopath, and Ms Archibald offers remedial massage therapy at the centre. After sharing relevant information and responding to many questions, Mr Gemmill led the group in a simple tai chi exercise to close off the morning. The Leongatha Pain Support Group meets every Wednesday at 10am at Leongatha Community House. The group is connected to the Aus-

tralian Pain Management Association, and offers information and support to anyone who lives with chronic pain. New participants are always welcome. Tai chi sessions are also available at Leongatha Community House on Tuesdays at 9.30am. For more information on either group, contact house coordinator Eunice Donovan on 5662 3962 or email office@ leongathacommunityhouse.org.au

Official visit: from left, Nature Parks ranger Dave Costello, Lady Cosgrove, Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove, Nature Parks ranger Alona Charuvi, Nature Parks CEO Catherine Basterfield and Nature Parks acting chair at the Penguin Parade just before the penguins were due to arrive.

Vice-regal visit to Phillip Island PEOPLE from across the community welcomed the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove at a host of activities and receptions on Phillip Island recently.

Thanks for donation: from left, Fish Creek Scout Group’s Maria McDonald, Jezta Elliot, Josh Gale, Tom Taylor and Janine Taylor with goods donated to the group by a Wonthaggi hardware store.

Scouts have fun FISH Creek Scout Group now has 16 scouts and three cub scouts. Fish Creek Scout Group has a low yearly fee for each member and the group committee works hard through fundraising to provide extra resources. Cub scouts currently meet on a Wednesday night from 5.30pm to 7pm the Foster Cubs under the guidance of Colleen Williams. The Scouts meet on a Thursday night from 7pm to 9pm with Janine Taylor and Chris Schirlinger as their leaders. Scouts/Cub Scouts enjoy raft building and racing, games, camping, construction and community service, just to name a few. Anyone wanting more information about Fish Creek Scout Group can contact group leader Brad Gale on 0428 632 219.

The day began at the Woolamai Surf Life Saving Club, and included a visit from the Westpac rescue helicopter and was followed by the unveiling of a plaque at the National Vietnam Veteran’s Museum. During the civic reception, Sir Peter and Lady Cosgrove had the opportunity to meet with many of the current and future community leaders. Bass Coast mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield said it was an honour to welcome Sir Peter and Lady Cosgrove to Phillip Island and host them for the afternoon. “It is a rare and singular occasion that we find ourselves in the company of someone whose service to Australia is as extensive and honourable as Sir Peter’s,” Cr Rothfield said. “From his remarkable and heroic military career, his admirable peacekeeping work in East Timor and his leadership in the Army and Defence Forces, to his leadership in rebuilding communities in Queensland after Cyclone Larry, Sir Peter is a true Australian hero. “And Lady Cosgrove’s ongoing work with the welfare of partners of veterans’, disabled people and Australian wildlife is exemplary of the ideals we hold most dear, particularly as Phillip Islanders.” The Vice-regal party travelled into Cowes to meet with representatives from both the SES and CFA and thank them for their ongoing contributions, before enjoying the rural surrounds at Bimbadeen Farm. The Penguin Parade was next on the agenda, starting with a visit to the Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic, hosted by Nature Parks’ CEO Catherine Basterfield and acting chair Kay Spierings. “It was an honour to share the Nature Parks’ commitment to the conservation of our unique wildlife and environment with Sir Peter and Lady Cosgrove who have contributed so much to the Australian community,” Ms Basterfield said. “We were delighted Sir Peter and Lady Cosgrove took such an interest in the innovative technology of the Oil Spill Wand being developed by the Nature Parks and Victoria University.”

Open to established and emerging artists, the event will be one of a kind and the organising committee is now seeking for fiction, non-fiction, documentary or music video entries, shot in Gippsland or made by Gippslanders. The theme is open to your imagination. Please register your interest by Friday, September 29. Film makers interested in participating in the Mt Best Short Film Event are invited to submit their shorts, less than eight minutes in length (longer pieces may be negotiated with the organisers). Films need to be submitted digitally as a file on a USB stick, together with a completed submission form. Filmmakers may also include up to three publicity stills on the same stick, as well as

hard copies size 13x18 cm, from the film (making of or promotional shots), optional. Trophies and certificates will be awarded in open and junior section. Entries need to be delivered. Arrangements can be made by contacting event coordinator or mailed to: Mt Best Community Hall, PO Box 59, Foster, Victoria, 3960. The submission deadline is Friday, October 27. Submission is free. USB sticks and photos will be returned, if self addressed envelope and postage is provided. If entries exceed the proposed screening time slot, a selection of films will be shown at the official screening. However, the remaining films will be shown later on the day. To obtain your registration and submission forms, and for more information about the Mt Best Short Film Event 2017, please contact event coordinator Tessy on 0428 595 699 or email: tessymtbest@yahoo.com. au or mtbesthall@yahoo.com.au

Beautiful location: a view to Wilsons Promontory from Mount Best, as captured by Bernd Amesreiter. Such vistas have inspired the Mt Best Short Film Event.

Mayor’s message Cr Pamela Rothfield

I RECENTLY had the honour of hosting a civic reception on Phillip Island for His Excellency, the Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia, the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove and Her Excellency Lady Cosgrove, who had reason to visit our beautiful part of the world; a day I shall never forget. It was a very special occasion, as not only is it rare to have a Governor General visit us, but it’s rare that we find ourselves in the company of someone whose service to Australia is as extensive and as honourable as Sir Peter’s. From his remarkable and heroic, military career, and his valuable peacekeeping work in East Timor, to his unflagging leadership in the Army and Defence Forces, and resolute leadership in rebuilding communities in Queensland after Cyclone Larry, Sir Peter is a true Australian hero. At the civic reception we had a wide range of community representatives and volunteers, including emergency services professionals, passionate conservationists, our young leaders, local historians, aged care professionals and local veterans – just to name a few! The people there represented those past and present, who have together woven and continue to weave and enrich the social fabric of Phillip Island to make it the incredibly connected community it is.

It was wonderful to give them the opportunity to meet the Governor General, and I know he was equally as delighted to meet them too. The 2017 Bass Coast Business Awards held at Inverloch was yet another reason to celebrate on the same weekend with the awards night the biggest yet in its nine years, with nominations steadily increasing every year. People choose to go into business for many reasons - a common theme, we hear, is that many are passionate about making their dream a reality; others perhaps wish to be the masters of their own destiny. I was a small business owner, which grew into a large business, but it was not without incredible pressure and risk. Despite what many think, the path of the small business owner is not always paved with gold, and I congratulate all of our local entrepreneurs for having the courage to embark on their own businesses. I’d also like to congratulate our major award winners – Norte, for winning Bass Coast Business of the Year, and Phillip Island Helicopters, for winning Bass Coast People’s Choice Business of the Year. Moving around the shire, council headed to Grantville for our August ordinary meeting, which also happened to be the very first Bass Coast Shire Council meeting held in Grantville! It’s been great to distribute our monthly council meetings around our region to make them more accessible for our entire community, and it was wonderful to see some new faces in the gallery.

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Spring is the ideal time to try daikon By Karen Haw, Town Centre Nursery, Mirboo North GOODBYE winter and hello spring. What does spring mean to you? To me it means warmer weather after a very cold winter, plants bursting into life with colour and perfume, and work – planting, feeding, weeding and mulching. The cold winter does not give incentive to work outside so if your garden is lacking colour a quick and easy way to give it a boost is to add potted colour. These are affordable and give an instant result you can also add potted daffodils to give the spring effect. Another bonus using potted colour is they are less likely to be devoured by snails or slugs as often happens with seedlings. Potted colour can be planted into the garden or pots. When planted into pots they also make a cheap and attractive gift. Hellebores are looking fantastic and recent breeding has produced plants with bigger and more upright flowers. Plants from plant growers Australia have an amazing collection of breathtaking hellebores includes varieties sourced from all over the world. All selections have been specifically chosen to suit our unique Australian conditions. From the pale tones of Winter Sunshine and Ivory Prince through to the deep rich displays of Penny’s Pink and Ruby Daydream, you’re sure to find a colour and style to suit your home. Hellebores flower throughout winter and spring, and are the perfect choice for turning a dull and shady nook into a true sensation. Plant one or plant them all! These varieties all make excellent gifts and can be kept indoors for up to six weeks at a time in a well lit room before being planted out into decorative containers or garden beds. Indoors for a moment and outdoors for a lifetime. The Post Office farm hellebores offer a huge range of hellebores including stunning doubles, varieties with frills and many colour variations. Hellebores will seed readily and if you want to improve the strain of your hellebores, plant Helleborus niger (which has large outward facing white flowers held singly on stout stems) and this will hopefully produce seedlings with more upright flowers. It is also a good time to get out and plant the vegetable patch. You will see tomatoes and zucchinis around but do not be tempted unless you have a heated hot house. There is no point planting these frost sensitive annuals until the soil warms up. You will only waste your money. This also goes for basil. Basil will not grow or thrive until the weather and soil warms up. Another plant we get asked for this time of year is passionfruit and like tomatoes and basil, this plant likes it warm so wait until late spring before planting passionfruit and you have much better success. However there is plenty you can plant and if keen to get an early start you can plant seeds of tomatoes, basil and other veggies that like it warmer. Vegetables for this time of year include brassicas like broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower and kale also leeks, lettuce, carrots and of course many root vegetables like potatoes.

You can also look at planting something different not readily available at supermarkets. A very popular vegetable at farmers market is daikon and it’s also very easy to grow. Daikon is believed to have originated from the Mediterranean, but has now spread to southeast and east Asia countries like Japan, China, Korea and the Philippines, where it became highly valued for its root. A member of the radish family, daikon can be easily distinguished from other radishes by its appearance: it has large, rapidly growing leaves and a long white root, resembling a pale carrot. Daikon can grow up to 20 inches long, with a diameter of four inches. When it comes to flavour, though, it’s considered milder and less peppery than other radishes. Served raw, it’s mild and tangy, with a crisp and juicy texture. When cooked, it tastes similar to cooked turnips. Although the root is the most widely utilised part of this crop, daikon is a cruciferous vegetable, technically speaking. In Asian countries, daikon root is commonly pickled and eaten as a side dish or added to main dishes, grated, cubed or in thin slices. Nevertheless, the leaves should not be set aside, as they offer their own plethora of health benefits as well. You can also enjoy daikon sprouts (called “kaiware” by the Japanese), which have a pungent and peppery flavour that adds a kick to sandwiches and salads. Daikon leaves are loaded with vitamin A and Vitamin C. They also provide beta-carotene, sodium, iron, phosphorus and calcium. One benefit that you can get from daikon is its ability to improve digestion, thanks to an enzyme called diastase, which helps relieve indigestion, heartburn and may even curb hangovers. Meanwhile, isothiocyanates, which give daikon its peppery and pungent qualities, may help improve blood circulation and prevent clots. The juice extracted from raw daikon has been traditionally used to alleviate headaches, fever, swollen gums and hot flushes, as it has anti-inflammatory and cooling effects. Daikon radish also contains high amounts of potassium, vitamin C and phosphorus – nutrients that are essential for good health. Organic Facts provides a good summary of the healthpromoting properties of this food: • alleviates respiratory issues. It can help clear out excess phlegm and eliminate bacteria and other pathogens from your respiratory tract; • promotes digestive health. Daikon helps facilitate better digestion of proteins, complex carbs and fats, which in turn prevents constipation and increases nutrient uptake in the gut; • assists in detoxification. It stimulates urination, which is necessary for keeping the kidneys clean; • has potential cancer-preventive ability. This vegetable possesses antioxidant phenolic compounds that may help reduce certain types of cancer; • bolsters your immunity. The vitamin C in daikon stimulates white blood cell production, which may speed up repair and healing in your body; • alleviates inflammation. Daikon juice’s anti-inflammatory properties can help decrease inflammation

Tasty vegetable: Jackie Hicken, chef at Jacican food studio in Mirboo North, picks the last of her daikon before planting new plants.

throughout your system, which may lead to a healthier heart, lower gout and arthritis risk and reduced pain from injuries and muscle cramping; • promotes bone and skin health. Its high calcium content may be helpful in preventing osteoporosis. It also has antioxidant be nefits, which may help prevent wrinkles, increase circulation and even reduce the appearance of blemishes and age spots, giving your skin a natural glow; and • helps with weight management. Daikon is a low-calorie and low-cholesterol vegetable, but it’s high in fibre and many other nutrients – qualities that are ideal for people who want to maintain a healthy weight. Daikon can also be cooked multiple ways, as a wonderful addition to your favourite soups, stews or meat dishes. You can roast, slow cook, boil, bake or steam daikon, just as you would a carrot. Daikon also works well as a substitute for recipes that call for other types of radishes. It’s extremely versatile. As mentioned above, daikon leaves should not be left out, as they are just as nutritious and flexible as the root. However, they’re best used fresh, ideally on the day they are purchased. If this is not possible, then you can simply preserve them: simply blanch the leaves in salted boiling water and freeze. You can then use them anytime, as an addition to miso soup and stir-fries or to add colour to your Asian-inspired dishes.

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AN UPDATE FROM AQUASURE

I am pleased to report that the strong capability and performance of the Victorian Desalination Project (VDP) has been validated since the plant was restarted in March. From end March 2017 when the plant reached full operation, until the end of the Supply Period, the plant performed consistently above expectations, producing an average of 467 million litres of desalinated water per day, about 105% of its “plated” capacity. This performance is testament to the quality of both the design and construction of the plant, and the expertise of our operations team. It is also a significant milestone given more than 1,500 days had passed since the VDP was last required to deliver water. Having been in preservation mode since December 2012, and despite being unable to undertake much preparatory work in the absence of the electricity supply prior to 3 March 2017, the plant was up and running within two weeks of power being reconnected, and at full production (running all three streams) after a little over three weeks. Since then the plant has operated seamlessly, compliant with the stringent contractual water quality and environmental requirements. The energy efficiency of the plant has also been verified with our power usage for producing water below expectations. Further our purchase, and surrender, of nearly 200,000 renewable energy certificates in respect to 2016/17 has ensured the full offset of our power use with an equal amount of renewable energy being put into the electricity grid. Despite performing above expectations for an extended period, having not being able to commence production until mid-March meant that we were 3.9 GL short of the full 50 GL at the end of June.

A 15GL water supply order was placed for the 2017/18 delivery period, and so the plant continued to operate through July to fulfil this order. The last of the 15GL of desalinated water was delivered on 9 August, and the plant is now being returned to preservation mode until such time as the next water order is received. Over the next six months our focus will return to undertaking our regular maintenance program on the plant, the power cable and the ecological reserve. In the ecological reserve, the planting program continues. Those of you who visit the area regularly will appreciate how much the flora has developed over the past few years but we are continuing to work on those areas where growth is not yet firmly established. Bird watchers will also be interested to know that a diversity of species is returning to the area, and in some instances new species are being sighted including Blue Billed Duck and Tasmanian Boobook Owl. It is very gratifying to see such high use being made of the reserve by community members and visitors. I was also pleased to read recently about the local whale trail signage initiative, and the numerous sightings of Humpback and Southern Right Whales. As was expected when we commenced work on the project, the operation of the VDP has not interfered with their migratory patterns. Indeed, a huge effort went in to the design of the plant to ensure minimal impact on the marine and land environments and that work continues today under the oversight of various external bodies, including the Independent Reviewer & Environmental Auditor. Both AquaSure and our operations contractor Watersure, as long-term members of the local community, remain committed to maximising the project’s positive contribution at a local level wherever possible. To this end, both organisations have focussed on supporting education and training initiatives for the area’s young people. Since taking over management of the VDP in 2012 Watersure has initiated a range of educational partnerships with local schools, which have grown in popularity.

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In that time more than 1000 students from the Wonthaggi Secondary College have participated in a range of maths based programs, and other activities based around STEM subject areas. Many more have participated in the workplace safety program which engages students from all local schools. This is run in conjunction with the South Gippsland Bass Coast Local Learning and Employment Network. Both organisations offer a range of scholarships for secondary and tertiary students. Watersure offers (two) scholarships for students entering year 11, two for students entering Year 12, and two x two-year scholarships for students entering tertiary education. These are awarded to students attending high schools in Bass Coast Shire: Newhaven and Wonthaggi Secondary College. The application process is coordinated directly through the schools. AquaSure also supports three two-year scholarships for students entering the second year of their tertiary studies. This provides students with ﬁnancial assistance with their tertiary study expenses. This program is managed by the Bass Coast Community Foundation. In the broader community, the VDP continues to be of interest. Since 2012 almost 18,000 people have visited the site. For those interested in ﬁnding out more about the information in this update, or to book a community site tour please phone the community contact line on 1800 811 214. Until next time.

Matt Brassington CEO, AquaSure

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The Good Life

Your LOCAL guide to Art and Entertainment

Crikey, Kevin ‘Bloody’ Wilson’s coming! AUSSIE comic icon Kevin ‘Bloody’ Wilson will bring his larrikin humour to the Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club on August 30. The comedian has been making Australians laugh since 1984 and is revered around the globe. He’s performed around the world, from outback pubs to the hallowed halls of the London Palladium, presenting his stand up comedy routine interspersed with music. Now Wilson is back with his Helping Prevent Global Boring tour and will be joined by his daughter, and special guest, Jenny Talia, at Wonthaggi. “This is a brand new show. I’m recording a new album now and at Wonthaggi there will be songs that have not been recorded yet,” Wilson said. “Jenny is a female version of what I do so there is a gender balance of what I do. Now half of my audiences are women.” Audiences will be in for a treat as Wilson traverses his extensive back catalogue, performing fan favourites, like D.I.L.L.I.G.A.F, Dick’taphone, I Knew the Bride (When She Used to be a Mole) and Living Next Door to Alan. “The show revolves on its own axis. I never know from night to night what is going in the show. A lot of ad-lib goes in. It depends what is happening in the world between now and then,” he said. Wilson’s story is one of legend. Always a larrikin, he originally recorded songs on a cassette

tape for his mates, penned about his experiences working in the mines in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia. In the early 1980s, he put together a tape called Your Average Australian Yobbo and started selling it. Sales went into the tens of thousands before it was transferred to LP, where it sold even more. Fast forward three decades and Wilson is a household name throughout Australia and the world. It’s interesting to know that 30 years ago he was getting arrested for performing his politically incorrect songs in public. Times have changed though and it was only in 2010 that Wilson was deservedly nominated for Australian of the Year. As one of the country’s most prolific performers, and a genuinely nice, down-to-earth bloke to boot, it’s not surprising he has earned the reputation as one of our country’s greatest living treasures. His record sales are now nudging the four million mark. All of his CDs and DVDs have achieved gold status globally, with many reaching platinum. In fact one album, Kev’s Back, hit quadruple platinum. Don’t miss Kevin ‘Bloody’ Wilson as he hits the road again on his Almost Awesome tour throughout 2017. See his Wonthaggi show at the Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club, 75 Graham Street, Wonthaggi, at 8.30pm, Wednesday, August 30. Tickets are $55 per person. Doors open 8pm. To book, phone the club on 5672 1083. “It’s a chance to sit through two and a half hours and be politically correct free,” Wilson said. “I’ve been to Wonthaggi before and I love the rural areas of Victoria.”

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Lesson in history: actors Caitlin Charles, Leanne Crimp, Todd Miller and David Tattersall get a taste of hard labour in chains under the watchful eye of the overseeing officer Jeremy Curtis, as they rehearse for Leongatha Lyric Theatre’s Our Country’s Good. They are experiencing something akin to convict life to help them develop their characters.

Lyric to stage convict tale LEONGATHA Lyric Theatre’s production of Our Country’s Good by Timberlake Wertenbaker is a funny, earthy drama. It tells the story of convicts and officers during the first year of the penal colony at Sydney Cove,

and will open on September 29. The rehearsals for a play which was performed by convicts in 1789 provide the entertaining drama of this production. A local Bidjigal man watches with amusement and apprehension. Bookings at www.lyrictheatre. net.au.

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Here to stay: Luke Haustorfer is the new principal at Toora Primary School and after two years, students Myunah and Jerara are pleased to have a permanent teacher in the role. Team effort: Leongatha’s Yooralla dance group members stepped up at the Gippsland Parasteddfod held in Warragul’s Exhibition Hall. Pictured are Taylor Johnson, Cathryn VanZyl, Lauren Potter, Jessica Hill, Mitchell Price, Emily Ardley, Amy Muir, Kyla Sheerin and Sam Lennon with support staff Tanya Bird, Annick Cerdor and Jem Milkins.

Creative dancers, courtroom theatrics shine on stage TWO creative groups of adults with disabilities who attend regular classes at Community College Gippsland, Leongatha and Warragul, successfully performed at the recent 2017 Gippsland Parasteddfod. They were among many other local adults with disabilities who took up the chance to share their musical, comedic and dramatic talents and entertain others at Warragul’s Exhibition Hall this week. All performers showcased their talents and hard work as part of the event. Participants’ faces lit

up as they trod the boards, faced the microphone and wowed a large audience, whose members clapped and sang along with a diverse range of music. The Warragul group performed its fully costumed courtroom drama ‘Friends, Thieves, Burgers and Cars’, supported by CCG trainer Michelle Buntine. Later in the day, another group of adults with disabilities who attend CCG’s Leongatha campus earned an Encouragement Award with their lively dance act True Colours. Participants deftly swirled ribbons and delivered their choreographed moves on stage. They obviously enjoyed performing

together after working hard at recent rehearsals under the guidance of CCG’s Leongatha Foundation trainer Tania Bird. CEO Sue Geals said overall, the array of talent involved in the Gippsland Parasteddfod this year was fantastic and a credit to all involved. “What might have been a daunting experience for many was made easier due to the enthusiastic and encouraging response given by supporters, family, and peers,” she said. “Special thanks for the great behind the scenes work at this year’s entire Gippsland Parasteddfod program by the organisers, accompanists, sound and stage crew.

Leongatha Community House News ‘GETTING your voice heard’ Gippsland Disability Advocacy will share tips and tricks to help you speak up for yourself and your needs when you interact with government departments and agencies. The session is on Wednesday, August 23 from 10am to noon, and is open to everyone whether or not you have a disability. The entry fee is a gold coin. The Australian Hearing Hearing Bus will be at the Leongatha Community House on Thursday, August 24 between 9.30am and 3pm. Come for a hearing check, fine-tune your hearing aids, or ask for information about hearing loss - all available for free! Appointments aren’t necessary; just come along. The monthly Coffee Club is on Monday, August 28 at 10am at the Leongatha Community House. Enjoy a hot cuppa, meet new friends or catch up with long-term ones, and find out more about your community at the same time. A gold coin contribution is requested, and everyone is welcome. Our next monthly Scrapbooking/Cardmaking Crop Day is on Saturday, August 26. Come for the whole day (9am to 4pm) or for a few hours. All are welcome to join the fun. Entry

fee is $10 and remember to bring your lunch if you’re staying all day! The Annual General Meeting for Leongatha Community House is set for 1.30pm on Wednesday, September 13. 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. Regular groups: for more information about any of these groups, and to find how to join in, contact the house. All groups accept newcomers and beginners. Groups are: Creative Writing, Mondays 1pm to 3pm; 50+ Yoga, Mondays 10.30am; Drawing and Painting Group, Tuesdays 10am to noon; Tai Chi for Health, Tuesdays 9.30am to 10.30am; Circle Dancing, Tuesdays noon to 1pm; Patchworking, Tuesdays 1pm to 4pm; Wednesday Walkers, Wednesdays 9am to 10am; Pain Support Group, Wednesdays 10am to noon; Scrapbooking/Cardmaking, Wednesdays 1pm to 3pm; Craft in Company, Thursdays 10am to noon; Playing Cards – 500, Fridays 10am to noon; Playing Cards – Solo, Fridays 1pm to 4.30pm and Mondays 1pm to 4.30pm. For more information on any of classes or groups, contact the coordinator Eunice Donovan on 5662 3962 or email office@leongathacommunityhouse.org.au

“CCG proudly sponsored this year’s event and program. The Yooralla students benefit from an Adult Community and Further Education (ACFE) funded preaccredited program at CCG - Learn to Communicate. “This aims to develop each student’s confidence and communication skills through both verbal and non-verbal communication skills as many are unable to express themselves through conventional verbal ways. They all gave a super effort on the day.” For more information on Community College Gippsland phone 5622 6000 or visit: www.ccg.as.au and to find out more about Yooralla visit www.yooralla.com.au

Toora appoints new head TOORA Primary School welcomed Luke Haustorfer into the role of principal at the beginning of term three. After two years without a permanent principal in the school, Mr Haustorfer said the community is pleased to now have an ongoing person in the role. “It has been a turbulent two years. I am the fifth principal in that time. In any organisation, if there is no structure at the top, it can make day to day operation difficult,” he said. “The school and the community have done really well to maintain focus over the past two years.” Mr Haustorfer said he is committed to a long term future at the school. Prior to taking on the role at Toora, Mr Haustorfer spent 10 years working in the Latrobe Valley in large primary schools. He grew up in Yarram and was excited to return to South Gippsland. “Toora is an amazing little school. The facilities are awesome and the community support around the school is incredible,” he said.

“The school has an active parents and friends association which does and amazing job, as well as a great bunch of students.” With the development of the school’s new strategic plan in mind, Mr Haustorfer has spent his first five weeks getting to know everyone. “I have come in and spent heaps of time in the classroom as well as getting to know parents,” he said. He said over the next six weeks, he will be working with his boss and the school community to put together a plan that sets out the school’s goals for the next four years. “I am really excited to have ownership of the new plan and am keen to see some of the goals come to fruition,” he said. Moving forward, Mr Haustorfer said he is keen to work with the students to find out what they want done to improve the school. “Student voice is very important, so I am excited to work with students to help improve the day to day running of the school,” he said. Also a keen footballer, Mr Haustorfer has joined the Toora Football Netball Club and is currently playing for the Reserves.

A Star is born

RHYLEE Jade Benton was born on August 7 at Leongatha Hospital to Kris Benton and Chrystal O’Connor of Leongatha. Rhylee is a sister for Tylah, 15, Tannah, 11, Kohby, 4 and Layton, 2.

MALIA Isobel Riley was born on August 9 at Leongatha Hospital. Malia is the second child for Jake and Jennifer of Cape Woolamai and a sister for Arlo, 2.

HARPER Joy Brydon was born to Isaac Brydon and Jaimee McLeod of Leongatha at Leongatha Hospital on August 9. Harper is a sister for Indi, 3.

WADE Michael Shepherdson is the first child for Troy Shepherdson and Kirby Mileto of Korumburra. Wade was born on August 7 at Leongatha Hospital.

Milpara Community House news FRESH yummy pasta is on the menu at Milpara, Korumburra’s Community House, on Wednesday August 23 when our Pasta Making Workshop will be in full swing. We also hope our Crochet for Beginners and Beyondcourse will commence that evening. Food Safety Level 1 and Responsible Service of Alcohol will be held on Thursday, August 24. Do you need to complete your Construction Induction qualification? A White Card is a must for anyone needing to enter a construction site. We are offering the National Accreditation on Tuesday, August 29. Please book as soon as possible so we can confirm minimum numbers. Do you have a special needs child? Or a child who could benefit from better sleep or concentra-

tion? Well we have a great session Introduction of Essential oils and the Special Needs Child on Friday, September 1. Learn how essential oils can support your child with sleep, behaviour, concentration, overall wellbeing and more. This course will not be brand specific and all oils discussed can be purchased from your health food store. Creating Confidence and Calm within was a very popular workshop offered at Milpara last year, so we have Cindy booked again to run the day workshop on Sunday, September 3. Bookings are essential. We are currently looking for suitable candidates to provide Learn Local Pre- Accredited training. We are looking for tutors in the following areas: MYOB, Reckon Accounts, Basic Computers, MS Work and MS Excel. For further information please contact Belinda or Jenni at Milpara on 5655 2524.

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Farming Insight • VLE Leongatha

Dairy cows flow in THERE were fewer bullocks this week but cow numbers increased as a greater proportion of dairy cows were penned. Finished grown steers and bullocks were scarce, however competition was stronger for the limited offering and prices lifted by 1c to 6c/kg. Very few beef cows about, but the dairy portion gained 3c to 7c/kg. Trade cattle numbers were limited yearling steers were non existant. The bulk of the trade cattle were yearling heifers with a large run of store conditioned Herefords that went back to the paddock. The best of the vealers made from 300 to 329c/kg. The C and D muscled yearling heifers to the trade made from 265c to 298c/kg with the heavier end of the store heifers averaging 255c/kg. The 500 to 600kg C3 and C4 steers made from 284c to 293c/kg while the 600kg plus bullocks reached 295c/kg. Fresian bullocks made to 268c/kg. The heavy beef cows made from 223c to 255c/kg to average 240c/kg. The beef bull made from 246c to 263c/kg while the dairy portion reached 255c/kg. The next sale draw - August 23: 1. Landmark, 2. Alex Scott & Staff, 3. Phelan & Henderson & Co, 4. SEJ, 5. Rodwells, 6. Elders.

Prime Sale - Wednesday, August 16

BULLOCKS 13 M.P. Kennedy, Nerrena 7 M. & C. Bruce, Leongatha 5 H. Verwey, Newhaven 6 K. Boulton, Sale 1 Seaview, Glen Alvie 1 Calerjero Nominees, Yarram STEERS 3 M. Beavis, Kardella 2 K. & J. Smart, Loch 1 K.L. & C.M. Tonkin, Outtrim 2 Seaview, Glen Alvie 1 G.J. & J.A. Brown, Woodside 1 B.R. & D.A. Lucas, Woodside HEIFERS 1 Hartz Agrihort P/L, San Remo

699.6kg 590.0kg 668.0kg 683.3kg 705.0kg 620.0kg

295.0 292.6 291.6 287.2 287.2 286.6

$2063.87 $1726.34 $1947.89 $1962.53 $2024.76 $1776.92

275.0kg 327.5kg 335.0kg 515.0kg 540.0kg 500.0kg

328.6 315.0 307.6 283.2 280.0 276.6

$903.65 $1031.63 $1030.46 $1458.48 $1512.00 $1383.00

350.0kg 329.6 $1153.60

4 S. & R. Costello, Thorpdale 1 M. Tong, Woolamai 4 M. Beavis, Kardella 2 Bangala Pastoral P/L, Newhaven 1 Jasmel Nominees, Tarwin South COWS 1 K. & J. Smart, Loch 1 Hartz Agrihort P/L, San Remo 1 R. Pollock, Heyfield 3 Hoghton & Sharman, Jeeralang Junction 3 B. & P. Shandley, Lance Creek 1 R. Pollock, Heyfield BULLS 1 S. & C. Harrison, Giffard West 1 D. Pilkington & F. Toohey, Waratah North 1 K.P. Trotman, Buffalo 1 Prosper Valley Enterprises P/L, Budgeree 1 B. & P. Shandley, Lance Creek 1 A.C. Grabham, Kongwak VEALER BULLS 1 South Ellerside Reds, Kongwak

333.8kg 445.0kg 283.8kg 440.0kg 475.0kg

325.0 320.0 302.6 298.2 297.6

$1084.69 $1424.00 $858.63 $1312.08 $1413.60

650.0kg 260.0 $1690.00 710.0kg 259.6 $1843.16 620.0kg 256.6 $1590.92 618.3kg 254.6 $1574.28 695.0kg 250.2 $1738.89 590.0kg 250.0 $1475.00 925.0kg 258.0 $2386.50 815.0kg 255.0 $2078.25 845.0kg 253.6 $2142.92 865.0kg 253.2 $2190.18 870.0kg 252.0 $2192.40 765.0kg 252.0 $1927.80 405.0kg 185.0 $749.25

VLE store sale Thursday, August 17

Steers: Brentcorp Pty Ltd, Tarwin, 1 x $1590; Lorstan Nom, Bengworden, 13 x $1590; Jenola Dale Pty Ltd, Hedley, 2 x $1565; A. & P. Anton & Sons, Toongabbie North, 2 x $1540; I. & J. Montgomery, Inverloch, 14 x $1510; D. & B. Kallady, Gelliondale, 11 x $1430. Heifers: G.A. Allott, Woorarra, 9 x $1270; G.T. Cummaudo, Mirboo North, 11 x $1090; D. McLaren, Koorooman, 16 x $1000; C.W. Trudgen, Dollar, 5 x $990; G.W. & G.J. Bland, Yarram, 2 x $970; B. & R. Cashin, Foster North, 9 x $940. Cow and calf: W.N. & P.A. Joyce, Jumbunna, 1 x $1670; J. & V. Besselink, Glengarry, 4 x $1460; G.A. & W.A. Sperling, Leongatha, 8 x $260.

In sights: rabbit control is being made easier thanks to grants for community groups.

Grab a grant to control rabbits A 2017 grants program for communities to take action on wild rabbits has been announced by the Victorian Rabbit Action Network (VRAN). Wild rabbits are a destructive pest animal in Victoria.The VRAN Community Action Grants will arm communities with integrated rabbit management programs throughout spring and summer. The new calicivirus RHDV1 K5 was released in March 2017 to more than 600 sites across Australia to help combat the pest. Community groups can apply for grants of between $2000 and $5000 as part of the 2017 Community Action Grant round, with $41,000 allocated to support important community activities. The Community Action Grants for 2017 is an initiative of the Victorian Rabbit Action Network (VRAN) and is funded a project by the Australian Government Agricultural Competitiveness White Paper in collaboration with the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources. More information on the Community Action Grants see www.rabbitaction.com

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Farming Insight

Positive outlook for spring By Sarah Vella RECENT rain has been welcomed by South Gippsland farmers, while other parts of the state remain unseasonably dry in the lead up to spring. While June and July were dry compared to previous years, August has so far provided much needed moisture before the warmer months hit. Beef and sheep farmer Paul Crock said Fish Creek had received quite a bit of rain. “Further north it is a bit light on, but we are fairly wet and feeding out hay and silage on our place,” he said. “It is getting to a point where grass is a little tight. We have soil moisture but lots of other places in the state might struggle a little bit.” Mr Crock said the majority of winter was quite dry, with most of the rain coming in the last few weeks. “Now it is muddy and there is water everywhere. We never dried out, but it wasn’t a wet winter, far from it,” he said. “Fish Creek seemed to sneak the tops of the fronts as they whizzed by.” His concern now is if the weather warms too quickly, resulting in a dry spring. “The climate is changing. If

people think it is not changing, you have to question that really,” Mr Crock said. “There is an element of climate change we are dealing with and my concern is what is normal now? Is there a normal? “As farmers, we have to be all over what is happening from a meteorological point of view. “People have to follow the forecasts and really identify the fact that things are changing, to work out where we go from here.” Thanks to recent rainfall, Mr Crock’s Fish Creek farm is a “little bit wet”, which bodes well for good spring growth. “At the moment I am watching very carefully where I drive my tractor, whereas in July I didn’t have to,” he said. “In July, I felt like if we don’t get wet now, we are in for early spring. Now, in Fish Creek at least, we are set up to have a pretty good spring.” South Gippsland yielded large cuts of silage and hay last year and thanks to the drier winter, many farmers will still have fodder left over. “Last year was a great season. I haven’t used all of my hay and silage, so I probably won’t do a lot this year,” Mr Crock said. Kardella agricultural contractor Phil McNaughton said the cold weather and frosty

conditions knocked the region around, but recent rain was good news. “Its certainly been cold but the dams are sort of full now, which was a bit of a worry there a few weeks back,” he said. “The country was really suffering from frosts, particularly because we had so many in a row. In some areas, the lower lying areas often get frosted, but this year the broader impact has knocked it around.” Mr McNaughton said he has done silage in September before and said it was only a matter of time before farmers start locking up their paddocks. “Everything is a bit slow this year, but it is starting to warm up, so soon things will change again. It is starting to look a bit brighter and the days are getting longer, more sunshine and hours of daylight make a big difference,” he said. “There was some worry it was looking a bit dry, which would mean a leaner year. In saying that, a lot of people are going to have reserves from last year, so the worry wasn’t too great.” Mr McNaughton said with the recent improvements in the dairy industry, farmers are a bit more positive about the coming season. “You have got to keep positive,” he said.

Dairy genetics open doors for farmers THE rising popularity of genomic (DNA) testing of female dairy cattle means DataGene’s release of Australian Breeding Values (ABVs) puts the spotlight on the top herds and cows, as well as bulls. DataGene’s genetic evaluation manager Michelle Axford, of Korumburra, said the August ABV release saw more herds competing for the top genomic females lists than in the past. When genomic testing first became available to Australian dairy farmers in 2011, a few leading dairy breeders tested a limited number of females. So, the list of top females was dominated by these herds. With many dairy herds now routinely testing each heifer drop, the number of genetic tests ordered in the past year has increased by about 40 percent. There are now 66,355 females with genotypes. “August’s top genomic female lists reflect this. For example, the Holstein top females list has an increase of 50 percent herds contributing top females compared to the April 2017 ABV release,” she said. Australia’s top genomically tested Holstein cow is Glomar Goldwyn Lucky 4319, bred by the Johnston family of Sale, Victoria, with a Balanced Performance Index (BPI) of 399.

• DataGene’s genetic evaluation manager Michelle Axford, of Korumburra. The BPI accounts for the traits that affect profit, production and longevity in the herd. A BPI of zero represents the average of mature, Australian cows, so at 399, Glomar Lucky has the genetic potential to contribute an extra $399 a year in profit. There’s stiff competition vying for other places in the Holstein top 10 females. Several leading breeders have strong contenders: the Ireland (Redmaw, Lockington, Victoria), Lillico (Hindlee, Smithton, Tasmania) and Lister (Calister, Calivil, Victoria) families. Australia’s top genomically tested Jersey cow is Kings Ville SCD Belle 78, with a BPI of 337, bred by Rob and Kerrie Anderson, Drouin West,

Victoria. First place for Jersey herds is shared by Daryl Hoey (Beaulah Park, Katunga, Victoria) and Con Glennen (White Star, Noorat, Victoria) with an average BPI of 118. In the Red Breeds, the Graham family (Beaulands, Nowra, NSW) continues to hold the top spot with an average BPI of 107. Mrs Axford congratulated all the breeders involved, recognising that their achievements were the result of many years of focussed breeding decisions. “Every joining is an opportunity to improve the genetic merit of your herd. The impact of each joining decision is permanent and compounding. Each of these farmers has demonstrated what can be achieved by making every joining decision count,” she said. Mrs Axford said the easiest way to improve the genetic merit of a dairy herd was to always use bulls that carry the Good Bulls icon. To qualify for Good Bulls status, a bull must meet the minimum requirements for Balanced Performance Index (BPI) and reliability and be available for purchase. Look up Good Bulls using the Good Bulls App or by visiting www.datagene.com.au DataGene is an initiative of Dairy Australia and the herd improvement industry.

Looks good: Fish Creek beef and sheep farmer Paul Crock, pictured with children Jacquie and Harriet, and wife Samantha, said the upcoming spring should be good on his farm, where recent rain has provided much needed soil moisture.

Top fodder for the bottom line BETTER quality home grown silage is the cheapest way to feed your cows while still producing high quality milk. To help farmers improve their silage making skills, GippsDairy and Dairy Australia are once again presenting Topfodder. The popular program aims to help farmers to: • improve the quality of silage made; • evaluate the role of silage within your system; • reduce losses and wastage (during harvest, storage and feed-out); • develop a better understanding of the cost of fodder conservation; and • make silage production more profitable. Presented by Agriculture Victoria’s pasture and fodder conservation specialist Frank Mickan, Topfodder is a revamped version of the original course and includes a two-day workshop that covers the science of silage making. GippsDairy regional extension officer Karen Romano said in a tough season, dairy farmers should consider the Topfodder workshops as a way to improve their profit margins. “Growing grass is only one part of the equation when it comes to creating quality fodder onfarm,” she said. “Increasing the quality of silage and understanding the costs involved in production can help farmers use their pasture more effectively when it comes to feeding and budgeting.” Workshops will be held in Ellinbank (AgVic offices) on September 4/ 5; Leongatha (Federation Training, Nerrena Road) on September 7/8; and Macalister Irrigation District (Maffra Football Club) on September 11/12. All days run from 9.45am to 3pm, with lunch included. Places at each event are limited to 20, so get in early by contacting GippsDairy on 5624 3900 or info@gippsdairy.com.au

Making the most: with silage season on the way, GippsDairy and Dairy Australia are offering the Topfodder program to help farmers get the most from their crop.

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public notice

2017 Leongatha Daffodil Festival ST PETER’S ANGLICAN CHURCH Cnr McCartin & Bruce Streets, Leongatha FREE ENTRY DISPLAYS AND REFRESHMENTS

Flowers in Praise Lace in Thread, Yarn, Wood & Metal Displays coordinated by the Guild

Morning & Afternoon Teas Light Lunches Catering by St Peter’s Ladies’ Guild

Thursday 31 August ~ 10am – 4pm Friday 1 September ~ 10am – 4pm Saturday 2 September ~ 10am – 4pm For more information contact: Coral Johnston 0409 165 227 Marion Dewar imdewar@dcsi.net.au

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SUBMIT YOUR VIDEO The Mt Best Community Hall invites you to enter your video to the inaugural Mt Best Short Film Event Please register your interest by 27 September 2017 Email or call event coordinator Tessy tessymtbest@yahoo.com.au or 0428 595 699

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

Newhaven College Reunion Students and staff from the classes of 1987, 1997, 2007 and 2012 are invited to attend a reunion at

3pm on Saturday 14 October As this will be the last year for the Boys Home Road Campus before the college relocates to Phillip Island Road in 2018, all past Newhaven College staff, students and community are welcome to attend. Visit www.newhavencol.vic.edu.au/about/events for details and to RSVP, and share the event on the Newhaven College Facebook page.

public notice

situations vacant

The Na onal Broadband Network (nbn) is a high speed broadband network designed to reach 100 per cent of Australian premises and provide the communica ons infrastructure to help us stop falling behind in an increasingly online world. nbn is commi ed to delivering leading edge broadband services to all Australians by leveraging the three types of technology available – xed line, xed wireless and satellite, depending on loca on. As part of the xed radio (wireless) component of the Network, nbn is proposing to upgrade facili es at 91 Bunderra Drive, Boolarra VIC 3870 to provide high quality wireless broadband services to customers in the surrounding locality. The proposed work will involve the upgrade of transmi ng technology to provide addi onal service capacity, including the replacement and addi on of new antenna devices and ancillary equipment. nbn regards the proposed installa on as a Low Impact Facility under the Telecommunica ons (Low-Impact Facili es) Determina on 1997. In the circumstances, it does not require planning approval from the Latrobe City Council.

SHORT TERM RELIEF MILKING POSITION

EXPERIENCED EXCAVATOR OPERATOR Required minimum 5 years Experience HC licence preferred

Including some calf rearing and some general farm duties at Kongwak

CONTACT DAVE 0438 056 987

Please contact 0427 574 229

Stony Creek Racing Club Inc.

Trulli Pizzeria in Meeniyan Is looking for Experienced

PART TIME FLOOR STAFF to join our team You must be available evenings and weekends Please send resumé and cover letter to rhia@trullipizzeriua.com

situations vacant

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 Driver’s Licence an advantage. Reply with references to Peter by emailing peter@homebushpastoral.com.au or phone 0408 175 388

No ca on of Proposed nbn™ Radio Network Base Sta on Facility

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DAIRY WORKER

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Email your adverts to The Star ads@thestar.com.au

Most photos that appear in The Star can be purchased by calling 5662 2294.

TRACK MANAGER The Club is seeking to appoint an energetic and enthusiastic track manager. If you have turf management qualiﬁcations or substantial experience in a similar position together with strong communication and leadership skills and can demonstrate an ability to solve problems within a multi-stakeholder environment you are warmly encouraged to consider applying for this position. Contact CEO Sarah Wolf for a full position description by telephone 03 5664 0099 or via email sarah.wolf@scrc.com.au. Applications must reach the Club before close of business on Friday 8 September, 2017

A quickly expanding company based in Meeniyan and Inverloch is recruiting for the following positions:

Venue Manager A Venue Manager to play a lead role in the running of a busy restaurant to drive its ongoing success and continued development as the go to eatery for locals and tourists alike. This restaurant is focused on delivering authentic cuisine, a great atmosphere and excellent customer service. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, energetic and customer focused with an ability to engage customers and manage staff. Key elements of the role will include the following: • Relevant experience in the hospitality industry • Excellent customer service skills • Successful sales experience • Rostering and organisational skills • Ability to train, manage and motivate staff • Strong interpersonal skills • A successful track record in managing Food and Beverage outlets.

Prep Chef A part time (perhaps increasing) Prep Chef. Roster will be 2-3 weekday shifts per week. Must be able to work independently and efﬁciently. Please send your resumé with cover letter to rhia@trullipizzeria.com.au

Call For Board Directors For Latrobe Community Health Service Ltd. Do you believe in better health & better lifestyles for your community? Help guide the development of community health services.

Further informa on on this speci c proposal can be obtained from Visionstream by calling 1300 745 210.

Latrobe Community Health Service is a large and fast-growing independent community health service, delivering a range of community-based health and support services across Victoria. The organisation is seeking applications for two appointed vacancies that exist on its Board. Monthly Board meetings will predominantly be held in Morwell.

Submissions can be sent via email to NBNwirelessvic@visionstream.com.au.

Further information can be obtained by visiting lchs.com.au, or by contacting Rosie Johnson at LCHS on (03) 51365411, or email rosie.johnson@lchs.com.au

The closing date for submissions is 1 September 2017.

Closing date for applications is 5pm, Friday, 1 September 2017. Interviews will be conducted on 18 September 2017.

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situations vacant

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

We are seeking seasonal and casual tanker drivers to perform farm pick up work on a rotating roster, including nights and weekend work. You will need: • Clean and tidy appearance • Excellent time management • Good driving skills • Satisfactory reference checks • Good VicRoads demerit points and conviction record printouts Call Jason on 0438 513 905 for more information To apply email your resumé to Sue at hr@stoitse.com.au, quoting ref: L009.

Trade Sales Representative Capeview Building Products is South Gippsland’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: • Trade building experience • Ability to read plans and speciﬁcations • Computer literate • Strong organisation skills • Ability to manage multiple enquiries • Precise with attention to detail • 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

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

Edneys Leongatha are seeking a suitable qualiﬁed service technician to carry out after hours RACV road side service calls, applicants should have excellent communication skills, diagnostic ability and be able to work unsupervised. Rotating roster will include week nights and weekend hours. Applications can be addressed to: Att: Service Manager Edneys Leongatha 1 Roughead Street, Leongatha 3953 service@edney.com.au 03 5662 2327

Hartley Wells Betta Home Living has a vacancy available for a

SENIOR ACCOUNTS ADMINISTRATOR Applicants must have experience in MYOB, AccountRight with knowledge in Microsoft Business and a proﬁciency in Microsoft Excel. You must be able to work in a team environment and multi task at all levels. Duties include payroll, accounts payable/ receivable, electronic payments, bank and other reconciliations. Applications are invited strictly by email to hartleywells@gmail.com

A.W. Smith & Sons P/L Hardware & Outdoor Living & Garden Centre

RETAIL POSITION

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.

CASUAL PERSONAL CARERS

Leongatha www.hartleywells.com

Roadside Service Technician

Please forward your application in conﬁdence to: growwithus@claashc.com.au

Integrated Family Services Case Manager Community Support Services Fixed-Term Contract until 30/06/18 40 hours per week (1 EFT) Applications are invited from experienced Social Workers / Welfare Workers with extensive experience with assessment and case management skills to work in the Integrated Family Services team. This position requires in-home support and counselling for families in the Bass Coast Shire. This team is a member of the Inner Gippsland Child First and Integrated Family Services Alliance and works closely with Community Child Protection. Attendance at multidisciplinary team meetings is required. Competence in family and child wellbeing assessment, counselling, family conferencing and group work is a requirement. Enquiries should be directed to Helen Searle, Family Services Team Leader on 5671 3278. A Position Description is available on the website: www.basscoasthealth.org.au Applications must include a cover letter; current CV, two recent professional referees and a separate statement addressing the key selection criterion and be sent to Human Resources email: pat.grasby@basscoasthealth.org.au Applications close 12 noon on Thursday 31 August 2017 Bass Coast Health is a Smoke Free organisation.

This full-time position requires an enthusiastic person to be involved in the daily running of our business, must be available to work weekends as rostered. The successful candidate will demonstrate sound customer service skills, have good computer knowledge and a willingness to learn. Previous experience in Hardware Sales or Horticulture would be beneﬁcial, although not essential. Please forward hand written application and resumé to: Manager A.W. Smith & Sons P/L 7 - 13 Roughead Street Leongatha 3953 Or Email: accounts@awsmith.com.au Applications close 1st September 2017

LIVESTOCK GRAZING AND BREEDING POSITION AVAILABLE Close to towns, South Gippsland area 38” rainfall. Must be experienced in all areas of farming, livestock and property management. • Maintenance of fencing and machinery with sound mechanical ability of welding and servicing. • Stock water monitoring and maintenance. • Hay making and pasture management • Good communication skills and an ability to happily work with others • An understanding of the demands of working on a grazing and livestock property • Driver’s licence, chemical user’s certiﬁcate and welding ability essential Position will require direct reporting to owner. Applications must be in writing with resumé of past experience, together with references of experience and ability. Remuneration will be negotiated, according to experience and ability. Address all applications to: Farm Position, PO Box 225, Wonthaggi Vic 3995

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

EEN and RN Position available 30-38 hours per fortnight Carinya Lodge is an aged care facility offering aging in place to its residents. We value providing a happy, warm and familiar environment and are committed to ensure employees are competent and professional in their delivery of care. Carinya Lodge is currently seeking an EEN/RN to commence in an Incharge position. This position will require the person to direct and assist in care delivery, oversee medication management and supervise staff. The right person will have experience in Aged Care, have a passion for nursing and have a professional and positive attitude. Flexibility and reliability is a must and a willingness to work all shifts is required. Applicants must be willing to undergo a police check and have current registration with AHPRA. Applicants can obtain a position description by contacting administration on 5655 2125 or emailing admin@carinyalodge.com.au Please send cover letter and resumé to Belinda Egan HR Manager, Carinya Cresent, Korumburra 3950 or email to belinda@carinyalodge.com.au Application close 4th September 2017

ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN 6 MONTHS FIXED-TERM • • • •

Full time (negotiable) RDO available Family-friendly, ﬂexible workplace Idyllic South Gippsland location

South Gippsland Water is an equal opportunity employer committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with respect and feel valued and supported. The above position is being advertised as a full-time ﬁxed term opportunity. Flexible work arrangements may be considered. Your base location is also negotiable with the requirement for regular travel across the service delivery area. You will hold a current A/E Grade Electrical Trade qualiﬁcations and will have experience in the operation and maintenance of electrical equipment, preferably gained within a similar maintenance-based industry. Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit www.sgwater.com.au for a copy of relevant Position Description and for a detailed outline of the application process. Please contact Paula Smith on 03 5682 0403 for enquiries about the application process. Questions regarding individual role requirements should be directed to Greg Baud on 03 5682 0440. Applications close Monday 4 September 2017 at 5pm.

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agistment

for sale

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.

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.

TIMBER Kiln dried blackwood, silver wattle, cypress, celery top pine, most sizes for furniture and craft, also slabs and structural pine. Ph: 5681-2261.

HAY, small squares, this season’s, good quality, fresh smell, green colour, $7 per bale. Ph: 5668-5281 Hallston.

garage sales

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.

situations vacant

FIREWOOD, redgum & local wood, Ph 0408980-711, A/H 56625175.

situations vacant

Experienced Tractor Drivers Looking for experienced tractor drivers, required on a casual basis leading to full time work. Truck and Forklift licence would be preferred. Must be able to work some weekends. Please email resumés to: Melinda@selectproduce.com.au or alternatively send them to (PO Box 206) 21 Langham Drive, Korumburra 3950

farming

HAY: Good, clean pasture or oaten hay, 5x4 rolls, from $55 delivered. Phone Ron 0455-110135. HAY 4x3x8 bales, vetch $253, lucerne $319, barley straw $165. All prices delivered to Leongatha area. Phone Joe 0429-138748, Matt 0427-040686. HAY - 5x4 rounds, shedded, excellent quality, can deliver. Phone Bill 0418506912. 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.

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Total package valued at $41 ADVERTISE by calling 5662 5555 or emailing classiﬁeds@thestar.com.au or call in to 36 McCartin Street LEONGATHA to pick up your kit when you place your advertisement 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.

SPECIAL DAIRY SALE

livestock

Monday 28th August at 11.00am KOONWARRA VLE

BULLS for hire or for sale. Friesian, Angus, Hereford, Limo or Jersey. All sound young bulls. Hire or sale. Phone 0447-331762.

Entries include: A/C C & S Russell 30 Registered Holstein cows and heifers, fresh calved. Sires include Bolton, Guthrie, Iota, Shottle And Wyman. A/C R & H Perrett 10 Fresh calved xbred heifers. By stud Jersey bulls from stud Holstein heifers. Also by Various vendors 60 Fresh and springing Holstein. Jersey and Xbred cows and heifers.

meetings Meeniyan Area Community Shop Inc

Further entries invited

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Catalogue available please contact DLS office 03 9338 9259

will be held on

Terms are cash or cheque on day of sale or settlement by your Agent - Letter of Introductions MUST be provided

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 at 10am in the MEENIYAN HALL Supper Room

Luke Russell 0408 313 815 Andrew Mackie 0419 595 932

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tenders

meetings LEONGATHA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

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WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 13 8pm at the Mechanics’ Institute Guest Speaker: Tony Courtney

Korumburra Working Horse & Tractor Rally

AGM WEDNESDAY AUGUST 30 The Korumburra Meeting Rooms 8pm All welcome

used vehicles TOTOTA HILUX 2001, 4x4 single cab, 3lt diesel, 245,000kms chassis, only 120,000kms engine. Good work ute (1CV20E), $10,500. Ph: 0417-990558. WANTED CARAVANS and Poptop. All models to 2007. We will be in Inverloch and surrounds Monday 28th - Wed 30th Aug. If you’re tired of waiting for buyers, call us now for a quick sale. Affordable Caravans - Warragul. Ph: 0418336238 or 5623-4782.

deaths LOW - Molly. Formerly of Leongatha, late of Yamba. Dearly loved wife of Tom (dec). Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Faye and Ross Hill, Jenni and Jim McIndoe, and Wendy and Phil Ruston. Cherished Nana and great grandma to their families. Passed away August 18, 2017 aged 89 years. In our hearts forever.

MAXWELL Keith Lindsay (Pud). Passed away 22.8.1967. After 50 years our love and respect for Pud has never waned. In our hearts forever. Betty (dec), Trev, Bren, Tim, Annie, Clint and Cam (dec). MAXWELL Keith Lindsay. 22.8.1967 Fifty years have passed and the bond of a special friendship remains strong. Your legacy lives on through your children, grandchildren and great grandchildren all of whom you would be extremely proud. Dear Pud always remembered with great affection. Keith and Pat.

deaths

MURRAY - Terry. 7.10.1942 - 18.08.2017 Passed away on 18.08.2017 at Leongatha Hospital, aged 74. Loved dad of Kerry and Tony (dec), Rod and Angi, Lei and Scotty. Loving Pa of Brenton, Jaimee and Zac, Kasey and Ben, Janika, Svenja, Jye, Rahni, Khy, Kaden, Indi and Harper. Sincere thanks to the staff at Leongatha Hospital. Tez will be sadly missed. MURRAY - Terry. Had some good laughs. Going to miss you. Roy.

deaths

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

Classified advertising closes 12 noon Mondays

marriage celebrant

Jo Fennell 0437 465 399

johanne4@bigpond.com

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

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

bereavement thanks

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in memoriam BOLGE - Tania. August 23, 1978. May the winds of love blow softly, and whisper for you to hear, That we still love and miss you, as it dawns another year. All our love. Mum, Dad, Robert, Sandra and families.

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

SMITH - Ian William Douglas. Joan and family would like to thank all of their family and friends for their phone calls, messages, cards, flowers, food and attendance at Ian’s funeral. Special thanks to doctors, nurses and staff at Leongatha Hospital for your care of Ian and also to Handley Funeral Services for your support and to Pam Herrald for your beautiful service. Thank you all for your warmth, care, support and understanding. Please accept this as our personal thanks.

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Thousands of trees for Bass Coast THE Federal Government has awarded $50,000 to the Bass Coast Landcare Network to continue its work protecting the Powlett River catchment and threatened species such as the growling grass frog. The Bass Coast Biolinks project, funded under the 20 Million Trees Program, will establish 25,000 trees and 5500 understorey plants, creating two large-scale biolinks within the Bass Coast Region. Flinders MP Greg Hunt congratulated the Bass Coast Landcare Network on their project. “The Turnbull Government is proud to support local onground environmental investment, protecting the important Western Port Ramsar Wetland in our local community, as well as helping to create potential habitat for nationally-listed threatened species,” Mr Hunt said. One of the project sites links into a large scale revegetation project that the Bass Valley Landcare Group has worked on for the past 20 years. The other site is in the Powlett River catchment and links into existing wildlife corridors on the Powlett River. “This project will engage the local community, proposing to work with a range of groups including schools, Landcare groups and community organisations,” Mr Hunt said. “A Green Army team will also be working on the project. Right across Australia, the Green Army has made a real difference to the environment and local communities through projects such as restoring and protecting habitat, weeding, planting, cleaning up creeks and rivers and restoring cultural heritage places.” The 20 Million Trees Program is part of the government’s National Landcare Program, with $70 million over six years having been committed to it. More information is available at: www. nrm.gov.au/20-million-trees

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Esso backs schools MORE than $80,000 has been distributed to Gippsland schools, as part of Esso Australia’s Gippsland Bright Future Grants program.

Foster Primary School, Foster Secondary College, Toora Primary School and Welshpool and District Primary School have benefitted from the program that aims to enhance science and maths education.

Through the 2017 program, the schools have each received grants of up to $4000 for maths and science resources and projects. “With a strong focus on science and technology, Esso is dedicated to en-

Science based: from left, Foster Primary School students Jett Garvey, Taj Cooper, Royce Lemchens and Scott Couper with Little Bits gizmos and gadgets, which the school purchased with a grant from Esso’s Bright Future Grants program.

Stolen plates REGISTRATION plates were stolen from a bus belonging to the Bass Valley Community Centre overnight on August 14/15. The plates were spotted on a white Ford Falcon ute in Cape Woolamai. The driver of the vehicle failed to stop when police requested. Police are seeking information about that vehicle or the plates. On the same night, offender/s gained access to a vehicle, stealing a wallet, forms of identification and jewellery.

suring local children have access to educational resources that increase their competency and interest in the areas of maths and science,” said Mark Duthie, Barry Beach Marine Terminal superintendent. “From medicine to energy development to computing and engineering, these are critical roles that require a highly skilled workforce. “We’re happy to be providing regional students with the opportunity to have the latest technology in the classroom.” The grants will enable the schools to boost their maths and science programs and resources. Esso has been investing in the local Gippsland community since its operations commenced nearly 50 years ago. The introduction of the Gippsland Bright Future Grants program is another example of the significant investment the company has made in the communities close to its operations.

The vehicle was parked in a driveway on Coral Street in Cape Paterson. The items stolen were valued at $123. The vehicle was undamaged. Anyone with information is asked to contact Wonthaggi Police on 5671 4100 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Missing money, camera at Foster A SUM of money and a digital camera were found in Foster on June 28.

Good group: from left, Mirboo North Secondary College’s Year 11 physics camp group, teacher Chris Anders, Liam Dunbar-Weir, Josh Wright, Lucinda Palmer, Ethan Bailey, Jack Burgess-Pincini, Daniel Fahey, Connor White, Anne Casson and Matthew Fahey at Waratah Bay recently.

Physics fun on the beach MIRBOO North Secondary College Year 11 students journeyed to Waratah Beach Camp at Waratah Bay for the inaugural physics camp recently. The students used the excellent adven-

Both were handed into the Foster Police Station. For more information contact Foster Police on 5682 2407.

Vehicle mat found at Fishy A LARGE rubber mat, possibly a ute liner or floor mat, was found on Buffalo-Tarwin Road in Fish Creek on June 22. For more information contact Foster Police on 5682 2407.

ture facilities at the camp, which included a giant swing and trampoline and data logging equipment to take readings of the velocity and acceleration of the students in motion. The students were also able to calculate the length of the swing based on the period of oscillation. Students became familiar with use of the data logging equipment and undertook a conservation of energy experiment on an inclined plane. They then took part in a team building exercise swinging across the river. For dinner, students cooked on trangias and made smores over the open fire, gaining first-hand experience with thermodynamics. Then after dinner, they designed and built parachutes to be launched from a drone and watched a movie filled with physics content. Next morning, after a bacon and egg breakfast, students undertook experiments with a drone on the beach, analysing the velocities it could travel and the energy required to rise up to certain heights. The students returned home with their heads filled with new knowledge and great memories.

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Karate grading an outstanding success STUDENTS representing the Leongatha and Korumburra Dojo’s of the South

Gippsland Freestyle Karate - Ognenovski System attended their end of year major

Impressive: young students representing the Leongatha and Korumburra Dojo’s of the South Gippsland Freestyle Karate - Ognenovski System performed well for their family and friends on Saturday.

grading held in Leongatha on Saturday. Forty nine students successfully passed the grading requirements and put on a show for family and friends. “The physical endurance and practical techniques of all students were tested,” found and instructor Sensei Mick Ognenovski said. “They all displayed a very high standard of skill and successfully completed their different levels for grading”. Mick was very impressed with the standard that all the students demonstrated on the day, especially in such cold conditions. One of the highlights of the day was the promotion of one of the senior students to Sempai (assistant instructor). Chris Brown was promoted due to his hard work, dedication and service to the club. Both Junior and Senior groups really stepped up to the challenge and earned their new belts. “All in all the day ran very smoothly and we were most fortunate to have senior and head instructors from the Castlemain dojo (Omoikiri Budo Kai) to

Hard at work: Leongatha and Korumburra karate students showed their skills to family and friends after the grading was complete. assist in the grading and to enjoy the day’s events. It was a community event with help from the Loch Junior CFA group cooking lunch and raising funds for their organisation also,” Mick said. Any person interested in joining the karate family is advised to attend a session held in Leongatha and Korumburra respectively.

Grading underway: Leongatha and Korumburra karate students showed they had earned their belts at Saturday’s grading day.

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• Leongatha Knights

Knights do battle with Mirboo North Seniors THE Leongatha Knights travelled to Mirboo North to play the third placed team in a match that should have been one sided. The Knights have been playing an improved brand of football in the past month and were looking forward to the match. With Charlie Dougherty in goal after his Reserves heroics and a defensive line up of David Simon, Tom Rycks, John Wilson and Dylan Van Puyenbroek, the Leongatha side was well placed to keep the Mirboo North side scoreless. In the 12th minute the Knights were able to get an early goal when Blake Moscript got on the end of a PJ O’Meara pass that

opened up the defence. Jack Bainbridge and PJ were making plenty of runs forward and causing the defence to be looking over their shoulders and complaining amongst themselves. PJ scored following a pass from Blake, only to have the assistant rule him offside. Sam Bainbridge, Fergus Warren, Wade Bashaw and Shem Murphy were pushing the ball forward at every opportunity and making life difficult for the Mirboo North defence. The second half saw Mirboo North come out looking for redemption. Mirboo North won a penalty when a defender accidently handled the ball. For a while the game settled down into both sides making attacks and being repulsed by their defences; neither side could make

much headway. In a late attack, the Mirboo North team was able to get behind the defence. When the attacker was deemed to have been taken down illegally, it had its second penalty of the match. Unluckily for the Knights, the match was soon over and resulted in a loss of one to two. Games have been fought hard and the team has been competitive with matches seeming to fall out of the grasp late in the game. The Senior side now has two games to go with Drouin away and then the final home game against Wonthaggi.

Reserves WITH the sun out, the scene was set for a blockbuster match to decide fourth spot on the ladder.

With Leongatha Knights having byes for the next two matches, this was their final game. Mirboo North has further games against the two teams at the bottom of the ladder. Leongatha started with Shem Murphy in goal and in a show of strength was able to get on the board early when Fergus Warren switched play to Jack Bainbridge down the right hand wing. Jack took on the Mirboo North defenders, took a shot to the near side and beat the keeper for a well taken goal. This helped lift the Knights team and with Dylan Van Puyenbroek, Fergus Warren, Brian Gannon and Wade Bashaw controlling the ball in the midfield, the Knights were able to attack time and time again. Jack Bainbridge again ran the ball down the right hand side, beat

two defenders and cross for Mat Wardle to have a tap in goal. With the defence of Charlie Dougherty, Tom Rycks, David Simon and John Wilson controlling Mirboo North’s attacks the team was looking and playing very controlled football. The second half saw the introduction of Stuart McNaughton, Tom Barker, Sam Bainbridge and Curtis Rintoule; this helped in scoring the Knights next goal. When Curtis Rintoule won a ball down the left wing, he passed it to Brian Gannon who was able to make a run to the goal line for his second of the match. Whilst this should have enabled the Leongatha side to settle, being three nil down only served to fire up the Mirboo North team. With a couple of through balls down the right hand wing, Mirboo North was able to score two quick

goals that tightened up the game considerably. Mirboo North had a number of chances in front of goal but the work of the defence and Shem ensured that no more goals were scored. The final score was three to two in favour of Leongatha Knights.

Women’s THIS week the Lady Knights had some strong regular players missing and faced a challenge against an improving Mirboo North team. The determined Lady Knights less experienced girls took to the pitch and were magnificent, running out eight goals to nil winners over Mirboo North and taking

top spot on the ladder from Phillip Island for the first time in the season. Kathy and Sarah kicked three goals each in a dominate display of skill. Julie played an amazing game and kicked her first goal for the season. Annemieke ran strong in the midfield and also kicked a goal. Great defensive efforts from Reen (Lorena), Jordan, Alice, Jemima and captain Bethany kept Mirboo north out of the net. Determined running efforts from Tammy, Hayleigh and Iznaya, strongly contributed to a determined and great team effort. They travel to Drouin this Sunday to battle it out against the Drouin Dragons. The Lady Knights will battle it out against the Drouin Dragons.

• Korumburra City

City star over Prom Coast Reserves COACH Phil Richards decided to reward visiting player Simon Wittwer with the captain’s band to lead the side in his last game before leaving the district. Simon has been a great club member over the season, regularly attending training sessions and dinner nights. A handy player and well respected by all, Simon will be missed. Starting off with both sides depleted of usual players and Prom Coast with less than 11, City hit the net early and broke to a handy three nil lead at the half time break. Johnny Janiw found the net twice and Aidan Hall once. Korumburra’s defensive line was pressed hard by the younger Prom Coast attackers but Simon

Brady, Simon Wittwer and Johnny Janiw continued to clear the ball forward for goal shot opportunities. Richards was pleased with young Jacob Beckwith, enough to dub him “The General” a promising young player who has a leadership presence on the pitch. The General played fantastic with great through balls to the forward line. Prom Coast never gave up and had its own attacks on goal. Jamie McNeil had a run in goals in the second half, allowing Joe Veltri to have a run on the pitch. Both home side goalies didn’t let any through for the day and played solidly on the pitch as well. Usual goalie Michael Smith sat on the bench as an unwell substitute and was pressed into the game when Dave Hurst came off with a knee injury. Peter Veltri was as fast as ever

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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and created plenty of chances. Michael Smith almost found the net from a cracking midfield kick that beat the keeper only to veer too far right and sail on past the net. Both Johnny Janiw and Aidan Hall tried hard to score an elusive third goal to take a hat trick, but neither could. A convincing six nil win to Korumburra was a great way to farewell a respected player.

Women’s KORUMBURRA, hungry for a win, had its mind set on playing well and playing as a team. Some key players unable to play would see some younger girls have a run. Treen Halkett returned to the goals, Bek Anthony and Belinda Nichols returned from injury, this giving coach Lucy MacPherson some depth to play with pregame. The match started well for Korumburra; an early penalty resulting in Lucy MacPherson find-

ing the net, another penalty would see Treen Halkett come out of goals and slot one in. Not long after, Lucy MacPherson would again find the net. At the half time break, Korumburra had a handy three nil lead. Prom Coast came out refreshed and managed to break through City’s defenses and find the net. With Prom Coast looking dangerous, Korumburra would need to mix it up a bit to hold on to the lead. Rose Hurst had to come off the pitch with a knee injury. A quick shuffle around of players and some fresh legs would see Korumburra settle and take control of the game. A textbook sweeper clearance from Milly Hurst to midfielder Dakota Decarlo, to Estelle Rosse, back to Dakota who passed through to Lucy MacPherson to find the net sealing the game was a pleasure to watch. Bek Anthony entered the

game late and had a great run. Regular and committed defenders Tori Martin, Nadia Sillars and Jodie Olden worked the back line consistently. Rachel Rosse worked hard in the midfield, Siobhan DonohueCorr struggled with feeling unwell and Eve Geddes in the midfield moved the ball forward when needed. Jess Halkett had a few shots; Prom Coast’s goalie played strong and committed over the ball saving a lot of goals. Korumburra stood tall taking a four to one win.

Under 12s COACH Graham Beech was quite pleased with the result. “The U12s had a come from behind victory winning four to three over Prom Coast after being down one to three at half-time,” he said. “A slow and disorganised start to the game let Prom Coast get through our defence while our

Farewell match: Reserve’s captain Simon Wittwer played a fantastic game, his last for Korumburra before returning overseas. Photo credit: Rose Hurst. forward line played too far back. Our only goal was from Harrison Clark. “In the second half the team played as we have trained, holding position, quick passing and some devastating runs from our

forwards cut through their defence and allowed for three quick goals from Liam Richards. Liam Dole after playing the first half as goalkeeper played a vital role as sweeper. Overall, a pleasing result.”

• Inverloch Stars

Stars outplay the Dragons Women’s IT was a beautiful day down at Thompsons Reserve for the Senior Women’s match against Drouin. Both teams were keen to take home the win after a draw last time they met. Inverloch was quick off the mark moving forward and keeping the ball in their attacking half. Lucy Simmett put the first score on the board for the game. Drouin soon answered with its first goal to even the scores. Inverloch was strong and hungry for a win with two goals to Fiona Richardson and a goal to Emily Smith seeing Inverloch leading four to one at half time. After the break, an early goal to Drouin didn’t rattle Inverloch with Orana Lynch slotting a quick goal straight after being subbed on. Both teams fought hard in sunny and warm conditions on the pitch with Inverloch’s keeper Gabby Harris taking some great saves and both teams being unlucky with shots on goal. It was calm and collected Lucy Simmett who took a great run down the wing and kicked Inverloch’s sixth goal. A great game was had by all of Inverloch’s players and a well deserved win six to two.

U15 girls A GREAT day was had on the pitch at Thompson’s reserve on Sunday for the U15 girls’ Inverloch Stars versus Drouin Dragons match.

The Stars were off to a strong start with a great run down the wing by Emma Dwyer and a pass to Orana Lynch to score the first goal. Forward players Lynch and Jess Challinor made good use of Tish Hall’s strong play in her new position as midfielder, with great passing ending in two goals for Hall. Inverloch’s formidable defensive team frustrated Drouin’s repeated runs down the wing and shots at goal, making the final score Stars four, Dragons two.

U14s INVERLOCH started the game off well, with an early goal assisted by Zack Thorrowgood and well finished by Luca Gleeson. Their momentum was disrupted by a nice free kick by Drouin’s Joel Van Raalte, but the Stars soon got their lead back with Luca making the most of a fumble by the opposition goalkeeper. Finn Gleeson soon made the lead double with a shot from twenty yards finding the back of the net. Inverloch looked the real deal heading into the finals, with the defence of Maverick and Tiffany Mattheson, Oscar Ward and Oscar Gibson Goldsmith and goalkeeper Seb Toomey playing exceptionally well and Luca Spruhan stopping many attacks from the midfield. The second half started off slowly, but two goals from Toby Challinor saw Inverloch take a four goal cushion and Luca completed his trick and put the game to bed late in the match. Drouin managed to grab a consolation goal, but it came too

Goals ahead: Stars’ Harvey Welsford dribbles the ball towards the goals. late as Inverloch saw out the win six to two, securing top spot on the ladder in the process.

U10s INVERLOCH Stars U10s matched up well against Drouin and from the onset both teams showed great ball skills and sportsman-

ship with plenty of passing and positive on the ground team talk. The crowd was well and truly entertained with some exciting runs, long kicks and great last minute goal saves from both teams. With coach Luke Wilkinson reminding the Stars to hold their

positions and keep their lines, the game ended up belonging to Inverloch three to two. It was a fantastic game between two really positive teams – thanks go to both coaches and referee Roger Thorrowgood, whose guidance during the game really helps the children understand what they should be doing and where they should be in play.

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thestar.com.au Leongatha THE Leongatha Bowls Club is up and running for the 2017-18 season although the weather has not been kind as everyone knows only too well. On Wednesday, August 9 the winter pairs was played and the winners were Jeff Pendergast (s) and Mike Carnell with two wins plus 18, runners-up were Russell Trotman (s) and Glenda Trotman also with two wins plus 14. The best last game went to Ellie McIntyre (s) and Janice Sing with plus nine. Saturday, August 19 was to be the resumption of social bowls, however the result entry just said, “Ice Age cometh, no bowls”. The club’s official opening bowls day will be Saturday, September 2 with a 1pm start (uniform). The club’s official opening dinner night will be held on September 8, 6.30pm start, $20 per head. Names to be put on the sheet at the entrance to the match committee room if you wish to attend, on or before September 6. Also there is a list up already for names for the club’s Christmas dinner to be held on Friday night, December 15. Reminders: Midweek pennant practices will be held on Tuesday, September 19 and 26, and Saturday pennant practices on September 16 and 23. Entry sheets for pennant practices are available on the noticeboards, both ladies and men, so make sure you enter your name if you wish to play.

Wednesday, August 23 will see the monthly triples in action with a 9.30am start and BYO lunch. Sponsor for the day is Landmark and the club thanks them for their valued support. Flyers are now available with details associated with the following tournaments: November 5 Tiger Skins with power plays, the Rod Nicholson memorial pairs January 14, 2018; the short form pairs February 18; and the Berrys Triples Day March 20. Also Monday roll ups have commenced with a starting time of 10am. Finally a reminder that if you have not yet paid your subs, they are due. Until the next report, good bowling - ‘Jackhigh’.

Buffalo indoor Friday, August 18 ON a very wet, cold night 36 bowlers travelled to Buffalo for the annual Peter Mac Charity Night of bowling. Three games of eight ends were played with lots of talking and good bowls delivered. There were mixed results with two teams scoring three wins. Winners on the night were Bev Tyers, Bert Bright and Illene Tiziani (WWW) 15 ends. Runners-up were Arc Gammaldi, Josie Bohn and Ashley Van Dufflen (WWW) 14 ends. The encouragement award went to Jeanette Grady, John Chadwick and Gary Stirling. John also received a bunch of daffodils for putting kitty off the mat a few times. During supper Peter and Toni Heldens were acknowl-

edged for being the driving force behind the fundraising for Peter Mac over the last 20 years. Well over $40,000 has been raised in this period, with last night’s total exceeding $1700. This could not have been achieved without the continued support and generosity from everyone, so thank you to you all. Thanks to Glenis and Col Densley for many bunches of bright, cheery daffodils, and also thanks to people who bought raffle prizes and supper. Many helpers meant a quick tidy up at the end of an enjoyable night of bowling. Social bowls Wednesday 7.30pm at the Buffalo hall. All welcome.

Foster lawn REALLY good roll-ups turned out for the previous two Saturdays, despite weather conditions trying to deter bowlers. The winners on the 12th were J. Liversidge, I. Rogers and D. Talmash. This last Saturday, August 19, the winners were I. Park, I. Rogers and L. Wheeler. Bowlers look forward to one more winter Saturday before the official summer season begins with the Opening Day on Saturday, September 2.

Foster indoor WITH a few away, the Saturday nights have been a little quiet. There were only five players once again on August 12. The winners that night were Ian Park and Peter Stapleton.

This last Saturday, August19, there were six players, so they decided on three bowl triples. The winners on the night were Bev Tyers, Jose Bohn and Peter Stapleton. They have all enjoyed the nights. This Saturday will be the last for the indoor season as the summer outdoor bowls will begin. If you were thinking of venturing out next Saturday night for a game of carpet bowls this is your last chance. Please have your names in by 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start. It costs $4 to play with a light supper to follow. Phone names in to the club 5682 2061, or for further details phone Bev on 0408 369 298.

Inverloch WEDNESDAY Social Bowls was a wintery affair but a few hardy bowlers did turn up and weathered the storm. There were two games played which produced only one team that won both games. Congratulations to the winners Michael Cosgrove, Laurel Lee and Gary Hardy. Michael is a new bowler and new member to the club and is already in the winner’s circle. Sunday greeted the bowlers with brilliant sunshine for two games of triples. The fine conditions resulted in three teams winning both games. Bad luck to Edith Perrett, Rob Howard and Cynthia Hensley who had 32 points and four shots up.

South Gippsland Bridge Club RESULTS for last week Friday, August 18, at Inverloch pairs North/South First with the excellent score of 60.94 per cent were Julie and Ian Macphee; a very experienced and solid pair. A whisper away in second was Matti Shub and John Quayle with a fine 60.16 per cent and third with 58.80 per cent were the ever reliable pair of Jack Kuiper and Deb An-

glim.

East/West First with a well deserved excellent score of 62.27 per cent were Anne Williams and John Farr. Second with 59.49 per cent were Richard Moss and Dina Drury. Richard was welcomed back from the USA. Third with a sound 55.32 per cent were Kaye Douglass and John Sutton. Tuesday, August 15th, at Tarwin Lower – pairs

First, with the score of the week, was the talented pair of John Sutton and Alan Johnston with 69.63 per cent. Second with a very sound 55.56 per cent were the ever strengthening pair of Ruth Stevenson and Dawn Jolly. Third with 52.22 per cent were Viv Westaway and Philip Chapman, never far from the top. Monday, August 14, at Meeniyan – pairs First was the ever consistent pair of Susan Ruf-

fin and Clive Hope with an excellent 62.50 per cent. Second with 59.03 per cent was the strong pair of Kathryn Smith and David Baggallay. Third with an ever reliable performance were Viv Westaway and Ineke De Graff with a fine 57.64 per cent. Several members are competing in the Traralgon Congress this weekend. Please check the club website for events and session times.

Sunday winners: from left, Judy Parker, Alan Bolding and Marg Griffin had a successful day at the Inverloch Bowls Club. Runners up for the day, also on 32 points but 17 shots up were the team of Carol Hughes, Pam Sutcliffe and Ray Paynting. Congratulations to the winners on 36 points, Judy Parker, Marg Griffin and Alan Bolding. Raffles were won by Cynthia Hensley, Gavin Blew and Lois Luby. They say when the raffle tickets are drawn, keep it on the table, and that is what happened as all these winners were seated at the same

table. Social bowls continues next Wednesday and Sunday starting at 12.30pm. Names are to be in by 11.30am if playing. Be sure to mark your diary for the Club Opening Day that will be held on Wednesday, September 6, starting at 12.30pm. Ladies Champion Janis Parks and Men’s Champion Frank Seaton will put down the first jack and bowl to welcome the new season.

There is a sheet in the clubrooms to add your name if attending. As it is the opening of the season, club uniform is the dress code. A contribution of a plate for afternoon tea would be appreciated. This Friday is meal night with pork on the menu. Names on the blackboard if you are interested.

Last serve for tennis? TENNIS may well officially be a game of the past in some communities in South Gippsland. South Gippsland Shire Council has identified 19 tennis courts as excess to the community’s requirements due to low usage and people leaving small communities. Less than 500 people are members of tennis clubs in South Gippsland Shire. Of the estimated 40 tennis courts in the shire, about half are unplayable. The courts, in council’s Tennis Facilities Plan, are a mix of council, freehold and Crown land courts. Council will vote on the plan at the September council meeting.

The excess courts are: Allambee South, Dumbalk East, Stony Creek (one court), Toora and Trida (all council courts); Berrys Creek, Loch, Middle Tarwin, Mount Best, Ruby Hall and Strzelecki (all freehold courts); and Buffalo, Dumbalk Recreation Reserve, Fish Creek town, Meeniyan Recreation Reserve, Nichols Road, Port Welshpool, Stony Creek (one court), Turtons Creek and Yanakie (all Crown land). Council will focus its resources on 20 other courts: Dumbalk North, Hallston, Kongwak, Korumburra, Mardan and Sandy Point (all council courts); Bena, Leongatha North and Port Franklin (all freehold courts); and Fish Creek, Foster, Koon-

warra, Leongatha, Mirboo, Mirboo North, Nyora, Outtrim, Poowong, Tarwin Lower and Welshpool (all Crown land courts). Council’s recreation coordinator Ian Murphy briefed council about the tennis plan last Wednesday. He said the courts identified as excess would not be closed, as that would be a decision of the local communities, and council is not the landowner or controller of the sites. “We have nothing in place to stop people accessing the sites that are excess to our requirements,” Mr Murphy said. “A lot of them you can see that no one has played there for a number of years.”

• Wonthaggi Table Tennis

• Leongatha Badminton

Wife defeats husband Turtles race to the front IN an absorbing battle where Karsten Krohn appeared to have the singles match in his keeping, Michelle Krohn produced an amazing comeback from 11-2 down to win a memorable set. Well done to Michelle on a great comback but it must be said that Karsten’s game got very wobbly towards the end of of the contest. The immaculately presented Karsten did have the last laugh though as his team Toyota finished the season off with a resounding win over a struggling Subaru outfit. Steve Johnson, Joel Langstaff and Ian Cole are all gearing up for a strong finals’

campaign. The Nissan versus Kia match was a hard one to describe as many fill-ins were used. The club does thank those players who play an extra set or two for the night to help get matches completed. For Kia Shaun Helms and Tom Dudley were top players all night and for Nissan Frank Dekker and Phil Munro, after a whole season of trying, finally won a doubles set together and boy did they celebrate, with some close hugging going on. Mazda was too skilled for Ford winning by a comfortable 19 point margin. Trent Hughes and Jamie Davidson were excellent all night for Mazda while for Ford Mike Timpano is enjoying a great second half of the season winning his singles 15-14

over Matthew Oomman in a top contest. The final match for review saw Honda desperate for a big win to edge into the finals but this did not eventuate. Tim Bright, Arthur Grabham and Rhonda Newton all played top badminton to give their side Holden a great final victory. Honda’s best players were the ageing Greg Marshman and the jetsetting Neil Langstaff who has had a brilliant final few weeks. Of mention was the great singles effort by Tim Bright who came oh so close to defeating Greg Marshman, just going down 15-14 when at times it seemed he would take out the contest. Easily Tim’s best singles result for the season. We start finals this week

with top side Toyota taking on fourth team Kia and Mazda playing Subaru. It should be an absorbing final series but I have my money on Mazda to come through with the premiership. Our presentation dinner is on September 2 at the Leongatha RSL. It will be a great night. Results Toyota 6/117 d Subaru, Kia 4/101 d Nissan 4/84, Mazda 5/104 d Ford 3/85, Holden 5/95 d Honda 3/86.

Ladder

Toyota ......................................96 Mazda ......................................94 Subaru .....................................88 Kia ...........................................69 Honda .......................................65 Holden ......................................62 Ford ..........................................48 Nissan.......................................38

WONTHAGGI Table Tennis A Grade team of Andrew Donohue, Dirk Holwerda, Brad Scott (Turtles) have hit the top of the A Grade ladder. They have a clear four point lead over Cobras (Bruce Harmer and Steve Anstey), Goannas (Averil Roberts and Ashley Hewlett), and Shinglebacks (Justin Licis and Rod Kimmins). There is still time for Geckos (Archie Paxton and Trish Denier) and Skinks (Michael Holwerda and Beau Dobbins) to catch up. Leading player: Bruce Harmer (undefeated). A Reserve teams have just completed their third match of the season.

Hawks (Steve McIlvena, Jack Donohue and Callum Martin) are leading the ladder with a strong percentage lead over Turkeys (Archie and Siobhan Paxton, and Charley Donohue). All seven teams are very even and competition is fierce. Leading players: Archie Paxton and Daniel Park (undefeated). B Grade has Great Bermies (Jack Donohue and Noah Humphrey) on top of the ladder. Pit Bulls (Mitch Stivic and Braden Andrighetto) pulled off a surprise win last week against Golden Retrievers (Jake Stivic, and Poppy Duff). With the match score at two all, Jake and Mitch faced each other in the decider with a

little less than brotherly love. Jake - being previously unbeaten - was expected to win, but sibling rivalry proved otherwise. The first game was won by Jake (14-12). The second went to Mitch (11-8) and the third was a thrilling 15-13 to Mitch. The win put Pit Bulls in second position on the ladder, four points behind Great Bermies and percentage ahead of Golden Retrievers. There were a number of close matches on the night and juniors coach Bruce Harmer is excited about the encouraging improvement in the standard of play of these young competitors. Leading players: Jake Stivic (7-15), Mitch Stivic (7-14) and Jack Donohue (714).

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SPORT | GOLF Leongatha WITH the course in remarkably good condition, considering the persistent heavy rain over the past few weeks, 30 dedicated golfers contested a Par competition on Saturday in some very welcome sunshine. There were three great scores of +2 but the overall winner was Steve Fisher narrowly beating Chris Leaver and Terry Lund in a count back. DTL balls were won by Chris Leaver, Terry Lund, Gary Sharrock, Michael McGrath, John Wheatley, Colin Moyle and Peter Jackson. NTPs were Chris Leaver on the 14th and Steve Fisher

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on the 16th. Tuesday’s competition was an aggregate two person Stableford event with Jim Arnott and Andrew Smith taking the honours with a very creditable 72 points. Balls were awarded to Peter Walsh, Bruce Cathie, Allan Edney, Peter Buttinger, Grant McRitchie, Bruce Hutton, John Dumont, Ron Findlay, Denis Wallace, Mike Street, Frank Thomas, Joe Lowell, Chris Leaver and Trevor Moss. NTPs were Geoff McDonald on the 14th hole and Allan Schache on the 16th. In Thursday’s Stableford competition Jim Arnott continued his outstanding form, carding the best score of the

day of 36 points to win the overall and B Grade events. A Grade was taken out by Joe Lowell with 35 points. DTL balls went down to 30 points by count back and were won by John Renwick, Mick Oliver, Rob Pritchard, Keith Finney, Colin Bear, Ian Barlow, Allan Schache, John Simon, Chris Leaver and Terry Grace. NTPs were Allan Edney on the 14th hole and Geoff McDonald on the 16th. The club’s annual general meeting will be held on Friday, August 25, at 7pm. Members are invited for nibbles and drinks at 6pm. Please come along and show your support to the hard working committee

who sacrifice their time to make such a successful club for everyone.

Meeniyan TUESDAY’S competition saw a damp start to the day, but slowly the weather improved and those who braved the elements enjoyed their golf. Scoring was difficult due to the wet course and the scores reflected this. The winner was Jeremy Riddle on 33 points followed by Lloyd Hemphill after a four month absence with a creditable 32 points. NTP on eighth was Pete Wilson and second shot on the fifth also Pete Wilson. Best nine was Brian Erving 17 points. Thursday’s competition

was cancelled due to the weather. Saturday saw a smallish field due to heavy rain on Friday and more rain forecast on Saturday. However, it was a dry day and made for pleasant golf. Many thanks go to sponsor for the day Bruce Betts; it is much appreciated. Par was the game and Matt VanBoven streaked the field with a very solid seven up, next was John Dumont three up. Col Stewart had one up and Daryle Gregg was square. All others were in the minus range. NTP second hole was Winston Reilly and second shot on the fifth was John

Dumont. The members’ draw was Phil Johnston who was not present so will jackpot to next draw. Next week is a three ball Ambrose, so organize your partners early.

Woorayl TWENTY nine players enjoyed a Singles Stableford event on Saturday. Scores indicated the course playing dryer than it actually was. The day’s sponsors were members A. and W. Turner, M. Grist and Dale Burge. Thanks for your ongoing sponsorship. The A Grade winner was Brett Stubbs with 35 points. B Grade’s winner was captain Slug Young 34

points, and C Grade’s winner was E. Poole, who also had the score of the day with 38 points. Runners up in A Grade were R. Winkler, in B Grade C. Hall and in C Grade J. Hassett. Balls down the line went to W. Turner, G. Calder, G. Fennell, T. Williams, P. Burgess and B. Wilson. Nearest the pins were taken out by J. Hermens on the eighth and W. Turner on the 17th. The raffle was won by M Herrald Syndicate. Next week is the August Monthly Medal; good luck to all that compete for a month of free drinks. Until next week, happy hitting.

Cyclists ride in to future By Brad Lester LEONGATHA’S velodrome is in desperate need of repair to ensure track cycling continues to remain a sport of choice in South Gippsland.

Riding to the future: from left, South Gippsland Shire Council’s community strengthening coordinator Ned Dennis, deputy mayor Cr Maxine Kiel, Cr Don Hill, Leongatha Cycling Club treasurer Steve Wilson and president Mark Bensley, and Cr Meg Edwards with the club’s strategic plan.

Recognition: Stony Creek Racing Club was nominated for Country Racing Victoria’s Club of the Year award.

Accolades for Stony Creek Racing Club THE Stony Creek Racing Club is delighted to be nominated as a one of the finalists for Country Racing Victoria’s Club of the Year award for 2016/17 season. “It is a great honour to be selected, and it reflects the hard work of staff and committee, as well as the great community involvement that the club enjoys,” president Paul O’Sullivan said. Five finalists were selected from the 62 country racing clubs in Victoria, based on criteria such as community engagement, membership and sponsorship support and club profitability. “Working with and for the local community is a priority for Stony Creek Racing Club and we have developed strong relationships with local community groups and businesses which have led to some wonderful outcomes for all

involved,” Mr O’Sullivan said. The club is a proud contributor to the local economy, buying goods and services wherever possible from local stores and suppliers. This attitude has been reciprocated by some key sponsors Cervus Ag and Smith’s Hardware, who have helped the club purchase new equipment and replace stolen goods after a robbery. On race days, local community groups ranging from football and netball clubs to local Rotary and school parent groups have worked the bars, gates, and as car park attendants which provides them with fundraising opportunities while fulfilling work obligations for the club. In 2016/17, the club paid over $14,000 to these groups to help run the racing days. The Publicans Day of racing includes a fiercely contested betting

competition where the winning hotel gets the glory, and betting receipts are donated to local causes. In 2016/17, the hospitals of Foster and Leongatha shared in $1300 which was used for specific projects identified by the hospitals. Club membership has increased over the last 12 months, compared to a general decline across most other clubs, and total attendance at the race meetings has also been increasing with over 7000 people in attendance last year. The winner of the CrownBet Victorian Country Racing Club of the Year Award for 2016/17 will be announced next Saturday, August 26, at a dinner in Melbourne. The Club hopes this recognition will encourage more people to join as members or attend one of the race days.

Leongatha Cycling Club will seek a $10,000 major grant from South Gippsland Shire Council to undertake test repairs of the track. Club president Mark Bensley is now preparing the grant application and the club will also contribute $10,000. The club aims to test a repair process after another process entailing lifting the panels by injecting foam did not work. Built in 1977-78, the track has already outlived its original lifespan of 30

years. Mr Bensley and treasurer Steve Wilson presented their velodrome assessment and club strategic plan to council last Wednesday. “In the last five to 10 years, the velodrome has deteriorated significantly due to the age of the concrete structure,” Mr Bensley said. The track is still usable but must be improved for the sake of riders’ safety. “All facilities at the velodrome have got to the stage where they need bigger money thrown at them and we just have not got that sort of money,” Mr Wilson said. Lights at the velodrome have been in operation for 30 years and are now tilted. New lights will cost $28,000. The club now has 67 members and is always seeking additional cyclists,

even those who do not wish to race, as well as juniors. The club may one day bring back the successful former cycling carnival to Leongatha. That event attracted up to 5000 people in the past. Mayor Cr Ray Argento asked if the club could recoup some money spent on track works by holding events. Mr Wilson said that was possible but past events had not made significant money. While the club focuses on track and road racing, Mr Bensley noted the surface of the Great Southern Rail Trail was so good it was suitable for cycling club members to take their road bikes on. Council funded the club’s strategic plan with a community grant earlier this year and the plan was written with the help of Hands On Community Solutions.

All involved: from left Leongatha Secondary College and South Gippsland Specialist School students Ben Perry, Brock Acquaro, Seehan Halligan, Mikey Philips, Caysie Clark and Evie Dekker are excited for the upcoming weeks, participating in the Basketball Victoria Intellectual Disability Inclusion program.

Welcoming basketball environment LEONGATHA Secondary College (LSC) Year 11 and 12 VET Sport and Recreation students are participating in a nine week basketball intellectual disability inclusion program. LSC students will be mentoring students of South Gippsland Specialist School (SGSS) over eight weeks through Basketball Victoria. The program provides many participatory opportunities for people with an intellectual disability, through playing, coaching, officiating, volunteering and administrative support. The first week, prior to the SGSS student’s involvement, LSC students took part

in an inclusion training class in preparation for the coming eight weeks. The next two weeks, LSC students completed a level O coaching and referee course with the help of SGSS students. LSC students will teach SGSS students practical skills over the next four weeks before the tournament. “It’s a great way to develop a relationship between the two schools,” LSC sports coordinator Katherine Roberts said. “This is the first time we’ve done something like this and it’s really quite engaging.” The program aims helps create healthier and more active and confident students through social connectivity with other basketballers, such as those in the mainstream system.

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FOOTBALL | SPORT

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Well done: Phillip Island won the Youth Girls grand final against Bunyip on Sunday.

Premiers: Kilcunda Bass’ U12s secured a grand final win against Wonthaggi Power on Sunday.

Panthers and Bulldogs celebrate finals victory THE Southern Gippsland Junior Football League played out its exciting grand finals in Dalyston on Sunday. Kilcunda Bass and Wonthaggi Power

Proud: Kilcunda Bass U12s player James Lewis was presented with a best on ground medal by Bendigo Bank’s Michael Scott.

went head to head in the U12s, with the Panthers pulling ahead in a thrilling second half. The final score was Kilcunda Bass 1.5.11 to Wonthaggi Power 1.3.9. Kilcunda Bass’ James Lewis was best

on ground. In the U14s, Phillip Island enjoyed a massive win over Korumburra Bena. The Giants were competitive in the opening quarter, but it wasn’t long before the Bulldogs had control of the game.

Drive: Korumburra Bena’s Taylen Loughridge takes possession against Phillip Island’s Will Taylor-Eagles in the U14s grand final.

The final score was Phillip Island 9.4.54 to Korumburra Bena 0.2.2. Phillip Island’s Lochlan Hill was best on ground. In the Youth Girls’ match, Phillip Island secured a win over Bunyip. The Island secured a massive lead in

the first quarter, which it managed to hold on to as the pressure intensified later in the match. The final score was Phillip Island 8.9.57 to Bunyip 2.0.12. Phillip Island’s Jules Redmond was best on ground.

Big win: Phillip Island’s U14s produced a convincing grand final win against Korumburra Bena.

Giants enjoy strong season KORUMBURRA Bena junior football’s 100 players, coaches, volunteers and families celebrated a strong season at its presentation day on August 20. The U14s played in the first grand final for the newly formed Southern Gippsland Junior football competition. It was a hard-fought match against Phillip Island,

which was victorious at the final siren. The Youth Girls team had a successful inaugural year, making it all the way to the quarter finals. Korumburra Bena junior footy has doubled in size in two years and feature teams in all four divisions in the Southern Gippsland Junior Football competition. With a strong volunteer and supporter base, the Giants will be ready to stomp again in 2018.

Well done: Aaron Turton was best and fairest, Kodie Walker was runner up best and fairest, Boyd Robertson was most improved, TJ Loughridge was most consistent, and Jed Harris was most determined in the U14s squad.

Great first year: Seanan Trewin was named best and fairest, Zali Butler was runner up best and fairest, Sophie Walker was most consistent and Erin Trewin was most determined in Korumburra Bena’s inaugural Youth Girls team.

Finalists: Korumburra Bena’s U14 team featured in the grand final against Phillip Island on Sunday.

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SPORT | NETBALL

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West Gippsland netball results Results - Round 18

A Grade: Korumburra-Bena 70 d Kilcunda-Bass 11, Garfield 8 lt Inverloch-Kongwak 115, Nar Nar Goon 48 lt Phillip Island 69, Bunyip 51 d Cora Lynn 39, Koo Wee Rup 28 lt Dalyston 48. B Grade: Korumburra-Bena 71 d Kilcunda-Bass 29, Garfield 12 lt Inverloch-Kongwak 69, Nar Nar Goon 61 d Phillip Island 52, Bunyip 40 lt Cora Lynn 48, Koo Wee Rup 34 lt Dalyston 54. C Grade: Garfield 13 lt Inverloch-Kongwak 44, Nar Nar Goon 48 d Phillip Island 16, Bunyip 29 d Cora Lynn 28, Koo Wee Rup 31 lt Dalyston 35. Under 17: Korumburra-Bena 73 d Kilcunda-Bass 10, Garfield 20 lt Inverloch-Kongwak 70, Nar Nar Goon 14 lt Phillip Island 40, Bunyip 18 lt Cora Lynn 47, Koo Wee Rup 8 lt Dalyston 60.

Under 15: Korumburra-Bena 29 d Kilcunda-Bass 14, Garfield 9 lt Inverloch-Kongwak 52, Nar Nar Gooin 11 lt Phillip Island 32, Bunyip 11 lt Cora Lynn 38, Koo Wee Rup 8 lt Dalyston 37. Under 13: Korumburra-Bena 0 drew Kilcunda-Bass 0, Garfield 4 lt Inverloch-Kongwak 22, Nar Nar Goon 1 lt Phillip Island 48, Bunyip 8 lt Cora Lynn 21, Koo Wee Rup 16 lt Dalyston 32

Ladders

A Grade Korum-Bena ..............252.48 Dalyston .....................198.02 Phillip Island..............157.58 Nar Nar Goon ............145.41 Koo Wee Rup .............123.86 Inverloch-K’wak .........132.84 Bunyip .........................105.37 Cora Lynn......................85.12 Kilcunda-Bass ...............36.60 Garfield .........................14.46 B Grade

72 60 56 40 40 32 28 24 8 0

On the run: Tarwin wing defence Rachel Cameron who played her 200th game on Saturday looks down the court for her next option against the Allies. Tarwin’s Kelly and Laura McRae also played their 200th games.

Alberton results Results - Round 21 August 19

A Grade: Fish Creek 52 d Stony Creek 42, Tarwin 134 d DWWWW 9, Foster 59 d Toora 21. B Grade: Fish Creek 49 d Stony Creek 26, Tarwin 86 d DWWWW 16, Foster 42 lt Toora 58. C Grade: Fish Creek 50 d Stony Creek 14, Tarwin 61 d DWWWW 12, Foster 33 lt Toora 50. 17 & Under: Fish Creek 42 d Stony Creek 18, Tarwin 30 d DWWWW 17, Foster 35 d Toora 33. 15 & Under: Foster 36 d Toora 30. 13 & Under: Fish Creek 61 d Stony Creek 6, Tarwin 57 d DWWWW 4, Foster 30 d Toora 5

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A Grade MDU ................... 277.21 Fish Creek .......... 176.75 Foster.................. 160.96 Tarwin .................112.48 Stony Creek......... 100.50 Toora ..................... 93.32 DWWWW............... 8.86

66 62 52 24 24 24 0

B Grade Toora .................. 216.70 MDU ................... 174.79 Fish Creek .......... 162.14 Foster.................. 131.81 Stony Creek........... 64.69 Tarwin ................... 76.20 DWWWW............. 20.88 C Grade MDU ................... 243.12 Fish Creek .......... 183.73 Toora .................. 123.28 Foster.................... 98.06 Stony Creek........... 82.93 Tarwin ................... 87.73 DWWWW............. 17.39 17 & Under MDU ................... 349.40 Foster.................. 146.20 Toora .................. 121.63 Fish Creek .......... 101.84 Tarwin ................... 75.04 Stony Creek........... 54.31 DWWWW............. 22.65 15 & Under Fish Creek .......... 302.42 Foster.................. 131.17 Tarwin .................. 64.85 Toora .................... 74.81 MDU ..................... 50.32 13 & Under Foster.................. 308.51 Tarwin ................ 334.08 Fish Creek .......... 249.79 Toora .................... 67.14 MDU ..................... 44.52 DWWWW............. 40.12 Stony Creek........... 13.68

70 56 48 42 18 14 4 72 56 40 38 26 20 0 72 56 44 40 28 12 0 48 36 18 12 6 66 64 50 32 20 20 0

Korum-Bena ..............187.50 Inverloch-K’wak .......169.81 Dalyston .....................152.52 Cora Lynn ..................133.22 Nar Nar Goon ............106.04 Koo Wee Rup ..............101.18 Bunyip .........................106.14 Phillip Island .................96.64 Kilcunda-Bass ...............35.12 Garfield .........................29.96 C Grade Dalyston .....................179.31 Cora Lynn ..................172.49 Koo Wee Rup .............176.20 Bunyip ........................158.25 Korum-Bena ..............133.33 Nar Nar Goon..............123.79 Inverloch-K’wak ......... 114.69

64 56 56 50 40 38 24 24 6 2 64 54 52 48 46 42 30

Phillip Island .................71.86 Garfield .........................25.47 Kilcunda-Bass ...............24.27 Under 17 Dalyston .....................280.19 Korum-Bena ..............254.57 Inverloch-K’wak .......172.18 Phillip Island..............131.57 Cora Lynn ..................130.22 Koo Wee Rup ................78.46 Bunyip ...........................62.80 Kilcunda-Bass ...............53.90 Nar Nar Goon................41.81 Garfield .........................34.29 Under 15 Phillip Island..............322.49 Korum-Bena ..............214.29 Inverloch-K’wak .......170.41

16 4 4 72 64 52 48 44 28 20 20 12 0 68 64 56

Cora Lynn ..................158.44 44 Dalyston .....................143.92 44 Bunyip ...........................74.05 32 Kilcunda-Bass ...............66.40 20 Nar Nar Goon................63.58 20 Koo Wee Rup ................36.38 12 Garfield .........................24.85 0 Under 13 Koo Wee Rup .............216.13 52 Cora Lynn ..................199.50 52 Phillip Island..............292.26 50 Dalyston .....................243.72 50 Korum-Bena .............. 117.88 36 Inverloch-K’wak ...........86.25 24 Bunyip ...........................56.75 16 Nar Nar Goon................19.55 8 Garfield ............................7.12 0 Kilcunda-Bass .................0.00 0

Back up: Power goal shooter Ally Cengia and wing attack Zali Anderson work together around the ring to give Ally the best shooting position.

Gippsland netball Results - Round 17

Eyes up: Korumburra Bena goal shooter Alanna Besley prepares to take a shot at goal in the B Grade match against Kilcunda Bass.

Parrots netball A Grade

Leongatha 55 d Warragul 38 Auction player - Hannah Flanders. Awards: Lyn Rose Boutique - Shannon Danckert, Leongatha RSL - Kate Sperling, Rusty Windmill - Laura Higgins. The game started off very evenly against Warragul which came out hard and strong. But the girls were able to pull themselves together in the last half to play some strong quality netball, finishing off with a good win.

B Grade Leongatha 48 d Warragul 29 Auction player - Maddy Kerr. Awards: SG Therapy - Sara Riseley, Evan’s Petroleum - Kasie Rump, Serafino’s - Lily Scott. With the battle of the birds the Parrots proved we had the strength to bring home the win. Outstanding play by the junior players Lily Scott and Simone Dekker. Keep up the run to the finals.

C Grade

Leongatha 30 d Warragul 29 Auction player - Tegan Renden. Awards: Rusty Windmill Tegan Renden, Baker’s Delight - Melinda McLennan, A.W. Smith - Mia Allen, Evan’s Petroleum Danielle Mackie. We came in knowing it was

going to be a tough, close game, and that it was. A solid first half. Full credit to our girls for keeping their heads in the last half to hang on for the win.

Under 17

Leongatha 29 d Warragul 21 Awards: Network Video Nikya Wright, Sixty Degrees Café - Alice Howard, Baker’s Delight Lily Scott. It started out tough but we pulled through in the third and fourth quarters and came away with an eight goal win. Good job girls.

Under 15

Leongatha 57 d Warragul 27 Awards: Forage and Grind Holly Vanderplight, Baker’s Delight - Chloe Brown, McDonald’s - Phoebe Davidson. Everyone had a great game and came away with an amazing win. All put in 100 percent all game. Good job girls.

13 & Under: Mirboo North Gold 18 d Parrots 13, Mirboo North Purple 32 d Town 14. 15 & Under: Town Black 25 d Mirboo North 20, Meeniyan & District 26 d Mt Eccles Blue 21. 17 & Under / C Grade: Meeniyan & District 49 d Town Black 46, Mirboo North Purple 63 d Mt Eccles 39. Open: MDU 54 d Town Tangerine 28, Town Black 40 d Mt

lt Sale 43, Maffra 35 d Drouin 5, Morwell 21 lt Traralgon 26, Warragul 10 lt Leongatha 43, Wonthaggi Power 41 d Moe 17.

Ladders

A Grade Traralgon ...................179.19 Morwell ......................149.51 Drouin ........................139.81 Moe .............................108.70 Leongatha ..................109.59 Warragul ........................84.98 Maffra............................79.42 Wonthaggi Power ..........82.40 Sale................................65.71 Bairnsdale .....................56.47 B Grade Moe .............................133.33 Leongatha ..................133.62 Traralgon ...................133.58 Drouin ........................104.27 Sale ...............................89.73 Wonthaggi Power ..........81.83 Bairnsdale .....................89.99 Morwell .........................89.21 Warragul ........................80.59 Maffra............................80.23 C Grade Leongatha ..................149.52 Wonthaggi Power ......135.32 Maffra ........................120.94 Warragul ....................128.27 Traralgon ................... 111.69 Moe ...............................97.21

64 58 58 42 38 24 20 18 12 6 64 58 50 46 28 28 26 20 14 6 64 50 50 48 34 28

Drouin ...........................82.37 Sale................................87.66 Morwell .........................86.74 Bairnsdale .....................51.43 Under 17 Maffra ........................167.13 Sale ............................. 118.45 Drouin ........................128.57 Traralgon ................... 118.93 Moe .............................108.96 Wonthaggi Power ........107.62 Leongatha......................90.52 Morwell .........................60.92 Bairnsdale .....................78.03 Warragul ........................51.92 Under 15 Wonthaggi Power ......167.37 Leongatha ..................136.52 Sale .............................121.01 Bairnsdale ..................126.46 Morwell ......................105.52 Traralgon ..................... 113.28 Moe ...............................88.70 Drouin ...........................90.94 Maffra............................67.00 Warragul ........................45.65 Under 13 Sale .............................366.08 Bairnsdale ..................181.17 Wonthaggi Power ......157.78 Maffra ........................133.08 Traralgon ................... 119.43 Leongatha....................105.97 Morwell .........................81.31 Moe ...............................86.87 Warragul ........................18.31 Drouin ...........................10.81

24 22 20 0 60 50 48 48 38 36 32 16 12 0 64 60 48 40 40 36 24 20 4 4 68 60 46 44 44 32 20 18 6 2

Under 13

Leongatha 43 d Warragul 10 Awards: Bair’s Hotel - Makenzi Gourlay, McDonald’s - Kylah James, Baker’s Delight - Harper McLennan. Excellent work. We did very well considering we got mixed up in different positions. Good job girls.

LDNA netball Semi final results - Saturday, August 19

A Grade: Bairnsdale 49 lt Sale 58, Maffra 49 lt Drouin 65, Morwell 50 d Traralgon 37, Warragul 38 lt Leongatha 55, Wonthaggi Power 40 lt Moe 48. B Grade: Bairnsdale 40 lt Sale 49, Maffra 39 lt Drouin 61, Morwell 42 lt Traralgon 52, Warragul 29 lt Leongatha 48, Wonthaggi Power 43 lt Moe 60. C Grade: Bairnsdale 28 lt Sale 45, Maffra 34 d Drouin 30, Morwell 33 d Traralgon 32, Warragul 29 lt Leongatha 30, Wonthaggi Power 32 d Moe 30. Under 17: Bairnsdale 30 lt Sale 49, Maffra 48 d Drouin 38, Morwell 19 lt Traralgon 37, Warragul 21 lt Leongatha 29, Wonthaggi Power 29 lt Moe 42. Under 15: Bairnsdale 44 d Sale 35, Maffra 27 lt Drouin 30, Morwell 28 lt Traralgon 29, Warragul 27 lt Leongatha 57, Wonthaggi Power 49 d Moe 33. Under 13: Bairnsdale 40

Eccles Blue 29 Preliminary finals - Saturday, August 26: 13 & Under: Town v Mirboo North Gold, 12 noon, Court 3*. 15 & Under: Mt Eccles Blue v Town Black, 12 noon, Court 5*. 17 & Under / C Grade: Mt Eccles v Meeniyan & District, 1.30pm, Court 3*. Open: Mt Eccles Blue v MDU, 1.30pm, Court 5*. * Please note starting time for these games.

Moving on: following a win on Saturday, Mirboo North’s B Grade side will play in the semi final this weekend.

Tigers still in it Qualifying final – Saturday, August 19 U15: Mirboo North 49 d Morwell East 26. Best on court: Jaime Chila. B Grade: Mirboo North 45 d Trafalgar 31. Best on court: Jordan Townrow. Elimination final – Sunday, August 20:

U17: Mirboo North 25 d by YYN 39. A Grade: Mirboo North 37 d by Thorpdale 42. Mirboo North’s finals campaign continues: Saturday, August 26, at Yinnar: U15 v Trafalgar at 9am, B Grade v Morwell East at 1pm.

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thestar.com.au • Nar Nar Goon v Phillip Island

Island books finals berth PHILLIP Island slipped into the finals with a 55 point win over Nar Nar Goon on Saturday. The Island started well, taking control from the start. Its pressure around the ball was the impressive and this saw it have 12 scoring shots to just two in the first term and take a 30 point lead into the first break. At quarter time, the score was Phillip Island 4.8.32 to Nar Nar Goon 0.2.2. The Island got better and better as the second quarter went on, and the defence

Great season: the Bass Coast Breakers has made local history by being the first local women’s AFL team and remaining undefeated during the season. Pictured is Becc Slavin attacking a loose ball in one of the season’s matches.

Breakers undefeated THE Bass Coast Breakers finished its 2017 campaign undefeated, ready to take on the challenges in finals. Unfortunately, the inaugural women’s team finished the season on a disappointing note, with Cerberus forfeiting the last home game on the weekend. However, this gave the team time to get into some hard training, its eyes still on the premiership. The AFL South East Development League is a 16 team competition with 14 rounds. The Breakers did not have a chance to take on Warragul during the home and away season, but will face the unknown opponent in the second semi final this weekend. The final will be played at 10am at Shepley Oval in Dandenong. Supporters who can’t attend the match are encouraged to keep up to date by liking the Breakers’ Facebook page and following along. The Breakers is a team made up of 30 women from around Bass Coast shire. Most had not played football or met each other prior to the first match. Despite this, they took the game by storm and dominated the league. The players commended coach Steve Kenny for his commitment during the season, and his excellent work bringing the diverse group together. The team has made history for local women’s sport as the first ever women’s AFL team in the Bass Coast area. As the only women’s football team in Bass Coast, it is aiming to build the profile of women’s sport in the area and provide a pathway for all Youth Girls playing in the Southern Gippsland Junior Football Competition. Five of the Breakers played in Youth Girl clubs last year. The club is aiming to have a Senior and Reserves team next year to improve opportunities for all players.

was a standout. There was none better than Jack Taylor across half back, as he made his opponent look second rate. The Island again restricted its opponents to just two behinds for the quarter and to see it extend its advantage at half time to 54 points. Going into the long break, the score was Phillip Island 8.10.58 to Nar Nar Goon 0.4.4. A sleepy Island came out after half time, but it eventually found its feet through Kimber and Higginson in the midfield.

It was a low scoring quarter but the Island still improved the margin out to 63 points. At three quarter time, the score was Phillip Island 10.14.74 to Nar Nar Goon 1.5.11. The Island was still in control in the last term, but couldn’t do any real damage as it was missing relatively easy chances. The Island strolled away 55 point winners to book themselves a finals birth. After the final siren, the score was Phillip Island 11.19.85 defeated Nar Nar Goon 4.6.30.

The Island travel to Inverloch on Sunday to play in

the elimination final against Nar Nar Goon.

Phillip Island 11.19.85 Nar Nar Goon 4.6.30

PI Best: B. Field, N. Anderson, B. Hamilton, J. Spottiswood, L. Gregory, L. Davies THIRDS

Phillip Island Goals: S. Pimm 4, J. Witnish 3, B. Johnston 1, S. Everington 1, M. Jackson 1, J. Taylor 1 Nar Nar Goon Goals: T. Dovaston 2, S. Stocco 1, J. Fromhold 1 Phillip Island Best: J. Taylor, N. Higginson, B. Kimber, S. Everington, J. Youle, J. Witnish Nar Nar Goon Best: T. Joosten, M. Stevens, T. Dovaston, K. Fowler, J. Grant RESERVES

Nar Nar Goon 7.3.45 Phillip Island 4.9.33 Leading Goalkickers: M. Lewis 3, L. Woolford 3 NNG Best: M. Virtue, J. Mills-Franklin, K. Matthews, M. Poels, J. Riley, T. Clacy

Phillip Island 14.14.98 Nar Nar Goon 4.0.24 Leading Goalkicker: J. Keating 4 PI Best: L. Wilson-Browne, B. Sutherland, K. Ross, J. Montgomery, M. Fletcher, J. Spencer NNG Best: B. Fenwick, J. Motta, L. Dunne, D. Taylor, I. Missen FOURTHS

Phillip Island 10.13.73 Nar Nar Goon 4.4.28 Leading Goalkicker: D. Taylor 4 PI Best: C. Farrell, N. Bee-Hickman, N. D’Angelo, P. Ryan, Z. Mattock, O. Marks NNG Best: D. Taylor, C. Archer, E. Egan, L. Motta, T. Brown

• Poowong v Warragul Industrials

Poowong Fourths pave way to finals POOWONG welcomed Warragul Industrials to Poowong on the weekend. The ground and surrounds were in good condition, considering the rain. The day started with the Fourths playing a great brand of football under Russ McNally’s coaching in defeating the top side. They now have the opportunity of playing in the finals. The Seniors were extremely disappointing, playing with no direction or plan in their game against the Dusties, who will be a force to be reckoned with in the finals. The Dusties kicked to the Drouin Road end in the first quarter and kicked five goals to Poowong’s one point. In the second quarter, Poowong had a dip and worked hard, managing three goals with some positive play but without enough players doing the hard work, tackling and going in and getting the ball to make more of an impact. Dusties managed four goals with it strong forward line, fed by its running players, and at half time it had a good lead. After half time, Poowong really struggled with no plan to defend or go forward. It started kicking to one another and not playing

as a team and supporting one another from this point Warragul scored 14 goals to Poowong’s failed to score. At the final siren, the score was 23.16 154 to 3.5.23. The best players were Tim Hancock, Connor Cunningham, Joe Bisogin, Jake Hazendonk and Josh McNally. The goal kickers were Tim Hancock, Josh Harvey and Jake Hazendonk. Poowong have the basics of a good side but need a decent country football team plan. The Reserves tried hard but were outplayed by the second top side; it finished the season with five wins and eighth on the ladder. The scores were Dusties 19.16.130 to Poowong 1.2.8. Best players were Mark Stephens, Nathan Bacon, Jake Henry (Thirds), Jake Lewis, Kyle Aitken, and Jake Cooper. The Thirds forfeited to Warragul Dusties The Fourths played with great endeavour and concentration; very positive in their football with all players contributing to a great victory over the undefeated Dusties. It was a real team effort from the boys together with Russ McNally’s coaching, and game plan. The U16s have the opportunity if they dare to dream of making season

Defence: Poowong’s Jake Hazendonk spoils his Warragul opponent’s mark. Hazendonk was named in the best players for the Seniors. 2017 something big in their lives. The club and supporters wish them all the best in their endeavours against Neerim South at Catani next Sunday. Best Players were Bailey Murphy (1 goal), Brian Kelson, Jai Newcombe (2 goals), Rielly Lewis (2 goals), Lachie

DeKleuver (1 goal), and Jackson Barlow (1 goal) in a team effort. The season is over and the committee led by Ted Attenborough is working hard for 2018. Also, support the Senior netball and E Grade netball in the finals. Remember this Saturday

Poowong is host the qualifying final. If you want to see some good football and netball, come along and support local Country Finals. Catani, well coached by local legend Paul Alger, take on Warragul Industrials; this will be a very good final to watch.

Cyclists tackle Kongwak circuit CLUB racing was back on the Korrine circuit on Saturday.

Top cyclists: placed second was Mark Bensley, first and winner of the Sprag trophy was Phil Hanley and Caleb Jans was the winner of B Grade.

After a filthy weather day on Friday, the riders were lucky to see a little bit of sunshine on Saturday along with the odd spit of rain. Fortunately with the cold day, the wind stayed away so the two laps were run in good riding conditions. In the A Grade race, for the Sprag trophy, the handicapper had 14 riders to contend with. Last year’s winner Alex Welsh was joined by Peter McLean on an 18 minute start. They were chased by a trio on 12 min, a trio on nine min, a trio on six min and the scratch bunch of Brett Franklin, Harrison Mclean and Will Lumby. The first time round the Kongwak roundabout, Alex had opened a small gap on Peter and looked like he might repeat the win. However, Rod Cheyne, Morgan Barnes and Bernadette Fitzgerald had wiped away half that handicap. They were being pressured by Phil Hanley, Mark Bensley and Brad Bouquet who also

were only just a further minute back. Leigh Stott, Thomas Fitzgerald and Peter Hollins on the three minute mark had also closed up on the riders upfront. The course has some solid climbing from the Kongwak corner back to the start and then another lap. By the time the riders passed the Lance Creek abattoirs, Morgan Barnes had jumped into the lead hoping to get an advantage for the run up the McGraws Road hill. However, Phil Hanley used that as a stepping stone to ride away from the field and take a handy lead into the run back to the finish. Mark Bensley chased hard but could not quite close the gap allowing Phil to win by 14 seconds. Peter Hollins also wound out the legs over the last hills dropping his co-markers to come in third a further 18 seconds adrift. In easy judging, Morgan Barnes was next home in fourth, Thomas Fitzgerald fifth, Leigh Stott sixth, Rod Cheyne seventh, Bernadette Fitzgerald eighth, Peter McLean ninth and Brad Bou-

quet 10th just ahead of the scratch bunch where Will Lumby took 11th and fastest time in 58 minutes and 17 seconds. In the B Grade race over one lap, Kerry Fitzgerald had a start of six minute with Greg Bradshaw on two minute and Kaleb Jans on Scratch. Kerry had made good progress around to the Kongwak corner but Kaleb Jans easily rounded up the others on the climbs back to the finish to take first and fastest in 36 minutes and 25 seconds. Kerry was able to keep Greg adrift to take second whilst Greg had too much birthday celebrations to race well. Next week, the last club race of the season will start at Tarwin Lower. Some presentations will take place after the racing. September will see the club join with the other Gippsland clubs for some combined racing. Hopefully the weather may improve by then.

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Big clash for last game SAM Edwards played his 100th game for the Giants as they took on Kilcunda Bass in the final match of the home and away season. The Panthers dominated in the first quarter through its on ball brigade. Full forwards Jason and Danny Wells, and Taylor Gibson converted the Panthers’ chances at goal. Edwards closed the quarter with a goal for the Giants. At quarter time, the score was Giants 1.3.9 to Panthers 4.2.26. The Giants started the second quarter when Brenton Fitzgerald goaled, but two costly turnovers hurt the Giants as the Panthers goaled twice. The Giants hit back with a late goal to go into the long break. At half time, the score was Giants 3.3.21 to Panthers 6.6.42.

The third quarter was a replica of the second with the Giants goaling early, but turnovers were not helping. Two late goals to the Panthers saw the lead stretch out to 30 points. At three quarter time, the score was Giants 4.3.27 to Panthers 8.9.57. The Giants attacked in the last quarter, but poor kicking into the forward line let them down. The Panthers’ coach Kilcunda Bass 10.13.73 Korumburra-Bena 4.5.29 Kilcunda Bass Goals: J. Wells 4, S. Bent 1, T. Smith 1, D. Wells 1, T. Gibson 1, M. Moore 1, M. Herbstreit 1 Korumburra-Bena Goals: C. Trewin 1, B. Fitzgerald 1, N. Besley 1, A. Johnston 1 Kilcunda Bass Best: B. Macaffer, B. Aldwell, M. Moore, D. Crawford, J. Wells, B. Law Korumburra-Bena Best: B. Dorling, W. Jeffs, A. Snooks, B. Fitzpatrick, C. Trewin, B. Fitzgerald RESERVES

Kilcunda Bass 7.5.47 Korumburra-Bena 6.6.42 Leading Goalkicker: S. Pugh 5 Kil Best: S. Pugh, A. Kerr, K. Condick, N. Tamburo, G. Wallace, J. Dakin

Brent Macaffer showed his poise and class whilst the Panthers’ tall timber started to wear down the Giants. Peter Hicks – playing his first game in the ruck for the Giants – although undersized, showed great courage and battled well under pressure all day. The day belonged to the Panthers with the final scores reading Giants 4.5.29 to Panthers 10.13.73.

ROUND 18 SENIORS LADDER W L D

Pts

Inv-K’wak....14 3 1 165.76 58 Cora Lynn ...14 4 0 143.80 56 Dalyston .....13 4 1 140.44 54 Nar Nar Goon..10 8 0 110.54 40 Phillip Is.....10 8 0 106.80 40 KooWeeRup.. 10 8 0 102.29 40 Kil-Bass..........9 9 0 99.84 36 79.71 20 Garfield ..........5 13 0 57.28 12 Bunyip............3 15 0 46.14 4 Kor-Bena ........1 17 0 GOALKICKERS N. Langley (Cora Lynn) ....... (0) 68 T. Mahoney (Inv-K) ............. (5) 52 J. Wells (Kil-Bass)............... (4) 50 R. Gillis (Cora Lynn) ............ (6) 48 S. Pimm (Phillip Is)............. (4) 47 T. Dovaston (NNG) .............. (2) 36 B. Fisher (Dalys) ................. (2) 33 T. Gibson (Kil-Bass) ............ (1) 33 N. Voss (KooWee) ............... (0) 30 T. Wyatt (Inv-K) ................... (1) 28

Kor Best: C. Martin, P. Kyle, J. Harris, J. Fowles, M. Chambers, J. Myors THIRDS

Korumburra-Bena 5.6.36 Kilcunda Bass 5.6.36 Leading Goalkicker: W. Lindsay 5 Kor Best: R. Dixon, N. Wylie, L. Fievez, C. Miller, F. Boys, T. Anthony Kil Best: L. Alford, S. Casey, J. Rosenow, F. Homer, T. Pipicelli FOURTHS

Korumburra-Bena 16.11.107 Kilcunda Bass 2.2.14 Leading Goalkickers: J. Anthony 2, M. Allen 2, W. Little 2, R. Pattison 2, J. Anthony 2 Kor Best: G. Wells, M. Allen, J. Stewart, J. Grabham, W. Little, J. Anthony Kil Best: M. Graham-Edden, M. Gatherum, D. Taylor, T. Alford, C. Logan, H. Berry

RESERVES LADDER W L D

KooWeeRup.. 13 5 Nar Nar Goon.. 13 5 Phillip Is.....13 5 Dalyston .... 11 7 Garfield ......11 7 Kil-Bass..........8 9 Cora Lynn.......8 10 Kor-Bena ........6 12 Inv-K’wak .......5 12 Bunyip............1 17

0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0

Pts

166.52 157.45 145.95 125.95 119.83 120.30 120.30 70.71 70.58 40.39

52 52 52 44 44 34 32 24 22 4

GOALKICKERS S. Dillon (Cora Lynn)........... (4) 45 S. Pugh (Kil-Bass)............... (5) 36 L. Woolford (Phillip Is)........ (3) 31 J. Brooker (Dalyston) .......... (1) 29 D. Mullen (Koo Wee) ........... (1) 28 M. Lewis (NNG) .................. (3) 25 K. Taylor (Phillip Is)............. (1) 22 A. Wallis (Dalyston) ............ (0) 21 M. Adair (Cora Lynn)........... (1) 20 M. MacKay (Inv-K) .............. (1) 19

Break: Korumburra Bena’s Cody Martin leads for the ball ahead of his Kilcunda Bass opponent.

Evenly matched: Korumburra Bena’s Cody Martin and Kilcunda Bass’ Alex Kerr were competitive in the ruck during the Reserves match.

THIRDS LADDER W L D

Narrow loss Sea Eagles smash the Stars for Dalyston FOLLOWING a big win over Garfield on Saturday, Inverloch Kongwak will enjoy a week off to kick start its finals campaign. Playing in near perfect conditions, the Sea Eagles knew not to rest on its laurels, as the Stars have shown they are not to be underestimated and it could be a dangerous game. For the Sea Eagles, the aim was to cement top spot going into the finals series. The Sea Eagles started well, with key forward Toby Mahoney booting three first quarter goals. Garfield worked well in the stoppages, but the Sea Eagles eventually won the clearances, with Corey Casey battling hard in the middle. The upper hand was maintained in Inverloch Kongwak 19.12.126 Garfield 4.5.29 Inverloch Kongwak Goals: T. Mahoney 5, T. Bartholomew 3, T. Hams 2, A. Cross 2, S. Hawking 2, A. Soumilas 2, T. Wyatt 1, C. McCaughan 1, O. Toussaint 1 Garfield Goals: D. Johnson 3, T. McMillan 1 Inverloch Kongwak Best: J. Purcell, A. Soumilas, C. McCaughan, D. Clark, T. Mahoney, J. Clottu Garfield Best: A. MacGibbon, D. Helmore, H. Lacunes, T. Payne, T. McDonald , S. Batson RESERVES

Garfield 11.4.70 Inverloch Kongwak 3.5.23 Leading Goalkicker: A. Mitchell 4 Gar Best: A. Mitchell, M. Deken, D. Fazzino, B. Marsh, A. Haddrick, J. Gown IK Best: J. Truman, B. Hayes, J. Ivanic, J. Brosnan, R.

the backline through Josh Purcell and Andy Soumilas. There was no coming back for Garfield after the Sea Eagles produced a 48 point lead at half time. In the second half, there were pockets in which Garfield put on a show, but it couldn’t gather enough momentum to do any damage on the scoreboard. Garfield hit a few targets in the third quarter, but skill errors continue to let it down. The Sea Eagles were given the opportunity to rotate a few of its players and secured a handy 97 point win. With West Gippsland now heading into its finals series, Inverloch Kongwak will now enjoy a week off before facing off against either Dalyston or Cora Lynn in the semi final. Bertuleit, L. Short THIRDS

Garfield 6.10.46 Inverloch Kongwak 2.6.18 Leading Goalkicker: J. Batson 2 Gar Best: W. Collins, B. Coffey, D. Denysenko, J. Batson, A. McMillan, J. Chamberlain IK Best: M. Toussaint, H. Smith, J. Pryor, Z. Javier, J. Hutchinson, A. Box FOURTHS

Garfield 11.19.85 Inverloch Kongwak 1.0.6 Leading Goalkicker: B. Friend 4 Gar Best: F. Rennie, B. Elliott, J. Hamilton, J. Paterson, T. McMahon, B. Friend IK Best: L. Peterson, S. Greenhalgh, J. Strickland, J. Soumilas, T. Bolam, J. Pryor

IN a thrilling match that went right down to the wire, Dalyston was defeated by Koo Wee Rup by just one point. Although this did not earn Koo Wee Rup a ticket to the finals, it pushed Dalyston into third place going into the finals series. It was neck and neck throughout the entire game. Dalyston managed a slim lead over the Demons in the first quarter. Dalyston was a goal ahead, but inaccurate kicking was hurting both sides. The ground was quite wet and muddy, but the Demons managed to adjust to the conditions to regain the upper hand in the second quarter. Kyle Kirk – who has had a standout season with Dalyston – was once again named in the best as he worked the ball well across the ground. Kristian Butler also played a

strong game in the on ball brigade; after having two weeks off, Butler has been an asset for Dalyston. Brad Fisher kicked two goals for Dalyston on the day, and was also moved into the back line to put the pressure on the Demons’ key forward Anthony Guiliano. Fisher’s presence kept Guiliano’s haul down to four goals. Fisher was assisted by Dean Wylie across half back, who played a consistent and solid match. Koo Wee Rup 12.14.86 Dalyston 12.13.85

Koo Wee Rup Goals: A. Giuliano 4, B. Miller 2, L. McMaster 2, M. Collins 1, J. Smith 1, B. Collins 1, T. Miller 1 Dalyston Goals: B. Fisher 2, C. Samargis 2, K. Kirk 2, M. Kraska 2, M. Rosendale 1, M. Marotta 1, K. Butler 1, C. Graham 1 Koo Wee Rup Best: C. Dyker, N. Muratore, D. Collins, B. Kerrigan, M. Collins, R. Wilby Dalyston Best: K. Kirk, D. Wylie, M. Marotta, K. Butler, B. Fisher, C. Graham RESERVES

Koo Wee Rup 9.11.65 Dalyston 3.2.20 Leading Goalkickers: B. Hobson 2, M. Cameron 2 KWR Best: B. Reiner, M. Cameron, J. Cammarano, A. Considine, P.

The second half was goal for goal, and the match came down to who had the ball in the final seconds. It was the Demons that kept control and stole the match by just one point. Dalyston will return to Koo Wee Rup this weekend to take on Cora Lynn in the qualifying final. The two teams have won one each against each other during the season, so it promises to be an interesting matchup. Bright, D. Arfi Dal Best: A. Powell, M. Harris, J. Brooker, B. Van Agtmaal, A. Wallis, K. Kerr THIRDS

Dalyston 11.12.78 Koo Wee Rup 4.7.31 Leading Goalkicker: B. Lewis 3 Dal Best: L. Ion, L. Legione, D. Loughridge, J. Orchard-Moore, H. Wallis, B. Lewis KWR Best: J. Seuren, J. Harris, R. Sheahan, C. Dutton, J. Betts, J. Bennetts FOURTHS

Koo Wee Rup 6.12.48 Dalyston 2.6.18 Leading Goalkicker: K. Parker 2 KWR Best: M. Alderson, L. Glassborow, M. Voss, K. Parker, T. Burr Dal Best: L. Gheller, D. Loughridge, T. Derrick, L. Ibrhaim, H. Wallis, J. Kershaw

Cora Lynn ...15 1 Garfield ......15 2 Phillip Is.....14 4 Bunyip ...... 10 8 Inv-K’wak.....9 9 Dalyston .........8 10 Nar Nar Goon ..5 11 Kil-Bass..........4 12 Kor-Bena ........3 14 KooWeeRup ...2 15

0 1 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 1

428.57 250.10 232.00 88.55 103.01 81.57 68.51 48.71 39.78 34.53

Pts

62 62 56 40 36 32 24 20 14 10

GOALKICKERS J. Verleg (Garfield) .............. (1) 43 Z. Williamson (Cora Lynn) .. (1) 35 L. Dowsett (Cora Lynn) ....... (1) 33 H. Coe (Cora Lynn) ............. (2) 32 T. Fernandez-Phillips (Cora) .. (3) 29 C. McInnes (Inv-K).............. (1) 28 J. Batson (Garfield) ............. (2) 23 J. Keating (Phillip Is) ........... (4) 22 B. Lewis (Dalyston) ............. (3) 22 M. Rossetti (Cora Lynn) ...... (1) 21 S. Tapner (Bunyip) .............. (1) 20

FOURTHS LADDER W L D

Garfield ...... 16 1 1 446.20 Bunyip ....... 15 2 1 358.87 Phillip Is..... 14 4 0 321.17 Cora Lynn ... 13 5 0 228.79 Kor-Bena ......9 8 1 137.58 Koo Wee Rup ....7 10 1 109.75 Dalyston ..........7 11 0 61.06 Inv-K’wak ........5 13 0 58.29 Kil-Bass...........1 17 0 21.16 Nar Nar Goon ...1 17 0 17.34 GOALKICKERS

Pts

66 62 56 52 38 30 28 20 4 4

B. Friend (Garfield) .............. (4) 62 S. Tapner (Bunyip) .............. (1) 54 M. Sellars (Phillip Is) .......... (2) 32 D. Taylor (Nar Nar) .............. (4) 31 N. Anderson (Ph Is) ............ (0) 29 H. Morgan-Morris (Bun) ..... (0) 27 L. Taylor (Cora Lynn) .......... (1) 23 S. Simpson-Brewer (Garf) .. (1) 22 T. McMahon (Garfield) ........ (1) 22 J. Wilson (Phillip Is)............ (2) 22

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thestar.com.au • Newborough v Mirboo North

Tigers knock out reigning premiers MIRBOO North’s season of smiles, trials and perseverance remains alive, after it powered its way to a 34 point victory over reigning Mid Gippsland premier Newborough in the elimination final at Thorpdale on Sunday. Mirboo North now faces Thorpdale in the first semi final at Willow Grove this Sunday. Spectators paid $10 at the gate to witness the mighty Tigers immediately unlock and unload an arsenal of fire and fury on the Bulldogs. In the first three minutes of the match, stunned onlookers watched successive goals come from Brayden Wilson, Kris Berchtold and Jack Robertson. Mirboo North was better organised at ground level and quickly forced Newborough’s defenders into a feeling of insecurity, with its belligerent

and bold forward advances at full pace. Mat Slattery, who finished with five outstanding goals for the afternoon, temporarily calmed Doggies’ fans’ nerves with Newborough’s first major after eight minutes of frenetic play. Then Zac Kilgower marked and sent a 55 metre long bomb through the big white sticks, before Riley Oddy added another from a 50 metre penalty to give Mirboo North a 24 point lead at quarter time. With Mat Slattery, Josh Whittaker, Joshua Hecker, Adam Kennedy and Tom Slattery beginning to shine, Newborough bounced back with a vengeance by kicking four goals and hitting the front midway through the second term. Andrew Philip and Daniel Halstead had stiffened Newborough’s defence, but they couldn’t prevent Jake Nash soaring like an eagle to mark overhead and give Mirboo North a four point advantage. Nash’s timely ascent restored a sense of authority to the Tigers, after regaining

the lead and heading to the change rooms for the long break. Two goals from Mirboo North and three by the Bulldogs in a see-sawing third term had the teams locked together at 8.5 apiece at three quarter time. With weariness setting in and mistakes cropping up, this game’s destiny was in the balance. Encouraging words of eloquence and wisdom by playing coach Clancy Bennett inspired Mirboo North to produce a sensational last quarter of runaway football that stopped Newborough in its tracks. Joe Brooks’ high leaping, punching and palming at the stoppages, from which many clearances flowed, became Mirboo North’s engine room activator. Wilson’s classy snap out of a pack and across his body gave the Tigers their ninth major – but Newborough quickly replied with what turned out to be its last goal for 2017. The Tigers were successfully running the gauntlet and

Well done: the Mirboo North Reserves secured a spot in the semi final after a 31 point win over Trafalgar.

Dodge: Mirboo North’s Jake Nash keeps the ball out of reach of his Newborough opponent. the Doggies’ strategies, structures and processes suddenly fell apart under pressure. Marks previously taken hit the deck, fumbles appeared out of nowhere and tackles wouldn’t stick. Mirboo North’s tall defenders Julian Blackford, Dwayne Gunn and Ben Richards marked strongly, whilst Bennett, Luke Palmer and Jacob Blair mopped up when the ball was in dispute. Skipper Damien Turner, Beau Ridgway, Mitchell Wightman, Robertson and Dom Pinneri stole the march on their opponents and kept burrowing into contests with vim and vigor for the Tigers. Darryl Mayman and Berchtold added two more goals that gave Mirboo North a 14 point cushion after 11 minutes.

Then Blair, Nash and Robertson ferried the ball 155 metres to Berchtold, who ran in and booted his third major for the day to kick the Tigers 20 points clear. Soon after, Nash found Josh Taylor on a fast lead, but the blond bombshell’s set shot just missed. Hudson Kerr superbly marked Newborough’s kick in and curled a left foot drop punt high over the goal umpire’s head. To cap off a magnificent last quarter for Mirboo North, Wightman kicked goal number 14 on the final siren, after accepting a 50 metre penalty from a Newborough indiscretion. The winning score was Mirboo North 14.10.94 to Newborough 9.6.60.

Mirboo North 14.10.94 d Newborough 9.6.60 Mirboo North goals: B. Wilson 4, K. Berchtold 3, Z. Kilgower 2, M. Wightman 1, H. Kerr 1, J. Robertson 1, J. Nash 1, R. Oddy 1. Newborough goals: M. Slattery 5, A. Kennedy 2, J. Hecker 1, C. Hancock 1. Mirboo North best: B. Wilson, J. Brooks, J. Blackford, J. Robertson, D. Gunn, J. Nash. Newborough best: J. Hecker, J. Whittaker, A. Philip, T. Mander, T. Slattery, A. Kennedy. RESERVES

Mirboo North 7.7.49 d Trafalgar 2.8.20 Mirboo North goals: J. Giardina 2, T. Taylor 1, J. Garde 1, M. Green 1, B. Stoertebecker 1. Trafalgar goals: M. O’Rourke 1, M. Riseley 1. Mirboo North best: J. Grande, C. Le Page, J. Hohmann, B. Stoertebecker, L. Gervasi, D. McLean. Trafalgar best: H. Yu, M. Smart, D. Van Schajik, M. Riseley, R. Evison, M. O’Rourke .

• Fish Creek v Stony Creek

Stony Creek won the toss and kicked with a favorable wind that had been the scoring end in the previous

matches on the day. The match got underway with some real urgency from the Kangaroos, who looked to be switched on and ready to go from the outset. A nine goal to one opening quarter had the Lions absolutely stunned and the Kangaroos in the box seat. Coates, Cameron, Harfield Park and Gareth Park were getting plenty of the ball and their backline led by Hooker and McGannon looked impenetrable.

Trafalgar 8.10.58 d Mirboo North 3.5.23 Trafalgar goals: B. Burgess 3, L. Farrell 2, T. Stevens 1, B. Hunt 1, B. Radford 1. Mirboo North goals: C. Alexander 2, F. Austin 1. Trafalgar best: B. Hunt, B. Radford, L. Farrell, B. Kersten, T. Stevens, R. Farrell. Mirboo North best: A. Irwin, T. Melbourne, C. White, C. Alexander, C. Rudling, L. Oddy. FOURTHS

Yinnar 7.9.51 d Mirboo North 5.4.34 Yinnar goals: H. Hicks 3, A. Sheers 3, A. Hendrikse 1. Mirboo North goals: L. Stothart 2, B. Peters 1, A. Krausz 1, P. Lewis 1. Yinnar best: M. Ounjit, H. Hicks, O. Doig, P. Kearns, B. Flanigan, C. Bell. Mirboo North best: A. Krausz, L. Dight, L. Stothart, J. Cummaudo, T. Heath, P. Lewis.

OTHER MATCHES

Fish Creek win battle of the Creeks FISH Creek was at home against Stony Creek on Saturday, and with the finals looming and the participants still not set, there was a bit hanging on the result of this game.

THIRDS

The goals were shared by the Kangaroos with all their forwards looking dangerous while for the Lions Mackie and Gee were the pick. Going into the second quarter, Stony Creek was down by 52 points and kicking into the breeze and things were not looking to promising, that was until the ball was bounced and totally different Stony Creek team tuned out to play. The match was a lot more contested and it wasn’t going

all the Kangaroos way as it had in the opening quarter. One goal each was all that was added in the second quarter and although some inaccurate kicking for goal by Fish Creek could have had the margin extended further the Stony Creek boys went into the long break feeling a lot better about themselves with the margin only extended by four points to 56 points at the long break. Into the third quarter, Fish

Creek was again inaccurate and Stony Creek was still playing hard. Two goals apiece was added to the scoreboard but the Fish Creek supporters had their hearts in their mouths when firstly Ryan McGannon came to the bench with a jarred ankle that saw him icing up for the day and then only 10 minutes later Tom Cameron was carried from the field with what looked to be a serious leg injury.

He went straight to hospital, and he and his band of supporters will wait very anxiously for the extent of his injury. Going into the final quarter, the Kangaroos were up by an even 60 points but they were down two key players and fate had for three years in a row not been kind. After a fairly even opening, the Kangaroos again started to get on top and they scored the final four goals of the game to run out big 82 point winners. Next week is the finals opener and Fish Creek will play the Allies on Saturday at Toora while Stony Creek will take on Toora on Sunday at Fish Creek.

SENIORS

Fish Creek 17.20.122 Stony Creek 6.4.40

Clash: Sam Marriott, Toby Redpath and Dylan Zuidema go head to head for the ball, with Ethan Park and Jayden Gee providing back up. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning @ fourcornersframing.biz.

Spoil: Fish Creek’s Gareth Park attempts to knock the ball away from Stony Creek’s Clint Mackie. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning @ fourcornersframing.biz.

Fish Creek Goals: B. Coates 3, L. Park 3, A. Seccull 2, J. Smith 2, G. Park 2, B. Cooper 2, T. Manne 1, C. Park 1, T. Cameron 1 Stony Creek Goals: K. Baskaya 2, J. Byrnes 1, A. Logan 1, S. Marriott 1, D. Zuidema 1 Fish Creek Best: T. Hooker, B. Cooper, T. Manne, J. Smith, G. Park, B. Coates Stony Creek Best: C. Mackie, K. Newton, D. Gee, G. Angelopoulos , J. Cameron, A. Zuidema RESERVES

Fish Creek 6.6.42 Stony Creek 5.10.40 Fish Creek Goals: J. Danckert 2, D. Devonshire 2, D. Edgar 1, C. Coates 1

SENIORS Yinnar 12.10.82 d Thorpdale RESERVES Yall-Yall Nth 7.7.49 d Yinnar 5.3.33 THIRDS Hill End 11.6.72 d Trafalgar 6.9.45 FOURTHS Hill End 10.7.67 d Trafalgar 4.5.29

Stony Creek Goals: J. Byrnes 2, N. Nowell-Svenson 1, W. Thorson 1, D. Preston 1 Fish Creek Best: T. Price, A. Thomas Ireland, L. Eade, D. Devonshire, C. Coates, P. Mueller Stony Creek Best: G. Gray, T. Gordon, T. Jenkin, D. Gilliatte, R. McGrath, R. Harrington THIRDS

Stony Creek 5.8.38 Fish Creek 5.7.37 Stony Creek Goals: J. Bright 2, C. Cary 1, J. Phillips 1 Fish Creek Goals: J. Standfield 2, J. Stefani 1, C. Buckland 1, L. Cocksedge 1 Stony Creek Best: J. Bright, H. Funnell, C. Cary, D. Williams, J. Phillips, B. Bacon Fish Creek Best: S. McGannon, A. Wilson, L. Howard, J. Stefani, A. Tracy, J. Standfield

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• Tarwin v DWWWW

Bergles kicks his 1000th AS well as cementing second place on the ladder, Allies key forward Kael Bergles kicked his 1000th career goal against Tarwin on Saturday.

Milestone: Allies’ Kael Bergles kicked his 1000th career goal against Tarwin on Saturday. SENIORS

RESERVES

DWWWW 15.10.100 Tarwin 9.4.58

Tarwin 23.16.154 DWWWW 1.6.12

DWWWW Goals: K. Bergles 9, C. McKay 2, A. Sigeti 1, M. Homer 1, J. Nolan 1, S. Scott 1 Tarwin Goals: A. Murray 3, C. Millman 1, T. Toussaint 1, R. Brack 1, D. Yawney 1, T. Pastura 1, K. Bundle 1 DWWWW Best: T. Sabec, C. McKay, H. Egerton, K. Bergles, D. Atkins, J. Phillips Tarwin Best: K. Bundle, R. O’Loughlin, T. Dobson, J. Pastura, E. Yawney, D. De Luca

Tarwin Goals: K. McLean 10, R. Davey 3, T. O’Loughlin 1, L. Anderson 1, E. O’Loughlin 1, J. Carmody 1, S. Brand 1, L. Weston 1, J. Giliam 1, C. Sandy 1, B. Mead-Ameri 1, V. Van Dillen 1 DWWWW Goals: J. Arter 1 Tarwin Best: R. Davey, J. Carmody, B. Mead-Ameri, K. McLean, T. Giroud, J. Giliam DWWWW Best: J. Zahra, K. Hanning, L. Anedda, M. Daoud, Z. Hanning, T. Walker

The 29 year old, who played his first Senior game back in 2005, cracked the milestone in the second quarter. The stakes were high at Tarwin, with the Allies fighting for second and Tarwin fighting for a place in the finals. Unfortunately, the loss meant Tarwin did not earn a place in the finals series. Tarwin played a tough and honest game and kept the Allies on its toes. The scores were dead even in the first quarter, with both teams working overtime to stay in it. Bergles kicked three goals in the first quarter, and supporters knew it wouldn’t be long before the 1000th goal sailed past the posts. A quick goal from Bergles in the second quarter was quickly followed by the big one, which inspired celebration from players and supporters. The achievement spurred the Al-

lies on, and by the third quarter it was well on top of Tarwin. However, it wasn’t all smooth sailing with ruckman Ben Mayers forced off the ground due to injury. He tried to battle through into the third quarter, but may be out for the season. Jim Phillips stepped in as ruckman and played a solid game, setting the Allies up for the win. The Allies were impressive with their run and carry, easily feeding the ball into the forward line. A stand out for the quarter was Allies’ Chris McKay, who won five clearances and kicked two goals. Allies ran into trouble in the fourth quarter when Jayden Nolan gave away two quick goals through 50 metre penalties, and was dragged by the coach. However, the Allies managed to settle themselves and continued on to secure the second spot. Tait Sabec was named in the best for the Allies for his work on the wing, and Bergles came away with a nine goal haul. For Tarwin, Kayan Bundle put up a classy and creative performance, and contributing a goal. Andrew Murray was Tarwin’s leading goal kicker with three goals. The Allies will now face Fish Creek in the semi final. The Allies were the only team to beat Fish Creek during the season, but the Kangaroos comfortably defeated the Allies twice. It will be a big game for the Allies, but they will be going in with confidence.

Leongatha Junior footy

SENIORS LADDER W L D

Fish Creek....17 DWWWW .....12 Toora... .......12 Stony Creek ..9 Tarwin ........... 9 Foster ............ 4 MDU.............. 0

1 6 6 9 9 14 18

Pts

0 278.95 68 0 167.88 48 0 155.49 48 0 93.29 36 0 87.23 36 0 63.08 16 0 23.73 0

GOALKICKERS K. Bergles (DWWWW) ...... (9) 114 L. Manders (Toora) ........... (3) 63 K. Baskaya (Stony Ck) ....... (2) 63 A. Seccull (Fish Ck) ........... (2) 48 B. Coates (Fish Ck)............ (3) 37 D. Yawney (Tarwin) ........... (1) 35 A. Sigeti (DWWWW) ......... (1) 34 J. Weston (Toora) ............. (2) 33 A. Murray (Tarwin) ............ (3) 31 B. Cooper (Fish Ck) ........... (2) 30

RESERVES LADDER W L D

Stony Creek ..16 Tarwin ........13 Fish Creek....12 Toora ... ......7 DWWWW ...... 7 MDU.............. 7 Foster ............ 1

2 6 6 11 11 11 17

Pts

0 214.37 64 0 178.56 52 0 157.49 48 0 90.39 28 0 83.44 28 0 65.38 28 0 33.29 4

GOALKICKERS A. Bright (Fish Ck)............... (0) 65 L. Anderson (Tarwin) .......... (1) 36 K. McLean (Tarwin) ........... (10) 32 N. Mathieson (MDU) ........... (0) 29 D. Devonshire (Fish Ck) ...... (2) 28 V. Pecora (DWWWW) ......... (0) 27 M. Dyer (Stony Ck) ............. (0) 26 B. Renden (Stony Ck).......... (0) 24 J. Byrnes (Stony Ck) ........... (2) 23 A. Wilson (Fish Ck) ............. (0) 21

THIRDS SEMI FINAL UNDER 14 Leongatha Green 6.8.44 Trafalgar 2.1.13 Leongatha Green goals: F. Materia 2, D. Hume 2, N. Fixter 1, L. Hickey 1.

LADDER

Trafalgar goals: O. Robinson 1, J. Makepeace 1. Leongatha Green best: Z. Scholz, K. Brown, R. Sturtevant, D. Hume, F. Materia, C. Riseley. Trafalgar best: C. Watts, D. O’Brien, A. Templeton, D. Gauci, J. Cassar, T. Robertson.

W L D

Teamwork: Tarwin’s Todd Dobson feeds the ball out to teammate Emmet Yawney, as he is pursued by an Allies opponent.

Wrestle: Tarwin’s Daniel Field fights to get a handball out before he is bought down by Allies’ Darcy Atkins.

• Foster v Toora

Toora’s big win TOORA set the game up in the first quarter against Foster and continued putting up a dominant display throughout the whole match. Despite the amount of rain copped, the ground held up well at the Foster oval. By the end of quarter time the score was Foster 1.0.6 to Toora 4.2.26. Toora’s star player Dirk Mulholland was impressive on the wing most of the match, remarkably scoring two goals. The ruck content on Toora’s side was solid throughout the game, dominating Foster. Toora’s Jack Weston was easily one of the best plays on the ground all round. He kicked two goals and his tackling pressure and general attack on the ball was excellent. By the third quarter, the score was a lead Toora couldn’t lose. Foster’s score was 2.5.17 and Toora’s score was 10.9.69, turning out to be an insurmountable gap. Down in the defence, Linden Dyson took the reins by working hard to keep Foster opponents out. At the same time he focused on intercepting a number of marks from the back line. Foster’s Joshua Toner stood out when he kicked two goals against the tough opposition. Foster played for pride although knowing their chances for playing in finals was slim and Toora had a point to prove to the competition with finals just around the corner.

With an equal spread of goal kickers and team effort on Toora’s side, the final score was no surprise. The final score was Foster 3.6.24 to Toora 15.13.103. The final goal kicked by Toora happened after the siren went. Foster has been knocked out of the finals and Toora will play against Stony Creek in next week’s final. It will be the first time in 10 years Toora has competed in the finals, it has beaten Stony Creek three times already this year. The club is hoping to go all the way through this season. SENIORS

Toora 15.13.103 Foster 3.6.24 Toora Goals: L. Manders 3, K. Holmes 2, D. Mulholland 2, L. Jenkins 2, R. Jaroszczuk 2, J. Weston 2, W. Jenkins 1, J. Griffin 1 Foster Goals: J. Toner 2, L. Galle 1 Toora Best: J. Weston, B. Wells, D. Mulholland, R. Jaroszczuk, J. Attard, L. Dyson Foster Best: K. Bohn, L. Globan, J. Segat, J. Toner, L. Galle, D. Granger RESERVES

Toora 9.19.73 Foster 3.2.20 Toora Goals: Z. Clavarino 4, B. Stone 2, C. Ferguson 1, C. Teuma

1, A. Sheedy 1 Foster Goals: S. Brett 2, S. Dobson 1 Toora Best: L. Haustorfer, T. Allott, B. Stone, K. Morgan, A. Sheedy, C. Ferguson Foster Best: K. Staff, S. Dobson, J. Moore, J. Sparkes, L. Hulse, D. Hateley THIRDS

Foster 8.8.56 Toora 4.2.26 Foster Goals: B. Cripps 5, J. Smith 1, N. Van Dyke 1, K. Davy 1 Toora Goals: T. Koolen 2, A. Hewson 1, J. Cripps 1 Foster Best: J. Thornell, N. Van Dyke, M. House, K. Davy, J. Smith, L. Wake Toora Best: T. Koolen, A. Hewson, C. Walker, J. Platt, L. Ireland, J. Cripps

% Won

Stony Creek ..16 1 0 94.12 Fish Creek....8 6 0 57.14 Foster .........8 9 0 47.06 MDU...........7 9 0 43.75 12.50 Toora ............. 2 14 0 DWWWW ...... 0 2 0 0.00 GOALKICKERS C. Preston (Stony Ck) ......... (0) 30 B. Cripps (Foster) ................ (5) 27 C. Cary (Stony Ck) .............. (1) 24 C. Buckland (Fish Ck) .......... (1) 21 B. Martin (Stony Ck) ........... (0) 19 H. Funnell (Stony Ck) .......... (0) 17 L. Smith (MDU)................... (0) 16 N. Denbrok (Fish Ck) ........... (0) 16 J. Bright (Stony Ck) ............ (2) 16 A. Wilson (Fish Ck) ............. (0) 14

FOOTY DRAWS THIS WEEKEND ALBERTON Semi final - August 26 Fish Creek v DWWWW at Toora Football oval Elimination final - August 26 Toora v Stony Creek at Terrill Park

MID GIPPSLAND 2nd semi final: August 26 Yall-Yall Nth v Yinnar at Yinnar Rec Res 1st semi final: August 27 Thorpdale v Mirboo North at Hill End Rec Res

GIPPSLAND Round 18: August 26 Traralgon v Warragul Drouin v Bairnsdale Sale v Wonthaggi Leongatha v Maffra Moe v Morwell

WEST GIPPSLAND Qualifying final: August 26 Cora Lynn v Dalyston at Koo Wee Rup Rec Res Elimination final: August 27 Nar Nar Goon v Phillip Is at Inverloch Rec Res

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thestar.com.au • Warragul v Leongatha

Parrots snuff out Warragul’s charge ANY chance of a late Warragul surge to the finals was completely wiped out when Leongatha inflicted another solid victory on

Saturday at Western Park. With the young Warragul side having claimed a few scalps this season Leongatha went over knowing it would have to work hard to make

sure of this contest. Warragul needed to win while it also had to rely on Morwell losing to Traralgon. However Leongatha was able to match Warragul’s intensity in the early part of the game.

Good tussle: the rucking match-up was a beauty with Warragul’s Jake Horstman going up here against Leongatha’s Josh Schelling.

In the end Warragul lost to Leongatha by 10 goals while Morwell pulled off a bit of an upset, defeating the Maroons. Despite the heavy rain during the week the oval at Warragul was in pretty good shape apart from the middle section. Leongatha rested Cade Maskell while Zac Vernon didn’t come up from an ankle injury. Maskell is expected back for the clash against Maffra while Vernon could face another week off. The Parrots looked good across the first three quarters where it established a match winning lead. With five goals in each of the first three terms Leongatha took a 15.7.97 lead over Warragul 4.9.33 at the last break. The straight kicking was a feature for Leongatha that had 11 different goal kickers; Hillberg the best of the forwards in a powerful display but it was pretty even across the whole forward line. Brad Scalzo, Warragul’s key on-baller, played a pretty good game again while the big Gulls ruckman Jake Horstman had a pretty good tussle against Josh Schelling and Ben Willis. Across the backline Chris Verboon was Leongatha’s best player, taking some strong intercept marks and pushing

forward at times. It was a welcome return to the seniors by Joel Sinclair who hadn’t played in the top division since round one. After coming back through the reserves Sinclair showed he was up to the higher standard, playing across half back and up to the wing. Of the on-ballers Luke Bowman was consistent across four quarters. Ryan Olden on the wing and in the midfield was a valuable contributor. Young Sam Russell down

back for the Gulls was named that team’s best player. Warragul had two sendoffs for the game with two players given a yellow card and spent 15 minutes each on the bench. For a couple of minutes the Gulls were down to just 16 players. It was a good workout for Leongatha as final’s fast approach with the big game against Maffra this week at Leongatha crucial to the make-up of the final five. (See back page)

SENIORS

THIRDS

Leongatha 17.9.111 d Warragul 7.9.51

Leongatha 19.10.124 d Warragul 4.0.24

Leongatha goals: A. Hillberg 3, K. Cooper 2, J. Ginnane 2, R. Olden 2, J. Hopkins 2, C. Stone 1, L. Bowman 1, T. Sauvarin 1, C. Verboon 1, B. Willis 1, C. Dunne 1. Warragul goals: N. Paredes 2, B. Hefford 2, N. Mulqueen 1, B. Scalzo 1, N. Stevenson 1. Leongatha best: C. Verboon, L. Bowman, J. Sinclair, R. Olden, J. Schelling, A. Hillberg. Warragul best: S. Russell, A. Di Ciero, J. Horstman, A. Uliando, B. Hefford, B. Scalzo.

Leongatha goals: C. Olden 6, B. Hastings 3, D. Garnham 3, J. Dunn 2, B. Rogers 1, N. Battersby 1, J. Patullo 1, T. Bernaldo 1, B. Perry 1. Warragul goals: B. Fries 1, M. Hobbs 1, D. Visser 1, S. Fennell 1. Leongatha best: T. Brew, C. Olden, B. Perry, J. Patullo, J. Hill, D. Garnham. Warragul best: M. Hobbs, S. Fennell, B. Quaife, J. Brown, R. Chambers, N. Blackwood.

RESERVES

Leongatha 9.10.64 d Warragul 2.6.18

Leongatha 13.12.90 d Warragul 2.4.16 Leongatha goals: C. Johnston 4, M. Taylor 3, L. Wright 2, G. Fleming 2, J. Mackie 1. Warragul goals: J. Lane 1, D. Gorman 1. Leongatha best: M. Taylor, J. Pellicano, J. Mackie, J. Harry, J. Hickey. Warragul best: B. Mackie, T. Brady, L. Monacella, J. Bloink, B. Nott, L. Kaljouw.

FOURTHS Leongatha goals: J. Hume 3, Z. Reid 2, C. James 2, J. Lamers 1, M. McGannon 1. Warragul goals: L. Giliam 1, M. McGarrity 1. Leongatha best: Z. Reid, J. van der Pligt, M. McGannon, T. Vanderkolk, M. Bentvelzen , M. Portelli. Warragul best: F. Phillips, M. McGarrity, J. Kallady, H. Pyle, C. Ives, P. Mulqueen.

• Wonthaggi v Moe

Wonthaggi down to Moe Lions WONTHAGGI put in a competitive game against Moe despite the result blowing out to a 10 goal loss. With around eight key senior players out due to short and long term injuries, the Power struggled to match Moe in the skill level; turnovers and use of the footy being costly in the long run. Despite the skewed scoreline, the Power actually tried hard and the scores were not really reflective of the effort put in by the Power. Dom O’Connor was a notable omission up forward, a player who has been a regular contributor all season. In his absence Troy Harley stepped up to boot three goals and Tom Davey two, in the last quarter after moving from the midfield to the forward line. But the Power generally couldn’t maintain scoreboard pressure. The opening term was an even affair but

Moe was able to string extra goals together at the right times. Wonthaggi was able to match it with the Lions in terms one and four but the match got away from it in terms two and three. The oval was pretty heavy after recent rains but the game was a pretty good spectacle none-the-less. Gippsland Power player Tom Murray through the midfield made a valuable return and performed his run with role well against Moe’s coach James Blazer. Kane McCarthy in the middle was really hard at it as he celebrated his 100th senior game while Aidan Lindsay played a similar role in the mid as well. Jake Ridewood and Jarrod Membrey were the best of Power’s defenders. The Power will finish the season out this Saturday with a winnable match at Sale but disappointingly for the club, it will not field any football teams in finals this year; but there will be a number of netball teams engaged.

ROUND 17 SENIORS LADDER W L D

Pts

Leongatha ...15 2 0 204.48 60 Maffra........14 2 0 170.47 56 Traralgon ....11 5 1 149.81 46 Moe ..........11 6 0 127.16 44 Morwell ......9 7 1 116.39 38 85.55 28 Warragul ........7 10 0 81.08 24 Wonthaggi......6 11 0 80.30 24 Sale ................6 11 0 79.69 16 Bairnsdale ......4 13 0 30.09 0 Drouin ............0 16 0 GOALKICKERS C. Dunne (Leon).................. (1) 47 M. Bennett (Maffra)............. (3) 45 B. Fowler (Warragul) ........... (0) 45 N. Paredes (Warragul) ........ (2) 39 B. McDonald (Morwell) ....... (2) 38 L. Stockdale (Trar) .............. (3) 38 D. Sheen (Maffra) ............... (3) 35 D. Cupido (Bairns) .............. (0) 35 D. Bedggood (Maffra) ......... (1) 35 J. Freeman (Sale) ................ (4) 34

RESERVES LADDER W L D

Leongatha ...13 2 0 235.22 Maffra........12 2 0 353.39 Traralgon ....11 4 0 231.35 Morwell .....11 4 0 191.87 Moe ...........8 7 0 173.61 65.49 Warragul ........5 10 0 36.09 Wonthaggi......4 11 0 Drouin ............2 13 0 40.95 10.08 Sale ................1 14 0 GOALKICKERS

Pts

52 48 44 44 32 20 16 8 4

N. Wozniak (Maffra) ............ (0) 33 L. Durkin (Moe)................... (3) 33 M. Duncan (Morwell) .......... (0) 31 L. Wright (Leon) ................. (2) 30 J. Somers (Warr) ................ (0) 29 P. Yates (Moe) ..................... (0) 23 R. Loprese (Trar)................. (1) 22 M. Webb (Morwell) ............. (2) 19 J. Piper (Morwell) ............... (1) 17 R. Horton (Maffra) .............. (2) 17 B. Davidson (Leon) ............. (0) 17

THIRDS LADDER W L D

Leongatha ...16 1 Traralgon ....15 2 Moe ......... 14 3 Maffra........11 6 Bairnsdale.. 10 7 Drouin ............5 12 Wonthaggi......5 12 Warragul ........3 14 Sale ................3 14 Morwell ..........3 14

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

415.87 525.21 287.48 109.41 105.40 54.68 29.70 37.61 35.26 34.72

Pts

64 60 56 44 40 20 20 12 12 12

GOALKICKERS C. Olden (Leon) ................... (6) 57 A. McLaren (Bairns) ............ (6) 45 J. Van Iwaarden (Trar)......... (4) 42 R. Anderson (Moe) ............. (0) 36 H. Prestidge (Moe) .............. (3) 31 H. Willaton (Trar) ................ (2) 31 L. Michie (Moe)................... (3) 30 J. Wykes (Bairns) ................ (6) 27 L. Johnson (Trar) ................ (2) 25 L. Carman (Maffra) ............. (1) 25 D. Garnham (Leon) ............. (3) 25

FOURTHS LADDER W L D

High work rate: Troy Harley, one of Wonthaggi’s best forwards goes up against Moe’s Charlie Rieniets.

SENIORS Moe 17.15.117 d Wonthaggi 8.8.56 Moe goals: S. Van Dyk 4, K. Mutke 4, D. Farrell 2, J. Wood 2, P. Ainsworth 1, K. Butler 1, L. Webber 1, D. Risol 1, A. Byrne 1. Wonthaggi goals: T. Harley 3, T. Davey 2, P. Young 1, A. Lindsay 1, M. McCall 1. Moe best: M. Stanlake, D. Risol, P. Ainsworth, S. Van Dyk, K. Mutke, D. Farrell. Wonthaggi best: T. Harley, T. Murray, K. McCarthy, J. Ridewood, A. Lindsay, J. Membrey.

Up against it: despite three of Moe’s players bearing down on him, the Power’s Logan West manages to bustle his way to the front.

RESERVES Moe 11.11.77 d Wonthaggi 4.8.32 Moe goals: L. Durkin 3, J. Columbine 3, R. Horton 2, A. Vesty 1, M. Parker 1, C. Robinson 1. Wonthaggi goals: R. Birkett 3, L. Membrey 1. Moe best: J. Columbine, M. Parker, C. Staff, C. Fry, D. Horton, A. Vesty. Wonthaggi best: M. Davey, L. Membrey, C. Batista, R. Birkett.

THIRDS

Moe 16.20.116 d Wonthaggi 2.1.13 Moe goals: S. H. Prestidge 3, L. Michie 3, J. Murphy 2, S. Burns 2, H. Pepper 1, N. Gown 1, N. Balfour 1, J. Simpson 1, L. McKay 1, J. Galea 1. Wonthaggi goals: J. Barry 1, C. Batista 1. Moe best: M. Pearce, N. Balfour, J. Walton, S. Burns, L. McKay, K. Jennings. Wonthaggi best: J. Barry, F. Anderson, S. Speed, J. Benson, W. Forsyth, C. Batista.

FOURTHS Moe 19.9.123 d Wonthaggi 2.2.14 Moe goals: S. Flanders 5, R. Baldi 2, L. Connolly 2, K. Weir 2, R. Demczuk 2, B. Maslen 2, R. Taws 1, B. Julin 1, Z. Skinner 1, J. Skinner 1. Wonthaggi goals: J. Kilgour 2. Moe best: W. Anderson, M. Heywood, L. Connolly, L. Rock, J. McKay, B. Van Dyk. Wonthaggi best: D. McRae, J. Schulz, K. Benson, B. Mabilia, M. Condron, S. Sharples.

OTHER MATCHES SENIORS Morwell 13.8.86 d Traralgon 9.10.64 Sale 20.11.131 d Bairnsdale 9.7.61 RESERVES Traralgon 13.9.87 d Morwell 4.5.29 THIRDS Traralgon 24.9.153 d Morwell 1.3.9 Maffra 13.12.90 d Drouin 5.1.31 Bairnsdale 15.7.97 d Sale 5.3.33 FOURTHS Traralgon 20.13.133 d Morwell 0.0.0 Maffra 24.15.159 d Drouin 0.1.1 Bairnsdale 11.12.78 d Sale 5.5.35

Moe ..........17 0 Traralgon ....15 2 Bairnsdale ..11 6 Warragul ....10 7 Leongatha .. 10 7 Maffra ..........10 7 Sale ................6 11 Wonthaggi......4 13 Morwell ..........1 16 Drouin ............1 16

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Pts

787.50 539.74 88.13 139.32 134.26 105.80 93.55 47.90 21.52 13.80

68 60 44 40 40 40 24 16 4 4

GOALKICKERS M. Luckie (Trar) .................. (2) 41 B. Maslen (Moe) ................. (2) 35 J. Ziino (Sale) ...................... (1) 33 S. Flanders (Moe) ............... (5) 31 M. McGannon (Leon) .......... (1) 31 I. Copland (Trar) .................. (6) 30 H. Kellow (Bairns) ............... (0) 30 R. Taws (Moe)..................... (1) 29 R. Baldi (Moe) ..................... (2) 28 H. Neocleous (Trar) ............. (0) 28

PAGE 56 - “THE STAR” Tuesday, August 22, 2017

Footy’s crunch time

By Tony Giles

LEONGATHA faces a huge round of football this Saturday against Maffra while for other local leagues it’s final’s time.

At Parrot Park a finals like atmosphere is expected for the last round as first plays second in the seniors to determine which team finishes on top and secures a week off. Leongatha will be determined to atone for its loss at Maffra in Round 9 when the Parrots were completely outclassed by the Eagles. The Parrots will go in with its strongest lineup possible with only Zac Vernon unavailable for the clash. The ‘Gatha is likely to do a bit of experimenting pre-finals but is keeping some of its trump cards close to its chest in an endeavour to atone for stumbling at the final hurdle in the past two season’s grand finals. In the reserves too it will be game on with both Leongatha and Maffra locked on 52 points apiece at the top of the ladder and the winner again will earn the week off. In the thirds Leongatha, on top, plays Maffra fourth. A win in this one is crucial for Leongatha to stay on top as a loss will likely see Traralgon with a superior percentage and an easy game against Warragul certain to take its spot if the Parrots stumble. And don’t forget to get there early for the fourths match either as the Leongatha v Maffra game will decide which team makes the finals; Leongatha fifth and Maffra, sixth are locked on 40 points apiece. Alberton Alberton league’s finals series commences this weekend and on Saturday at Toora, Fish Creek takes on the DWWWW’s. For those who think this will be a walkover they should think again. It was the Allies which broke Fish Creek’s 23 game winning streak when it defeated the Kangaroos in Round 11 on June 10 to the tune of 11 points. Fish Creek is going in as red hot favourites to go back to back and has lost just one game this season but don’t write off the Allies which has been the one side able to match it with the Creek. On Sunday at Fish Creek, it is the Elimination Final with Toora to take on Stony Creek; the Maroons just scraping in to the finals. The Magpies have really impressed so far this season and go in as favourites to win this one

Last time: last time Leongatha met the Eagles at Maffra it was a commanding victory to Maffra. Here Josh Schelling gets away from Maffra’s Jack Johnstone.

having beaten Stony Creek in the last encounter 12.12.84 to Stony’s 8.6.54. The game prior to this resulted in a nine goal win to the Magpies. West Gippsland In both club’s debut season in the West Gippsland league Inverloch Kongwak and Dalyston stand a big chance of figuring in the grand final. Inverloch Kongwak finished on top of the ladder and has earnt a week off. This Saturday the Qualifying Final takes place at Kooweerup with Cora Lynn second playing Dalyston third. Despite a surprising one point loss to Koo Wee Rup on Saturday, Dalyston will regroup and fight hard for a spot in the second semi-final against the Nail biter: there was plenty of interest in the reserves clash on Saturday when Fish Creek Sea Eagles. On Sunday at Inverloch, Nar Nar Goon take came home with a wet sail to get up and beat ladder leader Stony Creek by two points. on Phillip Island to see which team advances and Liam Eade for Fish Creek is spoilt by Stony’s Glen Gray. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning-@ which one is eliminated.

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