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Royal honour for dynamic duo Isabel and Neil Trease of Mirboo North celebrated their achievement as recipients of an Order of Australia Medal (OAM), general division, in the 2017 Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s See page 4. Birthday Honours List.

FARMER FURY MGâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opening milk price insults farmers

DAIRY farmers are outraged by cooperative Murray Goulburnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (MG) dismal opening price, saying the payment is below the cost of production and will cost MG suppliers.

MG farmers are also incensed by the prospect of prices falling further, with MG specifying its forecast full year price is contingent on milk supply of at least 2.5 billion litres and other assumptions. The dairy crisis has already hurt the economy of dairying communities such as South Gippsland and any further cuts would be devastating. Continued on page 3.

MG revealed an opening price of $4.70 per kilogram of milk solids (kg/MS), well below Bega Cheeseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s price of $5.50kg/ MS and Burra Foodsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; up to $5.25kg/MS announced on Friday. Warrnambool Cheese and Butter announced an average milk price for 201718 of $5.50kg/MS.

Not happy: Leongatha North Murray Goulburn supplier Bernhard Lubitz said the company will lose suppliers after it announced an opening price of $4.70 per kilogram of milk solids last week.

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SHORTLY before 8am Sunday morning, June 11 a paramedic was walking to work when he was confronted by a man yelling and pointing a 12 gauge shotgun at him on McKenzie Street in Wonthaggi.

The terrified paramedic took cover behind a nearby fence and the gunman fled the scene. Police believe the man also pointed the gun at several vehicles driving by. Thanks to an outstanding response from the public, police received information about the whereabouts of the offender and executed a planned arrest of a 19 year old Wonthaggi male. He was remanded in custody for conduct endangering serious injury and a variety of firearm related offences. A category A unregistered long arm was also seized.

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Highway road works hurting By Jessica Anstice CONCERNS are rising for business owners along Anderson Street in Leongatha. “The business is suffering at the moment with the works, there’s no doubt about that,” manager of Benton’s Plumbtec Ray Pearson said. “Profits have definitely dropped by at least 30 or 40 per cent because people don’t know how to get in. “Customers ring me and tell me they don’t know how to get in and that they’re going to have to go somewhere else. “Sales representatives pull up across the road and tell me they don’t know how to access the shop and that they’re going to have to keep going.

“Deliveries are a nightmare, we had a semi trailer that had to back up the highway completely blocking the highway both ways so he could back in where the hire joint is and we had to unload it all by hand because I can’t even get the forklift out.” The $800,000 South Gippsland Shire Council Anderson Street project forms stage one of the Leongatha Revitalisation Project, to be followed by the Bair Street Commercial Precinct Redevelopment and the Railway Site Transformation projects subject to available funding. ADA Constructions is building a one lane, one way service lane for businesses along the road. “The design is terrible and it’s dangerous,” Mr Pearson said. “I believe they haven’t done it

right. “The Council hasn’t consulted me about it recently either. “They consulted me about it years ago but not since. “The men from ADA Constructions are excellent and anything you want they’ll do. “Just a little bit of consulting from the Shire would help a little bit. “Luckily we have brought the old Shell department in Hughes Street and we’re going to build a massive store there in 12 to 18 months time.” Owner of South Gippsland Hire John Burke agreed something needed to happen but not the way it has. “I’m currently estimating a third down on business since works begun.

“If my business goes broke because of this it won’t just be me affected, I have three families employed. “The only way for customers to access the shop is driving through the construction site which is seriously dangerous and confusing. “I don’t disagree with what has to be done but it would have been nice of the Shire to run an impact study on the business before the construction phase and a real plan.

“I haven’t even seen the endorsed plan, only the original plan from seven years ago nor have I seen a timeline. “It’s not easy to run a small business these days, if people don’t come through the door, we don’t make any money.” South Gippsland Shire Council’s engineering coordinator Paul Challis said the Shire consulted businesses at the beginning of last year.

“Consultation with affected businesses commenced in 2010, when the project was first being developed,” Mr Challis said. “The consultation was ramped up early in 2016 when funding for the project finally became available and designs were being finalised. “Consultation has been ongoing, particularly as the works drew nearer, and continue whilst the works are underway.”

MG price insults farmers Following the announcement, MG CEO Ari Mervis apologised after telling ABC Radio the opening price “should be well above the cost of production”, blaming his poor choice of words. Gippsland based consultant John Mulvany said MG’s opening price announcement could spell disaster for South Gippsland farmers. He said if the southern milk region weighted average price is $4.70kg/MS, then a lot of Gippsland farmers would actually be receiving around 30 cents below that. “That would be a disaster on top of 2016-17,” he said. Mr Mulvany described MG’s 2017-18 full year price as “a particularly bullish prediction”. “We have to apply same principal to the closing price. The corruption of the MG payment system means a lot of local farmers would actually finish at $5.10kg/MS,” he said. He said while dairy farmers know the milk price goes up and down, after two difficult seasons MG suppliers won’t have the capacity to catch up. “This will again test the spirits and the mettle of dairy farmers supplying Murray Goulburn,” he said. “For an individual farmer, anything below $5kg/MS creates pain. Anything around $4.50kg/MS or less is verging on catastrophe. “Quite a lot of farmers who supply MG have finance with MG and therefore can’t leave.” Leongatha North MG supplier Bernhard Lubitz said the company’s opening price was disappointing especially considering Bega Cheese opened at $5.50kg/MS. Mr Lubitz said it seemed MG was “doomed to repeat” mistakes

of the previous season, when it opened with an ultra conservative milk price. He said $4.70kg/MS was not viable for dairy farmers, particularly following on from the last two poor years. “It is way below the real cost of production. Bega has opened exactly where the export index said it should regarding next year’s market expectation,” he said. Mr Lubitz said the most disturbing part of MG’s announcement is that it states quite clearly if milk intake falls below 2.5 billion litres “all bets are off”. “Then they have the absolute gall to put the success or failure to deliver these milk prices squarely at the feet of farmers, saying that if you leave, don’t blame us for not delivering on this,” he said. “This strategy is designed to fail at a $4.70kg/MS opening price. It cannot do anything but fail when milk supply leaves...there is nothing here to convince farmers to stay. “This is not a positive or forward looking announcement.” Mr Lubitz said a lot had changed in the last 20 years with milk pricing structure and its profitability and the level of farmer indebtedness. “In short, farmers no longer have the ability to be the MG financial lifeboat as was the case 20 years ago,” he said. United Dairyfarmers of Victoria welcomed the “transparency and honesty” of the company’s early announcement, however acknowledged the price was unsustainable. “We recognise MG is in a challenging situation trying to navigate its way from the past into the future, but a $4.70kg/MS opening price presents a serious challenge

for dairy farmers who are still recovering from the events of last year,” UDV president Adam Jenkins said. In a letter to farmers on Friday, Burra Foods chief executive officer Grant Crothers noted his company’s price range was a 23 percent increase on the previous year and was inclusive of the recently announced $0.40/kg milk solids commitment bonus that will be paid upfront to suppliers in July 2017. Mr Crothers said Burra Foods continues to invest heavily in capacity at its main processing site in Korumburra and is wanting to see a growth of existing suppliers complemented by new suppliers. “I am very optimistic about our ability to respond to increasing demands and maintain our ability to pay a price premium to our milk supply partners,” he said. “We are confident that depressed dairy prices are behind us and it is satisfying to be able to provide a strong opening price. “We remain confident in our ability to capture growing demand for the Burra product range. This opening price, combined with our commitment bonus initiative reflects our resolve to build a sustainable supply chain and put our supply partners in a stronger position to manage their business.” MG, the country’s largest milk processor, was the first to announce opening price for the 2017-18 season, which starts on July 1. MG’s forecast full year farmgate price is in the range of $5.20kg/MS to $5.40kg/MS and is dependent on several factors, including an annual milk intake of 2.5 billion litres. The company also announced a comprehensive strategic review which will consider both strategy and corporate structure.

Concerned owner: business manager of Benton’s Plumbtec on Anderson Street in Leongatha, Ray Pearson, said profits have dropped since works outside his store begun.

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Mirboo North husband and wife honoured MIRBOO North’s Isabel and Neil Trease were recognised in the 2017 Queen’s Birthday Honours List. Neil and Isabel received a medal of the Order of Australia in the general division for servicing the community through social welfare organisations. “Our initial reaction was stunned silence,” Isabel said. “We were both amazed we were both nominated for this award at the same time. “We have always seen the need to service the community as our parents also did. “We also feel humble our efforts and those of many others who have served together with us have resulted in so many benefits for our community.

“We have been involved in volunteer activities for over 60 years starting with Scout leadership. Highlights of their volunteering have included reopening the Lyrebird Walk, the Rail Trail, Wednesday Warriors, Anglican church, Community Ambulance, Mirboo North Times, Mawarra Centre in Warragul, Apex, Gippsland Carer’s, Mirboo North Hall Committee. “Mirboo North has a wonderful community that supports so many organisations,” she said. “We feel so many goals can be achieved by working together. “We have always been supported by our family (Jenny, Julie and Susan) and our friends. “Our volunteering activities have been a great way to meet new friends and stay connected with

old friends.” Neil’s community service includes being a member of the Mawarra Centre Inc, since 2002 and Isabel has been president for 15 years and joined in 1974. The Mawarra Centre provides support and employment services for people with a disability in West Gippsland. Neil has been a member of the Mawarra Parent and Friends Auxiliary group since 2000 and Isabel since 1974. He is chair at the Mirboo North Cemetery Trust, current and member since 1996. Neil is vice president of the Gippsland Carers Association and a committee member since 2005 and Isabel became a member in 2007. Both Isabel and Neil have been members of

the Mirboo North Ambulance Auxiliary since 1990 with Isabel being vice president. Neil has been a volunteer ambulance community officer at Mirboo North Ambulance Victoria, since 1982. Isabel and Neil have been founding committee members of the Friends of Lyrebird Forest Walk Inc also known as Wednesday Warriors, since 1995. Neil is chairperson of the Grand Ridge Rail Trail Committee of Management and has been for many years. Isabel has been the president of the Mirboo North Shire Hall committee for 12 years and committee member and founding member of the Mirboo North Badminton Association for 27 years as well as past president.

Golden wattle comes to South Gippsland “The idea is to provide Government services THE Australian Government Mobile Service Centre Golden Wattle visited in the rural communities that would not otherwise have access to this type of service,” manager of Leongatha and Foster last week. Mobile Service Centre Paul King said.

“The Mobile Service Centre ensures people in rural communities are connected with the latest government services,” Minister for Human Services Alan Tudge said. “Golden Wattle is a truck set up as an office, custom built with the same technology as any other service centre that delivers Medicare or Centrelink payments and services, including access to self service facilities.” This travelling outreach service shortens the distance between rural and regional communities and government services.

“It was a pretty consistent day with a good mixture of Centrelink and Medicare customers.” Member for McMillan Mr Russell Broadbent MP said the Mobile Service Centre visited to offer Centrelink and Medicare payments and services, Child Support information and hearing health checks. “We are pleased to have brought the Mobile Service Centre to Foster and Leongatha,” Mr Broadbent said. “A number of specialist staff was on board, including a staff member from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and an Australian Hearing staff member to offer free hearing health screenings. “The ATO staff member was available to assist Accommodating rural towns: manager of Mobile Services Centre Paul King and social worker individuals and small business taxpayers with advice for DHS Michelle Taylor with the DHS Mobile Service van in Leongatha last Thursday. and information about tax and superannuation.”

Remember to give way AN 18 year old girl failed to give way when turning right at the traffic light intersection in Leongatha causing a head on collision on Monday, June 12. The Yarram girl driving a Toyota was exiting Bair Street to turn right onto Koonwarra Road. When the traffic light turned green she did not give way to a Holden Station Wagon exiting Ogilvy Street, heading into the Leongatha CBD. Both vehicles were towed away and the offender was taken to the Leongatha hospital with very minor injuries. The man and women travelling in the other ve-

hicle escaped unharmed. The offender was fined $276 and three demerit points were taken.

Expensive assets stolen A LAWN mower and chain saw valued at $800 was stolen from a holiday house in Venus Bay between May 21 and June 10. The offender broke into the shed in Amanda Crescent by forcing open the door.

Theft in Inverloch A CB aerial was taken off a Mitsubishi Pajero on Tuesday, June 6 overnight in

Surf Parade, Inverloch. It was valued at $150.

Driving on thin ice A DISQUALIFIED driver under the influence of illicit drugs was intercepted by Bass Coast Highway Patrol after detecting the vehicle travelling at 121 kilometres in an 80 zone at Moyarra south of Korumburra on Tuesday, June, 6. The 19 year olds vehicle was searched and a substantial amount of the illicit drug ice was found. The man was arrested and charged with numerous drug and driving offences and bailed to appear at the Korumburra Magistrates’ Court at a later date.

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Wonthaggi education in limbo By Tayla Kershaw BUILDING a state school on Phillip Island will not ease the growing number of students at Wonthaggi Secondary College, according to Wonthaggi’s school council. Council president Geoff Robertson said the Phillip Island state school was in the pipeline for the future, but the priority was redeveloping the college in Wonthaggi. However, after missing out on funding in last month’s State Budget, the college has been at a loss as to how to move forward. “We’ve written to the Minister for Education and the Premier asking them why (funding was refused) but we haven’t received a response,” Mr Robertson said. At its existing site in McBride Avenue, the Won-

thaggi Secondary College senior campus is struggling with growing student numbers, lack of space and accessibility, and outdated facilities. Bass MLA Brian Paynter said he would support the development of a Phillip Island state school, but the Wonthaggi facility was in desperate need of a rebuild. “The election year is coming up, so anything is possible. If this was a political stunt, it’s very disappointing. Education should be above that,” he said. “I wouldn’t discourage the building of a Phillip Island school. The population is growing and a high school somewhere like San Remo would be an excellent option in the future, but something urgently needs to be done in Wonthaggi.” Bass Coast Shire Council has also written to the State Government, expressing its disappointments. “The school community was devastated, but is keeping positive. There’s no further information on the highball stadium submission, but we believe it’s still live,” Cr Pamela Rothfield said. Funding was achieved for the Wonthaggi high-

Foreign studies: from left, Tarwin Lower Primary School children Jenna, Celeste, Brodie and Ostin acquaint themselves with Indonesian masks during their study of the Asian country.

Indonesia intrigues THE sights and sounds of Indonesia have come to Tarwin Lower Primary School, with children learning the intricacies of the language and culture. Teacher Irene Beasley teaches Indonesian every Wednesday, and children have grasped the language with vigor, even impressing visitors to a recent school open day with how well they spoke the sec-

ond language. In other activities, students have visited Welshpool Primary School to see an acrobatics and gymnastics performance, and travelled to Foster to watch a play about manners and the operatic show, The Magic Flute. Students in grades 2 to 6 slept overnight at the school recently, and enjoyed fun group games such as Spotto and a scavenger hunt, and watching a movie.

ball stadium. However, the development had to be built in conjunction with the education precinct and so has been put on the backburner. College principal Darren Parker said Eastern Victoria Region MLC Harriet Shing had fronted the staff since the budget fallout. Ms Shing indicated to campus principal Darren Parker she was still eager to support the school’s rebuild. “She (Harriet Shing) visited the senior school (McBride) and copped it on the chin that our school is hurting,” Mr Parker said. “We had quite a frank discussion and she was direct and honest. She also offered to meet with our school council.” Ms Shing has been invited to a school council meeting, but has yet to confirm a date. Eastern Victoria Region MLC Melina Bath highlighted the fact Wonthaggi, and Korumburra Secondary College, missed out in her state budget reply speech to parliament last week. Ms Bath, who is also Shadow Parliamentary

Secretary for Country Schools, raised upgrades to major regional secondary colleges as one of the most significant omissions. Ms Bath suggested funding for Wonthaggi college was being withheld until the 2018 election year. “The principal, teachers and school community are scratching their heads over the lack of any progress for the next year at least,” she said. “If the government is proposing to instead hold off for the election year next year, is playing a cruel trick on the families of the Bass Coast district.” In parliament, Ms Bath also referred to Foster Primary School, another in urgent need of increased funding. “Foster Primary School was originally built in 1965 and is now in a poor state of repair. There is asbestos lining all through the school. Much of the money that is required for routine maintenance is used to patch up holes between the bricks to contain this hazardous material.”

New range at Gooseneck Pottery which will be ready for the next firing. I usually have a firing in May, but I decided to keep working through and making new pieces, so the firing in October will be massive,” he said. These pieces will be ready for an open day The annual exhibition opened from Saturday leading up to Christmas and will feature pieces until Monday, and included a lot of new pieces to including tea pots and baking dishes perfect for choose from. cooking a roast in the oven. In particular, potter Rob Barron has been working on stunning water features, bathroom sinks, jars and wall tiles. The tiles are unique and would create a stunning design either inside or out on the deck. He has been experimenting with modern designs, which have produced great results in the kiln. The weekend sale offered at least 10 per cent off everything, with 20 percent off large pieces and 30 percent off a selected range. Visitors were treated to wine and cheese as well as demonstrations by Mr Barron. Mr Barron said the winter exhibition is often his biggest weekend of the year, but anticipates Pottery lesson: potter Rob Barron gave visitors demonstrations at Gooseneck Pottery during the his next firing will be quite a big one. “I’ve been working on a lot of big pieces, Queen’s Birthday long weekend exhibition.

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Variety - the spice of Ken’s life By Brad Lester SOUTH Gippslander Ken Loughnan AO already lives a jetsetting life in the name of helping children in need. Now his pace of global travel is about to step up after his recent appointment as the international president of Variety – The Children’s Charity. Mr Loughnan will head one of the world’s oldest, continuously operating children’s charities that reaches out to hundreds of thousands of children in need around the world every year. Variety delivers life changing equipment and services for mobility, independence and social inclusion to children and children’s organisations, as well gear that aids communication, education and healthcare.

Opening doors: Ken Loughnan, international president of Variety – The Children’s Charity, with a walker he bought for Finn, 3, with the proceeds of donations made in lieu of gifts at Mr Loughnan’s birthday party.

Mr Loughnan will oversee the charity’s international expansion to the United Arab Emirates, Malta and Europe, adding to the existing network of offices in Australia, New Zealand, the United States of America, England, Ireland, Hong Kong, Singapore, Indonesia and Sri Lanka. Since opening last November, the Sri Lankan branch has helped 9000 children. “Part of my challenge is to open doors at the top of the world and to engage people who are strategically aligned to Variety’s message,” Mr Loughnan said. He has witnessed a child being able to communicate with their family with words for the first time after receiving a device from Variety. “It’s moments like that which are why I want to reach out to 200,000 more children a year for the next five years around the world,” he said. Mr Loughnan first became involved in Variety in 1995 when he drove his 1965 VW Beetle, ‘Miss Skille’, in the iconic Variety Bash from Melbourne to Cairns, Queensland. He was chairman of Skilled Engineering when the company sponsored the bash and participated in a further 10 bashes covering more than 50,000km and rais-

ing more than $200,000 for children in need. Mr Loughnan became deputy chairman of Variety in Victoria, and then chairman of Variety Australia, before joining the international board – headquartered in Los Angeles - as vice president in 2007. “I have been lucky to be able to do many interesting things in my life, but nothing comes close to participating in a Variety Bash - the opportunity to see and experience some of the most beautiful and remote places in our amazing country with great camaraderie,” he said. This year’s bash starts on August 18 and will travel through Traralgon and Lakes Entrance en route to Queensland’s Fraser Island. Another highlight for Mr Loughnan has been attending annual Christmas parties at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, with 5000 children, 3000 carers and 700 volunteers. “To walk into that environment and see nearly 9000 people all happy and having a wonderful time makes for an extraordinary experience,” he said. While he travels across the globe for Variety, he pays his own travel and accommodation, saying, “It’s about giving back to the children who need it.” Variety was formed in Pennsylvania, USA in 1928, the year after a baby, who was later to be named Catherine Variety Sheridan, was abandoned in the Sheridan Theatre and cared for by a group of local theatre owners. The group started raising funds locally for Catherine’s education and upbringing, and soon news spread far and wide. Almost 90 years later, Variety has provided support to millions of children who are physically, mentally, socially or economically disadvantaged in countries right across the globe.

Hero dog catches thief A BURGLAR was detected by a tenacious Jack Russell in Wonthaggi on Saturday night after the 20 year old male offender broke into a residential shed. The alerted dog’s owner challenged the burglar and forcibly detained him until police arrived a short time later. The offender was subsequently remanded in custody by a bail justice in an afterhours hearing held at the Wonthaggi Police Station. He will appear before a Magistrate on Tuesday at Latrobe Valley Magistrates’ Court.

Putting others in danger PATROLLING police on night shift from Wonthaggi on Saturday, June 10 intercepted a vehicle on Graham Street, Wonthaggi just before 1am. The 35 year old male driver from Carrum Downs failed a preliminary breath test and subsequently paid a visit to the police station for a breath test. The driver returned a reading of .158 which is more than three times over the legal limit. The driver’s vehicle was impounded and he was fined $1165 with an immediate cancelling of his licence. He will be summonsed to appear at the Korumburra Magistrates’ Court at a later date.

Over the limit FOSTER Police intercepted a vehicle in Stony Creek on Saturday night, June 10 after detecting it speeding. The 36 year old unlicensed male driver from Mont Albert failed a preliminary breath test and was conveyed to the police station for a breath test, where he returned an extremely high range reading of .213. His vehicle was impounded and he was fined $1385. The offender will face the magistrate’s court at a later date.

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Teens speak out By Tayla Kershaw TEENAGERS want more say in local economics, as industries continue to change. A group of students from Wonthaggi Secondary College, Newhaven College and Bass Coast Specialist School presented a budget submission to Bass Coast Shire Council last Wednesday, asking for improved access to job skills. “We need to be involved in economic development,” Wonthaggi Secondary College student Britney Ames said. “There are new ideas for new jobs all the time, so it’s important we are involved with various industries.” The students outlined three main topics that needed to be addressed: allowing young people to obtain job skills, conducting peer support and training to enter the workforce, and getting schools and businesses

involved in learning and work experience. They also supported council’s decision to back the Wonthaggi education precinct, but felt the idea to develop a state secondary college on Phillip Island would detract from the process. “We recommend you continue to advocate for the redevelopment of Wonthaggi Secondary College, but we feel advocating for a state school on Phillip Island would take away funding opportunities for the education precinct and would not be viable with the rate cap,” Newhaven College student Meg Hynes said. Overall, the students reported they enjoyed the process of looking over the council’s draft budget and strategic plan, but had a few recommendations. “We would like to see more workshops about council’s processes – much like the one we attended – to involve youth,” Newhaven College’s Brittany Carlson said. “We also suggest less jargon is used to ensure your plans are more accessible.”

Having their say: from left, students Luke Chetcuti (Bass Coast Specialist School), Meg Hynes and Brittany Carlson (Newhaven College) and Britney Ames (Wonthaggi Secondary College) presented a budget submission to Bass Coast Shire Council mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield and deputy mayor Cr Brett Tessari, suggesting ways to better involve youth in council processes.

Back youth, council urged By Tayla Kershaw BASS Coast Shire Council has been urged to fund a youth hub in Wonthaggi in the 2017-18 council budget. The youth hub steering committee presented a budget submission to council last Wednesday, detailing the reasons to support local youth. “It is important to young people they have a safe place to relax where they are valued,” the steering committee’s Dr Penny Mitchell said. “There are opportunities for it to be a social space, as well as a place to access services and offers for work experience.” Dr Mitchell said the statistics are worrying in Bass Coast; 22 percent of young people require rental assistance, 10 percent have food insecurities, one in 10 suffers child abuse, and 23 percent are neither learning nor earning.

A location for the hub has been selected in Wonthaggi’s Graham Street. Council’s support would cover the rent, insurance and cost of utilities. “Our youth are falling behind and these statistics will continue to deteriorate as the population grows,” Dr Mitchell said. “We all have a responsibility to turn this situation around and try to make a difference. It’s not good enough to produce a new youth plan every five years.” Dr Mitchell said Bass Coast also needs better access to youth workers on the ground. YMCA’s Michael Feehan said the steering committee had been meeting every month since its inception in July 2016, demonstrating its passion to support young people. “There’s almost a universal agreement that Wonthaggi needs a dedicated space for its youth,” he said. “We are not trying to replicate or replace any existing organisations. What we want is to attract new resources to the area to collaborate with to

Knife wielding Call to rescue life savers man arrested By Tayla Kershaw WITH deteriorating facilities, Wonthaggi POLICE received a call on Thursday, Life Saving Club is ready for a revamp. The club appealed to Bass Coast Shire Council for June 8 overnight in relation to a man in to develop a master plan as part of last Wednespossession of a knife behaving suspi- funding day’s budget submission process. ciously at the BP on Princes Freeway in Life savers monitor part of the busiest tourist area in Cape Paterson, at Bay Beach. Officer. Police attended and located the 35 year old Leongatha man inside the store with of a large knife. A further search located numerous weapons including a police issue baton and other knives, along with a large amount of cash and drugs. The male was arrested and charged with trafficking a drug of dependence, along with numerous weapons charges. He was remanded in custody to appear before the Dandenong Magistrates court. Police from the Bass Coast Tasking Unit executed a search warrant at a Leongatha man’s address after he was arrested by Pakenham Police. They located more illicit drugs, weapons and stolen goods including four trailers, a ride on mower, a caravan and motor bikes.

Its facilities are extensively used for beach visits and school camps. However, visitors are often stunned by the standard of the infrastructure, with electrical faults, structural damage, poor parking and a substandard playground. “Our playground is obsolete. Parents bring their children down, but they get bored too easily,” club president Mark Scott said. “Our car parking is our biggest problem. We can’t get ambulances down to the beach and there’s no real designated parking.” A faulty stormwater drain has also resulted in flood damage at the club. Mr Scott said extensively planning is required, but the barbecue area is the club’s next target. “What we want is a master plan. However, in this budget we want to receive funding for council staff to help us work through the detailed design costing,” he said. Mr Scott said the club would also be applying for grants to fund water safety programs.

help young people. Council has a rare opportunity as elected representatives to make a difference. The youth are our future, and we a ready to make this happen.”

Supporting youth: from left, youth hub steering committee’s Dr Penny Mitchell and Lisa Satchwell from Anglicare Victoria urged Bass Coast Shire Council to support a space for young people in Wonthaggi.

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MacKillop 500 races for charity MARY MacKillop students, staff, parents and grandparents enjoyed all the colour and spectacle of the MacKillop 500 at the Leongatha school on Wednesday.

Smiles all round: from left, Mary MacKillop students Cade James, Alfie Herbert, Chelsea Bowman, Sophie Whiteside and Alicia Marshman ran first place in the MacKillop 500 on Wednesday.

The Year 10 humanities class held the whole school event, inspired after the Year 10 Humanities class attended the Phillip Island 500 Supercars Championship in April as part of the Students on Track program. “Students have been examining the operation of business organisations, with a focus on the management and operation of business enterprises and the associated financial management of these businesses,” Mary MacKillop humanities teacher Julia Ms Leslie said. “This gave our students the opportunity to observe and learn about a major Victorian event.

“Bu running their own event, students were given a hands on experience as business operators.” On the day there were not roaring engines but the dominant sounds were pounding feet, tearing cardboard and laughing children as competitors raced cardboard cars. Principal David Leslie praised the support of businesspeople and parents who came to be part of the fun. “The businesspeople who have helped us have set a great example of positive community leadership,” Mr Leslie said. “At Mary MacKillop College we hope our students will in turn be good parish and community leaders themselves.” MacKillop 500 sponsorships and various food stalls raised more than $2000, which will go to the Mary MacKillop Walkathon fundraising for various charities.

Crowdfunding bid for rail’s return fails to get a seconder By Brad Lester

Winners: MacKillop 500 second place winners were, back, from left, Hayley Flynn, Nick Battersby, Damon Ginnane, Tyson Chandler, Ryan Kirkus and front, from left, Siobhan Donohue, Anna Kirk, Tanya Dyke, Rani Knight and Sara Riseley.

sion from Brian Hess on behalf of the South West Gippsland Transport Group that called for the study. Cr Rich said, “I’m gobsmacked that we don’t SOUTH Gippsland Shire Councillor Meg have an integrated transport Edwards suggested counstrategy already. “Freight is the only way we cil turn to crowdfunding can get rail back. There is no to undertake a study to money in passengers.” lobby for the return of rail Cr Hill said for the State to Nyora. Government to take action, She was responding to a a study was needed and said motion by Cr Jeremy Rich for $30,000 was a minimal cost to council to contribute about obtain the information. $30,000 to an integrated transCr Alyson Skinner felt the port study in the 2017-18 budget Gippsland Local Government Netand make the study a priority work, which comprises representaproject for council and South tives of all Gippsland councils, was West Gippsland. already undertaking the lobbying Cr Edwards suggested counwork Cr Rich suggested. cil could source crowdfunding Cr Lorraine Brunt said such of up to $5000 and match that a regional study had been touted funding to undertake a study before, without the support of and lobby government. But her South Gippsland Shire other councils. motion did not attract a seconder She said government had Councillor Jeremy Rich. and so failed, at a recent council promised to extend rail services to meeting. Clyde, near Cranbourne, and that Cr Rich’s motion was also unsuccessful. He had taken 15 years, and felt council could achieve other called for council to approach Casey, Cardinia, Baw projects. Baw and Bass Coast shire councils for support, as Transport advocate Cr Andrew McEwen backed well as community and business associations, and to the study, saying congestion on the Monash Freeway make the return of rail a priority project. was already excessive. Cr Rich was responding to a budget submisCouncil ultimately voted not to take any action.

Back in the saddle: Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien has returned to parliamentary duties after receiving treatment for a heart attack. He opted for a healthy lunch of sushi in Leongatha last Friday, where he was served by Sandy Zhang.

Fighting fit and back on deck GIPPSLAND South MLA Danny O’Brien has resumed full duties after recently suffering a serious heart attack. Mr O’Brien said he had recovered well after taking the medically recommended time away from work and was looking forward to getting on with the job of representing the people of Gippsland South. “I’m feeling fine and I still find it very hard to believe I have suffered a heart attack, however it is a salient reminder for all of us to know the symptoms of heart attack and to respond as quickly as possible if you or any of you love ones feel them,” he said. “The Heart Foundation makes it clear that time equals heart muscle and the quicker you can seek treatment, the more likely your outcome will be a positive one, as it was for me.” Mr O’Brien said people should make themselves familiar with the symptoms of a heart attack which include; • discomfort or pain in your chest; • discomfort in your arm(s), shoulder(s), neck, jaw or back; • shortness of breath; • nausea; • cold sweat; and • dizziness or light headedness. Mr O’Brien thanked his staff and colleague, Eastern Victoria Region MLC Melina Bath, for holding the fort in his absence and said he was looking forward to resuming normal activity. “I thank the people of Gippsland South for their many generous comments and well wishes,” he said. “It has been somewhat overwhelming to have so many messages of good will and I really appreciate those thoughts. “I am determined to repay the goodwill of the community and will be working harder than ever to ensure Gippsland South gets its fair share and is well represented going in to the future.”

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Men’s shed funding falls short By Sarah Vella MEENIYAN Men’s Shed members may have to dig into their own pockets to pay for an extension to their shed due to a funding shortfall. The group applied for a $60,000 grant through the Department of Human Services and was given $30,000. South Gippsland Shire Council has provided a grant for $10,000 and the men’s shed will put in around $8000, leaving the project around $20,000 short. The extension would provide more storage and workspace as well as an accessible toilet for members, who currently have to walk around 250 metre to the closest public facility. The existing shed is located within the Meeniyan Recreation Reserve. Men’s shed president John Hattam said the current building was too small and the

extension was needed to make the shed more functional and accessible for members. He said the current shed is at capacity with three or four men working at once, and with some meetings attracting up to 10 members, more space is a must. “The extension will provide more storage space and more space for people to work. It would make a huge difference,” he said. “The new shed would give us around one third more space and would make the whole thing a lot safer to run.” Mr Hattam said it could be possible for the group to apply for more grants, however the work needs to be done in a certain time frame to keep the $30,000 from DHS. “It has to be signed off as complete or we will lose our grant money. We might have to cough up money out of our own pockets because I can’t see it getting done any other way,” he said. As part of the building permit through council, the group has been told it needs to provide two disabled car spaces in front of

the shed, which was an unexpected cost. “The car spaces knocked us around a bit. It is difficult to allow for something you don’t know about,” Mr Hattam said. “But we have to keep going because we have a grant to hold on to.” The Meeniyan Men’s Shed has been active for three and a half years and provides a space for men to meet, build and chat. “For me, coming from a steel fabrication background, I have learnt so much about timber,” Mr Hattam said. “The talent that comes from our members is incredible. We have a lot of retired tradesmen as members, who come in and share their skills.” Men’s sheds also provide a social outlet for members. “Every Tuesday at 3pm we all sit down together and have a cuppa and talk about everything,” Mr Hattam said. Anyone is welcome to take part in men’s High hopes: from left, Meeniyan Men’s Shed members Doug shed activities, held every Tuesday from 1pm Kuhne, John Hattam and Noel Owen are hopeful the proposed extension of the shed will be built soon. and new members are always welcome.

BUILDING OR RENOVATING?

Ellen inspires donors Ms Fabel said she began donating in the early 80s, giving blood every three months. She also donated plasma for 10 years on a monthly basis. Since moving to Fish Creek in 2003, she donates blood whenever the Blood Donor Mobile comes to town. “It becomes part of my shopping routine,” she said. “I attend as often as I can as I know my O blood is particularly useful. “It’s something I can do for the community. It’s great that the bus comes to rural Australia to give everyone the opportunity to donate.” This time of year is particularly special because its National Blood Donor Week from June 11 until June 17. The event is hosted by the Australian Red Cross Blood Service, that gives a special thank

you to all the legends whose generous donations support the one in three Australians who need donated blood in their lifetime. Blood Service spokesperson Wendy Todd hoped Ms Fabel’s efforts would inspire more Leongatha residents to donate. “National Blood Donor Week is the time to take that first step of making an appointment to give blood,” she said. “Winter is a traditionally tough time for the Blood Service because many regular donors can’t give blood due to cold and flu symptoms. Around one third of blood donations are used for cancer patients who are undergoing chemotherapy. “We’d love to see some new donors give blood at the Leongatha Blood Donor Centre to help ensure we maintain blood stocks over the Giving heart: Fish Creek’s Ellen Fabel gave blood winter period.” for the 101st time on Friday. She is pictured with The Leongatha Blood Donor Mobile is set up at the hospital. The mobile will be there this week, session leader Tim Linehan. and will return again in October.

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JOIN one million knitters around the globe to celebrate World Wide Knit in public week from June 11 to 17. On Friday, June 16, join coordinator for Mission Without Limits Knit and Natter Johanna Haasjes at the Leongatha Library any time between 10am and 4pm. Bring and wear knitted or crocheted items and a friend. All yarn crafts are welcome. To find out more about this unique, fun week, check out the website for World Wide Knit. All events are run by volunteers for fun, not funds. SOUTH Gippsland Specialist School is celebrating its 21st birthday on Saturday, August 12 from 1pm until 4pm. Everyone is warmly invited to attend and speeches are from 2pm. Come along and renew old friendships, enjoy school tours, displays and afternoon tea. For any queries RSVP by July 31 (essential for catering) by phoning 5662 4496. PETER and Toni Heldens, pictured, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary recently, with a party held at the Meeniyan Golf Club. The couple was married on May 25, 1957, in Holland. They arrived in Australia four months later, and have farmed and lived at Buffalo for much of the time since. Guests travelled from across the state and Holland to attend the event, which also included a surprise visit from several Heldens family members. A nephew entrusted to do a family tree album as a gift decided rather than posting it from Holland, he would attend in person, along with another cousin and sister in law. The surprise visit made for an extra special event. The couple has three children, Dien Spokes, Anny Wilkinson (dec) and Will, four grandchildren, and one great grandchild.

Praying for Nataya: St Laurence’s Primary School students from left, Leo, Sam, Braydi and Jayda Simpson and Niya wore their pyjamas to school recently to raise funds for Braydi and Jayda’s cousin Nataya who is suffering a brain tumour.

Performing for a cause: from left, trio Ruby Taylor of Leongatha and sisters Joss and Imogen Kitcher of Geraldton, Western Australia, sang in Leongatha’s McCartin Street last Friday to raise money for indigenous activist Clinton Pryor. He is walking from Perth, WA, to Canberra to discuss indigenous issues with Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, including the closure of remote communities and land rights. The girls will meet with Mr Prior as he walks from Warragul to Bairnsdale en route to Canberra. See the webpage www.clintonswalkforjustice.org to learn more. The girls’ mothers, Alison Taylor of Leongatha and Gaynor Kitcher, are long time friends.

Enjoy reading: students from Wonthaggi North Primary School enjoyed Book Week last week. From Monday to Friday, the school library was decked out with books and stationary for purchase before and after school. Book Week is an annual event to promote reading and a love of books in school children. Pictured, from left, are Prep students Jude, Eden and Baxter, who browsed the many titles at the book fair on Thursday morning. Author’s insight: Gippsland based award winning author Margareta Osborn visited the Korumburra Library on Tuesday, June 6 to share her latest bestselling book Lake Hill. She spoke about growing up in Gippsland, her love of the bush and country life. She also shared how she visualises scenes before she writes about them. Lake Hill draws on Margareta’s own experience as a fifth generation farmer and is a celebration of the bush, with beautiful descriptions of the land and the people who devote their lives to it.

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OPINIONS

E D I T O R I A L

Dairy farmers short changed MURRAY Goulburn (MG) farmers would have felt some degree of optimism with the change in management at the cooperative this year. But last week’s disappointing opening milk price quashed that and to add insult to injury, came an apology by new CEO Ari Mervis in the wake of his comments that he felt the milk price “should be well above the cost of production”. The comments highlighted the fact Mr Mervis comes to dairying without prior experience in the industry and gave farmers reason to feel concerned about the capabilities of the leader of the company that is paying their income and is meant to be seeking opportunities to value add to that. Then there is the ruling that the MG opening price of $4.70 per kilogram of milk solids depends on the company receiving 2.5 billion litres of milk. That implies farmers who leave the company should be expected to bear the blame if the price drops further. While farmers who paid money under the Milk Supply Support Package will receive those payments back in July, a decent opening price would have given farmers the long awaited confidence they needed for the season going forward. Yes, the opening price is always lower to allow for step-ups, but MG is forecasting a final financial year milk price for 201718 to be within the range of $5.20 to $5.40kg/milk solids. That is not even beyond the opening price of rivals Bega Cheese, Fonterra and Burra Foods. MG’s offering is no doubt restricted by its precarious financial position but unless the carrot it dangles to farmers is golden, the prospect of losing further milk supply is possible. With that comes even further downgrading of its manufacturing capacity and product range, as recently announced, and a reduced ability to retain a strong presence in the market. What MG needs to do is return to basics and to give control to farmers who are qualified and capable of running the cooperative for farmers’ interests only – a model that has proven successful in the past and rewarded farmers for the investment, skill and risk they put into their own businesses.

Letters to the Editor

What about ratepayers?

Do away with the secrecy

I WAS dumbfounded to read the article by Brad Lester, “Councillors deserve pay rise, says Cr Rich”, in The Star, June 6.

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

Cr Rich is a new councillor elected for the first time approximately six months ago and has now told council that councillors are not paid enough; why did he run for council? The near wipeout of the old guard of councillors was mainly because of excessive shire running costs and high rates which now doesn’t seem to be a concern of Cr Rich. He even wants at least 60 days for time to lodge his expenses claim and opposed the motion of Cr Brunt to reduce this to 30 days. I am very impressed with Cr Brunt’s stand who appears to be concerned with the transparency of council in regard to these expenses and the economic running of the shire. Barry Gilbert, Walkerville.

The free flow of information is one of the most important foundations supporting our democracy. Withholding information is one example of secrecy antithetical to that principle. A dark power is that which forbids its own mention. Of deep concern to our members is the practice of ‘question dodging’, also referred to as ‘pivoting’, a practice we experience continually. We are of the opinion this has no place in the South Gippsland Shire Council, or any reputable organisation, and hereby demand these practices are discontinued forthwith. The habitual refusal to provide requested, detailed information with non-defined generalisations such as ‘The Privacy Act’, ‘better refer to FOI process’ and ‘commercial-in-confidence’, we regard with deep suspicion and is unac-

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

ceptable. Refusal to provide detailed financial information with a non-descriptive referral to one of the accounting bodies who’s members provide many more financial results in far more detail than council, we find laughable. We require these practices to be discontinued forthwith. They do not reconcile with ratepayers’ expectations, our commitment to the community, and council’s often proclaimed values of integrity, transparency, openness and honesty. If there is nothing to hide, you hide nothing. Mr Mayor, we hereby request the following information: In printed format handed to us without qualifications, for each financial year ended June 30, 2015, 2016 and 2017, all financial details related to what we refer to as the council’s dispute with the Walkerville landholders, in particular Ansevata Nominees Pty Ltd. If this information is not available for one or more of the required periods we require a statement of fact. For the financial year ended

June 30, 2017 we wait until such time relevant financial information is available, audited and completed. Financial details to include, but are not limited to, all relevant external and internal costs. Where relevant cost coding is absent, close estimates (wages, salaries end on costs, for example) are acceptable but must be detailed to our satisfaction. Capital expenditure for each year must be provided on a separate schedule. Dodgy reasons and drummed up excuses, including assertions that these costs are not available, are not acceptable. If costs are not available we require a statement of detailed reasons for non-availability and detailed close cost estimates. In addition, we require all provided documentation must be signed by the CEO and countersigned by the mayor as proof of authenticity and a declaration that this is the total of all relevant costs. Gus Blaauw, treasurer, South Gippsland Action Group.

VOXPOP! VOX “Why should people visit South Gippsland/Bass Coast region?”

“We have fantastic tourism offerings such as Coal Creek, Wilsons Promontory, Agnes Falls and the beautiful beaches and the Great Southern Rail Trail.” Renae Littlejohn, Leongatha.

“We have beautiful landscapes and gorgeous welcoming locals.” Marty Thomas, Meeniyan.

“There are amazing vibrant areas and so many unpopulated beaches with the benefit of wildlife and there is fantastic fishing.” Gerard Belaney, Sandy Point.

“It’s visually amazing with a very diverse range of outstanding and unique food, wine and produce.” Judy Travers, Fish Creek.

Holden’s huge four day sale JUNE is the biggest month for car sales and Leongatha Holden is going all out to offer buyers great value. It all starts this Friday, June 16 when the biggest ever four day sale commences. In addition to the already great offers run-

What a car: sales manager Russell Hemming is pictured with the stunning new Holden Trailblazer LTZ.

ning till June 30, at the four day sale Leongatha Holden is offering three years free servicing, five year, 130,000 km warranty, five years roadside assist and a huge factory bonus as well. Holden has deals across the whole range; the Spark LS manual is priced at $13,990 and the auto at $14,990 drive away. Take a look at the Barina, the MY17 LS hatch manual is $14,990 and the auto just $15,990 drive away. Astra R hatch is priced at $23,990 for the

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National property award lands here LANDMARK Harcourts Leongatha branch owner Barry Redmond has claimed the top award for rural estate agents in his real estate group. Mr Redmond was announced the winner of the Landmark Harcourts Ambassadors Cup which was the final trophy awarded at a gala dinner on the Gold Coast at its annual conference between May 29 and 31. The award came as a complete surprise to Mr Redmond who had been enjoying sitting and chatting to other agents around Australia when his name was called up. “They were talking about this particular agent who’d clocked up over 40 years’ experience in the industry and I

said to my colleague, ‘Hey, that sounds like me’ and then my name was called out,” Mr Redmond said. Mr Redmond received the award based on a number of criteria, including high sales achievement and representing company branding and ethos, integrity and commitment. There are 360 Landmark Harcourts offices Australia wide in rural areas so the award comes as a big achievement for Leongatha and surrounds. Other winners of the top award on previous years have come from all over Australia including Wangaratta (2012), Keith (2013), Stawell (2014) Glen Innes (2015), and Adelaide (2016). Mr Redmond took over the ownership of the business four years ago in partnership with Terry Ginnane who works in

the Landmark livestock division. Mr Redmond concentrates predominantly on the marketing and sales of rural properties incorporating small and large farms and rural allotments. His daughter Kellie Thomas concentrates on sales of housing inside town areas. Sarah Price is property manager and Mr Redmond’s great nephew Matt Redmond handles IT and administration. Mr Redmond said sales in the past 12 months have been exceptional. He recently sold a 600 acre large dairy farm at Yanakie and 150 acres at Berrys Creek. He has a great rapport with the Landmark “stockies” who assist him greatly. Mr Redmond is also a regular at the VLE cattle sales. The business extends to offices in Mirboo North and Yarram.

Slow down in Fish Creek By Sarah Vella THE full length of Old Waratah Road in Fish Creek is now limited to 50km/h, after VicRoads approved South Gippsland Shire Council’s request for a speed limit reduction. Part of the road was previously limited at 80km/h. A petition was presented to council’s March meeting, calling for the closure of the southern end of the road to stop through traffic. The petition showed residents of Fish Creek and Old Waratah Road overwhelmingly agreed something had to be done to address the volume of speeding traffic. Peter Woods lives on Old Waratah Road and said the progress made so far to make it safer for residents was positive. “When we did the petition, everyone wanted the traffic slowed down. It

is all good news so far,” he said. “The southern end was 80km/h but it is a residential street, it should have always been 50km/h.” Council has also installed a ‘local traffic only’ sign on the corner of Old Waratah Road, opposite the pub. Mr Woods said council has indicated more consultation would be required before any decision is made on closing the road. Since accepting the petition, council has been proactive in responding to the community’s concerns. Council’s engineering coordinator Paul Challis said VicRoads was involved in discussions regarding the petition. “Ongoing dialogue is also occurring between council officers and the lead petitioners,” he said. Mr Challis said the ultimate decision regarding the road’s closure would be made at a later date. “A report will be tabled at a future council meeting to determine the appropriate treatment,” he said.

“We are currently investigating all options in relation to the matter, including but not limited to, road closure, traffic slow points and potential footpath works.” Google Maps has been contacted by both council and the community to have Old Waratah Road removed as a primary through route for direction finding. Mr Challis said letters have also been sent to emergency service providers, seeking comment on possible treatments for Old Waratah Road. “We await their response,” he said. VicRoads planning manager Pas Monacella said, “Where there is a request for a speed limit change on a municipal road, council is the first port of call and is responsible for assessing that request. Then council can apply to VicRoads for approval to change the speed limit.” After VicRoads provided its permission to extend the 50 km/h speed zone for the full length of the road, council changed speed zone signs accordingly.

Back to business: after the high of winning the top real estate award for Landmark Harcourts, it was a proud Barry Redmond who was back at what he does best in Leongatha - sell properties.

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Meeniyan icons inspire tourism industry MEENIYAN businesspeople featured at a Gippsland tourism forum in Inverloch on Thursday.

Promoting Tourism: Parks Victoria South Gippsland district representative Andrew Davis and South Gippsland Shire Council economic development coordinator Ken Fraser at the Gippsland Tourism Forum meeting last Thursday.

The Gippsland Tourism Leader and Industry Forum was the second in a series of four forums to be held across Gippsland in 2017 by peak tourism group Destination Gippsland. The conference provided updates on issues affecting the tourism industry and featured a networking lunch, followed by an afternoon of industry development. Speakers presented throughout the afternoon on marketing, public relations and visitor servicing. Meeniyan success stories, Marty Thomas from Moos at Meeniyan and David Jones from the Meeniyan Garlic Festival shared their experience and insight into visitor servicing and event management.

Mr Thomas spoke about visitor servicing and what that means on a local level for a business and a town. “Providing consistently excellent visitor experience requires long term commitment and teamwork,” he said. “Meeniyan has grown so quickly in its food and beverage hospitality jobs, it’s attracting some great businesses. “But with that we have a lack of accommodation which needs to be addressed. It is import the environment and corporate culture is positive in a business and that you invite your workers to be a part of that and the rest just comes naturally. “I really feel like that’s how my customers know it’s not forced and I recommend that to anybody. “It’s the culture, the friendliness and the atmosphere. “At Moo’s we do a lot of training on our products; what’s in our burger, what

type of wine it is and how far is it to the gate of the Promontory.” Mr Jones said the garlic festival was more about tourism than garlic. “Community groups benefitted significantly. It was a record day for sales in the op shop and a flow of impact in terms of trade and visitation was observed,” he said. Mr Jones encouraged prospective event organisers to pursue their ideas and gave them tips on how to do so. Cecilia and Dale Rogers from Photo Rangers presented on the power of quality images and shared their knowledge of using photography to showcase a business. The forum concluded with a short networking function where attendees shared their thoughts on the day.

Sharing knowledge: Marty Thomas from Moo’s at Meeniyan spoke about how he runs his successful restaurant at the Tourism Forum in Inverloch on Thursday.

Fisheries defends staff numbers FISHERIES Victoria believes it has enough officers on the ground to patrol South Gippsland’s coastline. The statement comes after The Star last week covered reports of poaching of abalone and fish at Inverloch, including in the Bunurong Marine Park where animals are protected. A concerned fisherman told The Star he did not believe Fisheries Victoria had enough staff to cover the coast from Cowes to Yarram. Asked if there were sufficient fisheries officers to ensure Victoria’s fisheries resources are protected, Fisheries Victoria responded, “Yes. All Victoria’s Fishery stocks are being sustainably managed”. Eleven fisheries officers patrol South Gippsland, with four at Yarram, five at Cowes and two at Traralgon. “As required these numbers are occasionally supplemented by additional officers brought into the region for specific tasked operations,” a Fisheries Victoria spokesperson said. “Fisheries officers will be patrolling South Gippsland coastal areas, particularly during busier periods, to ensure fisheries regulations are complied with.”

Businesses backed in Wonthaggi MORE businesses will be encouraged to be involved in the Wonthaggi Laneways Festival in 2018. Wonthaggi Business Association and Tourism president Dee Connell – who retained her presidency following the association’s recent annual general meeting – said she believed the festival could continue to grow with added support and fundraising. “Our hope was to provide an event in the central business district to increase business for local traders and to bring the community together to create a sense of pride,” she said. The association has ticked off many achievements in the past year, including moving to the centennial centre. Joining forces for ArtSpace Gallery and the information centre volunteers, the move has created exciting opportunities for local businesses.

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Team unites for a cure ESSENDON Football Club captain Dyson Heppell is typically seen in the red and black of the Bombers but come Sunday, June 25, he will be leading another team towards what it hopes will be eventual victory.

Driving forces: from left, the organisers of the Snuggle Up for Scleroderma fundraiser on June 25 are Corrie Hemming of Inverloch, Rae Stallard of Sandy Point and Ann-Maree Heppell of Leongatha.

Patients defy challenges “Scleroderma affects each person differently. RAE Stallard of Sandy Point now mostly eats intravenously, receiving her food My skin, lungs, stomach, bowel, fingers, throat, mouth and jaw have been affected. overnight. It takes 12 hours to receive 1.2 litres, but she relishes the times she can eat small amounts of food and still enjoys coffee. She has Scleroderma and spent most of December in St Vincent’s Hospital in Melbourne undergoing tests and care after enduring a heart problem, malnourishment and infections. “The team at St Vincent’s was very kind and supportive. They let me go to our son’s house for Christmas Day. We thoroughly enjoyed our family day,” she said.

“There is no cure and I don’t know what will come next. My family keeps me happy and comfortable. I am so lucky to have them.” Rae is one of the organisers of the Snuggle Up for Scleroderma fundraiser in Leongatha and Koonwarra on June 25, along with Corrie Hemming of Inverloch. Corrie lost her husband Trevor to Diffuse Scleroderma in 2011. Initially Trevor presented with circulation problems in his hands and feet, and for the first five years, the illness was mainly a nuisance. Then things started to change. He had tightness throughout his body that affected everyday life. He suffered from heartburn, tingles and swelling in his hands, tightness in his mouth, weakness in his muscles, and chronic leg ulcers due to circulation issues. Despite his challenges, Trevor worked with Smith’s Home Hardware in Leongatha until the end and died aged just 58. While he took many medications to help him deal with his illness, he used to get down that not one of those medications would cure him.

Dyson is the ambassador of Scleroderma Victoria and will be supporting a fundraiser for this incurable, crippling auto immune disease, by raising funds for the organisation towards research for a cure. The Snuggle Up for Scleroderma Fundraiser will feature a run, walk and ride along the Great Southern Rail Trail from Leongatha’s Apex Park to Koonwarra Hall, a distance of 7.5km. At the hall from noon to 2pm, events will be held, including raffles, a silent auction, children’s activities, lunch and afternoon tea. Dyson has provided a Rover Rancher ride-on lawn mower painted in Bomber colours that can be personally autographed, along with Bombers memorabilia. There will be vouchers and goods provided by local traders, including a load of wood, a photography session, yoyo biscuits, and a baby bundle. All proceeds raised will go directly to Scleroderma Australia research. The event is being coordinated by Rae Stallard of Sandy Point, who is now living with the illness; Anne-Maree Heppell of Leongatha who lost her

mother to the illness; and Corrie Hemming of Inverloch who lost her husband to Scleroderma. The fundraiser will coincide with World Scleroderma Day. The title, ‘Snuggle Up for Scleroderma’, reflects the fact fundraising teams pledged to spend a day snuggled in a warm location as sufferers feel the cold. The condition affects not only the skin and internal organs but also causes extreme fatigue. Due to the many symptoms of this disease, sufferers are un-

able to run, walk or ride, swim marathons or climb mountains, so the run, ride, walk and gathering at Koonwarra is to raise awareness of the disease for those who are suffering and to raise funds for research into an illness that now has no cure. To donate, go online to everydayhero.com and type ‘Rae and Annmaree’ in the search bar or for absent bids, donations or enquiries, phone Ann-Maree Heppell on 0439 921 962, Rae Stallard on 0417 822 866 or Corrie Hemming on 0400 331 829.

Grand prize: Essendon Football Club captain Dyson Heppell with the Rover Rancher ride-on lawn mower painted in Bomber colours that is one of the prizes to be offered at the Snuggle Up for Scleroderma Fundraiser on Sunday, June 25. Dyson is the ambassador of Scleroderma Victoria

What is Scleroderma? SCLERODERMA is one of the less common and well known auto immune

chronic illnesses, affecting about 5000 Australians.

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The disease is more prevalent among females in middle age, although can occur at any age. Scleroderma can be a steadily progressive illness with a significant effect on patients’ quality of life and also reduces their life expectancy. A hallmark of the condition is the thickening or hardening of the skin. This is where the disease gets its name, from the Greek ‘sclero’ meaning ‘hard’ and ‘derma’ meaning ‘skin’. People with Scleroderma can also be affected in nearly any internal organ, including lungs, kidneys, stomach and heart, with the same scar tissue. As a result, life can be a battle. Mobility is reduced, breathing is restricted and enjoying a meal can be difficult. Sufferers constantly feel cold and coping with wintry weather is challenging. Fatigue is common and so socialising tends to be avoided. Protecting one’s skin and the extremities requires care, and over time sufferers become reliant on families and carers. The sunflower is the Australian icon for Scleroderma as it seeks warmth, just like patients with this debilitating illness. • Information courtesy of Dr Trevor Andrews, Foster Medical Centre.

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Hendersons conquer Camino By Tayla Kershaw INVERLOCH’S mother and daughter duo Christine and Sophie Henderson embarked on a journey of a lifetime. The girls tackled the Camino de Santiago Trail, a 33 day trek covering 760km. Leaving Australia on March 17, they spent a few nights in France before beginning their journey. The trail proved to be a huge challenge, with drastic weather changes throughout. At the start of the walk they faced a biting cold, which turned into heavy snow fall by the third day. “We had never seen snow falling before, so it was a real thrill for us,” Christine said. However, the weather turned on the fourth

Team effort: mother and daughter team Sophie and Christine Henderson from Inverloch encouraged each other along the varying terrain on the Camino de Santiago Trail in Spain. The entire trail is 760km.

day and remained hot for the rest of trip. It was the hottest spring weather Spain had seen in 30 years. The pair encountered ups and downs throughout the trip, but they never gave up and are extremely proud of their achievements. “We powered through the challenges with little stops along the way. We found our own pace and walked 25 to 35 kilometres a day,” Christine said. “Some days were hard but it was an amazing experience.” Along the way, they stopped in hostels to sleep. Some nights they would share a room with eight to 10 people; other nights, there could be up to 60 people. “One of the best parts was meeting some amazing people along the way, some of whom were carrying the bare minimum they need. It makes you realise how little you need to survive,” Christine said. “It was a lot of hard work and I am so proud of Sophie.” Overall, they were away for six weeks. They spent a week in Santorini to recover. Christine said walking had always been a favourite pastime. When the opportunity for a holiday came up, she pitched the idea to her family and Sophie was brave enough to take up the challenge by her side. To get themselves ready, they often walked along the George Bass Coastal Walk and to Sealers Cove at Wilsons Promontory. On an average day in the lead up to the event, Christine tried to walk six kilometres. “I watched a couple of documentaries on the Camino and the terrain really appealed to me. It was one of the safest walks for Sophie as well,” Christine said. “I would like to go back and walk the Camino again because there are quite a few ways you can go.” Most recently, Christine participated in a 60km walk from Cape Schanck to Point Nepean on the Mornington Peninsula to raise money for the Fred Hollows Foundation, to help eliminate Proud achievement: together, Inverloch’s Christine and Sophie Henderson saw amazing sights while trekking Spain’s Camino de Santiago Trail. avoidable blindness.

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Family history unravelled ANOTHER successful seminar was held by South Gippsland Genealogical Society at Leongatha Uniting Church recently. Three speakers made for a full and interesting day. Paul Bech outlined the procedure and likely results from various types of DNA testing, which has becoming a popular tool to assist with tracing ancestry. Meg Bates, the assistant library manager at the Genealogical Society of Victoria, gives talks on many topics

Successful seminar: from left, South Gippsland Genealogical Society member Margaret Pegler, Genealogical Society of Victoria assistant library manager Meg Bates and volunteer Paul Bech at the society’s family history seminar at Leongatha Uniting Church recently.

Interesting information: Viv Westaway and Noelene Warren from Leongatha attended the family history seminar at Leongatha Uniting Church.

of interest to researchers. Her theme was tracing medical personnel and patients in Victoria. The final speaker, Pam Baragwanath, has co-authored a book, recording information on the Mechanics’ Institutes of Victoria. South Gippsland had 55 mechanics’ institutes and the second part of Pam’s presentation was a collection of photographs of as many of these as she had been able to find. “This led to much interest and discussion as to the exact location of the ones that were no longer in use,” South Gippsland Genealogical Society mem-

ber Margaret Pegler said. “It was noticeable how many of the buildings had burnt down over the years and how quickly they were replaced. “It is a sure sign that they were valued.” The society has bought Pam’s book and it is available, along with all the books in the collection, at the society’s rooms, fittingly located in the Mechanics’ Institute in McCartin Street, Leongatha. Enquiries can be made via the website http://home.vicnet.net.au/~sggs/ index.html.

Consultation boosts community satisfaction BASS Coast Shire Council has upped its community satisfaction ratings in the lead up to the 2017-18 budget. Council sits just below the state averages in overall performance and consultation, showing improvement in previous years. “We are above average in overall council direction, which is exciting,” mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield said. “The trajectory is going up, so we are on the right track. It is very encouraging to see improvements in every area and considering the new council is still only in its first year, this is a very promising start to our term. “In particular, we have worked diligently on improving community consultation, running the largest consultation campaign Bass Coast has seen for the development of the Council Plan 2017-21 earlier this year, so it is fantastic to see those efforts reflected in the survey results.” Council made a four point improvement in overall performance from 2016, supported largely by the

• Bass Coast Shire Council mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield. Bunurong Ward. Cr Rothfield said council scored equal to or above average for large rural councils in three out of the six performance measures. However, making community de-

cisions, advocacy and lobbying were still a low rating, despite improvement from the previous council. “Of course there is always room for improvement in every area, and we still have plenty of work to do,” Cr Rothfield said. “We are confident we can continue to improve with the guidance of our Council Plan 2017-21, once it is adopted later this month. Our goal is to ensure Bass Coast is in the top quartile for large rural councils in Victoria within the next four years.” Consultations – one of council’s peak service areas – for the budget continued across the shire during May, which generated some feedback for council to consider. “I was a bit disappointed there wasn’t more weight behind it from the community. There were the dedicated few that came out and questioned us, which I think is really important to give our citizens a voice,” Cr Rothfield said. “We have had lots of submissions though, which is excellent because it means people are watching.”

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Ride first class every day NISSAN is offering fantastic finance offers on its SUV range and selected Navara Dual Cab models.

Get in quick: Edney’s Leongatha dealer principal Darryl McGannon is pleased to announce Nissan is now offering fantastic finance offers on its SUV range and selected Navara Dual Cab models. Nice interior: the Nissan Navara ST-X comes with exclusive features such as a seven inch touch screen with satellite navigation. Check out the vehicle at Edney’s Leongatha.

Until June 30, Nissan is offering a 2.9 per cent finance rate on Juke, Qashqai, X-Trail Series two and Pathfinder. There is also a one percent offer on selected Navara Dual Cab models over a three year term. Nissan has competitive rates over longer terms. “The team at Edney’s is very excited about this current offer and have had many customers taking up the program,” Edney’s dealer principal Darryl McGannon said. “We have certainly had plenty of interest in this offer. “It’s a fantastic deal worth checking out.” See Heather Walker or Darryl at Edney’s Leongatha to discuss these great offers. The Nissan Navara is sure to get you excited

Great features: enjoy the extremely practical Nissan Navara ST-X and the great value for money at Edney’s Leongatha. with its ride comfort, smart technologies, and sleek modern styling. Enjoy the smooth ride of the Nissan Navara and enjoy the superb array of exclusive upgrades. The already impressive Nissan Navara ST-X comes with insane features including heated seats, push start/ stop button, a seven inch touch screen with satellite navigation and classy leather seats.

Passengers travelling in the back seats will enjoy spacious leg room and their own air conditioning. Buy your new Nissan from Edney’s Leongatha to ensure you get the best deal and become completely satisfied with your purchase experience. Edney’s Leongatha, 1 Roughead Street, Leongatha. LMCT 1500

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Learner drivers seize opportunity MIRBOO North and District Community Bank Branch Bendigo Bank presented the South Gippsland Shire Council L2P Learner Driver Program with a new Hyundai Accent car recently. The car was presented to deputy mayor Cr Maxine Kiel at a fundraising event held at Colin and Maxine Kiel’s car museum in Mirboo North recently. The event was attended by around 80 to 100 people, with a good old fashion barbeque supplied by the Rotary Club of Mirboo North. Entry was a gold coin donation and the net proceeds of the day will go towards the cost of providing driving lessons for local participants in the L2P program. All participants need around five driving lessons prior to using the L2P service and achieving their 120 hours of driving with a volunteer mentor to get their driving licence. The presentation of the car was the culmination of a 12 month fundraising effort by the staff of Mirboo North and District Community Bank. It began at the Arty Gras weekend in 2016 with

the staff helping the Rotary Club of Mirboo North with their barbeque on the day. Rotary kindly donated the net proceeds to the cause. Other fundraising undertaken included a family portrait photograph day, a trivia night and major raffle, L2P supporter caps sold to local businesses with promotion of their business in the bank, and a country dance with music by the Strzelecki Stringbusters. The Stringbusters donated their fee to the cause. Many donations were received during the year, with major contributions by acting regional manager of Bendigo Bank Andrew Loh, Lions Club of Mirboo North and the Freemasons of Mirboo North. “To everyone that made a donation or attended an event, we thank you very much,” Mirboo North and District Community Bank Branch Bendigo Bank manager Alan Bannister said. In total, the fundraising has produced $20,117.20, including a grant of $6000 from the Community Bank Board. “We now look forward to our young people being mentored locally in an encouraging and support- Brand new: from left, L2P mentor coordinator John Ernst, mentor Rob Reynolds, Darcie ive environment, on their way to becoming excellent Watts and Ayden Miller with the L2P Learner Driver Program’s new Hyundai Accent at the and safe drivers,” Mr Bannister said. presentation at Mirboo North recently.

Be prepared for winter driving to reduce risk MOTORISTS planning trips to the snow where they may encounter challenging driving conditions are urged to plan ahead and drive carefully. While it is advisable to drive more cautiously on all roads in winter, safely navigating Victoria’s alpine regions can involve coping with more extreme weather such as blizzards, fog and black ice. VicRoads regional director eastern, Scott Lawrence, said adjusting driving behaviour during winter was vital to significantly reduce risk. “Our number one safety tip is that if conditions are dangerous, for example, freezing temperatures, heavy rain or snow, then you should avoid driving if at all possible,” he said. “If you must drive, then do so cautiously; concentrate, reduce speed, ensure headlights are on and maintain a safe distance from the car in front as in rain it can take twice as much distance to stop. “But for people heading to the Victorian snowfields, extreme driving conditions might be unavoidable, so it is important that both driver and vehicle are adequately prepared.” Ahead of last long weekend’s official Victorian snow season launch, Mr Lawrence advised ski resort-bound drivers to read VicRoads’s Snow and Winter Driving online publication. Before setting off, drivers and vehicles should both be prepared; the driver well rested with journey planned, and the vehicle in good roadworthy condition. Snow chains are compulsory for any vehicle entering alpine resorts during the snow season, and can be hired from Melbourne ski shops or alpine town stores. In addition to checking weather forecasts, driv-

Precaution required: with winter here, VicRoads is urging drivers to ensure they drive to suit the conditions, whether by the coast or in the mountains. ers should check road conditions at VicTraffic or by downloading the VicTraffic app. Other tips include checking tyre tread/pressure, lights and battery are working, putting anti-freeze in the radiator, and packing an ice scraper and sunglasses for snow glare. Drivers should fill up fuel tanks before reaching the alpine regions to make sure there is sufficient fuel for the entire journey, which may involve lengthy delays or traffic queues on mountains. Diesel drivers should fill up with alpine diesel mix from snowfield region service stations to avoid fuel freezing and dual LPG/petrol drivers should switch to petrol before reaching alpine areas. More tips and advice on winter and snow condition driving – including fitting snow chains – are available on VicRoads’ website.

Don’t be tempted by phone while driving THE announcement of a new ‘do not disturb’ feature on Apple’s iOS 11 phone system is a step in the right direction in ensuring drivers reduce distractions. RACV is calling on all smartphone manufacturers to build this opt-in feature into every device on the market, and encourages drivers to make use of

Not smart: the RACV is calling for all smartphone manufacturers to install a ‘do not disturb’ feature into all phones while driving.

this feature to reduce the temptation to look at their phones while driving. “Recently released statistics by TAC reveal that one in four Australian motorists have admitted to reading text messages on their phone while driving. This alarming statistic shows that drivers are more distracted on the road than ever,” Rebekah Smith, RACV’s manager of road user behaviour, said. “Rear end collisions are one of the most common crashes in Victoria, and just two seconds of distraction can lead to 27 metres of extra distance travelled. Therefore any move by phone manufacturers to reduce driver distraction is welcomed by RACV.” The new Apple software feature works by cancelling out any notifications – including calls – and responds to incoming with a text message notifying callers that their call cannot be taken at this time. Anyone with an iPhone 5s or above and a Bluetooth compatible-enabled car will be able to make use of this feature when iOS11 is released. When enabled, this feature will automatically detect when a user is in their car through their car’s Bluetooth feature.

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Health hub on the way THE first sod on construction of the new health and medical hub in Cowes was turned over on June 5. The Federal Government provided $2.5 million for the project, following hard work by the community, the Phillip Island Medical and Health Action Group, the Warley Trust, and Bass Coast Health. The State Government has also provided $2.2 million and will oversee the building of the facility. A further $1.1million was provided by the Warley Trust, with Bass Coast Shire Council providing land in Church Street for the building. Wonthaggi company TS Constructions won the tender to build the health hub, which is expected to open in 2018. “This project is the definition of col-

laboration, with support from all levels of government and driven by an impassioned community,” Flinders MP Greg Hunt said. “I congratulate the Phillip Island Medical and Health Action Group for the leading role they have played in ensuring this project came to fruition. “Their tireless commitment to improving access to health facilities on the Island is to be commended. Phillip Island will soon have a medical facility they can be proud of.” The hub will provide a range of health and medical services in a state of the art building, and become part of the Bass Coast Health network. Ever since the closure of Warley Hospital, the community has campaigned for better health and medical facilities on Phillip Island.

Community effort: the Phillip Island community banded together to celebrate the start of construction for the new health and medical hub in Cowes last week.

Healthcare available for young community YOUTH clinics have opened across South Gippsland to give young people better access to healthcare. Completely confidential and free to people between the ages of 12

and 25, these clinics are located in Wonthaggi, Korumburra, Leongatha and Foster. In Wonthaggi, the clinic is open on Tuesdays from 12pm until 5pm, and sees eight to 13 people a week.

A higher percentage of females attend the clinic, but South Coast Primary Care Partnership project coordinator Kris Cousins said they had begun to see a change in the data with new faces coming in all the time.

New training for careers in aged care and disability PEOPLE wanting skills for careers in aged care or disability can learn hands-on with Community College Gippsland (CCG) setting up a practical training room at its Leongatha campus. CCG is offering accredited courses in Individual Support and Disability from Leongatha from July 17. The training room is complete with resident lifting devices, independent living, first aid, and personal care equipment to prepare students to work in aged care, disability, or home and community care roles. CCG program leader Julie Thomas said the practical rooms would give students an opportunity to put the theory they learn into practice. “Students will work with manikins or with a fellow student to practice using lifting and other equipment before they go into industry. It is great way to increase confidence and skill proficiency,” she said.

“They learn how to assist people to remain as independent as possible, provide professional personal care including showering, help people to manage their physical and emotional health, first aid, skin and wound care as well as understanding the importance of medication management.” Ms Thomas said with the NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) set to roll out across Gippsland this year, demand for qualified people with a passion to work in this sector is predicted to increase. “CCG is working to increase opportunities for local people to get skills and a recognised qualification to get their career started,” she said. “In addition to learning in our practice rooms, the course also offers industry placement for students to develop work readiness and display their potential employers.” To find out more phone 5622 6000 or visit: www.ccg.asn.au

Around 73 percent of presentations are related to mental health. “The main issues we are seeing are for mental health problems including depression and anxiety,” she said. “The clinic is confidential and young people do not need parental consent to attend the clinic. However, they do need consent to leave school.” Wonthaggi’s clinic opened in February, 2013. Korumburra’s clinic has been operating for less than 12 months. The longest running clinics are in Leongatha and Foster, which have been operating for around seven years. Foster’s is a hospital run clinic at South Gippsland Hospital. The clinic was developed following collaboration with the Leongatha clinic and local schools. “The service helps young people access healthcare,” South Gippsland Hospital clinic’s Bonnie Patterson said. “They have access to information about health related issues, education about drugs and alcohol,

Healthy community: from left, Anna Close-Mewett and Sabina Ali (Bass Coast), Samantha Park (South Gippsland), Sinead De Gooyer (Leongatha) and Bonnie Patterson (South Gippsland) offer healthcare support to young people through discreet, local clinics. and we can refer them to other services.” In 2016, the South Gippsland clinic had 353 presentations across the year. South Coast Primary Care Partnership executive officer Mel Hibbins said the clinics work in conjunction with a variety of services, and are based on a model to help all

young people in need. In Bass Coast, the next step is to develop better access for young people living on Phillip Island and in the Waterline areas. “We are tight on resources and we don’t feel it’s necessary to increase our hours in Wonthaggi right now,” Ms Hibbins said. “However, we are con-

sidering our reach to Phillip Island and Waterline areas. Some young people in our community are not faring well, but will not attend mainstream clinics. We are aiming to ensure all young people have access to this discreet service in the clinic so they will be more comfortable accessing care when they are older.”

Mayor’s message Cr Ray Argento SUCCESSFUL applicants under the most recent round of South Gippsland Shire Council’s Community Grants Program are set to be announced soon.

Making progress: Community College Gippsland CEO Sue Geals and program leader Julie Thomas set up new community services practice rooms at Community College Gippsland’s Leongatha campus.

The program is one of the avenues that allows us to work with the community to support shared outcomes. The funding provides the opportunity for the community to identify and respond to local issues and concerns that link with council priorities and provide a cost effective means to deliver outcomes in what is truly a ‘teamwork’ approach that needs to be celebrated. Over the past five years, council has contributed approximately $1.5 million in community grants towards 276 projects ranging from minor developments, festivals and events, to small emergencies, major projects and planning and development studies. The beneficiaries have been

sporting clubs, the arts, community halls and centres, service clubs and education programs. Council’s Dairy Tight Times Support Events Program in 2016-17 provided $42,200 to assist 11 organisations to facilitate various events across South Gippsland to support our dairy communities. These ranged from family fun days, access to the local agricultural shows, a music festival, ladies pamper day and an education program. Grants are accessed via an online application process through SmartyGrants and groups are always encouraged to contact council’s grants team for assistance prior to submitting their applications to ensure all the necessary documentation has been included. Applicants must be a community organisation or group managed by a volunteer committee of management to be eligible. Categories include Minor Projects and Equipment (up to $5,000),

Celebrations, Festivals and Events (up to $5000), Major Projects (up to $10,000) and Planning and Development Studies (up to $10,000). Along with the Community Grants Program, council has other funding opportunities that aim to support community initiatives that enhance the quality of life, heritage, recreation and cultural opportunities for South Gippsland residents including the Quick Response and Small Emergency grants programs. Projects that increase participation, encourage volunteering, provide leadership opportunities and increase learning and skill development are encouraged. Funding for community groups is more than just about the money. Community capacity building is about promoting the ability of local people to develop, implement and sustain their own solutions to problems in a way that helps them shape and have control over their environment and quality of life.

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• Obituary

Jean remembered for her loving nature JEAN Burrows will be remembered by her friends and family as a caring woman, a pillar in her community and an avid fan of her beloved Western Bulldogs.

Raising awareness: from left, South Gippsland Rural Australians for Refugees members Nicky Miller, Rebecca Harrison, Stella Hitchins, Tanja Pocock (as Federal Immigration and Border Protection Minister Peter Dutton), Helen Searle, Anna Gebhardt, Richard Kentwell, Eleanor Morgan and Pat De Lacey.

Rally for refugees REFUGEE supporters and members of South Gippsland Rural Australians for Refugees rallied in Inverloch recently. Spokesperson Jessica Harrison said, “On the first Saturday of the month, we always rally to tell the refugees wasting their lives on offshore detention on Manus and Nauru that they

are not imprisoned in our name. “We want this inhumane policy to be consigned to the dustbin of history. Why should people fleeing persecution and war be used as a political football by our political parties.” As part of Refugee Week, the groups will be screening the new and highly acclaimed documentary Constance in the Edge at the Wonthaggi Baptist Church. All friends and families welcome. The documentary has

an ‘R’ rating. Guest speaker will be Doctor Fiona Hill, anthropologist, and refugee and asylum seeker supporter. The film will screen on Saturday, June 17 at 7pm. The Harmonisers will start the evening by leading a song. For more information about South Gippsland Rural Australians for Refugees, contact sgrar07@gmail.com

Born Doris Jean Hetherton on August 11, 1921, Jean has always been surrounded by a loving family. She was a lover of all sports and played netball at school throughout her teen years for Yarra Junction. Often, she would be involved in the Yarra Junction dances and footy club dances, which is where she met Bob Burrows. Bob and Jean were engaged at the age of 18, and married at the Catholic Church in Warburton on July 26, 1939. Together, Bob and Jean raised a loving family; three children, seven grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. The couple enjoyed square dancing with Box Hill and Moorabbin clubs. Jean bowled in Blackburn when square dancing wasn’t on. After previously working at Stanley/Turners in Nunawading, Jean enjoyed one week of retirement in 1977. Her retirement was brief because, just as soon as it began, she asked for and accepted a job as a cleaner at

• Jean Burrows. Mitcham Hospital. In 1986, Bob and Jean were enchanted by the joys of Inverloch, so they packed their bags and made it their home. Jean continued to work at Mitcham Hospital until 1988. In 1990, she secured a job in Inverloch as a cleaner of holiday houses and units for Southcoast Real Estate. Jean loved Inverloch and the people she met there. Every week she would have someone stop by for a chat, and she would offer a banquet for morning or afternoon tea. She also welcomed regular visits from the Legacy ladies. She loved knitting, and would often knit hats and scarves for the residents of Rose Lodge at Wonthaggi. She had a kind heart, and if a friend was feeling unwell they could be sure they would have a roast dinner cooked for them by Jean.

Jean was well loved at the Inverloch Bowls Club. The club became her second family and she enjoyed going to its special dress and fancy hat events. Jean was also renowned for her lucky streak. In particular, she had an uncanny knack for winning raffles. Over the years, she won a television set, skateboards, an organ and a variety of baskets. Even when she collected the first prize, her luck would continue and sometimes she would be holding the second winning ticket as well. Her lucky streak followed her to her nursing home in Ballarat where she won the footy tipping competition. She was thrilled to watch her dearly loved Western Bulldogs win the flag last year. Jean was farewelled by her friends and family at the Inverloch Catholic Church. Many people travelled great distances to say their goodbyes, including granddaughter Brenda Birch who travelled from Weipa, Queensland, and great grandson Alek Ryan who travelled from Canada. Messages were also sent to the family by relatives from Portugal and others who couldn’t travel. Jean will be remembered by the way she lived her life to fullest, and how precious she was in the lives of those around her.

Stay in the loop Raising awareness: protestors urged the Commonwealth Bank to not support the Adani coal mine in Queensland.

Adani mine protest THE Commonwealth Bank in the Wonthaggi Plaza was the venue for a protest by local residents recently. Their action coincided with Green-

peace sponsored activities across Australia against the proposed Adani coal mine in Queensland. Organiser Marci Katz called on the Commonwealth Bank to cease any association with Adani, and to prioritise

funding for renewable energy projects instead of fossil fuels. The group spoke to bank customers and shoppers, and gathered signatures on a petition to the CEO of the bank.

Mayor’s message Cr Pamela Rothfield

ALMOST each week, I report I have had the good fortune of attending some wonderful community events, and this week is no exception! It is truly astounding to witness the number and variety of outstanding events happening around our shire on a regular basis. The first was the launch of the Inverloch Historical Society’s 21st anniversary exhibition. The exhibition, which includes a wonderful photographic display as well as a range of items collected throughout Inverloch’s history dating back to the early 1900s, will be on display at the Inverloch Community Hub until June 29, and is definitely worth a look! The work our local historical societies do, protecting and preserving our history for our future generations is invaluable. I know the Inverloch Historical Society is currently looking for a permanent home, and we’ll be doing

everything we can to help them find it as soon as possible. The Bunny Boiler Challenge on Phillip Island was another fabulous event on the agenda, organised by the Bass Coast Landcare Network. It was a great initiative that highlighted the serious issue of pesky rabbits in a positive, humourous and collective way – not to mention the delicious food thrown into the mix! Running for eight years now, starting in the Rhyll Hall, this event has grown and is fast becoming a must-do on our annual event calendar. I have spoken to a number of our food providers on the Island, and the feedback is that, whilst this is a competition between restaurants as to the best ‘lapin’ dish, the atmosphere is one of fun, camaraderie and support. A great result! In council news, we recently received our results for the 2017 Community Satisfaction Survey, and I was

extremely happy to see our scores increase across all six measures this year. We still have a long way to go in terms of being in the top quartile for Large Rural Councils, it is encouraging to see improvements in every area. It is a promising start to our term and I’m looking forward to seeing how we can continue to build and improve from here. As we near the Special Council Meeting on June 21 to consider the Council Plan 2017-21 and Annual Budget 201718, I was impressed with the community interest in these documents. Historically, council budgets haven’t garnered a great deal of attention, but we received 23 submissions this year and heard 10 community members speak to their submissions at a special meeting recently. I’d like to thank everyone who had input in the development of these important documents, and those who took the time to make a submission.

ACCESS and communication for community members wearing hearing aids has been improved in Bass Coast Shire Council’s customer service and visitor information centres with the recent installation of ‘Cross the Counter’ portable hearing loops. Hearing loss can make daily communication with other people more difficult, and Bass Coast mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield said hearing aid wearers visiting customer service centres and visitor information centres will now find it easier to communicate with, and understand, staff. “One in six Australians is affected by hearing loss, and three in every four people aged over 70 is affected,” Cr Rothfield said. “We do have an aging population here in Bass Coast, and we want to make sure we are catering to the needs of our community members as best as possible.” Hearing aid wearers will be able to identify the portable hearing loops on their local customer service or visitor information centre’s reception counters by the induction loop sign. “We encourage all customers and visitors who wear hearing aids to advise staff that they would like to use the hearing loop when

In action: Inverloch Visitor Information Centre volunteer Elizabeth Stedwell (left), who wears a hearing aid, uses the Cross the Counter hearing loop with Bass Coast Shire Council’s team leader visitor services Janette Little. speaking with them,” Cr Rothfield said. Most behind the ear hearing aids and cochlear implants have a telecoil inside that enables the hearing aids and implants to pick up signals directly from other electronic devices, such as the Cross the Counter portable hearing loop. Some hearing aid users will need to use the ‘T’ switch on their hearing aid to link with the portable hearing loop. The portable hearing loop carries the electronic signal from the staff member’s voice to the hearing aid wearer’s telecoil, which is then amplified by the hearing aid. Funding the portable hearing loops was provided by the Department of Health

and Human Services’ Community Building Program of Rural Access and supported by council. The portable hearing loops are compact, portable, easy to use and powered by a rechargeable battery, and can also be used in meeting rooms as required. The provision of portable hearing loops aligns with council’s Disability Action Plan 2016-2020, by ensuring that it takes into account the needs of, and access barriers impacting on, all people with a disability in the community. If you are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment, please contact Kathryn through the National Relay Service on 13 36 77 or visit www.relayservice.gov.au.

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and very spacious. There is a wood heater to keep you cosy during winter and a split system reverse cycle for both heating and cooling plus a gas wall heater. There are two good sized bedrooms both with their own ensuite plus a separate third toilet. There is lots of natural sunlight streaming through the property as well as being very private and tucked neatly amongst surrounding farmland. The living area leads out onto a spacious veranda that will make an excellent outdoor entertainment area. The spectacular views and relaxing outlook from this outdoor area make this home the perfect country lifestyle getaway. The land is sectioned off into three smaller paddocks plus house paddock which consists of shed/ workshop, carport, wood shed, potting/garden shed, and veggie beds. It is just perfect for a couple of alpacas or sheep. This property is less than 90 minutes from Melbourne’s south eastern suburbs, nestled in the rolling hills of the Strzelecki Ranges on the well known Grand Ridge Road. Close to major towns, the property is only 25 minutes’ drive to Leongatha and 30 minutes’ to Warragul. This could be that special country getaway weekender that you’ve been looking for. For more information or to book an inspection, please contact Jean O’Loughlin on 0428 571 083.

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HETHER you’re an owner occupier or investor, this delightful home in a central location is sure to impress. The exterior charm and character has been preserved, while the interior has been surprisingly opened up and tastefully renovated. For downsizers or investors, the compact block size and low maintenance gardens are perfect. For first time entry into the property market, the price is right with most of the hard work completed. The floor plan includes entrance hallway with two large bedrooms coming off both sides. Both have plenty of built in robe storage. The hallway opens out into a huge open plan living room that has been carefully designed and updated. A fabulous kitchen includes an island bench with a breakfast bar space, pantry, gas hotplates, electric wall oven and a stainless steel range hood. Practical floating floorboards starting at the front door flow through to the kitchen/dining section, while the lounge and bedrooms are

carpeted. A spacious ‘euro style’ bathroom has been achieved by combining bathroom and laundry facilities. Covered decking off the living room is a place for private outdoor living and entertaining. Off street parking, a side paved area and garden shed complete this neat package. With its outstanding location, this home is central to Insight Real Estate recreation reLeongatha serve facilities, LE O S 5662 2220 McIndoe Park, T AGEN corner store and is within a short walk of the town 2 1 centre. Take time out to inspect the absolute convenience of this property.

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ITH its original art deco features intact, this classic home could be beautifully restored. Given its location on the edge of the retail precinct and across the road from Woolworths, its development potential is also appealing. Either way, this property represents a solid investment in one of South Gippsland’s strongest towns. Geometric stained glass windows and double glass doors are unmistakeable features of the art deco era, along with its curved brick entry. This home offers three bedrooms, a lounge with a fireplace, and a 1970’s inspired kitchen/dining room. Alex Scott and Staff A current perLeongatha mit exists for use 5662 0922 as medical consulting rooms. This house is a project that will 3 1 2 yield future benefits.

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HIS house h is i perfectly f l in i peaceful Mirboo North with north facing paddock views. An opportunity is just waiting for a retiree, investor or first home buyer. Inside you will find three bedrooms, one bathroom with an open plan dining area, a lounge and a kitchen complete with a new chef gas stove. Recent updates include a new hot water service and bathroom fan. In the huge back yard there is an established orchard and ornamental trees, lawn area and a concreted double garage with a workshop and power. Walk to the rail trail and enjoy the peace and tranquillity with this affordable opportunity.

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in robes and access to a good family bathroom, separate toilet and laundry with access to the outside. Heating and cooling is serviced by way of a reverse cycle air conditioner, a gas electric heater in the formal lounge or a gas fire in the living area. Outside you find a large carport which is ideal for outdoor entertaining or parking, and the private rear yard is a great size for children to play, your pet to enjoy or the gardeners can utilise the fernery fitted with a sprinkler sysLandmark Harcourts tem. There is even a garden shed. Leongatha With a functional block Kellie Thomas size of 535 metre square 0438 647 449 and as the town continues to grow a centrally located property like this will only become more sought after. 3 2 2

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Large blocks: these blocks are big enough to accommodate your dream home and a large Fully complete: all the hard work has been done including rollover kerb and channel, herigarage. tage lights, footpaths, underground power and the planting of ornamental pear trees.

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ITH the State Government offering a grant of $20,000 for first home buyers now is the time to get your foot in the property market in Leongatha.

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And the developers of Hillview Estate Leongatha are giving first home buyers the chance to select a block of their choice now with a $5,000 deposit and finalise the contracts after July 1 when the $20,000 kicks in. Developer Ron Burrows said rather than have to wait, buyers can put the deposit down and this will be held in a solicitor’s trust until after July 1 and the settlement is affected. By purchasing your land now you can start planning your build on one of Leongatha’s prime blocks recently released in Hillview Estate, off Brown Street, Leongatha. Close to Leongatha’s CBD and with views which can’t be built out titles for these 12 allotments have

now been released. There are block sizes from 609m2 right up to 823m2 which means you’ll have no problem building a large home complete with a sizeable garage. Blocks are very reasonably priced from $125,000 and up to $185,000. Many of the blocks afford wonderful vistas of the Leongatha countryside and township from their elevated positions. Watch the lights of Leongatha at night or sit back and enjoy the sunset from your balcony. All the hard work has been done too with underground power, natural gas connections, kerb and channelling, heritage lighting amongst many of the services already in place. It really is a once in a lifetime opportunity to secure land so close to the Leongatha shopping centre and build your dream home in Leongatha. Phone Ron for details on 5662 3336 or 0408 142 703.

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The Good Life

Your LOCAL guide to Art and Entertainment

Comedic concert to entertain at Leongatha’s Dakers Centre THE South Gippsland Singers will be putting on a fun themed concert this Sunday. Titled Stuff ‘n’ Nonsense, the concert will be held at Leongatha’s Dakers Centre at 2pm. Conducted by Jennifer Holm and accompanied by Dorothy Warren, the choir will perform a variety of comedic songs. This year’s guest artist is Leongatha’s Chloe Wylie, an 18 year old classical guitarist who attended Leongatha Secondary College in 2016 and gained at A+ in music performance.

This year, she is studying a classical program that investigates different styles and techniques of dance music written for the classical guitar over the centuries. This year’s concert will also feature a few secret songs. This is the first time the South Gippsland Singers have performed with a theme and it is expected to be a fun afternoon. Tickets are $15 at the door and children can come along for free. A delicious afternoon tea will be provided, donated by members of the choir. The proceeds from ticket sales will go towards Samaritan Purse’s Operation Christmas Child. Operation Christmas Child sends shoeboxes full goodies to developing countries over Christ- Musical talent: Christine Ross and Karen Baker will join Cheryl Connor (not pictured) at a mas time. While the distribution team is overseas concert at Scots Pioneer Church, Mardan South, this Saturday, June 17 at 2pm. delivering these gift filled boxes, they also see the needs of villagers and meet those needs with developmental aid. South Gippsland Singers’ Marg Tattersall said it is an opportunity for people to donate to an important cause. A hamper will also be raffled after the concert. The proceeds for the hamper will go towards supporting a member of the choir who lost their posChristine has hosted many concerts within SUPERB music performed in a beautisessions and home in a fire. The South Gippsland Singers meet weekly to ful setting will make for a memorable South Gippsland since returning to the area in 2003 and Cheryl works tirelessly as a teacher, rehearse and put on concerts twice a year. afternoon at Mardan South this Satur- mentor, advisor and musician with musicals, The choir is always looking for new memchoir work, accompanying and her private teachbers and encourage anyone who’s interested to day, June 17. South Gippsland musicians Christine Ross, ing practice. join in. Karen Baker and Cheryl Connor will present Karen Baker studied music in high school and a memorable concert at 2pm at Scots Pioneer then went on to Latrobe University in Melbourne. Church. After university, she joined the Royal AustraThe concert will feature the music of Han- lian Navy Band as a clarinetist and enjoyed many del, Mozart, Bozza, Massenet, Harrison, Gordon overseas trips for military tattoo ceremonies and Lewin and Shostakovich, among others. world musical events, and visited such places as “It is a very exciting program of flute and clar- Brunei, Greece, Hawaii and Vanuatu. inet duets interspersed with trios with piano and She has also travelled around Australia playing solos for each with piano,” Christine said. and performing for schools, concerts, ship launch“The energy of the pieces selected should es and other special occasions, and met such faleave the audience feeling uplifted and refreshed, mous people as Darryl Sommers, Graham Lloyd, which is perfectly followed by afternoon tea to the King of Brunei and the King of Vanuatu. round off your relaxing Saturday afternoon.” Now a music teacher, Karen works with ChrisChristine and Cheryl have performed together tine at Newhaven College and feels privileged to over many years, the most auspicious occasion find people who share her love and passion for being with the Korumburra Primary School choir music. that presented to former prime minister John The church is located at Mardan Road. Tickets are $20 at the door. Howard during a visit to Korumburra.

Relax with music at Mardan South

Concert ready: the South Gippsland Singers were rehearsing for the Stuff ‘n’ Nonsense concert last week, conducted by Jennifer Holm. The concert is this Sunday at the Leongatha Dakers Centre.

Standout show: the Davidson Brothers Band will feature at the mayoral fundraising concert Winter Vibes in Wonthaggi this Friday, June 16. They will be joined by The Bass Coast Pickers in the event that will raise funds for the Hospital in the Home program run by Bass Coast Health. The program helps care for people in their homes and the concert at the Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre aims to raise $15,000. Tickets of $35 include the concert, a beverage and nibbles. Doors open at 6.30pm for a 7pm start. Photo by Shotz by Jackson/Facebook.

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Inverloch Lions Club Teens seek unveils new president adventure

DAWN Rasmussen is the new president of the Lions Club of Inverloch, after taking office at the club’s changeover dinner at the Inverloch Bowling Club on June 5.

MC for the night, Terry Hall, kept the evening moving like clockwork, as president Linda Aly handed the presidency to Mrs Rasmussen, who was inducted by Neil Barnes of Wonthaggi Lions Club. Her team for 2017-2018 is secretary Klaus Edel,

treasurer Ian Rasmussen, first vice president Greg Dyke, second vice president Terry Hall, third vice president Max Dusting, membership chair David Butler, tail twister Robbie Hyndman and lion tamer Trevor Smith. The Inverloch Bowling Club was the perfect venue for the night, with excellent food and service. The 52 Lions and their partners, friends and community group members agreed the occasion was cordial and enjoyable, and all appreciated the musical talents of Bill Powney.

Groups spruik their causes COMMUNITY groups will have a better chance of securing funding as a result of a pitch-making masterclass held in Leongatha recently. The event was held in the conference room at the South Gippsland Trade and Skills Alliance and funded by the RE Ross Trust. The class was run by The Funding Network and the RE Ross Trust which asked the Mirboo North and District Community Foundation and the Bass Coast Community Foundation to help with nominating local not-for-profit groups who would benefit from attending. The participants chosen by The Funding Network included the Mirboo North Community Energy Hub, Bass Coast Landcare Network,

Barrier Breakers, the Friends of the Mirboo North Pool, Wonthaggi Youth Hub and the Morwell Neighbourhood House. The energy hub’s Ian Southall noted that “at a time when the energy hub is engaging with the community about developing a solar farm and other renewable energy projects, this course was very useful in helping us ensure our communication is clear and accessible”. Jodie Pincini added, “The pitch making workshop provided valuable insight on the key components to any pitch. It provided a framework that The Friends of the Mirboo North Swimming Pool can adapt when we go seeking financial contributions for the pool redevelopment. It was a great opportunity and we are thankful for being offered the place in the class.”

LEONGATHA Secondary College Year 12 Outdoor Education students recently returned from a Rock Climbing trip to Mount Arapiles in western Victoria. The first day was about developing skills in top rope climbing and abseiling, while during the second day students broke into smaller groups to go

multi pitch climbing. “Everyone developed a variety of rope skills on camp while challenging themselves and working together as a team,” Leongatha Secondary School physical education teacher Sophie Taratuta said. “The students thought Mount Arapiles was an inspiring place and the views, breathtaking.”

Camp: Leongatha Secondary College Year 12 Outdoor Education students explored Mount Arapiles as part of their course work.

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Chairo on show ANTHONY Collier, principal at Chairo Christian School’s Leongatha campus, described the school’s recent expo as a roaring success enjoyed by people of all ages.

Learning adventure: from left, Leongatha Secondary College students studying at Gnurad Gundidj Campus, Thomas Bouquet, Harry Vanderzalm, Jade Rhoden, Isla Hickey, Ruby Box and Angus Ritchie.

LSC students embark on six week camp SIX Leongatha Secondary College Year 9 students are studying at Gnurad Gundidj Campus in Noorat, western Victoria, for six weeks. Gnurad Gundidj Campus is a school specialising in student leadership. The six students were recently treated to a visit from their families and friends. Leongatha Secondary College students Ruby Box, Isla Hickey, Jade Rhoden, Harry Vanderzalm, Thomas Bouquet and Angus Richie were greeted by family who had driven four hours from Leongatha to see them. Families from across the state came to visit their loved ones at the school and catch up on all the exciting adventures they have embarked on

over their five weeks at the campus. Students were allowed to go away for the weekend with their family and friends for some much needed catch up time and relaxation. Several families stayed locally in Warrnambool, Camperdown, Noorat or a bit further away in Port Fairy. Some families went to the movies; others spent several hours exploring the many aisles of Kmart. Students were especially keen to eat as much chocolate as they could before returning to school. But most importantly, it was valuable time for siblings, parents, friends and grandparents to spend time with the students. “It was really enjoyable to catch up with Ruby and learn about all the activities and work they have been doing over the past few weeks,” par-

ent Marty Box said. “It was fun just doing some relaxing things like playing board games and watching movies.” Leongatha Secondary College Year 12 student Sarah Bouquet was a student at Gnurad Gundidj three years ago and her brother Thomas was lucky enough to get selected to go this year. “I was happy to catch up with some of the teachers I knew when I was at Gnurad Gundidj and humbled they remembered me after three long years,” she said. “It was also really amazing to see Thomas as I admit I did miss him a bit, and he seems to be having a ball which is great too.” Students still have another five weeks to go, including a graduation in the final week.

“The evening was an excellent opportunity for the school community to celebrate what a special place Chairo is and also a great way to showcase the school to the wider local community,” he said. Pioneers Hall at the campus in Horn Street was transformed into a vibrant exhibition centre, with displays showcasing a wide variety of subjects, including maths, science, primary classes, history, English, French, art, library, wood technology, agriculture, physical education and music. In addition, information was available regarding camps, careers, chaplaincy, playgroup, VCAL and VCE, the production of Peter Pan Junior being staged in September, the popular buddy program that operates at the campus and more. A free

community barbecue was also provided. Chairo is currently accepting primary and secondary enrolments for 2018 and beyond.

Interested families are invited to contact the school office on 5662 4355 for more information or to organise a personal tour of the campus.

Proud as punch: Chairo Christian School Year 10 student Amber Hubbard proudly showed off one of her projects at the school’s successful expo held recently.

Nature Parks celebrates reconciliation PHILLIP Island Nature Parks joined with community members to proudly celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures at recent events to acknowledge National Sorry Day and celebrate National Reconciliation Week. More than 70 members of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, members of the wider community, and Nature Parks’ staff joined in solidarity at the Nobbies to acknowledge National Sorry Day. This important day pays tribute to the Stolen Generations and their families and commemorates the 20th anniversary of the Bringing Them Home Report. Nature Parks CEO Catherine Basterfield welcomed everyone. Local Boonwurrung representative Steve Parker then conducted a smoking ceremony before Boon Wurrung Foun-

dation Board member David Johnston gave a Welcome to Country. The group then shared stories and morning tea and also signed a Sorry Book adding their own messages of support. Patrice Mahoney, representing the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community and the Nature Parks Reconciliation Action Committee, thanked all those that took the time out of personal and work demands to come along and support the community. “Sorry Day is one of the hardest days of the year for our community. Today we gathered in a yarning circle to support each other. As we sat together with a cuppa the conversations started; many personal stories were shared and lots of great questions appeared,” she said. “The conversations support our aim in moving towards a positive change and created many more healthy opportunities for the Nature Parks and

the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community to continue to build positive partnerships through reconciliation.” In celebration of National Reconciliation Week, the Nature Parks held daily films in the Penguin Parade theatre and a flag-raising and smoking ceremony with bush tucker barbecue. The popular event also included inviting participants to add to a mural for reconciliation and a walk and talk through the Koala Conservation Centre. The conversation continued at an Aboriginal Heritage Tour at the Penguin Parade the following day. As one of Australia’s leading ecotourism organisations, Phillip Island Nature Parks is committed to the conservation of the environment and cultural history of Phillip Island. The organisation is proud to have published a second Reconciliation Action Plan 2015-18 and its Reconciliation Action Committee is chaired by board member Steve Davie.

Sharing is caring: Year 6 student Abbie Noorbergen, chaplain Shelley Hermens and parent Kitrina Beilby discuss chaplaincy at Chairo Christian School during the recent school expo.

Nets kill platypuses ANGLERS are being urged to watch for platypus after opera house nets used to catch fish entrapped and killed platypus.

Precious wildlife: platypuses are a risk of being entrapped and killed in opera house nets.

Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) wildlife officers recently responded to a report from a member of the public who found the nets and their contents in a dam that was part of the Labertouche Creek, west of Jindivick. DELWP regional manager environment and natural resources, Ryan Incoll said, “One net contained three dead platypuses, the other contained two. It appears the nets have been in the dam for some time and individual platypuses have entered them over a long period.

“This type of net is a death trap for platypuses, water rats, turtles and some diving water birds. The nets are often left overnight when some of these animals are most active. “We remind the community that it is illegal to use or possess opera house nets in, on, or next to all Victorian public waters. Trapping protected native wildlife is a serious offence that can be prosecuted.” Platypuses are found in South Gippsland waterways. Under the Wildlife Act 1975, the penalties associated with taking and/or being in possession of unlawfully taken protected wildlife range from $7773 to $37,310 and/or six to 24 months’ imprisonment. Also under the Fisheries Act 1995, it is an of-

fence to use or be in possession of an opera house net in, on, or next to Victorian public waters, which carry hefty maximum penalties. “DELWP is continuing to work with fisheries officers throughout Victoria to detect and deter people from illegally using opera house nets,” Mr Incoll said. “We want to deter lazy fishing practices and the selfish use of illegal nets.” Members of the public are encouraged to report this or any other environmental crime by calling Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or DELWP on 136 186. Platypus sightings can be reported to www. platypusSPOT.org or via the platypusSPOT app to help understand the status of populations throughout Victoria.

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Give cattle a fair go IMPROVED productivity is attainable this winter with Waste-Not Stockfeeders. Farmers who have converted to using WasteNot Stockfeeders’ fair go feed pads have been impressed by the efficiency and reduced labour hours that go hand in hand with this system. Based in Maryborough, Waste-Not Stockfeeders has introduced fair go feed pads to 500 farms across Victoria, including farms in South Gippsland. Each feed pad is set up on gravel and made with rock-like steel, so is built to endure harsh

winter conditions. Farmers have continuously seen growing rates in production as a direct result of the feeding system. Waste-Not Stockfeeders’ Terry Allan said the feed pads are an easy feeding alternative, especially during the winter months. “It can be difficult to feed hay out in paddocks when it’s wet. Once you take the mud out of the equation, everything becomes much simpler,” he said. “It reduces the risk of farmers slipping and

sliding in their tractors, and wrecking their pastures. It also saves on labour because you don’t have to refill the feeders as often.” The magic of this feeding system is that it takes the weather and territorial behaviours out of the equation. Mr Allan said farmers had been particularly impressed by the way the fair go feed pads had looked after straggling cows. “With the fair go feed pad, every cow has an opportunity to eat the hay or grain, which is not what happens in the paddock,” he said.

“Using this feed system, farmers can control intake accurately. It gives preferential treatment to the tail enders of the herd that often miss out.” Mr Allan said Waste-Not Stockfeeders now hear some excellent stories about conception rates, including stories from a Tasmanian farm that now routinely gets top returns on capital. “It’s a gentle operation that helps to balance rations and increase productivity in the herd,” he said. For more information or a start up quote, contact Waste-Not Stockfeeds on 5460 5400.

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Plenty to say about once-a-day GIPPSDAIRY’S Women in Dairy Discussion Group (South) had plenty to talk about at a recent once-a-day milking forum. Held at the Leongatha Community House, the topic attracted people from South Gippsland and beyond, all of whom were clearly interested in the pros and cons of once-a-day milking. GippsDairy workforce coordinator Leah Maslen said the discussion was informative and stimulating. “The farmers who came along were clearly engaged in the subject, including some who had already started doing budget estimates to show how a change would affect their farm business,” she said. “There were farmers who have had health problems and were looking at reducing their

workload on farms and others who simply wanted to learn more about once-a-day systems.” Special guest speaker was Belinda Griffin from Westbury who has just completed her first season of once-day-milking. Lauren Finger from Yannathan and Veronica Penfold from Willow Grove also spoke about their experiences adapting to the new system and how it affected their lifestyles and finances. “Our speakers were very open in sharing their once-a-day experience which was really appreciated by those who came along to learn more,” Leah said. “Like all the Women in Dairy Discussion Group events we have held, it was a comfortable and supportive environment in which people could ask questions no matter what their level of farm knowledge.” For more information on Women in Dairy Discussion Groups in your area, contact Leah on 5624 3900 or at leah@gippsdairy.com.au

Offering insight: Willow Grove once-a-day milker Veronica Penfold with dairy farmers Stef Gallagher from Welshpool and Paula Hughes from Inverloch.

Learning from experience: GippsDairy workplace coordinator Leah Maslen with Westbury once-a-day milker Belinda Griffin, who brought along daughter Eloise for the day.

Sharing ideas: Leongatha South dairy farmer Kate Zuidema with once-a-day milker and GippsDairy deputy chair Lauren Finger at the Women in Dairy Discussion Group event at Leongatha.

Guiding the way: once-a-day milker Belinda Griffin (left) helped lead the discussion with GippsDairy regional extension officer Louise Sundermann.

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Kawasaki offers safer options FIND great deals and finance rates on Ka- sold almost double than last year. wasaki’s agricultural range at Wonthaggi He attributed the boom to recent success at Farm World. Motorcycles and Power Equipment. Boasting ATVS and side by sides built for endurance on farming properties, the Kawasaki range offers safety and easy handling. The end of financial year sale is on until the end of the month and – coupled with the government’s safety rebate – there are great deals to be had. With cashback up to $1000 for ATVs, side by sides and two wheelers, there’s never been a better time to upgrade the safety rating on the farm. All Kawasaki units qualify for the tax rebate. The side by sides come with a three year warranty. The Kawasaki range is suitable on all terrains and built to last in tough conditions. Roll over protection is also featured. Sales consultant Mat O’Donnell said a lot of farmers had never tried out the side by sides and are now making the change. “We’ve had a lot of farmers tell us that they should’ve bought one years ago because they have found them more practical,” he said. The side by sides are suitable for multiple users including fencing, spraying and feeding cattle. It is equipped with a large tray and improved carry capabilities. Wonthaggi Motorcycles and Power Equipment also stock a range of accessories including roofs and cab kits, which keep out the cold winter weather. Mat said the side by side range has been extremely popular this year, and the dealership had

Farmers face challenges WHILE significant cash flow and issues of trust remain for many Victorian dairy farmers, affordable input costs are expected to provide some respite this season. According to Dairy Australia’s latest Situation and Outlook report released last Wednesday, the difficult 2016-17 season saw seasonal and pricing pressure affect on-farm profitability, causing confidence and trust in the industry to plummet. “Many farmers continue to struggle financially and the wider industry is facing ongoing frustration and distrust in particular parts of the supply chain,” Dairy Australia senior analyst John Droppert said. “This is also being seen in the form of a much greater proportion of farmers switching milk processor over the past year or wanting to.” Strong grain harvests in Australia and an ample supply of low cost hay available have provided some positive news for the industry. The National Dairy Farmer Survey (NDFS), conducted in February and March, determined confidence levels for farmers have fallen in Victoria. The survey revealed the proportion of farmers feeling positive about the future of the industry dropped to 53 percent from 67 percent the previous year. Along with a dip in confidence, Mr Droppert also said margins had been significantly tighter through 2016-17 and anticipated on-farm profit is expected to be down significantly. Forty-seven percent of dairy farmers in Gippsland were pessimistic in terms of 2016-17 profit expectations. Despite the current challenges, one third of farmers expect to grow their herd size in the next 12 months. In particular, two thirds of farmers in Gippsland expect to increase production by 201920. Mr Droppert said farmers would be still very concerned about the farmgate milk price after the cash flow challenges of recent times. “Globally dairy markets are in relatively neutral territory with sufficient demand to absorb northern hemisphere spring production without major price disruption,” he said.

“Having the rebate has pushed farmers to consider the safety options. Kawasaki was the original manufacturer of side by sides and it’s a popular brand name. It’s a name people trust and usually come back to after looking at other brands,” he said. “Farm World gave farmers a chance to do demos, which makes the decision easier.”

Great deals: from left, Wonthaggi Motorcycles and Power Equipment’s Tim Brown, Sean Thompson, Mick Fuchs, Emma Wilson, Mat O’Donnell and Chris O’Donnell are promoting fantastic offers on the Kawasaki agricultural range during the store’s end of financial year sale.

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Just looking: Jill Forrester from Wooreen and her daughter Jenni Eldred from Kardella were happy to just look around at what was on offer at the store sale, held at VLE Leongatha last Thursday.

• VLE Leongatha

Prime cattle few and far between THERE were approximately 920 export Keen onlooker: Henry Logan from Mardan was hoping to pick up some cattle at the store and 100 young cattle penned representing sale at VLE Leongatha last Thursday. He said he was hoping the prices may fall a little over a decrease of 580 head week on week. winter, but last Thursday’s market was still fairly dear.

The usual buying group was present but not all operating fully in a cheaper market. Quality continued to decline with prime cattle in short supply and cows making up half of the yarding. The only trade cattle to quote was a handful of yearling heifers which sold 19c/kg cheaper with quality an issue. The limited selection of grown steers and bullocks eased 2c to 8c/kg. Well finished heavy weight grown heifers improved 8c/kg Friesian and crossbred manufacturing steers slipped 10c to 15c/kg. Most of the cows were dairy lots and prices were from 7c to 12c/kg lower. Heavy weight bulls sold firm for the better shaped lots while dairy bulls eased 10c/kg for a larger offering. A couple of vealers reached a top of 349c/kg. Yearling heifers to the trade made between 295c and 330c/kg. Grown steers and bullocks sold between 300c and 320c/kg. Heavy weight grown heifers showing good finish made from 270c to 310c/kg. Heavy weight Friesian manufacturing steers sold from 235c to 255c with the crossbred portion from 274c to 312c/kg. Most light and medium weight cows made between 165c and 220c/kg. Heavy weight cows sold mostly between 207c and 260c after a top of 275c/kg. Heavy weight C and B muscle bulls made from 267c to 310c with the dairy lots from 220c to 274c/kg. The next sale draw - June 14: 1. Rodwells, 2. Alex Scott & Staff, 3. Elders, 4. SEJ, 5. Phelan & Henderson & Co, 6. Landmark. Final sheep sale Wednesday, June 14 at 12pm.

Prime Sale - Wednesday, June 7 BULLOCKS 1 T. & J. McRae, Buffalo 1 J. & M. Cantwell, Wattle Bank 1 R.J. Rendell, Yinnar South 10 Swan View P/L, Glen Park 6 A. & M. Donaldson, Leongatha 12 A. Germano, Mirboo North STEERS 1 J. & J. O’Neill, Korumburra 1 A.G. Briffa, Yinnar

605.0kg 680.0kg 580.0kg 684.0kg 665.0kg 672.5kg

332.6 320.0 317.6 316.0 315.0 314.0

$2012.23 $2176.00 $1842.08 $2161.44 $2094.75 $2111.65

410.0kg 343.6 $1408.76 310.0kg 333.6 $1034.16

1 1 2 1

Stephen Ryan, Mirboo T. Maruzza, Dumbalk D. & H. Bassed, Waratah North R.J. Rendell, Yinnar South

400.0kg 355.0kg 517.5kg 510.0kg

330.0 325.0 319.6 317.6

$1320.00 $1153.75 $1653.93 $1619.76

HEIFERS 1 A.G. Briffa, Yinnar 1 A. & B. Moyle, Lance Creek 1 R.W. Bruce, Koorooman 2 T. Taylor, Inverloch 3 T. & J. McRae, Buffalo 3 R. & M. Greaves, Tarwin Lower

355.0kg 515.0kg 265.0kg 502.5kg 450.0kg 490.0kg

348.6 330.0 321.6 316.0 314.0 314.0

$1237.53 $1699.50 $852.24 $1587.90 $1413.00 $1538.60

COWS 1 Quion Hill Partnership, Phillip Is. 1 D. Meikle & A. Diving, Meeniyan 1 Rangona, Tarwin Lower 1 T. Maruzza, Dumbalk 7 D. & P. Whiteley, Mirboo 4 R. & V. Dowel, Leongatha Sth

820.0kg 765.0kg 825.0kg 745.0kg 577.1kg 562.5kg

275.0 260.0 260.0 257.6 256.6 255.0

$2255.00 $1989.00 $2145.00 $1919.12 $1480.95 $1434.38

BULLS 1 D. & S. Morgan, Yanakie 1 M., K. & S. Breen, Buffalo 1 A.C. Trotman, Leongatha 1 N. & G. Reed, Yarram 1 A. & T. Derham, Maryvale 1 C. Bowlen, Glengarry North

1145.0kg 1040.0kg 925.0kg 700.0kg 840.0kg 905.0kg

310.0 308.0 300.0 294.6 290.0 288.6

$3549.50 $3203.20 $2775.00 $2062.20 $2436.00 $2611.83

VEALER BULLS 1 M. Stanley, Devon North 1 F. & D. Howell 2 Belgrano Pty Ltd, Glen Alvie 2 I. Howe

230.0kg 420.0kg 327.5kg 380.0kg

320.6 $737.38 292.6 $1228.92 290.0 $949.75 179.6 $682.48

VLE store sale Thursday, June 8 Steers: S. Duncan, Delburn, 7 x $1840; Gaeden Dist P/L, Wild Dog Valley, 11 x $1495; D., N., I. & A. Couper, Mardan, 8 x $1460; McLeod Partnership, Yarram, 12 x $1430; G.A. Allott, Woorarra, 7 x $1420; Grand View Farm, Loch, 1 x $1410. Heifers: Gaeden Dist P/L, Wild Dog Valley, 1 x $1360; McLeod Partnership, Yarram, 12 x $1275; J.L. & J.E. Beamish, Budgeree, 12 x $1190; N. Jones, Boola Boola, 1 x $1120; K. Brennan, Yarram, 1 x $1090; J.M. Hayward, Leongatha South, 9 x $1070. Cow and calf: R. & D. Clench, Yarram, 10 x $2375; K.A. & K.M. Jorgensen, Maffra, 1 x $1800.

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Farming Insight You beauty boat winners THE smiles couldn’t be wiped off the faces of the winners of a boat competition run by R.F and H.M Poletti based in Fish Creek. Peter and Jess Gould run Waratah Beach Camp and recently needed a pump for their business and were quickly helped out by the nearby business. The milking machine specialist and suppliers of Onga Pumps punch well above its weight and despite being “hidden away” in Fish Creek, certainly go about running a top notch farm supply business the right way. After purchasing their Onga pump, the Goulds entered the Pumpin ‘n’ Fishin’ competition run by Pentair, suppliers of Onga.

And low low and behold the Goulds name was drawn out first, winning a fully kitted out Blue Fin tinny complete with Honda outboard motor and a BCF voucher-total value $16,000. The Polettis who made the winning sale, received a $3,000 BCF voucher for their troubles. Another customer Danny Brickle was the recipient of one of the daily prizes, one of 30 $500 BCF vouchers. Staff member Danny Jenkins, who made the winning sale,was left empty handed, receiving a $500 BCF voucher. Present for the handover of prizes were Ray Poletti, employee Danny Jenkins, and Richard Corbett from Pentair Onga.

We did it: Jess and Pete Gould are happy their Onga pump purchase translated into a new boat!

Grant opens foreign doors A STATE Government grant will help South Gippsland company Gippsland Natural expand its well established domestic grass fed beef business into export markets. The company was awarded a Food Source Victoria Planning and Growth Grant which will allow for expansion of the marketing and sales side of the business, and the development of relationships in target markets quickly and professionally. Gippsland Natural was one of the first groups to recognise the brand power of beef produced under a free range, grass fed production system. The strong brand, underpinned with environmental credentials and Meat Standard Australia grading, has helped the company to establish a presence in the domestic beef market. Customers can already order direct from the Gippsland Natural online store and its beef is supplied to retail butchers and high-end restaurants in Melbourne and across Victoria. Gippsland Natural director and Hoddle beef farmer Paul Crock said the grant was exciting. “We haven’t really applied for much funding in the past and this was exactly what we needed to get us going,” he said. “As producers, we don’t have some big multinational behind us, we are cattle farmers. That is where this grant really is a good idea from the government and a ripper for us because the timing is perfect.

“We are all genuinely thankful for this opportunity.” Mr Crock said the grant was the “leg up” Gippsland Natural needed to get into the export market. “What we are looking to do is to spend more time focussing on export opportunities and the development of those opportunities,” he said. “We are looking to use the funds to help us free up some of our time spent on our domestic business, so we can work to develop new overseas markets. “There is some money there to do some in country visits as well.” Mr Crock said the company was getting regular enquiries from overseas for its higher welfare, ethically and sustainably produced beef. “We got to a point where when people kept asking for our product, we could no longer ignore it,” he said. “With the help of this grant, if someone wants our product we will be in a position to do it, whereas before we weren’t. “People are looking for high welfare grass fed beef with provenance. There is grain fed beef all over the place, but there is a market out there for Australian grass fed beef.” Eastern Victoria Region MLC Harriet Shing said, “This is great news for Gippsland Natural and speaks volumes about the quality of our produce right across Gippsland.”

Landcare funding falls short By Sarah Vella AFTER years of successive cuts, the recent Federal Government Budget confirmed the National Landcare Program will receive around $1.1 billion over five years, from 2019. This figure includes $100 million which was announced for Landcare late last year. Local Landcare networks were pleased with the government’s commitment, however are concerned the allocation is less than current funding levels. South Gippsland Landcare Network coordinator Jill Vella said details on the distribution of the funding are not yet known. She said Agriculture Minister Barnaby Joyce indicated some of the ongoing Landcare funding would be allocated to eradicating fire ants from south east Queensland. “How much is left for grass roots programs has not yet been determined. There is a feeling there will be less funding than was available during the last five year funding cycle,” she said. Bass Coast Landcare Network chair Mike Cleeland said at this stage, it is difficult to determine how the funding will affect the overall operations of the network. “It is unlikely it will allow for the expansion of the network as we believe the $1.1 billion is short of current funding levels,” he said. “The network is hopeful the majority of funding is targeted to grass roots Landcare to support com-

munity driven environmental and sustainable agriculture programs.” Mrs Vella said the SGLN was working with its partner agencies and government departments to understand what programs were available to apply for funding. “Funding for many of the programs we deliver is competitive, which means we have to make applications which outline the need for the funds and the benefit to the community that come from the program we propose,” she said. “The more work we can do with local farmers the better. Australia depends on the food and fibre produced by Australian farmers. “Programs we deliver help farmers adopt best practices. Tree plantings on farms lead to animal production and welfare benefits, as well as increasing biodiversity by providing habitat and wildlife corridors.” The SGLN is currently funded by a range of sources that include Federal and State Government programs. It also gets funding from corporate donors to deliver some of its programs. Mr Cleeland said the BCLN would welcome the opportunity to work with the government to design the next program to ensure the community’s needs are well supported. “We would like to focus works on protecting threatened species such as the Swift Parrot, Powerful Owl and Southern Brown Bandicoot to name a few and would like to continue the work protecting our two nationally and internationally significant wetlands, the Mouth of the Powlett estuary and Western Port,” he said.

Burra rewards loyalty A CASH injection of $0.40 per kilogram of milk solids will be offered to new and existing Burra Foods suppliers who sign a three year supply agreement with the company. The $0.40kg/MS is offered as a prepayment of a commitment bonus to start the 2017-18 season. Burra Foods chief executive officer Grant Crothers said 2016-17 prices are unsustainable for the industry and positive signals are important for confidence. “Our supply partners have told us the current milk price is unsustainable and they are extremely tight for cash,” he said. “It has been two tough seasons – poor conditions in 2015-16 and a year of low prices in 201617 has been punishing.” Mr Crothers said the bonus payment is an im-

portant step to promoting confidence for growth and investment on farm. “In total, it is a $10 million commitment to our supply partners which is an investment in building a sustainable supply chain,” he said. Mr Crothers said Burra Foods wants to process around 350 million litres of milk next season, up from 300 million litres of milk this year. “We are investing heavily in capacity to respond to market opportunity which will ultimately maintain our ability to pay a price premium for our milk supply partners,” he said. Burra Foods is projecting improved farm gate milk prices in the 2017-18 year on the back of both a recovery and stabilisation of commodity prices and an expectation of China demand returning. Opening prices are under review at the moment and will be announced this month.

Time to drench By Dr B D Jeff J ff Cave, C district dii i veterinary i off ficer, Agriculture Victoria AS the first frosts set in, it is the ideal time to drench stock for liver fluke. Chemicals are available to treat internal parasites such as liver fluke, and timing the chemicals right can really enhance their effect. Liver fluke is an internal parasite that lives in the bile ducts of cattle, sheep and goats and has a complex life cycle involving a snail called Lymnea tomentosa. The snail can be identified by its characteristic cone shaped shell and the spirals of the shell which rotate in a clockwise direction. The snail occurs in swamps, drains, billabongs and irrigated pastures. Liver fluke can be treated using chemicals known as flukicides. Flukicides should be used strategically at specific times of the year to minimise pasture contamination and to most effectively kill the stage of fluke present in the stock. It should be noted that withholding periods apply.

Take the opportunity: Agriculture Victoria is reminding farmers that is now is a suitable time to drench. Good strategies for liver fluke control vary by region and even property to property. Producers should talk to their veterinarian for specific recommendations for an effective and economical fluke control plan for their property.

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FORM B SOUTH GIPPSLAND SHIRE COUNCIL NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A PLANNING PERMIT Pursuant to Section 52(1) of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 The land affected by the application is located at: 12 Commercial Street, Korumburra VIC 3950 being CA 1T S2 Parish of Korumburra Township. The application is for a permit to: Development of the land (extension to existing building and storage container), use of the land for microbrewery (industry) and to sell liquor (licensed premises) and waiver of car parking and loading bay requirements. The applicant for the permit is: Andrew Donohue Building Design. The Application Reference Number is: 2017/126. You may look at the application and any documents that support the application at the office of the Responsible Authority - South Gippsland Shire Council, Private Bag 4, 9 Smith Street, Leongatha 3953, Telephone: 5662 9200. This can be done during office hours (Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm) and is free of charge. Applications are also available to be viewed on Council's Website at www.southgippsland. vic.gov.au Any person who may be affected by the granting of the permit may object or make other submissions to the Responsible Authority. An objection must: • be sent to the Responsible Authority in writing • include the reasons for the objection and • state how the objector would be affected. If you object, the Responsible Authority will tell you its decision. Privacy Notification: The responsible authority must make a copy of every objection available at its office for any person to inspect during office hours free of charge until the end of the period during which an application may be made for review of a decision on the application. The Responsible Authority will not decide on this application before 14 days after the date of this Notice. Submissions can be received after this date up until a decision is made. Dated: 14.6.2017

Wednesday, 28 June 2017 12:30pm to 1:00pm at the Fulham Campus Williams Drive, Fulham The meeting is open to the public. Please RSVP by Wednesday, 21 June 2017 to Corporate Directorate: c/o Joe Piper, Interim Board Secretary PO Box 3279 GMC, Morwell, 3841 Telephone: (03) 5127 0230 Email: j.piper@federationtraining.edu.au Jonathan Davis Managing Director NATIONAL PROVIDER NUMBER: 0417

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Prom Country Aged Care is a community-based 60-bed residential aged care service located at Prom Country House in Foster. We provide ageing in place residential care services as well as short-term respite care for our local community. We are searching for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team in the role of Health, Safety & Wellbeing Ofﬁcer. This is a full time position for someone with good knowledge of Allied Health, Aged Care and Workplace Health and Safety. Organised and motivated people who work well within a team environment are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the position description please call Prom Country House on 03 5682 0800. Applicants should provide a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and a copy of your CV. Applications close Sunday 25 June 2017 All enquiries and applications to: Rhett McLennan, CEO E: rhett.mclennan@promcountryagedcare.com.au

Murray Goulburn is Australia’s largest dairy foods company and operates multiple processing facilities across Victoria, NSW, Tasmania & China. As part of the Inbound Logistics team for Murray Goulburn you will be the face of Murray Goulburn representing our organisation to our suppliers and customers daily. We currently have vacancies across our Victorian sites in Leongatha and Maffra for Tanker Operators (Drivers & Washers) working a rotating shift pattern for our 24/7 operations covering days, nights, weekends and public holidays. We take safety seriously and we are looking for safety focused, committed professional operators to work on a seasonal basis. We operate the largest Farm Pick up Fleet in Australia with a variety of combinations of Singles, B Doubles & A Doubles fitted with the latest technology in GPS tracking, Flowmetres, Reverse & Blind Spot cameras. To be considered for this role you must be able to provide the following: • Current Victorian Heavy Vehicle Licence (MC Preferred) • Minimum of 12 months Heavy Vehicle driving experience • Be physically fit and pass our Pre-Employment medical including Drug and Alcohol testing • Pass our criminal History Check • Clean driving history report • Strong verbal and written communication skills We provide a training program to collect Milk off farm, full uniform and PPE and the ability to participate in our Fit 4 Life Well Being program. Please submit your resumé and application letter to: people@mgc.com.au Please include all your contact details in your application. Only short listed applicants will be contacted - Applications close 30 June 2017 To apply, please attach your resumé in the attachment field. Applications without resumés attached will not be considered. Please note only shortlisted candidates with eligibility to work in Australia will be contacted. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. No (search) fee will be paid in the event we hire a candidate whose resume is submitted by an employment agency to any of our employees without a valid written recruitment agreement. Such resumes shall be deemed the sole property of Murray Goulburn.

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Expressions Of Interest for Appointment to the Great Southern Rail Trail Committee of Management Do you want to play a role in managing a valuable community asset? The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, on behalf of the Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change is seeking expressions of interest from people willing to nominate for a three year appointment to the Great Southern Rail Trail Committee of Management. This committee is made up of volunteers who are responsible for guiding the management, protection and development of the rail trail, on behalf of the community. To ensure the best possible management of this reserve, applicants will be shortlisted on the basis of their skills, experience and knowledge in one or more of the following areas: • Strategic Planning • Grant / Contract Administration • Community Engagement / Networking • Marketing / Tourism • Facilities / Project Management • Financial / Administration • Volunteer Management

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FULL TIME PREFERRED AND EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL Please apply in writing, with current CV to: The Manager PO Box 83 Leongatha 3953 Applications accepted until Friday 23 June

Southern Smiles Dental is now accepting applications for both QUALIFIED DENTAL ASSISTANTS and TRAINEE DENTAL ASSISTANTS

Intermediate/Senior Accountant Tax & Business Services Cooper McGrath Accountants are seeking to appoint an Intermediate or Senior Accountant with a passion for business advisory, taxation and client relationship building with outstanding client service and communication skills. Due to ongoing growth in our business, we have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and motivated professional who aspires to take greater responsibility and manage their own client portfolio. In the process the right candidate will be rewarded with a profit based bonus and work towards building equity under a unique performance reward model that will recognise their contribution to the continued growth of the business. You will embrace technology and be on a pathway of constant improvement in everything you do. Being experienced with, or eager to work with, Xero and other “cloud based” platforms is highly desirable. Whilst we ideally seek a full-time Accountant, part-time is also an option for the right candidate. We are a flexible workplace committed to work/ life balance where culture is important to us. For further information and a confidential discussion regarding this exciting opportunity, contact Justin Cooper on 0438 365 187. Applications, including a CV and cover letter can be forwarded to justin@coopermcgrath.com.au. Applications will close on Tuesday 20 June at 5pm

The full time position requires Certificate 3 in Dental Assisting for a Qualified Assistant. Trainees will learn dental nursing on the job and at the completion of the program you will receive a certificate III in Dental Assisting. Your ability to work in a team environment is essential with a hard working attitude. Available positions: • Full Time Qualified Dental Assistant • Traineeship Certificate III Dental Assisting Location: Leongatha and Foster Victoria Applications close: 5pm Friday 16th June 2017 For further information please contact Courtney Dyke on (03)5662 0040 Please forward a cover letter with attached resumé to: Southern Smiles Dental 25 Bair Street, Leongatha 3953 Or email to southernsmilesleongatha@gmail.com

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HAY, small squares, this season’s, $7 each, Korumburra. Phone Neil 0458-422412.

QUALITY oaten hay: 5x4 rounds, feed tested, central Victoria, from $44 inc GST p/bale, lucerne rounds also available. Cartage available. Ph: 0488-106880.

HOLDEN CRUZE 2010 CDX diesel, 96,000km, 4 new tyres, full service history and roadworthy. Vin No. KL36A69RJAK74959. Reg. till Nov 2017, $11,000 ONO. Phone Chris 0409-718754.

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HAY, shedded small squares, new season, no weeds, $9 each, Mardan. Ph: 5664-1320, 0428-999691. LOUNGE SUITE 3 seater and 2 recliner chairs in green leather. Excellent condition.$4,500 new, asking $1,500. Ph: 0428-681405.

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TRUCK DRIVER B-Double Ryans Transport has a vacancy for an experienced truck driver MUST have an MC licence and an excellent driving record

SLEEPERS, treated pine, 200 x 50 x 2.4 $12.10 each, 200 x 75 x 2.4 $16.75 each, 200 x 75 x 3.0 $ 20.90 each. Free delivery for pack lots. Phone Joe 0417530662. TIMBER Kiln dried blackwood, silver wattle, cypress, celery top pine, most sizes for furniture and craft, also slabs and structural pine. Ph: 5681-2261. VETCH HAY approx. 2000 8x4x3 bales. All shedded and feed tested. B-double transport available ex Wimmera area. Phone Matt 0429-679158.

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Literary festival a Phillip Island first PHILLIP Island’s inaugural literary festival was deemed a great success, attracting many visitors over the three big days.

Welcome to country: Cowes’ Steve Parker opened Phillip Island’s first literary festival with a traditional smoking ceremony on Friday night.

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With 19 presenters lined up, the festival began on Friday night and ran until Sunday under the theme “everyone has a story”. The festival was opened by key note speaker and author Andrew Denton, alongside author and political commentator Bryan Dawe. Saturday began with an inspi-

rational presentation from former Olympian and Australian Senator Nova Peris OAM. Ms Peris published an autobiography detailing her Indigenous heritage, her experience in politics and her achievements at the Olympics. The Island Story Gatherers Committee secretary Kylie Jones said presenters had been chosen to show the different way stories can be shared. Musicians such as Kutcha Edwards and the Bass Coast Pickers were featured in the festival. “We wanted to show how sto-

Successful: from left, The Island Story Gatherers committee member Anne Davie and Cowes resident Jude Christopher were impressed by the turn out at Phillip Island’s first literary festival on Friday night.

ries can be told through music, and we carried this on with Sunday’s program including how stories can be developed in theatre,” Ms Jones said. Ms Jones said the diverse presenters opened up discussions about a range of topics and current issues. Due to the success of the festival, it is anticipated Phillip Island will host it again. “Along the way we learned new things like how to make a website and post on Facebook. We are extremely proud of what we have achieved,” Ms Jones said.

Special guest: The Island Story Gatherers Committee president Lois Gaskin was thrilled to have author and political commentator Bryan Dawe speak at the opening of Phillip Island’s first literary festival on Friday night.

Literary lovers: from left, Cowes’ Steve Parker, Broome’s Eva Philippiadis, Lenka Vanderboom, Isaac Philippiadis and Sermsah Bin Saad, and Cowes’ Samiro Douglas was excited to attend Phillip Island’s first literary festival on Friday night.

Subaru marks first year in Leongatha THE first birthday for Leongatha Subaru is here. To celebrate what has been an above expectation 12 months Leongatha Subaru is inviting customers to its four day sale event which starts today (Wednesday, June 14) and ends Saturday, June 17. Offers include five years unlimited kilometre warranty, five year roadside assist, free rego and compulsory third party, plus $500 of free genuine accessories. Salesman Neil Forth said the sales of Subaru since arriving in Leongatha had been exceptional. “It’s certainly exceeded expectations. The Subaru brand suits this area; the quality of the build and the fact all Subarus are all wheel drive certainly helped sales,” Neil said. The new Impreza has been well received and there’s growing anticipation for the arrival of the new XV with people advised to pre-order theirs now. The new XV, which arrives later in June, features “Eyesight”, incorporating crash avoidance, emergency braking and adaptable cruise control. This will be the first Subaru model with lane keep assist. The 4WD hatch has good clearance and can handle drives off the bitumen. If you are in line for a new Subaru call in this week and see Russell Hemming or Neil Forth, phone 5662 4070. LMCT 11276.

Birthday week for Subaru: salesman Neil Forth is pictured with the Japanese Car of the Year, the highly acclaimed new Subaru Impreza S and the ever popular Subaru Outback.

Chloe dances to State win WINNER of a prestigious State ballet scholarship award Chloe Adkins of Inverloch is now off to contest the Australasian championships in Sydney in July. Daughter of Mick and Kate Adkins of Inverloch Chloe, 17, is student at Leongatha’s Lisa Pellin Dancers and won her way through to the Australasian championships after winning the Victorian Scholarships senior ballet award in Melbourne on Saturday evening. In Sydney Chloe will compete against Australia’s best dancers coming from new South Wales, Queensland, the ACT and Western Australia.

Dance teacher Lisa Pellin who also won the state teachers trophy couldn’t be more proud of Chloe’s achievements and said she had to first get a certain mark in her recent intermediate ballet exam to qualify and on Saturday Chloe had to take an advanced class with the adjudicator before completing her ballet and character solo performances. Chloe, a student at Mary MacKillop College in Leongatha is the fifth Lisa Pellin student to win this State ballet trophy. Lisa said they had 10 students qualify for the state competition and Taya Cameron, Leongatha was awarded a Commendation for her Junior ballet performance.

Champion dancer: Chloe Adkins of Inverloch was congratulated by dance teacher Lisa Pellin of Lisa Pellin Dancers in Leongatha after winning the State ballet scholarship award in Melbourne on Saturday.

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Bruce wins championships A GRADE Championship results: Open Singles: this was a thriller, with Bruce Harmer defeating Justin Licis 11 to nine on the seventh. Bruce pulled out all the stops to win because he hasn’t beaten Justin this year. It was one last stunning smash that finally clinched the set. The Handicap Singles event

was won by Archie Paxton. He defeated Ashley Hewlett in a hard hitting and very close set, getting even for a reversal of scores the last time they met. A Reserve final ladder Mator.......................32 54 (184) Dodge Challengers .24 44 (158) The Classics ............20 48 (167) Range Rovers..........16 42 (161) Mercedes ..................16 38 (149) Rally Cars.................12 35 (142)

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only social table tennis 11am to 12.30pm and 1pm to 3pm on Thursday (June 15). One the following Monday (June 19) there will be a tournament for all players who have competed in A Reserve this season. The Wonthaggi Table Tennis Club wishes all the best to the Vic Country Championships teams in Bendigo on Saturday.

Left, Champion: runner up Justin Licis congratulated the A Grade champion Bruce Harmer, who won in a closely contested battle. Right, Winner: Archie Paxton won the Handicap Singles event after defeating Ashley Hewlett.

Chess star bound for state competition L E O N G AT H A’ S Harry Herbert is a chess whiz.

The junior chess star has earned a spot in State Championships after qualifying in the South Gippsland Inter-

Qualifier: South Gippsland Interschool Chess Competition organiser Tim Broome congratulated Harry Herbert on qualifying for states after winning the competition at Korumburra Primary School in May.

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Gary’s stellar season GARY McGrath has had a brilliant season to this point and is the key to his side, Subaru’s ultimate success. Gary produced an enthralling singles victory over tennis legend Neil Langstaff which went 15-12 Gary’s way and left both men physically and emotionally exhausted. Gary’s teammates rallied to assist in a good win over Honda, with Gail Beer and Matt Patterson playing some steady badminton, Subaru seem to have all the ingredients to claim this season’s premiership. The Honda team’s best player was club legend Greg Marshman who still manages to win the majority of the sets he plays, but he is certainly ageing gracefully. Nissan tried to take it up to top team Toyota and nearly pulled off the upset of the season, Nigel Grimes and Phil Munro playing some excellent singles sets, but it was the doubles sets where Toyota established its authority and secured a win. Les Swift was sensational all night and won all his sets, proving age is no barrier to playing top badminton. The Mazda team hit back hard after suffering a big loss last week. Trent Hughes

was back to his brilliant best picking up his three sets, and Matthew Oomman is also producing some great results this season and has lifted his whole game, a credit to Matthew’s dedication to the game. For Mazda’s opponents Holden, Arthur Grabham and Rhonda Newton were its best players. In the final match for analysis Kia came out on top of Ford. Tom Dudley and Brayden Krohn showing the benefits of a strong pre-season campaign assisting Kia’s strong victory. Paul Robinson and Mike Timpano were great contributors for Ford, with Paul having an exceptional singles win over Logan Brann, a top effort by Paul. A special mention to Logan for helping in a number of sets to help the night flow smoothly. Rount 6 results Mazda 6/109 d Holden 2/76, Toyota 4/106 d Nissan 4/88, Kia 6/109 d Ford 2/72, Subaru 5/101 d Honda 3/75.

Ladder Toyota ......................................50 Mazda ......................................41 Subaru .....................................40 Honda ......................................27 Kia ............................................26 Holden ......................................24 Nissan.......................................17 Ford ..........................................15

school Chess Competition, held at Korumburra Primary School on May 31. Organiser Tim Broome said Harry is a distinguished local competitor. “We run a program of interschool chess tournaments all over Victoria. We have two or three primary tournaments in Gippsland each year. Last year Harry won all three, and again in the event at Korumburra on May 31 this year he finished first, winning all seven of his games,” Mr Broome said. “On the strength of this, Harry has again been invited to represent St Laurence’s Primary School at the State Primary Interschool Championships in October, and in order to develop his game further Harry needs to test himself against this stronger opposition. “He also played in the Casey Zone Interschool in Narre Warren, where he had a chance to take on the seasoned competitors from top chess school Wooranna Park Primary, which finished fourth out of all the primary schools in Victoria at the State Championships in 2016, and was National Champions in 2015. Harry scored a very respectable four from seven at this event and will have benefited from this workout.” Harry’s love for chess stemmed from countless games against his grandfather Derek Herbert. Mr Herbert said he had never let Harry win a game, so all his victories were well earned. “We play before a competition and he is constantly improving,” he said.

Harry said his favourite thing about chess was learning how to strategise. “I like how the game is played. I like how every piece has its own ability and how you have to be strategic to keep your pieces safe,” he said. Harry said he was excited to compete at state level and aimed to win six out of nine games; a feat that would be considered quite remarkable. He has also inspired others to play the game, starting a chess club at St Laurence’s Primary School. The club meets weekly at recess and lunch, giving Harry the opportunity to help his classmates learn new skills. Harry’s mother Colleen Herbert said playing chess has had positive impacts on Harry mentally. “He’s had plenty of game experience and it has been really good mentally. It keeps his mind active and has improved his concentration. It’s a good game for every child to learn how to play,” she said. “We are very grateful to Derek, who takes Harry to many of his tournaments. Without Derek, Harry wouldn’t be able to compete at this level.” Mr Broome applauded Harry’s achievements. “It is great to see Harry pursuing his passion for chess with such enthusiasm,” he said. “Chess is thriving among the secondary schools of Gippsland, so hopefully he will continue to have tournament opportunities and continue to challenge himself next year.”

Great team: Leongatha’s Harry Herbert has won many awards for chess thanks to hours of practice with his grandfather Derek Herbert.

South Gippsland Bridge Club Feedback sought for national sporting plan

RESULTS for last week:

Friday, June 9, at Inverloch – pairs’ event North/South First with an outstanding 63.54 percent was the very talented father and son team of Philip and Neville Chapman. Second with a very sound 60.19 percent were the skilled team of Pat West and Faye Rowlands. Third with a very fine 59.84 percent were Kaye Douglas and John Sutton, and fourth with a solid 58.04 percent were Bron Sund and Clive Hope. East/West First with 59.47 percent was the every consistent John Sullivan and Alan Johnston. Second with a fine 50.41 percent were two relative newcomers to the game, Bev McHugh and Glenys Dale. Third with 49.80 percent were the steady pair of Norman Hannay and Marj Freeman and fourth with 49.11 percent were Marie Sands and Ken McKenzie. Tuesday, June 6, annual interclub competition held at Meeniyan Bowls Club: The second half of the annual interclub competition was held at Meeniyan Bowls Club with a very well patronised event of 14 tables; a full house.

South Gippsland players acquitted themselves very well indeed being represented in four of the top six places. First with a superb 66.35 percent and clear way out front leaders was Bron Sund and Clive Hope. Second with a very competitive 60.58 percent were Ken Tierney and Anne Deb Houting from Traralgon. Third were Faye Rowlands and Pat West with 55.77 percent (SG). Fourth with 55.08 percent were Jean Barbour and Greg Nicholson (T). Fifth were Kathryn Smith and Colin Cameron with 54.95 percent and sixth with 51.37 percent were Philip and Neville Chapman. Thanks to both clubs for a great day of competition and wonderful catering. Monday, June 5, at Meeniyan – pairs’ event First with yet another consistent and skilled performance were Susan Ruffin and Clive Hope with 58.93 percent. Second were the talented Faye Rowlands and Jack Kuiper with 55.36 percent and third with a sound 54.17 percent were Kathryn Smith and David Baggallay. Visitors are always welcome. Please check the club website for events, classes and information.

FLINDERS MP Greg Hunt invites all sporting communities to play a part in shaping the Federal Government’s new national sport plan. The plan will be a long term strategy for the whole of sport and will examine four key pillars of participation, performance, prevention through physical activity, and integrity. A national lottery, to be developed with the states, and activity to boost participation are two options being considered. Consultation will also engage on major sporting events, sports infrastructure, sport governance and funding. Throughout this process key stakeholders will work closely with the government, including the states and territories, the Australian Sports Commission and their respective sports, the Australian Olympic and Paralympics committees, and Commonwealth Games Australia. The Commonwealth makes a

significant contribution to Australian sport and the plan will help to inform clear policy objectives across the entire sector. Australians love sport, and come together to play sport at local ovals, fields, courts, parks and beaches to support champions. Participating in sport makes everyone healthier both physically and mentally, and is the basis for many friendships. Being physically active reduces risk for many diseases including heart disease and type two diabetes. Further details on the plan, including options for submitting views, are available at www.sport.gov.au. Submissions should consider the key issues listed on the website. Further guidance on topics for discussion will be released in the coming weeks. This is not an exclusive list, but is designed to stimulate debate and discussion. Contributions and ideas are due by July 31.

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Soccer stars represent Korumburra KORUMBURRA City Soccer Club girls Estelle Rosse, Dakota DeCarlo, Amelia Hurst and Fernanda Hurst took their soccer to the next level when they were selected to represent Gippsland Soccer League in the CLFA 2017 Championships held at Morwell on the Queen’s Birthday long weekend.

Representatives: Korumburra’s U16s Estelle Rosse, Dakota DeCarlo, Amelia Hurst and U12 Fernanda Hurst played for the Gippsland Soccer League at the 2017 Country Championships over the Queen’s Birthday weekend. Photo credit – Dave Hurst.

Estelle, Dakota and Amelia played in the U16 team and Fernanda played in the U12s. The girls attended try outs and were selected to be part of the GSL squad along with players from Phillip Island, Mirboo North, Leongatha, Lang Lang, Wonthaggi, Drouin, Trafalgar and the Latrobe Valley.

Croatto stars on the range LEONGATHA Small Bore Rifle Club has been topping the class in 2017. The club recently won the 50m Prone Pennant final and Daniel Croatto was named best shooter of the round several times. Around Easter, Daniel was involved in Target Rifle Victoria’s National event, held in Adelaide. In this particular com-

petition, the top eight progress to the finals. Through the process of elimination, competitors shoot five shots in two and half minutes, and the lowest scorers are eliminated. It comes down to two shots in 30 seconds, and the highest scorer wins the event. Daniel came fifth this year, and was pipped at the post the following year, coming in second.

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

The Leongatha club is now involved in the 2017 20 metre prone pennant and is sitting on top of the ladder in the early stages. Daniel said he began shooting because his family wanted him to learn how to use a rifle on the farm. He was encouraged to join the club by Ray Considine and found he had a real knack for the sport. He has been a member of the club for the past 30

years. Once a week on a Wednesday, the members of club shoot at the Leongatha range. They also travel around the state to compete at meets twice a month. Venues range from Wangaratta to Portland. Daniel said the secret to success is repeating the fundamentals and consistency. “Originally, I learned from Don McIntyre (late of Leongatha). Now I

learn from other people I compete with,” he said. “There’s a guy from Ballarat who I’m rivals with on the range, but we support each other. We’ve got each other’s back.” Daniel’s most recent competitions were last weekend. He competed in Melbourne on Saturday and then again in Traralgon on Sunday. The Leongatha Small Bore Rifle Club meets on Wednesdays at 8pm.

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Training with their teams included travelling to Cranbourne, Mirboo North and Leongatha as well as at their home ground over the last few weeks to bring them together and execute their skills with their new team mates. In such a short period of time, the respective coaches brought the girls together and developed their skills well. They were drawn to play two games on Saturday, two on Sunday and one on Monday against travelling teams from Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo and Albury/ Woodonga as well as the home side of Latrobe Valley, which are teams that have been playing together and training together for some time. The GSL girls’ teams looked great in orange and black stripe and entered in the U12, U14 and U16 age groups.

The U16 team started off the weekend with Dakota kicking the first goal against Geelong. The girls played their best and managed to come away with a draw and a win from their five games, beating the home side of Latrobe Valley in a thrilling two to one game where the girls held on with great composure and pressure on the ball. The U14 girls had one win out of four games with a solid win over Bendigo. The U12’s took two wins in the tightest competition of the weekend missing out on the final by one game, if only some luck had fallen their way. There are some very pleasing signs for girls’ soccer in the region, with more time for training and more tournaments throughout the year giving the girls more experience and time to show their abilities.

Wonthaggi’s table tennis star chosen for championships ELEVEN year old Beau Dobbins was selected to play in an U13 boys’ team at the Australian Junior Table Tennis Championships. The championships will be held in Hobart from July 8 to July 15. Beau has competed in qualifying tournaments around Victoria since September last year with considerable success. Some of his highlights include winning the U11 boys’ singles in the Geelong Junior Open, the D Grade singles at the Bairnsdale County Tournament, Division 6 at the Dandenong Junior Open, and the

U13 boys’ doubles at the Albury/Wodonga Junior Open. He was also runner up in the U13 boys’ doubles in the Melbourne Junior Open. Alongside his friends, Beau represented the Wonthaggi Table Tennis Club in Bendigo over the long weekend at the Victorian Country Championships. He is coached at the Wonthaggi Table Tennis Club by Bruce Harmer, who is delighted with his selection in the team. Beau has been playing at Wonthaggi since he was seven years old. He now competes in both Wonthaggi A Grade and A Reserve competitions.

Talented: Wonthaggi’s Beau Dobbins was recently selected to play in an U13 boys’ team at the Australian Junior Table Tennis Championships. Above right. In action: Wonthaggi’s Beau Dobbins shows impressive skill around a table tennis table.

Local boxers on show

Top shooter: Daniel Croatto was instrumental in seeing Leongatha on top of the ladder following the 50m Prone Pennant final, and has had successes in further competitions.

WONTHAGGI Boxing Club will showcase the top boxers from five Gippsland clubs in its Inter-Club Exhibition. The exhibition will feature sparring bouts between

Golden Gloves champs, Australian champs and state champs. The event will be held on July 1, entry is $20 for a ringside seat or $15 for standing room. For more details, contact Terry Earl on 0417 865 532.

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thestar.com.au Inverloch WEDNESDAY Social bowls saw 37 players on the green matched up in fours and triples for the usual two games by 12 ends format. Mike Yates’ team of Bruce Cox, Brian Phillipson and Rob Howard was the runner up with two wins and 35 points. Congratulations to the winning team on two wins and 37 points, Chris Nevill, Doug Archer and Bev Kurrle. Raffles were won by Edith Perrett, Jill Bateman, Bev Kurrle, Brad Corcoran and Carol Waters. Bowls continued with a Sunday session under sunny skies, drawing 29 players to two games of 12 ends in triples and fours. There were three teams that won both games. Coming in third on 32 points was the team of Steve Snelling, Rhonda Davies, Paul Holmes and Ron Burge. The second place winner with 33 points was Lois Luby’s team of Richard Huntriss and Arthur Moule. Congratulations to the winners on 36 points; Anita Cooke, Jim Lye, Fabian Lovrecich and Ray Paynting. If those bowlers names are not familiar, it is with good reason. Anita hails from Mt Eliza, Jim is from Leongatha and Fabian plays for Heidelberg Golf. Of course, Inverloch claims Ray as home grown talent. Lucky raffle winners were John Sutcliffe, Gail Burge, Keith Cousens, Anita Cooke, Ron Burge and Steve Snelling. Winter bowls is played on a Wednesday and Sunday starting at 11am.

Names are to be given to the club by 10am. Visitors are most welcomed. South Gippsland Midweek Bowls is being held at Inverloch on Thursday, June 22. Game starts at 11am. Please be at the club no later than 10.30am if you are interested in playing. The next round of Open Pairs will be played on Saturday, June 24. The first round proved to be a display of great bowling and close contests. It is sectional play with the game beginning at 9.30am. If you are interested, there is a sheet in the clubrooms to add your name. The Thursday night bingo sessions at the club have gone into recession for the winter. If there is enough interest, the club will look at restarting bingo late September or early October. Friday night is meals night. Names are to be on the blackboard if you wish to enjoy a roast beef dinner.

Fish Creek THE 2017/18 pennant bowls season starting dates have been confirmed as Tuesday, October 17, and Saturday, October 21. Starting times for both events remain unchanged from the previous season times. The only change to the Saturday team is there will be no 15 minute break midway through the game unless both team managers agree to the break before the game starts. There is a committee meeting this tonight (Wednesday, June 14) starting at 7pm.

ladder this week after the eighth game of the season. Korumburra White had a good win over Buffalo, slotting it in nicely to second position. Mardan just made it over the line to beat Korumburra Blue by two shots and Foster Fishys also managed a close finish against Dumbalk, winning by four shots. The top three positions will be fought for until the last week, with only two games remaining before the finals begin. Next week’s draw sees positions one and two play each other and three and four to play; a very interesting night ahead. Well done to everyone. Please get your teams in for the sponsored tournament day on Sunday, July 9, at Dumbalk Hall. As always, happy bowling to all. Ladder K’burra Blue .................. 20 +26 K’burra White ................ 20 +26 Mardan............................ 20 +21 Foster Fishys ................... 14 +2 Buffalo ............................. 14 -55 Dumbalk............................. 8 -20

Foster indoor LAST Saturday night saw a roll up of nine players. Again this week, there was only one two game winning team at the end of the night. which just happened to be Ian Park with Maureen Taylor. The club also welcomed Mark Taylor and look forward to seeing him again. A very enjoyable night was had by all. Venture out next Saturday night for a game of carpet bowls at the bowls club; please have your names in by 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start. Phone names in to the club on 5682 2061, or for further details phone Bev on 0408 369 298.

South West Gippsland Midweek

South Gippsland Indoor Bias Bowls

ON Thursday, bowlers played at Koo Wee Rup.

THERE was a little reshuffle of positions on the

Although cloudy, it was the perfect day for bowls and

28 players enjoyed both the conditions and company. Next week they are playing at Corinella, so come along and enjoy the company of other like-minded people. The winner on the day was the team skipped by Snow Lacco who along with Alan Weeden, Patti Scammell and Lyn Hodson managed to win both games. Runners up were Chris Bowers, Sean McWilliams and Lindsay Russell with best one game winners being Peter Sproule-Carroll, Peter Thorley and Charlie Wright. Bowlers were recently informed of the passing of wonderful life member Ronnie West, who will be sadly missed.

Runners up: Arthur Moule, Lois Luby and Richard Huntriss came in second at Inverloch’s Sunday social bowls.

Buffalo indoor Wednesday, June 7 AT Buffalo this week we had the ladies versus gents night with the ladies defending last year’s title. Three games of eight ends were played and results were even at the end of the night, with the ladies once again the victors scoring a narrow three shot win over the men 113-110. Well done ladies. The winning ladies team was Toni Heldens, Danah Suckling, Bev Greenwood and Gwenda Bevan (WWL).

The winning men’s team of Charlie Tumino, Peter Tiziani and Graeme Trease were the only ones to win all three games (WWW). The encouragement award for the ladies went to Jeanette Grady, Denyse Menzies and Lynne McIntyre, and the men’s encouragement award to Russell Grady, Graeme Tobias and Charlie Tyers. A delicious supper and lots of lucky ticket prizes concluded an enjoyable evening. Many thanks to everyone for bringing supper and helping to tidy up at the end of the night. Social bowls Buffalo hall Wednesday 7.30pm, all welcome.

Congratulations: Fabian Lovrecich, Jim Lye, Ray Paynting and Anita Cooke won the Sunday social bowls at Inverloch.

Wednesday winners: the triples team of Bev Kurrle, Doug Archer and Chris Nevill won Inverloch’s Wednesday social bowls.

Wonthaggi ace cross country WONTHAGGI Secondary College entered 46 students in the South Gippsland Division Cross Country in Mirboo North on May 29.

Team effort: the Wonthaggi Secondary College winners proudly held up their ribbons and medals at the South Gippsland Division Cross Country in Mirboo North. Left, Conquered: Josh Bertacco, Stewart Beaumont, Riley Williamson, Adam Honeysett and Jake Benson took on the South Gippsland Division Cross Country in Mirboo North as a senior boys’ team for Wonthaggi Secondary College.

The conditions were freezing and the course was muddy, but the students competed well and achieved some great results. The six individual place getters were Leah McNish (first, senior girls), Zali Anderson (first, 15 years girls), Jak Spinks (second, 13 years boys), Cooper Smith (second, 15 years boys), Will Clarkson (third, 16 years boys) and Lochlan Hill (third, 14 years boys). The college had four team wins on the day. Teams consisted of four or five runners and their places are added up to total an overall score. The school with the lowest score wins for each age group. Four Wonthaggi Secondary College teams will progress through to the next level.

Champions: Leah McNish, Mikaela Notly, Kiana Courtidis and Amy Challinor were in Wonthaggi Secondary College’s winning senior girls team in the South Gippsland Division Cross Country in Mirboo North. The teams events promotes an encouraging environment where students work together to compete to the best of their ability. The college lacked numbers in the senior teams and it was great to see junior students step up and compete in the older age groups, with older students

supporting and encouraging them. Wonthaggi won the girls’ aggregate, as well as the overall grand aggregate on the day. Forty students qualified to progress through to the Gippsland Region competition at Lardner Park tomorrow (Thursday, June 15).

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SPORT | GOLF Leongatha ladies PAST women’s president Helen Mackenzie and club member Maria Bell sponsored the June Monthly Medal. A total of 40 women

Achievement: Louise Schache won B Grade and the Monthly Medal last week.

Woorayl ladies THE first Wednesday of the new month signals the club Monthly Medal stroke round being contested, and there were 17 ladies who hit off on June 7 for this event. Thanks go to Carol Johnson who sponsored the day’s play. The course was in great condition and the weather was ideal with no wind along with the sun even making an appearance after the very frosty morning. Elsie McBride played very consistent golf and carded a great net 77 (34)

competed in both the nine hole Stableford event and the medal competition. First time medal winner and B Grade winner was Louise Schache with an excellent 104/28/76. The evergreen Dot Stubbs won A Grade with 92/13/79 and Barb Miller had a good win in C Grade with 83 net. The A Grade scratch winner was Toni West with 89. Down the line balls were won by Marg Griffiths and Fay Quilford 77, Helen Mackenzie 81, Melina Wilder 82, Nancy Sperling, Marea Maher, Wendy Parker and Jan Brownlie 83. Marg Griffiths was closest to the flag on the 16th and Colleen Touzel won the putting competition with 30 putts. Wendy Brown had a good win in the nine hole competition with 19 points, to win B Grade and the Monthly Medal on a count back from Elly Berryman. The A Grade winner was Elly with net 77 (15). NTP: eighth E. Berryman, 11th J. Riseley and 17th E. McBride. DTL: A. Poole 82 (23), S. Thomas 83 (15) and I. Gilliam 83 (34). Putting: A. Poole 27. A reminder the monthly counter tea (from 6pm) and lucky draws are on this Thursday, June 15, at the club – all welcome. This week: Doris Chambers Foursomes Stableford.

thestar.com.au followed by Geri Hastings and Kerry Hogan with 18 points. Saturday, June 10: Winner: Rebecca Wilson (9) 32 points. Down the line: Dot Stubbs 31 and Marea Maher 29.

Barb Miller: won C Grade with 83 net at Leongatha Golf Club.

Leongatha TUESDAY, June 6 saw 65 players cheering their teammates along in an Ambrose Dropout event. A countback was needed to determine the winning team of Wendy Parker, Kevin Scott, Alan Kuhne and Rod Brown, who took the honours with a net score of 60.25, over the team of Andrew Smith, Kevin Castwood, Gary Sharrock and Michael Thomas, also with 60.25 points. David Fordes, Peter Hobson, John Eabry and Geoff McDonald finished a close third with 60.625, holding out John McInnes, Marianne Leaver, Chris Leaver and Fred de Bondt on 62.872, and the team of Ian Trease, Allan Schache and Michael Street who finished with 63.5 points. Nearest the pins were won by David Forbes 14th

Korumburra ladies

Elsie McBride: won B Grade and the Monthly Medal at the Woorayl Golf Club.

LAST Wednesday, 16 women contested the June Monthly Medal. Scores indicated that the players found the going fairly difficult. In A Grade (0-29) Lee Clements (13) was the winner with 78 net and the runner up was Barb Twite (24) 82 net. The B Grade (30-45) and Monthly Medal winner was Pam Eyers (40) 77net and the runner up was Viv Enbom (33) 87net. Balls down the line were awarded to Beryl Brown 85 net, Moira Rogers 86 net and Marg Harper 88 net. The nearest the pins were won by Jan Hewitt (first), Beryl Brown (10th) and Jenny Blackmore (13th). One of the 4BBB Matchplay semi finals was played with Lynette McIvor and Heather Grist defeating Merrissa Cosson and Joan Peters 2/1 in a close match.

(94cm) and 16th hole Chris Leaver (3.08m). On Thursday, June 8, 75 players enjoyed the course on a lovely winter’s day. The best score of the day was 36 points by John McLennan (B Grade) with (A Grade) Kevin Castwood and (C Grade) Henry Sedelies winning their divisions on C/B, each with 35 points from a gaggle of other golfing mates. DTLs went to Joe Lowell (35), Geoff McDonald (35), Neil McKenzie (35), John Simon (35), Frank Gill (35), Ross McRobert (35), Ian Caine (34), Ray Burton (34), Peter Brownlie (34), Rod Brown (33), Chris Leaver (33), John Dumont (33), Allan Schache (33), Michael Thomas (33), Neale Gillin (33), Dennis Thom (32), Doug Clemann (32) and John Payne (32). NTPs were Brian Fennessy on 14th with the shot The Green (winter course) was played in the Saturday competition. The winner was Marg Harper (35) having the best score of 34 points. Debbie Wrigley achieved the nearest the pin on the 13th hole.

Woorayl

Great success: Pam Eyers was the June Monthly Medal winner at Korumburra Golf Club last Wednesday.

Wonthaggi

Single Stableford winner: captain Peter Riddle congratulates Thursday’s winner Daryle Gregg. Meeniyan THERE were excellent fields throughout the week, plus green fee players coming along to play on the long weekend. The club welcomed regulars from Venus Bay on Saturday. Honours were spread throughout the week with

Paul Robinson: was the Single Par winner on Saturday at the Meeniyan Golf Club.

Bob McGeary, Daryl Gregg and president Paul Robinson taking out the competitions. Bruce Betts had an up and down week; he was runner up on Thursday with 36 points and nearest the pin on Tuesday on the second. There was keen scoring on Saturday with Paul Robinson taking the win with +4, closely followed by Reg Hannay +3, Col Graeme +2, Michael Darminan +1 and Bob McGeary square after turning +4 up. The club thanked Truckie Hughes for his generous sponsorship for Saturday’s par competition. Results for the week: Tuesday, June 6: Single Stableford Winner: Bob McGeary (16) 37 points Runner up: Winston Reilly (27) 35 points Nearest the pin: second Bruce Betts and 11th Bob

McGeary Best nine: Peter Wilson (24) 20 points Thursday, June 8: Single Stableford Winner: Daryle Gregg (24) 38 points Runner up- Bruce Betts (27) 36 points on a count back from Bob McGeary(16) Nearest the pin: eighth Brian Dewar and 11th Reg Hannay Best nine: Bob McGeary(16) 23 points Saturday, June 10: Single Par Winner: Paul Robinson (18) +4 Runner up: Reg Hannay(27) +3 Down the line: Col Graeme (14) +2 and Michael Darminan(20) +1 Pro pin: 11th jackpot next week Nearest the pin: second Craig Buckland Members draw: Lochie Cope; jackpot next week

of the day (10cm) and 16th Chris Leaver (1.8m). Golf on Saturday, June 10, was played in perfect conditions with best score of the day being 37 points scored by Fred de Bondt (B Grade) with other winners being John Payne (A Grade) on 35 points and Garry Sharrock (C Grade) on 34 points. DTL’s were won by Nick Shaw (35), Peter Buttinger (35), Ron Findlay (35), Jason Dennerley (34), Barry Stevens (34), David Forbes (34), Stephen Sorrell (34), Norm Hughes (34), Peter Walsh (33), Russell Williams (33), Dennis Thom (32), Neale Gillin (32), Henry Sedelies (32), Richard Wight (32), Andrew Smith (32), Greg Ellt (31), Geoffrey Tyson (31) and Rod Mackenzie (31). NTPs went to Peter Hart on the 14th hole (4.01m) and John Payne on the 16th (2.12m). A reminder to all golfers (women and men) that Leongatha Golf Club is also running a nine hole competition over winter on a Thursday morning with limited slots for a tee off on the first tee at 10.40am. Visitors are always welcome.

IT was a pretty chilly start to the day but the layers were soon stripped off and the 20 ladies playing in the June Monthly Medal ended up playing in great mild weather. The course is heavy and most of the scores reflected this, except for one clever girl Jacqueline Loughran who concentrated very well all day to

RESULTS: Saturday, June 10. Saturday saw 44 players play the McDonald and Roberts foursomes, proudly sponsored by McDonald and Roberts. It was a very prestigious board event and the club thanked Grant and Dave for their generous sponsorship. The weather was perfect and course in fantastic condition. The winners were G. Winkler and J. Howard 71.5 net. Balls down the line went to M. Grist and G. Forrester, R. Winkler and G. Price, R. Sullivan and B. Stubbs, and A. McEachern and L. Ballagh on a c/b from the unlucky G. McKinnon and P.

be the toast of the day at presentations with a brilliant 97 (26) 71 net. She took home the B Grade and the Medal, but wait there’s more, she also was the NTP Queen Bee with the second and the 17th prizes as well. A Grade and scratch was won by Marg Johnson 88 (12) 76 net. She also had a birdie two on the 13th, with a shout out to Sev Piasente who joined the A Grade field today.

Burgess. Qualifying players: R. Sullivan and B. Stubbs play M. Grist and G. Forrester, and R. Winkler and G. Price play G. Winkler and J. Howard. Nearest to pins were eighth L. Ballagh and 17th J. Howard. The ball raffle winner was T. Ryan syndicate. Results: Monday, June 12. Monday saw a small field of seven players play a men’s and ladies’ stableford, sponsored by the club. The men’s winner was W. Turner 41 points. Balls down the line went to T. Ryan.

Foster Tuesday, June 6: Stableford. Winner: Derek Summers NTP: sixth F. Tyers and 17th P. Dight. DTL: K. Peavey and P. Dight. Wednesday, June 7: Medal Stroke: Winner medal: Fiona Curram (17) 70 net. A Grade Scr: F. Curram 87 gross. B Grade net: Anne Heywood (29) 84. B Grade Scr: F. McGlead 113 c/b. NTP: 17th B. Warren. DTL: D. Williams 79 and M. Blake 79. Putts: M. Blake 29. Thursday, June 8: Stableford. Winner: Peter Dight 32 points c/b. NTP: sixth C. Gray and 13th P. Dight. DTL: D. Hutchinson 32 and C. Gray 31. Friday, June 9: Chook Run (back nine). Winner: Lloyd McKenzie 19 points. NTP: nil. DTL: G. Phelan 18 and C. Riddell 17. Saturday, June 10: Stableford. A Grade: Paul Spencer 40 points. B Grade: Shane Corrie 36 points c/b. NTP: 4th Jim Freeman, 6th Danny Jenkins, 13th Kevin Flett, 15th Trent Price and 17th Drew Studham. DTL: K. Flett 39, J. Freeman 38, P. Schofield 38, S. Canning 37 and T. Price 36. Nine holes: Paul Spencer. Two -Twos winner: Jim Freeman.

C Grade was won by captain Maree Anderson with 108 (29) 79. Irene Walsh won the NTP balls on the eighth, and Anne Tschiderer the putting with 29 putts. BDL was awarded to Jan Beaumont 77, Anne Tschiderer 78, Ivy Ruby 79, Heather Wintle 80, Catherine Bolding 81, Pam Russell 82, and Chris Hamilton 83 c/b from four others.

Great effort: the A Grade winner was Marg Johnson, B Grade and the Medal was won by Jacqueline Loughran and Maree Anderson won C Grade.

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NETBALL | SPORT

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Parrots netball A Grade

Intercept: Stony Creek’s Kristie Moore stops a pass going through to MDU goal shooter Rachel Priestley. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning-@ fourcornersframing.biz.

Alberton netball Results - Round 11 June 10 A Grade: MDU 72 d Stony Creek 27, Tarwin 15 lt Foster 35, DWWWW 22 lt Fish Creek 73. B Grade: MDU 75 d Stony Creek 36, Tarwin 36 d Foster 23, DWWWW 15 lt Fish Creek 73. C Grade: MDU 68 d Stony Creek 16, Tarwin 26 lt Foster 53, DWWWW 8 lt Fish Creek 70. 17 & Under: MDU 18 57 d Stony Creek 13, Tarwin 27 d Foster 26, DWWWW 18 lt Fish Creek 22. 15 & Under: Tarwin 21 lt Foster 30. 13 & Under: MDU 24 d Stony Creek 11, Tarwin 23 lt

Foster 31, DWWWW 11 lt Fish Creek 41.

Ladders A Grade MDU ...........................343.97 Fish Creek ..................204.12 Foster..........................181.78 Tarwin ..........................82.83 Stony Creek...................85.24 Toora .............................72.66 DWWWW.......................8.60 B Grade MDU ...........................195.08 Toora ..........................167.10 Fish Creek ..................168.68 Foster..........................125.50 Tarwin ...........................83.78 Stony Creek...................62.69 DWWWW.....................22.61 C Grade MDU ...........................278.32 Fish Creek ..................196.57 Foster..........................121.43 Toora ............................97.07

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Tarwin ...........................76.31 Stony Creek...................77.10 DWWWW.....................14.36 17 & Under MDU ...........................421.56 Foster..........................154.44 Fish Creek ..................100.74 Toora ..........................106.67 Tarwin ...........................73.65 Stony Creek...................40.79 DWWWW.....................18.26 15 & Under Fish Creek ..................327.12 Foster..........................145.71 Tarwin ..........................63.79 MDU ............................. 58.11 Toora .............................63.23 13 & Under Foster..........................340.21 Tarwin ........................276.92 Fish Creek ..................273.39 Toora ............................54.77 MDU .............................44.05 DWWWW.....................34.94 Stony Creek...................16.17

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Gippsland netball results Results - Round 8 A Grade: Drouin 56 d Maffra 35, Leongatha 61 d Warragul 46, Moe 58 d Wonthaggi Power 43, Sale 50 d Bairnsdale 21, Traralgon 63 d Morwell 33. B Grade: Drouin 56 d Maffra 40, Leongatha 63 d Warragul 41, Moe 60 d Wonthaggi Power 34, Sale 46 lt Bairnsdale 49, Traralgon 62 d Morwell 37. C Grade: Drouin 31 lt Maffra 44, Leongatha 35 d Warragul 29, Moe 31 lt Wonthaggi Power 33, Sale 31 d Bairnsdale 25, Traralgon 42 d Morwell 27.

Under 17: Drouin 43 lt Maffra 48, Leongatha 47 d Warragul 23, Moe 41 d Wonthaggi Power 38, Sale 46 d Bairnsdale 36, Traralgon 51 d Morwell 15. Under 15: Drouin 44 d Maffra 34, Leongatha 64 d Warragul 18, Moe 37 lt Wonthaggi Power 57, Sale 35 d Bairnsdale 34, Traralgon 32 lt Morwell 39. Under 13: Drouin 2 lt Maffra 42, Leongatha 49 d Warragul 10, Moe 29 drew Wonthaggi Power 29, Sale 48 d Bairnsdale 20, Traralgon 27 d Morwell 19.

Ladders

LDNA netball Ladders

St Laurence Gold ...............72 4 Mirboo North .....................88 2 Mt Eccles White .................54 0

After Round 7 13 & Under Mirboo North Purple .....693 Town ................................322 Parrots .............................193 Mirboo North Gold ........136 St Laurence Maroon ...........98 St Laurence Gold ...............94 St Laurence Blue ................72 Meeniyan & District ..........47 Mt Eccles Silver .................35 Mt Eccles Purple ................43 Mt Eccles Blue ...................48 15 & Under Meeniyan & District ......389 Mt Eccles Blue ................158 Mt Eccles Yellow.............145 Mirboo North .................147 Town Black ........................82 St Laurence Gold ...............78 St Laurence Maroon ...........59 Town Tangerine..................17 17 & Under / C Grade Meeniyan & District ...... 114 Mirboo North Purple .....147 Town Black .......................94 Mt Eccles .........................107 Mirboo North Gold ..........168 St Laurence ........................58 Town Tangerine..................58 Open Town Black .....................175 Mt Eccles Blue ................155 Town Tangerine ..............103 MDU ..................................98 St Laurence Maroon ...........97

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Umpires for Saturday, June 17 11am: Barb Challis, Maria Evison, Bek Vagg, Anita Gourlay, Anna Patterson, Cayli Lane, Phil Smith, Maddie Brew, Emma Smith, Sam Anderson, Lauren Baudinette, Angelique Dunlevie, Mariah Grant, Jesseme Arnason. 12noon: Jemma Caithness, Amy Smith, Bridget Eldred, Mitch Price, Jesseme Arnason, Sam Anderson, Chelsea Hofman, Julie Grant, Angelique Dunlevie, Cayli Lane, Maddie Brew, Erin Baudinette, Katrina Spark, Lori McKenzie. 1pm: Mitch Price, Erin Baudinette, Lori McKenzie, Emma Smith, Julie Grant, Lauren Baudinette, Maria Evison, Jemma Caithness. 2:20pm: Anna Patterson, Mariah Grant, Phil Smith, Bek Vagg, Barb Challis, Anita Gourlay . Any concerns, contact Erin Baudinette 0448 487 492.

A Grade Traralgon ...................183.04 Morwell ......................141.55 Drouin ........................127.68 Moe .............................108.55 Leongatha ..................100.00 Warragul ........................88.78 Wonthaggi Power ..........84.73 Maffra............................82.07 Sale................................70.52 Bairnsdale .....................55.21 B Grade Leongatha ..................135.31 Moe .............................145.27 Traralgon ...................133.84 Drouin ........................101.45 Morwell ........................93.18 Bairnsdale ..................... 88.11 Sale................................83.43 Warragul ........................82.26 Wonthaggi Power ..........78.43 Maffra............................79.76 C Grade Leongatha ..................163.13 Warragul ....................141.79 Traralgon ................... 118.14 Maffra ........................ 116.32 Wonthaggi Power ......122.03 Sale................................94.32 Moe ...............................91.80 Morwell .........................87.85 Drouin ...........................72.99 Bairnsdale .....................51.21 Under 17 Maffra ........................182.20 Sale ............................. 113.38 Drouin ........................131.05 Traralgon ................... 110.64 Leongatha ..................109.84 Moe ...............................94.10 Wonthaggi Power ........102.78 Bairnsdale .....................84.10 Morwell .........................51.03 Warragul ........................57.57 Under 15 Wonthaggi Power ......187.44 Sale .............................141.08 Leongatha ..................134.15 Morwell ........................95.04 Bairnsdale ..................125.38 Traralgon .....................108.57 Drouin .........................103.49 Moe ...............................83.95 Maffra............................67.35 Warragul ........................37.14 Under 13 Sale .............................525.68 Bairnsdale ..................171.79 Maffra ........................150.00 Wonthaggi Power ......173.46 Leongatha .................. 116.67 Traralgon .....................106.39 Moe ...............................79.42 Morwell .........................73.01 Warragul ........................22.43 Drouin .............................6.55

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Leongatha 61 d Warragul 46 Auction player - Hannah Flanders. Awards: South Gippsland Therapy - Hannah Flanders, Evan’s Petroleum Nicola Marriott, Rusty Windmill - Taylah Brown. A really tough start to the game this week, goal for goal, however the girls implemented a lot of defensive pressure which allowed us to get a break in the third quarter. The defence end was picking off lots of balls and the midcourters easily linked the ball to the goalers who were shooting very well. Great game.

B Grade Leongatha 63 d Warragul 41 Auction player - Kasie Rump. Awards: RSL - Maddie Kerr, Lyn Rose - Jaclyn Smith. The Parrots set off in the first quarter goal for goal. With a fresh start to the second quarter the Parrots kicked into second gear and began to show more control and turnovers. This continued to blow the game out to a large win. Well done Parrots.

C Grade Leongatha 35 d Warragul 29 Auction player - Kath Reid. Awards: Bair’s - Melinda

McLennan, RSL - Tegan Renden, Rusty Windmill - Kath Reid. Super stuff girls, what an awesome game. We fought the whole game, remained steady defensively and attacked down the court. Fantastic win.

Under 17 Leongatha 47 d Warragul 23 Awards: A.W. Smith & Sons - Ash Giliam, Daker’s - Holly Vanderplight. Awesome job today girls, we came out with a strong start which led us to a fantastic win. Keep up the awesome effort.

Under 15 Leongatha 64 d Warragul 18 Awards: Serafino’s Pizza Keely Price, McDonald’s - Holly Vanderplight. Good job girls. It was a great game and you all played to the best of your ability, never dropped your heads and came out with a fantastic win.

Under 13 Leongatha 49 d Warragul 10 Awards: Serafino’s Pizza Grace Patterson, McDonald’s - Mia Deenen, Baker’s Delight - Kylah James. We played very well this week, everyone played well and we are all very happy.

Strength: Leongatha’s Taylah Brown pulls in a pass, keeping it out of the reach of the Warragul defender.

West Gippsland results Results - Round 9 A Grade: InverlochKongwak 95 d Garfield 10, Phillip Island 50 d Nar Nar Goon 26, Cora Lynn 30 lt Bunyip 42, Dalyston 51 d Koo Wee Rup 24, Kilcunda-Bass 14 lt Korumburra-Bena 89. B Grade: InverlochKongwak 65 d Garfield 15, Phillip Island 42 lt Nar Nar Goon 45, Cora Lynn 32 d Bunyip 31, Dalyston 54 d Koo Wee Rup 35, Kilcunda-Bass 16 lt Korumburra-Bena 75. C Grade: InverlochKongwak 61 d Garfield 13, Phillip Island 26 lt Nar Nar Goon 38, Cora Lynn 32 d Bunyip 25, Dalyston 27 lt Koo Wee Rup 36, Kilcunda-Bass 15 lt Korumburra-Bena 60. Under 17: InverlochKongwak 50 d Garfield 23, Phillip Island 31 d Nar Nar Goon 13, Cora Lynn 49 d Bunyip 16, Dalyston 50 d Koo

Wee Rup 8, Kilcunda-Bass 18 lt Korumburra-Bena 44. Under 15: InverlochKongwak 32 d Garfield 7, Phillip Island 39 d Nar Nar Goon 7, Cora Lynn 26 d Bunyip 11, Dalyston 30 d Koo Wee Rup 11, Kilcunda-Bass 7 lt Korumburra-Bena 39. Under 13: InverlochKongwak 30 d Garfield 1, Phillip Island 47 d Nar Nar Goon 4, Cora Lynn 30 d Bunyip 12, Dalyston 22 lt Koo Wee Rup 23.

Ladders A Grade Korum-Bena ..............246.35 Dalyston .....................194.25 Phillip Island..............149.24 Koo Wee Rup .............145.15 Inverloch-K’wak .......129.38 Nar Nar Goon..............124.23 Cora Lynn......................86.73 Bunyip .........................100.30 Kilcunda-Bass ...............39.97 Garfield .........................15.42

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B Grade Korum-Bena ..............191.84 Inverloch-K’wak .......178.88 Dalyston .....................156.23 Cora Lynn ..................128.79 Bunyip ........................ 115.50 Koo Wee Rup ................95.45 Phillip Island .................97.63 Nar Nar Goon................83.51 Kilcunda-Bass ...............35.41 Garfield .........................33.20 C Grade Cora Lynn ..................182.55 Koo Wee Rup .............176.65 Dalyston .....................168.64 Korum-Bena ..............122.27 Bunyip ........................161.34 Nar Nar Goon.............. 113.82 Inverloch-K’wak ......... 111.33 Phillip Island .................67.80 Garfield .........................29.98 Kilcunda-Bass ...............25.00 Under 17 Dalyston .....................273.42 Korum-Bena ..............223.60 Inverloch-K’wak .......157.74 Cora Lynn ..................136.69 Phillip Island..............121.52

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Koo Wee Rup ................75.00 Kilcunda-Bass ...............68.17 Bunyip ...........................57.02 Nar Nar Goon................40.92 Garfield .........................35.19 Under 15 Phillip Island..............322.68 Inverloch-K’wak .......176.06 Korum-Bena ..............233.33 Dalyston .....................148.28 Cora Lynn ..................141.36 Bunyip ...........................78.33 Kilcunda-Bass ...............73.49 Nar Nar Goon................60.00 Koo Wee Rup ................32.25 Garfield .........................23.75 Under 13 Cora Lynn ..................189.47 Phillip Island..............339.44 Koo Wee Rup .............208.77 Korum-Bena ..............142.20 Dalyston .....................246.23 Inverloch-K’wak ...........75.13 Bunyip ...........................53.33 Kilcunda-Bass .................0.00 Nar Nar Goon................17.95 Garfield ...........................5.65

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Instruction: Korumburra Bena wing attack Kerryn Gow encourages her goal shooters to find a position in the ring during the B Grade match against Kilcunda Bass.

Under pressure: Inverloch Kongwak goal attack Kelly Boyd keeps her eye on the goal while Garfield goal defender Sarah Hams attempts to deflect her shot.

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thestar.com.au • Inverloch Kongwak v Garfield

Sea Eagles overpower Garfield Stars INVERLOCH Kongwak sought redemption following its loss to Koo Wee Rup and claimed the four points with a 47 point victory over Garfield.

Contested: Inverloch Kongwak’s Tom Bartholomew fought hard for the ball against two Garfield players. The ball was picked up by Inverloch Kongwak’s gun goalkicker Toby Mahoney (not pictured), who added to the home side’s tally.

On its home ground Inverloch left the Stars feeling shell shocked in the first term. The Sea Eagles put on a powerful performance in the first 30 minutes. Seven goals were kicked, mostly through key forward Toby Mahoney, who had a seven goal haul by the end of the match. Cameron Allum was a vital player for the Sea Eagles in the first quarter. The ruckman dominated in the centre, allowing the onballers to swiftly move the ball into the forward line. Josh Purcell, returning from injury, impressed spectators with his professional attitude and cleanly fed the ball into the forwards.

However, Allum suffered a rolled ankle late in the quarter and didn’t feature for the rest of match. Michael Eales was moved into the ruck from centre half back and proved to be a strong force, but the shift in the team’s dynamic gave Garfield an opening to strike. Garfield was competitive in the second quarter, keeping the Sea Eagles’ goal scoring opportunities to a minimum. The Sea Eagles missed three easy shots in front of goal which could’ve extended the lead, but instead left the team feeling rattled. After the long break, the close battle continued to rage on. Garfield had shaken off its shell shocked state and was ready to take down its opponent. It stepped up and performed well, but the speed of Sea Eagles’ lively Mahoney and the skill of Andrew Soumilas and Tom

Wyatt kept the score out of the Stars’ reach. The final term was another tight display with both teams accumulating three goals each. However, the Sea Eagles had quite clearly won the match in the first quarter. The final result was Inverloch Kongwak 16.14.110 to Garfield 8.15.63. Inverloch Kongwak will

play at home against Korumburra Bena this weekend. The last time the Sea Eagles faced the Giants the game was played under lights and the Giants were undermanned. No game has been a given, and the Sea Eagles are expecting the Giants to be a lot more confident this round with an arsenal of impressive players.

Inverloch Kongwak 16.14.110 Garfield 8.15.63

Gar Best: N. McCarty, T. McMillan, T. Hatherall, B. Scamporlino, B. Smith THIRDS

Inverloch Kongwak Goals: T. Mahoney 7, A. Soumilas 3, T. Wyatt 2, S. Hawking 1, D. Clark 1, T. Bartholomew 1, C. McCaughan 1 Garfield Goals: N. Marsh 3, J. Drew 1, D. Payne 1, D. Johnson 1, J. Sauze 1, S. Batson 1 Inverloch Kongwak Best: M. Eales, T. Mahoney, J. Purcell, S. Hawking, R. Sparkes, A. Soumilas Garfield Best: T. Marsh, N. Marsh, D. Payne, S. Watson, T. Payne, S. Batson RESERVES

Inverloch Kongwak 10.9.69 Garfield 6.7.43 Leading Goalkickers: T. Lucas 2, T. Lomax 2, P. Jobling 2, J. Barnes 2 IK Best: T. Lomax, P. Jobling, B. Withers, J. Sheerin, C. Maher, J. Sheerin

Garfield 8.7.55 Inverloch Kongwak 5.11.41 Leading Goalkickers: J. Verleg 3, N. Glen 3 Gar Best: N. Glen, Z. Harper, E. Sauze, W. Collis, D. Denysenko IK Best: L. Paxton, T. Heislers, W. Clarkson, J. Pryor, Z. Javier, L. Cairnduff FOURTHS

Garfield 13.14.92 Inverloch Kongwak 1.0.6 Leading Goalkickers: F. Rennie 3, B. Friend 3 Gar Best: L. Bow, J. Ryan, I. Norrie, T. Loomes, T. McMahon, Z. Soutar IK Best: A. Hrvatin, W. Clarkson, J. Hutchinson, M. McCaughan, C. Scott, J. Williams

Footy stars visit students TEN North Melbourne AFL Football Club players visited primary school students in Le-

ongatha and Korumburra last Wednesday. “It makes for really good engagement for the students,” event organiser Chelsea Caple said. “It helped encourage children in the community to become active and it may even get them interested in taking up footy. “All the children were so happy.” Around 300 students between Grade 1 and Grade 4 from Leongatha Primary School, South Gippsland Specialist School and St Laurence’s Primary School participated in the clinic at Leongatha Primary School’s oval.

AFL supporter: South Gippsland Specialist School student Saxon got the chance to meet North Melbourne footballer Taylor Garner on Wednesday. Right, Same style: Leongatha Primary School student Georgie with North Melbourne football player Ben Brown in Leongatha on Wednesday.

Footy rules: from left, Leongatha Primary School students Tilly, Savannah and Krystal with North Melbourne footballer Luke McDonald at the special football clinic held at the Leongatha Primary School oval on Wednesday, June 7.

Toora’s young guns shine ALBERTON Football Netball League’s May Rising Stars both hail from the Toora Football Netball Club. Taneka Roffey has been around netball all her childhood and was always seen with a ball in her hand. She started her netball career with NetSetGo, and then played circle defence for Foster in U13s. Taneka was diagnosed at 14 years of age with Type 1 Diabetes, but this hasn’t deterred her love for the game. Realising when she started playing for Southern Fusion Netball Club she had a good technique goaling, Taneka then went into goals

and hasn’t looked back. She has now started playing netball for Toora to play with her friends. The football Rising Star is Lachie Oreland, a young player with a great attitude and very coachable. He has had significant improvement over the past two years after debuting in 2015 due to his willingness to learn and work hard. Toora Football Netball Club is excited to have him experience Senior football this year to play with and learn from some exceptionally talented team mates. He is a player who should have a significant role in the Seniors for years to come.

Netball: AFNL May Rising Star for netball Taneka Roffey from Toora Football Netball Club.

Football: AFNL May Rising Star recipient Lachie Orland.

Autographs: Leongatha Primary School student Archie had his footy jumper signed by North Melbourne Football player Ben Brown at the football clinic in Leongatha on Wednesday.

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thestar.com.au • Kilcunda Bass v Korumburra Bena

Panthers scrape through JUST two points separated Kilcunda Bass and Korumburra Bena on Sunday, with the Panthers taking the points.

Pick up: Kilcunda Bass’ Riley Scapin takes control of the ball and drives it back into the forward line in the Reserves match against Korumburra Bena on Sunday. Kilcunda Bass 11.10.76 Korumburra-Bena 11.8.74 Kilcunda Bass Goals: T. Gibson 3, M. Golby 2, S. Bent, C. Endres, L. James, M. Whitham, B. Macaffer, D. Wells Korumburra-Bena Goals: S. Edwards 6, R. Dixon 2, B. Fitzpatrick, A. Johnston, Z. Walker Kilcunda Bass Best: B. Macaffer, M. Golby, C. Endres, D. Hutchinson, T. Smith, T. Gibson Korumburra-Bena Best: S. Edwards, J. Ayama, L. Van Rooye, W. Jeffs, J. Hill, C. Trewin RESERVES

Kilcunda Bass 12.9.81 Korumburra-Bena 6.2-.38 Leading Goalkicker: S. Pugh 4 Kilcunda Bass Best: C. Smith, D. Smith, M. Grant, J. Breen, D. Leary, L. May Korumburra-Bena Best: S. Moore,

J. Myors, D. Muir, J. Kyle, H. Suckling, M. Chambers THIRDS

Korumburra-Bena 7.7.49 Kilcunda Bass 3.8.26 Leading Goalkicker: P. Gillin 3 Korumburra-Bena Best: N. Wylie, W. Little, F. Boys, A. Walker, P. Gillin, J. Wyhoon Kilcunda Bass Best: A. Honeysett, J. Rosenow, C. Newitt, R. Duff, N. Bradley, L. Alford FOURTHS

Korumburra-Bena 13.16.94 Kilcunda Bass 1.1.7 Leading Goalkickers: M. Rowe 2, R. Pattison 2 Korumburra-Bena Best: N. Fowles, J. Anthony, L. Hall, M. Allen, J. Howlett’Bell Kilcunda Bass Best: W. Lindsay, J. Schulz, F. Homer, J. Gilmour, J. Brown, D. Taylor

The teams were playing in a Beyond Blue round and were spurred on by the atmosphere at the match. Playing on its home ground, the Panthers started well, running and spreading early to put its goals on the scoreboard. However, the Giants soon found its feet to come back and kick two goals. By the end of the first quarter, the Giants only trailed by six points. The scores were Panthers 3.3.21 to Giants 2.3.15. Once again, the Panthers came out firing in the second quarter but missed two easy shots at goal. The Giants harassed well and caused turnovers, which resulted in another goal. Panthers’ Luke James took control through a strong mark and kicked a goal for the home side, but it wasn’t enough to keep it on top. The Giants hit back and scored two late goals, putting it in front going into the long break. The scores were Panthers 4.5.29 to Giants 5.6.36. Opening the scoring in the third term increased the Giants lead. Both sides pressured hard but another goal to the Giants caused the Panthers to trail by 12 points. The Panthers maintained a strong front and hit back with two goals. The Giants withstood this pressure and led by six points

heading into the final term. At three quarter time, the scores were excruciatingly close with the Panthers 7.7.49 to the Giants 8.7.55. The last quarter was a thriller. Both sides were playing good footy and maintained hard pressure. The Panthers kicked

away to a 10 point lead, but the Giants fought back with a goal to come within two points. With a ball up in the centre, the siren sounded and crowned the Panthers the winner. Though the Giants lost, it gained respect for its amaz-

ing team effort. Next Saturday, the Giants will head to Inverloch and a repeat performance will make a very interesting match. The Panthers will play at home once again and will compete against Koo Wee Rup.

ROUND 9 SENIORS LADDER W L D

LADDER W L D

Phillip Is......8 Nar Nar Goon..6 Garfield .......6 Kil-Bass ......5 Dalyston ......5 KooWeeRup ...4 Kor-Bena ........4 Inv-K’wak .......3 Cora Lynn.......3 Bunyip............1

• Phillip Island v Nar Nar Goon

Facing third placed Koo Wee Rup meant it was a do or die match for both sides, and Dalyston ultimately took the victory. Looking to atone for its past mistakes, Dalyston dominated in the first half. With unbeatable strength, Dalyston won the centre clearances through ruckman Kurt Dalyston 10.6.66 Koo Wee Rup 7.9.51 Dalyston Goals: M. Marotta 2, M. Rosendale 1, F. Brosnan 1, A. Bernardo 1, T. Krause 1, C. Tait 1, C. Graham 1, K. Kirk 1, K. Schrape 1 Koo Wee Rup Goals: B. Collins 3, N. Voss 1, T. Miller 1, T. Dolan 1, N. Muratore 1 Dalyston Best: B. Fisher, T. Krause, B. Carew, K. Kirk, K. Thomas, R. Harrop Koo Wee Rup Best: L. Walker, D. Calteri, T. Miller, S. Nicholson, T. Dolan, R. Wilby RESERVES

Dalyston 8.8.56 Koo Wee Rup 6.3.39 Leading Goalkicker: D. Mullen 4 Dal Best: D. Pruysers, N. Bainbridge, J. Brooker, M. Harris, H. Wright, T. McNish

Thomas and booted five goals in the first quarter, shared by multiple goal kickers. The backline worked overtime to keep Koo Wee Rup almost scoreless. The Demons kicked one goal two in the first quarter and one goal four in the second. Meanwhile, Dalyston boasted an eight goal haul by the end of the second term. During the long break, the Demons regrouped and decided it wouldn’t go down without a fight. The third quarter saw a real challenge take place. The Demons took back the control in the middle and moved the

KWR Best: B. Hussey, R. Healy, P. Bright, S. Marsh, J. Mayes, M. Tribuzi THIRDS

Dalyston 14.12.96 Koo Wee Rup 2.3.15 Leading Goalkicker: L. Gheller 3 Dal Best: B. Monson, K. Wright, H. Wallis, J. Thomas, J. Loughridge, L. Ion KWR Best: J. Seuren, J. Johns, M. Tribuzi, B. Harrison, J. Burr, J. Betts FOURTHS

Dalyston 4.7.31 Koo Wee Rup 3.11.29 Leading Goalkickers: H. Wallis 2, J. Newcombe 2 Dal Best: A. Geyer, H. Wallis, T. Derrick, D. Loughridge, S. Williamson KWR Best: K. O’Hehir, J. Edwards, D. Boswell, D. Casuscelli, J. Betts, G. Giacco

ball well in to the forward line to kick five goals. Dalyston’s gun onballer Kyle Kirk suffered an injury, which impacted on the game. Dalyston has suffered numerous injuries throughout the season and is still undermanned. The Magpies only managed a goal for the quarter, which created a buffer, but suddenly the scores were extremely close. Very little scoring took place in the final term and it was a tussle to the finish. The back lines on either side remained strong and kept the opposing forwards out. Brad Fisher and Rhys Harrop were important players for the Magpies, working hard to hold the Koo Wee Rup forwards out. Despite their force, the Demons managed two goals for the term, but it was not enough to win the match. The final score was Dalyston 10.6.66 to Koo Wee Rup 7.9.51. Dalyston will take on Phillip Island at Phillip Island on Sunday. It is an important game for both teams, with both sitting in the top six. The match is WorkSafe’s Game of the Month.

1 3 3 3 4 5 5 6 7 8

0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0

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170.40 116.86 96.74 117.51 108.10 136.81 79.82 62.74 120.71 52.65

32 24 24 22 20 16 16 14 12 4

GOALKICKERS

Dalyston secure important win Island surrender to Nar Nar Goon

COMING off a devastating loss to Garfield last week, Dalyston was determined to prove it deserved to be second on the ladder.

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RESERVES

Defensive: Korumburra Bena’s Jordan Myors keeps one arm around the ball whilst fending off Kilcunda Bass forward Brendon Jones in the Reserves match.

• Dalyston v Koo Wee Rup

Inv-K’wak.....7 2 1 149.37 30 Dalyston ......7 1 1 129.83 30 Cora Lynn ....6 4 0 134.55 24 Kil-Bass ......6 3 0 118.12 24 KooWeeRup..6 3 0 102.79 24 Phillip Is .........5 4 0 113.56 20 Nar Nar Goon ...4 5 0 105.61 16 Garfield ..........3 6 0 89.75 12 Kor-Bena ........1 8 0 55.34 4 Bunyip............0 9 0 43.65 0 GOALKICKERS N. Langley (Cora Lynn) ....... (5) 37 T. Mahoney (Inv-K) ............. (7) 30 J. Wells (Kil-Bass)............... (0) 26 S. Pimm (Phillip Is)............. (2) 23 R. Gillis (Cora Lynn) ............ (4) 20 N. Voss (KooWee) ............... (1) 18 D. Johnson (Garfield) .......... (1) 18 T. Dovaston (NNG) .............. (3) 17 T. Wyatt (Inv-K) ................... (2) 17 L. James (Kil-Bass) ............. (0) 17

THE Island suffered back to back 50 point losses at home, this week at the hands of Nar Nar Goon. It was a promising start for the Island as it goaled inside the first minute of play through Jack Taylor. After that, Nar Nar Goon took control but, luckily for the Island, couldn’t kick straight, otherwise the quarter time deficit would have been far greater than just five points. At quarter time the scores were Phillip Island 1.2.8 to Nar Nar Goon 1.6.12. The Island’s defence started to leak goals rather than points in the second term as Nar Nar Goon added four goals four to the Island’s one goal four, with the Island’s goal coming at the hands of Matt Jackson. At the long break, the scores were Phillip Island 2.6.18 to Nar Nar Goon 5.10.40. The Island fought hard in the third term, but Nar Nar

Goon seemed to have all the answers. The Island could only manage two goals thanks to Steve Pimm and Leigh Warne, but Nar Nar Goon stretched ots lead to 31 points with its three goals. Coming into the last quarter, the scores were Phillip Island 4.7.31 to Nar Nar Goon 8.14.62. It was a disappointing last quarter for the Island as Nar Nar Goon added four goals to

Nar Nar Goon 12.18.90 Phillip Island 5.10.40 Nar Nar Goon Goals: T. Dovaston 3, T. Beck 2, B. Hermann 2, K. Fletcher 2, B. Hughes 1, S. Stocco 1, M. Stevens 1 Phillip Island Goals: S. Pimm 2, J. Taylor 1, L. Warne 1, M. Jackson 1 Nar Nar Goon Best: T. Payroli, T. Armour, B. Beck, T. Beck, B. Hermann Phillip Island Best: N. Higginson, S. Everington, M. Duiker, H. Moore, B. Johnston, J. Andreatta RESERVES

Phillip Island 14.4.88 Nar Nar Goon 6.9.45 Leading Goalkicker: S. McIntyre 4 PI Best: B. Hamilton, J. Nicolaci, J. Weir, T. Cleeland, R. Linford, A. Redmond NNG Best: M. Van Roy, M. Brown,

one to embarrass the Island by 50 points. The final result was Phillip Island 5.10.40 defeated by Nar Nar Goon 12.18.90. Phillip Island’s best players were Nick Higginson, Shaun Everington, Michael Duiker, Hayden Moore, Brodie Johnston and Jarrod Andreatta. The Island will now take on Dalyston on Sunday at the kennel in the Worksafe Game of the Month.

D. Mason, K. Grant, R. Hermann, B. Selby THIRDS

Phillip Island 5.9.39 Nar Nar Goon 4.4.28 Leading Goalkicker: M. Freeman 2 PI Best: J. Spencer, J. Pearsall, B. Anderson, B. Taylor, A. Farrell, L. Arnold NNG Best: C. Hampton, M.Tweedale, P. Briffa, J. Tabone, J. Motta FOURTHS

Phillip Island 20.20.140 Nar Nar Goon 2.1.13 Leading Goalkickers: M. Sellars 4, N. Bee-Hickman 4 PI Best: N. Bee-Hickman, L. WilsonBrowne, C. Farrell, N. Anderson, T. McMillan, O. Marks NNG Best: L. Dunne, M. Kosta, R. Van Roy, J. Walsh, K. PriceHambling

S. Dillon (Cora Lynn)........... (4) 23 S. Pugh (Kil-Bass)............... (0) 22 L. Woolford (Phillip Is)........ (0) 16 M. Lewis (NNG) .................. (0) 15 A. Wallis (Dalyston) ............ (2) 14 M. Cameron (Koo Wee)....... (0) 13 M. MacKay (Inv-K) .............. (1) 13 K. Taylor (Phillip Is)............. (3) 12 T. Buckingham (Bunyip) ...... (0) 11 S. McIntyre (Phillip Is) ........ (4) 11

THIRDS LADDER W L D

Cora Lynn ....9 Phillip Is......8 Garfield .......7 Bunyip ........6 Dalyston ......4 Inv-K’wak .......3 Kil-Bass..........2 KooWeeRup ...2 Nar Nar Goon ..1 Kor-Bena ........2

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376.01 212.46 204.15 105.59 72.55 66.41 64.57 48.06 64.48 44.74

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36 32 28 24 16 12 10 10 8 8

GOALKICKERS Z. Williamson (Cora Lynn) .. (4) 24 J. Verleg (Garfield) .............. (3) 23 L. Dowsett (Cora Lynn) ....... (0) 19 B. Taylor (Phillip Is)............. (0) 19 H. Coe (Cora Lynn) ............. (3) 14 T. Fernandez-Phillips (Cora) .. (3) 14 C. McInnes (Inv-K).............. (0) 12 Z. Caughey (Inv-K) .............. (0) 12 M. Rossetti (Cora Lynn) ...... (2) 12 J. Tabone (NNG).................. (0) 11 C. Hampton (NNG) .............. (0) 11

FOURTHS LADDER W L D

Bunyip .........8 Garfield ........8 Cora Lynn .....8 Phillip Is.......6 Kor-Bena ......4 Dalyston ..........4 Koo Wee Rup ....3 Inv-K’wak ........3 Nar Nar Goon ...1 Kil-Bass...........0

0 0 2 3 5 5 6 7 8 9

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493.33 468.29 231.03 317.24 115.96 50.20 84.69 49.70 20.30 19.54

34 34 32 24 16 16 12 12 4 0

GOALKICKERS B. Friend (Garfield) .............. (3) 29 S. Tapner (Bunyip) .............. (0) 22 L. Taylor (Cora Lynn) .......... (1) 20 D. Taylor (Nar Nar) .............. (0) 18 N. Anderson (Ph Is) ............ (1) 17 M. Sellars (Phillip Is) .......... (4) 16 W. Clarkson (Inv-K)............. (1) 16 B. York (Cora Lynn)............. (0) 14 M. Nadenbousch (Bun) ....... (0) 14 H. Morgan-Morris (Bun) ..... (0) 14

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• Tarwin v Foster

Foster’s break through win SENIORS

Foster 8.16.64 Tarwin 4.3.27 Foster Goals: T. Van Dyke 2, J. Bright 2, J. Cook 1, L. Mann 1, J. Toner 1, J. Hanlon 1 Tarwin Goals: A. Murray 2, T. O’Loughlin 1, D. Yawney 1 Foster Best: J. Cook, K. Bohn, B. Cripps, J. Hanlon, J. Toner, L. Galle Tarwin Best: E. Yawney, A. Murray, T. Cameron, B. Taber, D. De Luca RESERVES

Tarwin 8.8.56 Foster 8.4.52 Tarwin Goals: S. Clark 3, B. MeadAmeri 2, K. McLean 2, L. Borne 1 Foster Goals: S. Dobson 2, E. Staley 1, J. Midwinter 1, D. La Casa 1, T. McWilliams 1, S. Brett 1,

L. Coffey 1 Tarwin Best: S. Clark, J. Bell, T. Giroud, J. Carmody, N. Browne, P. Houston Foster Best: M. Jones, S. Dobson, N. Clarke, L. Coffey, B. Campbell, D. La Casa THIRDS

Foster 10.5.65 Fish Creek 2.5.17 Foster Goals: X. Duursma 3, Z. Duursma 2, B. Cripps 2, L. Lidstone 1, O. Cox 1, J. Thornell 1 Fish Creek Goals: J. Standfield 1, Z. Clark 1 Foster Best: X. Duursma, L. Rathjen, Z. Burrowes, L. Wake, Z. Duursma, B. Prain Fish Creek Best: B. Hams, K. Dorling, A. Wilson, L. Bradbury, A. Tracy, E. Clark

FOSTER experienced its first win during Saturday’s game against Tarwin since playing Meeniyan in round two at the beginning of the season. The weather was beyond perfect in Tarwin for a day of footy, with minimum wind and a nice ground. The game started off relatively well for Foster leading into a great first

half. Tarwin attempted to put up a fight against Foster in the third quarter by stopping it from scoring but damage had already been done. A flare-up had one Tarwin player sent off in the third quarter. It could’ve been worse for Tarwin if Foster had kicked more goals rather than so many behinds. Foster’s Troy Van Dyke played wing for the majority of the game kicking two

goals. John Bright played his first senior game as full forward also kicking two goals, James Cook played ruckman and was best on ground for Foster making a big difference to the result of the game. Foster’s Joel Hanlon took heaps of marks throughout the game and Joshua Toner played mid field and excelled in a lot of excellent hand balls. Foster’s centre half forward and full forward were both pretty good and got

plenty of the ball. Foster look forward to their game next week against Meeniyan and are hoping for another win. At the end of the day Foster was bigger and stronger with bigger players who were marking well and playing well. The Tarwin players weren’t hitting targets and steadily got worst towards the end in the first half. Tarwin’s Emmet Yawney played hard during the game in ruckman posi-

tion which was a tough job against Fostér’s ruckman but he worked hard and didn’t give up. Andrew Murray had his hands and eye on the ball kicking two goals and Travis Cameron worked hard on trying to present himself well. Tarwin will be focusing on how it is going to recover and it will be a big challenge for it but these things happen. Tarwin has a bye next week.

• Cycling

Cyrus Monk best in Gippsland THE three day cycling Tour of Gippsland pits the best of Gippsland’s cyclists over three days, at Heyfield, Warragul and Yinnar. This took place over the long weekend with five stages needed to test all riders. Warragul’s Cyrus Monk proved to be the powerhouse, winning the Tour of Gippsland, taking out wins in the first day time trial, road races at Heyfield and Shady Creek and also winning the criterium in Warragul. Leongatha riders figured prominently in all categories. In the A Grade classification, Tom McFarlane saved his best till last taking out a brilliant win over Monk in the stage five road race at Yinnar, win-

Stage win: Tom McFarlane, pictured left during Monday’s road race, took out the honours over Cyrus Monk, who was the overall tour winner.

Runners enjoy perfect weather THE Leongatha Secondary College cross country was held on Tuesday, May 23 on an overcast day with some light drizzle, perfect running weather.

Waiting game: ready to start another race are, from left, Leongatha riders Kevin Feely, Oliver McLean, Brad Bouquet, and Michael Park

Kardella Farm hosts showjumping fundraiser KARDELLA Farm played host to a freshman’s show jumping day in aid of local horsewoman Adeline Collins recently. This fundraiser was the final of three events run to support Adeline’s trip to the PCA Interpacific Rally in the USA. Nineteen year old Adeline is the sole Victorian representative on the 2017 Pony Club Australia team of four riders who will be competing in Tryon, North Carolina. Russell Morrison built a nice flowing course and riders of all ages and abilities were welcomed to the picturesque property at Kardella South for a day of showjumping in warm and sunny conditions. Riders and spectators snapped up bargains on the second hand saddlery stall and placed bids on a good variety of donated items in the silent auction. More than $1824 was raised on the day thanks to the generosity of all those who attended- it was fantastic to see many familiar faces as well as many new ones, which made for a really fun day of show jumping and socialising. Thank you to Russell Morrison and Amalfi White for generously allowing the use of their property for the day, and to Shane Simpson of Wonthaggi for supervising the jumping rounds. Finally, thank you to the wonderful sponsors who donated prizes for the silent auction, which raised $961. The total fundraising goal of $5500 has now been well and truly achieved and this could not have been done without the wonderful support of Corner Inlet Pony Club, Meeniyan Pony Club, Kardella Farm, local businesses and the community of South Gippsland. Adeline jets off to the USA on June 27.

ning a sprint by 30 metres. Stu Smith took out top three finishes in all five stages to narrowly place second behind Monk with McFarlane finishing the tour in third place. In a strong Leongatha contingent, Brett Franklin, Will Lumby and Harrison McLean all competed in the top category. Best placed Leongatha rider in B Grade was Oliver McLean, finishing third and in C Grade Grant Millen came in highest placed; other Leongatha riders included Morgan Barnes, Brad Bouquet, Kevin Feely and Michael Park. Leongatha A Grade won the best team category and finished behind Warrgul as best performed club over the four grades.

Thankful: Adeline Collins appreciated the support of all the local businesses and showjumpers who raised money for her to travel to USA to compete in the PCA Interpacific Rally. She leaves for the USA on June 27. She pictured with prizes Alison Lester donated for the silent auction.

The students competed across a three kilometer track and all types of terrain including grass, mud, hills and the footpath to the finish line. All students that competed are to be congratulated on making the effort to attempt the course and complete the cross country. The college would like to thank Peter O’Malley for allowing the students to run through his property and to Stephen and Lisa Riley for the use of a motorbike to set up and move around the course. Results: 12/13 years: girls first to third, Milla Fixter, Molly Grimley, Jennifer Moss; boys Josh

Allen, Eddie Colwill, Jakeb Taylor-Smith. 14 years: girls first to third, Chloe Brown, Hayley Proudlock, Belle Grabham-Andrews; boys Philip Smith, Conor Salmons-Hutton, Noah Fixter. 15 years: girls first to third, Stacey Giliam, Kristyn Rintoule, Charlotte Smith; boys Reegan Kemp, Ashley Greaves, Alejo Lacanaria. 16 years: girls first to third, Brianna Weaver, Elly Jones, Courtney Allen; boys Merlin Gammon, Liam O’Niell, Jack Hume. 17 years: girls first to third, Aleisha Wrigley, Hannah Box, Ebony Burns; boys Charlie Preston, Jye Gourlay, Bailey Bacon. 18-20 years: girls first to third, Hayley Davies, Courtney Jinette, Tegan Wilson; boys Tom Brew, Alex Jones, Nathan Trotto.

Well run: Daniel Sturtevant, Travis Nash, Reegan Kemp ran in the Leongatha Secondary College cross country race last Tuesday, finishing in the rain.

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thestar.com.au • MDU v Stony Creek

Lions prevail over MDU SENIORS LADDER W L D

Pts

Fish Creek.... 8 1 0 235.98 32 Toora... ....... 7 2 0 152.53 28 DWWWW ..... 6 3 0 190.26 24 Tarwin ........ 6 4 0 106.44 24 Stony Creek.... 4 5 0 115.83 16 Foster ............. 2 8 0 59.52 8 MDU............... 0 10 0 22.87 0 GOALKICKERS K. Bergles (DWWWW) ........ (6) 73 A. Seccull (Fish Ck) ............. (0) 34 K. Baskaya (Stony Ck) ......... (6) 34 L. Manders (Toora) ............. (0) 29 J. Weston (Toora) ............... (0) 24 A. Sigeti (DWWWW) ........... (4) 19 R. Robertson (Toora) .......... (0) 17 J. Smith (Fish Ck) ............... (0) 17 H. Black (Tarwin)................. (0) 16 T. Toussaint (Tarwin) ........... (0) 16

STONY Creek claimed the victory, but it was not without a challenge from Alberton underdogs MDU. The Lions got the jump on MDU in the first quarter. Skill errors at crucial times let the Demons down, giv-

ing the Lions the opportunity to score. Centre half forward Jake Cameron set the pace, kicking two big goals for the Lions in the first quarter and sending its total tally to three. MDU lagged, kicking one for the quarter. Coming into the second

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quarter, MDU shifted gears ready to compete with the Lions. The Lions’ still got a pretty good run, booting another six goals for the term. However, MDU was hot on its heels, kicking four of its own through Jason Kennedy, Shaun James and Matt Laskey. MDU continued to fight into the third quarter, putting the Lions on edge. The Lions’ Andrew Logan was a fierce opponent in the backline, aided by Jamie Cann in half back flank, but MDU managed to get another four by him. With Jayden Gee expertly feeding the ball back in the Lion’s forward 50, MDU’s

goals were all answered, but the pressure was on. Lions’ Kerem Baskaya sealed MDU’s fate in the second half. With a haul of six goals kicked in the second half, Baskaya made the difference and ensured the Lions would reap the four points. MDU backtracked, showing more skill errors that caused it to lose control of the game. The Lions finished the game strong and secured its victory. The final score was Stony Creek 15.11.101 to MDU 10.6.66. Stony Creek will face Fish Creek this weekend, which is anticipat-

ed to be a tough game. MDU will come against Foster, which is coming off

a big win after causing an upset against Tarwin on the weekend.

SENIORS

son 1, T. Stone 1, D. Gilliatte 1 M.D.U. Goals: N. Mathieson 1, A. Cummings 1, R. Roi 1, M. Darmanin 1 Stony Creek Best: B. Byrnes, L. Harrington, T. Stone, B. Renden, D. Preston, R. McGrath M.D.U. Best: C. Kere, L. Harris, M. Lafferty, N. Mathieson, K. Misale, D. Furphy THIRDS

Stony Creek 15.11.101 M.D.U. 10.6.66 Stony Creek Goals: K. Baskaya 6, J. Cameron 2, C. Mackie 2, J. Byrnes 2, N. Brown 1, L. Thomas 1, J. Gee 1 M.D.U. Goals: J. Kennedy 4, S. James 2, M. Laskey 1, B. Thorson 1, P. Monaghan 1, R. Fisher 1 Stony Creek Best: J. Gee, K. Baskaya, C. Mackie, J. Cann, W. Stewart, J. Cameron M.D.U. Best: J. Kennedy, S. James, M. Smith, S. Wilson, J. Hoy, M. Harris RESERVES

Stony Creek 18.12.120 M.D.U. 4.3.27 Stony Creek Goals: J. Byrnes 3, M. Dyer 3, B. Renden 3, B. Byrnes 2, L. Harrington 1, D. Preston 1, J. Accardi 1, B. McKnight 1, B. Raw-

Stony Creek 8.5.53 M.D.U. 2.3.15 Stony Creek Goals: C. Preston 2, L. Thomas 2, B. Martin 2, J. Bright 1, C. Brown 1 M.D.U. Goals: M. Hoober 1, L. Smith 1 Stony Creek Best: J. Phillips, A. Lacanaria, S. Barnard, H. Funnell, A. Dyke, A. Wright M.D.U. Best: J. Brown, W. McDonald, S. Chadwick, J. Ryan, J. Gourlay, M. Hoober

Pts

Stony Creek .. 8 1 0 217.86 32 Tarwin ........ 7 4 0 130.68 28 Fish Creek.... 6 3 0 180.00 24 DWWWW ..... 7 3 0 129.38 24 Toora ... .......... 3 6 0 88.35 1 2 MDU............... 2 8 0 46.29 8 Foster ............. 1 9 0 36.41 4 GOALKICKERS A. Bright (Fish Ck)............... (2) 33 D. Devonshire (Fish Ck) ...... (3) 22 L. Anderson (Tarwin) .......... (0) 18 M. Dyer (Stony Ck) ............. (3) 17 W. Thorson (Stony Ck)........ (0) 17 V. Pecora (DWWWW) ......... (6) 15 N. Mathieson (MDU) ........... (1) 14 J. Bright (Foster) ................. (0) 13 B. McKnight (Stony Ck) ...... (1) 13 J. Arter (DWWWW)............. (0) 12 J. Maurilli-Pullin (Toora) ..... (0) 12

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% Won

Stony Creek ..7 1 0 87.50 Fish Creek....4 3 0 57.14 Foster .........5 5 0 50.00 MDU...........4 4 0 50.00 Toora ............. 2 7 0 22.22 DWWWW ...... 0 2 0 0.00 GOALKICKERS C. Cary (Stony Ck) .............. (0) 16 C. Preston (Stony Ck) ......... (2) 14 Z. Duursma (Foster) ............ (2) 13 A. Wilson (Fish Ck) ............. (0) 11 L. Lidstone (Foster)............. (1) 10 C. Buckland (Fish Ck) .......... (0) 9 R. Angwin (Foster) .............. (0) 9 J. Stockdale (Meen) ............ (0) 8 S. Pearce (Meen) ................ (0) 8 B. Cripps (Foster) ................ (2) 8 J. Bright (Stony Ck) ............ (1) 8 L. Smith (MDU)................... (1) 8

FOOTY DRAWS THIS WEEKEND ALBERTON Round 12: June 17 Fish Creek v Stony Creek Foster v MDU DWWWW v Toora Tarwin - bye

MID GIPPSLAND Round 10: June 17 Thorpdale v Mirboo North Trafalgar v Yarragon Boolarra v Yinnar Hill End v Morwell East Yall-Yall Nth v Newborough

GIPPSLAND Round 9: June 17 Warragul v Traralgon Bairnsdale v Drouin Wonthaggi v Sale Maffra v Leongatha Morwell v Moe

WEST GIPPSLAND Round 10: June 17 Nar Nar Goon v Cora Lynn Inverloch v Kor-Bena Kil-Bass v Koo Wee Rup Phillip Island v Dalyston Garfield v Bunyip

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Tough match: MDU fought hard against a fierce Stony Creek side on Saturday. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning@ fourcornersframing.biz

Southern Gippsland junior football Results - Round 8

June 9 Under 10: Korumburra-Bena 0.0.0, KilcundaBass 0.0.0. Under 12: KilcundaBass 12.6.78 d Korumburra-Bena 0.0.0; Inverloch-Kongwak 4.2.26 d Wonthaggi Power 3.6.24; Corner Inlet 8.3.51 d Dalyston 0.0.0. Under 14: Korumburra-Bena 11.3.69 d Kilcunda-Bass 1.1.7; Wonthaggi Power 8.4.52 d InverlochKongwak 4.5.29; Corner Inlet 10.13.73 d Dalyston 0.1.1. Youth Girls: Wonthaggi Power 13.9.87 d Inverloch-Kongwak 0.0.0.

Ladders Under 12 Kilcunda-Bass ...........343.90 Wonthaggi Power ......287.10 Inverloch-Kongwak ..158.33 Phillip Island..............318.07 Corner Inlet .................155.38 Dalyston ........................ 27.11 Korumburra-Bena .........17.95 Tarwin .............................6.09 Under 14 Phillip Island..............541.94 Korumburra-Benaq ..369.15 Corner Inlet ...............186.49 Wonthaggi Power ......126.58 Inverloch-Kongwak ......85.71 Kilcunda-Bass ...............36.41 Dalyston ..........................7.86 Youth Girls Phillip Island..............515.62 Bunyip ........................175.00 Wonthaggi Power ......295.40 Korumburra-Bena ......67.97 Inverloch-Kongwak ......29.75 Poowong-Loch ..............25.00

24 24 24 20 20 8 4 0 32 28 24 20 12 8 4 28 28 24 16 12 8

Option: MDU’s Mark Lafferty releases a handball, under pressure from his Stony Creek opponents in the Reserves match. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning@fourcornersframing.biz.

• DWWWW v Fish Creek

Fishy breaks its winning streak AFTER the bye, last weekend Fish Creek travelled up to Alberton West on the weekend to take on the Allies, which was celebrating its 30 year reunion of the 1987 premiership victory over Fish Creek. The Kangaroos have been in red hot form in the weeks leading up to the bye and, although it was missing a number of players this week, the team was confident of keeping its perfect record intact against the recently inconsistent Allies. What the large crowd was treated to was a very good game of intense and hard fought footy in pretty good conditions on a heavy ground. The Allies jumped out of the blocks quickly as the game got underway and, against the trend of many of Fish Creek’s games this year, the Allies had the opening goal on the board within the first minute of the match. The goal kicking machine Kael Bergles kicked the opener and you could see very early that the Allies boys had set themselves for a big game on what was a

big day for their club. The Kangaroos is the top side for a reason, and it was always going to make a game of it. Brent Cooper answered for the Kangas a couple of minutes later after a strong contested mark and the scores were even. The opening quarter was very even and only three points separated the sides at the first change. Fish Creek went one man down just before the break when youngster Sam McGannon rolled an ankle and after he went to the bench and iced up, his day was done. Early in the second quarter they nearly went another man down when Gareth Park also rolled an ankle. He went to the bench but fortunately was able to come back onto the field, where he went forward and kicked two goals in the second term and would be a dangerous forward option for his side for the remainder of the match. At the other end, Bergles was proving to be a real handful for the Fish Creek backline and after taking the honors in the first clash Jack Hayes was under real pressure with Bergles looking very dangerous at ground

level and his freakish goal sense saw him with four goals at the main break. Bergles was well supported by Anthony Sigeti, who was also having the better of the Fish Creek backmen and he looked very dangerous every time the ball was in his vicinity. At half time the margin was five points in favor of the Allies. The third quarter was a good one for both sides. The intensity of the match remained high and both sides were having a real go. There was plenty of feeling the game and neither side was willing to back down. The large crowd was involved and the umpires were doing a fantastic job. The Allies had the better of the midfield duel and dominated the center clearances with Fish Creek’s Travis Manne having a difficult time against three different Allies opponents including former Fish Creek player Kieran Byers, who played all his junior footy at Terrill Park including a number of junior premierships. Blaine Coates was fantastic for Fish Creek and Matt McGannon, back from Gippsland Power duties this weekend, showed his class

and why he has attracted the attention of a number of AFL club scouts with his great form at TAC Cup level this season. For the Allies, Darcy Atkins has a great record against Fish Creek and this was to be no different; he was fantastic along with Tait Sabec and Jackson Nolan. Going into the last quarter, Fish Creek wrestled a slender lead back by four points and the scene was set for a great last quarter. The Allies goaled first through Jackson Nolan and Anthony Sigeti had another shortly after to give the Allies an 11 point lead. Fish Creek was not done however and Lachie Park, known to his president as “The Freak”, showed just why he has that tag when he produced a goal that only someone of his ability could.

The Allies answered again shortly after when Chris McKay got himself free in the Allies forward 50 and marked unattended. He converted his kick and the Allies got a little bit of breathing space again, out to an 11 point lead. The next 10 minutes saw both sides with scoring opportunities and both sides’ defenses holding firm. It wasn’t until the 22 minute mark that the Allies iced the game when Bergles booted his sixth for the day. His celebration was very energetic, playing right up to the big crowd. Fish Creek rallied again and Trevor Hooker got one back a minute later to reduce the margin to 11 points again but time run out for Fish Creek and its run of 23 wins in a row had come to an end; the Allies had won by 11 points.

SENIORS

RESERVES

DWWWW 13.7.85 Fish Creek 11.8.74

DWWWW 18.5.113 Fish Creek 16.6.102

DWWWW Goals: K. Bergles 6, A. Sigeti 4, J. Nolan 1, J. Phillips 1, C. McKay 1 Fish Creek Goals: G. Park 2, B. Cooper 2, L. Park 2, T. Hooker 2, J. Buckland 1, B. Harfield/Park 1, B. Coates 1 DWWWW Best: A. Sigeti, T. Sabec, J. Nolan, T. Robertson, D. Atkins, K. Bergles Fish Creek Best: B. Coates, B. Cooper, M. McGannon, E. Park, G. Park, B. Harfield/Park

DWWWW Goals: V. Pecora 6, W. Stoitse 4, J. Zahra 3, J. Henderson 2, N. Arney 2, S. Harvey 1 Fish Creek Goals: S. Hammersley 5, A. Wilson 3, D. Devonshire 3, L. Edgelow 2, A. Bright 2, J. Garratt 1 DWWWW Best: J. Zahra, V. Pecora, W. Stoitse, S. Bishop, J. Arter, K. Hanning Fish Creek Best: R. Nicoll, L. Edgelow, S. Macri, S. Hammersley, G. Batten

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Parrots celebrate premiership milestones FORMER Parrots returned to the Leongatha Recreation Reserve on Saturday to relive the glory days.

Leaders: from left, Garry Webster was the captain and Matthew Mansfield was the coach of Leongatha’s 1997 Seniors premiership team.

They reminisced on the milestone premierships including the winning football and netball teams in 1977, and the Reserves, Seniors and B Grade sides in 1997. Leongatha Football Netball Club committee member Cameron Kindellan said the club was pleased with the turnout on the day. “We had people travel from as far as Perth and Queensland to be here with

us,” he said. “As well as our past premiership players, we also had Peter Dwyer here, who was our club president in 1977.” Other notable guests included 1977 captain coach Angus Hume, 1997 captain Garry Webster and 1997 coach Matthew Mansfield. Keith Kuhne, the 1997 president, could not be present on the day but sent his best wishes to be read out at the reunion. To help bring back some of the memories, club members donated memorabilia for a display, which included newspaper clippings, flags, trophies and old club gear.

Following a light lunch catered by the club and a few speeches, guests were able to

enjoy their Seniors team take on Warragul on their home ground.

The reunion concluded with a social evening and a meal at the clubrooms.

First ladies: from left, Jo McCann (nee Emmett), Bev Johnston (nee Crofts) and Jane Trease (nee Johnston) helped instigate the first Leongatha netball team. This team went on to win three consecutive premierships in ’76, ’77 and ’78.

B Grade stars: from left, Renae Littlejohn, Liselott Webster, Brooke Brown, Danielle Mackie, Paula Holt and Michelle Hickey were part of the 1997 premiership team, and were in Leongatha to cheer on the current netballers on Saturday. Top team: Kevin Moriarty, Frank Welsford, Ian Salmon, Phillip Johnston, Neil Watkins, Mark Washford, former president Peter Dwyer, Chris McRae, Ken Lester, Graeme Salmon, Pat Kindellan and former captain/coach Angus Hume won the premiership for the Parrots in 1977.

Memories: from left, Leongatha’s Sari and Shem Hickey, Lucy Guy and Laila Holt admired Leongatha Parrots’ memorabilia at the reunion on Saturday.

Seniors premiers: from left, Ash Hickey, Christin Macri, Dave Trotman, former coach Matthew Mansfield, Paul Le Page and Al Fixter were part of the 1997 Parrots team that won the grand final.

Tigers review the season By Rover FOLLOWING last weekend’s Queen’s Birthday holiday break, Mirboo North travels to Thorpdale on Saturday where the annual Bright/St Ellen Memorial Shield will be decided. Since defeating Mirboo North by five points in round one, Thorpdale has won another six matches, which sees the Blues sitting in fourth position on the Mid Gippsland ladder. The Blues’ narrow victory in April was its first success at Tigerland since 2001. A Thorpdale oldtimer said watching his team defeat Mirboo North was even more exciting than listening to Wally’s

Hope beat Blue King and Sox in the 1940 Snake Gully Cup. Thorpdale newcomers Thomas McDermott, Hugh Greene, Luke Collie, Marcus Brown, Scott Gatehouse and Brett Gatehouse are an immaculate collection of players, who have contributed greatly to its huge improvement this season. Others who have been in top form for the Blues are playing coach Nicholas Brown, Joshua Collie, Mitchell Gorman, Trent Gibson, Kayne O’Connell, Shannon Pickering and Matt Powell. Mirboo North, which is currently a game and percentage out of the top five, must produce its best football to defeat Thorpdale on its home ground. In simple terms, Mirboo North needs to be faster, smarter and more agile than its opposition. The Tigers’ endeavor is always at a high peak and integrating innovation, ag-

gression and courage are prominent parts of their game plan strategies. However, turnovers from misdirected kicks, mistakes in the midfield and back-line blunders, have plagued Mirboo North and created an atmosphere of unpredictability in tight matches. The Tigers are coming off a hardfought win over Yarragon and will look to playing coach Clancy Bennett and skipper Damien Turner to continue producing decisive on field leadership. Other Mirboo North premiership players Jake Nash, Josh Taylor, Dwayne Gunn, Joe Brooks, Shane Peters, Dom Pinneri and Jack Robertson are also expected to provide large doses of enterprising play. As well, the Tigers are hoping for big contributions from Mitchell Wightman, Jacob Blair, Zac Kilgower, Brayden Wilson, Hudson Kerr and Cam Le Page.

Clubs play for social change GIPPSLAND football and netball clubs will become champions of change when they unite to end men’s violence against women and children next month. Since its introduction in 2015, Orange Round has become an annual fixture on the Gippsland football and netball calendar, with clubs across five leagues and competitions set to take part in this year’s instalment. Matches played at Inverloch Kongwak, Korumburra Bena, Heyfield, Traralgon Tyers United, Hill End and Boisdale-Briagolong on June 17 will be dedicated to the cause. Participating clubs will wear orange armbands on game day and host an information session for its players and support staff run by project partners Gippsland Centre Against Sexual Assault, Gippsland Women’s Health, GippSport and AFL Gippsland. The concept is an adaptation of the United Nations’ initiative ‘Orange Day’, which occurs on the 25th day of every month and aims to not only raise awareness of the issue, but drive meaningful changes in societal attitudes and behaviours.

Violence against women and children remains a major issue in Australia. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, violence against women and their children cost the Australian economy $13.6 billion in 2013, with 15 percent of women sexually assaulted by a known person compared to four per cent who were assaulted by a stranger. Gippsland Centre Against Sexual Assault chief executive Fiona Boyle believes the sporting community can play a role in stopping this violence from occurring. “The idea behind this initiative is to encourage members of the community to make the link between gender inequality and men’s violence against women and children and start a local conversation about this important social issue,” she said. “We want to encourage sporting clubs to use the influence they have in the community to start a conversation and stop violence against women and children in Gippsland.” Orange wristbands promoting the Orange Round with messages of ‘respect, dignity and equality’ will also be available at venues on game day and members of the community are invited to use social media to display their support for the initiative.

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Hillberg on song for Parrots AARON Hillberg was on song for the Leongatha Parrots, steering them to a 57 point win over Warragul on Saturday.

Consistent: Tom Marriott played his usual consistent game and was one of 10 or more good players in a very even team effort.

SENIORS Leongatha 18.14.122 d Warragul 10.5.65 Leongatha goals: A. Hillberg 4, K. Cooper 2, P. McGrath 2, C. Dunne 2, J. Ginnane 2, J. Pellicano 2, T. Marriott 1, J. Hopkins 1, J. Harry 1, K. Reid 1. Warragul goals: B. Fowler 4, K. Drew 2, N. Paredes 1, N. Mulqueen 1, J. Serong 1, J. Lane 1. Leongatha best: A. Hillberg, J. Hopkins, H. Browne, K. Cooper, L. Bowman, P. McGrath. Warragul best: K. Drew, T. Kelly, J. Hudson, S. Fairbairn, A. Di Ciero, J. Hughes.

ster, D. Giardina, L. Monacella, J. Somers, J. Bloink.

THIRDS Leongatha 22.9.141 d Warragul 2.1.13 Leongatha goals: C. Olden 5, J. Patullo 3, T. Bernaldo 3, B. Motton 3, B. Perry 2, L. Scott 2, D. Garnham 2, J. Ballagh 1, J. Hastings 1. Warragul goals: K. VanRaay 1, J. Notman 1. Leongatha best: J. Patullo, T. Evans, T. Bernaldo, L. Scott, J. Hastings, B. Motton. Warragul best: N. Blackwood, C. Williamson, J. Axford, J. Notman, A. Emery.

RESERVES Leongatha 21.7.133 d Warragul 8.5.53

FOURTHS Leongatha 7.5.47 d Warragul 5.3.33

Leongatha goals: L. Wright 6, G. Fleming 4, B. Davidson 3, R. Kelly 2, J. Hickey 2, M. Taylor 1, K. Materia 1, H. McGannon 1, T. Sauvarin 1. Warragul goals: J. Somers 3, T. Webster 2, T. Morrow 1, L. Kaljouw 1, D. Giardina 1. Leongatha best: J. Hickey, G. Fleming, R. Kelly, L. Wright, M. Taylor, K. Materia. Warragul best: T. Fruend, T. Web-

Leongatha goals: J. van der Pligt 2, J. Hume 2, J. Lamers 1, Z. Reid 1, A. Trease 1. Warragul goals: F. O’Reilly 3, M. McGarrity 1, J. Kallady 1. Leongatha best: R. Kemp, J. van der Pligt, J. Lamers, M. McGannon, J. Hume, D. Hume. Warragul best: E. McGillivray, D. Coates, L. Giliam, T. Baum, F. Phillips, C. Ives.

In front of a massive crowd there for both the reunion and to enjoy the long weekend matches, Leongatha asserted its authority on the game with a seven goal to two third quarter haul. Hillberg was Leongatha’s best, providing the forward line with plenty of attacking pressure. Kicking four goals, Hillberg ran and marked well and is in career best form. Leongatha’s forward line was strong with 10 goal kickers in total meaning the Parrots have plenty of avenues. Other forwards to figure included Kyle Cooper, Justin Pellicano and Jack Ginnane. Leongatha came into the match with a pretty good side; regular Gippsland Power player Kyle Reid was named in the senior side while Warragul also had a few young Power players in with Kim Drew the most noticeable. Reid played a solid three quarters on the backline before moving into the forward line and kicking one goal in the last term. Chris Verboon was back from a broken collarbone and got through the match fine although a little sore, but is hopeful of coming up this week. Hayden Browne came back too, in the midfield and backline, playing a good match. In excellent football condition the Parrots kicked to the chook sheds end. An arm wrestle was evident for the opening 10-15 minutes before Leongatha, including Hillberg hit the scoreboard. At quarter time Leongatha 3.3.21 lead Warragul 1.3.9. Warragul’s key forward Brendan Fowler was looking dangerous and was scoring goals to keep the Gulls competitive in term two. Josh Hopkins was lively

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for Leongatha as too were Pat McGrath and Tom Marriott around the contest with ruckman Josh Schelling doing well in the absence of Ben Willis, who is due back soon. Cade Maskell, who had come off with a niggle in the first term, was back out on the ground for a while in the second before coming off again. He had ice on his calf and didn’t play any further part in the game and looks doubtful for the Maffra game this Saturday. At half time Leongatha lead 7.5.47 to Warragul 5.3.33 Sean Westaway manned up on Fowler in the second half and did pretty well to quell his influence. The Parrots broke away in term three with seven goals with plenty to go around as Leongatha had loads of time with the ball in the forward 50 where the likes of Hillberg, Pellicano, Ginnane, McGrath and Cooper finished off. Three quarter time saw Leongatha now with a solid lead 14.10.94 to Warragul 7.4.46. Warragul kept at it though and continued to

Z. MacDermid.

Moe 11.16.82 d Wonthaggi 11.7.73

THIRDS

RESERVES Moe 24.17.161 d Wonthaggi 1.0.6 Moe goals: L. Durkin 6, J. Heslop 3, A. Gould 2, D. Horton 2, K. Mutke 2, C. McIntosh 1, P. Yates 1, J. Van Dyk 1, B. Morrow 1, R. Horton 1, M. Hibbs 1, J. Columbine 1, C. Robinson 1, D. Cook 1. Wonthaggi goals: T. Wells 1. Moe best: B. Morrow, D. Horton, L. Fry, L. Durkin, C. McIntosh, J. Van Dyk. Wonthaggi best: N. Tucker, J. Waters, A. Zanella, A. Pugh, S. Roche,

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Moe 21.15.141 d Wonthaggi 1.2.8 Moe goals: R. Anderson 7, J. Galea 3, H. Pepper 2, L. Michie 2, L. Pearce 2, M. Pearce 1, H. Jennings 1, K. Jennings 1, A. Skinner 1, A. Byrne 1. Wonthaggi goals: J. Vuyst 1. Moe best: A. Byrne, M. Pearce, G. Cocksedge, R. Henkel, R. Anderson, J. Murphy. Wonthaggi best: C. McLean, J. Roylance, D. Gardiner, J. Benson, F. Anderson, W. Forsyth.

FOURTHS Moe 20.16.136 d Wonthaggi 0.1.1 Moe goals: B. Maslen 5, B. Julin 2, R. Taws 2, H. Pepper 2, P. Bills 1, M. Heywood 1, T. Baldi 1, B. Van Dyk 1, B. Dyson 1, R. Baldi 1, L. Rock 1, K. Weir 1, B. Paul 1. Wonthaggi goals: Nil. Moe best: J. McGrath, B. Maslen, H. Pepper, B. Julin, L. Tumino, R. Baldi. Wonthaggi best: H. Dawson, J. Gilmour, M. Pier, N. Anderson, J. Schulz, K. Benson.

In great conditions at Moe, the Power let a 16 point lead at the final change translate into a nine point defeat at the final siren. Needing this win to keep in touch with a clutch of teams chasing fifth spot, Wonthaggi began well enough in the opening term. These evenly matched teams were close on the scoreboard at quarter time despite the drought in goal scoring; Wonthaggi lead 1.4.10 to Moe’s 1.2.8. The Power was playing steady football from defence through to forward.

Wonthaggi had control of most of the first half but couldn’t get clear kicks into the forwards and therefore many behinds resulted. Aidan Lindsay was making the most out of strong ruck work by Will Joplin. At half time Wonthaggi 4.7. 31 to Moe’s 3.4.22 The Wonthaggi backline was working extremely hard under attack from Moe during the third term. Byran Drydon and Jaryd Membrey were particularly strong. Also down back was new player, still eligible for the thirds, Josh Bates, who was having a big influence in his first senior game; being named one of Power’s best. The Power was able to withstand a Moe onslaught late in the quarter while

Leongatha ....7 0 0 209.88 Maffra.........6 1 0 430.54 Morwell ......6 1 0 301.00 Traralgon .....4 3 0 203.15 Moe ...........4 3 0 197.82 Warragul ........2 5 0 58.08 Wonthaggi......2 5 0 28.63 Sale ................1 6 0 11.93 Drouin ............0 8 0 27.74 GOALKICKERS

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28 24 24 16 16 8 8 4 0

N. Wozniak (Maffra) ............ (7) 23 M. Duncan (Morwell) .......... (0) 20 L. Wright (Leon) ................. (6) 18 T. Love (Maffra) .................. (3) 14 L. Durkin (Moe)................... (6) 12 R. Loprese (Trar)................. (0) 12 R. Horton (Moe).................. (1) 11 H. Nettleton (Maffra) ........... (0) 11 B. Davidson (Leon) ............. (3) 11 J. Piper (Morwell) ............... (0) 11

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Long stretch: making a welcome return for the Parrots with good presence was Chris Verboon who extends the arms and body well to take this grab. show its aggression with plenty of bumps and tackles but the Parrots held up well with four goals in the last term to Warragul’s three. After a few good wins and a great hit out against Warragul the Parrots journey to Maffra for what will

be a real test. Having lost to Traralgon in its only loss this season, Leongatha will be out to prove its top of the ladder position is no fluke as it faces the third placed Eagles; the first meeting of the two since the 2016 grand final.

Leongatha ....7 Traralgon .....7 Moe ...........7 Maffra.........5 Bairnsdale ...5 Morwell ..........3 Wonthaggi......3 Drouin ............1 Warragul ........1 Sale ................1

1 1 1 3 3 5 5 7 7 7

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

435.24 373.97 369.33 108.37 96.73 45.22 32.96 45.51 39.33 24.84

Pts

28 28 28 20 20 12 12 4 4 4

GOALKICKERS R. Anderson (Moe) ............. (7) 32 C. Olden (Leon) ................... (5) 25 H. Willaton (Trar) ................ (1) 17 L. Carman (Maffra) ............. (1) 16 M. Pollutro (Morwell).......... (0) 15 A. McLaren (Bairns) ............ (7) 14 D. Garnham (Leon) ............. (2) 14 J. Patullo (Leon) ................. (3) 13 L. Michie (Moe)................... (2) 13 M. Williams (Trar) ............... (3) 12

FOURTHS LADDER

Power fizzles out in last Moe goals: A. Dugan 2, D. Risol 2, D. Grech, K. Butler, M. Farrell, J. Blaser, S. Van Dyk, T. Long, B. Collings. Wonthaggi goals: J. Blair 4, D. O’Connor, M. Kelly, T. Murray, C. Gilmour, T. Davey, P. Ryan, L. Membrey. Moe best: D. Risol, J. Blaser, P. Ainsworth, A. Dugan, J. Bragagnolo, D. Farrell. Wonthaggi best: B. Dryden, J. Blair, J. Membrey, J. Bates, W. Joplin, A. Lindsay.

LADDER

W L D

SENIORS

Pts

RESERVES Pressure kick: Luke Bowman prepares to steer this kick with his left foot to evade the incoming tackle from his Warragul opponent. More photos at www.mdphotos.net

• Moe v Wonthaggi

WONTHAGGI could rightly claim to have let this game slip against Moe on Saturday.

Leongatha ....7 1 0 230.66 28 Traralgon .....6 1 1 171.58 26 Maffra.........5 2 0 148.39 20 Moe ...........5 3 0 121.92 20 Morwell ......4 3 1 119.56 18 Warragul ........4 4 0 92.94 16 Bairnsdale ......3 5 0 86.61 12 Wonthaggi......3 5 0 83.17 12 Sale ................1 7 0 67.59 4 Drouin ............0 7 0 21.03 0 GOALKICKERS C. Dunne (Leon).................. (2) 30 D. Cupido (Bairns) .............. (6) 28 B. Fowler (Warragul) ........... (4) 27 M. Bennett (Maffra)............. (4) 25 L. Stockdale (Trar) .............. (1) 24 A. Hillberg (Leon) ................ (4) 21 D. Grech (Moe) ................... (1) 20 N. Paredes (Warragul) ........ (1) 18 D. Sheen (Maffra) ............... (0) 17 J. Neagle (Trar) ................... (0) 16

kicking three goals themselves; Jack Blair bobbed up to kick a couple of majors for Wonthaggi. At three quarter time Wonthaggi lead by 16 points, 7.7. 49 to Moe 4.9.33. Moe started to make Power pay in the last term with the turnovers now resulting in goals. Despite its poor kicking Moe still managed to run away with the game; posting a seven goal quarter to Wonthaggi’s four goals. Moe captain James Blaser was getting a lot of the ball and set up plenty of forward moves. Power is still missing quite a few players and is struggling for depth. Despite this it will have a big chance when it meets Sale at home this week.

OTHER MATCHES SENIORS Bairnsdale 18.13.121 d Sale 10.14.74 Traralgon 7.12.54 drew Morwell 54 RESERVES Maffra 24.10.154 d Drouin 1.2.8 Morwell 6.3.39 d Traralgon 4.10.34 THIRDS Maffra 10.10.70 d Drouin 8.3.51 Traralgon 22.20.152 d Morwell 1.2.8 Bairnsdale 15.5.95 d Sale 6.4.40 FOURTHS Maffra 15.19.109 d Drouin 3.3.21 Traralgon 18.20.128 d Morwell 0.1.1 Sale 19.13.127 d Bairnsdale 7.3.45

Moe ...........8 Traralgon .....7 Warragul .....6 Leongatha ....5 Maffra.........4 Bairnsdale ......4 Sale ................3 Wonthaggi......2 Drouin ............1 Morwell ..........0

0 1 2 3 4 4 5 6 7 8

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Pts

564.29 415.87 212.55 146.82 102.72 64.07 120.62 46.38 17.29 16.93

32 28 24 20 16 16 12 8 4 0

GOALKICKERS M. Luckie (Trar) .................. (4) 22 J. Ziino (Sale) ...................... (3) 18 F. O’Reilly (Warr) ................. (3) 17 B. Bundle (Warr) ................. (0) 16 B. Maslen (Moe) ................. (5) 15 R. Baldi (Moe) ..................... (1) 14 J. Lamers (Leon)................. (1) 13 K. Simpson (Sale) ............... (2) 13 H. Pepper (Moe) ................. (2) 12 F. Phillips (Warr) ................. (0) 12

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