The Great Southern Star - July 17, 2018

Saputo chief fronts farmers in Leongatha

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Leongatha tourist train back on rails TRAINS could run between Korumburra and Leongatha within 12 months, as the Southern Rail Preservation Group plans to invest $5 million to reinstate the tourist railway.

See story page 5.

It’s possible: from left, Southern Rail Preservation Group member Luke MacWhirter and president Stuart Gilbert hope to see a tourist railway service return to the line between Leongatha and Korumburra within 12 months.

HORSING AROUND Shire to spend $20,000 on another feasibility study

After changes were made to the council plan at a special meeting on May 30, the council will abandon the progression of a business case to assess the estabA PROPOSAL to build a new exhibition lishment of a centre at Stony Creek. and equestrian centre at Stony Creek has It will now “undertake a feasibility study into establishing a multipurpose exhibition/equestrian cenbeen turned on its head.

The South Gippsland Shire Council has resolved tre within the shire”.

This is despite a 2016 South Gippsland Shire to consider other locations within the shire for an exhibition/equestrian centre, despite years of cam- OurSay forum showing the idea garnered the most community support with over 500 votes, 300 clear of paigning for a facility to be built at Stony Creek. the next suggestion.

By Sarah Vella

Creeks’ epic battle PAGE 45

Former council manager sustainable communities Chris Van Der Ark said at the time “The OurSay responses are extremely useful. Council will use these to inform its decision making on future capital works programs and applications for funding.”

Stony Creek Exhibition Centre committee member Janine Bullock said it was a shame council had decided to look elsewhere within the shire, after so much work had been done on the Stony Creek proposal.

“Stony Creek is central. A facility such as this

needs to be in the centre of the shire so the entire region benefits,” she said.

“The economic benefits of an undercover facility will be the highest if it’s located in the centre of the shire. There is no use putting it on the fringe.”

Ms Bullock said there was a strong case to build an exhibition centre at Stony Creek due to existing facilities and utilities.

“Power and water are already available at Stony Creek,” she said.

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Saputo chief fronts farmers

By Sarah Vella SAPUTO has explained its low opening price to suppliers in a series of meetings held across the region last week, which company CEO Lino Saputo Jnr came from Canada to attend.

In what was the first round of supplier meetings since the company made its opening price announcement, the Leongatha meeting was held last Tuesday.

Mr Saputo said the main purpose of the meeting was to explain why Saputo opened at $5.75 per kilogram of milk solids.

“The meeting covered why we chose that price and what our expectations are for the balance of the year,” he said.

Leongatha South dairy farmer Gordon Vagg said the meeting on Tuesday was “quite good”.

“Mr Saputo explained why it wasn’t the best opening price. He explained he doesn’t take gambles and wanted to show that Saputo was a stable company,” he said.

Mr Vagg said it was great to see Mr Saputo come from Canada to attend the meetings and thought he put forward an interesting message.

“He talked about loyalty and balancing out the needs of all the stakeholders in the business, not just the shareholders,” he said.

“I think the Murray Goulburn board got one

Petrol drive-off villain arrested POLICE from Wonthaggi executed a search warrant at a Cowes address on Sunday morning in relation to the recent theft of petrol from a local service station.

Evidence was seized and a 44 year old man from Cowes was arrested and charged with theft, fraudulently altering a number plate and driving whilst disqualified.

Police take fuel theft seriously and will investigate it thoroughly.

Too fast A MAN was intercepted by police on Wilson Promontory Road at Wilsons Promontory for travelling at 109km/h in an 80km/h zone.

thing right, it sold to the right company.”

Saputo now operates the former Murray Goulburn factory in Leongatha and Mr Saputo said the company planned to invest capital in the plant.

He said expansion of the Leongatha facility was possible.

“Right now, the Leongatha processing facility is being underutilised. Once it is running at a higher capacity, we can consider (investing in the factory),” he said.

In order to increase the utilisation of the Leongatha factory, Saputo needs to increase milk supply.

“It will take time for us to get suppliers back on board. While the (opening) price is important, at close we have had the leading price for the past five years,” Mr Saputo said.

“The opening price is just an indication of the season ahead, it is the closing price that matters.”

Mr Vagg said many in attendance at the meeting wanted to know how Saputo planned to increase its milk supply.

“One guy said Saputo didn’t open high enough to get suppliers back. Mr Saputo said the only way to get suppliers back was by restoring trust,” he said.

“Mr Saputo said it was more responsible than opening high. He said the worst thing would be to open too high and be unable to maintain that price.”

Mr Saputo said he agreed farmers were not being paid enough for their milk.

“Supplier’s inputs are going up, yet their revenue

and his licence was suspended for one month.

Talking and driving

A MAN on his mobile Dangerously fast phone while driving was intercepted by police on Main A FISH Creek man was Street in Foster. intercepted by police on The 28 year old man from the Meeniyan Promon- Buffalo was pulled over by police tory Road at Buffalo after at 4.20pm on Monday, July 9. He being detected travelling received a $483 fine and four deat 180km/h in a 100km/h merit points. zone.

The 41 year old man was pulled over at 6.16pm on Friday, July 6. He received an $806 fine, eight demerit points and his licence was suspended for 12 months.

Buckle up A 37 year old man was pulled over by police for failing to wear a seat belt in Foster.

Talking milk: Saputo chief executive officer Lino Saputo Jnr, front fifth from right, was in Leongatha last Tuesday, for the first round of supplier meetings since the company announced its opening price. The meeting was well attended by local dairy farmers. is going down. We want to take a leadership role in farmers. the industry and encourage suppliers to grow our “The future of the dairy industry is good all over the world. Consumption is consistently growing 2.5 base.

“Once the balance between supply and demand percent per year, dairy is in growth mode.

“We just need to balance supply and demand.” is there, the economy will be much better for dairy

knife in Foster on Sunday.

The 41 year old was intercepted by police on South Gippsland Highway at 2pm. He was fined $1000.

was stolen from a driveway tive blue BMW. He had his head covered by a of a private residence on hood.

Agar Road in Coronet Bay.

The dishwasher was still in packaging and was taken between 10am and 8pm on Tuesday, July Suspicious 10. house fire It may have required two NUMEROUS 000 calls unknown offenders to carry the were received regarding a heavy dishwasher.

Anyone with information house fire at a private resi- about is encouraged to contact dence located on the Bass Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000 Over the limit or Wonthaggi Police on 5671 A 32 year old man was inter- Highway in Grantville.

Calls were made between cepted on South Gippsland 5.25pm and 5.30pm on Tuesday, 4100.

Highway in Toora after po- July 10. The house was vacant at Theft of fuel lice detected him travelling the time and has been significantly NOT only did a man fill his at 108km/h in an 80km/h damaged by fire. vehicle with petrol without Anyone with information zone. about is encouraged to contact paying, but a petrol containThe North Hedley driver was pulled over at 8pm on July 4. He Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000 or er as well, at a Wonthaggi was fined $443, received four Wonthaggi Police on 5671 4100. service station. points and his licence will be susman attended the serDishwasher thief viceThe pended for one month. station between 1.45pm and A BRAND new dishwasher 1.50pm on Thursday in a distinc-

The 33 year old from St KilThe Smiths Beach driver was Illegal weapon da was pulled over by police at intercepted in the Main Street at 4.45pm on Sunday. He was fined 3pm on July 3. He received a $322 A KORUMBURRA man was found in possession of a hunting $443, received four demerit points fine and three demerit points.

Horsing around Continued from page 1.

“It is not just about horse events, everyone in Meeniyan is for the facility because it would be a multipurpose building.”

Ms Bullock said there had already been interest from different industries, which would benefit from an undercover location to hold events.

She said things like cattle shows, judging competitions, working dog trials, markets, machinery demonstrations and field days are just some of the options for the facility, if built.

“These sorts of things need an undercover facility to run, particularly during South Gippsland winters,” she said.

The original plan also featured conference facilities, and the proximity of Stony Creek to the Great Southern Rail Trail is a huge benefit.

A council spokesperson said the council plan amendment requires a different scope of works to the consultancy tender recently advertised and a suitable consultant will be sought to complete the feasibility investigations of potential sites across the shire.

“Once council has had the opportunity to review the outcomes of the feasibility study, it will consider the level of support required to bring the project to fruition and the opportunities available to secure external funding support,” they said.

It is anticipated the feasibility study will cost under $20,000.

Work done: Meeniyan’s Janine Bullock is a long time advocate for an undercover exhibition/equestrian centre to be built in Stony Creek. The South Gippsland Shire Council will now fund a feasibility study to investigate other locations for the facility.

After filling both his vehicle and container with fuel, he then drove off along Mckenzie Street to Korumburra Road without paying.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000 or Wonthaggi Police on 5671 4100.

Cafe break in A CAFE in Young Street, Leongatha was broken into on Thursday night.

Offender/s broke through a window along the side of the cafe between 6pm and 8am and stole around $500 worth of property.

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Wooreen to remember 100 years

By Leticia Laing

SOON it will be 100 years since the Wooreen community planted 35 oak trees in memory of the local soldiers who served in World War I. Although nearly half of the trees didn’t survive, 15 were replanted at the 90 year anniversary of the Wooreen Avenue of Honour 10 years ago.

Wooreen Avenue of Honour organising committee member Nicole Pouws said the community had worked tirelessly to ensure the small area of Wooreen continued to be recognised and for its avenue to be restored.

“It’s a beautiful place to drive through and to live in.

The committee has been making sure we are prepared to mark the upcoming centenary commemoration,” she said.

“The South Gippsland Shire Council’s parks and gardens coordinator Steve Missen and his team has been very proactive in the planting 10 years ago and also for getting it ready for the centenary.

“It really has been a group effort and it’s very exciting to hold this commemoration.”

The public is invited for the solemn commemoration on July 29 at 9.30am at the Avenue of Honour on Leongatha Yarragon Road, Wooreen and for a gathering afterwards at the Hallston Hall at 10.30 for light refreshments.

Former Victorian RSL president Major General David McLaughlin (retired) will return for the event, having visited 10 years ago to mark the planting of the saplings at the avenue.

Committee member and retired commander Matthew Ferguson who is researching soldiers who enlisted for WWI from the area, said it was a lengthy process but at this stage he had found four names of people who had served.

For more information on the event or to attend, please contact CMDR Ferguson on 0402 671 221.

Honoured: Wooreen Avenue of Honour committee members from left, Matthew and Denise Ferguson, Deb Brown, Nicole Pouw and Tom Daffy who made the daffodils for the event.

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“THE STAR” Tuesday, July 17, 2018 - PAGE 5

Tourist rail may make comeback

By Sarah Vella TRAINS could run between Korumburra and Leongatha within 12 months, as the Southern Rail Preservation Group plans to invest $5 million to reinstate the tourist railway.

Eventually, the group plans to return a rail service along the full 58 kilometres of line between Leongatha and Koo Wee Rup. Southern Rail president Stuart Gilbert said the project was in its early stages, but was hoping the model they were planning to adopt would ensure its success.

He said the funding needed to get the project started was being provided by a private investor.

The tourist railway that operated previously between Korumburra and Leongatha stopped running around two years ago.

“It will be more community focussed this time around, we want the local businesses to get involved to provide services for passengers,” Mr Gilbert said.

“There will be a consultation process with interested businesses to get their input.”

Mr Gilbert said the railway line between Koo Wee Rup and Leongatha was one of the most scenic in the country.

He said coupled with the decent infrastructure already in place, it could become the longest, most scenic heritage railway in the world.

“That is a great selling point,” he said.

Bring it back: from left, Southern Rail Preservation Group member Luke MacWhirter and president Stuart Gilbert were in the area last Thursday, inspecting the condition of the railway. Their group hopes to see a tourist railway service return to the line between Leongatha and Korumburra within 12 months.

Mr Gilbert said the group is currently “knee He said the railway was in good condition deep” in paperwork, but was positive any hurdles between Leongatha and Korumburra and would will be overcome and work should be able to start need minimal work to get it up and running. soon to get the track up to standard.

“We have been talking to a large rail mainte-

nance contractor who is keen to give us a hand,” he said.

“We are working on striking up a deal with training rail workers to get the work done at a discounted rate. We get the work of a main line standard and they get certified.”

The proposed extension of the Great Southern Rail Trail could be impeded by the return of trains, but Mr Gilbert said he didn’t see any reason the trail couldn’t be built alongside the railway line.

“We see the benefits of both,” he said.

“It seems ludicrous to pull up decent infrastructure. Once it is removed, it will never return.”

Once the trains are running between Leongatha and Koo Wee Rup, Mr Gilbert said it could create up to 40 jobs.

“Initially most of the work will be done by volunteers, but we will be pushing towards employing people,” he said.

“How long that takes will depend on how popular the service is. With the marketing model we have, there are enough attractions down here to warrant it.”

Mr Gilbert said their marketing model was largely aimed at tourists from Asia.

The group plans to run both steam and diesel engines on the line, starting with diesel and eventually, the line could incorporate a passenger service as well.

Mr Gilbert said they had all but secured several locomotives for the tourist railway.

“There are a lot of good things coming. The train will be back,” he said.

Mayor seeks feedback on planning amendement criteria for future development of these sites.” ered by council and an independent planning BASS Coast Shire Council is current- July 21, from 10am to 12pm.

Mayor Cr Pamela Rothfi eld will attend in Feedback can be provided to council as panel. Feedback gained through these submisly seeking feedback on the Planning person. a formal submission by writing to council at: sions will inform the guidelines and criteria Scheme Amendment C151.

“One aspect of the amendment is to provide Strategic Planning, Bass Coast Shire Council, This amendment seeks to implement the planning aspirations of the Cowes Activity Centre Plan 2015.

In order to facilitate deeper consultation, council has scheduled an additional pop up session at Cowes’ Woolworths Plaza on Saturday,

specific guidance about the design and develop- PO Box 118, Wonthaggi, VIC, 3995. ment of two key sites; the former Warley HospiPreferably, submissions can be emailed to tal site and the Isle of Wight site,” she said. s.planningadmin@basscoast.vic.gov.au.

“These sites are particularly important to the Submissions must be received by 5pm on character of Cowes and it is vital the communi- Friday, July 27. ty get involved in defining the expectations and “Each submission will be read and consid-

for development at the two sites,” Cr Rothfield said.

For more information on Amendment C151, visit council’s website basscoast.vic.gov.au/ C151 or contact the strategic planning team on 1300 BCOAST (226 278), or 5671 2211.

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House prices grow with demand

By Sarah Vella STRONG demand from buyers wanting a quieter lifestyle has seen median property prices lift in South Gippsland and Bass Coast significantly in the past 12 months.

People are flocking to rural towns like Korumburra, Kilcunda, Wonthaggi, Inverloch and Venus Bay, with demand often outweighing supply.

Adam Leys from Stockdale and Leggo Inverloch said since the start of 2017, median house prices in Inverloch had increased by over $100,000.

He said there were a number of factors driving the price increase. “One significant factor is an influx of buyers coming from the Mornington Peninsula who are seeing great value in our market,� he said. “They are tired of the traffic and general crowding on the peninsula and prefer the more relaxed vibe of Inverloch.�

Mr Leys said another factor was a shortage of vacant land, making homes in new estates hard to find. “This drives people to buy in more established areas which come with higher price tags,� he said.

Mr Leys said a consistent decline in available properties had caused a degree of urgency among buyers. “Buyers in our market are used to having plenty of time to consider purchases, but now they are seeing the places they like sold before they are in a position to make an offer themselves,� he said. “This results in a shorter time on the market than we have seen in previous years. I don’t see Going up: Adam Leys from Stockdale and Leggo in Inverloch said house prices are steadily this situation changing in the near future. increasing in the seaside town, reflective of higher demand, mainly from metropolitan based “Anything within two hours drive of Melbourne is highly sought after.� buyers.

Alex Scott and Staff Venus Bay director Daniel Lawrie said the median price for property in Venus Bay had increased by around $35,000 in a short period of time.

He said with a median price of around $310,000, Venus Bay was still very affordable compared to other coastal locations such as the Mornington Peninsula and Inverloch. “It is good news for the area, our permanent population is building and that means more people to be active in the community and down the track, could mean more infrastructure,� he said. “It is very positive news for us down here.�

PBE Wonthaggi director Adam Mabilia said the whole Bass Coast region was benefitting from real estate demand.

With an increase to the median property price of around $28,000 in Wonthaggi and $51,000 in Kilcunda, he said buyers from Melbourne’s south east still find properties in Bass Coast affordable. “There is a big wave at the moment and there is no sign of it slowing down in the future,� he said. “Stock levels are short through every town in Bass Coast at the moment and that is not likely to change. It is healthy for the region.�

Real estate manager at Elders Korumburra Don Olden said the median property price in Korumburra has lifted around 10 percent in the last 18 months.

He said strong demand means that properties are selling shortly after they come on to the market, causing a shortage. “We are getting a lot of interest from the Mornington Peninsula and the south eastern suburbs,� he said. “Housing is cheaper and we have a quieter, rural atmosphere while still being close to Melbourne.�

Mr Olden said he expected the demand to continue, which was great for the town.

Council steps toward reconciliation action plan

By Tayla Kershaw-Thomas

and respect, and free from racism.�

The RAP will feature the design and vision of reconciliation initiatives and activiA RECONCILIATION Action ties, which will become embedded in council Plan (RAP) may strengthen rela- strategies. tionships with Indigenous commuKrowera’s Sonia Weston is excited about how the RAP will impact Indigenous comnities in Bass Coast.

Bass Coast Shire Council included the munities, and hopes it will have a flow on effect in the education system. plan in its 2018/19 budget. “It is going to be a very good thing. It will Currently, there are approximately 560 Indigenous people living in South Gippsland give us a better opportunity to work with the and Bass Coast, including 18 traditional shire and give us a bit more say about what happens in council,� she said.

Bunurong landowners.

Ms Weston said the processes of renam“Council is committed to working with our entire community in relation to its rec- ing the McMillan electorate was a fantastic onciliation journey, and we have received step in the right direction, and particularly very positive feedback in relation to the thanked those in the Bass Coast/South announcement it is commencing a RAP,� a Gippsland Reconciliation Group for driving the change. council spokesperson said.

Ms Weston said having the RAP will help “Council is excited by the opportunity to strengthen working relationships with the the community create small changes as well Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander commu- as large ones. In particular, she would like to nity, as well as partners in the reconciliation see the beaches at Venus Bay renamed. Howjourney including Westernport Water, Phillip ever, South Gippsland Shire Council does Island Nature Parks and the Bunurong Land not have a RAP at this stage.

Largely, Ms Weston would like to see Council. “The focus is to work with the commu- more education about Indigenous history and nity to understand Aboriginal and Torres culture around the town, but acknowledged Strait Islander culture, rights and experiences the shire had come leaps and bounds. to build stronger relationships based on trust “I grew up here. I left for a while, but how

I was treated then compared to the way I am treated now has changed so much,� she said. “Still, there isn’t enough acknowledgment of our culture in schools. There needs to be a conversation about that. A lot of schools have Learning Stones in their schoolyards, but more needs to be done for students to understand our history and culture.�

Ms Weston said she would also like to see more football and netball clubs holding Indigenous rounds, which would educate both the young players involved in the clubs as well as the wider community.

Bass Coast Ratepayers and Residents Association’s Peter McMahon said he wholly supported the implementation of the RAP, provided it was done for the right reason. “I feel the Indigenous community has been given a bit of lip service. ‘Reconciliation’ has become a bit of a buzzword in politics,� he said. “I certainly support it, as long as it is done for the right reason and not political expedience.�

Council has encouraged other local organisations – including schools – to prepare a RAP. There are a range of RAP examples from councils across Victoria.

GREAT VALUE. STILL FEELING IT!

THE June meeting was another informative and constructive meeting of the happenings in Korumburra.

Of interest to general community in the report from council officer Bryan Sword was the recent acceptance of the Population Growth and Land Study Supply undertaken for South Gippsland Shire. It is an interesting read and a snap shot of every town in the shire.

The document is to be used by the community and council for future decision making to ensure we are meeting expected future demands. One of its purposes is to ensure towns have 10 to 15 years supply of land for residential, commercial and industrial available to meet these demands. Korumburra is well placed with plenty of land available to meet our forecasted needs over the next 10 to15 years. For further information take a look at the report on the shire website.

The supermarket development negotiations between the shire and the developer have not changed since our last meeting with talks still positive but the development may take longer

than we first thought.

The Community Hub is definitely moving along with expressions of interest now out for a consultant to draw up a Concept Design for the Hub. This will be followed by a Master Plan detailing where the Hub will sit within the Railway Precinct. Negotiations with Vic Track continue for the use of the land.

We are moving along with our plans for a gala evening in August where we will be inviting our politicians to come and hear the enthusiastic Korumburra Round Table members give a run down on what is planned for Korumburra’s Revitalization Project. We will be bringing them along on our towns’ journey and will make sure that Korumburra is well etched into their minds when it comes to funding down the track; after all it is an election year.

The meeting also welcomed new member Louise Rielly as a representative from the A & P Society. Bev Hall, Koringal Women’s Service Club and Jenni Keerie, Milpara were reelected for another term. Peewee Lewis was reelected as president.

Rob Cosson Vice President

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CRASH RISK – safer intersections save lives Tricky intersection hits raw nerve

By Leticia Laing HUNDREDS of people have commented on a video about the best way to navigate through arguably one of the most confusing intersections in central Leongatha.

The short video on The Star’s Facebook page shows traffic plotting its way through the T-intersection of Anderson, Roughead and McCartin streets across from the Leongatha courthouse.

The intersection was constructed last year as part of multi-million dollar works for a heavy vehicle bypass route and the ‘Give Way’ sign was where Anderson Street formed a T-intersection there.

One Facebook user, Karen Fowles who commented on The Star’s Facebook page said she had nearly experienced a collision at the intersection, whereas most users said they avoided the intersection at all costs, citing long waiting times to turn into Anderson Street from the ‘Give Way’

sign at McCartin Street.

Despite these claims of near-misses and high potential for collisions Leongatha Police Sergeant Dale McCahon said according to police data, it is not a high collision intersection.

“Anecdotally it appears to me that the rate of collisions has dropped off,” he said.

“Although not perfect yet – and it never will be – the number of people not using their left indicator correctly when travelling south and proceeding straight into McCartin Street has improved also.

“If people concentrate, obey the big ‘Give Way’ signs and show some courtesy by using their indicators when approaching the intersection, there is no reason any collisions should occur.”

According to data from VicRoads, only one collision that resulted in an injury has occurred since the new intersection was constructed, other data reveals three casualty accidents have occurred.

Data from collisions with no injuries is not collected by police or VicRoads.

The Leongatha Heavy Vehicle Alter-

nate route was estimated to remove about 600 heavy vehicles a day out of the Leongatha Central Business District.

It included works to a number of major intersections including the installation of traffic lights at the intersection of Ogilvy Street and the South Gippsland Highway.

VicRoads eastern regional director Scott Lawrence said community concerns regarding turning movements and pedestrian safety were raised following the commissioning of the new signals in 2016.

“Changes to the operation of the signals were implemented in 2017 to improve safety at the intersection,” he said.

“South Gippsland Shire Council is planning future redevelopment to Bair Street. There will be significant changes to the traffic volumes at this intersection following the redevelopment.

“VicRoads will reassess the operation and reprogramming of the signals at that time.”

Two casualty crashes occurred at this Traffic woes: the T-intersection of Anderson, Roughead and McCartin streets is widely regarded as confusing and potentially dangerous. intersection in August 2017.

Drivers fear danger at Simons Lane A proposed development along Si- ments to key intersections in Leongatha,” mons Lane is being undertaken by South VicRoads eastern regional director Gippsland Shire Council.

“We’re also considering further imNumerous incidents have occurred at the Leongatha South Outtrim Road inter- provements to the intersection of Outtrim Road as part of the Bass Highway Cor“It is a dangerous intersection but I section over the years. haven’t had any issues with it, if you give VicRoads has recently completed ridor Planning Study.” plenty of indication it is usually pretty safety improvements at the intersection As part of community engagement good both ways,” Simons Lane resident by constructing a dedicated left turn lane. for the Bass Highway Corridor Planning Phillip Hopwood said.

According to VicRoads, with the com“I’ve never had any hassle with it but pletion of these works, the intersection is concerns have been raised regarding the when I’m driving out going out of Simons safer for vehicles turning left and also for safety of this intersection.

Lane onto the Bass Highway heading into vehicles approaching/passing Leongatha I have to take off really quick the intersection. because vehicles come fast over the hill.

“We’re rolling out a mas“You just have to go fast once you get sive program of works across out onto the highway and give yourself a Gippsland to improve safety HAVING read the article on the Anderbit of time.” for drivers, including improve-

RESIDENTS admit Simons Lane isn’t the worst intersection in the area however it isn’t the safest.

Shares concerns

Residents back green space

By Tayla Kershaw-Thomas

scure it with a building,” he said.

“I certainly think this building should be built INVERLOCH’S green space is under somewhere, but not there. It’ll be in the wrong place and it will cost the council time and money.” threat, according to concerned residents.

Bass Coast Shire Council will discuss a notice Residents Henry Sedelies and Ed Kosciuk fronted of motion to provide in principle support to build the Bass Coast Shire Council on Wednesday to object the museum, subject to broad community support to future development on the Inverloch foreshore. for the project at the council meeting this WednesWhat has been proposed is a maritime museum day, July 18.

– an initiative of the Inverloch Historical Society.

Cr Bruce Kent clarified – without pre-empting The society has proposed building on the vacant the outcome of the meeting – support for the moland adjacent to the Inverloch jetty, which is curtion means council will be entering a process to rently used as an overflow car park. investigate the development further.

Mr Sedelies fears overdevelopment in the The Star contacted the Inverloch Historical Sotown. ciety for comment, but did not receive a response “This is one of four open green spaces left in Inverloch. To carve it up would be a disaster,” he before going to print. said.

“Our grandchildren want to enjoy this space in Inverloch; it would be a shame to lose it.”

Mr Sedelies has floated a petition calling for the society to consider a different location for its museum, which has attracted around 180 signatures.

Whilst he does not want this open space to be developed, Mr Sedelies said he does support what the society is trying to achieve.

“I do wish the historical society the best, but I would like it to find an alternate location. I am not against the society in any way, it does a great job,” he said.

Mr Kosciuk raised the safety issue that may arise if the museum is built.

“People come to Inverloch to fish, and they need to park their cars and trailers somewhere.

They will have to park along the esplanade, which will cause a dangerous traffic issue,” he said.

“Personally, I have had instances where people have parked their trailers in front of my driveway.”

Mr Kosciuk said the area is too well used to be developed.

“People play cricket, fly kites, and use the space as an emergency helicopter landing there.

This should be left as Crown land rather than ob-

son Road intersection (Star, July 10) I would like to add to this debate.

Several years ago my daughter was turning into Anderson Road when a vehicle passed her while she was in the turn sending her car almost into the fence on Anderson Road. It was a young driver passing over double lines.

I feel there is too much emphasis on spending money on expensive infrastructure instead of more money spent on proper training and simple advertising of the basic road rules. It does seem that people turn off from extreme advertising.

It would be more helpful to explain simply road rules as I feel most drivers either have little true knowledge of the rules or simply don’t care.

It would be good to see an explanation of a road rule in the paper each week.

Who knows that may teach someone who has not Objection: Inverloch’s Ed Kosciuk would looked at the rules for a long time learn something.

like an alternate location considered for the Inverloch Historical Society’s maritime museum, rather than the foreshore.

Concerned reader and driver, Gordon.

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Tradies’ wives-help is at hand

By Tony Giles UP early for work and often home late, tradies often rely heavily on the lady of the house to get every other job done.

And while this scenario does sound stereotypical in this modern world of a two parent workforce, this picture is often all too real for many stay at home “mums�.

Take for example Prue Holt of Leongatha. Married to builder Matt Holt of Holt Constructions; Prue is often the full time “unpaid� employee.

Prue not only does the bookwork for Matt’s new building company she also oversees a busy household which includes taking most of the care of three children, Laila, 10, Judd, 8, and Piper, 5.

There are the clothes to wash, meals to prepare and the house to clean. As well as this Prue is a part-time hairdresser and helps care for the extended family.

By the end of the day there’s hardly time for the parents to put the feet up and discuss the day; let alone a business plan for the future! “I know this is what most women do nowadays and Matt actually is a good help when he gets home and helps a lot with the kid’s sports, driving them around and some meals,� Prue said. “There’s often no time left in the day to discuss our business plans.�

That’s why the Leongatha Chamber of Commerce and Industry is backing an event with guest speaker being Kate Muldoon, founder of Ladies with Tradies, which provides coaching for trades businesses.

This event will be held on Tuesday, July 31 upstairs at the Leongatha RSL, from 5.30pm-7.30pm.

Kate is from the town of Birchup and has spoken in many regional areas and knows much about the way of busi-

nesses in the bush. “The transition from being a worker to someone who is now their own boss is massive,� Kate said. “The ladies play a pivotal role in helping with the business and it’s

Plenty to do: like many families juggling work and home commitments can make life very busy. That’s the case for Matt and Prue Holt of Leongatha.

No school drug reports: Police

By Leticia Laing CONCERNED parents are reminded to contact police or Crime Stoppers if they are aware of drug dealing and use of illicit drugs in local South Gippsland and Bass Coast schools.

A Victoria Police spokeswoman said police have not received reports of issues with drug dealing in local schools in South Gippsland.

She said Police wanted to stress to parents, teachers and students that if they become aware of an

issue, they should report it to police or submit an anonymous report to Crime Stoppers. “Victoria Police has zero tolerance for drug traffickers, especially those who prey on the vulnerable, such as our children and they work tirelessly to reduce the supply of drugs in Victoria,� the Victoria Police spokeswoman said. “However, drug use is a whole of community issue which requires a collaborative approach to address. “Education, prevention and early intervention initiatives as well as referrals into treatment to tackle demand are all vital in addressing the issue of drug harm.�

Victoria Police apply a four pillar approach to drug harm minimisation: prevention, treatment, reducing harm and reducing supply.

A Department of Education and Training spokeswoman said in a system of more than 2,200 government, independent and Catholic schools and more than 950,000 students, incidents involving drugs are rare. “While drug related incidents are rare in Victorian schools, when they do occur we take them very seriously,� she said. “We take a proactive approach to tackling this issue, including

educating students about the dangers of drugs and health. “Wellbeing staff work in schools to identify and support students who may be at risk of becoming involved in drugs.�

Extra funding was launched in February by the State Government to add security and support to schools including a 12 month task force to provide expert advice on the implementation of the $8.9 million package headed by well known drug expert Andrew Brunn.

Anonymous reports can be made to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

Noticeboard PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS Wednesday 18 July 2018, 2.00pm*; 5.00pm*, 7.00pm* *Expressions of interest to present were made by accessing Council’s ‘Presenting to Council’ webpage (by COB 13/7). A list of presentations can be viewed the day prior on Council’s website.

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS Wednesday 25 July 2018, Council Chambers, Leongatha, 10.00am (Council Agenda Topics only) * Expressions of interest to present are made by accessing Council’s ‘Presenting to Council’ webpage (by COB 20/7). Contact 5662 9222 for details.

A list of presentations can be viewed the day prior on Council’s website ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING Wednesday 25 July 2018, Council Chambers, Leongatha *Register your questions (by COB 20/7) by accessing Council’s ‘Questions for Council Meetings’ webpage.

Contact 5662 9222 for details.

Please note that Council live streams and records its Ordinary Council Meetings, refer to the Policy on Council’s website for more details.

2.1. Planning Scheme Amendment C90 - Housing and Settlement - Submissions consideration and Planning Panel Referral 2.2. Planning Application - Use land for motor racing track - 85 Merricks Track and 945 Koonwarra-Inverloch Rd, Leongatha South 2.3. Petition response: Beach replenishment at Port Welshpool 3.1. Community Engagement Strategy and Community Engagement Policy

ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING cont.

3.2. Policy Framework and Terms of Reference coordinating Community Bodies 3.3. Revised Terms of Reference for Advisory Committees 4.1. South Gippsland Shire Coastal Strategy 4.2. Relinquish Council as Committee of Management - Kongwak Sanitary Depot, Outtrim 4.3. Policy Review: C09 Community Infrastructure Project Management Policy 2018 4.4. Policy Review: C39 School Bus Shelter Policy 4.5 Grant Applications - Baromi Park Community Space Development Project - South Gippsland Community Leaders Program 5.1. Live streaming of Council Meetings – First year update 5.2. Instrument of Delegation Council to Staff 7.1. Notice of Motion 721 - Local Laws for stock on roads 8.1. Assembly of Councillors 22 May to 21 June 2018 8.2. Documents sealed awarded or extended by CEO 26 May to 22 June 2018 9.3.1. Audit Committee Meeting - 18 June 2018 Closed session - nil TENDER

companies/applicants for the following: RFT/187 SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF MULTI-FUNCTION DEVICES (MFD) WITH ONGOING MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT Tenders close 2.00pm AEST on Tuesday 7 August 2018. Documentation is available from Council’s e-Tendering Portal: www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/tenders

WORKS THIS WEEK Sealed roads maintenance: Whole Shire Roadside slashing: Jeetho, Moyarra, Tarwin Lower, Walkerville Bridge construction and road realignment: Bena Kongwak Road, Bena Carpark upgrade: Korumburra Recreation Centre Netball court construction: Leongatha Recreation Reserve Undercover walkway construction: Foster Laneway, Foster

about determining clear boundaries of roles and responsibilities in the new structure. “My talk will be about helping the women overcome any hurdles and define their roles in what is a mostly male dominated domain.�

The topic “Stop ‘It� Hitting the Fan in Love, Life and Business’ is designed for all the lady partners of tradies.

The questions Kate will attempt to answer include: Are you constantly stressed about how to manage the cash flow of your trades business and constantly wondering where the next job is going to come from?

Stressed that the tradie/s you work with are running themselves into the ground?

Are you a partner, who is concerned about your relationship or the lack of time your tradie is spending with your family, and frustrated by the time the trades business is sucking out of your life?

Perhaps you don’t have a clear focus about where the business is heading, and you don’t know what your role is in it all - or, perhaps you don’t even know where to start?

The Leongatha Chamber is putting it out there to all tradies’ wives, wherever they may be, to register for this free event, what do you have to lose.

For more information call Clare to book on 0424 493 216.

Time to detox your home BASS Coast Shire residents are being urged to detox their home.

Bass Coast Shire Council is running a safe, free and easy to use service to dispose of common, highly toxic household chemicals without harming health or the environment.

The household chemical collection program is coming to Wonthaggi on Saturday, August 11, from 10am to 2pm.

Council, in partnership with Sustainability Victoria, is encouraging residents to take the opportunity to get rid of unwanted – and potentially dangerous – items like pesticides, detergents and weed killers. “Household chemicals can cause harm and be the protagonist of a serious and unintended bad accident in and around the home,� mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield said.

The Detox your Home mobile collection will be held at the Wonthaggi Transfer Station – 180 Cameron Street.

Detox your Home is administered by Sustainability Victoria in partnership with local governments and is funded by the Victorian landfill levy.

For more information, visit www.sustainability.vic.gov.au/detoxyourhome, call 1300 363 744, or contact council’s waste services team on 1300 BCOAST (226 278) or 5671 2211.

STOP ‘IT’ HITTING THE FAN IN LOVE, LIFE & BUSINESS

Public toilet block construction: Franklin River Reserve, Toora Bridge replacement: Powneys Road, Tarwin Public toilet extension: Mirboo North Hall Unsealed road maintenance: Korumburra, Arawata, Strzelecki, Buffalo North, Stony Creek Kerb and channel works: Hanily Street, Meeniyan Street reconstruction: Hawkins Street, Korumburra Resheets: Ross and Witherdens Road, Strzelecki, Mount Eccles Road, Mount Eccles, Amietts Road and O’Tooles Road, Wild Dog Valley Tree uplifts: Boolarra – Mirboo North Road, Mirboo North

EMPLOYMENT Council advertises all employment opportunities on its website.

For details please visit: www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/employment

9 Smith Street, Leongatha 3953 | Private Bag 4, Leongatha 3953 | 5662 9200 | council@southgippsland.vic.gov.au | www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au

FREE EVENT TUES JULY 31, 5.30-7.30PM at Leongatha RSL (upstairs) Guest speaker: Kate Muldoon founder of Ladies with Tradies coaching for trades businesses

Bookings: Clare 0424 493 216 Presented by the Leongatha Chamber of Commerce

“THE STAR� Tuesday, July 17, 2018 - PAGE 9

Firefighters to honour John Sparks THE Wonthaggi CFA will honour the life of former member John Sparks in France on August 18.

CFA captain Bill Watson to bring the project together.

Mr Watson made contact with Mr Sparks’ descendants, and conversations began regarding a visit Twelve brigade members and to his graveside in the Sunken descendants of Mr Sparks’ fam- Road Cemetery, Contalmaison, ily will make the journey next France, to pay the tribute to him month. that he never had the honour of During the move from the receiving.

CFA’s Watt Street station to White The 12 CFA members attendRoad, the brigade had the opportu- ing will pay their own way to nity to reflect on its memorabilia. France, and an invitation has been The captain of the time – Kim extended to the Albert council and O’Connor – took particular inter- Albert fire brigade to join. est in a framed photo of firefighter A rehearsal of proceedings John Sparks, which led to further will be held on August 17, with investigations about Mr Sparks’ the official ceremony to be held life. on August 18.

Early on, Mr Sparks lived in “We believe from the informaDollar but later made his home in tion we have received from France Wonthaggi. that they are more than happy to He was a wheeler in the coal accommodate us. We are likely to mines and a volunteer firefighter hear more from France in the next in Wonthaggi. four weeks,� Wonthaggi CFA’s In August, 1914, Mr Sparks Debbie Parkes said. enlisted in World War One and Mr Sparks’ medals were dowas in the 8th Battalion. nated to the Wonthaggi CFA late He passed away on August 18, last year, and are proudly dis1916. played beneath the portrait of Mr Paying tribute: from left, Greg Parkes, Garry ‘Moz’ Wilson, Debbie Parkes and Theresa O’Dea are among the Wonthaggi Mr O’Connor asked former Sparks at the station.

CFA members who will journey to France to honour former firefighter John Sparks.

Casualty drop at Loves Lane

By Leticia Laing LOVES Lane, a particularly hateful stretch of road full of sharp bends and steep inclines took many casualties until significant road improvements were made last year.

The main connecting road between Dumbalk to Mirboo North, the Meeniyan-Mirboo North Road or Loves Lane, is regularly used by dairy haul truck drivers and tourists visiting the picturesque region.

Long-term resident Rod Cantwell said there was more than one occasion he had helped pull vehicles out of run-offs at the sharp bends. “It was usually the long weekends and the wet weather that used to catch people out,� he said. “It was really bad approaching Farmers Road because if drivers survived the first part, they would get confident at the bottom. I’ve seen truck drivers run out of brakes down there. “Most of the accidents were never reported so Vi-

cRoads had no idea it was this bad until we had a meeting where we stopped at every corner and explained the issues.�

Loves Lane Cottages owner Phil Arnold who has lived in Dumbalk North for more than four years said if the barriers weren’t erected a driver he saw lose control would have lost his life.

According to Mr Arnold the issue is now caused by drivers speeding well above the 80km/h speed limit.

He said he was especially concerned for guests who stayed at the cottages because they liked to walk up the side of the road for the views at the top of the hill – approaching Mardan Road.

VicRoads eastern region planning manager Pasq Monacella said in 2017 VicRoads installed safety barriers, as well as fresh line marking, new warning signs and set a safer 80km/h speed limit. “In the five year period leading up to 2017, there were 13 casualty crashes on this stretch of road,� he said. “Since the completion of these improvement works there have been no casualty crashes on this stretch of road.�

Flying squads to back council THE Nationals’ Gippsland South MLA, Danny O’Brien said South Gippsland Shire Council will be better supported to plan the future growth of our community under an elected Liberal Nationals government.

Mr O’Brien said The Nationals will take the pressure off local councils by investing $4.5 million to restore the Council Planning Flying Squad program, giving local councils access to expert planning resources. “I know many in our community get frustrated by delays in planning applications. This project will help those rural councils under stress

to clear the backlog and deal with more complex applications,� he said. “Better planning means our local councils can make the most of new investment opportunities and are best placed to help our existing businesses grow. “The South Gippsland Shire has benefited from assistance with three projects under the program providing it with support.�

Regional councils often do not have the resources and expertise to manage complex issues such as fire, flood and biodiversity conservation when processing applications, preparing reports and in planning enforcement.

Fewer crashes: the dangerous bends at Loves Lane have been mitigated by safety barriers and a lower speed limits along the road.

“Excellence in Education�

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

STEP INTO PREP

Transition Dates

We invite any families considering Leongatha Primary School for 2019 to enrol their child into our Step into Prep transition program.

The purpose of this program is to help prepare children and their families for the first year of school.

On some of the transition days we will be running Parent Information sessions in our staffroom.

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

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

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

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

https://goo.gl/forms/03DvjNJ4RA6VzuMI2

Please enrol your child into this transition program using the digital form.

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

BE A LEARNER BE RESPECTFUL BE RESILIENT

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

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Saver Plus offers up to $500 in matched savings for education costs, fun, free and informal PLANTING of Meeniyan’s Avenue of Honour financial education workshops and assistance and in Whitelaw Street and Geale Street was under- support from a Saver Plus coordinator to establish taken by students of Meeniyan Primary School a savings goal and develop a savings habit. in August, 1918 to remember local citizens who Participants make regular deposits towards a fell during World War I. To commemorate the savings goal over a 10 month period and attend 100 year anniversary of this event, current Tarwin workshops to build their financial management Valley Primary School students will plant a new skills. flowering gum on Monday, August 13.

When participants reach their savings goal, ANZ matches the amount, up to $500, towards FISH Creek’s Gecko Studio Gallery incor- education costs including uniforms, text books, porating Headquarters Café is having a short laptops, sports equipment, music tuition, TAFE or winter break. It will be closed from Tuesday, apprenticeship costs, and much more.

July 17 and will re-open Thursday, August 16.

To be eligible you need a Healthcare Card and This is the first time in its eleven and a half some income. years it is closed during winter like this (they For more information, visit https://www.bsl. closed the café building for work and once for org.au/services/money-matters/saver-plus/. structural repairs). If customers need to contact Gecko during that period for framing or THE top language spoken by Leongatha artwork pickups; email info@geckostudiogal- residents other than English is Italian. lery.com or text on 0423 721 593 (Kerry) or 0421 209 878 (Michael).

MILPARA Community House in Korumburra will host a session that will provide a simple SAVER Plus assists individuals and fami- breakdown of the National Broadband Network lies on lower incomes to build assets and improve (NBN ) facts and walk everyone through a few financial capability, and has supported thousands of the common myths around the NBN, offering of lower income earners to develop a lasting sav- reassurance as to what it all actually means. If you

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Lion’s Den lunch: about 50 faithful gathered for the fourth annual Stony Creek Football Netball Club’s Lion’s Den lunch on Sunday featuring funny man and former top AFL footballer Doug Hawkins, pictured. Hawkins spoke of his career, football in general and added a few funny moments as well. The lunch followed a cracking game of football on Saturday where Stony Creek lost just narrowly. Sunday’s lunch wound up another great weekend for the club.

Video game trends still growing

By Amanda Rowley, Work Experience FOR years gaming blogs have been predicting the rise in video games and what gaming trends will come to light.

With Virtual Reality gaming devices becoming more popular and Augmented Reality joining its Virtual Reality sister’s rise to fame why are we surprised?

We were all told video games are going to become one of the most popular gaming platforms across the world. With millions playing a variety of games each day we now question, why are these trends so popular?

Virtual Reality is so popular among gamers because it allows you to be immersed in the game, so you really do feel like a part of the game, you feel as if you really are fighting a dragon.

These devices allow for the game experience to be more memorable.

While for Augmented Reality, gam-

ers love augmented reality for changing what could be a boring day into something interesting and it changes our reality to something more fun. A place where we can catch Pokémon and have pet dragons, who wouldn’t want that type of reality?

Another popular gaming trend is digital assets, in which the gamer collects rare items in the game and either keeps them or sells them for money, whether the money is in game money or real life money is up to the gamer.

These digital assets allow for a booming community in which gamers are trading their items away for better items, it really brings the gaming community together.

The last trend that was predicted and is

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Half time refreshments of popcorn, fruit and cordial were enjoyed by all.

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“THE STAR” Tuesday, July 17, 2018 - PAGE 11

Works underway for new youth hub

By Tayla Kershaw-Thomas IT may not look like much now, but the old Wonthaggi CFA building will soon be transformed into a vibrant youth hub.

Tarwin Lower Red Cross THE theme at the last meeting was Christmas high tea in July with decorated tables, tinsel and party hats.

After the pledge the president welcomed 12 members to the meeting, with a few members away enjoying the warmer weather. A short meeting was held dealing with the general business then we moved on to the AGM. Glenda Arbuthnot, president gave her report for the year outlining all the activities the unit has done for the year.

She thanked the office bearers and all members for their support and help during the year as well as raising money for Red Cross. Deb Birkett, treasurer gave a very detailed report on the money raised by raffles and special events.

All positions were declared vacant with new office bearers being chair Glenda Arbuthnot , deputy chair Lilly Farrar, secretary Margaret Fisher, assistant secretary Val Latham and treasurer Deb Birkett. Glenda congratulated the new committee and wished everyone a good year ahead.

As guest speaker Glenda Arbuthnot spoke of her and husband John’s trip to Vietnam, Cambodia and Loas. It was very interesting to hear about the countries and the way the people live.

The raffle for the day was a beautiful hanging basket of petunias won by Jane Schellenbach, Jane donates to the unit a lot of beautiful toys to be raffled so it was good to see her win the plant raffle.

Afternoon tea was followed with shortbreads, Christmas cake, plum pudding and custard. A lovely day was had by all.

P j t manager Michael Mi h l Feehan F h said id it it is i anProject ticipated the youth hub will be up and running by the end of September.

Young people aged 12 to 25 will be able to access the hub.

There is still work to be done in the lead up to the grand opening.

The centre will be fitted out with kitchen and office space, as well as a disabled toilet and ramps for accessibility.

There is also a lot of painting to be done. Once initial paint works are complete, the experts will be called in to create a mural project.

Local artists Patrice Mahoney, Safina Stewart and Darren Marx will undertake the mural projects alongside a number of talented young artists.

Some of these young artists were involved with the Wonthaggi streetscape project, and helped to paint the murals featured in a number of local laneways.

The youth hub is sharing the space at the old CFA building – located in Watt Street –with the Wonthaggi Boxing Club.

Already up and running, the boxing club is well supported by locals and has had local builders in to transform the space and increase functionality.

Once the youth hub is operational, it will offer specific programs for different age groups.

The hub will be supported by a number of agencies including Anglicare, Salvocare, Yooralla and Maxima.

Young people will be able to receive help in making education and employment decisions, and have access to health and wellbeing information.

There will be a space for homework, and it will be a hang out space.

Anglicare youth worker Emily Jolly said it would be great to run movie nights at the hub.

“This is a community led project. The young

Work in progress: Anglicare youth worker Emily Jolly and project manager Michael Feehan are looking forward to seeing a fresh coat of paint on the new Wonthaggi youth hub. The hub is expected to be operational by the end of September.

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in new roles: one who is now working with a Member of Parliament, and another who was selected to work in the Youth Parliament Press Gallery. This is such a perfect demonstration of how important these opportunities are.

Congratulations to both teams that presented Bills As a female leader in our community, I rely on the with the upmost professionalism and maturity. After strength, support and legacy of my fellow women – presenting, all teams participated in debating the bill.

I have to admit, I was a little shocked to hear heckling past, present and future. during the debate, something which has become comWe don’t have to look far to see the women who monplace in Parliament, but which I hope becomes make a difference, within our own community we have phased out through programs such as Youth Parliament.

Patrice Mahoney and Safina Stewart as two stand out Perhaps that’s just me and my old fashioned idea that a examples. debate can be both robust and polite.

This year’s theme encouraged us to celebrate our I must acknowledge the volunteers and organisown trailblazer in Ruby Gates - a woman who proudly ers involved in the Phillip Island Whale Festival. This advocated for her culture and raised the first Aboriginal event, now in its third year, has spread its wings (or flag outside the council offices on Phillip Island during flippers) and transformed into a giant and seamlessly NAIDOC Week in 1994, 24 years ago, alongside her run event, even the whales came out to celebrate with a husband and then shire president Stan Gates. guest appearance from two of the magical creatures at At Bass Coast we acknowledge and accept the the Cowes Jetty over the weekend. wrongs of the past and their impact on Aboriginal and The festival, along with celebrating the majestic Torres Strait Islander peoples. Aboriginal and Torres creatures that pass through our waters each winter, Strait Islander flags now fly proudly at our offices. Soon educates and raises awareness on environmental issues. we will embark on the development of council’s first It is a brilliant demonstration of the synergy between Reconciliation Action Plan. our tourism economy and our environment; highlightLast week Bass Coast was represented at Youth Par- ing that in order to grow our economy we must protect liament with teams from Wonthaggi Secondary College our natural amenity. It also provides the perfect off seaand Newhaven College both being successful in hav- son event to draw more visitors to the area during the ing their bills passed. On top of this, there were two quieter season, another objective we continue to work former Youth Parliament students involved in the day towards.

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“We will need to look at options to see how often we can have staff here. Ideally, we will be open before school so we can run things like breakfast clubs.”

Mr Feehan said the location of the new hub is ideal – given its proximity to the current Wonthaggi Secondary College and the developing education precinct – and there has already been a lot of support given by community groups.

people of Wonthaggi have been saying for a while they need somewhere to hang out,” she said.

“It’s great to see this happening. It’s a great central space, and the need is definitely there.”

However, Mr Feehan said the hours the youth hub will be open will depend on staffing.

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Strzelecki Forest Park newly declared A NEW 2,300 hectare forest park in the area known as ‘Cores and Links’ in the Strzelecki Ranges, has been declared.

Minister for Environment Lily D’Ambrosio was in Mirboo North on Saturday, July 14 to mark the declaration, following a 2008 agreement between the Brumby Labor Government and HVP Plantations to return 8,000 hectares in the Cores and Links area to public management by 2028.

Gunaikurnai Land and Water Aboriginal Corporation board member Dr Aunty Doris Paton revealed the name of the new park on site as Brataualung Forest Park, after the local Gunaikurnai clan – one of five Aboriginal clans in Gippsland.

The new Park includes areas of endangered cool temperate rainforest and significant stands of Mountain Ash. The park provides habitat for significant species including Slender Treefern, Koala, Powerful Owl and the Strzelecki Burrowing Crayfish.

The establishment of the park is an important milestone for the community that has long-advocated for improved protection of the Strzelecki Ranges.

“The new Brataualung Forest Park is a stunning section of the Strzelecki Ranges, with its cool temperate rainforest and wonderful native flora and fauna.” Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio said.

“This forest park declaration is big milestone in a process that began more than a decade ago under the last Labor Government.”

The Government will continue to work closely with HVP Plantations to return additional areas to public management prior to the end of HVP Plantations’ lease of the remaining areas of the ‘Cores and Links’ in 2028.

The Victorian Environment Assessment Council will carry out an investigation to provide recommendations on the permanent protection for the land.

The community had called for a 30,000 hectare National Park in the Strzelecki Ranges back in 1998. This was supported by a petition of 7,000 signatures from many groups and individuals. The Cores and Links were key areas of this proposal.

Rather than the reservation happening urgently, it was stalled and eventually HVP and the Government made a deal which allowed partial logging until 2028.

There is more to be logged and returned following this first stage.

The new forest park comprises some areas of public forest that have been leased to Hancocks Victorian Plantations. Some was handed back in 2008 and other areas more recently. These areas are part of the high biodiversity Cores and Links identified in the The Strzelecki Ranges Biodiversity Study funded by the Strzelecki Working Group set up by the South Gippsland Shire in response to commu-

Important milestone: a big crowd boarded buses at Boolarra and headed out for the announcement of the new Brataulung Forest Park. nity concerns about this lease arrangement back in 1999.

Former member of the Strzelecki Working Group, Julie Constable said “While it is welcome news at last that part of the Cores and Links is reserved, it is such a shame that logging has to occur at all in these beautiful areas”.

“The Reference group for the Brataualung Forest Park passed a motion in favour of the area becoming national park so hopefully there will be continuing dialogue about this.”

The motion was “This meeting proposes permanent

protection of the Strzelecki Ranges Forest (formerly referred to as “cores and links”, final name to be decided).

Sections should be progressively gazetted as National Park as soon as possible, with the process finalised by 2028.”

Stunning park: from left, Susie Zent (Friends of Gippsland Bush), Simon Gatt (HVP), Dr Aunty Doris Paton, and Minister Lily D’Ambrosio.

NAIDOC event at Churchill Island BASS Coast proudly supported NAIDOC (National Aboriginal and Islanders Day Observance Committee) Week at a moving event at Churchill Island on the weekend.

Elders, Traditional Custodians and members of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community joined with the wider community to

celebrate and acknowledge the invaluable contributions Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women have made, and continue to make to our communities.

Bunurong Elder Aunty Dyan Summers commenced proceedings with a moving Welcome to Country shared with granddaughter Jannali.

“This year’s theme is ‘Because of Her, We Can’ and I stand with much pride whilst I acknowledge the Traditional Owners,” said Aunty Dyan.

“This acknowledges our birthright, our mothers, our grand mothers, our aunties and all women beyond connect each of us with our ancestoral past, and our traditional lands, and the real connection remains with us today.”

Following the welcome, the group experienced a symbolic flag raising ceremony where representatives of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community were supported by Bass Coast female leaders to raise the Aus-

E D I T O R I A L The horse has bolted THE hard working Stony Creek Equestrian Centre campaigners have been dudded by the South Gippsland Shire that has decided to consider other locations for the proposed centre at a cost of $20,000 for yet another feasibility study.

The shire has done nothing but string the Stony Creek Equestrian Centre campaigners along for years and now it has pulled the rug from under them and decided to waste more of the residents rates on another useless study, claiming it has “saved” an additional $40,000 by not proceeding with the business case.

What about the substantial time and no doubt money that has been spent up to date?

The only ones who win out is the business employed to carry out the study. This is just another time-waster by the shire.

When is this shire going to listen to the people and make decisions for the benefit of the entire shire and beyond.

Establishing the equestrian centre at Stony Creek is a no brainer, value adding to a great facility that is already well known for its fabulous racing and brilliant facilities.

Stony Creek is also in the centre of the shire and close by to the thriving town of Meeniyan that would also be able to utilise this facility.

Meeniyan is going ahead in leaps and bounds with a vibrant shopping precinct and recently announced plans for a new bike accommodation facility in the former Uniting Church.

The facility would not attract only riders from this shire but events from other shires that do not have an undercover facility.

When is this shire going to start showing some positive leadership and stop wasting ratepayers hard earned money by going round in circles.

The equestrian centre proposal is turning out to be another Long Jetty debacle that took years to resolve.

You have to ask after all this time why now has the shire decided to look at other venues in the shire and not several years ago.

Why not just give the green light to Stony Creek and give the wonderful equestrian campaigners something positive to work towards-a great indoor facility that would benefit the whole shire.

The OurSay survey in 2016 said it was the top priority of voters but obviously the Shire will only take notice of surveys if it suits them.

It appears another great idea will likely be shelved in a filing cabinet deep in the Shire offices gathering dust.

Well supported: Bunurong Elder Aunty Dyan Summers, pictured centre, with her granddaughter Jannali Ogden, gather at the Churchill Island NAIDOC event.

tralian, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags.

It was a special moment for Safina Stewart as she raised the Torres Strait Islander flag for the very first time at Churchill Island supported by Catherine Basterfield and Liz Stinson, Phillip Island Nature Parks CEO and Board chair.

During the ceremony, local Aboriginal identity Patrice Mahoney and NAIDOC event MC said “When all the flags fly side by side that means a lot to us. It means we are standing together.”

During a later presentation Cr Pamela Rothfield, mayor of Bass Coast acknowledged the strength of her fellow women as she provided the introduction to a presentation on the life of Ruby Gates. “Women are pivotal to stability and also big drivers of change,” she said.

Aunty Dyan then reflected on her own personal journey telling the group that her great, great, great grandmother was taken by sealers from Point Nepean and that Bunurong People are still very much alive and strong in their cul-

ture today.

A moving session followed, presented by Stan Gates, former Phillip Island Shire president, whose wife Ruby instigated the raising of the first Aboriginal flag at the Cowes shire offices in 1993. Stan spoke of Ruby’s invaluable contributions, support and legacy with friends including Anne Davie, Sue Chadwick and Camille Monet sharing their memories.

“We celebrate Ruby and all women and their connection with the land and the important role they have in mothering the land,” said Anne.

“Ruby was always smiling and it’s a privilege to honour her today,” said Sue. This is the first time Bass Coast has worked together to present a joint event program for NAIDOC Week in conjunction with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community members, Bass Coast Shire Council, Westernport Water, Phillip Island Nature Parks, Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation and Bass Coast South Gippsland Reconciliation Group.

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The Star attended the teddy bear sleepover held at the Wonthaggi library on Wednesday. What is your favourite thing about your teddy?

“My teddy’s name is Holiday Bear because I take him with me on holidays. I like his bow and his socks, because they were my socks when I was a baby.”

Jasper Leversha, Wonthaggi.

“My teddy’s name is Flower Bear and I like her because she was my mum’s teddy when she was little. Flower Bear likes playing with Lego.”

Alithia Fox, Wonthaggi.

“My teddy’s name is Pooh Bear and I like him because he plays music.”

Caiden Hanning, Wonthaggi.

“My teddy’s name is Angel.

I like her because she gives me hugs, and she’s nice and soft.”

Hayley Dawn, Wonthaggi.

“THE STAR” Tuesday, July 17, 2018 - PAGE 13

Tower’s future uncertain

By Tayla KershawThomas

WHILST the Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club’s patrol tower is staying put for now, excavation works to reinstate the beach access path began last Friday, July 13.

The Inverloch Surf Beach was subject to storm surge and erosion on the weekend of July 7 and 8.

Bass Coast Shire Council’s response team had to move the tower back from the eroding sand dune, but the tower has not yet been relocated.

The beach access path was obliterated, but the tower itself was not damaged. The track has been closed off for the time be-

ing to protect public safety.

“Officers will now work with the lifesaving club and the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning to reinstate the beach access and confirm plans for the future location of the observation tower. Signage has been erected to alert the public of the dangers of unstable sand cliffs,” manager sustainable environment Deirdre Griepsma said.

Club president Fiona McMahon Hughes said she hoped the tower would be able to stay where it is, but the situation would be reassessed before the start of patrol season in November.

“After last time, we built the tower so it would be flexible and moveable if necessary,” she said.

“This was a freak swell; it

wasn’t high tide and it happened very quickly.

“We are hoping there is no reason why the tower can’t stay where it is.”

Should severe erosion continue to occur, the tower was placed on skids to ensure it could be moved to a new location.

The excavation works – which began on Friday – will reinstate pedestrian access and allow use by the life saving club’s quad bike.

Ms McMahon Hughes thanked council and the community for their prompt action.

“The public was fantastic and let club members know about the erosion immediately.

Council was also very quick to assess the situation and start to reinstate the access path. We Narrow escape: Bass Coast Shire Council managed to save the Inverloch Surf Life Savthank everyone for their sup- ing Club’s patrol tower before it slid down the sand dune. Erosion damage occurred on the port,” she said. weekend of July 7 and 8.

State exhibition coming to town LEONGATHA will play bition in August.

“Every year the exhibition is host to the Country Womin a different town across an’s Association (CWA) held the state and this is the first time State Creative Arts Exhi-

Leongatha has held it. The last one held in this area was at Inverloch in 2003,” state vice president Heather Scott said.

“It’s going to be one of the biggest. We already have over 1700 entries.

“We are expecting around 800 people to come.”

This prestigious event showcases the skills of members in over 270 categories, including crafts, knitting, embroidery, art, cookery, preserves, floral art, toys and dolls and many more.

We want to help out local businesses so we aren’t offering any catering. It’s going to be good for the town,” she said.

“We’re hoping some of the businesses that usually close early on Saturday stay open later, particularly the afternoon tea time.”

The exhibition will be held inside Leongatha Memorial Hall. Most entries will arrive on Monday, July 30.

Items will be judged on Thursday by CWA judges from across the state.

The exhibition will open to the public at 9am on Friday, August 3 until 5pm and from 9am to 4pm on Saturday.

“We’re really grateful the South Gippsland Shire Council gave us a grant and the local community has been really supportive,” she said.

“Local businesses have given us prizes for the daily raffles which is great.”

The exhibition will also include craft demonstrations, sales of CWA cookbooks and merchandise, and a craft materials stall.

Creative work: Meeniyan Country Woman’s Association member Vanessa Fisher will have some of her finest craft work on display at the State Creative Arts Exhibition in Leongatha in August. Vanessa is pictured here with son Arthur and CWA state vice president Heather Scott.

‘Burra station on track THE Station @ Korumburra (TS@K) group were able to carry out the required business case for Victrack funding of their Community Use of Vacant Buildings initiative.

This was a successful submission to Victrack and endorsed by South Gippsland Shire Council.

Not only did TS@K start on the right foot with this project, but continues to direct and steer community consultation results with council and Victrack in ongoing inputs for negotiations relating to the heritage building and railway precinct generally.

What also has become apparent is the TS@K group is seen by council and Victrack as a useful addition to high level consultations representing the Korumburra community.

“Our original scope was initially not to look at anything but the railway building, but now we are invited to comment on the whole precinct,” TS@K president David Rasmus said.

The master plan for the rail-

Moving forward: The Station @ Korumburra committee members, treasurer Shirley Arestia and secretary Jenni Keerie Secretary, and David Rasmus President and Tony Parisi Vice President at the AGM on Wednesday, July 11. way precinct is still to be drawn up and again TS@K will have some comment input into this plan.

“Efforts are afoot to make this site a large sustainability hub as well to demonstrate technologies in real time for energy saving initiatives,” Mr Rasmus said.

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Teddies explore the Wonthaggi library chief overnight, and the children were able to pick TEDDY bears went on an adventure to teddies.

The library staff also set up an exciting bear up the photo evidence of their teddy’s adventures the Wonthaggi library on Wednesday. hunt, in which the children and their teddies got to explore the library through forests, seas, mud and snow.

After the bear hunt, it was time for the children to tuck their teddies into bed for the night and head on home.

The children learnt some new lullabies to ensure their teddies were off to sleep.

However, the teddies got up to a bit of mis-

the next day.

The photos showed the teddies doing a range of different activities, including enjoying a feast, playing games, playing with the photocopier, playing the Xbox, checking out books, and hiding in the returns chute.

The library’s programs officer Jenny Temple said the sleepover was a lot of fun, and the children were excited to participate.

Adventure: Wonthaggi’s Hayley Magro and Dalyston’s Mila Wylie took their bears on a bear hunt through the forest at the Wonthaggi Songs and stories: Cape Paterson’s Adelaide, Chloe and Chem Jones sang along together at library on Wednesday, the teddy bear sleepover on Wednesday.

Cute teddies: Franklin and Isabella Mahoney of Loch enjoyed the teddy bear sleepover with their bears Rainbow and Panda Bear on Wednesday.

The library held its first ‘teddy bear sleepover’ as part of its school holiday program.

Children were encouraged to bring their teddies to the library for an afternoon of fun before leaving their teddies to stay overnight at the library.

During the afternoon, the children sang songs, read stories and enjoyed arts and crafts with their

Fun afternoon: Inverloch’s Nate and Zac Poletti brought their bear Carlton to take part in the teddy bear sleepover at the Wonthaggi library.

Dig deep and support a Korumburra family THE 2018 Elders Annual South Gippsland Charity Golf Day will be held on Friday, July 27.

This year Elders Korumburra and Leongatha will be supporting a local family who unfortunately have been affected by Leukaemia.

Noah Belvedere from Korumburra is a 10 year old boy who lives at Korumburra with his parents Rob and Deb and his three siblings Evan 8, Flynn 5 and Emily 5.

Noah loves his sport and especially loves playing football, cricket and basketball.

In early June Noah and his family received devastating news that he had been diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, an aggressive cancer of the blood cells. Noah commenced treatment at Monash Children’s hospital immediately, which consists of chemotherapy injected intravenously and into is spinal cord, and blood transfusions to increase his

blood cells which deplete from his condition and the treatments.

The treatments continue for a minimum of three years to beat this insidious disease. Noah cannot attend school during this current phase of treatment due to the risk of infection, as he virtually has no immune system, so any infections can be life threatening. Noah wants nothing more than to beat his leukaemia and return to his normal life and get back to enjoying his sport.

Elders is also looking for your support; so if you would be generous enough to donate money or prizes for the family or for the raffles and auction, please contact them.

This annual event is proving to be quite popular and each year Elders have had a full field, so please be quick to book in and make your team payment.

For those not wanting a hit or for those just wanting to come along and support we have limited seats available at $30 a ticket to be a part of the barbecue

lunch, presentation and raffles/auction.

Please note: If you require a golf cart please make your own bookings through the Golf Club direct.

This year it is going to be a footy theme, so make sure you wear your teams colours to be in the running to win some of the great prizes on offer for best dressed!

Elders is also looking for sponsors, so if you would be generous enough to donate money or prizes for the raffles/auction, please contact them.

Last year Elders and everyone involved raised a massive amount of $16,655.94 and over the last six years of running this event a total amount of $72,058.98 has been raised.

Elders looks forward to great success again this year and to providing help and support to a local South Gippsland family, during this difficult time.

Please contact Elders at Korumburra 5658 1894 or Leongatha 5662 3523, with any questions or if you would like to donate.

Chip in and help: Noah Belvedere (pictured) and his family received devastating news that he had been diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, an aggressive cancer of the blood cells. Elders is planning a massive charity golf day to raise money for his treatment.

“THE STAR” Tuesday, July 17, 2018 - PAGE 15

Flu prevention: from left, Leongatha Healthcare patients Graeme and Barbara Dell from Leongatha received their annual influenza vaccination by clinical nurse manager Robyn Butler recently.

Still time to vaccinate against the flu FLU season hasn’t hit hard yet so it’s Victorians to protect themselves against the flu still time to vaccinate yourself against this winter and get their flu shot, following one of the worst flu seasons on record last year. this virus.

There were more than 48,000 confirmed cases Recently supplies were in shortage but have since returned to normal.

Local medical professionals are urging the community to prepare themselves for the season by getting vaccinated.

“I think vaccines are important however it comes down to personal choice,” Leongatha Healthcare clinical nurse manager Robyn Butler said.

“I think good hand hygiene and isolating yourself if you are unwell is equally as important for the public’s health.”

This year, there are a range of different vaccinations for all ages.

All children aged six months to five years, people aged five years and over who have a medical risk factor that increases their risk of complications from influenza, all aboriginal people aged 15 years and over, all pregnant women and all adults aged 65 and older are eligible for the free influenza vaccine.

For people aged 65 and older there are two vaccine brands available including Trivalent Flaud or Fluzone High Dose.

Children three months to less than three years will receive the Quadrivalent FluQuadri Junior and people three years to less than 65 receive the Quadrivalent FluQuadri or FluarixTetra.

People 18 years to less than 65 can have the Quadrivalent Afluria Quad, FluQuadri or FluarixTetra.

A new campaign has hit TV screens urging

of influenza last year with record demand on hospitals and, tragically, a number of deaths.

Flu kills more than 3500 Australians each year.

The best defence against the flu is the flu shot.

Everyone is advised to get an annual flu shot anytime from mid April onwards to be protected for the peak flu season, which is generally June to September.

However, it’s never too late to be vaccinated as the flu can spread all year round.

The new campaign reminds people of easy steps to take to prevent getting and spreading the flu, such as coughing or sneezing into your elbow and washing your hands thoroughly.

If you’re really sick, stay away from work and other places where you’ll spread the flu.

The flu shot is now available from general practitioners and community immunisation sessions.

“We know influenza is a highly contagious viral infection, spread by contact with fluids from coughs and sneezes, that’s why we’re investing in getting more children vaccinated against the flu,” Minister for Health Jill Hennessy said.

“Flu isn’t like the common cold. It can have serious and devastating outcomes. Our message is simple: you never forget the flu, so don’t forget your flu shot.

“When more people are vaccinated, fewer people become ill or suffer life-threatening complications from influenza. That’s why it’s vital to get your flu shot.”

Mount Best wants change MOUNT BEST and Toora North residents have agreed to lobby for change to the region’s zoning at a recent community meeting.

The meeting was attended by 36 landholders as well as South Gippsland Shire Council Cr Ray Argento.

Mount Best Community Hall committee president Meryl Agars said a motion was passed at the meeting to lobby for a change to the zoning of the Mount Best and North districts.

Currently the area is zoned farming, which includes restrictions on building dwellings on land sizes between 10 and 100 acres.

“Zoning is a State Government function and it may be very difficult to convince it to change the rules around Mount Best,” Ms Agars said.

The motion for a change in land use was moved by Mark Deutschbein and passed with no dissenters.

“The meeting of 36 people agreed current zoning was out of date and was no longer appropriate for this area,” Ms Agars said.

“It was decided not to ask for the land to be rezoned from farming to rural activity until that proposal was fully understood.

“We have been advised that rural activity zone

may impose restrictions that still don’t achieve our purpose.”

The lively meeting had landowners detailing their immense difficulties in getting permits from the council to build on their land.

“In some cases, the permits were eventually granted, but the time delays, costs and restrictions were prohibitive,” Ms Agars said.

The meeting called for council to develop a planning application process which was more flexible and considered individual properties and circumstances.

Ms Agars said about a dozen people in the room indicated they would be seeking permits to build in the next few years.

She said Cr Argento made the offer to help people before they submit their permit applications.

“Cr Argento was very helpful in answering questions and helping us understand the labyrinthine process we will have to go through,” she said.

Cr Argento said the council tried to respond to permit requests within 65 days once the council had all the necessary documentation.

Another meeting will be held on Friday, July 27 at 2pm with council planning staff and councillors in attendance.

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Awarded: Wonthaggi’s Senior Sergeant Peter Shallard (left) and coordinator of Justices Gippsland South Terence Shannon (right) thanked Justice of the Peace John Fleming for this 40 years of service.

JP honoured for 40 years of service JUSTICE of the Peace (JP) John Fleming was honoured for his 40 years of service at the Wonthaggi Police Station last Wednesday.

An award in recognition of his service was presented.

Born in Essendon – and spending his early years in Northcote and Doncaster – Mr Fleming eventually found himself in Bass Coast.

His long marriage to Diana resulted in two daughters, and two grandchildren.

He established himself as a motor mechanic, and became a Holden motor car dealer for the district on April 1, 1961.

Mr Fleming had a number of businesses service the community. These included a Wonthaggi taxi service from the close of this dealership in 1983, and a leading gas and plumbing business through to 1994.

Mr Fleming was always socially consious, and was an active member of the community.

He served as mayor for the community and was a foundation member of the Wonthaggi Lions Club.

He held a significant role as senior officer with the Country Fire Authority in 1961, and was hon-

oured with a life membership.

On top of this, Mr Fleming received the National Medal of Australia with three bars.

Through this community service, Mr Fleming became involved with Victoria Police in Wonthaggi.

Mr Fleming was involved in the Bass Coast Safety Ambassadors, where police asked nominated JPs to carry out safety and security assessments of elderly citizens’ homes and report back.

Appointed an Honorary Justice in 1977, Mr Fleming started bail and out-of-sessions duties at Wonthaggi Police Station.

In 1977, he started sitting on the bench of the second division of the Magistrates Court; a duty he continued through many years.

He eventually became chairman of the bench.

Since the inception of the Department of Social Services, Mr Fleming reliably attended all manner of certification, totalling thousands of instances where the public were served and much police time was saved.

Recently, Mr Fleming voluntarily resigned from attending the roster at the police station, having served both the community and the police service with honour and dedication for 40 years.

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Wax production in the ear canal is a normal pro- available from Gippsland Audiology and pharmacies. cess. Wax is produced in the outer third of the ear and If this does not suffice, you may require further interhelps to protect the ear from infection. The skin in vention. Don’t be tempted to use ear candles – they the ear canal acts like a mini conveyor belt to move don’t work! Micro-suction is the preferred method of wax removal of ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialthe wax to the outer ear.

Fun Fact! Did you know the migration rate of ists, especially for those people with a history of pain with syringing or middle ear problems. Most of all, it wax is 30mm per year?

For most people, their ears are pretty good at self- is safe and painless.

At Gippsland Audiology, micro-suction is percleaning. However, this system can fail for some.

This is more common in those with a family dispo- formed by qualified audiologists with additional sition for build-up of excessive wax, for those with training in this technique. To make your appointment narrow ear canals, users of hearing aids and earplugs for micro-suction please call Gippsland Audiology and people who have had ear canal surgery. Prob- on 5667 5531. Our Leongatha clinic is locally owned and operated and conveniently located at the Leonlems can increase with age as skin tends to dry out. gatha Hospital 5 days a week for your service and If the ear becomes completely plugged with wax munity to determine ways the park could best be enjoyed, revamping the historic board walk, and more it can lead to a blocked sensation, temporary hearing convenience. signage promoting Grantville’s history.’

Mr Clark said he would be happy to serve on such a committee, and new many others who would be happy to raise their hands for the task.

“From council’s point of view, we are ready to Mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield said council would THE cantilevered viewing platform progo, the only hold up as I understand it is the apdiscuss the matter further, and a report regarding the posed for Agnes Falls Scenic Reserve reinstatement of the committee would be considered near Toora has been fully funded since provals from Parks Victoria,” he said.

“Hopefully we will find out more informaat the August meeting. last October, however the $520,000 proj- tion from the Parks Victoria representative at There is more excitement for Grantville still to ect is yet to start. the Friends of Agnes Falls general meeting on come.

As one of South Gippsland’s most popular Thursday.”

A Grantville Day is set to be held on September The scenic reserve is continuing to attract re22, which will include a public meeting at the Grant- natural attractions, visitor numbers to Agnes Falls are only second to Wilsons Promontory. cord numbers and already looks on track to imville Hall.

Secretary of the Friends of Agnes Falls Kathy prove on last year’s visitor count.

This meeting will be part of discussions for GrantMs Whelan said in 2017, around 34,100 peoville’s 150th anniversary, which will be celebrated in Whelan said the group was disappointed the platform project had stalled. four years’ time. ple make the walk to the falls, but that number

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Council urged to value Memorial Park

By Tayla Kershaw-Thomas BASS Coast Shire Council was urged to reinstate the Grantville and District Memorial Park Committee of Management on Wednesday afternoon.

Grantville resident Roger Clark appealed to council at the community connection session.

The Memorial Park site is a significant part of Grantville’s rich history.

Now the home of the Grantville Transaction Centre, the site has been home to Grantville’s business hotspots since the late 1880s.

“Memorial Park” pays tribute to the men and women who served in the World Wars, as well as the pioneers who gave Grantville its start.

Mr Clark believes the park’s history and meaning needs to be valued, and a committee should be reinstated to take responsibility over management.

Mr Clark said there could be an exciting future for the park and the Grantville community should the committee be revived.

The suggestions include engaging with the com-

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“We are anxious to see it happen, because we know what a fantastic addition it will be for Agnes Falls and the area,” she said.

“We were hoping it would be completed around the same time as the Port Welshpool Long Jetty restoration.”

Ms Whelan said she was doubtful the project would be started this year.

South Gippsland Shire Council Cr Ray Argento said the project had been approved in the council’s 2018-19 budget.

He said Parks Victoria was working through the process and was hopeful tenders to construct the platform would be announced soon.

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Great asset: Friends of Agnes Falls secretary Kathy Whelan is hopeful the cantilevered viewing platform proposed for the falls will go ahead soon.

didn’t include people who only visit the picnic area.

“It looks like visitor numbers will be higher this year. At this stage, comparing the figures, we are probably a 1000 or more ahead,” she said.

“I think we are heading towards around 36,000 this year.

The friends group is currently in the process of purchasing a trailer from the Yarram Yarram Landcare Group for $6000 and needs to raise $4500 to do so.

If you would like to donate to the purchase, visit the Friends of Agnes Falls Facebook page for details.

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MASTER BUILDER

2018 SOUTH EAST AWARD WINNERS

TS Constructions builds on reputation TS CONSTRUCTIONS picked up four awards in the South East Master Builders Regional Building Awards recently, including the regional residential builder of the year (south east).

They also received the top award for best custom home $800,000 - $1 million, excellence in construction of commercial buildings $3 million - $6 million, and best sustainable home.

A house built in Woolamai won the best custom home award and also won the company the

Great example: timber floors used throughout the Woolamai home are constructed from Sydney Blue Gum, as used in the kitchen.

Living and dining: a key feature throughout the Woolamai design is the exposed trusses, with one external wall having the truss incorporated into a window design.

regional residential builder of the year south east award.

TS Constructions were engaged by the owners to create their ideal retreat home, flexible enough for them to work and live there when they choose, and had room for family and friends to stay.

Located on acreage with a stunning view, the home was a true collaboration between owner and builder.

Consisting of three interconnected pods, the brick home has a unique personality.

Constructed of recycled bricks and slightly elevated to maximise the vistas, the home sits strongly in its environment and showcases TS Constructions’ skills as builders.

It is a brand new build, but through careful selection of building materials, both new and old.

A key feature throughout the design is the exposed trusses, copied from an original historical truss with one external wall having the truss incorporated into a window design.

Timber floors throughout are constructed from Sydney Blue Gum, and recycled timber in the bathrooms add warmth and age to a new build.

A home built in Cape Paterson’s eco community won TS Constructions the award for best sustainable home.

The Cape eco community is a master planned residential development, consisting of over 200 homes.

The home is in a unique and environmentally aware development and comprehensive design guidelines have been produced that enforce minimum environ-

Multiple awards: this home built in Cape Paterson’s eco community won TS Constructions the award for best sustainable home. mental standards that are far in excess of anything else in the region.

TS Constructions was proudly responsible for all aspects of the build, from the initial site cut through to final landscaping.

The home was designed with prefabricated components in mind to ease construction, reduce time frames and ensure safety.

The home owners will have a place to live that will be significantly cheaper to run than a similar sized house that does not have the same level of environmental consideration.

The construction of the Yarram Primary School won TS Constructions the excellence in construction of commercial

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Consisting of eight general purpose classrooms designed in the manner of a modern, open plan collaborative learning space and an administration and staff work area, the building has become a prized asset for the future of education in the area.

TS Constructions managed the entire project from start to finish.

Site management was critical in the execution of the contract, as the school was fully operational for the duration of the build.

The design and finish will wear well, providing a long term,

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With over 30 years experience in construction, TS Constructions knows all aspects of the trade.

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MASTER BUILDER

2018 SOUTH EAST AWARD WINNERS

Commercial Builder of the Year WONTHAGGI based firm DAS Constructions is delighted to have taken out a major award for construction at the South East Master Builders Regional Awards last week.

on budget.

“The attention to detail was of upmost importance too so the finished product is of a very high standard. We had a fabulous relationship with the client and architect” he said.

The multimillion dollar project took 13 months to bring to fruition, and is an The firm was named Commercial exciting new asset at the college.

Builder of the Year (South East) for their The senior learning centre provides a work on the $10 million Senior Learnfunctional and stylish study environment ing Centre and Specialist Facility at Nefor years 10, 11 and 12 students. With whaven College, Phillip Island. meeting rooms, specialist rooms, a comThis followed from winning the catmon area, classrooms and a lecture theegory for excellence in construction for atrette, this will be a dedicated social and commercial buildings over $6 million. study space.

“This was our fourth build for NeThe senior learning centre was dewhaven College and our fourth award for signed by Hayball Architects, and the Newhaven College. We are so proud that works were carried out by a team of enwe have been able to build these wondertirely local subcontractors led by DAS ful projects for the school. The support Constructions. that we receive from them is incredible,” The buildings were all ready to move Dale Sartori from DAS Constructions in to for the start of the 2018 school year said. when the senior school shifted to the new “We have won three awards for best address from its previous Boys Home commercial construction $3 – $6 milRoad location. lion before. This was our first award DAS Constructions is now in full for best commercial construction over 6 swing building the infrastructure for the million. Also our first time winning the new $6.3 million multi-purpose gymnaoverall South East Commercial Builder sium that should be complete in October of the Year. or November this year.

“This particular build had a strict “It is great to be part of the growth at time line as the old school building loNewhaven College and we are thrilled to cated in Newhaven was due to be demolcontinue our work with the school and inished so it had to be ready for the new frastructure works are now in progress for school year. We achieved this on time the gym,” he said. and budget.

“It is another big project and it is “The buildings both feature a steel great we can employ local workers and façade which was built off site and re ascontractors,” he said. sembled to the millimetre on site. It is Some $1,750,000 Federal Governa beautiful feature working both as an ment funding for the new double-court aesthetic view as you approach from the gymnasium was announced last year by driveway and also a shade structure.

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“There are many open classroom arNewhaven College principal Gea eas, break out areas, the Senior Learning Lovell said the Federal Government fundCentre has a lecture theatre. The Specialing had enabled the school to continue to ist Facility has state of the art science implement its masterplan. laboratories and art rooms.

“We are excited to see the construcMr Sartori believes the reason he took tion of the multi-purpose indoor sports out the commercial builder of the year facility under way, which will allow stuwas the fact that it was built on time and

Award winner: DAS Constructions’ Dale Sartori and Newhaven College principal Gea Lovell proudly showcase the major award received by DAS Constructions at the South East Master Builders Regional Awards recently. The award was presented for DAS Constructions’ work on Newhaven College’s new Senior Learning Centre and Specialist Facility. dents to participate in a range of sports in all conditions,” she said.

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Stage: DAS Constructions’ Dale Sartori and Newhaven College principal Gea Lovell are pictured in Newhaven College’s new gymnasium, which is likely to be completed by the end of the year.

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MASTER BUILDER

2018 SOUTH EAST AWARD WINNERS

Sustainable timbers mark award winner INSPIRED by Scandinavian design and enhanced by sustainable building, this award-winning display home had owners excited well before they had even seen the plans.

Beach House Constructions has been winning awards for its homes at the South East Master Builders Regional Building Awards since the company started submitting entries eight years ago.

This year is no different with the company being awarded Best Display Home $350,000 to $500,000 for its Acacia design in Inverloch and a commendation for sustainability.

Beach House Constructions director and construction manager Mark Plant said he was extremely honoured to have received the award with his wife and co-director Melissa Plant.

“We are very grateful to our team and one important member of our staff is our daughter Amy Plant who has put in a lot of work to make this happen,” Mr Plant said.

“This home like all our builds uses sustainable timbers and the front facade is from sustainably sourced Gippsland timber.”

Mrs Plant who is also the concept and interior designer for the company said as GreenSmart builders, the company understands the importance of smart, sustainable homes.

“Our light-filled homes are comfortable year round and ensure utility savings over the life of your home. We build as though we are building for ourselves,” she said.

“We love to traverse through the home and still have a connection outdoors. Each room you’re in would have that connection to the outdoors.

“Mark and I have to love the house we are building and this is definitely one of them.”

Charlie Carpinteri and his family decided the Gippsland Lakes region didn’t suit them for a potential home and meandered down Victoria’s coastline looking at possible locations.

They came across the house in Inverloch which at that stage was just a frame with a rendering of what the finished product would look like.

“We came driving around and loved the town so we started driving along the beach area looking for houses and came across this one,” Mr Carpinteri said.

“We thought, ‘oh my gosh that looks amazing we have got to have that.’ So then we just kept in contact with Mark and Melissa from Beach House Constructions.”

Award winning: Beach House Constructions directors Mark and Melissa Plant with home owner Charlie Carpinteri and daughters Brooke and Makayla and niece, Madison Carpinteri.

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MASTER BUILDER

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The Maddox: display home located at Waterford Rise Display Village, 30 Highvale Rise, The Adele: display home located at Waterford Rise Display Village, 22 Highvale Rise, WarWarragul, open Saturday-Wednesday, 1pm-5pm. ragul, open Saturday-Wednesday, 1pm-5pm.

Gippsland’s most awarded custom builder AS Gippsland’s most awarded custom home builder, Roseleigh Homes is renowned for building quality homes with distinctive style and design.

frontage, thereby avoiding the need for any common property/Owners Corporation. The development as a whole was designed to ensure seamless integration into the neighbourhood, with each individual unit being thoughtfully planned and considered. The modern stylAs a multi-award winner, Roseleigh Homes respect ing of the semi-detached development, with Federation the power of truly great home design in every home they and Georgian inspired touches to its facade, provides build, and bring decades of proven drafting and home elegant and sophisticated living with a thoughtful colour design experience to each project, collaborating with palette, combined with Austral bricks, feature quioining, clients every step of the way, ensuring each client’s vi- finials, timber arches and shingle roof give the resulting facade of the development a look of understated gransion for their home is realised.

Roseleigh Homes has recently won ‘Best Custom duer and elegance.

Roseleigh Homes were proud to also win ‘Best CusHome $1M-$2M’ and ‘Best Multi Unit Development’ in the 2018 Master Builder Regional Building Awards tom Home $1M-$2M’ for the project at Emerald Drive for two homes they have constructed, with the company in Warragul. The brief provided by the client was to having won multiple consecutive awards for the past construct a stunning, contemporary home with a focus eight years in the Regional Building Awards, which is a on capturing expansive northern views to Mt Baw Baw. testimony to the quality of work and innovative designs The owners sought to create an impressive, captivating home through the unique American inspired design, that they produce.

The ‘Best Multi Unit Development’ Award win- which features the extensive use of Boral Cultured ning design and construction of the unit development Stone cladding, feature wrought-iron combined with a in Caton Street, Warragul focussed on creating a pre- majestic asphalt shingle roof. The home was designed mium quality unit development which utilized a large to sit proudly and boldly on the site, and it’s carefully site, ensuring that each unit was amply proportioned and considered layout combines to create a stunningly elegant home. Internally, each room within the home is finished to a very high standard.

Three units were constructed, ensuring that the site was of ample proportions ensuring a sense of granduer, style not over-developed and in keeping with the area. Aimed at and sophistication throughout.

This house was designed by Jessica MacMillan, of the mature, discerning buyer, each double-storey unit provides significant accommodation, with a minimum of two Cunningham Design and Drafting, who, based on the cliliving areas. The largest unit has 4 living areas and provides ent’s brief, designed the home to create a home worthy of 32 squares of living area and the smallest providing a very the 1 acre site, so as to maximise the views to the north of the home with a focus on providing an impressive street comfortable 21 squares of living.

The unit development was designed by Brad Chugg presence. The dramatic formal entrance to the home is (Roseleigh Homes’ Chief Designer), who designed created with the vaulted porch entry, with feature wrought the development ensuring each unit has it’s own street iron gates to the porch and sides. Double wrought iron

doors lead into the formal lounge which provides a breathtaking view to Mt Baw Baw through vaulted 4 metre by 6.6 metre windows. The floor plan provides a master suite to the west of the home with the remaining 3 bedroom accommodation located separately to provide significant private accommodation for the client’s adult children, including an ensuite to each bedroom.

Outdoor living was a focus of the design with a large patio, under roofline, taking advantage of the northern aspect of the living areas and incorporating a unique gas fire pit central to the entertainment area.

This 4 bedroom home is an impressive example of how design innovation integrated with luxury appointments and quality construction combine to create homes of distinctive quality that Roseleigh Homes is renowned for.

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Spending time in the great outdoors ANOTHER successful program was run at Allambee Camp these school holidays.

Fun experience: Elias Romano and Jaxon Scott were ready to race down the hill at Allambee Camp over the school holidays.

said.

“For some of the children it was their first time going to a camp, they showed independence and strength when it was lights out time.

Although it may be winter and a lot of people shy “A number of children had never roasted marshaway from being outdoors, last week a number of mallows on a campfire, these children got to learn children were rugged up and ready for activities at something new.”

Allambee Camp.

Ms Taylor said their imagination through outdoor “The children really thrived in the outdoor enviplay increased and we have had comments from parronment and there were no requests to go inside,” ents saying that their children will not stop talking Allambee Camp instructor Vanessa Taylor said.

“They zoomed on the flying fox, went high on about camp.

Grade 6 students from Trafalgar Primary School the giant swing, raced on the billy carts, kept their balance on the low ropes course, painted rocks which who are part of the Rotary Junior Community Awards they had named, popped balloons on the archery tar- Program were also invited to come and progress their leadership skills. get and did many more fun activities.

These students were given the opportunity to lead “When asked on the last day what was the best a group each, run games with the children, assistpart of camp the variety of answers was huge.”

The variety of activities meant that there was ing the instructor on activities and helping out with something for everyone. But there was more to camp morning and afternoon tea.

“It was amazing to see them looking after the than the great adventurous activities.

The program also allowed for children to grow in younger children of the group and developing their skills,” Ms Taylor said. a number of areas.

“The camp instructors were sad to see the camp“Many children did not know each other and therefore they really worked on the social skills, ev- ers go and are already looking forward to their next eryone was friends by the end of the three days,” she visit.”

Great time: Melissa Coulson had fun climbing up the cargo net for the abseil at the Allambee Camp over the school holidays.

Auxiliary to benefit Islanders PHILLIP Island is about to receive a boost of support for the health hub with a new auxiliary recently established to help Bass Coast Health (BCH) grow and enhance its services.

The Phillip Island Health Hub Auxiliary held its inaugural meeting on June 26, adopting its constitution and signing a memorandum of understanding with BCH. This enthusiastic group of community members is looking forward to raising funds for equipDriving force: back, from left, Phillip Island Health Hub ment and service improvements Auxiliary members Brenda Lucas, Gill Scrase, treasurer for their region, and has already Yvonne Morgan, Julie Spargo, BCH executive director of started planning for future fundquality, risk and aged care Noni Bourke and BCH volunteer raising events.

Acting BCH CEO Lou Sparkes coordinator Mandy Gilcrist, and front, from left, BCH Actsaid, “The breadth of skills and ing CEO Louise Sparkes and Phillip Island Health Hub Auxexperience on this auxiliary will iliary president Maree Turner. Absent are auxiliary members: absolutely benefit Phillip Island secretary Jenny Lonergan, Linda Marston, Adrienne Ware, residents. It’s wonderful to share Angela Bell, Lyn Wadeson, Graeme Cock, Sue Osborne, Pe- the excitement the group has about what they hope to achieve.” ter Paul , Louanne Caldwell and Barbara Burns.

Boating boost at Corinella ANGLERS and boaters accessing Western Port Bay will soon have more boat ramps to launch from and better facilities at Corinella foreshore thanks to a $1.45 million expansion.

The expansion, announced by Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas recently, will double the number of boat ramps from two to four and install an accessible pontoon to allow all-abilities boat access.

It will also fund general ramp maintenance and improve fish cleaning, and trailer parking facilities.

The State Government is funding the expansion with $1.16 million from the Boating Safety and Fa-

cilities Program and $250,000 from the Victorian Fisheries Authority’s Target One Million plan.

Target One Million is investing a record $46 million, including $9 million from recreational fishing licence fees, to get more Victorians fishing, more often.

Corinella Boat Ramp is Melbourne’s closest ‘deep water’ ramp on the eastern side of Western Port Bay and popular during the summer months.

This expansion will provide much needed relief for boats launching into the bay.

The Corinella Foreshore Reserve Committee, who led a major community consultation process to make the expansion a reality, will manage the project.

Bass Coast Shire Council mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield said you can reduce your charges by sorting your waste.

“We all enjoy having a really good clean out and finally get rid of that pile of rubbish we’ve been keeping in the shed or backyard, and often this includes materials that could be recycled,” she said.

“By keeping recyclable materials and green waste separate, not only are we helping the environment by reducing what we send to landfill, we are also saving money by reducing the load we will be charged for.”

With the cost of landfill increasing throughout the country, some disposal fees for landfill waste have also increased at Bass Coast stations.

These fee changes reflect increases in costs in

Lions Club gives extra heart in the home LIONS Club of Phillip Island recently presented Bass Coast Health (BCH) with monitoring equipment valued at $14,000 for its Hospital in the Home (HITH) program.

overseen by BCH’s director of emergency medicine, Associate Professor Dr Garry Wilkes.

Mick Maxfield, president of Phillip Island Lions Club, said it was important to see the funds used managing landfill including landfill construction and locally. rehabilitation, state levies, operational costs and en“It’s especially rewarding to be able to make this vironmental monitoring.

The donation of a blood glucose monitor and donation in our 50th year and Phillip Island’s 150th The following items can be recycled for free at electrocardiogram (ECG) machine enables the ser- year,” he said.

Bass Coast transfer stations: paper and cardboard, vice to provide home care for more local residents “We are thrilled the people of Phillip Island will glass, hard plastic, scrap metal and whitegoods, bat- experiencing diabetes and heart conditions. directly benefit from having this equipment available teries (household and car), paint (Wonthaggi only), HITH nurse Angela Fraser expressed her grati- to them through the HITH program”. florescent light bulbs and tubes, mobile phones, tele- tude for the equipment that will ensure the program BCH CEO Jan Child said the organisation was looking at further opportunities to partner with the visions, computers, printers, monitors, and laptops. continues to grow.

Bass Coast residents can also organise one hard “Phillip Island residents can receive the specialist Lions Club of Phillip Island to further benefit Island waste collection of up to two cubic metres each fi- quality care they would previously have had to travel residents.

“We’re both very keen to strengthen and expand nancial year for a service fee of $60 ($35 for pension for, in their own home,” she said. and health care card holders).

This program delivers care to eligible Bass Coast health services on the Island, so we’re currently looking at how we can work together to make that To book a collection, please contact Wonthaggi Health patients of all ages, in their own homes.

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Prepare for your next clean out BASS Coast transfer stations accept all kinds of household waste for a fee, and recycling free of charge.

Close ties: from left, Bass Coast Health CEO Jan Child, Phillip Island Lions’ treasurer Deb Amor and secretary Leslie Hughes are proud of the club’s donations to the health service.

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Grants back volunteers FLINDERS MP Greg Hunt called on community organisations from around the community to apply for grant funding to support the efforts of volunteers.

Mr Hunt said the Federal Government was providing $20 million worth of grants valued between $1000 and $5000 for not for profit organisations.

“Volunteers are the lifeblood of our community and by continuing to help each other and work together we are building a stronger and safer community,” he said.

“I encourage all not for profit organisations from around the electorate to apply for the volunteer grants round to assist our volunteers and encourage volunteering.

The volunteer grants round is expected to open in August.

For more information, visit the Department of Social Services’ Community Grants Hub website to subscribe to updates about the application process.

New deal for pet owners AS part of the Domestic Animal Management Plan for 2017-2021, Bass Coast Shire Council is introducing a number of initiatives to make it easier and more affordable for residents to register their animal.

Dog owners who have registered their non-desexed pet, and then have it desexed within six months of the registration date, may be entitled to a partial

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The refunded amount will be the difference between the undesexed fee and the desexed fee.

In order to receive the refund, proof that the animal has been desexed must be provided to council within the six month period.

Council is also offering free first year registration for animals that have been purchased from a recognised rehoming organisation.

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provided that the animal has been purchased from a recognised rehoming organisation.

Free registration is offered for the first year of an animal’s registration. After this year, animal owners are required to renew their animal’s registration annually.

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Grants totalling $250,000 enhance community MORE than $109,000 was handed out to 21 organisations last Wednesday night, in round two of this year’s South Gippsland Shire Council Community Grants Program.

The 21 supported applications were chosen from a pool of 40 with a total of around $250,000 handed out across both rounds 2017/18.

The contribution of council funds will support projects with a total value of around $595,000.

South Gippsland mayor Cr Lorraine Brunt was full of praise for the successful community groups.

“Congratulations to all the community groups that received funding in what was a highly competitive pool of applications,” she said.

“The commitment of the South Gippsland community to make this a better place for all of us is outstanding. Everyone should be proud of their efforts.”

Over the past 11 years, council has distributed around $3.5 million to community groups through the grants program, with around $290,000 of that given out in 2017/18.

Applications for round one of the Community Grants Program for 2018-19 are open from now until August 31.

Changes have been made to the application process and applicants are advised to take time to read over the guidelines.

If applicants are seeking more than $5000, they must contact a member of the community strengthening team before applying.

For photos of sporting club grant recipients, see this week’s sport pages.

Grant recipients were: $7000 to the Stockyard Gallery for a flooring replacement and upgrade; $10,000 to the Foster Art, Music and Drama Association for retractable seating; $5048 to the Welshpool and District Advisory Group for carpet replacement at the Rural Transaction Centre; $2500 to the Manna Community Garden for water saving disability garden beds; $1800 to the Sandy Point Community Group for a defibrillator cabinet; $3500 to the Poowong Community Consultative Committee Inc for a barbeque shelter extension and community logo board; $5000 to the Loch Public Hall for sealing of car park and crossover at Loch Public Hall; $2000 to the Leongatha Painters Group for a pop up art exhibition; $6000 to the Mirboo North Playgroup and Toy Library for a nature playground; $4000 to the Leongatha Community Preschool Centres Inc for a solar system at Allora Kindergarten; $5000 to the Leongatha Chamber of Commerce and Industry for the Le-

ongatha Daffodil Street Festival; $5000 to the Leongatha Senior Citizens Centre for South Gippsland seniors week activities; $1000 to the Berry’s Creek Hall Committee for a laptop; $1000 to the Loch and District Bowling Club for new scoreboards; $5000 to the Nyora Recreation Reserve Committee Inc for the design and specifications for social club and change rooms; $4000 to the Korumburra Cricket Club to replace the cricket wicket; $10,000 to the Outtrim Moyarra Kongwak Cricket Club for a storeroom extension to clubrooms; $10,000 to the Koonwarra Recreation Reserve Committee Inc for the landscape plan development; $4000 to the Leongatha Croquet Club Croquet Club for an interior upgrade; $9000 to the Mirboo North Golf Club Golf for course irrigation infrastructure; $7000 to the Walter J Tuck Reserve for hard hose irrigator and pipe extension; and $1785 to the Fish Creek Football Netball Club for a refrigerator.

Art grant: Cr Maxine Kiel, left presented a community grant of $2000 to members of the Good seats: from left, FAMDA representatives Leonie and Peter Clyne, Cr Ray Argento Leongatha painters group Peg Elliot, Florence Crighton and Bev Mitchell-Symons, to help and FAMDA’s Noel Stringer at the community grants presentation night last Wednesday. them run a pop up art exhibition.

FAMDA received $10,000 for its retractable seating project.

Flowers and fun: the Leongatha Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s daffodil street festival got a $5000 boost from the community grants program last Wednesday. The grant was accepted by Jodie Clarkson, Sophie Clarkson and Clare Williams, from Cr Meg Edwards, second from right.

Project help: Heather Gregg, left and Irene Adams, right, accepted a great from mayor Cr Lorraine Brunt for $3500 on behalf of the Poowong Community Consultative Committee last Wednesday. The grant will be used for the group’s barbecue shelter extension and community logo board.

Happy feet: Madelaine Mason from the Welshpool and District Advisory Group accepted a community grant for $2500 from Cr Ray Argento last Wednesday, to replace the carpet at the Rural Transaction Centre.

Computer savvy: Allister Dowling from the Berrys Creek Hall Committee, right accepted a community grant of $1000 from Cr Don Hill, to aid the purchase of a laptop.

Outdoor fun: Lorinda Campbell happily accepted a $6000 community grant from Cr Meg Edwards last Wednesday night, on behalf of the Mirboo North Playgroup and Toy Library. It will go towards creating a nature playground.

Congratulations To our successful 201 Community Grant recipients

Sunshine: the Leongatha Community Preschool Centres received a $4000 community grant for a solar system at Allora Kindergarten. The grant was presented to Arielle Rawson by Cr Meg Edwards.

201 /1 grants are now open!

Round 1 closes 31 August.

More details at www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/grants

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Not fair: Molly Barry from Kardella is an aspiring medical student, who has recently discovered a Monash University policy will stop her from continuing her studies in Churchill, where she is currently completing Federation University’s biomedical science degree.

Garden beds: Joyce Wright, left and Janne McPhie, right from Manna Community Garden, were happy to accept a grant for $2500 from Cr Alyson Skinner, centre to create water saving disability garden beds.

University policy unhealthy

By Sarah Vella A MONASH University policy is potentially disadvantaging aspiring medical students who wish to live and study in the Gippsland region.

New floor:Yianni Banikos, left and Wally Birkenbeil from the Stockyard Gallery accepted a community grant of $7000 from Cr Alyson Skinner, for flooring upgrades.

Gippsland MP Darren Chester slammed the university’s policy in a recent parliament speech and questioned how committed Monash was to regional students.

“The single major impediment for regional students to enter medical school in our region is an unjust and unjustifiable policy put in place by Monash University that states students must study a Monash undergraduate degree,” he said.

“I don’t think it is good enough.

“Surely Monash could work with Federation University or other regional based universities and establish a pathway which doesn’t require students to pack up their whole lives and move to Clayton.”

Kardella’s Molly Barry is two and a half years into a biomedical science

degree at Federation University in Churchill.

She chose to study at Churchill because it was close to home. It meant she didn’t have to leave her support network and was able to continue to run her small business and compete with her horses.

“It meant I didn’t have to give up life as I know it,” she said.

“Studying medicine can have a huge impact on mental health, so it was important for me to stay close to my support network.”

Once she has completed her degree, Molly intends to study a further four years to become a doctor, preferably at Monash’s School of Rural Health in Churchill.

But because Monash University only offers places in its postgraduate medical degree to its own graduates, Molly was ineligible to apply and won’t be able to continue to study locally.

“Federation University delivers a biomedical science degree that meets criteria for entry to all Australian medical schools except the Monash School of Rural Health,” she said.

“Monash’s policy is discriminatory

and shouldn’t be that way.”

Convinced Monash won’t change its policy, Molly has applied to study at Deakin University in Geelong, or Australian National University, in Canberra.

She is passionate about Gippsland and determined to work in the region.

“I don’t want to move, I really like Gippsland but if I am forced to move away to study, who knows what could happen,” she said.

“What annoys me most is that Monash University maintains this policy for financial gain, ensuring increased popularity for its own biomedicine program, at the expense of Gippsland students and patients.”

Molly has started a petition and a Facebook page to try and convince Monash to change its restrictive policy.

“I do not expect to be given a spot in Monash’s medical program, so I am doing this for future students. I am not doing this for me in the end,” she said.

Search ‘Gippsland Students for Fair Access to Rural Medical Studies’ on Facebook to sign the petition.

Monash University was contacted for comment.

Fixing up caravan parks “Some of these works include replacement of toilet Heart starter: the Sandy Point Community Group received a community grant THE South Gippsland Shire Council will spend blocks, electrical safety upgrades, powerhead replacements around $880,000 on upgrades at the Warafor $1800 for a defibrillator cabinet last Wednesday night. Wendy Bryce Johnand camp kitchen facilities to improve safety and amenity at son, Joyce Wright and Robyn Rodger accepted the grant from Cr Jeremy Rich. tah Bay, Port Welshpool and Yanakie caravan the parks,” he said.

parks this financial year.

The Port Welshpool and Yanakie parks are under council management.

Poor weather may have impacted on park bookings these school holidays, however council’s director development services Bryan Sword said once construction of the Port Welshpool Long Jetty was complete, it was anticipated more visitors would frequent the area, providing a boost to local businesses.

“This was the basis of the economic analysis that helped council secure the required Federal and State Government funding to undertake the jetty restoration in partnership with Gippsland Ports,” he said.

Mr Sword said council’s 2018-19 budget provided funding to complete a number of important infrastructure renewals at the parks.

Out and about: Ian and Dawn Rasmussen from the Leongatha Senior Citizens Centre were pleased to receive a community grant for $5000 from Cr Don Hill at last Wednesday’s ceremony. The grant will go towards Senior Citizens Week activities.

LIFELINE Gippsland’s new lifestyle.

South Gippsland mayor Cr Lorraine Brunt said the money allocated in the budget for the parks was positive.

She said the parks had become a bit run down.

“We now have a great opportunity to get the standard of the parks back up to what is acceptable for visitors,” she said.

Cr Brunt said it was too early to comment on the future of the caravan parks, as the figures were not due out until September.

She said in the meantime, council would keep pushing ahead with upgrading the facilities.

“Whether or not we decide to lease them (to a third party), we certainly need to have them at a certain standard,” she said, “People have an expectation of what standard they expect from caravan parks.”

Lifeline calls for volunteers

“We are always in genuine need of people to assist with sales, help shoppers to local the goods they are looking Current volunteers in the beautiful, for, stock shelves, keep the store tidy, spacious and well stocked new store and clean and sort goods. would be appreciative of some extra “If this sounds like something that help.

“There are many benefits to volunteering,” Lifeline Gippsland CEO Michelle Possingham said.

“For some, it can be a route to employment or a chance to try something new that could lead to a career change through gaining new skills, knowledge and experience, perhaps enhancing a CV. PREGNANT women in Bass “For others, there are the social Coast are set to benefit from aspects which include extending your social networks and putting something the whooping cough vaccine.

The Federal Government began rollback into the local community. There is the opportunity to make a difference ing out the vaccine on July 1.

Flinders MP Greg Hunt said the Nato the lives of others, feel valued and part of a team, gain confidence and self tional Immunisation Program is guaranesteem, or even spend a little quality teeing access, safety and availability.

“Whooping cough is a terrible distime away from an otherwise hectic

Wonthaggi op shop is desperate for volunteers.

interests you, we’d love to hear from you.”

All proceeds from the op shop go towards running the national Telephone Crisis Support Service 13 11 14, and other vital programs aimed at equipping communities to be suicide-safe.

Hunt urges whooping cough prevention

Drive way: Sue and Keith Tonkin from the Loch Public Hall accepted a $5000 community grant from mayor Cr Lorraine Brunt, to concrete the car park and crossover at the hall.

ease that can cause life threatening complications, including pneumonia or brain damage. Babies in their first six month of life are most at risk,” he said.

“Whooping cough is a vaccine preventable disease and I urge all mumsto-be in Flinders to get vaccinated.”

Access in Flinders is part of a broader immunisation investment.

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Quality comes from keeping it simple

By Sarah Vella SEVERAL South Gippsland farmers have been recognised in this year’s Dairy Australia Australian milk quality awards, announced recently.

The awards recognise farms that have achieved the best milk quality in the country, based on annual average bulk milk cell count (BMCC).

Gippsland farms made up 26 of the top 100.

Matthew Loader and Megan Kirk from Krowera were one of 52 Gippsland dairy farms recognised by the awards for having a bulk milk cell count in the lowest five percent in Australia.

Matthew and Megan have been recognised with a silver award every year since 2011.

A philosophy of keeping things simple and maintaining good farming practices helps Matthew and Megan produce high quality milk.

Matthew said rather than focussing on cell count,

their main aim is to keep the cost of production as low as possible.

“The fewer cows we have with mastitis, the lower our costs. Mastitis is one of the worst things for increasing cost of production,” he said.

“We don’t try to keep the cell count down, it is just good practice and keeping it simple on the farm.”

They milk around 340 cows and supply Burra Foods.

Megan said they aim to minimise stress to their cows, which helps to keep them happy and healthy.

“We keep our tracks maintained to a high standard and our cows have next to no problems with their feet,” she said.

Their seasonally calving herd is treated with dry cow and teat seal and they also use inline mastitis detectors.

“The filters pick up little clots and when we see that, we check the cow,” Matthew said.

While their cell count is probably not as low as

what it has been for the previous two seasons, Matthew put that down to a jump in cow numbers.

“We don’t make anything harder than it needs to be. A wet winter does make it harder, but if you get the basics right everything should be fine,” Matthew said.

A low cell count is an indicator that mastitis is well controlled in the herd, improving milk production, cow health and welfare.

“The benefits of achieving a low cell count extend far beyond the higher premium farmers get paid by their processor,” Dairy Australia’s Kathryn Davis said.

“Effective control of mastitis is good for animal welfare and results in significant reductions in treatment and labour costs.”

Ms Davis said a Dairy Australia analysis found a farmer milking 300 cows who lowers their BMCC from 300,000 to 200,000 would be $35,700 better off per year.

One of the boys: The Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien with members of the Leongatha Men’s Shed in their current, cramped workshop.

Men’s Shed hopes for new home

Great results: Krowera dairy farmers Megan Kirk and Matthew Loader have been recogn“I heard some fantastic stories on Friday about ised in this year’s Dairy Australia milk quality awards. They have been recognised with the LEONGATHA Men’s Shed could be in silver award every year since 2011. a new home soon if an application for what the Men’s Shed means to the men of Leongatha

NAIDOC art celebrated

funding from the state government is successful.

The Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien called into Leongatha Men’s Shed recently The 2018 theme for NAIDOC music and art.” (NAIDOC week to catch up with members and get an update on progTHE NAIDOC Week Inis ‘Because of Her, We Can’. official website) ress of the group’s current application for funding. digenous Art Exhibition Week “As leaders, trailblazers, politiSonia Hume Weston, who The Leongatha Men’s Shed has applied for a which opened in the In- cians, activists and social change performed the Welcome to Coun- $60,000 grant under the state government Men’s verloch Community Hub advocates, Aboriginal and Torres try and Smoking ceremony at the Shed Program and is hopeful about its chances.

The Men’s Shed is proposing to move to a new last week has been a huge Strait Islander women fought and commencement of the evening, continue to fight, for justice, equal exemplified the 2018 NAIDOC location at the Leongatha Recreation Reserve and success. rights, their rights to country, for Week theme. has raised significant funds of its own to complete a Over 100 people attended the law and justice, access to educaSix indigenous artists who live shed to lock-up stage. opening night which is held annution, employment and to maintain in the local area are participating “Men’s Sheds across our region do a fantastic job ally in the Inverloch to celebrate and celebrate culture, language, in the exhibition this year. They of helping men socialise, keep their hands busy and the beginning of NAIDOC Week. are Melissa McDevitt, Partice learn new skills and trades.

Mahoney, Lisa Kennedy, Safina Stewart, Casey Sweetman and Leroy Russell. Their vibrant, engaging and accomplished works literTHE 2018 Victorian Senior of the Year ally leap off the walls.

Nicole Findlay, Major Projects Awards are open for nominations.

Coordinator for Reconciliation The Victorian Senior of the Year Awards acVictoria, who opened the exhibi- knowledge seniors who volunteer to assist, support tion, complemented the artists on and encourage others in their local communities. their artistic acumen and insightThe Nationals Member for Eastern Victoria Reful exploration of their chosen gion Melina Bath said it is important that our senior subject matter. citizens are acknowledged as valuable contributors The NAIDOC Week Indige- to our community. nous Art exhibition is organised by “Our Gippsland seniors are a treasured commuthe Bass Coast/South Gippsland nity asset. In retirement they give back in so many Reconciliation Group and is supways, assisting everyone from young people right ported by the Bass Coast Shire. It through to other seniors who are less fortunate. In Art appreciation: pictured at the opening are, from left, art- can be viewed every day from 9am my role I have been privileged to meet so many hard -5pm until July 27 at the Commuist Safina Stewart, Kerri Ritchie, Sonia Hume Weston, Annity Hub, 16 A’Beckett Street In- working seniors across Gippsland selflessly giving thony Eagan, Melissa McDevitt Weston and her daughter verloch. Bring along friends and back to our community.

“It is hard to imagine our Gippsland community Alaska, Nicole Findlay and her partner John. family, free entry. without seniors, the amount they contribute to make

and was happy to earlier provide a letter of support for their application for funding.

“The Men’s Shed has out-grown its current facility at the Horn Street campus of Community College Gippsland and is hopeful of receiving the funding to locate on a new site.”

Mr O’Brien said he was impressed at the quality of the application put forward by the Leongatha Men’s Shed and the work it is doing in the community.

“I’ve seen members of the Men’s Shed at the Leongatha Farmers Market in recent months where they’re doing a roaring trade in various products, which is helping them to raise money to go towards their new shed and improved equipment.

“I hope that they will be successful in their application and we will soon see construction beginning on a new shed.”

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our lives easier and more rewarding is well worth celebrating and acknowledging,” Ms Bath said.

Nominations for the 2018 Victorian Senior of the Year Awards close this Friday, July 20 and can be made under a number of categories.

“The Victorian Senior of the Year Awards are an important mechanism in which we celebrate and recognise seniors for their voices, their contributions as parents, carers, mentors and volunteers. Seniors enrich our lives and make a significant contribution they make to our economy.

“If you know a senior making a worthy contribution to the Gippsland community, I strongly encourage you to jump on line and get nominating.

I would love to see one of Gippsland’s worthy senior volunteers win an award in 2018,” Ms Bath said.

Nomination forms can be downloaded at https:// www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/festivalsandawards/ awards and close July 20.

Please save Smiths Beach PHIL Wright is calling on Bass Coast Shire Council to develop a master plan for Smiths Beach.

to comment.

“That was eight years ago and we haven’t proself-awareness, gratitude and much more. Through gressed one bit further.” age-appropriate activities, kids use movement, arts Mr Wright said the master plan would help Smiths Council adopted its 2018 Planning Scheme Reand crafts, plus fun and games to build their resilBeach cope with visitors during the peak season, and view at the May meeting. ience and emotional wellbeing. would improve land management.

The review included Smiths Beach as a medium The trinity programs being offered at Milpara He said the problems Smiths Beach currently this term are as follows: Trinity Teens (Year 7 to priority. The former councillor did not believe this faces is lack of open public space, lack of formalised Year 12),8 Mondays, July 23 - September 10, Trinity was good enough.

“Medium term action is nothing. What is the eco- car parking, and insufficient pathways.

Tots (2 & 3 years), 5 Mondays, August 6 - September “There’s not enough effort to treat Smiths Beach 3, Trinity Tinies (4 – 8 years), 6 Mondays’, August nomic value of Smiths Beach to Bass Coast Shire to its potential,” he said.

6 - September 10 , Trinity Tweens (9 – 12 years) 6 Council?” he said.

“Don’t be silent. We need to come together and “Over the years we have developed a plan. It’s Wednesdays, August 8 - September 12.

If you live in Korumburra and did not receive our got parks, a VicRoads crossing, pathways, every- start town planning for Smiths Beach.”

Cr Michael Whelan said he would like to see Mr Term 3 program (and don’t have a no junk mail sign) thing that’s needed.

“Just as we were about to go get it approved by Wright and the Smiths Beachcomber Association we’d really like to hear from you. If you would like a copy of the program please let us know call Milpara council, the CEO of the day said we couldn’t put it come together to form a cohesive idea, and liaise through because the community hadn’t had a chance with council about how to progress further. on 5655 2524.

“THE STAR” Tuesday, July 17, 2018 - PAGE 29

The Good Life

Your LOCAL guide to Art and Entertainment

Theatrical group to celebrate 50 years

By Tayla KershawThomas

current members of the group.

The history of the group will be presented in the book through personal stories from people with varying levels of involvement in the group.

The book will be launched at a concert – set to be held at the Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre from February 15 to 17.

The concert will reflect the group’s past, and will feature a range of performers.

In April, the group intends to run a performance camp at its studio at the Wonthaggi State Coal Mine.

Professionals from Melbourne will be involved in the camp, which will be a five day experience, free of charge.

The major musical for the year will be Les Miserables.

This production was first tackled by Wonthaggi Theatrical Group in 2008, and is now considered a turning point.

Director Karen Milkins-Hendry, who will also be directing the 2019 production, said she was almost too scared to go through with the performance in 2008.

It was musical director Kirk

Skinner – who will be filling the post once again – who inspired her to believe a performance of this magnitude in Wonthaggi was WONTHAGGI Theatripossible. cal Group is turning 50 in “Kirk had returned home after his success as a musical director 2019. with the Victorian State School To celebrate, the group has Spectacular, and he convinced me a massive calendar of events that this iconic show was possible,” planned. she said.

The milestone year will kick off “With his experience, he worked with a concert and the launch of a with our group of singers and it was history book in February. such a success. It was so markLocal writer Gill Heal has been edly different to what we had done working on the book for three years, before.” collaborating with many former and The information session for Les Miserables will take place on October 11 this year, with the performance scheduled for a season in May and June. etic soulful sound.

LEONGATHA RSL will present musiThe group will be putting on Ben and Kate currently perform cover songs from cians Ben Mawdsley and Kate Apple- a variety two plays by local playwrights, and of modern country musicians and pop artin the July school holidays there yard on Friday, August 3 from 7pm. ists with their signature easy listening style. will be a costume exhibition at the The two local musicians ‘Souly Us’, are currently Playing and writing together for over six months, group’s studio. taking their unique, soulful sound to audiences right they are composing their own original works.

Ms Milkins-Hendry said the seacross South Gippsland and are willing to go wherThis talented duo is not to be missed. cret behind the group’s 50 year sucever their music takes them.

“We are trying to use local acts, some that have This amazing, self taught young duo radiates been in the industry for some time, and others that cess was the valued volunteers.

“I have been working with Gill chemistry and connection. are just starting out,” Leongatha RSL senior superviwhile she puts together the book, With Kate’s warm angelic voice and Ben’s rhyth- sor Ricky McNaughton said. and it has been interesting hear the mic and passionate artistry on guitar they form a po“It’s like we’re offering them a local venue to perstories,” she said. form in. The crowds so far have been well supported “Our volunteers had the resilby the locals, you can come in and enjoy a meal in ience to build us a home, and it has our lounge with some background entertainment. benefitted our community.

“People should come and experience it, because “The group has a huge skill base its local, it’s free and it’s supplying the town with a as well, and we respond well to each source of entertainment that they don’t have to travel other with our diverse concepts and far for.”

Souly Us have never performed at the Leongatha RSL before.

“It will be exciting, and I’m pretty sure there’s a country twist to the act,” Mr McNaughton said.

“The entertainment on the first Friday of every month is supplying the locals with a venue where they can get a group or family together to come and enjoy a night out.

“We’ve had a few businesses come in after work and stay for a few hours, which is very much Wonderful duo: Souly Us musicians Kate appreciated.”

Mr McNaughton said he would also like to put Appleyard and Ben Mawdsley will be pera call out to any young entertainers in the area, who forming at the Leongatha RSL on Friday, would like to perform at the RSL to get in contact August 3 from 7pm. with him at the Leongatha RSL.

Music sets scene at RSL

Encore: Wayne Moloney (Master of the House), Charles Gruen (Jean Valjean), Toni Osborne (Madame Thenardier) and Jayde Gray (Cosette) performed in the Wonthaggi Theatrical Group’s 2008 production of Les Miserables. Les Mis is set to return to the Wonthaggi stage in 2019 for the theatrical group’s 50th anniversary. Photo by Foons Photographics. opinions. We have been able to build and connect well with each other.”

Ms Milkins-Hendry said the group had also been greatly as-

sisted by talented powerhouses, who had had professional careers, and have come home to help their community.

Annie sold out!

LEONGATHA Lyric Theatre is so de- remaining shows this week have sold out.

In fact the group sold out of all tickets prior to lighted with audience reaction to its latest latest round of shows from Thursday through to production, Annie, that all tickets for the the the weekend just gone. Whilst some people may be disappointed to have missed out, Lyric thanks the wider community for coming along and looking at this incredible show.

Good luck to those who have tickets for this final week!

Holiday fun: Paige Johns from Nilma North had a great time learning to ice skate at the Phillip Island Nature Parks ice skating rink over the school holidays.

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Leongatha has a new Kingdom Hall The old one which had been much LEONGATHA has had a Kingdom loved was now dated, hard to warm up in Hall at 167 Simons Lane for 36 winter and stuffy in summer. years but now the Jehovah’s WitSix married couples from country nesses venue has a new building. Victoria, Sydney, Queensland and West-

In the beginning a cosy little hall was lovingly built, mainly over the weekends, in the summer of 1982.

The work was almost completely carried out with volunteer labour. The willing local labourers were few but many came to support them.

The hall with seating for about 50 people was ideal for the time. But the first signs of its inadequate size were about 10 years ago. With parking for only eight to 10 cars, the question of how to expand was raised.

At the same time the property next door came up for sale. Efforts to raise the money was met and the neighbouring property was purchased essentially doubling the land area. By about 2013 it was evident something needed to be done.

ern Australia came to Leongatha to assist building the new hall. There were 203 volunteers all up.

Some had little building experience and others assisted as licensed tradesmen.

These volunteers worked as long as they could give of their time. Some worked for a day and some for a week or two or longer.

The end result was an ideal place to worship and many more friends to keep.

To celebrate the completion there will be an open day. Please feel free to come and have look around the hall on July 21 from 9.30am to 11.30am.

The Kingdom Hall will be dedicated as a place of worship by Mr Doug Elliot, an elder from the Rosebud Congregation on Great work: volunteers Melissa Mckinley and Priscilla Navro were ‘hands on’ building the new KingSaturday, July 21 at 2pm. dom Hall in Leongatha recently.

Mayor’s message Cr Lorraine Brunt IT has been another successful week with funding an- groups about how the projects progress so we can celebrate nouncements and celebrations happening across South their success.

One of the community grant recipients, the Foster Art, Gippsland.

In particular we celebrated Round Two of the Community Grants Program at an awards night on Wednesday. Congratulations are in order for our 21 successful applicants who were awarded a total of $109, 633 for their nominated projects.

The Community Grants Program is a highlight for Council each and every year as it’s rewarding to see local projects supported. The funding this year will contribute to projects with a total value of approximately $595,000. The projects span from equipment to development plans and events; all of which make a positive contribution to the region.

The pool of applicants was highly competitive again this year so everyone should be very proud of their efforts and commitment to South Gippsland. It is always fulfilling to see our community working hard to ensure our region is thriving Helping out: from left, Jason Horley, Steven Navro, Troy Giles and Trent and contributing their creative ideas and solutions. Council is Giles put in all their effort to help build the new Kingdom Hall in Leongatha. looking forward to hearing from our successful community

Music and Drama Association was also successful in receiving additional funding from the Victorian Government for retractable seating at the Foster Community Theatre. The Minister for Regional Development, the Hon Jaala Pulford announced their $50,000 contribution to help create a more flexible space that can accommodate a broader range of activities. It is fantastic to have our community recognised and these opportunities given to our hard working volunteers and groups.

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Farming Insight Fonterra heads up dairy expo THE Strzelecki Lions Club has announced Fonterra Farm Source as the major sponsor of the 2018 South Gippsland Dairy Expo.

Bright future: Chairman of the Dairy Expo Cliff Wallace and his son Luke Wallace, Poowong North at last year’s event.

For many years Fonterra has thrown its support behind the two-day Expo, and in the event’s 19th year, it has embraced the opportunity to become major sponsor.

Simon Hood, Fonterra Farm Source Regional Manager, said the Fonterra team is looking forward to being major sponsor of the 2018 Expo.

“What really appeals to us is the community nature of this event. It’s a partnership with the Strzelecki Lions Club, who have a great reputation across the region. Being out in the community, shoulder-to-shoulder with our suppliers really appeals to our values.” Simon said.

The Strzelecki Lions Club will be hosting the South Gippsland Dairy Expo in Korumburra on Wednesday 26th and Thursday 27th of September, 2018. For 19 years the Club has

organised the popular community-based event. Cliff Wallace, Chairman of the Dairy Expo and Strzelecki Lions Club member, said that having Fonterra Farm Source as a major sponsor is a “real plus” for the Expo.“It’s really positive that Fonterra has come on board, it’s going to be a great association for many years to come. It’s very rewarding to see the results of what we’ve been doing for so many years -the Expo continues to get better and better,” Cliff said.

Fonterra will co-host an industry breakfast on September 27 with Reid Stockfeeds. The Fonterra Farm Source team will also host their own stand on both days of the Expo, where community members can meet the team and learn about Fonterra products.

“We have eight locally based people in Gippsland’s Fonterra Farm Source team, and we’ll all be at the Expo,” Simon said.

“Our stall will provide a space where farmers have an opportunity to have a cup of tea, sample some product, and a chat with

the team.”

“We’ll also have representatives from other Fonterra divisions on site, to chat to farmers and understand the issues that they’re facing. In return farmers will be able to learn more about the dairy value chain and the challenges of the domestic and export markets.”

Simon sees Fonterra’s sponsorship as a long-term commitment to give back to the Gippsland community.

“The South Gippsland Dairy Expo is an important event for the dairy industry overall. We’re happy to support the Expo, so these types of events can continue into the future.”

Continued support: Phil Johnstone of Fonterra at last year’s event. Fonterra is stepping up to be a major sponsor.

Milk index to improve transparency DAIRY farmers will be better able to un- make decisions about their businesses.

“The index was developed so that farmers have derstand and interpret commodity mara more comprehensive understanding and are able ket price signals following the launch of to better interpret price signals,” he said. the new milk price index last Friday.

“This is just one tool that dairy farmers can

Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources David Littleproud said the index would provide farmers another source of dairy market information.

“Farmers will be able to see an index of commodity prices received by Australian dairy processors for cheese, butter, skim milk powder and whole milk powder exports,” Mr Littleproud said.

“There will also be a one-year forecast of prices that will be updated quarterly, along with regular global, national and regional commentary.”

Farmers are encouraged to provide their price data via the index website to help build a regional, retrospective farmgate milk price index.

Once farmers begin providing prices, an index of actual prices received in each of the eight dairy regions will be built.

“The more dairy farmers take part, the better this index will be,” Mr Littleproud said.

“Better price transparency and market signals for farmers are a good thing. We continue to consult industry and welcome feedback.”

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ing transparency into manufacturing costs and their impact at the farm gate,” he said.

“UDV advocates for transparency throughout the entire supply chain and we are disappointed the milk price index does not achieve this.”

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THERE were approximately 1100 export and 220 young cattle penned, representing a decrease of 400 head week on week.

The usual buying group were present and operated in a mixed market. Cows were the standout as competition intensified despite declining quality.

Quality declined in both grown steers and bullocks, cows were mostly dairy lots and vealers sold firm. Yearling trade steers held firm while the heifer portion sold marginally dearer on some sales.

Grown steers and bullocks eased 5c to 8c/kg with quality a factor. Heavy weight grown heifers improved 8c/kg. Heavy Friesian manufacturing steers held firm while the crossbred portion eased 5c/kg.

Strong competition saw cow prices improve 10c to 20c/kg for most with the better finished beef cows in short supply and closer to firm.

Heavy bulls improved 15c/kg.

Well finished vealers sold from 290c to 320c with the secondary calves from 245c to 298c/ kg. Yearling trade steers made between 293c and 315c/kg. Yearling heifers to the trade sold between 263c and 302c/kg.

A limited selection of grown steers made from 282c to 305c/kg. Bullocks sold from 283c to 314c/ kg. Heavy weight grown heifers made between 226c and 280c/kg. Heavy Friesian manufacturing steers sold between 231c and 261c with the crossbred portion between 255c and 296c/kg.

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352.5kg 415.0kg 455.0kg 427.5kg 470.0kg 542.5kg

320.0 315.2 314.6 310.0 310.0 300.0

$1128.00 $1308.08 $1431.43 $1325.25 $1457.00 $1627.50

HEIFERS 1 A. & Y. Morrison, Inverloch 1 J. Geary, Leongatha 2 Seaview, Glen Alvie 8 A.R. McRae, Tarwin South 13 B.J. Buckley Part, Buffalo 1 G. & K. Peddle, Bruthen

310.0kg 385.0kg 422.5kg 389.4kg 407.7kg 530.0kg

310.0 305.6 301.6 299.6 293.0 290.0

$961.00 $1176.56 $1274.26 $1166.57 $1194.54 $1537.00

COWS 1 G. & G. Thompson, Doomburrim 1 Crockfield Pastoral, Fish Creek 1 D. & G. Gow, Moyarra 1 G. Molino, Wollert 1 K. Pedretti, Dumbalk North 1 Telegraph Pastoral, Devon

555.0kg 720.0kg 665.0kg 590.0kg 715.0kg 655.0kg

246.6 244.6 244.6 244.6 243.2 239.0

$1368.63 $1761.12 $1626.59 $1443.14 $1738.88 $1565.45

BULLS 1 P. Kosta, Binginwarri 910.0kg 1 A.C. Grabham, Kongwak 730.0kg 1 R. & C. McGill Fmly Tr, Kongwak 645.0kg 1 D.J. Jeffries, Kongwak 945.0kg 1 R. & A. Weatherill, Toora 725.0kg 1 Vuillerman Past Co, Yanakie 770.0kg

246.6 245.6 235.6 235.0 233.6 233.6

$2244.06 $1792.88 $1519.62 $2220.75 $1693.60 $1798.72

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Farming Insight

Don’t get pugged this winter WITH higher rainfall comes an increased risk of pasture and soil damage from pugging – caused by cattle tearing up soil structure in wet conditions.

Making mud: the saying goes ‘there is money in mud’, but wet and waterlogged soil can lead to pugging if not managed properly.

Pugging damages pasture and soil and could cause a loss in production.

The wetter a soil becomes, the weaker its strength and its ability to withstand compaction and pugging. This varies with soil type.

In pugged soils, the top four to eight centimetres act as a seal and prevent further rain from dispersing through the soil.

Severely pugged areas, especially in the clay and clay loam soil types, may not fully recover until well into the second spring if not renovated or over sown.

The severity of pugging depends on factors such as the physical properties of soil type, rainfall, soil moisture content, the number and size of cows on the damaged area, the length of time they

are left there and the pasture cover.

This damage can range from light, requiring little or no repair work, to very severe, necessitating a full re-sowing program. Pastures and animals must be restored as soon as possible to return to higher profitability.

Pugging can reduce pasture growth by 20 to 80 percent, depending on the severity of the damage and can reduce pasture utilisation by 20 to 40 percent.

If not repaired, pugged soil can delay spring growth due to water logging, which could result in delayed or reduced silage and hay yields.

Pugging can also be related to animal health problems, such as mastitis, cracked teats, lameness, grass tetany and pregnancy toxaemia.

Over time, the natural processes of most soils will restore the damaged structure and will often repair much of the unevenness left by pugging.

Avoiding exposure losses following shearing Dr Jeff Cave, District Veterinary Officer

WE appreciate wool is a great insulator, so imagine the impact on a sheep when it is freshly shorn.

They may experience a threefold increase in heat loss, and are therefore exceptionally prone to hypothermia.

Shorn sheep are at greatest risk of cold stress in the first three days (or nights) after shearing, and remain at risk for up to two weeks, with mortalities seen in some mobs up to four weeks after shearing.

Although there is little wool growth even after that amount of time, acclimatisation and considerable skin thickening occurs after shearing.

It is therefore vital to monitor predicted weather conditions before putting shorn sheep into a paddock after shearing.

The impact of cold weather, particularly when combined with wet and windy conditions, can have severe impacts on the health and welfare of the sheep.

Watch the weather: shorn sheep are at greatest risk of cold stress in the first three days (or nights) after shearing.

The impact of the cold weather will depend on its duration, rainfall, wind speed and temperature.

The type of weather most likely to cause catastrophic sheep losses due to hypothermia is usually associated with the passage of a strong cold front or a rain-bearing depression.

Sheep grazier alerts are issued

when a combination of rain, wind and low temperatures reaches a critical level.

If a sheep grazier alert has been received at the end of shearing, then shed as many sheep as possible and provide hay for the duration. Once the bad weather has passed, move the sheep to a paddock with adequate

shelter and continue to provide supplementary feed.

In areas prone to winter storms a ‘cover comb’ or ‘snow comb’ can be used when shearing.

Once cold, freshly shorn sheep may become extremely difficult to move so always put shorn sheep into a protected paddock with plenty of shelter from the cold. Off-shears paddocks should be small and well protected from cold winds by relatively impermeable shelter belts.

Extra feed should be provided to sheep for up to four weeks following shearing to meet their increased energy requirements.

Shearing a month before lambing encourages ewes to seek shelter and hence protection for their lambs.

However, pre-lambing shearing must only be considered if ewes are in good condition and have free access to good feed and shelter.

Heavily pregnant ewes should not be subject to the handling and feed deprivation that shearing involves.

For further information please contact your local veterinarian or Agriculture Victoria Veterinary or Animal Health Officer.

Calving and knowing when to call the vet

At the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) Annual Conference recently, cattle veterinarian, Dr Elizabeth Bramley, spoke about how to diagnose and treat dystocia and other calving tips for Australian producers.

“I’ve seen many cases of dystocia in cattle and it basically implies some obstacle to the birth process where the foetus cannot be delivered by maternal effort alone.

Dystocia occurs for two reasons – either a problem with the mother such as abnormalities of the birth canal or a twisting of the uterus or a problem with the foetus such as a large foetus or foetal malformation.

“To minimise the risk of dystocia, it’s impor-

tant to firstly assess how close a cow is to calving.

There are five signs that producers should look for that indicate a cow is close to calving. Being able to recognise the signs enables producers to act quickly if something does not go according to plan,” Dr Bramley said.

The five signs that indicate a cow is close to calving include: 1.

Relaxation of the vulva - a thick clear to brown mucous discharge may appear from the vulva several days before calving as the cervical mucous plug is released.

2.

The udder gradually increases in size (‘bags up’) in the last month of gestation and becomes very large in the last few days prior to calving. This is a very useful general indicator when selecting cows closest to calving from a group in the paddock.

3.

During the last few weeks of gesta-

tion the udder contains a fairly transparent honey coloured oily secretion.

This changes to bloody fluid within about 48hrs to 72 hours of calving to colostrum. Initially colostrum usually appears in the two hind teats and a day or so later in all four teats. Colostrum is a yellowish fluid with a creamy consistency and may contain blood for a few days after calving.

4.

General relaxation of the pelvic girdle ligaments occurs prior to calving to allow passage of the calf through the pelvis.

5.

The cervix dilates during the first stage of labour over a six-hour period. Per vaginal examinations should only be performed hygienically by experienced people.

Cows will often separate from the herd close to the onset of calving.

Dr Bramley says that it’s essential for the health and welfare of both the cow and the calf that pro-

ducers can identify dystocia and call their veterinarian immediately.

“There will be situations when a birth does not progress as expected and, in these cases, producers must consult their veterinarian who will be able to assist. Signs to look for that something is wrong include if the calf can be felt within the birth canal but is not born in three hours; part of the calf is presented but there is no progression of labour within an hour; the cow is straining unproductively for more than an hour; the cow is down and unable to get up either before or after birth; or the birthing process occurs normally but the uterus prolapses, which is an emergency situation,” Dr Bramley said.

AVA President Dr Paula Parker said that veterinarians work closely with producers to help ensure the calving process is as smooth as

possible.

“Veterinarians implement programs to ensure the calving process goes according to plan. This includes programs about preparation for joining, managing pregnant animals, managing the calv-

ing period and critically the post calving period.

Joining and conception rates have a significant impact on farm profitability and veterinary advice is essential to protecting that vital investment,” Dr Parker said.

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AN obstructed labour (dystocia) is one of the most common emergency cases in production animals.

However, these processes can be impaired if the weather turns hot before the marks disappear.

The effects of medium to severe pugging can last from several months to two years if some form of repair is not quickly carried out.

If rejuvenation is required, the best treatment is dependent on many factors including soil condition, pasture species used, equipment use and favourable follow up weather.

Prevention is also a viable way to avoid pugging in wet periods and can include removing stock or changing grazing techniques, installing a feed pad, improving drainage of prone areas and improving pasture growth.

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THE NEST / WORKSHOP The Nest Workshop, based in Wonthaggi, create custom-made joinery for clients across Victoria.

We are looking for a qualified Cabinet Maker/ Joiner to join our growing team. Passionate 3rd or 4th year apprentice will also be considered.

You will be required to: • Read plans, sketches and shop drawings • Safely operate a forklift • Inspect products and materials to assess for suitability • Have previous experience with programs like Auto CAD, Max Cut, Excel and Cabinet Vision.

We put great emphasis on quality and take pride in everything we produce.

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Email applications, quoting the relevant job reference number, to jobs@gshs.com.au by Sunday, 29th July 2018.

Passion for nature inB

LEONGATHA’S Scott Cameron has cus was on cutting trees around power lines.

“In my head I wanted to look into trees more been enjoying all types of aspects of the so I ended up working for South Gippsland Shire horticulture industry for over 10 years.

Mr Cameron’s journey began when he moved to South Gippsland after spending every weekend at his family’s holiday house which they have now owned for 36 years in Venus Bay. “I got a job as an apprentice chef in Phillip Island but decided that wasn’t my thing,” he said.

“I ended up playing football for Tarwin Football Club where I met a few friends who worked as arborists locally.

“I started studying horticulture and did an apprenticeship and diploma and decided I wanted to do more so I started working at Murphy’s Trees with the football friends.”

Working for Murphy’s Trees, Mr Cameron lent more towards the tree side of things. The main fo-

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Council a tree team leader,” he said.

“I did night and day schooling studying arboriculture and became an arborist at the shire for five years.”

Along with his brother in law, Mr Cameron created Clean Cut Trees.

“Initially it was just us two, and then we got another partner so now there are three of us who own the business,” Mr Cameron said.

“We have had the business for six years. Our tasks involve using the chainsaw correctly, pruning, tree removals, and confined space tree removals, identifying trees, cable bracing, pest and disease management and any aspect of tree work.

Even planting revegetation works.”

Mr Cameron said he grew up always gardening.

“I always tried veggies gardens as a kid, I had a real passion about it and I still do,” he said.

“That’s a massive thing in someone’s job. It’s more than just money if you have a passion.

“When we employ people we look at what certificates they have. I recommend getting as many licences and certificates as you can towards the industry.”

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RED CHIMNEY BRICKS. Over 200. $45 the lot. Ph. 0439 552 022.

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TRAINERS HORSE SADDLE. C/W stirrups. 2nd hand. In reasonable condition. $50. Ph. 0418 176 898.

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THE KINGDOM HALL Will be dedicated as a place of worship by Mr Doug Elliot, an elder from the Rosebud Congregation on

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Forever in our hearts.

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Our condolences and thoughts to Aaron and his family after the loss of their beloved Chic, rest peacefully Donna.

Deepest sympathies from the MC Earthmoving team.

BEDGGOOD - A Funeral Service to celebrate the life of Mrs Marion Joan Bedggood will be held at St Andrew’s Uniting Church, Peart Street, Leongatha on Friday, July 20, 2018 commencing at 1pm.

At the conclusion of the service the funeral will leave for the Leongatha Cemetery.

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bereavement thanks NICHOLLS - Bob. Margaret, Darren, Carol and family would like to thank everyone who sent flowers, cards and phone calls after the sad loss of Bob, it was very much appreciated.

Special thanks to the Meeniyan Golf Club.

in memoriam HEPPELL - Col. 11.2.31 - 14.7.07 Eleven years have passed since we lost our Husband, Father and Pa. Lovingly remembered

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deaths BEDGGOOD - Marion Joan.

Passed away peacefully with family by her side, at the Foster Hospital on July 12, 2018.

Beloved wife of Alf Price and Ted Bedggood (both dec).

Loved and loving mum of Gavin, Dawn, Stephen, Susan (dec), and Paul.

Mother-in-law to Debbie, Mario, Karen and Dianne.

Grandma to 16 grandchildren and great grandma to 18.

A mother is she who can take the place of all others But whose place no one else can take.

BEDGGOOD - Marion Joan.

To our Grandma Who was someone with silver in her hair and gold in her heart.

Love always.

Gavin, Debbie, Trent, Emma, Mitchell, Shelley, Grant, Charlotte, Zac, Chantel, Kaisha, Hayley, Tayah, Beau, Caitlin and Archer.

Loving mother and mother-in-law of Stephen and Karen.

Grandmother Price to Travis and Christina, Ashely and Casey, Jayden and Shari, Brandon and Samantha.

Great Grandma Price to Darcy and Austin, Addison and Tannah.

You’re forever in our hearts.

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Loved and cherished mother to Paul and Di. Loved and adored grandma to Kayla, Luke and Jake.

Great grandma to Alliyah.

Forever in our hearts.

Gone but never forgotten.

McIVOR (nee Prain) Donna Lee (Chic).

07.06.1972 - 09.07.2018 Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family.

Loved wife of Aaron.

Loved mum of Emily and Gemma.

Loved daughter of Ray and Judy, sister of Mark and sister-in-law of Sandra, aunty of Brodie and Sophie.

Always in our hearts.

A Gathering to remember Donna was held in Foster on Monday, July 16.

McIVOR (Prain) - Donna Lee. 07.06.1972 - 09.07.2018 Adored mother of Emily and Gemma.

You were not only a mum to us, you were our role model and without a doubt our best friend.

The fun we had will be cherished in our hearts forever, with the hope to make you proud only becoming stronger as we know you will always be watching.

McIVOR (Prain) - Donna Lee. 07.06.1972 - 09.07.2018 Dearly loved daughter of Ray and Judy.

Our lives go on without you.

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We have to hide our heartache, When someone speaks your name.

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• South Gippsland Bass Swimming Club

Presentation Night for Season 2017/2018 THE South Gippsland Bass Swimming Club recently celebrated the 2017-2018 season at the Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club.

The club held its presentation night on June 2 with Matthew Bentley, an emerging Gippsland singer and song writer, supporting the event. Matthew is from Bairnsdale and kindly donated his services for the night to entertain all the swimmers and their families with his John Butler vibe.

The club celebrated age group champions, runners up, coaches awards, most improved and club champions This year the club awarded its first life membership. This membership went to Mr Ivan Moore who founded the club. Head coach Dylan Muir paid an emotional tribute the Ivan based on his memories. Ivan, a very experienced and knowledgeable man, was instrumental in the formation of the club 19 years ago, and was head coach for many years after that. Ivan now lives in Melbourne and sadly was unable to attend the event.

Award winners include: 8yrs & under Boys & Girls Champion: Archer Cameron & Miah Roberts Runners up: Jay Douglas & Neka McKenzie.

9yrs Boys & Girls Champion: Josh Hunt & Rahni Matheson.

Runners up: Hugh Munro & Asha Chalmers.

10yrs Boys & Girls Champion: Oscar Hughes & MillaLaub.

Runners up: Thomas McKenzie &Maddy Douglas.

11yrs Boys & Girls Champion: Rem Dal Pozzo & Belinda Baird.

Runners up: Thomas Courtney & Nicolette Wight.

12yrs Boys & Girls Champion: Cooper Quaife & Trinity O’Keefe.

Runners up: Hayden Barnes & Jordi Vanderkolk.

13yrs Boys & Girls Champion: Riley Harris & Hannah Simmons.

Runners up: Luke Muir & Ebony Donohue.

14yrs Boys & Girls Champion: Josh Wight & Sophie McKenzie.

Runners up: Anthony Car & Freya Liepa.

15yrs Boys & Girls Champion: Angus Baird & Mayson Vanderkolk.

16yrs Boys & Girls Champion: Jack Edgar & Lily Robinson.

Runners up: Eric Zubcic & Tomei Dal Pozzo.

17yrs & over Boys & Girls Champion: Josh Seignior & Taya Murdoch.

Runners up: Nathan Foote & Ingrid Nunn.

Most Improved: Cooper Quaife.

Coaches Awards: Skye Munro, Georgia Courtney, Taya Matheson, Louise Campbell, Uriah Notley& Finlay Cameron.

Male Club Champion: Josh Seignior Runners up: Nathan Foote.

Female Club Champion: Lily Robinson.

Runners up: Belinda Baird.

Club Captains: for the 2018/2019 season with coach Dylan Muir, from left, Dylan, Kai Lumsden, Lilly Robinson, Tomei Dal Pozzo and Maddi Boyd.

Adult competitors: from left, Simon Harris, Katherine Roberts, Anthony Ruffin, Izzy Kennedy, Phil Munro, Eva Zubcic, John Muir, Samantha O’Keefe, Neroli Heffer.

Coach Awards: winners with coaches, back from left, Dylan Muir, Sarah Some award winners: back, from left, Phil Munro (parent competitor), Harris, Mikaela Cornelissen, Gemma Dellimina, Lorri McKenzie, Brett Skye Munro (Coach’s award), Cooper Quaife (12 years boys age chamKerr, front, Skye Munro, Finlay Cameron, Tayah Matheson, Georgia pion), front from left, Sienna Matheson, Gypsy Quaife (Junior particiCourtney. pation), Rahni Matheson (9 years girls age champion), Tayah Matheson (Junior participation) & Hugh Munro (9 years boys runners up age champion).

Club Aggregate: Champions and runner’s up with coach Dylan Muir, from left, Dylan, Lilly Robinson (female champion), Nathan Foote (male runner’s up), Belinda Baird (female runner’s up), Josh Seignior (Male champion).

Age champions: and runners up receive their trophies

• South Gippsland Bass Swimming Club

Winter meetings underway THE South Gippsland Bass (SGB) Swimming Club recently held its first swimming carnival of season 2018/19 on June 24.

More than 130 competitors ranging from 7 – 43 years old travelled from as far as Orbost, Bairnsdale, Warragul and inner Melbourne city suburbs to attend the meet at Leongatha YMCA Splash.

The day saw many swimmers achieving personal bests as well as qualifying short course Victorian Country Championship and Victorian State Championship times.

The day started with an 8.30am warm up before racing commenced at 10am.

SGB’s head coach Dylan Muir said the day was a success and it was great to see so many people actively involved in swimming. The club would like to thank the volunteer officials, parents and committee for the smooth running of its carnival and hope to host many more swimming meets locally throughout the year.

Well attended: the cold weather is not keeping the enthusiasm of these swimmers at bay.

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Upgrading: Jim Garnham, left and John Kennedy, right accepted a $1000 community grant on behalf of the Loch and District Bowls Club from deputy mayor Cr Aaron Brown last Wednesday. The grant will help fund a new scoreboard and oven.

More space: Sam Matthews, left and Russ White, right were presented with a community grant for $10,000 for the Outtrim, Moyarra, Kongwak Cricket Club by deputy mayor Cr Aaron Brown. The money will be used to extend the club’s storeroom.

Planning phase: Cr Andrew McEwen, centre, presented a community grant of $5000 to the Nyora Recreation Reserve Committee last Wednesday. The grant was accepted by Brett Hume, left and Darryl Smith, right. The money will help pay for the design of new social, club and change rooms.

Water better: Janine Alexander, left and Steve Bickerton, right accepted a community grant for $7000 for the Walter J Tuck Reserve from Cr Don Hill. The grant will help fund a hard hose irrigator and pipe extension.

Landscape plans: Jenny and Len Buckland and Luke Biram from the Koonwarra Recreation Committee accepted a grant for $10,000 from Cr Andrew McEwen, second from right.

The grant will be used for the landscape plan development at the Koonwarra reserve.

Course upgrades: Steve Bickerton, left and Stuart Henning, right accepted a $9000 community grant from Cr Maxine Kiel last Wednesday, to help the Mirboo North Golf Club improve its irrigation infrastructure.

Council supports sports SPORTING clubs and recreation reserve committees were some of the many community groups awarded with a community grant from the South Gippsland Shire Council last Wednesday night.

On the night, $51,785 of the $109,633 distributed went to nine groups, with grants from $1000 to $10,000 handed out to complete projects, purchase equipment and upgrade facilities.

New pitch: Scott Checkley from the Korumburra Cricket Club accepted a community grant for $4000 from mayor Cr Lorraine Brunt, to replace the wicket at the Korumburra Secondary College.

Improvements: Nanette Meredith and Hazel and Max Wise from the Leongatha Croquet Club accepted a $4000 community grant from Cr Maxine Kiel, second from right. The grant will be used to upgrade the interior of the club’s rooms.

A trio of 50s THIS week, 80 people ran, jogged and walked the Inverloch parkrun course, of whom 14 were first timers and 11 recorded new personal bests.

Barry, James Barry, Lorraine Edlington and Etsuko Yasunaga.

Full results and a complete event history can be found on the Inverloch parkrun results page.

The female record is held by Charlotte Wilson who recorded a time of 18:11 on October 29, 2016.

The male record is held by Ed Beischer who recorded a time of 16:27 on June 10, 2017.

The age grade course record is held by Lavinia Petrie who recorded 106.20 percent (22:03) on November 26, 2016.

Representatives of eight different clubs took part.

Well done to Sarah Reitsma, Damien King and Tom King who all hit the 50 milestone in beautiful calm conditions on Saturday morning.

A three second personal best was earned by the number one runner Adam Bellairs who finished in a speedy time of 19.12.

The number two finisher Luke Ransom matched his persona best of 19.53.

Luke’s son Beau-Jack Ransom managed a 15 personal best of 21.12.

Star duos: winning pair Max and Hazel Wise, with Maffra runners up Dot Knight and Anne second Welcome back to Laurie Bier, who returned to Howard.

Inverloch parkrun for the second time in two weeks, shaving nearly three minutes off her time.

Inverloch parkrunners love to welcome newcomers to the parkrun family and are so happy to see come back.

CONGRATULATIONS to with six wins out of seven games. the weather, all participants en- themNumbers were higher than expected with neighConsidering the weather gods joyed the weekend.

Max and Hazel Wise who bours at Phillip Island parkrun celebrating their third rain, hail and wind at them Anyone wishing to try out our birthday. braved the arctic weather threw this was a brilliant result. great game is welcome to come Also, congratulations to Ebony Knox who to compete in the Morwell Max and Hazel were closely along on Wednesdays and Satur- reached her 100th milestone at the other neighbour, Handicap Doubles croquet followed by Dot Knight and Anne days from 1pm, use of equipment Koonwarra parkrun.

Howard from Maffra Croquet and coaching is free. last weekend.

The event was made possible by seven volun- Dressed to impress: Sarah Reitsma ran her Max and Hazel won Section 2 Club who had five wins. Despite Please wear flat soled shoes. teers; Bill Barry, Wendy Green, Neil Green, Paige 50th parkrun in style in Inverloch on Saturday.

Stunning win for Max and Hazel

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a bit closer to the kitchen end of the hall so as to

for helping in the kitchen and Phil in the bar.

This worked okay from that point of view but proved problematic from the bowling point of view with mat two drawing only one way.

Bev Greenwood brought along her granddaughter and two of her great grandchildren to have a bowl during their school holidays.

The lady skippers had a night out this week with Jeanette Grady’s team consisting of Zoe Harris lead, Kristy Rutjens second and John McColl playing third being the runners up with a win and a draw.

The winning team skipped by Ann Plowman had two wins and achieved 10 ends.

Ben Harris was her lead, Bev Greenwood played second and president Denyse Menzies played third.

That’s all for this fairly busy bowling week, RG.

Remo, so please come along for a great day of bowling and good fun with like minded people.

For any enquiries, phone Peter on 56785974.

Everyone is looking forward to a great grand

THERE has been a bit keep everyone nearer the Next week, bowlers final this week. going on this week. will play midweek at San heaters.

Mardan fielded two teams to the annual tournament at Dumbalk at the weekend.

The funds from this tournament help defray the cost of the association’s annual insurance costs.

Ann Plowman skipped the winning team of the day which turned out to be the only four game winner.

Bert Bright, Andy Plowman and president Denyse Menzies also played in the team.

The day was sponsored

by Mitre 10 Hardware and the Mirboo North Community Bank.

A representative of the bank presented the prizes to the winning team.

The South Gippsland Indoor Bias Bowls Association is very appreciative of the sponsors.

On the pennant front, Mardan was knocked out of the semi final this week

by Korumburra Blue, bringing its quest for the pennant trophy to an end for this year.

Mardan congratulated Korumburra Blue for its win and wish it every success for its attempt at the grand final next week.

Mardan skipper Ann Plowman thanked her team and the emergency players for their contribution to the campaign.

Ann has to be congratulated herself for sticking with her players and for her steady and considered approach of her teams management and game play.

This week, bowls at Mardan was very interesting.

Mats were brought up

South Gippsland Midweek Bowls THURSDAY midweek bowls was played at Corinella with 29 bowlers.

Winners were Peter Bott (s), Peter Thorley and Brian Sanders.

Runners up were Alan Weeden (s), Sean McWilliams, Frank Truscott and John Carter.

One game winners were Phil Wright (s), Laurie Bell, Lindsey Russell and Peter Sproule-Carroll.

Except for the five minutes of rain, it turned out to be a great day for bowling; the sun was out most of the day.

Thank you to Jackie

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

18 WED

19 THUR

20 FRI

21 SAT

22 SUN

23 MON

24 TUE

height (metres)

0321 0912 1610 2150

1.61 0.32 1.78 0.49

0415 1000 1654 2241

1.59 0.40 1.73 0.45

0515 1047 1736 2330

1.55 0.49 1.67 0.43

0616 1132 1818

1.51 0.59 1.60

0016 0718 1217 1902

0.43 1.47 0.70 1.53

0103 0817 1304 1949

0.45 1.44 0.79 1.46

0154 0915 1359 2039

0.48 1.43 0.87 1.39

All times shown in 24 hour clock 0001 - 1200..........AM 1201 - 2400..........PM

Korumburra parlour bowls A DOZEN players arrived at Outtrim for a game of indoor bias bowls on Monday, July 9.

They played three games of six ends with the results being very close for some of the pairs and disappointing for others.

Joe and John scored three losses whilst all the other teams managed at least one win.

Lee and Jenny 1W2L2 shots, with the four remaining teams each scoring two wins; Joyce and Allan 2W1L -1; Mary and Connie 2W1L+2; Charlie and Ashley 2W1L+4 and Joanna and Colin 2W1L+4.

On a count back of ends, Charlie and Ashley had nine ends whilst Joanna and Colin eight.

The pennant game on Tuesday night was an exciting game but Korumburra Blue proved too strong for Mardan, resulting in a 25 to 19 win.

Next week’s game will be the grand final between Korumburra Blue and Dumbalk; a rerun of the earlier semi-final.

May the best team win.

San Remo A GOOD crowd turned out in the beautiful weather at the San Remo Bowls Club for Wednesday bowls.

The winners for the day were Gwen Jeffrey, Peter Thorley and Andy Dennis.

Congratulations to all, as they were the only twp game winners for the day.

Social bowls are played each Wednesday.

During the winter months when there is no pennant, bowlers play on Saturdays as well.

Be at the club at 12.30pm for a 1pm start.

Further details on the San Remo Club and social bowls can be made by contacting the club or Arthur Parker 0421 061 074.

Looking forward in seeing you on the greens.

South Gippsland Indoor Bias Bowls Last Tuesday night saw the preliminary final played between Korumburra Blue and Mardan.

The game began and both teams were playing consistently, with the scores going each way throughout the game.

Towards the end of the game, Korumburra Blue pegged the score margin a little higher putting some pressure on Mardan, who were unable to close the gap.

The result was Korumburra Blue victorious by six shots and now heading to the grand final this week against Dumbalk.

It was a worthy match from all players.

Foster Indoor Bowls

SATURDAY week, bowlers played the Men’s and Ladies’ Club Singles.

There were four men and four ladies competing for the night.

There was some great competition.

The two winners for the night were ladies winner Bev Tyers and for the men’s Charlie Tyers.

Well done to all who played.

Last Saturday night was a quiet one, so bowlers just played one game for practise with no results recorded.

All the regulars should be back next week, so come join in Saturday nights for indoor bowls.

Call the bowls club (5682 2061) by 7.15pm on the night or Bev Tyers on 0408 369 298 for further details.

Buffalo indoor Wednesday, July 11

BOWLING at Buffalo this week saw 13 bowlers ready for a fun night.

Three teams of three and one of four were selected and three games of eight ends began.

In the first game on mat one Peter and Illene Tiziani and Mary Tumino combined well to outbowl Charlie Tumino, Danah Suckling, Joy Dyson and Gary Stirling, winning 10-4.

On mat two Toni Heldens, Carolyn Benson and Bill Wolswinkel steadied winning the last four ends to defeat Joe and Joyce Occhipinti and Stephen Suckling 11-6.

In the second game a close result between Charlie, Danah, Joy and Gary, and Toni, Carolyn and Bill but Charlie’s team held on to win 7-5.

Peter, Illene and Mary kept bowling well and easily defeated Joy, Joyce and Stephen 12-4.

In the third game Peter, Illene and Mary only allowed Toni’s team to score five shots and easily won 21-5.

On the other mat Charlie’s team did not score until the sixth end but managed to beat Joe, Joyce and Stephen 8-6.

The night’s winners were Peter, Illene and Mary who won all three games easily (WWW) 14 ends, next Charlie, Danah, Joy and Gary (LWW) 12 ends, third Toni, Carolyn and Bill (WLL) 11 ends, fourth Joe, Joyce and Stephen (LLL) 10 ends.

Social bowls Wednesday 7.30pm at the Buffalo hall - all welcome.

Winners: Michael Cosgrove, Steve Snel- Well done: Gavin Blew, Arthur Moule and ling and John Sutcliffe (skip) won Inver- Carol Waters (skip) were runners up in Inverloch’s mixed mufti triples. loch’s mixed mufti triples on Wednesday.

Stunning result: Rob O’Neill from Wonthaggi Toyota and Holden congratulated tournament winners Lois Luby and Anne Tschiderer in Inverloch.

Inverloch THIRTY bowlers attended the club on Wednesday, July 11, for a mixed muftis three – bowl triples event.

Only one team, skipped by John Sutcliffe, had a large win (20/14) after conceding seven shots on the second last end.

The other four rinks had relatively close encounters, separated by only a handful of shots.

The second game was shortened to 10 ends. Two of the winning teams suffered losses which left only two teams with two wins each.

The runners up, with two wins and 33 points, were Carol Waters (skip), Arthur Moule and Gavin Blew.

The winners, also with two wins but 35 points were John Sutcliffe (skip), Steve Snelling and Michael Cosgrove.

Lucky draw winners were Shirley Turton, Ron Burge, Doug Archer, Terry “can’t see the problem” Orford, Laurel Lee and Harry Dunn.

The Wonthaggi Toyota and Holden sponsored open pairs event, held at the Inverloch Bowling Club on Saturday, July 14, was won by the Lois Luby and Anne Tschiderer combination in a demonstration of power bowling over the two games, each of 12 ends.

Eighteen teams competed in the tournament.

The format for the event was that the tournament would be played over two matches.

The winners of the first match would play off to determine the overall winner of the day with the losers of the first match to play off against each other to determine the runners up for the day with shots up being the determinant factor.

Of the winners group, there were five teams that won their second round match, the hard luck story combinations being; Butler/Dowson (three shots up), J. Sutcliffe/Turner (seven shots up), Dennis/ Dennis from San Remo (10 shots up).

The runners up from the winners group were the combination of Allan

Great match: Wonthaggi Toyota and Holden’s Rob O’Neill with tournament runners up Jenny Miller (Loch club) and Allan Centre (Loch club) in Inverloch.

Centre and Jenny Miller, both from the Loch club with scores of 25/3, 18/4 and 14 shots up.

The winners of the tournament were Anne Tschiderer and Lois Luby with scores of 18/5, 21/4 and 17 shots up.

Of the losers group, the runners up were Ross Gabb and Gary Hardy with scores of 15/20, 17/9 and eight shots up.

The winning combination from the losers group was Keith Cousens and John Hedley with scores of 3/22, 17/6 and 11 shots up.

Presentations were made by Rob O’Neill from Wonthaggi Toyota and Holden. Mr O’Neill also congratulated the winners and remarked on the way in which the tournament had been conducted, paying special mention to Ivy Sheppard for her work in organising the event.

Mr. O’Neill indicated that Wonthaggi Toyota and Holden would continue its association with the Inverloch Bowling Club.

Ivy Sheppard thanked Mr. O’Neill for being present.

Mention should also

be made of the assistance provided to Ivy by Judy Moule and others too many to mention here.

The lucky draw winners were John French, Helen Brosman, Carol Thorn, Terry Seaward, Arthur Moule and Reg Varty.

Registrations for social bowls were low on Sunday and the match committee members decided there was insufficient numbers for formal play.

Mixed mufti social bowls is next scheduled for Wednesday, July 18, and Sunday, July 22.

The booking sheets are available at the clubhouse. Names should be in by 10am on the day with bowling commencing at 11am sharp.

Attendees should be at the club by 10:45am on the day of play.

Finally, Friday, July 20, is the next scheduled meals night so don’t forget to record your names on the registration board.

The next members draw (a jackpot) will be on Friday, July 27; don’t forget to be in attendance to claim the draw.

Wonthaggi THE weather this week allowed games to be played on both Wednesday and Saturday for the winter program.

On Wednesday, the winners were Veronica Griffiths, Ray Hin, Kevin Olver and Helen Brosnan. Saturday afternoon saw 30 players out on the greens enjoying the sunshine and the great day of play.

There were three two game winners on the day; on 33 points were Brian Donahue(skip) Hans Bischofberger, Frank Tagell coming first and the runners up were Trevor Teer, Kevin Olver and Lex Milkins on 32 points.

The carpet bowls at the club are going really well on Mondays with homemade soup for lunch on the day.

The way the year is flying by it will only be a matter of weeks until the season opens for summer and pennant practice.

Well done: Wonthaggi’s winning team on Saturday was Hans Bischofberger, Frank Tagell and Brian Donahue (skip).

Top team: the midweek winter bowls winners were Veronica Griffiths, Ray Hin, Kevin Olver and Helen Brosnan.

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Knights clash with the Stars U12s AFTER beating the top team Drouin, it was always going to be difficult to keep the players focused on the next game.

The focus was on effort and team work with less of the individual. It took the Knights about 15 minutes to really get into the game as Inverloch started really positively.

Once Colby Rumbold and Reuben Gammon started making their runs on the wings, and with Tadgh Gannon and Henry Wynne being creative in the middle of the ground chances started to happen.

The Inverloch goalkeeper kept out several good shots but the sheer weight of attacks started to tell.

Strong performances from James Heneghan up front meant many of the defenders were able to be pushed forward as the game progressed.

These players have shown great discipline all year staying in their positions and this opportunity to attack was welcomed by them.

Lisse Bath, Jerym McKenzie and Mitchell Shepherd all got on the

score sheet.

Josh Doolan and Gerad Bashaw also had very strong games.

It was a very mature whole team performance from Leongatha.

Reserves: With a number of players out with injury or absent, the Leongatha Knights Reserves team travelled to Inverloch with only 12 players. The Reserves game was an arm wrestle with two evenly matched teams.

With Chris Gale in goal and Charlie Dougherty filling in in defence, the Knights had plenty of keeping power on the pitch. Normal defensive players in Malik Phillips, Dylan Van Puyenbroek and Michael Phillips helped to stabilise things and with the Inverloch team looking to test the offside trap it was going to be interesting to see who would win.

The game started with both sides playing attacking football, with shots on attacks being cut off through good defence or by the keepers making great saves.

Mark Farmer for Inverloch was the difference in the first half with a blistering right-footed shot

just before half time.

With the first goal scored, Inverloch seemed to grow legs and it continued to push forward at every opportunity.

The midfield of Jake Thomas, Wade Bashaw, Eros Galli and Will Barker were hard pressed to continue to drop back and help defend.

This left the fast running Matt Wardle and Joel Moore to hold off the attack whenever the defenders could intercept Inverloch’s attacks and look to rebound.

With Sam Bainbridge coming off the bench, one of the first half’s best chances for the Knights fell to Jake when he took possession of a ball down the right wing and his shot curled with the wind to narrowly go past the outside of the far goal post.

The half time score was 0.1 to Inverloch.

The second half saw the Knights team look to wrest control of the match through tightening up their passing and looking to pressure further up the ground.

The game settled down as both sides tried to score through passing the ball up the ground, though both defences worked hard to

get in the way and support their keepers.

It was down to the top scorer for the season Joel to even the scores when a regulation throw in bounced past both attackers and defenders and with a swing on the left he was able to beat the keeper and even the scores.

The Leongatha Knights team pressed for a winner but the game finished one all; both teams had chances to win the game so the draw was probably a good reflection of the fiercelycontested battle.

Thanks to Charlie for having a run in the Reserves for the Knights and proving he can be ever reliable both in and out of goal.

Seniors It was the day for teams to be playing short as the Leongatha Knights Senior team had four players absent and was reliant upon three Reserves players who agreed to step up and fill in.

Thankfully, the defensive five players in Charlie Dougherty in goal, Tom Barker, Tom Rycks, Fergus Warren and David Simon were in attendance and were looking to replicate the start to the season

that saw the Knights beat Inverloch.

The Inverloch Stars fielded a strong team for the match; Leongatha won the previous time they met at the Leongatha ground but Inverloch was keen to show some form at its home ground, Thompson Reserve.

A new look midfield for the Knights saw Jake Thomas, Curtis Rintoule, Pierre Cohignac and only Jack Bainbridge in his regular position.

The Knights started well with plenty of passing and looking for teammates, though the Inverloch defence held up well and was able to repel early attacks.

Inverloch started strongly; playing some great football – it dominated the first 20 minutes but didn’t convert until the 22nd minute, when Barry Farrell slotted home after some nice build up play.

The Stars kept up the momentum, and Aaron Fraser scored a beauty just minutes later.

The third goal was quite frankly one of the best goals you’ll see in this league. The ball was played out of central defence, out to the left hand side, some intricate pass-

Mine: Leongatha Knight’s PJ O’Meare runs in for the ball against the Inverloch Stars in the Seniors match. ing before the ball was played into the centre and then out to the right; a perfectly weighted cross to the back post was headed in by Adam Bell.

It was time for the Leongatha side to settle back down, and with Fergus and Tom starting to push up a bit more it helped to hold the ball and allow the Knights players to pass the ball around and get into better attacking positions.

Matt Wardle and John Stephen substituted on and tried to calm the game down.

At half time, Inverloch

couldn’t work out how a three goal lead had suddenly disappeared.

The second half started badly for the Knights when they lost control of a pass in the centre of the ground and Inverloch pounced. Aaron Fraser getting a second goal, and the Stars controlled the game from thereon in.

It was not the start Leongatha was looking for and it suddenly made the balance of the half a lot harder.

With players tightening up and the day started to get cold, tackles were

felt and both sides were looking at how they could get more chances on goal.

Leongatha tightened up and started to mark the attackers better, passing improved and the pressure was felt by both teams.

Unluckily for the Knights, they weren’t able to score again and the match finished with the score at two to four.

Many thanks go to Joel, Jake and Matt for filling in at short notice. No game now for the Seniors for two weeks until we meet Lang Lang at home on the July 29.

Victories for Korumburra City U12 Mixed KORUMBURRA U12s started off with a flyer against Lang Lang, scoring two goals in the first two minutes.

The second by Zane Brady was his 100th since he started with Korumburra.

Patrick Morris, who normally plays in goal, kicked a third goal (his second) before Lang Lang came back with two goals.

Zane Brady again scored before Lang Lang came back with two late goals.

The scores were tied at four all at half time.

Lang Lang came out in the second half and caught Korumburra by surprise with two quick goals.

The ball moved freely up and down the pitch, finally Zane Brady scored his third goal followed

with a goal by Callum Olden. ‘ With scores tied both Korumburra and Lang Lang had opportunities to score, Korumburra missed a number of chances before Lang Lang in the dying seconds scored to win a thrilling seven goals to six.

Most pleasing for Korumburra’s coach Jodie Olden was the improved level of passing during the game.

Reserves Korumburra fronted with only eight players to match up against a full complement of Lang Lang players.

It would be a tough game for the home side keeper Davin Nicholas having to work very hard for the entire game.

Although three men down and without inter-

change, Korumburra can stand tall, keeping Lang Lang to a four nil win was quite an achievement.

A mixture of veteran players and some young U16s played well.

Women’s Korumburra started slowly and conceded an early goal from a penalty; however was never matched on the day.

Some well acknowledged passages of play would see the home side find the net no less than five times in the first half; opening the scoring for Korumburra was Milly Hurst, Dakota Decarlo sealed the next, followed by two in a row from Kristen Turrell.

A fresh leg substitute, birthday girl Jodie Olden, managed to score her career first goal prior to the half time break.

First year player Tahli Swain held strong in the midfield and at the half time break it was Korumburra leading convincingly, five to one.

Lang Lang not once dropped its head during the game and after many forward runs Korumburra’s solid defensive line of Jess Halkett, Ellen Jephcott and Rose Hurst continued to turn the ball over.

Clean passing manoeuvres and determination would see another goal for Dakota Decarlo and a crowded mix from a corner kick in by Korumburra would force a Lang Lang own goal to seal the game for the home side, seven to one for Korumburra City.

Men’s A superb performance of teamwork and determination saw Korumburra City take a well deserved

four to one win over rivals Lang Lang United.

Aidan Richards bagged a hat trick, two in the first half and one in the second, and Thomas Sorrell slotted a beautiful header into the net for the home side mid way through the final half.

Lang Lang’s tempers flared resulting in two yellow cards and one yellow card for the home side.

This only made Korumburra play better, knowing full well it had the game in its hands.

Phil Richards in goals once again saved some fast deliveries from Lang Lang.

Korumburra playing coach Rory Cull was very pleased with his team and their efforts to take a convincing win.

Goal kicker: Korumburra City’s U12 Zane Brady was superb during Sunday’s game against Lang Lang; he scored three goals and also his 100th for the club. Photo credit: Rose Hurst.

Gippsland teams compete in Macca’s Cup OVER the school holidays, a round of the Melbourne City Macca’s Cup for U12s was held at Morwell Falcon’s Soccer Stadium.

Gippsland Soccer League clubs were eligible to enter.

Mirboo North United entered an U12 boys’ and an U12 girls’ team and Wonthaggi United entered an U12 boys’ team. Playing teams from Moe, Traralgon, Morwell, Newborough and other parts of the Latrobe Valley, the GSL teams held their own.

Additional players from Korumburra City, Phillip Island Breakers, Drouin Dragons and Lang Lang United also joined the teams.

Each team played in a pool of four; the winning team heading to Melbourne to play against teams from other country regions.

GSL has some very talented players who can match it with the best in the state.

Many thanks go to the volunteer parents from all GSL clubs who assisted and coached the teams.

The U12 Wonthaggi boys finished second in their pool with one win two losses, the Mirboo North U12 Girls finished third in their pool also with one win and two losses, and the U12 Mirboo North boys were fourth with zero wins.

Competitive: Mirboo North entered an U12 boys’ and girls’ team in the Melbourne City Macca’s Cup recently.

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SPORT | GOLF Woorayl WiTH the golf completely washed out the week before, Saturday offered plenty of chances to win a trophy due to the match committee opting to run two events together.

One of the events was a game of par singles and the other was the 4BBB par qualifying round for the prestigious A and G Wilson Fourball board event.

The club provided trophies for the singles event while the 4BBB par qualifying round was sponsored by great mates and handy golfers, Trent Walters and Tom Ryan.

A great array of prizes was up for grabs and the winners went home very happy.

Thanks guys for your continued support.

The winner of the singles events were A Grade Craig Gourlay with one up, B Grade Peter Burgess with two up and C Grade Grant Ennoss with one up.

BDL went to Ash Peters, Trent Walters, Greg Fennell, Brian Collier with square and Brett Stubbs, Graeme Winkler with one down, on a count back from Ed Poole and Ray Sullivan.

The encouragement award went to a hugely respected life member of the club with a dismal score of 12 down.

Due to the fact that he was playing with an injured wrist and because of his revered standing in the club, this avid Tigers supporter and long term past secretary of the club shall remain anonymous.

On to the main event, the qualifying round for the A and G Wilson board event.

The winners with a fine score in the conditions of 7 up were the reliable combination of Brett Stubbs and Ash Peters who always combine well, beating the runners up, Gav Price and Ray Sullivan on a count back.

BDL went to third place getters, Ross Winkler and Grant Ennoss with six up, fourth place getters, John Hassett and Brian Collier also with six up and Greg Fennell and Ivor McLennan with five up, on a count back from Trent Walters and Tom Ryan and Ash Turner and Craig Gourlay.

In the board event match play rounds first plays fourth and second

plays third.

Next week, golfers play American foursomes, so grab a reliable partner and come and have a hit.

The format is both hit off, both hit each other’s ball and then alternate from there until the ball is holed.

Don’t forget this Thursday is raffle night with the bar open from 5pm.

Delicious meals will be served and loads of great raffle prizes will be on offer.

Korumburra THERE were 33 players on Saturday, July 14 for a par competition, with trophies supplied

by W. and P. Hopkins.

A Grade: (11 hcp) D. Vanrooye +1 on countback P. Vanagtmaal +1, S. Harland -1, P. Hopkins -1.

B Grade: (17 hcp) J. Wrigley +5, C. Corr +2, C. McConnell -1, G. Wilson -1, M. Deleeuw -1, R. Gallagher -1.

Nearest the pin: 1st S. Harland, 7th R. Rees, 10th R. Rees, 13th J. Wrigley.

Tuesday’s winner was B. Pope 37 pts and Thursday’s winner R. Rees 35 pts.

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TUESDAY, July 10:

Winner: David Wright (Sale Golf Club visitor hcp 9) 40 points.

Runner up: Alan Kuhne (visitor Leongatha Golf Club hcp 17) 38 points.

NTP: 14th Will Bullock.

Best nine: Will Bullock 20 points.

Thursday, July 12: Winner: Bob McGeary (14) 38 points.

Runner up: Daryle Gregg (17) 37 points.

NTP: eighth Bob McGeary.

Best nine: Josh Hilder (31) 20 points.

Saturday, July 14: Winner and Medal: Josh Hilder (32) 68 net.

Runner up: Neil Park (22) 70 net.

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NTP: eighth Will Bullock.

Foster RESULTS: Tuesday, July 10: Stableford.

Winner: Gary Buckland (34) 35 points.

NTP 17th: D. Hutchinson.

DTL: N. Thompson (11) 35 and D. Hutchinson (12) 30.

Wednesday, July 11:

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A Grade: R. Galloway (10) 32 points.

B Grade: M. Ellis (29) 28 points.

NTP: sixth B. Curram and 17th J. Best.

DTL: B. Warren (10) 30 and B. Britten (20) 25 c/b.

Thursday, July 12: Stableford.

Winner: Peter Dight (10) 37 points.

NTP: sixth S. Barnes and 15th: S. Barnes.

DTL: S. Barnes ( ) 35 and R. Smith ( ) 34.

Friday, July 6: nine hole Chook Run. Winners: L. McKenzie (8) 18 points c/b.

DTL: T. Vanin (4) 18 and J. White 15 c/b.

Saturday, July 14: Stroke – Medal.

Paul Spencer Trophy: Winner and Medal: S. Corrie (27) 69 c/b.

Winner A Grade: S. Canning (12) 69.

Scr: S. Canning 81.

NTP: fourth R. Fulton, sixth A. Naylor, 15th R. Smith and 17th T. Vanin.

DTL: S. Barnes (20) 73, T. Jones (23) 73, R. Reusch (17) 74, R. Fulton (11) 75, and J. Pruyn(26) 75 c/b.

Putting: S. Canning 25.

Nine hole: S. Canning.

Ladies winner: G. Reid (23) 75.

NTP: sixth G. Reid and 17th V. Gow. The Foster Golf Club would like to thank this week’s sponsors Saturday Monthly Medal Paul Spencer.

Mirboo North Golf Club

Thursday results: Competition: Stableford.

Date: July 12.

Day winner: Simon Duff (9) 39.

NTP: sixth Warren Turner.

DTLs: Doug Taylor (20) 37, Nick Traill (7) 37 and Warren Turner (11) 36.

Saturday results: Competition: Stroke (Monthly Medal).

Date: July 14.

Medal winner: Simon Duff (8) 68.

Low gross winner: Simon Duff (8) 76.

DTLs: Peter Draper (10) 71, Paul Woodall (11) 71, Tom Whitelaw (10) 73 and Terry Bradshaw (9) 73.

Second shot NTP first hole: Stan Evison.

NTP Fourth: Tom Whitelaw Sixth: Paul Woodall 13th: T. Dykstra 16th: Josh Robbins

Feat: Tuesday’s winner at Leongatha Bill Warren with A Grade winner Doug Clemann (left) and B Grade winner John French (right).

Winners: Karen Orford (B Grade) and Wendy Parker (A Grade) shared success at the Leongatha Golf Club.

Leongatha ladies THANK you to Alison Strong for her sponsorship of the Stableford event and to Jan Bissett and Libby Seebeck for their raffle prize.

Great results: Thursday’s overall winner John French (left) with Kevin Scott (C Grade winner) and Ross McRobert (A Grade).

Leongatha

JULY’S Monthly Medal, which had been postponed from the previous week, was contested on Saturday with Alan Kuhne producing a net 69 to win B Grade and the Medal in a countback from Chris Leaver who won A Grade. C Grade was taken out by Scott Blencowe with net 71 in a countback from Stephen Lacy who received a ball.

Other ball winners were Andrew Smith, David Turner, Malcolm Gin, Ian Debenham, Peter Walsh, Daniel Jolley, Rohan Christie, Henry Sedelies, Glenn Marsham, Matthew Bowey, Doug Clemann, John McLennan, Darrell Prior, Gordon Morrison, Fred de Bondt, Colin Bear, Trevor Moss, Nathan Wardle, Peter Brownlie and David Forbes.

NTPs were Scott Blencowe on the 14th hole and Chris Leaver on the 16th.

On Tuesday, July 10, a very good field of 58 golfers enjoyed a relatively calm day for golf on drying fairways and the scores reflected how good the course is playing.

Bill Warren took out Best Score of the Day on countback with 41 points over B Grade winner John French also on 41 points.

Doug Clemann took out A Grade with 37 points.

Balls were won by Gary Peeters, Antony Roberts, Ian Barlow, Bryan McCorkell, Geoff Maher, John Cadd, Gary McGrath, Peter Omond, Mark Warby, Colin Bear, John Eabry, Andy Bassett, Fred Debono, Peter Horman, Ken Smirk, Keith Godridge and Bob Smith.

NTPs were Ken Smirk on the 14th hole and Andy Bassett on the 16th.

On Thursday, July 12, John French played another sparkling round finishing with 40 points which complemented his fine form on Tuesday of 41 points.

This gave John best score of the Day and a B Grade win.

A Grade was won by Ross McRobert with 36 points and Kevin Scott took out C Grade with 36 points in a countback.

Balls were awarded to Henry Sedelies, Rob Martin, Col Sperling, Andrew Smith, Bruce Cathie, Alan Sperling, Wendt-Anne Parker, Peter Hart, John McLennan, Peter Brownlie, Doug Clemann, John Moor, Peter Walsh, Ted Bruinewoud, Frank Gill, Antony Roberts, Peter Buttinger and Ken Smirk.

NTPs were John French who put in tee to with-in a metre on the 14th hole and Frank Gill on the 16th.

Korumburra ladies IT was a beautiful winter’s day on the course for the second Stableford round of the Burgess trophy, where the best two of three scores is totalled throughout the year.

In A Grade, Lee Cle-

ments (10) had the best score of 35 points and Judy Webb (17) was the runner up with 33 points.

There was a countback to decide the winner in B Grade with Sandra Webster (31) just coming in ahead of Jenny Blackmore (29) with 30 points.

Nearest the pins went to Heather Grist on the first

and Moira Rogers on the 13th hole.

On Saturday, four girls played a Stableford round with Sandra Webster (31) scoring the most points to be the winner with 33 points.

Next Wednesday the day’s event is a Fourball with drawn partners on arrival around 9.15am.

Woorayl winners: Heather Sullivan and Sharyn Rayson teamed up to win Woorayl’s American Foursomes.

Woorayl ladies IT seems golfers are running out of superlatives for the weather on Wednesdays as it was another winter postcard perfect day for golf.

Outstanding: the B Grade winner was Catherine Bolding, the C Grade winner was Patsy Britt and the A Grade winner was Anne Walker at the Wonthaggi Golf Club.

Star golfers: winners and runners up at Korumburra Golf Club last Wednesday were Sandra Webster and Jenny Blackmore (B Grade), and Judy Webb and Lee Clements (A Grade).

Wendy Parker had a win in A Grade with 33 points.

Karen Orford, definitely on a winning streak, won B Grade with 34 points.

Nearest the pins went to Wendy Parker 14th, Vicki Milner 16th, and

Wonthaggi ladies WHAT a difference a week makes.

Wednesday morning was still, calm and peaceful when the 25 ladies checked into the golf shop for their round of golf, having endured the wind last Wednesday.

The course is getting heavier with all the rain we have had in the last week, but that was not a problem for Patsy Britt who just blitzed the

rest of the field to have the round of the day with (45) 38 points.

Evidently that was with not scoring on four holes, but she did have two holes where she scored five points each.

Congratulations Patsy, that handicap will soon be dropping.

A Grade was won by Anne Walker, showing some consistent form with (10) 35 points including birdies on the fifth and 14 holes.

Catherine Bolding

who was the B Grade winner (24) 34 points.

Catherine has been the winner at presentations for the last three weeks.

NTP on second was Anne Walker.

Pro Pin on eight was Marg Ryan.

BDL went to Maree Anderson 31, Jan Jeeves 29, Shaz Patullo 29, Marg Johnson 29, Helen Williams 29, Anne Poulton 29, Betty Bowmar 29, and Leonie Bentick 28.

Karen Murchie second shot on the 14th and 16th.

Down the line balls: Lynda Bassett, Fay Quilford and Vicki Milner 31, Colleen Touzel 29, and Lianne Adamson, Glenyce McRobert and Marea Maher 27 points.

Karen Murchie had another excellent 22 point win in the nine hole competition.

Saturday, July 14: Winner: Wendy Parker 33 points.

Down the line: Maryanne Gartner and Lianne Adamson 31 and Karen Bear 26.

With a later start of 9.30am the chill was off the air for the 10 ladies who arrived for play on Wednesday, July 11.

It was pleasing to see captain Inge Giliam back in the field after an extended absence due to illness.

The event format was American Foursomes – stroke and playing partners were drawn prior to leaving the clubhouse.

The course continues

to hold up well even after the weekend rain and bad weather that had forced the men to cancel play for Saturday.

It was congratulations to the pairing of Sharyn Rayson and Heather Sullivan who carded a net 74.5 (15.5) to win the day’s play.

NTP: eighth Ann Poole and 17th Shirley Thomas.

DTL balls: Shirley Thomas and Inge Giliam 75.5 net (23.5).

A reminder that the monthly counter tea (from 6pm) and lucky draws are on this Thursday, July 19, at the club – all welcome.

This week: Stableford.

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Wonthaggi boxers take on the nation BASS Coast Fitness’ boxers are stepping believe he can do it.”

If Joma does not make the 2020 Olympics, he up and taking on the country’s best.

Coming up from the youth division, Charles Joma is now classed as elite and is challenging some of nation’s top competitiors.

Joma has racked up 37 fights and recently made it through to the semi finals in the New Zealand Golden Gloves.

“Charles is extremely dedicated. We train sometimes seven days a week, and he’s up at 6am running. He’s coming straight out of youth and letting them know,” coach Scott Williamson said.

Joma competed in Goulburn over the weekend, and is heading off to the Western Australia Golden Gloves in two weeks time.

“This (Western Australia) is a four day event and it’s a big one for us. It’s a stepping stone for the nationals at the end of the year,” Williamson said.

“It would be good for our campaign to have an Australian title by the end of the year. It would give Charles a better chance of being selected for the 2020 Olympics.

“He’s going to have to drive hard for it, but I’m behind him 100 percent. If he is dedicated, I

aims to go professional with more than 80 amateur fights under his belt.

Caleb Cousins – a 12 year old from Inverloch – has had two fights, coming away with one win.

Korumburra’s Nathan Allen, 22, also competed in New Zealand and recently had a win in Footscray. He has had 13 fights.

Josh Hughes of Wonthaggi also had a recent win, and Inverloch’s Angus Carrington is coming through the ranks.

“We have a lot of good prospects here. We also have a young girl named Jayda from Phillip Island, who is nine years old and loves boxing.

Boxing is a growing women’s sport too,” Williamson said.

Bass Coast Fitness trains out of the former Miners Rest building from 5.30pm every night.

These sessions are open for general fitness, as well as registered boxers.

The club continues to be supported by a range of local sponsors, who have helped the boxers to Training hard: young boxer Charles Joma and coach Scott Williamson are in the Bass Coast Fitness gym seven days a week. Joma is aiming to be selected for the 2020 Olympics. compete in several interstate fights.

Audrey takes on first desert race NYORA’S Audrey Moller has her eyes her older brother Charlie.

She and Charlie train together every week on on the podium after competing in the gruelling Hattah Desert Race for the first their family’s property in Nyora. Audrey races on a Kawasaki 100. time on July 7.

Audrey said the best parts about racing comTen year old Audrey came in fourth in her age group – seven to 12 year old girls’ – and is determined to achieve a higher placing when she takes on the race again next year.

The Hattah Desert Race is an enduro event, spanning one and a half hours. It is a challenging, off road race, held completely on a sand track.

It is the biggest junior race in Australia.

Audrey began riding motorcycles when she was four years old, following in the footsteps of

petitively are length of the races, the fans and how long she gets to spend on a bike – both in training and racing.

Audrey took part in another race over the weekend; the Pony Express Enduro event held at the Nhill Motorcycle Club. The youth enduro event will go for one hour on desert terrain.

Audrey’s family is extremely proud of her achievements.

Quick grab: Fish Creek’s Ethan Park and Gareth Park were quick on the ball during Saturday’s game against Stony Creek. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning-@fourcornersframing.biz.

On the track: Nyora’s Audrey Moller in action. Photo by Mad Dog Images.

Fast play: Stony Creek’s Cameron McKenzie teamed up with Darcy Atkins against Fish Creek’s Owen Straw in battle for the ball during Saturday’s game. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning-@fourcornersframing.biz.

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Training together: Nyora siblings Audrey and Charlie Moller share a love for motorbikes. Big achievement: Nyora’s Audrey Moller Audrey races in the junior small wheel class and Charlie races nationally in A Grade big came fourth in her first Hattah Desert Race wheel class. on July 7.

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Players wanting to join this season please contact the club.

A grading day was recently held with some new faces, but there is room for more.

John Payne faced a challenge against Ross Francis, who is playing very well and started mov-

him back into the court with high lobs.

The result was Ross three games 39 to John John’s tenacious chasing kept him in the two games 29. match, managing to gain some points with deliPlease remember Poowong squash starts this cate drop shots.

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Alberton netball Results - Round 12 July 14

A Grade: Fish Creek 63 d Stony Creek 42, Toora 70 d Tarwin 36, MDU 52 d Foster 40.

B Grade: Fish Creek 51 d Stony Creek 35, Toora 83 d Tarwin 19, MDU 65 d Foster 40.

C Grade: Fish Creek 46 d Stony Creek 21, Toora 54 d Tarwin 25, MDU 68 d Foster 22.

17 & Under: Fish Creek 40 d Stony Creek 16, Toora 34 d Tarwin 31, MDU 42 d Foster 33.

15 & Under: Fish Creek 32 d Stony Creek 6, Tarwin 37 d Toora 16, Foster 19 d MDU 14.

13 & Under: Fish Creek 31 d Stony Creek 10, Toora 26 d Tarwin 10, Foster 13 drew MDU 13.

Ladders

Clear: Stony Creek’s Andrea Funnell takes a pass ahead of her Fish Creek opponent.

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A Grade MDU ................... 222.56 Fish Creek .......... 151.83 Foster.................. 133.85 Toora .................. 123.32 Stony Creek........... 62.37

50 34 28 24 12

Tarwin ................... 30.92 B Grade Toora ...................231.11 MDU ................... 217.66 Fish Creek .......... 146.53 Foster.................... 84.49 Stony Creek........... 49.39 Tarwin ................... 36.04 C Grade Fish Creek .......... 178.74 MDU ................... 170.28 Toora .................. 105.04 Stony Creek ......... 77.08 Tarwin ................... 67.09 Foster..................... 50.97 17 & Under MDU ................... 261.70 Foster.................. 170.32 Fish Creek .......... 168.32 Stony Creek ......... 46.92 Tarwin ....................48.11 Toora ..................... 39.06 15 & Under Foster.................. 296.15 Fish Creek .......... 157.43 MDU ................... 143.24 Tarwin ................ 125.74 Toora ..................... 67.74 Stony Creek........... 13.20 13 & Under MDU ................... 523.46 Foster.................. 297.03 Toora .................. 137.80 Fish Creek ............ 76.92 Stony Creek........... 28.13 Tarwin ................... 22.73

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West Gippsland netball Results - Round 13

A Grade: Korumburra Bena 54 d Inverloch Kongwak 23, Phillip Island 111 d Garfield 16, Bunyip 51 d Kilcunda Bass 32, Nar Nar Goon 69 d Cora Lynn 46, Koo Wee Rup 40 d Dalyston 28.

B Grade: Korumburra Bena 44 d Inverloch Kongwak 36, Phillip Island 59 d Garfield 29, Bunyip 98 d Kilcunda Bass 12, Cora Lynn 66 d Nar Nar Goon 23, Koo Wee Rup 39 drew Dalyston 39.

C Grade: Inverloch Kongwak 39 d Korumburra Bena 26, Phillip Island 47 d Garfield 14, Bunyip 58 d Kilcunda Bass 7, Cora Lynn 39 d Nar Nar Goon 30, Koo Wee Rup 40 d Dalyston 21.

Under 17: Korumburra Bena 33 d Inverloch Kongwak 21, Phillip Island 67 d Garfield 9, Bunyip 74 d Kilcunda Bass 8, Cora Lynn 54 d Nar Nar Goon 12, Koo Wee Rup 34 d Dalyston 30.

Under 15: Korumburra Bena 27 d Inverloch Kongwak 16, Phillip Island 23 d Garfield 14, Bunyip 42 d Kilcunda Bass 2, Cora Lynn 30 d Nar Nar Goon 11, Dalyston 32 d Koo Wee Rup 26.

Under 13: Inverloch

Kongwak 29 d Korumburra Bena 18, Phillip Island 34 d Garfield 6, Bunyip 48 d Kilcunda Bass 2, Cora Lynn 31 d Nar Nar Goon 9, Dalyston 20 d Koo Wee Rup 10.

A Grade: Traralgon 77 d Wonthaggi Power 54, Morwell 44 d Sale 28, Warragul 47 d Drouin 43.

B Grade: Traralgon 53 d Wonthaggi Power 45, Morwell 33 d Sale 30, Drouin 42 d Warragul.

C Grade: Traralgon 45 d Wonthaggi Power 38, Sale 42 d Morwell 33, Drouin 41 d Warragul 30.

Under 17: Wonthaggi Power 42 d Traralgon 40, Sale 38 d Morwell 32, Drouin 34 d Warragul 17.

Under 15: Traralgon 37 d Wonthaggi Power 14, Sale 58 d Morwell 15, Drouin 49 d Warragul 19.

44 40 40 36 32 28 24 8 4 4 44 42 40 38 38 26 12 12 8 0 50 46 44 30 28 24 18 8 6 6 52 48 36 30 30

Under 13: Wonthaggi Power 35 d Traralgon 23, Sale 57 d Morwell 10, Warragul 26 d Drouin 17.

Ladders

A Grade Morwell ..............133.26 Traralgon ...........152.37 Moe .....................120.49 Drouin ................106.61 Maffra ..................98.43 Warragul ................93.20 Bairnsdale .............91.95 Leongatha..............70.78 Won Power ............81.08 Sale........................70.52 B Grade Traralgon ...........184.99 Moe ..................... 118.95 Morwell .............. 112.96 Warragul ............102.06 Maffra ..................96.61 Won Power ............93.23

A Grade

Mirboo North 59 d Yarragon 37 Craig Young best on court: Mikaeli Hilliar.

Mirboo North IGA coach’s award: Jess Le Page.

It was a strong win against a quality opponent this week. Great defensive pressure and good passages of play down the court; the girls still have work to do as we head towards finals.

Mirboo North 37 d Yarragon 26 Mirboo North Pub best on court: Emma Evans.

Mirboo North IGA coach’s award: Chloe Palmer.

It was an awesome game. The girls pushed hard all game and earned the strong win.

Patience: Kilcunda-Bass’ Miller Crocker works the ball into the ring in the B Grade match against Bunyip.

Dalyston ..............122.97 Inv-K’wak ...........101.20 Nar Nar Goon........37.95 Kilcunda-Bass .......32.44 Garfield .................24.59 Under 15 Cora Lynn ..........179.37 Korum-Bena ......196.00 Phillip Island......184.80 Dalyston .............163.45 Inv-K’wak ..........128.76 Bunyip ...................92.72 Nar Nar Goon........79.66 Koo Wee Rup ........91.00

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Garfield .................68.95 Kilcunda-Bass .........8.33 Under 13 Cora Lynn ..........284.16 Phillip Island......220.51 Inv-K’wak ..........175.81 Koo Wee Rup .....150.84 Korum-Bena ......166.67 Bunyip .................163.37 Dalyston ..............128.37 Nar Nar Goon........92.82 Garfield .................28.41 Kilcunda-Bass .........1.95

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Gippsland netball results Results - Round 13

Clean sweep for the Tigers

B Grade

Ladders

A Grade Phillip Island......185.93 Dalyston .............154.43 Koo Wee Rup .....146.19 Korum-Bena ......162.65 Inv-K’wak ..........125.00 Bunyip .................105.51 Nar Nar Goon......127.07 Cora Lynn..............82.25 Kilcunda-Bass .......41.33 Garfield .................23.34 B Grade Korum-Bena ......176.96 Bunyip ................199.43 Koo Wee Rup .....147.07 Dalyston .............145.14 Cora Lynn ..........143.85 Phillip Island ....... 116.67 Inv-K’wak ...........103.77 Garfield .................41.94 Nar Nar Goon........ 55.11 Kilcunda-Bass .......26.70 C Grade Phillip Island......208.82 Inv-K’wak ..........177.52 Bunyip ................194.51 Korum-Bena ......146.64 Koo Wee Rup .....137.16 Cora Lynn..............95.30 Dalyston ................82.58 Garfield .................39.13 Nar Nar Goon........56.49 Kilcunda-Bass .......33.02 Under 17 Korum-Bena ......224.12 Bunyip ................246.26 Phillip Island......186.38 Cora Lynn ..........140.56 Koo Wee Rup ..... 114.73

Indigenous round: Mirboo North’s A Grade team donned new dresses for NAIDOC Week. Pictured back from left, Charlie Chila, Karli Densley, Rachel Vansittart, Jess Le Page, Emily Loh, front from left, Jaime Chila, Mikaeli Hilliar and Danielle Hilliar.

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Sale........................93.22 Drouin ...................90.83 Leongatha..............70.50 Bairnsdale .............73.40 C Grade Maffra ................149.65 Traralgon ...........137.10 Drouin ................131.78 Moe ..................... 112.53 Won Power......... 112.07 Sale........................94.03 Warragul ................92.63 Morwell .................72.85 Leongatha..............66.93 Bairnsdale .............61.24 Under 17 Won Power.........141.69 Traralgon ...........146.95 Morwell .............. 117.77 Maffra ................ 113.39 Moe .....................123.04 Leongatha............ 111.40 Sale........................95.15 Drouin ...................88.12

20 18 6 4 48 48 40 32 32 20 16 16 8 0 48 40 36 32 30 24 20 18

Bairnsdale .............78.16 Warragul ................34.58 Under 15 Sale .....................225.43 Bairnsdale ..........177.16 Drouin ................160.06 Moe .....................134.61 Leongatha ..........129.22 Maffra.................. 110.00 Warragul ................60.28 Won Power ............52.12 Morwell .................45.25 Traralgon ...............52.20 Under 13 Sale .....................358.70 Leongatha ..........141.08 Won Power.........155.71 Bairnsdale ............95.40 Traralgon ...........139.58 Maffra....................94.43 Moe .......................96.91 Morwell .................63.68 Warragul ................33.62 Drouin ...................30.74

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good passages of play down the court. Defensive pressure was strong all day; there are still lots to work on as they head towards finals.

D Grade

Mirboo North IGA best on court: Jasmine Woods.

Jump and Climb coach’s award: Ella Snell and Alannah Knowles.

It was a strong performance by the girls, putting

into practice all they have learnt at training.

It was a great defensive effort and renewed intensity across four quarters.

Mirboo North 62 d Yarragon 14 Traf Men’s and Boys’ best on court: Ali Snell.

Mirboo North IGA best on court: Melinda Jane Fleming.

It was a fantastic team game. The girls played their game with great discipline.

U17

Mirboo North 67 d Yarragon 9 Lamezleigh best on court: Jaime Chila. Mirboo North IGA coach’s award: Gemma McCormack.

It was a great game C Grade to work on all the little Mirboo North 59 d improvements that they Yarragon 33 needed to work on.

Traf Men’s and boys’ The girls kept up the best on court: Amy Symintensity throughout the mons. Mirboo North IGA whole game. coach’s award: Lucinda U15 Palmer.

Mirboo North 26 d It was a solid win for Yarragon 20 the girls. There were some

Bring it down: Mirboo North centre Charlie Chila looks to get the ball towards the goal circle in the A Grade match against Yarragon on Saturday.

Fish Creek, Foster congratulate rising stars ALBERTON Football Netball League congratulated its June rising stars recently.

Lauren Gale is a Fish Creek up and coming star, making the nomination very fair and well deserved.

Lauren has played all her junior netball at Fish Creek Football Netball Club and is now a crucial member of the Fish Creek Football Netball Club A Grade side.

She began playing Senior netball at the ripe old age of 14 and this is clearly evident when watching her skill in the junior ranks, as it’s well beyond her years.

Lauren dominates either end of the court in U17s and A Grade.

She has been known to slip into the midcourt, making it look like she has played there for years.

Her versatility, carefree attitude and willingness to learn has enabled her to achieve so many fantastic accomplishments thus far in her netball career – league best and fairest, premiership player/captain, Diamonds pathway member, and Eastern Zone Academy squad member just to name a few.

Lauren remains a very valued member of the Fish Creek Football Netball Club, where the club will endeavour to further develop her netball career and watch her rise into the star that she is.

Nathan Van Dyke is a talented young footballer from Foster who has chalked up 196 games of football, from his U11 days in the junior Corner Inlet competition to the present time of playing U18 games for Foster as a key on ball player.

Most weeks he also plays on the half back line for the Foster Senior team.

This is an outstanding effort which is appreciated by all of his teammates.

Foster rising star Fish Creek rising Nathan Van Dyke. star Lauren Gale.

LDNA umpires Saturday, July 21

11am: Sue Ritchie, Steph Thoonen, Katrina Spark, Lori McKenzie, Barb Challis, Anna Patterson, Angelique Dunlevie, Hannah Gilliam, Erin Baudinette, Anita Gourlay, Emma Smith, Jesseme Arnason, Pat Kuhne, Ashleigh Poland, Jacinta Muhovics, Phil Smith.

12noon: Mitch Price, Steph Thoonen, Sophie Clarke, Britt Price, Amy Smith, Maddie Brew, Pat Kuhne, Jade Hamilton, Sue Ritchie, Lilly Worsfold, Anna Patterson, Abagail Exelby.

1pm: Mitch Price, Phil Smith, Angelique Dunlevie, Jesseme Arnason, Emma Smith, Lori McKenzie.

2:20pm: Barb Challis, Anita Gourlay, Erin Baudinette, Katrina Spark, Bek Vagg, Jacinta Muhovics.

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thestar.com.au • Poowong v Warragul Industrials

Two point triumph for Poowong POOWONG welcomed Warragul Dusties last Saturday.

The weather was good but the ground was heavy from the previous week.

Poowong went into this game needing to defeat one of the sides above it on the ladder to be a genuine final chance.

Poowong lost Chris Doria through work but gained Ben Hancock back from a hamstring injury.

The Magpies kicked to the Nyora end of the ground.

Poowong’s Chiavaroli grabbed the ball from the centre bounce and passed to Trevor Hooker who goaled for a great start.

Poowong kicked out of bounds in a difficult shot from the boundary followed by a point.

Dusties opened their account with a point followed by a series of passes by Poowong resulting in a goal to Chris Robinson followed by a goal to Mitch Whiting, Poowong’s third.

Dusties lifted and kicked a goal from a free kick followed by three points before they added their second just before quarter time with Poowong leading 3.2.20 to Dusties 2.4.16 The second quarter opened with Poowong kicking a point but Dusties replied with a goal from a free kick followed by their fourth from a mark was it going to be a repeat of the previous week.

Poowong lifted adding a point before Ben Hancock kicked his first and then added a point, but the Dusties were not to be denied and added two goals from good snaps.

The Magpies added a late point to be trailing by 13 points; Poowong 4.6.30 to Dusties 6.7.43 at half time.

Poowong’s Michael Harris was doing a great job in the ruck. As a team Poowong was moving the ball

quicker around the ground than the previous week.

The forwards were leading better with Ben Hancock giving them a focal point.

They were tackling harder and not playing that short kick game that has been the case in most of the games they have lost, but 13 points down at half time required a big effort to get back into the game.

The third quarter opened with a point from Poowong before Dusties added a point.

A free kick to Poowong saw Mitch Whiting goal, followed by a point before James Doria kicked a good left foot goal.

Dusties added a goal from a snap before Poowong’s Ben Hancock kicked his second with a long goal.

However, a dislocated knee cap forced him from the ground.

Trevor Hooker marked and goaled to level the score just before the end of the quarter.

Into the last quarter, the Dusties were leading; Poowong 8.8.56 to Dusties 9.8.62.

Poowong opened with a point before Dusties added a goal off the ground and led by 11 points.

Thomas Wyatt marked at centre half forward and goaled.

Jake Hazendonk hit the post before a great goal from Lachie Green on the run and a two point lead.

Dusties added a goal from a free kick for holding before a great pick up from James Doria put Poowong back in front.

Not to be denied, Dusties snapped a goal to take back the lead then a great contested mark in the goal square from Jai Newcombe resulted in Poowong’s lead at the 23 minute mark.

Poowong’s defence held strong with some good marks before the siren sounded with a very happy Poowong team and supporters. Poowong won

Booted: Poowong’s Bailey Murphy easily kicks to a teammate in the U16s.

12.10.82 to Dusties 12.8.80 The Magpies have moved back into the five with five games to play.

Goal kickers: Ben Hancock, James Doria, Mitch Whiting, Trevor Hooker two each, and singles to

Chris Robinson, Jai Newcombe, Thomas Wyatt and Lachie Green.

Best players: Chris Robinson, Mitch Harris, Lachie Green, Jake Hazendonk, Jayden Sullivan and Alex Doria.

Ella celebrates 50 games THE Bass Coast Breakers hosted the women’s football in the area.

Foundation Breakers player Ella Cargill was Saint Kilda Sharks at Wonthaggi on first player to play 50 games of female football Sunday in what was a significant day for the locally.

History made: Ella Cargill played her 50th game for the Breakers on Saturday, becoming the first female footballer to make the milestone locally.

While 50 games may not seem a lot, this is a significant milestone for women’s football in Bass Coast and a great example of the newly established pathway now available for girls and women to continue playing from juniors all the way through to senior football.

The large crowd was entertained from the opening bounce with the first quarter turning into the Angarane show with the sisters kicking the whole score - Tess with three and Ella two.

Their job was made easy through great delivery from Tayla Stahl-Smith and the other midfielders.

Kicking with the wind in the second, the Breakers once again dominated the play adding another four goals for the quarter. Bonnie Mullens in her return from injury and Carly Heislers remained composed through the centre, helping to repel any St Kilda forward attacks.

Kay Thomas and Kelly O’Neill provided some flair through the midfield using their speed and athleticism to advantage and linking up well with Sophie Bolding and Jenna Russo to clear the ball swiftly through the midfield.

The second half was much the same with the Breakers not giving an inch.

Nadia Ryan and Laura Kew showed good signs on debut, getting involved early with great defensive pressure and strong tackling.

Ella Cargill finished her milestone game with four goals, providing a strong marking target in the forward line and finishing off with her usual polish.

The Breakers next face Cranbourne at Cowes Recreation Reserve, at 1pm on Sunday, July 22.

Goal kickers: T. Angarane 4, E. Angarane 4, E. Cargill 4, T. Stahl-Smith 3, K. Thomas, J. Russo, K. O’Neill Best players: T. Stahl-Smith, J. Russo, K. O’Neill, T. Angarane, E. Cargill, B. Mullins

Mentoring: Gippsland Storm representatives took part in a training day in Pakenham last week. Sixty eight netballers attended to participate in six different activities including shooting, defending, intercepting, balancing and game play- along with stretching and a warm up from Your Body Hub.

South Gippsland Bridge Club RESULTS: Friday, July 13, at Inverloch – pairs’ event: The club was pleased to welcome back longstanding member Faye Rowlands after a serious illness.

Good to see you back and fighting fit.

North/South The North/South pairs delivered a nail biting finish in the pairs’ competition.

First with 63.57 percent, a wonderful score in any Bridge event, were Deb Anglim and Jack Kuiper.

In second place with less than a point away from first were Dina Drury and Richard Moss, with a sizzling 63.21 per cent.

In third with a fine 54.64 percent were the ever steady John Farr and Anne Williams.

East/West First with an excellent 60 percent was the very strong pair of Bron Sund and Clive Hope.

Second with 55 percent were the highly reliable team of Kaye Douglas and John Sutton.

Third with 54.58 percent was the very capable

pair of Matti Shubb and John Quayle.

Tuesday, July 10, at Tarwin Lower – pairs’ event: A round robin event was held this week.

In first place with a wonderful 65.97 percent and the best score of the week, was the starring pair of John Sutton and Alan Johnston.

Second with their usually steady and capable game delivering 56.94 per cent were Kathryn Smith and Colin Cameron.

Third was the improving pair of Neville Chapman and Carol Sowden with a commendable 54.58 percent.

Monday, July 9, at Meeniyan – pairs’ event: Equal first with the super strong score of 61.46 percent were Jack Kuiper and Clive Hope and Anne Williams and Rachel Brown.

Third with 52.08 percent were June Metcalf and Colin Cameron.

Please check the club website for details of play.

Visitors are always welcome.

Gippsland footy’s fight against ice Reunion team to play Reserves AFTER successfully completing its third annual NAIDOC Week Indigenous Round last Saturday, Mirboo North Football Netball Club is this week hosting Gippsland Footy’s ‘Fight Against ICE Night’ at its Walter J Tuck Reserve Tigerland headquarters.

forum on Thursday, July 19 at 7pm where presentations will feature education and information relating to the dangers of ice, alcohol and other drugs in the community.

The guest speaker is former Collingwood 246 game and 1990 premiership player Gavin Crosisca, whose struggle with multiple addictions during and after his playing career, is publicly on record.

Other speakers include representatives from The evening is being sponsored by AFL Gippsland, Federation Training, GippSport, Victoria VicPolice and GippSport, with question time to follow at 8.05 pm. Meals will be available from Police, Evans Petroleum and BP. Everyone is welcome to attend this important 6.30pm.

WONTHAGGI Power’s current reserves side is set to play in the Legends Match against 2008 Wonthaggi Power footballers this Saturday.

the 2008 Seniors, Reserves, Under 18’s and C Grade netball players.

Anyone who played football for Wonthaggi Power around that period is welcome to come for a kick at the Wonthaggi Football Ground.

The club is hosting a premiership reunion for The Legends Match will start at 1.15pm.

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Mirboo North celebrates NAIDOC Week THE Mirboo North Football Netball Club hosted its third Indigenous Round as part of NAIDOC Week on Saturday, and held an official ceremony before the start of the senior matches.

Ronald Edwards Pepper of the Gunaikurnai has designed the jumper for the club since it began hosting an Indigenous Round match three years ago.

Club committee member Stacey Harriage said this year’s jumper told the story of the five clans that make up the Gunaikurnai nation.

She said it was important for the club to recognise and celebrate Indigenous Australians and their contribution to the

club and the wider community.

“It has been important to the club for a long time. The round is also a good learning experience,” she said.

Mr Edwards Pepper, joined by his sister Valda Edwards, conducted a Welcome to Country and a Smoking Ceremony as part of the official ceremony.

Club president Steve Rogers said they planned to make the Indigenous Round a part of the club’s calendar every year.

He said he was hopeful the Mid Gippsland League may make it a round for the whole league in the future.

“We are proud to wear the jumpers, de- Because of her: from left, Mirboo North Football Netball Club secretary Angie Rogers, signed by Ronald, ev- Ronald Edwards Pepper, Elizabeth Pepper and Valda Edwards celebrated the Indigenous ery year,” he said.

Round at Mirboo North on Saturday.

Looks great: Mirboo North’s netballers and footballers showed off all three designs made especially for their Indigenous Round, which is now an annual event on the club’s calendar.

Celebration: Ronald Edwards Pepper of the Gunaikurnai and Mirboo North Football Netball Club president Steve Rogers at the club’s Indigenous Round game, held on Saturday.

• Mirboo North Vs Yarragon SENIORS

THIRDS

Mirboo North 13.10.88 Yarragon 8.10.58

Yall-Yall Nth 12.8.80 Mirboo North 9.5.59

Mirboo North goals: B. Wilson 3, J. Taylor 3, D. Mayman 3, D. Taylor 1, D. Turner 1, M. Holland 1, R. Oddy 1.

Yarragon goals: M. Quigley 3, N. Pratt 2, P. Carmody 2, M. Whyte 1.

Mirboo North best: J. Brooks, B. Wilson, H. Kerr, J. Taylor, M. Wightman, R. Oddy.

Yarragon best: N. Pratt, D. Fitzgerald, T. Farthing, M. Whyte, J. Cropley, B. Wolfe.

RESERVES

Yallourn Yallourn North goals: L. Fry 4, A. Lowater 2, B. Harding 2, D. Keyhoe 2, M. McEwan 1, B. Julin 1.

Mirboo North goals: F. Austin 5, L. Dight 1, T. Hart 1, B. Peters 1, R. Aveling 1.

Yallourn Yallourn North best: B. Julin, D. Smith, W. Platschinda, L. Fry, D. Keyhoe, Z. Keenan.

Mirboo North best: F. Austin, J. Burgess-Pincini, T. Hart, B. Van de rydt , S. Kennedy, I. Paulet-Rickard.

FOURTHS

Mirboo North 21.9.135 Yarragon 6.8.44 Mirboo North goals: L. Palmer 6, C. Le Page 3, A. Salerno 2, B. Maxwell 2, D. Banks 2, K. Holmes 1, D. McLean 1, G. Richards 1, F. Austin 1, S. Rogers 1, T. Mc Allister 1.

Yarragon goals: S. Perry 2, K. Canobie 2, J. Hayhow 1, D. Young 1.

Mirboo North best: L. Palmer, B. Maxwell, S. Peters, D. Banks, D. McLean, C. Le Page.

Yarragon best: C. Kilday, H. Regester, C. Wright, B. Thomas, S. Matheson, T. Mitchell.

Mid Gippsland ladders SENIORS Trafalgar.......... 194.06 52 Yall-Yall North ... 218.88 44 Yinnar..............162.20.42 Mirboo North .... 122.55 34 Thorpdale ........ 116.58 32 Morwell East ..........96.10 24 Newborough ..........81.25 22 Yarragon ................87.86 18 Hill End ..................60.46 12 Boolarra .................23.25 0

RESERVES Yall-Yall North ... 397.89 Trafalgar.........136.176 Mirboo North .... 193.77 Newborough ..... 161.23 Yinnar............. 159.79 Morwell East ..........76.25 Yarragon ................69.15 Thorpdale ...............58.68 Hill End ..................46.71 Boolarra .................30.89

56 44 40 40 40 16 12 12 12 8

THIRDS Trafalgar..........466.78 100 Yinnar.............257.67 75 Newborough ...... 97.63 42 Yall-Yall North .... 67.19 33 Mirboo North ..... 54.44 17

FOURTHS Trafalgar..........290.20 Hill End ...........205.26 Yinnar.............186.93 Boolarra ........... 83.21 Morwell East...... 38.63 Yall-Yall North .......63.10 Mirboo North ........51.13

85 79 73 42 33 27 12

Yall-Yall Nth 14.7.91 Mirboo North 6.4.40 Yallourn Yallourn North goals: W. Hester 3, L. Summersgill 3, H. Paulet 3, H. Bishop 1, M. Burnett 1, T. Johnson 1, Z. Mifsud 1, B. Brown 1.

Mirboo North goals: T. Eden 3, L. Jowett 1, B. Peters 1, P. Lewis 1.

Yallourn Yallourn North best: H. Bishop, B. Brown, S. Aboltins, L. Summersgill, D. Thornby, T. Johnson.

Mirboo North best: T. Eden, J. Cummaudo, H. Mahoney, I. Linn, W. Jacka, B. Edwards.

OTHER MATCHES SENIORS Yall-Yall Nth 15.20.110 d Newborough 7.3.45 Yinnar 16.6.102 d Thorpdale 9.9.63 Trafalgar 12.14.86 d Boolarra 4.1.25 Morwell E 19.13.127 d Hill End 10.16.76 RESERVES Trafalgar 14.4.88 d Boolarra 8.4.52 Morwell East 14.6.90 d Hill End 2.5.17 Yall-Yall Nth 10.5.65 d Newborough 4.8.32 Yinnar 14.16.100 d Thorpdale 4.7.31 THIRDS Yinnar 8.12.60 d Newborough 5.11.41 FOURTHS Trafalgar 10.14.74 d Boolarra 4.3.27 Hill End 12.8.80 d Morwell East 1.3.9

Tigers run away with the points

By Rover AFTER struggling for three quarters against a desperately keen opponent, Mirboo North awoke from its slumber and turned a five point last change deficit into a rampaging five goal win over Yarragon at Tigerland on Saturday.

Following a stumbling start where it conceded two early goals, Yarragon gave its supporters plenty of hope and value for money.

The visitors resurrected themselves with plenty of determination and a willingness to fight like crazy to win the contested ball.

The Tigers looked resplendent in their Ronald Edwards designed Indigenous jumpers, but for the most part, their attack on

the footy was lacking in enterprise, initiative and purpose.

Although Mirboo North led by seven points at the first break and held a 10-point advantage at half time, it was unable to find a circuit breaker to push Yarragon off course.

Match ending injuries to Blackford and Sam Pratt unsettled Mirboo North’s defence.

Halfway through the third term, Hudson Kerr spun out of a pack and found Brayden Wilson with a neat pass and the ‘tough-as-they-come’ Tiger goaled to kick the Tigers 11 points clear.

Soon after, however, Yarragon answered through Quigley, before Carmody booted another major that put the Panthers five points in front, just before three quarter time.

High-leaping ruck-

man, Joe Brooks was toiling hard for the locals and there were plenty of inside 50 entries, but the Tigers’ method and structures weren’t lining up with their game plan strategies.

It was time for playing coach, Josh Taylor to give his team the blast it needed and the ‘Blond Bombshell,, didn’t hold back, with only the tireless efforts of Brooks being praised.

With the yellow and black army hollering encouragement from the terraces, Mirboo North’s forward line became a hive of activity.

Four more Mirboo North goals followed in quick succession from long range, including another from Mayman and two from Josh Taylor.

Matt Holland’s 45-metre fast pass to Josh Taylor for the Tigers’ 10th goal

seemed to gather speed as it flew through the air en route to its destination.

When Brad Wolfe brilliantly intercepted an inboard Mirboo North kick

across half back, his high flying shot slammed into the right hand goal post.

In the end, the tiring Panthers who had given their all, could barely lift

their weary legs after being systematically run of their feet by Mirboo North’s last quarter seven goal resurgence.

Race: Daniel Taylor tries to keep the ball out of reach of his Yarragon opponent.

• Stony Creek Vs Fish Creek

Fish Creek steal the win STONY Creek welcomed Fish Creek to the recreation reserve and it was the Kangas on top by a goal in front of a large crowd.

Conditions were fantastic for football and both sides started the game with great intent.

Egerton was looking dangerous for Stony Creek up forward and scored a great left foot goal from the boundary to open proceedings.

For Fish Creek, it was Jordan Shaw who was very lively up forward and he finished the quarter with three first quarter goals.

The contest was very willing but by the end of the quarter it seemed that Fish Creek through Ethan Park, Bailey Harfield-Park and Darcy Hargrave were

getting on top around the midfield.

The goal for goal contest continued in the second quarter with Manne snaring a fantastic long, running goal from the boundary the highlight.

Kael Bergles was having a great duel with young Fish Creek defender Lachy Gay but it was Bergles who was able to show his agility and skill on two occasions to keep the Lions right in the contest.

The pace in the game was high with the ball sling shotting from end to end.

Jack Stuart and Darcy Atkins were prominent ball carriers for Stony Creek and former league best and fairest Tom Cameron was having his best game of the year for Fish Creek.

The game became much more of an arm

wrestle after half time with both sides backlines starting to get on top.

The pressure was immense from both sides and this started to reflect with a few skill errors starting to creep into the game.

Harry Hunt was a great target for Fish Creek all day and his marking ability was a real feature of the game.

He goaled late in the term and along with a goal from livewire Jordan Shaw on the three quarter time siren; this gave Fish Creek a handy two goal lead at the last change.

The last quarter was a very tense and tight affair.

Stony Creek started the quarter the better with McKenzie, Soroczynski and Atkins starting to get on top in the midfield and feed the likes of Byrnes

and Egerton up forward.

The 13 point three quarter time lead was gone and all of Fish Creek’s run seemed to have gone.

The game seesawed with scores level for a number of minutes before another big Hunt mark and goal from 35 metres gave the Kangas back the lead with only a few minutes remaining.

Stony Creek was unable to respond and the siren sounded surprisingly after only 22 minutes played, which left Fish Creek with a very slender six point victory.

Both sides would be very happy with how their teams played and sets up a juicy contest for when these two sides will line up again in the first week of the finals.

On the line: Stony Creek’s Cam McKenzie goes in to smother a kick from Lachie Park.

Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning-@ fourcornersframing.biz.

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thestar.com.au • Foster Vs MDU

Foster pull away for win over MDU FOSTER enjoyed a stunning win over MDU on Saturday.

The Tigers made a slow start to the day, but pulled away to an 86 point victory.

Foster was inaccurate in its kicking in the first quarter, and MDU’s defence was tight. MDU showed it has certainly improved as the season progressed.

Missed opportunities kept MDU’s chances alive early on.

However, by the second quarter Foster settled and managed to get on top of the Demons.

MDU was left with just a couple of behinds to its name in the second quarter, and Foster had gained a solid lead.

A few stern words at half time pushed MDU to come into the second half stronger than the first.

This resulted in two goals through Yani Zorzos and Jacob Brydon.

MDU battled away and achieved more entries into the forward 50 than Foster in the third quarter, but could not convert its opportunities. Jess Hickey has been the most consistent player for MDU this season, and had 20 possessions on ball for the game, driving the ball towards the forward line.

The Harris brothers – Tim and Cameron – worked hard for MDU in the backline, but Foster was not to be beaten.

However, the game had opened up in the second half, and Foster felt comfortably on the road to victory.

Tom McGowan was once again in form for Foster, kicking four goals for the game. He was well Stretch: Foster’s James Cook attempts to keep the ball out of reach supported by Shaun Chaseling, who offered a num- from MDU’s Michael Smith. ber of entries into the forward line.

Goal kicking was shared between nine goal kickers.

Troy Van Dyke played another excellent game for the Tigers, running hard all day and giving plenty of drive through the middle.

Luke Galle was unstoppable in the defence.

With a well established lead going into the fourth quarter, Foster held MDU to four behinds before the last siren.

Foster is currently sitting third on the ladder and will challenge Tarwin on the weekend. A win for Foster will help it to retain its position in the finals race.

MDU will come up against ladder leader Fish Creek.

Sprint: MDU’s Matt Smith breaks free from the pack, with Foster’s Troy Van Dyke closing in.

• Toora Vs Tarwin

Toora crush Tarwin TOORA walked away with an impressive 120 point win over Tarwin on Saturday.

The Magpies walked onto the ground at Tarwin Recreation Reserve, and left the Sharks immediately shell shocked.

With the defence working hard to keep the Sharks out, Toora’s forward line booted eight goals in the first quarter.

Having Jack Weston back in the line up has made a huge difference to Toora’s game. Weston and Jesse Manton worked well together in the middle, and were instrumental in the first quarter lead.

It was a tough day at the office, but Tarwin gained a bit of momentum and put two goals on the board in the second quarter. At the end of the match, Tarwin’s goals were scored through Paul SENIORS Jervies 1, J. Chaseling 1 M.D.U. Goals: M. Hoober 1, S. Foster 15.16.106 Hinkley, Edward Williams and John Kilsby.

Pearce 1 M.D.U. 2.8.20 Hinkley was named in Tarwin’s best, and Foster Best: M. Green, L. Foster Goals: T. McGowan 4, T. Cripps, S. Allott, J. Bright, J. played hard at the ball all day.

Van Dyke 2, S. Chaseling 2, L. Coffey, E. Smith Globan 2, B. Neville 1, L. Galle Tim Pellicano was also named. Playing on M.D.U. Best: L. O’Neill, M. 1, M. Young 1, N. Grylls 1, M. wing, Pellicano was an asset and kept Toora’s PeHoober, S. Pearce, B. Martin, Green 1 D. Clark M.D.U. Goals: J. Brydon 1, Y. ter Grant from causing more damage.

THIRDS Zorzos 1 However, Toora was quick to regroup in the M.D.U. 26.15.171 Foster Best: T. Van Dyke, S. back line and hold Tarwin out again. Ben Willder, Foster 2.1.13 Chaseling, B. Neville, N. Grylls, M.D.U. Goals: B. Thorson 6, T. McGowan, L. Galle Jayden Attard and Linden Dyson worked particuS. Pearce 5, L. O’Neill 4, B. M.D.U. Best: C. Harris, D. Thorlarly hard in the defence, and Tarwin weren’t able Cantwell 3, M. Hoober 1, D. son, T. Harris, J. Hickey, Y. ZorHanily 1, S. Chadwick 1, J. Wilzos, T. Corry to hit many more targets. son 1, J. Tom 1, W. McDonald RESERVES Toora ran away with it in the second half. The 1, J. Brown 1, B. Martin 1 Foster 28.11.179 Foster Goals: Z. Duursma 2 midfield turned it on for Toora and dominated.

M.D.U. 2.2.14 M.D.U. Best: M. Hoober, L. Foster Goals: J. Bright 8, S. Allott Brady Mitchell was a stand out in the Toora O’Neill, B. Martin, B. Thorson, 6, S. Dobson 3, J. Nikolajew 2, J. outfi t. The 16 year old had a six goal total and A. Wright, J. Brown Smith 1, B. Smith 1, L. Cripps 1, L. Clash: MDU’s Josh Wright and Foster’s Lachlan Rathjen compete impressed the pack.

Foster Best: J. Thornell, B. Roberts 1, J. Coffey 1, M. Green Prain, T. House, M. House 1, D. Hateley 1, D. Clearihanfor the clearance.

Kelsey Pavlou – another young player – was also named in the best for his form on Saturday.

• Phillip Island Vs Garfield Both Mitchell and Pavlou are regulars in the Seniors’ line up.

Despite the surge of power from Toora in the second half, Tarwin put in the effort to keep the work rate up but couldn’t hit its targets.

Toora continued to fight through to the end to Phillip Island worked better with PHILLIP Island secured an come away with a stunning win. the ball and created more stoppages. important win over Garfield The Magpies are set to face Stony Creek this The Bulldogs stormed ahead, leavon Saturday. weekend. Toora is looking forward to playing ing Garfield with the challenge to catch Phillip Island 18.13.121 Marsh, N. McCarty It was a big game for Phillip Island. up. against the Lions at full strength and are aiming to THIRDS Garfi eld 6.5.41 Not only was it fighting to retain its Although the Bulldogs pulled away Phillip Island Goals: J. Taylor Phillip Island 7.9.51 come away with a win. spot on the ladder, but it was also MarJ. Youle 2, A. Redmond 2, Garfield 3.6.24 with an 80 point win, it was a tough 4, Tarwin will come up against Foster in the must B. Kimber 2, Z. Vernon 2, H. Leading Goalkickers: N. Ancus Wright and Mark Griffin’s 100th game for both sides and the Island Shawcross 1, B. Taylor 1, A. derson 2, B. Anderson 2, M. win clash. Sitting just below the top four on the club game for the Bulldogs.

Mattock 2 couldn’t drop its momentum all game. Edwards 1, M. Wright 1 ladder, Tarwin needs the win to keep its finals Both Wright and Griffin were in Garfield Goals: D. Helmore 1, J. PI Best: M. Mattock, C. Farrell, Billy Taylor played his third Senior hopes alive.

Goumas 1, T. Stanton 1, Z. SoB. Anderson, Z. Mattock, M. fine form and earned a spot in Phillip

Bulldogs outplay the Stars

Island’s best after the siren.

The first quarter was a fairly even affair, and the Bulldogs knew they would have to dig deep to get away from their opponent.

Garfield kicked the first two goals of the game, but Phillip Island managed to respond.

Two points separated the teams heading into the second quarter.

Phillip Island came into the second term determined to play its own style of footy, which worked in its favour.

game with Phillip Island on the day, and worked well on the half forward flank.

Leigh Warne was too strong for Garfield in the back line.

Coming off a win, Phillip Island is looking forward to facing Bunyip on the weekend.

Although Bunyip is not looking like a finals contender, it has been playing well in the last few weeks and will provide another challenge for Phillip Island.

utar 1, T. Vrevc 1, E. Sauze 1 Phillip Island Best: J. Taylor, Z. Vernon, M. Griffin, M. Wright, J. Youle, B. Kimber Garfield Best: T. Stanton, D. Denysenko, N. Macente, L. Schreurs, A. McMillan, T. Vrevc RESERVES

Phillip Island 12.9.81 Garfield 7.3.45 Leading Goalkicker: J. Nicolaci 3 PI Best: D. Larsson, R. Marshall, J. Nicolaci, L. Sullivan, B. Lawrence Gar Best: R. Smith, M. Deken, D. Clebney, D. De Boer, A.

Freeman, N. Anderson Gar Best: C. Verleg, E. Ford, M. Dyball, S. Lyall, I. Norrie, T. Miller FOURTHS

Phillip Island 11.12.78 Garfield 0.6.6 Leading Goalkicker: K. Robinson 4 PI Best: M. Carpi, J. Opitz, F. Cousins, K. Griffin, K. Fuller, K. Robinson Gar Best: Z. Loomes, K. Loomes, J. Pickering, J. Tenace-Greenall, L. Fernandez, N. Mildren

SENIORS

Toora 20.22.142 Tarwin 3.4.22 Toora Goals: B. Mitchell 6, L. Manders 4, J. Bedggood 2, M. Andrews 2, J. Manton 1, B. Osborne 1, J. Weston 1, K. Pavlou 1, J. Griffin 1, J. Pintus 1 Tarwin Goals: P. Hinkley 1, J. Kilsby 1, E. Williams 1 Toora Best: J. Weston, J. Manton, K. Pavlou, B. Mitchell, L. Ireland, J. Griffin Tarwin Best: P. Hinkley, T. Pellicano, N. McRae, S. Kilsby, J.

Bloom, B. Hasell RESERVES

Tarwin 14.10.94 Toora 5.10.40 Tar Goals: K. McLean 8, L. Anderson 2, P. McRae 2, B. Launder 1, C. Brown 1 Too Goals: J. Bassett 3, C. Hilder 2 Tar Best: D. Fraser, J. Graham, V. Van Dillen, B. Mead-Ameri, L. Weston, K. McLean Too Best: L. Jones, N. Nicholls, J. Bassett, T. Crawford, M. Hilder, M. Pretty

SENIORS LADDER W L D

Fish Ck... 10 2 Stony Ck ..9 3 Foster .....6 6 Toora ......6 6 Tarwin .......6 7 MDU......... 0 13

0 0 0 0 0 0

%

Pts

192.07 184.04 121.45 103.76 74.72 32.87

40 36 24 24 24 0

GOALKICKERS K. Bergles (Stony) ........ (3) 57 T. McGowan (Foster) .... (4) 39 H. Hunt (Fish) .............. (4) 32 J. Byrnes (Stony) ......... (3) 25 M. Andrews (Toora) ..... (2) 20 J. Kennedy (Tarw) ........ (0) 19 J. Nolan (Stony) ........... (1) 17 L. Manders (Toora) ...... (4) 16 J. Smith (Fish) ............. (0) 16 T. Toussaint (Tarw) ....... (0) 14 B. Cooper (Fish) ........... (0) 14 B. Osborne (Toora)....... (1) 14

RESERVES LADDER W L D

Fish Ck... 10 2 Stony Ck . 10 2 Foster .....6 6 Tarwin ....5 8 MDU..........4 9 Toora ........ 2 10

0 0 0 0 0 0

%

Pts

179.19 159.22 119.77 118.24 58.92 39.76

40 40 24 20 16 8

GOALKICKERS K. McLean (Tarw) ......... (8) 39 A. Bright (Fish Ck)........ (5) 36 B. Nolan (Stony) .......... (3) 35 N. Mathieson (MDU) .... (0) 26 L. Anderson (Tarw) ...... (2) 22 M. Green (Foster) ......... (0) 22 J. Bright (Foster) .......... (8) 15 B. Graham (Fish Ck) ..... (0) 15 J. Byrnes (Stony) ......... (0) 13 L. Bourke (MDU) .......... (0) 11 P. McRae (Tarw) ........... (2) 11

THIRDS LADDER W L D

MDU.......8 Fish Ck....7 Stony Ck ..6 Foster .....3 Toora .........0 Tarwin ........0

2 2 4 7 9 0

%

Pts

0 284.12 32 0 208.23 28 0 172.15 24 0 56.20 12 0 12.69 0 0 00 0

GOALKICKERS C. Cary (Stony) ............ (8) 34 L. O’Neill (MDU) ........... (4) 18 S. Pearce (MDU) .......... (5) 15 B. Cantwell (MDU) ....... (3) 14 J. Bright (Stony) .......... (1) 12 J. Standfield (Fish) ....... (0) 12 A. Wilson (Fish) ........... (0) 12 Z. Duursma (Foster) ..... (2) 11 K. Dorling (Fish) ........... (0) 10 J. Stefani (Fish) ............ (0) 10

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FOOTBALL

SENIORS

WEST GIPPSLAND FOOTBALL LEAGUE

BUNYIP 17.12-114 DEF KILCUNDA BASS 8.7-55 PHILLIP ISLAND 18.13-121 DEF GARFIELD 6.5-41 INVERLOCH KONGWAK 15.10-100 DEF KORUMBURRA-BENA 5.7-37 KOO WEE RUP 27.16-178 DEF DALYSTON 5.7-37 CORA LYNN 10.13-73 DEF NAR NAR GOON 8.11-59

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WONTHAGGI 37 McKenzie St. 5672 0800 (Computer/Electricial only) WARRAGUL 133 Victoria St. 5623 9000 (Computer/Electricial only)

• Inverloch- Kongwak v Korumburra-Bena

Sea Eagles claim victory KORUMBURRA- nus at least seven Bena travelled to players.

On the plus side, Inverloch to play Amaya and Jakwot the Sea Eagles, mi-

ROUND 13 SENIORS LADDER W L D

%

Pts

Inv-K’wak... 11 2 0 191 44 Nar Nar G.... 10 2 0 197 40 KooWeeRup.. 10 3 0 174 40 Phillip Is..... 9 4 0 190 36 Garfield ...... 8 5 0 116 32 Cora Lynn...... 6 6 0 112 24 Kor-Bena .......3 10 0 73 12 Bunyip...........2 10 0 55 8 Kil-Bass.........2 10 0 43 8 Dalyston ........2 11 0 34 8 GOALKICKERS J. Wells (KooW) ............(9) 57 T. Mahoney (Inv-K) .......(5) 34 T. McDermott (Nar) .......(0) 34 T. Wyatt (Inv-K) .............(2) 32 D. Johnson (Gar) ..........(0) 31 T. Woodfield (Cora) .......(3) 25 J. Taylor (Ph Is).............(4) 24 N. Voss (KooW) ............(7) 21 J. Dalton (Cora).............(0) 20 A. Edwards (Ph Is) ........(1) 20

RESERVES LADDER W L D

%

KooWeeRup.. 11 2 0 295 Nar Nar G ... 11 2 0 250 Inv-K’wak... 10 3 0 227 Phillip Is..... 9 4 0 171 Kil-Bass ..... 8 5 0 157 Garfield ......... 7 6 0 138 Cora Lynn...... 4 8 1 74 Kor-Bena .......3 10 0 68 Bunyip...........1 11 0 44 6 Dalyston ........0 13 0 GOALKICKERS

Pts

44 44 40 36 32 28 18 12 6 0

M. Lewis (Nar G) ...........(3) 37 L. McMillan (Inv-K) .......(0) 26 D. Mullen (KooW) .........(4) 24 J. Gown (Garf) ..............(1) 21 M. Cameron (KooW) .....(0) 21 J. Wilson (Cora L) .........(0) 20 J. Spiller (Ph Is) ............(0) 20 D. Newman (Inv-K) .......(0) 16 H. Shawcross (Ph Is) ....(0) 15 T. Van der pas (Garf) .....(2) 14 B. Lawrence (Ph Is) ......(1) 14

THIRDS LADDER W L D

Cora Lynn .. 10 1 Phillip Is.... 10 1 Kil-Bass ..... 8 4 Garfield ...... 6 5 KooWeeRup.. 6 5 Inv-K’wak ...... 4 6 Nar Nar G ....... 4 8 Bunyip........... 3 8 Kor-Bena .......0 11 Dalyston ........ 0 2

0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0

%

Pts

386 259 152 177 104 121 67 99 39 5

44 40 32 26 24 16 16 14 0 0

GOALKICKERS J. Batson (Garf) ............(0) 17 N. Anderson (Ph Is) ......(2) 15 L. Hartley (Cora) ...........(0) 15 W. Clarkson (Inv-K).......(2) 13 N. Bradley (Kil-B) ..........(1) 13 S. O’Callaghan (Buny) ...(1) 13 J. Verhagen (Cora) ........(4) 12 C. Hampton (Nar G) ......(1) 11 V. Bienias (Ph Is)...........(1) 11 T. McMahon (Garf) ........(0) 11 L. Taylor (Cora) .............(3) 11

FOURTHS LADDER W L D

Phillip Is.... 11 1 KooWeeRup.. 10 2 Nar Nar G..... 8 4 Bunyip ....... 7 4 Kor-Bena .... 7 4 Garfield ......... 4 7 Cora Lynn......2 10 Dalyston ........ 2 9 Inv-K’wak ......1 11

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

%

Pts

520 274 243 229 207 97 20 19 21

44 40 32 28 28 16 8 8 4

GOALKICKERS H. Morgan-Morris (Bun)..(0) 24 N. Prowd (KooW)..........(1) 23 H. Brain (Nar G) ............(5) 23 A. Pipicelli (Nar G) ........(4) 22 J. Ryan (Ph Is) ..............(1) 18 K. Robinson (Ph Is) ......(4) 17 L. Taveira (Garf) ............(0) 16 K. Parker (KooW) ..........(1) 15 B. Friend (Garf) .............(0) 13 W. Papley (Bun) ............(0) 13

returned.

Also on a positive note, the Thirds team is back for the rest of the season; good news for Giants supporters overall.

The Giants kicked with a slight breeze, attacked strongly and goaled.

The defence – led by Monson and Edwards – was restricting the Sea Eagles.

Korumburra-Bena missed two chances to goal and the Sea Eagles kicked one late.

At quarter time, the score was KorumburraBena 1.3.9 to InverlochKongwak 1.3.9.

The Sea Eagles clicked into gear, and their ball use and running game proved costly for the Giants as they slammed on five goals.

The Giants kicked a late goal to the end of the term.

Going into half time, the score was Korumburra-Bena 2.5.17 to Inverloch-Kongwak 6.5.41.

Korumburra-Bena Grab: Korumburra-Bena’s Jake McMillan attacked early and Antakes a strong mark, thony goaled. despite pressure from The Giants had good Bunyip 17.12.114 an Inverloch-Kong- possession, only to miss Kilcunda Bass 8.7.55 two chances, with points wak opponent.

Bunyip Goals: B. Heus 8, A. the only result.

Young 2, N. Allen, B. Wright, R. Jenkin, J. Williams, J. McCleary, R. Clark, M. O’’Halloran Kilcunda-Bass Goals: N. Bradley 2, S. Pugh 2, D. Holmes, J. Bezzene, J. Phillips, H. Spierings Bunyip Best: B. Heus, B. Walker, N. Allen, B. Allen, J. Williams, M. O’’Halloran Kilconda-Bass Best: D. Holmes, M. Whitham, C. McKay, R. Scapin, J. Weightman, L. Fakos RESERVES

Kilcunda Bass 13.15.93 Bunyip 8.5.53 Leading Goalkicker: L. Callander 5 KB Best: L. Smith, L. Callander, T. Gromer, D. Clay, A. Pugh, J. Robinson Bun Best: H. Watson, A. Barton, T. Burrell, E. Tomlin, J. Walsh, C. Andrews THIRDS

Kilcunda Bass 8.12.60 Bunyip 5.5.35 Leading Goalkicker: S. Bent 2 KB Best: E. Purnell, S. Bent, J. Rosenow, L. Wheeler, C. Newitt, T. Pipicelli Bun Best: W. Papley, A. Warner, J. Stewart, R. Hodge, H. Morgan-Morris, J. Booth

Contest: Giants’ ruckman Emmanuel Jakwot flies high agaist his I/K opponent.

The Giants’ defence was holding the Sea Eagles, but up forward they were turning the ball over and InverlochKongwak pounced, kicking three late goals.

With one quarter to go, the score was Korumburra-Bena 4.7.31 to Inverloch-Kongwak 9.6.60.

The last quarter was all Inverloch-Kongwak, as the bigger bodied players took control with

good skills and hit targets up forward.

The result was five goals and the match was all over.

Korumburra-Bena attacked near the end and McMillan kicked a long goal, but InverlochKongwak kicked a sixth near the siren.

Next week, the Giants are home to third placed Koo Wee Rup. Inverloch-Kongwak will travel to Garfield.

Inverloch Kongwak 15.10.100 Korumburra-Bena 5.7.37 Inverloch Kongwak Goals: T. Mahoney 5, T. Wyatt 2, D. Reid 2, A. Cross 2, W. Hetherington 1, D. Houston 1, L. Scott 1, C. McCaughan 1 Korumburra-Bena Goals: J. McMillan 1, B. Anthony 1, A. Johnston 1, R. Dixon 1, N. Besley 1 Inverloch Kongwak Best: W. Hetherington, T. Mahoney, A. Cross, A. Soumilas, L. Scott, L. Rankin Korumburra-Bena Best: E. Jakwot, B. Fitzpatrick, B. Monson, M. Edwards, J. Celebrine, J. Hill RESERVES

Inverloch Kongwak 11.12.78 Korumburra-Bena 4.5.29 Leading Goalkicker: J. Good 3 IK Best: B. Withers, J. Good, J. Sheerin, T. Miller, T. Bergmeier, B. Hayes

KB Best: H. Suckling, K. Arestia, M. Snooks, B. Walker, D. James, J. Paterson THIRDS

Inverloch Kongwak 11.15.81 Korumburra-Bena 3.0.18 Leading Goalkicker: C. McInnes 6 IK Best: C. McInnes, M. Toussaint, W. Clarkson, J. Hutchinson, A. Hrvatin, K. Valentine KB Best: M. Nicholas, W. Little, R. Pattison, A. Hall, J. Anthony FOURTHS

Korumburra-Bena 7.12.54 Inverloch Kongwak 0.0.0 Leading Goalkickers: J. Stewart 1, B. Walker 1, J. Anthony 1, C. Koscal 1, T. Loughridge 1, M. Rowe 1, J. Harris 1 KB Best: R. Hill, M. Nicholas, J. Anthony, J. Harris, C. Koscal, J. Walker IK Best: M. Hewitson, J. Pryor, P. Harmer, A. Paxton

• Kilcunda-Ball v Bunyip

Panthers rue injury cost knocked out by a reckless tackle from a Bunyip player just before half time along with two other players injured.

There were a few bad corkies and possible strains. By the third quarBunyip got a jump on ter, Kilcunda Bass didn’t them by five goals in the have a bench. first quarter which was Coach Damien Holtoo hard for Kilcunda mes said at this stage, Bass to catch up to from they might be a couple there. players down next week.

The final match reNed Bredley stood sults were 55 to 114. up well as a young 17 One player was

A SLOW start against Bunyip resulted in an unfortunate loss for Kilcunda Bass on Saturday.

year old full forward.

Half back flank and captain Mitchell Whitham played really well and ran all day. He used the ball well and was very courageous.

Jean Bezzene and Christopher McKay played a good role through the midfield.

Youngster Riley Scapin dominated the ruck contest and put the

ball to good use throughout the match.

Jake Weightman was recognised as one of the best players as he has played well all season.

Luke Fakos played a

good game in the back pocket.

Kilcunda Bass will play Nar Nar Goon next week. They are hoping for a win although it will be tough contest.

• KooWeeRup v Dalyston

Demons dominate Dalyston ALTHOUGH the scoreboard was damaging, Dalyston came away positive after its clash with third placed Koo Wee Rup.

Dalyston knew it was going to be a challenge, and gave some of its younger players a run on the day. Josh Thomas and Connor O’Halloran came up to play another game in Seniors for the season.

The Magpies also congratulated Joe Alexander and Declan Kelly for playing their 100th and 50th Senior games respectively.

From the get go, Koo Wee Rup came out strong.

Dalyston had no defence against key onballer Mitchell Collins, who drove the ball beautifully into the forward line to Jason Wells, who walked away with a nine goal haul.

Collins racked up three goals.

Dalyston was competitive in the first quarter, kicking two goals. This would be Dalyston’s most successful quarter, Break free: Kilcunda-Bass’ Adam Pugh looked for options as his but by the final siren goals had been Bunyip opponent Jackson Tomkins laid a tackle in the Reserves shared between Matt Rosendale, Darcy Brosnan, Tylah Osbaldeston and Jackson match.

Brooker.

Osbaldeston has been moved around the field, having a run in both the forward line and defence. His versatility has helped Dalyston to remain competitive.

However, Dalyston’s skills did not match Koo Wee Rup, and mistakes were made.

The Demons easily capitalised on these mistakes and hit its targets.

A damaging second quarter foreshadowed the rest of the match, and Dalyston couldn’t keep up.

Kurt Thomas was named in Dalyston’s best for his work in the ruck.

Thomas is regarded as a dominant ruck in the West Gippsland Football Netball Competition, and has been a standout in the Dalyston line up all season.

Dalyston faces another challenge ahead, playing Cora Lynn at home on Saturday.

Cora Lynn upset top of the table Nar Nar Goon on Saturday, sending it to second place.

Cora Lynn will be looking to continue its climb up the ladder – currently sitting sixth – so Dalyston is gearing up to make it as difficult as possible.

Koo Wee Rup 27.16.178 Dalyston 5.7.37 Koo Wee Rup Goals: J. Wells 9, N. Voss 7, M. Collins 3, N. Muratore 3, L. Walker 3, D. Paynter 1, T. Miller 1 Dalyston Goals: M. Rosendale 2, D. Brosnan 1, J. Brooker 1, T. Osbaldeston 1 Koo Wee Rup Best: L. Walker, J. Wells, B. Galante, N. Voss, D. Paynter, L. Hetherington Dalyston Best: J. Brooker, R. Harrop, T. Osbaldeston, M. Rosendale, K. Thomas, D. Brosnan RESERVES

Koo Wee Rup 25.21.171 Dalyston 1.1.7 Leading Goalkickers: D. Mullen 4, M. Drommel 4 KWR Best: D. Mullen, M. Drommel, M. De Bruin, B. Miller, J. Commerford, J. Cammarano Dal Best: M. Gheller, J. Jones, J. Orchard-Moore, M. Greenway, A. Magro, T. Woolan FOURTHS

Koo Wee Rup 8.7.55 Dalyston 5.6.36 Leading Goalkickers: A. Whitta 2, E. Dayson 2 KWR Best: D. Parker, J. Depasquale, K. Parker, N. Bindley, B. Eager, J. Stokkel Dal Best: T. Brosnan, E. Dayson, L. Ibrhaim, A. Geyer, R. Slade, J. Orchard-Moore

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thestar.com.au • Traralgon v Wonthaggi

Traralgon too slick for Power THE sun was out, there was no wind and the Traralgon ground was in great condition for footy on Saturday.

From Wonthaggi Power’s point of view, they played pretty well for majority of the game. Although, they tried to make a come-

back by kicking a few goals in the second half, it wasn’t nearly enough to beat Traralgon.

The final score was 77 to 38.

Wonthaggi applied a fair bit of pressure throughout the day but at times they struggled to maintain possession.

Ruckman Jordan Staley competed hard and produced good

Battle: Traralgon’s Darren White and Power’s William Lenehan race to the ball. Photo courtesy Latrobe Valley Express.

contests. He used the ball well and gave his midfielders plenty of options throughout the match.

Jack Ridewood played his best game all year down the backline along with Joshua Bates, who was moved up from under 18’s and has played with the seniors for majority of the season. Bates played a great game on Saturday despite sore muscles from playing under 18 interleague football on Wednesday.

Wonthaggi saw strong physical contests from both midfielders William Lenehan and under 18 player Lochlan Scott.

Dominic O’Connor made a fantastic comeback after not playing for six weeks. He worked really hard up forward, causing some really strong contests for Traralgon.

Wonthaggi will face Bairnsdale next week and while they came out second best earlier in the year, they aim to give themselves an opportunity to win by putting in a similar effort to this week.

ROUND 13 SENIORS LADDER W L D

SENIORS Traralgon 11.11.77 Wonthaggi 5.8.38

THIRDS Traralgon 25.17.167 Wonthaggi 0.1.1

Traralgon goals: T. Marsh 2, J. Neagle 2, D. White 2, L. Stockdale 1, N. Quenault 1, D. Loprese 1, M. Mustoe 1, K. Wilson 1.

Wonthaggi goals: E. Staley 1, D. O’Connor 1, T. Davey 1, W. Lenehan 1, J. Staley 1.

Traralgon best: T. Marsh, B. Cameron, D. White, W. Gaudion, L. Stockdale, C. Ambler.

Wonthaggi best: J. Staley, J. Ridewood, J. Bates, W. Lenehan, D. O’Connor, S. Scott.

Traralgon goals: J. Van Iwaarden 7, H. Neocleous 6, F. Shields 3, C. Ruyters 2, B. White 2, W. Broadbent 1, B. Cheetham 1, T. McMahon 1, L. Willaton 1, L. Johnson 1.

Wonthaggi goals: Nil. Traralgon best: T. Webster, H. Neocleous, C. Ruyters, P. Strong, J. Van Iwaarden, B. White.

Wonthaggi best: W. Forsyth, J. Gilmour, D. Gardiner, L. Burns, K. Benson, D. Mancarella.

RESERVES Traralgon 15.12.102 Wonthaggi 6.5.41 Traralgon goals: R. Loprese 6, D. Pearce 4, D. Loprese 2, J. Sands 1, L. McDonald 1, L. Phillips 1.

Wonthaggi goals: A. Sorensen 2, W. Joplin 1, T. Wells 1, W. Forsyth 1, W. Luke 1.

Traralgon best: R. Loprese, T. McMahon, R. Battista, J. Barnes, T. Hourigan, L. McDonald.

Wonthaggi best: B. Walsh, J. Waters, W. Luke, W. Forsyth, A. Sorensen, R. Ennoss.

Right, Clear kick: Steven Scott contributes an uncontested kick in Power’s Seniors match against Photo High flyer: Traralgon’s Jesse Jackway and Traralgon. courtesy Latrobe Power’s Jordan Staley compete in the ruck.

Valley Express.

Photo courtesy Latrobe Valley Express.

Vic Country earns silver VIC Country came in second against Vic Metro in the Australian Junior Basketball Championships on Friday.

The final score was 65 to 57, played on the Sunshine Coast.

Bena’s Dallas Loughridge played an integral role in the Vic Country Under 16s side.

The point guard contributed 10 points in the

grand final.

The championship was played from Friday, July 6, to Friday, July 13, with a game played every day.

Vic Country lost one game against Queensland early on, but came back to beat Queensland in the semi final and earn a place in the final match.

Dallas was a strong player on the team for the entirety of the tournament.

She was the starting point guard for many of her games, and fulfilled her role well.

In the semi final, she came away with 17 points and five rebounds, performing well in the statistics.

Along with her 10 points, she had four rebounds and three assists.

The grand final was described as an excellent back and forth match, resulting in a thrilling match.

It was a credit to the state to have two Victorian teams in the finals.

Dallas will now concentrate on her season with the Dandenong Rangers in the Victorian

Junior Basketball League, and is looking forward to trying out for the next tournament.

Dallas would like to thank the South Gippsland community for the incredible support she received.

Whilst in Queensland, Dallas received many messages and phone calls to wish her luck – not just from friends and family, but also from community members who had watched her journey through the live streamed matches.

Dallas greatly appreciated the kindness from her community.

FOURTHS Wonthaggi 10.13.73 Traralgon 6.11.47 Wonthaggi goals: N. Anderson 3, B. Mabilia 3, C. Smith 1, M. Pier 1, O. Dawson 1, J. Schulz 1.

Traralgon goals: J. Cunico 2, B. Porter 2, R. Adams 1, N. Fox 1.

Wonthaggi best: W. Speed, H. Dawson, M. Pier, B. Mabilia, J. Schulz, N. Anderson.

Traralgon best: F. Kennedy, H. Middleton, M. Scholtes, R. Wilson, N. Fox, J. Clark.

FOOTY DRAWS THIS WEEKEND ALBERTON Round 13: July 21 Toora v Stony Creek Fish Creek v MDU Foster v Tarwin

MID GIPPSLAND Round 15: July 21 Trafalgar v Newborough Yarragon v Thorpdale Boolarra v Mirboo North Yall-Yall Nth v Morwell E Yinnar v Hill End

GIPPSLAND

Focused: Bena’s Dallas Loughridge had her eyes on goal during a match with Vic Country in the Australian Junior Basketball Championships.

Round 14: July 21 Wonthaggi v Bairnsdale Morwell v Maffra Leongatha v Moe Traralgon v Warragul Drouin v Sale

WEST GIPPSLAND Round 14: July 21 Bunyip v Phillip Island Dalyston v Cora Lynn Garfield v I-K Kor-Bena v Koo Wee Rup Nar Nar Goon v Kil-Bass

OTHER MATCHES SENIORS Sale 16.17.113 d Morwell 5.4.34 Warragul 12.15.87 d Drouin 7.13.55

RESERVES Sale 22.11.143 d Morwell 1.2.8 Warragul 13.10.88 d Drouin 2.7.19

THIRDS

In action: Bena’s Dallas Loughridge was a valued point guard in the Vic Country team for the Australian Junior Basketball Teamwork: the Vic Country team came in second at the Australian Junior Basketball ChampiChampionships. onships on Friday. Bena’s Dallas Loughridge is pictured third from the right in the front row.

Sale 39.17.251 d Morwell 0.2.2

FOURTHS Sale 7.8.50 d Morwell 2.9.21 Drouin 5.13.43 d Warragul 3.7.25

%

Pts

Maffra..... 11 1 0 203.61. 44 Leongatha .. 10 2 0 170.35 44 Sale ........ 10 3 0 139.66 40 Moe ......... 8 5 0 120.63 32 Traralgon ... 7 6 0 110.20 28 Warragul ......7 6 0 92.73 28 Bairnsdale......4 8 1 87.71 18 Morwell ....... 3 10 0 61.52 12 Wonthaggi... 2 11 0 52.78 8 Drouin ......... 1 11 0 56.17 6 GOALKICKERS C. Dunne (Leon)............(0) 46 M. Bennett (Maffra).......(0) 46 B. Dessent (Sale) ..........(3) 33 B. McCarrey (Bairns).....(3) 27 B. Fowler (Warr)............(3) 25 B. McDonald (Morw) ....(2) 23 D. Bedggood (Maffra) ...(1) 19 S. Van Dyk (Moe) ..........(1) 18 J. Freeman (Sale) ..........(0) 18 K. Renooy (Maffra) .......(1) 17 J. Gooch (Sale) .............(4) 17 T. Morrow (Warr) ..........(0) 17

RESERVES LADDER W L D

%

Maffra......12 0 0 455.83 Moe ........10 1 0 219.14 Traralgon ... 8 3 0 200.00 Leongatha.... 8 4 0 155.60 Warragul ... 7 5 0 123.44 Wonthaggi .....3 9 0 78.32 Sale ............. 2 10 0 44.36 Drouin ......... 1 10 0 31.44 Morwell ....... 1 10 0 21.35 GOALKICKERS

Pts

48 40 32 32 28 12 8 4 4

J. Somers (Warr) ..........(3) 24 R. Loprese (Trar)...........(6) 23 N. Trotto (Leon) ............(0) 23 M. Allman (Maffra)........(1) 22 B. Rimington (Maffra) ...(3) 19 M. Dignan (Maffra) .......(1) 18 L. Wright (Leon) ...........(2) 18 J. Rietschel (Sale) .........(9) 17 R. Thatcher (Maffra) .....(0) 15 J. Reeves (Maffra).........(0) 14 J. Morrow (Moe) ...........(0) 14

THIRDS LADDER W L D

%

Pts

Traralgon ..10 2 0 267.03 40 Moe ......... 9 2 0 194.03 36 Sale ......... 8 4 0 224.07 32 Leongatha... 7 4 1 175.11 30 Bairnsdale... 7 4 0 167.81 28 Warragul ......6 5 0 165.10 24 Wonthaggi....2 9 1 38.07 10 Maffra ..........2 9 0 53.30 8 Morwell ....... 0 12 0 6.28 0 GOALKICKERS J. Van Iwaarden (Trar)...(7) 35 J. McLaren (Sale) ........(15) 33 J. McGuiness (Sale) ....(10) 28 H. Kellow (Bairns) .........(0) 21 J. Hume (Leon) .............(0) 21 J. Lamers (Leon)...........(3) 19 J. Galea (Moe)...............(4) 19 C. Mein (Bairns) ............(2) 18

FOURTHS LADDER W L D

%

Wonthaggi..11 2 0 165.80 Bairnsdale..10 3 0 217.30 Moe ......... 9 3 1 127.65 Sale ......... 9 4 0 130.69 Morwell .... 8 5 0 160.40 Leongatha .....7 5 1 103.24 Traralgon ......5 8 0 118.63 Maffra ........ 2 11 0 52.24 Warragul ..... 2 11 0 39.68 Drouin ......... 1 12 0 36.51 GOALKICKERS

Pts

44 40 38 36 32 30 20 8 8 4

N. Anderson (Won) .......(3) 33 F. Materia (Leon) ...........(4) 28 B. Vickery (Bairns) ........(1) 28 K. Ruyters (Trar) ...........(0) 25 D. Hough (Morw) ..........(1) 21 T. Rees (Bairns) ............(0) 20 Z. Bezzina (Morw) .........(0) 18 H. Hopkins (Moe) ..........(1) 16 J. Kilgour (Won)............(0) 15 C. Smith (Won) .............(1) 15

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West Gippsland, Gippsland share junior titles

WEST Gippsland Football Netball Competition and Gippsland Football Netball League shared the spoils at the Evans Petroleum Cup junior representative football carnival on Wednesday.

The carnival was held in Yinnar.

West Gippsland’s U16 team won all four of its games, including the final game of the day against the previously undefeated Gippsland team to win the title for the first time.

It marked the first time since 2015 and only the second time in the past nine years that the Gippsland League has been defeated.

West Gippsland ruckman Mitch Nicholas was named player of the carnival, as voted by the umpires, while tall forward Nick Prowd was named West Gippsland’s best player.

Kye Benson was awarded the medal as Gippsland’s best player, with Jayden McCormack, Bailey Stephens and Jai Hayward best for Mid Gippsland, Ellinbank and District, and East Gippsland/Omeo District teams respectively.

West Gippsland also came within

a whisker of upsetting Gippsland in the U18 competition.

Gippsland opened proceedings with a 20 point win against North Gippsland, before fighting back from three goals down to defeat Ellinbank and District.

West Gippsland also defeated Ellinbank and District, but a 15 point loss to North Gippsland in its second game proved costly.

Going head to head in the final game, West Gippsland at one stage moved ahead of Gippsland on percentage.

However, late goals to Gippsland’s Nic Bulmer and Burkeley Macfarlane ensured that while West Gippsland handed the Gippsland U18 team its first loss in any competition since 2013, the five point final margin was not enough to claim the title.

West Gippsland’s Mitch Cammarano was voted player of the carnival by the umpires, with Cooper Hampton named the team’s player of the day.

Dylan Garnham, Cain Iorangi and Josh McNally were best for Gippsland, North Gippsland and Ellinbank and District respectively.

Leading the pack: Gippsland’s U18 team retained its winning streak at the Evans Petroleum Cup junior representative football carnival on Wednesday, narrowly defeating West Gippsland.

Presence: West Gippsland’s Mitch Nicholas contests the ruck.

Under pressure: Gippsland’s Fletcher Robertson-Edgar offloads the ball as he is tackled by a Mid Gippsland opponent.

Gippsland’s best: Kye Benson was Gippsland’s best player in the U16s, and is Caught: West Gippsland’s Harry O’Brien pictured with Evans Petroleum’s Tim Rostackled East Gippsland-Omeo’s Tom coe. Benson plays for Wonthaggi.

Duncan.

Best on ground: West Gippsland’s Mitch Cammarano caught the attention of the umpires and was named player of the carnival in the U18s. He is pictured with Evans Petroleum’s Tim Roscoe.

Top team: West Gippsland’s U16 team took out the winning title at the Evans Petroleum Cup junior representative football carnival on Wednesday.

Great achievement: Gippsland’s best player in the U18s was Dylan Garnham, pictured with Evans Petroleum’s Tim Roscoe. Garnham plays for Leongatha.

West Gippsland’s best: Nick Prowd was the man of the match for the U16s West Gippsland side. He was congratulated by Evans Petroleum’s Tim Roscoe.

Player of the carnival: sponsor Tim Roscoe from Evans Petroleum presented the trophy to West Gippsland’s Mitch Nicholas in the U16s. Nicholas plays for Korumburra-Bena.