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Hero and villain: Connor as Oddball and Daniel as Wally from the Where’s Wally books were the perfect pair at Chairo Christian School’s Book Week parade at the Leongatha school last Thursday. More photos on page 29.

DEATHS SPARK HIGHWAY PLEA

By Brad Lester

THE Foster community is calling for safety improvements at the intersection where an elderly couple was killed in a collision between two cars last Tuesday, August 21.

Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the crash at the intersection of O’Gradys Ridge Road and South Gippsland Highway at Foster North. Foster State Emergency Service unit controller Rachael Nicolson said, “Many locals will be familiar with this intersection and will likely agree that it can be dangerous if not approached with caution as you are either turning from or onto a busy highway.” O’Gradys Ridge Road resident Linda Giddy said the intersection is dangerous and warrants attention. The deceased couple had been staying at her bed and breakfast.

Fatal scene: Linda and Larry Giddy at the scene of the double fatality last week, at the intersection of South Gippsland Highway and O’Gradys Ridge Road, Foster North. The Giddys live on O’Gradys Ridge Road. “It is very easy to miss any vehicle travelling at speed when you are pulling out from O’Gradys Ridge Road. Cars travelling at 100km/h can be on you very quickly,” she said. “I don’t know what can be done about it, other than perhaps reducing

the speed limit at that particular intersection. I suspect people living on this road would be concerned.” Mrs Giddy said the intersection had a short line of sight, with highway traffic approaching the intersection at highway speeds.

“It’s hard to assess the intersection properly unless you stop. I can really see how such a tragedy can eventuate and I have had a close call at that intersection myself in similar conditions to those on Tuesday,” she said. “You might have a truck lumbering up the hill but then you have a lot of cars speeding as they pass it.” Either side of the intersection, the highway has overtaking lanes, and the road intersects with the highway near a crest. Another O’Gradys Ridge Road resident, Michael Lester, had a scare at that intersection just a few days before the crash. “I looked right, left, right again and started to pull out but a car appeared rapidly and I had to brake hard. It’s hard to describe but in the split second from looking right and looking forward to pull out, the car approached so rapidly. I was nearly done for. Can’t imagine how you fix that though,” he said. Continued on page 3.

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Deaths spark highway plea Continued from page 1.

“We just think that unfortunately, for some unknown reason, the female driver has not seen the car coming.” The collision occurred just before 10.30am and the highway was shut for five hours while traffic was diverted around the scene via Fish Creek. Traffic was permitted through some of the time.

Police from Foster, Bass Coast Highway Patrol, Meeniyan, Mirboo North and Wonthaggi attended, along with fire brigades and ambulances. Anyone with information or who witnessed the collision is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

VicRoads reported no recorded crashes at the intersection in the past five years. VicRoads eastern region director Scott Lawrence said, “This was a tragic incident and our thoughts are with the family and friends of the victims. “Safety is always our first priority and we will work closely with Victoria Police to understand the factors surrounding this collision.” VicRoads engineers and police have inspected the scene of the fatality to discuss possible safety improvements to the intersection. Police believe the driver of a Toyota Yaris, an 86 year old Brighton woman, was exiting O’Gradys Ridge Road, with the intention of turning right onto the highway, when her vehicle collided with a westbound Holden sedan. Her husband was a passenger. The 93 year old Brighton man died in the Royal Melbourne Hospital after he was airlifted there, while his wife died on the way to hospital. The driver of the Holden sedan, a 71 year old man from Binginwarri, sustained minor injuries in the crash, including a blood nose and welts on his arm due to an airbag being released. He was taken to South Gippsland Hospital at Foster and later released. Senior Sergeant Jason Hullick, eastern region road policing advisor, praised the man for trying to assist the elderly couple at the scene. “Unfortunately he could not do too much for Devastating scene: an elderly couple died in a crash between two vehicles at Foster North them and he is absolutely shaken up,” he said.

Girl hit by bus A GIRL was fortunate to escape serious injury when she was hit by a V/Line bus at Toora on Friday. Foster Police said the Toora girl was crossing the South Gippsland Highway after alighting from a school bus, when she was hit by a V/Line bus travelling in the opposite direction. She was taken by ambulance to Royal Children’s Hospital and later released.

Driver off the road A LEONGATHA man had his driver’s licence suspended for a month after he was caught crossing double lines and travelling at 133km/h in a 100km/h zone at Foster on Thursday. Foster Police intercepted the 30 year old at 5pm, travelling on the South Gippsland Highway between O’Gradys Ridge Road and Lundstroms Road. He also received an $846 fine and received seven demerit points.

Toilet attacked VANDALS damaged Leongatha’s new public toilet at the V/Line bus stop at the former railway station late last week. They graffitied the inside walls of the toilet block, along with a hand dryer and door. Anyone with information about the incident is urged to phone Leongatha Police on 5662 2285.

last Tuesday, August 21.

By Brad Lester

THE Great Southern Rail Trail is well on the way to becoming one of the grandest trails in Australia. South Gippsland Shire Council last Wednesday voted to back the proposed extension of the rail trail from Welshpool to Alberton near Yarram, which would make the trail 93km long from Leongatha to Alberton. An 8.2km section of the trail is in South Gippsland Shire – from Welshpool to the shire boundary east of Hedley – and the project - valued at $3.622 million - will be jointly overseen by Wellington and South Gippsland councils. Cr Alyson Skinner said, “We know this will bring great economic benefits and tourism to our shire.” The move comes after South Gippsland council pledged to work with other councils to investigate the extension of the trail to Clyde near Cranbourne. Should that occur, the trail from Alberton to Clyde would be 163km long. The Welshpool to Alberton section will span 21km and link with the existing 5.6km Tarra Trail from Alberton to Yarram. Wellington council has been invited to formally submit an application for $1 million to the Latrobe Valley Community Facility Fund established by the State Government to back projects that improve the liveability of the Latrobe Valley. South Gippsland council will allocate $631,000 to the project and Wellington will allocate $1.491 million. A further $500,000 will be sought from Regional Development Victoria (RDV) but should that application fail, the councils could be left with a shortfall. Mayor Cr Lorraine Brunt said the link would

build on the trail’s established reputation as a tourism attraction. “It will certainly be attractive and it will bring people in from the other end. It’s good rideable and walkable country, and it’s pretty scenic,” she said. “It should bring tourism in and when the Long Jetty and the Agnes Falls cantilever projects come to fruition, they should all bring people in. There are a lot of food businesses down there and they should get the flow on effects.” Cr Brunt did believe a long term maintenance solution for the trail was needed to reduce the burden on the trail committee of management, particularly if the trail is extended to Clyde. RDV queried how the Welshpool to Alberton trail would be maintained. South Gippsland council hopes maintenance would be funded by the trail committee, as is the arrangement for the existing trail, to which council provides $60,000 a year. Council will allocate up to $16,400 towards the maintenance of the 8.2km of the Welshpool to Alberton section. The Welshpool to Alberton extension is a part of council’s Great Southern Rail Trail Extension Project, which also entails extending the trail from Leongatha to Korumburra, and then from Korumburra to west of Nyora, and eventually to Clyde near Cranbourne. A council report hailed this proposal as a “nationally iconic 188km rail trail from Clyde in the City of Casey to Yarram in the Wellington Shire”. The opening of the Koonwarra to Minns Road section of the trail has been a “huge success”, council’s manager economic development and tourism Renae Littlejohn said. “It has linked the whole trail and ensured that

cyclists can explore the region in a safe environment. It is a very appealing section to the public,” she said. “This section has been crucial in linking Leongatha and Koonwarra to the rest of the trail so that all users have the option of travelling the full 72 kilometres if they choose. Users of the trail can enjoy various food and drink stops to break up their ride. “Parkrun’s popularity with the community is a good example of local volunteers activating an area that provides positive usage for all ages and abilities.”

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Market backs a family in need MORE than $11,000 was raised at a market held at the St Peter’s Anglican Church Hall in Leongatha on Saturday, to help Montanah Dubignon and her family.

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Montanah was recently diagnosed with a Glioma brain tumour and requires extensive treatment and support. Her family, originally from Korumburra and now from Beaufort, has been spending most of their time at Ronald McDonald House in Melbourne, while she undergoes treatment. The market was organised by Leongatha’s Tenielle Richards, who wanted to do something to help the family in their time of need. “I wanted to help take the burden off, so Montanah’s family can spend as much time as with her as they can,” she said. “Most of the local businesses donated something for the market and the community has been amazing.” Jarrod was a former leader of the Korumburra Scouts, so the Scouts helped on the day and the St Peter’s Ladies Guild provided refreshments and donated the use of the hall for the market. Party Planet donated the use of fairy floss and popcorn machines and helium balloons for the day, and

Luke and Kim’s Face Painting donated their services as well. “Everything was donated so everything we sold on the day was for profit for the Dubignon family,” Tenielle said. Montanah’s mum Sarah was overwhelmed with the support the family has been receiving from the community. “I never expected any of this,’ she said. Montanah was able to attend the event, but returned to the Royal Children’s Hospital on Sunday and will endure another round of chemotherapy on Friday. nd The four year old then prob- Sausage sizzle: the 2 Korumburra Scouts, Neil Clarke, Ethan and Borably faces another 12 months of die Hart and Ysabella Graham, were on food duty at the fundraising event for Montanah Dubignon and her family, held in Leongatha on Saturday. treatment. “Her hair is falling out, she isn’t eating, but she is a little fighter. She puts up with so much and is so brave,” Sarah said. “We are so grateful for the support we have received from both the Leongatha and Korumburra communities, especially from Tenielle, who has been the backbone of the whole thing.”

• Pictured on the front page at the market are Takira Hutchinson from Nyora and Sian Marshall from Korumburra.

Family: on right from left, Shannon, Taylah, Lane, Jarrod and Montanah, Chase and Sarah and Dakota Dubignon were together in Leongatha for a fundraising event on Saturday. Montanah has been recently diagnosed with a brain tumour and is currently undergoing treatment.

Fresh is best THE Leongatha Farmer’s Market was held in the delightful sunshine on Saturday, with plenty of stallholders offering fresh produce and a craft market on site. Held at the Community College Gippsland Leongatha campus on Howard Street, the market is on the fourth Saturday of each month. The next market will be on Saturday, September 22.

Bee good: right, Robert Fisher from Blue Tree Honey Farm at Dumbalk with Julie and Jeremy Curtis from Berrys Creek chatted at the Leongatha Farmer’s Market on Saturday. Blue Tree Honey Farm is a finalist in this year’s Gippsland Business Awards, with the winners announced on August 31.

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Train revival gains steam

By Sarah Vella

THE Southern Rail Preservation Group held a drop in information session at Coal Creek on Saturday, to help them learn what the community wants of local rail services. Group president Stuart Gilbert said the meeting was an opportunity to gauge community response to plans to return rail between Leongatha and Melbourne’s suburbs. Stage one would include reinstating train between Leongatha and Korumburra, as soon as possible. Mr Gilbert said the session also gave the community a chance to talk to the committee firsthand about the project. “There is a bit of mythology to us at the moment; we are actually people,” he said. Mr Gilbert said he was aware there were a few “contradictory or possibly misinformed” views in the community about the group’s plans. “This was the first of a few opportunities the community will have to come and talk to us face to face,” he said. Group vice president Luke Macwhirter said the session was a successful event, with plenty of people attending. “We had a constant good flow of people come through the session with very positive feedback on our presentation and on our plans to return the trains,” he said.

Car theft A CAR stolen from Corinella on August 20 was later found abandoned after a crash. The 2002 Ford sedan was taken from the driveway of a house in Corinella Road between 2pm and 5pm, after it was left locked and the keys were in the house. The car was found at 12.10am on August 21 at the intersection of Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Rd and South Gippsland Hwy at Koo Wee Rup.

Motorcycle theft Talking trains: from left, Southern Rail Preservation Group founding members, secretary Winston Martin, president Stuart Gilbert, vice president Luck Macwhirter and Daniel Gilliland. The team was in Korumburra on Saturday for a drop in information session.

Rush to help foster carers, kids “The Salvation Army identified its strengths in ahead,” the spokesperson said. THE Salvation Army is working to help homelessness services and decided to move to fill “There are also regular meetings with carers foster children, carers and staff ahead of the ‘care gap’ confronting children, 15 years and which will now include steps to transition to anwithdrawing from foster care next year. older, as they transition from foster care and move other provider in a process supported by the full The army and Department of Health and Human Services are forming a joint transition team. “This team will ensure the interests of the young people, foster carers and staff are central to the journey over the next 10 months,” an army spokesperson said. The Salvation Army recently advised the State Government it would not seek renewal of its foster care contract from July 2019.

Dirt bikes stolen TWO motorbikes were stolen from a business in Wonthaggi. The bikes were taken from a White Road property between 1pm on August 18 and 8am on August 20. Police said the offenders cut a hole in a front cyclone fence and used a TEK gun to remove the side panels of a shed. Once inside, the offenders forced open a roller door and left with two dirt bikes that were the personal racing bikes of the business owner. The bikes are a green and black 2013 Kawasaki and a red 2001 Honda.

into adulthood in often uncertain and precarious circumstances,” the spokesperson said. “A national service for homeless youth will be unveiled closer to 2019.” The spokesperson said the army is making contact with carers and has support services available to staff. “We will set up regular communication to keep people across developments in the months

suite of workplace resources.” Eastern Victoria Region MLC Melina Bath asked Shadow Minister for Families and Children, Georgie Crozier, to raise the army’s withdrawal from foster care in parliament last week by asking the Minister for Families and Children, Jenny Mikakos, how the government would guarantee a seamless transition for children and carers to another agency.

A MOTORCYCLE was stolen from a garage at Korumburra between August 15 and 20. The victim lives in a set of units in Coal Creek Road, where the garage for each unit is at the front of the property. Police believe the offender forced entry to garage. The victim’s vehicle and two other motorcycles were also in the garage and left by the offenders, which police believe could indicate a single offender was involved. The motorcycle was a red 1981 Honda.

Salvos robbed A SINGLE numberplate was stolen from a vehicle at the Salvation Army complex in Leongatha between August 17 and 20. The vehicle was one of 12 left in the carpark of the Long Street complex over the weekend. Screws were replaced after the plate was removed. A single numberplate was also taken from a car parked in a driveway in Meanderri Drive, Inverloch overnight between August 20 and 21. Screws were left behind.

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National cancer program visits Leongatha Towns hinge on By Kyle Standfield kinder study A NATIONAL program set up to improve the confidence and wellbeing of those living with cancer visited the Leongatha Hospital on Friday.

in running the sessions are volunteers who just get together to help. We have the program here once a year, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also done all throughout the Gippsland area. Foster has a workshop once a year,â&#x20AC;? Ms Tucker said. Ms Tucker said while itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clear the program assists participants in being more confident, the

friendships made throughout a session are just as important. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The women arrive here not knowing one another but they have one thing in common. For them to be able to share their stories or talk about others things is important. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really a fantastic program,â&#x20AC;? she said.

An initiative of the Cancer Patients Foundation, the Look Good, Feel Better program aims to teach individuals how to overcome the appearance related side effects that can be caused as a result of cancer treatment. Participants were given tips on how to properly maintain their skin and hair, while also receiving a kit full of cosmetic products. The program is also designed to allow for participants to meet people going through a similar situation, and create support networks that can be sustained well after the session is over. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The program is a great opportunity for them to feel better about themselves,â&#x20AC;? Suzanne Tucker, who works at the Leongatha Hospital, said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When undergoing chemotherapy your hair can fall out, you can get skin irritations, so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important that they can address those things and be more confident.â&#x20AC;? More than 130,000 people all across Australia have joined in on a Look Good, Feel Better session, with around 1000 workshops being run throughout the country annually. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At the moment we run the womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s workshop Looking a million bucks: from left, Janice Collins, Heather Anthony, Ian Turnridge, Valma but the program also addresses the same issues for Kane and Catherine O â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Connor at the Look Good, Feel Better session at Leongatha Hospital men and teenagers. The people that are involved on Friday.

Councillors justify travel claims By Brad Lester SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council policy allows council to pay the travel costs of Cr Jeremy Rich to attend council business from his home in the Melbourne suburb of Armadale. The distance from Cr Richâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Armadale home to councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Leongatha office, according to Cr Richâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expenses claim, is 145.2km. Cr Rich also has a residence at his Walkerville farm, which his travel expenses claim states is 53.66km from councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Leongatha office. He is a councillor for Coastal Promontory Ward, which spans from Venus Bay in the west to Hedley in the east, and is at the southern end of the shire. A trip on December 12, 2017 from Cr Richâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Armadale home to attend a media event at Long Jetty at Port Welshpool was a distance of 194km, for which he claimed $128.04. His travel expenses for the period July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018, amounted to $7394. He uses his own car for council business. The Star is not suggesting Cr Rich, nor any other councillors, have claimed entitlements they are not eligible for. A council officer said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cr Rich is entitled to claim his travel from his Melbourne property if he is driving

to/from a council related activity, as adopted by council in the Councillor Support and Expenditure Policy.â&#x20AC;? Cr Rich said the overall amounts for councillorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; travel expense were similar and councillors were below budget as a group. During last Wednesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s council meeting, Cr Maxine Kiel said the expenditure report showed that Cr Rich and Cr Ray Argentoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expenses were both about $7500 for July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018, and she made the point that Cr Argento was mayor for part of that time. The mayoral role entails additional travel around the shire. Cr Argentoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s total travel claim, for personal vehicle use, was $7475. Cr Kiel said also noted Cr Andrew McEwenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s amount for travel claims was a â&#x20AC;&#x153;significant amount of moneyâ&#x20AC;?. He was reimbursed $9492 for travel in his personal car for July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018. Cr Kiel said councillors had previously said higher travel expenses means â&#x20AC;&#x153;they are a more productive councillorsâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some of our councillors chose to be aware of the financial burden that each one of these expenses represents to our ratepayer,â&#x20AC;? she said. Cr McEwen is councillor for Strzelecki Ward, which stretches from Nyora and Poowong, to Fish Creek. Cr McEwen told The Star, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Councillors claims are commensurate with how much constituent work and meetings they attend. Claims are simply reimburse-

ments for costs, not income. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As I have said previously, I am councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s delegate on two committees in Melbourne and one in the (Latrobe) Valley. The cost of these meetings is around $2500 per annum. On this basis my costs are commensurate with active councillors. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In my opinion it is disingenuous and not respectful for councillors to comment on what are entitlements under the act. The inference is unbecoming to councillors.â&#x20AC;? Cr Kiel was pleased total councillor expenditure for the past financial year was $34,000 under budget, with the travel budget $20,145 under budget. Cr Don Hill said this was due to less claims being made by councillors for such expenses as mobile phone use, and training and development expenses. Other councillorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; travel claims for July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018 were: â&#x20AC;˘ deputy mayor Cr Aaron Brown (uses a council car): $5431; â&#x20AC;˘ Cr Alyson Skinner (uses a council car): $6010; â&#x20AC;˘ Cr Kiel (uses a personal car): $5545; â&#x20AC;˘ Cr Meg Edwards (uses a personal car): $6735; â&#x20AC;˘ Cr Hill (uses a personal car): $5390; and â&#x20AC;˘ mayor Cr Lorraine Brunt (uses a council car): $6608. Councillorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; expenditure claims are now available for public viewing on councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website.

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By Brad Lester A FEASIBILITY study will be undertaken to assess the viability of establishing new kindergartens at Toora and Welshpool. South Gippsland Shire Council last Wednesday voted to commission an independent feasibility study of a proposal to establish kindergartens and service hubs on the sites of Toora and Welshpool primary schools. The study will assess the potential financial impact on Prom Coast Centres for Children, which operates the existing preschools. Council will allocate a maximum of $30,000 to the study, which will assess the ability of each school site to accommodate a kindergarten and ancillary services hub, and whether these could be accommodated by refurbishing existing buildings or whether a new buildings are needed. The study will also consider service delivery between primary schools, kindergartens, playgroups and other community activities, cost/benefit analysis of one or two sites, and the financial viability of each potential service site. A council reported stated the principals of both schools, and the Department of Education and Training, were in favour of co-location. There are now 13 children between the two kindergartens. All 13 children go to Toora kindergarten one week and then Welshpool kindergarten on the alternate week Cr Ray Argento urged council to retain kindergartens in both towns to ensure the towns remain viable. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you remove the banks, the service stations go and all of a sudden the whole town is a ghost town,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You remove the kindergarten and then the parents start associating with the kinder that their kids are attending. So the next thing to go is the primary school due to a lack of numbers.â&#x20AC;? Cr Meg Edwards said since Dumbalk lost its kinder and school, few young families wished to live there, but said council should proceed with a kindergarten at Toora only. Cr Maxine Kiel opposed yet another study, given two previous studies had been undertaken â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in 2015 and 2018 - with the most recent suggesting one kindergarten be built only. She said numbers were falling in both groups. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think we are building community expectations that they might have the illusion now that there will be two sites,â&#x20AC;? she said. Mayor Cr Lorraine Brunt said building two sites now was not justifiable, with the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s population ageing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you are not prepared to throw $800,000 at this â&#x20AC;&#x201C; thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an extra $800,000 - at the end of the study, why would you do the study?â&#x20AC;? she said, referring to the $800,000 council has allocated in the 2018-19 and 2019-20 budgets for two colocated facilities. Only councillors Kiel and Brunt were against the feasibility study.

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Police relieved

Drivers penalised

KORUMBURRA Police have praised motorists for not drinking and driving. Police conducted random breath testing in Mine Road, Korumburra on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Sergeant Clive Smith said no drivers returned positive tests – a result he was pleased with.

TWO drivers were caught speeding by Korumburra Police. A 63 year old woman from Mt Eliza was found travelling at 82km/h in a 60km/h zone on the South Gippsland Highway near Coal Creek Community Park and Museum, Korumburra, on Sunday. A Pakenham man was caught travelling at 124km/h in a 100km/h zone on the highway between Bena and Loch. Both drivers were fined $322 and received three demerit points.

Speedsters nabbed

Dressed up: from left, Sienna Matheson as Joey Kangaroo, Sophie Kreutzberger as Sour Kangaroo, Eden Robertson as Gertrude McFuzz, and Ava Bennet as Mayzie La Bird in Leongatha Primary School’s production of Seussical Jr last Thursday. More photos on page 22.

FOSTER Police fined many drivers recently. All offenders received $322 fines and three demerit points. On August 19, a 20 year old Fish Creek man was caught driving at 121km/h in a 100km/h zone on Meeniyan-Promontory Road at Buffalo. The same day, a Welshpool man was found not to be wearing a seatbelt in Falls Road, Fish Creek. On August 17, a 51 year old Yanakie man was caught driving at 98km/h in an 80km/h zone on Promontory Road, Yanakie. On August 14, a Langsborough man was caught not wearing a seatbelt in Station Road, Foster.

Growing jobs Council last Wednesday voted to pursue funding for a project that could result in the development of new warehousing and transport to service the shire’s agricultural needs, as well as helping farmers reach new markets and enticing new businesses to the shire. These are the aims of the South Gippsland Specialty Food Logistics Project for which council will apply for $30,000 from Regional Development Victoria’s Food Source Victoria (Planning Grant) program. Council will contribute $15,000 to the project. The project will help small scale producers selling such products as garlic, cheese, meat, herbs, berries and honey diverse their markets and grow their businesses. Cr Maxine Kiel told council last Wednesday, “There is increased demand for locally grown produce and the lack of opportunities beyond the farm gate is quite evident.” Council’s manager economic development and tourism Renae Littlejohn said council saw a need to help the many small enterprises in the shire to expand. “We have a lot of smaller lots and people want to set up smaller enterprises, and there is also the tourism interest as well,” she said. “We work closely with a lot of these businesses because we want to see them grow.” A study coordinated by local food network Grow Lightly and funded by Gardiner Foundation found small and medium food growers and suppliers need more support to move their produce from farm gate to markets. A council report stated, “South Gippsland is becoming recognised as a key food growing region within Australia and is now experiencing significant growth in specialty food growing which is contributing to diversifying the agricultural base and development of the visitor economy. “The SGFLP will identify gaps in the specialty food industry and allow council to support growth in the industry by taking a targeted approach to investment attraction. This approach will result in increased ability to attract new residents.”

Wonthaggi burglaries

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AN array of jobs could be created under a project by South Gippsland Shire Council to further develop the region’s agricultural industry.

The project will provide solutions to industry needs including warehousing, specialty transport and developing new markets. The project could create an overarching industry body or formal support to help businesses reach new markets, and encourage collaboration of existing networks, such as the East Gippsland Food Cluster. Ms Littlejohn said the project would work with the food sector to determine its needs for the next five to 10 years to help support its growth. “It’s a project that will hopefully identify issues as well as opportunities and outcomes we can work towards strategically with the industry bodies in South Gippsland,” she said. The project will complement dairying, which council recognises will remain the economic backbone of South Gippsland agriculture.

House ransacked A HOUSE was ransacked at Glen Alvie between August 1 and 18. The home in Glen Alvie Road was entered after the offenders broke the front door with a brick. Police reported no items appeared to have been stolen. THREE houses were robbed in Wonthaggi’s O’Brien Court recently. Copper pipe was stolen from a house between August 19 and 21. During the same time frame, a Dyson vacuum cleaner was taken from a house nearing completion and in the cleaning stage. The house has apparently been entered unlawfully several times in the past month. Also between August 19 and 21, the rear door of another home was forced but police did not report any thefts.

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Sporting chance for stadium funds THE Corner Inlet community is on track to having a new look sports stadium. South Gippsland Shire Council last Wednesday voted to apply for $500,000 from Sport Australia â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a Federal Government agency - to redevelop the Foster Indoor Stadium. The grant is in addition to the $1 million grant application already submitted to Sport and Recreation Victoria. Council has allocated $1 million towards the project and should both grant applications be successful, councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contribution would be reduced to $500,000. The outcome of the Sport and Recreation Victoria grant will be not known until September 2018. Council believes only a very small number of projects will be approved for funding across Victoria and so council voted to also apply to Sport Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Community Sport Infrastructure Grant Program, which started in August 2018. The stadium project will entail reconstructing the current amenities to provide change room facilities that meet Basketball Victoria and Netball Victoria guidelines, and accessible amenities. The stadium will be extended to provide a fully compliant basketball court and dry programs area. The foyer will be redeveloped to provide multi-use spaces and accommodate the University of the Third Age learning program for seniors. Cr Ray Argento said Foster was a growing town and the stadium was ageing.

Dancersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; delight DANCERS impressed with a diverse routine and many skills when Lisa Pellin Dancers held its annual concert at Wonthaggi Union Community

Arts Centre on Sunday. The youngsters adorned elegant costumes to perform dances from across many disciplines to an appreciative audience, showcasing their work from throughout the year.

Guest speakers: Plastic Free Phillip Island and San Remo founder Lauren Barker, ABC War on Wasteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Craig Reucassel and Bass Coast Shire Council mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield shared initiatives to save the coast at San Remo Silverwater Resort last Wednesday.

Council bids to protect the coast

Graceful students: back, from left, Jasmine Taylor, Shanae Hicks, Emma-Kate Hill-Smith, Emily Boucher, Elizabeth Stevens, Georgia Hamilton and Abby Osborne; middle, from left, Pallas Lamers, Saffron Kohlman, Amber Walker, Aphra Lamers, Ella Cuman; and front, from left, Jacqueline Turton, Jaime Little, Sophie Wright and By Tayla Lyra Lockhart at their dance concert on Sunday.

Kershaw-Thomas TWELVE minutes is the average time a person uses a single use plastic bag and that is one of the reasons Bass Coast Shire Council will develop a policy to eradicate plastic bags.

Great job: back, from left, Lisa Pellin Dancers Aliza Stein, Bridget Eaves, Ruby Katz, Ruby McRae and Charlie Vanderland; middle, from left, Eden Foster, Lilah Zun, Lacey McRae, Alex Beach, Daphney Vanhoorn and Ava Prevatera; and front, from left, Natalia Riccardi, Kaley Lochhart, Angel Lin and Tara March stood out with their bright red costumes at their dance concert in Wonthaggi on Sunday.

Dancing queens: back, from left, Lisa Pellin Dancers Anais Shay, Polly Nelson, Isabella Gilliam, Harper Pocklington and Maddi Cooper and front, from left, Bonnie Rushton, Isla Newman, Steph Hill-Smith, Layla Hechinger and Piper Holt performed beautifully on Sunday.

Although used for a short time, plastic bags can cause a lifetime of damage for the marine environment. A War on Waste forum was held at San Remo Silverwater Resort last Wednesday. The guest speakers were ABC War on Wasteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Craig Reucassel and Plastic Free

Noticeboard IMPOUNDING OF VEHICLE Council impounded the following vehicle in accordance with Schedule 11 of the Local Government Act 1989 on 16 August 2018 from Mount Vernon Road, Berrys Creek. Vehicle Make: Holden Vehicle Type: Sedan Colour: Blue Year: N/A Engine Number: N/A Registration Number: N/A

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WORKS THIS WEEK Sealed roads maintenance: Whole Shire Roadside slashing: Poowong North, Welshpool, Hedley Bridge construction and road realignment: Bena Kongwak Road, Bena Netball court construction: Leongatha Recreation Reserve Public toilet block construction: Franklin River Reserve, Toora

CLOSURE OF VENUS BAY JETTY Unless the vehicle is collected and relevant fees paid within fourteen (14) days of the date of this Council has closed public access to the Venus Bay notice, the vehicle will be offered for sale to the Long Jetty due to safety concerns. Discussions are underway with Gippsland Ports to demolish the public. jetty because of its poor condition. For enquiries, please contact Allisha Woodman, Council will be seeking grant funding for a rebuild of the jetty. In the meantime, we appreciate your understanding. For your own safety please donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hours. pass the barricades. ROAD CLOSURE - BENA KONGWAK RD

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The temporary closure of Bena Kongwak Road has been delayed and will now occur from 28 August to 9 September 2018 subject to weather conditions.

Footpath maintenance: Leongatha Township

Fullers Way and Jeetho West Road is necessary excavation and placement of road pavement.

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Public toilet extension: Mirboo North Hall Unsealed road maintenance: Korumburra South, Outtrim, Foster, Foster North Resheets: Soldiers Road, Poowong Tree uplifts: Poowong North Carpark construction: Walkerville foreshore

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Phillip Island and San Remo founder Lauren Barker. Mr Reucassel said if food waste was a country, it would be the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s third largest greenhouse gas emitter, following China and USA. However, he said the community could help protect the environment simply by changing habits â&#x20AC;&#x201C; for example, using a drink bottles as opposed to single use plastic bottles. Ms Barker said the coastline was inundated with plastic debris. â&#x20AC;&#x153;On the surface, our beaches look quite pristine, but if you dig a little deeper and look under the bushes along the shoreline, you will see our coast is covered in plastic,â&#x20AC;? she said. Ms Barker said Phillip Island Nature Parks and the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning launched a program called Turn the Tide. Over 12 months, people would go down to the foreshore and collect debris. Around 46,500 pieces were collected, of which 90 percent was plastic. Ms Barker said community initiatives are taking place to protect the coast. Plastic Free Phillip Island and San Remo is working with local businesses to eradicate single use plastic bags. The group is connecting the community by promoting these businesses. It is also encouraging the use of Boomerang Bags. Boomerang Bags are accessible in Phillip Island, Wonthaggi, Inverloch and the Waterline area thanks to Plastic Free Phillip Island and San Remo, and Plastic Bag Free Bass Coast. From the feedback

at the forum â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and advice from Plastic Free Phillip Island and San Remo, and Plastic Bag Free Bass Coast â&#x20AC;&#x201C; council will put together a policy to work towards a plastic bag free Bass Coast. This policy will be discussed further at an upcoming council meeting. The development of this policy follows on from the three bin system launch last year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Council is looking to build on the success of the three bin system and the good work done by these local organisations,â&#x20AC;? councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s manager sustainable environment Deirdre Griepsma said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Council has the opportunity to provide leadership in this space and set an example for other shires.â&#x20AC;? Ms Griepsma said the three bin system had made an enormous difference. Initially, 34 percent of organic waste was being diverted from landfill. This has gone up to 77 percent since the implementation of the three bin system. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The majority of people have embraced the system. We acknowledge there are still some issues, and council dealt with those at the recent meeting,â&#x20AC;? she said. Ms Griepsma said the single use plastic bag is Bass Coastâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest issue, but the policy will extend to other single use plastics like straws. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a focus in our Natural Environment Strategy. Once the policy is developed, there will be an education campaign to help us reduce our impact on the environment,â&#x20AC;? she said.

“THE STAR” Tuesday, August 28, 2018 - PAGE 9

Council to keep CEO proud of culture change closer eye on CEO By Tayla Kershaw-Thomas

By Brad Lester SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council CEO Tim Tamlin will come under closer scrutiny from councillors.

infrastructure. Mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield acknowledged Mr Buckley’s contriOUTGOING Bass Coast Shire bution to local government over the Council CEO Paul Buckley past 41 years. “He has made such a positive said changing the council’s going to drown out the indepencontribution to the organisation and culture was among his prouddent chair.” the community through his leaderMr Tamlin told The Star est achievements. ship in performance and financial Mr Buckley recently announced he last Thursday he was not sure management, and relationship dewhether he would seek to be would leave the position next February velopment, and this, along with the after four and half years as CEO. reappointed. achievements through our advocacy, “My proudest achievements include Departing CEO: Bass he leaves this shire with a wonderful “It’s too early in the process a change in organisational culture that yet. I have not really put my includes a strong commitment to en- Coast Shire Council legacy,” she said. Deputy mayor Cr Brett Tessari mind to it. It will be early next gaging, and working in partnership, CEO Paul Buckley will year when I think about what I with the community, other local organ- leave his role on Febru- wished Mr Buckley well. “He was fantastic to work with want to do,” he said. isations and other levels of government ary 16, 2019. and left the shire in a better place. The CEO said council now to deliver tangible outcomes,” he said. Financially, Bass Coast has certainly needed to decide whether to ad“This change, combined with a restructure of the • South Gippsland vertise the CEO’s role or reap- financial plan, has enabled new and upgraded com- approved and morale among staff is of a high stanShire Council CEO point him. The committee will munity facilities to be delivered. Examples include dard,” he said. Cr Tessari also noted Mr Buckley’s efforts to creTim Tamlin. be headed by an independent the Bass Valley Children’s Centre, Cowes Jetty ate a socially aware council, particularly for his drive current policy requires no less chairperson, who will be paid Triangle and Transit Hub, planned purchase of the to ensure council was White Ribbon accredited. than two councillors to sit on $1200 for each of four meet- Carnival site in Cowes, Wonthaggi Union Theatre, Cr Les Larke said a CEO’s tenure should be sevthe CEO sub-committee and be- ings. Council will now seek a Wonthaggi Highball Facility and numerous other en years, plus or minus two. recreational and community facilities.” chairperson to recommend. lieved that was sufficient. “It’s a reasonable number: seven years is probably Over the next six months, Mr Buckley will focus If council decides to seek a “You are going to drown out the period of maximum effectiveness for most CEOs your independent chair with new CEO, council will appoint a on such projects as improving access to increased in what can be a very stressful job. I think also the specialist recruitment consultant post-secondary education opportunities, control nature and challenges of the job evolve over time and strong voices,” she said. Cr Hill retorted, “I believe to help do so. Mr Tamlin was ab- of the current Wonthaggi Secondary College site, change at the top can be a good thing,” he said. the government has asked for an sent from debate on the matter at completion of the Cowes Ferry investigation, eroMr Buckley is looking forward to semi-retiresion control and the Wonthaggi North-East Precinct ment and more family time. independent chair for a reason. last Wednesday’s council meet-

All nine councillors will sit on the Chief Executive Officer Employment and Review Committee, after Cr Don Hill called for all councillors to have input. In the past, a minimum of two councillors have been members. This was the outcome of council’s adoption of the C71 Chief Executive Office Employment and Remuneration Policy last Wednesday. The proposed new Local Government Act now before State Parliament requires such a policy to be established. Mr Tamlin’s second five year contract expires on June 24, 2019. Cr Jeremy Rich said all nine councillors “have their own There is no way the council is ing due to a conflict of interest. opinions and we like to have input”. “Getting the best outcome is going to be a collaboration of all nine of us,” he said. Cr Ray Argento and Cr Alyson Skinner agreed. Cr Andrew McEwen said choosing a CEO was council’s most important decision. Cr Maxine Kiel was against the committee comprising all councillors. She said the subcommittee would make a recommendation to council that all nine councillors would debate Opinions needed: Cr Andrew McEwen (left) said choosing anyhow. Mayor Cr Lorraine said the a CEO was council’s most important decision. He is watched

by Cr Jeremy Rich at last Wednesday’s meeting.

Servo plan raises concern By Kyle Standfield ATTEMPTS are underway to stop the proposed construction of a new petrol station in Mirboo North due to its proximity to schools and other important community institutions. The location of the proposed United Petroleum along Ridgway would place the petrol station around 700 metres from Mirboo North’s school precinct, causing both safety and traffic concerns for locals. The proposed site of the new station, 36-38 Ridgway, is also a few hundred metres from Japara Mirboo North Aged Care Home and Mirboo North Kindergarten.

A petition is currently circling to oppose the build and a protest has already taken place. South Gippsland Shire Council confirmed there has been an application lodged to construct a United Petroleum on the vacant block. The council’s manager for planning, Paul Stampton, said he is aware of backlash and the council will take it into consideration when making a final decision on the proposed petrol station. “We have received a number of objections to the application and are aware of community concern,” Mr Stampton said. “All submissions made in regard to the application will be considered. No decision has been made as the application will go to a council meeting for a decision later in the year.”

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COLUMN 7 THE Friends of Leongatha Library book sale will be held in conjunction with the Leongatha Daffodil Festival on Friday, August 31 from 10am to 5pm and Saturday, September 1 from 9am to 3pm at the St Peter’s Church Hall on McCartin Street, Leongatha. There will be a wide range of children’s and adult’s books available, with prices starting from 50 cents. Morning and afternoon tea and lunch will be available in the church. A CHARITY garage sale will be held at 8 Trease Street in Leongatha on Friday, August 31 and Saturday, September 1, from 8am to 3pm both days. The proceeds of the sale will go to Salvos for Drought Relief and The Smith Family. Donations welcome. For more information contact Johanna Haasjes 5662 2494 or alberthaasjes134@gmail.com. SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council now has flu vaccines back in stock and available at its public sessions. For public immunisation session times please visit www. southgippsland.vic.gov.au/immunisation Bookings are essential, so please contact council’s immunisation team on 5662 9200. PARKS Victoria volunteers hit an extraordinary milestone this month with the highest ever recorded contribution of hours dedicated to Victoria’s parks. More than 280,000 hours were recorded over the course of the 2017-18 financial year, eclipsing the previous year’s tally by more than 60,000 volunteer hours. This incredible contribution equates to more than $10 million of in-kind contribution, providing major support for Parks Victoria’s predominantly regional workforce in delivering a number of projects whilst simultaneously benefiting local economies. More than 37,200 volunteers participated in activities across 167 parks across Victoria last year, with multiple volunteers generously donating their time on a regular basis.

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SCIENCE took a different turn at Tar- SOUTH Gippsland community groups are calling win Valley Primary School at Meeniyan, for the public to vote for their projects in the Victowith a year long inquiry into impact of rian Government’s Pick My Project initiative. Leongatha Secondary College Work Group is seeking supwaste on the planet and how everyone port. The group builds students’ work skills and confidence in can make change. planning, building and construction outside of the classroom. After completing a rubbish audit on all students’ lunch boxes in term two, grades 4 to 6 students discovered that over a week there were around 1000 pieces of single use plastic in their school lunch boxes. The discussion had students thinking about how to change the culture at their school around the use of single use plastic. Students came up with the idea of running a waste free event. They phoned businesses, visited shops and the op shop. They set up a ‘waste free cafe’ with smoothies, soups and fruity ice pops served in reusable cups and bowls. Students also gave away succulents in re-purposed containers. A mini cinema showed short films about plastic in the ocean and there was a stand for charcoal art instead of plastic textas. Students also made lip balms, scrubs and beewax wraps.

The school is seeking $20,000 to expand the number of students who can participate in the work group and to also provide resources, tools and clothing necessary to complete projects. The aim is for the group to develop their skills and then offer their services to individuals and community groups in Leongatha. Buckley Park Community Farm at Fish Creek is seeking votes for its project, OSCA – the Fish Creek Community Composta. If successful, while based at Fish Creek, this composter could benefit the whole shire. It is able to turn organic matter, including problem soft weeds that require dumping at the tip, into a useable product thereby saving landfill, methane gas and tip fees. Voting will close at 5pm, on Monday, September 17 at https://pickmyproject.vic.gov.au

Job underway: Leongatha Secondary College students take part in the Work Group project that the school is seeking funding for as part of the State Government’s Pick My Project initiative.

Footy star backs book signing By Tayla Kershaw-Thomas FOOTBALL fans were out in force to meet Leongatha author Dan Eddy and former Hawthorn great Gary Ayres at Nextra Leongatha Newsagency last Friday.

Talented girl: Sophie makes a beeswax sandwich wrap at Tarwin Valley Primary School. Worthy cause: Legatee Bob Birrell of Leongatha was out and about during Legacy Week last week, selling badges in aid of Legacy. Funds raised go towards helping the widows and families of war veterans, including in South Gippsland.

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Mr Eddy was signing copies of his latest book The Norm Smith Medallists. The book covers a full history of the AFL’s finest performing players. Mr Eddy interviewed 26 medallists, and friends and relatives of medallists for the book. The book was compiled in 12 months and offers an extensive insight into game strategies and the players’ personal histories. Mr Ayres was awarded the medal twice – in 1986 and 1988. He was thrilled to join Mr Eddy in Leongatha on Friday. “I’m a country boy myself. I was born in Yallourn and lived in Drouin and Darnum. It’s special to come here and acknowledge the guys who not only fulfilled a childhood dream of playing in a grand final on the grandest stadium – the MCG – but were the best players on that day,” he said. Mr Ayres had high praise for Mr Eddy’s book and enjoyed the opportunity to reflect on his own footy career. “The book is written exceptionally well. It takes an enormous amount of work to research something like this,” he said. “It is nice to be able to reflect on what happened and share the memories.” The book signing was held at Nextra Leongatha Newsagency just in time to offer a perfect gift for dad for Father’s Day.

Excited fans: Leongatha Hawthorn supporters Brodie McNaughton and Hugh Livingstone were excited to meet Leongatha author Dan Eddy and two time Hawthorn Norm Smith Medallist Gary Ayres at Nextra Leongatha Newsagency on Friday.

Club helps women THE Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club and Share The Dignity are working together to assist the community. The Wonthaggi Workmen’s club is working with Share The Dignity to collect personal hygiene products for women experiencing homelessness and poverty. The club’s members and guests have been generous and supportive of the drive to help women who may be homeless or victims of domestic violence. Share the Dignity area collector Wendy Nicol was thrilled to be back at the club to empty the collection bin for the second time this month. She said donated items help women in the community. It’s easy to donate; just

place your donation in the bin located in the foyer of the club. The club has proudly supported the community for more than 100 years. By engaging with the community and building meaningful relationships, the club has been able to sponsor groups such as the Combined Churches Christmas appeal, Bass Coast Health Ladies Auxiliary, 3MFM local radio, Ms Fundraising, All Abilities Disco and the Ride for Life Seminar for inspiring youth, as well as many local sporting and community groups. Club president Kevin Williams said, “The club was built for the working men, so we’ve always been community-minded.”

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Jetty to go SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council will was less than the required design loading. seek funding to replace the Venus Bay “The jetty will be demolished and council will be seeking grant funding to construct a new floating jetty. The jetty was deemed unsafe and closed, and will be demolished. Council’s manager infrastructure planning Tony Peterson said, “A level three inspection was undertaken (incorporating a full structural analysis) which recommended that the jetty be closed to the public and demolished as the jetty piles were inadequate due to the loss of cross sectional area of the piles caused by corrosion.” Mr Peterson said the load carrying capacity

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jetty as soon as possible,” he said. “While the closure is unfortunate, the safety of the community is the priority. The jetty will be replaced.” Venus Bay resident and angling club member Doug Don is hoping the floating platform will be as soon as possible to cater for local residents and visitors. “If you do not have a boat, which is a lot of holidaying families and grandparents, they fish on the jetty. On all holidays, this jetty is the number one place to fish,” he said.

No go zone: the Venus Bay jetty has been deemed unsafe and closed by South Gippsland Shire Council. It will be demolished.

By Brad Lester THE $3.8 million refurbishment of Mirboo North Pool is closer to starting. South Gippsland Shire Council last Wednesday voted to apply for a $3.6 million loan through Sport and Recreation Victoria’s 2018-19 Community Sports Infrastructure Loans Scheme, which provides low interest loans to deliver community infrastructure. Council had already allocated that sum to the pool refurbishment - one of its priority projects – but will seek a loan to free up capital for other priority projects. Council’s other priority projects for 2018-19 are Leongatha Business Precinct Development Project (Bair Street and Railway Land Stage One), Korumburra Streetscape, Korumburra Hub and Station Precinct, Great Southern Rail Trail Leongatha to Korumburra extension, and Korumburra to west of Nyora. The indicative interest rate as of June 25, 2018 was 3.1 percent for a 10 year loan but with an additional interest subsidy of at least 50 percent, this will result in an equivalent interest rate of 1.55 percent. The interest costs could range from $321,000 to $419,000 over the course of the loan, depending on interest rates. Cr Don Hill said, “It’s a cheaper source of money than from the ratepayers.” Cr Maxine Kiel said the pool project was suitable for the loan scheme given it was shovel ready. “By freeing up capital with this loan, it will allow our priority projects to be funded when they might not receive grant funding,” she said. A council report stated borrowing $3.6 million will affect future cash balances but within “tolerable levels”. The Mirboo North community will contribute $200,000 to the project. Council found minimal government grant funding was available for the pool project, which resulted in council being required to almost fully fund it.

WE’RE POWERING FORWARD MAKING ENERGY MORE AFFORDABLE FOR BUSINESSES As Australia’s energy system transitions the Australian Government is making energy more affordable for businesses. We’ve turned the corner on electricity prices and reined in the power of the network companies. We’ve secured agreements with retailers to give business owners a better deal. And we’ve ensured there’s enough gas for Australians before it’s shipped off shore. It’s actions like these today that power a more affordable energy future.

Making a splash: South Gippsland Shire Councillor Don Hill backed council’s proposal to seek a loan to pay for the Mirboo North Pool refurbishment at last Wednesday’s council meeting.

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OPINIONS

MP backs students

AUGUST is the time of year when universities and tertiary providers open their doors and promote courses to prospective students. The prospect of undertaking further study can be a very exciting time but it can also be daunting for many country students as they face obstacles such as the huge financial burden of moving away from home. Some students choose to study locally but for those who have to move away from home, the process can be fraught with significant challenges including isolation from friends and family and experiencing independent living for the first time, and adjusting to an environment where they are one of many high achieving students. In comparison with their Melbourne counterparts, regional and rural students are highly disadvantaged in terms of having to move away from home. Young people from country Victoria deserve the same opportunities as city kids and quality education is no exception here! I am pleased to announce, that an elected Liberal Nationals Government will provide $600,000 to create the Rural Tertiary Network, a program to link new students

with other students who have faced the challenge of settling into university or TAFE away from home. A pop-up hub would also be established as a base for rural students and their families as they start life at university. If we can provide students with the supports they need to study away from home, we can aid a smoother transition into the world of tertiary study where confidence and achievement is able to flourish.

Melina Bath MLC, Member for Eastern Victoria Region.

Seeking Christmas lunch company I AM writing this to try and find out if there is an affordable place where myself and others who are alone can go for Christmas Day Lunch so we don’t have to spend it alone.

the Christmas period alone, as we do most of the rest of the year. The only other option for us is to impose on friends and feel as if we are invading their time with their families. While they may not mind, and invite us to join them and their families, I know that many of us would prefer to go somewhere like the Uniting Church venue. The meal and company there was great and I wish to publicly thank the organisers of the past Christmas Day lunches for the great meal, friendships and company they provided. I really hope that some other group or venue locally can take over from where the Uniting Church, Meeniyan left off.

Sue Cashin, Meeniyan.

Save our trees

NATIONAL Party politician Danny O’Brien’s recent comments on VicForests’ proposal to log Many of the commercial amongst Mirboo North’s dinners that are available are a much loved native forests bit expensive for pensioners. begs a local response. In the past there was a luncheon at Meeniyan’s Uniting Church but since it’s closing and now sale, that venue is no longer an option. Many of us do not have partners or family nearby and often spend Christmas Day and

Mr O’Brien should not be holding Mirboo North’s forest to ransom in order to satisfy assumed local National Party support. He indicates he was elected on a native forest pro-logging platform. This is hardly a

Letters to the Editor scientific approach to forestry activities. Yes, extensive investment into plantations is desperately needed, but the need to protect our local native forests is equally urgent. Mr O’Brien claims this forest is “regrowth” to promote its suitability for logging. In fact all forests are made up of re-growth plants. It is the nature of biology; living things die and, given the right conditions, are replaced. He also states the forest has been logged previously, even though VicForests has determined it to be an area with no previous logging activity. In fact it appears to have been selectively logged, perhaps 60 years ago. Records of the previous diversity within this forest are not readily available, but luckily, there is still significant species diversity within. Mr O’Brien makes it appear the Greater Gliders are confined to Special Protection Zones. In fact the Greater Gliders have been shown by research and surveys to date to be located throughout Mirboo North’s native forest where there is suitable tree-hole habitat, forage and connectivity; this includes the proposed logging coupes. According to VicForests’ own estimation, Mirboo North’s remnant native forest, an ecological island, is at most 1000ha. VicForests’ latest proposal is

to log, either by clear-felling or selectively, about 77ha net of a gross area of 112ha, of which about 98.8ha is of selected General Management Zone tenure land. This is before VicForest’s most recent Timber Release Plan amendments. The original area to be logged was stated to be 50ha. So Danny O’Brien’s figure of 4.3 percent of Mirboo North’s forests is uncertain - 77ha is about 7.7 percent and 50ha is about five percent of the forest. It is also relevant to note that, according to forest researcher Dr Chris Taylor, Mirboo North’s forest is within a concession zone which provides a legislated right to the timber by Australian Paper. So much for VicForests’ claims that much of the “beautiful” timber would be destined for highend use such as furniture, etc. These forests are small remnants of the wonderful diversity that once covered the Strzeleckis and, despite significant species loss since European colonisation, still contain a fascinating range of native species. As is often reported to be the case, no significant VicForests’ ecological report has surfaced in relation to Mirboo North’s forest coupes, nor a meaningful social impact study, nor have the more than 200 local submissions been given their full due. VicForests claim their operations are sustainable. If

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this were so they would not be venturing into Mirboo North’s mixed forest. VicForests’ have again and again shown their driving force is “contractual obligations” and economic gain - not environmental considerations. VicForest may broadcast seed of selected, economically attractive eucalypts, but not of the majority of the species pre-logging in a wet or damp forest coupe. VicForest’s initially claimed an $8 million benefit from logging three coupes in Mirboo North’s forest. They now admit $1.2 million is closer to the mark in relation to direct timber supply. This figure is likely to be further reduced by selective logging, if it occurs, and by re-seeding/rehabilitation effort expenses. Hardly an economicallyattractive venture, particularly considering the productive alternatives: tourism, honey, water quality, seed-banks, habitat and leisure, etc. Research by Professor David Lindenmayer and others has shown that logging a wet forest increases wildfire intensity in regrowth between seven years and 40 years of age. That is, wet forest older than 40 years tends to be less flammable. Humans have incurred massive environmental damage to this land in the past 200 years and it is time to call a halt and to show some respect

for the place we occupy.

Ian Cornthwaite, Allambee Reserve.

Regulate energy companies SADLY many of our politicians are climate science deniers, despite floods in India, winter bushfires in NSW and the hottest European summer on record. These politicians have successfully changed the focus from creating effective environment policy to propaganda about power prices. Don’t be fooled: unstable and high electricity prices are a direct result of the energy companies manipulating the market. There is clearly an environmental policy vacuum in our major parties. We deserve better government. We need to make it known that the lack of will to regulate the behaviour of energy companies (thereby controlling prices) and the lack of courage to create control of carbon emissions is not good enough.

Deb O’Connor, Coal and Gasfield Free Mirboo North.

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The Star asked, “With Michael’s SUPA IGA donating $100,000 to organisations in the area, how important is giving back to the community?”

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Another intersection needing attention THE death of a husband and wife in a collision between their vehicle and another at Foster North last Tuesday, August 21, has raised the need for safety improvements at the intersection at which the accident occurred.

Nearby residents have told The Star of their concern about the safety of O’Gradys Ridge Road and South Gippsland Highway intersection at Foster North, with the intersection near a crest and at four lanes of highway traffic, with overtaking lanes in either direction. With traffic travelling at speed up the highway hill and traffic in the other direction coming upon the intersection suddenly, there clearly is a need for VicRoads to implement remedial measures to make this junction safer for all who use it. The Star has been running its Crash Risk campaign calling for safer intersections throughout the region, based on concerns raised by locals who often risk their own lives passing through poorly designed junctions in our region. It’s unfortunate last week’s incident has added another intersection to that list, but together with our readers, we are bringing dangerous areas to the attention of VicRoads and councils who have the power to act.

Letters guidelines ALL letters should be kept to 400 words or less. The Star reserves the right to edit all letters for length and style. Writer’s details, including full name, address and phone number (not for publication), must be included.

“Being a member of the SES, I find it to be extremely important. I’m always so proud when the community is able to band together to help each other out in tough situations.” Val Bremner, Leongatha.

“We wouldn’t be able to truly call ourselves a community if we didn’t give back to each other and lend a hand to others.” Barry Ferguson, Leongatha.

“It’s vitally important. It doesn’t matter if it’s a little or a lot. Everything that you give back makes an impact.” Sue Loughridge, Loch.

“The initiative Michael’s SUPA IGA has taken to donate back to the community is really inspiring and obviously a really important thing that everybody should try and do.” Liz Beale, Leongatha.

Mayor’s message Cr Lorraine Brunt MY fellow councillors and I have just finalised a busy week with the August Council Meeting last Wednesday. While a number of topics were considered, we certainly had a key theme for the day with a number of projects relating to our advocacy efforts. In particular we debated grant applications for the Great Southern Rail Trail Extension from Welshpool to

Alberton, South Gippsland Speciality Food Logistics Project, Foster Indoor Stadium Redevelopment while noting the South Gippsland Advocacy Framework and Baromi Park Masterplan. All of these projects tie closely to the needs of our community and those needing grant funding would have a positive impact if funded. An exciting application to see in particular is for the Great Southern Rail Trail Extension from Welshpool to Alberton. Council voted to support the application by Wellington Shire Council

for $1 million to the Latrobe Valley Community Facility Fund in order to complete the extension. This project was identified as a priority project for advocacy in 2018-19 and it is fantastic that progress is being made. Both councils are working collaboratively to ensure such a great asset could be extended for our regions. The project will enhance tourism opportunities which further support the economic and community benefits of the Great Southern Rail Trail. It is this very reason we will also be seeking fund-

ing for the remaining $500,000 required from Regional Development Victoria and will continue to advocate for this need. Advocating for our region is a key role of council and is certainly not one we take on lightly. We understand the importance of seeking grant funding and support where required to ensure vital projects can be completed for the benefit of South Gippsland. We all want to see our area thrive and this is why we

put in a significant amount of advocacy work. Those wishing to know more about our advocacy efforts – particularly in regards to our priority projects can visit www. southgippsland.vic.gov.au/ advocacy

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Treat DAD this Father’s Day

Sunday Sept 2

Being a dad teaches Brad By Sarah Vella

principal Brad Hutchinson is a father of one, eagerly awaiting the arrival of baby LEONGATHA Secondary College vice number two.

New look: patron Russell Burges enjoys a beer served to him by Bairs Hotel owner Kris Hocken at the iconic Leongatha pub’s newly renovated bar. Plans for further work are underway to continue to modernise the venue.

Brad’s wife Kaila is pregnant with the couple’s second child and she is due in early October. Brad loves being a dad and said his favourite time of the day is reading with his 21 month old son, Finn. “It is such quality time, putting on silly voices and making him laugh,” he said. Since becoming a father to Finn in 2016, Brad outlook on life has completely changed, all for the better. “I have more empathy for parents of students and it has really reinforced my thinking around why education is so important,” he said. “It is amazing to see Finn at the Leongatha Children’s Centre and how much he has grown and the way he interacts with the staff and children his age. “I know how important early childhood education is and now I am seeing that in action. A lot of what I have learnt during my time in education, I am now getting an opportunity to try.” Brad said spending time with his son is the most important time in his day. “It is just the best feeling when you walk through the door to someone screaming your name ready to read books or play with blocks,” he said.

Being a father has helped Brad to learn how to be less selfish. “Putting their needs first has to become a priority,” he said. “Both Kaila and I have had to learn how to compromise with time, balancing work commitments and other commitments outside of work and family. “That means less sport for us these days, which is a really big thing for us.” Brad plays in the Seniors for the Stony Creek Football Club. “We have a really great group of friends at the footy club with children around the same age as Finn, which has been positive as well,” he said. Being a parent has also given Brad a greater appreciation of what his parents went through. “I value some of things they said and did a little bit more. I hear my parents’ voices come out in me sometimes, which is a good thing,” he said. “I think my parents did a good job raising me.” Brad said being a teacher brings with it a big responsibility to be a positive role model for male and female students. “We have got some wonderful male role models at the school,” he said.

Reading time: Brad Hutchinson spends some valuable time reading with his 21 month old son Finn.

Bairs Hotel undergoes facelift By Kyle Standfield A LEONGATHA icon is undergoing a facelift to ensure its place as a community hub remains strong well into the future. Bairs Otago Hotel is being given a modern day twist, with new tiling, paint, and carpet being installed. In addition, the bar has been revamped and

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Cruise or tour world’s best gardens AUSTRALIA’S Botanica World Discoveries continues to flourish on the global tourism stage with the release of its 2018/19 brochure showcasing more than 40 garden-themed cruises and tours that span six continents. For the first time in 2018/19 Botanica will delve deep into the tropical gardens of Sri Lanka, as well as returning to the botanical paradises of South America and South Africa. An extended program in Europe will include a grand train journey on the Golden Eagle Danube Express from Budapest to Venice, and an exclusively chartered river cruise along the Rhine and Moselle rivers will explore castle gardens in this fairytale landscape. As always, the world’s most famous flower and garden shows play a starring role in Botanica, with trips designed around visits to London’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show, Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, BBC Gardener’s World Live in Birmingham and Dublin in Bloom. Closer to home, Botanica guests can visit the Singapore Garden Festival, the Melbourne Flower and Garden Show, Queensland Garden Expo, Floriade in Canberra, the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers and in New Zealand, the Taranaki Garden Spectacular. Venturing ‘beyond the garden gate’, Botanica’s boutique cruises and tours are designed to inter-

est gardeners and non-gardeners alike. Travelling with a small-sized group of like-minded people, Botanica holidays are enriched with handpicked cultural experiences, that incorporate themes such as history, art and music, as well as general sightseeing. Accompanied by a knowledgeable Botanical Guide, guests will visit some of the world’s most celebrated gardens such as Sissinghurst in England, the Butchart Gardens in Canada and Villandry in France, as well as exclusive private gardens. Well-known international gardener and TV presenter, Monty Don, is a regular guest-lecturer, as is Rosemary Alexander, the founder of the English Gardening School and regular judge at the Chelsea Flower Show. The team of Botanical Guides includes wellrespected gardening historian, Dr Toby Musgrave, and popular Australian celebrity gardener, Simon Rickard. It’s no wonder that more than 70 percent of Botanica guests are repeat travellers and proud members of the Botanica Club. Once you travel with Botanica you automatically become a member of the club (which also has reciprocal rights with APT and Travelmarvel clubs), and will receive benefits, discounts and offers on your next Botanica adventure. Founded by Judy Vanrenen in 2000 and part of the APT Travel Group, Botanica has the backing of 90 years’ experience in the travel industry and

is run through the APT Travel Group’s sophisticated management and reservations systems. Over the past four years, Judy has written and published two books: Beyond the Garden Gate and Along the Garden Path. The beautifully-produced coffee-table books tell the fascinating story of Botanica and contain hundreds of spectacular images of plants, flowers and gardens that Judy

has visited around the world. Guests receive a copy of one of the books when they travel with Botanica. For more details about the Botanica World Discoveries tours call in to see the friendly staff at Leongatha Travel and Cruise, or call on 5662 3601 to make a time to discuss availability for the 2019 program.

New friends: an exclusively chartered river cruise along the Rhine and Moselle rivers will explore castle gardens in this fairytale landscape.

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WITH blossoming daffodils lining the streets of Leongatha, the town is looking perfectly picturesque as it prepares to host the annual Leongatha Daffodil and Dairy Street Festival this week.

Under the guidance of the Leongatha Business Association for the second straight year, the festival promises to act as a street party in celebration of local artists, bands, businesses and people. Kicking off at 9am on Saturday, September 1, 65 market stalls will line both Bair Street and Lyon Street, selling all kinds of locally crafted foods, goods and knickknacks. There will be plenty of activities for the kids, too. The Leongatha Men’s Shed will put together a

nine hole mini golf course and a climbing wall will also be constructed in Michael’s Place to go along with other rides. Running in its 62nd year, the Leongatha Horticultural Society’s Flower and Photo Show continues to roll on, with a plethora of entries expected to be submitted in this year’s contest. The Leongatha Autobarn Cruise and Car Meet is also set to take place, with drivers cruising from San Remo to raise money for beyondblue. The Rotary club’s art show, now in its 42nd year, is sure to be a hit as well. Thousands of tourists are expected to flock to Leongatha for the festival, which has become one of the area’s marquee events. “The event is a great asset to the town,” Sue Thompson, president of the Leongatha Horticulture

Society, said. “With the business association running the street event and all the other events happening around it, it’s a fantastic thing and shows we’re a great destination. A lot of people come in from out of town to have a look and experience it.” Clare Williams, who serves on the Leongatha Business Association’s subcommittee, echoed those sentiments and is excited about the festival. “When the business association took over, we tried to revamp the festival and turn it more into a street festival. Last year we had a lot of businesses stay open for longer than they would have otherwise, which was obviously really encouraging to see from a local standpoint.” Both Bair Street, and Lyon Street will be closedfrom 9am to 3pm on Saturday to account for the festival.

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Ready to go: after months of planning, the Leongatha Daffodil and Dairy Street Festival is set to take place this weekend. Celebrating the upcoming event are, from left, Harry Leggett of the Leongatha Rotary Club, Sue Thompson and Sandra Macdonald of the Leongatha Horticultural Society, Peter McNiven and Sophie McAlpine of Leongatha Autobarn, and front, Coral Johnston and Marion Dewar of St Peter’s Anglican Church Leongatha, Carley Nelson of Leongatha Business Association holding Maggie Nelson, and Jodie Clarkson of the Leongatha Business Association holding Scarlett Nelson.

By Kyle Standfield THE 62nd running of the Leongatha Horticulture Society’s Flower and Photo Show is set to run alongside the Daffodil and Dairy Street Festival this weekend. Sue Thompson, president of the horticulture society, said the competition had received an abundance of entries, with both locals and out of town people signing up for the event. “Just in the flowers alone we have about 1000 entries,” Ms Thompson said. “And then we have the photography competition and children’s stuff on top of that. It’s a big show. It’s really comprehensive. We have flowers, trees, shrubs, pot plants, you name it. “In terms of entry, we don’t need anybody to preregister which is a really big thing. Participants can just pick their batches, bring them to the hall like that, and we’ve got a huge amount of bottles and jars that they can use. We have some really knowledgeable people that can help with it all.” McMillan MP Russell Broadbent will officially kick things off on Friday, opening the exhibition to the public around 2pm. “By then all the judging will have taken place,”Ms Thompson said. “We had to source our judges from out of town this year because a lot of the people in the local area plan to enter the competition themselves. We had to go all the way to New South Wales to find judges which was a bit of a coup. We also have a $50 gift to the best daffodils on the day. ” Ms Thompson said it’s hard to fathom that the show is now in its 62nd year of existence. “It’s crazy to think that the show has been around for that long. Not many things last as long as these events, especially in a small town like Leongatha. To see it continue to come back each year, and grow even, is a pretty special feeling,” she said.

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Leongatha Saturday AND The 62nd Leongatha

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Woodworkers invite you to admire craftsmanship BE sure to check h k out the h wonders of wood with the South Gippsland Woodworkers in the Memorial Hall Courtyard during the Daffodil Festival in Leongatha. This will be the 20th year the group will be making good use of the tent bought with South Gippsland Shire Council grant money. Members will be working on the lathe and the scroll saw and will have a wide range of finished items on display and for sale – perhaps a knitter’s wool bowl, a bird nesting box, a boot stand, a chopping board, a mobile phone stand, a fruit bowl made from corian or even a garden trug. An interesting feature will be The

Life off a Bowl, L f Story S B l not jjust any old bowl, but one made from a piece of the significant Camphor Laurel tree which used to grow at the front corner of the old St Peter’s church yard, where Max Employment is now in Church Street opposite IGA, Leongatha. Access to the woodworkers’ display will be up the round steps opposite Leongatha Post Office, or up the steps or ramp in Michael Place, or through the hall during flower show hours. Come and share your tips and questions with the Woodies from 9am to 5pm, Friday, August 31 and Saturday, September 1, and 9am to 4pm, Sunday, September 2. There is no admission charge.

Left, Creative man: South Gippsland Woodworkers member Eric Miles turns a piece on his lathe. See his work at the group’s display during the Daffodil Festival in Leongatha from Friday to Sunday.

Art will entice Music galore MUSIC will set the scene at the Leongatha Daffodil and Dairy Festival this Saturday, September 1. The Lyon Street Stage will feature performances from 9.30am until 2.30pm. Enjoy Lost in Sound from 9.30am, Marty Box and Laura Gibb from 10am, Jackie V Music from 10.30am, Contagion from 11am, Souly Us from 11.30am, Benny Allen from noon, Janie Gordon from 12.30pm, Barry Callister from 1pm, Doonie Way from 1.35pm and The Strzelecki Stringbusters from 2pm. The South Gippsland Shire Brass Band will also be performing outside Leongatha Memorial Hall from 10.30am.

THE Leongatha Art and Crafts Society Gallery is always a welcoming place to browse, to seek information or find that special gift. All of the art and craft items on display are the creative work of local members. As well as numerous framed and unframed paintings, there is a fascinating variety of crafts. An up-cycled bike wheel incorporates leadlighting. Fluid-art adds to the already extensive range of jewellery. Painted glass ware, mosaics, unusual basketry, hand painted scarves, eco-printed items, knitwear, or even a quaint textile mouse could be your choice. Artists always display a wide range of gift and greeting cards.

Read about the Origin of the Onions, a bunch of 12, all wooden of course, and each turned from a different kind of locally grown timber. These will be part of the miniexhibition by the woodworkers subgroup of the society. Decorative scroll-sawn items will again feature. More functional items will include a knitter’s wool bowl, chopping boards, a hall-table and lots of wooden toys and jigsaws. During the Daffodil Festival, the gallery will be open from 9am to 5pm on Friday, August 31 and Saturday, September 1, and from 9am to 4pm, Sunday, September 2. Entry is free. Access is up the round steps opposite Leongatha Post Office, or via the steps or ramp in Michael Place, or through the Memorial Hall during flower show hours.

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nd The 62 Leongatha Leongatha Saturday HUG E D N Daffodil & Dairy Festival S TREE T FE S TI VALA Daffodil Art, photography show opens this weekend IT’S

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THE Annual Rotary Art and Photography Show, is being held this coming weekend from Friday, August 31 to Sunday, September 2 at Leongatha’s Mesley Hall.

Saturday, September 1, and 10am to 3pm, Sunday, September 2. Entry to the show is $5 per person. The opening night for this year’s Art and Photography Show starts at 7.30pm and the cost is $20 This highly successful show is in its 42nd year which includes finger food and drinks. Entered artists and is organised by the Rotary Club of Leongatha. are free. Tickets for the opening can be purchased at The opening hours of the show are 1-5pm Friday, the door. with the official opening at 8pm, 10am to 6.30pm The show is on the same weekend as the popu-

lar Leongatha Daffodil and Dairy Festival, now in its 62nd year, so it will be a major weekend for the region. On the Saturday there will also be a street market, entertainment and car display. Don’t miss these excellent family events. The art show attracts more than 550 entries from artists and photographers from across Gippsland, Melbourne, regional Victoria and interstate. The awards are announced on opening night. The judge this year is Clive Hutchison, who also judged the show last year. Also on display is a selection of previous winners of the best in show award, some of which are also available for purchase. It is quite unique to get a

display of this kind in the one spot and is well worth coming to view. More information can be found by visiting the website www.leonartshow.com.au Art show chairman Harry Leggett has also said there will be a major raffle prize – a magnificent oil painting by Walter Magilton which won best in show in 1982 and is valued at $2000. Second prize is an Evans Petroleum petrol voucher to the value of $150. The profit from the raffle and other money made over the event goes towards many worthy local charities and services. Mesley Hall is at the corner of Ogilvy and Horn streets, Leongatha.

Great work: from left, Leongatha Horticultural Society members Joy Dyson, Shirley Turton and Lillian Brittain worked tirelessly to bring the Leongatha Daffodil and Floral Show together in 2017. Volunteers will again make for a successful event this week.

Leongatha turns green and gold will be available. This is open from 10am to 4pm, Thursday to Sunday. Also from 10am to 4pm, Friday and Saturday, Friends of Leongatha Library will hold a book sale at St Peters Church Hall on McCartin Street. There With the main attractions being the flower show will be a wide range of children’s and adult’s books and street festival (see separate story), many other available, with prices starting from 50 cents. Leongatha Uniting Church, at 16 Peart Street, will community groups are opening their doors to showhost the 31st year of needle and thread embroidery case what they offer to the community. The Leongatha and District Historical Society will display, Flora and Fauna with a Difference. Morning be opening the Leongatha Mechanics Institute in Mc- and afternoon, and lunch of soup and sandwiches Cartin Street from 10am to 4pm Friday and Saturday. provided. Open 10am to 4pm Friday and Saturday. Come along and find out what the society does and Entry by gold coin donation. The members of South Gippsland Historical discover the group’s projects for the future. The special displays now on are about World War Automobile Club will be holding a car show in the One, with items highlighting soldiers from the former Woolworths car park in Smith Street from 9am to Woorayl Shire who lost their lives, historic photo- 1pm, Saturday. graphs and historic films. The old Great Southern Outdoors building at 1 Bair Street will be open. The South Gippsland Gemstone and Lapidary Club will be holding demonstrations of faceting, cabochon and wire wrapping. See displays and sales of jewellery, gemstones and more from 10am to 4pm Friday and Saturday, and 10am to 2pm Sunday. In the same building will be a Lego display and competition, open from 10am to 4pm Thursday and Friday, and 10am to 3pm Saturday. Competition judging will be held on Friday by Toy World Leongatha staff. St Peter’s Anglican Church will be abuzz, with the St Peter’s Ladies Guild holding the floral display Achievement: Leongatha’s Heather Sullivan Flowers in Praise and the lacework, beading, cotton won the member’s best bloom at the Leonand woodwork show, Preserve for Life. Refreshments gatha Daffodil and Floral Show in 2017.

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Cars to cruise for good cause By Kyle Standfield AMONGST those descending upon Leongatha for the Daffodil and Dairy Street Festival this weekend will be a fleet of classic cars and everyday vehicles aiming to raise money for a worthy cause. An initiative started by Autobarn Leongatha, the second annual Cruise and Car Meet this Saturday, September 1, will donate earnings from the event to mental health charity beyondblue. Starting at $10, participants can join the congregation of vehicles that will start their journey in San Remo (8.30am departure) before cruising along the coastline through Cape Paterson and Inverloch before heading to Leongatha (10am). Awaiting them at a closed off Michaels Place in Leongatha will be a plethora of keen car fans, a sausage sizzle and a raffle. “Beyondblue is a very important charity with the work they do for mental health, especially in rural areas like this,” Autobarn Leongatha manager Andrew Checkley said. “Last year we raised around $1800 and this year we are aiming to get up over $2500. We had about 40 vehicles last year and so far this year we’ve had about 180 people register their interest. It doesn’t matter if you drive a car, motorbike, or truck. You can get involved regardless.” For Autobarn Leongatha owner Peter McNiven, the cause is something that hits close to home. “When it comes to mental health issues, I have

personally had to deal with it and it’s something that is really shied away from in the public forum,” Mr McNiven said. “I encourage everybody to attend because it’s a really important cause and it’s expected to be a fantastic day where people can cruise, meet and then enjoy the Daffodil Festival.” Mr Checkley echoed those sentiments, saying it was an easy decision to run the cruise in conjunction with the Daffodil Festival. “We tagged on with the Daffodil Festival because it just made sense with them being around the same time. It’ll be a great day with plenty to do,” he said. The event concludes at 2pm.

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Michael’s SUPA IGA donates By Kyle Standfield

the Leongatha RSL, store owner Michael Lorenz applauded locals for taking part in the program and continued to stress the importance of giving back to LOCAL schools, farmers, and other the community. various clubs and organisations were “There are probably more cows than customgifted $100,000 from Michael’s SUPA ers down here so for locals to raise this amount of is spectacular,” Mr Lorenz said. IGA thanks to the supermarket’s ongo- money “The potential for this program to help differing Community Rewards program on ent clubs and organisations is really exciting. That’s why we do it. Tuesday, August 21. “We’ve seen so many projects come to life Speaking during the presentation ceremony at

thanks to these donations and I can’t wait to see what other great things come with this batch of donations.” Since establishing the program 17 years ago, Mr Lorenz said his stores have raised and donated a total of $1.6 million. “When I started the program back in 2001 this was always my dream goal. To know you’re making a difference in the community, in the schools and the sporting clubs and with the farmers, it feels wonderful,” he said.

Fifty organisations received cheques at the ceremony, with money going towards everything from human powered vehicles for Korumburra Primary School to a new marquee for Koonwarra CFA. Mr Lorenz was also quick to praise his staff, saying they do a great job at promoting and encouraging people to sign up to the program “You can’t do what I do without having a great team behind me,” Mr Lorenz said. “This year was a fantastic year, but hopefully we can best it again next time.”

Need for speed: Korumburra Primary School will use part of their money in the school’s Happy as: Grace Taylor (second from left) and William van den Berg of Leongatha’s Chairo Human Powered Vehicle program. From left: HPV coordinator Craig Friebe, Noah, Cr Meg Christian School accept their cheque flanked by South Gippsland Shire Cr Meg Edwards and Edwards, Tarkyn, Zac and Harvey, and front, Alana, Ryan and Liam. Michael’s SUPA IGA owner Michael Lorenz.

Play things: Louise Cruickshank, pictured with Michael Lorenz, is delighted with the $710 cheque for the Karmai Community Children’s Centre.

Hungry no more: Donna Muldoon accepts a cheque on behalf of Korumburra Secondary College from Michael Lorenz, saying the money will go towards the breakfast club program.

Early learning: Katie Drysdale (left) accepts a cheque on behalf of Loch Pre School from Michael’s SUPA IGA owner Michael Lorenz.

Prioritising health: Selina Northover (left) from Gippsland Southern Health Service welcomes a cheque for $4500 from Michael’s SUPA IGA owner Michael Lorenz. b

Welcoming donation: Katrina Markley Neesen (middle) stands with South Gippsland Shire Cr Meg Edwards (left) and Michael’s SUPA IGA store owner Michael Lorenz with a cheque for the Leongatha Pre Schools for $950.

Very grateful: Leongatha Primary School principal Dot Coghlan (left) and school council president Andrea Clifford happily accept a cheque for $1650 from Michael’s SUPA IGA owner Michael Lorenz.

All smiles: Leongatha Secondary College leaders Jye Davey (left), Mitch Buckland and Chloe Hogg were over the moon to receive a donation of $530 through Michael’s SUPA IGA’s Community Rewards program.

Fresh equipment: Meghan Minogue (left) and Bailey Patterson from Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College, Leongatha, welcome the donation that will go towards new outdoor seating for students.

Big success: Graeme Winkler (left) and Jim Newton (right), of the Woorayl Golf Club were ecstatic that their beloved club received $1000 courtesy of Michael Lorenz (centre), owner of Michael’s SUPA IGA.

Proud trio: from left, Kealey, Liam and Raph were ecstatic to represent St Laurence O’Toole Primary School, Leongathab at Michael’s SUPA IGA presentation ceremony at Leongatha RSL on Tuesday, August 21. The school received $1075.

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$100,000 to the community

Maintaining excellence: Mike Touzel (left) of the Leongatha Lions Club was more than happy to receive his share from the Michael’s SUPA IGA Community Rewards Program.

Big boost: Russell Brown (left) of the Loch CFA was pleased to represent such a worthy cause, as Michael’s SUPA IGA owner Michael Lorenz handed over his donation of $715.

Family affair: Andrew Verboon (left) accepts a cheque from Michael’s SUPA IGA owner Michael Lorenz on behalf of the Ruby CFA under the watchful eye of his son Zac.

New equipment: Val Bremner (left) of the Leongatha State Emergency Service said the $1950 in funds will be put towards updating and maintaining equipment.

So much money: from left, Max, Anissa, Emily and Jack were absolutely wrapped with how Scouts honour: Krista Evans (left), John Simpson, Renee Hardacre and Barry Ferguson much money St Joseph’s Primary School, Korumburra received from Michael’s SUPA IGA. honoured to accept a cheque from Michael’s SUPA IGA on behalf of the Leongatha Scouts.

Kicking goals: Mandy Bongers (left) of the Leongatha Knights said the $1000 received from Michael’s SUPA IGA will go towards buying new equipment for the players.

Happy days: Don Hislop (left) of the Korumburra Golf Club received a mighty donation from Michael’s SUPA IGA store owner Michael Lorenz.

Swim on: Krystle Mackay (left) of the Korumburra Swimming Club was ecstatic to accept a cheque from Michael Lorenz, Michael’s SUPA IGA owner.

Glowing: Liz Beale (left) could not help but let out a big smile as she received her donation as part of Michael’s SUPA IGA Community Rewards program last Tuesday, August 21.

Hole in one: Colleen Touzel (left) said the money received from Michael’s SUPA IGA will go a long way towards projects at the Leongatha Golf Club.

Bowled over: Sue Loughridge (left) was blown away by the generosity of Michael’s SUPA IGA owner Michael Lorenz as she accepted a cheque on behalf of the Loch and District Bowling club.

Stony surprise: Andrea Funnell (left) and Kelsie Schelling of the Stony Creek Football Netball Club were joyous after receiving a donation to the sporting club.

Town pride: John Schelling (left) with Michael’s SUPA IGA owner Michael Lorenz as he gracefully accepted a donation for Leongatha Town Cricket Club.

Vital service: money from Michael’s SUPA IGA ensures vital services like the Korumburra CFA are able to continue to operate in the community. Accepting the cheque is Korumburra CFA member David Barton (left)

Well spent: Wayne Walker (left) of the Koonwarra CFA said a donation from Mi- Worthy cause: Poowong farmer Jim Forbes (left) joins Farmers Fund representative Aubrey chael’s SUPA IGA will go towards buying a Pallett, Rural Financial Counselling Service’s Kylie Holmes, and South Gippsland Shire Cr Ray Argento in accepting $28,000 in funds for Gippsland farmers from Michael’s SUPA IGA. new, much needed marquee.

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Seussical Jr dazzles crowds By Kyle Standfield LEONGATHA Primary School’s production of the musical Seussical Jr has been a resounding success, with sell out crowds, lots of smiles and wonderful performances all in abundance. Performing six shows across four days last week, more than 650 students took to the stage at Mesley Hall in Leongatha to act, dance and sing in front of a 400 strong crowd most shows. The school’s performing arts teacher Jessica Stein, who directed, cast, and organised the production, said the entire school community was blown away by the massive student ensemble. “I had a really sobering thought during one of the shows when I remembered the oldest performers on the stage were only 12,” Ms Stein said. “Every kid in the school was involved. Each grade had a different part of the storyline. To see some of the kids who wouldn’t usually do something like this get involved anyway was wonderful. “You could see as soon as the curtains were drawn and the lights hit, their mannerisms changed. They smiled and had some fun. “The production was based on the work of famous children’s author Dr Seuss, with a multitude of classic characters like The Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, Jojo, and The Grinch all making appearCommunity effort: ances throughout the musical. “We had about 100 grade 5 and 6 students audiCast B of the Leontion for main roles, with 20 being selected for each gatha Primary School’s of the two casts. Everybody did a fantastic job, but production of Seussical we did find some absolute stars. Taine Lowe, Ruby Jr celebrate between Kuhan and Erika Allen absolutely blew everybody’s shows on a job well socks off,” Ms Stein said. Ms Stein was also quick to praise the commudone. nity for coming together to help make the production Seeing double: In- happen, with help from parents, teachers, high school students and other volunteers being paramount. dia Curtis and Amber “Peter Western and the Leongatha Lyric Theatre Checkley of Leongatha were amazing. They helped us with staging and setPrimary School look ting everything up. We had some Year 9 students identical as they play from Leongatha Secondary College come down and Things 1 and 2 during paint some sets. My husband, Ben, worked tirelessly the school’s production on costumes and props. “The amount of stuff I dropped off to Brooke

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Cashmore, one of the parents at the school, to paint, was heaps. There were just so many people that came together as a community to get this production on stage.” For Ms Stein, the entire 18 month process to get the show on stage has been a whirlwind. Now that the production has concluded though, and the results have been outstanding, she can finally take it all in. “This production was all about fun, all about colour. Musical theatre is my world and what I live for. To be able to give a little taste of the stage to these kids and know that they genuinely enjoyed it makes me feel really fuzzy inside,” she said.

A star is born: Taine Lowe blew everybody away with his performance as The Cat in the Hat during Leongatha Primary School’s production of Seussical Jr.

South Gippsland Shire briefs Business praise

Brown congratulated the volunteers of the Korumburra Swimming Club. He attended the club’s CR MEG Edwards wished local businesses well in annual general meeting on Tuesday, August 21. the Gippsland Business Awards to be announced “It’s amazing what they have been able to replace in this Friday. their infrastructure with fairly limited funds,” he said. She noted local finalists were Prom Country Lodge at Foster, Cottage Garden Threads at Mirboo North, CPK McLaren MotorBody of Leongatha, Refuge Cove Cruises at Port Welshpool, Blue Tree Honey Farm of Dumbalk and Dirty Three Wines of Inverloch, which sources grapes grown in South Gippsland Shire. Finalists in Bass Coast Shire are Big 4 Inverloch Holiday Park at Inverloch, Harman Wines at Wattle Bank, Cheeky Goose Cafe at Cowes, KPD Industries at San Remo, Norte Wear at Inverloch and Events by Kate of Inverloch.

Drought impact felt

CR MEG Edwards said while South Gippsland may be wet and green, the region’s farmers were still feeling the impacts of drought in East Gippsland and further afield. She noted fodders costs were rising as a result of strong demand due to the drought and local farmers were affected. Deputy mayor Cr Aaron Brown, council’s representative on the Rural Financial Counselling Service, agreed, describing conditions east of Welshpool and to the New South Wales border as “horrific”. “Farmers in South Gippsland will be banking on getting some silage cut which will be absolutely essential for getting more milk supply going forward,” he said.

ABBA night out

CR ALYSON Skinner thanked the ladies of Welshpool and District Primary School for organising an entertaining fundraiser, an ABBA themed bus trip. She also enjoyed the recent Café Culture musical event at Tarwin Lower Memorial Hall.

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Hope in the hills

RESIDENTS in the hills of Corner Inlet would have been heartened by the words of South Gippsland Shire Councillor Jeremy Rich at last Wednesday’s council meeting. He said council held a meeting with residents at Mount Best Hall to discuss their concerns about gaining planning approvals in the farming zone. Cr Rich said he hoped momentum from the meeting would result in a “mechanism” being developed to give residents a degree of security in their investment in the area. “We have got to be careful not to overpromise but at the same time, be even more careful not to under promise,” he said.

Game plan

SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council has adopted an advocacy framework to be more proactive in securing funding for priority projects and significant Ongoing generosity: South Gippsland Shire Brass Band president Natalie Stewart thanks roads projects. These include the priority projects Leongatha Revitalisation Project, Great Southern Rail Trail – Welshpool to Alberton Link and Mirboo North Pool refurbishment. The road projects are Bair Street, Leongatha; RubyArawata Road Bridge, Ruby; North Poowong Road, Poowong; Simons Lane, Leongatha; Hughes Street, Leongatha; Coal Creek – South Gippsland Highway bends, Korumburra; South Gippsland Highway, Foster to Welshpool; and Bass Highway, Leongatha to Inverloch. The framework clarifies responsibilities to help achieve funding, such as reviewing funding opportunities, identifying key partnerships and updating advocacy materials.

Road looks good

THE Grants only Group, known as GOG, was given a well deserved pat on the back by Cr Aly- SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council will assume reson Skinner at last Wednesday’s South Gippsland sponsibility for a section of Sheens Road, Mirboo Shire Council meeting. North. GOG comprises volunteers who help community groups in the Tarwin Lower and Venus Bay areas source grants for projects. Cr Skinner said GOG had attracted $200,000 in the past three years.

Swimming along nicely

SOUTH Gippsland Shire deputy mayor Cr Aaron

A landowner previously asked council to open a 130m section of unused government road as an extension of Sheens Road to allow access to a proposed subdivision. Council approved this and the road was built. The 12 month defects liability period has expired and construction works have met council’s requirements.

Leongatha RSL president Ken Wanklyn for the sub-branch’s continued support of the band.

Youth rush to band thanks to RSL By Kyle Standfield

Ms Stewart said the Leongatha RSL donates around $2000 to the band annually. “A lot of the donations from the RSL go directly THE South Gippsland Shire Brass Band into that junior program, as well as the everyday costs is experiencing a bountiful intake of that go into running the band. We’re all volunteers, young musicians thanks to the generos- so any bit of money that we receive from either our shows or through donations goes straight back into ity of the Leongatha RSL. maintaining and growing the band,” she said. Ongoing donations made by the Leongatha subLeongatha RSL president Ken Wanklyn said the branch have helped band president Natalie Stewart donation was worthwhile. institute a junior program designed to get young “The band is something that we see as being pretpeople interested and involved in music. ty essential for the community,” Mr Wanklyn said. “In the last 12 months to two years we have had “It gives the community something to do. It ala big influx of kids which is really encouraging,” Ms lows the youth to have the option of getting involved Stewart said. in something other than sport. To see the intake of “We haven’t had a junior band for so long and one juniors into the program has been encouraging. The of my goals coming into the role as president was to band is a big focus for us.” try get more kids involved. We need more kids to be With around 60 members ranging between the interested in the band so it can be carried on into the ages of six to 80, Ms Stewart said band members appreciate the RSL’s support. next generation.”

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Kids turn French By Kyle Standfield ST LAURENCE’S Primary School in Leongatha was awash with blue, white and red on Monday, August 20 as the school celebrated its annual French day.

Snail’s pace: Mitchell Collocot was brave to dress as a snail for St Laurence’s French day on Monday, August 20 as the French love to eat snails!

With creative and colourful costumes aplenty, the day began with sparklers and the singing of the French national anthem. Gathered parents and onlookers were treated to a parade that featured students dressed as everything from important French figure Napoleon Bonaparte to mime artists, painters and even a snail. France’s recent glory at the 2018 FIFA World Cup ensured plenty of soccer costumes were present while others dressed as chefs, and wore berets and painted on moustaches. Activities were plentiful, with both grades 5 and 6 students getting the chance to plan, design and run events. Many iconic French buildings were recreated with students being able to walk through the catacombs and view the Eiffel Tower in 3D. The school even had their own version of The Louvre gallery complete with students posing as statues and the Mona Lisa hanging proudly on the wall. Like the real Mona Lisa, it was under heavy security from astute guards. Students were also treated to a selection of French films and enjoyed classic delicacies from their very own popup French café. Of course, it wasn’t all eating and parading. Students learnt about the history of France, its culture, and connection to Australia.

Dead still: Brooklyn Collocot did an excellent job of remaining completely still as she posed as a statue during St Laurence’s very own version of The Louvre art gallery in Paris.

Mayor’s message Cr Pamela Rothfield

I HAD an unusual start to my week last week, with the job of judging a cupcake competition for the RSCPA Cupcake Day to fundraise for the protection of animals all over the country.

Ridgway created, along with sealing works and formal car and long vehicle parking. Cr Maxine Kiel said, “This has taken a long time to come to fruition.” Council will allocate $300,000 to park improvements as part of the 2016 Community Capital Works Allocation program for the town. An extra $100,000 was allocated to a new footpath in Couper Street, Mirboo North, completed in March this year. The masterplan was developed following extensive consultation with the community.

The RSPCA do an amazing job, having 135,000 animals come through their doors each year, and at council we too support their cause and work towards rehoming unclaimed dogs and cats within our shire. It was wonderful to see the support within our community for the March for Change supporting the White Ribbon cause. The momentum behind this cause continues to grow and involve people from all areas of our community, who display such passion and dedication. Only with this holistic and united approach will we achieve the change that is needed. As I have mentioned previously, next Saturday, September 1 is the Day for the Kids event, which will be at Woodbyne Resort. This is a communityorganised event and it promises to be a wonderful day for kids and adults alike, with all funds raised going to Samantha Fraser’s children. I would like to extend heartfelt congratulations to all of the businesses nominated in the Bass Coast Business Awards, and particularly to Harman Wines who took out the prestigious award for Business of the Year. The awards provide an opportunity for businesses to reflect on their achievements over the past year and the contribution they make to our community. It was wonderful to see that participation in the awards are growing and I have no doubt that there will again be new business names in the mix for 2019. Last week I also had the privilege of being one in an audience of 250 people who attended the Plastic Free Bass Coast Breakfast with Craig Reucasel from ABC TV series, War on Waste. This event sold out very quickly, which shows the interest on this

ELLIE Mae Horkings was born on August 2 at Leongatha Hospital. Ellie is the third child for Scott and Melissa of Koonwarra and a sister for Blake, 3.5 years, and Sam, 23 months.

HARPER Maree White is the fourth daughter for Russ and Amy White of Leongatha South. She was born at the Leongatha Hospital on August 18 and is a sister for Mackenzie, 6, Lacey, 4, and Charli, 3.

Serious stuff: Mitch Croatto and Kade Berryman astutely guard the world’s most famous painting, the Mona Lisa, at St Laurence O’Toole’s French day in Leongatha.

Play central in Mirboo North THE heart of Mirboo North is to be shelter and public toilets will be installed at the transformed into an outdoor play centre eastern end of the park. In the future, the area north of Ridgway could for young and old. be declared a public road and new entrances to South Gippsland Shire Council last Wednesday voted to seek grant funding to undertake projects to enhance Baromi Park in the middle of town. The park masterplan, adopted by council, proposes to improve the existing skatebowl by adding a street activity section; building a basketball half court next to the skate park to make a youth activity zone, and creating a nature playground to complement the existing playground. An outdoor performance space will be built, power supply upgraded, a removable wind screen added to the western end of the main community

HARVEY Steve Hance was born on August 16 at Leongatha Hospital. Harvey is the first child for Devin Hance and Catlin Brodie of Lang Lang.

topic within our community. It was wonderful to hear Craig highlight our community’s achievements since the introduction of our three bin system. These includes a 77 percent diversion of waste from landfill; the collection of 7680 tonnes of organic waste to be turned into compost and returned back to the earth and an incredibly low (less than one percent) contamination rate of the rubbish which does go to landfill and under six percent contamination rate of our recycling. As Craig mentioned, these figures demonstrate a real understanding in our community about the importance of managing our waste correctly in order to protect our incredibly fragile environment. The next step for our shire is to step up to the challenge of becoming single use plastic bag free. Thank you to all those who attended the event and we look forward to continuing our trail blazing environmental initiatives.

Milpara Community House news ON Thursday, August 30 we have a Level 1 for Basic Food Handlers course in the afternoon, followed by the Responsible Service of Alcohol. If you have not booked please do so ASAP. Soy Candle Making Workshop is scheduled for Tuesday, August 28. We are looking forward to smelling the wonderful results. Have you ever wanted to try needle felting? It is also known as dry felting. We have a Needle Felting – Basics workshop on Saturday, September 1. You will learn the basic techniques of using a needle with tiny barbs to lock wool fibres into place. During the workshop, you will get to create your own small 3D project like an animal or fairy, materials and needles are included in workshop cost. Places are limited so please book your spot. The newcomer’s afternoon tea is Tuesday, November 4. This is a great opportunity for new residents to the area to meet some friendly faces and ask questions about the community. We do like to provide a welcome pack, kindly put together by the Korumburra Community Development and Action group, so if you are attending please let us know in advance. Do you have computer skills you would like to share with the community? We are currently looking for people who are interested in delivering some of our pre-accredited Learn Local training. If this is, something you may be interested in please contact Belinda at Milpara on 5655 2524.

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The new Eat.Drink.Gippsland guide has got them covered! Destination Gippsland, in cooperation with Gippsland councils and the combined efforts of producers, cafes and restaurants from across the region, have collated a guide to Gippsland’s finest food and drink offerings in a new publication that forms part of a broader food and drink campaign. A high quality production aimed at attracting visitation to the region, Eat.Drink.Gippsland encompasses wine touring routes, town guides, farm gate maps and stories of some of the region’s most inspirational food and drink ambassadors. A group Southern Gippsland’s leading food and drink businesses attended the launch of Eat.Drink. Gippsland in Traralgon on Tuesday, August 21. Jaci Hicken, from Jacican Food Studio in Mirboo North said, “As a boutique food business, the Eat.Drink.Gippsland will create a new avenue for me to share Jacican and the fabulous South Gippsland region with a greater audience.

““Having i a guide id that h has h been b purposefully f ll ded signed to reveal our food and drink offerings and increase visitor numbers to the region is great for everyone. It will boost the overnight stay in the area and involves many eating and drinking businesses in the area.” Eat.Drink.Gippsland has been produced locally and will be distributed via a network of restaurants, cafes, breweries and wineries in Gippsland and Phillip Island. It is is also available in visitor centres, key accommodation providers and at a number of events in Melbourne, including Pinot Palooza in October and the Australian Open tennis AO Chef Series. Destination Gippsland marketing manager Alison Conroy said, “Gippsland has seen a steady increase in overnight visitors in recent years, due to the growing population of Melbourne and an accompanying a push by Visit Victoria to encourage Melburnians to discover regional Victoria. “It’s important that these visitors understand our food and drink offering is world-class, rivalling the reputation of our near neighbours, The Yarra Valley and the Mornington Peninsula. This guide unlocks information on our leading restaurants, wine touring routes, breweries, distilleries and cider houses to ensure that visitors get the best possible experience of our region.” Tourism Australia have put considerable research and funding into raising the profile of Australia’s food and drink over the past five years. Last year they confirmed that spending on food and wine by international visitors in Australia had increased by 38 percent to $5.8 billion in 2017 and now accounts for one in five dollars spent. Destination Gippsland and partners hope that better promotion of Gippsland’s food and drink will lead to longer stays and increased yield from visitors to the region.

Grand unveiling: Southern Gippsland food and drink representatives gathered with chef Alejandro Saravia from Farmer’s Daughters and Pastuso restaurant in Melbourne at the launch of the new dining guide Eat.Drink.Gippsland in Traralgon on Tuesday, August 21. They are, from left, David Jones of Mirboo Farm and Meeniyan Garlic Festival, Kirsten Jones of Mirboo Farm and Meeniyan Garlic Festival, David Harman of Harman CAR SHOW AT THE Wines, Craig Davies of Loch Brewery and Distillery, chef Alejandro Saravia, Francesco Laera of Trulli Pizzeria and Gusto Gelateria, Jaci Hicken of Jacican Food Studio, Danielle Todaro of South Gippsland Shire Council and Luca De Bellis of Gusto Gelateria.

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Farming Insight Focus Farm shoots for the Moons “I work part time in the commercial business THE Moons of Yanakie are among three side at Wilsons Promontory, after being a new Gippsland Focus Farms that will ranger previously. I manage commercial run until mid-2020. accommodation and cleaning contracts and have

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done emergency and risk management and been an occupational health and safety rep as well,” she said. “I’d like to use the Focus Farm to help improve on-farm safety, which is something we are looking to do. We’ve got a fair way to come in that area. We’re not doing too badly but we can improve.” Alex is back milking cows and his seeking to travel. “What we are prepared to do is provide the equity from our farm which will allow Jared and Melissa to purchase this one. It’s silly for us to be part of the purchase of this land. So even though we operate as a four way partnership, we are aiming to get out,” he said. “We hope the Focus Farm can point us in the direction where Jarrod and Mel can purchase the farm with our backing. Our intention is to milk all the cows on one farm, which would allow me to manage the home farm as a turnout block. “I want to be able to choose when I work. I might want to work every day, but I want that choice, so I’m hoping the Focus Farm can get us going in that direction. “I’m hoping it makes us focus on what we have to do to achieve that; what we have to do to our farm to allow us to milk 400 or 450 cows Opening gates: Jared and Melissa Moon and baby Audrey, with Jared’s parents Alex and here. We think we can drop back by 80 or 90 Trish Moon, are the farmers behind the Yanakie Focus Farm. cows and run it more efficiently. “We will probably have an excess of land, but we can compensate by rearing calves to sell or maybe run some beef cows.” Trisha, like Mel, is focused on safety, and is keen to see infrastructure and policies updated. “Jarred grew up on the farm, so he understands the safety aspects, what happens and where things are, but if we get staff in, they haven’t got that knowledge. We need to protect them and we need to protect us and the business,” she said. “We need to be ahead of that because, if we aren’t and something happens, all that hard work you put into pasture, the cows or building finances, that’s gone.” The Yanakie Focus Farm will be facilitated by Matt Hall and Donna Gibson, with support group meetings held on the third Wednesday of every month. The other Focus Farms are at Yannathan (Evan Campbell, Noel and Ann Campbell, and Dean and Beck Finchan-Turner), and Tinamba (Neil and Keryn Gannon).

Right On-farm feed: farmers discuss pasture growth at the Yanakie Focus Farm, run by the Moon family.

• VLE Leongatha

Prices struggle in mixed yarding

VLE LEONGATHA TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 11, 2018 COMMENCING 12 NOON ON BEEF BULLS Brought to you by... Entries invited early advice of entries appreciated to aid advertising Contact local representatives THERE were approximately 1300 exor branches port and 200 young cattle penned repre-

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senting an increase of 200 head week on week. LEONGATHA 5662 0922 Dane Perczyk 0408 176 063 Dick Faulkner 0408 595 174 WONTHAGGI 5672 1911 Rob Ould 0408 595 183 David Holden 0428 749 390 Alan Bolding 0419 723 255 Dale Atherton 0428 888 300 KORUMBURRA 5655 1133 Dean Bailey 0438 531 672 Richard Kirton 0467 573 382

The usual buying group was present and operating in a cheaper market in places. Quality declined with prime cattle in short supply and cows representing two thirds of the sale. The handful of young cattle suited to the trade sold firm as five pens of early weaned calves sold at open auction with little competition. Well finished grown steers and bullocks were hard to come by, selling firm, while a few pens lacking finish were a little easier. Cows eased by 10c to 20c/kg with the poor conditioned lots under 500kg discounted the most. Heavy bulls eased 15c/kg. Vealers reached a top of 308c/kg. Yearling

heifers to the trade made between 265c and 282c/kg. Grown steers sold between 276c and 314c/ kg. Bullocks made from 296c to 317c/kg. Heavy grown heifers sold from 235c to 272c/ kg. Heavy Friesian manufacturing steers were in short supply, making between 240c and 248c, with the crossbred portion between 235c and 289c/kg. Most light and medium weight cows sold between 115c and 222c/kg. Heavy weight cows made from 177c to 238c/kg. Better shaped heavy bulls sold from 205c to 234c, with a few dairy lots from 197c to 211c/ kg.. The next sale draw - August 29 & 30: 1. Alex Scott & Staff, 2. Landmark, 3. SEJ, 4. Phelan & Henderson & Co, 5. Rodwells, 6. Elders.

Prime Sale - Wednesday, August 22

BULLOCKS 16 J. Allen, Almurta 8 C.T. Ferguson, Longford 9 D. Layton 14 J. & R. Dixon, Phillip Island 12 B.S. Cantwell Lstk, Toora 5 A. & S. Matthews, Dumbalk

688.1kg 556.9kg 588.9kg 723.9kg 577.9kg 624.0kg

316.6 314.2 308.0 304.6 302.0 296.2

$2178.60 $1749.70 $1813.78 $2205.09 $1745.31 $1848.29

STEERS 20 C.T. Ferguson, Longford 546.5kg 4 C. Delbridge, Doomburrim 536.3kg 2 P. & S. Hayes, Loch 525.0kg 1 C. & K. Worthy, Jeetho 480.0kg 5 W. & D. Bray, Waratah North 511.0kg 1 Paddy Brand - M. Watts 340.0kg HEIFERS 1 Paddy Brand - M. Watts 325.0kg 10 A. & S. Matthews, Dumbalk 483.5kg 5 A. & M. Roberts, Leongatha Sth 472.0kg 1 P. & J. Keily, Yarragon 370.0kg 3 R. & M. Greaves, Tarwin Lower 363.3kg 1 G. & D. Beyer, Allambee East 445.0kg COWS 1 C. & K. Worthy, Jeetho 630.0kg 2 G. & D. Beyer, Allambee East 760.0kg 1 J. & M. Foote P/L, Fish Creek 705.0kg 1 R. & R. Layton, Kongwak 750.0kg 1 C. Wilson & A. White, Tarwin 675.0kg 1 M. Brislin, Leongatha 670.0kg BULLS 1 L. & G. Davies, Woolamai 945.0kg 1 A. Pocklington, Mirboo 1085.0kg 1 T. & A. James, Welshpool 860.0kg 1 J.M. Hayward, Leongatha South 850.0kg 1 A. Pocklington, Mirboo 920.0kg 1 D.A. & R.D. Scott 490.0kg

314.2 288.0 280.6 278.0 276.0 265.2

$1717.10 $1544.40 $1473.15 $1334.40 $1410.36 $901.68

308.2 282.0 278.2 278.0 275.0 275.0

$1001.65 $1363.47 $1313.10 $1028.60 $999.17 $1223.75

238.6 237.6 237.6 237.6 234.6 232.0

$1503.18 $1805.76 $1675.08 $1782.00 $1583.55 $1554.40

233.6 229.6 229.6 227.6 220.6 219.6

$2207.52 $2491.16 $1974.56 $1934.60 $2029.52 $1076.04

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Farming Insight College becomes Moo-haven

Farm hands: Newhaven College was certainly a moo-haven for Daisy and Jane, the two three week old calves that took up residence at the college’s Year 9 Environmental Centre as part of the Cows Create Careers Program. Here Daisy is enjoying a walk with Ruby Stubbles, Harry Jobe, Alex Kirk and Jessica Harry.

NEWHAVEN College was certainly a moo-haven for gorgeous Daisy and Jane, the two three week old calves that took up residence at the college’s Year 9 Environmental Centre as part of the Cows Create Careers Program.

Chairo treasures books THE staff and students at Leongatha’s 10 dressed as their favourite book characters. She said all of the students and their parents Chairo Christian School campus went all worked hard on their costumes, and the results out last Thursday, showing up to school were incredible. in their best Book Week costumes. The school also held cook-a-book on Friday, Held annually by the Children’s Book Council of Australia, this year the theme for the event was with some amazing cakes decorated as books or characters from books, which students voted on ‘find your treasure’. Deputy principal Christine Hibma said it was during the morning. This was followed by cake for morning tea. great to see so many students, from Prep to Year

Who will win: Chairo Christian School, Leongatha, staff Andrew Noble, Judy Daw and Stephanie Marriner were dressed up as rock, paper and scissors from the book The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors for Book Week last Thursday.

Year 9 students participate in the program run by Dairy Australia as part of their Community Projects studies which involves the raising of two calves for a number of weeks. Nyora dairy farmers Chris and Leanne Lancey taught the students how to care for the calves, and demonstrated skills such as animal husbandry, feeding and weighing. Over the three-weeks, students are required

to form teams to complete industry-based assessments. Daisy and Jane grew quickly while being hand-reared by their doting carers and enjoyed frequent walks on their leads around the college grounds. Cows Create Careers was originally established in 2004 with dairy farmers in the Strzelecki Lions Club in Victoria and nine Gippsland schools. Locally, the project is funded by GippsDairy and receives additional support across the state from local companies MaxCare Animal Nutrition, Baw Baw Shire Council, South Gippsland Shire Council, Bass Coast Shire Council, Parmalat, Reid Stockfeeds, Daviesway, Dasco, Skellerup and Peach Teats who have continued to support the project in the South Gippsland region.

STORE SALE VLE - LEONGATHA

Power price shock hits farmers

THURSDAY, AUG 30, 2018 1200 CATTLE 1200

GIPPSLAND South MLA Danny and Ethan, front, were dressed up as characters from the book Zafir, about a young boy who O’Brien said the Victorians who least moves to Syria during the country’s revolution. can afford it are paying the most for electricity.

Starting at 10am GROWN A/C JA COMMINS & CO, ENSAY (ELDERS) 50 Angus & Hereford mix sex, 16-24 months A/C SHELLCOT PARTNERSHIP, FOSTER (SEJ) 30 Angus steers, 18-20 months, East Gippsland bred A/C DIXON & BARLOW, ALBERTON WEST (PHC) 15 Angus steers, 16 months 12 Santa/Fries x steers, 22-24 months 30 Angus/Fries x steers, 16-18 months A/C G RAY, YARRAM (ELDERS) 20 Angus steers, 20 months A/C MJ HUNTER, WOODSIDE (ELDERS) 22 Angus steers, 22 months 12 Hereford steers, 22 months A/C B MASON , YARRAM (ELDERS) 16 Black Baldy mix sex, 20 months WEANERS A/C CT FERGUSON, LONGFORD (RODWELLS) 100 Angus heifers, 10-12 months, Pinora blood, top quality, vendor bred A/C B.J. KALLADY, GELLIONDALE (PHC) 50 Angus steers, 9-12 months 40 Angus heifers, 9-12 months The above are by Stud Lawson bulls & weaned A/C D.J PILKINGTON & F.T TOOHEY, SANDY POINT (SEJ) 80 Angus steers, 11-12 months, Anvil blood, weaned A/C SJ & LJ CAMPBELL, MARDAN (SEJ) 60 Angus steers, 12 months, Te Mania & Yancowinna blood, weaned march 20, 2 x 5in1, Paramectined A/C D.M. PHELAN, STACEY'S BRIDGE (PHC) 45 Hereford weaners, 9-12 months, weaned A/C J & S BURNS , TARWIN LOWER (LMK) 15 Angus /Gelbeith x steers, 10 months 10 Angus/Gelbeith x heifers, 10 months A/C M&K HALL, BUDGEREE (LANDMARK) 10 Hereford heifers 6 Hereford steers 10-12 months, weaned A/C P&N HUTCHINSON, CHURCHLL (LANDMARK) 12 Pure South Devon steers, 10-12 months, weaned A/C H PEREZ, YINNAR (LANDMARK) 12 Angus steers 5662 4033 0429 050 349

5662 2291 0427 507 369 5658 1894

5655 1133

SOUTH GIPPSLAND ASSOCIATED AGENTS

Big issues: Chairo Christian School, Leongatha, students from left, Corban, Dakota, Josh

He said as the State Government refuses to sign onto the Federal Government’s plan to bring down power prices, the National Energy Guarantee, figures released last week show power prices in Victoria continue to rise. Mr O’Brien said data from St Vincent De Paul Society showed Gippsland households and residents were paying more than anywhere else in the state. “This has a huge impact on not just families, but businesses too. It means people have much less money in their pocket each month and it’s putting pressure on businesses to remain viable and guarantee job security,” he said. Mr O’Brien said he regularly had electricity prices raised with him by constituents, including families, businesses and especially local farmers. “Estimates show that under a national strategy, household power bills are predicted to fall by $550 Super cute: in their book week costumes last Thursday were Chairo Christian School, Lea year. For Victorian families currently struggling with cost of living pressures, $550 a year makes a ongatha, students Angel as Little Red Riding Hood, Jedidia as Puss in Boots and Johanna as Rodney. real difference,” he said.

Power worries: Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien (left) with Berrys Creek dairy Great group: front from left, Chairo Christian School students Mirrabell, Lachie and Mollie farmer Mark ‘Sparky’ Dowling who is also and back, from left Meg and Will, had brilliant costumes at the Leongatha school’s Book Week celebrations last Thursday. concerned about rising electricity prices.

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CABINET MAKER

Browns Stockfeed, the new Leongatha CRT member, has a fulltime position available at their Retail Division for an enthusiastic individual to join their team. The position will predominantly involve customer service & general store duties, but may also include deliveries to clients. In order to be successful in this role the candidate will need to: • possess excellent communication skills. • be motivated to provide a high level of customer service. • have retail experience • have at a minimum, basic computer skills. • be well presented, courteous and adaptable to changing circumstances. • have a farming background • be available to work Saturday mornings • hold a Medium Rigid & forklift licence. If you feel you have the skill set required and are interested in applying for the position please send your resume and covering letter outlining your qualiﬁcations and experience to: Email: chris@brownssf.com.au Mail: The Manager Browns Stockfeed Pty Ltd 86 Yarragon Road Leongatha Vic 3953 Applications close: 31st August 2018

PROPERTY MANAGER Alex Scott & Staff are looking for an honest, experienced, self-motivated property manager to join the team at Wonthaggi. The successful applicant will be a qualified Agent’s Representative with experience in this position. The successful applicant will be a level headed all-rounder who can work independently and as part of a team. You will have an eye for detail and a good memory along with excellent time management skills. Local knowledge would be an advantage. RP Office experience preferred (but not necessary). You will know how to multi-task many duties including (but not limited to): • Appraise and list new properties. • Inspections (routine and condition reports). • Process applications and prepare relevant documents. • Arrears and tribunal appearances (if required). • Organise repairs and maintenance. • Client liaison. • Responding to enquiries. This role would suit someone who wants to learn and grow, whilst establishing a long term career in the industry Inquiry and applications will be treated in strictest confidence. Contact: Shaun Silver, 0488 742 867 shaunsilver@alexscott.com.au

GLASS AND GLAZING APPRENTICESHIP An exciting opportunity is available for someone keen to take on a Glass and Glazing Apprenticeship. To be successful in this role, you will have: • Capacity to undertake an apprenticeship in Glass & Glazing • Current Driver’s Licence • A good work ethic • Work well in a team environment • Be reliable and punctual If you think this role is for you then forward your resume with a covering letter to admin@tarantowindows.com.au by 4th September 2018

CERTIFIED PRACTISING ACCOUNTANTS

BOOKKEEPER / ACCOUNTANT We are a Korumburra based Accounting Practice, servicing a clientele base throughout Victoria and interstate. We currently have a position available for a bookkeeper / accountant. The main responsibilities of this role will be the preparation of Business Activity Statements, Financial Accounts and Tax Returns for a variety of entities. The ideal candidate would possess excellent time management and communication skills, be a quick learner with high attention to detail and be a motivated team player with a view of pursuing a career in the accounting ﬁeld. Although not essential, bookkeeping/accounting experience or studies in a related ﬁeld would be highly regarded. Please send applications to: Donna Wilks Williams, Edwards & Findlay 19 Commercial Street Korumburra 3950 or email to: donnaw@wef.com.au Applications close: 7th September 2018

Full Time Ongoing South Gippsland Water is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with respect and feel valued and supported.

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HURTLING through the skies at airspeeds of up to 220km/h is just another ordinary day for agricultural aerial pilot, Danny Rickard from Paton’s Helicopters. As a child he loved watching farms getting sprayed by helicopters and from that moment he decided it was the career for him. There is a lot more to being a commercial helicopter pilot, according to Mr Rickard, who said the aviation industry is a tough sector to get into, with most of his time spent on the ground, property inspections, maintenance and paperwork. “You can expect to spend up to two or three years on the ground learning the business and only one in five people will get a job after achieving their accreditation,” he said. “The job is very weather dependent. My day consists of looking at numerous weather apps on my phone and telling myself tomorrow will be a better day. “But if you’re passion is flying, there is no better office, go do it!” Mr Rickard didn’t take a direct route into becom-

Aerial career: Paton’s Helicopters agricultural aerial pilot Danny Rickard took an alternative route to becoming a helicopter pilot. ing a helicopter pilot, starting off owning a fencing business in Queensland before enrolling in a commercial aviation course on the Sunshine Coast. “There were seven exams to achieve the theory component. I believe with a completion of high school and lots of study, it will be enough to get you through the theory,” he said. “The flying component is now 150 hours. I have a machinery operator background and I think this made it a little easier to pick up. “Achieving a helicopter licence is basically a licence to learn. Every day there are numerous challenges out there that will test you to the limit.”

WILLIAMS, EDWARDS & FINDLAY

Electrical Maintenance Technician

• • •

High flying office

Are you looking for a diverse and challenging role in a dynamic industry? Do you have experience with Electrical and Instrumentation Controls? Do you hold an A/E Grade Electrical trade Qualiﬁcation along with an Instrumentation and Control Qualiﬁcation? Willing to participate in an after-hours on call roster?

Located in idyllic South Gippsland, with beautiful beaches and National Parks on the doorstep, you will have the best of the South Gippsland and Bass Coast region close by. Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit www.sgwater.com.au for a copy of the Position Description and information on how to apply.

Seeking a reliable and

EXPERIENCED MILKER To milk 230 cows in a 20 swing over Herringbone dairy in the Meeniyan area Couples can apply. 5 to 10 milkings per week required, some weekend work and during busy season extra farm duty work may also be available. Must be able to work unsupervised, have own transport and have a quiet and gentle approach to the animals. Please contact Tamara 5664 7320 or 0497 647 320

Must be self motivated, take instructions well, be eager to learn the trade and reliable. Driver’s licence isn’t essential but work ethic is. If you think this is you please give Luke a call on 0488 544 871

Experienced

Program Manager – Hospitality, Tourism and Events

CHEFS / COOKS Needed JUNIOR & SENIOR POSITIONS Award wages Flexible hours Busy Hotel bigﬁsh@ﬁshcreekhotel. com.au

Full Time Ongoing Role Base Campus is Negotiable Job Reference No. 18127

CASUAL weekend relief milker required, 5 mins from Leongatha. Some week days possible. Herringbone, 200 cows. Ph: 0419-093783. JOIN US Looking for farm work close to Leongatha? Progressive dairy farm looking for enthusiastic and reliable person willing to join our business. 280 cows, 20 per side dairy. Experience helpful, but not necessary for the right person. Part time or full time. Ph: 0419113496.

An outstanding opportunity for an experienced educational professional with proven leadership and management skills to join our Management Team. The Program Manager is responsible for the operational management of the teaching and support staff within the Program Area. This includes responsibility for staff recruitment, induction, timetabling, work plans and performance management. A key focus of the role will be to improve the quality of training with particular emphasis on improving levels of student attendance, retention and achievement. The Program Manager will have a small teaching load in order to maintain currency in professional teaching practices. The successful applicant will hold a Certificate IV TAE 40110, relevant industry qualifications and an approved teaching qualification at an ASQA 5 level or above, together with a National Police Check and Victorian Working with Children Check.

R E S T U M P I N G labourer. Hard worker wanted. Please phone Foundation Fixers 0400712212.

Further information on the above roles can be obtained from www.federationtraining.edu.au or by contacting Gordon Talty, Head of Department on 0428 996 481. Applications close 2pm on Wednesday 5 September 2018 To view all Federation Training Vacancies please head to www.federationtraining.edu.au/about_us/careers

For enquiries about the role contact Greg Baud on 03 5682 0440. For general employment enquiries contact People and Culture on 03 5682 0471. Applications close 9 am Monday 10th September 2018

HUCK PLASTER IS LOOKING FOR AN APPRENTICE TO JOIN THEIR TEAM Can be 2nd or 3rd year

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Full Time Store Assistant

A local award winning kitchen company is seeking a qualiﬁed cabinet maker or experienced apprentice to join their team. Applicants must be ﬁt, reliable, committed to quality of service and have a strong work ethic. Requirements include long term experience in installation of complex joinery units and working with plans, white/red card, reliable transport and the ability to work unsupervised with great attention to detail. Work hours are Monday-Friday, 7.30am to 4pm. With a monthly RDO. Email resumé and cover letter info@leongathakitchens.com.au by Friday 7th September 2018

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Bass Coast Health is seeking applications for the following positions:

Bass Coast Family Day Care Educators Sub-Contractors registered to work from own home

meetings

public notice

Mirboo North & District Junior Tennis Association

AGM

Milpara Korumburra’s Community House

Annual General Meeting

To be held at the Leongatha Tennis Clubrooms on

Permanent Part-Time 30 hours per fortnight

Wednesday 5th September at 7pm

Sub-Acute Unit - incorporating GEM/Rehabilitation/Palliative Care

Could all clubs please attend

Support Services Assistant

public notice

Thursday, September 13 6.30pm for a 7pm start @ Milpara Community House 21 Shellcot Road, Korumburra All welcome For enquiries, phone 5655 2524 Light refreshments, tea and coffee provided

Registered Nurse Grade 2 – Full-Time For full position details, a position description and how to apply, please visit the employment section on our website at: www.basscoasthealth.org.au

situations vacant

public notice

garage sales CHARITY GARAGE SALE

2018 Leongatha Daffodil Festival ST PETER’S ANGLICAN CHURCH Cnr McCartin & Bruce Street, Leongatha FREE ENTRY DISPLAYS AND REFRESHMENTS Flowers in Praise ~ Preserve for Life Displays Coordinated by the Guild Morning & Afternoon Teas Light Lunches Catering by St Peter’s Ladies’ Guild

8 Trease Street LEONGATHA

Friday, Aug 31 & Saturday, Sept 1 8am - 3pm Proceeds to: Salvos for Drought Relief and The Smith Family

Thursday, August 30 ........10am - 4pm Friday, August 31 ..............10am - 4pm Saturday, September 1 .....10am - 4pm Sunday, September 2 .......10am - 4pm CHURCH SERVICES

agistment AGISTMENT wanted for quiet cows and calves or weaners. Long term preferred. Ph: 56687234.

Sunday, September 2 at 8am and 10am For more information contact Coral Johnston (0409 165 227) Marion Dewar (5662 4432) (imdewar@dcsi.net.au) Janice (Church Ofﬁce 5662 2055)

Board of Governance Recruitment

situations vacant •

TEAM LEADER SUPPORT AND SAFETY HUB Part time – fixed term The Support and Safety Hub has been designed to provide services for women, children, young people and older people experiencing family violence. We have an incredible opportunity to join a supportive team in a key managerial role for a suitably qualified, innovative and motivated person. You will lead a team of multidisciplinary practitioners to deliver high quality, safe and effective responses to Victorian women, children and families For further information and to apply please visit www.salvationarmy.org.au/en/About-Us/Work-With-Us/ 45361

Highly dynamic and forward thinking Board • Support innovation in Mental Health Service Delivery • Contribute to a not-for-proﬁt in your local community

within Australia Inc. (formerly known as SNAP Gippsland Inc.) is a Community Managed Mental Health Service that has been delivering innovative, person centred Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery programs to adults with a serious and persistent Mental Illness their families and carers since 1992. within Australia Inc. are seeking expressions of interest (EOI) from suitably qualiﬁed and experienced members of the community to become members of our Board of Governance. People with skills and expertise in one or more of the following areas would be highly regarded: • Finance and Accounting • Health sector Tenure is for a three year period. Enquiries welcomed, for further information please contact Kirstie Pearce, Board Secretary on ph. 1300 737 412. Email your expression of interest including resume to: kirstie.pearce@withinaustralia.org.au. For more information about within Australia see: www.withinaustralia.org.au

livestock

for sale

CHAINSAWS We stock the largest range of chainsaws in South Gippsland, including - Stihl, McCulloch and Husqvarna

from $199

Professional repairs and services to all makes of chainsaws. We also have a large range of secondhand chainsaws available.

MOTORCYCLES & POWER EQUIPMENT

44634

Position Vacancies Bass Coast Health

Cnr Allison & South Gippsland Hwy, LEONGATHA Ph: 5662 2028 L.M.C.T. 2714

FIREWOOD, redgum & local wood, Ph 0408980-711, A/H 56625175. HAY, small squares, new season’s, shedded, no weeds, $10 each. Can deliver, conditions apply. Mardan 56641320, 0428-999691.

BULLS for hire or for sale. Friesian, Angus, Hereford, Limo or Jersey. All sound young bulls. Hire or sale. Phone 0447-331762. CHICKENS for sale. ISA Brown, Barnevelder, Rhode Island. Mirboo North. 0433-776369.

SCOOTER, Shoprider, GC, with battery charger. Needs new battery, $500. Pick up only. Ph: 5663-5366.

OLD PORT POULTRY FARM Delivering 18 wk old Isa Brown laying hens to your area on Sunday, September 9, $22 each. Ph: 0438832535.

for rent

personal

SMALL office, small price, choice of three, Leongatha. Ph: 0447649335.

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

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Tuesday 4th September from 10am 670 Koonwarra Pound Creek Road, Pound Creek, Vic 3996 Tuesday 4th September from 2pm - ONLINE ONLY, Live Onsite from Pound Creek Site 5050 Strzelecki Highway, Leongatha North, Vic 3953 Full Catalogue Available Online NOW at www.hymans.com.au In the Matter of Freshzest Pty Ltd (Administrator Appointed) Enquiries: Mark Tallon 0416 151 664 Inspection: Monday 3rd September 9am - 4pm Notes: All Sold Lots Must be Removed by No Later than Friday 7th September 4pm All Sales Exclude GST. Payment by Cash, Bank Transfer/EFT, Bank Cheque, Mastercard, Visa & EFTPOS only. Items may be Withdrawn at Anytime. Please check website for changes. 10% Buyers Premium + GST Applies to All Sales. HY242TS

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Moving performance: Tracy Rabl, Tim Haughton and Kellie Bray from Off the Leash Theatre on stage in On Waking, at Foster War Memorial Arts Centre on the weekend, during FAMDA’S One Act Play Festival. The play won the runner-up prize for best production and also won lead female actor, playwright and design awards. Full results in next week’s Star. Photo by Yianni Banikos.

Farm sells for $9175 per acre A 200 acre property at Leongatha South sold at auction for around $1.8 million on Friday. The farm off Leongatha South-Outtrim Road was put under the hammer at Leongatha Memorial Hall by Landmark Harcourts general manager Mark Brooke. The acreage was described by Mr Brooke

GALE - Phil. The Councillors and staff of South Gippsland Shire Council offer their condolences to the family and friends of Phil Gale. Phil was a long standing councillor during the 1980s serving as Shire President in 1985. Phil followed in his father’s footsteps who was a councillor before him. Phil was known to be a straight shooter - a very open and honest man who will be greatly missed. South Gippsland Shire Mayor, Councillor Lorraine Brunt.

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basis, bidding opened up at $6000 before sputtering out temporarily. A raise to $6800 saw the auction regain momentum, with incremental bids of $100 being made from approximately five different bidders. Once at $8500 per acre, individual bids lessened to $50 as the action slowed again. Mr Brooke reminded bidders of the property’s features, rarity and potential, as parties ceased to participate in the auction. With bids coming in at $25 increments, the total per acreage cost crossed over $9000 before finally being sold at $9175 per acre. Currently, the property is running bullocks, cows and calves, but it’s uncertain what plans the new owners have for the 200 acre farm.

Keen to sell: Landmark Harcourts general manager Mark Brooke lists the features of the Leongatha South property to potential buyers at an auction in Meeting One Room, Leongatha Memorial Hall, on Friday. The features included two dams, excellent fencing, a bitumen front and fertile soil.

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Lumby takes hill climb honours

• Kyle Reid

AN early Saturday morning saw the riders assemble for the annual KMC Hill Climb title (kindly sponsored by the Korumburra Medical Centre), racing from Leongatha to the top of the hill at Mt Eccles. Fortunately for all concerned the sun was shining and there was next to no wind so it was a great morning to be on the bike. The field set out at pace that saw it reach the climb up through Hannam’s bush all intact. However, that signaled the start of hostilities. Leigh Stott moved away, perhaps trying to give himself a chance of matching Will Lumby and Oliver McLean up the main climb. As the riders raced up the first part of the Mt Eccles climb, Will and Oliver raced away and attacked each other up the climb. Oliver opened up a small gap on the climb just past Amiets Road and held the gap until rounding the bend with just 80m to the finish. Will Lumby had chased hard and surged to the front to win the sprint to the line in a time of 32min 14 sec. In third place at 33.04 min was Leigh Stott. Thomas Fitzgerald finished fourth in 35.55min whilst Peter Mclean was fifth in 37.26min just ahead of Rod Cheyne 37.45min. Club president Mark Bensley rolled over in seventh and 40.34min with Peter Lewis close by in 41.03min. Bernadette Fitzgerald also rode well to finish in

• Wonthaggi Table Tennis

A Grade: Leongatha Cycling Club president Mark Bensley congratulated third placed Leigh Stott, second placed Oliver McLean and first placed Will Lumby in the KMC Hill Climb. Great achievement: Gippsland Power’s Kyle Reid had a review meeting with his 41.10min whilst the lantern rouge rider was Kerry day morning with racing running from Tarwin Lower coaches at the end of his first TAC season. Fitzgerald in 50.26min. to Walkerville and return. Reid showed plenty of potential as a botEveryone returned to Number 9 Dream cafe and With the warmer weather arriving conditions can tom aged player and may be given the openjoyed a lovely brunch; many thanks to Eden and be really great out for a ride. his team. However, it also heralds the start of magpie sea- portunity to take his football career further. Next weekend club racing is scheduled for Sun- son so ride with a helmet on. Reid has worked hard to improve his fitness and techniques throughout the season, which has not gone unnoticed. He was selected for the Vic Country squad, in which he received the Spirit Award, and was named in the All Australian Squad. Andrighetto lian Junior Table Ten- doubles for a three to only undefeated players strength to strength. Reid hails from Inverloch.

Strong season ahead for Wonthaggi table tennis WONTHAGGI Table Tennis Association started its 2018 autumn/winter pennant season with 21 teams. Six A Grade, seven A Reserve, and eight B Grade teams will front up; A Reserve on Monday, A Grade on Wednesday and B Grade on Thursday from 7pm to 8pm following junior coaching. New lighting has been connected recently in the table tennis centre with financial assistance from Bass Coast Shire Council. This will enable the repositioning of the tables and an extra table to be added in the main hall. Wonthaggi association players are off to championships again next weekend. Jack Duff and

Braden will compete in the Croydon Junior State Championships on Saturday. Mick Wrtight, Bruce Harmer, Michael Ede, Averil Roberts, Patricia Denier, Dirk Holwerda and Nancy Pattinson will compete at Croydon in The Veteran State Championships on Sunday. Zach Anstey will compete at Croydon in the Senior events on the Monday. These three state tournaments are all qualifying tournaments for this year’s National Championships. Wonthaggi Table Tennis Association wishes to congratulate the following players on selection in Victorian teams for upcoming Australian Championships: Jack Duff: Austra-

nis Championships in Townsville, Queensland, September 28 to October 6. Mick Wright, Michael Ede, Dirk Holwerda, Averil Roberts, Patricia Denier, Nancy Pattinson, and Case and Fred deBondt: Australian Veteran Table Tennis Championships in Bendigo, October 12 to 20. This is a great record for players from this small country region. Wonthaggi results: A Grade (Section 1): Leading player Justin Licis lost his second set of the season to Bruce Harmer in a thrilling seven games last week. However, Justin then paired with Michael Chang to defeat Michael Ede and Bruce in a very tight six game

two match win. In A Grade Section 2, Patricia Denier and Paul Donohue (Table Tennis) are on top of the ladder on 20 points. Ashley Hewlett and Braden Andrighetto (Golf) are running a close second on 16 points. Glenn Bolam and David Walkley (Cricket) are coming in at present on 12 points, just percentage ahead of Averil Roberts and Jake Stivic (Rugby Union). A Reserve: David Walkley, Siobhan Paxton and Callum Martin (Owls) are on top of the ladder, percentage points only ahead of Eagles (Jack Donohue, Nancy Pattinson and Neil Duncan). Jack Donohue and Siobhan Paxton are the

at this early stage of the season. It will be good to see Jack Duff back from injury this week. The best and most closely matched B Grade season on record is sailing ahead successfully with nine teams and committed young players. Top team is Mustangs (Jack Donohue and Blake Stivic). Mercedes (Callum Martin and Hamish Burns) are in second place. Leading players are currently Jackson Baker 7 (16), Oscar Conway 7 (15), Braden Andrighetto 7 (14), Andrew Chetcuti 7 (14) and Jack Donohue 6 (12). The Access for all Abilities Program (Thursday afternoons) is still going from

Additional assistance and support from eighteen year old Kindilan Hallett has been greatly appreciated this year. New players are still being registered for the current season and input from Connecting Skills Australia, Interchange and South Gippsland FOCAS has been behind the success of this program, along with the continuing support and backing of Wonthaggi Table Tennis Association. Dirk Holwerda had a win in Tasmania. Wonthaggi A Grade player Dirk Holwerda competed in the North West Open Championships in Tasmania on Saturday. He won the Restricted Singles and also the Restricted Doubles with his brother.

• Bridge

South Gippsland Bridge Club RESULTS:

Weekly results: Third with 55.65 percent was the pair of Kaye Douglas and Locals did well in the Traral- 24: Inverloch pairs – Friday, August evergreen John Sutton. gon Bridge Congress held at Tuesday, August 21– Tarwin North/South Lower Kooraman Hall, August 18 First Dina Drury and Richard Moss North/South and 19. continued their outstanding form with Saturday pairs: in a very tough the super score of 70.90 percent. First with a wonderful 57.74 perSecond with a fine 51.32 percent cent were Kathryn Smith and Colin competition from players across the state, Deb Anglim and Jack Kuiper were the ever steady John Farr and Cameron. Second with another great score of scored strongly to reach second in Anne Williams. Third with 51.06 percent and right 55.65 percent were John Sutton and the open and Dina Drury and Richard behind their heels were the always Alan Johnston. Moss came home sixth. Third with 50.89 percent was the Sunday, August 19, in the team’s challenging Deb Anglim and Jack skilled pair of Julie and Ian Macphee. event, the top team of Dina Drury, Kuiper. Richard Moss, Jack Kuiper and Deb East/West East/West Anglim came second overall, a stunFirst with a stunning 65.48 percent First with a high achieving 58.93 ning result. were Bron Sund and Clive Hope, a pair percent were the ever steady Norma In the restricted novice teams, constantly improving. Hannay and Marg Freeman. the team of Hannah Martin, Maureen Second with an excellent 56.55 Second with 55.06 percent was the Stiles, Ruth Stevenson and Penny percent were Alan Johnston and John always high performing pair of Viv Loughran came first. French, a pair to watch. Westaway and Philip Chapman.

Third with a strong 53.28 percent were Hannah Martin and Maureen Stiles. Monday, August 20 – pairs at Meeniyan. First with ever stunning scores were Susan Ruffin and Clive Hope with a super 61.46 percent. Second with an excellent 60.42 percent was the consistent pair of June Metcalf and Colin Cameron. Third with 56.25 percent were John Cocking and Ineke De Graffe. Next week at Tarwin Lower, the club will play nationwide pairs and Friday, August 31, at Inverloch the club will compete in the Australia wide pairs. Jack Kuiper will start a series of lessons on more challenging bridge on Tuesday afternoon at the Anderson Inlet Angling Club, starting at 1 pm.

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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SPORT | BOWLS Buffalo indoor

Friday, August 22 AT Buffalo this week 11 bowlers enjoyed the night with three teams of three and one of two. Three games of eight ends were played with mixed results. On mat one after the lead changed several times Bill Wolswinkel, Danah Suckling and Maureen Taylor drew with Stephen Suckling and Gwenda Bevan 7-all. On the other mat Toni Heldens, Carolyn Benson and Peter Stapleton scored four on the first two ends and five on the seventh end to beat Gary Stirling, Peter Tiziani and Mark Taylor 14-7. In the second game Bill, Danah and Maureen had their first win by narrowly beating Toni’s team 9-6. Garry, Peter and Mark settled and bowled well to easily beat Stephen and Gwenda 16-5. Both the third games were one sided with Toni’s team beating Stephen and Gwenda 12-6, and Bill, Danah and Maureen beating Gary’s team 14-6. The night’s winners were Bill, Danah and Maureen (DWW) 13 ends, next Toni, Carolyn and Peter S. (WLW) 12 ends, third Gary, Peter and Mark (LWL) 13 ends, fourth Stephen and Gwenda (DLL) 10 ends. Supper ended an enjoyable night of bowling. Social bowls Wednesday 7.30pm at the Buffalo hall - all welcome.

Fish Creek IN order to welcome home to all members already returned from holiday, the club will be having a casserole evening on Friday, September 7. It will be great to see you all, and to catch up on all your adventures. Joe and Judy Lavada will be your hosts. On Saturday, September 15, the club will be celebrating Jack Charlton’s 90th birthday with an afternoon tea at the club rooms. All those who would like to pass on their wishes to Jack are welcome to join us for the celebration to be held from 2 pm to 4pm in the club rooms. With pennant season looming, the club will be holding two practice matches for the weekend players in September; against Toora at Toora on September 16 starting 1pm and against Foster at Fish Creek September 30 starting also 1pm. The committee will be holding a meeting at the clubrooms on September 18 at 7pm. All committee members are urged to attend. Summer Turkey Triples program will start on the September 27 and last but by no means least, there will be a working bee on Monday, September 24, starting at 9.30pm. This will include cleaning up the green and surrounds for the new season. Hope to see you all there. For midweek pennant players, practice will

take place on September 25 against Inverloch at Inverloch. This will take the form of a pennant game starting 9.30am for 10am. For the uninformed, weekend and midweek pennant start on October 13 and 16.

Foster Indoor Bowls THE club has had a couple of quiet weeks for August. There was no play on the August 4. Bowls was back on Saturday, August 11, where a quiet night of seven turned up. The winning team for the night was Ian Rogers, Bev Tyers and Gwenda Bevan. It started off a close game but then they proved too strong and won well. The following week the reverse happened. With only five players turning up the team of Charlie Tyers, Jose Bohn and Rosa Raiti proved way too strong for Ian Park and Bev Tyers. Last Saturday was the final night of indoor for this year. Everyone’s getting keyed up for the outdoor to start. There was a turn up of nine players; a bit of a fun night was had. The winning team was Bev Tyers, Ian Rogers, Rosa Raiti, Mark Taylor and Gwenda Bevan who kept the pressure up all night. It has been a great season all round and everyone looks forward to another season of indoor next year.

Mardan THIS week there were 12 players four teams of three players were formed using six bowls. Two games of 10 ends were played. Players who normally do not play skip were drafted to that position and the players that normally skip were relegated to play lead. Some full of expectation tried their luck only to be disappointed. The unusual skippers performed very well and there was a lot of friendly rivalry and banter as the games progressed. The winning team was skipped by Suzanne Wightman, seconded by Ann Plowman and lead by Ian Hasty. They had a score of two wins, 13 ends and 18 shots up. The runners up team comprised of Russell Grady lead, Jeanette Grady second and Graeme Trease skipper. This team had a win and a draw. That’s all for this week, RG.

Wonthaggi WITH the weather improving, players were back on the greens in Wonthaggi last Wednesday. Two games of 10 ends were played and the winning team was Rob Aitkin (skip), Julian Wildenberg and Maz Cox.

thestar.com.au Runners up were Peter McBain, Jim Mitchell and Veronica Griffiths. Saturday was the pick of the days with beautiful sunshine and more players competing in a two game10 end comp day. The winners were Denis Stanes (skip), Ken Webb and Maz Cox. Runners up on Saturday were Aldo Sartori, Sue Hamilton and Chris Miller.

San Remo A BEAUTIFUL day on Wednesday bought the bowlers out and the winners for the day were Robby Hill, Dennis Talbot and Graham Turner. We d n e s d a y was a bit on the chilly side but San Remo was able to have a big crowd along for the Wednesday Social Day. The club was very pleased to see a number of new members coming along enjoying the game. What a beautiful day on the greens on

The bowling season is approaching so special mention to some upcoming dates. Open Day is Saturday, September 1, please put names on entry sheet in the clubrooms. Players are asked to bring a small plate to share for afternoon tea and uniforms to be worn. Ladies midweek mixed social day also starts on Thursday, Sep-

Saturday. A good crowd of bowlers turned out and the winners by one shot were Bev Stewart, Andy Dennis and Sean McWilliams. The runners up for the day were Dennis Talbot, Ron Jeffrey, Peter McWilliams and Frank Truscott who played one game each. If you want to learn to bowl or just come down for some fun and companionship, the greens are open to all. Everyone started off as a beginner. The club’s

tember 6; uniform day and 9.30am start with names in no later than 9am. Midweek pennant practice also starts on September 11 at 10.30am; names in by 9.30am please. A list is up on the board for those wishing to go on the bus trip to Yallourn for pennant practice on Saturday, September 22.

Top team: winners of the Wednesday mixed mufti social bowls were Bruce Corrigan, John French (skip) and Nic Van Grunsven.

Inverloch FINE weather brought out the troops as 27 players turned up on Wednesday, August 22, to contest a triples match of two games each of 12 ends.

San Remo winners: Bev Stewart and Andy Dennis won the Saturday competition. Absent: Sean McWilliams. new phone number is 5678 5558. Please give the club a call to join in the fun on Saturday or Wednesday, or just have a roll up. For any question about the

San Remo Bowls Club, please contact Arthur Parker on 0421 061 074 or leave a message at the club’s number. Till next week, good bowling.

Top bowlers: from left, Laurie Bell (s), Ray Dickie, Elaine Fitt and Lindsay Russell came in first at midweek bowls in Corinella last week.

Second spot: from left, Rob Hill (s), Peter Thorley and Reg Excel were the runners up at midweek bowls.

The first game produced two winners by 10 shots each while the other two winners scraped in by no more than two shots. The second game saw one of the first game winners recording a loss which left three two game winners. Honours went to the team of Lois Luby (skip), Doug Archer and Chris Nevill with two wins and 32 points which may have won the competition on any other day. The runners up, also with two good wins (16/6 and 13/6) and 35 points, was the team of Dave Roberts (skip), John Arnold and Allan Johnstone. The winners on the day, with two convincing wins (20/10 and 17/3) and 37 points, was the team of John French (skip), Nic Van Grunsven and Bruce Corrigan. It was good to see some familiar faces return to the rinks; Dave Roberts, Gavan Butler, Carol Waters and Mick Yates. The lucky draw winners were Steve Snelling, Chris Nevill and visitor Phil Anthony. Fifteen players contested a match over two games each of 12 ends on Sunday. The first game produced only one winner and a drawn match which ensured that the second game would be hard fought. At the completion of play, the scorecards revealed that there remained only one team with two wins leaving the team of Carol Waters (skip), Pam Sutcliffe, John Arnold and Keith Cousens with a win and a draw and 28 points as the runner up.

The winner with two wins and 37 points was the team of John Sutcliffe (skip), George Scott and Yvonne Kee. Lucky draw winners were Bob Davis, Pan Sutcliffe and John Arnold. The next mixed mufti social bowls is next scheduled for Wednesday, August 29. The booking sheet is available at the clubhouse. Names should be in by 10am on the day with bowling starting at 11am. Attendees should be at the club no later than 10:45am. Season 2018-19 will open on Saturday, September 1, by the traditional first jack and bowl of the new season being delivered by the Ladies’ and Men’s Champions, Janis Parks and Frank Seaton respectively. This will happen at 12.30pm followed by a game of bowls. Time to dust off the old Pennant shirt for the last time as the new Pennant shirt will be available for purchase on the day. The cost will be $2 for the first shirt only. An additional shirt will be $50. It is also the occasion to celebrate our Super Vets with a presentation of their badges. Travelling Jack will be at the clubrooms on Thursday, September 13, from 11am to help you with any bowling needs. The RACV Inverloch Resort is again sponsoring the RACV Mixed Fours Tournament to be held at the Inverloch Bowling Club however the date has been changed so all bowlers please note that the tournament has now been scheduled for Sunday, September 30, with play starting at 10am sharp. Cost remains at $10 per player and players are requested to BYO lunch. As this is not a mufti

event, club uniform is required. Entries close on September 10. There’s $760 up for grabs with the winning team receiving $400; $200 for the runner up team with each best game receiving $60 per team. The entry sheet has been posted on the competition board and it would be great to see members from other clubs participating. A reminder that the schedules for the men’s pennant practice matches prior to the forthcoming season, have been posted at the club for registration of attendees. The scheduled matches are as follows; September 8 – The Battle of Hastings at Hastings, September 15, versus Lilydale at home and October 6, the Bunerong Shield against Wonthaggi at Wonthaggi. Practice for midweek pennant has been arranged for Tuesday, September 25, against Leongatha Bowling Club followed by Foster Bowling Club on Tuesday, October 9. The pennant practice registration sheets have been posted in the club rooms. Friday, August 31, is the next scheduled meals night so don’t forget to record your names on the registration board. The regular features will be there like Jack’s mailbag and the largest spinning wheel in town. The next members draw will be on Friday, September 7. Chas Buccilli’s name was randomly drawn by the Master of Ceremonies, John Sutcliffe last Friday evening and with Chas not being in the clubhouse, this correspondent understands that the message got through to him very quickly. Don’t forget, you need to be in attendance to claim the jackpot.

Great game: from left, Peter McWilliams (s), Peter SprouleCaroll and Michael Dady were the best one game winners at the Corinella midweek bowls last week.

South Gippsland Midweek Bowls Group THURSDAY midweek bowls was played at Corinella with 33 bowlers. The winners were Laurie Bell (s), Ray Dickie, Lindsey Russell

and Elaine Fitt. Runners up were Rob Hill (s), Peter Thorley and Reg Excell. The one game winners were Peter McWilliams, Michael Dady and Peter-Sproule Carroll. Games were played in perfect bowling conditions. Thank you to Jacqui in the kitchen and also the bar.

Midweek has been saddened to hear the passing of past member Trevor Cummings and condolences to his family. Next week, the group will be bowling at Tarwin Lower; hope to see you all there for another great day of fun and bowling. For enquiries, ring Peter on 5678 5974.

Great game: runners up of the Sunday mixed mufti bowls were John Sutcliffe (skip), Yvonne Kee and George Scott.

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SOCCER | SPORT

thestar.com.au • Leongatha Vs Mirboo North

Knights battle Mirboo North Women’s

SUNNY skies saw the Lady Knights take to the pitch at Mirboo North with only a 10 man side. Leongatha took a while to settle into a rhythm but adjusted. The reliable midfield work of Annemieke Enter saw the ball played in Leongatha’s favour countless times. With league leading golden boot Kathy Zacharopoulos sending some excellent balls through, it was Jordan Rintoule who shone on the pitch with five goals scored. Kim Kirkus provided an experienced backbone for the defence. A silly slip up from Leongatha goalie Bethany Milkins saw Mirboo North get on the sheet but

Leongatha rallied with style and closed the first half three to one. Leongatha continued to play a solid second half. Xanthe Bruning provided solid support on the wing and Kara Schelling kept the midfield level. Having secured second spot on the ladder, the Lady Knights saw out the game with a satisfactory seven to one win.

Reserves The final Reserves game of the season for the Leongatha Knights was against Mirboo North. Eros Galli was back and was being helped out in midfield by Sam Bainbridge, Wade Bashaw and the ever reliable Will Barker. Leongatha had the first real chance when Charlie trapped a ball in the centre

of the ground and passed it off the Wade who found Sam open and moving forwards. Jake had to compete with a defender and under pressure was able to get a shot off that beat the keeper for his first goal of the season. Mirboo was out to put a stop to the Knights and when it took a long throw in deep in the forward line it was able to let the ball run and get past the defence and have an easy shot to equalise. When Mirboo won a free kick outside the Knights box in the second half, it was able to send a curling kick into the box that drew the keeper out of position. It didn’t take long for the Leongatha side to return the favour. As luck would have it, the Leongatha side gave

away a penalty when a handball inside the box was spotted. In the 40th minute the Mirboo North side was able to score the final goal of the game and take the win two to three. This was a great offering by the Reserves team and one of the best matches that they have played as a team.

Seniors Leongatha Knights travelled to Mirboo North looking to win. Back in this week to cover the losses were David Simon and John Stephen. With Charlie Dougherty in goal able to see the field laid out in front of him, he was able to throw the ball out to Fergus Warren and started a series of events that made things interesting. Fergus made a run

down the left hand wing the Mirboo North players seemed to fall back waiting for him to pass the ball off, this wasn’t going to happen and Fergus was allowed to take the ball deep into attack. Stefano Viano was in the right place at the right time and was able to put the ball into the back of the net. A throw was sent deep into Knights’ territory and the subsequent cross found a Mirboo player front and centre and although under tough pressure from the defence he was able to get a shot off that equalised the scores. With the Knights clearing the ball over the side line, the Mirboo team worked hard to get the ball into a position it could get a throw in back to the thrower. His jostling for

position allowed him the opportunity to take the defender out of play and his header gave Charlie no chance at stopping the goal. The second half went quite a while with no scoring. Mirboo North broke the shackles with a great goal kick from the keeper. It cleared the defence and even with Fergus running onto it the attacker was able to control the ball and get around Charlie for the third goal. When the Mirboo North side found the next drive forward hard to contain it was a poor clearance that found Fergus alone and outside the penalty box. His shot curled from right to left and went around the defence and into the net down low on the right for one of the best

Chase: Leongatha Seniors defence player Tom Rycks drives toward the ball. individual shots on goal that we have seen. Reward for his efforts behind the ball and now taking a chance pushing forward. The Mirboo side had plenty to play for and with top spot looming it was to be their day with the final goal of the match another long ball forward that allowed their main striker to run onto and beat the offside trap.

Once he was past them he wasn’t looking back and he proved today that he was well deserved of his hat trick. Two to four was the final score and this will seemingly end the chances of the Knights for this season. The Knights are due to play their final game of the season against Warragul.

• Korumburra Vs Wonthaggi

City takes on the Wolves U12 Mixed

having opportunities but

three nil to Korumburra.

in the top four, proved it is

Olden in her bright orange

Women’s rematch

Wonthaggi remained a finals contender by bag- boots hit the pitch in the Warragul United inTEAM Manager Gra- neither side scoring. The game ended as a draw two hungry for the win and ging the win over Wont- second half, her pace im- vited Korumburra City to ham Beech reports; all. continually pressured the haggi United. pressed the home crowd. a rematch for the game “On a foggy Sunday, Korumburra U12s played Wonthaggi at home. The first half saw the defence of Korumburra put under a lot of pressure, but for the most part this was absorbed by Fern Hurst and goalkeeper Pat Morris. Wonthaggi scored at the six and 14 minute mark before Zane Brady for Korumburra replied,” he said. “Despite more opportunities for both sides the score remained one to two to Wonthaggi at half time. “Korumburra had shown some good passing and this continued in the second half. Korumburra’s efforts were rewarded at the 33 minute mark when Alana Lopez-Freeman made a run down the left flank to score an equalizer. The fast-paced game continued with both teams

“Players of note in the game were Declan Beech and Sam Tomkinson who both worked hard in defence and Callum Olden who showed some real attack in his best game of the season.”

U16 Mixed Playing off for a finals position, both teams hit the pitch hungry for a win. Eight minutes into the game, Estelle Rosse found the net to give her team some lift. Korumburra skilfully played the ball around the pitch, creating many opportunities. Dion Renton solidly delivered the ball past Wonthaggi’s keeper to score the home side’s second and shortly after Dakota Decarlo would score the third. At half time, it was

Korumburra defence of Joey McNeil, Aiden King and Alliyah Nagel and Goalie Eli Hearn. Shots on goal from Jaxon Checkley, Julio Decarlo and Riley Olden didn’t find the net but they continued attacking and placed immense pressure on Wonthaggi’s defence. Korumburra came out from the half time huddle more determined to score and Milly Hurst found the net on two occasions, to see the home team take a great win five nil. City’s youngsters held their own, Julien Rosse breaking away and almost scoring as did Marley Walker. Korumburra U16s cemented its place in finals.

Women’s Korumburra City, needing a win to remain

Milly Hurst put City on the scoreboard early. Kristen Turrell found the net soon after. Wonthaggi was not concerned and scored at the 11th minute mark. Korumburra dominated the second half. Rose Hurst, Jess Halkett and Ellen Jephcott were outstanding, preventing attacks getting through their line covering each other across the pitch. Tahli Swain, Bridie Allen, Kate Brennan, Estelle Rosse, Amber Cull, Dakota Decarlo, Milly Hurst and Emily Shaw rotated through the midfield to ensure fresh legs were always in the game. Forwards Kristen Turrell and Siobhan Donnohue-Corr gave the Wonthaggi United keeper plenty to do and Jodie

Dakota Decarlo found the third goal for Korumburra at the 58 minute mark and Jodie Olden outpaced her defenders and popped it in for City’s fourth goal at the 67th minute. More opportunities would arise for Korumburra, a penalty shot hit the cross bar off Kristen Turrell’s boot and was saved by Wonthaggi’s defence and how a beautiful header off Bridie Allen didn’t go in the net is a credit to Wonthaggi’s goalie. City came home with a four to one win.

that was washed out on August 11. The game took place on the August 22 under lights in Warragul. Three minutes in, Milly Hurst had a run down the wing and found the opening goal, emotions were high. Warragul, just as de-termined hit back and tiedd it up again at the six min-ute mark. Rose Hurst was out-standing in right defence; turning the ball over resulted in Milly Hurst scoring her second at the 13 minute mark. Warragul equalised at Men’s the 18 minute mark. Wonthaggi forfeited. Warragul started playCurrently sitting in ing three players on speedfourth, with a bye next ster Milly Hurst which weekend, the Seniors’ created opportunities for hopes for finals rely on the Dakota Decarlo and Krisoutcome of other games in ten Turrell. the league.

In action: Korumburra’s Milly Hurst controlled the ball in the U16 mixed game. Milly kicked two of the five goals. Photo credit: Dave Hurst. Kristen Turrell slotted it past the keeper to take a three to two lead into the half time break. Siobhan DonnohueCorr, Tahli Swain and Jodie Olden lifting the game resulting in Dakota Decarlo netting her first of the game to give Korumburra a handy two goal

break. The final whistle blew; an outstanding win against the odds, Korumburra four goals to two to take fourth place on the ladder away from Warragul. Korumburra is determined to put on a good show and play in the finals in 2018.

• Inverloch Vs Lang Lang

Stars face Lang Lang Women’s

INVERLOCH Stars travelled to Lang Lang. Inverloch had a great start and was quick to put a score on the board. This was followed by two more goals to see Inverloch lead three nil early in the first half. Inverloch kept up its strong attack and quickly added another two goals to the board. An injury early on to an Inverloch player left the side with only 10 players but that didn’t stop their strong attack or knock their confidence, quickly adding more goals to the tally. By half time Inverloch

held a convincing 10 nil lead. Inverloch came out firing in the second half but Lang Lang strongly defended Inverloch’s early moves on goal. Lang Lang made several runs down the wing to try and put their first score on the board but Inverloch’s strong defence quickly shut down their attempts. Inverloch were still strong in attack in the second half but Lang Lang put up a great defence to try and prevent the visiting team adding to their goal tally. The first score of the second half came with Inverloch adding their 11th goal to the score.

It was quickly followed up by another to see Inverloch leading 12 nil. Lang Lang made some great runs for goal and finally secured a score on the board late in the second half which they enthusiastically celebrated. But it was Inverloch who took home the victory 12-1.

Reserves Inverloch Reserves travelled to Lang Lang for its final game of the season before finals. The Stars started well and scored first through Mark Farmer in a frenetic first 30 minutes. Blake Edwards had a great game and was a constant threat down the right hand side.

It was all even at half time but the Stars team were confident they could take home the points. The second half became a game of ping pong with neither team able to take a chance when it fell. It looked like a draw was on the cards but in the dying minutes a hoof in to the box found a Stars defenders arm and the referee pointed to the spot. Even the post couldn’t save Inverloch, the penalty rebounding to the Lang Lang striker who squeezed it past the Stars keeper. The Stars weren’t happy with their performance but will lift for the finals.

Seniors The Stars’ Seniors

were in charge from the off in their match with Lang Lang. San Oo was the first scorer of the mark speeding on to a neat through ball to slot the ball past the Lang Lang keeper. The Stars were playing some scintillating football. Playing one twos they kept possession and cut through the Lang Lang midfield like a hot knife through butter. A cracking goal came from one such foray. Gene Parini found Barry Farrell who streached a toe out to flick the ball in to the path of Adam Bell who hit the ball on the vol-

ley from outside the area leaving the keeper no chance, back of the net. Another goal from San Oo and the Stars went in to the second half three nil up. Two more in the second half, one for Ethan Tomas who had a terrific game and a third for San Oo after Stars centreback and coach Denis Landron set him up after a great run in to the box. It could have been more but five nil was enough to take the Stars in to their last game next week on a high and look- Sprint: Inverloch’s Ben Bellairs had control of the ball in the U8s. ing forward to finals.

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SPORT | GOLF Leongatha WITH the course showing the effects of rain over the last 10 days, 33 keen golfers tackled the course on Tuesday, August 21. Ken Smirk continued his good form to win with a creditable 34 points. Balls were awarded to Joe Lowell, Norm Hughes, David Forbes, Les Newton, Doug Clemann, Terry Grace, Rod Brown, John French, Greg Ellt and Peter Walsh. NTPs were Ian Barlow on the 14th hole and Paul Ross on the 16th. The new Thursday afternoon competition is becoming popular with members enjoying the opportunity to play later in the day. Colin Bear won in a countback with 35 points. Karen Bear (35 points) and Rene Zeller (33 points) won down the line balls whilst new member Malcolm Allchin was unlucky to miss out on a ball in the countback in his first competition round at the club. On Thursday, August 23, it was nice to see the sun and a good field of 80 enjoyed the Gentsome event with the winning team of Chris Leaver, Trevor Moss, Kevin Scott and Peter Hartigan coming in with 98 points to pip the team of Jeff Brewer, Paul Luck, Rod Hopcraft and Bruce Clark on countback. Balls were awarded to the teams of John

Moor, Neil Mackenzie, Malcolm Legge and Trevor Steer, Nicholas Perrin, Ian and Kathleen Kinlyside and Max Hyde, Lew Newton, Bryan McCorkell, Anthony Sparkes and Jon Smith and Peter Walsh, Tyler Marotti, Bruce Cathie and Will Norden. NTPs were Norm Hughes on the 14th hole and Peter Hartigan on the 16th. Thursday, September 3, is the first round of the Thursday Championship played over three rounds with the best two rounds to count. A big field of 83 contested Saturday’s Stableford Competition with Peter Brownlie enjoying the good conditions to card an excellent 41 points to win the B Grade and Overall. Russell Williams took the A Grade honours with 38 points, Paul Dell won in C Grade in a countback with 32 points and D Grade was taken out by Nicholas Perrin with an excellent 39 points. Balls were awarded to Andrew Westaway, David Forbes, Tom Sorrell, Colin Bear, Kit Rotthier, Nick Shaw, Daniel Jolly, Marcus Luscombe, Craig Hams, Keith Godridge, Ian Blencowe, Andrew Henley, Col Martin, Philippe du Plessis, Brad Courtney, Peter Waters, Rod Hopcraft, Derek Jones, Jon Smith, Nathan Wardle, Ian Debenham, Ken McKenzie, Peter Walsh and George Misson. NTPs were Tyler Marotti on the 14th hole and Peter Hobson on the 16th

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Above: Gentsome winners: Trevor Moss, Peter Hartigan, Kevin Scott and Chris Leaver had a successful day at the Leongatha Golf Club. Left: Ken Smirk: was the Tuesday winner at Leongatha Golf Club. Ladies

FINALLY, the enthusiastic women were rewarded with good golfing weather. No gale force wind and no rain. A field of 28 played a par event on the shorter pink course and some very good scores were returned. It turned out to be the “Dot” and “Chris” day with Dot Stubbs and Chris Lay claiming all but one of the prizes on offer. Dot had the best score of the day to win A Grade with +4 from her 13 handicap. Chris (39), who is becoming very consistent over 18 holes, was the B Grade winner with +1. Dot won nearest

the pin on the 16th hole and Chris was the winner of both second shot nearest the pins on 14th and 16th holes. Jocelyn Howson saved a clean sweep by this clever pair by winning nearest the pin on the 14th hole. Down the line balls were won by Karen Orford -2, Else Gedye,

Trish Owen and Toni West all -3, Fay Quilford, Joc Howson and Bec Thomas all -4, Glenyce McRoberts and Wendy Parker both -5 Nearest the pin on the 14th hole was Joc Howson 6.5m and 16th hole was Dot Stubbs 6.77m. Second shot NTP on 14th and 16th was Chris Lay, 3.3m and 5.10m respectively. Saturday: Perhaps winter weather is gone at last. The 11 women who played Stableford event on the longer red course enjoyed crisp but sunny conditions. The course is still playing long but a few more sunny days will see conditions improve. Marilyn Williams (19) finished with 29 points, which was the best score of the day. Down the line ball winners were Wendy Parker 27, and Maryanne Gartner and Amy Blencowe both 26 points on a count back from two others.

Mirboo North

men’s Foursomes Cham- and J. Stone 74.5, and S.

played, proudly Corrie and S. Canning THURSDAY re- pionship sponsored by Celebra- 75.5. Competition: tions of Foster. sults:

Stableford. Date: August 23. Day winner: Tom Traill (12) 38. B Grade: Roy Celebrine (30) 36. NTP: 16th Ian Blencowe. DTLs: Simon Duff (8) 38, Jeff Hughes (17) 35 and Josh Robbins (16) 35. Saturday results: Competition: Stableford. Date: August 25. Day winner: Mal Payne (10) 38. B Grade: Joe Kus (20) 38. C Grade: Sashi Nair (31) 36. DTLs: Peter Draper (10) 37, Paul Woodall (10) 36, Garry Shandley (14) 36 and Mark Heiberg (11) 36. Second shot NTP first hole: Peter Draper. NTP: Fourth: Russell Pentland. Sixth: John Blunsden. 13th: Tom Traill. 16th: John Blunsden.

Peter Furborough and Norm Cooper playing against 10 teams put in a great round to come away with the trophy. With the weather on the improve so is the course so come along and enjoy a round of golf with family or friends. Results: Thursday, August 23: Stableford. Winner: Norm Cooper (13) 33 points. NTP: sixth K. Flett and 15th P. Dight. DTL: J. Stone (24) 31 points. Friday, August 24: Chook Run (nine holes). Winner: Phil Schofield 22 Points. DTL: S. Corrie 18 and R. Smith 17. Saturday, August 25: Foursomes Stroke (Celebrations of Foster Foster Trophy). Winners net: P. WITH the damp Furborough (7) and N. conditions con- Cooper (13) 70. Winners Gross: P. Furbortinuing early in the ough and N. Cooper 80. week there was no NTP: fourth D. Jenkins, golf until Thursday. sixth T. Vanin and 17th Saturday saw the T. Price. DTL: T. Jones

Woorayl ladies IN racing parlance the conditions on Wednesday, August 22, would have been described as ‘fine with a heavy track’.

The rain over the prior two days had softened all areas on the course which certainly ‘made it play longer’, as once Great achievement: A Grade winner Dot the ball hit the ground it Stubbs and B Grade winner Chris Lay al- pulled up very quickly. At least with the premost had a clean sweep at the Leongatha ferred lies it allowed evGolf Club. eryone to strike a clean

ball. There were seven ladies who contested the Stableford event. It was a tight finish for the winner of the day as both Elly Berryman and Janet Thompson recorded the best score of 29 points. The resultant countback on the back nine saw Elly winning by one shot. NTP: eighth Ann Poole, 11th Elly Berryman and 17th Janet Thompson. This week: Stableford.

Korumburra ladies

THERE was a small field out on the course for the Stableford event last Wednesday. Lynette McIvor (18) had a terrific round to finish with 35 points and Jenny Blackmore was NTP on the 13th green. The weather was superb for the Saturday golfers with sunshine, no wind at all and the course reasonably firm despite the rain earlier in the week. Jenny Blackmore (29) was the winner with 30 points and Deb Wrigley was NTP on both the first and 13th greens. The August Monthly Medal was postponed, so this Stroke event will now be played on August 29. It would be appreciated if people are able to bring along some items for the stall.

Elly Berryman: was the Stableford winner at Woorayl Golf Club.

General manager awarded IT is with great pride the Leongatha Golf Club announces general manager Josh Hall was recently named the Victorian Professional Golfers Association (PGA) Management Professional of the Year for 2018. Josh received his award at a glittering award ceremony held by the Victorian Golf Industry at the Melbourne Arts Centre. In the words of Chris Donovan on the PGA website write up of the event, “Through Hall’s work, the Leongatha Golf Club has enjoyed a significant increase in membership numbers and recorded significant profits in recent years which has seen course and facility improvements enjoyed by members and guests.” Since taking up the position of general manager some four years ago Josh’s contribution to the club has been outstanding. Josh has been instrumental in resurrecting junior and beginner golf clinics at the club, paying particular attention to attracting females to the club. This is paying off for the club through increasing membership. Similarly, Josh runs an excellent coaching program that has benefited both members and visitors alike. In addition to Josh being recognised by his peers as an outstanding young talent within the golf industry, Josh’s contribution to the Leongatha Golf Club is also clearly recognised and appreciated by our members through their responses in a recent member survey. In response to the question “do you find the staff friendly and welcoming?” some 98 percent of members who responded agreed or strongly agreed. Similarly, some 89 percent of members agreed

Golfing roos: Wonthaggi golfers Maree Anderson, Robyn Wilkinson and Catherine Bolding worked around a “disinterested” gallery at the 15th tee.

Wonthaggi ladies ANOTHER Wednesday dawned fine and windless for the seven players who played the winter course for a game of Stableford.

Congratulations: Leongatha Golf Club general manager Josh Hall and wife Danita accepted the Victorian Professional Golfers Association (PGA) Management Professional of the Year for 2018 award recently. or strongly agreed that the club was well managed by employed staff. Leongatha Golf Club looks forward to continuing a long and fruitful association with Josh as he has both the club and the game of golf in general at heart.

Catherine Bolding: had a fantastic day on Wednesday and enjoyed a win at Wonthaggi Golf Club.

While the human number was a small enthusiastic bunch, they did encounter some extremely well behaved onlookers. They did show extreme faith in the driving ability of one group on the 15th tee. Catherine Bolding has been enjoying some R and R up North

in the sun and what great form she brought back with her with an amazing score (24) 37 points. All were amazed at presentations. Included in her score was a chip in for par on the fifth for three points. The next best score was Marg Johnson (13) 31 points, who managed to win NTP on the 17th. Irene Walsh was clever on the second with another chip in, this time for Birdie. BDL went to Marg Johnson 31 and Irene Walsh 25 on c/b.

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SPORT | NETBALL

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Parrots netball results A Grade

Sale 44 d Leongatha 43 Auction player - Holly Van der Pligt. Awards: Georgia Riseley - Bair’s Hotel, Kasie Rump - Lyn Rose, Holly Van der Pligt - Leongatha RSL. For the last game of the season it was a competitive and hard match and we were unfortunate to lose by a goal. Well done to everyone for working hard all game in trying conditions. Thanks to everyone for filling in throughout the season.

Quick play: Korumburra’s wing attack Jacqueline Snooks fought hard getting the ball past Inverloch’s Kelsey Buxton on Sunday.

West Gippsland results Qualifying final

A Grade: Dalyston 57 d Koo Wee Rup 46. B Grade: Dalyston 55 d Bunyip 35. C Grade: Inverloch Kongwak 27 d Bunyip 26. 17 & Under: Bunyip 42 d Phillip Island 39. 15 & Under: Korumburra Bena 22 d Cora Lynn 18. 13 & Under: Inverloch Kongwak 28 d Koo Wee Rup 26.

Elimination final

A Grade: Korumburra Bena 44 d Inverloch Kongwak 43. B Grade: Cora Lynn 40 d Korumburra Bena 38. C Grade: Korumburra Bena 26 d Koo Wee Rup 21. 17 & Under: Dalyston 37 d Koo Wee Rup 32. 15 & Under: Inverloch Kongwak 17 d Dalyston 14. 13 & Under: Phillip Island 29 d Bunyip 13.

Alberton netball wrap up Preliminary final

U13: MDU v Fish Creek Both of these young teams came out with ‘winning’ on their minds. The first quarter was very even as all players fought hard for the ball. MDU had a slight three goal lead by quarter time. Fish Creek fought back hard at the beginning of the second quarter and drew level. MDU was able to get the ball to its goalers under the ring. The Fish Creek goalers showed expertise shooting long shots from the edge of the circle. Missed shots from the Fish Creek goalers were strongly rebounded by the MDU defenders. By the end of the quarter, MDU had a strong seven goal lead. Fish Creek tried desperately to close the gap. Their goalers shot beautifully from a long way out. MDU made strong leads through the centre. In the end, MDU proved to be too strong for a very gallant Fish Creek. Final score: MDU 41 d Fish Creek 17. U15: Fish Creek v MDU This was the game of the day. MDU took a little time to get into the game allowing Fish Creek to take an early lead four to one. Soon the game turned into a tussle as both teams were desperate for the win. At half time, there was only a goal separating the teams. MDU dominated the third quarter. The MDU centre was a ‘little dynamo’ intercepting several passes. MDU led by six goals at the last break. Fish Creek desperately tried to turn the tide; MDU desperately holding on. The crowd became more vocal as scores became level. MDU was steady in goals after and capitalised on a few wild passes from Fish Creek. After a hard fought, exhausting four quarters,

MDU was victorious 30 to 27. U17: Fish Creek v Foster Foster took the early advantage from rushed Fish Creek passes in the centre third. Foster’s goal attack was confidently shooting goals from anywhere in the circle. The crowd was vocal throughout. The umpires’ decisions were clear and sharp, keeping good control in what seemed a ‘frenzied’ situation. Foster effectively applied a centre court defensive press and made better use of turnovers. Fish Creek missed vital goals at vital times. Foster led by five goals at half time. A mini surge by Fish Creek in the third quarter saw it behind by one goal at three quarter time. The last quarter was nail biting. Fish Creek tried to move the ball down the court quickly as time was slipping away. The Foster players had their hands over every ball, hitting everything

away in an attempt to slow Fish Creek down. In the end, Foster was victorious by four goals in what was an intense, skilful game. C Grade: MDU v Toora MDU took to the court for the third time in a very loud, tightly contested game. MDU was more accurate in the circle, capitalising on strongly rebounded missed attempts by Toora. Toora tried to force long passes into the shooting circle. MDU took a strong lead early. The play on court was fairly even throughout the game. The difference simply was the percentage of goals thrown. MDU was too strong in the shooting circles both in their attacking circle and their defensive circle. The score was MDU 41 to Toora 24. B Grade: MDU v Fish Creek MDU had the upper hand throughout the season but Fish Creek was

Centre pass: MDU centre Abby Forrester and Foster centre Keighley Starrett face off during the A Grade preliminary final played on Saturday, won by Foster.

determined. Fish Creek drove strongly and loudly though the centre court taking an early lead. In the second quarter, MDU came back from eight goals down. MDU seemed to throw everything at Fish Creek. They regrouped and took the lead out to five by the end of the third quarter. MDU took advantage as an injury saw the Fish Creek goal attack. The new goal attack took several centre passes to settle into the game. The Fish Creek defence in the MDU circle was awesome. In what was a desperate, hard fought game it was sad that there could only be one winner. In the end, Fish Creek came out the victors 43 to 35. A Grade: MDU v Foster It started of fiery with both teams putting body on body from the first whistle. Foster seemed to take a little longer falling behind by four goals early. It regrouped and scores were level by quarter time. Suddenly, Foster was down by three. The Foster defence seemed to lift and a more ‘settled’ interchanged goal shooter saw them claw their way back to within one goal by half time. MDU seemed to fall apart during the third quarter. Injury time was called by MDU several times during the quarter as Foster seemed to be taking control of the game. At times, it was hard to keep up with the many positional changes being made by MDU during these injury times. Foster however, stayed calm throughout, playing a strong attacking and defending game and lead by seven at the last break. MDU appeared rattled. Despite a last quarter effort by MDU, Foster was more accurate in goals and simply too strong on the day winning 43 to 31.

B Grade

Sale 53 d Leongatha 39 Auction player - Elicia Garnham. Awards: Sara Riseley - Evans Petroleum, Elicia Garnham Leongatha RSL. Great season girls. We were super competitive and it was too bad we didn’t win the slab, but an it was an awesome effort by everyone.

C Grade

Sale 37 d Leongatha 32 Auction player - Georgina Drew. Awards: Rachel Cameron - South Gippsland Therapy, Georgina Drew - Evans Petroleum.

Amazing game by all players. A hard fought out game by everyone. Some great plays down the court and some awesome shots put up. Great effort. See you all again next year.

It was a very competitive game and everyone put in a 110 percent ef-

fort. We have improved so much. Here we come finals. Amazing game girls.

Under 17

Sale 41 d Leongatha 37 Awards: Simone Dekker - Rusty Windmill, Alicia Marshman - Kat’s Korner, Stacey Gilliam Baker’s Delight. What a fantastic way to end the season. A competitive game throughout the whole four quarters. Thanks to our amazing coaches and everyone who helped during the season. Well done girls, it was a memorable year.

Under 15

Sale 49 d Leongatha 33 Awards: Holly Van der Pligt - Baker’s Delight, Phoebe Davison - Serafino’s Pizza. Great game to end a great season girls. Lots of lols and everyone played amazingly.

Under 13

Sale 39 d Leongatha 23 Awards: Kinesha Anderson - Sportsfirst, Harper McLennan - Baker’s Delight.

On the run: Leongatha’s Zali Hill stretches to gather the ball in the U17s match.

Gippsland netball Results - Round 18

Arms up: Mirboo North’s Taliesha Snell defended a goal attempt in the U17s match.

Mirboo North results Second semi

U17: Mirboo North 48 d Trafalgar 46. Best on court: Maddi Knowles. Fantastic effort from everyone to finally get a win against a great Trafalgar team. Straight through to the grand final in two weeks. U15: Mirboo North 26 lt Morwell East 51. It was gallant effort against Morwell East. The

girls never gave up and kept trying until the final whistle. Let’s keep up the effort at training and be ready for next week. First semi A Grade: Mirboo North 45 lt Trafalgar 53. B Grade: Mirboo North 40 d Yinnar 36. D Grade: Mirboo North 18 def by Morwell East 36.

A Grade: Moe 66 d Maffra 28, Sale 44 d Leongatha 43, Warragul 52 d Bairnsdale 38, Drouin 69 d Wonthaggi Power 53, Traralgon 47 d Morwell 38. B Grade: Moe 51 d Maffra 32, Sale 53 d Leongatha 39, Warragul 54 d Bairnsdale 28, Wonthaggi Power 51 d Drouin 35, Traralgon 59 d Morwell 26. C Grade: Maffra 42 d Moe 33, Sale 37 d Leongatha 32, Bairnsdale 46 d Warragul 26, Drouin 41 d Wonthaggi Power 27, Traralgon 54 d Morwell 29. Under 17: Moe 51 d Maffra 46, Sale 41 d Leongatha 37, Bairnsdale 44 d Warragul 26, Wonthaggi Power 53 d Drouin 37, Traralgon 39 d Morwell 37. Under 15: Moe 44 d Maffra 33, Sale 49 d Leongatha 33, Bairnsdale 53 d Warragul 23, Drouin 73 d Wonthaggi Power 13, Morwell 31 d Traralgon 28. Under 13: Maffra 34 d Moe 22, Sale 38 d Leongatha 23, Bairnsdale 44 d Warragul 7, Wonthaggi Power 35 d Drouin 7, Traralgon 45 d Morwell 29.

Ladders

A Grade Morwell .............. 132.44 Traralgon ........... 145.60 Moe ..................... 125.85 Drouin ................ 106.80 Warragul ............ 101.07 Maffra.................... 89.00 Bairnsdale ............. 94.44 Sale........................ 73.49 Leongatha.............. 73.09 Wonthaggi ............. 76.64 B Grade Traralgon ........... 182.74

60 54 52 50 44 32 28 16 16 8 72

Moe ..................... 121.22 Morwell .............. 103.56 Wonthaggi .......... 101.77 Warragul .............. 99.87 Maffra.................... 92.40 Sale........................ 97.73 Drouin ................... 91.72 Leongatha...............71.11 Bairnsdale ............. 71.43 C Grade Maffra ................ 147.24 Traralgon ........... 136.41 Drouin ................ 132.87 Wonthaggi ...........114.31 Moe ......................112.39 Sale........................ 97.20 Warragul ................ 85.94 Morwell ................. 68.83 Bairnsdale ............. 71.86 Leongatha.............. 64.91 Under 17 Wonthaggi .......... 132.07 Traralgon ........... 144.08 Maffra .................117.11 Morwell ...............113.93 Moe ......................116.84 Leongatha.............113.66 Sale...................... 107.99 Drouin ................... 81.98 Bairnsdale ............. 78.71 Warragul ................ 35.73 Under 15 Sale ......................214.11 Bairnsdale .......... 161.43 Drouin ................ 174.56 Moe ..................... 145.75 Maffra .................111.24 Leongatha.............118.59 Warragul ................ 56.21 Morwell ................. 50.00 Traralgon ............... 55.33 Wonthaggi ............. 47.19 Under 13 Sale ..................... 355.20 Leongatha .......... 156.85 Wonthaggi .......... 157.36 Traralgon ........... 154.46 Maffra ................ 105.96 Bairnsdale ............. 92.66 Moe ....................... 90.29 Morwell ................. 65.16 Warragul ................ 27.49 Drouin ................... 28.57

60 42 40 36 34 32 30 10 4 68 64 56 44 44 32 20 16 8 8 64 60 44 44 42 36 36 18 16 0 68 58 56 52 42 36 16 16 8 8 72 56 52 46 46 36 24 20 8 0

LDNA results Preliminary final - Saturday, August 25 13 & Under Section 1: Mt Eccles Silver 22 d St Laurence Maroon 18. 13 & Under Section 2: Parrots 15 d Inverloch-Kongwak 7. 15 & Under: St Laurence 18 d Town Tangerine 11. 17 & Under / C Grade: Mirboo North 37 d Town 27. Open: Town Black 41 d Mt

Eccles 36. Our grand finals will be played this coming week on Saturday, September 1. As well as our regular grades, the All Abilities team will also be playing at 12pm, so come down and show your support to them and all the finalists throughout the day. Presentations will be at approximately 2.15pm for all grades. Grand final matches for next Saturday, September 1:

13 & Under Section 1: Mirboo North v Mt Eccles Silver, 11am Court 5. 13 & Under Section 2: Korumburra-Bena v Parrots, 11am Court 3. 15 & Under: Mt Eccles Blue v St Laurence, 12pm Court 5. All Abilities Match, 12pm Court 3. 17 & Under/C Grade: Meeniyan & District v Mirboo North, 1pm Court 3. Open: MDU v Town Black, 1pm Court 5.

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Alberton congratulate top players ALBERTON Football Netball League celebrated a successful season with its league vote count on Saturday night. The event was held at Toora Hall. Congratulations to all award winners.

C Grade: Lauren Wightman from MDU was best and fairest and Tarwin’s Marianne Bloye Awarded: Sarah Kidd presented the Peter Moore medal (left) and Team of the Year: the Seniors’ Team of the Year was announced on was runner up best and fairest. Julie Promm presented the Irene Tibballs trophy (right) to Senior Saturday night. The team included Andrew Logan (Stony Creek), Jack Hayes (Fish Creek), Todd Dobson (Tarwin), Bailey Harfieldbest and fairest winners Ethan Park and Jesse Manton. Park (Fish Creek), Luke Galle (Foster), Jayden Attard (Toora), Darcy Atkins (Stony Creek), Brendan Neville (Foster), Peter Grant (Toora), Jesse Manton (Toora), Harrison Hunt (Fish Creek), Jack Weston (Toora), Tom Corry (MDU), Tom McGowan (Foster), Kael Bergles (Stony Creek), James Cook (Foster), Ethan Park (Fish Creek), Cam McKenzie (Stony Creek), Paul Hinkley (Tarwin), Josh Griffin (Toora), Brent Cooper (Fish Creek) and coach Greg Hoskin (Fish Creek). Ethan Park was named captain and Brendan Neville vice captain. B Grade: Toora celebrated a great season with Emily Grylls voted runner up best and fairest and Carla Jenkins named best and fairest. Club culture: Foster Football Netball Club president Buddy Prain accepted the award for 2018 most disciplined club.

Life member: Alberton Football Netball League president Barry Stride congratulated valued league member Ralph Hubbert. This was a popular nomination and received a standing ovation.

Reserves: Stony Creek’s Liam Harrington and Fish Creek’s Aaron Ireland were equal best and fairest winners.

A Grade: Fish Creek’s Molly Edwards (left) and Toora’s Hannah Weston (right) were named equal runners up best and fairest. 75 goals: Stony The best and fairest honours went to MDU’s Creek’s Kael Bergles Ebony Best (centre). was the 2018 leadSeniors: Fish Creek’s Ethan Park was equal ing goal kicker in the best and fairest with Toora’s Jesse Manton. Seniors.

Star team: the A Grade Team of the Year was announced on Saturday night. The team included Alana Pepperell (Toora), Brylee Angwin (Foster), Molly Edwards (Fish Creek), Keighley Starrett (Foster), Irene Thorson (MDU), playing coach Ebony Best (MDU), Hannah Weston (Toora), Jess Edgar (Fish Creek), Jayde McGlead (Foster) and Jade Cashin (Stony Creek). Keighley Starrett was named captain.

Juniors awarded ALBERTON Football Netball League congratulated its junior champions last Wednesday night. The presentation was held at Tarwin Football Netball Club. Awards were presented the Thirds footballers, U15 and U17 netballers, and rising stars. The results were as

follows; Thirds: best and fairest Liam O’Neill (MDU) and leading goal kicker Cooper Cary (Stony Creek). U15s: best and fairest Sharli Hams (Fish Creek) and runner up best and fairest Tyla Angwin (Foster). U17s: best and fairest Irene Thorson (MDU) and equal runner up best and fairest Kasey Thorson

(MDU) and Ella Schauble (Fish Creek). Football rising stars: winner Brady Mitchell (Toora), Jordan Brown (MDU), John Phillips (Stony Creek) and Nathan Van Dyke (Foster). Netball rising stars: winner Irene Thorson (MDU), Stephanie Crawford (Toora), Kasey Thorson (MDU) and Lauren Gale (Fish Creek).

U15s: Fish Creek’s Sharli Hams was best U17s: MDU’s Kasey Thorson (left) and Fish Creek’s Ella Schauble and fairest and Foster’s Tyla Angwin was the (right) were named equal runner up best and fairest. MDU’s Irene runner up. Thorson (centre) was best and fairest.

Thirds: this year’s leading goal kicker was Achievement: Toora’s Stephanie Crawford and MDU’s Kasey and Great result: MDU’s Jordan Brown, Stony Creek’s John Phillips Stony Creek’s Cooper Cary. MDU’s Liam Irene Thorson were this year’s rising stars. Irene was announced the and Toora’s Brady Mitchell were named rising stars. Brady was the 2018 winner. Absent: Lauren Gale (Fish Creek). 2018 winner. Absent: Nathan Van Dyke (Foster). O’Neill was best and fairest.

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• Stony Creek v Foster

Lions pipped by Tigers IN a preliminary final thriller, Foster secured a ticket to the final showdown after defeating Stony Creek by a point. The conditions were perfect at the Tarwin Lower Recreation Reserve, setting the scene for an action packed match. Stony Creek knew it was going to be in for hard day when centre half back Matija Sigeti had to come off within the first 15 minutes due to a back injury. Foster got the jump on Stony Creek early, kicking four goals. SENIORS

Foster 12.8.80 Stony Creek 12.7.79 Foster Goals: T. McGowan 7, S. Chaseling 2, B. Rooney 2, P. Coelli 1 Stony Creek Goals: K. Bergles 8, J. Byrnes 1, J. Zahra 1, A. Logan 1, D. Zuidema 1 Foster Best: T. McGowan, B. Rooney, J. Toner, B. Neville, N. Grylls, L. Galle Stony Creek Best: D. Zuidema, B. Hutchinson, C. McKenzie, K. Bergles, M. Homer, H. Egerton RESERVES

Spoil: Stony Creek’s Brad Hutchinson knocked the ball away from Foster’s Troy Van Dyke. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning-@ fourcornersframing.biz.

Fish Creek 13.10.88 Foster 8.6.54 Fish Creek Goals: A. Wilson 5, J. O’Sullivan 4, J. Danckert 1, A. Bright 1, D. Nichols 1, T. Redpath 1

Brendan Neville provided plenty of drive coming out of the middle. Not to be outdone, Stony Creek responded with the next six goals – four in the first quarter and two in the second. Stony Creek’s goal kicking was led by Kael Bergles, who had five in his tally by half time and eight for the game. In Foster’s camp, Tom McGowan led the goal kicking charge and kicked seven for the match. The first quarter ended with Foster two points in front, but Stony Creek dominated the second quarter. Foster Goals: M. Green 3, S. Dillon 2, S. Dobson 1, J. Chaseling 1, J. Sparkes 1 Fish Creek Best: A. Wilson, J. O’Sullivan, A. Ireland, B. Pulham, J. Danckert, R. Nicoll Foster Best: B. Smith, M. Green, J. Smith, S. Dobson, S. Dillon, J. Coffey THIRDS

Fish Creek 8.11.59 Stony Creek 4.6.30 Fish Creek Goals: J. Haines 2, K. Dorling 2, W. Sands-morris 1, E. Farrell 1, A. Wilson 1, J. Stefani 1 Stony Creek Goals: J. Bright 1, A. Dyke 1, C. Cary 1, L. Elliott 1 Fish Creek Best: A. Tracy, K. Dorling, L. Wake, S. McGannon, J. Haines, L. Howard Stony Creek Best: C. Preston, D. Williams, H. Collins, M. Nanos, J. Battersby, I. Mcrae

• Poowong v Catani

Poowong triumph over Catani Chris Robinson found Jake HazenPOOWONG travelled to Catani donk, who goaled Poowong’s seventh. on Sunday to play Catani in the Catani rallied late in the quarter with a elimination final. goal then another point from a free kick.

Poowong lost Ben Hancock with a hamstring twinge and then lost Jake Cochrane in the first couple of minutes with an ankle injury down to two on the bench. The Magpies were determined to get off to a good start with all players working hard to go forward. Chivaroli had the job of running with Paul Pattinson and Tim Hancock was on Catani forward Owen Fitzpatrick. Poowong opened the scoring with a point before a pass from Robinson to Trevor Hooker resulted in Poowongs first goal. The second came from a high tackle on Thomas Wyatt, who kicked truly. Catani replied with a goal from a free kick. Poowong was quicker than Catani. Jake Hazendonk kicked two quick goals from snaps 30 yards out. Two late points to Poowong through James Doria and Michael Harris gave Poowong a 21 point lead at the first change. Catani came out hard in the second quarter. Catani opened with two points before Poowong goaled with Thomas Wyatt getting in behind Catani’s defence. Paul Pattinson and Nicholas Visser worked hard for Catani but managed only three points. Poowong took advantage but Jake Hazendonk’s shot across the goal went out of bounds. From a throw in, James Doria picked up the ball and kicked a good running goal.

Catani reduced the half time lead. Poowong’s Chris Robinson was working hard around the ground and the defence limited Catani’s opportunities. Jake Hazendonk, Thomas Wyatt and Chris Doria ran hard, creating opportunities for Poowong’s forwards. After the half time break, Catani came out hard but the ball spent a lot of time on their forward flank with numerous ball ups from some heavy tackling from both sides. Catani managed two points before a strong mark led to a Catani goal. Poowong replied with a point before a strong mark down forward led to Catani’s fifth goal reducing the margin to eight points. Poowong worked the ball forward and from a free kick Chris Doria played on and goaled. Trevor Hooker goaled after Poowong played on from another free kick. Points to Hazendonk and Robinson before a hand ball off the ground by Wyatt to Matt Cozzio resulted in a goal. Catani tried hard to get back into the game but could only manage a point and then a great mark on the line by Poowong avoided a late goal by Catani. The lead at three quarter time was 27 points. Poowong had one quarter left to complete the dream of advancing deeper into the finals. Coach Mick Hawkens made no changes as the whole team was playing well and contributing around the ground and with Catani requiring at least five goals to get back into the game. Poowong showed it was not going to

let Catani back into the game and with Jake Hazendonhk and Thomas Wyatt dominating around the packs it attacked hard. James Doria’s shot for goal fell short; Wyatt then kicked a point before he picked up the ball on the run and kicked Poowong’s 11th. Catani took the ball forward and from a free kick for a high tackle to Paul Pattinson who passed it off Catani goaled followed by a further point. A pass from Wyatt to Jake Hazendonk resulted in a goal. A snap from Wyatt to the square resulted in a free kick to Trevor Hooker and Poowong’s 13th goal. Two late points to Poowong saw it run out winners by 41 points. The final score was 13.12.90 to Catani 6.13.49. Poowong will play Warragul Industrials at Buln Buln this Sunday. Poowong thoroughly deserved its win and worked very hard as a team. Chris Robinson worked hard all day around the ground and created many opportunities. The defence led by Jayden Sullivan, Alex Doria, Tim Hancock. Michael Harris and Joseph Bisognin did a lot of heavy work in the packs and with Josh Chivaroli limiting Paul Pattinson’s influence all helped to the victory. Jake Hazendonk, Thomas Wyatt and Chris Doria kicked eight goals between them. Goal kickers: Jake Hazendonk four, three each to Trevor Hooker and Thomas Wyatt, and singles to Matt Cozzio, James Doria and Chris Doria. Best players: Chris Robinson, Jake Hazendonk, Chris Doria, Josh Chivaroli, Tim Hancock and Thomas Wyatt.

The Lions had more run of the ball and managed to put a gap on the scoreboard. Third quarter came and both teams were hungry for the win. A late hit on Stony Creek’s Max Homer resulted in a fight between the two teams. Stony Creek’s Julian Zahra was red carded, leaving the Lions a man down for the next 20 minutes. After losing Zahra, Dylan Zuidema was in

the ruck for the rest of the game, earning him a place in Stony Creek’s best. Homer, Cam McKenzie and Hayden Egerton continued to push in the midfield. This changed the momentum of the game and Foster took the opportunity to close in. The last quarter was an arm wrestle. McGowan snapped a goal in front, but another goal to Stony Creek kept the Lions

five points ahead. A one handed mark from McGowan resulted in another goal, which sealed the match. Stony Creek ran out of time. Foster will now head into the grand final against Fish Creek. Fish Creek has been the benchmark this season and Foster is looking forward to competing. Stony Creek will cheer on its Reserves in the grand final.

Leongatha Small Bore Rifle Club 2018 20m Prone Pennant - Rifle Geelong 486.020 (bye). The best shooters for round Section B Round six: Oakleigh 488.021 defeated by Kyneton 494.026; Launceston VDC 494.023 defeated Leongatha 489.022; Target Rifle Geelong 494.027 defeated Northcote 486.018; Stawell 189.004 (bye). The best shooter for round six was Carl Bedwell (Geelong) with 100.009. Congratulations on your 100 with nine out of 10 perfect centres. Round seven: Launceston VDC 488.020 defeated by Kyneton 492.026; Oakleigh 483.015 defeated by Leongatha 490.023; Stawell 95.003 defeated by Northcote 481.010; Target

seven were James Daly (Kyneton) and Carl Bedwell (Geelong) with 100.009. Congratulations on your 100s with nine out of 10 perfect centres.

Ladder Kyneton ...............................24 Target Rifle Geelong ............24 Launceston VDC .................20 Northcote .............................16 Leongatha ............................12 Leigh ......................................8 Stawell ...................................8 The club shoots Friday nights at 8pm at the rifle club on the Leongatha Recreation Reserve. Any inquiries, please call R. Spratt 5664 2358.

• Leongatha badminton

One sided final round WITH the top four teams playing the bottom sides, the final round of competition provided all one sided contests. In a good finals warm up the Emus outclassed the Swans. Richard Burton had an excellent night, reinforcing the marvellous season Richard has put together. James Missen also put in a great match leading into finals action. The Swans have had an enjoyable season and have stuck together through the good and bad times. Paul Robinson, Phil Munro and Simon Perks all bring a positive energy to the club and we hope to see them all back next season. The Galahs again had a solid win, this time over the Eagles and it looks hard to find a team that could stop the Galahs from claiming this year’s premiership. Great to see Neil Langstaff filling in and his awesome touch game was certainly a highlight of the night.

The always immaculately groomed Karsten Krohn also was unstoppable for the Galahs. Rhonda Newton and Ethan Bath both finished off the season in style with some good results. Special mention to Rhonda for spending a lot of time getting fillins for our last round of the season, a job well done Rhonda. The Crows have picked up excellent fillins during the absence of Mike Timpano and amazingly this has resulted in them finishing in third position on the ladder. It must be stated that Ian Cole and Gail Beer have also been excellent players for the Crows who could surprise with a win next week. Their opponents, the Budgies were best served by Rob Brownlow and Roger Callister. The final match for analysis was the Rosellas, clearly too strong for the Magpies. Neil Jeremiah, Jackson Land and Jack Stevenson were all in great touch for these

premiership threats and old tiger Glenn Kleeven appears ready to pounce come finals time. It is all over for the Magpies but they certainly enjoyed their year together. Paul O’Connor filling in had a top night, and a big mention to hard working club member Alan McEachern who has set the hall up every Tuesday and does everything else around the club that needs doing. Well done Alan. Our presentation night at the Leongatha RSL is set for September 8 starting at 6.30pm with a meal and trophy presentations to follow. Good luck to all in the finals.

Round 12 results Rosellas 5/124 d Magpies 1/72, Emus 4/119 d Swans 2/83, Galahs 4/117 d Eagles 2/89, Crows 5/121 d Budgies 1/92, Robins - bye.

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Galahs........................... 90 Rosellas......................... 81 Crows............................ 65 Emus ............................. 61 Budgies ......................... 48 Magpies ......................... 46 Eagles ............................ 43 Swans ............................ 37 Robins ........................... 36

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ALBERTON FOOTBALL NETBALL LEAGUE GRAND FINAL DAY Meeniyan Recreation Reserve - Saturday September 1

SENIOR FOOTBALL: FISH CREEK V FOSTER A GRADE NETBALL: FISH CREEK V FOSTER

Foster Football Club ready to roar

6 Peter Coelli Really good role player. Does his bit for the team and works hard.

7 Shaun Chaseling Clever, small forward. Doesn’t need many touches to affect the game.

40 Brad Angwin Defender who reads the ball well and has good skills.

11 Jonathan Segat Tough midfielder, can play on either side of the body.

21 Mitch Young Centre half forward. Competes all day. Has a big work rate.

10 Lachie Rathjen Only 15 years old, makes the most of opportunities. Very smart player.

1 Troy Van Dyke Tall wing man. Runs all day and is a hard match up.

16 Kieran Bohn Competes well. Back up ruckman.

13 Matt Brown Quick half back with good skills. Uses the ball well.

19 Josh Toner Tough player, strong overhead. Very versatile.

14 Scott Allott Takes a strong mark and leads to the right spots.

23 Brendan Neville League’s best midfielder. In and under top player.

4 Nathan Grylls Can use both feet. Our best ball user.

9 Darren Granger Versatile player with a massive kick of the ball. Demands the footy.

20 James Cook Ruckman who has had a really good year. When he gets his hands on the ball we usually win.

18 Beau Elkington Centre half back who doesn’t get beaten in a one on one contest. Usually gets the best forward.

8 Luke Globan Wing man, with massive amounts of endurance. Can go forward to kick goals as well.

28 Luke Galle Mr Versatile. Used at both ends of the ground and is a very smart player.

12 Tom McGowan Full forward. Our barometer, who kicks goals for fun.

27 Brad Rooney – coach Heart and soul of the side. Has the team playing its best footy at the right time of the year.

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Fish Creek battled Foster in Saturday’s final to earn its ticket. An evenly matched side took to the ground in the first quarter, but Fish Creek managed to keep its nose in front for the entirety of the match. A surge of momentum put the Kangaroos to goals ahead at the long break, but Foster managed to close the gap with one quarter to go. In a fight for survival, Fish Creek gave a mighty fourth quarter effort to be well in front by the end of the match. Fish Creek’s defence held Foster to one goal in the

final term. In a finals hat trick, Fish Creek also prevailed in the Thirds preliminary final against Stony Creek. The Kangaroos will face MDU in the grand final clash. It was another evenly matched contest in the first quarter. However, it wasn’t long before Fish Creek found its rhythm. Playing consistent quarters, Fish Creek chipped away at the scoreboard the whole game to go home with a comfortable win. Fish Creek will feature in all Alberton grand final footy matches at the Meeniyan Recreation Reserve this Saturday.

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ALBERTON FOOTBALL NETBALL LEAGUE GRAND FINAL DAY Meeniyan Recreation Reserve - Saturday September 1

SENIOR FOOTBALL: FISH CREEK V FOSTER A GRADE NETBALL: FISH CREEK V FOSTER

Fish Creek primed for back to back

1. Bailey Harfield Park One of the league’s premier onballers. He’s hard at the ball and usually hits the target.

3. Chad Macri Chad has had a great year and always gets a big job on the opposition’s big forwards.

4. Jarrod Walker A dour defender who plays hard and doesn’t give his opponents an inch.

5. Gareth Park He has played forward and on-ball in 2018 and has been damaging in both areas.

6. Nick Oaten In his first season with the club, Nick is a small frame with a big heart who gets a big task running with key opposition player most weeks.

7. Travis Manne One of the team’s stalwarts and a leader on and off the ground. Former league Best and Fairest winner and premier ruckman.

8. Aaron Ireland This season’s Reserves league Best and Fairest and carved out a spot in the Senior side.

9. Justin Smith He has cheetah-like speed, is strong and cunning and can kick goals on either side.

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GO FISHY! ALL THE BEST FOR SATURDAY! 13. Mathew Watkins Excited to be back at his home club. His calmness in the backline is a real asset to the team.

14. Harrison Hunt Tall and very mobile; he covers a lot of ground, takes a great mark and can kick goals.

18. Brent Cooper One of the most consistent players over a long period of time. Pound for pound best marks in the competition.

19. Jack Hayes Confirmed as a premier backman in the competition by winning a spot in the team of the year.

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Tough contest: Inverloch’s Adam Cross had eyes for a loose Hard ball: Inverloch’s Matthew Miller provided a strong Stand strong: Inverloch’s Lachlan Scott tried to escape a contest against a Cora Lynn player on Sunday. ball against Cora Lynn on Sunday. tough tackle against Cora Lynn on Sunday.

• Inverloch Vs Cora Lynn

• Mirbooo North Vs Yall-Yall North

Inverloch bounced from finals by Cora Lynn By Kyle Standfield

or’s gallant play down back for Inverloch helped stem the flow of goals with INVERLOCH Kongwak’s Shem Hawking and Corey Casey also being influential as the Sea Eagles tried premiership defence has come to mount a comeback in the final term. to an abrupt end after going After playing to a goalless staledown to Cora Lynn by seven mate in the opening ten minutes of the fourth quarter, Mahoney managed to points on the weekend. In a rematch of last year’s grand fi- kick his third of the day to give Invernal, the Sea Eagles were hampered by loch a glimpse of hope. Another Sea Eagles major via Osinaccuracy in front of goal as the home car Toussaint late in the game cut the side kicked just 4.14 for the contest. The Cobras didn’t fare much better, but Cobras lead to single digits before a did enough to stave off Inverloch with frantic last few minutes saw Cora Lynn a four goal to none third quarter acting hold on for the victory. The Cobras now advance to the as the ultimate difference. semi final while Inverloch’s season Things started well for Inverloch, comes to a close. with Toby Mahoney bagging the first Sea Eagles senior coach of seven goal of the game for either side. Cora Lynn answered through Luke Hartley years, Ben Soumilas, announced he is a few minutes later for the only other stepping down after a very successful goal of the opening term. Another tight stint at the club. In that time the club scored the first tussle ensued in the second quarter with both sides fighting hard for each premiership for the seniors in 2017 for the newly formed West Gippsland metre gained. Inverloch threatened a few times Football Netball League. The club was also runner-up to in their forward half but were unable Fish Creek in the 2016 Alberton league to convert their play into a goal until Mahoney kicked his second midway grand FINAL. Co-president Peter Boucher said through the quarter. Jackson Dalton Soumilas had been outstanding at kicked the first of his three goals to keep Cora Lynn in touch as the Sea the club and he was pleased to say Eagles went into the main break up by Soumilas would play some role at the club next season which is yet to be five. The Cobras exploded out of the determined. The club, which still has football rooms in the third quarter, kicking four unanswered goals to put the Sea Eagles and netball teams engaged in finals, on the brink of elimination. Jarvis Pry- is advertising for a senior coach in today’s paper.

ELIMINATION FINAL

Cora Lynn 6.9.45 Inverloch Kongwak 4.14.38 Cora Lynn Goals: J. Dalton 3, T. Woodfield 1, R. Spierings 1, L. Hartley 1 Inverloch Kongwak Goals: T. Mahoney 3, O. Toussaint 1 Cora Lynn Best: B. Thomas, J. Dalton, C. Johnson, J. Monckton, S. Sparks, H. Briggs Inverloch Kongwak Best: D. Clark, W. Hetherington, J. Pryor, J. Clottu, M. Eales, D. Houston RESERVES

Kilcunda Bass 11.7.73 Phillip Island 6.8.44 Details not submitted THIRDS

Garfield 14.10.94 Koo Wee Rup 1.0.6

Garfield Goals: N. Glen 4, T. McMahon 3, L. Bow 2, Z. Soutar 2, T. Fitzpatrick 2, M. Dyball Garfield Best: E. Ford, A. McMillan, N. Glen, J. Batson, T. Fitzpatrick, L. Bow Koo Wee Rup details not submitted FOURTHS

Bunyip 12.2.74 Korumburra-Bena 1.4.10 Bunyip Goals: S. Tapner 3, W. Papley 2, J. Davis 2, H. Morgan-Morris 2, X. Kinder 2, Z. Cuthbertson 1 Korumburra-Bena Goals: J. Harris 1 Bunyip Best: J. Kelly, P. Davis, L. Johnson, X. Kinder, B. Pilikidis, J. Collins Korumburra-Bena Best: J. Harris, R. Hill, K. Walker, J. Anthony, D. Hall, T. Loughridge

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MID GIPPSLAND Preliminary final at Ronald Reserve (Morwell) Saturday, September 1 Yinnar v Yallourn-Yall Nth

GIPPSLAND Qualifying final at Warragul Rec Reserve Saturday, September 1 Leongatha v Sale Elimination final at Morwell Rec Reserve Sunday, September 2 Moe v Traralgon

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Tigers’ 2018 campaign comes to an end REIGNING Mid Gippsland premier Mirboo North’s 16th consecutive year of finals participation is over after it lost the first semi final against Yallourn Yallourn North by 24 points at Trafalgar Recreation Reserve on Sunday. Mirboo North’s Reserves and Thirds were also defeated in cutthroat first semi final encounters against Newborough. For just the second time in 21 seasons, that produced 19 Mirboo North premierships across Seniors, Reserves, Thirds and Fourths, none of its four football teams will reach this year’s grand finals. An enthusiastic crowd paying a record gate of $12,344.30 witnessed a scrappy encounter where the ball bounced all over the place and a blustery north westerly blew many foot passes and shots for goal off course. A ground breaking feature of the match was the appearance of four speedy, skilled and superbly fit female boundary umpires – 23 year old Rachel Dodd, and Ruby Luckie, Chelsea Movchan and Hannah Lipscombe, each 15 years of age. Mirboo North kicked to the southern end of the Waterloo Road oval in the first term, that saw YYN take a two point advantage into the quarter-time huddle, after goals from Tyler Brown and this year’s leading league sharpshooter, Dean MacDonald. Clancy Bennett and Jason Winderlich was the mighty Tigers’ goalkickers – Bennett’s was a sharp left foot

forward pocket snap and the former Essendon 129-gamer’s came courtesy of a free kick from 30 metres. Both teams appeared to share a pact that respective jam packed arcs would restrict each other’s avenue to goal. As a consequence, they frequently found themselves under pressure, as they looked to pass the ball to teammates with little more room in which to move, than residents ‘in the slot’ at Fulham Correctional Centre – eight kilometres west of Sale. Once players gathered possession, avoiding tackles and negotiating their way through heavy traffic, constantly proved difficult. Brown, Dylan Bentley, playing coach Barrie Burnett and Keenan Hughes were active for YYN, whilst defenders Kris Berchtold, Zach Kilgower, Lloyd Powell, Bennett, Jacob Blair and Julian Blackford were striving diligently to repel the Bombers’ forward advances. Scoring remained tight during the second quarter, with much of the play taking place on the outer side and a succession of errant kicks falling victim to the wind and flying over the boundary line on the full. Mirboo North matched an early major from the Bombers when playing coach Josh Taylor found Winderlich, who booted his second goal. Soon after, Brown curled in a beauty on the run that helped give YYN an 11 point lead at the main break. Teammates came from everywhere to congratulate MacDonald early in the third quarter when he pierced the wide opening for his 100th goal of the season.

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Newborough 6.5.41 Mirboo North 4.3.27

Yall-Yall North 8.16.64 Mirboo North 6.4.40 Yall-Yall North goals: D. MacDonald 4, T. Brown 2, A. Young 1, B. Burnett 1. Mirboo North goals: J. Winderlich 3, C. Bennett 1, J. Taylor 1, M. Holland 1. Yall-Yall North best: T. Brown, D. Bentley, K. Hughes, D. Potts, C. MacInnes, M. Luck. Mirboo North best: K. Berchtold, J. Winderlich, J. Taylor, Z. Kilgower, C. Bennett, L. Powell. RESERVES

Newborough 6.8.44 Mirboo North 5.9.39 Newborough goals: J. Mitchell 2, Z. Regester 1, M. Neal 1, J. Jacovou 1, J. Wood 1. Mirboo North goals: C. Le Page 2, K. Holmes 1, R. Kratzat 1, D. Taylor 1. Newborough best: M. Stringer, R. Chapman, S. Janiw, M. Rowlings, A. Fanning, J. Simpson. Mirboo North best: B. Maxwell, P. Doyle, J. Alexander, D. McLean, J. Grande, L. Oddy.

Newborough goals: J. McDonald 3, J. Beath 1, L. Flahavin 1, S. Burns 1. Mirboo North goals: R. Kratzat 2, F. Austin 1, J. Cummaudo 1. Newborough best: D. Lupton, J. McDonald, B. Richards, T. Taylor, R. Lambos, D. McColl. Mirboo North best: L. Oddy, R. Kratzat, J. Cummaudo, J. Burgess-Pincini, D. Fahey, L. Dight. FOURTHS

Yinnar 9.7.61 Boolarra 6.5.41 Yinnar goals: B. VanDerMeer 2, B. Couling 2, C. Bell 1, C. Bailey 1, J. Felmingham 1, R. Brown 1, T. Hutchinson 1. Boolarra goals: L. Smith 3, J. Carnes 1, B. Riley 1, T. Waack 1. Yinnar best: R. Adams, M. McCafferty, B. Couling, M. Kearns, J. Felmingham, B. VanDerMeer. Boolarra best: J. McCormack, M. Porykali, J. Carnes, T. Waack, Q. O’Kane, L. Smith.

The big, burly full forward, with a bush ranger’s beard, shoulders wider than an axe handle and legs like tree trunks, was proving a handful for Mirboo North’s defence and would finish with five goals for the match. At the last change, the valiant Tigers trailed by six points after Matt Holland marked low down and kicked truly from the 50-metre line late in the term. Taylor instructed his men to kick to space and take the game on through the centre, in an all or nothing attempt to grind out a win. A goal from Anthony Young from the 10-metre square after receiving a 50-metre penalty almost immediately put the Bombers in the box seat. Taylor heroically ran hard and sent a long shot into the wind home for Mirboo North’s sixth major, but the battle weary and emotionally spent Tigers had fired their last shot at the big white sticks. Nonetheless, the Tigers kept fighting to the end – anything less is abhorrent to every instinct in their bodies – but on this windy day at Trafalgar, the Bombers were simply too good. Finishing touches from Burnett and MacDonald that produced YYN’s seventh and eighth goals, were interspersed with a series of missed shots that allowed the Bombers to take their 24-point victory into this week’s preliminary final against Yinnar at Morwell East.

Grab: Mirboo North’s Tristan Salerno took a great mark in the Seniors.

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thestar.com.au • Leongatha v Sale

Parrots tune up for rematch L E O N G A T H A Gippsland Football had a comfortable League at Parrot win against Sale Park on Saturday. The Parrots will be in the last round against the Magpies of matches in the up for the second week run-

SENIORS LADDER W L D

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Maffra...... 15 3 0 208.23 60 Leongatha .. 14 3 0 179.98 56 Sale ........ 14 3 0 145.16 56 Moe ........ 10 8 0 117.70 40 Traralgon .. 10 8 0 108.71 40 Warragul ......9 9 0 93.17 36 Bairnsdale..... 6 11 1 78.81 26 Morwell ....... 4 14 0 55.60 16 Drouin ......... 3 13 1 65.62 14 Wonthaggi... 2 15 0 50.98 8 GOALKICKERS M. Bennett (Maffra).......(3) 64 C. Dunne (Leon)............(6) 62 B. McCarrey (Bairns).....(5) 41 B. Fowler (Warr)............(3) 39 B. Dessent (Sale) ..........(1) 38 C. Maskell (Leon) ..........(2) 32 D. Bedggood (Maffra) ...(2) 32 B. McDonald (Morw) ....(0) 28 J. Gooch (Sale) .............(0) 28 S. Van Dyk (Moe) ..........(2) 25

RESERVES LADDER W L D

Maffra......16 0 0 438.64 Moe ........13 2 1 187.50 Traralgon ..10 4 2 188.24 Leongatha ..11 5 0 186.05 Warragul ... 8 7 1 112.36 Sale ............. 4 12 0 50.89 Wonthaggi .... 3 12 0 72.34 Morwell ....... 3 13 0 20.51 Drouin ......... 1 14 0 30.69 GOALKICKERS

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N. Trotto (Leon) ............(5) 36 R. Loprese (Trar)...........(5) 33 M. Allman (Maffra)........(2) 30 L. Wright (Leon) ...........(3) 30 J. Somers (Warr) ..........(0) 28 N. Wozniak (Maffra) ......(4) 24 M. Dignan (Maffra) .......(2) 23 J. Rietschel (Sale) .........(0) 22 R. Thatcher (Maffra) .....(3) 21 B. Rimington (Maffra) ...(0) 21

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Traralgon ..14 2 0 308.18 56 Moe ........13 3 0 265.60 52 Bairnsdale..12 4 0 204.76 48 Sale ........11 5 0 212.27 44 Leongatha.. 8 7 1 120.86 34 Warragul ......7 9 0 108.72 28 Wonthaggi... 3 12 1 40.30 14 Maffra ......... 3 13 0 54.15 12 Morwell ....... 0 16 0 6.30 0 GOALKICKERS J. Van Iwaarden (Trar)...(6) 48 J. McLaren (Sale) ..........(2) 45 B. Daniel (Bairns) ..........(3) 35 J. McGuiness (Sale) ......(0) 34 H. Kellow (Bairns) .........(2) 33 C. Michie (Moe) ............(3) 33 T. Baldi (Moe)................(0) 27 J. Galea (Moe)...............(3) 27 C. Mein (Bairns) ............(1) 23 J. Lamers (Leon)...........(1) 22 C. Olden (Leon) .............(0) 22

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Bairnsdale..14 4 0 185.99 Wonthaggi..14 4 0 151.58 Sale ........13 5 0 164.81 Morwell ...12 6 0 158.53 Moe ........11 6 1 126.01 Leongatha .....9 8 1 115.75 Traralgon ......9 9 0 146.23 Maffra ......... 3 15 0 51.23 Warragul ..... 3 15 0 38.86 Drouin ......... 1 17 0 30.37 GOALKICKERS

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B. Vickery (Bairns) ........(5) 44 K. Ruyters (Trar) ...........(2) 37 N. Anderson (Won) .......(0) 34 F. Materia (Leon) ...........(4) 32 D. Hough (Morw) ..........(1) 30 T. Rees (Bairns) ............(0) 29 Z. Bezzina (Morw) .........(1) 24 B. Safstrom (Sale).........(0) 23 M. Devon (Moe) ............(1) 21 S. Berry (Maffra) ...........(0) 21

OTHER MATCHES SENIORS Traralgon 14.15.99 d Morwell 5.12.42 Bairnsdale 15.12.102 d Warragul 15.9.99 Maffra 10.18.78 d Moe 6.10.46 RESERVES Traralgon 15.16.106 d Morwell 3.0.18 Maffra 17.11.113 d Moe 6.3.39 THIRDS Traralgon 20.15.135 d Morwell 1.1.7 Moe 12.13.85 d Maffra 2.3.15 Bairnsdale 13.21.99 d Warragul 0.3.3 FOURTHS Traralgon 7.9.51 d Morwell 3.5.23 Moe 11.11.77 d Maffra 2.3.15 Bairnsdale 11.14.80 d Warragul 4.5.29

would have been greater but for the 2.7 booted by the Parrots in the third term, Maskell and Davidson the main wasters of opportunities. Dunne booted one at four minute mark while Davidson would boot one. Ben Willis was having a good contest against big Jack Lipman, Willis running him hard into the forward line. At the last change Leongatha lead 11.11 to Sale 6.2. Leongatha wasn’t about to finish this one lightly and wanted to show Sale it was on top of its game finishing with three goals, to Marriott, Hopkins and Dunne, importantly holding Sale to just two behinds. The Parrots can expect a much fired up Sale this week in a final with a lot more at stake with the Magpies bringing in a few changes. Col Sanbrook did ex-

Hard at it: Tom Marriott’s show no fear attitude is evident here as the Parrot applies a flying tackle to his Sale opponent. More pics at www.mdphotos.net Left, Earning his spot: Ryan Olden has kept his place in the Senior side this year due to his hard work ethic; here freeing his arms to affect a handball whilst being tackled.

cellent work across half back for the Parrots. With Sale’s forwards playing up the ground he was even able to sneak in for a goal. Dunne was on top of his game this week for Leongatha given the freedom to do what he does best up forward. Ryan Olden was again good utility player; running around the centre area and into the forward line. Tom Marriott played his usual steady game getting plenty of inside ball. The main injury concern is for Matt Borschmann who sustained a nasty corky, the club will determine if he plays at training this Thursday. Cameron Stone on a wing continued to impress, linking well down the ground. Leongatha’s seconds and thirds teams will also feature this weekend, in Elimination Finals.

Leongatha 14.15.99 Sale 6.4.40 Leongatha Goals: C. Dunne 6, J. Lloyd 2, C. Maskell 2, T. Marriott, J. Hopkins, B. Davidson, C. Sanbrook Sale Goals: J. Freeman 3, B. Dessent, B. McKay, J. Allman Leongatha Best: C. Sanbrook, C. Dunne, R. Olden, T. Marriott, B. Willis, C. Stone Sale Best: J. Dessent, B. McKay, Z. Hurley, A. Quirk, J. Mapleson, K. Martin

RESERVES Leongatha 23.23.161 Sale 1.0.6 Leongatha goals: N. Trotto 5, H. McGannon 3, L. Wright 3, T. Sauvarin 2, J. Hemming 2, J. Norton 2, B. Vanrooy 1, J. Monaghan 1, J. Harry 1, T. Bernaldo 1, J. Mackie 1, J. Vanderkolk 1. Sale goals: M. Mcguiness 1.

Leongatha best: H. McGannon, J. Mackie, L. Wright, T. Bernaldo, J. Harry, B. Vanrooy. Sale best: S. Anstee, C. Hudson, T. Hector, T. Dessent, S. Anderson, M. Mcguiness.

THIRDS Sale 10.5.65 Leongatha 6.1.37 Leongatha goals: B. Hastings 2, Z. Reid 2, D. Garnham 1, J. Lamers 1. Leongatha best: B. Perry, J. Lamers, D. Hume, T. Sheedy, J. Hastings, Z. Reid.

FOURTHS Sale 11.7.73 Leongatha 10.4.64 Leongatha goals: F. Materia 4, C. Michael 2, T. Davies 2, T. Nash 1, Z. Reid 1. Leongatha best: K. Clarkson, T. Nash, Z. Reid, C. Michael, T. Davies, A. Turton.

• Drouin v Wonthaggi

Power shift up a gear W O N T H A G G I quarter. In the end Drouin put in a good final game of its season took out the contest by 26 points. against Drouin; the The Power started its margin close for game off well and manmuch of the game aged two goals to Drouin’s before blowing out one to take a four point a bit in the final lead going into the first

break. The pattern of the game saw scores close for much of the contest; Pat Ryan was presenting well for the Power and his three goals represented the only multiple goal-scorer for Power with seven single goal scorers.

Wonthaggi’s Aidan Lindsay has had an excellent year for the club and his work ethic and hardness for the ball was again evident on Saturday as he bounded out of the middle. Will Lenehan and Steven Scott lifted their work

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rate around the ball and also contributed well. Lachie Jones finished off what was a solid season while Dom O’Connor and Lachlan Burns were valuable contributors. Wonthaggi will be represented in the finals in the Fourths where it will play Sale this Saturday in the Qualifying Final at Warragul. Good luck to all the boys playing in the finals.

BOB, or Robert, must have been a common name 60 years ago. Of the seven prospective players that turned out for Over 60’s cricket training, four of them were Bobs (or Roberts). The players were Garry Knox, Les Larke, Rob Francis, Robert Hughes, Dave Mock, Bob Mastin and Rob Wood. More Bobs are wanted. Over 60’s cricket training continues at the Korumburra Rec Centre at 5pm on Thursdays.

Team training: Garry Knox, Les Larke, Rob Francis, Robert Hughes, Dave Mock and Bob Mastin turned out for the Over 60’s cricket training in Korumburra on Thursday. Rob Wood took the photo.

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ning when the teams face off again in the Qualifying Final this Saturday at Warragul. The hoped for result in another match didn’t play out as Leongatha would have wanted as Maffra defeated Moe and guaranteed the Eagles the week off as the minor premiers. On Sunday Traralgon will battle it out in the Elimination Final against Moe at Morwell. The signs were very good for Leongatha for much of the game and they won out in most key positions. Sale rested a couple of players and played a couple of thirds in two games while for Leongatha both Jack Ginnane and Pat McGrath to come back into the side. The day was perfect for footy with the ground in good condition and no wind to speak of. Sale attacked early when Jarrod Freeman booted the first two goals for his side in under six minutes. The middle and latter parts of the quarter though belonged to Leongatha with Dunne scoring twice from marks and Maskell marking and scoring a goal also. Both these forwards presented well particularly Dunne who yielded six goals for the match, a good sign with finals ahead. Quarter Time saw Leongatha 3.1 to Sale 2.1. The Parrots went out to a handy lead with Dunne booting one early then Jack Lloyd hit a purple patch netting two majors at the 11 and 13 minute marks. Maskell kicked truly before Sale got one back through Freeman. It would be a good term for the Parrots though with Dunne and Col Sanbrook kicking truly. Sale would add two more, one to John Gooch approaching the siren. At half time Leongatha had a good lead 9.4 to Sale 5.2. The Parrots really dominated the second half; Sale managing just 1.2 for the entire second half. The winning margin

SENIORS Drouin 13.17.95 Wonthaggi 10.9.69 Drouin Goals: E. Morris 4, J. Seri 2, D. Olsen 2, T. Barr 2, D. Miller, J. McLeod, J. Kingi Wonthaggi Goals: P. Ryan 3, E. Staley, T. Huther, A. Lindsay, B. Eddy, T. Murray, J. Staley, T. Davey Drouin Best: L. Anderson, J. McKellar, C. Kingi, R. McCallum, W. Morris, E. Morris Wonthaggi Best: A. Lindsay, W. Lenehan, S. Scott, L. Jones, D. O’’Connor, L. Burns

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ALBERTON AWARDED

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Molly’s eventing efforts rewarded By Sarah Vella KARDELLA’S Molly Barry was named the Equestrian Victoria young eventing rider of the year at a recent awards night, held at the Flemington Racecourse.

Molly had been a finalist in the award four times, before taking it out in her last year of eligibility in 2018. The recently turned 21 year old said it was exciting to be finally named the winner. “I have been a finalist many times and always ended up in the top three. It was pretty exciting (to win), it has been a long time coming,” she said. Molly said the award used to be known as the young ambassador for eventing award. “It still means that in a way. As the winner, I am a representative for the sport and it is now my job to promote the sport and help other young riders out,” she said. “It is also about promoting the sport to nonhorsey people, to help them understand what the sport is about and the science, experience and knowledge behind it.” Molly said horse riding and eventing it wasn’t as straight forward as it may look. Riding since she was two years old and eventing since she was 12, Molly said there is always something new to learn. “You never stop learning as a rider, everyone and every horse has something to offer if you listen to them,” she said. “The management of your horse is more important than how well you ride it.” With some big events coming up, Molly has been training hard with her four horses that she currently has competition ready. “I had the Friends of Werribee Horse Trials this weekend and I have two horses aimed at Adelaide in November and one at Wallaby Hill in December,” she said. “They are both big international events. I have three horses aimed at two international events this year, which is pretty exciting.” Molly said since she started in the sport, there have been plenty of changes made to equipment design and technology, to make it as safe as possible for horse and rider. “The changes made to the technology in my time have been amazing,” she said. “The sport has expanded in Australia quite a lot in recent times. There is heaps of demand for lower levels and increasing demand for higher levels. “The number of events has increased, as well as the classes and competitors at those events.” Molly said social media and better marketing of the sport has helped show people how fun the sport is, perhaps helping its rise in popularity.

Amazing effort: Kardella horse rider Molly Barry was named Equestrian Victoria’s young eventing rider of the year at a recent So much skill: Kardella event rider Molly Barry and her horse La Muso in action. Photo by Tim Herbert. awards ceremony held in Melbourne.

D-day for league review

THE future of local football and netball repetitive fixture, Alberton proved it is a strong final, in which Foster earned its way into the final league with fiercely competitive clubs. showdown with just one point difference against will be decided this Friday, August 31. AFL Gippsland’s review committee will release the results of the latest league review in four locations; Bairnsdale, Traralgon, Koo Wee Rup and Mirboo North. The results will be given simultaneously. Potentially, this review could alter current leagues, as well as the senior and junior structure. Alberton Football Netball League president Barry Stride said the best instance would be two more sides joining the competition. Alberton was left depleted after five teams merged into the newly formed West Gippsland Football Netball Competition. In 2017, Alberton had seven clubs competing. DWWWW Football Netball Club went into recess for the 2018 season, taking the club count down to six. Whilst it was a challenging season with a

The competition at the top of the ladder was tough, resulting in an exciting start to the finals series. In the qualifying final, it was the battle of the creeks with Fish Creek taking on Stony Creek. It was an arm wrestle to the end and the game went into overtime. Spectators were on the edge of their seats as the two sides struggled to claim the first ticket into the premiership match. Ultimately, Fish Creek earned its place by two points. In the elimination final, Foster battled it out with Toora. It was another close battle. Unfortunately, the game was called off with nine minutes to go due to a severe injury. By this stage, Foster was only five points in front in another thriller. This culminated in a nail baiting preliminary

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Stony Creek. The same strength is shown on the netball court, with local representatives performing exceptionally well at interleague. Mr Stride said Alberton has always demonstrated a high standard of football and netball, and the reduced fixture had led to opportunities to strengthen social connections between clubs. However, without two more clubs, the future is grim for the league, putting a strain on avid footballers and netballers from Tarwin, Toora, Foster, Meeniyan, Stony Creek and Fish Creek. Mr Stride said the community had rallied between the Alberton league. A petition was launched and well received. The petition called for signatures to support the league in gaining two to four extra clubs. It was presented and heard at a fair hearing.