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Annie triumphs THE opening weekend of shows for Leongatha Lyric Theatreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Annie was a sensational success. With very near full houses for all performances, the show couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have had a better start. The show returned to the Lyric stage after an absence of 33 years. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still two more weekends left to get your tickets. Opening night reviews and photos are on page 6.

Birthday treat: celebrating her 11th birthday on opening night, Grace Farmer as Annie performs I think Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m gonna like it here in the Warbuckâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mansion.

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By Leticia Laing A LOCAL real estate agent has been swamped with enquiries for farms for sale in what has been a particularly good selling season in the rural property market. An auction on Friday for 196 acres of cultivation land at 9400 South Gippsland Highway in Ruby saw 70 people in attendance and 49 bids placed for the successful purchase above the propertyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reserve of

$8700 per acre. The property sold for just under $2 million. The successful bid of $9800 per acre ($1,920,800) by Frank Condoluci for the South Gippsland Highway property will see the family run business, Condoluci Produce expand across the road from their current property. Landmark Harcourts Leongatha owner and sales manager Barry Redmond said he had not seen this kind of interest and sales in farming properties in more than 40 years in the industry. Most of the rural property sales Mr Red-

mond had undertaken were for farming enterprise rather than rural properties for potential residential development. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot of Melbourne money, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot of local money. Farms are getting bigger and enquiries are the strongest Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever seen them,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t had many dairy farms for sale. We have had a couple going on the market now because of the uncertainty of the factories but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mainly been the larger Happy buyer: from left, Landmark Harcourts sales manager Barry Redmond with property buyer Frank Condoluci, and grazing properties. Continued on page 3. sons Frank junior and Loui Condoluci.

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A hundred houses for ‘Burra Waiting for eight years for rezoning and regulation changes by the South Gippsland Shire Council, the owner and property developer Vic Properties general manager Livio Cellante said he hoped the next stages would not take as long. “The bigger the town becomes the stronger it becomes. We have builders coming from Melbourne for our Daisybank estate because there aren’t enough in the area,” he said. “If Korumburra and the council don’t take advantage of this while it lasts they will miss the boat. Stock needs to be available otherwise people will go elsewhere. “The timeline is too long for approvals and we have experienced that with other shire councils. I can understand one or two years but this has become quite a time consuming process.” Subject to planning approvals, the 105 lot residential development 1.2 kilometres from the town’s centre sits on the southern side of Jumbunna Road abutting Korumburra Secondary College on the west and Summers Crescent on the east. Korumburra resident Alan Winterholter whose property is adjacent to the block said he had received a letter from council in late June about the proposal. He said he had no real objections about the development but was concerned about the level of traffic because there would be only one access to the site through Sommers Crescent.

$3.6m pool a win for Mirboo North

Construction awards for local builders TS Constructions and DAS Construction Pty Ltd were given top honours on Friday night at the South East Master Builders Regional Building Awards, held at Premiere Function Centre, Grey Street, Traralgon.

cial Builder of the Year (South East) for their work on Newhaven College in Rhyll. With work including a pair of buildings, Newhaven College’s Senior Learning Centre and Specialist Facility have specialised uses including laboratories, art rooms and casual spaces for staff and students. The exterior is a project highlight, with the façade made off-site. The interior of each building feaTS Constructions was named Residential Builder of tures spacious and light-filled areas that will provide the Year (South East) for their delivery of a bright, brick- students with state-of-the-art functionality and comclad outpost overlooking the surf at Cape Woolamai. fortable styling. The multi-hued bricks are recycled, providing “This project succeeds in many subtle but imporcontrasting texture and colour to the sun-bleached tant ways,” Mr de Silva said. landscape and sunny interior. Marble kitchen bench“The buildings pay respect to the natural charactops and glass-lined joinery complement Art Deco ter of Rhyll and surrounding Phillip Island by keeprecycled doors. ing the sky and landscape the dominant features.” “This single-level home is light and luxuriously Beach House Constructions won the best display sparse, directing attention to the hills on one side and home in the $350,000-$500,000 category for its Acathe coast on the other,” Master Builder Association cia house in Inverloch. of Victoria CEO Radley de Silva said. TS Constructions will now compete in the Vic“It’s a demonstration of the builder’s understand- torian Excellence in Housing Awards to be held on ing of not just the physical characteristics of bricks October 12 in Melbourne. DAS Construction Pty and mortar, but their aesthetic impact as well.” Ltd will compete in the Victorian Excellence in ConDAS Construction Pty Ltd was named Commer- struction Awards to be held on August 10.

Condoluci’s purchase Ruby property Continued from page 1. “Normally I would have a hundred properties for sale but I’m running out because we have sold so many.” Mr Redmond said the 562 hectare Goorabil property in Inverloch was recently snapped up for $10 million with another property in the Inverloch area going for auction in coming weeks.

The Condoluci’s started 67 years ago in the table pea industry carrying 400 bags of peas to the local market, Mr Condoluci said he was pleased with the purchase. Condoluci Produce supplies snow and sugar snap peas to Footscray, Sydney and Adelaide markets and employs more than 25 people.

SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council has committed $3.6 million to the redevelopment of the Mirboo North Outdoor Pool. Council will refurbish the existing pools and amenities to increase accessibility and refresh the pool grounds. A considerable amount of community consultation has been completed as part of the project and the Mirboo North community has demonstrated its commitment by fundraising towards the project. Mayor Cr Lorraine Brunt congratulated the community. “It has been fantastic to see the Mirboo North community come together for the project and work hard to ensure the pool is redeveloped,” she said. “The Mirboo North Outdoor Pool Redevelopment is one of the largest capital works projects ever funded by South Gippsland Shire Council and we are proud to provide our support.” Friends of Mirboo North Pool Committee’s Fred Couper was thrilled with council’s decision. “This is such a great moment for our community.

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SPURRING a construction boom on the outskirts of Korumburra, a residential development plan of more than 100 lots is up for public consultation.

“I think it would be better to have two outlets rather than the single one that has been proposed, because there will be a hell of a lot of traffic coming out onto Jumbunna Road,” he said. A source in the South Gippsland construction industry said currently there has been “extremely high demand” for building construction. Although not aware of the development, the source said activity was in an upwards trajectory with main areas of development in Fish Creek, Foster, Leongatha, Korumburra and Toora. This was reflected in observations from Coldon Homes operations manager James Goldsmith who said the company was “extremely busy” at this time. With a focus on construction in towns in the Bass Coast Shire, Mr Goldsmith said he would love to see more land developed in the area. “We have potential clients calling in looking for land daily as they want to build with us and are unable to find vacant land,” he said. “We are still finding inquiry strong at the moment so based on this I believe it is still on an upward trajectory.” Mr Goldsmith said he was not aware of the proposal at Jumbunna Road Korumburra. Housing boom: The plan submitted to the South Gippsland Shire Council identifies the proSouth Gippsland Shire Council planning man- posed road network, existing road linkages and open space reserve for the new residential site. ager Paul Stampton said the development is within the existing town boundary. “This land was approved for residential zoning by Council who also approved the Development Plan Overlay provisions under which the plan is assessed,” he said. “It is likely that the advertised plan will change in a number of ways before it is re-advertised to the community.”

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CRASH RISK – safer intersections save lives Accident waiting to happen at Andersons junction By Jessica Anstice IT’S no secret South Gippsland has a number of dangerous roads and intersections. The junction of Andersons Road and Bass Highway, Leongatha, is highly hazardous. Darryl Hunt of Leongatha was about to turn right off the highway into Andersons Road, when a car passed him correctly on the left, but then another vehicle overtook him on the right – at the same time. He narrowly avoided a collision. “My daughter in law Penny Hunt lives down Andersons Road and she goes in and out a lot more than me. She’s had the same thing happen to herl they over take on the wrong side,” Mr Hunt said. To reduce his risk of collision when exiting the highway, he usually indicates before travelling around a corner before the intersection. He said if he stops, he is concerned he will be hit by over vehicles. “That’s probably the main issue. There needs

to be a right hand turning lane and the speed limit needs to be taken out further because people put their foot down,” Mr Hunt said. “When driving back into town, there is an 80km/h sign, yet there is a 60km/h sign not far after it. “It should be 60km/h out to Andersons Road.” Glenice Emmerson lives across the road from the Andersons Road intersection and has major concerns about that section of the highway. “Motorists come flying around the corner when exiting Leongatha. We have had 11 people go through the fences here and it’s a straight stretch of road,” she said. “They need to start the unofficial left passing lane a bit earlier at the Andersons Road intersection.” She added, “If someone is in front of you and travelling a bit slower than you, you still don’t cross the double lines.” Collision course: Darryl Hunt of Leongatha travels Andersons Road, Leongatha often to Ms Emmerson agreed the speed limit needed visit his son, daughter in law and their children. He is concerned for their safety and that of to be changed along that section of the highway. others.

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• Bass: Bass Highway and Soldiers Road, five crashes, including one fatality. • Bass: Bass Highway, Bass Landing Road and Woolamai Road, five crashes. • Cowes: Dunsmore and Settlement roads, three crashes. • Cowes: Phillip Island Road and Ventnor Road, four crashes. • Cowes: Phillip Island Road and Settlement Road, three crashes. • Foster: South Gippsland Highway and Fish Creek-Foster Road, seven crashes. • Grantville: Bass Highway, Pier Road, Grantville-Glen Alvie Road, seven crashes. • Inverloch: Bass Highway and KorumburraInverloch Road, three crashes. • Inverloch: Bass Highway and Sandy Mount Avenue, four crashes. • Leongatha: South Gippsland Highway and Nerrena Road, three crashes. • Leongatha: South Gippsland Highway and

Roughead Street, three crashes. • Leongatha South: Bass Highway, Leongatha South-Outtrim Road, Roughead Road, three crashes, including one fatality. • Mirboo North: Strzelecki Highway and Samson Road, three crashes. • Newhaven: Phillip Island Road and Samuel Amess Drive, three crashes. • Smiths Beach: Back Beach Road and Smiths Beach Road, three crashes, including one fatality. • Smiths Beach: Phillip Island Road and Back Beach Road, three crashes. • Wonthaggi: Bass Highway, and McKenzie and Graham streets, three crashes. • Wonthaggi: Bass Highway and Korumburra-Wonthaggi Road, four crashes. Data courtesy of VicRoads and shows intersections at which three or more crashes have occurred.

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CRASH RISK – safer intersections save lives Risky intersections need safety overhaul DANGEROUS intersections in South Gippsland risk causing more injuries and even fatalities without roadworks to improve public safety. There are 18 intersections in South Gippsland and Bass Coast shires where three or more crashes occurred between 2013 and 2017, according to VicRoads. Intersections with restricted visibility are posing a danger, with limited sight distance leaving little to no room for driver error. Numerous incidents have occurred at the Leongatha South intersection of Leongatha SouthOuttrim Road, Rougheads Road and Bass Highway intersection over the years The intersection of Andersons Road and Bass Highway at Leongatha is worrying locals. Leongatha’s Darryl Hunt recently had a fright when two cars overtook him on both sides while he was on the highway, ready to turn into Andersons Road. “They shot past me at a high speed. If I didn’t see them, they would have taken me out,” he said. Just out of Leongatha, the intersection of Bass Highway and Simons Lane is near a crest, and was labelled “dangerous” by Simons Lane resident Phillip Hopwood. “I’ve never had any hassle with it but when I’m driving out of Simons Lane onto the Bass Highway heading into Leongatha, I have to take off really quick because vehicles come fast over the hill,” he said. “You have just got to go fast once you get out onto the highway and give yourself a bit of time.” Police would like to see the number of collisions at intersections drop further. Bass Coast Highway Patrol Sergeant Peter Pearce said any road safety improvements would be welcome and urged drivers to remain vigilant behind the wheel.

“Whilst we acknowledge that at times the environment can play a part, and we are always working with our road safety partners to improve in this area, we must stress the vast majority of collisions are avoidable and the most common cause of collisions are human error,” he said. “A recurring theme with many collisions is they involve local people on local roads getting injured or killed, as complacency and the tendency to ‘zone out’ due to familiarity occurs. “We also see some drivers that are distracted by phones or other devices that take their attention away from the main task of operating the car safely.” Sgt Pearce urged drivers concerned about the safety of intersections to report them to VicRoads. VicRoads said South Gippsland accounted for

only 12 percent of all road trauma in Gippsland from 2013 to 2017 and Bass Coast accounted for 10 percent. VicRoads Eastern Region director Scott Lawrence said, “Improving road safety across Gippsland is our priority. “We have either completed, are in the process of completing or are currently planning improvements on a number of intersections in the Bass Coast and South Gippsland council areas.” South Gippsland Shire Council’s manager infrastructure planning Tony Peterson said council has a ranking system for intersection works based on such criteria as number of accidents, complaints, council inspection and traffic volumes, including percentage of heavy vehicles. However council has no intersection works

proposed in its forward budgets apart from general routine maintenance works. “There is possible future funding for rural intersections under the TAC/VicRoads Safe System Road Infrastructure Program which is being made available for local roads from 2018-19,” Mr Peterson said. No improvement works are proposed for one of Leongatha’s most hectic intersections, that of Peart and Smith streets. Bass Coast Shire Council has identified intersections for works based on community feedback. Next financial year, council aims to improve the intersections of A’Beckett and Reilly streets in Inverloch, The Crescent and Halford streets in Inverloch, and Dickson, Stewart and Matthew streets in Wonthaggi.

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Lyric answers Annie’s call THE much loved, family-friendly musical Annie returned to Leongatha’s Mesley Hall on Friday night and delighted the opening nighters with this bright and joyful revival. First staged by Leongatha Lyric Theatre in 1985, 33 years on director Kerryn Lockhart has given this legendary musical a fresh new look and her talented cast gave the audience plenty to applaud on opening night. It was traditional Lyric Theatre at its best. While little has changed in Mesley Hall in that time, the way the set designers, builders and painters have worked to produce this exceptional set is a credit to the hundreds of hours they have put in. The scenes at the Warbuck’s mansion, the Hooverville slums and New York City were simply stunning. It’s a classic story, with a happy ending, loads of high spirited

children, a fabulous cast, with some great singing and dancing and brilliant sets; there is so much to love about this show. Star of the show Inverloch’s infectiously charming Grace Farmer who plays the title role, Annie had plenty to sing about on opening night including the uplifting Tomorrow, celebrating her 11th birthday on stage and giving a spirited, yet soulful performance backed by her unruly gang of orphans who were all fabulous. It is clear they have been well-rehearsed by their talented director, musical director, choreographer and production team, they all look like they are having a really good time. Grace’s parents Jo and Mark Farmer and her Newhaven College friends would have been very proud of her sweet singing and energetic dance moves. Grace stays in character, charming adults on stage with that dazzling smile and cheeky wit and no wonder Oliver “Daddy” Warbucks (Tim Gesell) fell for this diminu-

Quiet, kid!: Miss Hannigan (Michelle dal Masetto) tries to keep Annie (Grace Farmer) from telling the police about her treatment in the orphanage.

tive yet strong willed, red-headed power-house, she is a standout. It has to be said though; the production manager Ann Hemming’s cute pooch Sandy (Remmi) did all the right moves on stage; with owner Ann apparently much more nervous on opening night than the dog, hoping all would go to plan! Well known on local stages, Gesell as Warbucks did a top job creating a strong-minded, gruff, but genuinely kind hearted character. This is a production heavy on laughs, many instigated by the hilarious and brilliant Michelle dal Masetto as the villainous drunk Miss Hannigan, a comic character who brings a lot of fun to the show. Certainly Glenys Day, who played Miss Hannigan in 1985 and attended opening night, was one of the first to congratulate Michelle on her performance. Dal Masetto withBrad Boucher as Rooster and Kiarna Smith as Lily, worked terrifically together, certainly one of the highlights of the show. Bruce Grainger as President Roosevelt, with his fabulous accent and perfectly timed delivery of lines, was a solid performance. Another wonderful aspect of the production is the obvious care and attention given to both the sets and costumes. There are several smooth set transitions that take us from Orphanage to Downtown Shanty, from New York City to Warbucks Mansion. The well styled 1930s art deco costumes bring everything to life, this production has really brought together a fantastic cast of talented actors who above all else just look like they’re having fun up there. Performances continue this week, July 12-15, and July 19-21. Tickets at www.lyrictheatre.net.au or phone 0490 525 482.

Riding the subway: Kerryn Moren (Grace Farrell), Grace Farmer (Annie) and Tim Gessell (Oliver Worbucks) perform NYC with the adult cast with the stunning New York City set as the backdrop.

We did it: from left, Lisa Pellin (choreographer), Orla McCarthy (stage manager), Dan Moldrich (musical director) and Kerryn Lockhart (director) share a proud moment together after the show

Miss Hannigans: 33 years apart and Glenys Day (Miss Hannigan 1985), left, congratulates Michelle dal Masetto on her brilliant opening night performance as Miss Hannigan.

Triple trouble: Kiarna Smith (Lily), Brad Boucher (Rooster) and Michelle dal Masetto (Miss Hannigan) teamed beautifully together, Director delighted: Annie director Kerryn Lockhart, right, is pictheir performances a highlight of the show. tured with some of the young Annie orphans after opening night, from left, Taya Cameron, Lyra Lockhart and Annie, Grace Farmer.

Happy birthday: if performing as Annie on opening night wasn’t enough, there was still an 11th birthday to celebrate for young star Grace Farmer. This was not forgotten as out came a special Annie cake at opening night. Pictured are, back from left, Lyra Lockhart, Chloe Family support: three generations of the de Gooyer family came to opening to watch CecStoops, Taya Cameron, Grace Farmer, Laura Vivian, Jessica Geyer, and front, Rose Deery. ily de Gooyer, third from left, perform as orphan Tessie on opening night.

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Chamber to rebadge By Jessica Anstice LEONGATHA Chamber of Commerce and Industry topped off a busy year of community events, projects and a change of name with a successful annual general meeting at the Leongatha RSL on Monday, July 2. The meeting featured Saputo’s regional operations manager Steven Dyason as guest speaker. The chamber board now comprises 12 members, and includes president Brenton Williams from BJ Earthmoving, vice president Anthony Walls from Phone Rite, secretary Jodie Clarkson from Sweet Life Cakes and treasurer Kristie Walls from Phone Rite. Committee members include Brian Hogan, Cam Chapman, Matt Holt, Geoff Clarkson, Peter Watchorn, Shane Commadeur, Shane Jenkins and Tony Giles. Mr Williams reported on achievements the committee has completed throughout the year. The chamber will officially change its name to the Leongatha Business Association this month.

“Hopefully by changing the name it will generate more interest from the community and more local businesses,” Mr Williams said. “We are planning on dedicating around $6000 into new Christmas decorations for the town to get it looking more festive at that time.” Mr Williams discussed the idea of the Leongatha Cycling Carnival and the Leongatha Daffodil Festival. “The velodrome is run down so we are looking at getting a grant to bring it back up to scratch before planning the event,” he said. “The Leongatha Daffodil Festival already has 64 four market stalls booked in, five food vendors booked in and we have added a bucking bull to the free activities.” General business discusses includes talk about the Bair Street redevelopment project and the Leongatha rail yards project. Committee member Brian Hogan is concerned funding for the Bair Street project might not be available for another four years. If it is not received in four years, he is concerned the project could be pushed out to eight to 12 years. The committee will advocate for angle parking to be installed in Bair Street in the meantime.

Dedicated team: from left, Leongatha Chamber of Commerce and Industry committee member Geoff Clarkson, president Brenton Williams, vice president Anthony Walls, committee member Peter Watchorn, secretary Jodie Clarkson, committee member Cameron Chapman, committee member Matt Holt, treasurer Kristie Walls and committee member Brian Hogan at the chamber’s annual general meeting at the Leongatha RSL on Monday, July 2.

Saputo positive about Leongatha dairy company which now operates the former Murray Goulburn factory SAPUTO Dairy Australia rein Leongatha. Saputo acquired Murray activities in May this year. gional operations manager Ste- Goulburn’s Together with its acquisition of ven Dyason presented at the Le- Warrnambool Cheese and Butter in ongatha Chamber of Commerce 2014, Saputo Dairy Australia is now and Industry annual general the largest dairy processor in Australia. meeting at the Leongatha RSL “The five key Saputo values are around a family orientated environment, on Monday, July 2. Mr Dyason spoke to people about ownership and commitment, a hands the global operations of the Canadian on approach, efficiency, and passion

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and integrity,” he said. “Leongatha remains a core location within Saputo Dairy Australia’s overall processing footprint. The company is focused on building milk supply in Victoria and Tasmania. One thing Saputo is looking at is the current assets and how to better utilise them. “Saputo also has a really big focus on efficiency and simplicity through the business.” Mr Dyason said overall, Saputo

supports local communities. “Saputo is committed to investing one percent of annual pre-tax profits in the communities where it operates through financial contributions and product donations. This is good news for Leongatha and other communities where Saputo Dairy Australia is active,” he said. “The company is particularly focused on enabling projects that support sport and healthy living.”

The opening milk price at the moment is $5.75/kg. One of the commitments Saputo has made as part of the MG acquisition is to pay Saputo Dairy Australia suppliers a market competitive farmgate milk price, being the greater of the Warrnambool Cheese and Butter milk price and the average milk price of the two largest milk processors in Australia’s southern milk region, for a minimum of five years.

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New look for region: artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s impressions of how the Black Spur realignment of the South Gippsland Highway between Koonwarra and Meeniyan may look. Images courtesy of VicRoads.

Black Spur visions unveiled VICROADS has released artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s impressions of how the Black Spur realignment of the South Gippsland Highway may look between Koonwarra and Meeniyan.

ciency by removing a series of winding bends that have been the scene of many accidents over the years, and also slow highway traffic, hindering the transport and tourism industries. Earlier this year, the Department of Environment and Energy (DoEE) asked VicRoads for more information to assess the likeConstruction of the $50 million project is due to start by early lihood of the project having a significant impact on Strzelecki to mid 2019, and is set to finish by mid to late 2021. Gum trees and the Australian Grayling fish. The project is being undertaken to improve safety and effiVicRoads is now compiling the additional informa-

tion requested and it is expected this documentation will be advertised in coming months for public comment. Extensive cultural heritage investigations have also been completed and a cultural heritage management plan has been submitted to Aboriginal Victoria for approval. Once approved, significant salvage works of aboriginal artefacts will be undertaken before works start.

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POLICE have arrested Korumburra man James Tisdale, who was wanted on an outstanding warrant. The 32 year old was arrested on Wednesday afternoon at Berwick and has since been charged with numerous offences. Offences included assaulting an emergency worker, aggravated reckless exposure of police officer to risk by driving, reckless conduct endangering life, committing indictable offences whilst on bail, stalking, use a carriage service to harass and possess methyl amphetamine. He is remanded to appear at the Korumburra Magistratesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Court on Thursday, July 12.

LATE Friday or early Saturday, July 6 and 7 unknown offenders have entered an unlocked vehicle in a driveway in Sir Henry Bolte Court, Wonthaggi stealing an amount of loose change from the centre console.

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TWO unlocked vehicles were entered by offenders in Inverloch, both occurring overnight between Monday, July 2 and Tuesday, July 3. At the first in Louisa Court, Inverloch a purse and coins were stolen from the car parked in the driveway. At the second address, in Munroe Court, $30 was stolen from the centre console, along with a multi-tool and external hard drive.

UNLOCKED vehicles in Inverloch were easy targets for offenders last week. Three vehicles, left unlocked, have had valuables such as coins, cigarettes and hard drives taken from them overnight. Police believe offenders are not forcing any locked cars open and are requesting people to ensure their vehicles are locked overnight to prevent this from further happening.

OVERNIGHT on Saturday, July 7 unknown offenders have smashed a window on the victimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vehicle which had been parked in a driveway in Spray Street, Cape Paterson. This is the third theft to occur in the Cape Paterson area since the start of the month with two occurring in Coral Street, Cape Paterson overnight on July2.

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Noticeboard PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS Wednesday 18 July 2018, 2.00pm*; 5.00pm*, 7.00pm*

EMPLOYMENT Council advertises all employment opportunities on its website.

Current advertised vacancies: *Expressions of interest to present are made by accessing Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Presenting to Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; webpage â&#x20AC;˘ (Closing date 15 July 2018) (by COB 13/7). â&#x20AC;˘ (Closing date 15 Contact 5662 9222 for details. July 2018) PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS Wednesday 25 July 2018, Council Chambers, Leongatha, 10.00am (Council Agenda Topics only)

For details please visit: www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/employment HARD WASTE COLLECTION Hard waste collection service is now open for bookings.

* Expressions of interest to present are made by accessing Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Presenting to Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; webpage All South Gippsland residential properties are eligible to receive one collection at a fee of $98 per (by COB 20/7). property. A reduced rate of $34 applies for pension Contact 5662 9222 for details. card holders. A list of booked topics can be viewed the day prior on Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website. ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING Wednesday 25 July 2018, Council Chambers, Leongatha *Register your questions (by COB 20/7) by accessing Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Questions for Council Meetingsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; webpage.

Bike found: this bike was handed into Wonthaggi Police on Monday, July 2. If you know the owner please call the Wonthaggi Police Station on 5671 4100. Proof of ownership is required. Police briefs are continued on page 41.

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Bridge construction & road realignment: Bena Kongwak Road, Bena Carpark upgrade: Korumburra Recreation Centre Netball court construction: Leongatha Recreation Reserve Undercover walkway construction: Foster Laneway, Foster Public toilet block construction: Franklin River Reserve, Toora Bridge replacement: Powneys Road, Tarwin Public toilet extension: Mirboo North Hall

Collections will be arranged for September/October. Unsealed road maintenance: Bena, Kongwak, A maximum of two cubic metres of waste can be Turtons Creek placed out for collection. Unsealed road grading maintenance: Whole For more information about the service or to Shire complete an online registration form please visit Kerb & channel works: Hanily Street, Meeniyan our website: www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/hardwaste Street reconstruction: Hawkins Street, Korumburra

Contact 5662 9222 for details.

Resheets: Ross & Witherdens Road, Strzelecki, Mount Eccles Road, Mount Eccles, Amietts Road & Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Tooles Road, Wild Dog Valley

Please note that Council live streams and records its Ordinary Council Meetings, refer to the Policy on Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website for more details.

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Events By Kate creates opportunities WHEN Events by Kate (EBK) launched in 2010, the dream of proprietor Kate Adkins was to create amazing and unforgettable wedding experiences for clients and their guests. EBK soon expanded into the corporate, private and event management arena, leading to the business that it is today. EBK’s flagship event is Inverloch Sounds of Summer, an amazing music, food and wine festival that will return in December. The all star lineup features Antipodean Rock Collective (ARC), Kram (Spiderbait), Mark Wilson (Jet), Darren Middleton (Powderfinger) and Davey Lane (You Am I). Between them they have 33 ARIA awards and 16 top 10 albums, all brought together for one electrifying rock and roll experience. There will be Melbourne Ska Orchestra, led and directed by the energetic and charismatic Nicky Bomba (John Butler Trio, Bomba and Bustamento), and they promise an explosive live performance. Crowd favourite Clare Bowditch returns with her band to perform classics. Local talent on stage will be Braxton Hicks, Nick Carver and The Mean St Butchers, and Souly Us. Inverloch Sounds of Summer will support Dementia Australia, pledging a gold coin donation from every ticket sold. Dementia affects one’s brain function enough to interfere with normal social and working life. This charity has been chosen in memory of the late Billy Walsh, a loving wife, mother and grandmother. The event will be held at a new venue, Thompson Reserve, on Saturday, December 29. Limited early bird tickets on sale now until July 31 or until sold out. Go to: https://www.inverlochsoundsofsummer. com.au/tickets.html Early in 2018, EBK identified another need in the market for an event where women could gather, learn, be inspired and have fun. Business, Boobs and Bubbles (BBB) was born, offering personal development strategies along with work-life benefits for women. Featuring guest speakers from many industries, BBB events focus on work-life balance, personal development, health and wellbeing. EBK also presents a series of informative workshops.

Promising good times: from left, Kate and Mick Adkins of Events by Kate with Lisa Sartori from Dirty Three Wines, Inverloch are showcasing the best of South Gippsland. Photo: Phoebe Honey. Your Wardrobe. Your Style with stylist Thomas Burge from Storehouse will share his industry insights and provide strategies to help women become better, more conscious buyers. From fashion trends and figure typing, through to quality, cut, and fit, Thomas will give you a complete understanding of what it means to buy responsibly and make the right choices for you. This fun night out for you and your friends will include a complementary beverage from Dirty Three Wines on arrival and light refreshments. Come along on Thursday, July 26 at Dirty Three Wines, Inverloch. To book visit https://www.businessboobsandbubbles.com.au/upcoming-events. html Boost Your Business with Kate James will teach business owners the art of self-reflection,

deliberation and effective ways to harness one’s energy. This workshop will provide business owners with a range of clear and easy to implement strategies to help boost their business. Insightful and practical, Ms James is an author, coach, mindfulness teacher and speaker. Launching her business Total Balance in 2002, she has worked with professionals across many industries to help them further their careers. This workshop will be held on Wednesday, August 8 at Dirty Three Wines, Inverloch. To book visit https://www.businessboobsandbubbles.com.au/ upcoming-events.html Hosting day tours across South Gippsland and Bass Coast, EBK Tours offer a range of local adventures. EBK can take guests to the finest wineries in the

area. For the foodies, imagine a day of sampling a delicious range of fresh, locally grown produce. Or if you’re born to shop, EBK Tours will take guests to beautiful and original boutiques. Other tours can be organised or if you have a plan for an upcoming corporate or private function, EBK Tours does it all: birthdays, Christmas parties, team building outings and fundraisers. An upcoming tour is Inverloch–Meeniyan, with pick up available from Korumburra and Leongatha. The tour will visit Valley Plains Pottery, The Wine Farm, Trulli Woodfired Pizzeria, Meeniyan Pantry and Cellar, and Dirty Three Wines on Sunday, August 12. For all details and bookings visit https://www. eventsbykate.com.au/ebktours.html

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COLUMN 7

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NOW is the time humpback and southern right whales, and even the occasional pod of killer whales start to arrive in our coastal waters as part of their annual migration. Whale watching could make a great school holiday activity, with plenty of great vantage points along the coast to look out for the majestic creatures. THE Wonthaggi Theatrical Group is seeking expressions of interest from people interested in either forming or being part of its production teams for the 2020 season. The theatrical group is keen to hear from people with ideas and enthusiasm and they welcome both new and experienced production people – see www.wtg.org.au for details.

THE scientific name for the horse is Equus Caballus. Equus comes from the Greek word: Beautiful display: from left, Josephine Durrant, Marlene Hanks, Kerrin Barker, Toni Joyce quickness.

and Janette Lester put on a fabulous wedding dress expo at Koorooman House in Leongatha on Tuesday, July 3.

Wedding fun at Koorooman KOOROOMAN House put on a fabulous display of wedding dresses on Tuesday, July 3. With a wide range of dresses, from bridal, to mother of bride and to flower girl, the expo was a hit for residents along with their families. Around 30 dresses were on display. “We had been planning the wedding dress display for the past couple of months,” Koorooman House activity coordinator Josephine Durrant said. “We asked residents’ families for their dresses to display, along with local opportunity shop dresses. “We would like to thank both the Korumburra and Leongatha St Pauls op shops and the Leongatha Anglican op shop for lending us dresses.” Koorooman House runs activities like this every few months to bring the outside world in to the aged care facility. “We encourage as many residents to come and have a look and everyone is involved, which is great,” Ms Durrant said. The residents made wedding themed cakes to share with their visitors.

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DAFFODIL Day is Cancer Council’s most iconic fundraising event and will take place on Friday, August 24, with all funds raised helping to fund cancer research. This year, Cancer Council is hoping to recruit more than 1500 volunteers to staff around 250 sites around Victoria on Daffodil Day. Every person who volunteers their time, donates or buys daffodils will be helping to fund vital cancer research that could save the life of a loved one. Cancer Council works across every aspect of cancer, but relies on the generosity of community donations to fund our work. For more information or to get involved, visit www.cancervic.org.au/daffodilday or call 1300 65 65 85. IS your smoke alarm ready for retirement? If your smoke alarm is more than a decade old, it may belong in a museum, not on your ceiling. CFA manager of community safety Jude Kennedy is warning the community that out of date smoke alarms could be a liability in an emergency. All smoke alarms have a 10 year life span and need to be replaced or they may not work when you need them most. Mr Kennedy says smoke alarms save lives by providing a critical early warning that could give you time to evacuate safely but only if they work. “In a fire, only a working smoke alarm can save your life,” he said. “We believe that some households have never replaced their smoke alarms and that is concerning. “We highly recommend installing hardwired 240 volt ten year photoelectric smoke alarms with a long-life lithium battery in a tamper proof chamber.” For more information about smoke alarms, visit http://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/ smoke-alarms/.

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SOUTH Gippsland Rural Australians for RefuFamily visit: Koorooman House resident him to a luncheon with a few mates at the Poowong gees (SGRAR) held a successful rally, on Saturday, Gwen Toohill received a lovely visit from her Hotel. July 6 at the Wonthaggi Plaza. His few mates increased to 40 very quickly and family, Chris, Bethany and Stephen Ford at SGRAR raised $70 and received twenty signaJeff got a big surprise. the wedding dress expo on Tuesday, July 3. tures for their petition which will go to Bass Coast Friends came from his horse riding groups, relatives, customers and even former girl friends! They travelled from Strathmerton, Melbourne, Thorpdale and all parts in between. After a lovely meal and drinks, they all caught up with memories until the doors were closing for the evening rush. Thanks to Ben and Fiona and all who were able to come.

Shire Council to ask them to support much needed changes to the Community Sponsorship Program (CSP). With the changes included, the CSP will provide safe pathways in which the community can sponsor people in precarious situations overseas, who have been recognised as refugees by the UNHCR (United Nations Humanitarian Commissioner for Refugees). SGRAR along with National Rural Australians for Refugees, Refugee Council of Australia, Save the Children Australia, Australian Churches Refugee Taskforce and Amnesty International, ask for some changes to be made in order to enhance the commuKRISTEN Elliott of Leongatha was nity’s capacity to successfully sponsor people fleeing surrounded by her family as she gradu- prosecution. As the CSP stands, the cost of sponsoring a famated from Deakin University’s Waurn of five is prohibitive at about $135,000, it allows Ponds campus with a Bachelor of Early ily only 1,000 people to come via the program per year Childhood Education with Distinction, and the 1000 people are deducted from the current Humanitarian or visa quota of 16,225 people per year recently. Proud husband Ben and the couple’s three daugh- allowed to come safely to Australia. SGRAR asks the Bass Coast Shire Council to call ters, Macy, Cleo and Sofia, were thrilled to attend on the Federal Government to expand the CommuMrs Elliott’s graduation. Completing the degree was a massive achieve- nity Sponsorship Program to ensure the program is above and beyond the existing intake quotas, to lowment for the working mother. Milestone reached: on left, Kristen Elliott of She has already secured a classroom teaching po- er the exorbitant visa fees and to increase the number Leongatha graduated from Deakin Universi- sition at Koonwarra Village School and has inspired of people who can be sponsored. To join South Gippsland Rural Australians for ty’s Waurn Ponds campus with a Bachelor of her husband to return to university. He is now in his Early Childhood Education with Distinction, second full year of studying a Bachelor of Primary Refugees email Felicia on sgrar07@gmail.com. Education at Swinburne University. recently.

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Councils appeal for dollars By Brad Lester THE Federal Government is being asked to increase the amount of funding it provides to shire councils, with some councils relying on Commonwealth grants for 30 percent of their income. The government froze inflation increases to its Financial Assistance Grants for three years from 2014 to 2017, and this left councils with less funding to spend on infrastructure and services. The Victoria Grants Commission distributes the grants to councils and commission chair John Watson told South Gippsland Shire Council last Wednesday, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The problem that we have is that the pool of funds is not big enough and it was frozen for three years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They (the Federal Government) eroded these grants over time. That is the problem.â&#x20AC;? Had the freeze not occurred, South Gippsland council would be an estimated $240,000 better off. Cr Don Hill told the commission he felt council deserved a greater share of funding, saying many streets in the shireâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s towns did not have footpaths. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The fact is, we do not have enough money to have our needs covered,â&#x20AC;? he said. The grants are allocated two ways: via general purpose grants and local roads grants. South Gippsland council is estimated to receive a total of $9.644 million in 2018-19, comprising $5.992 million in a general purpose grant (up by 7.4 percent) and $3.652 million for local roads (2.4 percent). The grants are 13.9 percent of South Gippsland councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s income, compared to the Victorian average of six percent. This is typical for all councils of a similar size to South Gippsland due to dispersed populations and large geographical areas to service, which means more roads to maintain. West Wimmera Shire Council, in Victoriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s west, draws 30 percent of its income from the grants. South Gippsland councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s director of development

services Bryan Sword highlighted the importance of the grants to regional councils by saying the further councils are from Melbourne, the more they rely on the grants for operational funding, whereas inner city councils typically use the grants for discretionary projects. Bass Coast Shire Council last year wrote to the commission to seek a more equitable share of the grants, saying it was disadvantaged by having many non-resident ratepayers. The commission rejected councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s submission. In 2018-19, Bass Coast council is estimated to receive a total of $6,060,197 (up 0.4 percent), comprising a general purpose grant of $ $4,645,592 and $1,414,605 for local roads. Council chief executive officer Tim Tamlin said council is often asked by Melbourne residents with properties in South Gippsland why their South Gippsland rates are dear compared to their city bills. He said that is due to South Gippslandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lower population and councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inability to spread the cost of services and infrastructure across more people. South Gippsland council faces unique challenges in maintaining local roads, given high rainfall, low evaporation and steep terrain impact road quality. The commission considers these factors in determining councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grants allocation. General purpose grants are calculated on such factors as a councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s relative need compared to other councils, a minimum grant sum, other grant support and needs of indigenous people. Population growth, remoteness, tourism and the extent to which council provides services to people from outside the shire, such as libraries, roads and parks, are also factors. Victoria is estimated to receive a total of $594.940 million in 2018-19, an increase of 5.2 percent due to the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s growing population. Mr Watson was a junior administration officer with the former Woorayl Shire Council in Leongatha and went on to serve as CEO of Hume City Council north of Melbourne.

Cheaper rates out of farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; reach mittee members, rating submissions and other ideas put forward. Commercial and industrial properties will be FARMERS will continue to receive a charged a differential of 105 percent of the residenrates differential of 70 percent of the tial, or general rate; rural residential properties will residential rate in South Gippsland Shire be charged at 70 percent, vacant land will be charged over the next 12 months, but they were at 200 percent, and cultural and recreation properties will be charged at 50 percent. close to paying even less. The municipal charge will not be reintroduced. Council recently adopted the 2018-19 Rating Cr Maxine Kiel said the process had been contenStrategy, after the committee charged with assessing the current distribution of the rates burden could not tious and the steering committee was not completely representative of all ratepaying groups. reach an unanimous agreement. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I do believe the whole process was flawed from Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rating Strategy Review Steering Committee proposed to drop the farming rate differential the beginning,â&#x20AC;? she told councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s June meeting. Cr Don Hill, a champion of cheaper farm rates, by five percent to 65 percent, and increase commercial and industrial rates by five and 15 percent disagreed that the committee was dominated by farming interests. respectively. He said the increases proposed by the committee But council voted not to adopt the committeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recommendation, given the lack of unanimous sup- for commercial and industrial rates were affordable, port among committee members, who were council- and would only equate to the cost of a cup of coffee a week. lors and ratepayers. Cr Meg Edwards said councillors should make a As a result, council voted to conduct its own review over the next 12 months, in time for the 2019- decision on how rates are charged and not abrogate 20 budget, and retain the existing rating differentials their responsibilities. Mayor Cr Lorraine Brunt said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Over the next 12 for now. Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s review will take into consideration the months we aim to create a more refined and clearer recommendations from the Rating Review Commit- rating strategy that will serve South Gippsland resitee, Rating Committee minority report of other com- dents in the best way possible.â&#x20AC;?

In the money: from left, South Gippsland Shire Councillor Meg Edwards, Victoria Grants Commission chair John Watson, Cr Maxine Kiel and grants commissioner Julie Eisenbise with a map showing the spread of federal grants across Victorian councils, at the Leongatha council chamber last Wednesday.

MP: grants freeze necessary MCMILLAN MP Russell Broadbent said freezing the indexation of Financial Assistance Grants was a difficult decision for the Federal Government.

of indexation delivered an extra $123.6 million in 2017-18 and will deliver more than $1 billion in extra funding to councils over the next four years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I appreciate the pause on indexation was difficult for councils and I thank them for â&#x20AC;&#x153;However, the government is their efforts in constraining costs committed to repairing the budget and working within their existing after the irresponsible spending budgets, something that all levels spree under the Rudd/Gillard/ of governments have had to do. Rudd Governments,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The minister recently â&#x20AC;&#x153;This indexation pause was McMillan MP Rusannounced that an early payment necessary to contribute to this sell Broadbent. of 50 percent of 2018-19 Financial budget repair. Assistance Grants would be made â&#x20AC;&#x153;The government resumed indexation on the Financial Assistance Grant to all councils across Australia, helping fast program from July 1, 2017. The resumption track delivery of priority local projects.â&#x20AC;?

By Brad Lester

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YEAR 10, 11 & 12 Tuesday 24th July - D Building The evening will cover the course selection process for 2019 as well as the VCE, VET & VCAL opportunities provided by the College.

STEP INTO PREP

Transition Dates

We invite any families considering Leongatha Primary School for 2019 to enrol their child into our Step into Prep transition program. The purpose of this program is to help prepare children and their families for the first year of school. On some of the transition days we will be running Parent Information sessions in our staffroom.

STEP INTO PREP SESSIONS 1. Friday July 27 at 2-3pm 2. Friday August 10 at 2-3pm 3. Friday September 7 at 2-3pm 4. Friday October 26 at 2-3pm 5. Friday November 23 at 1-3pm 6. Friday December 7 at 9-11am

PARENT INFORMATION SESSIONS NA 1. Speech Pathologist 2. Learning Specialist 3. Compass NA Link to digital form: NA

2018 School Leaders: Mitchell Buckland, Jye Davey, Chloe Hogg and Grace Thorson.

6:00 - 6:30 pm - Year 9 moving to Year 10 6:45 - 7:15 pm - Year 10 moving to Year 11 7:30 - 8:00 pm - Year 11 moving to Year 12

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Please enrol your child into this transition program using the digital form. If you have difficulties phone the LPS office to enrol on (03) 5667 4600 Please note: your child does not have to be enrolled at LPS to enrol into this transition program.

BE A LEARNER BE RESPECTFUL BE RESILIENT

For new senior enrolments in 2019, please contact Mr David McGillivray, Senior School Leader, on 5667 2200 or dmcgillivray@leonsec.vic.edu.au ENRICHMENT CREATIVITY LEADERSHIP PATHWAYS

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OPINIONS

The biodiversity found in remnant bushland is impossible to recreate once it has THE proposed motor- gone. Also the fauna it supcycle racetrack in an applica- ports is just as diverse. tion before South Gippsland The bushland needs to Shire Council may not intend remain intact to be resilto remove trees from the ient. The racetracks that remnant bush site but it will carve through the bushland destroy a significant amount will have several knock on of understorey. effects. Trees are dominant Besides the destruction but understorey is just as of habitat and increase of important. erosion, there will be access To the untrained eye, made for foxes and feral cats the understorey in remnant into the heart of this imporbushland may seem like just tant example of remnant a bit of tea-tree. However it bushland. is much more than just that, The predation of small as this is where most of the animals will be increased diversity is. dramatically and the inWhilst eucalyptus spe- troduction of weeds more cies dominate the canopy, likely. there can be more than 50 Over time this will lead understorey species. to irreparable degradation

More than tea-tree

E D I T O R I A L Intersections demand attention IN this edition, The Star launches its ‘Crash risk’ campaign in a bid to highlight the danger that hazardous intersections pose to the lives of locals and visitors throughout South Gippsland. We hope to work with our readers to identify intersections where they have experienced collisions and near misses, and bring these to the fore in a bid to lobby councils and VicRoads for works. Poor site distances, trees casting shadows, and junctions of side roads and highways all contribute to a greater risk of a crash occurring. At worst, this causes death or injury that plagues survivors, and their family and friends, for their lifetimes. At best, crashes result in a driver losing a vehicle to a write-off, facing costly car repairs or having plans for their annual holiday ruined after a year of hard yakka. Motoring accidents are, quite simply, lethal. This is not to say that risky intersections excuse drivers from paying attention and driving to the conditions, but there is no doubt that certain intersections carry a higher risk of crash purely by design. In many cases, that design is most likely to be due to the topography of the land, and to improve the approaches to the intersection would require significant works, at a considerable cost. We all know councils and VicRoads have limited budgets, but if dangerous intersections could at least be placed on a list for future capital works, that would bring these junctions closer to being made safer. With a state election due this year, now is the time for all political candidates to declare their stances on the current level of road funding, and promise to increase the funding available to councils and VicRoads for intersection overhauls. When roadworks at intersections save you, your partner, your parents or best mate from losing their lives or having their lives upended - in a blink of the eye – then surely that is money well spent.

and the loss of a valuable resource.

Dinah Drummond, Leongatha South.

Merry dance I REFER to the article, “Dam proposal a bit rich, says council”, by Brad Lester in The Star, July 3. It was great to see council has shown some initiative and rejected a proposal from Ansevata, the family company of Cr Jeremy Rich, to buy some of their farm land, for the second time around, to build a new dam to supply their farm with water at no cost forever. This proposal by Ansevata would have cost the ratepayers an estimated $710,000 to $1,170,000 with continuing maintenance up to $36,000 per annum. It appears to me that Ansevata is leading council on a merry dance with no consideration for the South Gippsland ratepayers.

Barry Gilbert, Walkerville.

Community support for museum THE statement and views expressed by Mr Henry Sedelies ( the “Star “newspaper – 3/7/18) regarding his objections to the Inverloch Historical Society Inc. seeking tenure of a portion of Crown Land near the Inverloch pier are based on some

Letters to the Editor exaggerated and inaccurate claims that the establishment of a Nautical and Historical Museum would :1. Ruin the beauty of the foreshore and the coastline. 2. Reduce the opportunities for parking boats, cars and trailers. He also claims that:3. The Inverloch Historical Society survey of the site was false and misleading. 4. There are few other areas of open space in Inverloch. 5. The proposed museum is not in keeping with the integrity of our environment. The key and underlying explanations to all of Mr Sedelies and his follower’s objections and statements can be summed up in his own words, when he states – and here I quote “If they take this space away, we will be robbed of a place to enjoy and look over the Inlet”. Precisely who will be robbed, and whose view will be spoiled by such a project we propose? Our community group has been seeking for over twenty two years, a building or site suitable for the display and development of Inverloch’s history. If the seventy two signatories Mr Sedelies has collected believe that the display of Inverloch’s nautical history is not deserving of a coastal

location - let them say so. We have nearly 2,100 signatories who believe otherwise. Unlike Mr Sedelies’ signatories, our Society has spent time publicly publicising our aims and aspirations in the Inverloch community, such as the Glade Markets and the Arcade in A’Beckett St. Our display board in the Arcade has also displayed what we wish to achieve. It is simply hard to understand that greater importance can be given to cars and boat trailers, overriding the simple and legitimate requests of a local Inverloch community group. The simple fact is that there is sufficient space for everyone. We are seeking a practical and environmentally sensitive solution to our twenty two year old challenge. The Inverloch Historical Society Inc. with its aims of preservation, tourism and education, is offering an opportunity for a positive and welcome addition to the many great things about Inverloch, through a modern, well developed Nautical and Historical Museum. John Hutchinson, President, Inverloch Historical Society Inc.

Farming, climate are election issues AN open letter to McMillan MP Russell

Email: letters@thestar.com.au Post: PO Box 84 Leongatha 3953 Fax: 03 5662 4350

Broadbent. We note the redistribution of boundaries by the Australian Electoral Commission has resulted in McMillan/ Monash becoming a more rural seat. As farmers in your electorate, we have a number of concerns regarding current trade agreements. Some examples are: • Since the free trade agreement with the US, US dairy imports have jumped over 2600 percent whilst Australian dairy exports to the US have slumped to 20 percent of their pre free trade levels; • India has put a 60 percent tariff on Australian chickpeas; and • saline pumped pork from Canada has been dumped onto the Australian market. We are concerned there will be further agricultural product dumped onto the Australian market as a result of the current US – China trade war. As our elected representative, we ask you to take an active interest in protecting the Australian market for agricultural produce. It is not fair or just to expect Aussie farmers to compete with product which is subsidised by foreign governments. We are also greatly concerned by the creation of the ‘Monash Forum’, which seems to strive to exploit all natural resources, including

all fossil fuel. Clearly, the MPs in this forum are ignoring climate science and seek a very short term financial gain for a very few people, whilst irreparably damaging the environment. Whilst we understand the licences for mining are issued by state governments, we are disturbed by Victorian Opposition Leader Matthew Guy’s policy to encourage onshore gas exploration and mining. With a state election due this year, we will no doubt be subject to misinformation about the gas supplies in Victoria and Australia. We ask that you work through the Federal Government to stop the pressure that is currently being applied to the Victorian Government to open up more gas resources, which in Victoria this will be at a cost to agriculture (The VFF states that for every job created in mining, 1.7 jobs are lost in agriculture). Will you please let us know how you intend to support the agricultural and tourism industries against dumping of agricultural product by other countries and the wealth and power of the miners and the politicians who represent this industry?

Deborah and Fergus O’Connor, members, Farmers for Climate Action, Berrys Creek.

VOXPOP! VOX South Gippsland Shire Council is planning to no longer offer community and home support services from October and held an information session in Leongatha last Tuesday, July 3. The Star asked people at the session what they thought of council’s proposal.

“I think the information session was very helpful. It’s great to see the way we are being thought of as we are getting older. I think it’s great that people care enough to be bothered to do it.”

“We’re almost 90 years old and we’re getting heaps of home and community support. Meals on Wheels has been great. It would be nice for the new provider to continue with meals.”

Betty Knight, Leongatha.

David Knight, Leongatha.

“I’m hoping things will continue to operate and that the quality of the new provider will be the same as it has been.”

Ian Lee, Leongatha.

“When you get to my age, you don’t like change. I just got into the routine of this once a fortnight cleaning service so I hope that remains the same.”

Pearl White, Leongatha.

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Maddie’s vision for a cure On Friday, July 20, he will again run on to FEW five year old boys can claim to not the ground at Etihad Stadium, Melbourne, for the have slept at home for more than a year.

Join the cause: Leongatha’s Elliot Vanderland (centre) will run on to the ground at Etihad Stadium, Melbourne, for the AFL match between St Kilda and Richmond on July 20,for the annual Maddie’s Match to raise awareness of bone marrow failure syndromes. He is with St Kilda forward Josh Bruce (left) and former St Kilda captain Nick Riewoldt. Nick now chair’s Maddie Riewoldt’s Vision, a charity raising funds and awareness of the syndromes, and named after his late sister Maddie.

Council to withdraw from care services By Jessica Anstice SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council will withdraw from the provision of community and home care services from October 1 with the proviso that a suitable alternative service provider is able to provide services. Council hosted a drop in session in Leongatha on Tuesday, July 3 to provide more information about the provision of services, as well as providing an opportunity for residents to raise any concerns or questions. Council has received five expressions of interest from organisations willing to take on the responsibility. “Council is aware people are getting anxious about what will happen to the services they are receiving after October 1 but we aim to have a resolution by then,” council’s community strengthening coordinator Ned Dennis said. “Even though their future is at question, we

are very impressed with our community and home care services employees’ professionalism and their outstanding services.” Council employs around 40 home carers. Council’s manager of community services Bart Ruyter said council provides many services. “Whoever takes over will need to put the same amount of hours into the service,” he said. “The new provider will need to employ people so hopefully existing staff members will be retained by them. Our employees might even get to service the same people. “We understand it’s a stressful time for our staff and clients.” Council will continue to provide the services until a new, suitable, provider is found. When a new provider is identified, council will work with them to help ensure the smooth transition of the service. A drop in session also took place in Loch and a final drop in session will take place at the Foster War Memorial Arts Centre on Tuesday, July 10 (today) from 2pm to 7pm.

That’s been the reality for Leongatha boy Elliot Vanderland but it has not been a decision of his making. The past 12 months have been challenging for the smiling boy, who has endured two bone marrow transplants and celebrated his fifth birthday in hospital as he fights two types of bone marrow failures: Dyskeratosis and Aplastic Anaemia. He has returned to Leongatha but home does not feel like home after so long living at the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne. His mum Elissa said, “For so long we have talked about going home and the things he can look forward to about going home, but because it was new to him, nothing is familiar to him in town. “We can’t change it and we do not want to waste time by being depressed about it, and we just want to make the most of what we have.” Doctors are now watching Elliot’s recovery from the second transplant, monitoring his organs, watching for signs of cancer and lung fibrosis, and other potential complications. “It just takes the smallest little thing to upset everything,” Elissa said, adding the family has come close to losing Elliot many times. “To look back now at everything that has happened, it is very overwhelming. Just seeing the boys playing together, you just burst into tears because we never thought they would have that time to be together.” Given his low immunity, Elliot is unable to mix with children other than his brother Ashton, continues to receive food and water through a nose tube, and is taking a considerable amount of medication. “The marrow is taking a lot of time to grow and we have to make sure he has all his electrolytes in balance,” Elissa said. Elliot has become the face of the campaign to raise more funds for research into bone marrow failures.

AFL match between St Kilda and Richmond - the annual Maddie’s Match in support of Maddie Riewoldt’s Vision, a charity that raises funds and awareness for bone marrow failures. The charity is named after the late Maddie Riewoldt, the sister of former St Kilda Football Club captain Nick Riewoldt, who died in 2015 as a result of Aplastic Anaemia. Elliot ran on to the ground with Nick in front of 45,000 footy fans at the 2017 Maddie’s Match. This year, the Vanderland family will watch the match from a corporate box. Nick said, “Elliot is now five years old and still going through so much every day. He is a hero in every sense of the word. The ongoing uncertainty for Elliot, his parents Ian and Elissa and Ashton is devastating. “We urge everyone to get behind his family and attend this game as a sign of support in a very fragile road for families facing this disease.” Nick chairs Maddie Riewoldt’s Vision, and with St Kilda Football Club forward Josh Bruce and Elliot, recently announced a $300,000 fundraising target for Maddie’s Match to match government support of an international travelling fellowship. The target nominated will equal the Victorian Cancer Agency pledge to co-fund the international research position to find a cure for bone marrow failure. This is the first time such an opportunity has been offered to connect researchers in Australia more strongly to the global network. The Vanderland family faces another challenge also with Elliot’s brother Ashton having the same genetic condition and the possibility of needing a bone marrow transplant in the future also. To commemorate Maddie’s Match, St Kilda players will wear purple strip guernseys in recognition of Maddie’s favourite colour. To donate or learn more about Maddie Riewoldt’s Vision, visit www.mrv.org.au

BONE marrow failure syndromes mainly affect young people aged 17 to 40.

severe anaemia, increased risk of severe infections and bleeding,” he said. “All bone marrow failure syndromes are due to a failure of the bone marrow stem cells and may About 160 young Australians are diagnosed be acquired or inherited. Bone marrow failure synwith a syndrome every year. More than half will dromes occur when the bone marrow cells have die from the diseases. Professor David Ritchie, a haematologist and been damaged or have been attacked by the imbone marrow transplant specialist at the Royal mune system.” An International Travelling Fellowship Scheme Melbourne Hospital, Peter MacCallum Cancer Institute and Royal Children’s Hospital, is also is being co-funded by Maddie Riewoldt’s Vision a board member of Maddie Riewoldt’s Vision, a and the Victorian Government through the Victorian Cancer Agency, Department of Health and charity supporting research. “The bone marrow is a complex organ and one Human Services. The position is supporting a talented researcher that is as vital and as critical as the heart. Bone marrow failure syndromes are a collection of medical for four years; spending half the time in Victoria conditions where the bone marrow stops working, and the other half at a leading institute overseas. resulting in abnormalities of the blood including The position will start in early 2019.

Changing providers: from left, Lynette Leigh, David Knight, South Gippsland Shire Council’s aged and disability coordinator Monica Pound, Betty Knight and Ian Lee at council’s community drop in session in Leongatha last Tuesday, July 3. The session provided residents with information about the change of providers for community and home support.

Sustainability saves money and the planet SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council has saved $1.3 million over the past two to three years via environmental projects, according to Cr Andrew McEwen. The activities were listed within council’s Sustainability Strategy that addresses the impacts of climate change, manages waste and promotes energy efficiency. A project of the strategy was Environmental Upgrade Agreements, which allowed businesses to borrow money for projects that reduced carbon emissions and energy costs, minimised water use and increase productivity. A dairy product manufacturer signed up for a $67,000 project to install a solar electricity system, upgrade their gas boiler and implement an energy monitoring system. Council installed a solar electricity system on

Leongatha Memorial Hall at a cost of $36,356, which will be paid back in just over four years and save council $6961 a year through reduced electricity costs. Forty solar systems were installed on the homes of eligible residents receiving a concession or pensioner rebate on their rates. The 2018 Sustainability Festival on April 8 at Wonthaggi’s State Coal Mine attracted 1200 people to learn about sustainable products and living. The state of seawalls, levees and drains was also assessed. Waste management actions include further investigating the benefits of a full organics collection service to collect food waste and green waste from the kerbside, and action to addressed leachate disposal costs at Foster landfill.

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Sand reserves to be secured NYORA has sand reserves crucial to Victorian’s future development and South Gippsland Shire Council has acted to secure supplies for the future. South Gippsland Conservation Society president Dave Sutton. Changing landscape: Bass Coast Shire Council believes it has appropriate controls in place to ensure Inverloch is not over-run by excessively tall housing.

Inverloch families run out of town By Brad Lester LOW and fixed income families are being pushed out of the home buyers’ market in Inverloch as rapid housing growth fills greenfield sites and pushes up prices. That is the view of South Gippsland Conservation Society president Dave Sutton, who said the rate of construction in remaining greenfield subdivisions was consuming land within town boundaries. He said this causes greater pressure to expand the boundaries, and increases the density and height of infill housing. As a result, Mr Sutton believes further amenity and town character is lost. “It further pushes up housing costs within the township, which eliminates low and fixed income families from buying into local housing,” he said. “Increased land and housing costs with ongoing rate rises are already driving existing low and fixed income residents out of town as the cost of rates and essential services continues to escalate.” Mr Sutton said most current development is renewal of old houses or greenfield development. “The new housing is on a much larger scale and height, resulting in loss of street amenity, neighbourhood character and vegetation,” he said. Bass Coast Shire Council said Inverloch would not be swamped by excessively tall buildings any time soon.

Most residential land in Inverloch is in the general residential zone, which has a maximum height limit of nine metres. New buildings near the coast that propose heights greater than seven metres require a planning permit application. Council’s general manager advocacy, character and economy, Allison Jones, said the planning scheme has rules requiring new development in Inverloch to have a coastal feel. When assessing a planning permit application, council considers the impact the development will have on views to and from the coast. “The controls that are currently in the planning scheme are derived from the Inverloch Design Framework and were tested via an Independent Planning Panel before being approved by the Minister for Planning,” she said. “Planning controls or changes to controls cannot be contrary to state planning provisions. Therefore it is unlikely that height limits for Inverloch will change. “The Bass Coast Planning Scheme encourages some higher density housing around the Inverloch town centre to encourage activity and improve ‘walkability’. Some taller townhouse and three to four storey developments may be expected in these areas.” Mr Sutton said most new homes, while meeting the minimum energy star rating, are energy intensive, fail to use solar passive design and use high energy

intensive, non renewable construction materials. He said loss of indigenous vegetation was driving out native birds and mammals from within Inverloch township, including areas supposedly protected from higher density development. “These are often replaced with non indigenous or inappropriate exotic species with little or no thought of creating habitat,” he said. “The scale of most of the new development mostly precludes the planting of the larger indigenous species, further reducing available habitat.” Council regulations specify that within the town centre, there are opportunities for townhouse apartment style living with taller buildings. Further away from the town centre, medium density housing is encouraged, with two to three townhouse style housing. Buildings are encouraged to face the foreshore and take advantage of rising topography to capture sea views. The current Inverloch settlement boundary restricts growth to Toorak Road in the west, Bass Highway to the north and Screw Creek to the east, including the area west of Ullathornes Road and east of Screw Creek. “Any changes to the settlement boundary would need to be underpinned by an evidence based need, and would be subject to the requirements of a Planning Scheme Amendment, which includes a statutory requirement for community consultation,” Ms Jones said.

Council is seeking approval from the State Government to prepare a planning scheme amendment to help protect the Nyora sand resource from inappropriate land use and development. It is estimated mineral deposits in South Gippsland can supply 33 percent of Melbourne’s hard rock needs and 22 percent of its sand and gravel needs until 2050. The proposed amendment aims to protect the future of quarrying in South Gippsland by restricting residential development close to extraction operations or on top of resource reserves. This will help to prevent planning conflicts which can result in the loss of resources or in increased project costs as a result of higher transport costs. Council’s planning manager Paul Stampton said, “South Gippsland Shire was identified in a recent State Government report as being a key resource for hard rock, sand and gravel resources to help meet the growing demand of greater Melbourne and the western Gippsland region, so it is crucial council looks to identify and acknowledge extractive industry and resource areas. “The proposed amendment will promote the suitable siting of dwellings and make new landowners aware of the existing nearby industrial activity. “The amendment will have no effect on existing farming uses, mining activity or the existing use rights of dwellings. “The most practical approach to address the issue of resource protection is the introduction of a tailored environmental significance overlay into the planning scheme. The purpose of the overlays is not to prohibit development but to ensure the balancing of competing interests.” If the minister authorises the proposed amendment, council will start exhibiting the amendment which will give the community an opportunity to comment. Advertisement

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Big job: Foster’s Sarah Hogan spent a fortnight on the African Mercy ship in May, volunteering as an operating theatre nurse and working in the recovery room.

Ship gives Sarah hope By Sarah Vella SARAH Hogan is used to helping people. She is the student welfare officer at Foster Primary School, the school nurse at Leongatha Secondary College and an operating theatre nurse at the South Gippsland Hospital. In May, Sarah put all of her amazing experience and skills to use on the Africa Mercy ship, a floating hospital that this year, was anchored off the coast of Cameroon, Africa. For two weeks, Sarah worked in the ship’s operating theatre recovery rooms. “I wanted to do some volunteer work and the Mercy ship looked like an amazing thing to do,”

she said. “I applied two years ago, so it took me a while to get over there.” The former large cargo ship was converted into a floating hospital and is staffed wholly by international volunteers. While in Cameroon, ship staff provided life changing surgery to children and adults with mass facial tumours, congenital deformities, restrictive burns scarring, cleft palates, obstetric fistulas, extreme malnutrition and other conditions. “A lot of the medical conditions we treated were not things we would see in Australia,” Sarah said. The ship provides healthcare to people in African countries like Cameroon, where many people can’t afford to access medical treatment.

“Around one third of the country survives on less than $1 a day. They just can’t afford health care,” Sarah said. The ship is located in the same place for around 10 months, before it sails to its next destination. “There are four operating theatres on the ship, so being docked in the country for 10 months means it can provide a significant amount of help,” Sarah said. One of the most incredible moments Sarah experienced during her time on the ship was seeing the transformations in people she helped treat. She was aware people would undergo physical changes, but the psychological changes she saw in the patients were quite unexpected. “It was shocking and heartbreaking to see the patients before their time on board the ship,”

Sarah said. “But it was miraculous to see their transformation as they headed back home. I was truly blessed to be part of it, even if it was only for a few weeks.” Paul came onto the ship at four months old and weighing just two kilograms. “He was so malnourished,” Sarah said. “By the end, he was a chubby baby and strong enough to have the surgery he needed. If the Mercy ship hadn’t come along when it did, he would have died.” After experiencing the amazing work of the Mercy ship, Sarah said she was keen to volunteer again when it docked in Senegal in 2020. “I will need to find some other volunteer opportunities between now and then,” she said.

MARKETING’S CHANGED Rewarding: while volunteering on the Africa Mercy ship in May, Foster’s Sarah Hogan was able to visit a local orphanage as part of the ministerial service of the ship. The volunteers were there to spread joy, share donations and improve connections to international partners.

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Handmade horse: bespoke artist Olivia O’Connor, pictured with her trusty companion Ruby, turned her back on the city lights to make traditional rocking horses at Berrys Creek.

Rocking horses lead lifestyle By Leticia Laing BLOCKBUSTER film sets and London theatres could not keep this local away from her home in the rolling, green hills of South Gippsland. Working for a year and a half in the film and theatre industry put Olivia O’Connor off the trail of scenic art and prop-making and into the wooden rocking horse trade. According to Ms O’Connor, it wasn’t a calling from childhood - as with many of her artisan friends - but a realisation after her final assignment in her course at the National Institute for Dramatic Arts, where she was required to make a rocking horse. Developing a severe allergy to the toxic resins used in prop-making combined with the industry’s unsustainable practices pointed Ms O’Connor towards something where she had more control over where she lived, what products she used and ultimately her art. “I really liked the work but in theatre you make something and it’s used for six weeks. Then they put it in the skip,” she said.

“For a film, a prop or scene you’ve made, it might be used for about half an hour and then it’s disposed of for legal or copyright laws and never used again. “Something I really like about making rocking horses is that you make it and people expect to keep it for generations in the family.” Ms O’Connor only uses natural and where possible, Australian products with the exception of the horse hair which she sources from the USA because her father’s horses couldn’t keep up with demand. “There are a lot of different craft skills you need like hand carving, leatherwork and airbrusing, but I think people really underestimate time planning and management,” she said. “There is a lot of business skills in it if you want to make a living from it. There are hours of business stuff, which I hate, but who doesn’t? “Having a strong online presence has been really important, especially through my website, and people watching the project’s progress through Facebook and Instagram.”

Working on her parents’ property, Ms O’Connor said she plans on moving on to her own, larger workshop but continuing to do wood carving demonstrations such as at the recent Mudgeerabah Show in Queensland and holding classes in traditional rocking horse making.

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part in a small discussion group during the forum about reducing harm from alcohol and gambling in Mirboo North in April.

Gambling impact comes to fore SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council will receive $50,000 under the Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation’s Prevention Grants for Regional and Rural Victoria.

• identifying and promoting activities that are gambling free; and • creating marketing messages to prevent gambling harm. The project adds to the actions of the Liquor and Gambling Strategy adopted by council in June 2017. Mayor Cr Lorraine Brunt is encouraging the comThe project aims to work with community munity to get involved. volunteers in local clubs, schools and organisations “We will help communities to identify intervento spread the word and develop activities to prevent tions and messages that are relevant, appropriate and gambling harm. accessible to the local community, club or workplace,” Council will work in collaboration with Gambler’s she said. Help and the communities of Mirboo North and Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation CEO Leongatha on gambling harm prevention activities. Louise Glanville said it made sense to partner with loIdeas to be investigated with the communities as cal organisations on gambling harm prevention activipart of the project will include: ties to ensure community needs would be met. • bringing information sessions to sporting clubs, “We are pleased to collaborate with South schools and workplaces; Gippsland Shire Council to raise awareness in the re• supporting development of club, school and gion of the risks and harms associated with gambling workplace policies that limit exposure to harmful lev- through a range of relevant, appropriate and accessible initiatives,” she said. els of gambling;

Sewerage goes solar SOUTH Gippsland Water has switched on solar panels at its Sewer Pump Station at Lohr Avenue, Inverloch.

This will mark the completion of the corporation’s first and importantly a significant step forward in meeting the corporation’s carbon pledge. South Gippsland Water is committed to greenhouse gas emissions reduction and in 2017 pledged a reduction of 15 percent by July 1, 2025 whilst working towards achieving net zero emissions by 2050, as per the Victorian Government’s water plan, Water for Victoria. South Gippsland Water managing director Philippe du Plessis said, “Works will be completed on a 75.6kW behind the meter solar installation at our Lohr Avenue Sewer Pump Station. This is to help meet carbon emission reductions targets as well as making our sites greener and financially more viable into the future.” The 75.6kW system was installed by solar contractor Australian Wind and Solar, and will help produce 87 percent of the site’s energy needs from a renewable source of energy saving 96,707kg of harmful carbon dioxide gases per year. The installation can be seen from Toorak Road, Inverloch and comprises some 278 solar panels and ment and Energy. dE The department is seeking input from industry, gov- three inverters. Mr du Plessis said the pledge of a 15 percent ernments, and the public into a review of the Product emissions reduction by 2025 will mainly be achieved Stewardship Act.

South Gippsland Shire briefs CEO’s got the CEO’ h power COUNCIL CEO Tim Tamlin has been granted the authority by council to award contracts beyond his usual financial delegation of $250,000. South Gippsland Shire Council made the decision at the June meeting. The contracts are for: Port Welshpool Caravan Park toilet upgrade, valued at $376,419; Yanakie Caravan Park capital works (electrical supply upgrade, camp kitchen and common area improvements and powerhead replacement), $267,250; Koonwarra Landfill cell three cap construction, $777,852; Koonwarra landfill leachate evaporation system, $351,556; footpath renewal program, $308,232; drainage rehabilitation program, $340,642; Loch Main Street renewal stage one, $710,582; Great Southern Rail Trail, Welshpool to Hedley section, $1 million; Ruby-Arawata Road bridge, $470,000; Jumbunna Road, Korumburra footpath extension, $922,500; sealed roads rehabilitation program, $1,307,819; Korumburra skate park, $250,000; Waratah Bay Caravan Park toilet block, $435,216; Mirboo North Swimming Pool, $3.8 million; early years renewal program, Prom Coast Centre, $308,200; road reseal program, $1,921,573; road reseal preparation program, $850,512; footpath extension program, $184,500; and Agnes Falls cantilever outlook, $520,000. Council will receive a report at the next practicable ordinary meeting of council after the award of any contract, detailing the contract awarded and the successful contractor. Council delegated to its manager infrastructure delivery the power to approve variations up to the contingency allowance within each contract. Cr Aaron Brown welcomed the Koonwarra landfill projects, saying council now trucks leachate to the Dutson Downs disposal facility near Sale. He also welcomed the Jumbunna Road project, saying, “It’s an extension that a lot of people use throughout the day and it is important to have our children be able to travel to school safe.” Cr Andrew McEwen said the project should have been done years ago and also commended the Loch Main Street works, saying, “Loch is kicking goals. There is amazing development going on there. You can’t buy a house in Loch.”

through installing over one megawatt of behind the meter solar systems and the purchase of green power, including: • 684kW solar system at Lance Creek Water Treatment Plant; • 180kW solar system at Leongatha Wastewater Treatment Plant; • 144kW solar system at Korumburra Wastewater Treatment Plant; and • 50kW solar system at Inverloch Wastewater Treatment Plant. South Gippsland Water is committed to greenhouse gas emissions reduction to achieve zero net emissions by 2050. The longer-term strategy may include a combination of the following: • increased energy efficiency and reduce or avoid energy use for new projects; • Intelligent Water Networks (IWN) – participation in industry-scale renewable projects; • community energy projects; • purchasing accredited offsets and GreenPower; and • other options that become available as the Australian energy market evolves. It is estimated that without action, total corporate emissions would increase by some 45 percent by the year 2050. South Gippsland Water’s action will help the Victorian Water Sector in achieving the target of net zero emissions by 2050.

Product stewardship is how the impacts of products and materials are managed, and acknowledges how manufacturers and retailers have a responsibility to ensure those products or materials are managed to reduce their impact on the environment, and on human health and safety. Cr Andrew McEwen said manufacturers’ decisions about packaging can result in greater costs to council through waste disposal. “We have been lagging significantly behind and they’ve been pushing costs onto council and to the community,” he said.

Contracts approved CONTRACTORS have been granted deals with council to supply plant hire and cartage for a year, from July 1. They are Allens Contracting, Beyer Contractors Pty Ltd, BJ’s Earthmoving, Ecoprojects Australia Pty Ltd, Envirogain Pty Ltd, Forrester Haulage, Fowlers Asphalting Pty Ltd, Goldsmith Civil and Environmental Pty Ltd, JT Earthmoving Contractors Pty Ltd, KND Maintenance Pty Ltd ATF Williams Family Trust, Russell Hinds, and TG and DA Williams. Council’s expected annual budget for plant hire and cartage contractor services is approximately $1.5 million.

Bright idea: a team member from Australian Wind and Solar points out progress on the installation of solar panels at South Gippsland Water’s Inverloch sewer pump station to South Gippsland Water’s project engineer Justin Tile.

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Cr Lorraine Brunt

SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council has named its IT was a great opportunity to join the Minister for beneficial and the Foster Main Street Redevelopment suppliers of quarry products and road making ma- Regional Development, the Hon Jaala Pulford this Project has been no exception. terials for 12 months from July 1. For those of you who haven’t seen the completed week to acknowledge the completion of the Foster The panel of suppliers is Allens Contracting, South Main Street Redevelopment Project. works yet, it certainly is a great excuse to head to FosGippsland Quarries Pty Ltd, Goldsmith Civil and Environmental, F and T Concrete Pty Ltd, Holcim (Aust) Pty Ltd, Demerlo Contractors, David Harris Earthmoving Pty Ltd, K and RJ Mathews Quarries Pty Ltd, Casacir Pty Ltd trading as Neerim North Quarry and Kennedy Haulage Pty Ltd. Council is responsible for the maintenance of approximately 1269km of unsealed roads.

For those who don’t know, the project provided streetscape upgrades for improved parking and drainage, heavy vehicle diversion, visual features and general street appeal. The main street now looks fantastic and it is expected it will be a catalyst for greater retail expenditure by residents, holiday-home owners and tourists. This is expected to have a flow-on effect to property values for further prosperity in the region. We are thankful the State Government contributSOUTH Gippsland Shire Council has revised its ed $500,000 from the Regional Jobs and InfrastrucProcurement Policy. MANUFACTURERS are being urged to take The new policy includes changed terminology re- ture Fund towards the much-needed project followgreater responsibility for the goods they make and lating to tenders and quotations, and guidance to staff ing council’s contribution of $1.2 million. Without how they are packaged. about entering into, and extending, property leases and this additional funding the project would simply not have been possible. South Gippsland Shire Council recently voted to licences. We are also thankful for the Foster Chamber authorise mayor Cr Lorraine Brunt to provide letters of Cr Jeremy Rich said decisions “always have to be support for submissions by the Gippsland Waste and Re- in the best interests of South Gippsland”, while Cr Meg of Commerce and Foster Community Association source Recovery Group and Municipal Association of Edwards urged council to buy locally to benefit the local whose members were great leaders for this project. Victoria to a review by the Department of the Environ- economy. Projects that have strong community ties are always

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The first step to good health is to take the type 2 diabetes risk test at: www.lifeprogram.org.au/ ausdrisk-test It will only take three minutes. Nurses Michelle Bensley and Tania Findlay from the Korumburra Medical Centre are now accredited facilitators for the Life! Program. Contact the centre on 5655 1355 to speak with Michelle or Tania and discuss your eligibility. You don’t need to be a patient of the Korumburra Medical Centre to be involved. Alternatively, discuss your eligibility for the program with your doctor at your next visit.

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ter to see the changes. Anyone visiting on Thursday (July 12) is encouraged to head to the Manna Gum Community Centre for NAIDOC Week celebrations. NAIDOC Week this year is focusing on the essential role that women have played – and continue to play – as active and significant role models at the community, local state and national levels. The week is a great opportunity to participate in a range of activities and to support our local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. Council is supporting the event which will have a range of activities for children including storytelling, textiles, damper cooking, colouring and drawing. The rest of the family will also be entertained by Radio 3MFM’s outside broadcast and music alongside a free afternoon tea. It certainly is expected to be a wonderful day and I hope many of our community members can join in and celebrate.

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Learning to live longer According to Diabetes Australia, 280 Australians develop diabetes every day, so there is great demand for services to support people who are diagnosed with the condition. The Wonthaggi township has a higher than average rate of individuals accessing the National Diabetes Service Scheme, with 7.1 percent of the population registered compared to the national average of 5.1 percent. A diabetes educator works in conjunction with GPs to provide people diagnosed with diabetes whether it is type 1, type 2 or gestational diabetes – information on how to adjust their lifestyle to minimise the harmful effects of the condition. As a registered nurse in the process of finishing her Masters in Critical Care, Mrs Matthews has a strong interest in care for people living with diabetes. She is supporting Wonthaggi Medical Group’s other diabetes educator. Mrs Matthews said she has always been involved

and enjoyed customer care, and being a diabetes educator is an extension of that role. “I like the personal contact and I like to be able to share knowledge and knowledge is power, so the more a patient understands about their condition the more they can live healthily,” she said. “It’s not about dumbing things down. My role is about explaining things in a way people can apply it to their lives.” Mrs Matthews said the medical group was looking to expand its services, with both diabetes educators coming on board to provide services across the Bass Coast Shire. This week marks National Diabetes Week and the theme this year, ‘It’s about time’, highlights the need for individuals to get diagnosed early to avoid severe complications including heart attacks, amputation or blindness. Type 2 diabetes is a progressive condition in which the body becomes resistant to the normal effects of insulin and the body gradually loses the capacity to produce enough insulin in the pancreas. The causes of type 2 diabetes are unknown but it is associated with modifiable lifestyle risk factors Diabetes care: Wonthaggi Medical Group including diet, weight and genetic risk factors.

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Kongwak recycles in name of fashion This visit complemented the recent introduction STUDENTS and staff from Kongwak Primary School brought to life the issue of recycling and compost bins into the school’s classrooms, staffroom and office, set up by senior of recycling by dressing up with a recy- students. cling theme last Friday. The compost produced will be beneficial to

Students dressed as recyclable bags, trees and made their own clothes from newspapers and plastic bags. The day started with a visit by Lyndal Peterson from South Gippsland Shire Council. She organised relay games and spoke to the Community feel: from left, Meeniyan-Stony Creek Fire Brigade members Natalie Young, students to help them understand how to correctly Hayley Young, Malcolm Price, and Alanah, Makayla and Matthew Hardidge are recruiting dispose of different types of rubbish.

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the great range of fruit and vegetables growing in the school grounds. Ms Peterson has been helping the Kongwak Primary School community in its journey as a resource smart school over several years and will return to the school in term four to work with staff and students to learn more about the conservation of water.

Meeniyan-Stony Creek CFA seeks members MEENIYAN-STONY Creek Fire Brigade has launched a recruitment campaign to encourage the community to get involved. Volunteer members have began handing out flyers, door knocking and sharing information throughout Meeniyan, and will continue to do so in the lead up to their information evening on Wednesday, August 1. “We’re trying to get to everyone by going around a couple of times a week,” brigade member Matthew Hardidge said. “The brigade is made up of 26 members, 12 of those being active members. “Primarily we would love to recruit more active members however we are welcoming everyone, including families.” There are two types of volunteer members. Active members are members who attended incidents such as fires, road accident rescues, incidents involving hazardous materials, floods and other types of rescues. There is also an opportunity for other members who do not wish to attend incidents to assist with administration, educational talks, fundraising activities, training, equipment maintenance, media and public relations and more. Meeniyan-Stony Creek Fire Brigade is one of the few brigades in the area to offer a junior volunteer development program. The program is a social, recreational and skill development program for children 11 to 15 years old. There are now six junior members in the brigade.

After reaching the age of 16, the children have the opportunity to continue on and become a senior member. “Our junior program is really strong and our aim is to give the children a sense of community,” Mr Hardidge said. “It’s a really welcoming environment and being a local area there are a lot of families involved.” The information session will begin at 7.30pm at the Meeniyan Stony Creek Fire Brigade station. “We will talk about what we do as members and what we are all about,” Mr Hardidge said. “It will be a very informative session. We will walk visitors around the station, show them the truck and explain the process of becoming a member.” There are three forms involved to becoming a member: a member application form, a medical report and a police records check. Fine fashionistas: from left, Kongwak Primary School students dressed in their recycle “The aim is to be running a recruit training course themed costumes were Riley Matthews, Mikayla Jeffries, Lily-Ann Balfour, Kei Ishald and during the month of October,” Mr Hardidge said. “The course requires you to attend four nights of Isla McLean. two and a half hours, and a Saturday.” Mr Hardidge said there was no pressure on CFA members once they join. “We don’t expect our members to show up to everything but we encourage people to show up to lots,” CONSTRUCTION of the Lance Creek burra, Poowong, Loch and Nyora, water currently he said. supplied to Wonthaggi, Inverloch and Cape Paterson “Our members are required to attend six meetings Water Connection pipeline, which will by the Lance Creek Water Treatment Plant is both and four trainings per year.” supply Korumburra, Poowong, Loch and fluoridated and chloraminated. For more information please call 0490 168 348 if Nyora with a reliable water supply from Upgrades to enhance the Lance Creek Water you live in Meeniyan or Stony Creek and surrounds the Lance Creek Water Treatment Plant, Treatment Plant’s capacity to blend, treat and process and 1800 232 636 if otherwise. greater volumes of water are nearing a point where is forging ahead. testing can commence. The laying of pipe on both the Lance Creek to Customers in Wonthaggi, Inverloch and Cape PaKorumburra and the Korumburra to Poowong secterson are advised they may notice a slight change tions of the project is 95 percent complete. in the taste and smell of their water over the comOther Gippsland councils have a leash order, with New pump stations and the installation of inframost also having leash free areas and cat curfews. structure to enhance water treatment processes at the ing months as these upgraded systems are tested and The curfew and leash orders are being investigated Lance Creek and Korumburra treatment plants are bought online. “Water treatment operators will do their utmost by council staff following community submissions to underway. Pressure testing of completed sections of to ensure that the water supplied has minimal noticecouncil’s Domestic Animal Management Plan. pipeline has proven successful. able change in taste and smell,” Mr du Plessis said. Council staff will conduct the survey to seek feedSouth Gippsland Water managing director “As always, water will remain safe to drink back and will provide council with a report about the Philippe du Plessis said, “The project is progressing findings by the end of the year. Cr Alyson Skinner said well and whilst rain is needed in the area, a drier than throughout the changes at the Lance Creek Water council needed to recognise cats were predators, but average autumn enabled the project team and con- Treatment Plant.” To find out more about the Lance Creek Water also improved their owners’ health. tractors to keep to schedule. Connection and to receive regular updates, visit the “We really look forward to finding a creative solu“Our most recent milestone was the completion of Project page at www.sgwater.com.au. Also follow us tion,” she said. a final bore through a particularly challenging steep Mayor Cr Lorraine Brunt said, “I understand the slope just south of the Korumburra Water Treatment on Facebook and Twitter @SthGippsWater. community will have different views on the issue and Plant. This means that, weather permitting, the comI look forward to seeing the results from the commu- pletion of the laying of pipe between Lance Creek nity survey so we can consider this further.” and Korumburra is not far away.” Bass Coast Shire Council has a leash order, leash The Lance Creek Water Connection is a key Vicfree areas and a cat curfew at night time. torian Government project with a contribution of $30 South Gippsland Shire Council figures show that million in government funds to secure the water supfrom July 2017 to March 2018, 185 dogs were im- ply needs of Korumburra, Poowong, Loch and Nyora pounded and 18 were surrendered, and 120 cats were over the next 50 years. impounded, 24 surrendered and 74 declared feral. The project and water security provides a plat-

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Council to talk cats and dogs By Brad Lester WOULD you support a cat curfew and dog leash order? That is the question South Gippsland Shire Council will ask the community during a survey about the potential implementation of a curfew and leash order. A leash order specifies areas where dogs can play and be exercised free of restraints. A cat curfew would require cats to be confined within a house or enclosure for a particular period, such as sunset to sunrise. A council report said a cat curfew would reduce the number of native animals killed by cats and the chances of wandering cats being hit by cars, being involved with fights with other cats, being injured and catching a disease. A dog leash order would reduce the risk of dog attacks or dog-related vehicle accidents. A council report said, “Over the past few years no dog attacks have been reported on council land on humans, however there have been a number of dog on dog attacks, due to no leashes on the offending dogs.

form for regional growth and economic development across the region. The pipeline will supply water from the Lance Creek Water Treatment Plant which will draw from ter, planning for infrastructure in coastal towns, and By Brad Lester investigating extending rail trails from Welshpool to the Lance Creek Reservoir and has connections to Yarram, from Leongatha to Nyora, and from Nyora the Melbourne Water Supply System and the VictoNEW recreation facilities will be to Anderson. rian Desalination Plant. The combination of these systems will secure built in Leongatha when triggered by The blueprint ensures services and infrastructure water supply for the area and minimise the likeliare ready for future business and population growth. subdivision. Of the facility actions identified in the blueprint, hood of staged water restrictions for these townships South Gippsland Shire Council is planning to nine are ongoing, four are underway and one has been in the future. build new recreation multipurpose facilities between It will also ensure continued water supply to the completed, being the missing links in the rail trail at the hospital and Simons Lane. Work will start when Black Spur between Koonwarra and Meeniyan. Five townships of Wonthaggi, Inverloch and Cape Pater50 percent of subdivision in the area is completed. son which are already supplied by the Lance Creek Council is continuing to negotiate with the devel- are yet to start. Projects will be reviewed annually as Reservoir. part of the budgeting process for council’s forward oper to progress the subdivision. The project is one On completion of the pipeline project, water of 19 in council’s Social Community Infrastructure 15 year capital works program and when potential distributed by the Lance Creek Water Treatment grants become available. Blueprint 2014-2029, about which councillors reMayor Lorraine Brunt said, “The Social Commu- Plant will be chloraminated and fluoridated to enceived an update at the June council meeting. nity Infrastructure Blueprint is a key document that sure customers are supplied with safe drinking water Other projects include advancing the Korumburoutlines South Gippsland’s need for infrastructure that meets world-class standards and Department of ra and Leongatha community hubs to include a new Health regulations. site for the towns’ libraries and community houses, such as multipurpose facilities, libraries, youth activAlthough fluoridation will be new to Korumity areas, and paths and trails.” planning for the extension of library space at Fos-

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Safety measure: when the Lance Creek Water Connection pipeline trench is backfilled, warning tape is placed on top of the pipe to guard against it being accidently dug up or damaged by future activity in the area.

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Nissan Qashqai Ti range topper arrives NISSAN has finalised the Qashqai range with the high spec Ti grade now on sale at Edney’s Leongatha.

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Expanding presence for local product PROTECTING your vehicles from rust and other corrosion has never been easier thanks to the growing retail presence of local product SeaKote. Pictured here with the product in the Nordkote laboratory is Newhaven industrial chemist and entrepreneur Christopher Northover. After establishing a strong following with industrial clients, Christopher is now working to expand the product's retail footprint with Autobarn stores across Gippsland, including Autobarn Leongatha. “We wanted to bring the benefits of the product to as many users as possible. We've been selling directly to industrial clients in the Oil & Gas, Mining and Power industries for quite a while now.” “Our current focus is on working with Autobarn stores to spread the word about how useful and effective the product really is.” Retail can be a tough space to break into, especially in the slower winter months. Local retailers however, have been keen to come on board and stock SeaKote on their tightly contested shelves. “Our first stores were Autobarn Cowes and Wonthaggi, with whom we continue to enjoy a strong relationship.” “We now have Autobarn Leongatha and Warragul on board, and most recently Traralgon and Bairnsdale”. “Its been a terrific response from these local businesses, they've certainly embraced the product and have enjoyed supporting local industry.” The focus isn't strictly local however, with motorists and 'boaties' as far away as sunny Queensland benefitting from the superior performance of the Victorian product: “We were receiving calls and emails from Queenslanders asking where they could buy the product. At first I would direct them to our website, but we now have a retailer on the Sunshine Coast as well.” “They were all using a rival product from Queensland called Lanotec. It's a good product I have to admit, however the folks up there who've started using SeaKote are giving us

Older vehicles risk lives RACV is also calling on Victorians to put safety first when looking for a new or used car, urging people to choose vehicles with reverse AEB, which is designed to greatly reduce collisions between vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists. “RACV encourages Victorians to choose vehicles The Transport Accident Commission (TAC) research also revealed that in the past five years, Victo- fitted with reverse autonomous emergency braking rians were two times more likely to be killed if they technology when buying a new car,” RACV vehicle engineering manager Michael Case said. were in a vehicle older than 10 years. “Parking sensors and reversing cameras can greatThis is in part due to the fact safety features such as autonomous emergency braking (AEB), electronic ly improve reversing visibility, and while a vehicle stability control (ESC), and side curtain airbags are equipped with this significantly increases a car’s safety, driver diligence and supervision are still essential not as common on older cars. TAC lead director road safety Samantha Cock- components of navigating driveways safely.” Getting safer vehicles onto Victorian roads is also field said, “Our message to anyone buying a car – new or used – is to buy the safest car you can. We a key focus of the Victorian Government’s Towards know older vehicles are less likely to have some of Zero 2016-2020 road safety plan. The Safer Vehicles these safety technologies, meaning they pose a high- and Technology package will see all government er risk of being involved in a crash and provide less vehicles required to be fitted with the best available safety features, and with a minimum five-star ANprotection for drivers and passengers.” The average vehicle on Victoria’s roads is now close CAP safety rating. TAC and VicRoads will also work to encourage to 10 years old, meaning that millions of cars across the state are without potentially lifesaving technologies that parents, young people and private businesses to purchase vehicles with similar safety features. have become common on modern vehicles. For comprehensive information on how to pur“We all make mistakes and unexpected things happen on the road and, when they do, these safety chase the safest car you can afford, visit www. technologies can be the difference between a fright howsafeisyourcar.com.au or www.howsafeisyourfirstcar.com.au and a fatality,” Ms Cockfield said.

VICTORIANS are being urged to prioritise safety when buying a vehicle, after new data revealed more than two thirds of drivers and passengers killed on our roads last year were in a vehicle built more than 10 years ago.

New product: Christopher Northover of Newhaven, with local product SeaKote. terrific feedback in regards to how much they love the product, and how much longer the coating is lasting on their boats and four wheel drives. They also like the way it acts as a long term lubricant, as well as preventing rust.” “I had one guy call me up and ask 'Mate! Where can I get this stuff? I freakin' love it!' You can't argue with that kind of enthusiasm!” Christopher continues to put in many hours of research and development, all the while working two jobs and raising a young family with his wife Kim. “Creating a business from scratch is always hard work. In a saturated market place like the automotive products space, it's even harder.” “I really love the challenge though, and I'm meeting great people all the time. My retailers keep me on my toes and give plenty of good advice as to how retail works, and how best to meet the customer's needs.” And what's next for this busy entrepreneur? “I'm working on new products to expand the range, and can't wait to see them on the shelves alongside SeaKote.” “I'm also looking forward to some time off! We have a beautiful new baby girl, it will be terrific to spend some time at home with her and her brother and sister.” For further information and a current list of retailers, please visit www.nordkote.com.au

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O’Brien heads south GIPPSLAND South MLA Danny O’Brien had a full book of appointments when he took his office on the road recently. The mobile office visit took in Yanakie, Walkerville North, Tarwin Lower and Venus Bay. “Helping people with issues where I can is the main focus of these trips but I am also keen just to be out there and meet with people and hear about the State Government issues that are concerning them,” he said. “You don’t need to have a problem to see me. I’m more than happy for people to pop down for a chat.” The condition of local roads, foreshore development, public transport and historical building maintenance made the list of matters Mr O’Brien will be following up for constituents. “Listening to people on the ground not only helps me represent my constituents better, but it also helps The Nationals as we develop policy to ensure we are addressing the issues that are important to regional Victorians,” he said.

Festive donation: from left, Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club president Kevin Williams presents $1000 to Anglican Church Reverend Anne Perryman and Lance Perryman to be put towards Southern trip: Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien (left) chats with Yanakie General Christmas hampers for the community. Store owner Mike Heal about local issues.

Workmen’s club gives to people in need IN true community spirit, the Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club supports local charities. The Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club has provided a much-needed donation of $1000 to the Combined Welfare Group. The group is made up of the Salvation Army, St Vincent de Paul, Bass Coast Regional Health Family Resource Centre, and churches from Wonthaggi and Inverloch. The Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club donation to the Combined Welfare Group will ensure the group can continue distributing Christmas hampers to families in need. In 2018 the donation will enable the group to sup-

Exhibition honours Indigenous people NAIDOC Week is held each July to ac- ture and achievements of Aboriginal and knowledge and celebrate the history, cul- Torres Strait Islander peoples.

ply 200 hampers relieving financial stress on local families across Bass Coast. Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club president Kevin Williams presented a cheque for $1000 to Reverend Anne Perryman and Lance Perryman from the Anglican Church, who were both happy to receive the cheque on behalf of the Combined Welfare Group. The generous donation made by the club will be used to provide relief for the family doing it tough across the region. Club general manager Rod Bye said, “I’m overwhelmed by the consistent generosity of the Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club members and guests. We are happy to support the Combined Welfare Group as it is a great example of the community working together”.

Hard waste bookings open SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council has opened bookings for its annual hard waste collection service for the community. The service provides residents with a convenient way to dispose of hard rubbish at home, particularly if they are unable to attend a transfer station themselves. All South Gippsland residential properties are eligible to receive one collection at a fee of $98 per property. A reduced rate of $34 applies for pension card holders. Council’s waste management supervisor Peter Roberts said the hard waste collection service was an opportunity to clear clutter at home. “We often hear from community members that they enjoy having the hard waste collection service available, especially those who don’t have a trailer or ute,” he said.

“Bookings are essential for the service and will close on August 31 so we encourage everyone wanting to utilise the service to get in touch.” Those wishing to make a booking can visit council’s website to download a booking form, or request one in person at council’s office at 9 Smith Street, Leongatha. Payment can be made via cheque, credit card or cash if booking in person. Council’s waste contractor will call those who have registered and confirm their scheduled collection date in September/ October. Waste should be placed for collection within property boundaries (where possible) and the pile labelled in a manner that clearly identifies it as waste to be collected by the hard waste collection contractor. A maximum of two cubic metres of waste can be placed out for collection. For further information on materials that can and cannot be accepted, visit www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au

Mayor’s message Cr Pamela Rothfield

AFTER almost losing my head in a magician’s guillotine at Amaze’n Things recently, I was delighted to find I was still able to venture down to Smith’s Beach for the launch of the beautiful rescue base, which will be put to good use this year by the Woolamai Beach Surf Life Saving Club. Some $40,000 was contributed by the Rotary Club of Phillip Island and San Remo, which was enough to get the project kick started, and then further supported by the Victorian Government as well as the community, to bring the project to fruition. Congratulations must go the Woolamai Beach Surf Life Saving Club for its vision and unwavering support of our community. Congratulations must also go to the Wonthaggi Woodcrafters, also known as the ‘Woodies’, who recently opened their newly constructed shed where they can practise their craft. It was a delight to see the superbly organised and clearly well utilised space, buzzing with members and magnificent works from the Woodies. It made me think about the difference between what is called art and what is called craft. There is no doubt in my mind that both require skill – and to

my thinking art takes the ordinary and transforms it into something extraordinary – which speaks to your heart. On this basis, I would suggest that the Woodies create art as much as they so craft. Of particular awe was a remarkable wooden urn crafted by 94 year old, Alan McNaught. Mr McNaught has graciously gifted this piece of work to council and I look forward to the day when we have a regional gallery where we can display council’s art collection and share these wonderful works, and their stories, with the community. We know that winter is a time for wind, wild weather and whales. As we continue to focus on improving and increasing off-peak events and visitation, winter is also becoming a time for activities and fun! It was fabulous to see a great turn out at the Winter Sunshine Festival, despite the inclement weather. In its third year, this year’s festival raised money for Whisky’s Wish, who train service dogs to provide support for first responders who suffer from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The Winter Sunshine Festival is a great example of people coming together to create and organise an event that gives back to its community in more ways than one. Congratulations to Shepard Australia and all those involved in organising the festival.

Cultural pride: this image of Aunty Carolyn Briggs from the Boon Wurrung Foundation at Tanderrum at Federation Square in 2017 is one of the photos on display at the West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority.

In honour of NAIDOC Week, West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority (WGCMA) is hosting a photo display in partnership with the Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation (GLaWAC), the Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation (BLCAC) and the Boon Wurrung Foundation at its offices in Leongatha and Traralgon. WGCMA CEO Martin Fuller said the display was part of an effort to acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s contribution to the natural environment across Australia. “Each organisation plays a very important role in natural resource management in Gippsland,” he said. “As part of NAIDOC week, we’ll have photos on display at both our Leongatha and Traralgon offices highlighting the work and partnership we have with each of these organisations. “We’re encouraging members of the community to stop by our offices during NAIDOC Week and have a look at some of the images on display.” This year’s NAIDOC theme is “Because of her, we can” specifically highlighting the historical and ongoing contribution Aboriginal women make in their communities, at the local, state and national levels. “We would particularly like to say thank you to all of those Aboriginal women who contribute to our work together on the ground, as board members and as knowledge holders and elders in the community,” Mr Fuller said. “Your influence has inspired and will continue to inspire generations to come.” The photo display will be available for viewing during office hours from Monday, July 9 to Friday, July 13.

Dancer tastes early success A YOUNG dancer is already making her mark in a competitive sport. Ellie Donelly from Coronet Bay competed at Genazzano College in Melbourne at the Dance Life Unite competition, recently. She won the six years and under classical solo and was highly commended in five to eight years in any other style, where she performed a song and dance. Ellie received third place for six years and under jazz. Her scores have qualified her for national titles in Sydney except for her jazz performance, which she missed out by half a point. At the nationals, she has a chance to go on to the grand final competition to be held a few days later at Luna Park in Sydney. Her success comes after just five years of dancing. She began at a studio in 2014 and last year, her mother Nicole set up a space in her home to teach her daughter techniques she had learned as a performer. Ellie’s favourite aspect of dancing is “expressing myself dancing on a stage with people watching, then hearing them clapping for me, and also watching the other dancers and I will clap for them too.” Ellie is only learning at home under her mother’s tuition, while also dealing with behavourial challenges. Her latest success follows success in the Time To Shine dance competition at Langwarrin Arts and Entertainment Centre in May, where she placed second in six years and under song and dance, third in six years and under jazz, and received an honourable mention in six years and under classical.

Starring role: Ellie Donelly of Coronet Bay loves dancing and recently won the six years and under classical solo at the Dance Life Unite competition in Melbourne.

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Charming period home on 3.4 acres T HIS picture perfect 3.4 acre lifestyle property is sure to impress.

Situated in the picturesque Dumbalk Valley renowned for its beautiful countryside and admired lifestyle, this classic home is situated in a very peaceful and friendly community. The period home has been renovated throughout, keeping with its original character with high ornate ceilings, polished hardwood timber floors, double hung windows, fretwork, timber panelling, wide verandas and a beautiful bay window looking out over the mature gardens which include a large variety of established trees. Inside there are three generous bedrooms, two with built in robes. The modern kitchen has heaps of bench space including a huge island bench, gas cook top, electric oven and dishwasher, and adjoins the very spacious dining and family room with solid fuel heating to keep you cosy in the winter and a reverse cycle unit. There is a second lounge/living area with open fire place, a sunroom overlooking the gardens and

rural backdrop, and two bathrooms. Outside the property is well fenced into two paddocks with troughs and a dam, ideal for horses or stock of your choice. Other features include a 12x6m garage with power, lock up shed, carport, orchard, school bus past the front door and community tennis courts only a short stroll away. Full of character with great street appeal, these properties are hard to find.

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This easy to maintain property has been brought back to life with a lot of hard work and clever design. The home consists of three good size bedrooms all fitted out with built in robes and serviced by a stunning bathroom with floor to ceiling tiles throughout. The bathroom has all the mod cons, a snappy shower recess, stylish free standing bath, heated towel rail and quality joinery. At the rear of the property is the light filled heart of the home that includes a huge designer kitchen with all the works, dining area and living room that has direct access onto a massive outdoor living area that would suit anyone who enjoys relaxing or entertaining outdoors. Externally there is a handy garage and workshop area with the added advantage of being able to drive through to the back yard for boat or trailer storage.

This home has new plumbing, new electric, new painting, new cladding inside and out, solid timber floor boards and much more. There is nothing to spend; just move in and enjoy.

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OCATED at Middle Tarwin, prepared to offer attractive vendor terms. The farm is ready for immediate posthis highly productive dairy session, de-stocked with excellent pasture farm is being offered for sale. coverage. Infrastructure includes 393 acres in For more information or to arrange an approximately nine titles, plus river and inspection please contact Peter Bellingroad lease, access via two roads and 38 ham and Irene Walker at SEJ Real Estate paddocks serviced by central laneways Leongatha. and excellent fencing. Inspections are strictly by appointment. There is a 16 unit double up dairy, a 12,000 litre milk vat, cup removers, an auto wash and a yard blaster. The property features an 80 by 40 machinery/calf shed, two hay sheds and a 16 megalitre stock and domestic water licence. SEJ Real Estate There is also a strong fertilizer history. Leongatha The house is a comfortable four bed5662 4033 room home with recent updates. It includes and open plan kitchen and dining area, two living areas, solVendor terms available id fuel heating and reverse cycle air conditioning. 4 1 2 Keen to realise a sale the vendors are

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Outside there is a workshop/studio and HIS beautiful grand home on carport with room for a bigger shed if so Ogilvy Street has had a full desired. makeover and is ready to meet the This is a stunning home and an inspecexpectations of the most discern- tion will impress. ing buyer. Terms 10 percent deposit, balance Ideally positioned on a large corner block over 1200m2, this elegant home features four bedrooms, master with ensuite, large formal lounge, formal dining room, central kitchen with family/dining room and an enclosed veranda for multipurpose room. The home boasts all the classical architecture you would expect from a period home, including high ornate ceilings, polished timber floors, wrap around veranda and other beautiful features. Take your choice of temperature control with gas ducted heating, wood fire and reverse cycle split systems. For your convenience the second bathroom includes bath, shower and toilet. The home has recently enjoyed a new roof, outside reclad, wiring upgrades, freshly painted inside and out, and more.

30/60 days. The home will be open for inspection on Saturday, June 14 from 11.30am to 12pm. The auction date is Saturday, August 11 at 12pm.

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• 3 BR home in great location. Views over town & beyond • OP living: kitchen, dining, lounge with solid fuel heater • Large undercover entertaining deck, pool, fire pit area

• 4 BRs & study. Oversized main BR with en suite. Open plan living • Freshly painted, new carpets. Double carport, single garage- w/shop • Undercover entertaining deck. Great location, handy corner position

• Spacious 4 BR /2 bath/r family home. 3 large living areas • Lounge. Rumpus. Family room with renovated kitchen • Private, covered BBQ area, spa. 3 garden sheds. Privacy plus!

• Appealing renovated 2 BR home & separate 2BR cottage, rural setting • Open plan living in both. Extra family accommodation/ teenager retreat • Large machinery shed & workshop. Potential to earn extra income

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• Executive 4 BR sandstone home. 2 lge living rooms. 2.47 acres • Double glazed windows, 5kw solar power. Extras galore! • Huge barn style w/shop & loft. Stable & hayshed. Edge of town

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E impressed by the picturesque rural surrounds, the private location and the chance to operate your own well established boarding cattery and kennel business.

The driveway into this property winds along through solar gates, past established fruit and nut trees to the homestead. An old peppercorn tree is a special feature in the gardens. The country style ‘storybook’ home is set on approximately five acres with crown lease available. It has wrap around verandas including undercover entertaining deck and a welcoming character filled interior. Spacious open plan living includes beautiful polished floorboards, and a well equipped kitchen, dining and large lounge area with a split system. Two generous sized bedrooms are downstairs, one with handy direct access into a large two way bathroom (also two toilets in this home). The main bedroom upstairs is a parents’ retreat, a spacious bedroom with split system heating and cooling, plus a spacious adjoining dressing room/additional small room.

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Outdoors there’s also a separate bungalow for extra accommodation or studio. The boarding kennels and cattery are in pristine condition, currently operating as a successful business with 22 individual cat pens, 10 dog pens and office. Further information and figures are available on request. Other improvements include 6.5 kilowatt solar power, small hay/machinery shed, new cattle yards and a series of small spring fed dams. Inspection of this lifestyle property, right on the outskirts of town, is a must to appreciate all that is on offer.

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look), blackwood kitchen with caesarstone bench tops, gas bench top cooking, electric oven and a walk in pantry. There is an open plan dining/lounge with solid fuel heating, a separate formal dining and a lounge area also featuring another solid fuel heater and views to gardens and beyond. The home features zoned floor heating, a photovoltaic solar 5.5 kilowatt system and solar hot water. Outdoors there is a small olive grove of 52 trees including Kalamata, Frantoio and Manzanillo.

The orchard garden is made up of apples, pears, plums, quince, avocados and berries. There are also vegetable beds and a citrus grove. There is water storage of 93,000 litres, filtered to the kitchen. There is ample garaging including two double garages, each with remote doors, concrete floor and power. At the entry of this amazing property there is a pond area which provides a haven for birds and animals.

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A Star is born

Water works to aid Mirboo North GIPPSLAND Water conducted ecological and technical surveys in Mirboo North last week as planning for the replacement of the town’s water main continues. The existing water main, which runs along and under the Strzelecki Highway, is 72 years old and has reached the end of its expected life. The surveys will help to determine where the new water main will be located. Gippsland Water general manager customer and community Paul Clark said the water corporation is committed to keeping the community informed throughout the planning and construction process. “Our team are working to minimise environmental, community and cultural heritage impacts as much as is practical.

We will be holding a drop-in information session to speak with Mirboo North residents about the project in the near future,” he said. Gippsland Water staff and contractors are conducting environmental assessments, field survey and investigation work in the area between the Little Morwell River and the Grand Ridge Rail Trail to assist in planning for the project. Relevant landowners have been contacted and are aware of the field work taking place. Replacement of the Mirboo North water main was approved as a key project for delivery in 2018-2023 in Gippsland Water’s price submission to the Essential Services Commission. For more information about the project, people can contact Gippsland Water on 1800 050 500 or www.gippswater.com. au.

Trees to be protected TREES of note will be protected by trees; • amend the existing heritage overlay South Gippsland Shire Council. Council recently voted to ask Victorian Planning Minister Richard Wynne to create a planning scheme amendment to apply a vegetation protection overlay to certain trees in the shire. These trees are named in council’s Significant Tree Register, which identifies trees of importance to the community along with cultural heritage, history and biological diversity. During a review of the register, 60 individual trees and 13 stands of trees were identified. To protect the trees from potential impacts of future building and works, the planning scheme amendment proposes to: • apply the overlay to most significant

provisions for some Avenue of Honour trees; and • add some trees new trees to the heritage overlay application. An interactive map of the location, details and photo of each tree will be made available through council’s website. Mayor Cr Lorraine Brunt said, “Our community takes pride in protecting our environment and the vegetation protection overlay will help to protect our significant trees. We hope to see the assessed trees displayed on an interactive platform for the community to see and engage with.” Trees on the register include a lemon scented gum on the corner of Smith and Anderson streets in Leongatha, and avenues of honour at Nerrena and Meeniyan.

ISABELLA Claire Vagg was born on June 28 at Leongatha Hospital. Isabella is the second daughter CHASE Benjamin Critchlow was born on June 24 for Sam and Claire Vagg of Inverloch and a sister at Leongatha Hospital. Chase is the first son for Ben for Leila, 18 months. Critchlow and Christie McClure of Venus Bay.

Milpara Community House news WE hope you have had an opportunity for a nice winter walk or have taken in the beautiful colored sunsets. Perhaps you’d like to capture these beautiful moments to enjoy all year round. During term three we are offering an art class on Tuesday mornings. The tutor will share her skills and expertise to get you started or improve your skills. We open on Monday, July 16, which gives you a week to book your place in one of our semester classes

that run through to December. It’s mid-year. Do you have any unfulfilled New Year resolutions you’d like to tick off? For example, improve your maths or English, ready for a course you’d like to do, or to make life easier or assist the kids with their education? We have a great friendly group who meets on Monday afternoon for English/maths class. Thursday mornings we have The Art of Creative Writing, which is a great way to shape your ideas and improve writing, language and editing

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The Good Life

Countdown to opera YARRAM is buzzing with excitement as the countdown to July 20 and the staging of Madam Butterfly at the Regent Theatre starts. Directed by one of Australia’s greatest theatrical minds, John Bell, this year’s production features some of Opera Australia’s finest singers. Chinese-born Sharon Zhai will make her Opera Australia debut in the role of Cio-Cio-San, also known as Madame Butterfly, which she will share with rising star, Danita Weatherstone. Matthew Reardon will also make his Opera Australia debut as Pinkerton, a lieutenant in the US Navy, and will share the part with Martin Buckingham who reprises the role with Opera Australia. Regarded as the world’s most popular opera and the inspiration for the musical Miss Saigon, Madame Butterfly tells the tale of two lovers separated between culture, oceans and time. The vibrant visual display of the production is coloured further by Puccini’s magnificent score, including the famous Humming Chorus and heartbreaking One Fine Day, which is performed with an 11-piece chamber orchestra conducted by Warwick Stengårds. Local organiser Garry Stephens is looking forward to the opera. “This is a fabulous opportunity for local people to enjoy a world class opera performance live on stage at the refurbished Regent Theatre,” he said. “It will also encourage tourism as out of towners will watch the opera and we hope, stay for the weekend as well.” Opera Australia’s national performances not only provide an opportunity for residents of Yarram to attend the opera, but also for younger locals to become involved in the production through the Children’s Chorus program.

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Excitement building: Sam Stone, Wendy Bouker, Linda Bowden, Garry Stephens, Darren McCubbin, Angie Gutowski, Judy Stephens and Gayle Maher are counting down the days until the Australia Opera Company brings Madame Butterfly to the Regent Theatre stage in Yarram. NEWHAVEN Yarram Primary School principal Penny Earle is the local coordinator of the Children’s Chorus. “Our children are looking forward to their once in a lifetime experience on stage with Opera Australia. They are working hard to learn the songs and are very excited about being part of the night,” she said. Over the last four years, Opera Australia has had more than 1500 children involved in Children’s Choruses across the country and that number is set to grow even higher this year. Under the direction of Regional Children’s Chorus master Joshua van Konkelenberg, the children are se-

lected by local choir leaders and learn the music from Madame Butterfly. They don costumes and join the Opera Australia artists on stage as part a performing troupe from the world’s third-busiest opera company. Opera Australia’s artistic director Lyndon Terracini is passionate about introducing opera to new audiences and offering Australians across the country the chance to experience opera performances by Australia’s national opera company. Tickets are available from Yarram Hub service centre or The Wedge in Sale.

Last days for Gecko and eggs showcase GECKO Studio Gallery, incorporating Headquarters Café, will be closed from Tuesday, July 17 and will re-open Thursday, August 16.

This is the first time in the business’ 11 and a half years that it has closed during winter, but now with the café, proprietors Michael Lester and Kerry Spokes and staff need a break. If customers need to contact them that period for

framing or artwork pickups, email info@geckostudiogallery.com or text Kerry on 0423 721 593 or Michael on 0421 209 878. On Thursday, August 16, Gecko Studio Gallery will run its first ever art materials sale with a 25 percent discount on all art materials in stock. The current exhibition at Gecko Studio Gallery is titled The Work of the Eggs….continued, which follows on from the highly successful exhibition L’oeuvre des Oeufs - The Work of the Eggs in 2016. The idea in both exhibitions was to give artists an ostrich egg each (a Fish Creek ostrich egg no less) and see how they could transform it into a work of art. The current exhibition runs until July 16 and has proved to be as fascinating and out there as the 2016 show, with truly weird and wonderful works. The 2016 show coincided with the Fish Creek Tea Cosy Festival and a book of the exhibition can be viewed online at: http://au.blurb.com/b/7314267l-oeuvre-des-oeufs-the-work-of-the-eggs A book of this year’s works is also planned. Hurry in to catch this wonderful exhibition.

Creative mind: Sarah Dingwall and her ostrich egg exhibit in the exhibition, The Work of the Eggs….continued at Gecko Studio Gallery at Fish Creek.

Theatrical win for Foster arts FOSTER War Memorial Arts Centre will be an even better venue at which to enjoy the performing arts. Theatrical group FAMDA will oversee the installation of $91,000 worth of new retractable tiered seating at the centre. FAMDA has already received $31,000 from local sources and will contribute $10,000. Victorian Minister for Regional Development Jaala Pulford visited the centre on Monday to announce funding of $50,000 from Regional Development Victoria (RDV), providing the total amount needed to have the seating in the hall soon for theatrical and other activities. Other contributors to the project are: South Gippsland Shire Council, $10,000; QUBE Energy, $8000; Gardiner Dairy Foundation, $5000; Toora and Foster Community Bank Branch of Bendigo Bank,

$5000; Foster Rotary Club, $2000; and Foster War Memorial Arts Centre $1000. Prior to this, for tiered seating, FAMDA used rostra built 25 years ago for its production of Fiddler on the Roof. These wooden boxes were stored in a shed outside the hall, were heavy and, even with a forklift, were awkward and time-consuming to assemble. They did not comply with modern occupational health and safety standards, particularly for the volunteers doing the assembly or for audience members because of the flimsy banisters. Ms Pell decommissioned the rostra in 2017 and set about the task of sourcing funds for modern retractable seating which could be permanently stationed inside the hall. Since then she has worked tirelessly investigating seating systems, meeting with potential patrons and making sure all required documentation was at hand.

The support she gained from local groups enabled FAMDA to qualify for $50,000 from RDV. Ms Pell was thrilled with the news that the application to RDV had been successful. “It is a win for the FAMDA volunteers who no longer have to manhandle the old heavy rostra,” she said. “It is a win for our audiences who can enjoy the view in the comfort of safe elevated seating. “It is a win for the community and all hall users who will be able to use the tiered seating available in the hall for events such as dance concerts, school presentation nights, seminars and other forms of entertainment.” The extra flexibility of hall use provided by the availability of the tiered seating will no doubt attract other organisations to use the centre and audiences to attend, confident they will get a good view of all proceedings.

College students are whipping up a storm in the kitchen, thanks to the Great Ocean Road – Careers made here - Cheese Your Own Creation program.

In teams of two, students design an imaginative dairy creation. The student chefs then develop a recipe of their new creation, and the recipe and photo is submitted to be judged. Twelve lucky recipes will be selected for inclusion in the 2019 Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Calendar. Cheese Your Own Creation involves hundreds of students and teachers from 50 schools across Australia. It is offered as a curricular activity within the school’s food technology classes. Briony Wringe, Great Ocean Road senior brand manager, said, Cheese Your Own Creation makes links between the dairy industry, school and local community. “We’re proud to support Cheese your own Creation. It’s a great opportunity for students to get creative while learning about the wide range of career opportunities in Australia’s vibrant dairy industry,” she said. Students and teachers are provided with supporting resources and curriculum for the program. Each school receives a $100 Coles gift voucher to purchase Great Ocean Road products and is provided with a copy of the 2018 Warrnambool Cheese and Butter calendar for creative inspiration. “Through the program students can gain an understanding of the dairy industry, the nutritional value of its products, and the importance of the industry to regional economies, all while having lots of fun in the kitchen. I’m excited to see what the students create and trying my hand at some of their recipes,” Ms Wringe said. As a side competition to the program, students can also enter the Take a Journey Along the Great Ocean Road competition. Students are required to design an advertisement using at least one Great Ocean Road product. Not only will the winning advertisement receive $1000, but it will also be used as a promotion for Great Ocean Road products. At the end of the program, each student will be awarded a certificate in recognition of their hard work. The 12 lucky winning creations will receive $250 for their school. The results will be announced on October 19 with prizes presented to the winning schools and students.

Walk to School funding available VICHEALTH is providing $10,000 to support South Gippsland primary schools to encourage families to walk, scoot and ride to school during October. Primary school student leaders are encouraged to organise Walk to School events and competitions. Grants, with the support of local businesses, will help boost the rewards for students and include sports equipment vouchers, pool passes, healthy breakfasts or fruit. South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Lorraine Brunt encouraged families and schools to get involved. “Helping our kids to get active is important for their health and wellbeing,” she said. Schools can now register on the Walk to School website at www.walktoschool.vic.gov.au

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FARM SAFE Amelia’s passion shines bright By Sarah Vella FISH Creek’s Amelia Bright was named one of two winners of the 2018 RASV Emerging Leaders of Victorian Agriculture Awards recently. Amelia, her husband Dan and their children operate Amber Creek Farm and Sawmill. In 2016, Amelia was also instrumental in establishing the Prom Coast Food Collective. Their business is on 165 acres in Fish Creek and produces ethically grown, pasture raised pigs and the mill uses sustainably harvested timbers. Nominated by Jenny O’Sullivan and Catherine McGlead, Amelia said she was grateful and overwhelmed by the recognition. “I feel very privileged Jenny and Cath thought of me and put in such a strong nomination,” she said. Of winning, Amelia said it was “not something

you expect to happen”. Driving Amelia’s passion for agriculture is the social connections that being in agriculture has made for her business and family. “We feel it is really important to have a strong local economy and both of our businesses are driving towards that,” she said. Amelia said there are challenges to face for Gippsland meat producers, particularly with the loss of local abattoirs. “For us as small pork producers, the loss of local abattoirs and the subsequent disruption to the supply chain flow has put a huge strain on our business and finding a good alternative has proven tricky,” she said. “The other limiting factor for us is the inability to produce small batches of dried smallgoods in Victoria. “We are repeatedly told to go interstate, because due to PrimeSafe licensing it is not viable for us or others to process pork that way in Victoria.

“Sending our meat interstate is not part of our local ethos.” With the award came some prize money, which Amelia and Dan will invest into their farm. “It will go towards the last lot of farm infrastructure we have to go,” she said. “It will predominantly go towards fencing as well as better breeder management on the farm as well, so we have a more consistent flow of piglets being born.”

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Make the most of water “All-natural water contains some dissolved THE quality of on-farm water is of high importance, particularly during dry sea- salts. However high levels of salt can make water unsuitable for drinking and potentially also unsonal conditions. Poor water quality can affect livestock health, plant growth and soil quality, and can also impact farm infrastructure. Agriculture Victoria regional manager Nick Dudley said regardless of whether on-farm water supply is from rivers, springs, captured on farm or pumped from underground, it is important to monitor your water supplies. “Runoff from a catchment collected in an earthen dam can be quite variable depending on the condition of the catchment area and activities occurring within it. River or creek off-takes can also be quite variable,” he said. “Collecting and maintaining good quality water is vital. Farm storages should be planned, managed and designed to collect good quality water.” Following recent dry conditions, it is important on-farm catchments are protected from the potential in-flow of sediment, organic matter and manures. If these substances have entered water supplies, algal blooms may occur when the weather gets warmer. Mr Dudley said lower quality water may contain materials which are physically suspended or chemically dissolved in the water, sediment, or living organisms and their remains. This can often be seen in the colour of the water. “There are many ways to use water testing to determine the quality of water,” he said. “Water pH levels can be measured using a simple hand-held device, to measure the acidity or alkalinity (<7 is acid and >7 is alkaline), as can salinity.” He said salinity is commonly used as a guide to water suitability for various classes of livestock and there have been reports of rising salinity in a number of water sources in Gippsland.

suitable for irrigation,” he said. “There are many factors affecting the salinity tolerance levels of animals such as; climate, species, class and condition of animal, pasture composition and use of supplementary feed. “For example, pigs and poultry have a lower tolerance to salinity than beef or ewes.” The level of dissolved salts can be measured by evaporation to dryness, and recording the result as weight of solids per unit of water evaporated, or alternatively an electrical conductivity meter can be used. If farmers are concerned about water quality it may be preferable to get their water tested. Agriculture Victoria can offer testing for salinity and pH but more complex testing for heavy metals and pathogens will need to be conducted in a laboratory. More information on water quality and salinity tolerance levels is available online at: https://bit. ly/2t90J7k.

Keep watch: Agriculture Victoria regional manager Nick Dudley, outside the department’s Leongatha office, is urging farmers to monitor the quality of their water supplies.

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tentially dangerous. If you have any concerns, hay and other feed can be tested prior to feeding to determine its nitrate content. Furthermore, cattle and sheep can tolerate a certain amount of nitrite. A way of preventing nitrite poisoning is to ensure cattle and sheep are not overly hungry when introduced to a new feed so their intake of nitrite is moderated to a tolerable level. If nitrite poisoning is suspected, animals should be removed without delay from the suspect paddock and placed onto feed containing less toxic herbage. For further advice please contact your local veterinarian or Agriculture Victoria veterinary or animal health officer on 136 186.

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Prices rise despite cattle lacking finish Long Fibre MARKET REPORT Calf Mix THERE were approximately 1520 export and 200 young cattle penned representing an increase of 380 head week on week.

Heavy Friesian manufacturing steers sold between 221c and 263c with the crossbred portion between 240c and 306c/kg. Most light and medium weight cows made from 145c to 215c/kg. Heavy weight cows sold mostly from 178c to 247c/kg. Better shaped heavy bulls made between 213c and 240c with the dairy lots between 178c and 210c/kg. The next sale draw - July 11: 1. SEJ, 2. Elders, 3. Alex Scott & Staff, 4. Rodwells, 5. Landmark, 6. Phelan & Henderson & Co.

The usual buying group was present and competing in a dearer market. Quality remained fairly mixed with many cattle lacking finish and cows making up almost half of the yarding. The limited selection of vealers and trade steers improved in quality and price. Heavy yearling heifers to the trade sold slightly dearer while there was a better selection of medium weights. Grown steers improved 7c to 10c while the bullocks lifted 3c/kg for most. Heavy grown heifers sold to solid demand. Heavy Friesian manufacturing steers gained 5c with the better crossbreds 8c/kg dearer. Light weight cows jumped 35c while most cows improved between 10c and 20c/kg. Heavy weight bulls eased 4c/kg. A few vealers suited to butchers sold from 310c to 320c with secondary calves from 243c to 294c/kg. A few yearling trade steers made between 305c and 315c/kg. Yearling heifers to the trade sold between 260c and 288c/kg. Grown steers made from 286c to 317c/kg. Bullocks sold from 285c to 321c/kg. Heavy grown heifers made between 232c and 278c/kg.

BULLOCKS 18 O’Loughlin Bros, Meeniyan 1 J. Nation, Jeetho 5 K.R. Hendrick, Kirrak 11 D.J. Bentley, Leongatha South 15 F. & G. Richardsons & Sons, Newlyn 12 Woodleigh Park, Woodleigh Vale STEERS 2 P. Nimmitybel Co, Jeetho 1 P.J. & J.M. Keily, Yarragon 1 Glenwarn Past Co, Nyora 6 K.R. Hendrick, Kirrak 1 G. Molino 1 J.L. Campbell, Mirboo North HEIFERS 1 Glenwarn Past Co, Nyora 1 F.M. Hancock, Poowong 1 G.F. & R.J. Scanlon, Leongatha 1 P. Nimmitybel Co, Jeetho 8 R. & P. Davis, Leongatha South 12 F. & G. Richardsons & Sons, Newlyn COWS 12 R.J. & C.M. McGill, Kongwak ‘7 D. & H. Wyhoon, Koonwarra 2 M. Selling, Sale

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1 N. Atherstone, Bundalaguah 705.0kg 233.6 $1646.88 8 G. Belcher, Woodside 660.0kg 232.0 $1531.20 1 R. & V. Dowel, Leongatha South 635.0kg 232.0 $1473.20 BULLS 1 Nearhaven Pty Ltd, West Creek 1005.0kg 240.0 $2412.00 1 C. Shorthorns, Krowera 945.0kg 230.0 $2173.50 1 W.N. Haw, Leongatha 920.0kg 230.0 $2116.00 1 M. Selling, Sale 1000.0kg 230.0 $2300.00 1 R. & V. Dowel, Leongatha South 955.0kg 220.0 $2101.00 1 S.R. & J.A. Bland, Alberton 905.0kg 219.0 $1981.95

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Steers: James Erbacher, Krowera, 13 x $1660; J.P. Conlan & B.C. Liley, 12 x $1610; D. Timmins, Glengarry, 14 x $1600; P.R. & J.R. Carnegie, Jindivick, 8 x $1550; G. Braemar, Trida, 26 x $1540; N.R. & S.S. Constantine, Buffalo, 15 x $1540. Heifers: H.R. & S.K. Logan, Koorooman, 1 x $1260; R. Boddy & Son, Woodside, 16 x $1090; W.N. Haw, Leongatha, 6 x 990; P. Kosta, Binginwarri, 1 x $990; G. & T. McColl, Leongatha, 1 x $990; T.V. Greig, Doomburrim, 10 x $950. Bulls: D. Wyhoon, Koonwarra, 1 x $1600. Cow and calf: M. Selling, Sale, 7 x $1660; W.N. Haw, Leongatha, 5 x $1500.

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Money to improve recycling crisis By Tayla Kershaw-Thomas COUNCILS have welcomed a $37 million announcement to cope with the waste crisis. Earlier this year, China laid down strict guidelines for importing recyclables, imposing a financial burden on local councils. Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio announced the $37 million package to increase the quality of recycled materials in Victoria and develop new markets for them on Tuesday, July 3. The $37 million package includes $13 million to support councils, which was announced in February. It also includes $8.3 million for the expansion of the Resource Recovery Infrastructure Fund, $2 million for market development for recycled materials, and an education program to improve community understanding about reducing contamination in recycled waste.

“We’re delivering a new plan for the future of recycling in Victoria – to reduce waste and costs to households, and build a more resilient recycling sector in Victoria,” Ms Ambrosio said. “This plan will create a more stable and productive recycling sector, improving the quality of recycled materials.” At this stage, councils are not aware of any new funding to provide relief for ratepayers. “Council welcomes any funding allocated by the (State) Government that supports local government and the recycling industry to respond to the current recycling crisis, establish long term and sustainable recycling solutions, and develop local markets for recyclable materials and end products,” a South Gippsland Shire Council’s sustainability coordinator Geoff McKinnon said. Since China’s restrictions were put in place, South Gippsland council received a request from kerbside garbage and recycling collection contractor Cleanaway for increased payments to cover the increase in recy-

cling disposal costs it is now charged. The garbage charge increased in South Gippsland by 2.58 per cent, applicable from the 2018/19 financial year. It is unlikely the announcement will reduce this rate, as it covers the full cost of waste collection. Council said no changes were made to services since China’s policy announcement. Bass Coast Shire Council experienced a financial impact. Contractor Visy Recycling changed its processing costs to $110 per tonne. Bass Coast was one of many councils to seek ministerial approval to vary its contract and find better ways to responsibly process recyclable material. There were discussions about reconsidering the contractor’s tender, but $110 per tonne was at the lower end of the market. Council has continued to work with the Municipal Association of Victoria to understand cost implications.

“There are no responsible options currently available to council to change the way it deals with recyclable products collected,” manager sustainable environment Deirdre Griepsma said. Ms Griepsma said the State Government’s market development would result in better practice facilities to increase the recycling standard across Victoria. Council will be able to network with other local governments that are building new transfer station facilities to learn from their experience before Bass Coast upgrades its own transfer station. The garbage charge increased by 10.16 per cent in Bass Coast. “From February to June this year, council and the community have received several reports informing on the situation, financial impacts and the necessary process to ensure the best outcome is achieved whilst continuing to deliver services,” Ms Griepsma said. “This has provided transparency for the community regarding the financial impact on the garbage charge due to the ‘recycling crisis.”

Wonthaggi gets behind intersection upgrades By Tayla Kershaw-Thomas PEDESTRIAN traffic lights are on Wonthaggi’s wish list. The lights would be situated at the intersection of Murray Street, Billson Street and Biggs Drive. This intersection is adjacent to the supermarkets, the Wonthaggi Medical Group and the senior citizens’ centre, and often poses a safety risk for pedestrians. Wonthaggi Newsagency’s Fiona Fleming has had concerns about the intersection for years. She was instrumental in having a “keep clear” sign painted on the road 18 months ago, but it was not well maintained. Now she is pushing for pedestrian traffic lights, as well as left turns only. Ms Fleming believes drivers should not be allowed to turn right from Murray Street into Biggs Drive, and vice versa.

She said these right hand turns result in a bank up of traffic, which causes impatience and risky decisions. “We can’t have a roundabout there – there isn’t enough room. We need traffic lights to increase safety,” Ms Fleming said. “My concern is for the safety of the elderly, more than anything else. You’ve got the medical group, the senior citizens centre and the subsidised housing in that area. “The traffic lights are the best idea, but it’s expensive.” Bass Coast Shire Council’s Cr Les Larke has also been pushing for the intersection to be fixed. Cr Larke called to reprioritise the intersection in the Local Road Safety Improvement Program at the 2017 June meeting. However, his fellow councillors felt it would be irresponsible to bump the intersection before improving roads higher on the list. The councillors voted to consider improvements

as part of the Wonthaggi Activity Centre Plan. Cr Larke said developing this plan is too far down the track. “To me, this is a no brainer. Upgrades to the bus station are happening this month, so it’s a good time to improve this road,” he said. Cr Larke said he is considering putting in a no-

tice of motion at council to upgrade the intersection in conjunction with the bus shelter. “People have terrible trouble getting across this road. It is a safety issue, and people take their lives into their own hands,” he said. A petition has been developed to garner support for the safety upgrades from the community.

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Dangerous intersection: Wonthaggi Newsagency’s Fiona Fleming is pictured with the petition to improve safety at the Murray Street, Billson Street and Biggs Drive intersection.

Market moved indoors THE wet weather didn’t steer customers Buy time: David Layton from Yanakie en- away from the Koonwarra Farmers MarGrand day out: Clancee Salmon from Leon- listed the advice of Andy Grant from Land- ket on Saturday morning, thanks to the gatha and Lyn Cummins from Stony Creek mark at the VLE Leongatha store sale last shelter of the Koonwarra Hall. “It went well considering it was such a horrible were at the VLE Leongatha store sale last Thursday. Mr Layton was hoping to purchase day weatherwise,” market secretary Rod Faudell Thursday, looking to buy cattle. cattle on the day.

ing,” he said. “When the Koonwarra Market first started it was the only one but as the years have gone by more markets in the region have started up. “We don’t have as many many people visiting the market but the people who do come, come to seriously shop.” After nine years as Koonwarra Market manager, Mr Faudell retired over the weekend and will continue the role as secretary of the Koonwarra and Coal Creek markets. Koonwarra resident and stallholder David Weymouth has taken over the role of market manager.

Beef producers: Paul and Annie Chisholm from Archies Creek were selling angus steers Holiday fun: Aidan and Ryan Treacy from at the VLE Leongatha store sale last ThursLeongatha South were checking out the cat- day. The Chisholms run Annie’s Angus and tle with their uncle at last Thursday’s store sell their beef at the Leongatha Farmer’s sale at VLE Leongatha. Market each month.

Happy customer: Phyll Tierney from Mirboo was happy with her purchase from Natural2clean stallholder Martin Henry from Mardan at the Koonwarra Farmers Market on Saturday morning.

said. “We’re very fortunate we have the Koonwarra Hall which we were able to open up the doors. “We had 15 market stalls inside the hall and four outside.” Mr Faudell said more people than what was anticipated visited the market. “Because the weather was so bad it was surpris-

Fresh produce: Katharina Harper was delighted with her purchase made from Grow Lightly stallholder Julie Riley at the Koonwarra Farmers Market on Saturday morning.

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Sally’s journey to success SENIOR SALESPERSON FULL TIME MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST A full time position has become available for a Medical Receptionist with Leongatha Healthcare. Position pre-requisites: • Proven Customer Service skills • Excellent telephone manner and communication skills • Availability over span of clinic hours Monday-Saturday If you believe you have these qualities and have a genuine desire for a career as a medical receptionist, please forward your current resumé with a short covering letter motivating your interest to: The Practice Manager Private Bag 10 LEONGATHA 3953 Or email to: jrobb@leongathamedical.com.au Applications close: Friday 20th July 2018

Timber Yard Position Capeview M10 - Leongatha Capeview Hardware – Mitre 10 is looking for a Timber Yard Team Member in our Leongatha store. You will be required to offer enthusiasm, passion to excel and have exceptional customer service abilities. A forklift licence is a pre-requisite and as such will be viewed favourably. To be successful in this position you must: • Hold a construction induction white/red card • Have a forklift licence • Have an approachable and friendly nature • Have strong customer focus • Computer experience • Be team orientated Knowledge of timber and timber products will be an advantage. If you believe you have the qualities we are looking for, you are invited to apply in writing to: Craig Marinus, Store Manager, Capeview Mitre10, Lot 2 Cusack Road, Leongatha, Vic 3953, or by email craig.marinus@cv-m10.com.au. Expressions of interest for this position close on Friday 20th July 2018.

Position Vacancies Bass Coast Health Bass Coast Health is seeking applications for the following positions: Residential In-Reach Clinical Nurse Consultant Fixed-Term, Part-Time (6 months) Occupational Therapists Grade 1 or 2 x 3 Positions Fixed-Term – ASAP to 21/12/18 Full-Time New Graduate Casual Team Coordinator Social Work Permanent Part-Time District & Palliative Care Nurse Permanent Part-Time Diabetes Educator Permanent Part-Time Nurse Pool Nights Registered Nurses Permanent Part-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

Panthers Mensland invite applications from professional and experienced Salespeople to work in our Leongatha and Wonthaggi stores. We require people with a strong retail background, preferably in the fashion industry. We are looking for applicants with exceptional customer service skills, an aptitude for merchandising, excellent presentation and who are available for both weekday and weekend work. Please forward a detailed application and resumé to: David Panther 20 McCartin Street, Leongatha or email: panther@gippsland.net.au

KORUMBURRA’S Sally Matthews is all about health and fitness. Her journey began around five years ago, when her passion for wellbeing flourished. Ms Matthews devoted her time to exercising with the help of her Korumburra personal trainer and focusing on consuming real, organic, chemical free foods in order to lose a whop-

ping 45 to 50kg. “I loved it. I gave up my Friday nights just to train,” she said. “I hired a personal trainer who was passionate about his food and it was him who inspired me to become a personal trainer myself.” Ms Matthews has been working at Leongatha Health Foods for 12 months, which complements her interests. Her role at the store

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chemical free, organic, local food. “It’s nice to know where your food comes from. I’m definitely interested in nutrition.” Ms Matthews has studied a certificate three and four in fitness and is currently studying yoga. She started her personal training business at her home in Korumburra three years ago. She also runs programs with Yooralla.

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THE NEST / WORKSHOP The Nest Workshop, based in Wonthaggi, create custom-made joinery for clients across Victoria. We are looking for a qualiﬁed Cabinet Maker/ Joiner to join our growing team. Passionate 3rd or 4th year apprentice will also be considered. You will be required to: • Read plans, sketches and shop drawings • Safely operate a forklift • Inspect products and materials to assess for suitability • Have previous experience with programs like Auto CAD, Max Cut, Excel and Cabinet Vision. We put great emphasis on quality and take pride in everything we produce. For a full position description, please contact: accounts@thenestworkshop.com.au or call Linda on 0499 016 988. To ﬁnd out more about us please visit www.thenestworkshop.com.au

involves social media advertising, sharing health advice with customers, and referring people to different natural practitioners. “I love meeting and working with likeminded people and we get to work with the local suppliers, growers and their families which I find very rewarding,” she said. “I also have a real passion for cooking

PROGRAM COORDINATORS (PART TIME / FULL TIME, MULTIPLE POSITIONS) Want to work with people who share your passion for making a positive difference on the lives of those with a disability and their families? Then this opportunity is for you! Due to the high demand for services under the NDIS, Interchange Gippsland are expanding! We have a number of Program Coordination roles available in Wonthaggi. Full time or part time – you choose! Interchange Gippsland has been providing a range of services and programs to children and adults with a disability, and their families for more than 30 years. They employ more than 160 dedicated staff which includes approximately 80 volunteers and are experiencing rapid growth, resulting in an expansion of their workforce. The Program Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of supports and services for program participants with a disability and their families. They primarily work across three core areas; program coordination, supervision of small teams of Community Access Workers and volunteers and organisational development. In addition to offering a ﬂexible work arrangement of full time or part time (3 days minimum per week), IG have strong values where leadership, support and empowerment of their people is critical to their ongoing success. If you want to work alongside a team of professionals who are genuinely dedicated to supporting and making a difference to the lives of people with disabilities and their families, then this is the job for you. We are seeking service focussed individuals who are passionate when it comes to achieving positive outcomes for people with disabilities. You must possess, or have nearly completed a university degree in a health, welfare or related discipline. Experience in a similar role will be highly regarded. For further enquiries relating to these opportunities, contact Rebecca Ottery via email: rebecca@impactrecruitment.com.au To apply, please download a copy of the position description at www.impactrecruitment.com.au (refer advertised vacancies) and submit your application via email to Rebecca Ottery (as above). APPLICATIONS CLOSE SUNDAY 15 JULY 2018

CASUAL weekend relief milker required, 5 mins from Leongatha. Some week days possible. Herringbone, 200 cows. Ph: 0419-093783.

Dairy Installer / Service Position Westfalia Korumburra is a leader in the dairy industry throughout South Gippsland and is seeking a highly motivated person to join our experienced team. The successful applicant will be required to work in a team environment, be highly motivated, show attention to detail and take pride in their work. Trade qualiﬁcation is an advantage but not essential as full training will be provided. This position would suit someone from a ﬁtting, plumbing, mechanical or boilermaking background. Applications to: The Manager Westfalia Korumburra PO BOX 316, Korumburra 3950 Applications close Friday, July 13

2 OPPORTUNITES TO JOIN AN EXPANDING EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICE Prom Coast Centres for Children Foster is now recruiting for a Certificate III and a Diploma qualified Early Childhood Educator to support our expanding Educational Teams: • Full Time, 40 hour week (Monthly RDO) • 5 weeks annual leave • Community managed 65 place LDC service • Located in the beautiful Prom Coast region servicing rural families Our workplace culture values Respect, Professionalism, Inclusiveness and Sustainability. We are looking for engaged team members who can deliver quality play based learning programs that are responsive and flexible for our children. If you are seeking a long-term career in the early year’s sector then we would love to hear from you. As a community operated service, Prom Coast Centres for Children offers excellent remuneration conditions and professional development for its valued staff. Position Descriptions are available by emailing admin@pccc.net.au Position enquiries can be made to the Centre’s Director on 5683 9800. Applications close: Friday 27th July 2018

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used vehicles MEENIYAN CEMETERY TRUST The Meeniyan Cemetery Trust is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified members of the community who would be interested in becoming honorary trust members. Women and those from a diverse background are actively encouraged to seek appointment to ensure that the trust’s membership accurately reflects the composition of the community it serves. Cemetery trust members are appointed by the Governor in Council for a term of up to five years and are responsible to the Minister for Health for the proper and efficient management of the public cemeteries under the control of the trust, including the provision of future cemeteries services and the preservation of local history. Being appointed to a cemetery trust provides successful applicants with a unique opportunity to develop their competencies as a board member. In addition, the Department of Health and Human Services provides free governance training to all trust members. More information about the role of cemetery trust members is available at: https://www2.health.vic. gov.au/public-health/cemeteries-and-crematoria/ cemetery-trust-appointments/class-b-cemetery-trustappointments To register your interest please contact the Meeniyan Cemetery Trust by writing to The Secretary, Meeniyan Cemetery Trust, PO Box 20, MEENIYAN VIC 3956 or telephoning the trust Secretary on 0427 002 195 within two weeks of the date of this advertisement. The Victorian Government is committed to ensuring that government boards and committees reflect the composition of the Victorian community. This includes appropriate representation of women, regional Victorians, Aboriginal people, young Victorians, Victoria’s culturally diverse community, the LGBTI community and Victorians with a disability. VG3445

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Motorcycle club - a local family club There will also be a family club day on one event.” LEONGATHA Motorcycle club is a fam- shalled, professionally organised and strictly run Mr Van Den Borne said these events provided other day at this property. event to participate in and gain valuable rider ily oriented local sporting club. “We would like to enlighten the community on the history of the club and the proposed local event in Leongatha South,” Leongatha Motorcycle Club president Darrell Van Den Borne said. The club was formed in 1975 by a few motorcycle enthusiasts; predominantly for local Enduro riders and events were mainly hosted at private properties throughout the local area. The club currently consists of 109 active members. This comprises of 34 families and riders are aged from five to 85. The club has proposed to hold one round of the Victorian Off Road Championship Series at Norton’s Bush, a private block of land at Leongatha South. Throughout the years, club day events were held at Hallston Bush at Leongatha North near the Gun Club. There were also club days run at Norton’s Bush in the earlier days. “The Victorian Off Road Series runs under strict rules from the governing body Motorcycling Australia,” Mr Van Den Borne said. “This will give the competitors a legal, mar-

experience.” Leongatha Motorcycle Club has 12 junior and 10 senior riders participating in the Victorian Off Road series. The application was submitted to South Gippsland Shire Council’s planning department to grant the permit to hold the community events. Council aims to address the club’s application for a permit at the July meeting. “The owners of the land have very kindly allowed the running of the event on their property in supporting their local club and community,” Mr Van Den Borne said. “Leongatha Motorcycle club has tendered and complied with all council recommendations and have considered the concerned residents objections and always will be proactive and respect the concerns.” “This event will attract many people to the area, including participants, support crew, spectators, family and friends and will supply of goods and services from the local businesses such as fuels, food and accommodation from Leongatha and the surrounding towns and communities.”

“On an average club day, we have approximately 30 riders with their families. Many riders are children,” he said. “At our club our purpose is to encourage and assist in providing them with skills in handling a motorbike and supporting them to participate in motorcycle racing. “Being a family orientated club, consisting of only volunteers, we provide a safe environment for all and believe it is important to be supportive and social with families and the community.” Leongatha Motorcycle club has had successful Enduro riders such as David Fleming who has won multiple, Victorian and Australian titles and local events such as the Knox’s Hill Climb. A decorated event the club hosted was the Knox’s Hill Climb in 2013. “This is a notable and significant event on the motorcycle riders’ calendar,” Mr Van Den Borne said. “It began in 1977 and continually ran for 37 years until the land was not suitable. “Riders from all over the country, as far as Western Australia, have participated in this

valuable economic impact with resources to the local businesses and community. Knox’s Hill Climb was one of the major events that was sponsored by the local businesses in the community and delivered support to the club, to continue to provide the best support and service to the motorcycle riders’ community. The club is a valued and active club affiliated with Motorcycling Victoria, the controlling body of motorcycle sport in Victoria. “The club runs a range of events for its members at several different venues throughout the year,” Motorcycling Victoria CEO Robert Mestrom said. “All of these events are operated within the rules of motorcycling Victoria and Australia. “This club operates only operates events of a high standard with rider safety, public safety, environmental aspects and with a high degree of social awareness. “Motorcycling Victoria is 100 percent in support of the club in all its activity and with this application to conduct an event at 85 Merricks Track which is private property.”

Lions praise Inverloch icons THE recent dinner meeting of Inverloch Lions Club turned out to be no ordinary meeting but rather a night of highlights. Held at the Inlet Hotel, the event was attended by special guests District Governor Andrew McMahon and Kerrie McMahon. Mr McMahon, in his last official function as district governor, presented Lions member Terry Hall with a Melvin Jones Fellowship, which recognises outstanding Lions or members of the public who have made a significant contribution to Lionism. Mr McMahon also presented life member certificates to long serving Inverloch Lions Jill and Jim Hill. Also present to help celebrate the evening were three previous Melvin Jones Fellows: Ian Rasmussen, Neil Everitt and Max Dusting. A Community Certificate of Appreciation were presented by club president Greg Dyke to Dom and Tracee Brusamarello of Foodworks supermarket in recognition of them supporting the club’s sausage sizzle held every Saturday at the supermarket. Foodworks contributes bread, onions and storage facilities for tables and the like. Delightful spread: from left, members of Bena CWA at the Biggest Morning Tea were Val Another certificate was presented to Inverloch Holman, Maryke Dann, Joan Blogg, Beryl Clay, Natalie Opray, Betty Wilson and LoisWust. Community Bank branch of the Bendigo Bank for its support, and also to John ‘Hoots’ McInnes and staff of the Inlet Hotel. Twice a month, the hotel team caters for Lions’ THE Country Women’s Association is joining in the fun.The food, prepared in the hall’s dinner or supper at a modest cost, including use of well equipped kitchen was, amazing and abundant. the Cottage Restaurant. all about community.

Lifetime honour: Inverloch Lions Club’s Terry Hall (left) receives his Melvin Jones Fellowship from Lions District Governor Andrew McMahon at the Inverloch Lions’ dinner meeting recently.

Bena CWA puts on a fine spread

Bena branch members joined with the Bena Hall Committee to hold a special Biggest Morning Tea recently. The hall is the hub of the delightful township of Bena and has been extensively renovated over the years, and now provides disabled access and disabled toilet facilities. The event was well attended, with the atmosphere was warm and buzzing with good will, as the hall was filled with the sounds of laughter and cheering as raffle and door prize winners were announced. Guests had a wonderful time playing games and

Bena is a small branch within the greater Gippsland Hills CWA Group, however small does not mean trivial or slight. Bena’s members boast a formidable range of talents, especially in arts and crafts. Any new member would be able to gain access to a wealth of knowledge and know-how from women only too eager to care and share. The Bena branch meets on the first Monday of the month at 1pm in the Bena Tennis Club room, Essex Street, Bena. Enquiries can be made to Beryl Clay on 5658 1653 or Maryke Dann on 0438 599 810.

Helping hand: from left, Allan Gostelow of Inverloch Community Bank branch of the Bendigo Bank, received a Community Certificate of Appreciation from Inverloch Lions Club president Greg Dyke at the Inverloch Lions’ dinner meeting recently.

Show of support: from left, Inverloch Lions Club president Greg Dyke presents John ‘Hoots’ McInnes with a Community Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of the hotel’s support of the club. Top left, Movers, shakers: from left, Melvin Jones Fellows, Max Dusting, Neil Everitt, Making it happen: from left, members of the Bena Hall Committee are Maureen Bensley, Terry Hall and Ian Rasmussen at the Inverloch Lions’ dinner meeting recently. Terry Lanigan, Val Wilson, Ronda Castle and Dianne Mye.

Thanks for service: Inverloch Lions Club member Jill Hill received a life membership of the club from Lions District Governor Andrew McMahon.

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Revamp for Foster Arts Centre THE Minister for Regional Development Jaala Pulford visited the community in Foster on Monday, July 9 to announce $50,000 for Foster Arts, Music and Drama Association to install new seating at Foster War Memorial Arts Centre, so it can continue to be an important cultural and social hub. “The Andrews Labor Government is backing a bigger, better and more accessible arts and community theatre for Foster,” Minister for Regional Development Jaala Pulford said. “This important grant will help breathe new life into the Foster War Memorial Arts Centre so that more people can enjoy the facility now, and well into the future. “We know how important these upgrades are for the community and we’ve listened because locals know best. “We’re working hand in hand with locals to build stronger regional communities.” The current seating arrangements restrict the kind of events the theatre can hold, so the usage of the facility has reduced significantly over recent years. With the installation of new retractable seating, the Foster War Memorial Arts Centre will be a more flexible space that can accommodate a broader range of activities that include more people in the community.

Once the improvements are complete, the 13 community groups that use the venue will be better placed to raise money from their events and more people will be able to use and enjoy the hall. Foster War Memorial Arts Centre is the only venue of its kind within 40 kilometres which has the capacity to hold significant events and without the new tiered seating, the community would be forced to leave Foster to hold these events. The Labor Government announced the funding from the Stronger Regional Communities Plan, which supports community-led initiatives that boost the capability and liveability of regional and rural towns. Foster community fundraised $41,000 towards the $91,000 project. “If the community sees a project that important they get behind it and show commitment,” South Gippsland Shire mayor Lorraine Brunt said. Project completed: Minister for Regional Development and Agriculture Jaala Pulford vis“You can never underestimate the communi- ited Foster to acknowledge the community for their efforts made to complete the Foster ties’ commitment and drive. Streetscape project on Monday. “It is just fantastic to see when they have put this much effort in.” While in town, Ms Pulford congratulated the community on the completion of the Foster Streetscape project. “It looks so fresh and lovely and I gather there has been a lot of effort put in from community members and businesses around the town,” she said.

New seating: from left Foster Rotary Club president John Rice, South Gippsland Shire mayor Lorraine Brunt, Sharon Demaria from Bendigo Bank, Minister for Regional Development and Agriculture Jaala Pulford, Foster Arts Music and Drama Association president Tanya Pell, Nigel French from Qube Energy and Foster War Memorial Arts Centre president Peter Clyne.

Vote to shape Wonthaggi’s town square

Great honour: from left, Foster War Memorial Arts Centre president Peter Clyne and Foster Arts Music and Drama Association president Tanya Pell were presented with $50,000 by WHAT elements should revitalise playground. An all abilities playground, a recycled mateMinister for Regional Development and Agriculture Jaala Pulford to put towards installing Wonthaggi? rials playground and equipment to combat childWonthaggi is growing into a regional centre, new retractable seating in the Foster War Memorial Arts Centre on Monday.

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Burglary-Inverloch

BETWEEN June 30 and July 2 unknown offenders accessed an open shed and removed the following property – lead rope, harness, riding crop, riding helmet, and saddle.

Concrete ornaments stolen OVERNIGHT on Saturday, July 7 unknown offenders have attended at an address in Jumbunna Road, Korumburra and stolen seven concrete garden ornaments from the driveway of the address. The items stolen include: one horse, one Elvis head and shoulders figure which was on a stand and broken off to be taken, a statue of a girl, one small deer, a statue of David (one of the arms is broken) and one small eagle. Anyone with information about these incidents is encouraged to contact Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000 or Wonthaggi Police on 5671 4100.

Vehicle damaged A CAR parked in a disabled spot in the IGA car park in Leongatha sustained a deep scratch along the driver’s side panels. The incident occurred between 2.30 and 3.30pm on Thursday. The damaged car was a Green Hyundai wagon and had its disabled tag displayed. Police are seeking anyone who may have witnessed the incident. The cost of repair is not known at this stage.

Farming goods stolen A FARM shed in Old Korumburra Road, Leongatha was entered and a large amount of property was stolen sometime over last weekend.

Police are seeking information from anyone who may have seen suspicious activity. A truck or substantial trailer would appear to have been used.

Erratic drivers’ prominent

and the Woni Proud project aims to develop infrastructure to meet new demands. A ‘Wonthaggi Town Square Concept’ Facebook page has been launched with the aim to revamp Apex Park. There has been a huge response from people wanting to see a playground built in the park. The page features an online poll to narrow down the type of playground that should be constructed, which is still open for votes. The poll was created on June 7, and has received 288 responses. Thirty per cent of respondents – the majority – have voted for a nature based playground, and a further 20 per cent preferred to see a sensory

LEONGATHA police attended a few calls for erratic drivers over the weekend. As a result of several calls, police intercepted a 66 year old Sandy Point man in Leongatha on Saturday, and he will be summonsed to appear at Korumburra Magistrates’ Court. Police are wishing to speak to anyone with observations of a burgundy red Ford sedan driving erratically from Melbourne towards Leongatha. In particular the driver of a truck and two cars who both had to take evasive action to avoid head on collisions at Silkstone and Ruby at about 1pm on Saturday. On Sunday, police again responded to calls from the public and intercepted a 56 year old Kew man, who was travelling from Melbourne. He was issued a ticket for $322 for crossing double lines.

BASS Coast Shire Council has been working alongside the peak body for youth advocacy – Youth Affairs Council of Victoria (YACVic) – to advocate on what matters to young people.

Tools found: these tool boxes fell off the back of a tradesman’s ute on Bass Highway in Inverloch on June 10. If you know who they belong to, please contact the Inverloch Police Station on 5674 1202.

YACVic’s role is to ensure the voice and issues of young people across Victoria are heard at the highest levels of government. Recently, YACVic held Youth Matters workshops with students from across Bass Coast to hear and understand the key issues and needs for young people growing up in rural Victoria. “Having a position on the rural YACVic committee is paramount to ensuring the needs and voices of our youth are at the forefront of state government policy and planning,” mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield said. “The committee ensures the issues of young

hood obesity also received votes. Most respondents were interested in playgrounds that required balance and climbing elements, instilling a sense of adventure in young children. Many have also shared other ideas about the future of the town square. Some of these ideas include an electric barbecue, seating with year round weather protection, solar lighting, garden beds and ornamental trees, pathways, information signage, and bike parking. It has also been suggested that infrastructure in this area should reflect Wonthaggi’s mining history. Jump on the Facebook page to have your say.

Youth voices heard people in rural Victoria are heard by our politicians, and this is particularly important this year as we head towards a state election in November.” During YACVic Youth Matters workshops, Newhaven College students and Wonthaggi Secondary College students were asked about the most important issues facing young people in Bass Coast. Students from both schools identified access to youth services, particularly mental health and sexual health services, as a top issue. Students also spoke about the need to improve access to quality tertiary education, stating that financial and transport issues are major issues affecting access to university and TAFE. “Bass Coast Shire Council agrees that access to tertiary education is a key issue and has identified it as a key advocacy priority,” Cr Rothfield said.

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SPORT | BOWLS Inverloch COOLER conditions and the look of rain in the air contributed to a lesser number of bowlers turning up to the mixed mufti event at Inverloch on Wednesday, July 4. . Twenty bowlers registered to contest a fourbowl pairs’ event over two games, each of 12 ends. The competition was fierce in the first game, despite at times there being a strong wind buffeting the players. Only four pairs won their game and two others

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having a draw. The second game, which was mostly played under clear skies and a warm sun, produced equally competitive bowling with three of the previous winners being beaten and leaving only one team with two wins. Coincidently, there was only one team who recorded two losses on the day. The runner up, with a win and a draw and 28 points, was the pair’s team of Linda Gallyot (skip) and Michael Cosgrove. The winners and premier team on the day, with two wins and 31 points,

Wednesday winners: John French (skip) and Alan Johnstone were the winners of Inverloch’s Mixed Mufti Fours.

Runners up: Michael Cosgrove and Linda Gallyot (skip) came in second in Inverloch’s Mixed Mufti Fours.

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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was that of John French (skip) and Alan Johnstone. Unfortunately, the inclement weather in and around Inverloch on Sunday, July 8, kept most bowlers indoors and as such there was no formal play at the club. Mixed mufti social bowls is next scheduled for Wednesday, July 11, and Sunday, July 15. The booking sheets are available at the clubhouse. Names should be in by 10am on the day and with bowling starting at 11am sharp; attendees should be at the club by 10:45am on the day of play. Don’t forget that on Saturday, July 14, the club will be hosting an open pairs’ event, proudly sponsored by Wonthaggi Holden. The event will be over two matches, the first starting at 10am sharp with a 2 x 4 x 2 bowling sequence. The booking sheet is in the clubhouse and with the booking sheet filling fast, it is advisable not to delay in getting your pairings together for the event. With the introduction of the new club pennant shirt for the upcoming 2018-19 season, the old club shirt will soon become a part of the Inverloch Bowling Club history. The club has a limited number of the old pennant shirts available for purchase from the club so to have your own piece of club history contact the secretary Carol Waters. Please note that these shirts cannot be worn while representing the club during pennant competition but are fine for triples and other tournaments. Finally, Friday, July 20, is the next scheduled meals night so don’t forget to record your names on the registration board. The next members draw will be on Friday, July 13, and don’t forget that you need to be in attendance to claim the draw.

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Winners: the Mardan team consisting Denyse Menzies, Bert Bright, Ann Plowman and Andy Plowman won the Mirboo North and District Community Bank Tournament. They are pictured with sponsor John But- Second spot: the team from Drouin came in runners ler and South Gippsland Indoor Bias Bowls president up in Mirboo North and District Community Bank Tournament. Charlie Tumino.

South Gippsland Indoor Bias Bowls LAST Tuesday saw the first round of the pennant semi finals. Dumbalk proved too strong for Korumburra Blue throughout the game with a comfortable win by 20 shots. Dumbalk now go

Mardan FIRSTLY, the pennant team had a tough time this week against Korumburra White, resulting in a draw on the last end of the match. Korumburra White saw Mardan off the last time it played them so it was all jubilation when Mardan won the play off 26th end. Ann Plowman, the pennant skipper, re-doubled her effort and managed to win the shot on the last end of the game. Ann said her heart was trying to jump out of her chest. Well done Ann and your team; who said bowls is not exciting. There were nine bowlers this week and plenty of gas for the heaters as well; they had to be turned down half way through the play. Thanks to president Denyse Menzies for chasing up the gas supply. There were two games of 10 ends played. hot soup with members working on a rotational

straight through to the grand final, while Korumburra Blue have a second chance this week, against the other match winner, by one shot, Mardan. Korumburra White played Mardan and it was a worthy match. Both teams were scoring and staying evenly matched all night. The scores ended up level, so an extra end was played. It too was a nail biter The winning team comprised of Ann Plowman skip and Janice Ferguson with a score two wins and 13 ends. The runner up team consisted of Russell Grady and Bev Greenwood. They achieved one win and a draw with 10 ends. Newest bowlers Suzanne Whiteman and Janice Ferguson, who have been bowling for just a little while, are improving week by week and are enjoying the challenge of bowls. Mardan bowlers would welcome anyone who would like to chance their arm and come along to the Mardan hall on Wednesday evenings at 7.15pm to be ready for play at 7.30pm. That’s all for this week, RG.

Korumburra parlour bowls NINE bowlers fronted up to Outtrim to enjoy two games of seven ends, playing as pairs and a three and then combining to play a quick game of four ends

with the last bowls from both skippers showing skill and determination to get a result. Great bowling to all. Bowlers had a great day on Sunday for the Mirboo North and District Community Bank Tournament. As usual, there were teams from all over the valley and a few local teams. The Mirboo North and

District Community Bendigo Bank sponsored the prize money (also for the next two years), which is very much appreciated. Bank representative John Butler was there to present the match winners. The winning teams and runners up in the morning and afternoon fills were Ron Brodie’s team from Trafalgar Park and Nelly Vanrysbergen’s team from Yallourn and

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holidays unexpectedly and their result showed their lack of concentration. At least they have another chance this week but have to face a confident Mardan. Good luck to all.

The results of the first two games were Joe and Mary 2L -13; Joyce and John 1W1L+1; Charlie and Allan 1W1L+4 with Lee, Ashley and Joanna 2W+8. The combined teams were Joe, Mary, Ashley and Joanna (9 points) against Joyce, John, Charlie and Allan (1 point). The first night of finals in the pennant was disappointing for both Korumburra teams. White team played a fantastic game with Mardan with the game finishing as a drawn result. One extra end was bowled and that was tense throughout with each team taking turns at sitting on the kitty. White had the last bowl of the night but the difficult shot wasn’t a miracle, missing by about an eighth of an inch. Mardan’s skipper once again bowled superbly, surprising herself more than the opposition. The Korumburra Blues had had a most disrupted week with players ill, hospitalised and heading on

Buffalo indoor Wednesday, July 4

AT Buffalo this week there were 15 bowlers and three games of eight ends played, using six bowls. It was good to have Maureen, Mark, Gwenda and Peter join us. In the first game Joe, Danah and Bill won seven of the eight ends beating Toni and Carolyn 13-2. On mat two a close result with Charlie, Joyce and Gary winning by one shot beating Stephen and Mark 7-6. Good bowling from Mary and Peter S. saw them score on the eight ends winning 13-0 from Peter T, Maureen and Gwenda. Results were much closer in the second game with Peter T, Maureen and

then Ann Plowman’s team from Mardan and Fred Franks’ team from Drouin respectively. The raffle prizes were sponsored by Mitre10 Leongatha and everyone spent well and was keen to win a prize. Overall, it was a great tournament. Everyone had a great time and they look forward to coming back next year. Gwenda settling and scoring a win over Stephen and Mark 10-5. Mary and Peter S. narrowly beat Joe, Danah and Bill 6-4, and on mat three a drawn game between Charlie, Joyce and Gary, and Toni and Carolyn, 7 all. In the third game Mary and Peter S. had their third win easily beating Charlie, Joyce and Gary 13-4. On mat two a second draw between Toni and Carolyn, and Peter T, Maureen and Gwenda, 5 all. After a close battle Stephen and Mark beat Joe, Danah and Bill 11-9. Mary and Peter Stapleton were declared the night’s winners as they were the only team winning all three games (WWW) 17 ends, second Peter Tiziani, Maureen, Gwenda (LWD) 10 ends, next Charlie, Joyce and Gary (WDL) nine ends, fourth Joe, Danah and Bill (WLL) 14 ends, fifth Stephen and Mark (LLW) 13 ends, sixth Toni and Carolyn (LDD) seven ends. Social bowls Wednesday 7.30pm at the Buffalo hall - all welcome.

THE regular weekly basis in the kitchen. Triples is at the halfLast Monday (July way mark with the 2) was a special day for weather gods shining two of the members. on bowlers. Bowls Victoria ReBruce Lelliot and Wes Logan have been making sure the green is filled. The regular sponsor has been Meeniyan Area Community Shop, where many of the lady members and partners are rostered on . Bowlers are served

gional Representative Marj Pearson was on hand to present super veteran badges to long serving treasurer Max Brown and current president Avril van Wamel. The club wishes them many more years of bowling. Upshot 2.

Congratulations: Sean McWilliams, Phil Wright (S) and Peter Sprout-Carroll were the winners of midweek bowls at Lang Runners up: Luke Haines, Don Jeffrey (S) Lang Bowls Club. and Luke Monckton achieved second place Ray Dickie and Brian in the midweek bowls competition at Lang South Potter. Lang Bowls Club. Gippsland

Midweek Bowls Group THURSDAY midweek bowls was players at Lang Lang with 27 players.

Awarded: Meeniyan Bowls Club’s president Avril van Wamel (left) and treasurer Max Brown with Bowls Victoria Regional Representative for the Strzelecki Region Marj Pearson. Ms Pearson presented them with their super veterans badges.

The winners were Phil Wright, Sean McWilliams and Peter SproutCarroll. Runners up were Rob Jeffrey, Luke Monkton and Luke Haines. The one game winners were Bill Williams,

A very pleasant day turned out for the midweek bowls; none of the rain that was forecast came. The greens ran well. Thank you to Helen for her famous salad rolls and Don in the bar for supplying the refreshments. Next week, bowlers will be playing at Corinella. BYO lunch. For enquiries, call Peter on 5678 5974.

Achievement: Ray Dickie, Brian Potter and Bill Williams (S) were South Gippsland Midweek Bowls Group’s best one game winners at Lang Lang Bowls Club.

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Ladder leaders beaten in senior volleyball grand final SOUTH Gippsland Volleyball wound up its summer/autumn 2018 Senior competition at the Leongatha SPLASH stadium on the June 28.

South Gippsland Bridge Club RESULTS: Friday, July 6, at Inverloch – pairs.

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First with the excellent score of 61.16 per cent were Dina Drury and Richard Moss. Second with a very fine 55.31 per cent were the ever reliable team of Neville and Philip Chapman. Third with 54.40 per cent was the always consistent pair of Deb Anglim and Jack Kuiper.

East/West First with a very sound 55.70 per cent were Marie Sands and Ken McKenzie. Second with a steady 54.51 per cent were Trish and Don Stewart-Uden and third with 53.77 per cent were Hannah Martin and Carol Sowden. Tuesday, July 3, at Inverloch – interclub event against Phillip Island Bridge Club.

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A Grade premiers: Golliwogs’ Craig Brown, Aaron Holwerda, Justin, Russell Brown, Brendan Tomada, Rienna Pratten and Caitlyn took out the grand final.

East/West First with another score of 69.64 per cent was the dominant pair of Dina Drury and Richard Moss (SGBC). Second with another stunning score was the highly competitive pair of Matti Shubb and John Quayle with 66.67 per cent (SGBC). Third with 49.40 per cent were Hannah Martin and Penny Loughran (SGBC). A most enjoyable day of strong competition was enjoyed by all. Monday, July 2, at Meeniyan – pairs’ event. First were Jack Kuiper and Clive Hope with the outstanding score of 71.88 per cent and the best score of the week. Second with 56.25 per cent were June Metcalf and Colin Cameron and third were Ineke De Graaf and John Cocking with a solid 52.08 per cent. Please check the club website for coming events. Visitors are always welcome and partners can be found for visiting players.

Travel grants available for sports stars TALENTED sportspeople in Gippsland South currently have the opportunity to apply for travel assistance grants under the 2018/19 Athlete Pathway Travel Grant Program. Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien said the program assists athletes, coaches, officials and teams with the travel costs of participating in training and competition at national championships or selection events. “It’s great that our kids want to be active and participate in their sport at high levels, however meeting the costs can place financial pressure on families,” said Mr O’Brien. “Travelling to competitions, training, uniforms and equipment purchases all add up. “This program is targeted to help talented young people continue their sporting quests.” Mr O’Brien said there are two categories of grants available; Category 1: State Sporting Associations or organisations and peak bodies recognized by Sport and Recreation Victoria can apply for up to five grants per funding round on behalf of Victorian teams or individuals for travel to compete at national championships and/or an event or series of events constituting national selection trails. Grants of up to $6000 are available for teams with a maximum of $1000 per team member. Grants for individuals are available up to a maximum of $2000. Category 2: Victorian community organisations delivering sport and active recreation opportunities can apply for up to two grants per funding round of $750 each to assist athletes, coaches, officials and teams with the travel costs of training and competition. A maximum of two grants will be approved to any organisation in any calendar year. “Applications are open now and I encourage any interested athletes to consider making an application,” Mr O’Brien said. Further information can be obtained by contacting Danny O’Brien’s office on 5144 1987 or at www. sport.vic.gov.au/grants-and-funding/our-grants/ athlete-pathway-travel-grants-program.

First with a stunning 62.80 per cent were Jean Barbour and Greg Nicholson (PI). Second with an excellent 57.29 per cent were John Sutton and Alan Johnston (SGBC). Third with a strong 53.82 per cent were Pam Thresher and Trish Stewart-Uden (PI).

State League: participants in the Volleyball Victoria State League Women’s Division 3 game held at Leongatha SPLASH on Saturday, June 30. South Gippsland Women (white tops) defeated South Gippsland Girls (light blue tops).

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Both A and B Grade finals were tightly contested with the teams that finished on top of the ladder at the end of the home and away matches conceding in their respective grand finals. In A Grade, both Bugs and Golliwogs had been quite competitive throughout the season. In the grand final, Golliwogs finally took the first set which was a nail-biter at 32:30. In the second set, Bugs came from nine points down to clinch the set 25:23. However, on the night, Golliwogs had the most consistent game overall with some great saves, good serving by Justin Hibma and hitting by Brendan Tomada. They won the premiership in four sets (3:1) – 32:30, 23:25, 25:19, 25:18. In the B Grade final, Help were the favorites having accelerated straight to the final while Panthers, who had been third on the ladder, had a tough five setter to knock out Gems to qualify. Help had won the last two Premierships. However, it was Panthers turn – a hard fought match saw them defeat Help (3:1) – 20:25, 255:23, 25:19, 25:8. Again, it was an entertaining wind up at the Leongatha RSL with the most valuable player vote count. This followed the first Volleyball Victoria State League match to be held at Leongatha SPLASH in the afternoon on Saturday, June 30. Ladder leaders, South Gippsland women proved too strong for the South Gippsland Girls defeating them in three straight sets. Interestingly in the MVP vote count, a lot of junior players polled well reflecting the strength of the current junior program within the association. Stuart Smith of Bugs showed his contribution to Bugs’ success over the season winning the A Grade men’s MVP on 32 votes with runners up Nathan Lovie from champions on 25 points. In the A Grade women, newcomer Kathryn McHugh definitely deserved her MVP win with 16 points as she had helped steer her team Phoenix – also new to A Grade – to a final series berth. The runner up was Natasha Hibma from Giants on 15 points. In B Grade, male MVP was Graham Jans on 18 points and runner up was Andrew Provan on 16 points. The women outpolled the men in B Grade with young Jasmin Allan showing that she is a force to be reckoned with after an excellent season setting for her team. She won the B Grade female MVP for the second season in a row with 23 points. Lily-Grace Toohill was close behind on 22 points. The new volleyball season at Leongatha SPLASH will start on Thursday, July 19. New players and teams are welcome. You can email korumburravolleyball@yahoo.com or phone Tom BH 5658 1043.

Most valuable players: on left, back from left A Grade runners up Nathan Lovie, B Grade MVP Graham Jans, A Grade women’s MVP Kathryn McHugh, front from left, B Grade women’s runners up Lily-Grace, A Grade women’s runners up Natasha, and B Grade women’s MVP Jasmin Allan. Absent: A Grade MVP Stuart Smith, and B Grade runner up Andrew Provan.

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TUESDAY, July 3: Winner: Jeremy Riddle (28) 40 points. Runner up: Peter Riddle (25) 37 points. NTP: second Peter Wilson and 14th Winno Rielly. Best nine: David McIntyre. Thursday, July 5: Winner: Bob McGeary (13) 37 points. Runner up: Peter Wilson (19) 34 points. NTP: second and fifth Bob McGeary, and 11th Col Stewart. Best nine: Col Stewart 19 points. Saturday, July 7. No play was possible. Inclement weather dictated the Monthly Medal be transferred to Saturday, July 14.

Foster WET and windy was the greeting most competition golfers got at Foster last week. The course is holding up well though and competition was played on all days. The July men’s medal though will be deferred until another day. Golf results: Tuesday, July 3: Stableford. Winner: Clarke Gray (26) 40 points. NTP: sixth N. Thompson and 17th D. Hutchinson. DTL: D. Hutchinson (12) 34. Wednesday, July 4: Stroke – Medal. Trophy: Jan Best. A and Medal: Robyn Galloway (10) 74. Winner B: M. Symmons (27) 76. NTP: and sixth M. Symmons and 17th J. Best. Putting: T. Prue 32. DTL: B. Warren (10) 79. Thursday, July 5: Stableford. Winner: A. Brown (20) 39 points. NTP: fourth S. Barnes and 17th: A Brown DTL: G. Buckland (25) 37 and R. Fulton (13) 36. Friday, July 6: nine hole Chook Run. Winners: Clarke Gray 16 c/b NTP: fourth K. Da Silveira. DTL: B. Esser 16. Saturday, July 7: Stableford. Nine holes were played due to the weather. Winner: Shane Corrie 16 points. NTP: 15th A. Naylor and 17th T. Vanin. DTL: T. Vanin (4) 14.

Mirboo North THURSDAY results: Competition: Stableford. Date: July 5. Day winner: Ray Matthews (10) 36. DTLs: Doug Taylor (21) 36, Mark Heiberg (11) 35, and Steven Beitz (18) 35. NTP: fourth Peter Draper. Saturday results: Competition: Monthly Medal. Date: July 7. Re-scheduled to next Saturday, July 14, due to increment weather.

THANK you to Jan Bissett and Libby Seebeck for sponsoring both the raffle and the grade events for the July Monthly Medal.

Awe inspiring: C Grade winner Maree Anderson with A Grade and Medal Anne Walker at the Wonthaggi Golf Club. Absent: B Grade winner Catherine Bolding.

Wonthaggi ladies JULY is an exciting month for golfers as they gear up to enjoy the British Open held on the Scottish links courses, battling the elements, especially the wind, which causes havoc with the game. On Wednesday, 20 hardy Wonthaggi ladies endured their own most trying conditions with the wind in the face, behind you and swirling from either side depending on which hole you were on. Once on the green, then the stress really started as putting was an adventure on some holes, especially the fourth and the 16th. However, although it was the July Monthly medal, president Chris decided that everyone who persevered and completed their round was worthy of a personal medal. The fight for the

medal was between two mates Anne Walker and Maree Anderson, and it was decided on a count back with Anne being the winner of the medal on the day. Her score of 85 (10) 75 net won the Medal, A Grade and Scratch. Maree’s score was 104 (29) 75 with 28 puts; these scores were a great effort by both ladies. How Maree only had that low number of puts was nearly called upon for a Royal Commission to investigate. The other sub 80 round was one by Catherine Bolding 103 (24) 79 to win B Grade. Marg Johnson carded the sole birdie on the seventh, where the wind blew the putt 30cms sideways into the hole. The only NTP claimed on the day was on the eight by Pasty Britt. BDL went to Heather Wintle 80, Patsy Britt 80, and Marg Johnson 81.

Medal and A Grade winner was Toni West with 87/10/77. Glenyce McRobert had a hot day with the putter and won the B Grade scratch and handicap event with 108/28/80. Wendy Parker had an even hotter day with the putter to win the monthly putting competition with

Leongatha S AT U R D AY ’ S Monthly Medal was cancelled due to inclement weather and will now be held on Saturday, July 14. Despite the weather, 14 dedicated golfers completed a stroke round with Nick Shaw returning the best score of the day of 73 net. Balls were awarded to Andy Bassett, John French, Colin Bear and Darren Read. On Tuesday, June 3, the Par Plus event was won by Gary McGrath with a brilliant +9. David Forbes continues to play well and took the A Grade honours once again with +3 and Ian Barlow won B Grade with +1. A special mention goes to Kevin Scott and Trevor Seebeck who both scored a triple plus on the day. Balls were awarded to Rod Brown, Peter Buttinger, Ian Miller, Andrew Smith, Stephen Lacy, Ian Kinlyside, Antony Roberts, Mitchell Riggs,

a mere 29 putts. Nearest the pins went to Julie Howard 14th, Jan Brownlie 16th, Jill Martin second shot on the 14th and Karen Murchie second shot on the 16th. Down the line balls went to Wendy Parker 78, Jocelyn Howson 80, Julie Howard, Sue Wylie, Nancy Sperling and Marea Maher 82 and Nan Meagher 83 on a count back. Karen Murchie had an excellent 23 points to win the nine hole competition and Cheryl Borg won a ball with 19 points. Colin Bear, Jon Smith, Doug Clemann, Ian Murchie, Fred Debono, Ron Paice, Geoff Maher and David Child. NTPs were Jon Smith on the 14th hole and Ian Barlow on the 16th. Thursday, June 5, turned out to be a great day for golf with Craig Hams taking full advantage of the conditions scoring 38 points to win the best score and A Grade events. Ian Barlow has had a great week of Golf taking out B Grade for the second time with 35 points and C Grade was won by Terry Grace with 36 points. Balls were won by David Forbes, Henry Sedelies, Michael Oliver, Norm Hughes, Rob Martin, Peter Waters, Frank Smedley, Chris Leaver, John Moor, Antony Roberts, John McLennan, Peter Walsh, Hugh Goodman, Kevin Castwood, Andy Bassett and Trevor Seebeck. NTPs were Craig Hams on the 14th hole and Frank Gill on the 16th.

Woorayl ladies THE wonderful weather on Wednesdays continued with another still calm day greeting the 11 ladies on July 4 for the Monthly Medal round. The course is in great condition for this time of year and the greens are still running well. The winner of the day and the Monthly Medallist was Elly Berryman, who returned a good score of 76 net (15). Putting: Pauline Lancaster 29. NTP: eighth Shirley Thomas, 11th Elly Berryman and 17th Shirley Thomas.

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Elly Berryman: was Woorayl Golf Club’s Monthly Medallist. DTL balls: Lois Young 80 net (34) and Anne Grist 80 net (19). This week: American Foursomes – Drawn Partners.

Congratulations: winner of the Par Plus event at Leongatha on Tuesday Gary McGrath (left) is congratulated by B Grade winner Ian Barlow.

BDL went to Susan Straw 80 net (27) and Dot Christie 80 net (8).

NANCYE Hammet was the very happy winner of the Monthly Medal with a fine 76 net (36). Nancye also won the raffle so a good day all round. Runner up for the medal was Veronica Park with a 78 net (15). The best nine was won by Faye Le Page who enjoyed the front nine after her putter started working. Faye had 35.5 (19). Putting was won by Dot Christie with 30 putts.

Nancye Hammet: was Meeniyan’s Monthly Medal and raffle winner.

Thursday winner: B Grade winner Ian Barlow (right) with C Grade winner Terry Grace at Leongatha Golf Club.

Winners: B Grade Handicap and Scratch winner Glenyce McRobert (left) and A Grade and Monthly Medal winner Toni West (right) were congratulated by sponsor Libby Seebeck at Leongatha Golf Club. Absent: sponsor Jan Bissett.

Korumburra ladies THERE was fine weather with some sunshine, although cool winds took some of the warmth from the 17 golfers last Wednesday. Lee Clements scooped the pool, winning A Grade, the July Monthly Medal and the best Scratch score with 84(10)74. Lee also won the Silver Spoon play-off and will compete in the Golf Victoria Final at Box Hill in November. Runner up in A Grade was Heather Grist with 96(20)76. Corrie George was the winner in B Grade with 112(32)80 and Viv Enbom

was runner up 111(30)81. Balls Down the Line were won by Moira Rogers 77 net and Barb Walker, Lynette McIvor and Jan Hewitt, all with 78 net. Barb Walker won the Corner Garden Café voucher with NTP on the first and Lee Clements was the recipient of the Pure Fitness voucher, being the closest to the pin on the 13th green. Lynette McIvor is the winner of the Saturday and Sunday nine hole competition. Next Wednesday, July 11, is a Stableford event and the second round of the Gloria Burgess event and a committee meeting will be held after the day’s presentations.

Lee Clements: won A Grade, the July Monthly Medal and was the Silver Spoon finalist at Korumburra last Wednesday.

Power impresses By Bryan Mitchell AFTER playing some ordinary football in recent weeks, engie Gippsland Power returned to its most impressive form to soundly defeat the third placed Murray Bushrangers. What made the performance even more stunning was the fact that it was achieved without four of the Power’s best players who were rested after participating in the recent National Championships. All Australian defender Kyle Reid, captain Xavier Duursma, amazing goal sneak Sam Flanders and “old stager” Matt McGannon were amongst the spectators who enjoyed seeing the team come back to its best form for the season. Weather conditions at Morwell were terrible, with a strong wind from the South east, continuous rain and freezing cold atmosphere to ensure that both sides were made to work incredibly hard to play any sort of cohesive football. Early in the term, Power went to the wrong side of the ground and struggled to hit the scoreboard despite dominating much of the play. It took a “long bomb” by Caleb Serong on the correct side of the ground to break the deadlock and then Irving Mosquito spun onto his left side to kick another long goal. The Bushies were applying the sort of pressure expected by such a fine team but, they couldn’t contain the intensity of the Power’s in response to the challenges that they were facing. Some strong work by Boadie Motton set up Irving for his second goal and the Power’s typically intense forward pressure resulted in another to Austin Hodge. The scoreboard indicated a lead of 27 points for the Power but it didn’t reflect the degree to which the Power had dominated so much of the play. The 30 plus tackles were a good sign but, the comparative inside 50 counts were the vital indication of the strength and quality of their efforts. Early in the second term, it was a case of more of the same as the Power dominated contests where it mattered most, in the midfield. Power was in attack for much of the term but, unlike the first quarter, it couldn’t transfer this dominance to where it mattered, the scoreboard.

It wasted 11 forward thrusts without a goal until second gamer, Marcus Toussaint marked and goaled half way through the term. More hard won chances were wasted but, by the end of the quarter, the Power led by 38 points. Just when it seemed that the boys had got the message, the Bushies reminded them that they could be competitive if allowed, and kicked the first goal of the second half. This was answered by a clever snap off the pack by Serong but once again the goal scoring stopped despite the ball being in their attacking area for much of the time. It took a goal from a free kick and 50 metre penalty for Bailey Beck to get back on track but, once again, they were missing relatively gettable goals. More of the team’s intense forward pressure allowed Noah Gown to kick a vital goal and they went to the last break 50 points up. It was a case of déjà vu in terms of tackles and comparative forward 50 entries but one minor negative had emerged. For the second and third quarters the Power had kicked four goals and 11 points from 34 entries. The endeavour of the Bushies was obvious as they had the advantage of the wind in the early part of the last term. The Power defence were continuing to with stand the intense pressure but were being assisted by the on-ballers. They had upped the ante in terms of tackles and made the Bushies work incredibly hard to get any passages of positive play started. It wasn’t until the 16 minute mark of the term that they were able to shake off the Power’s pressure and they got another five minutes later. In the dying seconds of the game, Harvey Neocleous kicked the Power’s only goal for the quarter but they still ran out winners by forty-five points. The final score was engie Gippsland Power 9.16.70 defeated Murray Bushrangers 3.7. 25. The Power now has another week off and will then step up to the important part of the 2018 season. The most important task however, will be to maintain the focus that was so evident against the Bushies.

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Runners brave wintery parkrun THIRTY one hardy souls joined sev- for that windswept athletic look. Jethro Walliker en brave volunteers for Koonwarra completed his Junior 10 parkrun in his cape. All results can be found on the website at parkrun. There were four first timers, five personal http://www.parkrun.com.au/koonwarra/results/ bests, some liquid sunshine and a bit of a breeze latestresults/.

Clear pass: Mirboo North’s Katie Symmons was left undefended in the D Grade match against Thorpdale.

Dedicated volunteers: despite the dreadful weather, from left, Koonwarra Parkrun volunteers Bree-anna Roy, Lisa Riley, Brooke Jones and Peter Hosking put on yet another great event on the Rail Trail at Koonwarra on Saturday morning.

Champion runner: Jethro Walliker from Leongatha ran an impressive time at the Koonwarra Parkrun on Saturday morning. Under pressure: MDU’s Jasmin Friend had the advantage, but Stony Creek’s Cindy McKnight and Kristie Moore were eager to defend the ball away from her hands. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning-@ fourcornersframing.biz.

Good job: Judy Langstaff from Leongatha and Kellie Hamilton from Fish Creek pushed Great effort: Josiah and Simone Walliker through the wind and rain and completed the from Leongatha were happy to complete the Koonwarra Parkrun on Saturday morning. Koonwarra Parkrun on Saturday morning.

Match goes down to the wire LEONGATHA Squash and Racquetball errors, Rob as a left hander drove deep into Travhad a grading night last Monday and a is’ backhand winning the third and fourth games. Travis, although being two all, took to the fifth great game broke out. Travis Strybosch played Rob Gale. Travis loves to smack the cover off the ball, which keeps his opponents off balance, giving them little time to react. Rob tends to hit deep shots continually manoeuvring opponents into a poor position. The two game styles clashed with Travis blasting out of the blocks knocking Rob off his game but started to find the TIN deep into the second game. This gave Rob the chance to gain some control. Moving Travis around and making unforced

with a second wind drilling the ball hard into the back of court. Rob was scrambling and made many good returns but Travis had the better of him winning the match nine to four with an unplayable ball hitting the floor and wall for dead nick at the back of the court. The result was Travis three games 36 points to Rob two games 38 points. Grading continues this Wednesday, July 11, for those wanting to play in the spring competition starting July 16. All welcome; check Facebook for all details.

Winderlich, Reynolds join the Tigers THE Tigers are on the prowl and months further versatility to an already solid outfit. Yarragon could well do with two more key ahead of their infamous surge into the fiplayers themselves, as that’s about how close they nals of 2017. The reigning premiers played with a renewed confidence in recent weeks; the loss to Trafalgar seemingly the wakeup call they needed. This weekend, they are planning to send a message to the rest of the league by naming two new boom recruits in Jason Winderlich and Joel Reynolds. The two former AFL players are sure to add some much needed experience and also provide

are to being the side that plays finals rather than the one that continually falls agonisingly close. The Panthers have been good this year, but not great, they have been honest, but not brilliant, but yet they continually push the best sides in the competition to within a goal or three. Expect the same this week, where they won’t be blown out of the water, but they won’t be winning either.

Dallas represents Victoria in national championship BENA’S Dallas Loughridge is competing in the Australian U16 Junior Basketball Championship in Caloundra. The 14 year old point guard was one of only two bottom aged players selected to play in one of four Victorian teams. The championship kicked off on Friday, July 6, at the University of Sunshine Coast. Since then, Dallas has played four games. So far, the Vic Country team have only lost one game by a couple of points and are looking like finals contenders. Dallas has been the starting point guard in these games. The grand final will be played on Friday, July 13. Dallas was selected for the team following a tryout process that began in March. She underwent 10 to 12 weeks of training, and played a series of games with Vic Country against Metro teams before she was selected for the Victorian side. Training took place in Geelong, Peninsula and Bendigo. Dallas played for the Warragul Warriors and the Dandenong Rangers. She attends St Paul’s Anglican Grammar School, which offers an elite sporting program for its rising stars, and hopes to one day play for the Selected: Bena’s Dallas Loughridge is currently competing in the Australian U16 JuWomen’s National Basketball Association. nior Basketball Championship in Caloundra. See results in The Star next week.

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Storming home again GIPPSLAND Storm Elite Development Netball Club open squad won the grand final premier division at the Waverley Netball Centre, just before the school break.

to refocus which helped them get through to the grand final. During the final Tuesday evening, the mid court was very strong, with fast hard drives to the ball and the attackers had a high percentage return with every entry coming in. However, it was in the defence Storm had four squads that end for Storm where the game was made the finals from its seven squads entered in the autumn sea- won. The combination of Allie son at Waverley. The senior squad went all the Oakenfull in goal defence and Sam Hodge in goal keeper really way through to the grand final. Storm’s senior squad finished worked a treat with them pickthird on the ladder before finals, ing off passes and coming away with a couple of weeks of solid with game high intercepts and team work on court, Storm seemed deflections.

The team finished with a dominate win against the top side Blackwood Comets 51 to 43. Best on court award went to Sam Hodge, goal keeper from Gippsland Storm. Sam has been involved with the squad in a mentoring roll, helping develop the younger players. She is also a former championship player for Gippsland Storm. She still plays her Saturday netball each weekend with Ellinbank. Coach Simon O’Shanassy wass thrilled with the whole squad’ss Great win: Gippsland Storm’s Premier Division winning squad was Zoe Zeuschner, Sam performance, coming away withh Hodge, Millie Sadler, Sophie Bolam, Taylah Grasso, Ash Gill, Simon O’Shanassy (coach) Allie Oakenfull, Mia Palmer, Kyra Esler, Emily Zeuschner and Briana Pratt. another comprehensive victory.

Storm mentors Nyora FOUR Gippsland Storm Elite Development Netball Club members mentored young netballers at Nyora Football Netball Club on Wednesday.

different game plays. The U15s and U17s responded well to the training, and will take what they learned into their Saturday game. For the Net Set Go netballers, the day was all about learning the game Around 35 netballers from Nyora’s and having a bit of fun. Gippsland Storm is running another U17s, U15s and Net Set Go program program today (July 10). participated on the day. The program will be held at the Net Set Go is a new program for Great experience: Gippsland Storm and Nyora netballers had a combined training session in Nyora last Nyora, with the aim to build up the ju- Pakenham Life Centre. Around 70 young netballers have nior ranks. Wednesday. The netballers had the opportunity signed on to participate, with 14 mento see how Storm trains, and focused tors from Gippsland Storm. The children will have the opportuon working as a team and intensity in nity to try out six activities throughout the drills. Class F: E. Szalanda 66.62, D. McCann Storm’s netballers also demonstrate the program. IN cool but sunny conditions, their senior counterparts a run for their money, promising some close competition 68.02, and B. Vandongen 68.09. Maffra and District Car Club held as they become more experienced drivers. Class H: J. Beare 70.45, and G. Beare • Leongatha badminton round four of the Boisdale HillThe next round of the Boisdale Hill- 70.60. climb Series on Sunday, July 1, climb Series will be held on Saturday, AuClass I: Kerran Pridmore 59.68, Kevin with close to 90 competitors rac- gust 11, and will be a Twilight and Long Pridmore 63.99, and M. Johnstone 64.10. Track event. Class K: A. Kovco 59.74, M. Muir LEONGATHA Badminton pairs challenged for the doubles ing against the clock. Further information about the Maffra 60.30, and M. McCarthy 60.67. A battle for outright fastest time on the and District Car Club and the Boisdale HillClub legend Neil Jeremiah championship, split into two secClass L: N. Street 67.93, H. Fortune the winners of each section day ensued between Kerran Pridmore, An- climb is available as madcc.com.au. produced a flawless display tions 69.87, and S. Johnstone 70.17. would play off in the finals, with thony Kovco and Matt Muir at the Long Results for first to third class placings of high quality badminton to Neil Jeremiah and Alan McEachern Junior class placings as follows; Track race meeting. as follows; Class A: F. Cannon 68.84, D. Small win his eighth singles club playing off against Greg Marshman Pridmore just managed to get the edge Class A: D. Keen 68.50, S. Henderson 70.39, and S. Keen 97.35. over Kovco and Muir, with fastest times of 69.30, and G. Daniel 71.72. and Kristen Bentley. championship. Class B: L. Allman 67.86, R. Cannon 59.68, 59.74 and 60.30 respectively. Greg and Kristen totally domiIt had been 10 years since Neil Class B: P. Mahoney 66.95, B. Jones 70.09, and S. Britton 70.90. Competition between junior drivers 66.96, and Spider Anderson 68.04. had last won this coveted title but he nated the first half of the contest Class C: T. Troy 83.72, and E. Forsyth was sensational in defeating close changing ends at 11-0, Neil and was also very close with Callum DuVe in a Class C: B. Bye 69.05, S. Marr 70.25, 92.34. Mitsubishi Magna fastest in a time of 67.31 and P. Woerz 74.58. friend Greg Marshman in an absorb- Alan did rally to make double figClass D: L. Miller 68.49. seconds over Lachlan Allman with 67.86 Class D: L. Fortune 66.16, D. Bridle ing final that highlighted the won- ures but Greg and Kristen were worClass E: C. DuVe 67.31, and C. Ireland derful skills both men possess. and Lachlan Miller close behind in 68.49 67.33, and D. Coleman 67.58. thy winners. seconds. Class E: L. Harrison 67.67, J. Forsyth 76.22. Congratulations to Neil who In the B Grade doubles, run as a All junior drivers were again giving 68.88, and K. Towan 69.03. Class F: C. Small 69.49. travels all the way from Yarram to round robin, Jack Stephenson and

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• Wonthaggi Table Tennis

A Grade second season off to great start NEW players and a different format have been a feature in the second season of Wonthaggi Table Tennis A Grade. Matches started last week with some exciting competition. It was good to see Michael Chang back again and in top form. Paul Donohue is back after 30 years. In other matches, Ashley Hewlett and Braden Andrighetto got away to a good season start with a four to one win over Averil Roberts and Jake Stivic. The doubles was a thriller with Ash and Braden sneaking over the line on the sixth game. Jack Duff and Paul Donohue also had a four to one win over Rod Kimmins and Trish Denier. Once again the doubles were very close and Jack had a battle against Trish in their singles. He eventually won 11 to eight in the sixth. A Reserve resumes after the school holidays, with one match left to go before the finals. Coldplay (Denis. Jack and Charley

Donohue) are leading in the top spot. The race for leading player will be determined at the conclusion of next Monday’s matches.

The A Reserve ladder is as follows: Coldplay .......................... 44 67 (219) Smashing Pumpkins ........ 28 56 (204) Beatles ............................. 24 56 (195) INXS ............................... 24 55 (190) ACDACA........................ 20 46 (166) Kraftwerk ........................ 12 44 (149) Red Hot Chilli Peppers ... 42 8 (125)

Leading players: Jack Duff ......................... 17 Wilton Rodriguez ............ 16 Denis Donohue................ 16 Jake Stivic ....................... 15

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Leongatha Small Bore Rifle Club 2017 20m Prone Pennant - Section B Round 1: Target Rifle Geelong 493.020 defeated Stawell 388.016; Launceston VDC 494.023 defeated Oakleigh 487.017; Leongatha 481.015 defeated by Kyneton 490.017; Northcote 486.013 (bye). The best shooters for round one are Carl Bedwell (Geelong) and Jacob Cooper (Stawell) with 100.007. Congratulations on your 100 with seven out of 10 perfect centres.

Ladder Kyneton............................................ 4 Launceston VDC ............................. 4 Northcote ......................................... 4 Target RifleGeelong .......................... 4 Leongatha ......................................... 0 Oakleigh............................................ 0 Stawell .............................................. 0

Junior coaching under Bruce Harmer resumes next week with a record number of The club shoots on Friday nights at B Grade teams (all juniors) to begin soon. 8pm at the rifle club on the Leongatha Access for All Abilities is back on next Recreation Reserve. week. Any inquiries, please call R. Spratt Social table tennis continues on Thurs5664 2358. day mornings and Saturday afternoons. New junior and adult players are always welcome. Phone 5674 4628 for further information.

compete and it was nice to see him justly rewarded. In a top night for Yarram Badminton, Kristen Bentley claimed her second ladies club champion title with a good win over Rhonda Newton. In a keenly contested men’s A Reserve singles event Tom Dudley emerged from the pack and after a few scares along the way met the fired up Phil Munro in the final. In an evenly matched contest, Tom produced the shots when needed and won the match 15/9. The B Grade men’s singles section was also well contested with eight keen rivals starting out, and after some top quality badminton it was left to two tennis team mates to decide the winner. Rob Brownlow and Ken Kleeven fought out a titantic struggle with Glenn’s poor start being decisive in gaining Rob a well earned victory. Glenn could consider himself unlucky as if the match went for longer he could have overcome a tiring Rob. On to doubles action and six

Glenn Kleeven met Ian Cole and Rob Browlow in a match to determine the ultimate winner, with Ian and Rob narrowly winning a top match 21-16. It was a great night of badminton with excellent entries in all grades, and well done to organisers Rhonda Newton and Greg Marshman who allowed the night to run smoothly. We have a week’s break for school holidays.

Results Men’s champion Neil Jeremiah, runner-up Greg Marshman. Ladies champion Kristen Bentley, runner-up Rhonda Newton. A Reserve men’s champion Tom Dudley, runner-up Phil Munro. B Grade men’s champion Rob Brownlow, runner-up Glenn Kleeven. Doubles club champions Greg Marshman, Kristen Bentley; runners-up Neil Jeremiah, Alan McEachern. B Grade doubles champions Ian Cole, Rob Brownlow; runners-up Glenn Kleeven, Jack Stephenson.

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Alberton netball Results - Round 11 July 7 A Grade: Toora 36 d Foster 20, Fish Creek 95 d Tarwin 24, MDU 67 d Stony Creek 32. B Grade: Toora 40 d Foster 21, Fish Creek 68 d Tarwin 23, MDU 57 d Stony Creek 20. C Grade: Toora 31 d Foster 12, Fish Creek 39 d Tarwin 20, MDU 40 d Stony Creek 22. 17 & Under: Toora 0 forfeited to Foster 20,

Fish Creek 37 d Tarwin 19, MDU 74 d Stony Creek 8. 15 & Under: Toora 8 lt Foster 24, Fish Creek 19 lt Tarwin 26, MDU 31 d Stony Creek 5. 13 & Under: Toora 3 lt Foster 13, Fish Creek 18 drew Tarwin 18, MDU 43 d Stony Creek 3.

Ladders A Grade MDU ................... 234.17 Fish Creek .......... 152.02 Foster.................. 142.60 Toora ...................116.58

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Stony Creek........... 61.91 Tarwin ................... 29.26 B Grade Toora .................. 215.54 MDU ................... 225.17 Fish Creek .......... 146.61 Foster.................... 87.90 Stony Creek........... 47.75 Tarwin ................... 37.53 C Grade Fish Creek ...........175.11 MDU ................... 160.13 Toora .................... 96.69 Stony Creek ......... 81.36 Tarwin ................... 69.81 Foster..................... 54.62 17 & Under MDU ................... 283.66 Foster.................. 186.31

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Fish Creek .......... 163.01 Stony Creek ......... 47.64 Tarwin ................... 44.99 Toora ..................... 33.81 15 & Under Foster.................. 315.52 MDU ................... 149.75 Fish Creek .......... 145.92 Tarwin .................119.14 Toora ..................... 71.49 Stony Creek........... 12.84 13 & Under MDU ................... 604.41 Foster.................. 326.14 Toora .................. 129.87 Fish Creek ............ 68.06 Stony Creek........... 27.70 Tarwin ................... 21.62

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Arms over: Leongatha’s Georgia Riseley defends Maffra’s Coco Henry as she shoots for goal. Photo courtesy of the Gippsland Times.

Parrots netball results

Race: Shania Stewart-Taylor, Hannah Kleevlan and Chelsea Elliot try to get hands on the ball while Zara Jones watches on. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning-@ fourcornersframing.biz.

Mid Gippsland results Round 13 A Grade: Morwell East 43 def by Newborough 56, Yinnar 49 d Yallourn 32, Thorpdale 37 def by Mirboo North 40, Hill End 0 def by Boolarra 0, Yarragon 43 dTrafalgar 36. B Grade: Yinnar 55 d Yallourn 21, Thorpdale 0 def by Mirboo North 0, Hill End 38 d Boolarra 11, Yarragon 28 def by Trafalgar 63, Yinnar 55 d Yallourn 21. C Grade: Morwell East 21 def by Newborough 36, Yinnar 36 d Yallourn 31, Thorpdale 24 def by Mirboo North 35, Hill End 33 d Boolarra 14, Yarragon 17 def by Trafalgar 28. D Grade: Morwell East 25 def by Newborough 28, Yinnar 36 d Yal-

lourn 27, Thorpdale 36 d Mirboo North 31, Hill End 8 def by Boolarra 20, Yarragon 4 def by Trafalgar 51. 17/Under: Morwell East 19 def by Newborough 37, Yinnar 36 d Yallourn 20, Thorpdale 11 def by Mirboo North 72, Hill End 23 def by Boolarra 33, Yarragon 10 def by Trafalgar 60. 15/Under: Morwell East 25 def by Newborough 29, Yinnar 19 def by Yallourn 20, Thorpdale 10 def by Mirboo North 18, Hill End 13 def Boolarra 11, Yarragon 18 def by Trafalgar 27.

Ladders A Grade Newborough...... 124.22 Thorpdale.......... 148.33 Mirboo North ... 115.18 Morwell East..... 122.77 Trafalgar ........... 123.20

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Chila trio: on Saturday, June 30, Mirboo North Football Netball Club’s mother/ daughter trio had the opportunity to take the court together in the A Grade netball team. Charlie Chila (left) has been playing A Grade all season. Her sister Jaime was brought up from B Grade a couple of weeks ago due to injury and now with some additional injuries, mum Shona took the court on Saturday as an emergency player. Despite all these injuries, the six Mirboo North netball teams are all headed towards finals, holding position within the top five on the ladder.

Yarragon ............... 92.31 Yinnar................. 100.74 Yallourn ................ 90.38 Boolarra................ 31.70 Hill End .................. 0.00 B Grade Trafalgar ........... 187.84 Morwell East..... 145.31 Yinnar................ 138.22 Newborough...... 125.67 Mirboo North ... 119.76 Yallourn ................ 87.55 Hill End ................ 85.10 Thorpdale ........... 101.91 Yarragon ............... 75.54 Boolarra................ 20.62 C Grade Trafalgar ........... 202.65 Newborough...... 184.05 Morwell East..... 145.15 Yinnar................ 126.90 Mirboo North ... 101.27 Yallourn ................ 94.93 Hill End ................ 87.37 Yarragon ............... 63.74 Thorpdale ............. 77.07 Boolarra................ 23.83 D Grade Trafalgar ........... 271.77 Newborough...... 190.91 Morwell East..... 204.00

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Yallourn............. 120.46 Mirboo North ..... 95.95 Thorpdale ............. 96.60 Yinnar................... 97.05 Boolarra................ 58.19 Hill End ................ 37.75 Yarragon ............... 29.43 17/Under Trafalgar ........... 375.98 Mirboo North ... 235.67 Yinnar................ 152.99 Newborough...... 102.04 Boolarra .............. 92.23 Yallourn ................ 91.51 Morwell East ........ 69.67 Hill End ................ 58.02 Thorpdale ............. 35.92 Yarragon ............... 36.87 15/Under Newborough...... 188.80 Morwell East..... 186.75 Yallourn............. 116.77 Trafalgar ........... 127.80 Mirboo North ... 108.21 Yarragon ............... 83.02 Yinnar................. 103.93 Hill End ................ 63.32 Thorpdale ............. 60.00 Boolarra................ 36.07

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A Grade

Under 17

Maffra 40 d Leongatha 32 Auction player Kasey Rump. Awards: Jaclyn Smith - Evans Petroleum, Kasie Rump - Rusty Windmill, Lily Scott - Serafino’s. In the first half of the game we managed to challenge Maffra, keeping scores close in range. Unfortunately Maffra prevailed in the hail and snuck away from us to take the win. B Grade Maffra 52 d Leongatha 36 Auction player - Stacey Giliam. Awards: Sara Riseley - Lyn Rose, Milly Ellen - RSL. A strong start girls and great passages of play down the court. We just need to work on our consistency. Bring on next week.

Maffra 41 d Leongatha 37 Awards: Simone Dekker - Sportsfirst, Zali Hill - Bair Street Takeaway, Beth Scott - Kat’s Korner. It was a tough game in the wet and cold conditions, up and down throughout all quarters but persistent for the win. Very close this week, let’s bring that fourth quarter pressure, we need the games.

C Grade

Leongatha 42 d Maffra 16 Awards: Ada Hill - Bair’s, Katie Harris Baker’s Delight. Everyone played a hard fought game with a great win. Our improvement from the start of the season to the end of season was shown in this game. Well done girls.

Maffra 54 d Leongatha 31 Auction player - Paris Rogers. Awards: Macey Davidson - Bair’s, Evie Dekker - Rusty Windmill. Another wet game for us C graders but we fought hard until the final whistle, well done. Go Parrots.

Under 15 Maffra 37 d Leongatha 33 Awards: Mia Deenan - Baker’s Delight, Alice Reid - Baker’s Delight. Good effort girls. We played a great game and we worked really hard in the rain.

Under 13

Reach: Maffra’s Natalie Allman contests Leongatha’s Nicola Marriot for the ball. Photo courtesy of the Gippsland Times.

Day out for the Tigers IN terrible conditions at Thorpdale, the girls took home four out of five wins. A Grade: Mirboo North 40 d Thorpdale 37. Mirboo North Hotel best on court: Karli Densley. Mirboo North IGA coach’s award: Jaime Chila. No B Grade. C Grade: Mirboo North 35 d Thorpdale 24. Craig Young Butcher best on court: Amy Symmons. Mirboo North IGA coach’s award: Chelsea Loh. D Grade: Mirboo North 31 def by Thorpdale 36. Traf Men’s and Boys’ best on court: Emily Robertson. Mirboo North IGA coach’s award: Taleisha Snell. U17: Mirboo North 12 d Thorpdale 11. Traf Men’s and Boys’ best on court: Jaime Chila. Mirboo North IGA coach’s award: Maddi Knowles. U15: Mirboo North 18 d Thorpdale 10. Mirboo North IGA best on court: Talei Falkingham. Jump and Climb coach’s award: Flynn BurgessPincini and Lily Maxwell.

Defence: Mirboo North’s Jess Le Page moves in to put pressure on the Thorpdale defender in A Grade.

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Reid recognised for top sportsmanship GIPPSLAND Power’s Kyle Reid took home the Spirit Award following the close of the 2018 NAB AFL U18 Championship.

The national championship concluded on Wednesday (July 4) with a win to South Australia. Although Vic Country did not come away with any wins on the board, Reid was acknowledged for his sportsmanship on the ground. The Richard Embleton Spirit Award is given to the player who demonstrates the core values in footy; those who show leadership and pride to be wearing the Vic Country jumper. Reid received the award at the presentation night, held at the Cremorne Hotel in Geelong on Friday, June 29. Sam Walsh from the Geelong Falcons was awarded most valuable player. The championship was held over 21 days, beginning on June 9. Reid played three games against Allies, South Australia and Vic Metro. He was out for the final game against Western Australia due to a hamstring injury. The games he played were held at Blacktown, Adelaide Oval and the Melbourne Cricket Ground. “It was awesome. It doesn’t click how big these ovals when you are sitting in the crowd,” Reid said. “It was good experience to play against the best in the country.” Reid was also named in the All Australian U18 side. “I am pretty speechless about making the team. I wasn’t expecting it at all,” he said. “It’s an honour to be named with so many other great players, and it’s a great feeling to know that my hard work is paying off.” Gippsland Power has six games to go in the TAC Cup with a couple of byes in between. Chasing the Dandenong Stingrays, Gippsland Power is placed second on the ladder.

Released: Poowong’s Matt Cozzio gets a kick away ahead of an oncoming tackle from Longwarry in the Seniors match.

Longwarry outlast Poowong POOWONG welcomed Longwarry on Saturday on one of the coldest days for football.

out.

Longwarry kicked a goal off the ground followed by a point. Poowong was not using the breeze at all, messA breeze blew down the ground with heavy rain and ing around with short passes, not long kicks and with hail during the four games. Longwarry defenders cutting off the low ball coming The ground surface was good at the start but de- out they were able to force it back. teriorated as the day went with a lot of water on the Poowong managed a point but many opportunities ground. were lost because the forwards led into the defensive It will be difficult to get a decent surface for the pocket of the ground. Longwarry forced it backup the remainder of the season unless there’s an exceptional ground and added a goal against the breeze their fifth, week of good weather. game over with a seven point lead and Poowong kickPoowong kicked to the Drouin Road end favoured ing against the strong breeze in the last quarter. by the breeze and started positively. The last quarter was a real slog in the deteriorating Achievement: Gippsland Power’s Kyle Reid This was despite players leading into the defensive conditions. received the Spirit Award following the 2018 pocket, making scoring harder. Poowong was defending hard but were struggling They opened with a point before Peter Edwards NAB AFL U18 Championship. kicked the first goal this was followed by a point be- to get it passed the centre. Longwarry’s pressure resulted in two points and a fore a hand pass from Chris Doria to Chris Robinson goal. resulted in the second goal. Poowong did get the ball down forward but did not Chris Doria added a third goal but then added three convert resulting in Longwarry winning 6.3.39 to Poopoints for the rest of the quarter. defence. HEADING down the road to face EdithWith the strong wind, scoring against the breeze wong’s 3.6.24. Despite spending a large portion of the game playing vale-Aspendale, the Bass Coast Breakers in the Poowong managed one point after quarter time. centre, Tayla Stahl-Smith finished with eight goals was difficult with Longwarry failing to score. Hopefully Ben Hancock might be back this week; returned still undefeated. Poowong held a 23 point lead at quarter time. for the game including some crowd pleasers. his presence will make a big difference to the team esThe Breakers came out firing, taking advantage of It was Longwarry’s turn with the breeze and PooKelly O’Neill once again showed her versatility pecially with his height as they take on Warrigul Dusties kicking with the wind in the opening quarter. spending time in the ruck, roving and as a forward target wong were out to defend its lead. Starting with a tall forward line, strong marking and and proving she is as clean with ground balls as she is A kick into the man on the mark resulted in Long- at home in probably heavy conditions. accurate set shot kicking saw the visitors go into the first in the air. The Senior players will have to regroup for the warry’s first goal, followed by its second from the break with a 9.5 to 0.0 lead. Dusties clash. A spectacular last quarter goal against the wind from bounce. Going against the wind in the second quarter, great Goal kickers: Peter Edwards, Chris Robinson and Poowong managed to bottle it up until Longwarry Jenna Russo finished what was a great team perforhandball link up play ensured the Breakers had plenty of added their third goal right on the siren to reduce the Chris Doria. mance in tricky conditions. opportunities to score. Best players Jayden Sullivan, Alex Doria, Chris The Breakers’ next game is against the St Kilda lead to five points. Becc Slavin’s strong physical presence helped to Poowong battled it out in the heavy conditions but Doria, Chris Robinson, Jake Hazeldonk and Peter create some space around goal with the visitors adding Sharks at Wonthaggi Recreation Reserve 2:30pm on Longwarry’s game plan looked a lot more effective Edwards. Sunday, July 15. another five goals for the quarter. A couple of Thirds have played Seniors recently. Final score: Breakers 20.14.134 defeated Edithvale than Poowong’s. The second half was a closer contest however the The club would like to thank the Juniors who have Longwarry was tackling harder and had players in Aspendale 0.0.0. damage had already been done on the scoreboard. Goal kickers: T. Stahl-Smith 8, T. Angarane 3, defensive positions 20 or 30 metres in front of play un- doubled up in games in trying conditions; your support With a strong cross ground breeze, the Breakers utilit really appreciated. S.Bolding 2, K. O’Neill 2, J. Russo 2, T. Henderson, K. manned when Poowong tried to go forward. ised the centre corridor well to keep the play flowing. The club also appreciates the permit players After half time, Poowong had the use of the breeze Chelsea Connell and Hannah Mills combined well Thomas, E. Cargill. Best players: K. O’Neill, S. Bolding, H. Mills, C. but Longwarry managed to force the play down its end that have helped out recently and have been good across half back with Theresa Henderson mopping up anything that made it through to the last line of Connell, T. Stahl-Smith, J. Redmond. against the breeze and Poowong was unable to clear it contributors.

Clean sweep for the Breakers

Parrots to contest the cup LEONGATHA Football Netball Club will be well represented in the Evans Petroleum Cup on Wednesday. Dylan Garnham, Jacob Lamers, Ben Perry, Tom Vanderkolk and Josh Hastings were selected for the U18 Gippsland interleague side, and Harry Vanderzalm and Travis Nash were selected in the U16s. Played in a round robin format, Gippsland will come up against North Gippsland, Ellinbank and West Gippsland leagues. It is set to be held at Yinnar Recreation Reserve. Parrots’ Fourths coach Gene Vanderzalm said Harry and Travis are the captain and vice captain of the side, and have both dedicated players. “They are flexible and will be able to play anywhere on the ground. They are great utility players,” he said.

Goal kicker: Breakers’ Tess Angarane took a shot at goal past the defence of her Edithvale-Aspendale opponent. Angarane kicked three

Claimed: Poowong’s James Clarke attempts to break away from his Longwarry opponent in the Reserves match on Saturday.

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thestar.com.au • Thorpdale v Mirboo North

Mighty Tigers retain the shield By Rover REIGNING premier Mirboo North is one step closer to securing its 16th consecutive Mid Gippsland finals berth, after defeating Thorpdale by 16 points at Thorpdale Recreation Reserve. Mirboo North also retained the annually contested Bright/St Ellen Memorial Shield, winning 13 of the 15 football and net-

Mid Gippsland ladders SENIORS Trafalgar.......... 186.77 Yall-Yall North ... 216.76 Yinnar............. 162.23 Thorpdale ........ 124.44 Mirboo North .... 120.06 Newborough ..........86.78 Morwell East ..........90.42 Yarragon ................90.49 Hill End ..................60.53 Boolarra .................22.88

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RESERVES Yall-Yall North ... 422.53 Newborough ..... 177.19 Trafalgar.......... 134.32 Mirboo North .... 183.98 Yinnar............. 150.55 Yarragon ................75.13 Morwell East ..........67.53 Thorpdale ...............62.25 Hill End ..................49.50 Boolarra .................28.84

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THIRDS Trafalgar..........466.78 100 Yinnar.............269.41 73 Newborough .....100.00 45 Yall-Yall North .... 63.21 27 Mirboo North ..... 52.88 18

FOURTHS Trafalgar..........291.82 Hill End ...........185.67 Yinnar.............186.93 Boolarra ........... 88.87 Morwell East...... 41.79 Yall-Yall North .......51.88 Mirboo North ........52.06

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ball contests held over two rounds between the clubs this season. Although the mighty Tigers remain fifth on the ladder following their hard fought win in the wet, they are now just half a game behind fourth placed Thorpdale. For the second successive Saturday, near incessant rain tumbled down until three quarter time in the Seniors, bringing a smile to every farmer and home gardener’s dial. Climate change doubters were also feeling delightfully consolidated, grinning from ear to ear like Cheshire cats. A keen spectator standing amongst the large crowd behind the social and change rooms goals was former Thorpdale, Essendon and Traralgon speed merchant Jason Winderlich who recently signed with the Tigers before the June 30 clearance deadline. In 1997, Winderlich, who played 129 AFL games for the Bombers, began his football career

OTHER MATCHES SENIORS Newborough 4.13.37 d Morwell East 4.12.36 Yinnar 7.4.46 d Yall-Yall Nth 3.10.28 Hill End 8.24.72 d Boolarra 1.3.9 Trafalgar 3.10.28 d Yarragon 2.4.16 RESERVES Newborough 4.15.39 d Morwell East 4.4.28 Yall-Yall Nth 9.17.71 d Yinnar 0.1.1 Hill End 6.15.51 d Boolarra 3.1.19 Trafalgar 9.12.66 d Yarragon 1.7.13 THIRDS Yinnar 12.8.80 d Yall-Yall Nth 5.12.42 FOURTHS Yall-Yall Nth 5.3.33 d Yinnar 3.11.29 Hill End 8.11.59 d Boolarra 2.4.16

as a 12 year old with the Mirboo North Cats in the Central Gippsland Junior Football League. He is expected to pull on his footy boots for the Tigers’ away clash against Boolarra on July 21. All players from both teams deserve a medal for the endeavor, purpose and dedication they displayed in such demanding conditions. With numbers consistently solid around the ball, inside space was at a premium – there was much hunting in packs, lots of heavy tackling and frequent stacks on the mill. For a time, overuse of handball was a trap Mirboo North fell into and many centering short kicks missed targets and became wasteful deliveries. Thorpdale’s Tyde

Melbourne, Luke Collie, Daniel Martin and Kane Saliba were particularly adept at handling the slippery Sherrin with a surety that caused headaches for the Tigers. Play of the day came from Blues’ high flying key forward Ed Greene who took a superb overhead pack mark and successfully converted from the 50-metre line, for Thorpdale’s third goal midway through the second quarter. Four minutes later, Brad Atkinson admirably won a skidding intercept ground ball and put Thorpdale in front with a 35-metre quail-high skimmer – but it would be the Blues’ last major for the afternoon. Across half back, Julian Blackford, Clancy Bennett, Jacob Blair and Tristan

Salerno were solid under Thorpdale’s mounting pressure – but at the other end moving the ball over half forward, was proving difficult for the Tigers. Mirboo North began the third quarter five points in arrears, but two unanswered majors with the wind, allowed it to gain a one-goal advantage at the last change. Skipper Damien Turner, ruckman Joe Brooks and in-and-under onballer Mitchell Wightman’s work rates went through the roof as their aspirational football achieved inspirational success. The Blues attacked hard during the final quarter, but a near miss from Chris Redl veered millimetres wide of the big white sticks and soon after Mirboo North defender Riley

Oddy wisely fisted through a rushed behind. A classy running angled goal from four-time premiership hero Daniel Taylor in his 150th club game for the Tigers steadied the ship for the visitors, whose lead increased to 10 points. Minutes later, Hudson Kerr was rewarded with a free kick when he brought down Greene in a textbook wraparound tackle forward of the wing. Frustrated physical and verbal indiscretions from the Blues resulted in a double 50 metre penalty that placed Kerr on the goal line. When the final siren sounded, Taylor was carried shoulder high across the boundary line by some of his joyful Mirboo North teammates to celebrate his

milestone. The final score was

Mirboo North 7.5.47 defeated Thorpdale 4.7.31.

SENIORS

THIRDS

Mirboo North 7.5.47 Thorpdale 4.7.31

Trafalgar 11.14.80 Mirboo North 5.2.32

Mirboo North goals: H. Kerr 2, D. Taylor 2, J. Brooks 1, M. Holland 1, M. Wightman 1. Thorpdale goals: E. Greene 2, B. Atkinson 1, C. Redl 1. Mirboo North best: J. Blackford, D. Turner, C. Bennett, J. Brooks, M. Wightman, L. Powell. Thorpdale best: T. Melbourne, L. Collie, D. Martin, K. Saliba, C. Hillbrick, D. Hammond. RESERVES

Trafalgar goals: Z. Brown 7, J. Moore 1, X. Taylor 1, J. Vosper 1, B. Clymo 1. Mirboo North goals: C. White 1, B. Van de rydt 1, D. Fahey 1, F. Austin 1, I. Paulet-Rickard 1. Trafalgar best: D. Young, L. O’Neill, B. Kersten, Z. Brown, B. Zimora, C. Burgess. Mirboo North best: F. Austin, T. Hart, L. Oddy, J. Burgess-Pincini, M. Fahey, Z. Bartlett.

Mirboo North 7.5.47 Thorpdale 1.5.11 Mirboo North goals: K. Holmes 2, C. Le Page 1, B. Richards 1, B. Maxwell 1, D. Banks 1, S. Rogers 1. Thorpdale goals: H. Ferguson 1. Mirboo North best: S. Peters, B. Maxwell, M. Richardson, K. Holmes, D. Banks, P. Doyle. Thorpdale best: J. Durkin, H. Ferguson, B. Thomson, S. Lawson, C. Beale, B. Leach.

FOURTHS

Trafalgar 6.6.42 Mirboo North 1.0.6 Trafalgar goals: B. Zimora 3, J. Hart 2, J. De Graaf 1. Mirboo North goals: J. Chila 1. Trafalgar best: B. Zimora, T. Mafis, J. Hart, C. Burgess, C. Watts, J. De Graaf. Mirboo North best: L. Dight, H. Mahoney, R. Aveling, J. Cummaudo, I. Linn, S. Cropley.

Tigers gear up for Indigenous round Tigers hosting Yarragon Football ALL is in readiness Netball Club on for Mirboo North Saturday, July 14, Football Netball at Tigerland. NAIDOC Week 2018 Club’s third annual runs from July 8 to 15 and Indigenous round, its 2018 national theme is with the mighty ‘Because of Her We Can’. By Rover

Indigenous round: Mirboo North A Grade coach Danielle Hilliar and Seniors coach Josh Taylor in the uniforms designed by local Indigenous artist Ronald Edwards. Mirboo North’s Indigenous Round will be held on Saturday, July 14.

This year’s theme identifies Aboriginal and Torres Strait women who have played – and continue to play – active and significant roles at the community, local, state and national levels. ‘Because of Her We Can’ is the 43rd NAIDOC Week theme selected since the first theme ‘Advance Australia Where’ was introduced in 1972. To mark the important occasion, Mirboo North’s senior footballers and A, B and C Grade netballers are wearing yellow and black uniforms designed by well known Gippsland Aboriginal artist Ronald Edwards. Each year, Mr Edwards’ Mirboo North Football Netball Club footy jumper and netball dress designs that encompass Gippsland’s five Gunaikurnai clans, have dif-

fered from each other. Immediately before the senior football and A Grade netball games, traditional owners, both past and present will be recognized when Mr Edwards performs a formal ‘Smoking Ceremony and Welcome to Country’ at 2pm. Both formalities are scheduled to take place inside the football oval in front of Mirboo North’s social club rooms on the members’ wing – prior to the start of the senior football and A Grade netball matches at 2.30pm. After the completion of the Indigenous round football and netball games against Yarragon, meals will be available in the club’s social rooms and will be followed at 7pm by the mighty Tigers’ ‘Wimbledon Table Tennis Tournament’. Competitors are asked

to wear their tennis whites and battle it out for ‘Wimbledon Champion’ status in Mirboo North Football Netball Club’s table tennis tournament of the year, which will conclude its ‘Super Saturday’. Then on Saturday, July 28, Mirboo North’s

footballers and netballers will compete in a second Indigenous round this season, when they travel to Willow Grove to play Hill End. Both Hill End and Mirboo North will be wearing their specially designed Indigenous uniforms.

Making history: from left, Ainslee Logan, Arli Wilkins, Jaime Chila, Hannah BellWeeks and Mia Renouf were Mirboo North Junior Football Club Youth Girls’ first Mid Gippsland interleague representatives. The club congratulated the girls on their huge achievement.

• Fish Creek v Tarwin

Kangaroos too strong for the Sharks FISH Creek was was a bleak winat home at Terrill ter’s day. The Sharks have alPark to Tarwin on ready been able to beat Saturday on what the Kangaroos this year

and they were hopeful of a showing similar to that of their round one encounter. Tarwin won the toss and kicked with a solid wind advantage to the

Contest: Fish Creek’s Brent Cooper looks to apply a tackle to Tarwin’s Todd Dobson.

creek end in the opening term and the match got underway. From very early on however it was evident that it was going to be a tough day out for the Sharks. The Kangaroos were red hot early on and had three goals on the board in the opening 10 minutes through Shaw, Cooper and Seccull, and all this before the Sharks had really even ventured into their forward 50. The Sharks had to do something and so they started to try to get under the skin of the Fish Creek team in an attempt to put them off their game and

in turn get themselves into the encounter. At the 12 minute mark, Fish Creek’s Macri and Tarwin’s Pastura were headed to the bench, yellow carded for not much more than a wrestle really but the umpires were keen to ensure that they kept control of the match as it was showing signs of turning ugly with plenty of small spot fires around the contests. Tarwin managed its first goal only a minute later through Williams but Fish Creek held firm to shut down any further advancement by the Sharks and late in the quarter the Kangaroos scored the final

SENIORS

RESERVES

Fish Creek 11.16.82 Tarwin 4.1.25

Fish Creek 11.15.81 Tarwin 5.2.32

Fish Creek Goals: A. Seccull 3, H. Hunt 2, J. Shaw 1, B. Harfield/ Park 1, B. Cooper 1, N. Oaten 1, D. Hargrave 1, J. Smith 1 Tarwin Goals: E. Williams 3, R. Davey 1 Fish Creek Best: C. Macri, W. Voorham, D. Hargrave, O. Straw, H. Hunt, L. Gay Tarwin Best: B. Ellen, J. Bloom, J. Pellicano, P. Hinkley, T. Dobson, E. Williams

Fish Creek Goals: A. Wilson 3, A. Wilson 2, W. Robertshaw 1, A. Ireland 1, T. Redpath 1, A. Bright 1, E. O’Farrell 1, D. Edgar 1 Tarwin Goals: P. McRae 2, B. Mead-Ameri 2, M. Holm 1 Fish Creek Best: A. Ireland, B. Stefani, B. Busuttil, W. Robertshaw, A. Wilson, B. Pulham Tarwin Best: D. Fraser, L. Borne, C. Brown, T. Giroud, J. Bell, V. Van Dillen

goal of the term to Hargraves with a pack bursting run and goal of the day only a minute from the siren. The second quarter wasn’t much of a spectacle with the conditions not really allowing either team to play their normal style of play. Fish Creek’s Oaten kicked the opener only two minutes in and then the fans would have to wait 15 minutes before the next goal to Tarwin’s Williams again who was causing some headaches down back for Fish Creek. The Kangas closed out the half the stronger however and goals to Seccull and Harfield Park just before the long break had the margin out to 39 points. Two goals apiece in the third quarter but again the game wasn’t a great spectacle for the supporters with intermittent showers of rain and a strong wind blowing. At the final change the Sharks needed something special against the wind down by 42 points.

Back up: Fish Creek’s Jarrod Walker gathers the ball with teammate Ethan Park there for support. The final quarter never reached any lofty heights for either side but the Kangaroos, strong in defense led by Hayes and Gay were able to keep Tarwin scoreless while they added a couple of goals to Smith and a third for the day to

Seccull and in the end it was the Kangaroos that run out comfortable 57 point winners. Round 12 has the Kangaroos heading to the race course to take on Stony Creek while the Sharks are at home to Toora.

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• MDU v Stony Creek

Lions dominate neighbours For MDU, Matt Harris played well on Bergles The Lions know they are in for a tough game However, the work had been done in the first half, and Josh Wright was an impressive onballer. with several players still out, but are looking forward The rainy conditions building up to the Seniors and MDU could not make a comeback. Sam Marriott was outstanding for Stony Creek, Stony Creek has a challenge ahead, as it will face to going in strong. match left the ground slippery at Meeniyan for the providing plenty of drive in the midfield. Fish Creek on Saturday. MDU will come up against Foster. last contest of the day. MDU’s defensive pressure worked well in the first quarter. Stony Creek was only able to pull one goal ahead. The Demons kicked their only two goals for the day early through Tom Corry and Jake Proctor. By the second quarter, Stony Creek found its running game. MDU applied an unusual tactic and put three defenders on the Lions’ leading goal kicker Kael Bergles. While this kept Bergles quiet for a while, it left other goal kickers unmanned. Jackson Nolan and Jacob Byrnes kicked two each. Bergles still managed a six goal haul for the game. Stony Creek kicked a whopping eight in the second quarter, leaving MDU to grapple with an enormous task coming into the long break. Play was scrappy in the second half, and Stony Creek struggled to hit its targets.

STONY Creek blitzed MDU on Saturday.

SENIORS

Stony Creek 14.14.98 M.D.U. 2.4.16 Stony Creek Goals: K. Bergles 6, J. Byrnes 2, J. Nolan 2, S. Marriott 1, J. Soroczynski 1, H. Egerton 1, A. Dyke 1 M.D.U. Goals: J. Proctor 1, T. Corry 1 Stony Creek Best: K. Bergles, J. Nolan, D. Atkins, S. Marriott, D. Zuidema, M. Sigeti M.D.U. Best: M. Harris, N. Moore, T. Harris, J. Wright, E. O’Loughlin, T. Corry RESERVES

Stony Creek 15.12.102 M.D.U. 1.4.10 Stony Creek Goals: B. Nolan 11, B. McKnight 1, L. Harrington

1, L. Byrnes 1, D. Gray 1 M.D.U. Goals: J. Yates 1 Stony Creek Best: B. Nolan, L. Harrington, Z. Van Delft, R. Baudinette, T. Stone, R. Harrington M.D.U. Best: Y. Zorzos, M. East, B. Coulter, N. Mathieson, C. Dougherty, J. Yates THIRDS

Stony Creek 4.9.33 M.D.U. 1.5.11 Stony Creek Goals: H. Collins 1, A. Dyke 1, C. Cary 1, T. O’Connor 1 M.D.U. Goals: M. Hoober 1 Stony Creek Best: A. Dyke, J. Phillips, J. Battersby, J. Bright, C. Cary, C. Preston M.D.U. Best: J. Gourlay, S. Chadwick, S. Pearce, J. Wilson, B. Cantwell, B. Martin

It’s mine: Stony Creek’s Cam McKenzie gets his hand to the ball before his MDU opponent Eric O’Loughlin. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning-@ fourcornersframing.biz.

Clearance: Stony Creek’s Julian Zahra and MDU’s Michael Smith battle it out in the ruck. Tactic: MDU’s Josh Wright put the pressure on Stony Creek key forward Kael Bergles on Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning-@ fourcornersframing.biz. Saturday. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning-@ fourcornersframing.biz.

• Toora v Foster

Toora recharged after bye round SENIORS

Toora 11.6.72 Foster 6.13.49 Toora Goals: B. Mitchell 4, L. Manders 3, J. Attard 1, B. Osborne 1, R. Jaroszczuk 1, J. Weston 1 Foster Goals: T. McGowan 2, S. Chaseling 1, N. Grylls 1, M. Young 1, M. Green 1 Toora Best: J. Weston, B. Mitchell, J. Griffin, R. Jaroszczuk, J. Attard, L. Manders Foster Best: N. Grylls, J. Segat, J. Toner, S. Chaseling, B. Neville, M. Green RESERVES

Foster 9.5.59 Toora 2.3.15 Foster Goals: S. Dillon 4, J. Nikolajew 2, J. Bright 1, D.

Clearihan-Jervies 1, S. Allott 1 Toora Goals: T. Allott 1, C. Walker 1 Foster Best: J. Coffey, S. Dillon, S. Dobson, K. Staff, D. Clearihan-Jervies, M. Allott Toora Best: L. Grylls, C. Teuma, M. Hilder, M. Stone, B. East, T. Crawford THIRDS

Foster 5.11.41 Toora 2.4.16 Foster Goals: Z. Duursma 2, B. Judds 1, R. Angwin 1, O. Callcott 1 Toora Goals: J. Platt 1, B. Lawrence 1 Foster Best: B. Judds, O. Callcott, B. Prain, M. House Toora Best: J. Albrecht, O. Cashmore, W. Cashin, A. Rhodes, A. Hewson, F. Cashmore

TOORA was almost back to full strength and looked fighting fit in its victory over Foster on Saturday.

Toora dug deep and responded with four goals on the board. One of these was an impressive goal from Luke Manders on the boundary. Two were kicked by young player Brady The Magpies were Mitchell. This gave him stung by injuries early in the confidence boost he the season, but had some needed, and he kicked of its key players back in four goals for the game. the line up. Things took a bad In wet conditions at turn for Foster after Peter Toora, the teams looked Coelli suffered a leg fraceven in the first quarter. ture in the first quarter. Foster set the standard Coelli will need at and kicked two early goals least six weeks to recovthrough Shaun Chaseling er, so will only return to and Michael Green. Foster in the 2018 season

if the Tigers lead a solid finals campaign. Toora continued to play as a unit into the second quarter and kept a hold on the lead. Each time Foster put a score on the board, Toora replied. Jack Weston was Toora’s man of the match. This was his first game back since a cheek fracture put him on the sidelines for six weeks. Weston played on ball and provided plenty of run into the forward line. Lincoln Toner dominated in the centre and gained the advantage for

the midfielders. Richard Jaroszczuk was another returning player. He hasn’t played since round two and made a big difference out on the field. Foster had plenty of the ball in the third quarter. The Tigers moved Nathan Grylls into the middle to come up against Toner, and began winning the centre clearances. Jonathon Segat responded to Grylls well, handling the ball well out of the centre. His tackling

pressure in the second half was unbelievable. However, Foster couldn’t convert its opportunities. At the end of the day, Toora’s accuracy made the difference. Toora ran over Foster in the last quarter to take the four points. This week, Toora will face Tarwin. A win for Toora will see it placed fourth on the ladder, and within reach of finals. Foster will take on MDU, and will be looking to put in a solid four quarter effort.

FOOTY DRAWS THIS WEEKEND ALBERTON Round 12: July 14 Stony Creek v Fish Creek Tarwin v Toora Foster v MDU

MID GIPPSLAND Round 14: July 14 Mirboo North v Yarragon Newborough v Yall-Yall Nth Thorpdale v Yinnar Boolarra v Trafalgar Morwell East v Hill End

GIPPSLAND Round 13: July 14 Traralgon v Wonthaggi Sale v Morwell July 15 Warragul v Drouin (S)

WEST GIPPSLAND Round 13: July 14 Kilcunda-Bass v Bunyip Phillip Island v Garfield Inver-K’wk v Korum-Bena Koo Wee Rup v Dalyston Nar Nar G v Cora Lynn

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SENIORS LEONGATHA 9.8.62 DEF. MAFFRA 7.11.53 RESERVES MAFFRA 8.6.54 DEF. LEONGATHA 3.5.23 THIRDS LEONGATHA 10.14.74 DEF. MAFFRA 5.3.33 FOURTHS LEONGATHA 9.9.63 DEF MAFFRA 4.4.28

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• Maffra v Leongatha

Parrots conquer Eagles ROUND 13 LIVE LADDER

L E O N G AT H A won a decisive victory on the road, inflicting Maffra’s second only defeat for the season on Saturday.

Round to be completed

SENIORS LADDER W L D

Pts

Maffra...... 11 2 0 217.00 44 Leongatha .. 11 2 0 174.62 44 Sale ......... 9 3 0 131.45 36 Moe ......... 9 5 0 120.63 36 Traralgon ... 6 6 0 106.13 24 Warragul ......6 6 0 89.04 24 Bairnsdale......4 9 1 87.71 18 Morwell ........3 9 0 65.21 12 Wonthaggi... 2 10 0 53.02 8 Drouin ......... 1 10 0 55.66 6 GOALKICKERS C. Dunne (Leon)............(0) 46 M. Bennett (Maffra).......(0) 46 B. Dessent (Sale) ..........(0) 30 B. McCarrey (Bairns).....(3) 27 B. Fowler (Warr)............(0) 22 B. McDonald (Morw) ....(0) 21 D. Bedggood (Maffra) ...(1) 19 S. Van Dyk (Moe) ..........(1) 18 J. Freeman (Sale) ..........(0) 18 K. Renooy (Maffra) .......(1) 17 T. Morrow (Warr) ..........(0) 17

RESERVES LADDER W L D

Maffra......13 0 0 455.83 Moe ........10 1 0 219.14 Leongatha.... 8 5 0 155.60 Traralgon ... 7 3 0 194.59 Warragul ... 6 5 0 111.20 Wonthaggi .....3 8 0 84.67 Drouin ..........1 9 0 32.53 Sale ............. 1 10 0 29.68 Morwell ........1 9 0 24.00 GOALKICKERS

Pts

52 40 32 28 24 12 4 4 4

N. Trotto (Leon) ............(0) 23 M. Allman (Maffra)........(1) 22 J. Somers (Warr) ..........(0) 21 B. Rimington (Maffra) ...(3) 19 M. Dignan (Maffra) .......(1) 18 L. Wright (Leon) ...........(2) 18 R. Loprese (Trar)...........(0) 17 R. Thatcher (Maffra) .....(0) 15 J. Reeves (Maffra).........(0) 14 J. Morrow (Moe) ...........(0) 14

THIRDS LADDER W L D

Pts

Moe ........11 2 0 194.03 40 Traralgon ... 9 2 0 222.49 36 Leongatha... 8 4 1 175.11 34 Sale ......... 7 4 0 173.14 28 Bairnsdale... 7 5 0 167.81 28 Warragul ......6 5 0 165.10 24 Wonthaggi....2 8 1 46.13 10 Maffra ..........2 9 0 53.30 8 Morwell ....... 0 11 0 7.25 0 GOALKICKERS J. Van Iwaarden (Trar)...(0) 28 H. Kellow (Bairns) .........(0) 21 J. Hume (Leon) .............(0) 21 J. Lamers (Leon)...........(3) 19 J. Galea (Moe)...............(4) 19 C. Mein (Bairns) ............(2) 18 J. McLaren (Sale) ..........(0) 18 J. McGuiness (Sale) ......(0) 18 T. Baldi (Moe)................(0) 17 B. Daniel (Bairns) ..........(2) 17

FOURTHS LADDER W L D

Moe ........10 3 1 127.65 Bairnsdale..10 3 0 217.30 Wonthaggi..10 2 0 166.89 Leongatha... 7 5 1 103.24 Morwell .... 8 4 0 173.41 Sale ..............8 4 0 125.76 Traralgon ......5 7 0 125.77 Maffra ........ 2 11 0 52.24 Warragul ..... 2 10 0 38.65 Drouin ......... 0 12 0 33.27 GOALKICKERS

Pts

42 40 40 34 32 32 20 8 8 0

N. Anderson (Won) .......(0) 30 F. Materia (Leon) ...........(4) 28 B. Vickery (Bairns) ........(1) 28 K. Ruyters (Trar) ...........(0) 25 T. Rees (Bairns) ............(0) 20 D. Hough (Morw) ..........(0) 20 Z. Bezzina (Morw) .........(0) 18 H. Hopkins (Moe) ..........(1) 16 J. Kilgour (Won)............(0) 15 C. Smith (Won) .............(0) 14 M. Devon (Moe) ............(1) 14

Consistently good: named best player by Maffra supporters, Leongatha’s Josh Schelling takes a solid mark. Photo courtesy Gippsland Times. SENIORS Maffra 7.11.53 d Leongatha 9.8.62

THIRDS Leongatha 10.14.74 Maffra 5.3.33

Maffra goals: T. Jolly 2, J. Reeves 2, D. Bedggood, A. Petrou, K. Renooy. Leongatha goals: C. Maskell 3, H. Browne 2, B. Vanrooy, S. Forrester, R. Olden, J. Ginnane. Maffra best: D. Butcher, J. Johnstone, J. Huts, E. Carr, D. O’Brien, S. Walker. Leongatha best: L. Bowman, Kyle Cooper, H. Browne, S. Westaway, C. Maskell, J. Lockwood.

Leongatha goals: J. Lamers 3, C. Olden 2, J. Beckwith 1, F. Materia 1, D. Garnham 1, T. Hanegraaf 1, H. VanderZalm 1. Maffra goals: B. Kearns 3, S. Berry 1, D. Scriven 1. Leongatha best: C. Olden, B. Hastings, D. Garnham, J. Lamers, T. Hanegraaf, S. Robinson. Maffra best: S. Atkinson, J. Edey, S. Shephard, J. Ziino, M. Gravener, B. Kearns.

RESERVES Maffra 8.6.54 Leongatha 3.5.23 Maffra goals: B. Rimington 3, M. Dignan 1, P. Walker 1, N. Wozniak 1, J. Whelan 1, M. Allman 1. Leongatha goals: L. Wright 2, A. Trotto 1. Maffra best: S. Robbins, L. Shelton, P. Walker, J. Ross, J. Whelan, M. Dignan. Leongatha best: J. Renden, J. Monaghan, S. Horvath, F. Kelly, D. Ginnane, M. Olden.

FOURTHS Leongatha 9.9.63 Maffra 4.4.28 Leongatha goals: F. Materia 4, R. Drysdale 1, H. Kewming 1, C. James 1, A. Turton 1, T. Nash 1. Maffra goals: S. Berry 4. Leongatha best: D. Hume, C. James, K. Clarkson, C. Michael, F. Materia, A. Turton. Maffra best: E. Albrecht, S. Berry, B. Harrington, C. Cook, D. Scriven, T. Thatcher.

In the rain, cold and windy conditions, Leongatha handled the conditions better although it was a real arm wrestle all day. The Parrots were able to start the game well and its stronger bodies settled well early. With Tom Marriott away for a wedding, the middle brigade of Luke Bowman, Hayden Browne back in and Julian Lockwood (half forward and ruck) played pretty solid football. Whilst Maffra booted the opening goal it was the Parrots which would score the next four, three from Cade Maskell’s boot and one from Blake van Rooy. At quarter time Leongatha led 4.2 to Maffra 1.4. But it was the Eagles that hit back with the next three goals and it hit the lead. Jack Johnstone and Danny Boucher were getting their hands on the ball for the Eagles while Johnstone also dropped back at times to lend a hand. Leongatha was able to steady with goals to Jack Ginnane and Sam Forrester and at half time it led 6.5 to Maffra 4.7. The two leading goalkickers Chris Dunne for Leongatha and Mitchell Bennett for Maffra strangely enough scored no goals for the game with

Tough hitout: Maffra’s Bill Pleming contests the ruck with Leongatha’s Julian Lockwood. Photo courtesy Gippsland Times. both stuck on 46 goals apiece. Sam Walker was holding Chris Dunne out while Kyle Cooper was doing a great job keeping Bennett goalless. After a heavy shower at half time the sun peeped through for the start of the second half. The margin in the game would stay very similar for much of the second half with two goals each added in the third term to Browne and Olden for the Parrots as it led 8.6 to 6.9 at the last change. The ball was constantly going backward and forward as the two teams battled hard. The Parrots kept things under a tight rein with nullifying tactics and good defence led by Sean Westway, Kyle Cooper

and Josh Schelling. The last quarter was another slugfest with only one goal added apiece, Hayden Browne with one mid-quarter and Maffra replying with one soon after. It was Leongatha able to collect the four points and keep its nose in front to claim the nine point win. Importantly it puts Leongatha equal on points on the ladder with Maffra with a chance the Parrots could claim top spot if all goes its way. And with no injuries to report players now have a week off for the bye before tackling Moe at Parrot Park, the first game there for a month. Tom Marriott, James Lloyd and Pat McGrath could all be available for the Moe game.

Key target: Leongatha’s Cade Maskell takes a mark, and converts it into a goal, being the Parrots most useful forward on Saturday. Photo courtesy Gippsland Times.

Parrots named in NT’s best L E O N G AT H A Parrots’ Chris Dunne and Julian Lockwood were named in NT Thunder’s Team of the Decade.

between 2012 and 2015. Lockwood played with NT Thunder from 2012 through to 2016. Originally from Drouin, Dunne was studying at Melbourne University when he decided he needed a change and moved to

Darwin. As well as playing with NT Thunder, he played in the local competition during the summer so he could play footy all year round. “It was tough in the first season because sum-

mer is Darwin’s wet season and it was humid, but I got used to it,” he said. Dunne said his highlights at NT Thunder were winning the premiership by a point in 2015, and mateship that was formed. Dunne joined the Par-

rots in 2016 due to connections with then-coach Beau Vernon. Lockwood played his first season with the Parrots this year. The Parrots are in good form again this season, currently sitting second on the ladder.

“We had a few hiccups at the start of the year, but we’ve built ourselves up pretty well,” Dunne said. “We have a lot of young guys who have stepped up this season, which is pretty exciting.” Dunne is also the

standing leading goal kicker in the Gippsland Football Netball League. When asked if he had a target for the end of the season, Dunne said it was all about team contribution at Leongatha Football Netball Club.

It has been 10 years since NT Thunder was first established, and a celebration evening was held at the Darwin Convention Centre on Saturday, June 23. The Team of the Decade was announced on the night, with Dunne selected in half forward and Lockwood in half back. Dunne played four years with NT Thunder

OTHER MATCHES SENIORS Moe 11.11.77 d Bairnsdale 6.15.51

THIRDS Moe 9.8.62 Bairnsdale 7.7.49

FOURTHS Moe 7.3.45 Bairnsdale 5.5.35

Julian Lockwood: was selected for NT Thunder’s Team of the Decade on the half back line.

In form: Leongatha Parrots’ Chris Dunne made NT Thunder’s Team of the Decade and is the standing leading goal kicker for the Gippsland Foot- Selected: Leongatha Parrots’ Chris Dunne (back, fourth right) and Julian Lockwood (back, third right) were named in NT Thunder’s Team of the Decade recently. ball Netball League.

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