The Great Southern Star - July 11, 2017

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You can’t stop the beat YASMINE Watsford (centre) who played the lead role and the cast opened Leongatha Lyric Theatre’s latest production, Hairspray at Mesley Hall in Leongatha last Friday night.

Read all about it on page 6.

Airport may open export opportunities

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By Brad Lester and Sarah Vella

SOUTH Gippsland’s agricultural sector could expand and rail services could be closer to returning under a proposal for a third airport for Melbourne.

Big cat sighting Page 7

The international airport could result in residential and industrial growth in South Gippsland and Bass Coast shires, and be a boon for tourism.

A Melbourne-based investment company, Paragon Premier Investment Fund, will next week start talks about its intention to fund a privately-owned airport with the State Government.

The airport will be located between Lang Lang, Koo Wee Rup and Caldermeade, and the exact site is to yet to be

determined.

South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Ray Argento said the proposal could create massive opportunities for the region. “We already have a number of companies that export produce and I am sure such a proposal would enable our agriculture sector to take full advantage of such a facility and possibly generate expansion,� he said. “If passenger services follow, South Gippsland tourism could only stand to benefit, as well as possible population growth to the east. “Council may be forced to review all aspects of connectivity to such a proposal, as well as other areas that may be impacted.

We will be following the outcome of any decision with bated breath.�

Cr Argento welcomed the prospect

of the airport giving strength to the case for the reopening of the South Gippsland railway. “A rail link would be beneficial, particularly if congestion increases on

the Monash (Freeway),� he said.

Middle Tarwin vegetable grower Schreurs and Sons said the airport plan could benefit existing export markets.

Continued on page 3.

Significant scale: the airport proposed for the Koo Wee Rup-Lang Lang area will reportedly be of a similar size to Canberra Airport, but could grow to be as big as Tullamarine. Photo: Canberra Airport.

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Bass Coast embraces whale watching

By Tayla Kershaw WHALES have always attracted tourists to Bass Coast and now they will be much easier to spot.

A series of signs from Inverloch and Cape Paterson, right through to Phillip Island will be posted along the coast, signalling the best place to stop and watch the whales.

Ten sites were chosen for the signs, including the Cowes jetty.

In recent weeks there have been plenty of whales spotted, including one day when more than 20 humpback whales were spotted at Cape Paterson.

The initiative to plant signs along the coast was generated from a group of Bass Coast locals opposing the desalina-

tion plant.

Concerned residents were told by the State Government the project would have no effect on the whales, but the avid whale watchers had a different opinion.

“We were told the site of the plant was not an important one because there had only been one sighting,” Chris Heislers of desal opposition group Watershed said.

“We thought that was ridiculous and set up a monitoring program. We had a big group of locals who spent time down there, and monitored when and where a whale was sighted, and in one year we had up to 100 sightings.”

The success of this program saw it expand, and whale watchers were encouraged to phone in and report sightings.

The most common sightings were of humpback whales and southern right whales, a threatened species that mi-

grates close to the coast to mate.

Usually, southern right whales can be seen from Punchbowl Road at San Remo or near the Cape Paterson cliffs.

The more acrobatic humpback whales tend to be seen further away from the coast.

Supported by Flinders MP Greg Hunt, the trail was a collaborative project with locals, Watershed, Bass Coast Shire Council and Phillip Island Nature Parks.

The signs for the trail were designed

by Phillip Island artist Christine Larsen and are being printed.

Mr Heislers said, “We think this will get visitors engaged, but we also want to see these whales protected.”

Now in July, Bass Coast is right in the middle of the whale season. The season usually lasts until September, but there is potential to spot different species of Treasured moment: whales swim past the Cowes jetty last week. Photo whales all year round. credit: Wildlife Coast Cruises, Facebook.

CEO to investigate bullying allegations BULLYING allegations made by South Gippsland Shire councillor Meg Edwards against at least one councillor will be formally investigated by council CEO Tim Tamlin.

Mayor Cr Ray Argento last Thursday asked the CEO to conduct the probe into the claims.

“We take this matter very seriously,” Cr Argento said.

The mayor’s decision follows a meeting of councillors last Wednesday to discuss the allegations. Cr Alyson Skinner was absent due to being on holidays.

Cr Argento said he • South Gippsland invited Cr Edwards to discuss her allegations Shire Councillor further with him but he Meg Edwards. said she had declined

after initially agreeing to do so.

“Many of the councillors are surprised and are still unsure of where the allegations arise from,” the mayor said.

“If there are issues we need to address, then we will address them.”

One councillor has lodged a Code of Conduct complaint against another councillor.

Cr Edwards said • South Gippsland Shire CEO she had been physically Tim Tamlin. threatened for not supporting a colleague and had been harassed on social media by a councillor. On Friday, she said the matter of physical threat had been resolved after speaking “to the person concerned”.

The claims prompted Mr Tamlin to last Tuesday, July 4, issue guidelines to councillors about how they should behave towards each other.

“It was for their own benefit,” the CEO said of the guidelines.

“I did that to make sure the councillors are aware of their roles and responsibilities as councillors and to make sure to show each other respect.

“Bullying behind the scenes”

By Brad Lester SOUTH Gippsland Shire Councillor Lorraine Brunt told The Star she believed “there has been bullying behind the scenes” at council.

“To not make that statement, I would be shirking my responsibility that we need to address the issue that there are problems there,” she said.

“You cannot deal with it unless you acknowledge there is a problem there, otherwise you are not going to move forward.”

Cr Meg Edwards has alleged she has been the victim of bullying by at least one fellow councillor.

Personal attacks and interjections have riddled meetings of the new council as blocs emerge. At the June meeting, councillors used points of order to stifle and steer debate, with mayor Cr Ray Argento frequently

Airport may open export opportunities Continued from page 1.

Chris Schreurs, director of business and commercial operations, said the airport would not only prove advantageous to horticulture, but also dairy and beef.

“This is a great opportunity for farmers from South Gippsland Shire, Cardinia Shire, Bass Coast Shire and the Mornington Peninsula too, as well as Casey shire,” he said.

Schreurs now exports to Asia and the Middle East via air from Tullamarine and via sea from the Port of Melbourne.

“To have an airport closer will make it much easier to export our product,” Mr Schreurs said.

Public transport advocate Max Semken, of Leongatha, said if an airport was built near Koo Wee Rup, investment in local rail services would have to “big time”.

Back then: how The Star of October 15, increase He said upgrades would have to include returning 2013 reported the announcement of the the rail to Leongatha and could include the creation of a possibility of an airport near Lang Lang to new rail system through to Wonthaggi and Inverloch. service Melbourne. Then, South and West “The need for rail is vitally important in this Gippsland Transport Group members said region,” he said.

While Paragon is hopeful the first flights could the airport would increase the chance of rail be taking off by 2020, Victorian Planning Minister services returning to South Gippsland.

Richard Wynne said a new airport was not needed until at least 2030.

“Melbourne Airport and Avalon Airport still have capacity to take more flights, but nevertheless we won’t make the same mistakes Sydney has made. We need to plan ahead for aviation to avoid being blindsided as Victoria grows,” he said.

Once early planning work is complete and the State Government takes advice from Infrastructure Victoria on issues of access and timing, it will be up to the Commonwealth to grant aviation approvals.

The airport is a feature of the State Government’s blueprint for population growth, Plan Melbourne 2017.

That plan states the airport is proposed for “beyond Koo Wee Rup” and this “future option” will be preserved “by incorporating planning protection for flight paths and noise contours and the alignment for a connection to the rail line at Clyde”.

A spokesperson for Victorian Industry and Employment Minister Wade Noonan said Plan Melbourne “includes the early planning works for a third airport to cater for a larger population and growing number of arrivals to Victoria”.

A private sector proposal for an airport has the backing of the Shire of Cardinia, and will not involve State Government funding or the government purchasing land.

Koo Wee Rup to be as big as Canberra’s

By Brad Lester THE airport proposed for near Lang Lang will be comparable in size to Canberra Airport initially, but could be as big as Melbourne’s Tullamarine airport at its peak.

The airport will open with two runways and could expand to four, with the first flights exporting fresh produce from Gippsland and wider Victoria to Asia overnight.

Domestic passenger flights will be offered and international flights will run on demand.

Melbourne company Paragon Premier Investment

Fund is behind the proposal and chairman Alande Safi told The Star last week, “We are optimistic by 2020 that initial operations of cargo and domestic flights will be operational.”

Paragon has not bought land yet but Mr Safi said the airport was to be located between Koo Wee Rup, Lang Lang and Caldermeade.

He talked up the prospect of a rail link from the airport to Melbourne and possibly South Gippsland.

“Such a large scale project, which will be a landmark achievement for Victoria and Australia as a nation, will only succeed as a business venture with the right logistics solutions, such as a road link and rail link, and easy access to public to use the airport,” Mr Safi said.

“It will be logistically viable to make it an attractive

“My role is to make sure we have got a safe workplace so I just wanted to make sure the councillors know about treating each other with respect.”

destination for people to utilise for their travels.”

Paragon Premier Investment Fund completes commercial development finance. Its capital partners overseas requested the company to come up with a government backed project worth more than $5 billion.

“We believed this project was feasible to present to our capital partners,” Mr Safi said.

“Back in March 2017, we submitted an initial due diligence to our capital partners about the airport and they have since come back with a letter of intent to fund and develop this project.

“We are now confident we can move forward from a concept to a formal discussion phase.

“We will now commence formal discussions with State and Federal governments and municipalities.”

suspending the meeting to revise meeting rules.

Cr Edwards said she wanted councillors to acknowledge their behaviour – herself included – and realise they need to work together more collegiately.

“We need to focus on the issue, not on the person,” she said.

“People need to justify why they are voting for something, and not just think I’m not being their friend if I’m not voting with them.”

“We as council - and I am not singling any councillors out or in - as a collective have not been operating to the level we should.

Cr Edwards said emails she had shared had been “ignored or rudely responded to”, and other councillors had urged her to raise issues at councillor only forums, where she said “the worst, unseen bullying is taking place” and she is often “shouted over the top of”.

The previous council was riddled with clashes between councillors.

“We are the crossroads much earlier on than the previous council,” Cr Brunt said.

She believed councillors who did not support the election promises and ambitions of other councillors were receiving pressure from those councillors in a bid to sway their voting.

Cr Brunt said councillors’ desires to fulfill their election promises could come at the expense of the best interests of the shire.

“They just tear up. They just go in like a pack and just fight,” she said of the councillors concerned when their ideas are not supported by fellow councillors.

Cr Don Hill told The Star last week, “In my view there is no bullying or other forms of abuse going on in this council. I was the subject of bullying in the last council and assure you that this is not occurring in the new council.

As for the popular use of points of order at council meetings, Cr Argento said, “It appears every councillor has a copy of the local laws guide and is using it to push their positions.”

Cr Argento said he was willing to undertake further training in meeting procedure but said to date, his rulings on points of order had been deemed correct.

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Firies climb for mental health

By Brad Lester

IT takes a special kind of person to volunteer in the emergency services, let alone work in the field.

Each callout for Country Fire Authority volunteers brings uncertainty about what they will find when they arrive on the scene, and sometimes the horrific nature of incidents such as car accidents and house fires impacts those who respond.

“There may not be loss of life but it may still be traumatic and it does not take much to fill your emotional bucket,” Inverloch CFA’s first lieutenant Steve Forrest said.

That is why he and other three other Inverloch firefighters – Ash McDermott, Liam McCall and Jarrod Frogley – are taking part in a physical challenge to raise awareness of the mental health conditions faced by firefighters and other emergency service personnel.

On Saturday, September 2, they will join Ruby CFA in the Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb at Up, down: from left, Inverloch CFA’s first lieutenant Steve Forrest and fourth lieutenant Ash McDermott train at Shack Bay between Inverloch and Cape Paterson, in readiness for the Crown Metropol Hotel, climbing 28 floors while wearing 25kg of structural firefighting and breathMelbourne Firefighter Stair Climb on September 2. ing apparatus equipment.

The event simulates the actions of a firefighter

entering a burning high rise building, and will attract participants from across Australia and the world.

The event raises awareness of depression, post traumatic stress disorder and suicide among emergency services personnel, and also collects funds for the mental health organisation Black Dog Institute.

“We’ve had our fair share of critical and traumatic incidents at Inverloch which have taken a toll on a few people, so this is a way of saying that it’s okay to not be okay,” Mr Forrest said.

Firefighters from many Victorian metropolitan and rural brigades are taking part and Mr McDermott thought Inverloch deserved to be represented too.

“It’s just a way to step out of our comfort zone,” he said.

To prepare for the event, the Inverloch firefighters have been training at gyms and in their homes, and climbing stairs at Shack Bay between Inverloch and Cape Paterson, dressed in full firefighting gear to improve their fitness.

People wishing to sponsor the Inverloch firefighters can do so online: https://www.firefighterclimb.org.au/station/cfa/inverloch/

New council means business EXTENDING rail trails, a business case for an equestrian/expo centre at Stony Creek, and investigating caravan parks and camping grounds at Sandy Point.

These are among the projects to feature in South Gippsland Shire Council’s Council Plan 2017-2021, adopted by council recently.

Mayor Cr Ray Argento said, “The 2017-2021 Council Plan sets the tone for our term of council over the next four years.

“The Council Plan provides a clear focus on balancing sense of community and growth while creating guidelines for sensible development.

“Ultimately we want to create a South Gippsland that prospers and we believe the strategies defined in the Council Plan will drive us towards this outcome.”

The plan pledges to advance economic de-

velopment in the shire by supporting existing industries and attracting new businesses to the shire, and work with the community in decisionmaking.

Growing the arts, building community hubs at Korumburra and Leongatha, improving the standards of gravel roads and roadside maintenance, and reviewing sales of council owned land at Venus Bay are other ambitions.

Council will develop a four year Rate Reduction Strategy to reduce the rate burden by three percent through innovation, productivity savings, streamlining administrative structures and economic growth.

The new plan includes the vision that: “South Gippsland Shire will be a place where our quality of life and sense of community are balanced by sustainable and sensitive population growth and economic development”.

To achieve this vision, the plan lists four objectives: strengthen economic growth and prosperity; build strong partnerships, strengthen arts and culture and deliver equitable outcomes; improve South Gippsland’s built assets and value the natural environment; and enhance organisational development and implement governance best practice.

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Police nab Wonthaggi men TWO Wonthaggi men have been charged over an assault that blinded a 26 year old man in his right eye at a nightclub in Melbourne on May 26.

The offenders, aged 19 and 21, were charged with deliberately causing serious injury, causing serious injury, affray and other assault charges.

Just before the victim entered the Rubix Warehouse on Pheonix Street in Brunswick three men approached him out the front of the building.

After a brief argument, the Rosebud man walked into the venue.

Two hours later, just after midnight, the men approached the victim inside the club and they allegedly punched him to the ground and then continued punching him in the head and right eye.

The three men allegedly left the scene before police arrived.

On Friday morning, July 8, a police spokeswoman said detectives were only looking for two of the men.

They have been released on bail to appear at Melbourne Magistrates Court on Tuesday, July 11.

Burglar caught THE Inverloch Childcare Centre burglar was arrested at the Wonthaggi Plaza on Friday evening.

The 37 year old man from Western Australia was also involved in car thefts and deceptions committed in the Bass Coast area.

The offender was charged and remanded to appear before the Latrobe Valley Magistrates’ Court on Monday, July 10.

Police are appealing for help to find the owners of two bicycles seized from the suspect.

A Mongoose Fireball and a Diamond Back Mason.

If you are the owner please contact detective Liza Burrows at the Bass Coast Criminal Investigation Unit on 56714100.

Community at risk POLICE right across the Bass Coast/South Gippsland area were kept busy last weekend dealing with a spate of drink and drug driving offenders.

Five men and two women aged between 28 and 63 years were detected with three offenders returning extremely high BAC readings of .240 .195 and .168.

Vehicles were impounded, licences were immediately suspended and all received either a penalty notice or a summons to appear at court.

Police across the local area will continue to target drivers who have no regard for the safety of other road users.

Healthcare hopes

By Tayla Kershaw

WONTHAGGI Hospital could receive an improved emergency department, operating theatre and layout if it received subregional funding.

Bass Coast Health CEO Jan Child confirmed the Department of Health and Human Services gave the green light for the master planning process to start at the Wonthaggi Hospital recently.

The process will kick off in six weeks and will take six months to complete.

Ms Child said the process was an exciting journey toward subregional status and would give staff the opportunity to plan for better infrastructure.

With construction for the Cowes Medical Hub set to begin in 10 months, a master plan for the hospital was next on the Phillip Island Medical and Health Action Group’s agenda to continuing fighting for better healthcare in the region.

Partnered with the Phillip Island Progress Association and the Bass Coast Residents and Ratepayers Association, the health action group believes a master plan would reinvigorate the hospital.

“Wonthaggi Hospital is a critical component of publicly funded health services for the wider community, providing the only publicly funded emergency department in the shire,” health action group president Peter Paul said.

“It is a simply fact of life that hospitals need regular investment in equipment, people and buildings to meet the challenges of a changing medical landscape. Unfortunately, Wonthaggi Hospital has been woefully neglected for many years, and it shows.”

The group identified two significant issues about the hospital: its inability to keep up with the growing population and its inadequate design.

“We need the government to take the upgrade out of the ‘too hard’ basket and act urgently for the wellbeing of the West Gippsland community. The Bass Coast Health CEO (Jan Child) is working

Improved healthcare: from left, Phillip Island Medical and Health Action Group president Peter Paul, Phillip Island Progress Association president Jason Cameron, Phillip Island Medical and Health Action Group secretary Linda Marston, Bass Coast Residents and Ratepayers Association president Kevin Griffin, and Phillip Island Medical and Health Action Group and Bass Coast Residents and Ratepayers Association treasurer Gary Simmons have joined forces to fight for better health services in Bass Coast and West Gippsland communities. to improve things at Wonthaggi, but is severely limited in what she can accomplish without significantly increased resources,” Mr Paul said.

“One thing is certain, if we, the people of Bass Coast, do not care enough to make our feelings known at the highest level, then we cannot expect change. The government has a sustained lack of interest in resourcing and upgrading Wonthaggi hospital to subregional levels. This push must come from the community.”

The State Government is now accepting sub-

missions to the government’s $200 million Regional Health Infrastructure Fund to rebuild rural and regional health services.

“We are supporting the health system so Victorians can access the care they need, when they need it, closer to home,” a government spokesperson said.

“We have already started engaging with Bass Coast Health about undertaking a master plan over the next 12 months, looking at ways we can improve health services for local residents.”

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Plenty of bounce in Hairspray HAIRSPRAY highlights there were many on opening night last Friday with the brilliant cast giving it their all and lighting up the Mesley Hall stage and delighting the audience with a thoroughly cheerful and energetic musical.

Showstopper: Motormouth Maybelle (Nicole Cooper) steals the show with the song Big, Blonde and Beautiful.

Young local talent was a highlight of this uplifting production that opened with a bang with the whole cast on stage to belt out Welcome to the 60s, a great big colourful number that gave

the audience an indication of what fun and excitement could be expect for the rest of the show.

Leongatha Lyric Theatre’s latest production stars Yasmine Watsford (Tracy Turnblad), Brad Boucher (Edna Turnblad), Lachlan Moore (Link Larkin) and Olivia Winchcombe (Penny Pingleton), and on opening night they gave it everything and it was a highly entertaining show.

The costumes, hair, set and band all made the show even more fun to watch.

Set in 1960’s Baltimore, Hairspray is a show that celebrates women of all sizes and people of all races and the story of Hairspray follows plump teenager Tracy Turnblad and her dream to dance on The Corny Collins Show, hosted by John Molden’s Corny Collins.

In addition to Tracy’s attempts to bring some much needed body-type diversity to The Corny Collins Show, Hairspray’s big theme is the importance of acknowledging and battling racism.

The stand out on opening night was definitely Nicole Cooper who was brilliant in her role as Motormouth Maybelle, her wonderful singing shown off superbly in, I Know Where I’ve

Been celebrating the pain and pride of being black in 1960s America.

While Watsford conveyed Tracy’s bright charm and her unflinching willingness to keep smiling superbly, the real comedic star of the show was her mother, Edna Turnblad.

Adrian Darakai also gave several scene stealing performances as Tracy’s father, Wilbur Turnblad.

In fact, the moment in the show when two men (albeit one playing a woman) sing a funny, moving love song to one another, Timeless to Me, was another highlight of the evening.

Jaive McEwan as Seaweed J Stubbs and Shontelle O’Conner as Little Inez played their parts well.

The most infectious song from Hairspray is the timeless You Can’t Stop the Beat and Lyric Theatre’s show did it justice.

The entire cast came together for a rousing rendition of the song that left the audience with tapping feet and clapping hands.

Louise Adkins should be proud of her successful directorial debut.

Lyric Theatre’s Hairspray runs at Mesley Hall until July 22. Tickets are available from lyrictheatre. net.au.

Left, Welcome: Edna (Brad Boucher) and Tracy (Yasmine Watsford) are greeted by Mr Pinky (Bruce Grainger) from Mr Pinky’s Hefty Hideaway.

Cameos galore: president of Ultra Clutch Hairspray, Mr Spritzer (Bruce Grainger) spruiks his product during the Corny Collins Show. John Molden was fabulous as Corny Collins.

Contest: Amber Von Tussle (Katelyn Adkins) looks for votes for the title of “Miss Hairspray, 1962”.

The Turnblads: Dad Wilbur (Adrian Darakai) encourages Tracy (Yasmine Watsford) to follow her heart, to the dismay of mum Edna (Brad Boucher).

After the show: from left, Lynn Behmer from Leongatha South and her daughter Olivia Winchcombe (Penny Pingleton), Yasmine Watsford (Tracy Turnblad), sister Jacqui Hoffman-Bickell from Leongatha, Sam Gardiner from Leongatha and Yasmine’s mother Wendy Nyhuis from Leongatha after the opening night of Lyric Theatre’s production of Hairspray on Friday.

Good show: Tilly and Sue Johnson from Leongatha were excited about the opening night of Lyric Theatre’s production of Hairspray on Friday.

Job well done: from left Hairspray director Louise Adkins was glowing as was Shontelle O’Connor who did a great job as Little Inez and production assistant Anne Hemming following the success of Lyric Theatre’s latest show that opened on Friday night in Leongatha.

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Load of rubbish: vandals have left a trail of destruction at the Turtons Creek campground Signs shot: offenders have damaged the Turrecently that saw a significant amount of rub- tons Creek campground signs with a shotgun during a recent destructive rampage. bish had been dumped.

Shot gun vandals target Turtons Creek FOREST Fire Management Victoria is calling on the community to help catch those responsible for disgraceful acts at the Turtons Creek campground in South Gippsland.

Five wombats were found dead at the campground, a significant amount of rubbish had been dumped, signs had been destroyed with a shotgun, trees were spraypainted and a timber picnic setting was burnt.

Assistant Chief Fire Officer Gippsland, Chris Stephenson said: “We want to hear from community members or visitors to the area may have spotted suspicious behaviour that could help with the investigation.

“We are urging anyone to come forward with information that could help us find who is responsible for this.

“It’s thought that there may have been one or more four wheel drive vehicles in the campground area around June 29 and 30.

“Community members are our eyes and ears on the ground, providing valuable information that assists our investigations,” Mr Stephenson said.

You can report environmental crime like this incident, to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning on 136 186. You can also provide information at your local DELWP office or police station.

Catch cats on camera DASH cams could increase the number of recorded big cat sightings in South Gippsland.

There have been many reports and claims of big cat sightings in the region, the most recent of which was documented in Wilsons Promontory.

South Gippsland Conservation Society’s Mike Cleeland said the best chance of getting definitive footage of a big cat could be by installing a dash cam.

“It’s a good idea to install a dash cam because often big cats are seen as they run across roads,” he said.

“Often people report seeing big cats at night, and it’s often while they were driving.”

Mr Cleeland said big cats are sighted every week in Australia, but only every few months in the local area.

Whilst they tend to be seen in bushland areas, sightings have been reported in wide spread locations.

Various sightings have been reported in bush areas like Wilsons Promontory, but it’s not unknown for sightings to crop up in towns like Inverloch.

Mostly what people report seeing are Pumas and panthers, distinguishable by the colour of their fur.

Mr Cleeland said the best way to judge the difference between a big cat and a regular cat is the length of its tail.

Feral or domestic cats have tails that are roughly 60 per cent of its body length. On a panther, the tail is 90 per cent of the body length.

People can report sightings to various online reporting agencies, including the Australian Rare Fauna Research Association.

More dog baits located ANOTHER dog bait was found at the Korumburra caravan park.

An owner was walking their border collie cross staffy puppy, Pip, through the gardens of the park where owners usually let their dogs off lead.

Luckily Pip was still on her lead when she pulled her owner to the left and suddenly stopped.

The owner looked down and saw something long in her mouth.

“I pulled her away and took a few more steps so she couldn’t reach it and when I looked back I’m pretty sure

it was either a rabbit’s liver or a smaller animal’s liver cut open and tied up with blue bait inside it,” Pip’s owner said.

“It ended up being the string my puppy had in her mouth.”

The owner took the puppy back home then went back to the caravan park to pick the bait up and dispose of it.

No more bait was found at the caravan park and surrounding areas.

The bait wasn’t as big as the baits found in Inverloch.

The puppy was unharmed.

Police officer bitten

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A group of aggressive drunk men from Newhaven confronted Cowes police at a San Remo hotel around 11.15pm.

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High bidders: Landmark agents Barry Redmond, Kellie Thomas and Matt Redmond successfully sold Les Rodwell’s property (pictured second from right) in Meeniyan at auction on Saturday morning.

Meeniyan property sold at auction SOME 100 people attended the successful auction of Les Rodwell’s property at Meeniyan on Saturday by Leongatha’s

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Five bidders were vying for the property that was sold on the day for $361,000.

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High Jump: Keyon, Tarkyn and Maison Taylor-Wilton from Korumburra were jumping Green waste: Bass Coast Shire Council’s Olive the Organics Bin was showing Lucy around at the Wonthaggi family fun day held on Saturday.

Johnson from Leongatha how the new three bin system will work at the Wonthaggi family fun day on Saturday.

Call for numbers: Wonthaggi SES section leader Josh Adamson and unit controller Jarrod Hargreaves were at the Wonthaggi family fun day on Saturday. The unit is pushing recruitment at the moment and is keen to raise member numbers from around 20 to 50. Mr Hargreaves said the SES provides vital primary support in emergencies including road rescues. “We also provide storm and flood Family fun: Luke and Abbey Johnson from support and land searches,� he said. For more Happy hands: Jayda, Sonny and Evvi Winn from Wattle Bank were enjoying making wax Wonthaggi were enjoying the fun at Wont- information on joining the Wonthaggi SES, hands at the Wonthaggi family fun day on Saturday. haggi’s McMahon Reserve on Saturday. contact Mr Hargreaves on 0499 072 117.

Wonthaggi cub fundraiser fun

Getting ready to perform THE students of Koonwarra Village School have a lot to look forward to in term three, including the FAMDA one act play festival, camps and cooking.

WONTHAGGI’S McMahon Reserve was a smorgasbord of family fun on Saturday and included games, face painting, food, market stalls, rides and much more.

The event, hosted by Cheryl’s Event Service, was held to raise money to send 13 of Wonthaggi’s cub scouts off to a Victorian Cuboree in October.

Cheryl Garner from Cheryl’s Event Service is a parent of one of the cub scouts and is also helping organise events in Wonthaggi to bring people Old games: Koonwarra Village School stuinto the town. dents Ben, Jonah, Asha and James were havThe day was well attended. ing a close game of four square recently.

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PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS *Expressions of interest to present are made by accessing Council’s website Public Presentation page, contact 5662 9222 for details.

Wednesday 19 July - Council Chambers, Leongatha 12.30pm – Building Asset Management Plan (30mins) 1.00pm – Aquatic Facilities – 2016/17 End of Season Report for Outdoor Pools (1 hr) 2.00pm*; 7.00pm* (by COB 14/7) 3.30pm – Rating Strategy Review (30 min) PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS (Council Agenda Topics only) *Expressions of interest to present are made by accessing Council’s website Public Presentation page, contact 5662 9222 for details.

Wednesday 26 July - 10.00am (by COB 21/7) 11.00am – Proposed Offshore Wind Farm (1 hr) ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING *Register your questions (by COB 21/7) by accessing Council’s website Public Presentation page, contact 5662 9222 for details.

Wednesday 26 July - Council Chambers, Leongatha 2.00pm Please note that Council live streams and records its Ordinary Council Meetings, refer to the Policy on Council’s website for more details.

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companies / applicants for the following: RFT/146 CONSTRUCTION OF FOOTPATH AND KERB & CHANNEL RENEWALS – VARIOUS LOCATIONS RFT/147 SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF GUARDRAIL – VARIOUS LOCATIONS Tenders close 2.00pm AEST on Tuesday 1 August 2017.

Documentation is available from Council’s website.

2017/18 COMMUNITY GRANTS OPEN The 2017/18 Community Grants program is now open.

The program aims to support community initiatives that enhance the quality of life, heritage, recreation and cultural opportunities for South Gippsland residents. For more information, please visit www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/grants COMMUNITY GRANTS WORKSHOP Those wishing to apply for the 2017/18 Community Grants Program are encouraged to attend the Community Grants Workshop on Tuesday 25 July from 2.00pm to 4.00pm in Council Chambers.

The workshop will provide useful information in regards to the program and the application process.

Please RSVP to Virginia Stacey on 5662 9200.

The school will be performing two plays as part of FAMDA’s annual festival, with around 20 of the students taking part.

As part of the rehearsal schedule for the festival, the student’s involved will be having a play camp, staying over at the school to practise in the lead up to the event.

The school’s kitchen garden will be coming back into full production in the spring and the students will get to spend more time growing vegetables and cooking healthy meals.

Another special thing happening at the school in term three will be a visit from around 10 students from the Fitzroy Community School.

Similar to Koonwarra Village School, the Fitzroy school is an independent, alternative primary school that has been in operation since 1976.

The students from Fitzroy will have a two night sleep over at Koonwarra and join in the school’s programs, to see what they are like.

Noticeboard KORUMBURRA RECREATION RESERVE AGM All are welcome to attend the Korumburra Recreation Reserve AGM on Tuesday 18 July 2017 at the Richard Street Football Clubrooms from 5.30pm.

Flipping out: Georgia, Mak and Sophie were hanging out at Koonwarra Village School on the last day of term two.

ADOPTION OF AMENDED ROAD MANAGEMENT PLAN The South Gippsland Shire Council has conducted a review of its Road Management Plan in accordance with s.8 of the Road Management (General) Regulations 2016 and s.125(1) of the Local Government Act 1989.

Council, at its 28 June 2017 meeting, resolved, pursuant to ss.54 and 55 of the Road Management Act 2004 to adopt the 2017 Road Management Plan.

The Road Management Plan 2017 and the associated Referral/Incorporated Documents and Revisions Report are available online at Council’s website.

WORKS THIS WEEK Sealed roads maintenance: Whole Shire Zone maintenance: Moyarra, Outtrim, Kongwak, Bena, Dumbalk, Turtons Creek Roadside slashing: Toora, Foster North, Outtrim, Kongwak, Moyarra Streetscape works: Main St, Foster Road reconstruction: King St, Korumburra Endwall replacement & drainage works: McIndoe Park, Leongatha Road & drainage upgrades: Anderson St, Leongatha Tree trimming: Nerrena, Mirboo Drainage maintenance: Melville Ave, Korumburra Culvert maintenance: Various areas in whole Shire Road rehabilitation: Little Commercial St, Korumburra Drainage installation: Korumburra Rec Res Tree requests: Whole Shire

High up: Ruby and Indigo had one of the best spots on the playground at the Koonwarra Village School recently.

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Wind farm talks continue

By Sarah Vella

“This will be a positive project if it proceeds, but there is a long way to go yet and I look forward to further clarity being delivered over the coming years.”

THE company behind an $8 billion offshore wind farm in South Gippsland held a Keep talking: from left, Gippsland South meeting in Port Albert recently, to discuss MLA Danny O’Brien, Offshore Energy chairthe project and its impacts on fishing. man Terry Kallis, managing director Andy Ev-

The Star of the South wind farm proposed by Offshore Energy could see up to 250 wind turbines erected off the South Gippsland coast and create 300 jobs.

Port Franklin commercial fisherman Wayne Cripps, Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien and Offshore Energy managing director Andy Evans and chairman Terry Kallis were at the meeting.

Mr Evans said the purpose of the meeting was to gain feedback from the local community about the project.

“We have met with Danny O’Brien previously and, as the state representative for the project area, he is keen to ensure the views of the electorate he represents are heard,” he said.

“The project has been very well received so far in Australia and internationally.

“Most of the feedback is positive about creating economic and employment opportunities for the region and providing further energy generation options for Australia.”

Mr Evans said Offshore Energy had acknowledged more consultation was needed.

The feasibility study for the proposal is forecast to start late this year and would continue for at least three years.

“We are working with the fishing industry to determine the full extent of the impact and we will be working to ensure any impact will be as minimal as possible,” Mr Evans said.

“We have also already undertaken a detailed planning and environment risk review in 2015, which was recently updated, which shows there are no unmanageable risks, particularly given we will adopt a prudent avoidance philosophy. That means any major issues will be designed out of the project.”

Mr O’Brien said it was a positive meeting to enable the local fishing industry, himself and the proponents of the Star of the South offshore wind farm to better understand the issues.

“I certainly got some clarity on some key issues, but I believe the proponents also did with respect to fishing,” he said.

ans and Port Franklin commercial fisherman Wayne Cripps met in Port Albert recently to discuss Offshore Energy’s off shore wind farm proposal.

Rubbish shake-up

By Brad Lester RATEPAYERS have expressed their concerns about the possibility of a fortnightly garbage collection service being introduced in South Gippsland, Cr Meg Edwards told council recently.

South Gippsland Shire Council will investigate the viability of collecting food waste as well as green waste from the region’s households.

That may include the introduction of a fortnightly garbage collection service, with a weekly organics service expected to reduce the amount of general waste produced by households.

The changes are among more than 30 new actions in council’s Waste Management Strategy 2016-2021, adopted recently.

Cr Edwards was the only councillor to not support the strategy, in light of ratepayers’ concerns about the impacts of the changes.

She was concerned the possible fortnightly rubbish collection service may leave families with young children with dirty disposable nappies in bins for two weeks.

“Are you going to be shoving them in your neighbours’ bins?” she said.

Cr Edwards also noted many people were already composting their own organic waste.

“We are going down the line of being a nanny state in saying this is how you will deal with your organics,” she said.

“We will have another (garbage) truck on the road and that causes environmental damage.”

Similar issues were raised in public submissions to council and on The Star’s Facebook page.

Submissions to council also believed the changes could result in more illegal dumping.

Cr Andrew McEwen said the organics service could reduce the amount of waste going to landfill by 40 percent – helping the environment and council’s bottomline.

“The volume of waste is the real problem. That is where the cost comes. When we have to build a new cell, you’re talking about $1 million or $2 million, and then you have the problem of rehabilitating the old site,” he said.

Cr McEwen said the green waste could be composted and used as a farm fertiliser to help counteract the reduction in the availability of phosphorous.

Cr Alyson Skinner said people need to remember that producing rubbish costs money.

Other major actions in the strategy include: • considering forming an agreement with other Gippsland councils to investigate the possibility of sharing procurement of waste management services; • continuing to participate in the Gippsland Regional Waste and Resource Recovery Group’s Collaborative Waste Investment Project with the aim to identify and establish alternative waste treatment facilities to reduce council’s reliance on landfill; • reviewing transfer station services to identify im-

provements and determine future management options for the sites; • investigating future transfer station upgrades for safe and effective pre-sorting of waste aimed at increasing diversion of waste from landfill; • investigate the possibility of making South Gippsland plastic bag free; and • seeking Environmental Protection Authority approval for stage two of the Koonwarra Landfill.

Council’s sustainability coordinator Geoff McKinnon said, “Waste management is forever changing so it is important that we continue to monitor our practices and change them where appropriate.

“The Waste Management Strategy will ensure council delivers services based on best value for the community while considering industry best practice.”

In recent waste achievements by council, the introduction of a kerbside green waste collection in the shire has resulted in an 18 percent reduction, per household, in the amount of waste disposed to landfill from the kerbside garbage service.

A re-use shop was created at the Koonwarra Transfer Station to divert re-usable materials from landfill.

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Protecting the environment: students at Wonthaggi North Primary School recently made bird feeders to place around the school as part of its Sustainability Club. This comes as a result of a recent biodiversity audit that students conducted at school, which found that there were a lot of native birds in the area.

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MANNA Gum Community House has received $10,000 from Powershop customers to fund a solar installation.

Powershop has announced the Manna Gum Community House as one of seven new funding recipients to receive support from their Your Community Energy initiative.

After announcing seven project beneficiaries in February 2017, Powershop is announcing funding for their next round of new local green energy projects.

“The Your Community Energy initiative was developed to help support not for profit and other community organisations to generate their own energy and reduce electricity bills,” Powershop spokesperson Abbie Allen said. “Powershop customers have collectively contributed more than $210,000 to support local green energy projects which proves how important renewable energy is to customers.

“Manna Gum delivers a range of services to the township of Foster and the surrounding district, including; emergency relief, education, access to government services and social inclusion programs.

“They were chosen to receive $10,000 because the solar installation at their community shop and lounge will not only reduce their overheads but model a sustainable business practice.”

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Artistic: Mary MacKillop Year 9 students Arlie Whiteside and Ellie Robjant finished the painting they are going to donate to Karmai Community Children’s Centre in Leongatha as part of the college’s L.A.U.N.C.H program.

As well as raising funds for Cancer Council Victoria, by giving up alcohol for the month of July, Dry Heroes will also be improving their health.

There are many benefits to giving up alcohol including weight loss, improved sleep and reduced risk of cancers of the mouth, throat, oesophagus, stomach, bowel, liver and female breast.

Proceeds from Dry July 2016 enabled improvements to support services at Cancer Council Victoria such as the production of an updated version of the Cancer Services guide and a full refurbishment of the wig room.

To participate or to get more information visit www. dryjuly.com.

YMCA Victoria and the Father’s Day Council of Victoria are searching for exemplary fathers, and father figures for nomination for the 2017 Victorian Father of the Year award.

YMCA Executive Officer Michelle Bruggeman said “We are not just looking for dads; we’re seeking nominations for father figures, it could be an uncle, a step father, a grandfather or a teacher.”

“Anyone can nominate. If you have a dad or father figure who goes the extra mile we want to hear from you.”

To nominate visit: www.fathersdaycouncil.org.au.

Nominations close August 11.

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Left, Creative: Mary MacKillop Year 9 students Estelle Rosse and Jess Sara created this painting in their L.A.U.N.C.H class to donate to Karmai Community Children’s Centre in Leongatha.

Tigers pay respect to Indigenous culture

By Rover MIRBOO North Football Netball Club successfully held its second annual Indigenous Round on Saturday, July 8, when it hosted Hill End Football Netball Club at Tigerland.

This year’s NAIDOC Week ran from July 2 to 9, and its 2017 national theme ‘Our Languages Matter’, highlights the 120 Indigenous languages spoken by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The theme identifies the role Indigenous languages play in cultural identity in linking people to land and

Ceremony: artist Ronald Edwards held a formal smoking ceremony before the Senior and A Grade matches at Mirboo North Football Netball Club last weekend. Pictured are Senior footballers walking through the smoke.

water and in the transmission of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, spirituality and rites through song.

To mark the important occasion, Mirboo North’s Senior footballers, and A and B Grade netballers wore yellow and black uniforms designed by well known Aboriginal artist Ronald Edwards.

Mr Edwards’ uniform design encompasses Gippsland’s five Gunaikurnai clans and pays respect to their heritage and customs.

Immediately before the Senior football and A Grade netball games, traditional owners, both past and present, were recognized when Mr Edwards performed a formal Smoking Ceremony and Welcome to Country.

Both formalities took place inside the football oval in front of Mirboo North’s social club rooms on the members’ wing.

Amongst those in attendance was Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien.

After Mr Edwards addressed the large gathering, he lit a collection of native plants from which clouds of smoke rose skyward.

Mirboo North and Hill End footballers and netballers, officiating umpires, Mirboo North Football Netball Club and Hill End officials, guests and members of the public, then walked past the platter of smoking plants held by Mr Edwards.

At half time of the Senior football match, afternoon tea offerings included a scrumptious chocolate cake baked by Jess Taylor from Hill End. Jess graciously donated the iced delicacy that featured an Aboriginal flag, two boomerangs and flags depicting Mirboo North and Hill End club colors.

Along with its Indigenous Round celebrations, Mirboo North Football Netball Club also incorporated its annual Northerners, Sponsors and Life Members Days in the club’s upstairs viewing room, where a light lunch was served during the Senior football match.

Big day: wearing special jumpers for NAIDOC week, the Mirboo North Seniors united as a team to move up to third position on the ladder.

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OPINIONS

Broiler farm opposition

I REFER to your front page article (The Star, June 27) regarding a proposed massive development (400,000

high density non organic chicken coops) in pristine bushland and prime diary country at Wooreen.

This type of inappropriate development creep is a very good example

E D I T O R I A L

The shire needs a unified council WE saw it in the previous council and now it looks like we’re seeing it again: councillors claiming they’re being bullied by fellow councillors for not supporting their causes.

South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Ray Argento last week asked CEO Tim Tamlin to investigate claims of bullying made by Cr Meg Edwards against at least one councillor.

The Star understands at least four councillors are on the receiving ends of her broader claims.

Council is a workplace and therefore staff have the right to feel safe and be treated with respect while going about their work.

However council is a unique workplace where the debating of ideas, goals and projects takes place, and naturally when there is debate there are going to be disagreements.

Sometimes the debate is civil, sometimes robust. Other times, at this council and in the previous council, it has descended into shouting matches as councillors clearly lack respect for each other’s opinions.

And that is just in the public meetings of council. It’s been claimed by councillors that what goes on behind the scenes is even worse.

Councillors, even those with the most similar of views, are going to disagree at some point. It’s just a matter of councillors respecting differing opinions and feeling as though their views have been considered. It’s no different to a community committee or a student representative council.

Perhaps the poor behavior of some professional politicians on the floor of parliaments has given councillors the belief they have a right to carry on like they do.

Disputes between councillors can impede the effective operation of a council by tarnishing its reputation, and consuming time and energy that should be being spent on matters residents would deem more valuable to their lives.

Personal politics and egos are given more attention than the state of roads, services and a sense of community – the core business of a council.

If anything positive is to come out of the recent bullying allegations, it is that the perpetrators will be hauled into line relatively early in the term of the new council and internal conflict addressed, rather than being allowed to fester, as it did throughout the term of the previous council.

That resulted in an ugly election campaign and the tensions of the previous council seem to be spilling over into the new council too.

This new council came to power with a pledge to work together for the community’s betterment. Let’s hope councillors don’t lose sight of that vision.

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of how bad state planning guidelines are letting small communities down.

It is not helped by local greedy people accepting financial gain and subsequently turning a blind eye to what is going to happen.

My forbears were the original settlers in the area. Hallston and Wooreen still maintain a small portion of pristine old growth forest there since first settlement.

This development could be rightly positioned in many other parts of the state that are not pristine environments like that at Wooreen and Hallston.

For those not familiar with the area, the setting is high on a hill amongst magnificent stands of gum (many to be removed) overlooking prime dairy country and a beautiful fast flowing creek that I recall as a child had crystal clear water I used to drink out of straight from the source.

This will no longer be the case.

To allude to no runoff into this pristine creek is a joke. Any environmentalist worth his/her salt would tell you it is going to be polluted and the unique species of local fish will eventually die out as pollution takes effect and water is sucked out to feed the huge commercial development.

Has a detailed independent environmental study been carried out? Is it required? It jolly well should be.

Local residents and certified organic farms downstream are going to be seriously affected. The traffic day and night along that narrow road will increase dramatically. My wife and extended family have until now walked and cycled that road. No longer.

There have been recent fatalities along that stretch of road. Infrastructure locally is not geared to support such large scale development.

The noise pollution coupled with the known putrid smell wafting day and night from such large scale op-

erations will put people off wanting to live locally.

We run a small scale tourist facility in close proximity. It will negatively impact on visiting clients from internationally and local seeking solace in a quite pristine part of the world.

In my short life time I have seen South Gippsland change from predominantly a dairy farming region supported by boutique small cottage industries into large scale commercial development that is changing our way of life forever.

Is this what the general community want? Is this what our council agrees to? What is the benefit for the local and wider community? What is the damage? Can the damage be repaired or is it permanent? We know the answer to that already.

I hope our new councillors we voted in recently heed the concerns of the local residents and act decisively to ensure quality of life and the environment are prioritised over money and greed. If it’s not organic and it’s messy! It’s not right for South Gippy!

A huge fuss at planning is made over a farmer wanting to build a little shed yet this type of development seems to get looked at in a completely different light.

Maybe it’s time to say, “Enough, we don’t want such inappropriate development in our pristine bushland in scenic South Gippsland”.

Tony Griggs and Linda Nicol, Hallston.

Council must act AN open letter to South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Ray Argento.

The 2017 Community Satisfaction Survey report shows council’s overall performance rating has reached a disastrous all time low of 46 points, one of the lowest ratings in

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Victoria.

The reaction of councillors at the June 2017 council meeting was a virtually silence.

Now that the backslapping and self-congratulating over the acceptance of a poor, reheated and re-constituted 2017-18 budget is past us, we can concentrate on the really serious issues.

Ratepayers are entitled to expect council immediately formulates a strategy to drastically improve this bureaucratic bungling of the worst order. But we see not one positive move in that direction.

To add insult to an already crippling injury, employee costs have increased by $6 million from $19.7 million to $25.8 million in just a few years while performance has deteriorated to the depths of despair.

Mr Mayor, we would like to bring to your attention some of the major issues of concern that no doubt have contributed to the lowest satisfaction rating in council’s history.

The Ansevata dispute is still costing ratepayers serious money and ongoing problems will add significantly to the already enormous expenditure.

The recently surfaced Bald Hills wind farm dispute and legal action now before the Supreme Court will be a never ending serious problem of big concern.

The caravan parks disaster, with millions of dollars in capital and operational expenditure over the last few years, unaccounted for, the ongoing wages and salaries of four direct employees, plus additional indirect employee costs is unacceptable.

Costs, in particular employee costs, have escalated rapidly beyond all reason, underlying operating losses are an ongoing sore and ever increasing bad governance, in particular excessive secrecy, is the order of the day.

Why is this allowed to fester and

indeed to become worse? Unfortunately there is much more that we have problems with but leave that for another occasion.

Mr Mayor, we demand action!

This council must immediately make it abundantly clear to the CEO, the directors and the 20 or so managers that this disastrous performance is unacceptable.

There is only one clear message: incompetence and bad governance must stop. Right now!

It is painfully obvious to us that this CEO presides over an unacceptably bloated, ineffective and incompetent bureaucracy.

This train wreck of a performance rating must be the wakeup call for a cleanup and clean out. Unfortunately, we fear this council is incapable to manage this.

And the bureaucracy headed by the CEO and directors have their governance, or lack thereof, on full display for all to see.

Mr Mayor, councillors, time for doing nothing is over. Time for pathetic tinkering with one or two fulltime equivalent positions has long since passed you by.

We demand a real overhaul and re-alignment of all council’s operations and in particular the bloated top heavy employee establishment.

If you are incapable of instigating and completing such a program, you must engage real professional expertise.

We demand real leadership, we demand real change, we demand real performance, and we demand this council brings this bureaucracy into the real world. Accordingly, Mr Mayor, please detail to us by return, the program and the steps this council is taking to remedy this disastrous situation.

Gus Blaauw, treasurer, South Gippsland Action Group.

VOXPOP! VOX

“What are you looking forward to doing most these school holidays?”

“I’m looking forward to watching movies inside, riding horses and going to sleepovers.”

Jorja Kenny, Leongatha.

“Riding horses and helping my Nan at the op shop.”

Jade Kenny, Leongatha.

“Spending time with family and friends, going to the Leongatha Lyric Theatre production Hairspray and going to a gymnastics fun day with my friend.”

Ava Brown, Koonwarra.

“Watching movies, seeing my friends and doing some shopping in Melbourne.”

Matilda Gee, Foster.

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Poor design: Noel Grayden of Dumbalk believes VicRoads has made a mess of the heavy vehicle route in Leongatha.

Mr Grayden said many vehicles avoid the intersections, resulting in nearby streets being busier.

He believed the bypass should have followed Hughes Street, with traffic lights at Roughead Street, then continuing on to Long Street to Koonwarra.

He also proposed a heavy vehicle bypass from Leongatha’s south to Koonwarra via Young Street

and to Korumburra via Brown Street.

“VicRoads spent $5.12 million on this socalled bypass which is a highway, not a bypass.

The traffic doesn’t flow like it should which makes it unsafe,” he said.

Mr Grayden said the route lacked a sign on the Korumburra side advising motorists of the approaching bypass of the main street.

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South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Ray Argento told a motorist council would raise his concerns with the roads authority, in the wake of collisions and near misses along the route, particularly at the intersection of Anderson, McCartin and Roughead streets.

The motorist, Noel Grayden of Dumbalk, said vehicles turning at the intersection face delays, resulting in up to 10 vehicles at a time banking up at the intersection of Anderson and McCartin streets.

That is not the only intersection affected, however.

“I have seen the traffic banked up through the Bair Street to McCartin Street roundabout, all the way up to the Peart Street-McCartin Street roundabout,” Mr Grayden wrote in a letter to councillors and council CEO Tim Tamlin.

“Then this stops the traffic that is coming out of Bair Street into the roundabout, that is trying to do a right hand turn or go down Michael Place.”

Mr Grayden said traffic coming from up Roughead Street to the McCartin Street roundabout is often delayed by traffic at the roundabout, resulting in traffic banked up over the old railway line down Roughead Street.

Vehicles attempting to turn right off Roughead Street onto Long Street must give-way to oncoming traffic. Mr Grayden has witnessed two Bdouble trucks with four cars behind trying to turn right, resulting in highway traffic from Anderson Street being delayed.

“The bypass is now the new highway so there should be a stop sign on Roughead Street to let the highway traffic flow off Anderson Street down Roughead Street, right up Long Street,” Mr Grayden said.

“Too bad if a B-double wanted to do a right hand turn out of Long Street, down Roughead Street. There’s not much room to turn safely and it has to be clear of traffic before they can do so.”

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Mobile black New rules could help Inverloch’s stingrays spots covered FISHERIES Victoria is seeking public comment on a set of proposed measures aimed at increasing protection of stingrays, skates and guitarfish.

By Sarah Vella MOBILE phone towers will come online in Mount Eccles, Mirboo, Dumbalk North, Outtrim, Trida and Kongwak this year, as part of the Federal Government’s Mobile Black Spot Program (MBSP).

Towers will be built in Arawata and Waratah Bay in 2018.

Towers at Austins Hill, Dumbalk, Strzelecki and Sandy Point have already been built as part of the program.

Matt King from Hi Tech Connections in Leongatha said while mobile phone coverage in South Gippsland has improved over the years, there are still places that miss out.

He said Outtrim, Berrys Creek and Mt Eccles are some of the worst areas for black spots.

“There are still spots in the Leongatha township that don’t get coverage,” he said.

Mr King said the tower recently erected in Dumbalk greatly improved the mobile phone coverage in that area.

“Around here, it will be difficult due to the geographical lay of the land but it should get to the point where most places are covered,” he said.

“It will take some time.”

The State Government announced $11 million to eradicate mobile black spots in its 2017-18 budget, while $12 million will go towards internet enabled on farm technologies.

The money allocated to eradicating mobile black spots will be put towards the Federal Government’s program.

Round three funding of that program will take place later this year.

A State Government spokesperson said the government was aware numerous places and people throughout South Gippsland were serviced by sub-par mobile coverage.

“We realise the inconvenience and frustration this can cause,” they said.

“We will continue to work with our federal counterparts and continue to allocate funding to the MBSP

Getting there: Matt King from HI Tech Connections in Leongatha said mobile phone coverage across South Gippsland is slowly improving. in the hope of covering as many Victorians as possible as soon as possible.”

The spokesperson said while the State Government is a strong supporter of the MBSP, the allocation of funds and location of towers was ultimately determined by the Federal Government.

“As in previous rounds, we will continue to lobby the Federal Government to insist that Victoria is treated fairly and gets a number of towers proportionate to our population, which has not been the case in the past,” they said.

What Star readers said on Facebook: Kathy Ingles: “Would be good to get proper coverage at Walkerville. All the current offers say sorry no coverage at Walkerville so we have no choice but to continue with a landline”; Lynne Nicholas: “There is no mobile phone reception at all still in parts of Outtrim;” and Helen Barry Greene: “Waratah Bay is very ordinary. Pretty bad really even though there is a tower at Sandy Point the coverage is still not good enough and drops out.”

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A Fisheries Notice has been released proposing a range of reforms to the way recreational fishers catch these species. The notice is open for consultation for the next two months.

The Inverloch community was angered by the slaughter of iconic stringrays at the town’s jetty in recent months, which many locals considered part of the community.

The notice proposes prohibiting the take or possession of large, iconic rays with a wingspan wider than 1.5m.

It is proposed that the catch (bag) limit be reduced from five to one per day for rays less than 1.5m wide, skates or guitarfish.

Fishers will not be permitted to take any of these species within 400m of any man-made fixed struc-

ture including any pier, jetty, wharf or breakwater.

Fisheries regulations already require fishers to return any unwanted catch to the water with the least possible injury or damage.

Over the past few months, Project Banjo has echoed community concerns about socially unacceptable treatment of rays, particularly those taken from piers and jetties in and around Port Phillip Bay. Fisheries Victoria executive director Travis Dowling said the proposed reforms have been developed to address those concerns.

“We are improving signage on piers to remind fishers they need to be responsible in the way they fish for, handle and release these species,” he said.

“The proposed reforms will take that a step further, and we urge all interested fishers and members of the community to make a contribution to the proposed rules on rays and skates.”

The notice is open for consultation until August 14 and can be viewed at www.vic.gov.au/fisheries.

MP tours Loch, Nyora and Poowong ISSUES ranging from disability services to school support and the state of our roads were on the agenda when Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien took his office on the road last week.

Mr O’Brien conducted advertised visits to Loch, Nyora and Poowong where he met with constituents to address their concerns.

“I believe it’s critical that I am available in my constituents’ community, not just in an office somewhere and that’s why I regularly take my office on the road,” he said.

“It was great to get to Loch, Nyora and Poowong where I had over a dozen appointments with constituents on a wide range of issues.

“I’m now following a number of them up with the State Government and will continue to work on behalf of all my communities to address their issues.”

Mr O’Brien said the mood was positive in

Politics in town: Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien (centre) with Blair Lynch (left) and Don ‘Toby’ Garnham discuss local issues at the Nyora General Store. these communities with recent figures showing Nyora’s population has grown 14.5 percent since 2011, and refurbishment and expansion underway at the Nyora General Store.

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Tarwin Lower CFA fires up

By Brad Lester THE firefighters of Tarwin Lower and District CFA have a new weapon in their arsenal: a modern tanker that will take the fight to blazes this summer fire season.

The tanker comes fully equipped and will replace the brigade’s 17 year old, two wheel drive tanker.

Captain Mick Moore is delighted with the acquisition.

“It’s the ducks guts. It’s got everything you could possibly want. We are up with the most modern equipment you could have,” he said.

The four-wheel-drive tanker features a crew cabin to accommodate all crew inside, and features protective spraying around the truck and reflective foil inside in case the tanker is surrounded by fire.

The tanker was bought with a combination of grants, brigade fundraising and donations from the successful Tour de Tarwin walking and cycling event held annually on Easter Saturday.

With 37 members, the brigade also has satellite stations at Venus Bay and Walkerville, covering a massive response zone.

“We are still recruiting new members, because it only works out to be about 10 members across each station,” Mr Moore said.

The brigade arranges social gatherings for the communities of Venus Bay and Walkerville over summer, which also give the brigade a chance to share firefighting information.

“Over winter, we’re asking people to ensure their smoke alarms are clean and work, and be sure to change the batteries,” Mr Moore said.

“People should also ensure their flues are clean and have numbers on their houses to make them easier for emergency services to find.”

To the rescue: from left, among the volunteers of the Tarwin Lower CFA are captain Mick Moore, first lieutenant Robb Lawrie, third lieutenant David Lawrie, firefighter Rod Hill, fire extinguisher serviceman John Classon, secretary and treasurer Joy Hill, and firefighters Karl Downard and Robyn Langford with the brigade’s new tanker.

Thousands raised for hospital project ALMOST $12,000 was raised for Bass Coast Health’s Hospital in the Home program following the mayoral fundraiser on June 16.

Worthwhile cause: Bass Coast Shire Council mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield presented a cheque of $11,838.69 to Bass Coast Health to support its Hospital in the Home Program.

The cheque represents funds raised at the recent mayoral fundraiser concert, Winter Vibes, held on June 16 in Wonthaggi.

From left, patient John Smallman, Bass Coast Health CEO Jan Childs, Cr Rothfield and Bass MLA Brian Paynter.

Held at the Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre, Bass Coast Shire Council mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield’s fundraiser left the audience entertained and well informed.

The evening included a raffle and an auction, with items generously donated by local businesses which raised around $4000.

Local businesses and individuals also supported the event through

cash and in kind donations.

Headlining band The Davidson Brothers wowed the crowd with harmonic voices and humour.

Local supporting band the Bass Coast Pickers was also impressive.

The concert was a culmination of effort and team work.

Cr Rothfield hosted the event, which was coordinated by council in partnership with Bass Coast Health.

Bass MLA Brian Paynter was the MC for the evening, and there was a large volunteer effort from many individuals including auctioneer Scott Hughes and several helpers from the hospital and council.

A short video by Bass Coast Health board chair Don Paproth and

Cr Rothfield explained the importance and value of the Hospital in the Home program.

“This program will provide eligible patients with acute treatment such as intravenous antibiotics, infusions and complex wound care in the comfort of their home,” Cr Rothfield said.

“We can all recognise the benefits and value of having this treatment available to people in their homes; not only by providing a more comfortable and positive environment, but also by minimising the stress and logistics often involved with having to travel.”

Cr Rothfield thanked the sponsors that supported the event.

“We simply could not have achieved such a successful event without the support of the sponsors and people of Bass Coast. Once again I am inspired and awed by the generosity and kindness of our community. Thank you,” she said.

Bass Coast Health CEO Jan Child mirrored the mayor’s sentiment.

“I was so wonderful to see how well supported and enjoyed the event was. It has also been a fabulous experience working in partnership with Bass Coast Shire and our wonderful mayor. I am thrilled that these funds will enable us to purchase important equipment for the program,” she said.

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Go plastic free in July PLASTIC bottles, bags and takeaway containers might only be used for a few minutes, but they are made from a material that is designed to last forever.

During July, Bass Coast and South Gippsland shire councils are encouraging residents to take up the ‘Plastic Free July’ challenge and reduce plastic use for 31 days.

The challenge aims to raise awareness of the problems associated with single-use plastic and to encourage allegiance to the growing movement of people who are determined to do something about it.

South Gippsland Shire Council’s sustainability coordinator Geoff McKinnon is concerned about the ongoing impact of plastic to the environment and the loss of resources that occur when plastic is landfilled rather than recovered for recycling. “Plastic disposal is an ongoing problem. Some plastics are simply not recyclable and others are made into low grade products suitable for only one use,” he said.

“Inevitably it all ends up in landfill where it will remain forever, absorbing already limited space. It is essential we all look at ways to reduce our plastic consumption and Plastic Free July is a great way for

people to get started.”

Plastic Free July is an award winning campaign developed in 2011 in Western Australia. Last year more than one million people across the world committed to refusing single-use plastic and this year’s challenge is set to be even bigger.

Bass Coast Shire Council’s coordinator waste services Michael Spiller hoped the challenge would help residents to adopt, or continue, responsible plastic behaviours on an ongoing basis.

“Already six out of 10 people are refusing plastic shopping bags and avoiding pre-packaged fruit and vegetables. It’s wonderful people are getting on board and looking at new initiatives to help minimise their plastic use and to reduce waste in general,” he said.

“People have the ability to drive change as to how plastics are used in our communities. We hope Plastic Free July is just the beginning. Bass Coast Shire Council will also be focussing on a plastic bag free program in 2018.”

To sign up for the Plastic Free July challenge, please visit www.plasticfreejuly.org You can choose to avoid single-use plastic packaging, takeaway items (bags, bottles, straws or coffee cups) or go completely plastic free.

Investment boom in Bass Coast INVESTMENT in Bass Coast continues to thrive, with millions of dollars invested in commercial endeavours over the past 12 months.

Bass Coast Shire Council has recorded a steady increase in interest from potential investors and developers in the region, in addition to many existing businesses looking to expand their operations.

Mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield said the recently adopted Economic Development Strategy 201621, and Phillip Island and San Remo Visitor Economy Strategy 2035 detail council’s aspiration, drive and support for economic development.

“Council has approved over $67 million in investment this financial year, and has another $69.9 million that has been proposed or is currently going through the approvals process,” she said.

“We know that investment activity in an area only attracts more investment activity. We have invested time and money into strategies that sup-

Cross-cultural experience: Inverloch librarian Jo Bowler reads to Inverloch children, from left, Amalia Lofgren, Eva Peters and her son Darby Burge.

port and guide future development, and we have the infrastructure in place to make it work.”

Recently approved developments include the $3 million redevelopment of the YMCA camp at Smiths Beach, the $8.9 million new school for Newhaven College, and $3 million for the Cowes Catholic Primary School.

In the pipeline seeking approvals are projects including a $38 million hotel in Coronet Bay. Cr Rothfield said even though these projects are still in the early stages, the interest from investors alone was a positive sign for council.

“Our fantastic calendar of local events, well supported by council’s events team, is also a con- TALES of indigenous Australia were tributing factor when it comes to attracting invest- read to children at Inverloch Library’s ment, whilst also supporting the great culture we Story Time session last Wednesday. have here in Bass Coast,” she said.

The event was held as part of NAIDOC Council’s economic development team can Week. facilitate pre-appointment meetings with any poLibrarian Jo Bowler read the books Big Rain tential business owners, developers and investors, Coming and Helping Little Star to a gathering of and encourage them to get in contact on 1300 young children and their parents.

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Indigenous tales captivate children Story Time sessions always feature a craft activity and last Wednesday, children made Aboriginal flags from paper and learnt about the significance of the colours: black, red and yellow.

Black represents the Aboriginal people of Australia, red is the earth and yellow is the sun, the giver of life.

Inverloch Library hosts Story Time sessions every Wednesday at 10.30am.

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Shoppers back Salvos

By Chelsea Markley, work experience WHEN you thought op shops could not get any cheaper, the Salvation Army’s thrift shop in Leongatha held an end of financial year sale recently.

Shop manager Pam McAlistar said, “It’s been reasonably busy despite the weather. It’s most diffidently something we will be doing

next year.”

Shoppers received 25 percent off everything in store and thoroughly enjoyed themselves.

Secondary store manager Helen Clapton said all proceeds from the sale will go to the Salvation Army’s welfare account. This money will then be put back into the community.

The Salvation Army’s main goal is to help the community and those in need.

The sale was also a way of helping the community by offering even more affordable goods.

Creative minds: from left, Tarwin Lower Primary School students Celeste, Angel, Curtis and Kye at the launch of the school’s interactive novel recently.

Tarwin Lower launches novel THE Tarwin Lower Primary School community came together recently for a showcase of the work of students and artist in residence Ben Everett.

Throughout term two, Mr Everett has worked with all students at the school on a range of art pieces that have contributed to an interactive novel.

Titled The Old and the New – making the past

come alive, the project created a contrast between a local indigenous tale and a modern journey.

The evening was the first time students had seen the interactive novel and they were in awe at their art pieces taking on a magical form.

Mr Everett hopes to have a picture storybook of the novel available soon and will upload the interactive novel to YouTube. He spent more than 200 hours producing the interactive novel, for which the school community is grateful.

Bass Coast Council briefs Gravel road remains in Kallay Drive GRAVEL placed over a bitumen seal will not be removed from Kallay Drive in Pioneer Bay. Kallay Drive will be upgraded to a proper sealed road if road and drainage works go ahead in Pioneer Bay. Bass Coast Shire Cr Bruce Kent said the decision not to remove the gravel was a tough one. However, council is open to investigating a dust suppressant to help residents suffering from health conditions.

“We were advised by experts there was deterioration and we don’t know what’s under there,” he said.

“This would not be fair to the rest of the community and I am hoping for a proposition about a dust sealant.”

Council defies bullying BASS Coast Shire Council will implement a working together policy.

The policy ensures equal opportunity is provided in the workplace and stamps out behaviours such as bullying, harassment and discrimination.

Deputy mayor Cr Brett Tessari described the policy as “crucial”.

“There’s no doubt that as a society we need to stick together. Together we can be strong and achieve great things,” he said.

The policy extends not only to councillors, employees and contractors, but to volunteers and customers as well.

Failure to comply with the policy will result in prosecution and fines to the individual and council.

Mayor supports waste management MAYOR Cr Pamela Rothfield is now a representative on the Gippsland Waste and Resource Bargain hunters: Laura Couper (left) and Amelia Couper (right) enjoy looking through the Recovery Group.

Replacing Cr Julian Brown, Cr Rothfield will be marked down goodies at the Salvation Army’s thrift shop in Leongatha. involved in discussions about waste management and will assist to lobby the State Government on waste related matters.

Cr Rothfield had full support from her fellow councillors.

Cr Pamela Rothfield “The Gippsland Waste and Resource Recovery Group is definitely something we should be a part DID you know that ‘Millowl’ is the tra- opening of the Indigenous Art Exhibition at the of. The group holds forums to get together and dis- ditional name for Phillip Island? And the Inverloch Hub. It was a brilliant event, with tracuss waste management,” Cr Brown said. ditional dancing and a smoking ceremony. The “I’m pleased the mayor will be taking on this name Wonthaggi means ‘borne’ or ‘to exhibition continues until July 28 and I encourshare. role. I believe she has a lot to contribute.” age everyone to wander through and check out

Mayor’s message

Cr Tessari joins audit committee DEPUTY mayor Cr Brett Tessari was appointed to the audit committee following the June ordinary meeting.

The audit committee provides a vital role in advising council on a range of issues involving governance.

Cr Les Larke resigned from the committee in May. “I am happy to take on this role. Under the guidance of Cr Larke, I hope I can steer council in the right direction and do the committee justice,” Cr Tessari said.

We recently celebrated National Aboriginal and Islander Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC) Week across Australia, with the theme for 2017 being ‘Our Languages Matter’.

This year NAIDOC Week emphasised the unique and essential role Indigenous languages play in both cultural identity, linking people to their land and water, and in the conveying of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, spirituality and rites, through story and song. I personally love the idea of displaying the traditional names for places, as a symbolic marker of identity throughout Bass Coast.

Many events were held across Bass Coast to celebrate NAIDOC Week, and I attended the

the wonderful artworks on display.

This week I also attended my first Gippsland Waste and Resource Recovery Forum meeting and whilst it might not sound earth shatteringly exciting to everyone, it was a fabulous experience.

Representatives from the six Gippsland councils discussed forward planning and initiatives being undertaken by various regions, and amongst all these high-level deliberations, I was so proud when the discussion turned to our amazing Bass Coast community and its Boomerang Bag initiative.

Everyone in the meeting was impressed with the passion and pro-activity with which our Boomerang Bag projects are being driven. It is our community saying, ‘We want to deal with this issue’ and it’s not just a feel good initiative, but something instigating change across our shire.

I was delighted to officially launch the Phillip Island and San Remo Boomerang Bags project, adding to an active Wonthaggi and Inverloch Boomerang Bag project that’s been up and running for a while now.

The launch was especially well timed considering we’re a week into Plastic Free July. I can’t wait to see plastic bags become a thing of the past and for Bass Coast to become a plastic bag free Shire, and encourage everyone to get on board this fantastic initiative.

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Children master bikes GRADE 3 and 4 students at St Laurence’s Primary School in Leongatha have been developing their bike riding skills at school before heading out onto the roads.

“We have found that increasing numbers of children either are not confident riders or are not highly skilled at riding bikes,” principal Kate Dourley said.

“Therefore before taking them out onto the road for formal bike ed, we are doing an introductory skill session.”

Students participate in bike education in grades 3, 4, 5 and 6.

In Grade 5, they finish the year with a ride to Koonwarra and in Grade 6, their final school event is a ride to Inverloch.

Riding skills: St Laurence’s Primary School students Hattie and Charlie have become more confident riding their bikes since bike education started at the Leongatha school.

Right, Bike practice: St Laurence’s Primary School students Indie and Patrick have been working on their riding skills at the Leongatha school.

South Gippsland Shire briefs Families honoured TWO Corner Inlet families are proposed to be recognised for their contribution to the community by having roads named after them.

South Gippsland Shire Council resolved to name two unnamed roads in Foster as Stapleton Lane and Hendras Road.

Stapleton Lane, off Devlin Lane, recognises Private Stapleton who died in the landing at Gallipoli on April 25, 1915, and had been a minister of the Methodist Church in Foster.

Deputy mayor Cr Maxine Kiel said the sign will include the Anzac emblem.

Hendra Lane runs off Elphicks Road and recognises the Hendra family that was been in Foster since the early 1900s, owning property from South Gippsland Highway to Lower Franklin Road.

Both names were provided by the Foster and District Historical Society and the Foster RSL. Council will now forward the approved road names to the Registrar of Geographic Place Names for final consideration and approval.

If approved, notices will be placed advising of the name change and abutting landholders, organisations and stakeholders will be advised.

Policies polished SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council has updated its Intellectual Property Policy and also its register of public roads as part of its new Road Manage-

ment Plan.

That plan also includes inspection regimes for maintaining roads and service level targets for the maintenance and repair roads.

Council approved a revised Property Assets Insurance Coverage Policy to guide the provision of insurance coverage of property it owns.

This includes insurance coverage for community groups that manage non-council owned properties at far cheaper rates.

Council recovers about $38,000 a year to cover premium costs.

Toilet probe SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council is seeking public feedback on new guidelines for dealing with requests to build new public toilets or relocate existing toilets.

Council has adopted its draft Public Amenities Policy for public consultation.

Building new toilets also adds to council’s cleaning and maintenance responsibilities.

In recent times, council has received requests for toilets at Sandy Point, Koonwarra and Loch.

The draft policy will be available to view on council’s website, council’s office, local libraries and visitor information centres.

Submissions can be made in writing to Property, Private Bag 4, Leongatha, 3953 or via email to council@southgippsland.vic.gov.au until August 11.

Mayor’s message Cr Ray Argento A COUPLE of weeks ago I attended the Victorian Men’s Shed Association (VMSA), state-wide gathering at Inverloch.

The VMSA is the peak body for all men’s sheds in Victoria. There are four VMSA statewide gatherings each year aimed at networking, resource sharing, communication and celebration.

This gathering attracted around 250 shedders from across the state.

There are seven men’s sheds in operation in South Gippsland: Foster, Korumburra, Leongatha, Meeniyan, Mirboo North, Nyora and Venus Bay/Tarwin Lower. There is also a new one starting up at Sandy Point. There are 33 men’s sheds listed in the South and West Gippsland Cluster.

The cluster network is a valuable engagement tool. It recognises and supports men’s sheds as an example of community-based leadership and active citizenship, facilitating and encouraging community partnerships. This network support enables the men’s sheds to build capacity in their own right.

The South Gippsland Cluster meets three times a year and each November holds a Cluster Muster in partnership with West Gippsland, regularly attracting 80 to 100 shedders.

Barbara Look, one of council’s community strengthening officers, serves on the State Board of VMSA, and is in her second three-year term.

Her role enables and encourages positive links between the men’s sheds and local government and provides support on governance issues.

The role that council plays, through the Community Strengthening team, includes: • assisting as a communication conduit (eg: for planning and building enquiries, food handling and events management); • governance advice and support; • information on funds and grants; and • facilitating the cluster to encourage networking, resource and knowledge sharing, joint activities and more.

In fact, this role is quite unique – as are the sheds themselves. Each shed has its own individual focus and variety of activities and each one reflects the community in which it exists.

At the heart of it the core value of the sheds is to men’s social, physical and mental health. All the shedders I met at the gathering in Inverloch told me stories about how they have benefited from the companionship that their shed has offered them.

I’m not there yet – trust me, being mayor keeps me quite busy enough. – but when I am I will be very glad of the network of sheds and shedders across South Gippsland.

Lifting the lid MOVES are afoot to remove confidentiality restrictions on South Gippsland Shire Council’s planning briefings.

Cr Don Hill was delighted to tell report to the recent council meeting, having already pushed for council’s economic development briefings to no longer be confidential.

Happy tenderers SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council has awarded its contract for heating, ventilation and air-conditioning maintenance to S&T Electro Air of Morwell.

Council received seven tenders to maintain 125 units across nine council sites, and install new systems when needed.

Thirty-one of 35 tenders for the supply of plant hire and cartage contractors were chosen to undertake various works, such as earthmoving, asphalting and roadworks.

Eleven tenderers have been chosen to supply quarry and other road making products to help maintain council’s 1267.3km of unsealed roads.

Council also chose to receive concreting services from ADA Construction Services, M&M Paving, C&D Earthworks and M&HM Whelan, for such projects as replacing footpaths.

Nature Parks to move to Cowes INCORPORATING Phillip Island Nature Parks in the Cowes Cultural and Community Centre was deemed the best outcome for the community, according to Bass Coast Shire Council.

The commercial lettable space within the centre was included in the original concept design endorsed by both the community and council in December 2015.

Phillip Island Nature Parks has been looking for a new site to house its administration staff since funding for the Penguin Parade Visitor Centre was confirmed.

Mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield said the philosophy behind including commercial lettable space within the centre was to help offset the additional, ongoing operational costs of the community components within the redevelopment.

The potential for ticket sales and promotions of Phillip Island Nature Parks and other tourist activities at the information desk in the great hall in the centre, as well as the increase of 25 staff members in the Cowes central business district from Monday to Friday, were additional advantages in council’s consideration of Phillip Island Nature Park’s proposal.

Cr Rothfield said only a minimal number of car parks would be required for Phillip Island Nature Parks’ vehicles during business hours.

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Take note of tax changes FROM July 1, 2017, there is a limit on how much of your super you can transfer from your accumulation super accounts to taxfree ‘retirement phase’ accounts to receive your pension income.

This limit is known as

the ‘transfer balance cap’, according to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).

The cap relates to the amount you transfer and hold in retirement phase accounts. There is no limit on the amount of money you can have in your accumulation super accounts.

The transfer balance cap will start at $1.6 million, and

will be indexed in line with the consumer price index (CPI), rounded down to the nearest $100,000.

The amount of indexation you are entitled to will be calculated proportionally based on your available cap space.

Only the amount of remaining cap space is indexed.

You will have your own personal transfer balance

Knowledge and expertise: Inverloch solicitor Ian Symonds is experienced in dealing with retirement villages and aged care documentation and is only too happy to give advice before signing any retirement village documentation.

cap to keep track of any indexation you are entitled to.

If you use all of your cap or go over it, you will not be entitled to indexation.

You will be able to make multiple transfers into the retirement phase as long as you have available cap space.

Any retirement phase income streams commenced before July 1, 2017 will be counted towards the transfer balance cap on July 1, 2017.

New pension accounts (commenced from July 1, 2017) will be counted towards the transfer balance cap when they commence.

If the total amount in your pension accounts grows over time (through investment earnings) to more than $1.6 million, you won’t exceed your cap. If the amount in your pension account(s) goes down over time, you can’t ‘top it up’ if you have already used your cap.

If you exceed your transfer balance cap, you may have to remove the excess from one or more retirement phase income streams, and pay tax on the notional earnings related to that excess.

Different tax rules will apply if you receive certain defined benefit income streams, known as ‘capped defined benefit income streams’, as you usually can’t transfer or remove excess amounts from these income streams.

Woorayl Lodge is marvellous MARJORIE Jarvis (left) and Frankie Johnson are two wonderful local women who enjoy being residents at Woorayl Lodge in Leongatha.

Marjorie is a proud 67 year member of the CWA and also the first president of the Woorayl Lodge Auxiliary which was established when the lodge first opened in 1971.

Frankie is proud to have volunteered for the Red Cross for more than 20 years. Both ladies were enjoying a break and a cuppa when The Star visited on Friday.

Frankie said, “I give Woorayl Lodge a score of 110 percent as a great place to live with the wonderful Jo White at the helm”, while Marjorie said, “It really is wonderful to have a place like this wonderful facility in Leongatha.”

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Inverloch men achieve dream

By Brad Lester “WE welcome you to the opening of our dream.”

That’s how Inverloch Men’s Shed president Julian Sellers greeted the gathering of the local community at the official opening of the shed at the Inverloch Recreation Reserve last Wednesday.

The project has been six years in the making and involved the support of many community groups, politicians and funding bodies.

Merv Riley, the shed’s number one member, unveiled a plaque to declare the shed open. He was given the honour in recognition of initiating the idea of a shed in 2011. He saw a men’s shed while on holidays and believed Inverloch needed one too.

The shed is actually named the Merv Riley Men’s Shed.

A public meeting was held, a committee formed under the auspice of Inverloch Community House and the campaign for a shed began in earnest.

The shed is a place for men to gather and socialise while building projects for the community and themselves. Now erected, the shed is fitted with a work area, community function room, kitchen, office, bathroom and first aid area.

Machinery and tools have been collected and will now progressively be moved into the shed.

“We have lathes, band saws, heaps of stuff to bring in,” shed vice president Frank Deane said.

Bass MLA Brian Paynter,

Dollars flow: Inverloch Men’s Shed president Julian Sellers (second from right) receives a cheque for $1000 from Alan Gostelow, chair of the Inverloch and District Community Bank Branch of the Bendigo Bank. The funds were surplus from the 2017 Inverloch Jazz Festival. From left, jazz festival president Clive Budd, bank branch manager Cheryl Clasby and bank director Trevor Dando.

Reason to smile: from left, Inverloch Men’s Shed treasurer Ken Roberts receives a cheque for $6849 from Inverloch Community House vice president Andrea Evans-McCall, coordinator Lisa Archibald and secretary Anne Bek.

who helped the shed committee with grant applications, said he was “staggered” Inverloch did not already have a men’s shed.

“It’s not just a men’s shed.

It’s a community facility and the community has come together and you can see that all around us,” he said.

Mr Sellers told how after being rejected for several grant applications, the shed committee received a grant from the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal to start ground preparation.

A grant of $6600 from the Inverloch and District Community Bank Branch of the Bendigo Bank followed.

The shed was relocated to another site within the reserve after Telstra advised of a fibre optic cable under the preferred location.

Then came the moment the men had been waiting for: a $60,000 grant from the State Government to build the 322 square metre shed and a 21 year lease for the use of Crown land.

Mr Riley was given the honour of turning the first sod of earthworks on July 5, 2016. A year to the day later, he officially opened the shed.

More money flowed to the shed last Wednesday.

Inverloch Community House presented $6849 towards the shed kitchen and a further $1000 came from the bank.

“Through our sponsorship agreement with the Inverloch Jazz Festival Committee, we have jointly agreed that the sum of $1000 from the surplus achieved by the 2017 Inverloch Jazz Festival should be donated to the Inverloch Men’s Shed to assist with finalising internal elements within the new building,” Inverloch branch chair Alan Gostelow said.

In a press release, Eastern Victoria Region MLA Harriet Shing said, “Men’s sheds make a world of positive dif-

ference wherever they are set up and at last Inverloch’s new shed is complete.

“The members have spent countless hours fitting out the space and volunteering in the community. I commend them for all they’ve achieved and it’s a real pleasure to be able to support their work.”

Other supporters of

the shed have been RACV Inverloch Resort, Bass Coast Shire Council, 3MFM radio, Inverloch Rotary Club and Inverloch Lions Club.

Mr Gostelow said the Inverloch Community Bank Company would continue to work with the community to identify and support important services and infrastructure in

coming years.

“The more people bank with us, the more we will be able to return to the community and shareholders,” he said.

For further information about Inverloch and District Community Bank Branch, contact Mr Gostelow on 0409 559 598.

Good on you: Merv Riley (centre) is congratulated on unveiling the plaque to open the Inverloch Men’s Shed by, from left, shed president Julian Sellers, McMillan MP Russell Broadbent and Bass MLA Brian Paynter. Mr Riley officially opened the shed after initiating the idea of a men’s shed in Inverloch.

The shed is named after him. He was the guest of honour despite recovering after being hit by a milk tanker in Korumburra three weeks ago.

Comic MP draws laughs MCMILLAN MP Russell Broadbent was at his comical best at the opening of the Inverloch Men’s Shed last Wednesday.

He joked former prime minister Tony Abbott and party stirrer was responsible for calling the mobile phone of men’s shed president Julian Sellers when the phone rang numerous times during Mr Sellers’ speech.

Mr Broadbent said the senior Merv Riley, who unveiled a plaque to open the shed, flashed such a fantastic smile that he may have had a new set of teeth.

As a celebratory gift, Mr Broadbent

gave the men of the shed a set of carpenter’s pencils so that if a pencil is lost, they will still have plenty to go round.

“I keep forgetting where I put them when I’m working in the shed,” he said.

After joking the pencils were personally signed by Mr Abbott, Mr Broadbent noted the pencils came with a sharpener he did not know how to use.

The pencils are square, he said, but the sharpener has a round hole.

Some whacker in the crowed quipped the sharpener was a bit like the government, to which Mr Broadbent responded, “Yes, thanks very much.”

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Make the move to Mountain View KEEPING active, healthy and enjoying life is all part of Mountain View’s resort lifestyle.

Whether you are looking to retire or just down size, the Mountain View Retirement Villas in Leongatha offer such a wonderful lifestyle that once residents make the move they never want to leave.

And why would you? With so many activities on year round, an active lifestyle is guaranteed.

Get village manager Rosa Sinopoli talking about the range of activities available and even she is excited, but she is quick to point out while there are some fabulous activities on offer, residents are free to choose whether or not to participate.

If it is keeping active you are after, then there is the weekly Gymnastics Victoria Move for Life program, piloted in March this year and proven so popular it is now a permanent fixture.

The Move for Life program is a fun and social opportunity that aims to help you improve mobility, strength and coordination; the activities in the program can be catered and tailored to all levels of ability or mobility.

Ms Sinopoli said the idea came about after she attended a South Gippsland Shire Actively Aging seminar and talks with GippsSport program coordinator Gene Parini. The program is run every Friday

by Karen, an instructor with Leongatha Gymnastics.

Other activities that prove popular are water aerobics in the village pool run by one of the Leongatha SG Splash instructors, swimming in the indoor pool, table tennis, bowls on the village green and there is always a game of cards or board games for something more relaxing.

On Thursday mornings there is a craft session where embroidering, knitting and crochet is enjoyed.

This session also includes the KOPO group that is busily knitting warm winter woollies for hospitals and people in need.

Winter is a quieter time of the year in the village with many residents heading off on holidays, many to Queensland this year, Ms Sinopoli said.

They have peace of mind while away knowing their home and contents are under tight security.

You could say it is your home away from home where every day’s a holiday and the great news for pet lovers is that this fine establishment is pet friendly too.

Ms Sinopoli sees Mountain View as a “Community within a Community” and said many of the residents are actively involved in local groups including the Lions, bowling, golf and Probus clubs.

In fact Ms Sinopoli said there is much excitement in the village at present with about half the residents ready to head off on a Probus cruise.

Ms Sinopoli understands that for most selling the family home and car can be quite daunting and stressful, and that is why Mountain View is now offering a new concept whereby they help with the sale of the home and the move.

So people can choose to move in and Mountain View will take away the stress of selling the home and the move.

Residents, both couples and singles at Mountain View come from all parts, with the newest from Cranbourne and interstate.

Ms Sinopoli said some residents came for a visit and have loved it that much they decided it was where they too wanted to live.

But you had better be quick, as there are already 39 residents in the 24 villas and there are only a total of 45 villas.

That means there are only 17 available and in the last two weeks, two more three bedroom/ two garage homes have been sold.

There is just one prerequisite and that is you have to be “55 or better”, as Ms Sinopoli would say.

Call the friendly team at Mountain View to arrange an inspection today on 1300 306 255 and see for yourself.

Knit One Give One: Mountain View Leongatha residents Shirley West, Judith Mollison and Jane Britton have been busy knitting for KOGO during their weekly craft sessions.

Move For Life: Mountain View Leongatha residents with instructor Karen (front row – third from left). Photo courtesy of Gymnastics Victoria.

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Diabetics connect

Informative conversations: from left, Don Chalmers, Anne and Doug Anton and Phillip Johnstone joined Southern Gippsland Health Service diabetes educator Karen Anderson, dietitian Anita McMillian and diabetes educator Andrea Curtis at Gippsland Southern Health DIABETES Conversations is a new proin Leongatha on Thursday for the diabetes conversation information session. gram being run monthly by Gippsland

Southern Health Service at Leongatha Hospital.

“We started this program in March this year because we felt there was a need for group information sessions for the many local people with type two diabetes,” diabetes educator Andrea Curtis said.

“Our Diabetes Conversations sessions aim to be suitable for people newly diagnosed with type two diabetes and also for those who have had type two diabetes for some time but would benefit from a refresher course.”

Each session is hosted by a diabetes educator and a dietitian.

Group sizes vary depending on demand but ideally are between four to10 participants.

Diabetes Conversations are interactive sessions using the Conversation maps education tools which encourage active participation by all.

Conversation maps were originally developed in the USA in collaboration with the American Diabetes Association.

They have been used in many countries throughout the world and have been shown to be an effective diabetes self management education tool.

Each Conversation map is a large coloured poster that highlights aspects of diabetes to help stimulate discussion.

“The aim is to find out what our participants want to learn about diabetes and allow this to direct the flow of the session,” Ms Curtis said.

“Participants are encouraged to share their own

experiences and knowledge of diabetes with others in the group.

“There is always a lot of interest when we cover the ‘myths and facts’ section of the Conversation map.

“All participants can give their opinions about whether statements such as ‘people with diabetes can’t eat grapes and bananas’ or ‘if your blood glucose returns to target levels you are cured of diabetes’ are true or false.

“Some of the statements can cause a lot of discussion because there may be more than one way of interpreting them.”

There are two different Diabetes Conversations sessions run in alternating months.

One focuses on what diabetes is and how to manage your life with diabetes, and the other highlights healthy lifestyles for diabetes with discussion of food choices and exercise.

People with diabetes can attend one or both sessions in any order.

“We also welcome a spouse, partner or supportive friend to accompany attendees,” she said.

“Feedback from our first four sessions has been positive.

“Attendees enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and the opportunity to have their questions answered.

“They also appreciate the healthy homemade afternoon tea.

“When we asked what new things they had learnt at the session, one attendee said there were too many to list.”

To find out more, contact Gippsland Southern Health Service.

Nagel’s assists with diabetes control HELP is at hand for diabetes sufferers or people concerned with the HbA1C machine that has recently arrived at Nagel’s Pharmacy in Leongatha.

HbA1C level measures the amount of glucose (sugar) attached to red blood cells, providing an average of the blood glucose level for the last three months.

It is a good measure of whether there has been too much sugar in one’s blood over time.

A HbA1C test provides a great long term picture of blood sugar control.

“This provides customers with comprehensive review of their current diabetes management and an overall view of their risk of developing type two diabetes,” pharmacist Sally McGrath said.

“We can provide HbA1C tests for those customers with diabetes and those who want to understand their risk of diabetes.”

A HbA1C test can be completed in the pharmacy in a one on one private consultation with the pharmacist.

It is completed by a finger prick blood sample Innovation: pharmacist Debbie Murray is being collected and the results are provided in six excited about the arrival of the new HbA1C minutes. machine at Nagel’s Pharmacy in Leongatha.

For only $25, the test is available in store now.

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The development is quietly located on Young Street with a private entrance but still only a hop, skip and jump away from Michael’s IGA and the shopping precinct.

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With two townhouses already sold, don’t miss toria shows two and three-bedroom homes in the opportunity to secure the perfect place to regional Victoria (REIV) were some of the best performing for investors with rental returns of 5.3 downsize to. and 4.9 percent respectively.

In comparison, the same property types in Melbourne delivered returns of 2.7 and three percent respectively.

In the year to March, two bedroom homes in Sale produced a rental return of seven percent, Stockdale and Leggo while three bedroom homes in Gippsland recorded yields of more than 6.5 percent over the same Leongatha period.

5662 5800 REIV president Joseph Walton said regional Victoria is increasingly attractive for investors, offering high returns for a range of property types.

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“Regional Victoria provides real value for money with affordable entry points to the market and high rental returns, allowing investors to service their loan.

“Property is a long-term investment with improved infrastructure and amenities across the state likely to drive house price growth in the coming years.”

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Situated between Fish Creek and Buffalo, you will instantly be entranced by the serenity.

The home is surrounded by a lovely manicured landscaped garden with beautiful established trees, supported by an abundant vegetable garden and a small orchard consisting of plums, peaches, nectarines, cherries, apricots and apples.

There’s room also to run some sheep or alpacas, or even a pony for the children.

The lovely home comprises three bedrooms, the master with a walk in robe and ensuite.

The other two bedrooms have built in robes.

The fully appointed timber kitchen has a gorgeous bay window capturing the outside views and

provides more light.

There is a gas cook top and an electric oven, plenty of cupboard space and a large breakfast bar.

The cosy lounge with cathedral ceilings is warmed by a solid fuel heater in the winter, and supported by a reverse cycle air conditioner.

The front of the house features a large veranda that encapsulates the amazing view and leads onto a great decked area for entertaining friends and family, or just soaking up the surrounding scenery.

There are two 7.5 metre by 12 metre sheds, both with a concrete floor, power and water.

You’ll never run out of water with two 5000 gallon tanks and a dam that irrigates the garden.

There is a chook shed as well.

Don’t miss the opportunity to inspect this lovely property if you are looking for a peaceful lifestyle.

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ITTING at one of Leongatha township’s highest points and enjoying a panorama over the town and across Leongatha South farmland, the views from this house are some of the best you will find.

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Just inside the front door, the lounge is a quiet escape from the activity of the open plan living/

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The galley kitchen has gas hot plates, under bench oven, dishwasher and breakfast bar.

There are four bedrooms, including a master bedroom with an ensuite, plus a main bathroom and a laundry with views that will impress.

Completing the property is a double garage with direct access into the house, plus enough room to get the caravan or trailer beside the house.

It is located in a quiet court setting and there’s a lot to like here.

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Well presented and decorated throughout, the whole unit is light and bright.

The front entry opens into a spacious lounge, there is also an open plan living room.

The kitchen features stainless steel appliances including a single drawer dishwasher, a large pantry, a breakfast bar and an adjoining dining and sitting area.

This north facing room has sliding door access out to the entertaining area.

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main with a generous walk in robe, the other with built in robes.

While occupants in The Grange manage and own their own title, outdoor maintenance is made easy with front gardens and all common property managed by the body corporate.

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Preparing to sell your property IF you plan to buy a new property before selling your home, you may need to arrange a loan to cover the cost.

You may face a financial gap if you plan to use proceeds from the sale of your home to pay for the new property, and settlement for your new property is before settlement of your home.

A bridging loan can cover this financial gap.

If possible, negotiate the settlement dates to ensure you have the proceeds from your home to pay for your new property, rather than get bridging finance.

Bridging finance is often much more expensive than an ordinary home loan.

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s consumer website, MoneySmart, has tools to help you work out your budget and investigate home loans and finance.

It is natural to want to present your property in the best possible light when photographing it for advertising purposes.

First impressions count, so it is a good idea to mow the lawn, place a few plants in the garden, keep the house clean and tidy, and add a lick of paint.

While it is acceptable to present a property in a good light, it is not acceptable to cover up, misrepresent or in any way mislead a buyer about its

true condition.

If there is anything you do not want the public to see, hide it from view when having your house open for inspection.

Lock your valuables away.

Your agent may ask anyone entering the property for proof of identity and contact details.

This is a security measure.

It also can provide the agent with a database of potential buyers.

It is not a legal requirement for people to leave their details with an agent at an open house, but you can make this a condition of entry to your property.

When you give your estate agent a price at which you are willing to sell your home, the agent cannot advertise it at less than this price.

If you choose not to provide your estate agent with a selling price, then your agent must make an estimate of the properties likely selling price, using their experience and knowledge of the market.

The estimated selling price an agent gives you cannot misrepresent the price at which they believe the property may sell.

The agent should seek your written approval of the price or range at which your home is to be advertised and that you will consider offers at that price or for all prices within that range.

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In style: Lauren and Ben Webb attended Bollywood in the Boo in their Bollywood inspired best, at the Mirboo North Shire Hall recently.

Culture: Mirboo North yoga instructors Andrew Cawood and Ruth Gayatri strike a pose in front of the Taj Mahal scene at Mirboo North’s Bollywood fundraiser.

Stunning: Aleisha Loh and Jessie Holland looked amazing in their Indian inspired outfits at the Mirboo North Shire Hall.

Bollywood in the Boo

By Stacey Harriage AFTER selling almost 200

tickets only 48 hours after opening sales, excited partygoers descended upon the

Mirboo North Shire Hall for the annual A Night in The Boo event recently.

Smart children show off LEONGATHA Primary School Grade 4 students invited their parents and friends to the school to check out their educational research projects at the WOW expo recently.

Impressive: Leongatha Primary School student Kyle used his iPad to show family friend Pat Stanfield his ERP Powerpoint project about maps at the WOW expo recently.

Students have been working on these projects for five weeks.

Each year a new topic is given to Grade 4 students.

After studying South America and Africa, the students spent time researching a topic of their choice.

“The students have chosen all different ways of presenting their project,” Grade 4 teacher Jack Hughes said.

“A few students are using their iPads, there are posters, videos, board games and even Minecraft.

“It’s a good opportunity for students to showcase their creativity.”

Creative: Leongatha Primary School student Ethan presented his ERP project to his grandmother Joan Smith and dad Matt Smith during the recent WOW expo.

After great feedback from last year’s event, event organisers Boo Events mixed things up a little this year - Bollywood style.

Catered for by local chef Jaci Hicken of Jacican, guests enjoyed a traditional Indian feast including curry, naan bread, pappadums and rice - with a little something sweet to follow in the form of Indian style donuts.

The shire hall looked a treat, with beautiful vintage Indian sarees hanging from the ceiling and brightly coloured floral displays by local florist Jenny Morrison.

There were plenty of “oohs” and “ahhs” from excited guests, who arrived for the evening in their Bollywood in-

spired best.

Guests were entertained by talented Bollywood Duo the Singh Sisters, who packed the dance floor early with their Bollywood dancing workshops.

They were followed by four piece band Chasing August that was back by popular demand from last year’s event and again filled the floor into the early hours of the morning.

Organisers already have some great ideas for next year’s event.

Boo Events proudly support the Mirboo North Football Netball Club and would like to acknowledge all of the hardworking volunteers who help to make this event possible.

Having a ball: Alexia Andrews and Jess Metselaar got into the Bollywood spirit for the Mirboo North Football Netball Club fundraiser.

Teamwork: from left, the Boo Events team Jessie Holland, Christina Stoeterbecker and Stacey Harriage put together a successful Bollywood in the Boo night to support the Mirboo North Football Netball Club.

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Lynn talks history LEONGATHA Historical Society member Lynn Skillern gave a presentation to the Leongatha Chamber of Commerce and Industry group about Leongatha’s past at the chamber’s annual general meeting in Leongatha on July 3.

Ms Skillern is a former teacher at Leongatha Secondary College.

“She taught half of us when we were students,” commerce and Industry treasurer/ secretary Emma Smith said.

“Her presentation was very interesting with some very significant images of Leongatha’s history.”

Ms Skillern shared her knowledge through a slideshow of images. The society started taking photos of every business in Leongatha annually.

New faces: from left, Anthony Walls was nominated as Leongatha Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s vice president, Brenton Williams will remain as president, Emma Smith will stay as secretary/treasurer along with newly nominated joint secretary/treasurer Jodie Clarkson, after the annual general meeting in Leongatha, on July 3.

Chamber anticipates festival excitement A REVAMPED Leongatha Daffodil Festival will be a highlight of the coming year for the members of the Leongatha Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

The new Leongatha Daffodil Festival Committee has been working hard behind the scenes and is excited to announce the 2017 festival will be held on Saturday, September 2.

Bair Street and Lyon Street will be closed off from 9am to 3pm with market stalls, children’s activities, pop up bars and live music.

The festival will be held in conjunction with AutoBarn’s Blue September event in Michael Place, Leongatha Rotary Club’s Art Show and the Leongatha Horticultural Society’s floral show.

“There are about three or four acts booked in for the live music now which is awesome. There are roughly 22 stalls for the market booked in at the moment,” new joint chamber secretary/treasurer Jodie Clarkson said.

The chamber’s annual general meeting was held on Monday evening, July 3.

Brenton Williams will remain president and Emma Smith will continue as joint secretary/treasurer with Ms Clarkson.

Anthony Walls was elected as vice president.

“It’s been an honour to be the president for the year and I look forward to the year ahead,” Mr Williams said.

“We’ve achieved a fair bit this year. We’ve got the Daffodil Festival up and going and the Christmas carnival is ongoing from every year.

“A big thank you to everyone who comes along and supports the chamber.”

Chamber members are looking forward to the erection of the statue of Lennie Gwyther and his horse Ginger Mick in October. Lennie is the boy famous for riding his horse to Sydney to witness the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge in 1932.

“The Lennie Gwyther statue is finished and in a crate ready to be picked up from Melbourne,” chamber member Peter Watchorn said.

“We just need to organise the insurance to transport the statue and put it in storage here in Leongatha.”

The plaque is still in the making and will sit beside the statue.

Invitations will be sent out to Sydney Harbour Bridge employees to attend the unveiling in Leongatha on Saturday, October 14.

Anyone wishing to volunteer for the Daffodil Festival can

Time flies: Leongatha Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Brenton Williams with guest speaker Lynn Skillern of Leongatha Historical Society at the chamber’s annual general meeting on July 3 in Leongatha.

Guests: Leongatha RSL representative Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks and South Gippsland Shire Councillor Maxine Kiel attended the Leongatha Chamber of Commerce and Industry annual general meeting on July 3. contact Mrs Clarkson at Sweet Life Cafe on 0409 863 299.

The chamber continues to talk with the South Gippsland Shire Council about the improvement and the future of Leongatha.

The chamber will continue to support existing businesses and promote new businesses coming to town.

“The chamber has done some amazing stuff this year. I think you’ve got strong in the last 12 months and that goes with good leadership,” council deputy mayor Cr Maxine Kiel said.

The chamber will continue with the organisation of the purchase and putting up and taking down of the Christmas decorations at the end of the year, along with the organisation of the Leongatha Community Carnival.

The chamber involves local businesses in competitions and is responsible for the upkeep of the entrance community boards to the town.

Council tackles land use conflict CONFLICTS over land use in farming areas will most likely be reduced under a new policy before South Gippsland Shire Council.

Council recently adopted the draft Industrial Uses in the Farming Zone policy, allowing it to manage inappropriate industrial uses in the Farming Zone.

Bryan Sword, council’s director of development services, said council was regularly contacted to investigate amenity and land use conflict concerns.

“Farming and lifestyle property owners commonly choose to live in these areas because of the rural amenity and landscape appeal. These

residents do not expect industrial uses nearby,” he said.

“The proposed changes to the policy will give additional guidance for planning permit applications for industrial uses in the Farming Zone and they will strongly discourage the approval of industrial uses if they should be located in existing industrial areas.”

The new policy also recognises that some forms of industry closely related to primary production, like saw mills, abattoirs and food processing, can benefit from being located in the Farming Zone.

“With approximately 4320 Farming Zone lots containing dwellings, the risk of amenity conflict is significant and should be appropriately man-

aged,” Mr Sword said.

“Once a use is lawfully established, council does not have the power to change it. Therefore this new policy’s clear guidance is crucial where there could be long-term amenity or township growth implications.”

Cr Lorraine Brunt told council there was sufficient industrial land available for development and Cr Aaron Brown said people move to rural areas for the landscape and amenity.

Council will now prepare supporting documentation, including a background report for the purpose of public consultation of the draft policy prior to submission of a planning scheme amendment to the Minister for Planning for authorisation.

Performer: Leongatha Secondary College senior band student Hannah Box played the piano at the Leongatha Farmers Market on Saturday, June 24.

Teenage musicians delight market-goers

By Hannah Box STUDENTS and teachers of the Leongatha Secondary College senior band performed at the Leongatha Farmers Market on Saturday, June 24 to appreciative crowds.

It was only the second market, yet the atmosphere of music and fresh food was one that will hopefully last for months and years to come.

The senior band, comprising of students and teachers specialising in a variety of instruments, had practised classical pieces and members were excited to have the opportunity to perform to an inviting crowd.

After only a few songs, disaster struck.

A shower of rain unfortunately prevented any further playing out in the open, and the band was forced under a shelter. This, however, would not stop them as they persisted and delighted the crowds.

They performed two sets of around 30 minutes and concluded with a haunting rendition of the theme from Game of Thrones.

The Leongatha Farmers Market is

located at the Leongatha Community Gardens, previously the Leongatha Primary School. It takes place on the fourth Saturday of every month and there will hopefully be more appearances from the senior band at future markets.

Musical talent: Leongatha Secondary College senior band student Tate Moodie performed in the school band at the Leongatha Farmers Market on Saturday, June 24.

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Qashqai leaves a lasting impression EDNEY’S Leongatha has some great free auto offers on new Qashqai ST and TI models until the end of August.

The exiting Qashqai SUV has been a great success for Nissan and Edney’s is sure the free auto will only increase its popularity.

The free auto offer also

extends to the rugged Navara’s four by four Dual Cab range.

For limited time, the ST-X, N-Sport, ST and SL models have the free auto offer, plus the Navara SL

Great to drive: Edney’s Leongatha car dealer Heather Walker with the elegant looking Nissan Qashqai.

auto has $2000 cash back.

These offers are being snapped up at Edney’s so call in and see Heather Walker and Darryl McGannon for a great deal.

Edney’s Leongatha LMCT 1500.

The Star took a test drive of the very flash Nissan Qashqai and not only does it look slick, it also delivers a dynamic ride and handling that puts you in complete control.

With premium, rich, dark leather heated seats, push button start, a panoramic glass sun roof and NissanConnect hand free technology, you will never want to leave this supremely comfortable and lavish SUV. The Qashqai is innovated for all with sophisticated features such as intelligent park assist, monitor and satellite navigation, blind spot warning, lane departure warning and moving object warning detection.

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Astra sedan ticks all boxes THE all new Holden Astra sedan is the best value small car on the market, with an extensive list of standard features and is available now at Leongatha Holden.

The Astra sedan is packed full of features, including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity standard across the whole range.

Connect with your favourite contacts, listen to your favourite music, even get directions to your favourite places - the Holden Astra sedan has easy to use technology focused on you.

The Astra sedan has been tuned for local conditions to make sure you reach your destination feeling relaxed and refreshed.

The ride and steering has the distinct Astra feel; direct, balanced and responsive, and has been developed for Australian conditions by Holden engineers at the company’s Lang Lang proving ground.

The Astra sedan is available in four models, all which have a five star ANCAP safety rating and six air bags as standard. It also has reverse camera and rear park assist as standard.

The LT and LTZ models also include front

park assist, side blind spot alert, rain sensing wipers and self park assist.

The LS+, LT and LTZ Astra sedan models feature Holden Eye, the high resolution camera that constantly monitors the area in front of the vehicle and includes lane keep assist, forward collision alert and forward distance indicator.

With a 1.4L turbocharged engine that is economical yet gutsy, the Astra sedan is the smart smaller car that gets you further, with exceptional fuel economy, using just 6.1 litres per 100 kilometres.

Comfortable, confident and engaging to drive, the Astra sedan is what you have come to expect from a Holden.

With a look that is bound to turn heads, the Astra sedan is a smaller car that’s big enough to get more out of life.

One of the most spacious small cars available on the market, the Astra sedan is the widest and longest in its class with an enormous boot capacity of 445 litres.

Visit Leongatha Holden (LMCT 10285) to Big car feel: with a look that is bound to turn heads, a spacious interior and massive boot, the new Holden Astra sedan is one of the most spacious small cars available on the market. test drive the new Holden Astra sedan today.

Great tech: the Holden Astra sedan is packed full of features, including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity standard across the whole range.

Look and feel: the new Holden Astra sedan has all the looks of a European car, with ride and steering engineered in Lang Lang for Australian conditions.

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Children discover war history GRADES 5/6 students from Fish Creek and Welshpool primary schools travelled to Melbourne to visit the Shrine of Remembrance recently.

With generous donations from both the Fish Creek and Foster RSL branches, students were able to attend an educational program at the Shrine of Remembrance and learn about life during the world wars.

Children dressed up and immersed themselves in the facilities the shrine offers, including a guided tour from a

returned solider and a ceremony in the sanctuary.

The excursion really was a fantastic opportunity for students to learn about history and socialise with other local students with whom they will be attending secondary school.

All students had a fantastic day filled with new sights and learning, including a visit IMAX theatre to watch Micro Bugs.

Fish Creek student Alby Edgelow said, “I really enjoyed going up on the balcony at the shrine and seeing the Eternal Flame and three gardens which all represent a different part of war.”

Loving the planet: a group of enthusiastic environmentalists from Wonthaggi and Inverloch have celebrated 12 months of making boomerang bags.

The bags are made from recycled materials and are left at stores for shoppers to take and return, thereby reducing the amount of plastic bags in circulation.

The group celebrated (above) at Mitchell House in Wonthaggi recently, where they have made and distributed 2000 bags to local shops.

The volunteers were joined by Tania Potts, founder of boomerang bags from Burleigh Heads, and Anthony Hill of Plastic Pollution Solutions.

Absent from the photo are champion sewers Betty Dowel, Lyn Gower, Lucy Legione and her mum Margaret Legione. The campaign is gaining popularity, with South Gippsland Specialist School planning to start making bags next term.

A box of bags has also been given to Leongatha Health Foods. Anyone with spare reusable bags can leave them there for others to use.

Milpara Community House news MILPARA is open for term three next Monday, July 17. We’re wasting no time in getting into the swing of things.

Creative with nature: students at Kongwak Primary School have been working with Landcare once a week on a variety of projects.

One of the projects involved making a mandala in the school grounds using leaves and other natural materials found in the yard.

The school’s junior class has been enjoying learning and performing Reader’s Theatre. Tahlia, Bella, Riley and Isla are pictured in costume performing their theatre piece for classmates.

A Star is born

That evening our Monday fortnightly beading class starts again. This means that Mah-jong, which also alternates fortnightly, is on the Wednesday morning.

The Adult Tap Dancing class will start on Wednesday evening, July 19. Why not learn this fun dance style or dust off your tap shoes.

It is loads of fun and good for your mind body and soles.

All levels are welcome and catered for. The course fee entitles you to participate in any or all of the beginner, intermediate and advanced classes.

Do you or someone you know have Coeliac (pronounced ‘seel-ee-ak’) disease or gluten intolerance? If so it’s valuable to know there is a South Gippsland Coeliac Support Group to help you. Its next meeting is at Milpara on Thursday, July 20. For more information please contact Dianne on 0404 042 619.

Week two of the term we have a variety of courses starting including New to Computers and all of our semester classes: Learn English, Speak English, Creative Writing, English and Maths Class.

New to Computers will be held over nine Mondays commencing July 24. It is designed for those who are ready to delve into computers but have limited or no experience. It will be slow paced with a small class size, so there is not excuse to not give it go.

Call us next week on 5655 2524.

Road warning VICROADS has responded to community concerns about motorists’ safety at Wattle Bank.

VicRoads has installed warning and directional signage near Lynnes Road and Wattlebank Road to alert drivers of the approaching intersection.

That junction has been the scene of many crashes, including a fatal collision,

with locals saying the intersection often catches visitors by surprise.

“We install warning signs so drivers know where and when to be extra cautious, which is why it’s important for drivers to keep an eye out for these signs and to always drive to the conditions,” VicRoads Eastern Region regional director Scott Lawrence said.

Students celebrate NAIDOC FOSTER Primary School celebrated NAIDOC Week at the end of term, with the support of parent Kane Horvath and Koorie education support officer Anne Maree Stever.

This year NAIDOC Week fell in the school holidays so the school decided to bring the activities forward a week to recognise and acknowledge the time.

All week, Aboriginal music was played at the end of lunchtime and recess, using a CD supplied by Kane.

He and Anne Maree visited the school for a day, talking to students about NAIDOC Week, and the cultural and musical significance of boomerangs and clapsticks.

Children selected a boomerang or set of clapsticks to decorate with Aboriginal art.

Aboriginal students from Foster Secondary College helped younger students which made a connection between the schools.

AMELIA Eve Carter was born on June 26 at Leongatha Hospital. Amelia is the first baby for Mark Carter and Laura Meikle-Carter of Meeniyan.

Learning experience: students from Fish Creek and Welshpool primary schools gathered on the steps of the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne recently.

Musical art: Foster Primary School students Zed, Josh, Vance and Noah had a great time decorating boomerangs and clapsticks in traditional Aboriginal art during their school’s NAIDOC Week celebrations recently.

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The Good Life

Your LOCAL guide to Art and Entertainment

Canvases tell tales INDIGENOUS stories are being told in art now gracing the walls of the Inverloch Community Hub. The NAIDOC Week Indigenous Art Exhibition features vibrant, intriguing work by indigenous artists from across Gippsland.

Staged by the Bass Coast South Gippsland Reconciliation Group, the show was arranged

by Mary Mutsaers and Jill Di Stefano, in conjunction with Bass Coast Shire Council, as part of NAIDOC Week, last week.

Among the participating artists were: • Patrice Mahoney. NAIDOC Artist of the Year in 2016 and 2011, and winner of Federation University Australia’s 2014 Acquisitive Award for work by a Victorian regional artist. His work features in collections across Australia and the United States of America; • Steven Parker: his work includes paint-

ed surfboards. “All my art has stories of my spiritual connection to Boonwurrung Birrarranga (country) and Warreeny (ocean),” he said; • Lisa Kennedy: she weaves inner and outer worlds through her paintings and stories; and • Safina Stewart: uses her art to encourage awareness and hope within and beyond indigenous communities.

The exhibition is open daily from 10am to 4pm, and closes on Thursday, July 27.

Vivid piece: Caroline and Ian Hamilton of Leongatha are members of the Bass Coast South Gippsland Reconciliation Group, one of the organisers of the NAIDOC Week Indigenous Art Exhibition at Inverloch Community Hub. They admire work by Patrice Mahoney.

Korumburra musician in internet spotlight MUSIC show Live at Spectrum is taking the internet by storm and Korumburra musician Philip Beggs was recently wel-

comed to make a guest appearance.

Diana Rees – as well as his extensive work introMr Beggs is a singer-songwriter, well known ducing a love for music to children at Poowong for his performances with local band Beggs 2 Consolidated School.

Differ – also featuring Terry Lay, and John and He appeared on Live at Spectrum last Sunday.

“It was a great experience and a fantastic opportunity for me. It is an incredibly professional set up,” he said.

Based in Traralgon, Live at Spectrum is broadcast monthly from a state of the art studio that seats an audience of up to 20.

Produced by Brett Tippett, directed by Wayne Dwyer and hosted by Brett Glover, the show is put together by a team of volunteers, including several cameramen who work for networks such as Win News and Channel 7.

Mr Beggs performed four songs on the show and was involved in a light hearted interview about his music career.

He describes himself as a storyteller, primarily performing contemporary folk music, as well as country and blues.

Whilst he enjoys singing funny songs to entertain his audiences, he also delves into serious topics as well, including songs about refugees and Flinders Island.

Some of his songs are also biographical and he has written songs following the life of his grandmother.

Beggs 2 Differ often performs covers – almost Music sensation: Korumburra musician Philip Beggs appeared on Live at Spectrum recently anything from Van Morrison to the Beatles, with and is pictured with producer Brett Tippett, director Wayne Dwyer and host Brett Glover. a few current songs mixed in – but also performs

Have your say about arts ARE you passionate about arts and culture in Bass Coast?

Following the formation of an Arts and Culture Advisory Committee, Bass Coast Shire Council is calling for expressions of interest.

The committee will be made up of people with diverse range of interests and expertise that represent a balance across the disciples.

This includes visual art and crafts, exhibition management, multimedia arts, performing arts, dance, music, written word, marketing and heritage.

Mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield said council is looking for people with a direct association with, and deep understanding of, the arts and cultural aspects of the Bass Coast community.

“The committee needs people who are passionate about a community that showcases its arts and encourages participation from all,” she said.

“We need people whose vision can also lead and inform the Council Arts and Culture Plan. Council has a vision of a culturally vibrant community where arts, culture and creativity link people through shared activities, creating stronger communities and connections to the place for residents and visitors.”

The terms of reference and expressions of interest forms care available online at www.basscoast.vic. gov.au/visiting/arts, or by calling council on 1300 Members wanted: Bass Coast Shire Council is looking for expressions of interest for its BCOAST (226 278) or 5671 2211.

Expressions of interest will close on July 28.

newly formed Arts and Culture Advisory Committee.

originals.

Mr Beggs has produced three of his own CDs, as well as a few CDs on behalf of the students at Poowong Consolidated School.

Alongside late musician Hugh McDonald, Mr Beggs inspired the students to learn music for 13 years.

He would help the children write their own songs and produced a high quality CD for them with Mr McDonald.

The children were also taught to create a concept and write songs for a musical. The musicals were later performed by the children at the Poowong hall.

“They loved it. It put them in a unique situation and gave them a sense of ownership,” Mr Beggs said.

“It was an opportunity to express themselves and they now have something to look back on.”

Over the 13 years, Mr Beggs and Mr McDonald produced and recorded up to 300 songs for the school.

Mr Beggs said he felt humbled to perform on Live at Spectrum.

“It was a lot of fun. It was exciting to see how it all comes together,” he said.

“I was followed by a hip hop band, which was just fantastic. It’s a very well crafted show in a relaxed atmosphere.”

In 2016, Live at Spectrum was a finalist in the Gippsland Business Awards, and aims to evolve and diversify as the show develops.

A new episode of Live At Spectrum can be seen on the first Sunday of evey month from 7.30pm. Go to www.liveatspectrum.com.au for more information.

Phil’s episode can be viewed now on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=1IKBd7c8QXs.

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Farming Insight

Cow hunt: Erin Orchard and daughter Willow from Mirboo North were at VLE Leongatha last Thursday, looking for cattle to restock their property.

Top left Price check: Tony and Angus Kemper from Leongatha were checking out the prices at last Thursday’s store sale at VLE Leongatha and hoped to bring cattle to market in the next few weeks.

Left Just looking: Lane Bowman from Foster was at last Thursday’s VLE Leongatha store sale, on a school holiday excursion.

VLE store sale Thursday, July 6 Steers: G. & F. McLennan, Woodside, 12 x $1595; Shellcot Partnership, Foster, 12 x $1590; F. & P. Miller, Toora, 5 x $1490; D. Sim, Hazelwood, 6 x $1480; 13 S. & T. Holch, Leongatha South, 13 x $1400; G.J. & R.K. Smith, Allambee, 9 x $1400.

Heifers: J.A. Commins & Co, Swifts Creek, 11 x $1450; Belgrano Pty Ltd, Glen Alvie, 1 x $1200; J. Triantafyllou, Woodside, 21 x $1000; B.J. Buckley Part, Buffalo, 2 x $950; C.A. Jeffery, Driffield, 1 x $940; M.J., B.D. & T.N. Bland, Yarram, 6 x $900.

Cows: T. O’Keefe, Mirboo North, 1 x $905.

Bulls: G. & F. MacLennan, Woodside, 1 x $1165.

Cow and calf: G.A. Allott, Woorarra, 10 x $1500; G.R. & J.T.N. Wilson, Delburn, 2 x $730; N. & S. Hobbs, Mirboo South, 1 x $710; R.B. & J.M. Templeton, Tarwin, 3 x $495; Glen Alvie Dairies, Glen Alvie, 10 x $430; R.G. & H.J. Stephens, Welshpool, 7 x $285.

• VLE Leongatha

Fine heifers rewarded Silage Wrap Recycling South Gippsland Shire Council is implementing a new silage plastic recycling program to make it easier and cheaper for local farmers to dispose of their silage wrap in an environmentally conscious way. Silage wrap is made of Linear low density Polyethylene and can be recycled.

The collected silage wrap will be taken to Melbourne for reprocessing into a range of products. For more information phone 5662 9200.

How to recycle: • Silage wrap can be delivered in Bulka Bags or Plasback Bags • NO Net Wrap or Bale Twine • Silage wrap needs to be shaken clean of silage, gravel and other contaminants • If using Bulka Bags, these must be able to be rolled off your vehicle or trailer at the site.

Payment by cash or EFTPOS only Burning or burying silage wrap is illegal and it is better for the environment if you don’t put it

Silage wrap drop off points WHERE: Koonwarra Transfer Station Koonwarra – Inverloch Rd, Koonwarra WHEN: Monday 17 July to Sunday 30 July (during normal transfer station opening hours) Mon. - Fri. 8.00am to 4.00pm Sat. - Sun. 10.00am to 4.00pm COST: $11.00 per bulka bag (Plasback bags accepted free of charge)

WHERE: Foster Transfer Station South Gippsland Highway, Foster WHEN: Monday 17 July to Sunday 30 July (during normal transfer station opening hours) Tue. 12.00pm to 4.00pm Thu. 12.00pm to 4.00pm Sat. 12.00pm to 4.00pm Sun. 12.00pm to 4.00pm COST: $11.00 per bulka bag (Plasback bags accepted free of charge)

THERE were approximately 1325 export and 200 young cattle penned representing an increase of 300 head week on week.

Most of the usual buying group was present but not all operating fully in a mixed market.

Quality improved a little in the prime categories while cow numbers were still prominent.

The handful of vealers suited to butchers sold a few cents dearer. Yearling trade steers averaged a little easier with quality an issue while the heifer portion sold dearer on the back of a significant improvement in quality.

Grown steers eased 4c while the bullocks improved 2c/kg. Friesian and crossbred manufacturing steers were off 3c to 6c/kg. Cows sold mostly 5c to 10c/kg cheaper with competition softening as the sale ran. Heavy weight bulls jumped 22c/ kg.

Vealers to butchers sold from 330c to 350c/ kg. Yearling trade steers made between 310c and 322c/kg. Yearling heifers to the trade sold between 295c and 325c/kg.

Grown steers made from 292c to 311c/kg.

Bullocks sold from 300c to 322c/kg. Heavy weight Friesian manufacturing steers made between 250c and 279c with the crossbred portion between 269c and 303c/kg.

Most light and medium weight cows sold between 167c and 224c/kg. Heavy weight cows made mostly from 208c to 268c/kg. The better shaped heavy weight bulls sold from 285c to 307c/kg.

The next sale draw - July 12: 1. Rodwells, 2. Landmark, 3. Elders, 4. SEJ, 5. Alex Scott & Staff, 6. Phelan & Henderson & Co.

Prime Sale - Wednesday, July 5 BULLOCKS 15 J. Pisa, Narracan 766.7kg 6 R. & D. Walker, Budgeree 704.2kg 14 M.H. Brown, Kongwak 684.3kg 8 J. Pisa, Narracan 734.4kg 9 E.W. & H. Anderson, Denison 711.1kg 11 M. Groves, Alberton West 718.2kg STEERS 1 G. & W. Calway, Gormandale 390.0kg 3 D. & H. Wyhoon, Koonwarra 343.3kg 1 J. & V. Brooks, Tarra Valley 380.0kg 1 S. Paragreen, Foster 350.0kg 7 C.A. Jeffery, Driffield 424.3kg 1 Amaruso, Traralgon 500.0kg HEIFERS 4 D. & H. Wyhoon, Koonwarra 297.5kg 1 J. & V. Brooks, Tarra Valley 320.0kg 1 M. & D. Reynolds, Yinnar 305.0kg 3 S. Paragreen, Foster 343.3kg 1 R. & H. Robb, Leongatha 345.0kg 1 J. & E. Oster, Ranceby 325.0kg COWS 12 R. & C. McGill Family Trust, Kongwak 602.5kg 1 L. Horsefield, Thorpdale 565.0kg 2 P., N., D. & M. Moore, Yarram 687.5kg 4 J.A. Commins & Co, Swifts Creek 575.0kg 1 A. Gordan, Woodside 645.0kg 1 D. Newnham, Won Wron 550.0kg BULLS 1 J. & M. Bravington 670.0kg 1 Mount Angus Stud P/L, Trafalgar 955.0kg 1 G.E. Goding Kindergem P/L, Welshpool 785.0kg 1 D. & H. Wyhoon, Koonwarra 765.0kg 1 R.G. Whykes, Morwell 1070.0kg 1 C.M. Wareham, Mirboo North 840.0kg VEALER BULLS 1 D. Newnham, Won Wron 410.0kg 1 P. Atkinson, Wonthaggi 410.0kg 1 J. & J. Rosevear, Fish Creek 345.0kg

322.2 317.2 316.6 316.6 315.0 314.2

$2470.20 $2233.62 $2166.45 $2325.03 $2240.00 $2256.53

350.0 349.6 345.2 345.0 322.0 321.6

$1365.00 $1200.29 $1311.76 $1207.50 $1366.20 $1608.00

346.6 340.0 340.0 330.6 330.0 325.0

$1031.14 $1088.00 $1037.00 $1135.06 $1138.50 $1056.25

267.6 265.0 264.0 261.6 260.0 258.6

$1612.29 $1497.25 $1815.00 $1504.20 $1422.30 $1422.30

328.6 $2201.62 306.6 $2928.03 300.6 298.6 294.6 290.0

$2359.71 $2284.29 $3152.22 $2436.00

250.0 $1025.00 234.6 $961.86 219.6 $757.62

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Farming Insight Jersey club starts new term THE South Gippsland Jersey Breeders Club held its annual general meeting at the Leongatha RSL last Tuesday and has voted in a new committee.

Members Anthea Day and Trevor Saunders from Araluen Park Jerseys at Shady Creek gave a presentation of their recent tour of Costa Rica.

They were some of the Australian delegates who spent a couple of weeks touring with the World Jersey Cattle Bureau.

Club publicity officer Tanya Privitera said

Anthea and Trevor provided a great insight into how dairy cattle are farmed on the other side of the world.

“It was interesting to hear about the differences in techniques, mainly feeding pineapple pulp as part of the Jersey cow’s diet and being able to source cheap labour to help around the farms,” she said.

The South Gippsland Jersey Club has busy few years ahead of it and in particular is looking forward to hosting the World Jersey Cattle Bureau delegates in 2021.

If anyone is interested in joining the club please contact Ms Privitera on 0408 649 259.

New committee: back from left junior vice president Shawn Hollingworth from Summit Jerseys, senior vice president Brian Launder from Glenmaple Jerseys, Treasurer Wayne Kuhne from Bushlea Farms, publicity officer Tanya Privitera from Inverlair Heights Jerseys and front, president Darien Mathews from Langdale Jerseys and joint secretaries Alan and Cheryl Launder from Glenmaple Jerseys.

Local farmers learn from tour GOOD farmers went on this year’s Don Campbell Memorial Study Tour, but better farmers returned.

Good experience: Meeniyan sharefarmer Rhys Livingstone got plenty from the Don Campbell Memorial Study Tour, which took 12 young farmers to Tasmania recently.

The annual Young Dairy Network event saw 10 farmers from Gippsland and two from South Australia visiting some of Tasmania’s most innovative farm businesses.

Over five days, the group visited farms that challenged their existing ideas of herd and pasture management as well as business practices.

Meeniyan share farmer Rhys Livingstone said the Don Campbell Tour gave him the opportunity to look at similar farming systems to his own as well as farms that would challenge his existing thinking.

“I wanted to look at some farms outside of my area to get an insight into some different systems and get an insight into how some farmers over in Tassie were doing things,” he said.

“I knew a lot of farms over there run a similar system to what I do here, which is a low input seasonal calving system with crossbred cows.

“It was really good to see some guys over there doing that successfully and making a real good job of it.”

Rhys said the tour had something for everyone, from new entrants to the industry to experienced farmers like himself.

“I think it’s a great opportunity for people in the

industry to get over and see some successful farm businesses,” he said.

“The farmers we saw were really generous with their time. You could ask them anything and they were quite open and gave us a lot of good feedback.”

For Cath Mackin, the Don Campbell Tour was all about expanding her horizons.

An assistant manager on Wendy Whelan’s Toora farm, the 29 year old enjoyed asking questions of farmers and looking at non-traditional operational models.

“In Tasmania, a lot of the farms were doing 16 hour milking and it was working really well for them, which I found really interesting,” she said.

“One girl who came on the tour implemented it at her farm a week after she came back, so they are giving it a shot, and I will keep in touch with her and find out how it goes.”

GippsDairy regional manager Allan Cameron said this year’s tour had been an unqualified success, with the ten Gippsland and two South Australian participants all returning with ideas on how to improve their own farm businesses or careers.

“Don Campbell was committed to developing the dairy industry, so we would like to think he would be proud of what this year’s tour achieved,” he said.

Better to be farm safe than sorry SOUTH Gippsland dairy farmers are invited to two special farm safety days at Dalyston and Pound Creek later this month.

To be held at the Hitchings and Jelbart farms, the GippsDairy events will be great opportunities to have a chat to people working in the safety space.

Information from the days will show farmers how to implement small changes to make farms safer for workers, family and the farmers themselves.

GippsDairy regional manager Allan Cameron urged farmers to take advantage of the events.

“Like everyone else who has spent a lot of time working on-farm, I’ve had plenty of close shaves that could have resulted in serious injury or worse,” he said.

“If I’d had access to farm safety information of the

type being presented at these information days, I certainly would have made better decisions and not put my life at risk for no reason.

“If you own a farm or work on a farm, it’s up to you to look after yourself and those around you, so come along and learn how to farm safely.”

The days will include: • an informal session in which farmers can ask questions and chat to WorkSafe Agriculture inspectors (without any follow-up from the day); • a quad bike training and induction demonstration from GOTAFE and updates on quad bike, tractor, livestock handling and chemical user training for dairy farm employees; • information from Dairy Australia and GippsDairy about the latest tools and resources available to assist dairy farmers with safety on their farm;

• updates on the Quad Bike Rebate Scheme; and • information about the WorkSafe Victoria Free Safety Consultation Service.

There ares also awesome safety prizes up for grabs, including a motorcycle helmet, ear muffs, kids Legendairy safety vests and Legendairy vests.

The Dalyston event will be held at Ian, Marilyn and Ben Hitchings farm at 130 Lower Powlett Road, Dalyston on Thursday, July 20.

The Pound Creek day will be held at the Jelbart Dairy, 123 Nicolson Road, Pound Creek on Wednesday, July 26.

Both days will run from 11am to 1.30pm, with the urn hot for a cuppa from 10.45am.

RSVP to Leah Maslen on 0448 681 373 or Ebony Arms on 0428 865 692.

Step in the right direction WITH a farm that’s nearly a century old, the Griffins of Westbury should know all about succession planning.

Future thinkers: Stuart Griffin (left) and father Chris have been working towards farm business transition.

But when it came time for Chris and Jan to start handing the reins over to son Stuart, they knew they needed expert help to make sure everyone – and the business itself - was looked after.

With the help of their farm consultant and financial advisors, the family is now well into a transition program that has seen Stuart and wife Belinda taking control of the business levers, while Chris and Jan start to enjoy the fruits of their labours.

But for every success story like the Griffins, there are tales of poorly managed transition that leave families, share farmers and the business worse off.

Stepping Back – Planning for Succession and Retirement is a one day workshop aimed at assisting farmers (aged 50 plus years) to consider the options available to them as they transition out of the dairy industry.

Hosted by farm consultant John Mulvany, the Stepping Back day will help you ‘get a game plan’ for scoping the next steps of transition or family succession.

The workshop is interactive with content including: • helping participants identify strategies to achieve their succession and retirement vision; • planning for the transfer of farm business management and ownership using suitable business struc-

tures; • starting the process of developing a ‘game plan’ to ensure a smoother succession transition; and • use of real farm case studies.

For Stuart Griffin, the workshop is the perfect place for farmers looking to step back to start the conversation about what direction a business transition might take.

“It would absolutely be the first place to go if you were thinking about it,” he said.

“I’d imagine the workshops would include a discussion about knowing your business, because you need to know that it can support the transition. And even if it can’t at the moment, it doesn’t mean it’s not the right way to go, but it might mean you need to do x, y or z to put it in a position where the business can be transitioned.”

GippsDairy workforce co-ordinator Leah Maslen said successful transition needs more than just goodwill to make it happen.

“The previous Stepping Back workshop saw participants walking away with a clearer idea of how to start their transition out of the industry,” she said.

The event will be held at Century Inn, Airfield Road, Traralgon on Wednesday, July 19 from 10.30am to 3pm (morning tea and lunch provided).

RSVP to Leah Maslen on 5624 3900 or leah@gippsdairy.com.au

New ideas: as an assistant manager of a Toora dairy farm, Cath Mackin was particularly interested in a 16-hour milking operation, seen on the Don Campbell Memorial Study Tour to Tasmania recently.

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MILK COLLECTION SUPERVISOR

Kids & Baby Market

FISH CREEK HALL Saturday, July 15

Recovery Support Assistant

10am - 3pm Adults $3 entry Cash stalls New & used clothing, toys, books, prams, raffles, sausage sizzle, and more ..

Enquiries contact: Sam Neil 0409 832 475

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‘50 Years’ 15.7.67 - 15.7.2017 Still as happy as the day they met.

Love from Favourite Sister

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MDU FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB REUNION - Saturday 22nd July 1977 2nds and A Grade netball 1987 2nds and 3rds 1997 2nds and U17s netball 2 course lunch - $25 from 12 noon WE WILL ALSO BE HOLDING OUR GOODS AND SERVICES AUCTION FROM 7PM

Full-time (1.0 FTE) Leongatha

within Australia (formerly SNAP Gippsland) delivers innovative, person centred Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery programs to adults with a severe and persistent mental illness, their families and carers. Our programs and services support individuals to self-manage, live well with their symptoms and are founded on the principle that living with a mental illness should not preclude a person from leading a meaningful and fulfilling life.

Position descriptions are available on our website.

Applications addressing the key selection criteria including a resumé and 2 professional referees should be submitted to Monique Cunningham, Acting Business Services Leader, within Australia, P.O. Box 635, Bairnsdale, VIC 3875, or via email to businessservices@withinaustralia. org.au by 5pm Monday 24 July, 2017.

We are an equal opportunity employer. www.withinaustralia.org.au

Hook Truck/Side Loader Compactor Driver Posi ons Vacant

PROPOSAL TO UPGRADE A MOBILE PHONE BASE STATION AT Kardella South

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

Optus Mobile Pty Ltd (Optus) plan to upgrade a telecommunications facility at:

Currently we have two Coordinator level opportunities available in Gippsland:

205 Barnes Road, Kardella South VIC 3950

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(Optus Ref: M1525) The works include: Installation of new and replacement radio remote units (in proximity to the existing antennas) which are associated with the introduction of new technologies transmitting from the facility.

Based on the description above Optus consider the activity to be a low impact activity in accordance with Schedule 3 of the Telecommunications Act 1997.

Further information can be obtained from Catalyst O.N.E. Pty Ltd (Optus’ representative) by contacting James McIver on +613 9018 7012, at jmciver@catalystone.com.au and at www.rfnsa.com.au/3951001 Written submissions should be sent to: Optus c/- James McIver, Catalyst ONE Pty Ltd, PO Box 361 South Melbourne VIC 3205 by 26 July 2017.

Coordinator Vulnerable Communities This non-clinical full me role will coordinate a team with por olio responsibili es of Mental Health, Alcohol and Drug, Indigenous Australians Health and other programs suppor ng communi es experiencing vulnerability. This important role will build the capacity of the primary health sector to deliver excellent health outcomes in the community.

Coordinator Suicide Prevention This non-clinical, full me role will lead the implementa on of the Gippsland Place Based Suicide Preven on Program. Working with local community stakeholders to contribute to the reduc on of suicide rates. This important role will plan, monitor, evaluate and report on all aspects of the program.

Applications Close 5pm Tue 25 July 2017.

To apply: Visit our careers page online. www.gphn.org.au/about-us/careers

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We are a Victorian, market leading, private transport company. Due to the expansion of our business, we are seeking a Milk Collection Supervisor with strong attention to detail.

The successful applicant will be capable of ensuring 100% collection of farm milk as required on two shifts daily, simultaneously maximising fleet utilisation and minimising labour and operating costs.

You must possess: • intermediate to advanced computer skills • personnel management experience • excellent time management • the ability to multi-task • good problem solving skills • customer service skills.

Experience in the transport or dairy industries would be highly regarded.

The role is based in Leongatha and will involve a rotating roster that includes weekends.

Email Sue at hr@stoitse.com.au (quoting ref: L008) to obtain a position description or lodge an application.

Applications close 4pm Thursday 20 July 2017

WONTHAGGI RECYCLERS PTY. LTD.

Please RSVP for lunch by Wednesday, July 19 to either mdufnc@dcsi.net.au or Wendy McEachern on 0400 534 694

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Located in Wonthaggi we are looking for a Full Time (38 hours) experienced driver to drive Hook Trucks (Truck & Dog) and Side Loading Compactors.

Principal Responsibilities Include: • Loading and transport of Waste Materials from the Transfer Stations to landfill, MRF and other depots.

• Kerbside collection of waste streams using Side Loading Compactors (fill in driver).

To successfully secure this position you must have: • HC Licence.

• HC Driving Experience.

• Excavator, Front End Loader & Backhoe licences.

• Experience in the waste industry (desirable).

• Effective time management skills and the ability to work alone and as part of a team.

If you have the experience and the essential requirements and would like the opportunity to work in a friendly team environment, please send your resumé and cover letter to P.O. Box 52, Wonthaggi, 3995 or email: adam.hill@ wonthaggirecyclers.com.au Applications close Tuesday, July 25th, 2017 For further information and a copy of the position descriptions, please contact Customer Service on 03 5672 1933.

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Leongatha Community Garden ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING TUESDAY 18th JULY, 2017 5.30pm at ‘The Hub’ 3-5 Howard Street, Leongatha ELECTION OF 2017-18 COMMITTEE RSVP for catering purposes to: gathacg@gmail.com.au Or call Tim: 0409 798 861

Classified advertising closes 12 noon Mondays

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RECEPTIONIST REQUIRED Duties include: Answering phone, organising field work/jobs, stock ordering, banking etc.

Good organisational and time management skills Please forward resumés to admin@gardnerelectronics.com.au

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION TRAINEESHIP • Looking for a career in a dynamic industry?

• Want nationally recognised accreditation, yet stay based in your local region?

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

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic trainee to work primarily in the plumbing section of our Customer Service Team in our Foster office.

This is a 12 month fixed-term position. Applicants seeking flexible working arrangements are encouraged to apply.

A willingness to complete a Certificate 3 in Business Administration, and good communication skills coupled with competent computer skills and proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook or alternative applications will be highly regarded.

A trainee wage is applicable. All training costs will be covered by South Gippsland Water.

Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit www.sgwater.com.au for a copy of the Position Description and for a full outline of the application process.

Please contact People and Culture on 03 5682 0471 for enquiries relating to employment at South Gippsland Water, or Kerry Mooney on 03 5682 0402 for specific information on this role.

Applications close Monday 24 July 2017at 9:00 am.

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WOORAYL LODGE INC.

WONTHAGGI RECYCLERS PTY. LTD.

POSITION VACANT COOK/COOK’S ASSISTANT

Bulk Haulage Driver/ Loader Operator

(Casual/Relieving Duties) A Casual Relieving position exists as a Cook/ Cook’s Assistant within the Food Services Department at Woorayl Lodge. This relieving position will cover shifts for staff on planned leave and will also be required to cover shifts on short notice. The ability to work as part of a team and work over a variety of shifts, including some weekend work, is required.

Food handling qualifications and experience is preferred, but not essential.

Applicants please forward a resumé, including a current Police Certificate, to the Manager at Woorayl Lodge, 71 McCartin Street, Leongatha.

Applications close July 17, 2017.

Jo White MANAGER

EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER

Located in Wonthaggi we are looking for a Full Time (38 hours) experienced driver/loader operator to drive a semi with a walking floor trailer.

Principal Responsibilities Include: • Pre-sorting and loading walking floor trailer with bulk waste materials and then transporting to depots in Dandenong and various sites.

To successfully secure this position you must have: • HC Licence • HC Driving Experience.

• Excavator and Front End Loader Licences.

• Effective time management skills and the ability to work alone and as part of a team.

If you have the experience and the essential requirements and would like the opportunity to work in a friendly team environment, please send your resumé and cover letter to P.O. Box 52, Wonthaggi, 3995 or email: adam.hill@ wonthaggirecyclers.com.au Applications close Tuesday, July 25th, 2017 For further information and a copy of the position descriptions, please contact Customer Service on 03 5672 1933.

Koonwarra Village School provides an alterna ve school environment from Prep-Grade 6.

We are looking for an energe c, experienced & inspired Early Childhood Teacher to fill a key teaching role (0.8 FTE) overseeing the academic, social and emo onal development of students working at Founda on to Level 2 at Koonwarra Village School.

Please visit the News page of our website koonwarravillageschoool.org for a posi on descrip on Inspire us with your applica on on or before 23 July, 2017 recruitment@koonwarravillageschool.org 0409 172 812 Fiona McKenzie (School Coordinator)

ANUM & RN Grade 2 Vacancies Operating Suite ANUM - Permanent Part-Time - 56 hours per fortnight Registered Nurse Grade 2 – Permanent Part-Time and Casual Hours available An opportunity exists to join our busy Operating Suite team under the direction of the Unit Manager.

Requirements of the position: • Well-developed clinical skills • Demonstrated knowledge of professional standards of practice, legal and ethical requirements and industrial relations • Strongly developed leadership skills and experience • Ability to time manage and work in a busy theatre environment • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and consultatively as part of a multidisciplinary team • Good written and oral communication skills • Post-graduate peri-operative qualification desirable • Availability for on call as requested • Current Police Check as per BCH policy A position description is available on the website.

For further information please contact Simonne Liberman on 5671 3340 or email simonne.liberman@basscoasthealth.org.au Applications addressing the selection criteria, including a cover letter, resume and 2 professional referees should be addressed to Pat Grasby: pat.grasby@basscoasthealth.org.au Applications close 12 noon on Saturday 22 July 2017 Bass Coast Health is a Smoke Free organisation.

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FARM HAND Part time position farm hand on dairy farm in Allambee South. For more info please call John on 0407-687205.

FIREWOOD - local messmate/stringy bark, cut, split, dry. Discounts on bulk loads. Free delivery available. Pick up or delivered. $100 per cubic metre. Ph: 0437-176187.

MAZDA 2600 ute, 2005, 100,000km, manual, air, p/steer, towbar, RWC and reg, (TLP247), EC, $10,500. 0447-580996.

HUGHES Alfred Henry.

The committee of the Koonwarra Soldiers Memorial Park wishes to pay tribute to our late respected and hard working Chairman.

For Alf’s care of our lawns we shall always be grateful.

Lest we forget.

COOK Indian Cuisine Full-time - Permanent Position (38 hrs/week) Immediate start at our busy restaurant in Leongatha Must be fully trade qualified with sound experience and full work rights.

Evening and weekend shifts involved.

Salary: $47,000 plus (9.5% super) Written applications only with full resumé and contact details for two referees to be sent to

Leongathaindianrestaurant @gmail.com

Classified advertising closes 12 noon Mondays

agistment WONTHAGGI RECYCLERS PTY. LTD.

Transfer Station Machinery Operator Located in Wonthaggi we are looking for a Permanent Casual (30 hours per fortnight, includes weekend work, with the option of relief work as required) experienced machinery operator for the Transfer Stations at Wonthaggi and Inverloch.

Principal Responsibilities Include: • Loading and pushing down of waste and recycle bins.

• Loading steel bins.

• Pushing up and decontamination of green waste stock piles.

To successfully secure this position you must have: • Excavator, Front End Loader & Backhoe licences.

• Experience in operating the above.

• Experience in the waste industry (desirable).

• Customer service & cash handling would be an advantage.

• Effective time management skills and the ability to work alone and as part of a team.

If you have the experience and the essential requirements and would like the opportunity to work in a friendly team environment, please send your resumé and cover letter to P.O. Box 52, Wonthaggi, 3995 or email: adam.hill@ wonthaggirecyclers.com.au Applications close Tuesday, July 25th, 2017 For further information and a copy of the position descriptions, please contact Customer Service on 03 5672 1933.

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LEASE or agistment wanted for dairy cattle in Korumburra or surrounding areas.

Please call Don Harris on 0417-547660.

for sale

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

HAY - small squares, new season, shedded, no weeds. Can deliver, conditions apply.

Produced for horses (quality), $8 each. Ph: 5664-1320.

HAY small square bales, $6, Meeniyan. Ph: 0400131917.

SLEEPERS, treated pine, 200 x 50 x 2.4 $12.10 each, 200 x 75 x 2.4 $16.75 each, 200 x 75 x 3.0 $ 20.90 each.

Free delivery for pack lots. Phone Joe 0417530662.

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

WO O D H E AT E R (Norseman), fairly old works ok, c/w flue and some extra fire bricks.

Ideal for men’s shed, workshop, holiday house. $350 ONO (Mirboo North) 0422337463.

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

EXPRESSION of interest: Pure bred Kelpie pups, working.

Dog and bitch from great studs. Enquiries Rob 0409-425880.

POULTRY / CAGE BIRD AUCTION Traralgon Showgrounds Poultry Pavilion, Sunday, July 16, 10.30am. Wide variety of poultry, hens, ducks, many breeds, fertile eggs.

Open for sellers from 8am. Ph: 5197 7270.

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

thanks A SPECIAL thank you to Doctor Chris Perry, over the past five years you have tended to our beloved Sam Scollo, our father. You were more than just a doctor to Sam. Your genuine care and concern for him has been immeasurable.

Words cannot express how we feel and a thank you is simply not enough.

We are so appreciative and grateful for all that you have done for him.

To all the Leongatha Hospital employees and medical staff who were involved with looking after Sam. The level of care given to him was nothing short of amazing. The times that you would give to stop to listen to Sam tell a story was precious to him.

Everyone was genuinely accommodating and for that we thank you for making his stay so comfortable.

We are so lucky to have such an incredible hospital here in Leongatha. The level of service and care would be difficult to match anywhere else.

To the District Nurses, over the last five years, all the home visits made Sam’s life more comfortable and to him, you became another member of the family.

Again, there are no words which can truly express our gratitude.

Thank you so much for everything, Antonietta Scollo, Josie and Tony Vitetta and Sandra and Andreano Manfré.

marriage celebrant

Jo Fennell 0437 465 399

johanne4@bigpond.com

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Want to work for a great supportive team part of a larger reputable organisation?

Below is a current vacancy at Strzelecki House Aged Care Facility:

COOK Casual vacancy – various shifts available!

Successful applicants will possess: • Aged Care cooking experience is an advantage • A minimum of a Cert III in commercial cookery • Competencies in HLTFS 207C, HLTFS 309C, HLTFS 310C or state equivalent • Knowledge of relevant regulatory bodies, legislative requirements including local council and state government • Sound knowledge of texture, modified food and fluid Applications to: Alison Snell – Facility Manager 27 Giles Street, Mirboo North VIC 3871 mirboonorthfm@acsagroup.com.au *All applicants must provide evidence of their right to work in Australia and a valid National Police check* Please note: Only successful candidates will be contacted

GARAGE SALE The “STAR” can help you promote your event with our

$27.50 GARAGE SALE KIT KIT INCLUDES 5cm x S/C advert (valued at $33.00) • 2 x A4 Garage Sale Signs • Garage Sale Tips (dos and don’ts) • Sheet of Price Stickers • Star Carry Bag

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

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

in memoriam HEPPELL - Col. 11.2.1931 - 14.7.2007 In loving memory of a dear Husband, Father and Pa. From Gwen and family.

deaths ARBUTHNOT - Isobel.

With great sadness we acknowledge the passing of our beloved friend Isobel. Passionate member of the National Party, life member and respected past president of Gippsland South District Council.

Special thoughts to Alex and family.

Gippsland South A.E.D.C. executive and members.

LESTER - Henry Brown (Lal).

1929 - 2017 Last surviving child of the late Fanny Elisie Lester (nee Scadden) and William Walter Lester.

Loved brother to Bill, Alf, Harold, Mary and Priscilla (all dec).

Special bond with Tony and Barney, and families.

Fond brother-in-law to Blanche, Jean (dec), Pat (dec), Jim (dec), Peter and Judy (dec), and families.

Special uncle to all his nieces and nephews.

A good racing mate to Raymond and Joan (dec), and families.

He was a good friend to many, with a sense of humour and generous nature.

A calm, wonderful man who will be missed by all.

Now at peace.

Loving husband to Barbara (Barbie).

Silent thoughts of time together, loving memories that last forever.

Now peacefully sleeping.

Son of the soil.

Please see Herald Sun for funeral details.

SCHADDEE VAN DOOREN - Alberta Maria Klara.

Passed away peacefully at Craigcare Berwick on July 8, 2017 aged 92 years.

Beloved wife of Jan (John) (dec).

Loving mother and mother-in-law of Pieter and Gerda, Gerry and Fenna, Elly and Harry, and Margaret and Gavin.

Loved Oma of Michael and Jo, Eileen and John, James and Christine, Melissa and Mark, Rodney and Diana, Cliff and Julie-Ann, Glen and Melanie, Erin, Matthew and Melissa.

Great Oma of 15 (one dec).

Safe in the arms of Jesus (John 3:16).

funerals SCHADDEE VAN DOOREN - The burial service for the late Mrs Alberta Schaddee van Dooren will be held at the Leongatha Lawn Cemetery on Friday, July 14, 2017 at 10.30am.

Following the burial, a thanksgiving service will be held at the Christian Reformed Church of Casey, 350-352 Pound Road, Narre Warren South at 2pm.

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Salvos praise youth Shape building changes SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council is encouraging residents to share their feedback on the Victorian Building Regulations Sunset Review being conducted by the State Government.

MEMBERS of Leongatha SalvoCare presented the students at Leongatha Community College with a certificate recently to recognise their involveUnder the proposed changes ment in the Salvos’ Na- swimming pool and spa barriers tional Youth Week event constructed prior to May 1, 2010 in March. are to be made compliant to current

Congratulations: Leongatha Community College students, back from left, Jesse Flanders, SalvoCare Eastern Gippsland team member Jasmine Crutchfield, Kayla Read, Shaelee Richmond, Gabe Wallen, Rose Dittrich, Corrine Garton and Jacinta Stephens, and front, from left, ECG teacher Julie Huntingford, Ethan Benzon-Ryan, ECG teacher Jo Knox, Michael Franklin and SalvoCare team members Rachel Carter and Sarash Boasman were awarded a certificate of recognition from SalvoCare for organising the National Youth Week event in Leongatha in March.

SalvoCare member Jasmine Crutchfield said, “Lots of local businesses and young people attended the day which was fantastic to see.

“Everyone did a good job and was very enthusiastic on the day. We have presented each student with a certificate to acknowledge their wonderful efforts and commitment.

“It was good to see the community working together during the lead up to the event and on the day of the event so we hope to do it again next year.”

SalvoCare would like to thank all of the local businesses and organisations for getting involved and for their support.

standards by October 1, 2020.

Extensive work may be required for these standards to be met, which depending on the age of the barrier could set owners back between $1300 and $3600.

The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning has identified proposed changes to more than 150 regulations, affecting different stages of the building process and building permit requirements.

Council’s manager regulatory services Matthew Patterson said it was important residents consider the changes proposed within the review.

“The Building Regulations Sunset Review is proposing a number of changes that could affect those wishing to build and make renovations,” he said.

“The changes proposed to swimming pool and spa barriers in particbetter manage the condi-

Health services backs diabetes campaign Bass Coast Health (BCH) is joining forces with Diabetes Victoria during this year’s

National Diabetes Week (July 9 to 15), calling on all Victorians to learn more about the in-

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Paul & Margaret Beck Caring for our Community Personal, dignified Service to all areas 5662 2717 Email: info@handleyfuneralservices.com.au Web: www.handleyfuneralservices.com.au

Pre-need Funeral Plans available Office and Chapel: 24 Anderson Street, Leongatha

visible condition of diabetes, which is affecting more and more people every day.

“People with diabetes look like everybody else – they come in all shapes, sizes, ages, gender identities and ethnicities. You cannot see if somebody has diabetes, nor can you tell which type of diabetes they have,” BCH diabetes educator Helen Papadopoulos said.

Every day, more than 80 people in Victoria develop diabetes and, of those, the majority have type two diabetes – which is often linked to lifestyle issues such as a poor diet and a lack of regular exercise. Just as concerning – one in every four Victorians over the age of 25 is directly impacted in some way by this condition; however, they might not be aware of this.

The theme of Diabetes Victoria’s new digital awareness campaign is Invisible Condition and that it is too important to ignore.

BCH’s community nursing manager Emma O’Neill said, “Living with diabetes is 24/7. We all need to know more about it so we can distinguish the facts from the myths. For instance,

you don’t have to be old and you don’t have to be overweight to develop diabetes. Diabetes doesn’t discriminate.

“With almost 314,000 Victorians living with diabetes and an estimated 125,000 Victorians with undiagnosed diabetes, there is an increasing need to provide expert advice, resources and programs so people affected by diabetes can live well and ensure that the seriousness of diabetes is raised amongst various members of parliament at the Victorian Parliamentary Diabetes Support Group meeting later this year,” Diabetes Victoria CEO Craig Bennett said.

“There are three main types of diabetes: type one, type two and gestational diabetes.

“Each type of diabetes has different underlying causes and may be best managed with different strategies. However, once you develop diabetes you will have to manage the condition every day for the rest of your life. There is a great need to raise awareness about this, in particular.”

These management strategies that Mr Bennet refers to can be gained locally from BCH’s diabetes educators and dietitians, who also provide expert advice on how to

tion day to day.

BCH’s own diabetes self-management and support groups provides advice, information and support to Bass Coast residents, with the groups meeting regularly at various sites to discuss a diverse selection of issues related to the condition.

The groups provide the space for participants to speak freely amongst themselves, to better understand how to live well with diabetes. With health professionals in attendance the groups enable people to share their experiences to discover new ways to better manage their condition.

Expert presenters range from pharmacists to podiatrists.

Diabetes is the fastest growing chronic condition in Australia. Around 1.7 million Australians have diabetes. This includes all types of diagnosed diabetes, as well as silent or undiagnosed type two diabetes. More than 108,000 Australians have developed diabetes in the past year alone.

To find out more, visit the website invisiblecondition.org.au To find out more about BCH’s Diabetes Support Group, please call the diabetes educator on 5671 3290.

Scott and Sharon Anderson

Prized animal: the Strzelecki koala’s genetic uniqueness underpins its value to preserving koalas beyond South Gippsland. Photo: Facebook.

Study backs koalas’ future

By Brad Lester THE famous Strzelecki koalas have a better chance of success thanks to a study of their preferred habitat.

The Strzelecki koala has a unique genome which gives it a better chance of withstanding such threats as disease and climate change compared to other koala populations, who tend to be genetically uniform and therefore more at risk of death.

The community has joined with South Gippsland Landcare Network and HVP Plantations to map the habitat of the Strzelecki koala, noting its preferred habitat and tree types, and considering about 1000 field sites.

Koala ecologist Dr Steve Phillips of Biolink said the resulting map was now undergoing fine tuning and would be a vital resource in preserving the species by protecting its habitat.

“The Strzelecki koala has a big role to play in the management of the koala population in Victoria,” he said.

“We know the Strzelecki ranges are a stronghold of this unique population.”

A surprise finding of the study was the discovery of the extent to which the Strzelecki koala had dispersed into the lower ranges south and west of Sale.

“We expect to see pretty widespread use of the map by government and Landcare and the community in designing wildlife corridors,” Mr Phillips said.

“All of this will help manage the species to ensure it is there for many generations. We can’t afford to get anything wrong with it.”

A survey of the koala population in 2014 estimated there were 1000 koalas in the wild and Dr Phillips believes that number could be greater.

South Gippsland Landcare Network is applying for a grant to maintain its Friends of the Strzelecki Koalas project and improve koala habitat.

Tourism windfall

With care & dignity we serve South Gippsland and Phillip Island

THE region’s peak tourism body has welcomed state funding to promote Gippsland as a holiday destination.

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

ular will make changes to residents who aren’t necessarily expecting they aren’t compliant with building regulations.

“This could create a lot of work required by residents who have these barriers in place, so it is vital they make a submission to have their say.

“We also get a lot of complaints about the need to get building permits for farm sheds, decks, carports and other minor works. The review is not proposing significant changes to these requirements. This is an opportunity for the community to provide their feedback on Victoria’s building permit requirements.”

People wanting more information or to make an online submission can do so at www.engage.vic. gov.au/buildingregulationsreview.

Submissions can also be made via email to building.submission@ delwp.vic.gov.au or in writing to Building Regulations 2017 RIS, Director, Building, Planning, Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, Level 7, 8 Nicholson Street, East Melbourne, Victoria 3002.

Consultation closes on July 18, 2017. Submissions will be considered mid to late 2017 with the replacement regulations implemented

by June 2018.

Health focus: Bass Coast Health diabetes educator Helen Papadopoulos discusses diabetes management options with her client.

Destination Gippsland CEO Terry Robinson said the State Government has announced $3.2 million over four years for tourism marketing of Gippsland.

Destination Gippsland will receive $1.2 million and Visit Victoria will receive $2 million,

with the groups working together to undertake market research and deliver Inspired by Gippsland and Wander Victoria brand marketing activities.

“There will also be an emphasis on our high quality and emerging agritourism sector. There will be opportunities for all of Gippsland’s tourism industry to be involved in these marketing activities that will strengthen our visitor economy in coming years,” he said.

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Gippsland junior interleague champions crowned FOUR different junior football competitions have enjoyed success at this year’s Gippsland Junior Interleague Football Championships.

Following two days of round robin competition last week, the top two sides in each age group returned to Sale Recreation Reserve on Sunday to contest grand finals.

Bendigo Bank Southern Gippsland Football Competition was represented in three of the four grand finals and took out the U12 decider by two points against the previously undefeated Warragul and District Junior Football League side.

S o u t h e r n Gippsland’s Trevor Braid was best on ground in the 2.8 (20) to 2.6 (18) win.

The Traralgon Toyota Gippsland Youth Girls Football League won the inaugural Youth Girls competition, defeating Southern Gippsland 10 points.

Nikia Webber and Amy Dunn kicked the goals and Emily Haeusler was named best on

ground in the 2.7 (19) to 1.3 (9) victory.

Lindenow Football Netball Club star Harold Hood led Dwyers Toyota Bairnsdale and District Junior Football Association to victory in the U16 grand final.

Hood capped a terrific carnival by adding the best on ground medal to his player of the carnival award and champions medal following the 10.13 (73) to 2.7 (19) defeat of Sale and District Junior Football Association.

Central Gippsland Junior Football League rounded out the day with an impressive win in the U14 decider.

Jacob Carnes starred as Central Gippsland defeated Southern Gippsland 9.8 (62) to 4.3 (27).

The annual U14 All Stars Game takes place at Morwell Recreation Reserve this Saturday, with eight standout players from each team nominated to form two sides.

The clash is played as a curtain raiser to the TAC Cup clash between Gippsland Power and Eastern Ranges.

Opening bounce is 11am.

A Grade: Greg Marshman was the men’s singles runner up and A Reserve: Joel Langstaff was narrowly defeated by Shaun Helms for champion title.

Trent Hughes was crowned A Grade club champion.

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Great entries for championships all nothing could separate them, but Rhonda produced the winning shots when they counted and claimed the B Grade title and she was certainly pleased with the victory.

The B Grade men’s event was a massive upset for the night.

Number four player In the prestigious Tom Dudley defeated A Grade men’s singles all the number three event it was a changing players he played, to of the guard that took cause a huge boilover place with some exceland claim the title over lent matches leading good mate Brayden up to the final by Josh Krohn in a set that had Almond and Frank everything.

Dekker, who both were knocked out in the semi It has been great to finals by Greg Marshsee Tom develop his man and Trent Hughes game this season and who played an absorbcome away with an exing contest to decide cellent win. the club champion.

In doubles action Trent proved he had the A Grade doubles too much fire power, was played off in two defeating Greg 15/8 sections because of the in a high quality set excellent entries on the which all spectators night. enjoyed watching.

The winners of the respective sections then met in the final to decide the ultimate winner, after many top sets.

Trent Hughes and Matthew Oomman were left to fight it out against Greg Marshman and Joel Langstaff.

Trent and Matthew just clicked at the right time and came away with an easy win in the final.

Matthew topped off his great night by also winning the raffle.

The final event for review was the B Grade doubles which was run as a round robin event, giving all competitors a good hit.

The eventual winners were Brayden Krohn and Tom Dudley who had a wonderful night all round.

Many thanks to organisers Greg and Rhonda for making the night run so smoothly.

We have a week’s break for the school Cash splash: Warragul’s Nathan Kaljouw holidays and resume took home $1900 after the $8000 Special play on July 18. ConPoker Event at the Wonthaggi Golf Club re- gratulations to all the cently.

2017 club champions.

THE Leongatha Badminton Club could not have been more pleased with the numbers of entries for its coveted club championships, and with how smooth the night was run.

The ladies A Grade championship was taken out convincingly

by Kristen Bentley who cruised through her sets in comfortable style.

In the A Reserve men’s a very keen field again produced the closest badminton for the night, with Joel Langstaff defeating Matthew Oomman 15/14 in their semi final and Shaun Helms narrowly winning his semi final over Nigel Grimes.

In a repeat of last year’s final Shaun again just held off Joel 15-13 in a match that could have gone eigher way, a credit to both players on their standard of play.

The B Grade ladies’ battle was a real thriller when two sisters, Gail Beer and Rhonda Newton went head to head, and at 14 points

B Grade: Brayden Krohn was the men’s singles runner up and Tom Dudley was named club champion. Brayden and Tom also paired up to become the men’s doubles champions.

Ladies champs: Kristen Bentley was the winner of the A Grade singles and Rhonda Newton won the B Grade singles.

Poker bonanza in Wonthaggi JULY 1 and 2 saw 138 players from all over Victoria descend on the Wonthaggi Golf Club for the $8000 Special Poker Event hosted by the Australian Poker League (APL).

After two days and 16 hours of play, it was Warragul’s Nathan Kaljouw who took home the $1900 first place.

The next special poker event will be in October.

If you want to be part of it, visit your local poker venue: Sunday 1pm at Wonthaggi Golf Club (free entry); Monday 7pm at McCartins Hotel Leongatha (free entry); Tuesday 7pm at Korumburra Middle Hotel (free entry); Wednesday 7pm at Foster Exchange Hotel (free entry); Thursday 7pm at Continental Hotel Cowes

(free entry); Friday 7pm at Wonthaggi Golf Club ($15 entry).

Find more details on Facebook: “APL VCG Region”.

A new season of poker has just begun, so it’s a perfect time to get to your local venue and learn to play poker.

Visit www.PlayAPL.com to see where you can play.

Congratulations to this week’s winners for qualifying into the APL $25,000 State Championship next month.

Sunday, Wonthaggi Golf Club: Jason Mathieson.

Monday, McCartins Hotel Leongatha: Millie Morter.

Tuesday, Korumburra Middle Hotel: Miller Morter (back to back).

Wednesday, Foster Exchange Hotel: Josh Toner.

Thursday, Continental Hotel Cowes: David Heywood.

Doubles champions: Trent Hughes and Matthew Oomman were a successful pair, winning the A Grade men’s doubles.

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Second place: the runners up at Inverloch on Wednesday were Carol Hughes and Pat Stoneham.

Victory: winners at Inverloch’s Wednesday match were Doug Archer and Steve Snelling.

Inverloch TWENTY bowlers signed on for Inverloch’s Wednesday mixed-mufti social bowls match.

The numbers were relatively low at this time of year, due to the uncertain mid-winter weather, and a high level of absenteeism, with so many Gippsland retirees heading north to avoid all or part of the cool Victorian winter.

However, those who take a chance on Wednesday and

Sunday social matches are often rewarded with a sunny day’s bowling on synthetic greens which are unaffected by anything other than the heaviest showers, and these generally don’t last for long, so games are completed with little or no interruption.

Players from local and nearby clubs are invited to sign on well in advance for social bowls, remembering that an acceptance can always be reversed at the last minute if the weather deteriorates on

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

At Point Lonsdale

JULY Time

12 WED

13 THUR

14 FRI

15 SAT

16 SUN

17 MON

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height (metres)

0132 0735 1429 2011

1.44 0.42 1.68 0.73

0215 0811 1504 2049

1.46 0.42 1.69 0.68

0257 0845 1540 2126

1.47 0.44 1.69 0.64

0338 0920 1615 2201

1.48 0.46 1.68 0.59

0420 0959 1650 2239

1.47 0.51 1.65 0.55

0505 1040 1727 2317

1.47 0.56 1.61 0.50

0556 1125 1806

1.46 0.64 1.57

All times shown in 24 hour clock 0001 - 1200..................AM 1201 - 2400..................PM

the day.

To be fair to the match committee, any last minute cancellations should be lodged by phone no later than 10am, giving it time to adjust the team numbers.

Wednesday’s mixed social match was played in pairs, 2 x 12 ends, in the 2-42 format, producing three teams with two wins.

The winning team, with 35 points were Doug Archer (Skip) and Steve Snelling.

Runners-up, with 32 points, were Carol Hughes (Skip) and Pat Stoneham.

Sunday’s social game was called off because the chill factor was judged too great even for Inverloch’s hardy perennials. This is the first time this year that a winter social match was cancelled because of the weather.

Next Friday, July 14, is meals night with the usual requirement for diners to have names on the board by Thursday night.

Annual membership fees for the 2017-18 season are due for payment this month, no later than July 31, and players interested in a year of social bowls only are reminded of the $70 casual membership option at Inverloch, which allows them to bowl in all non uniform events, and participate in other club activities.

Saturday pennant players are reminded that the home and away pre-season matches require a commitment well in advance, particularly the “away” games which require a coach booking.

Sign-on sheets detailing locations and dates are prominently displayed on the noticeboards in the Inverloch clubrooms.

South Gippsland Indoor Bias Bowls LAST Tuesday saw the preliminary final played at Dumbalk.

The first half of the game between Korumburra White and Mardan was well contested, but Mardan came out strong with a good win to take it to the grand final (Tuesday, July 11), where it will meet Korumburra Blue.

Good bowling to all those involved.

On Tuesday, July 18, the association’s Ladies and Men’s Singles Championships will be played.

Come along and support the players.

Sunday was the Sponsored Tournament Day at Dumbalk.

There was an excellent turnout of players from the association and from across the line.

The winner for the morning play was Barbara Gibson’s team from Traralgon and runners up was Mientji Klein’s

Congratulations go to all 26 junior players, who showed significant improvement in their skills and game play.

With four junior teams the play off for finals saw Bubblegum defeat Scorchers for third place and Sharks defeat the ladder leaders Blacks to win the grand final.

Individual awards recognised Lily Francis in the Volleystars and Andrea Axford in the Juniors receiving the Gippsport most disciplined player award.

The president’s award was received by Phil Smith, recognised for his outstanding season.

South Gippsland Volleyball Club has also entered a Junior girls team in the State league competition this year, competing against junior athletes from

Foster Indoor IT was another quiet night again this last Saturday with only nine players.

As usual, two games of 12 ends were played.

There were no teams with two wins.

There was one team with a loss and a draw, another with a win and a loss and another with two draws.

The winning team for the night with a win and a draw was Ian Park and Mark Taylor.

A good night was had by all.

Venture out next Saturday night for a game of carpet bowls at the bowls club.

Please have your names in

by 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start.

It costs $4 to play with a light supper to follow.

Phone names into the club on 5682 2061, or for further details phone Bev on 0408 369 298.

Mardan PRESIDENT Ann Plowman reported on a good pennant win and appealed for some supporters to barrack for the team next week.

Bowlers will play at Dumbalk next Tuesday.

There were 12 bowlers this week, forming four teams with three players in each team.

The runner up, with two wins and 12 shots, was led by Theresa Bateman, seconded

by John McColl and skipped by president Ann Plowman.

This team was only just pipped by Bert Bright lead, Bev Greenwood second and skipped by Russell Grady, with two wins and 13 shots.

That’s all for this week, RG.

Buffalo indoor Wednesday, July 5 NOT as many at Buffalo this week but bowlers enjoyed the night.

Two teams were selected and six bowls used.

In the first game Carolyn led for both teams with Illene and Toni as second and skip for one team, and Peter and Bill second and skip for the other team.

Ten ends were played and scores were level after nine ends. Bill and Peter scored two on the last end to win 9-7.

In the second game Toni swapped to lead for both teams and Carolyn played with Illene. Bill and Peter won another close game on the last end 10-9.

Overall a win to Bill and Peter (WW) 12 ends but Toni, Illene and Carolyn were close behind (LL), eight ends Good luck to both teams for the pennant grand final.

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

Top players: the most valuable player award winners were Rachel King (runner up A Grade women), Nathan Lovie (equal A Grade men), Kristen Sanders (A Grade women), Brendan Tomada (equal A grade men), Natasha Hibma (B Grade women), Tania Ryan (runner up B Grade women), and Marcus Luscombe (equal runner up B Grade men). Absent: James Dean (B Grade men) and Rob Parkes (equal B Grade men’s runner up). Contributed: Mandy Fletcher.

Bugs star in grand final THE 2017 Summer/ Autumn KVI Volleyball

Sharks win grand final THE summer/autumn season of South Gippsland Junior Volleyball recently came to a close with a presentation night on July 2.

team from Moe. The afternoon play winner was Peg Curtis’s team from Yallourn North and runners up were Derek Vanrysbergen team from Yallourn North.

A very special thank you to the sponsors, the Dumbalk Murray Goulburn store and the raffle prizes from Leongatha Mitre10. A really great day was had by all.

across Victoria.

This competition plays at the State Volleyball centre in Dandenong each Saturday morning.

This offers a great opportunity for regional players.

The team currently sit in first place on the ladder, with 11 wins from 12 games.

Additional highlights for South Gippsland juniors this year has seen six players receiving scholarships to train with the Gippsland Sports Academy volleyball program and three athletes selected to represent Victoria in upcoming U15 National championships.

Congratulations to all athletes and we wish them the very best in representing South Gippsland and Victoria.

New players from Grade 5 and up are welcome to join next season, starting 6pm– 7.15pm, Thursday, July 27, at South Gippsland Splash, Leongatha.

For more information contact 5658 1043 or email korumburravolleyball@yahoo.com.

Junior premiers: back from left, Phil, Amber, Chloe, Charlotte, Jasmin, front from left, Lilly and Mitchell won the grand final.

competition, played on Thursday nights at Leongatha SPLASH, had its grand final night on June 29, with presentations and the most valuable player vote count on Sunday, July 2.

Both Senior grand finals ended up being contested by the top two teams from the end of the season.

In the A Grade final between Bugs and Golliwogs, both teams only had five players on the night.

It was a close tussle particularly in the first two sets but Bugs won the premiership in straight sets 3:0.

In B Grade, Gems had had a nail biter in the semi finals to clinch the fifth set and their grand final spot.

They met Help again in the grand final for another marathon encounter.

However, Gems had a few injury issues and Help seemed to finally overcome its jitters and was able to turn the tables

to win the grand final in four sets 3:1.

The most valuable player award vote count again proved interesting.

In the A Grade men, there was a tie on 24 points between Nathan Lovie of Champions and Brendan Tomada of Nads.

Stuart Smith and Russell Brown were behind them on 21 points each.

The women’s A Grade was comfortably won by Kristen Sanders of Bugs on 19 points and Golliwogs’ Rachel King was second on 14 points.

In B Grade, James Dean from Hulls Angels won on 18 points.

Rob Parkes (Panthers) and

Marcus Luscombe (Help) were close behind on 16 points.

For the women, Junior player Natasha Hibma from Albacons made a charge through the latter half of the season to finish on 16 points and Tania Ryan of Help was runner up on 15 points.

A special award was made to Shane Foster. He was presented with a Volunteer Appreciation Award from Volleyball Victoria at the awards night.

Next season will hit off on Thursday, July 20, with the junior competition starting a week later on July 27 at 6 pm.

For more information contact Tom on 5658 1043.

B Grade: Anthony Golding, Tania Ryan, Fiona Mackenzie, Marcus Luscombe, Steph Luscombe, Davern Goss, Greg Goss and Richard Ife team ‘Help’ defeated the Gems in the grand final. Contributed: Mandy Fletcher.

Gratitude: Shane Foster was presented with a Volleyball Victoria Volunteer Appreciation Award.

Premiers: Bugs won the A Grade grand final against the Golliwogs. Pictured are winners Allan Fletcher, Mandy Fletcher, Jack Somerville, Kristen Sanders and Andrew Noble. Absent: Stuart Smith and Wendy Wyhoon. Contributed: Mandy Fletcher.

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Youth netballers thrive YOUNG netballers from across the region participated in a clinic run by Netball Victoria at SPLASH indoor stadium in Leongatha last Tuesday.

Kids had to opportunity to meet Melbourne Vixens midcourt player

Khao Watts on the day.

Groups rotated around the stadium joining in on different netball activities.

The innovative program covered all facets of netball and was designed to improve participants skills and to maximise their enjoyment.

Young stars: from left, Bryony Grieve, Maddison Goldfinch, Sophie Kreutzberger, Chloe Ogilvy, Remy Jans, Zara Kruetzberger and Kinesha Anderson had a ball at the Netball Victoria clinic at SPLASH last Tuesday.

Badminton engages all KORUMBURRA Badminton Club is currently recruiting players for its upcoming summer competition.

The club provides for families and individuals of all ages.

Club nights will return after the school holidays at the Korumburra Secondary College.

Practice sessions are on Wednesday, July 19 and 26; rackets are available.

Korumburra’s summer competition

starts on Wednesday, August 2.

Players are graded according to their ability to ensure novices and experts alike can enjoy some good hitting.

Badminton is one of the easiest sports to accomplish.

If you’re looking for an energetic, inexpensive sport to take up, give badminton a try; everyone is welcome.

For further enquiries, call Ian Cole on 5678 2014, or visit the website at www. korumburrabadmintion.weebly.com.

Come and play: if you’re looking to try your hand at a different sport, the Korumburra Badminton Club is now recruiting.

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BADMINTON A sport for all ages

‘COME AND TRY NIGHT’ Korumburra Secondary College Wednesday 19 and 26 July 7:45pm - 9:30pm Rackets available Competition starts Wed 2 August Enquiries to Ian Cole 5678 2014 www.korumburrabadminton.weebly.com

Lumby wins tough ride IT was a windy and cold winter day with showers about for the intrepid souls who fronted for club racing at Tarwin Lower on Saturday.

The A Grade field had a 43km ride out to the top estate at Walkerville, so they had to climb the hill up to the Cape Liptrap turn both ways.

The three ride scratch group of Brett Franklin, Will Lumby and Harrison McLean were chasing a duo on four minutes, six riders on seven minutes and another four riders limit at 12 minutes.

The club welcomed Gavin Slavin and Rod Cheyne for their first ride of the season.

It was pleasing to see Rod on the go after a serious accident at work.

By the time the riders reached the turn, the two kilometre climb up to the Cape Liptrap turn had split the bunched.

Venus Bay Angling Club WINTER is always a quiet time for fishing, so it’s not surprising that not too many fish were weighed during the July competition.

Those who did brave the rain and cold winds caught salmon on the beaches.

Prize winners were: First: Michael DeHamer; Salmon (1.22kg) for 611 points.

Second: Joe Griscti; Salmon (1.12kg) for 560 points.

Third: Paul DeHamer; Salmon Winner: Michael De(680g) for 340 Hamer’s winning salmon weighed 1.22kg. points.

Kerry Pritchard and Bernadette Fitzgerald from the 12 minute bunch were first around.

They were followed closely by the balance of the lead four and the first of the seven minute bunch with just three now working together.

The four minutes duo of Oliver McLean and Leigh Stott were close behind but more threatening was the scratch trio who had made up around 8min of the limit handicap.

The run back to Tarwin Lower saw the scratch trio gradually pick up riders as they toiled into a head wind.

By around five kilometres to the finish, the leading trio of Thomas Fitzgerald, Brad Bouquet and Kevin Feely were chased down and a bunch sprint to the line was set up, much to the chagrin of the judges.

Will Lumby triumphed with first and fastest (1hr5min 32 sec).

Next were Harrison and then Brett.

Oliver Mclean was close in for fourth with Thomas Fitzgerald at fifth, Morgan Barnes sixth, Michael Park seventh, Leigh Stott eighth, Gavin Slavin ninth and rounding out the top 10 was Kevin Feely.

The B Grade riders had a 32km ride out to the cross road with the Walkerville-Buffalo road.

Kaleb Jans was on scratch chasing eight minutes to Greg Bradshaw and Kerry Fitzgerald.

The wind and two against one meant it was a lonely day for Kaleb as Greg took the win after dropping co marker Kerry on the hills at the wind farm.

However, Kerry managed to hold on for second and Kaleb a close third and fastest time.

Thanks to Peter Fitzgerald who cooked sausages at the barbecue whilst the race was on the riders were able to warm up and talk about the race after the event.

Next week the race starts at Woolamai race track

WARRAGUL & DISTRICT BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION COACHING POSITIONS 2017/18 SEASON Warragul & District Basketball Association is seeking passionate and dedicated people to lead our basketball teams and be part of our dynamic coaching staff.

We require the following:

In the lead: The scratch group of Will Lumby leading Harrison McLean and Brett Franklin climbed the ridge at Cape Liptrap. and the race is around the GlenForbes gorge circuit so another day to suit hill climbers.

The club is also looking for ideas to engage new members; maybe cyclo cross, maybe weekday ladies rides, maybe group rides with some coffee stops, maybe some maintenance nights.

All ideas are welcome.

South Gippsland Bridge Club RESULTS for last week Inverloch pairs– Friday, July 7: North/South First, with the score of the week, was the accomplished pair of Jean Barbour and Greg Nicholson with 61.11 per cent.

They were closely followed by the skilled pair of Deb Anglim and Jack Kuiper with 60.58 per cent.

Third went to Bron Sund and Clive Hope with a fine 53.97 per cent and fourth was taken by the fast rising pair of Bev McHugh and Glenys Dale with 53.17 per cent.

East/West First were Marie Sands and Ken McKenzie with an excellent 60.71 per cent.

Following into a close second were Ruth Stevenson and Dawn Jolly with 60.42 per cent.

Third with 56.85 per cent was the always reliable pair of Alan Johnston and John Sullivan.

Fourth with 52.08 per cent were Marj Freeman and Norma Hannay.

Meeniyan pairs – Monday, July 3: First with a lovely 58 were Susan Ruffin and Clive Hope. Second with 54 per cent were Kathryn Smith and David Baggallay and third were Faye Rowlands and Frank Arndt with a fine 52 per cent.

Please check the club website for coming events.

Visitors are always welcome.

DIRECTOR OF COACHING (NEW POSITION) MENS & WOMENS CBL COACHES & ASSISTANT COACHES JUNIOR SQUAD COACHES & ASSISTANTS Under 10 Boys and Girls Under 12 Boys and Girls Under 14 Boys and Girls Under 16 Boys and Girls Under 18 Boys and Girls Applications close on Friday, 21st July, 2017, 5pm.

All previous successful and unsuccessful applicants are welcome to apply.

Job Descriptions and Applications can be found on our Website http://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page. cgi?c=1-800-0-0-0&sID=84429 secretary@warragulbasketball.org.au

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Brian Dewar: won Meeniyan Golf Club’s Great effort: Saturday winner Daryle Gregg was congratu- Single Stableford event on Tuesday. lated by Meeniyan club captain Peter Riddle.

Thursday winner: Bob McGeary was congratulated for his 41 point win by Brian Erving.

Meeniyan THERE were steady fields during the week with Daryle Gregg coming out as the most consistent player over the three competitions.

Weather treated the players well with bursts of sunshine

and a bit of chill to complete their rounds.

Brian Dewar also played well scoring a place in two of the three rounds.

Congratulations to Daryle and Brian and all players throughout the week.

Leongatha TUESDAY, July 4, saw Michael Ellis (14) continue his recent good form to take out the Par Plus event with a +4, winning best score of the day.

Well done: Esplanade Hotel co-sponsor Bruce Clark congratulates Player of the Week Antony Roberts.

Sponsor for Saturday was Reg Hannay and the club thanks Reg sincerely for his generosity and support to the club.

Results for the week: Tuesday, July 4: Single Stableford.

Winner: Brian Dewar (17) 36 points.

Runner up: Daryle Gregg (23) 35 points.

Nearest the pin: second Peter Riddle and 14th Bruce Betts.

Best nine: Col Stewart 19

In this event you get double + for a birdie.

Michael had a day out to rout Alan Kuhne (15) with +3, who won a ball for his trouble. Ian Barlow (21) won B Grade, being square with the card.

DTLs were won by Andy Bassett +1, Geoff McDonald 0, Norman Hughes 0, Quentin Wilton -1, John Dumont -2, David Forbes -2, Robert Martin -2, Doug Clemann -2, Mark Warby -2, and Rod Brown -3.

Nearest the pin winners were Michael Ellis on the 14th hole (7.6M) and John Dumont on the 16th (0.9M).

Thursday, July 6, was a chilly winter’s day for golf which was reflected in the lower scores, with Neale Gillin taking B Grade and best score of day with 35 points on countback from a well starched Paul Luck, who was very stiff taking C Grade, also with 35 points.

Alan Kuhne won A Grade with 33 points.

DTLs were won by Bert Borg (34),

points.

Thursday, July 6: Single Stableford.

Winner: Bob McGeary (15) 41 points.

Runner up: Henry Meuller (22) 36 points.

Nearest the pin: second Genry Meuller and eighth Mat Vanboven.

Best nine: Daryle Gregg 22 points.

Saturday, July 8: Single Stableford.

Winner: Daryle Gregg (23)

Kevin Castwood (32), Ken Smirk (32), John Simon (31), Merv Stubbs (31), Kris Mueck (31), Bruce Cathie (31), David Vorwerg (30), John Eabry (30), Tyler Marotti (30), Norm Hughes (30), Michael Thomas (29), Peter Brownlie (29), Wendy-Anne Parker (29), Peter Walsh (29), Alan Sperling (29), Geoff McDonald (29) and Fred Debono (29).

Nearest the pin winners, were Fred de Bondt (3.18M) on the 14th hole and John Simon (3.1M) on the 16th hole.

Ken Wardle (13) was action pumped on Saturday, July 8, blasting 40 points to win A Grade and best score of the day.

Peter Buttinger (18) won B Grade with 32 points and Henry Sedelies (27) won C Grade with 34 points.

DTLs were won by Terry Lund (35), David Forbes (35), Kevin Castwood (34), Ian Debenham (34), Stuart Harry (33), Glenn Marsham (33), Michael Ellis (33), Wayne Keen (31), Andrew Henley (31), Walter Taberner

Korumburra ladies LAST Wednesday, it was mostly dry overhead although quite soft underfoot for the 17 golfers.

Thanks to the House of Golf for sponsoring the Monthly Medal.

Well done to ladies captain Heather Grist who won Section 1, the July Monthly Medal and Silver Spoon play-off.

Heather had a great score of 98(21)77, with Julie Brannaghan just missing the wins on a count-back, with 101(24)77.

Pam Eyers won Section 2 with 118(38)80, on a count-back from Jean White, 119(39)80.

Lee Clements was NTP on the first green and the Scratch Score winner, with 95.

40 points on a count back.

Runner up: Bruce Betts (27) 40 points.

Down the line: Col Graeme (14) 34 points and Brian Dewar (16) 34 points.

Pro pin: Peter Riddle.

Nearest the pin: second Graeme Revell; second shot to the fifth Col Graeme; eighth Daryle Gregg; 11th Bob McGeary Members draw: Craig Buckland - jackpot to next week.

(31), Ted Rudge (31), Colin Martin (30), Ray Burton (30), Colin Bear (30), Gordon Morrison (30), Russell Williams (30) and Bryan McCorkell (30).

Nearest the pin winners were Peter Buttinger on the 14th hole (4.6M) and Colin Bear on the 16th hole (2.6M).

Tuesday, July 18 and 25, will see the inaugural running of the Worm Burners Medal at Leongatha Golf Club; to win all you need do is have the best two round aggregate Stableford score, resulting from play as part of these two Tuesday shotgun events.

All players are welcome as this is an open event.

The first round of the Esplanade Hotel sponsored Super League was played this week at Leongatha Golf Club with the top of the ladder being held by Team OOB’s with four points and 113.2 per cent over Team Pars on four points and 111 per cent. Player of the Round was Antony Roberts with 38 points.

Lee and Barb Twite were DTL winners.

Next Wednesday, July 12, is the second round of the Gloria Burgess trophy, so a Stableford event.

Some women will start playing from 9am onwards, so that golf finishes a little earlier.

After golf, there will be a farewell get together for Marg Young before Marg and her partner Lee move interstate.

Ladies are asked to bring a small plate for lunch/afternoon tea, starting around 1.30pm.

It would be lovely to have many there for this special occasion and a chance to thank Marg for all the time she has put in to help the club and to wish her well.

A committee meeting will

follow this get together.

A reminder to those attending the dinner and auction that it is this coming Saturday, July 15, at a new starting/arrival time of 6pm.

Payment of $30 per person is required by Tuesday, July 11, as the caterers need definite numbers on that day.

Please contact David on 0408 515 622 regarding bookings.

Thank you to the many businesses and individuals who have generously donated towards the auction.

The club looks forward to a very enjoyable evening with the combination of a three course meal, a wide variety of goods and services to auction and many people attending.

THE club played the qualifying round of the Doris Chambers Foursomes Stableford last Wednesday in reasonably good winter weather conditions, with the course holding up very well.

The winners will now play off in Melbourne later in the year.

The clear winners on the day were Dot Stubbs/Lianne Adamson 36 points, runners up Maxine Eabry/Rebecca Thomas 30 points.

DTL balls went to Marea Maher/Sue Bowler 28 points, Toni West/Karen Orford 27 points, Jill Steer/Coral Gray 26 points, Libby Seebeck/ Helen MacKenzie and Louise Schache/Joc Howon 25 points.

The nine hole event was won by Bronwyn Debenham (45) 17 points.

DTL went to Pam Christensen 15 points and Marion Bellingham 14 points.

On a brisk Saturday morning, 15 women played a Stableford event with Karen Bear taking home the money with the score of 30 points.

DTL balls went to Karen Orford 28 points, Wendy Parker 27 points, Maryanne Gartner 27 points and Marg Griffiths 26 points c/b.

Woorayl SATURDAY saw every golfer’s favourite event – Singles Par. This is a warm up for next week’s club Fourball Championships with some of the scores reflecting some practice may be needed.

Panthers Mensland sponsored this week and the club thanked David very much for his ongoing support of the golf club.

A Grade was won by P. Rayson on a count back from R. Gourlay and R Winkler with a very respectable +2.

B Grade was taken out

by P. Challis with +1 and C Grade was won by the club president G. Winkler +2.

Balls down the line went to R. Gourlay, R. Winkler, G. Calder, A. Hickey, G. Young, G. Price and M. Hanily.

M. Smith also won the last ball of the day.

Nearest the pins were won by J. Hermens eighth and G. Fennell the 17th.

The raffle was won by “Bob Hughes Syndicate”.

Woorayl A SMALL but enthusiastic field of 10 ladies took part in the Monthly Medal on Wednesday, July 5, at Woorayl.

The winter course was

Winning trio: Heather Grist won Section 1, the July Monthly Medal and Korumburra’s Silver Spoon play off. She is pictured with Section 2 winner Pam Eyers and runner up Jean White.

Wonthaggi ladies

Amazing achievement: Geraldine Prentice (centre) had a highly successful day on the Wonthaggi golf course last week, winning B Grade and the Monthly Medal. Leonie Bentick (left) was the winner of C Grade and Sev Piasente (right) was the winner of A Grade.

A RELATIVELY warm start –that there was no ice on the puddles – for the Monthly Medal competition saw 17 brave ladies front up for the event.

Not to let them get too complacent, the rain deity made his presence known with a bitter wind, a drop in temperature and the downpour which lasted only two holes but enough to remind they ladies they were playing in July in South Gippsland.

Play continued and there was one absolute stand out score, which was applauded by all at presentation when it was announced Geraldine

Prentice had great day with 92 (22) 70 net winning B Grade, the Monthly Medal, the best scratch score, and the putting with 29 putts.

A Grade was a won by Severena Piasente 100 (20) 80 net, and C Grade Leonie Bentick 108 (23) 77.

Ivy Ruby birdied the fourth, while Betty Bowmar was the best shot on the eighth to take home the balls.

BDL was awarded to Ivy Ruby 75, Pam Russell 77, Marg Johnson 81, Anne Tschiderer 82, Delores Harvey 83 and Pam Hanley 83.

Ann Grist: won the July Monthly Medal at the Woorayl Golf Club.

As mentioned earlier, next week is the club’s Fourball Par and Scratch Championship contested over both Saturday and Sunday.

Good luck to all that enter. It is definitely one of the most sought after board events of the year.

Foster TUESDAY, July 4: Stableford.

Winner: Paul Spencer 37 points. NTP: 6th Clackers.

DTL: Peter Dight.

Wednesday, July 5: Stroke Medal (Trophies: Jan Best).

Winner: A and Medal: Deb Williams (14) 77 net. B Grade: Kaylene Morris (28) 78. SCR: A: D. Williams. B: K. Morris. Putting: J. Mountford 30 putts. NTP: 17th D. Williams. DTL: Trudi Prue 83 and J. Mountford 83.

Thursday, July 6: Stableford.

Winner: Paul Spencer 35 points. NTP: F. Tyers. DTL: P. Dight.

Friday, July 7: nine hole Chook Run, back nine Winner: Lloyd McKenzie 19 points. NTP: 17th Lloyd McKenzie. DTL: Drew Studham 18 and David Haggett 18.

Saturday, July 8: 4BBB Stableford.

Winners: K. Witheridge and L. McKenzie 42 points.

NTP: fourth C. Downing, sixth R. Smith, 13th L. McKenzie and 17th K. Witheridge. DTL: R. Smith and P. Dight 41, R. Prain and N. Thompson 41. Ladies: Gayle Reid 33. NTP: Gayle Reid.

DTL: D Williams 28.

Sunday Junior Competition: for members and non members starting soon contact the club for details on 5682 2272.

Ladies starter Clinics: starting soon, contact the club for details on 5682 2272 or email at contact@fostergolfclub.com.au.

Mirboo North ladies MONTHLY Medal: Winner: Nicole Allen, 97/17/80 net.

NTP: sixth Amy Wilson and 13th Lynne Winderlick.

Putting: Nicole Allen, 28 putts.

The Randall Shield winner: Amy Wilson.

introduced, which signals the shortening of some of the tees and the handicaps adjusted accordingly.

There was the hope that everyone would make it into the clubhouse dry but with only a few holes to play the black clouds rolled in and down came the rain.

It was fortunate it did not last long but it was enough to dampen players and force them to don the wet weather attire.

Ann Grist recovered from a slow start to card a great 75 net (18) to win the day and the Monthly Medal on a count back from Sharyn Rayson.

NTP: eighth S. Rayson, 11th A. Grist and 17th I. Giliam.

DTL balls: S. Rayson 75 net (13) and J. Fennell 76 net (30).

Putting: J. Fennell 30.

This week: American Foursomes – Drawn Partner.

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Athletes invited to life-changing camps CALLING all next generation leaders!

Do you want to invest in the future of grassroot sport?

Do you know a young person who has a passion for social change and leadership?

Fifty of Gippsland’s most driven, passionate, dedicated young sporting leaders, aged 15 to 17, are being sought to participate in the 2017 Captains Camp program, run by Game Changers.

Game Changers has the vision that all Australian sporting clubs have a positive culture where every person has deep connection, purpose and positive impact?

The organisation’s mission is to empower Australian sporting clubs with the skills, courage and character to have all players reach their greatest potential.

Game Changers founder and general manager Jamin Heppell, formerly of Leongatha, said the program is a transformative educational program that combines sport and life leadership education.

“It is about helping young people become the best they can be, both on and off the field. Everyone takes something different from their participation, but most participants get introduced to an inspiring community, increase their confidence, and develop their leadership skills,” he said.

Over four months, the Captains Camp program develops the all-round athlete by focusing on high performance, leadership and resilience, on and off the field.

The program dives into sports psychology, elite strength and conditioning training, authentic leadership, masterful communication skills, growth mindset and nutrition workshops.

Young leaders are connected with an extraordinary community of like-minded people committed to empowering the generation of leaders in grassroots sport and local communities.

Participants will learn: • how to powerfully communicate to small and large groups; • cultivating deeper self awareness, compassion

Inspirational experience: young sporting leaders will learn so many skills from taking part in the 2017 Captains Camp. and confidence; building emotional resilience; elite strength and conditioning training; the latest in effective nutrition education; and how to deal with the peer pressure, including drugs and alcohol.

The program will take place over four months with the following touch points: • • • •

Camp One: Sunday, October 1 to Friday, October 6; Community Action Project Day: Sunday, November 26; Camp Two: Sunday, January 14 to Friday, January 19, 2018; and Graduation: Friday evening, February 2, 2018.

The program costs $2000, with a number of $1000 scholarships available. These will operate on a first-in-best-dressed basis.

Applications open Friday, July 7 and close Friday, August 18.

Nominations can be made through the website: www.game-changers.life/captainscamp/

Teenagers win in table tennis grand final IT was on for young and older at the Wonthaggi Table Tennis A Reserve grand final last week.

Two mums and one dad (Classics) took on three talented teenagers (Mator) in what promised to be a fight to the death.

Siobhan Paxton had to play against her fourteen year old son in one match, with Archie set to do the dishes for the week if his mum didn’t win.

Winners: Bayley Poynton-Jessop, Jake Stivic and Archie Paxton claimed the A Reserve grand final.

Right, Runners up: Leanne Costello, Brad Scott and Siobhan Paxton came in second in the A Reserve grand final.

Archie won in three but Siobhan had some help at home this week.

Fifteen year old Bayley Poynton-Jessop and fourteen year old Jake Stivic were at the top of their game on a night that really counted.

Jake had Classic’s top player Brad Scott worried when Jake won the the third game and the fourth went to 14-12.

A relieved Brad came in the winner.

The first doubles with Leanne Costello against Archie and Bayley was a thriller.

It went all the way to the fifth game with Archie and Bayley sneaking over the line for an 11-8 win.

Siobhan then went down to Bayley in a very hard hitting 3-1 set.

Leanne took Jake to five in the closest set of the night, with Jake

winning that all important fifth game and concluding a 5-1 grand final result for the Classics.

It was a great match with three ‘oldies’ planning revenge next season.

A Grade, A Reserve and junior coaching recommence next week.

There will be practice nights before next

season gets under way with A, A Reserve and B Grade competition.

B Grade teams are selected from the juniors being coached on Thursdays from 6pm to 7pm at the table tennis centre; contact 5674 4628 for further information.

New players are very welcome.

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Parrots netball

Alberton netball Results - Round 15 July 8 A Grade: MDU 59 d Toora 20, Foster 60 d Stony Creek 30, Fish Creek 108 d DWWWW 6.

B Grade: Toora 47 d MDU 25, Foster 67 d Stony Creek 33, Fish Creek 85 d DWWWW 4.

C Grade: MDU 39 d Toora 20, Foster 26 drew Stony Creek 26, Fish Creek 57 d DWWWW 6.

17 & Under: MDU 73 d Toora 25, Foster 47 d Stony Creek 18, Fish Creek 56 d DWWWW 8.

15 & Under: Toora 22 d MDU 11.

13 & Under: MDU 21 d Toora 10, Foster 35 d Stony Creek 3, Fish Creek 34 d DWWWW 14.

Ladders A Grade MDU ...........................298.75 Fish Creek ..................199.49 Foster..........................147.83 Tarwin ........................102.44

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A Grade Leongatha 41 drew Moe 41 Auction player - Nicola Marriott. Awards: Lyn Rose - Nicola Marriott, Serafino’s - Shannon Danckert, Rusty Windmill - Kasey Rump.

With six out of our nine players missing it was an impressive effort by all. Thank you to all our juniors and B graders who stepped up.

Stony Creek...................94.19 16 Toora .............................85.28 16 DWWWW.......................9.91 0 B Grade Toora ..........................192.82 Fish Creek ..................184.12 MDU ...........................160.34 Foster..........................125.00 Tarwin ...........................80.43 Stony Creek...................65.03 DWWWW.....................22.73 C Grade MDU ...........................242.27 Fish Creek ..................192.33 Foster..........................107.51 Toora .......................... 112.32 Tarwin ...........................86.50 Stony Creek...................83.30 DWWWW.....................16.10 17 & Under MDU ...........................364.20 Foster..........................143.75 Fish Creek ..................108.36 Toora ..........................109.91 Tarwin ...........................81.37 Stony Creek...................50.28 DWWWW.....................21.14 15 & Under Fish Creek ..................294.12 Foster..........................144.68 Tarwin ..........................69.63 Toora ............................72.87 MDU .............................50.42

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B Grade

Battle: Keighley Starrett, Olivia Cope and Kelsey Angwin compete for the ball in Stony Creek’s goal ring. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning-@ fourcornersframing.biz.

13 & Under Foster..........................332.06 50 Tarwin ........................336.07 40

Fish Creek ..................252.60 38 Toora ............................64.79 24 MDU .............................46.30 16

DWWWW.....................35.17 12 Stony Creek...................14.96 0

Gippsland netball Results - Round 12

On the run: Power’s Molly Edwards makes a strong lead away from her Drouin opponent to take the pass. More photos ate www.mdphotos.net

A Grade: Moe 41 drew Leongatha 41, Morwell 66 d Maffra 35, Traralgon 80 d Sale 27, Warragul 46 d Bairnsdale 42, Drouin 56 d Wonthaggi Power 44.

B Grade: Moe 52 d Leongatha 37, Morwell 41 d Maffra 38, Traralgon 59 d Sale 46, Bairnsdale 45 d Warragul 36, Drouin 50 d Wonthaggi Power 39.

C Grade: Leongatha 36 d Moe 32, Maffra 44 d Morwell 24, Traralgon 34 d Sale 26, Warragul 51 d Bairnsdale 22, Wonthaggi Power 44 d Drouin 23.

Under 17: Moe 39 d Leongatha 23, Maffra 49 d Morwell 18, Traralgon 41 d Sale 34, Bairnsdale 33 d Warragul 20, Drouin 38 d Wonthaggi Power 35.

Under 15: Leongatha 47 d Moe 36, Morwell 47 d Maffra 26, Sale 43 d Traralgon 36, Bairnsdale 53 d Warragul 22, Wonthaggi Power 42 d Drouin 36.

Under 13: Leongatha 30

d Moe 22, Maffra 45 d Morwell 29, Sale 50 d Traralgon 13, Bairnsdale 55 d Warragul 5, Wonthaggi Power 40 d Drouin 8.

Ladders A Grade Traralgon ...................190.67 Drouin ........................152.74 Morwell ......................135.90 Leongatha .................. 113.56 Moe .............................101.09 Warragul ........................83.80 Maffra............................83.79 Wonthaggi Power ..........80.49 Sale................................61.59 Bairnsdale .....................56.21 B Grade Moe .............................139.16 Leongatha ..................134.06 Drouin ........................108.81 Traralgon ...................126.88 Bairnsdale ....................90.55 Morwell .........................92.31 Sale................................87.23 Wonthaggi Power ..........77.23 Warragul ........................81.07 Maffra............................81.49 C Grade Leongatha ..................153.79 Warragul ....................144.41 Maffra ........................129.12 Wonthaggi Power ......126.41 Traralgon ................... 111.85 Drouin ...........................84.25 Moe ...............................92.39

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Sale................................84.20 Morwell .........................81.27 Bairnsdale .....................50.77 Under 17 Maffra ........................174.58 Traralgon ...................121.57 Drouin ........................129.87 Moe .............................109.36 Sale .............................104.26 Leongatha......................98.29 Wonthaggi Power ........100.00 Bairnsdale .....................81.55 Morwell .........................57.14 Warragul ........................53.81 Under 15 Wonthaggi Power ......163.75 Leongatha ..................130.97 Sale .............................126.09 Morwell ...................... 111.96 Bairnsdale ..................140.43 Traralgon ..................... 112.47 Moe ...............................86.53 Drouin ...........................91.43 Maffra............................67.01 Warragul ........................40.95 Under 13 Sale .............................418.25 Bairnsdale .................. 211.88 Maffra ........................125.17 Wonthaggi Power ......151.72 Traralgon ................... 111.32 Leongatha....................103.53 Morwell .........................92.00 Moe ...............................95.05 Warragul ........................17.91 Drouin .............................8.15

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Pass in: Kilcunda Bass centre Sam Crawford waits for one of the goal shooters to move into position in the ring during the B Grade match against Garfield.

A Grade: Koo Wee Rup 44 d Cora Lynn 38, Dalyston 35 d Bunyip 34, KilcundaBass 38 d Garfield 33, Korumburra-Bena 53 d Phillip Island 27, Nar Nar Goon 54 d Inverloch-Kongwak 27.

B Grade: Koo Wee Rup 34 drew Cora Lynn 34, Dalyston 40 d Bunyip 27, Garfield 25 drew Kilcunda-Bass 25, Korumburra-Bena 58 d Phillip Island 47, Nar Nar Goon 53 d Inverloch-Kongwak 50.

C Grade: Koo Wee Rup 24 d Cora Lynn 20, Dalyston 37 d Bunyip 35, Garfield 21 drew Kilcunda-Bass 21, Korumburra-Bena 39 d Phillip Island 25, Nar Nar Goon 44 d Inverloch-Kongwak 35.

Under 17: Cora Lynn 27 d Koo Wee Rup 23, Dalyston 56 d Bunyip 22, KilcundaBass 25 d Garfield 24, Korumburra-Bena 40 d Phillip Island 21, Inverloch-Kongwak 55 d Nar Nar Goon 18.

Under 15: Cora Lynn 35 d Ko Wee Rup 14, Dalyston 31 d Bunyip 15, Kilcunda-Bass 29 d Garfield 24, Korumburra-Bena 32 d Phillip Island

21, Inverloch-Kongwak 38 d Nar Nar Goon 21.

Under 13: Koo Wee Rup 19 drew Cora Lynn 19, Dalyston 28 d Bunyip 8, Phillip Island 37 d Korumburra-Bena 12, Inverloch-Kongwak 37 d Nar Nar Goon 14.

Ladders A Grade Korum-Bena ..............244.81 Dalyston .....................177.78 Phillip Island.............. 141.11 Nar Nar Goon ............145.39 Koo Wee Rup .............126.86 Inverloch-K’wak ......... 113.42 Bunyip .........................108.46 Cora Lynn......................94.47 Kilcunda-Bass ...............40.26 Garfield .........................17.85 B Grade Dalyston .....................156.35 Korum-Bena ..............182.59 Inverloch-K’wak .......145.19 Cora Lynn ..................137.29 Koo Wee Rup .............108.94 Nar Nar Goon................90.98 Bunyip ......................... 111.88 Phillip Island .................94.97 Kilcunda-Bass ...............38.46 Garfield .........................32.65 C Grade Koo Wee Rup .............191.14 Cora Lynn ..................176.62 Dalyston .....................175.78 Korum-Bena ..............132.56 Bunyip ........................156.49

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Nar Nar Goon..............107.28 Inverloch-K’wak .........105.21 Phillip Island .................72.14 Garfield .........................27.47 Kilcunda-Bass ...............27.19 Under 17 Dalyston .....................253.44 Korum-Bena ..............210.83 Inverloch-K’wak .......163.36 Cora Lynn ..................148.55 Phillip Island.............. 119.20 Koo Wee Rup ................91.01 Bunyip ...........................60.82 Kilcunda-Bass ...............57.84 Nar Nar Goon................38.80 Garfield .........................38.50 Under 15 Phillip Island..............291.98 Korum-Bena ..............210.05 Inverloch-K’wak .......163.26 Cora Lynn ..................172.15 Dalyston .....................131.37 Bunyip ...........................86.06 Kilcunda-Bass ...............70.77 Nar Nar Goon................57.51 Koo Wee Rup ................36.43 Garfield .........................27.22 Under 13 Cora Lynn ..................215.38 Koo Wee Rup .............207.14 Phillip Island..............238.35 Dalyston .....................226.28 Korum-Bena ..............122.06 Inverloch-K’wak ...........95.00 Bunyip ...........................65.63 Nar Nar Goon................19.25 Garfield ...........................6.35 Kilcunda-Bass .................0.00

Under 17 Moe 39 d Leongatha 23 Awards: Serafino’s - Luca Riseley, Voyage Fitness - Simone Dekker, Baker’s Delight - Alice Howard.

Tough game this week, we had trouble starting up in the first quarter. As the game went on we got better and better but Moe were just the better team. Game on next week.

Under 15 Leongatha 47 d Moe 36 Awards: Network Video - Alicia Marshman, Baker’s Delight - Keely Price, McDonald’s - Belle Grabham Andrews.

It was a tough game with five of our players out this week, but we still fought hard to come home with the win.

C Grade

Under 13

Leongatha 36 d Moe 32 Auction player - Alicia Garnham. Awards: Lyn Rose - Danielle Mackie, Baker’s Delight - Lali Rogers, Rusty Windmill - Tegan Renden and Elicia Garnham Well done girls. We played a hard but great game with

Leongatha 30 d Moe 22 Awards: A.W. Smiths Grace Patterson, Bair’s Hotel - Mia Deenen, Baker’s Delight - Zara Littlejohn.

It was a well played game and we all worked hard. Great win girls. Good luck next week.

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Moe 52 d Leongatha 38 Auction player - Kasie Rump. Awards: RSL Leongatha - Jackie Smith, Sixty Degrees - Kate Browne, Baker’s Delight - Simone Dekker.

With our club short of players this week today’s game was never going to be easy. A big thank you to the players who played positions they don’t normally play, and to Simone Dekker and Tegan Renden for playing two games.

only six original players and an Under 15 player to make number seven, which was Lali Rogers, and she played a ripper of a game.

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In front: Mirboo North wing defence Emily Loh gets to the ball in front of Hill End’s Kim Templeton during the first quarter of the A Grade game played at Mirboo North on Saturday.

Tigers outplay Hill End A Grade Mirboo North 73 d Hill End 26 Best: Jess Le Page.

Coaches: Danielle Hilliar.

It was a great team game in new positions with missing players.

Everyone adjusted nicely for a convincing win.

Mirboo North 35 d Hill End 29 Best: Monique Giardina.

Coaches: Connie Lia The girls were encouraged to keep driving at the ball and applying pressure in both defence and attack.

It was a much improved from the last few weeks.

B Grade

U17

Mirboo North 76 d Hill End 17 Best: Karli Densley.

Coaches: Janet Bradley It was another great team effort.

The girls will keep working on safe passes and clean turnovers.

Mirboo North 30 d Hill End 26 Best: Sienna Falkingham.

Coaches: Lucy Palmer and Chloe Maxwell It was a fantastic effort by everyone. They all got a turn over each and passed really well.

C Grade

U15

Mirboo North 42 d Hill End 21 Best: Alyce Turnbull.

Coaches: Connie Lia. Everyone contributed to a well played game.

Mirboo North 56 d Hill End 12 Best: Jaime Chila. Coaches: Elissa Barry It was an awesome game with great work and versatility within the team.

D Grade

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FOOTBALL | SPORT

thestar.com.au • Korumburra Bena v Phillip Island

Close win for the Bulldogs Phillip Island 10.9.69 Korumburra-Bena 7.6.48 Phillip Island Goals: R Linford 2, S Everington 2, N Higginson 2, S Pimm 1, J Taylor 1, A Redmond 1, J Witnish 1 Korumburra-Bena Goals: B Fitzpatrick 3, S Edwards 2, Z Walker 1, R Dixon 1 Phillip Island Best: B Kimber, N Higginson, J Witnish, M Griffin, R O’Hara, S Everington Korumburra-Bena Best: J McMillan, J Hill, B Fitzpatrick, J Ayama, A Snooks, N Wylie RESERVES

Phillip Island 9.10.64 Korumburra-Bena 7.4.46 Leading Goalkickers: J Nicolaci 2, J Weir 2, J Kyle 2, T Sorrell 2 PI Best: J Nicolaci, J Spottiswood, D McGinley, L Gregory, M Feehan, J Pearsall

KB Best: J Kyle, D Muir, J Macri, T Sorrell, S Paterson, J Lethbridge THIRDS

Phillip Island 14.16.100 Korumburra-Bena 0.2.2 Leading Goalkickers: M Freeman 4, B Anderson 4 PI Best: J Anderson, M Freeman, J Keating, C Thompson, M Mattock, J Asbury KB Best: T Anthony, L Fievez, C Miller, K Lia, H McNeil, J Wyhoon FOURTHS

Phillip Island 7.7.49 Korumburra-Bena 1.4.10 Leading Goalkicker: N Bee-Hickman 2 PI Best: N Bee-Hickman, L WilsonBrowne, N Anderson, B Christopher, T McMillan, C Farrell PI Best: J Grabham, J Anthony, J Stewart, W Little, T Newton, M Rowe

PHILLIP Island came away with a 21 point win against Korumburra Bena on Saturday.

It was a big day for the Giants as it held its Sponsors Day luncheon, which was attended by special guest Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien.

Frosty conditions met both sides in a must win game for the Island.

Phillip Island kicked with the breeze to the town end.

The Giants fielded five U18s in its team.

Both teams started well in the conditions, but the Island got away early, taking a 14 point lead into the first break.

At quarter time, the score was Phillip Island 2.4.16 to Korumburra Bena 0.2.2.

The Giants attacked with the wind but only points were registered, including a miss from 15 metres in front of goal.

The Island rebounded to kick a goal from a turnover, and the Giants poor kicking continued to make it easy for the Bulldogs’ defence.

The Giants finally goalled when Sam Edward kicked truly from 60 to have his team trail by just 11 points.

During the long break, the score was Phillip Island 3.5.23 to Korumburra Bena 1.6.12.

The weather turned bad in the second half, so you expected to see

the scoring slow down but it was the opposite, with eight goals scored in the third quarter.

The Island goalled in the first minute from a turnover, but the Giants hit back with a goal from Fitzpatrick.

However, the Giants tackling was missing and the Island scored two more goals.

The Giants would not back down and another goal from Fitzpatrick in the goal square brought the Giants back.

Another lapse allowed the Island to score the last two goals of the quarter.

At three quarter time it was Phillip Island 8.7.55 to Korumburra Bena 4.6.30.

The Island got a few shocks early in the final term but they held on to take a 21 point win.

The Bulldogs opened the last quarter with a strong mark and a goal from Higgenson, but the Giants hit back with a goal from Edwards.

Two more goals from Fitzpatrick brought the Giants within 15 points of the Island, but a late goal widened the gap.

The final score was Phillip Island 10.9.69 defeated Korumburra Bena 7.6.48.

The competition has a bye round this week, and the Island will return on the July 22 when they take on Garfield at Garfield.

Korumburra Bena will also play away at Cora Lynn.

• Neerim South v Poowong

Poowong fall to flag favourites POOWONG travelled over to Neerim South this week.

The results were not what it was looking for against the top side and flag favourites, but in each quarter there were patches of competitiveness.

Poowong Seniors kicked to the Baw Baw end with Jake Hazendonk kicking the first goal of the game.

Poowong followed with a point from the boundary Neerim responded with three goals from strong marks and at quarter time led 3.3.21 to 1.1.7.

Poowong started the second quarter with two

points including a poster.

The quarter was tight until Neerim broke it open late in the quarter with five goals Poowong adding two more points, at the big break Neerim lead by 49 points 9.6.60 to 1.5.11.

The third quarter started off in rain with Poowong adding two goals one to Connor Cunningham the other to Chris Doria.

Neerim handled the slippery ball better and with fewer turnovers added 4.2.26 to Poowong’s 2.3.15.

The last quarter was another quarter where Poowong’s inside 50s were not rewarded on the scoreboard and Neerim’s

strength and clean ball handling allowed them to kick 5.3.33 to Poowong’s one point.

The final scores were Neerim South 17.11.113 to Poowong 3.9.27.

The best players for Poowong were Jake Hazendonk, Tom Wyatt, Joseph Bisognin, Josh Chiavaroli, Jameel Kneckt and Mitch van’t Hof. The Reserves started off well against the top side with a very even first quarter but fell away as Neerim’s pace and marking taking the game right away in the end final scores 18.14.122 to Poowong 3.6.24.

The best players were John Smith, Scott

Loughridge (Thirds), Jack Lancaster, Rhys Schultz, Jordy Knox (Thirds) and Ben Schultz.

A couple of Thirds players have been getting more experience and will be assets to the club.

The Thirds forfeited again with players away but will play Buln Buln this week with the U16s having the bye.

The U16s played Neerim and started slowly, missing tackles resulting in Neerim kicking seven goals for the quarter.

To their credit, in the second and third quarter they showed a lot more endeavour and put a lot more pressure on as a result outscored Neerim 2.3.15 to 1.1.7 with all players lifting and playing their best football.

Unfortunately the effort told and Neerim kicked five goals in the last quarter to win 12.5.77 to 2.5.17.

Best players were Joel

Darts, Daniel Burgess, Ash Schmidt, Kyle Loveridge, Matt Burr, and Lachie DeKleveur.

Congratulations to U16 players Jai Newcombe, Jacksen Barlow, Matt Burr, Kyle Loveridge and Kaden Fullarton and Under 18 players Josh McNally and Mitch Van’tHof making the interleague squads to play at Yinnar this Wednesday.

Remember the trivia night is on July 29 and the big auction is on August 5 at the rooms, together with Poowong Loch Cricket Club and Poowong Bulls.

Next week Poowong will welcome Buln Buln at home.

Clear: Poowong youngster Matt Burr takes an uncontested kick against Neerim South in the U16s on Saturday.

• Karingal Bulls v Bass Coast Breakers

Breakers still undefeated Bass Coast Breakers claimed its ninth consecutive win after a 92 point victory against the Karingal Bulls at Ballam Park on Saturday.

In flight: Poowong’s Connor Cunningham was determined to win the clearance against his Neerim South opponent.

It was an intense and aggressive game. The heavy ground and wet ball led to a lot of messy scrums where both teams struggled to clear the ball from the melee.

Bass Coast was able to clear it more often than the Bulls, with a few linking handballs that led to some clear runs and a healthy lead on the score board.

The Breakers continued its habit of starting strong, putting four goals and seven points on the board in the first quarter while the Bulls were unable to score.

The second quarter saw the Bulls lift its in-

tensity which resulted in its first goal and slowing the Breakers, bringing a 7.10.52 to 1.0.6 score at half time.

The Breakers contributed two players to the Karingal Bulls, who were short numbers, and Breakers player Jade Macdermid kicked the second goal for the Bulls in the third quarter.

In a situation that doesn’t happen very often, both teams were stoked to see Jade kick her first goal for the season.

Karingal’s M. Hart kicked her second goal in the final quarter, and Bass Coast’s T. Stahl-Smith kicked her sixth.

The final result was 3.0.18 to Karingal and 16.14.110 to Bass Coast.

The Breakers play the Frankston Dolphins at Inverloch Recreation Reserve on Sunday, July 16,

Skilled: Breakers captain Sophie Bolding and Ella Angarane made it look like a walk in the park on Saturday. at 1pm.

Come down to support your local women’s

AFL team and watch these ladies making waves in women’s sport.

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• Kilcunda Bass v Garfield

Panthers take home the points DESPITE injuries depleting the Kilcunda Bass side, the Panthers stood strong and claimed a four goal win over Garfield on Saturday.

ROUND 13 SENIORS LADDER W L D

%

Pts

Dalyston .....11 1 1 157.14 46 Inv-K’wak.....9 3 1 155.12 38 Cora Lynn ....8 4 0 136.82 32 Kil-Bass ......8 5 0 110.18 32 KooWeeRup..7 5 0 105.62 28 Nar Nar Goon ...7 6 0 105.60 28 Phillip Is .........7 6 0 101.66 28 Garfield ..........5 8 0 93.78 20 49.17 4 Kor-Bena ........1 12 0 47.10 0 Bunyip............0 13 0 GOALKICKERS N. Langley (Cora Lynn) ....... (4) 45 J. Wells (Kil-Bass)............... (2) 36 T. Mahoney (Inv-K) ............. (3) 35 S. Pimm (Phillip Is)............. (1) 34 B. Fisher (Dalys) ................. (9) 29 T. Dovaston (NNG) .............. (6) 27 R. Gillis (Cora Lynn) ............ (3) 26 T. Gibson (Kil-Bass) ............ (4) 23 T. Wyatt (Inv-K) ................... (0) 22 N. Voss (KooWee) ............... (4) 22

RESERVES LADDER W L D

Phillip Is.....11 2 Garfield .......9 4 KooWeeRup..8 5 Dalyston ......8 5 Nar Nar Goon..8 5 Kil-Bass..........5 7 Inv-K’wak .......5 7 Kor-Bena ........5 8 Cora Lynn.......4 9 Bunyip............1 12

0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0

%

Pts

156.95 127.27 150.00 144.21 139.13 76.86 74.65 74.97 113.85 36.19

44 36 32 32 32 22 22 20 16 4

GOALKICKERS S. Pugh (Kil-Bass)............... (0) 29 S. Dillon (Cora Lynn)........... (0) 28 J. Brooker (Dalyston) .......... (6) 25 D. Mullen (Koo Wee) ........... (1) 20 L. Woolford (Phillip Is)........ (1) 20 A. Wallis (Dalyston) ............ (2) 18 M. Lewis (NNG) .................. (1) 17 K. Taylor (Phillip Is)............. (1) 17 M. MacKay (Inv-K) .............. (1) 16 J. Barnes (Garfield) ............. (2) 15

THIRDS

The Panthers went in hard in the first quarter, kicking three early goals.

Chris Endres and Matt Herbstreit were phenomenal. Playing in the middle, they both ran hard all day and made the difference for the Panthers.

Taylor Gibson was the Panthers’ leading goal kicking, finishing with a four goal haul.

The pressure down the field was relentless all day, but the Panthers exhibited some of its best football and played out a full four quarters.

Going into the long break, the Panthers had a handy lead.

Rain during the break caused some concern, but it stopped as soon as the boys ran back out, allowing them to continue their form.

Garfield was a young side with a lot of potential, and its defence held the Panthers in the third quarter.

The Stars won more of the centre clearances, taking away the Panthers opportunities to get the ball down its end.

The game was tense at stages and could’ve been closer, but some inaccu-

LADDER W L D

Phillip Is.....12 1 Cora Lynn ...11 1 Garfield ......10 2 Dalyston ......7 6 Bunyip ........7 6 Inv-K’wak .......5 8 Nar Nar Goon ..3 8 Kil-Bass..........3 9 KooWeeRup ...2 10 Kor-Bena ........2 11

%

FOURTHS LADDER W L D

1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Kilcunda Bass 10.5.65 Garfield 5.11.41 Kilcunda Bass Goals: T Gibson 4, M Herbstreit 2, J Wells 2, T Smith 1, S Pugh 1 Garfield Goals: D Payne 2, A MacGibbon 1, J Verleg 1, S Batson 1 Kilcunda Bass Best: C Endres, M Herbstreit, D Hutchinson, T Gibson, C Smith, D Wells Garfield Best: D Johnson, D Helmore, T McDonald, T Payne, A MacGibbon, D Payne RESERVES

Garfield 10.7.67 Kilcunda Bass 1.3.9 Leading Goalkickers: M Deken 2 Gar Best: A Mitchell, B Scamporlino, M Deken, S Clebney, B Kruse,

Tussle: Kilcunda Bass’ Riley Cousins fought for the ball against his Garfield opponent, but went over the boundary in the Reserves match.

A Van Strijp KB Best: L May, K Condick, J Evans, R Scapin, B Jones, G Wallace THIRDS

Garfield 16.8.104 Kilcunda Bass 3.2.20 Leading Goalkicker: B Coffey 4 Gar Best: A Tynan, B Coffey, T Makai, B Morgan, J Bow, E Hayward KB Best: J Bastwrous, J Rosenow, C Newitt, L Alford, L Brock FOURTHS

Garfield 26.8.164 Kilcunda Bass 6.5.41 Leading Goalkicker: T McMahon 9 Gar Best: F Rennie, T McMahon, B Friend, Brown, L Bow, R Fleming KB Best: F Homer, W Lindsay, L Brock, Z Crow, D Taylor, M Gatherum

Pts

0 257.14 48 0 357.45 46 1 234.46 42 0 92.70 28 0 86.11 28 0 87.40 20 2 68.76 16 1 51.60 14 1 43.04 10 0 31.14 8

GOALKICKERS J. Verleg (Garfield) .............. (0) 35 Z. Williamson (Cora Lynn) .. (3) 31 H. Coe (Cora Lynn) ............. (8) 26 L. Dowsett (Cora Lynn) ....... (0) 22 T. Fernandez-Phillips (Cora) .. (4) 22 B. Taylor (Phillip Is)............. (0) 20 Z. Caughey (Inv-K) .............. (2) 19 C. McInnes (Inv-K).............. (1) 18 B. Lewis (Dalys) .................. (1) 17 M. Freeman (Phillip Is)........ (4) 17

Bunyip ....... 12 0 Garfield ...... 11 1 Phillip Is..... 10 3 Cora Lynn ... 10 3 Kor-Bena ......6 7 Koo Wee Rup ....5 8 Dalyston ..........5 8 Inv-K’wak ........4 9 Nar Nar Goon ...1 12 Kil-Bass...........0 13

rate kicking let the Stars down.

Kilcunda Bass stepped it up in the last quarter and gave a pleasing final performance, running out with the four points.

The final score was Kilcunda Bass 10.5.65 to Garfield 5.11.41.

The West Gippsland Football Netball Competition has a league bye this week, giving Kilcunda Bass time to prepare for the massive game ahead on July 22.

Kilcunda Bass will face Inverloch Kongwak, which may help determine how the ladder will look at the end of the season.

Inverloch Kongwak lost to Nar Nar Goon this week, and lost to Kilcunda Bass by 40 points early in the season. The Panthers will go into the game confident, but will need another full four quarter performance to earn the points.

%

Pts

430.57 404.56 412.40 241.40 115.72 112.41 60.77 65.53 15.78 15.00

50 46 40 40 24 20 20 16 4 0

GOALKICKERS S. Tapner (Bunyip) .............. (4) 41 B. Friend (Garfield) .............. (8) 39 M. Sellars (Phillip Is) .......... (0) 24 N. Anderson (Ph Is) ............ (1) 24 L. Taylor (Cora Lynn) .......... (0) 21 W. Clarkson (Inv-K)............. (4) 21 H. Morgan-Morris (Bun) ..... (2) 21 D. Taylor (Nar Nar) .............. (1) 20 G. Da Costa (Cora Lynn) ..... (0) 17 J. Wilson (Ph Is) ................. (1) 17 S. Simpson-Brewer (Garf) .. (2) 17

• Dalyston v Bunyip

Dalyston thump Bunyip DALYSTON claimed a convincing win over a severely undermanned Bunyip side.

Several Reserves came up to play in Bunyip’s Senior side, and put up a good fight against the formidable Magpies.

Dalyston was quick to take the lead, kicking five goals in the first quarter.

Bunyip managed to squeeze in a goal before the siren.

Coming into the second, Bunyip seemed to be more competitive. Dalyston was held to four goals, while Bunyip added a second to its tally.

The pressure was intense right across the ground, but Bunyip’s lack of experience allowed Dalyston to swoop in.

Winning the clearances made it easier for Dalyston’s forward to pick off more goals. Brad Fisher finished the game with a healthy nine goal haul, and Matt Rosendale, Chris Graham and Anthony Bernardo recorded two each.

However, returning from the long break, Da-

lyston took full control of the game, taking it to a 12 goal margin by the end of the match.

The highlight of the game was Tylah Osbaldeston’s milestone.

Playing in his 150th Senior game for Dalyston, Osbaldeston was a force to be reckoned with on the field.

Playing first rate footy, Osbaldeston was tough in the backline and his discipline meant Bunyip barely got a look in.

Graham continued with his consistent form up forward and was named in Dalyston’s best. With strong grabs in the middle,

he stood out from the back and was lively all day.

By the fourth quarter, Bunyip lost a lot of heart and was overrun by Dalyston.

It was a long, tough game and the final score was Dalyston 19.13.127 to Bunyip 7.8.50.

After the league bye, Dalyston will play Nar Nar Goon.

Following Nar Nar Goon’s victory over Inverloch Kongwak, the team is to be respected for its improvement over the season and Dalyston will be bringing everything it has got to the game.

Dalyston 19.13.127 Bunyip 7.8.50

J Brooker Bun Best: L Carmody, D Mullins, H Watson, J Hynes, J Tomkins, J Hallpike THIRDS

Dalyston Goals: B Fisher 9, M Rosendale 2, A Bernardo 2, C Graham 2, M Marotta 1, D Belsten 1, K Schrape 1, D Brosnan 1 Bunyip Goals: J McLeod 1, B Morton 1, A Gray 1, T Buckingham 1, M Whyte 1, M Laszczyk 1, J Gibson 1 Dalyston Best: Bd Fisher, C Graham, J Legione, M Rosendale, T Osbaldeston, D Wylie Bunyip Best: A Gray, J Gibson, B Stewart, M Whyte, Z Vansittart, J McLeod RESERVES

Dalyston 17.14.116 Bunyip 3.5.23 Leading Goalkicker: J Brooker 6 Dal Best: J Alexander, A Gennaccaro, D Brown, L McRae, M Harris,

Dalyston 5.11.41 Bunyip 4.7.31 Leading Goalkicker: C Ohalloran 2 Dal Best: J Loughridge, L Gheller, K Wright, C Ohalloran, B Veenendaal, J Orchard-Moore Bun Best: H Booth, B Allan, W McRae, Stokes, A Maxwell FOURTHS

Bunyip 13.9.87 Dalyston 4.4.28 Leading Goalkicker: S Tapner 4 Bun Best: J Murphy, X Kinder, B Stokes, H Morgan-Morris, J Pope, H Booth Dal Best: D Loughridge, H Wallis, A Geyer, T Derrick, R Slade

Determination: winning the ball from his Garfield opponent, Kilcunda Bass’ Gavin Wallace charges towards his forward line in the Reserves match.

• Nar Nar Goon v Inverloch Kongwak

Sea Eagles suffer narrow loss NAR Nar Goon pipped Inverloch Kongwak at the post after a hard fought match on Saturday.

Conditions were difficult and both teams found it hard to build an early lead. Players found it hard to make use of the clearances and didn’t take the advantage.

Nar Nar Goon hit the front heading into the quarter time break, but Inverloch Kongwak was dangerously close.

Coming into the second quarter, Nar Nar Goon performed well, led by a lively forward in Tom Dovaston.

Dovaston kicked six for the game, causing trouble for the Sea Eagles.

In the third quarter, Inverloch Kongwak kicked it into gear. Moving William Hetherington into the forward, the Sea Eagles kicked three goals in the first six minutes.

Andrew Soumilias caused some damage in the middle for Nar Nar Goon,

moving the ball well to forwards Hetherington and Toby Mahoney.

Nar Nar Goon appeared to be running out of the legs, but held the ball away from its opponent.

The backline was strong on both sides. For the Sea Eagles, Dylan Clark ran the back and kept Nar Nar Goon out. He was backed up by Campbell McKenzie, who drove the ball out of the forward 50.

Daniel Housten played a physical game in the middle, tackling hard and

taking extra stoppages.

Despite this, Inverloch Kongwak left its run too late and went down by one goal.

The final score was Inverloch Kongwak 12.6.78 to Nar Nar Goon 12.7.79.

After the league bye, Inverloch Kongwak will come face to face with Kilcunda Bass.

Inverloch Kongwak have a tough run home in the coming weeks, so will have to find its form to retain its position second on the ladder.

Nar Nar Goon 12.7.79 Inverloch Kongwak 12.6.78

IK Best: S Zammit, S Buxton, L Short, B Wardle, J Sheerin, T Whelan THIRDS

Nar Nar Goon Goals: T Dovaston 6, M Stevens 2, T Beck 1, B Hughes 1, B Hermann 1, J Rose 1 Inverloch Kongwak Goals: W Hetherington 3, T Mahoney 3, A Soumilas 2, T Bartholomew 2, Z Javier 1, S Hawking 1 Nar Nar Goon Best: T Dovaston, T Noy, J Stewart, R Cracknell, M Stevens, K Fowler Inverloch Kongwak Best: D Clark, J Purcell, D Houston, C Mckenzie, C Casey, A Soumilas RESERVES

Nar Nar Goon 12.8.80 Inverloch Kongwak 5.4.34 Leading Goalkicker: S Collins 6 NNG Best: S Collins, M Virtue, C Sheppard, J Marcon, L Dortmans, B Starkey

Nar Nar Goon 6.7.43 Inverloch Kongwak 5.11.41 Leading Goalkicker: Z Caughey 2 NNG Best: C Hampton, J Tabone, L Horvath, C Tyler, P Briffa IK Best: H McInnes, M Toussaint, T Heislers, Z Caughey, J Hutchinson, O Collett FOURTHS

Inverloch Kongwak 20.15.135 Nar Nar Goon 3.2.20 Leading Goalkicker: J Hutchinson 6 IK Best: J Hutchinson, W Clarkson, S Greenhalgh, C Scott, A O’Neill, M McCaughan NNG Best: N Crema, K PriceHambling, H Tweedale, M Kosta, R Van Roy

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thestar.com.au • Mirboo North v Hill End

Tigers spring into third

By Rover

on Saturday.

MIRBOO North’s superior skill, fitness and determination enabled it to defeat Hill End by 99 points in the club’s second annual NAIDOC Week Indigenous Round at Tigerland

The mighty Tigers wore a yellow and black jumper designed by Aboriginal artist Ronald Edwards, who conducted a formal Smoking Ceremony and Welcome to Country beforehand.

Following five consecutive wins, Mirboo North has jumped into third position on the Mid Gippsland ladder on percentage, ahead of Trafalgar, Thorpdale and reigning

Cleansing: Gunai elder Ronald Edwards performed a smoking ceremony prior to the state of the main matches at the Mirboo North Football Netball Club on Saturday, as part of the club’s NAIDOC Week celebrations.

premier Newborough.

With forceful endeavor, Mirboo North began to forge ahead in the second quarter, after taking a nine point lead into the quarter time break.

Jake Nash, Jack Robertson, Hudson Kerr, Dom Pinneri and Beau Ridgway were fearless on the inside for the Tigers and also had excellent outside connections with their teammates.

Defenders Julian Blackford, Luke Palmer, Ben Richards and playing coach Clancy Bennett made sure their Hill End opponents had less room to move than prisoners in a jailhouse cell.

Two second term goals by Robertson, plus singles from Josh Taylor, Nash and Jacob Blair pushed Mirboo North 36 points clear, before two Hill End majors reduced the Tigers’ lead to 28 points at half time.

Many of the Hillmen’s disposals were rich with intent, but poor in execution and their stop start play was taking them nowhere fast.

During the third quarter, Mirboo North’s mindset was ‘destination goal square’ where it produced lots of daring link-ups in a masterly dis-

Acknowledgement: Mirboo North Football Netball Club president Paul Pratt with Gunai elder Ronald Edwards, who performed the welcome to country and smoking ceremonies at the Mirboo North NAIDOC week game on Saturday.

Mr Edwards also designed the clubs’ Senior jerseys and A Grade dresses.

play of integrated, synchronized and functional football.

The unrelenting Tigers slammed on six unanswered goals and wrecked the game as a contest by wreaking havoc on an uncoordinated opposition wracked by self doubt.

Mirboo North’s logistical efficiencies exposed Hill End’s structural deficiencies, where the Hillmen were often outnumbered in the corridor contests.

High leaping ruckman Joe Brooks consistently gave Mirboo North’s runners an armchair ride at the stoppages with his palms, punches and taps frequently landing in their laps.

Cameron Ruecroft, Liam Fitzpatrick and Simon Noy’s contributions for Hill End were significant, but never enough to threaten Mirboo North’s control of the game.

Brayden Wilson and Cam Le Page, who both booted four goals, proved to be giant sized headaches for Hill End’s defenders, with their uncompromisingly hard attacks on the footy.

To add to the mix, Josh Taylor finished with three majors, including two miraculous snaps in the goal square, one of which was a mid-air shot with his outstretched right foot.

Hill End’s players may have memorized the team’s game plan strategies, but for most of the last half, its implementation processes were forgotten Deep in defense, Matt Moseley, Isaac Ketchen and Mugsy Mooka battled resolutely for the Hillmen, but Mirboo North’s plethora of attacking options, diminished their effectiveness.

Hill End’s repetitious ball handling errors and wild kicks into no man’s land resulted in multiple turnovers that continually played into the Tigers’ hands.

The last quarter was another feeding frenzy for Mirboo North, with seven more goals added.

With winners on every line, the rampaging Tigers

Mid Gippsland League SENIORS LADDER Yall-Yall North....... 172.34 Yinnar ................... 148.55 Mirboo North ........ 145.44 Trafalgar ............... 129.02 Thorpdale ............. 120.61 Newborough .......... 112.78 Morwell East .......... 114.90 Hill End .................... 68.05 Yarragon .................. 57.93 Boolarra ................... 31.85

44 40 32 32 32 32 28 12 8 0

RESERVES LADDER Newborough ......... 385.96 Yinnar ................... 313.07 Yall-Yall North....... 168.90 Trafalgar ............... 141.58 Mirboo North ........ 159.38 Hill End .................... 99.87 Morwell East ............ 83.01 Yarragon .................. 92.24 Thorpdale ................ 36.75 Boolarra ..................... 6.53

High flyer: Mirboo North’s Jacob Nash took a strong mark above his Hill End opponent in the NAIDOC Week game played at Mirboo North on Saturday. kept turning hard won possessions into first class disposals.

From a speed perspective, the Hillmen’s pace had dropped to draught horse levels and many of their potential build-ups were punctuated by scrappy turnovers.

A goal at the 11 minute

OTHER MATCHES SENIORS Yall-Yall Nth 14.15.99 d Yarragon 2.5.17 Yinnar 14.13.97 d Newborough 12.10.82 Morwell East 10.11.71 d Thorpdale 10.5.65 Trafalgar 17.10.112 d Boolarra 1.4.10 RESERVES Yall-Yall Nth 6.7.43 d Yarragon 6.6.42 Yinnar 3.11.29 d Newborough 1.10.16 Morwell East 9.9.63 d Thorpdale 8.7.55 Trafalgar 25.23.173 d Boolarra 0.2.2 THIRDS Yinnar 6.5.41 d Newborough 5.10.40 Trafalgar 18.23.131 d Yall-Yall Nth 0.2.2 FOURTHS Newborough 13.11.89 d Yinnar 3.6.24 Trafalgar d Boolarra by forfeit

mark of the final term was Hill End’s only major after half time and just its fifth for the day.

Mirboo North’s outstanding play on football saw it gallop away like Tulloch and win by the length of the Stony Creek straight.

The final score was Mirboo North 20.13.133 to Hill End 5.4.33.

Mirboo North 20.13.133 Hill End 5.4.34 Mirboo North goals: C. Le Page 4, B. Wilson 4, J. Robertson 3, J. Taylor 3, D. Pinneri 2, P. Taylor 1, J. Nash 1, J. Blair 1, D. Turner 1.

Hill End goals: M. Santo 2, J. Cattanach 1, C. Ketchen 1, B. Rotheram 1.

Mirboo North best: B. Wilson, J. Nash, J. Brooks, L. Palmer, J. Blackford, J. Robertson.

Hill End best: C. Ruecroft, L. Fitzpatrick, S. Noy, M. Mooka, M. Moseley, J. Cattanach.

RESERVES

Mirboo North 10.11.71 Hill End 7.7.49 Mirboo North goals: S. Lawson 3, M. Green 3, L. Gervasi 1, T. Taylor 1, T. Traill 1, D. Taylor 1.

Hill End goals: N. Perkins 3, J. Santo 1, C. Ketchen 1, S. Romari 1, A. Cochrane 1.

Mirboo North best: D. Taylor, L. Gervasi, R. Oddy, T. Taylor, D. Banks, P. Aveling.

Hill End best: H. Binstead, A. Shepherd, A. Tangusso, C. Ketchen, N. Perkins, S. Romari.

48 44 36 36 32 24 20 16 4 0

THIRDS LADDER Trafalgar ..............363.33 Newborough ........475.65 Mirboo North .......189.04 Yinnar ..................100.83 Hill End ................194.38 Yall-Yall North .........35.77 Morwell East .............4.61

82 80 73 50 45 25 0

FOURTHS LADDER Newborough ......... 214.41 Trafalgar ............... 217.93 Hill End ................. 164.01 Yinnar ................... 115.05 Mirboo North .......... 38.72 Boolarra ................... 27.63

44 42 36 32 16 14

THIRDS

Mirboo North 8.9.57 Hill End 6.7.43 Mirboo North goals: C. Alexander 3, R. Peter 2, F. Austin 1, S. Kennedy 1, C. Pinkerton 1.

Hill End goals: D. McIver 2, A. Brown 1, B. Paul 1, N. Hammond 1, C. Millsom 1.

Mirboo North best: R. Peter, C. Pinkerton, C. White, E. Parker, L. Oddy, A. Irwin.

Hill End best: D. McIver, B. Paul, M. Philip, R. Richards, J. Duryea, J. Bright.

FOURTHS

Hill End 9.13.67 Mirboo North 4.6.30 Hill End goals: C. Millsom 3, D. Keyhoe 2, D. Orton 1, R. Jewkes 1, P. Walsh 1, J. Pinch 1.

Mirboo North goals: J. Cummaudo 1, D. Powell 1, A. Newton 1, L. Dight 1.

Hill End best: D. Orton, J. Pinch, P. Walsh, R. Dyke, C. Tumino, B. Paul.

Mirboo North best: J. Burgess-Pincini, S. Kennedy, J. Cummaudo, L. Dight, H. Mahoney, D. Powell.

• Foster v Stony Creek

Lions on top in battle of the big cats FOSTER came into the match fired up, but ultimately surrendered to Stony Creek.

The Tigers got the jump on the Lions early, putting 17 points on the board. Foster kicked with the wind first, which worked in its advantage.

Troy Van Dyke was a star performer for Foster. Out on the wing, he took 25 possessions and caused a headache for Stony Creek.

The second quarter evened things up, with the Lions back in the game.

Coming into the third quarter, the Lions knew they didn’t have the wind advantage and would need to step it up.

Playing its best quarter of football, Stony Creek blitzed Foster and put up four goals, claiming a five goal lead.

The Lions adjusted well to the wind, kicking shorter and more accurately. This led to a show from key forward Jake Cameron, who kicked his three goals in the one quarter.

The fourth goal was put through by Jamie Cann, who kicked an impressively towards the end of the quarter.

Down in the backline, Stony Creek’s defence worked well to keep Foster from causing any trouble.

Despite losing powerful backman Kane Airdrie to a knee injury last week, Nathan Brown and Andrew Logan worked hard to keep their opponents to four goals for the game.

They were supported by Ashley Zuidema in back flank, who played one of his best games yet.

Foster’s backline was also strong. Luke Galle manned up on Stony Creek forward Kerem Baskaya and kept him to one goal for the day.

Kieran Bohn played half back and also worked hard to keep Stony Creek quiet.

The fourth quarter was another tight tussle, with low scores

from both teams.

The final score was Foster 4.11.35 to Stony Creek 10.13.73.

Currently placed fourth on the ladder, Stony Creek will play a make or break game this weekend against fifth placed Tarwin.

This game could determine which team will head into the finals.

Foster faces a tough game against Fish Creek. Placed sixth on the ladder, Foster will be working hard to play a full four quarters to put another couple of wins on the board during the last five rounds.

SENIORS

Stony Creek 10.13.73 Foster 4.11.35 Stony Creek Goals: J. Cameron 3, D. Zuidema 2, J. Cann 1, K. Baskaya 1, M. Josic 1, J. Gee 1, C. Mackie 1 Foster Goals: B. Rooney 2, T. Van Dyke 1, L. Mann 1 Stony Creek Best: J. Cameron, N. Brown, A. Zuidema, G. Angelopoulos , A. Logan, J. Cann Foster Best: L. Galle, T. Van Dyke, K. Bohn, B. Rooney, D. Granger, B. Angwin RESERVES

Stony Creek 19.12.126 Foster 2.5.17 Stony Creek Goals: B. Renden 4, J. Byrnes 2, T. Gordon 2, D. Preston 2, J. Accardi 2, B. Byrnes 2, L. Harrington 1, S. Cope 1, T. Jenkin

1, M. Dyer 1, N. Nowell-Svenson 1 Foster Goals: S. Brett 2 Stony Creek Best: B. Byrnes, D. Preston, B. Rawson, S. Cope, L. Harrington, T. Jenkin Foster Best: J. Sparkes, K. Staff, J. Vella, D. Hateley, J. Chaseling, N. Clarke THIRDS

Stony Creek 12.8.80 Foster 3.7.25 Stony Creek Goals: H. Funnell 3, B. Martin 2, S. Barnard 2, T. O’Connor 1, N. Perrott 1, A. Stanley 1, C. Preston 1, J. SteeleRockall 1 Foster Goals: B. Cripps 3 Stony Creek Best: S. Barnard, J. Bright, H. Funnell, J. Steele-Rockall, A. Stanley, N. Perrott Foster Best: Z. Burrowes, B. Smith, R. Angwin, B. Prain, B. Judds, M. House

Fast action: Stony Creek’s Tom Gordon gets a handball out before he is tackled by his Foster opponent. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning-@ fourcornersframing.biz.

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Great effort: Fish Creek youngster Jai Stefani has shown some great performances in the ruck.

• Fish Creek v DWWWW

Next move: Fish Creek’s Liam Edgelow gathers the ball and looks for an option against the Allies.

Fish Creek get revenge on Allies FISH Creek was on the road for a third week in a row this week, this time they were headed for Al-

SENIORS LADDER W L D

%

Pts

Fish Creek.... 12 1 0 266.61 48 Toora... ....... 10 3 0 167.68 40 DWWWW ..... 8 5 0 161.26 32 Stony Creek .. 6 7 0 92.23 24 Tarwin ............ 6 6 0 89.10 24 Foster ............. 3 10 0 65.32 12 MDU............... 0 13 0 23.38 0 GOALKICKERS K. Bergles (DWWWW) ........ (1) 93 L. Manders (Toora) ............. (7) 51 A. Seccull (Fish Ck) ............. (5) 44 K. Baskaya (Stony Ck) ......... (1) 44 J. Weston (Toora) ............... (0) 28 A. Sigeti (DWWWW) ........... (2) 24 B. Cooper (Fish Ck) ............. (3) 23 J. Buckland (Fish Ck) .......... (3) 23 B. Coates (Fish Ck).............. (1) 22 A. Murray (Tarwin) .............. (0) 19 T. Toussaint (Tarwin) ........... (0) 19

0 0 0 0 0 0 0

%

229.92 142.33 146.51 101.21 92.19 60.04 35.21

Both teams were scrappy at the beginning of the game before adjusting to the windy weather conditions.

Toora took control of

THIRDS LADDER W L D

% Won

Stony Creek ..11 1 0 91.67 MDU...........7 4 0 63.64 Fish Creek....5 5 0 50.00 Foster .........5 8 0 38.46 16.67 Toora ............. 2 10 0 DWWWW ...... 0 2 0 0.00 GOALKICKERS C. Preston (Stony Ck) ......... (1) 24 C. Cary (Stony Ck) .............. (0) 20 B. Cripps (Foster) ................ (3) 16 H. Funnell (Stony Ck) .......... (3) 14 B. Martin (Stony Ck) ........... (2) 14 Z. Duursma (Foster) ............ (0) 13 C. Buckland (Fish Ck) .......... (0) 13 L. Smith (MDU)................... (2) 13 A. Wilson (Fish Ck) ............. (0) 12 L. Lidstone (Foster)............. (0) 12

fore finally at the eight minute mark Seccull registered the first goal of the match.

Further goals to Buckland, Manne and Cooper had the Kangaroos in front at the first break 27 to zero.

The Allies had to use the wind advantage in the second quarter and only two minutes in Jackson Nolan scored its first goal.

Fish Creek answered when Buckland goaled minutes later and it was goal for goal; Egerton for the Allies, followed by Danckert for Fish Creek, and then Bergles got his only goal of the day after he was awarded a down field free kick.

The Allies added a second straight when Sigeti took a mark in the goal square and the margin was back to 15 points with only minutes left in the half.

Fish Creek landed on final blow before half time however when Cooper kicked a beauty from a tough position and the margin was back out to 21 points at the main break.

The third quarter although not the highest scoring, was the most exciting and action packed.

Three goals to Fish Creek and one to the Allies were all overshadowed by the report of Bergles at the 20 minutes mark for striking Tom Cameron.

He also got a yellow card and this was a major blow for the Allies team.

Plenty of feeling in the game at this stage but the Kangaroos were standing tall and held a 34 point lead going into the final quarter.

The final quarter and Fish Creek didn’t take its

foot off the pedal; a five goal to one quarter iced what was a strong performance against the only side that has defeated them this season.

Next week Fish Creek is at home to Foster while the Allies are also at home again the MDU.

SENIORS

RESERVES

Fish Creek 15.7.97 DWWWW 6.6.42

Fish Creek 14.11.95 DWWWW 10.13.73

Fish Creek Goals: A. Seccull 5, J. Buckland 3, B. Cooper 3, J. Danckert 2, B. Coates 1, T. Manne 1 DWWWW Goals: A. Sigeti 2, H. Egerton 1, K. Bergles 1, J. Nolan 1, J. Phillips 1 Fish Creek Best: R. McGannon, B. Harfield/Park, J. Hayes, A. Seccull, T. Cameron, B. Coates DWWWW Best: C. McKenzie, D. Atkins, S. Scott, L. Fakos, J. Phillips, J. Weightman

Fish Creek Goals: A. Bright 4, G. Batten 3, D. Edgar 2, S. Hammersley 2, A. Denbrok 1 DWWWW Goals: J. Zahra 3, V. Pecora 3, D. Hookem 2, M. Daoud 2 Fish Creek Best: J. Standfield , A. Denbrok, G. Batten, B. Stefani, B. Busuttil, R. Pridham DWWWW Best: A. Banks, M. Daoud, B. Van Soest, D. Hookem, K. Hanning, M. Pretty

Toora crushes MDU

Pts

GOALKICKERS A. Bright (Fish Ck)............... (4) 48 L. Anderson (Tarwin) .......... (0) 24 D. Devonshire (Fish Ck) ...... (0) 24 M. Dyer (Stony Ck) ............. (1) 23 V. Pecora (DWWWW) ......... (3) 23 K. McLean (Tarwin) ............. (0) 19 N. Mathieson (MDU) ........... (0) 19 B. Renden (Stony Ck).......... (4) 18 B. McKnight (Stony Ck) ...... (0) 17 W. Thorson (Stony Ck)........ (0) 17 J. Byrnes (Stony Ck) ........... (2) 17

are hopeful of a good outcome for all.

Ryan McGannon had the big job of Kael Bergles who has been a goal kicking machine in 2017 while at the other end Jayden Nolan had the job on Andrew Seccull.

The match got underway and there was a fairly strong wind advantage to the pavilion end for which Fish Creek had the advantage of in the opening term.

After a fairly even feeling out period through the first few minutes, it was Fish Creek that attacked.

There were some missed opportunities with behinds to Buckland, Cameron and Manne be-

• Toora v MDU

48 36 32 24 20 16 4

LADDER W L D

Fish Creek, still injury depleted and having lost captain Cal Park and Justin Smith on the morning of the game to the flu, promoted two of its younger brigade in Liam Howard and Ayden Wilson for what was most definitely going to be the match of the round.

The Allies have also had troubles in past weeks but with a new president and a very competitive side they and the League

MDU had a painful loss to Toora over the weekend by a smashing 97 points.

RESERVES Stony Creek .. 12 1 Tarwin ........ 9 4 Fish Creek.... 8 5 DWWWW ..... 7 7 Toora ... .......... 5 8 MDU............... 4 9 Foster ............. 1 12

berton West to take on the Allies, which inflicted Fish Creek’s only loss to date in 2017 only one month ago on the same ground.

FOOTY DRAWS THIS WEEKEND ALBERTON Round 16: July 15 Fish Creek v Foster Stony Creek v Tarwin DWWWW v MDU Toora - bye

MID GIPPSLAND Round 14: July 15 Yall-Yall Nth v Mirboo North Newborough v Yarragon Morwell East v Yinnar Hill End v Trafalgar Boolarra v Thorpdale

GIPPSLAND Round 13: July 15 Maffra v Warragul Bairnsdale v Wonthaggi Drouin v Moe Sale v Morwell Leongatha v Traralgon

WEST GIPPSLAND League bye: July 15

the game early with a goal and three points in the first quarter against MDU’s single point.

MDU played a good first quarter constantly putting pressure on the opponent ball carrier.

The second quarter was all Toora as it outscored MDU 44 to three.

Toora midfielders Brett Scarcella and Jack Western were on top of their game during the second quarter.

Jayden Attard’s hanger in second quarter wasn’t one to miss.

Toora’s outstanding full forward Luke Manders kicked seven goals for the second week in a row, adding to 51 goals scored since playing on the team.

The struggle for MDU was Toora’s backline which was set up exceptionally well and advantage was taken on Toora’s behalf.

Toora’s Peter Grant was outstanding on the wing and Ben Wells did a great job as midfielder, both crowned key players.

Lincoln Dyson was frequently on the ball, remarkably working around the ground.

MDU 0.3-3 was defeat-

ed by Toora by 14.16-100.

Toora have a bye next week to rest up and prepare to play Stony Creek the following week.

MDU play DWWWW next week.

Right, Break out: MDU player Sam Turner escaped with the ball from a tough tackle.

Below, Pressure: MDU’s Matt Harris ploughs through his Toora opponent Benjamin Willder.

SENIORS

Toora 14.16.100 M.D.U. 0.3.3 Toora Goals: L. Manders 7, D. Mulholland 2, J. Attard 2, P. Grant 1, L. Dyson 1, J. Griffin 1 Toora Best: J. Attard, L. Manders, P. Grant, B. Wells, B. Willder, L. Toner M.D.U. Best: S. James, C. Ricardo, T. Corry, M. Harris, B. Arnup, M. Laskey RESERVES

Toora 10.11.71 M.D.U. 3.5.23 Toora Goals: K. Holmes 4, W. Jenkins 2, J. Maurilli-Pullin 2, S. Vening 1, J. Vening 1 M.D.U. Goals: M. East 1, S. Mackie

1, R. Fisher 1 Toora Best: K. Holmes, K. Morgan, C. Walker, J. Platt, S. Vening, J. Vening M.D.U. Best: N. Tuckett, C. McInnes, M. East, S. White, M. Hoober, C. Krohn THIRDS

M.D.U. 5.1.31 Toora 2.6.18 M.D.U. Goals: B. Cantwell 2, L. Smith 2, S. Murphy 1 Toora Goals: J. Platt 1, O. Cashmore 1 M.D.U. Best: J. Brown, G. Cole, C. Krohn, S. Chadwick, B. Cantwell, J. Tom Toora Best: T. Koolen, J. Cripps, L. Ireland, F. Cashmore, J. Platt, O. Cashmore

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thestar.com.au • Leongatha v Moe

Parrots hang in there COMING down to a nail biting finish, Leongatha defeated Moe by one point on Saturday.

Travelling to Moe, the Parrots knew they would be in for a tough game.

Although the ground was in good nick, early rain made conditions slippery.

Moe appeared unaffected by the conditions and got the early jump, creating a small lead in the first quarter. Off to a good start, it kept the pressure up throughout the first quarter.

The Parrots took a while to settle, but once it did the scores began to tighten. Josh Schelling started his game off like a house on fire in ruck, winning his centre clearances.

However, a knee to the back sent him to the bench for the rest of the game. He was championed by Ben Willis, who played in the ruck all game and put on an outstanding performance.

Going into the second quarter, the Parrots were on the attack.

Hayden Browne played a physical game in the midfield, making several spectacular tackles and spoils.

Not quite hitting the front, it managed to decrease the margin to just three points, putting the pressure on Moe’s backline to step it up.

The third quarter was exciting, with both teams sharing the lead throughout. The Parrots had pockets of control, but could see Moe was going to be

a competitive opponent come finals.

By the end, Moe was still in front and looking to claim the four points, but the ladder leaders had other ideas.

The defence stepped up the intensity in the fourth quarter, with neither team able to score for 15 minutes.

In the Parrots’ backline Aaron Coyle was the standout, keeping out his opponents and taking plenty of rebounds. Ben Chalmers and Chris Verboon played across half back and won a lot of contests, sending the ball away from Moe’s goal posts.

For Moe, all it would manage for the term was two behinds.

The Parrots managed to make up the six point

difference when Chris Dunne kicked his third for the game within the last few minutes.

Maintaining control of the ball, the Parrots had possession in the dying minutes and needed a goal to secure to win.

Sam Forrester had a shot at goal, but it was touched on the line and resulted in a point.

Moe took the rebound and moved it down the field, but the siren sounded before it could make it to its forward 50.

The final score was Leongatha 9.7.61 to Moe 8.12.60.

The Parrots are currently on top of the ladder with Moe sitting fourth.

This week, Leongatha has another tough challenge ahead and will face

Traralgon.

Leongatha lost to Traralgon last time the two

went head to head, so an interesting result is anticipated.

SENIORS

THIRDS

Leongatha 9.7.61 d Moe 8.12.60

Leongatha 12.9.81 d Moe 9.2.56

Leongatha goals: J. Hopkins 3, C. Dunne 3, K. Cooper 1, P. McGrath 1, J. Ginnane 1.

Moe goals: J. Blaser 2, N. Lee 1, H. Sim 1, C. Sanbrook 1, A. Dugan 1, L. Webber 1, B. Collings 1.

Leongatha best: A. Coyle, H. Browne, B. Chalmers, C. Verboon, B. Willis, B. Davidson.

Moe best: J. Blaser, T. Long, T. Biffin, C. Sanbrook, J. Massese, B. Collings.

Leongatha goals: C. Olden 6, L. Scott 2, J. Hastings 2, T. Bernaldo 1, J. Patullo 1.

Moe goals: Z. Skinner 2, H. Prestidge 2, L. Michie 2, K. Jennings 1, B. Maslen 1, B. Julin 1.

Leongatha best: L. Scott, C. Olden, B. Hastings, J. Patullo, J. Hill, D. Ginnane.

Moe best: J. Wilson, H. Prestidge, J. Galea, L. Pearce, L. Michie, L. McKay.

RESERVES

Moe 12.15.87 d Leongatha 3.2.20

Leongatha 12.8.80 d Moe 4.11.35 Leongatha goals: C. Johnston 4, G. Fleming 3, J. Hickey 2, C. Rump 1, T. Pellicano 1, N. Trotto 1.

Moe goals: K. Mutke 1, M. Hibbs 1, L. Durkin 1, W. Dow 1.

Leongatha best: J. Hickey, F. Kelly, G. Fleming, N. Moore, N. Trotto, C. Rump.

Moe best: C. Staff, C. Fry, T. Davy, M. Hibbs, K. Mutke, C. Taylor.

FOURTHS Moe goals: L. Tumino 2, B. Maslen 2, J. McGrath 1, K. Weir 1, T. Baldi 1, W. Hester 1, R. Moore 1, L. Rock 1, R. Taws 1, W. Anderson 1.

Leongatha goals: M. Portelli 1, M. McGannon 1, J. Lamers 1.

Moe best: J. McKay, R. Wiggins, H. Molesworth, B. Dyson, M. Heywood, L. Rock.

Leongatha best: Z. Reid, K. Clarkson, C. James, T. Nash, R. Kemp, L. O’Neill.

• Wonthaggi v Drouin

Power outplay Drouin WONTHAGGI Power secured a comfortable win over Drouin on Saturday.

Power bounced back after a disappointing loss against Leongatha and finished this week’s match 60 points ahead of its opponents.

From the first quarter, the game belonged to Power. The Wonthaggi side kicked five unanswered goals for the quarter, while the defence held Drouin to two behinds.

With five goals to his name, Jack Blair was Power’s leading goal kicker. However, the goal kicking was well shared with Dominic O’Connor, Lachlan Jones, Patrick Ryan, Jack Ridewood and Tom Davey kicking two each.

The second quarter was a similar affair. Drouin fought back and managed to get three goals on the board, but Wonthaggi was relentless and piled on four of its own.

After the long break, some inaccurate kicking from Power saved Drouin from an even greater defeat.

Whilst it was able to put up another four goals, its behinds tally reached nine.

Unluckily for Drouin, Power’s backline was in full control of the game and kept them down to just one goal.

With one quarter left to prove itself, Drouin kept fighting.

Exhibiting a last mighty effort, Drouin recorded four goals. With two goals each, Luke Ferguson and

Michael Theodoridis were Drouin’s top goal kickers.

Regardless, Wonthaggi drove it home and celebrat-

ed a massive 18 goal haul.

The final score was Wonthaggi 18.11.119 to Drouin 8.7.55.

Coming into round 13, Wonthaggi is sitting just outside the top five. It will face eighth placed Bairns-

dale this week and – if it continues its form – another win may be on the cards.

ROUND 12 SENIORS LADDER W L D

%

Pts

Leongatha ...10 2 0 191.35 40 Maffra........10 2 0 172.80 40 Traralgon .....9 2 1 164.92 38 Moe ...........8 4 0 124.36 32 Morwell ......6 5 1 119.44 26 Wonthaggi......5 7 0 87.55 20 Warragul ........5 7 0 83.72 20 Bairnsdale ......4 8 0 93.31 16 71.33 8 Sale ................2 10 0 26.48 0 Drouin ............0 12 0 GOALKICKERS M. Bennett (Maffra)............. (3) 38 C. Dunne (Leon).................. (3) 35 D. Cupido (Bairns) .............. (0) 35 B. Fowler (Warragul) ........... (0) 32 L. Stockdale (Trar) .............. (5) 30 D. Bedggood (Maffra) ......... (5) 30 B. McDonald (Morwell) ....... (1) 27 D. Sheen (Maffra) ............... (4) 25 A. Hillberg (Leon) ................ (0) 24 N. Paredes (Warragul) ........ (3) 23

RESERVES LADDER W L D

%

Leongatha ...10 0 0 211.85 Maffra.........8 2 0 341.46 Traralgon .....8 3 0 294.24 Morwell ......8 3 0 206.13 Moe ...........5 6 0 153.94 Wonthaggi......4 7 0 37.83 Warragul ........3 7 0 49.75 38.94 Drouin ............1 10 0 11.03 Sale ................1 10 0 GOALKICKERS

Pts

40 32 32 32 20 16 12 4 4

N. Wozniak (Maffra) ............ (1) 25 L. Wright (Leon) ................. (0) 23 M. Duncan (Morwell) .......... (0) 20 L. Durkin (Moe)................... (1) 20 R. Loprese (Trar)................. (0) 18 B. Davidson (Leon) ............. (0) 17 L. Talbot (Maffra) ................ (2) 16 P. Yates (Moe) ..................... (0) 16 J. Piper (Morwell) ............... (3) 15 R. Horton (Moe).................. (0) 14 T. Love (Maffra) .................. (0) 14

THIRDS LADDER W L D

Traralgon ....11 1 Leongatha ...11 1 Moe ...........9 3 Maffra.........8 4 Bairnsdale ...7 5 Drouin ............4 8 Morwell ..........3 9 Wonthaggi......3 9 Warragul ........2 10 Sale ................2 10

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

%

459.40 373.50 265.78 108.69 102.48 61.44 43.18 28.14 34.73 32.14

Pts

44 44 36 32 28 16 12 12 8 8

GOALKICKERS C. Olden (Leon) ................... (6) 41 R. Anderson (Moe) ............. (0) 33 A. McLaren (Bairns) ............ (6) 26 J. Van Iwaarden (Trar)......... (1) 26 H. Willaton (Trar) ................ (2) 22 L. Carman (Maffra) ............. (1) 21 L. Scott (Leon) .................... (2) 19 L. Johnson (Trar) ................ (3) 19 H. Prestidge (Moe) .............. (2) 18 J. Wykes (Bairns) ................ (4) 18 L. Michie (Moe)................... (2) 18

FOURTHS LADDER W L D

On the run: Power’s Zac Gilmour gets a handball through to Aidan Lindsay with his Drouin opponent in pursuit. More photos at www.mdphotos.net Left, Strong grab: despite the pressure from his Drouin opponent, Power’s Jarrod Membrey gets his hands to the ball.

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SENIORS Wonthaggi 18.11.119 d Drouin 8.7.55 Wonthaggi goals: J. Blair 5, D. O’Connor 2, L. Jones 2, T. Davey 2, J. Ridewood 2, P. Ryan 2, Z. Gilmour 1, K. McCarthy 1, C. Gilmour 1.

Drouin goals: L. Ferguson 2, M. Theodoridis 2, D. Seri 1, C. Kingi 1, T. Barr 1, R. McCallum 1.

Wonthaggi best: A. Lindsay, K. McCarthy, L. O’Connor, T. Harley, D. O’Connor, S. Bray.

Drouin best: D. Olsen, T. Barr, R. McCallum, L. Axford, Z. Watson, D. Miller.

RESERVES Wonthaggi won by forfeit THIRDS Drouin 6.6.42 d Wonthaggi 1.5.11 Drouin goals: J. Craig 2, J. Hallyburton 1, C. Harrison 1, L. Edwards-

Hayes 1, T. Dodge-Bunn 1.

Wonthaggi goals: C. Harrison, A. Warner, L. Edwards-Hayes, M. Peart-Patterson, S. O’Callaghan, T. Dodge-Bunn.

Wonthaggi best: C. McLean, F. Anderson, J. Bates, J. Benson, J. Schulz

FOURTHS Wonthaggi 14.7.91 d Drouin 1.3.9 Wonthaggi goals: K. Benson 3, H. Dawson 3, N. Anderson 3, B. Wingfield 1, M. Robinson 1, M. Pier 1, J. Brown 1, B. Bilson 1.

Drouin goals: F. Robertson-Edgar 1.

Wonthaggi best: E. Reid, B. Bilson, J. Schulz, J. Brown, H. Dawson, K. Benson.

Drouin best: C. Robertson-edgar , F. Robertson-Edgar, J. Fraser, T. Kearney, D. Durham, B. Jones.

OTHER MATCHES SENIORS Warragul 9.11.65 d Bairnsdale 8.10.58 Maffra 15.9.99 d Morwell 7.9.51 Traralgon 17.14.116 d Sale 9.9.63 RESERVES Maffra 11.6.72 d Morwell 9.4.58 Traralgon 27.14.176 d Sale 0.1.1 THIRDS Maffra 7.15.57 d Morwell 2.4.16 Traralgon 17.25.127 d Sale 2.3.15 Bairnsdale 16.13.109 d Warragul 3.6.24 FOURTHS Maffra 6.11.47 d Morwell 4.8.32 Traralgon 17.15.117 d Sale 1.0.6 Bairnsdale 7.9.51 d Warragul 7.7.49

Moe ..........12 0 Traralgon ....10 2 Bairnsdale ...8 4 Warragul .....7 5 Maffra.........7 5 Leongatha ......6 6 Sale ................5 7 Wonthaggi......3 9 Morwell ..........1 11 Drouin ............1 11

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

%

Pts

594.04 441.02 81.99 129.46 110.28 109.17 118.24 49.69 23.09 18.08

48 40 32 28 28 24 20 12 4 4

GOALKICKERS M. Luckie (Trar) .................. (4) 32 J. Ziino (Sale) ...................... (0) 28 B. Maslen (Moe) ................. (2) 24 H. Kellow (Bairns) ............... (3) 22 B. Bundle (Warr) ................. (2) 21 H. Neocleous (Trar) ............. (4) 21 R. Baldi (Moe) ..................... (0) 19 M. McGannon (Leon) .......... (1) 17 J. Lamers (Leon)................. (1) 17 K. Simpson (Sale) ............... (0) 17 F. O’Reilly (Warr) ................. (0) 17 F. Phillips (Warr) ................. (1) 17

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