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Step closer: Korumburra Business Association president Noelene Cosson (left) and secretary Shirley Arestia are looking forward to Korumburra’s future more than ever after the announcement of a new supermarket.

BURRA MEANS BUSINESS By Brad Lester

KORUMBURRA will become a monumental gateway to South Gippsland, with a new full line supermarket proposed for the town’s main street on the back of an exciting suite of projects proposed and already completed. Michael’s IGA wants to build a massive new supermarket on the corner of Commercial and King streets that will result in the relocation of the town’s library, Federation Art Gallery, the Korumburra and District Historical Society and meeting space.

The supermarket, combined with the construction of new facilities for the displaced services, is valued at $20 million to $30 million worth of development for the town. The new supermarket alone could create 20 to 40 jobs and construction could start within 12 months of South Gippsland Shire Council issuing a planning permit. The library could become part of a new community hub, with council’s preferred site being the former kindergarten at 4 Victoria Street. Council is expected to receive a planning permit application today (Tuesday) and Michael’s IGA rep-

resentatives will brief council about the proposal tomorrow (Wednesday). The news was announced by council last Wednesday, and comes on the back of a $5m upgrade at Burra Foods, a $9m upgrade of Korumburra Secondary College, and council proposing to design the revitalising of Commercial Street this financial year. Other new businesses are proposed and the town is enjoying the new $5.35m Korumburra Community Children’s Centre that opened in January, offering childcare and kindergarten. Continued on page 6. ► IGA reveals grand store, page 3.

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IGA to spend mega millions By Brad Lester KORUMBURRA will benefit from $20 million to $30 million worth of private and public development if the proposal for a new supermarket for the town proceeds. Michael’s IGA representatives will today (Tuesday) lodge a planning permit application with South Gippsland Shire Council to build a Supa IGA supermarket on the corner of Commercial and King streets. The complex would entail demolishing the existing art gallery, library, historical society, meeting space, storage area for Korumburra Lions Club and six houses, and would occupy the former caryard site. The library, art gallery and historical society would be relocated, with council to further consult with affected groups to determine new locations, with the railway station a possibility. Mayor Cr Ray Argento said, “This proposal has been a long time coming for the Korumburra community and we expect the potential development to be exciting news for local residents. “Council looks forward to working with both the developer and the community in order to achieve an outcome that will benefit everyone and ensure the prosperity of the region.” IGA wants to buy council land at 155-165 Commercial Street, a council owned house at 1 King Street and the carpark adjoining Little Commercial Street. The site was the preferred location for a supermarket in the Korumburra Town Centre Framework Plan adopted by council in 2014. Preliminary plans submitted to council indicate the new supermarket will be 3500 square metres. Michael’s IGA proprietor Michael Lorenz said that would be just under double the size of the current Korumburra store and slightly bigger than the Leongatha IGA.

“Korumburra and Leongatha have been great towns to us,” he said. “Our business is the whole community and I put my money where my mouth is and put back into the community.” Mr Lorenz has a plan in mind for the existing store, which he owns, but that is dependent on further talks with relevant parties. The old store will close the night before the new supermarket opens. The new premise is proposed to be a two storey building, with 300 square metres of office space on the first floor to be accessible from Commercial Street. The supermarket could span from Commercial Street to what is now Little Commercial Street, with carparking from Little Commercial Street to Victoria Street, accessible via King and Victoria streets. Substantial site works will be undertaken to make the land more level for the supermarket. Michael’s IGA already owns the former caryard and all bar one adjoining house, which is owned by council. Council will also call for public submissions as part of the supermarket’s planning permit processes, which is expected to be quick. The assessment of the application lodged for the Aldi supermarket in Leongatha took just 12 weeks to approve. The future of the statue at the front of the gallery will be considered during the process and the mural on the gallery wall may be digitally preserved. Michael’s IGA gave $1.4 million to the community in 2015-16 and while the final figure for 2016-17 is yet to be determined, Mr Lorenz said it could be more than $1.5 million. • More information on the proposal including preliminary plans for the site and future community hub can be found online: www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/librarysite

Exciting times: from left, South Gippsland Shire Council’s Cr Lorraine Brunt, Cr Aaron Brown, mayor Cr Ray Argento and Cr Andrew McEwen welcome the development of a new supermarket for Korumburra.

Library talks underway

construction in 2024-25. The hub could include a cafe, Milpara Community House, community services, a commercial kitchen and meeting rooms. Proceeds from the proposed land sales of the existing library, gallery and meeting space to make The existing library, together with Federation Art way for a new IGA supermarket could help fund the Gallery and the Korumburra and District Historical future library. Council is likely to also seek grants. The cost of relocating the affected services will Society, are likely to be moved to make way for construction of a new supermarket on their existing site. be investigated by council. WGRLC CEO Leanne Williams said, “We look forward to working closely with council and the community when progress is made. “This is an exciting prospect for the Korumburra community that if realised, provides the opportunity for a new library to be funded in Korumburra.” Korumburra Rotary Club operates the gallery and president Peter Biggins said while the supermarket would encourage investment in Commercial Street, he said Rotarians would like more information about where the gallery will relocate to. “If the gallery was lost from Korumburra, it would be very disappointing,” he said. TER1830078 Mr Biggins hoped the gallery would occupy a separate space to the library, but possibly within the same building. Council’s preferred location for a library, and a community hub, is in the old kindergarten at 4 Victoria Street – owned by council - but other government land will be considered. The library is likely to be housed in a temporary location in the interim. Mr Biggins said of the Victoria Street site, “It has quite a slope and parking would be a problem and so would access for elderly people.” Council’s acting chief executive officer Bryan Sword said works could alleviate any topographical issues, as undertaken to address similar problems at the Karmai Community Children’s Centre. Mr Biggins said the existing supermarket site could be a possible site for the gallery. The historical society’s Doug Boston said the group hoped to talk to council about its future soon. “We have had a number of sessions with them but nothing has been settled yet,” he said. Council told The Star last week all services displaced from the current building would be relocated. Council will also consult the public about the long term plans for a new library and whether it should be part of a community hub in Korumburra. Grand plan: an artist’s impression of how the new Michael’s Supa IGA could appear in Council has $4 million set aside in its long term financial plan for a community hub, earmarked for Korumburra, as seen facing Commercial Street.

THE future location of the Korumburra library is already being discussed by West Gippsland Regional Library Corporation (WGRLC) and South Gippsland Shire Council.

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Happy birthday: Meeniyan Hall committee president Brian Hoskins is looking forward to celebrating 125 years of The Meeniyan Mechanics Institute and Free Library later in the year.

Meeniyan to celebrate hall’s 125th birthday By Sarah Vella THE Meeniyan Mechanics Institute and Free Library is in its 125th year of service to the community and has plans to celebrate the milestone in August. Better known as the Meeniyan Hall Committee, the group provides a much appreciated service to the local community. President of the committee Brian Hoskins said the role of a hall in any community is to provide a space for events. “Luckily for us, the Meeniyan Hall has fantastic acoustics which means we get a lot of musical acts in the hall,” he said. “It is very popular from that point of view.” Mr Hoskins said the hall’s job is to provide things for the community as well, the most obvious being the free Wi-Fi. “The repeaters for the Wi-Fi are installed in the hall and the supper room,” he said. The Meeniyan Hall was first built in 1892 and subsequently burned down on August 14, 1938. “The whole complex burned down. They nearly lost the post office next door as well,” Mr Hoskins said. “Former committee secretary Eric Tolliday is largely to thank for the new hall, which was built after the fire and opened in July of 1939. “We have Eric to thank not only for the funding, but for the fabulous acoustics.”

When the hall burned down, insurance paid out around £1000 and the new hall cost around £2500 to build. “The extra money was mainly raised by selling £5 bonds,” Mr Hoskins said. The hall has been extensively renovated over the years. In the year 2000, the verandah was added to the front and sides of the hall and the foyer was renovated. It was also at about that time the hall’s toilets were built. In 2014, the outside of the hall was completely redone and there are plans to renovate the main kitchen in the “not too distant future”. Mr Hoskins said there are also plans in place to redecorate the main hall and install some “decent” stage lighting. Included in the celebrations will be a historical display and Lyrebird Arts Council is staging a dance on Saturday, August 5. There will also be a concert held at the hall on September 23, which will feature Meeniyan performers. “The hall used to hold a lot of dances. There was a regular Saturday dance that attracted more than 500 people on some occasions,” Mr Hoskins said. “From 1939 to 1977 Meeniyan dances were a big thing. They also provided a lot of income for the town.” In the late 1970s, Meeniyan Town Tavern Nights started, which helped to build up the mu-

sic tradition of the hall, which led to the Lyrebird Arts Council using the hall on a regular basis. Mr Hoskins said the acoustics in the hall are arguably the best anywhere in regional Victoria. “The hall is a nice size as well and it has got one of the best dance floors around. The floor is made from one and one eighth of an inch thick jarrah,” he said. “Tolliday insisted on jarrah and it has provided a superb, solid floor that has lasted nearly 80 years. I challenge anyone to find a creaking board in there.” The hall is also equipped with a biobox and a ticket box for cinema. Mr Hoskins said it is great the hall continues to be a great asset for the community and used on a regular basis. “It is an international, national and local hall. There would not be many around that could claim that,” he said. “It brings a lot of economic benefit to the town. When a Lyrebird concert is on, it isn’t unusual to see accommodation booked out, food venues busy and the parking full.” The appreciation of the town hall is proved further by the amount of money raised for it at the Meeniyan Area Community Shop. “The hall seems to be one of the major benefactors of the shop and we appreciate the volunteers who name the hall as their funding recipient,” Mr Hoskins said. “The hall is a great asset for the town.”

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Police rammed A MAN rammed a member of the Bass Coast Criminal Investigation Unit on Monday, June 5 in Cowes.

Wanted man: police are seeking information in relation to the whereabouts of Kane Fulham, believed to be Farm theft: this horse float and Nissan Patrol four wheel drive were taken from a rural property in Outtrim over the weekend. from Wonthaggi.

Thieves upend victims’ lives By Jessica Anstice and Brad Lester THIEVES are stealing vehicles and robbing struggling dairy farmers in brazen attacks across South Gippsland. A caravan valued at around $40,000 was stolen from a secured yard in Leongatha on Saturday night, and a four wheel drive and horse float were taken from Outtrim over the weekend. There have been five car thefts in South Gippsland over the past month and police believe all incidents could be related, with the same suspects involved. One property has been targeted six times in the past month, with fuel and tools valued at around $5000 taken. The heartless thieves even hit the Salvation Army in Leongatha, stealing a trailer. Some thieves were challenged but escaped. Police have confirmed one of the suspects in recent thefts is Kane Fulham, believed to be of Wonthaggi. A warrant has been issued for the 29 year old’s arrest. The Coromal Lifestyle 615 caravan was stolen from a secure yard on the corner of A’Beckett and Long streets in Leongatha on Saturday between 3pm and midnight. The offender/s forced entry to the gate of the compound at the rear of AW Smith Home Hardware and stole the 21 foot gray coloured caravan with distinctive black wheels. The yard is in full view of traffic on the new bypass route and police are appealing to anyone who may have

Missing: this Coromal caravan was stolen from a secured yard in Leongatha on Saturday. seen movement at the yard after 3pm. If you have any information please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, Wonthaggi Police on 5671 4100 or Leongatha Police on 5662 2285. Over the weekend, thieves stole a dark green Nissan Patrol, and gray and white horse float from a rural property in Outtrim. The float had the words “Spirit of the Country” on the tailgate. Anyone with information should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Overnight on Wednesday, June 14, a blue 2006 model Holden Ute with New South Wales registration plates was stolen from the Leongatha Aerodrome. There were several sightings of the ute in the Leongatha area on Thursday, June 14.

Police are appealing for anyone who may have seen it to contact Leongatha Police on 5662 2285 or the Bass Coast Criminal Investigation Unit on 5671 4100. A chainsaw and fuel were stolen from a farm in Leongatha South overnight on Wednesday, June 14. Links between these thefts and others in South Gippsland are being investigated by the Bass Coast Criminal Investigation Unit. A trailer was taken from the rear of the Salvation Army premises in Bair Street, Leongatha on Monday, June 12. The trailer is a fully enclosed seven by five metre box trailer with the registration number U06662 and valued at more than $3000. Around 300 litres of fuel were stolen from a farm in Middle Tarwin on Thursday, June 8 at 11pm. The property owner’s son in law attempted to catch and challenge the two thieves before they left the property. Unfortunately both thieves got away. This is the fifth criminal offence that has occurred on this farmer’s land. Police believe they know who the offenders are and are investigating. On Thursday, June 1, a ute was taken from a property at Middle Tarwin. The 2008 Landcruiser trayback was fitted with a toolbox with $13,500 worth of tools. The vehicle has been recovered but is in the possession of police, while the toolbox and tools are still missing. The owner used the vehicle as part of his business and is now being inconvenienced without a vehicle.

Police were informed of the suspect’s whereabouts and parked outside the property he was at, in an unmarked police vehicle. The offender reversed a stolen vehicle into the police car and then continued to ram the front of the police car. Police started a pursuit and terminated it soon after when the offender began driving dangerously at an excessive speed on Phillip Island Road. The same offender rammed into a policeman in Pakenham on Wednesday, June 7. The man was spotted in Pakenham with a cooffender. Police chased him down the street until he reached his vehicle. The offender rammed into a policeman with his vehicle, causing him to roll off the bonnet and sustaining minor injuries. The offender escaped police.

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Burra means business

Grant event: the Davidson Brothers Band impressed the audience at the mayoral fundraising concert Winter Vibes held at the Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre last Friday. They were joined by The Bass Coast Pickers in raising funds for the Hospital in the Home program run by Bass Coast Health that helps care for people in their homes. Performing to the crowd were the Davidson Brothers Band, from left, Jacob McGuffie, Lachlan Davidson, Hamish Davidson and Isaac Barter.

Continued from page 1. Gippsland Southern Health Service has also installed 384 solar panels on the roof of the Korumburra Hospital. Korumburra Business Association (KBA) president Noelene Cosson welcomed the announcement. “It will give the town a lot of confidence and it’s the start of the rejuvenation of Korumburra,” she said. KBA secretary Shirley Arestia said the investment by IGA reflected confidence in Korumburra. “We all need to appreciate that IGA has given so much back to this community,” she said. “They’re community based and they’re employing local people.” Council’s acting chief executive officer Bryan Sword said the proposal could be “game changing for Korumburra”. “It ticks all the right boxes. This will be a great

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legacy for Korumburra,” he said. Ward councillor Cr Andrew McEwen said it was “a major opportunity for the revitalisation of Korumburra”. “We know there is significant retail expenditure from Korumburra to other areas and this will benefit other shops in the main street,” he said. Fellow ward councillor Cr Aaron Brown said “it has the potential to attract other investment to Korumburra”. “This process highlights the shire is willing to work with people who want to invest in the shire,” he said. Mayor Cr Ray Argento said, “We need to congratulate Michael (Michael Lorenz, Michael’s IGA proprietor) for investing in Korumburra and hopefully he will get the support from the community so his business is able to proceed.” Council has issued a permit for a new service station on the site of the former saleyards and The Star understands this site, together with the permit, could be sold to developers. A community working group is creating a vision for new uses for the railway station after the South Gippsland Tourist Railway folded. Council is working with VicTrack to enable long term community use of the station. Burra Foods is now upgrading the food preparation division at its Korumburra factory that will increase plant output and flexibility. “It is the result of a $5m capital program and is expected to increase full time employment by six people,” CEO Grant Crothers said. “Separately we have commenced preliminaries to construct a new operations and administration centre - a 12 to 18 month project that relocates staff from portable offices to a modern facility.” At the Korumburra Secondary College, the building will cater for academic subjects, technology and art, and include a new food technology facility and a new canteen. The new supermarket will service Korumburra’s growing population, with many new residents hailing from south eastern suburbs, according to George Auddino of Auddino First National, a Korumburra real estate agency. “There are more and more people coming to Korumburra. It’s not just retirees, but we are seeing new home buyers coming to our area for the affordability,” he said, noting people were coming from as far as Seaford and Pakenham. “Our strongest market is the south eastern suburbs and the biggest push is retirees who are cashing in their properties and coming down here and are buying something nice and still have super.” Mr Auddino said the new supermarket would improve the entrance to town and praised IGA’s support of the town over the years. “The supermarket will be more visible to passing trade and people going to the Prom (Wilsons Promontory) will know there is a supermarket in town and stop,” he said. Mrs Cosson said the community would be involved in informing where the library, art gallery, historical society and meeting place will go. “I feel confident the process is going to take a fair while but it will be a good outcome,” she said.

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Halfway there: while there is no doubting the patriotism of the men and women of the Wonthaggi’s constabulary, the police station deserves a new Australian flag. A concerned reader said the torn flag flying at the station last week was less than appropriate. “We’re waiting for a new flag to come,” Wonthaggi Police Senior Sergeant Steve Gibson said. “Our local MPs supply the flags and we have requested to get a new one. Hopefully we will have it soon.”

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Fonterra raises farmers’ hopes By Sarah Vella FONTERRA suppliers are more upbeat than their Murray Goulburn counterparts, after the company announced an opening price of $5.30 per kilogram of milk solids (kg/MS) last Wednesday. Fonterra also upgraded its forecast closing range to $5.40 to $5.80kg/MS. Fonterra’s $0.40kg/MS additional payment means its suppliers can expect to receive $5.70kg/ MS, with a forecast closing price range of $5.80 to $6.20kg/MS. Leongatha South Fonterra supplier Russell White said after the past 12 months, the opening price was “pretty good, really”. He said with the clawback and everything else the previous season threw at them, things are now heading in the right direction. Despite the positive signs for the industry, Mr White said it would take at least another 12 months to catch up. “We have got a fair bit of debt to pay back from last year. We need to pay off the loan we took out to pay back the clawback before we can start making money again,” he said. “It will be another 12 months before we start making money.” Mr White said the company’s $0.40kg/MS additional payment was good for farmers. “At least we will get some money up front, which will allow us to pay some bills,” he said.

Nerrena dairy farmers Terry and Janine Clark left Murray Goulburn last year, after more than 100 years supplying the cooperative, and now send their milk to Fonterra. They were hopeful for a realistic and sustainable opening price for the next season. “We really didn’t have any expectations for an opening price. When Bega and Warrnambool Cheese and Butter opened at $5.50 per kilogram of milk solids (kg/MS), we were hopeful of a price somewhere around that,” Mr Clark said. “The announced price will cover our cost of production, however we will still be monitoring expenses and trying to work as efficiently as we possibly can.” Mrs Clark said the turmoil in the industry has been - and still is - an emotional rollercoaster for all dairy farmers that were so cruelly affected by the horrendous price cuts of 2016. “We would like to think the $0.40kg/MS is an additional payment that will give dairy farmers a price with enough incentive to increase milk production and grow the industry,” she said. Fonterra Australia managing director René Dedoncker said Fonterra had taken a responsible view in setting its price. “This is a responsible price in the current market. World dairy prices have strengthened, reflecting the strong fundamentals supporting global dairy markets,” he said. “We need to grow our milk pool and we believe, when combined with our additional $0.40kg/MS payment, our opening price will enable farmers to

Good start: Leongatha South Fonterra supplier Russell White is happy with this season’s opening price, particularly after a dismal 2016-17 season. plan ahead and position their businesses to grow if they choose.” Mr Dedoncker said the opening price and fore-

cast closing range demonstrate a new way of working, with close engagement with Bonlac Supply Company to ensure input from farmers.

More pipi toxins detected Family violence rises Although the community has been warned to avoid eating pipis due to earlier findings of Diarrhetic Shellfish Poison, Fisheries Victoria is reminding people that pipis harvested from the Venus Bay area should not be eaten due to potentially high levels of toxins found in the shellfish. Executive director Travis Dowling said laboratory analysis of recent samples of pipis detected toxins that can cause Diarrhetic Shellfish Poisoning and Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning in humans. Mr Dowling said the consumption of pipis from the Venus Bay area should be avoided as toxins had been detected at levels that can make people sick. “Pipis bought from retail or wholesale seafood suppliers are safe to eat as they are regularly monitored for contaminants, and commercial harvesting is not permitted when conditions lead to unsafe levels of toxins,” he said. “Any pipis harvested from the Venus Bay area within the previous three months should be discarded by placing them in your regular rubbish bin as toxins are not destroyed by cooking or freezing.” The Department of Health and Human Services advises that Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning is a potentially fatal illness and can cause nausea and vomiting, weakness, blurred vision, loss of balance, difficulty in speaking or swallowing and in severe cases difficulty breathing, paralysis and potentially death. Symptoms can begin within minutes or up to 24 hours after ingestion of the toxin. Diarrhetic Shellfish Poisoning can cause nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhoea. Symptoms usually

begin within 30 minutes after eating food contaminated with the toxin. Anyone experiencing symptoms that may be caused by eating affected pipis should seek advice from their doctor or call NURSE-ON-CALL on 1300 60 60 24. If you suspect Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning, contact emergency services by dialling 000. Warnings of the hazard in several community languages have been posted in prominent spots around the Venus Bay foreshore. A coordinated response between the relevant government agencies is currently underway to determine toxin levels in the pipi population at Venus Bay and surrounding areas. Testing will continue in order to determine when pipis from Venus Bay are again safe to eat and the public will be notified. A Fisheries Victoria spokesperson said the toxins are from algae and so unlikely to be related to the saline outfall pipe at Venus Bay. The toxins have been found in areas where there is no outfall. Treated saline wastewater is discharged from the Venus Bay outfall pipe. South Gippsland Water managing director Philippe du Plessis said, “Okadaic acid, a naturally occurring seafood toxin, occurs naturally in some algae and testing confirmed it was not present in our discharge. “Further, South Gippsland Water’s monitoring is showing no increase in nutrients, therefore it is very unlikely that the outfall discharge is contributing to the issue.” For further information contact the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources on 136 186 or go to www.agriculture. vic.gov.au/fisheries

By Jessica Anstice SOUTH Gippsland Shire has a low rate of family violence despite the number of cases increasing in the past 12 months, police said. Family incident statistics rose by 42.6 per cent between April 2016 and March 2017, compared to the same period the previous year. There were 319 cases of family incidents reported between April 2015 and March 2016, in comparison to 455 cases between April 2016 and March 2017. The rise could be attributed partly to the improved way incidents are reported, Senior Sergeant and family violence manager for Eastern Region Howard Jones said. “We are looking at small numbers of family incidents in South Gippsland compared to other local government areas,” he said. “South Gippsland has a low rate of family violence. “Victorian Police are encouraging people affected by family violence to report any incidents to the police.” Family violence decreased by 13.6 percent in Bass Coast Shire in the past 12 months, according to statistics released by the Crime Statistics Agency last week. Between April 2015 and March 2016, 628 cases of family incidents were reported in Bass Coast. Between April 2016 and March 2017 there were only 551 incidents. Both Bass Coast and South Gippsland’s family incident statistics have risen considerably over the past five years. Between April 2012 and March 2013, there were 412 family incidents in Bass Coast and 289 in South Gippsland. Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien said figures released by the Victorian Crime Statistics Agency showed crime across the Gippsland South electorate

was growing at an alarming rate, with crime in South Gippsland Shire up by 41.05 percent since Daniel Andrews was elected premier. In South Gippsland Shire the total number of offences increased from 1313 at December 2014 to 1852 at March 2017. “Our community has been abandoned while the crime rate spirals out of control,” Mr O’Brien said. “Offenders have been emboldened by the Andrews Labor Government’s watered down bail laws, weakened sentencing and no increase to frontline police numbers despite population growth.”

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13. Tender acceptance; RFT/135 provision of HVAC PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS *Expressions of interest to present are made by accessing maintenance services 14. Tender acceptance; RFT/140 annual supply of plant the Public Presentation page on Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website. hire and cartage contractors Contact 5662 9222 for details. 15. Tender acceptance; RFT/141 annual supply of quarry Wednesday 21 June - Council Chambers, Leongatha 1.00pm - Annual Presentation from the West Gippsland products/road making materials 16. Tender acceptance; RFT/142 provision of Regional Library Corporation concreting services 1.30pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Korumburra Supermarket Development 17. Award contracts under CEO delegation - 2017/18 Proposal Capital Works Program 2.00pm*; 7.00pm* 18. MAV vendor panel; Microsoft licence 3.30pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2017 Tree Management Plan 19. Visitor Information Services Review 2016/17 PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS (Council Agenda Topics only) 20. Council Plan 2017- 2021 Wednesday 28 June - 10.00am (by COB 23/6) 21. Annual Budget 2017/18 ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING 22. Community Satisfaction Survey *Register your questions by COB 23 June via the 23. Policy review; C23 Intellectual Property Questions for Council Meeting page on Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website. 24. Policy review; C31 Property Assets Insurance CoverContact 5662 9222 for details. age Wednesday 28 June - Council Chambers, 2.00pm; 25. Policy review; C32 Procurement & MAV Leap Project 1. Notice of Rescission; Special Meeting 24 May 2017 26. Policy review; C52 Human Rights Policy Resolution 59.2 27. MAV vendor panel; Provision of Debt Collection 2. Korumburra supermarket development; Engagement Services Plan for adoption 28. Councillor appointed committee resignation and 3. Industrial development in the farming zone new appointment; West Gippsland Regional Library 4. Planning application 2016/238; use and Corporation development of accommodation and development of 29. Councillor allowances outbuildings at 80 Restlee Drive, Nyora 30. Assembly of Councillors; 22 April - 21 May 2017 5. Review of Community Grants Program for 2017/18 31. Documents sealed and awarded or extended by CEO 6. South Gippsland Liquor and Gambling Strategy 2017 28 June 2017 7. Mossvale Park event management; 2017/18 fees and 32. Financial Performance Report July - May 2017 charges 33. Petition; Waratah Bay Caravan Park Management 8. Policy review; C46 Youth Policy 34. Closed session; 2016/17 Community Grants Rd 2 9. Waste Management Strategy 2016-2021; adoption 35. Closed session; contractual matter 10. Road Management Plan 2017; adoption 36. Closed session; personnel matter 11. Formalise two new road names in Foster - off Please note that Council Live Stream records its Elphicks Rd and Devlin Rd 12. New policy; C68 Public Amenities Policy - community Ordinary Council Meetings. Refer to the relevant policy on Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website. consultation

Cannabis crops discovered

Plant theft

EXACTLY 201 cannabis plants and an excessive amount of drug equipment were located in the back shed of a property in Wonthaggi after the house caught on fire over the weekend. CFA members forced entry to the house in Broome Crescent, Wonthaggi at 2pm on Sunday, June 18. They discovered the fire was caused via an electrical surge at the front of the house and whilst investigating found the cannabis crops. Police arrived shortly after. The owners of the property are yet to turn themselves into police.

ABOUT $500 worth of potted plants was stolen from the Foster garden centre on Friday, June 16 overnight. Police are still investigating this incident.

Noticeboard TENDERS ! " # $ % & companies/applicants for the following: RFT/145 RECONSTRUCTION AND UPGRADE OF TOMPKINS ROAD MEENIYAN Tenders close 2.00pm Tuesday 18 July 2017. RFT/144 DESIGN OF THE MIRBOO NORTH SWIMMING POOL REFURBISHMENT AND NEW AMENITIES BUILDING Tenders close 2.00pm Thursday 20 July 2017. Documentation is available from Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website. MAINSTREET WORKSHOP Council, in partnership with MainStreet Australia, is hosting a workshop conducted by MainStreetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Vice President, Gary Cattran. Topics to be discussed include an overview of MainStreetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work, regional case studies, whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ahead for local mainstreets and future opportunities. The workshop will be held at the Meeniyan Town Hall on Tuesday 27 June 2017 from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. A light supper will be served from Claire Buckland by Thursday 22 June on 5662 9200, or email claire.buckland@southgippsland.vic.gov.au. WORKS THIS WEEK Sealed roads maintenance: Whole Shire Zone maintenance: Nerrena, Toora, Toora Nth, Pt Franklin Carpark & sealing works: Leongatha Rec Reserve Roadside slashing: Toora, Outtrim, Kongwak, Moyarra Streetscape works: Main St, Foster Road reconstruction: King St, Korumburra Endwall replacement & drainage works: McIndoe Park Drainage works: Hudsons Rd, Leongatha Sth Road & drainage upgrades: Anderson St, Leongatha Pre winter unsealed road grading: Nyora, Arawata, Fairbank, Mirboo Nth, Hallston, Nerrena, Mardan, Pound Ck, Tarwin, Meeniyan, Middle Tarwin, Buffalo, Dumbalk, Yanakie, Toora Nth Tree trimming & requests: Whole shire Bus route tree clearing: Ruby-Arawata Rd, Ruby, Grand Ridge Road, Mirboo Nth, Allambee Sth

Missing something? THREE unclaimed items were handed in to the Leongatha Police Station during the last week. A car key that was located at the wetlands reserve in Johnston Street, Leongatha has been handed into the station, along with an Apple iPad in a brown case was located on the road near Meeniyan. A Giant mountain bike and a bicycle helmet found in Clinton Court, Leongatha are also at the Leongatha Police Station. All can be claimed at the Leongatha Police Station upon proof of ownership.

Reckless driving A MOTORCYCLE driver collided with the guard rail on the bend of Roughead Street in Leongatha near the milk factory on Thursday, June 15 at 6pm. The 23 year old man from Morwell escaped serious injury and was conveyed by ambulance to Wonthaggi Hospital with minor injuries. No other vehicles were involved and the man will appear at Korumburra Magistratesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Court in relation to careless driving and riding an unregistered motor cycle.

Drank and drove TWO drink drivers were processed at Leongatha Police Station over the weekend. A 20 year old Korumburra man was detected drink driving on the South Gippsland Highway in Ruby, just before midnight on Friday. He was issued with a penalty notice and a $466 fine, and lost his licence for six months. A 34 year old Mardan man was detected drink driving in McCartin Street, Leongatha at 12.30am on Sunday. His licence was immediately suspended but he will appear at Korumburra Magistratesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Court to face a drink driving charge.

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LEONGATHA Lyric Theatre has announced it will perform California Suite next March. This choice by the committee provides an opportunity for up to four directors to work together and is an ideal opportunity for someone who hasn’t directed Lyric before to put their hand up. FISH Creek Primary School has been successful in securing a $1060 Momentum Energy Junior Landcare Powerful Youth Projects Grant. The grant will contribute to a native vegetation garden consisting of ornamental and edible native plants. BREASTSCREEN Victoria’s Mobile Screening Service has returned to Leongatha this month

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to provide free breast screens to women. BreastScreen Victoria’s bright pink van, known as ‘Nina’, is located at Leongatha Hospital from June 19 to August 3. BreastScreen Victoria acting CEO Doris Whitmore encouraged women aged 50 to74 to have a mammogram. “Women will be well looked after by our experienced, senior radiographers. The vans use the highest quality digital radiography machines, ensuring women receive the best service regardless of their proximity to major centres,” she said. Mammograms with BreastScreen Victoria are free, take 10 minutes and are with a woman. Appointments for the Mobile Screening Service visit to Leongatha can be made online at breastscreen.org.au or by calling 13 20 50.

Animal lovers: from left, St Laurence’s Primary School, Leongatha, students, Taya, Phoebe, Aimee, Lenny, Safron and Penny with St Laurence’s school dog Oshie and the lambs they babysat last week. The lambs needed a home to stay at for the week and principal of St Laurence’s Kate Dourley thought it would be a good chance for the students to interact with live animals at school. Students took turns in caring for the baby lambs throughout the week. The school dog Oshie, often comes to the school for students to interact and play with.

Insightful presentation: George Beilby will talk about My Life With Autism when he addresses the Ecumenical Pleasant Sunday Afternoon at Mardan South this Sunday, June 25 from 2pm. The event will be held at Scots Pioneer Church, 1230 Mardan Road, Mardan South, and will supported by musical items and community singing. Afternoon tea is served. All welcome. From left, at the May event were Alex Clark, Sue McLeod, Ken Caithness, Jo-Anne Mathews and Sam Nicita.

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A festival is exciting when theatre companies from all over the state come together to showcase their talents to an audience not normally available to them. The festival is a marvellous chance for local people to see some wonderful theatrical talent close to home and without spending a fortune. FAMDA will be hosting its seventeenth Bendigo Bank South Gippsland One Act Play Festival in Foster on the weekend of August 18 and 19. Theatre companies and youth groups are already starting to submit their entries for this amazing theatrical event and FAMDA wants to include its own entries as well. FAMDA is looking for two men and seven women to form the casts for two brand new plays. Bus Stop tells the tale of a chance encounter of two men at a bus stop. The Wylah Valley Book Club features seven members of a book club who find they have something in common. Cast members do not necessarily have to be experienced actors so it could be a chance to put your toe in the water to give theatre a try with only a short, sharp rehearsal period and loads of fun ahead. Edwin Coad is co-ordinating the FAMDA entries in the festival. Anyone who would like to be involved in this exciting project should contact Edwin via pandecoad@skymesh.com.au, 5689 1305 or 0423 455 316.

Talented trio: from left, Christine Ross, Cheryl Connor and Karen Baker pooled their musical talents to create a memorable concert at Scots Pioneer Church, Mardan South, on Saturday. The trio, all from South Gippsland, played works by Handel, Mozart, Bozza, Massenet, Harrison, Gordon Lewin and Shostakovich, and others. The concert featured flute and clarinet duets interspersed with trios with piano, and solos for each with piano.

Snuggle Up for Scleroderma THERE has never been a better reason along the Great Southern Rail Trail from Leongatha’s Apex Park to Koonwarra Hall, a distance to get cosy.

The Snuggle Up for Scleroderma Fundraiser in of 7.5km. From 2pm at the hall, guests are invited to take Leongatha and Koonwarra this Sunday, June 25, part in the fun of raffles, a silent auction, chilwill raise money for research into the crippling, dren’s activities, lunch and afternoon tea. incurable autoimmune disease, scleroderma. All proceeds will go to Scleroderma Australia The event will feature a run, walk and ride for research into the disease. Essendon Football Club captain Dyson Heppell, formerly of Leongatha, has provided a Rover Rancher ride-on lawn mower painted in Bomber colours that can be personally autographed, along with Bombers memorabilia, as prizes. There will be vouchers and goods provided by local traders, including a load of wood, a photography session and a baby bundle. The event is being coordinated by Rae Stallard of Sandy Point, who is now living with the illness; Anne-Maree Heppell – Dyson’s mum - 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 ScleLEONGATHA Secondary College stu- roderma Day. dents from years 9 to 11 will soon head to The title, ‘Snuggle Up for Scleroderma’, reMelbourne for the Regional State School flects the fact fundraising teams pledged to spend snuggled in a warm location as sufferers feel Spectacular rehearsal at Hisense Arena. atheday cold. Performance teacher Linda Hamilton will The condition affects not only the skin and inescort the group to Melbourne to rehearse four ternal organs but also causes extreme fatigue. numbers, alongside students from other regional Due to the many symptoms of this disease, sufschools. ferers are unable to run, walk or ride, swim maraThe spectacular brings together more than thons or climb mountains, so the run, ride, walk 3000 school students performing as a 64 piece or- and gathering at Koonwarra is to raise awareness chestra, 1300 voice choir, 1200 mass dancers, 30 of the disease for those who are suffering and to lead vocalists, 16 principal dancers, 20 ensemble raise funds for research into an illness. To donate, go online to everydayhero.com dancers, eight backing vocalists, roller skaters and and type ‘Rae and Annmaree’ in the search bar puppeteers and more. or for absent bids, donations or enquiries, phone The annual State School Spectacular perAnn-Maree Heppell on 0439 921 962, Rae Stalformance will be on Saturday, September 16 in lard on 0417 822 866 or Corrie Hemming on Hisense Arena, Melbourne Park. Bookings are 0400 331 829. open through Ticketek.

Teens to entertain Victoria

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Farmers market returns Saturday THE first Leongatha Farmers Market was a celebration of locally grown and made goods, and the community that is Leongatha. That appealing atmosphere, and a diverse range of stunning goods, will return to Community College Gippsland this Saturday, June 24, for the second market. The farmers market will again be joined by the Makers Market, offering crafts, art and other intriguing items. Market coordinator Julie Curtis said the community had embraced the market. “The space we have the market in really works well and people were able to buy good fresh local produce that has not been taken all the way to Melbourne and come back to Leongatha,” she said. “It’s also about the community vibe and farmers markets are known for this. “Our aim in the future is to have as many South Gippsland producers as we can.” Come along this Saturday for garlic, homemade soy candles and plants by Olivia Dowling, Ruby pumpkins, Barany Naturals skincare and cleaning products, Bass Coast Farm, Olive Twist, Deep Creek Nursery, Lucky Cluckers, Oz Fresh Herbs, Coffees Up, Townsend Nursery, Thornton’s Bakery, Gatha Gardens, Blue Tree Honey Farm, Tree Action Power, Cafe Escargot, Gippsland Pasture Fed Meat,

Strez Apples, P.S it’s Organic meat, Fleming Berries and Suzys Coffee Power. The State Emergency Service and Ruby CFA will have stands raising awareness of winter safety, and South Gippsland Specialist School representatives will be selling raffle tickets. Mrs Curtis welcomes more local fruit and vegetable producers to attend, after customers at the first market requested such produce. A cheese-maker is also sought. The markets will be held from 8.30am to 1pm on every fourth Saturday of the month at Community College Gippsland, access off Howard Street. The first farmers market at Leongatha on May 27 attracted 21 stallholders and drew more than 1000 people. The concept is for people to bring a basket and go home with enough regional produce to cook beautiful meals. After the June 24 market, future markets dates are: July 22, August 26, September 23, October 28, November 26 and December 23. The farmers market is supported by a grant from Regional Development Victoria and was set up in collaboration with the Victorian Farmers Market Association (VFMA). For further information, emai: lfm@ccg.asn.au or julie.curtis@ccg.asn.au or phone 5662 6700.

Significant find: Lyn Wilson of Korumburra and the plaster cast of footprints most likely made by a wedge-tailed eagle 110,000 to 120,000 years ago south of Tarwin Lower.

Aussie first Ancient footprints make fossil history By Brad Lester ANCIENT footprints of a bird of prey found near Tarwin Lower in 1969 are now helping scientists unravel Australia’s prehistoric past. The footprints have only recently been confirmed as being around 110,000 to 120,000 years old and most likely belonging to a wedge-tailed eagle like the species that flies above South Gippsland today. “What is especially special about these is that they are the only raptor trails we know of anywhere in Australia,” Dr Aaron Camens of Flinders University said. “In all the footprints we find, the birds we see are shorebirds or emus. We don’t tend to see raptor prints preserved. It’s about how much time they spend on the ground.” The footprints were first reported in a paper by KN Bell and JA DeMerlo in 1969, but reverse plaster casts of the prints owned by Korumburra’s Lyn Wilson have recently helped the Flinders University team to identify the species and the age of the prints. “We made a composite cast of the tracks and will put together a paper with what we know about it and its identity of what it actually is,” Dr Camens, a lecturer in paleontology, said.

Tasty produce: Sharon Fisher from Blue Tree Honey Farm, Dumbalk, provided a customer with a taste test at the first Leongatha Farmers Market. She will return to the market this Saturday, June 24.

Prehistoric connection: the modern day wedge-tailed eagle is believed to resemble the eagle that most likely created footprints at Tarwin Lower 110,000 to 120,000 years ago. Photo: Paul Rushworth, Healesville Sanctuary.

Mrs Wilson’s brother in law Ted Chapman took the casts in 1972 after finding the prints in rock behind the dunes down what was then known as Five Mile Track, off Walkerville Road, Tarwin Lower. She showed the plaster cast to dinosaur enthusiast Mike Cleeland of Phillip Island and via him, photos of the prints made their way to the Flinders University team. “It’s not like an emu because the print has a claw out the back. It’s not a walking bird because of the width between the two sets of prints. It’s like an eagle landing and hopping,” Mrs Wilson said. “I was quite excited to find out what it was because the cast has been kicking around from one family to the other.” Dr Camens said while the tracks were quite weathered in 1969, they were still in good condition when relocated by Fish Creek’s Gary Wallis. Mrs Wilson said she “comes from a family of fossil hunters” and grew up near the site of the famed Koonwarra fossil dig from which feather fossils were recovered. She spent her childhood searching for fossils near her home.

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OPINIONS

Praise for volunteers

THANKS to The Star for making headlines on the OAM honour to Isabel and Neil Trease for their service to the community, and congratulations to Isabel and Neil for a life of volunteering and giving to others. Isn’t this what being human is all about? A few weeks ago we remembered the sacrifice of some volunteers with their very lives at Gallipoli. The Anzacs’ selfless bravery must never be forgotten, and our response as beneficiaries of the freedoms hard fought by our service men and women must always be gratitude and a willingness to give a hand wherever needed. Thankfully many in this wonderful community are doing just that. I was impressed by the range of voluntary work the Treases were involved in and felt the community could be regularly informed via The Star of opportunities available and contacts to the many groups needing help. Perhaps a prominent ‘Volunteers needed’ column? Even on the front page or two! As an example, I hear the Great Southern Rail Trail is looking for a team of much younger volunteers to manage this great local family fitness amenity. Another example would be foster care agencies looking for committed volunteers. I expect many other groups may also be interested in using the column. Otto Ippel, Mardan. Editor’s note: Thanks for your

feedback and suggestion Otto. The Star reports often on the contribution of volunteers who make our communities the great places they are, and we always welcome story tips regarding volunteers making a difference to South Gippsland.

Abandon secrecy THE free flow of information is paramount to the continued freedom upon which our democracy is based. We strongly belief that withholding of information seriously disadvantages ratepayers and the community as a whole. It also impacts negatively on council’s reputation and standing in the community. Of deep concern to our members is the ducking and weaving experienced when asking questions. We believe that ‘question dodging’, or ‘pivoting’ is not in accordance with the South Gippsland Shire Council’s much promoted values of honesty, openness and integrity. The habitual refusal to provide requested details with non-defined generalisations hiding behind legislation and regulations we regard as meaningless attempts to avoid scrutiny and accountability. References to one of the accounting bodies whose members provide many more financial details than council we find most unprofessional. We see nowhere in these rules, acts, regulations, or requirements that it is prohibited for council to provide the requested information. We require council to cease hiding behind these artificial, self-made barriers and act in accordance with the much proclaimed Values, in par-

Letters to the Editor

ticular openness and honesty. Mr Mayor, we hereby request the following information: In printed format handed to us without qualifications, for each financial year ended June 30, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017, comprehensive financial details related to all aspects of the council’s caravan park operations. For the financial year ended June 30, 2017 we can wait until such time relevant financial information is available, audited and finalised. Financial details to include, but are not limited to, all relevant external and internal costs. In accordance with a reputable organisation we expect relevant internal costs (wages, salaries end on costs, for example) to be available as a matter of routine, including all other relevant costs such as motor vehicle and others as well as a schedule of relevant positions. Please note: we never ask for anything related to individuals such as names or individual’s remuneration. The Privacy Act does not apply. Capital expenditure for each year must be provided on a separate schedule. If costs are not available we require a statement of detailed reasons for non-availability and a schedule of detailed close cost estimates. We consider this information to be available on a routine basis as part of daily operations and as

such can be assembled in a minimum of time and available without any difficulty. We are disinterested in glossy reports and other propaganda material and specifically request all relevant facts presented in simple format and in all encompassing, full detail. In addition, we require that all provided documentation must be signed by the CEO and countersigned by the mayor as proof of authenticity, and as guarantee that all related costs have been provided. Gus Blaauw, treasurer, South Gippsland Action Group.

Lifestyle at risk RESIDENTS and ratepayers of Inverloch are beginning to realise that the proposal to allow joy flights from 5610 Bass Highway, Inverloch will certainly encroach on their lifestyles. I am surprised at the support I am getting from them, particularly over the noise issue. If approval for joy flights is given, it is open slather for the operators to allow Cessna light planes and the like access to the facility. And we all know how noisy they are with vapour from the aviation gasoline pouring out from their open exhausts. This will affect our property, which is less than a kilometre from the airstrip. And this will certainly affect all households in Inverloch, coupled with the incredible noise

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factor. Records show most light aircraft crashes occur when either taking off or landing. I would also like to use the Essendon Airport argument. Essendon Airport was established before the protesters began their campaigns. These residents accepted the airport and still moved in, in spite of the hazards they later encountered. In our case we were here first and are raising our objections in advance. I feel like Darryl Kerrigan in the 1977 Australian film The Castle, where an ordinary man, played by Michael Caton, has his whole way of life threatened, when developers attempt the compulsory acquisition of their house to expand the neighbouring airport. We bought our four hectares 14 years ago for its tranquil lifestyle and comfort, hoping to stay here for the rest of our lives. Now with this proposal seeking to allow joy flights from an airstrip less than a kilometre away, it is now jeopardised. We feel powerless against the authorities: officialdom, bureaucracy and proponents. Finally, we were not notified of the proposal by the authorities until the deadline was reached and only then by an observant neighbour. I was told by the authorities that only residents living 500 metres from the airstrip were notified.

I feel horribly let down. Ross Smith, Inverloch.

Consider job-seekers FOR 12 months now, due to unforeseen circumstances, I have been searching for employment. Being out of work, not earning an income, feeling inadequate at times, knowing you’re not contributing to society, etc, is difficult. It is also a challenge keeping your resilience in check, particularly when, one, your job application is not acknowledged and two, your application is acknowledged but you receive the generic letter “Thank you so much for taking the time to apply for the position of … unfortunately on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful” without being given the opportunity to attend an interview. However, it’s very easy to lose any trust you may have with prospective employers who leave you hanging after you have attended an interview with the promise they will ‘be in touch either way’ and two months later you are still waiting to hear from them. So, this is a message to anyone searching to employ new staff – please put yourself in our shoes and have some empathy by respecting those of us honestly searching for work. A little consideration goes a very long way. Kerry Hill, Foster.

VOXPOP! VOX “How has the removal of trucks from Bair Street benefited Leongatha?”

E D I T O R I A L Exciting times for Korumburra IT’S been a long time coming but the finished product should be worth the wait for the people of Korumburra and district. South Gippsland Shire Council last Wednesday announced the proposal for a new IGA supermarket in Korumburra, on the site of the existing Federation Art Gallery, library, Korumburra and District Historical Society and meeting space. The current building will be demolished to make way for the new supermarket that proprietor Michael Lorenz promises will be bigger and better than the existing supermarket. The site of the new supermarket is unlikely to be a surprise to many, given the planning document, the Korumburra Town Centre Framework Plan, had identified the site as the preferred location for a new supermarket as far back as 2014. The location on the highway will be far more prominent than the existing supermarket tucked away in a shopping centre behind the main street, and will no doubt encourage more people to stop, shop and explore Korumburra. While the supermarket proposal will be explained in more detail at a briefing to council tomorrow (Wednesday), one of the significant steps for council now is to find suitable locations for the existing tenants. Some people in the community have raised concerns about the emphasis placed on relocating the library first, and while there is no doubt every town needs a library in a prominent location, the value of the art gallery and historical society to Korumburra should also not be overlooked. Council has pledged to ensure the existing tenants are relocated and continue to operate uninterrupted, and there is no reason why the community should not take council at its word. Council has already consulted with Korumburra Rotary Club and the Korumburra Round Table to ensure a no surprises approach, and so long as this consultative attitude persists, then the process should run as smoothly as possible during a period of change in which there is always – naturally – a sense of anxiety. Korumburra deserves and needs a supermarket that reflects the community, now and into the future, and this development promises to kickstart a new chapter in the town’s history.

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“The town is a lot quieter and it doesn’t smell like cow poo and there’s a much better traffic flow.” Kiera Brown, Koonwarra.

Mega sale: general manager of Leongatha Holden Russell Hemming was excited about the business’s weekend sale, from Friday to yesterday (Monday). “We had some great deals happening over the weekend,” he said. Buyers at the four day sale were eligible to receive a five year warranty and roadside assist, a huge factory bonus and three years of free servicing. Leongatha Subaru also held a four day sale from Wednesday to Saturday to commemorate the dealership’s first birthday. Offers included five years’ unlimited kilometre warranty, five year roadside assist, free rego and compulsory third party, plus $500 of free genuine accessories. Leongatha Holden LMCT10285 and Leongatha Subaru LMCT 11276.

“It hasn’t really. The new intersection has just caused confusion for drivers.” Yani Zorzos, Meeniyan.

“I think it’s taken the big scary trucks off the street. It’s good to have the bypass for trucks but not for people. We want them in the town.” Patricia Hill, Koonwarra.

“The trucks are out of the street which is great but the intersection isn’t good.” Judy Brosnan, Korumburra.

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Water prices a hot topic SOUTH Gippsland Water has undertaken a process of listening to what is important to customers to inform its next five year plan. As part of this process, on June 1, South Gippsland Water’s Customer Advisory Panel met to discuss in-depth, key aspects of the next five year plan for South Gippsland Water. Every five years the corporation develops a plan that sets out proposed service standards, capital and operating expenditure, and the required prices charged to customers for the delivery of water and wastewater services. The current plan finishes in June 2018 and a new plan will be submitted to the Essential Services Commission by September 2017. South Gippsland Water’s managing director Philippe du Plessis said that, “over the last 12 months, the corporation has been engaging with customers to understand how we should be planning to operate in the future. “In some cases there have been differing views between customers and communities and we are at the stage that we are working to incorporate these views in a balanced manner and use them to direct the organisation. “The corporation is in the final stages of finalising the draft plan and a key component is thorough community consultation to help influence and shape the future of the organisation. “The deliberative discussions held by the Customer Advisory Panel earlier this month were informative and will be key to shaping the direction South Gippsland Water takes over the coming five years.” There are a number of key themes from customers that will impact the direction of the next five years and these are; Water and Wastewater Services: • controlling the frequency of service faults and the time to respond is seen as paramount; • wastewater performance and containing sewer spills is important to customers due to the impacts on health and amenity; and

• generally customers are supportive of increased investment into renewing aging infrastructure. Water Security: • customers feel it is important that South Gippsland Water plans for the future; • customers recognise the climate is changing, however are divided as to what extent. Planning based on medium levels of climate change models is deemed acceptable; and • responses were divided regarding networking water supply systems. For many, they favour networking only where it is economical and complimentary to local systems. Infrastructure Investment: • generally, customers expect South Gippsland Water to maintain service standards. They feel they are about right and the corporation should invest accordingly in infrastructure; • those customers who have a greater understanding of the aging nature of South Gippsland Water’s infrastructure, tend to support increased investment, due to the longer term efficiencies; and • however, these customers also acknowledge this will cause price pressures and impact to customers, particularly those in hardship. Pricing: • overall, customers were divided on the equity of changing the ratio of volumetric versus service charge pricing, however, would accept a slight move to higher volumetric component of bills, whilst recognising the impact this will have on high water users and vulnerable customers; and • those customers with a greater understanding of the corporation’s low tariff history see a case for a price correction and to ensure the financial sustainability of the organisation. South Gippsland Water plans to continue engaging with customers. Draft elements of the submission will be ‘road tested’ in major customer centres, where focus groups will be held in August to review and test the Draft Pricing Submission. These focus groups will provide an opportunity for customers to gain a greater understanding

of the decisions made in the pricing review process and help the organisation to find a balance where feedback has differed between customers and communities. The focus group sessions will be advertised

in due course, however customers can express an interest to participate by contacting sgwater@ sgwater.com.au or calling the Communications Team on 5682 0444.

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Women prominent: women in business were out in force at The Star’s marketing semi- Promoting business: from left, The Star’s advertising manager Joy Morgan catches up with nars; pictured from left, Vanessa Fennell (Fennell’s Flooring), South Gippsland Business Landmark Harcourts staff members Sarah Price, Kellie Thomas and Matt Redmond at one Women’s Network members Megan Vuillermin and Gillian Mertens, and The Star’s man- of the two seminars. ager Helen Bowering.

Newspapers stay strong in rural towns NEWSPAPERS in the country areas are as vibrant as ever according to leading marketing and sales expert, Damian Morgan, who addressed 60 Leongatha business leaders last week over two sessions. He said unlike the metropolitan areas where there are many sources for news, in the country it

can only be found in the local paper. The sessions were aimed predominantly at marketing, with insights into how businesses large and small find and promote their brands, as well as finding gaps or niches in the market to explore. Mr Morgan has spoken at events throughout Australia and said the importance of marketing cannot be undervalued. He gave a number of small business success

stories where marketing played a big role in the lift in that business. He recommended a four percent investment of turnover into marketing. Mr Morgan said good, old fashioned customer service remained priceless for businesses. In a world where purchases can be made anywhere in the world, it was not just good service but revolutionary service which mattered today. Another big plus for business is to sell and market the products which are either the strength of the business or something unique which can only be purchased locally in one location. “Judging by the feedback we’ve had, we’ll certainly look at doing a similar presentation next year and spread the word out further to Leongatha business. We’ve had a few already keen to get along to one of the seminars next year which were extensively advertised and all Leongatha businesses were welcome to attend,” The Star’s Tony Giles said. “To get 60 people attend was magnificent and I thank everyone who came along as they would have certainly got something out of it.” The seminars were sponsored by The Great Southern Star and held at Lulu’s Cafe in Leongatha.

Left, Support: from left, David Walsh (Rod Bending’s World), Kate Adkins (Events by Kate), Anne Westaway (Westaway Ford) and Nicole Salmon (Leongatha Rural Supplies) enjoyed the business seminars Marketing tips: run by The Star. from left, Brenton Williams (BJ’s Earthmoving), and Jodie and Geoff Clarkson (Sweet Life Cafe and Cakes) learnt more about marketing for success at the recent talks by expert Damian Morgan.

Local business boost: talking to Leongatha businesses last week was Damian Morgan pictured here after one of the seminars with Landmark Harcourts’ Sarah Price.

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Hotel to boost tourism RSL, council swap takes another step

By Tayla Kershaw

A $38 million development proposed for Coronet Bay is expected to boost employment opportunities and tourism in Bass Coast.

A planning permit application for the project – a two storey residential hotel – has been lodged with Bass Coast Shire Council. Mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield said the project could be described as “attractive” and with a low environmental impact. She confirmed it was not a pub and would be used to encourage tourists to make overnight visits to Bass Coast. The project includes 178 rooms, a restaurant to seat 300 patrons, a function room to hold 500 patrons, and car parking with 320 spaces and 28 bus parking bays. The development would call for 173 full time

and part time staff, creating jobs in the area. “We are lucky people to live in Bass Coast and this development would create more opportunities for people to visit,” Cr Rothfield said. “This is a gateway to Phillip Island and Wilsons Prom, so a development like this could certainly put Coronet Bay on the map.” Although endorsing the concept, councillors have urged the developers to consult the community prior to the project appearing on council’s agenda. “I think there’s potential for this to be a wonderful idea, but we would encourage the developers to start up a discussion with community and receive its input,” Cr Rothfield said. Council’s general manager sustainable development and growth Allison Jones also encouraged community consultation. “The application is currently being assessed by one of our senior planners and we will encourage the applicant to undertake community engagement at the appropriate time,” she said.

LEONGATHA is still on track to have new entertainment and civic centres. The Leongatha RSL and South Gippsland Shire Council are continuing to discuss the prospect of swapping the RSL’s current site in Michael Place with the former Carino’s function centre site in Smith Street, now owned by council and used as council offices. The two parties are working on the terms of a memorandum of understanding to enable the sale to happen eventually. The RSL could use the Carino’s site to create a new building featuring a restaurant, accommodation, function centre and on-site parking worthy of the sub-branch’s centenary year in 2019.

Acquiring the current RSL site could enable council to expand its current offices or redevelop the entire site to include a state of the art civic centre that could be the pride of South Gippsland. Mayor Cr Ray Argento said, “We are awaiting the RSL to make direct contact with (RSL headquarters) Anzac House, but it’s still going and they are working their way through the process.” The Leongatha RSL already owns the old kindergarten site adjoining Carino’s on the corner of Smith Street and Michael Place, and the new RSL would most likely include the site of Carino’s, the former welfare centre and the former kindergarten. The RSL needs more land than is available at its current site to meets its future needs.

A truly magical time of year THERE’S something unmistakably enchanting about Europe during the cold winter months, when the air is crisp, the light is low and evenings are spent warming up next to a cosy fire. The atmosphere is undeniably festive and despite having to wrap up in layer upon layer of clothing; wandering through streets lined with seasonal window displays conjures up a feeling that cannot be experienced in any other part of the world at this special time of year. Magical Winter Wonderlands Visiting any one of Europe’s Christmas markets is a joy and we’ll share a few of our favourites, all of which have their own unique charm. Trafalgar travel director Colette Engstrom says the moment her guests set sight upon the entrance to Vienna’s festive wonderland they experience “the wow factor”; bowled over by its magnificence visible through unbelievably bright illuminations, an enormous tree bejewelled with baubles and beautiful Viennese buildings that surround this hub of activity. Stroll through seasonal stalls filled with handmade crafts, sample sweet treats laced with cinnamon and hug a mug of hot chocolate as you breathe in a truly magical atmosphere. Of course, visiting the birthplace of the Christmas Market is a must and we take you to one of Germany’s best-loved; the Christkindlemarkt in Munich. Reflecting the traditions of a region steeped in history, you’ll also find yourself surrounded by an enormous amount of food. Take a break in the

beer garden and feast upon bratwurst served with sauerkraut and sample kartoffelpuffer, a fried potato pancake accompanied by a tart but sweet apple sauce, for a true taste of German cuisine. Experience authentic Christmas Markets of Austria, Germany and Switzerland with Trafalgar for eight days, now from $1938pp (book and pay by August 24 to save $157pp). A Festive Light Display Away from bustling Christmas markets, there is also another side of the European continent that should not be missed: its wondrous wintry landscapes. Iceland is a destination that perfectly depicts the season’s beauty and it is also where you can spot the incredible natural wonder, Aurora borealis, otherwise known as the Northern Lights. There could be a million ways to describe the phenomena that are the Northern Lights but there is one feeling that seems to be shared by all who witness its wondrous beauty and that is, emotional. Whether they stir up a sense of excitement, make you shed a tear or simply leave you breathless, there is one thing that is guaranteed: they are truly unforgettable. As green, white and sometimes pink lights dance across the sky, witness one of Mother Nature’s most dazzling displays. Stand in awe on Trafalgar’s Northern Lights of Iceland including the Blue Lagoon trip for six days, now from $2770 (book and pay by August 24 to save $224pp). For these and any other Trafalgar Tours, contact the friendly team at Leongatha Travel and Cruise on 5662 3601.

European tradition: ice skating takes place in many of the cities and towns of Europe over the winter months.

Magical memories: a mother and child look at a store filled with charming Christmas decorations, an attraction of Europe in winter.

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Singers stage midyear concert TWENTY-FIVE members of South Gippsland Singers hit the Leongatha Dakers Centre stage for its midyear concert on Sunday. The day had a comedy twist and the good sized crowd was impressed with numbers such as Comedy Tonight, Animal Crackers, Dry Bones, Java Jive, Altos’ Lament and Sing a Song of Sixpence.

Special guest artist was Leongatha’s Chloe Wylie, an 18 year old classical guitarist, who presented three pieces: Pavane, Waltz Criollo and Into the Dreaming. Another highlight was the performance of Duetto Buffo Di Due Gratti (humorous duet for two cats) by Jennifer Holm and Carol Hurst. The ‘lyrics’ consist entirely of the repeated word “meow”. The next concert is on the first Sunday in December.

Singers unite: back, from left, South Gippsland Singers get set for Sunday’s concert, Peter McAlpine, Jennifer Holm (musical director), Dorothy Warren (accompanist), Carol Hurst (vice president), Lionel Wood (president), Julie Thomas, and front, guest guitarist Chloe Wylie.

Inverloch sound shell supported A SOUND shell for The Glade has been backed by the Inverloch community. Paper and online public surveys returned a 94 percent approval rate, leaving the future of The Glade in Bass Coast Shire Council’s hands. Inverloch Lions Club secretary Klaus Edel said community groups were pushing for the sound shell to boost the tourism economy in Inverloch. “The sound shell would provide tremendous scope in providing a much needed facility for events such as the Inverloch Jazz Festival, the community Christmas carols, the Rotary annual music in the park concert, the South Gippsland Yacht Club Classic Wooden Dinghy Regatta, and the Lions Club’s farmers market,” he said. “It is envisaged the shell be of a visually appealing, user friendly design and construction. The concept would completely revitalise the existing entertainment area in The Glade, which is presently a mound of dirt covered by grass and supplemented by a power supply.” The power supply means electricity can be provided to operate the sound shell. Mr Edel said community groups were also in negotiations with Gippsland Solar to provide an 11.2 kilowatt solar system, which would

leave almost no carbon footprint. The community groups involved – including the Lions Club, the Rotary Club and the Inverloch Tourism Association – said the concept for the design would be put up for community consultation. The Glade was selected as a premium location because it is a natural amphitheatre in a relaxing parkland setting. Mr Edel said the structure doesn’t need to be gigantic, but would be large enough to accommodate a 20 piece orchestra and allow for theatrical lighting and sound equipment to become a first class facility. Construction of the sound shell – estimated to cost up to $350,000 – is a community driven project and would come at no cost to ratepayers. Mr Edel said once the project receives the green light for council, it will become the Lions Club’s centennial project, which will allow the club to make significant contributions. Contributions will also come from the Rotary Club and other community groups. The groups will also be seeking a major sponsor, and will apply for state and federal grants. Council is expected to give a response regarding the sound shell in the next few months.

Island holds its breath for new aquatic centre By Tayla Kershaw

AFTER 25 long years, Phillip Island residents are anticipating plans for its aquatic centre to be released following Bass Coast Shire Council’s meeting toRight, Community project: from left, Inverloch Rotary Club’s Patrick Barry, Inverloch morrow (Wednesday, June 21). Lions Club’s Gary McAinch and secretary Klaus Edel, Bass Coast Shire Council’s manager sustainable environment Deidre Griepsma and Bass Coast Shire Council’s natural resources officer David Martin discuss the possibility of a sound shell in Inverloch.

Although there is some dismay surrounding the new location of the aquatic centre, supporters are proud and relieved the design phase is on the way. “This shows the community that at long last council is going to build something they’ve always wanted, though we are not sure where yet,” Phillip Island Aquatic Centre Fund committee secretary Peter McMahon said. Initially, the site of the aquatic centre was going to be in Church Street near the Cowes Cultural Centre. However, mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield asked council to reconsider this design plan at the March meeting. Cr Rothfield believed the aquatic centre would be shoehorned in the central business district and asked council to consider a new location based on the property strategy that was released at the end of May. Committee president Don Turner said council should learn from the experience and only hire consultants if it was necessary and was prepared to take the feedback on board.

According to the committee, GTA Consultants confirmed 213 parking spaces and a bus terminal would fit if the aquatic centre was included on the site. Mr McMahon said the site at Church Street was the optimum choice because it would have been located beside the health hub, which would help the aged community gain better access to the exercise complex. “We tried tremendously to get one person from council to coordinate the aquatic centre, cultural centre, transit hub and health hub as one. Now what we need to know is where to from here?” he said. “We have put in a tremendous amount of work and we still want it to happen. We are disheartened and we think this project is just as important for tourism on Phillip Island as the jetty triangle.” YMCA’S Rebecca Wilson said she supported the Church Street site to promote links with the health hub. “We have to recognise this is an aging community and the location would have linked directly with the health hub facility,” she said. “The partnership with the health hub would make the project look entirely different to the leisure centre upgrade in Wonthaggi, which would’ve produced better opportunities for funding.” Mr McMahon said the committee would have a better idea about the direction of the aquatic centre in the coming weeks.

Standing firm: Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien discusses fire services reform with Dumbalk volunteer Jan Auchterlonie earlier this year.

Future of CFA at stake THE future of fires services throughout Victoria will be at stake when State Parliament sits this week. Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien said the Legislative Council would consider the State Government’s plans to split the CFA and create a new Fire Rescue Victoria body. “This disastrous piece of legislation is designed purely as a fix for Daniel Andrews so that he can deliver for the United Firefighter Union and not because he is intent on improving fire services throughout the state,” he said. “The Liberal-Nationals Coalition opposes these moves because it puts at risk the surge capacity the CFA has access to through volunteers in the suburbs and urban fringes of Melbourne. There’s a genuine concern

that breaking the integrated stations will see volunteers leave the organisation. “We need these volunteers when big bushfires are underway and Daniel Andrews is putting community safety at risk by pushing this legislation.” Mr O’Brien said there had been eight reviews of fire services in recent years and none had recommended splitting the CFA. “I am also concerned that the presumptive cancer legislation, which is unnecessarily tied to this restructure, discriminates against volunteers,” he said. “I have signed a pledge along with many of my Coalition colleagues that we would not do this and that is why we have opposed it in the Parliament. “Next week it will be up to cross benchers in the upper house to decide if this legislation should go through.”

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CFA recognises members of 60 years LEONGATHA South CFA volunteer fire fighters Edwin Millett and Paul Norton celebrated 60 years of membership this month. Both received special badges commemorating this achievement. Paul and Edwin are the only original members in the fire brigade, since it opened in the early 1950s. “I have fought many fires over the years with the odd accident here and there,” Edwin said. “I’ve received a few badges during my time at the CFA to celebrate things like 30, 40 and 50 years with the brigade. “It’s a bit of a social thing as well as serving the community.” Paul said things have changed immensely since

Foster prepares to welcome cyclists THE Foster community is now preparing to welcome thousands of cyclists into the town when the Great Victorian Bike Ride arrives in November. About 25 people representing local groups attended a public information meeting held by event organiser, Bicycle Network Victoria, at the Foster Football Netball Club social rooms last Wednesday evening. South Gippsland Shire Council’s tourism development officer Danielle Todaro said attendees received an overview of the ride and opportunities for fundraising, such as running events and providing services at the Foster Showgrounds when the ride stops there overnight on Sunday, November 26, as well as at lunch and rest stops. “They’re encouraging the community to get involved and hold activities,” she said. “It’s an opportunity to showcase the region. Eighty-one percent of riders say they will return to one of the towns they visited, so we want to promote our region and encourage repeat visitation.” The ride will continue on to Yarram on Monday, November 27. This year’s ride begins at Tidal River at Wilsons Promontory and ends at Trafalgar on Sunday, December 3, travelling via Seaspray, Bairnsdale, Maffra and Glengarry.

Garbage confusion BASS Coast Shire Council CEO Paul Buckley helped demystify the new garbage charge at the recent budget submissions meeting. Mr Buckley confirmed the new green organics bin would be delivered free of charge to Bass Coast residents before September. The draft 2017-18 budget revealed residents would pay an additional $47 garbage charge – an increase of 14.4 percent – and feared the onus was on them to pay for the bin. The extra charge will fund the organics service. In a budget submission to council, Wonthaggi resident Kevin Griffin and Phillip Island resident Peter McMahon both pointed out that council had not explained the reason behind the additional cost. “Further to our garbage rates within the budget, it is not clear as to whether we have to outlay additional funds to receive the third bin this year,” Mr McMahon said at the submission hearing. “You (councillors) have gone to great lengths to show how we will pay an increase in our garbage rate, however I think again it has not been spelt out clearly given all the other items listed.” Mr Griffin said the additional charge had sent up red flags for ratepayers all over Bass Coast, after the three bin system was pushed through by the previous council at the 11th hour. “Residents don’t feel the organics bin is a bad idea in itself, but the added cost was a cause of concern,” he said. Mr Griffin said he believed this was yet another reason why council should push to be more transparent with ratepayers. In his submission – delivered to council jointly with Rhyll’s John Swarbrick – Mr Griffin said council had made a good start to its term, but needed to continue its efforts to improve transparency, community engagement and fiscal discipline. To achieve this, Mr Griffin suggested councillors make decisions by maintaining a clear focus on keeping in line with CPI and considering how additional rates and charges will affect ratepayers.

the beginning of time at the Leongatha South CFA. “I’ve been able to adapt to the new methods of being an organised team,” he said. “I appreciate the brigade team still acknowledges and recognises me.”

Good deeds: Leongatha South CFA members from left, operations officer Bill Alards, Edwin Millett, captain Hilco Zuidema, Paul Norton, Michael Landry and Gary Williams.

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Stop! Scammer time! THE Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is reminding South Gippslanders to stop and think before giving their personal details or hard earned money to scammers this tax time. Assistant Commissioner Kath Anderson said 48,084 scams were reported to the ATO between July and October last year. “We have already seen a five fold increase in scams from January to May this year and typically expect further increases during the tax time period,” he said. “Already this year, the ATO has registered more than 17,067 scam reports. Of these, 113 Australians handed over $1.5 million to fraudsters with about 2,500 providing some form of personal information, including tax file numbers. “One victim lost $900,000 to scammers over the course of several months, even borrowing money from family and friends. “The large number of people lodging their tax returns means scammers are particularly active, so it’s important to keep an eye out for anything that looks suspicious and protect your private information.” Ms Anderson said Australians are generally good at catching and reporting scams, but some scams are harder to spot than others. “Scammers locate genuine ATO numbers from our website and project these numbers in their caller ID in an attempt to legitimise their call – a form of impersonation known as ‘spoofing’. While we do make thousands of calls per week to the community, our outbound calls do not project numbers on caller ID. If one appears, it’s most likely a scam,” he asid. “People should be wary of emails, phone calls and SMS during tax time that claim to be from the ATO, even if it seems legitimate. If you’re

ever unsure about whether a call, text message or email is genuine, call us on 1800 008 540. If it’s real, we will connect you with the right area of the ATO.” If you think you or someone you know has fallen victim to a tax related scam, call the ATO on 1800 008 540 to make a report. For more information on how to verify or report a scam, visit ato.gov.au/scams or for updates on the latest scams, visit Scamwatch.

Top tips to avoid tax time traps 1. Be aware of what you share. You should only share your personal information with people you trust and organisations with a legitimate need for it. 2. Stay secure. Keep your mobile devices and computers secure by changing your passwords regularly, keep your anti-virus, malware, and spyware protection software up-to-date and don’t click on suspicious links. 3. Don’t reply. Don’t reply to any SMS or email with your personal or financial information. 4. Recognise a scam. If someone asks you for your bank account or personal details, or demands money, refunds or free gifts, be cautious. Also avoid requests in emails or SMS requesting you to click on a link to log onto government or banking digital services. 5. Report scams. If you think you or someone you know might have been contacted by a scammer, or have fallen victim to a tax related scam, contact the ATO on 1800 008 540.

Don’t get caught: South Gippslanders are being urged by the Australian Taxation Office not to fall victim to scammers this tax time. Photo: Facebook.

Homing in on holiday rentals THE Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is reminding taxpayers that it’s paying close attention to rental properties located in popular holiday destinations around Australia. Assistant commissioner Kath Anderson said last year the ATO identified a large number of mistakes with deductions for rental properties, particularly with regards to holiday homes. “We’ve noticed some people are claiming deductions for holiday homes even where the property is not genuinely being rented out, or genuinely available for rent,” she said. “There’s no problem with people using their rental property for their holiday, but holiday home owners need to remember they can only claim tax deductions for expenses made during a period when the home is rented out or genuinely available for rent.” Property owners also need to understand if they rent their property at a discounted rate, or ‘mates’ rates’ they can only claim deductions equal to the amount of rent charged. “One taxpayer had to pay the ATO back more than $45,000 in tax from deduction claims made for a holiday home they were renting out to friends and family below the market rate,” Ms Anderson said. Ms Anderson said the ATO is focused on using data to identify errors. “Property owners should be aware incorrect rental property claims will not go unnoticed,” she said. “Technology enhancements and extensive use of data is allowing us to identify incorrect or suspicious claims. We also have a good idea of the locations

likely to be used for holiday homes.” Ms Anderson said all rental property owners, particular those who rent out holiday homes, should always double check their claims before lodging their tax return, and follow a couple of simple rules. “Firstly, make sure you declare all rental income and only claim deductions for periods the property is rented or was genuinely available for rent,” she said. “Secondly, make sure you have accurate records of expenses and strong evidence of the property being rented or genuinely available for rent at market rates. “Advertising through a real estate agent or an online site is not always enough evidence to demonstrate a property is genuinely available for rent.” For more information on holiday homes, visit ato.gov.au/holidayhomes For more general information on rental properties, visit ato.gov.au/rental What happens when your property isn’t rented out? You can claim a deduction if your property is genuinely available for rent; ask yourself the following four questions to help you determine this. Different rules apply if you’re renting out your private residence – check out ato.gov.au/sharingeconomy for more information. How do you advertise your rental property? You need to advertise in a way that maximises exposure to potential tenants such as an online site. Advertising in ways that limits exposure to potential tenants, such as by word of mouth, means your property may not be genuinely available for rent. What location and condition is your rental property in? It’s important your rental property is in a location and condition that tenants will want to rent it in. If your property is poorly cared for, or in a remote area, it is unlikely to be tenanted, and may not be classed as genuinely available for rent. Do you have reasonable conditions for renting the property and charge market rate? If you place unreasonable conditions that reduce the likelihood of your property being rented out, such as setting the rent above market rate, your property may not be considered genuinely available for rent. Likewise, if you, your family or your friends stay for free, your property will not meet the criteria during that time period. If the property is being tenanted at a discounted rate (‘mates’ rates’) then the allowable deductions are limited to the amount of rent charged, not market rates. Do you accept interested tenants, unless you have a good reason not to? If you refuse to rent out your property to interested potential tenants without a good reason, this indicates you may not have a genuine intention to make income from the property and could be reserving it for private use. In this case, your property wouldn’t meet the criteria for being genuinely available for rent.

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WEF ready to help AS most people are aware, each new financial year brings with it a number of tax law changes, making it imperative people seek advice at tax time to ensure they comply with all the updates. Williams, Edwards and Findlay (WEF), a locally owned accountancy firm located in Korumburra, is well placed to help you this tax time. Greg Edwards, Donna Wilks and Barry Wyatt are partners of the business. They are all fully qualified certified practising accountants and have many years of knowledge and experience between them. Along with the team of friendly staff, they are ready to assist with your personal, partnership, company and trust tax returns. “With the ATO’s ever increasing scrutiny of work expense claims, we help educate our clients

with what they can and can’t claim,” owner of WEF Barry Wyatt said. “We have a great team here with a variety of knowledge bases and backgrounds. “We are dedicated to keeping up to date with new laws and changes in the accounting industry, and provide a whole range of services from processing tax returns and BASes, to business advisory services to financial advice.” Greg and Donna are authorised representatives of ‘Count’, which means they can also assist with all your financial advice needs including self managed superannuation Funds. WEF can also help clients set up their online accounting programs and assist with any queries. They are committed to offering a friendly and personalised service with the diversity to cater for all accountancy, taxation, investment and financial planning needs.

Take note of changes THE AUSTRALIAN Taxation Office (ATO) is advising tax-payers of changes to claims applicable to tax returns for 2016. Among them are MyTax replacing e-tax, employee share schemes, work related car expenses, private health insurance, Net medical expenses tax offset phase-out, accelerated depreciation for primary producers and small business income tax offset. You can use MyTax even if you have investments, rental properties or capital gains, or if you run a small business. MyTax is more streamlined and will save you time when lodging online. It’s web-based, so you don’t need to download anything and you can lodge on a range of devices – computer, phone or tablet. MyTax pre-fills information provided to us by employers, banks and other government agencies – making it easier to complete your tax return. The changes to the tax treatment of employee share schemes (ESS) took effect on July 1, 2015 and apply to ESS interests issued on or after that date. From July 1, 2015, some existing rules have changed and some new concessions apply to employees of start-up companies. The changes include: when options are taxed, increasing the maximum ownership limit to 10 percent of the total shares (up from five percent) and increasing the deferral period to 15 years (up from seven years) for tax deferred schemes. Under changes announced in the 2015 budget, the four methods of car expense deduction have been

reduced to two. This change is effective from July 1, 2015. The ‘cents per kilometre’ and ‘logbook’ methods are now the only available methods. From July 1, 2015, the income thresholds used Tax assistance: Korumburra’s Williams, Edwards and Findlay are here to help. From left to calculate the Medicare levy surcharge (MLS) and owner Barry Wyatt with staff Penny Whiteside, Julie Harris and Michelle Villinger. the Private health insurance (PHI) rebate will be frozen for three years. The thresholds will remain at the 2014–15 levels. Freezing the thresholds may result in individuals whose incomes are just below each threshold, moving into a higher threshold sooner if their income increases. This means, if you: • have insurance, your rebate percentage entitlement may decrease; • do not have the appropriate level of private patient hospital cover, you may have to pay the MLS; and • paid the MLS in the previous year, your MLS rate may increase. From July 1, 2015, the offset is available to taxpayers with net expenses for disability aids, attendant care or aged care only. The income testing of the offset will remain. The offset will be abolished from July 1, 2019. Primary producers can immediately deduct the cost of fencing assets and water facilities and depreciate the cost of fodder storage assets over three years. The small business income tax offset can reduce the tax you pay by up to $1000 each year. It applies for income years commencing from July 1, 2015 and is worked out on your net small business income from sole trading activities and share of net small business income from a partnership or trust.

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Huge savings see out financial year THE end of the financial year is upon us and businesses across South Gippsland are celebrating. With fantastic deals across a range of quality products, now’s the time to shop locally. This year, small businesses should certainly take these opportunities as they can claim costs as a tax deduction for assets less than $20,000. Leongatha business Action Pumps is looking after farmers. Until the end of July, Action Pumps is offering massive savings on Davey pumps. The Large Prime Jet 240 is chosen by farmers for its size and power. The pump supplies water across large farms and can be used to fill troughs or for general work in a milking shed.

It is designed to last in tough conditions with solid cast iron casing and bronze impeller. Normally priced at $3600, farmers can pick up the heavy duty pump for $2700, including GST, at Action Pumps. Gippsland Garages and Sheds is offering a free roller door motor with every shed built before June 30. Based in Wonthaggi, Gippsland Garages and Sheds offers a massive range of sheds that are professionally installed. Gippsland Garages and Sheds’ Gavin Dobson said small businesses could benefit from the tax deduction when materials are ordered for business purposes. In Leongatha, more end of financial year celebrations are happening at the newsagency.

Office Choice has a selection of offers running until July 16, which could save businesses money on everyday necessities including paper, pens, notebooks, calculators and office diaries. Prices have also been slashed on office furniture. Desks, desk chair, cabinets and printers have all been marked down for the sale. On top of a range of high quality office products at outstanding prices, customers have the chance to win a Nescafe Dolce Gusto Jovia coffee machine for your office. To go into the draw, simply spend over $150 between now and July 16 and you could be a winner. Don’t miss out on these fantastic offers during this year’s end of financial sale period.

Senate extends instant asset write off A U S T R A L I A’ S 3.2 million small businesses can continue to purchase equipment up to $20,000 and Farmers’ choice: Action Pumps’ Ken Wardle is selling Large Prime write it off immeJet 240 pumps for the low price of $2700. Mr Wardle has been sell- diately thanks to ing these pumps for 48 years and they been a favourite of farmers. legislation passed

Mr McCormack said recent tax cuts for small business – which delivered a 27.5 percent tax rate – also redefined ‘small business’, meaning “Around Australia I have heard more Australian businesses were from hundreds of small businesses now eligible for the instant asset how helpful the $20,000 instant aswrite-off. set write-off is to purchase the equip“In cutting the small business ment they need to grow and create tax rate to its lowest level in many, opportunity,” he said. many decades we also redefined “The government listened to ‘small business’ to a $10 million anfeedback of small business owners nual turnover, up from $2 million,” and operators and extended the prohe said. gram in the Budget. “This means thousands more “I have seen firsthand how small • Federal small businesses are now eligible businesses across the country use it Small Business for the write-off, as well as paying to grow, invest in themselves and get Minister Michael less tax. more customers through the door. McCormack. “Shopping local is a great way “From a Greek café in Parramatta to see the small business investment which told me about the new kitchen benefit the local community, as each and every adequipment creating a ‘chain reaction’ in the local ditional dollar spent locally injects confidence in community and improving staff morale, to the that community. Bundaberg jeweller whose new drill will help the “Small businesses always back their regions family enterprise make its product more efficiently, and I urge them to use the instant asset write-off I know this program helps small business grow. extension to keep that money flowing around lo“Already, a manufacturer of silo equipment cal communities to build the economy and create in the New South Wales Central West is seeing jobs. an increase in orders for farm grain feeders and “Investment will help create local jobs and catering companies in regional Western Australia opportunities for more Australians as more small are looking to buy new fridges, thanks to this govbusinesses grow and expand into the future.” ernment’s extension.”

by the Senate last week, Federal Small Business Minister Michael McCormack said.

Shop local and save with great specials SHOPPERS are urged to patronise local O’Brien said last businesses and reap end of financial year Friday. “With the growsavings, Gippsland South MLA Danny

ing presence of online businesses the temptation to buy from overseas is bigger than ever before,” he said. “It is with this in mind that I implore Gippslanders to buy locally whenever possible and help support our local economy. “Local businesses • Gippsland South rely on locals to stay MLA Danny in business and more O’Brien. successful businesses means more jobs for local people. “But it’s not just about jobs. Many of these businesses are owned by locals, who pass on the benefits by shopping locally themselves or by sponsoring our local community and sporting clubs and fundraising groups. “Shopping online can be convenient for those working full-time or juggling children in one arm and grocery bags in the other, but don’t forget that many of our local business have online shopping available too.”

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Newsagency backs disease research LEONGATHA Office Choice is supporting research into an incurable disease that has touched South Gippslanders. Office Choice has donated a XRA racing chair as a prize for the event Snuggle Up for Scleroderma fundraiser, this Sunday, June 25, at Koonwarra Hall. All proceeds will go to Scleroderma Australia, which raises funds for research into the crippling auto immune disease. The event 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. Leongatha Office Choice’s Dean Watchorn was inspired to support the fundraiser to back newsagency employee Corrie Hemming, who lost her husband Trevor to Scleroderma. Mr Watchorn said, “It’s a disease they need to find a cure for and it’s close to home with Corrie’s husband passing away from it. “There are a few people affected in this area. “All community fundraisers rely on people power for success and so hopefully the auction will be successful and they will raise a lot of money from it.” Corrie is organising the fundraiser with Rae Stallard of Sandy Point, who is now living with the ill-

ness, and Anne-Maree Heppell of Leongatha who and so socialising tends to be avoided. Protecting one’s skin and the extremities relost her mother to the illness. All proceeds raised will go to Scleroderma Australia research. 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. Scleroderma is one of the less common and well known auto immune chronic illnesses, affecting about 5000 Australians. 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

Coveted prize: Amelia Riseley of Leongatha Office Choice sits on a XRA racing chair that will be among the prizes to win at the community event, Snuggle Up for Scleroderma fundraiser, this Sunday, June 25, at the Koonwarra Hall. Office Choice was proud to donate the chair to the fundraiser for Scleroderma Australia, which raises funds for research into the incurable, crippling auto immune disease.

quires care, and over time sufferers become reliant on families and carers.

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Technical minds: Rose (left) and Mikayla of Grade 1/2D tinker with a camera and calculator circuit board during a construction class at Inverloch Primary School that encourages students to explore activities and interests beyond gender stereotypes. Watch out: from left, Billy, Finn and Aidan of Grade 1/2D with the velociraptor dinosaur they created from boxes at Inverloch Primary School.

Playground to Grants open doors return to size CHILDREN at Inverloch Primary School are counting down the days until they have a bigger playground once more. An area in the yard known as the back track has been fenced off for months while low grade asbestos was assessed and treated. Contractors have removed as much asbestos as possible and will this week return to apply a geomesh and mulch, and install sleepers to contain any residue. A temporary fence will then be removed and children will be free to play there again. The grades 3 to 6 playground will be extended with proceeds of this year’s Easter fair. Students are now surveying their classmates to ask what

equipment they would like. Children this Friday head to Foster Primary School to take on the Foster students in the next round of winter sports, giving boys and girls the chance to play a variety of sports while meeting children from other schools. The Inverloch Men’s Shed has donated framing and other building materials to be used in the upgrading of a storage shed. Once works are complete, the shed will feature three bays that will be used as a potting area for the school vegetable garden, a shelter for a trailer and general storage. Senior students were educated about cyber safety by Senior Constable Brendan Horrocks of Wonthaggi Police last Wednesday.

ACCESSIBILITY grants in Bass Coast have doubled this year, with business and community groups invited to apply for funding of up to $1000 per project.

Whether it be hearing systems, pathways, equipment upgrades, ramps or handrails, local businesses and community organisations have been improving access for people with disabilities with the assistance of funding since 2012. Bass Coast Shire Council is looking for applications from local businesses and community organisations for the upcoming funding round from the Building Disability Inclusive Business and Community Organisations, which is open until July 28. The funding is provided by the Department of Health and Human Services, Community Building Program of Rural Access and supported by council. The grant money can be spent on a variety of projects that aim to increase the number of people with disability accessing or being included in the business or organisation and priority will be given to such projects. “This funding can enable businesses and community organisations to be inclusive and accessible to everyone, including people with disability, whether they be customers, visitors, members or employees,” mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield said. Projects aren’t limited to improving access via ramps. Past recipient Wonthaggi Bowls Club used its grant to purchase two mobile step units

to improve access to and from the bowling green, and the Surf Beach Community Park Committee completed a pathway to connect the parking area with the park shelter. “The wide variety of project we’ve seen funded in previous years highlight how small improvements make a big difference when it comes to people with a disability accessing your services, buildings and facilities,” Cr Rothfield said. Other opportunities could include development of large print menus, disability awareness training for staff, a communication access assessment or a disability access appraisal of a building. An in kind or dollar contribution from your own business or organisation is encouraged, but not essential. All project proposals need to be discussed with council’s community facilitator RuralAccess Kathryn Pryor before completing an application for funding to ensure your project will meet the relevant legislation for disability access and inclusion, or be provided by a recognised training professional. More information is available online at www. basscoast.vic.au, by contacting 1300 BCOAST (226 278) or 5671 2211, or emailing ruralaccess@basscoast.vic.gov.au. For people with communication difficulties, please contact Ms Pryor via the National Relay Service on 13 35 77 or visit www.relayservice. gov.au.

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Community backs Inverloch CFA THE Inverloch Country Fire Authority is spreading the fire safety message to the community from the station’s front door. A new $7000 electronic sign has been installed at the station to educate the public about fire risks and inform people of the station’s activities. The sign is funded by brigade funds and a $5000 grant from RACV Inverloch Resort’s Good Citizen Program, It was installed by Inverloch CFA member John Muir, of Complete Care - Property Maintenance and Management, and Wonthaggi CFA member Jason Mathieson of Matho’s Electrical Service. Inverloch CFA third lieutenant Steve Forrest said the programmable LED message sign provides constant important information to the community about safety messages, recruitment, weather and fire conditions. “The sign will be managed by two of the brigade management team’s newest and youngest members, communications officer Hayden Tipping and community safety coordinator Liam McCall,” Mr Forrest said. “It features full colour messages that are programmed and updated wirelessly with automatic time and temperature displays. “It automatically dims in low light to maintain a suitable brightness throughout its operation. The total cost of the sign and installation was $7000 and would not have been possible without community support of the brigade from individuals and busi-

Up and running: Inverloch CFA’s new electronic sign has been made possible with donations from Inverloch RACV resort and businesses. Front, front left, the brigade’s Hayden Tipping and Roger Burton, with resort manager Carey Norton, and back, from left, Jason Mathieson of donor business Matho’s Electrical Service and John Muir of donor business Complete Care Property Maintenance and Management.

nesses alike.” RACV Inverloch Resort manager Carey Norton said the resort was pleased to support the brigade. “We have a mandate to get out and sponsor where we can and you can’t get more communityminded than this,” he said. “Whenever the RACV has put out a callout, the brigade has been sensational.” Mr Forrest said being a volunteer at the Inverloch fire brigade has provided young members like Hayden, Liam and Inverloch’s new fourth lieutenant Ash McDermott with skills in leadership, teamwork, emergency management and specialised firefighting skills. “As the CFA takes a stronger focus on community engagement, fire prevention and planning, Hayden and Liam take on important roles within the brigade,” he said. The Inverloch Brigade, and other brigades, are continuously looking for new members interested in volunteering their time to provide community safety through fire and emergency management and response. “The brigade is particularly interested to hear Reading together: from left, residents of Wintles Road, Leongatha South, Angela and Ivan from people who may be available during business Smith and Dan Drummond check out the latest offerings in their local lending library. hours to respond to emergencies with time commitment flexible around what the individual can provide,” Mr Forrest said. “No previous experience or special skills are required with more information available from your local brigade or on the CFA recruitment hotline 1800 232 636.”

Library in a fridge unites neighbours

IN an age where more and more people are communicating via social media, a humble fridge full of books and magazines is bringing neighbours together at Leongatha South. The residents of Wintles Road have established a lending library at the head of their road, in a fridge next to a row of letterboxes. Residents deposit and collect reading material at the same time they collect their mail, and take delight in wondering what they will find. “It’s been going for about a year,” resident Dan Drummond said. “It encourages people to read something a bit different. We always have a shelf there for magazines like New Scientist so it gives people a chance to look at magazines they may not usually come

across too.” Resident Angela Smith enjoys perusing the fridge to find a novel to relax with and to share cookery books, and her husband Ivan takes an interest in science publications. The community of Wintles Road is tight knit and a book club was already running before the library lending was established as a result of a neighbourhood get-together one Friday evening. “Our book club meets every second month and goes to each other’s houses. We have a cup of tea and a biscuit and talk about the book and whatever else pops in to our heads,” Mrs Smith said. After hearing of the Wintles Road library, Mr Drummond hopes other communities may like to create their own library. “It could encourage some of the school children to pick up a book,” he said.

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Eddy captures Carlton’s history DAN Eddy’s latest book Larrikins and Legends is a complete history of Carlton Football Club’s finest achievements. Carlton’s legendary era stretched from the 70s to the 80s, and premiership flags were collected in ’79, ’81 and ’82.

The book is referred to as Carlton’s ‘untold’ story and recounts its greatest moments both on and off the field. The Leongatha author said he was surprised by the interest from readers since the book’s release. “It’s an era that resonates with people and so many have yearned for information,” he said.

“It’s a story that isn’t spoken about as often as some of the other great teams.” Publishing the book was two and a half years in the making. Mr Eddy undertook long hours of research, one and one interviews and challenges to bring the information together. Mr Eddy is currently writing a PhD thesis on for-

mer Carlton player Alex Jesaulenko, and was privileged to be given access to information regarding the club. “There were 58 players who played at least one match during the four years and I set out to interview as many as I could. I spoke to 50,” he said. Mr Eddy said the hardest person to contact was one of Carlton’s great players, Bruce Doull, who declined to comment in the end. “He was as elusive in real life as he was on the ground,” he said. Mr Eddy went beyond interviewing the players, wanting to capture the entire history of the club. He also interviewed former coach David Parkin’s former wife Lyn, who was instrumental

in bringing women into the club. “There is a chapter about her and a chapter about the Bluebirds, which was a dance troupe that added a bit of cheer and glamour to the game,” he said. The book was launched at the North Fitzroy Arms Hotel – owned by former Carlton great Percy Jones – on May 23, an event hosted by former Carlton legend Mark Maclure and David Parkin. Beyond the book launch, the book has also been well publicised on AFL 360 and radio station Triple M. The hard work doesn’t stop for Mr Eddy, who has more works in the pipeline. His next projects include a biography about legendary

Launched: former Carlton coach David Parkin spoke at Dan Eddy’s launch of his latest book Larrikins and Legends at the North Fitzroy Arms Hotel. Hawthorn coach John Kennedy and a history of North Melbourne’s achievements in the 1970s. Larrikins and Legends

can be purchased from the Leongatha Newsagency, or by emailing Mr Eddy directly via daneddy523@ hotmail.com.

Making sense of new world of aged care UNITING AgeWell is helping older residents in Gippsland make sense of the complicated new aged care system by holding a local information session that is open to the public and filling fast.

On the shelves: Leongatha author Dan Eddy recently published his latest book, Larrikins and Legends.

The session, to be held at the Memorial Hall in Leongatha on Thursday, June 22 from 11am to 1pm, is designed to inform and support people in the community on their aged care journey. Attendees can learn more about navigating the aged care system, the different types of government funded aged care programs, eligibility criteria for each program and services offered by Uniting AgeWell. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, more than 15 percent of

Australians are 65 years and older. The figure is even higher in Leongatha, where 21.3 percent of residents are aged over 65 - making the information sessions particularly relevant to many in Gippsland. Uniting AgeWell’s program coordinator Michelle Thompson said there was an increasing need for this kind of information in the community, as more people entered the aged care system every day. “Around 4000 people enter the aged care system every day in Australia,” she said. “And yet the feedback we receive from the community is that people find the system confusing and difficult to navigate. “We have already held information sessions at various sites in Melbourne, Geelong and Tasmania.

“They have been so popular we have needed to run additional sessions at some sites where there were too many people to accommodate in a single sitting.” People who are interested in attending the Leongatha information session should phone 51529699 to secure a spot. Uniting AgeWell is an organisation of the Uniting Church in Australia with a long tradition of providing quality aged care services for older Australians. With services available throughout metropolitan and regional Victoria and Tasmania, Uniting AgeWell offers a range of specialised options to support health and wellbeing including independent and assisted living, home care, social support and therapy programs, respite and residential care communities. For further information visit www. unitingagewell.org

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ceilings, an open fire place, French doors that open onto the veranda and an extended open plan living area to the rear of the house. The home has solar power, plenty of shedding, established gardens, and plenty of potential to create a great family home, or a commercial business. Meeniyan is fast becoming a very sought after area, and a desirable place to live. The property is going to auction on July 8 at 11am on site. Inspections are by appointment only, and prior offers will be considered.

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Donations wanted for cantilever fund DESPITE several attempts, applications to obtain funding for a cantilevered viewing platform at the Agnes Falls Scenic Reserve near Toora have so far been unsuccessful. Friends of Agnes Falls (FoAF) secretary Kathy Whelan said there have been plans on the drawing board to have a cantilevered viewing platform built at the reserve for at least three years. “Even though the grounds are

Better look: Friends of Agnes Falls secretary Kathy Whelan and vice president Peter Lee are hoping a community based fundraising effort will demonstrate plenty of support for a cantilevered viewing platform at the falls.

picturesque and the current view of the falls is spectacular, there is always some frustration at not being able to get a better view of the falls, nor to be able to fully appreciate the 59 metre drop into the gorge below,” she said. Ms Whelan said a cantilevered platform would give visitors a full view of the falls, down into the gorge and along the valley, in a safe manner. She said it would eliminate the need for visitors to take risks, with people often leaning over the railing, or even jumping over, to get a better view. The platform is expected to cost around $450,000 and with funding from any levels of government yet to be secured, FoAF is taking matters into its own hands. Ms Whelan said future grant applications are likely, but in the mean-

time the group is starting its own fundraising campaign to prove the project has community support. “FoAF is hoping to raise as much as possible towards the cost, to show support and commitment from the community. Our first aim will be $20,000, if possible - more if we can,” she said. Ms Whelan said the FoAF would like to see the platform built as soon as funding is secured. “We have already been waiting three years or more, since the original design concept was presented to FoAF, Parks Victoria and the council,” she said. “Initially, we believe the plans were to have the platform itself built off-site and then helicoptered in.” To make a donation to the project, the details are available on the Friends of Agnes Falls Facebook page.

Preps discover Wonthaggi WONTHAGGI North Primary School Prep students were thrilled to take their learning outside of the classroom and into their community recently. Travelling by bus into the township and visiting the police station, library and a local supermarket was exciting and – at times – delicious. Highlights included fresh doughnuts from a supermarket, sitting in a police car and riding a bus. A little bit of rain didn’t dampen the children’s enthusiasm as they walked around town, looking at the old post office and being wowed by the whalebones outside the Wonthaggi Hotel. The school thanked helpers and supportive businesses.

In the community: Prep students from Wonthaggi North Primary School explored Wonthaggi recently and toured the police station.

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Mayor’s message Cr Ray Argento COUNCIL is expecting to receive a planning application within the next few days from supermarket developers interested in the Korumburra library site. This is a rare opportunity to locate a new larger, full-line supermarket in the main street. It’s an exciting outcome considering a proposal like this was something that was generally supported by the community as part of previous community consultation for the Korumburra Town Centre Framework Plan. Despite some community concerns, this proposal will not affect the provision of library services in Korumburra. In fact, should it be successful, this proposal actually provides an opportunity for a new library for the town. Your views are vital and council will call for public submissions as part of the supermarket’s planning permit process and the proposed sale of council land that will be required to facilitate the development. Conversations have already been held with each of the community groups to discuss the impacts on their activities and arrange relocation in the case of the development going ahead. We intend to continually inform the community every step of the way. South Gippsland has an annual economic output of $3 billion and Korumburra is a key component of this. The town’s low unemployment rate of 5.4 percent is a key indicator of success. Korumburra is the centre of the snow pea industry and is a hub for a growing speciality food sector including cheese, olives and organics. All of this is complemented by having a substantial industry like Burra Foods. Korumburra has also had some major infrastructure upgrades, including the con-

nection to natural gas and various electricity upgrades. It is also being connected to new water supplies making it ideal for food processing and other businesses. It has 4G mobile services and will be connected to the National Broadband Network from early 2018. It’s no wonder the supermarket developer saw the potential benefits of relocating to this larger site. Putting the supermarket in the main street will also provide a boost to the existing businesses in this strip so the flow-on benefits for the town should be tremendous. With the new Karmai Community Children’s Centre and this proposed supermarket, it seems that Korumburra is really on the move. For more information on the proposal including preliminary plans for the site please visit www.southgippsland.vic.gov. au/librarysite. A report will be presented to council in relation to the engagement process for the proposal at the council meeting next week.

THE State Government is continuing to work toward a Victoria free from family violence, with a significant boost in funding for community groups and organisations across the state. Minister for the Prevention of Violence Fiona Richardson recently announced a further $1.2 million for the Community Partnerships for Primary Prevention Program. A total of $3.85 million worth of grants now support a number of new or existing partnerships between businesses, schools, workplaces and community settings to help drive local community action to prevent family violence and other forms of violence against women. South Coast Primary Care Partnership was funded for the initiative Change Our Story: South Coast says NO to Family Violence, aimed at bringing together a diverse group

of stakeholders to undertake primary prevention activities. Recognising that family violence stems from entrenched gender inequality, this project raises community awareness about the causes of violence, influencing community attitudes and changing behaviour, and reinforcing positive and progressive behaviours and social norms. Gippsland Women’s Health will use its funding to support its Gippsland for Gender Equality multi-strategy project, which aims to build the primary prevention capacity of organisations in Gippsland and increases community access to evidence based resources. The initiative will also strengthen community based actions on the gendered drivers of violence against women and will draw on the strengths of Gippsland’s partnership for the prevention of men’s violence against women. Ms Richardson said, “We know

communities working together have the greatest impact on reducing family violence and violence against women and that is why we are investing in these partnerships. “Community organisations, businesses and sporting and social groups all play a crucial role in challenging the attitudes that lead to family violence. These projects will ensure prevention work reaches people at a local level. “Prevention will only be effective when the whole community is involved in changing attitudes and challenging the behaviours that can lead to family and gender based violence.” This grants program supports the ongoing investment and effort in Victoria to help end family violence and supports the key actions arising from Free from Violence: Victoria’s Prevention Strategy, an integral element of the government’s broader family violence system reforms.

Get moving to help cut cancer risk MORE than half of all Victorians are doing no exercise at all or are inactive enough to be at increased risk of cancer. Insufficient physical activity is a major risk factor for a range of cancers, but 55 percent of Victorians report that they don’t do enough physical activity. That’s more than 2.3 million people falling below recommended

guidelines for one hour of moderate exercise or 30 minutes of vigorous activity per day. Cancer Council Victoria CEO Todd Harper said living an active life was a vital tool in the fight against cancer. “You don’t have to be an Olympic athlete to stay fit and improve your health. Just forming a habit of getting off the couch and going for a walk,

or taking the stairs instead of the lift can have a significant impact on your risk of receiving a cancer diagnosis,” he said. Every year, more than 31,600 Victorians will be diagnosed with cancer and nearly 11,000 will die from the disease. Physical activity is an important preventative factor in 13 different cancers, including two of the most

common cancers – breast cancer and bowel cancer – and can help people living with a diagnosis during their treatment and recovery. “A growing number of studies have shown that being physically active lowers the risk of recurrence and improves the chances of survival compared to those who don’t exercise. Moving your body is so important,” Mr Harper said.

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Children explore school LEONGATHA Children’s Centre children visited St Laurence’s Primary School in Leongatha on Tuesday and Wednesday last week. Children were welcomed by students and teachers

and exposed to daily life at primary school. The children had a great time mingling with the Prep students during morning tea in the sun, and afterwards enjoyed story time and creating sheep using cups and cotton balls inside a Prep classroom. Everyone was left with a smile on their face.

Helping hand: Leongatha Children’s Centre children Sophia, left and Ella, right, enjoyed their day at primary school with St Laurence’s student Taya, middle, on Wednesday.

Playtime: from left, St Laurence’s student Olivia, Leongatha Children’s Centre children Chloe, Lacey, Eve, Brody and St Laurence’s students Maddi and Sophia bonded on Wednesday.

Buddies: Regan from Leongatha Children’s Centre and St Laurence’s student Kiarnah created an orange sheep using only a cup and cotton balls on Wednesday.

Chasing adventure Fun and fitness: Leongatha Secondary College Year 11 Outdoor and Environmental Studies class went hiking at Lake Tali Karng recently. “The students worked really hard in class to prepare for the trips,” physical education teacher Sophie Taratuta said. The 14 hectare lake is the only deep lake in Victoria, reaching a depth of 51 metres, and is located east of Licola.

Revitalise mainstreets SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council is partnering with Mainstreet Australia to host a workshop encouraging business owners and community groups to join together to collectively discuss how the community can help ensure retail strips remain vibrant, bustling community precincts. The workshop will showcase innovative ideas that have been introduced in other regions to help with town revitalisation. Council’s economic development project officer Claire Buckland is expecting the workshop will help to generate new initiatives and ways of working together on the future of shopping precincts. Mainstreet Australia is the key industry body that actively advocates and supports traditional main street businesses and local communities as well as providing networking and professional development opportunities. Gary Cattran, vice president of Mainstreet Australia, will be presenting the workshop.

“Retailing in Australia is undergoing one of the most profound periods of change in many decades and its impacts will resonate throughout local communities,” he said. “Our main streets are facing significant competition from shopping centres and the entry of large online retailers… it is more important than ever that main street businesses come together to support each other. “Main streets and town centres are much more than just a collection of businesses providing goods and services. They serve as places to live, work and play and they are important meeting points for the community.” The Mainstreets workshop is open to businesses owners and operators and members of business and community associations from across South Gippsland. The meeting will be held in Meeniyan on Tuesday, June 27 starting at 6pm. The workshop will run from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. You can register your attendance by emailing claire.buckland@southgippsland.vic. gov.au or phoning council on 5662 9200. There is no cost to attend.

Teens replant foreshore FOSTER Secondary College’s Year 9 community program sustainability group enjoyed time out of the classroom for a day of tree planting at Yanakie recently. The day was full of sunshine with no wind and clear views across Corner Inlet and Wilsons Promontory. The group volunteered its labour to help South Gippsland Shire Council revegetate the foreshore area of the Yanakie Caravan Park at Duck Point. Council’s caravan parks coordinator Jock Wilson, Yanakie resident Elaine Comben and arborist Scott Cameron of Clean Cut Tree Services met with students on the day. As a young Girl Guide in the late 1960s, Elaine planted the cypress trees that had recently been removed from the caravan park. Elaine spoke to the students of seeing trees she planted grow over a lifetime and hoped they would also

value the memory of the day. Elaine, together with student Anya Smolders whose father grew and supplied the mixed species seedlings, had the honour of planting the first tree - an indigenous banksia.

Mr Wilson outlined to the students the proposed future developments at the caravan park. Mr Cameron described the environmental value in mixed species plantings along the foreshore. He ex-

plained the links with supporting the migratory seabirds that return to Corner Inlet each year. Within an hour, the teams of students had planted close to 700 trees and felt accomplished.

Beautifying park: from left, Scott Cameron from Clean Cut Tree Services, Foster Secondary College student Anya Smolders, Yanakie resident Elaine Comden and South Gippsland Shire Council caravan parks coordinator Jock Wilson helped to plant more than 700 trees at the Yanakie Caravan Park recently.

Green light for Wonthaggi traffic lights WORKS to install Wonthaggi’s first traffic lights and new pedestrian crossing will begin in July. The traffic lights will increase safety conditions at the Bass Highway and Korumburra–Wonthaggi Road intersection. The intersection is notorious for congestion and it is expected the traffic lights will reduce the crash risk in the area. Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Darren Chester said this intersection was the primary freight access point to the commercial precinct and these works would reduce delays for 11,000 motorists that use the intersection daily.

“More than 1300 heavy vehicles, including B-doubles, use this intersection each day and the improvements will reduce the number of vehicles using nearby Poplar Street, which has a load limit,” he said. “It will be great to see works get underway next month, with the project expected to keep locals safe at this site and not stuck in traffic.” Victorian Roads and Road Safety Minister Luke Donnellan said this intersection upgrade will reduce congestion and deliver local jobs. “We are investing in our regional road network to get people where they need to go safer and sooner,” he said. “This investment will improve safety while making it easier and

more efficient for producers and local businesses to get their goods to market.” Bass Coast Shire Council mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield said the intersection has been a safety concern for the community for a number of years. “We are delighted our advocacy has been successful and we are able to address this issue with substantial government funds supporting council investment,” she said. The Federal Government is contributing $1.52 million under the Heavy Vehicle and Safety Productivity Program. The State Government is contributing $1.52 million and council is contributing $725,000.

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Teens delve into journalism By Hannah Box STUDENT journalists from Leongatha Secondary College visited Monash University’s Caulfield Campus recently to learn more about modern media formats.

Sweet success: Foster Secondary College will eliminate the sale of sugary drinks and confectionary from its canteen. Student Cory Jenkins shows how much sugar is contained in popular drinks.

Foster kicks out sugar FOSTER Secondary College has made a commitment to phase out the sale of sugary drinks and confectionary from its canteen. “Schools play a key role in keeping children healthy and when consumed daily, the food provided through a school canteen may comprise a third of a student’s total daily intake and have a significant influence on their health and nutrition,” South Gippsland Hospital health promotion officer Rachel Sands said. “In addition, messages in the school curriculum should be complementary with school culture. Schools need to walk the walk and talk the talk. “There is absolutely nothing healthy about sugary drinks. On average, one in nine Victorians drink sugary drinks every day – they are the largest source of added sugars in our diet.” Sugary drinks and confectionary are full of empty kilojoules, which means

they contain a lot of sugar and have no nutritional value The consumption of sugar sweetened beverages is associated with increased energy intake and in turn, weight gain and obesity. It is well established that obesity is a leading risk factor for type two diabetes, cardiovascular disease and some cancers. According to the Victorian Population Health Survey 2014, around 15 percent of people in South Gippsland consume sugary drinks and has an obesity rate of 59.1 percent. “Removing sugary beverages and promoting water as the drink of choice in public places such as schools is an important part of creating healthier communities,” Ms Sands said. “It is fantastic to see Foster Secondary College setting a great example and supporting its students and staff to make healthier choices.”

Free Meningococcal vaccines MORE than 1000 consent cards for the Meningococcal Program will be sent to years 10, 11 and 12 students across South Gippsland. South Gippsland Shire Council’s immunisation team will be offering a single dose of the Meningococcal vaccine that contains four strains A, C, W and Y in secondary schools from July until September. The Meningococcal vaccine is free to young people in years 10, 11 and 12 of secondary school, as well as young people not in school but of an equivalent age (aged 15 to 19 years of age from April 18, 2017 until December 31, 2017) under the State Government initiative. Parents are encouraged to read, sign and return their child’s consent card to their school as soon as possible, to provide or decline consent. If a child misses their school immunisation day or does not attend school they can book for the vaccine at a council public immunisation session or contact their local doctor. Symptoms of Meningococcal include fever, headache, vomiting, stiff neck or

sore muscles, sometimes followed by a red or purple rash. The disease can progress very quickly and can lead to death or permanent disability. Up to 10 percent of infected people die, even if they are treated with the right antibiotics. Council’s acting immunisation team leader Georgina Kibble stressed the importance of immunising against communicable diseases. “Council is always working to ensure everyone is immunised in South Gippsland and welcome any enquiries from parents who think their children may be overdue or have missed an immunisation,” she said. “We are pleased to hear over the next four years the Federal Government is funding vaccinations for all children under 20 years old who have missed scheduled vaccines. “This is a fantastic initiative that will complement our work by ensuring everyone has the opportunity to be immunised, thus protecting themselves and the rest of the community from vaccine preventable diseases.”

Students were greeted at the campus by student recruitment coordinator Georgina Gibson and members of the arts faculty at the specially furnished media and communications centre. The day started with presentations from Monash lecturers and experienced journalists Colleen Murrell, Alison StievenTaylor, who specialised in photojournalism and Nick Parker, a professional solo video journalist. Students were extremely fortunate to be able to listen to professional advice from qualified and knowledgeable individuals. In the second half of the day, all students were given the opportunity to perform in front of the camera as a news reader or weather presenter and behind the scenes as camera person or production manager. They also got to work as radio presenters and learn the ins and outs of interviewing, reading the news and mastering the standard radio technology.

This experience for the journalists of the college will be invaluable in improving their writing, reporting and photographing skills. It is hoped the insight they gained into the world of journalism and all its pathways, will encourage them to pursue further education and a career in the field.

Below, Radio guru: Leongatha Secondary College student Angus Clark tried recording a broadcast on radio as part of a recent visit to Monash University, to learn more about journalism.

News worthy: Madisyn Kenzie and Shari Worthy from Leongatha Secondary College read the news while at Monash University recently, while their fellow students worked the cameras and produced the segment.

Mayor’s message Cr Pamela Rothfield

COMMUNITIES and social media alike are abuzz with conversation about rubbish after the ABC recently aired its three part exposé, War on Waste. The series highlighted many ongoing issues with waste in Australia and was an eye-opening experience for many people. One of the big issues was the humble takeaway coffee cup, with Australians estimated to use one billion disposable cups each year. Charading as a recyclable product with its cardboard cup and plastic lid, many of us don’t realise the cup itself it not recyclable. This deceptive little cup is lined with a polymer that is not recyclable and cannot be separated from the cardboard during processing Grabbing a takeaway coffee from a local cafe is a weekly, sometimes daily, occurrence for a lot of us but, many don’t realise the harm that cup is doing to the environment. It was fantastic to see many of our local cafes respond to this issue immediately, joining the Responsible Cafes movement and offering discounts on coffees for customers who bring their own reusable cup, whether it be a travel mug or your everyday mug out of your kitchen cupboard! Along with efforts in our community to ‘ban the plastic bag’ and introduce Boomerang Bags, I think it would be fantastic to also become a disposable coffee cup free community. I encourage everyone to take along their own cup to their local café for their daily coffee or tea fix. You can find a Responsible Café near you at www.responsiblecafe.org. The conversation generated by War on Waste was espe-

cially timely for the Bass Coast community as we prepare to roll out our new three bin system over the next few months. New bins, including the new organics bin, will be delivered to homes across the shire throughout July and August, with collection beginning on September 4 this year. Our studies show that up to 69 percent of an average household’s garbage bin is organic waste, and if we don’t reduce waste going into Grantville Landfill, we will have only 15 years before this landfill is full. It is a travesty that currently, we are burying a huge amount of compostable waste in our landfill. What a waste (pardon the pun!). The new organics service will allow you to place your food and garden waste into the one bin for composting, rather than filling up our landfill. Making this change will also help protect our beautiful and unique Bass Coast environment. When food and garden waste begin to rot in our landfill, they release harmful gases. By diverting organic material away from our landfill, we will decrease the amount of these greenhouse gases being released. Just as we have learned to sort our recycling products over the years, we will also learn to sort our organic waste. We know that change bring challenges, but we ask you to please be patient whilst you get used to our new bin system. In the long run, the rewards for the future of our community will be all worth the effort, and far outweigh the inconvenience. I look forward to these challenges, and I ask you to join me with your reusable coffee cup in hand!

Keep in check with building permits SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council is encouraging builders, tradespeople and handymen to double check building permit requirements before undertaking building work after the State Government amended the Building Act 1993 last month. A magistrate can now impose a fine of up to $90,000, five years’ jail or both for individuals. For companies in the business of building a fine of up

to $450,000 can be awarded. Council’s manager regulatory services Matthew Patterson said illegal building work can have serious consequences. Builders, tradespeople and handymen need to be aware of building permit requirements before undertaking building works as they could face significant fines or imprisonment if work they undertake illegally contributes to a serious injury or death. A building permit is required for the construction of garages, carports, decks, farm sheds, reblocking an existing house and retaining walls greater

than one metre in height. Exemptions for a building permit include: construction of small sheds not more than 10m² in floor area, demolition of sheds not more than 40m² in floor area, repair work to a house providing the work is non-structural (bathroom/kitchen renovation), and unroofed pergolas not more than 20m² in floor area and located at the rear or side of a house. If you are unsure about whether you require a building permit please contact council’s building team on 5662 9200.

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The Good Life

Your LOCAL guide to Art and Entertainment

Lead role a dream fulfilled THE Watsford name is synonymous with Leongatha Lyric Theatre and the next generation is continuing to make an impression. Yasmine Watsford will play the lead role of Tracy Turnblad in Lyric’s production of Hairspray next month. This will be Watsford’s first lead part with Lyric, after attending Lyric rehearsals and shows since she was three, as the granddaughter of Lyric life members John and Val Watsford. The Leongatha woman performed as part of the ensemble for Gypsy, Mary Poppins, The Wizard of Oz and Blood Brothers. “Tracy is one of my bucket list roles. She’s just a fun character. I love the songs Tracy sings and just how crazy she gets to dance,” Watsford said. Among her favourite songs are the ballad I Can Hear the Bells and You

Can’t Stop the Beat, the powerful finale to the musical. “The show is more singing than dialogue and I love it. Singing is my life,” Watsford said. Watsford describes Turnblad as a high school student who loves dancing but is struggling with racist America in the 1960s. “She can’t understand why there is segregation between black and white, and chubby and less pretty people and attractive people, in the community,” she said. “She just wants everyone to have a good time and be able to dance together.” Turnblad auditions for the Corny Collins Show but is rejected on account of her size, but by developing her dance skills, she proves too good for the producers to refuse. She continues to push for racial equity, an act that lands her in prison, from which she escapes with the aid of

her boyfriend, and eventually segregation is overturned. “It’s a really fun show. It’s definitely a whole family experience,” Watsford said. “Children will love it because it’s so bright and colourful. It has a lot of reference to the sixties and lots of the older generation will get that. “There are some adult jokes that will go over children’s heads so there is nothing too crude.” Hairspray opens at Leongatha’s Mesley Hall on July 7 and runs for 13 shows until July 22. “Being involved with Lyric is a way of making lifelong friends and I’ve made so many great friends from among the cast,” Watsford said.

In character: Yasmine Watsford rehearses her lead role as Tracy Turnblad in Lyric’s production of Hairspray.

Police play pipes for hospital MUSIC lovers enjoyed a Victorian Police Pipe Band concert in Wonthaggi to support the Wonthaggi Hospital on Wednesday afternoon. The audience was enthralled by the band, which played a number of pieces to show its diversity and versatility. Held at the Wonthaggi Union Community

Enjoyable music: the Victorian Police Pipe Band performed in Wonthaggi in support of the Wonthaggi Hospital on Wednesday afternoon.

Arts Centre, the concert was a Bass Coast Health Ladies Auxiliary initiative. The ladies auxiliary was impressed by the numbers at the concert, with many of seats occupied in the arts centre. It was one of many fundraisers to help the hospital buy new medical equipment. The ladies’ auxiliary’s next goal is to purchase a portable ultrasound machine. This machine would enable the hospital to provide contemporary care locally. Some of the benefits of an ultrasound machine include assessing the heart rate of cardiac arrest patients, looking for bleeding in the chest and abdomen after major trauma, intravenous access to patients with difficult veins, and monitoring pregnancy. It is a lifesaving piece of equipment that provides safer, painless procedures for patients. A raffle was also held at the concert with prizes up to the value of $200. All proceeds will go towards the ultrasound machine. The ladies auxiliary expects to host more fundraisers this year to reach its goal.

Fundraising: front from left, Bass Coast Health Ladies Auxiliary members Marlene Talbot, Margaret Hender and Barbara Culph thanked members of the Victorian Police Pipe Band, back from left, John Potter, Jessie Macallan, Adam Gillespie, Andrew Womersley and Alexis Ferguson for supporting their latest fundraiser. The ladies auxiliary is currently raising money for a portable ultrasound machine.

Film lovers chase dreams WITH a love of culture and arts thriving in Wonthaggi, community members have banded together to ensure the future of the Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre.

a cinema, the group want to expand its uses as a cultural outlet. “We see the art centre as a socially inclusive space for engagement and connectivity,” group member Julia Trasker said. “We want to cement it as a place in the shire to see a film and other cultural things. There’s a big opportunity to create a cultural hub. The foyer is a large space that could be used for art shows and displays. Opening the space up would give local people the chance to showcase their talent.” Group member Larry Hills said the group was also seeking to build partnerships with local cafes and restaurants to provide a ‘meal and a movie’ experi-

ence in Wonthaggi. “With the past successes of the Wonthaggi Film Festivals and the continuing increase of the Fine Film Group members and casual attendees, we believe an opportunity exists for other businesses within the community, particularly those in hospitality,” he said. “One of Wonthaggi’s advantages is that it offers a The Bass Coast Fine Film Group is leading the range of eateries to suit any budget, meaning all cincharge, aspiring to make the Wonthaggi International ema goers can potentially be catered for.” Film Festival a must see tourist destination in rural Mr Hills said there was opportunity for onscreen Victoria. advertising for partners of the arts centre, including The group filled Bass Coast Shire Council in on council. plans and hard work at the community connection “We are hoping a formal partnership between the session on Wednesday afternoon. cinema and local businesses will ensure continuing As well as increasing the arts centre’s profile as growth and prosperity for all involved,” he said. “Working together, we can cross promote the vast range of businesses and services on offer, allowing Wonthaggi to cement its position as the hub of Bass Coast.” The group requested council continue to manage and maintain the arts centre to keep the facility in local hands. “We believe it is important to the region for council to manage the arts centre in an ongoing and permanent way, and to provide staff at the centre whose role is to promote activities in the centre as well as professionally manage the facility,” Mr Hills said. “This will provide the community with certainty in the knowledge the cinema and the performing arts will continue, and provide accessibility to information and ticketing to all events at the centre.” The group will continue to promote movie screenings at the art centre through posters and fliers in the Supporters: from left, Bass Coast Fine Film Group members Nola Thorpe, Larry Hills, town. Patricia Rogers, Yvonne McRae, Robert Hayward, Julia Trasker, Sue Anderson and Marny It has also created a Facebook page devoted to cinJavornik have been working tirelessly to keep the Wonthaggi cinema in the public eye. ematic activities in Wonthaggi.

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Purple vegies turn heads By Karen Haw, Town Centre Nursery, Mirboo North PURPLE is the in colour for the garden, especially for edible foods. A few years ago we saw the introduction of purple carrots and so in the vegetable section along with purple broccoli, cauliflower, peas, cabbage and potatoes, we now have purple asparagus. Purple foods are renowned for their health benefits and are often referred to as super foods. The purple pigment contains flavonoids, including reservatrol which is claimed to keep blood pressure in control and boost immunity from certain cancers, along with keeping us

looking younger, longer. True or not, purple asparagus are sweeter and tender. They have much smaller quantities of lignin, the fibrous material that makes the green version stringy and 20 percent higher sugar content than other asparagus explains the sweetness. This is also the reason why it can be eaten raw, making it suitable for salads. When cooked, it will dull in colour. Cooking should be done so over high and brief heat, whether grilled, sautéed or steamed. Little embellishment is needed to showcase purple asparagus’ best qualities. Three ideal companion ingredients to complement purple asparagus are olive oil, lemon and sea salt. Cooked purple asparagus develops flavours of arti-

Great equipment: owner of SG Hire and Sales in Leongatha, John Burke, with the brand new Bobcat ready for hire.

SG Hire and Sales makes work easy WITH more than 10 years in the hire industry, remaining an all Australian, family owned business, South Gippsland Hire and Sales is the place to come for all equipment hiring needs. Located on Anderson Street in Leongatha, the business is still open as usual despite works to improve the streetscape there. “We’re trying to do the best we can and we’re moving equipment out as safely as we can,” owner of SG Hire John Burke said. “We are still giving our customers the service they expect and offering everything we have in the past.”

A sign and arrow is placed out the front of the business daily to help direct customers, and the friendly construction workers are happy to assist customers gain access. SG Hire and Sales has recently purchased a new Bobcat for when your job is to big for a shovel. All equipment comes from leading manufacturers, and is serviced and maintained to strict standards to ensure performance, reliability and above all safety. The friendly staff can tell you not only what the equipment does, but also the best way to use it. SG Hire and Sales is happy to answer all questions or enquiries. Just call 5662 5834 or email maraxe@tpg.com.au or visit in store.

choke, barley and almonds. Purple asparagus is a similar in appearance and flavour to both white and green varieties as its original cultivar came from green asparagus. It’s differentiated by its violet hued stems and conical crowned tips; however its feathery foliage is still green. Its attractive violet colouring is only skin deep as its flesh is pale green to creamy white. The tender spears of royal purple will delight the eye and the palate. A light cutting of spears in the second year is followed by increasing harvests for the next 20 years. Growing asparagus is easy. At this time of year crowns are available. They like a deep friable, rich soil so if you have heavy, clay soil, you will need to mound the plants up or dig in plenty of organic matter so that it becomes nice and well drained. They love soil with a pH of about 6.5 to 7, so add some lime or dolomite when preparing the soil. Dig a deep trench, about 75cm, for the long roots - the deeper the better. Then add organic matter. Asparagus are very hungry and need plenty of organic matter such as cow manure, sheep manure or old chook poo. To plant the crown, make a little mound, like an anthill, at the bottom of the trench. Sit the roots of the crown nicely on top of the mound. Plant about 40cm apart. If the roots are damaged cut them back because they are quite fleshy and will come again easily. Water well, once planted, so the air pockets get away from the roots. Then in spring, little shoots will appear. Side and top dress with blood and bone. Apart from slugs and snails in spring there are few pests and diseases that trouble this plant. In a couple of years the fronds will have produced good, thick, strong roots and a good plant. They will then go yellow in autumn and that’s the time to cut them back to ground level. The asparagus bed will be bare until spring, and then spears of asparagus will pop up all over the place. This time of year we also see the availability of many of the old fashioned favourites like rhubarb. Rhubarb is easy to grow and also perennial; the plant usually lasts from 10 to 15 years. The crowns can be thinned or divided and new clumps started every four to five years. There are several varieties of rhubarb. Some have red stems like Ever Red whilst others have green stems like Victoria. The green stemmed varieties are just as reliable and tasty as the red. Rhubarb is low in kilojoules, high in vitamin C and calcium, and has a moderate iron and fibre content. It was once used as a mild laxative. Never cook rhubarb in aluminium saucepans as the oxalic acid in the stems dissolves the protective layer normally found on these saucepans, forming a poisonous compound called aluminium oxalate Rhubarb’s eating qualities were actually discovered long after the plant was cultivated. For a couple of thousand years, the plant was grown solely for its medicinal qualities. Chinese herbalists used the root of wild rhubarb as a purgative, and Marco Polo wrote about the plant in the accounts of his travels through China. Not until 1778 did

Starting young: Alice Haw, who has just turned five, takes delight in planting purple asparagus. people learn that they could cook, and eat, the stems. The stems must always be cooked before eating as the raw state is indigestible. Rhubarb leaves are high in oxalic acid. In other words they’re poisonous, and if you manage to chew through around five kilograms of the things, they’ll probably kill you. However possums are able to eat the leaves without being poisoned. While rhubarb loves a reliable supply of moisture, the crown will quickly rot if conditions become waterlogged. So in addition to a rich soil, a must for growing great rhubarb is drainage. Work in plenty of organic matter such as rotted manure or compost prior to planting. Don’t harvest any stalks for at least a full year from planting. Give the young plant time to develop a decent sized crown and you’ll be amply rewarded. While there is not much in flower at this time of year there are quite a few trees that make a statement with their colourful bark and trunks. One of the best is a Japanese maple called Sango Kaku (or better known as the coral bark maple). This tree has attractive bright green foliage in spring and autumn which turn bright yellow with an orange tinge at autumn and then in winter the striking bark turns a bright red. It’s a real eye catcher in the garden. Another stunner though not as well known is Tilia winter orange. This is a very distinct cultivar of Tilia with highly ornamental orange stems in winter and bright green summer foliage that work together to create a year round interest. Small fragrant creamy-white flowers are borne in spreading clusters in early to mid-summer. The sunset peach is not only a fruiting tree but also very ornamental with stunning yellow autumn leaf colour and bright yellow/orange bark in winter. Silver birches and other varieties of birches are also grown for their beautiful white bark in winter. Crepe myrtles also develop interesting bark as they age as do many flowering cherries.

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Getting there: Leongatha Community Garden committee president Tim Howard and secretary treasurer Vivian Carroll are thrilled with the garden’s ongoing success.

Leongatha garden’s popularity grows By Sarah Vella THE Leongatha Community Garden’s popularity swelled after the first Makers Market was held there recently, as part of the Leongatha Farmers Market. After the market, the garden signed up seven new members, including several new growers, and now has a waiting list for garden beds. Leongatha Community Garden committee secretary and treasurer Vivian Carroll said the garden currently has 47 beds, with at least five more to be built soon. Ms Carroll said the Makers Market proved a success, in more ways than one. “The feedback we have from stall holders has been really positive as well. They all had a good day and said it was a nice venue with a good vibe,” she said. The market will be held alongside the farmers market in June and July, however Ms Carroll said the committee was contemplating changing to a makers market every second month. “We would like it to be a vibrant market, so we are thinking about going to every second month to keep it fresh,” she said. “That way, people will know if it is a Makers Market month, to expect new things. “Garden president Tim Howard and I have not run something like this before, so we’ve learnt a

lot. There was lots of work involved in the organisation including how to set up and layout the market. “For future markets we know we need to improve signage and improve the layout. It also taught us how to interact with our makers.” Another of the garden’s successes is its children’s cooking program, which has been running in the onsite kitchen since November last year. The cooking sessions are held once a month for children aged between three and 11, led by chef and childcare worker Natalie Thompson. Ms Carroll helps out with the sessions and said there have been around 10 to 14 children at each class. “We always try and do something in the garden as well, so we either harvest or plant something and cook four or five recipes in a couple of hours,” she said. The cooking sessions are themed, use produce from the garden, and provide children with lunch and a recipe book to take home. “The whole point is to teach the children the basics of hygiene and cooking techniques,” Ms Carroll said. “In one session, we made our own pasta and had a competition to see who could make the longest strip of pasta, so there is a fun element involved, while teaching them some skills along the way. “It is really a nice program.”

Ms Carroll said South Gippsland Shire Council has been supportive of the garden and kitchen program by providing funding however the committee was now looking for alternatives.

Pasta makers: Kaydee Jones, assisted by Chasey Rushton, made pasta as part of the Leongatha Community Garden children’s cooking program. They were trying to make the longest sheet of pasta.

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Firies to tackle stair climb THREE members of the Ruby CFA have been training hard at Voyage Fitness in Leongatha in preparation for the 2017 Melbourne Fire Fighter Stair Climb. They have been training at the gym three times a week since February 22 for the Stair Climb on

Saturday, September 2. Ruby CFA members Michael Guest, Darren Hardacre and Aaron Perks are required to climb 28 floors of the Crown Metropol Hotel in Melbourne while wearing 25 kilograms of turnout gear and breathing apparatus. The members are raising money for the fight

against depression, post traumatic stress syndrome and suicide. They were are the gym last Saturday for the Green Mile spin and HIIT combo class, and for the Gecko children’s class.

There were fire trucks, balloons and a hose the trainer down activity. Visit www.firefighterclimb.org.au and search CFA Ruby, Darren Hardacre, Aaron Perks or Micheal Guest to donate.

Have your say on health, wellbeing SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council is encouraging residents to consider the Draft South Gippsland Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan 2017-2021. Now complete, people have the opportunity to review the draft plan and provide any comments for consideration before council endorses the final plan. The plan, which is a legislated requirement, provides a framework to protect and promote municipal public health and wellbeing in South Gippsland. This is another level of consultation on top of surveys, discussions with service providers and community workshops that were held in recent months. South Gippsland Shire Council’s social planning officer Vicki Bradley was pleased the plan was ready for the community to comment. “The South Gippsland Municipal Public Health

and Wellbeing Plan aims to focus on social and environmental factors which support health and wellbeing in our community,” she said. “We want to ensure the plan meets everyone’s expectations. This is your opportunity to contribute and take part in the process.” Copies of the plan are available at council’s customer service centre in Leongatha, on council’s website, in local libraries, at community centres and at post offices. Submissions can be sent to Vicki Bradley, South Gippsland Shire Council, Private Bag 4 Leongatha 3953 or send an email to council@southgippsland. vic.gov.au If you have any questions or would like to speak to someone about your submission please call Vicki Bradley on 5662 9200 or email council@southgippsland.vic.gov.au

In training: from left, Ruby CFA member Darren Hardacre, Voyage Fitness trainers Mel Meade and Dayna Andrews, Michael Guest and Aaron Perks have been training hard in the lead up to the 2017 Melbourne Stair Climb in September.

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Dugongs to swim into classroom THOUSANDS of kilometres separate South Gippsland from the tropics, but that is all part of the adventure for a Korumburra Secondary College teacher who will swim with dugongs, turtles, dolphins and possibly whales – while teaching her class simultaneously.

Oceanic explorer: Korumburra Secondary College teacher Rebecca Anthony will share her environmental work at Queensland’s Moreton Bay via the internet with students, back, from left, Ella Roberts, Jacob Anthony and Jarvis Brown, and front, Andrea Axford, Kaylah Thomas and Erin Clark.

Year 10 coordinator and humanities teacher Rebecca Anthony recently applied for one of only six teacher research positions with the Earthwatch Institute. Earthwatch is an independent, non-profit environmental organisation, and one of its current programs is running in Moreton Bay, Queensland. For several weeks, from July 31, Mrs Anthony will be based there while instructing her students at KSC via the TeachLive innovative educational tool that places teachers on Earthwatch research projects, in conjunction with the University of Queensland and Healthy Waterways. Teachers experience first-hand, the ecological, scientific and global environmental

issues being faced in many parts of Australia, and can share their knowledge with students. Science and geography students at KSC will be able to take a virtual expedition with Mrs Anthony as she snorkels in Australia’s underwater meadows. She will be helping them to engage in one of the world’s most iconic marine ecosystems in Moreton Bay, as she contributes to the collection of valuable research data. The goal is to achieve a more sustainable future for waterways through the use of information and communications technology in the classroom. KSC students will beexposed to personal and professional role models who will provide positive images of what they can achieve in their futures, as well as meet students from other schools and communities online to discover the work they are doing around environmental sustainability. The program will improve Mrs Anthony’s web-based teaching skills, learn current scientific research techniques and work with a team of teachers to learn more about the unique environments of the world.

Milpara Community House news LAST week we talked about Milpara being a Learn Local organisation offering pre-accredited training. But we do more than just that. In addition to social, wellbeing, creative and general interest classes and workshop which happen regularly, we also offer accredited training opportunities. Each term we offer nationally accredited courses including Food Safety and Apply First Aid. We also offer Responsible Service of Alcohol which is a Victorian accreditation. Periodically we offer other accredited training. While we are not a RTO (Registered Training Organisation), we do bring in reputable qualified RTOs to offer our community these training opportunities locally. Is there a training course that you would like us to offer in Korumburra? Let us know.

In the past we have offered Chemical User Training, Operate and Maintain Chainsaws, Traffic Management and more in response to requests. When completing nationally accredited courses you are now require having a USI (Unique Student Identifier). It’s an easy process to create one at www.usi.gov.au, and with a USI you will be able to easily access your training records online at any time. No more searching through filing cabinets looking for misplaced certificates! Our term three program is now finalised and available on our website milparacommunityhouse.org.au. Enrolments are open for all term three courses, workshops and classes. If you have any questions about anything we do at Milpara Community House, call 5655 2524 during office hours Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4.30pm.

Leongatha Community House news LEONGATHA Pain Support Group provides an opportunity for people living with chronic pain to share their experiences and gain support from others who understand. The group meets every Wednesday from 10am to noon. Newcomers are always welcome. Tai Chi for Health sessions happen every Tuesday at 10.30am. The sessions cost $5, are suitable for people of all ages, and focus on improving strength and balance. Painting and Drawing Group meets Tuesdays at 10am for two hours, and is suitable for experienced artists. Members enjoy a range of media including charcoal, pencil, watercolours, pastels, and oils. Cost is $5. Painting with Acrylics: this group is focusing on learning how to paint with palette knives, but brush-users and beginners are welcome. The group gets underway at 10am and the cost is $5 per week. Walking Group: join our Wednesday Walkers for fresh air and exercise, for free. Meet at the community house at 9am. Scrapbooking: every Wednesday between

1pm and 3pm. The cost is just a gold coin per session, plus the cost of any materials you may purchase, and there’s equipment available for your use during the sessions. An extra treat for our scrapbooking friends this week is the once a month an allday event on Saturday, June 24. Come for the whole day from 9am to 4pm, or for a few hours. All are welcome to join the fun. Entry fee is $10 and remember to bring your lunch if you’re staying all day! Coffee Club: start your week with great company and a hot cuppa – what could be better? Join us on Monday, May 22 at 10am. Also continuing every week are our cards games. Every Friday at 10am, our 500 players get underway with lots of strategic and clever hands being played. And, on Mondays and Fridays at 1pm, the Solo players compete for glory. For a gold coin entry fee, you can enjoy good fun and a very nice ‘smoko’ while keeping your mind sharp and alert. For more information on any of our classes or groups, contact coordinator Eunice Donovan on 5662 3962 or email office@leongathacommunityhouse.org.au

Thoughtful ways: from left, Bass Coast Health’s new pastoral care coordinator Mae Lee Sun with volunteers Terry Shannon, Hilary Nicholson, Denise Bordignon, Sid Castellas, Janet Paten and Denise Jeffries.

New leader for caring team BASS Coast Health (BCH) is pleased to announce Mae Lee Sun is the new coordinator of its Pastoral Care Volunteer Program. This marks an exciting new beginning for the program, launched in 2011, which has been without a coordinator for the past four months. Ms Sun has extensive training in clinical pastoral education at medical facilities, including a residency at a level one trauma hospital in the United States of America. She has been impressed by the BCH Pastoral Care program noting “this is the largest, most dedicated group of pastoral care volunteers I’ve ever heard of. After meeting each of these warm and bright individuals, they certainly live up to their positive

reputation.” Ms Sun will be responsible for the professional development and organisation of a team of about 20 active volunteers who regularly visit Wonthaggi Hospital and BCH’s residential aged care facilities Armitage House, Kirrak House and Griffiths Point Lodge. These specially trained volunteers provide emotional and spiritual support to the patients, residents and staff, often simply in the form of a listening ear. BCH allied health manager Jackie Goodman is excited Ms Sun’s arrival will provide direction to the service. ”Pastoral Care considers the whole experience of each individual person and specifically the spiritual aspects of health and illness,” she said. “It offers a person the support and compassionate presence needed when exploring matters of purpose, meaning,

and what gives them comfort and hope. “This can include their religion or faith, although we provide spiritual care regardless of belief, as there is growing evidence for the positive effects on a patient’s overall health when this is integrated into their overall care.” This unique program is supported by a partnership between BCH and the Wonthaggi-Inverloch Inter-Church Council that raises the funds needed to pay the coordinator. The program is reliant on fundraising, grants and donations and the local church communities have been instrumental in supporting this program for the past six years, along with the dedicated group of pastoral care volunteers. To find out more about the program, contact Ms Sun on 5671 3179.

Mirboo North fights coal mine THE Mirboo North community has joined a campaign to stop the proposed Adani Carmichael coal mine in Queensland.

Spreading message: from left, Denyse Menzies, Mardan, guest speakers Aileen Vening, Leigh Ewbank, Melbourne, Stephanie McKelvie, Yarragon and Marg Thomas, Mirboo North at the screening of the documentary Guarding the Galilee.

More than 45 people attended a screening of the documentary Guarding the Galilee. Mirboo North identifies with the affected Queenslanders as the threat of coal mining and unconventional gas (fracking) has recently been averted in Mirboo North after a solid community campaign. Coal and CSG Free Mirboo North hosted the screening - a har-

rowing insight into the struggles Queenslanders are facing in their fight to preserve their way of life, water, environment, tourism and farming industries. Farmers have raised concerns over groundwater impacts, and local communities are worried about the Adani project’s environmental impacts on the local region and the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. If built, Adani’s Carmichael coal mine-rail-port project will add 4.6 billion tonnes of greenhouse pollution and open up one of the largest untapped coal reserves on

Earth. Dr Marg Lynn, chair of Mirboo North and District Community Bank, said, “All coal is intended for India, despite government’s decision to wind back thermal coal imports, whilst doubling the carbon emissions of the whole of Australia. After the film screening, guest speakers briefed the audience on climate change, burning fossil fuels and renewable energy. Aileen Vening, a retired English and geography teacher, explained climate change at a global scale, and discussed how some of these processes have contributed to severe

weather events across Australia and impacted the coast. Stephanie McKelvie, a trainee doctor, spoke about the effects of climate change on respiratory, cardiovascular, and infectious diseases. Coordinator for Act on Climate, Leigh Ewbank, explained how communities can act by transitioning to renewable energy and opposing fossil fuels. In the past three weeks, the Mirboo North district has sent more than 100 letters to Commonwealth Bank head office, calling on the bank to refuse loans to Adani.

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Farming Insight Ben expands his leadership vision By Sarah Vella LEONGATHA South’s Benjamin Vagg wants to build community networks for dairy farmers through his involvement in the Gippsland Community Leadership Program (GCLP). He said the 10 month program presented an exciting opportunity to promote the dairy industry as well as Gippsland communities, which are just as important as each other. Ben was recently granted one of three Gippsland Community Leadership Program scholarships from the Gardiner Dairy Foundation. Ben works with his family on their Leongatha South dairy farm and said dairy farmers play an integral role in all of Gippsland’s communities and in some inYoung leader: Leongatha South dairy farmer Benjamin Vagg’s involvement in the Gippsland stances, form part of the core Community Leadership Program was boosted by a Gardiner Dairy Foundation scholarship. nucleus of those communities.

“I want to promote the importance of that to both the farmers themselves and the wider community,” he said. Ben said for him, the program is about the community aspect and linking dairy leaders with community leaders at a regional level, not just at a local level. He said there is a sense of pride in the Gippsland region and he wanted to see that continue into the future. “No other region in Victoria identifies like Gippslanders do. They call themselves a Gippslander first and Victorian second,” he said. “The whole experience so far has been challenging and it has already given me an opportunity to better understand other people’s perspectives and learn new skills. “It is a big commitment and has brought together a diverse group of people with varied experience and backgrounds.” Ben said the leadership pro-

gram offered an opportunity to create new networks with like minded people, who have a deep passion about Gippsland and have put their hands up to get involved. “For me it is about personal development and also getting to meet other people from different backgrounds and industries, because at the end of the day, we are all somehow Gippslanders,” he said. Gardiner Dairy Foundation chief executive Mary Harney said the GCLP builds leadership capacity and empowers Victorian dairy communities. “The opportunities scholars are provided through GCLP are invaluable and have extensive benefits both on and off the farm,” she said. “We want to challenge dairy leaders and communities to adopt strategic ways of thinking. GCLP participants will be provided with the skills and confidence to achieve great success in their field.”

Council releases new silage wrap recycling program A NEW silage plastic recycling program will make it easier and cheaper for local farmers to dispose of silage wrap in an environmentally conscious way. Coordinated by South Gippsland Shire Council, local farmers are encouraged to drop off used silage wrap in Bulka Bags at the Koonwarra or Foster Transfer Stations from July 17 to July 30, during normal opening hours. The drop offs will be charged at $11 per Bulka Bag. Council is also continuing to support the Plasback program for recycling used silage plastic. Silage wrap brought into Koonwarra or Foster Transfer Stations in Plasback bags will continue to be accepted free of charge. The collected silage wrap will be taken to Melbourne for reprocessing into a range of products such as matting, black builders plastic, fencing materials, road barriers and heavy vehicle tracks. Council’s waste management supervisor Peter

Roberts said the new silage wrap recycling program would help redirect waste from landfill and make it easier for farmers to do the right thing with their used silage wrap. “Unfortunately, silage wrap that is not recycled is often sent to landfill,” Mr Roberts said. “It takes up a lot of space, doesn’t compact well and the potential resources made out of the recycled materials is also lost if landfilled.” More than 100,000 tonnes of plastic goes onto Australian farms every year. Silage wrap, mulch film, grain bags, cotton wrap, bunker liners and covers, feed, seed and fertiliser bags, Bulka Bags, baling twine, bale net, vine covers, pallet wrap, drums, irrigation pipes, packaging ... the list is seemingly endless. “Modern farming would be impossible without these plastics, but they leave an unwanted legacy as very little of this plastic is recycled,” Mr Roberts said. Another use: South Gippsland Shire Council is urging farmers to recycle their silage wrap. “The silage wrap recycling program is one way in which we can help prevent silage wrap accumulating * VLE Leongatha on farms - becoming litter, blowing across the countryside, clogging the waterways and being ingested by stock and wildlife.” Silage wrap dropped off for recycling should be Prime Sale - Wednesday, June 14 shaken clean of silage, gravel and other contaminants THERE were approximately 1240 exbefore being bundled up and put in Bulka or Plasback port and 200 young cattle penned rep- BULLOCKS bags. 11 C.J. Stothers, Stratford 674.5kg 315.0 $2124.82 636.4kg 313.6 $1995.64 Bulka Bags need to be able to be rolled off your resenting an increase of 420 head week 11 J. Glasgow, Jumbunna East 10 R. & G. Seabrook, Korumburra 751.0kg 312.6 $2347.63 vehicle or trailer at the site. Please remove any net on week. The usual buying group was present and operating 12 N. & J. Seabrook, Drouin 741.7kg 312.6 $2318.45 wrap or twine. Farmers are advised not to burn or bury 11 Latrobe Park Angus, Maryvale 641.4kg 310.0 $1988.23 silage wrap on their farms as this practice is illegal and in a mixed market. Quality was affected by the wintry conditons, with 9 Bruangil Park, Kernot 611.1kg 308.0 $1882.22 penalties apply. For more information, please visit www.south- trade cattle limited to only a handful of vealers and STEERS grass finished yearlings, while most grown steers and 2 N. S. I. & G. Cornthwaite, Mirboo Nth 357.5kg 366.6 $1310.60 gippsland.vic.gov.au

Quality vealers stand out

bullocks were lacking finish. The limited selection of quality vealers sold to strong demand. Grown steers and bullocks sold 7c to 10c/kg cheaper for most. A larger offering of heavy Friesian manufacturing steers sold firm while the crossbred portion eased 10c/kg. Quality improved a little in the cows with a better selection of well finished beef cows and averages were from firm to 3c/kg dearer. Heavy weight bulls were mixed with the better shaped lots easing 13c while the dairy bulls improved 12c/kg. Vealers to butchers sold from 340c to 367c/kg. Yearling trade steers made between 305c and 320c/kg. Yearling heifers to the trade sold between 290c and 330c, after a top of 345c/kg. Grown steers made from 283c to 315c/kg. Bullocks sold from 295c to 314c/kg. Heavy weight Friesian manufacturing steers made between 235c and 270c with the crossbred portion trading between 252c and 294c/kg. Most light and medium weight cows sold between 168c and 218c/kg. Heavy weight cows made from 208c to 265c/kg. Heavy weight C and B muscle bulls sold from 265c to 280c, while the dairy lots sold from 243c to 265c/kg.

The next sale draw - June 21 & 22: 1. Landmark, 2. Elders, 3. Phelan & Henderson & Co, 4. Rodwells, 5. SEJ, 6. Alex Scott & Staff.

3 P. & J. Carnegie, Jindivick 341.7kg 364.6 $1245.72 2 P. & J. Carnegie, Jindivick 350.0kg 364.6 $1276.10 1 P. & J. Carnegie, Jindivick 270.0kg 364.6 $984.42 1 K. Foote, Fish Creek 370.0kg 363.6 $1345.32 1 A. Pocklington, Mirboo 345.0kg 341.6 $1178.52 HEIFERS 1 N. S. I. & G. Cornthwaite, Mirboo Nth 330.0kg 365.6 $1206.48 1 P. & J. Carnegie, Jindivick 265.0kg 364.6 $966.19 2 P. & J. Carnegie, Jindivick 305.0kg 364.6 $1112.03 1 K. Foote, Fish Creek 405.0kg 350.0 $1417.50 1 T. & J. McRae, Buffalo 380.0kg 344.6 $1309.48 1 T. & K. Coleman, Maffra 330.0kg 339.6 $1120.68 COWS 1 The Ridge Pastoral, Rosedale 825.0kg 280.6 $2314.95 1 G. & J. McGrath, Jeetho 670.0kg 265.0 $1775.50 8 P. & J. Carnegie, Jindivick 740.6kg 264.6 $1959.69 1 P. & J. Carnegie, Jindivick 670.0kg 264.6 $1772.82 6 T. & H. Robb, Leongatha 654.2kg 264.6 $1730.93 4 C. & G. White, Toora 732.5kg 260.6 $1908.90 BULLS 1 T. & M. Johnson & Sons, Ferndale 920.0kg 280.0 $2576.00 1 Latrobe Park Angus, Maryvale 1000.0kg 280.0 $2800.00 1 Landserve P/L, Leongatha South 935.0kg 278.6 $2604.91 1 LMB Timmins P/L, Meeniyan 815.0kg 270.0 $2200.50 1 Latrobe Park Angus, Maryvale 1020.0kg 270.0 $2754.00 1 S. & A. Blundy, Tarwin Lower 735.0kg 268.0 $1969.80 VEALER BULLS 1 T. Jevseenko, Korumburra 385.0kg 224.6 $864.71

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Ram sale: John Giliam from Dumbalk and SEJ’s Mario Arestia just Good day: Luke Moore from Boolarra and Leanne Cartwright from finished loading two rams onto Mr Giliam’s truck. The rams were Allambee Reserve sold sheep at last Wednesday’s sale at VLE Leongatha. purchased at last Wednesday’s sheep sale at VLE Leongatha.

Sheep end on a high STRONG sheep and lamb prices have continued through to the end of the season at VLE Leongatha, with the final sale of the year held last Wednesday. SEJ general manager livestock Bill Egan said producers finished off the year with a strong market. “There were some nice lots of lambs which sold wonderfully well and made up to $160, which would be right up to the current ruling rates of other markets,” he said. “There were around 300 older sheep yarded that also made enormous money. Sheep are gen-

erally selling well and the South Gippsland sheep sold up to the ruling rates.” Mr Egan said it was a wonderful way to finish off the season for the South Gippsland area. He said VLE Leongatha is great venue for sheep farmers of any scale. “Not everybody farms hundreds of sheep, so it provides an outlet for producers to sell small numbers as well. If it wasn’t there, they would have nowhere to go,” he said. “It really caters for everybody.” The sheep and lamb sales will resume at VLE Leongatha in December.

Right, Last pen: Landmark agents Tom Brown and Terry Ginnane sell a pen of sheep at last Wednesday’s sale at VLE Leongatha, the last of the season. Talking agriculture: from left, Victoria Farmers Federation (VFF) president David Jochinke, South Gippsland UDV Councillor Damian Murphy and South Gippsland VFF branch president Gordon Vagg discussed a multitude of issues at the VFF forum in Leongatha last Thursday.

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Farmers have their say THE Victorian Farmers Federation met farmers about the big issues. More information about the farmer forums with local farmers in the Leongatha recan be found the VFF website, http://bit.ly/VFFgion last Thursday at Bairs Hotel to forums tackle some of the hard issues facing farmers. Twenty farmers including South Gippsland branch president Gordon Vagg and South Gippsland UDV policy councillor Damian Murphy attended the forum to put forward key areas that need to be tackled at state and national levels of government. Access to, cost, and the supply of energy to farms, local government rating schemes, right to farm issues such as planning and environmental regulations, the fire services levy and the proposed changes to the CFA, and telecommunications were all hot topics of discussion. VFF president and grain farmer David Jochinke hosted the forum with guest speakers Samuel Steinburg of Triiion, who spoke about three-phase energy conversion, and David Losberg from Australian Dairy Farmers who discussed the milk price index. The VFF is Australia’s largest farmer representative and advocacy organisation and provides leadership and knowledge to 12,000 farmers across Victoria. The VFF is currently hosting a series of farmer forums around Victoria to hear directly from

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public notice

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Scots Pioneer Church

RELIEF DRIVER

1230 Mardan Road Mardan South

Ecumenical Pleasant Sunday Afternoon June 25th at 2pm

Will feature Presentation by George Beilby “My Life With Autism” (Personal perspective) AFTERNOON TEA IS SERVED All welcome

South Gippsland Jersey Breeders Club

AGM

The Star Newspaper requires a back-up/ relief driver to help with the deliveries of the weekly newspapers for The Great Southern Star and Yarram Standard. The starts are early on both Tuesdays and Wednesdays and involves approximately 10 hours. Currently there is a permanent driver but the relief driver would be required to cover holidays and occasional sick leave. Please contact Tony at the Star to register your interest on 5662 2294

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0412 684 007 jannport@gmail.com FORM B SOUTH GIPPSLAND SHIRE COUNCIL NOTICE OF AN 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: 80 Pit Road, Wooreen, and 870 LeongathaYarragon Road, Wooreen being CA 95C and CA 95B Parish of Allambee, and L3 PS329996L. The application is for a permit to: Use and development of a 400000 bird broiler farm, construction of a site office and dam, removal of native vegetation and three lot subdivision. The applicant for the permit is: Chicken Farms Australia Pty Ltd. The Application Reference Number is: 2017/18. 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: 21.6.2017

situations vacant

1st Year Apprentice Chef An excellent opportunity exists to join our small brigade in our award winning bistro. You must be reliable, highly motivated, have passion and work well in a busy environment. Please email your cover letter and resumé to: office@korumburrahotel.com.au 81 Commercial street, Korumburra 3950

Mary MacKillop College South Gippsland Is seeking a high quality educator with the ability to teach

Food Technology - Years 7-12 (Term 3 2017 replacement)

Hospital in the Home Access and Emergency Care 2 Positions REGISTERED NURSE GRADE 3B – 1.0 EFT We are seeking a registered nurse to work in our Hospital in the Home Unit. The successful applicant will be required to work across 7 days on both AM and PM shifts. Speciﬁc Requirements: • Demonstrated advanced assessment skills • Well-developed clinical skills • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Extensive nursing experience • Previous acute care and community nursing experience • Post-graduate qualiﬁcations well regarded • Skills in IVC, PICC line management, complex wound management or ability to undertake same

HITH CO-ORDINATOR RN GRADE 4B – 1.0 EFT We are seeking a suitably qualified registered nurse to co-ordinate our Hospital in the Home Unit. Specific Requirements: As well as those listed above, this position also requires: • Experience and understanding of HITH funding requirements • Experience in a senior nursing role • Management or patient care co-ordination experience • Experience in quality projects Position Descriptions are available on the BCH website: www.basscoasthealth.org.au. For further information regarding the positions please contact Kerryn Griffiths on 5671 3161. Applications, including a cover letter and two professional referees should be addressed to the Human Resources Officer - Email to: Pat.Grasby@basscoasthealth.org.au Applications close 12 noon on Friday 30 June 2017

All Staff must be able to demonstrate an active commitment to the ethos of a Catholic school. Mary MacKillop College is a Child-Safe school and all staff must pass relevant checks. Applications must be lodged electronically with the College’s application form. To obtain an application form please contact the Principal’s Personal Assistant via email ckitchingman@mmcrc.catholic.edu.au Applications close 4pm, Tuesday 27 June 2017

VACANCIES @ GSHS Front Ofﬁce Supervisor Full Time Ongoing Role (Job Ref: AD0601) Contact: Peter Van Hamond, Finance Manager Ph: 5667 5543 or email Peter.vanhamond@gshs.com.au .

Associate Nurse Unit Manager Residential Aged Care – Hillside Lodge Part-time (56 hours per fortnight) Ongoing Role (Job Ref: ND0604) Contact: Ash Cherian, A/NUM Hillside Ph: 5654 2733 or email Ashbin.Cherian@gshs.com.au

Associate Nurse Unit Manager Multifunction Ward/Alchera House Korumburra Current vacancies for ongoing roles up to 1.2 FTE (Job Ref: ND0605)

Registered Nurse Grade 2 Multifunction Ward/Alchera House Korumburra Current vacancies for ongoing roles up to 1.2 FTE (Job Ref: ND0606) Contact: Tracey Edmonds, Nurse Unit Manager Ph: 5654 2751 or email Tracey.Edmonds@gshs.com.au Full details, including the position descriptions are available at www.gshs.com.au. Email applications, quoting relevant job reference number to jobs@gshs.com.au no later than Sunday 2nd July 2017.

SITUATION VACANT Full Time Fixed Term Role

Graduate Project Engineer South Gippsland Water is an equal opportunity employer committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with respect and feel valued and supported. We are currently seeking a graduate with an Engineering Degree or relevant tertiary qualification. The position will rotate through the Infrastructure and Planning Group as well as the Operations and Maintenance Group, providing experience in all areas of the business. The successful person will have: • an interest in the delivery and support of capital works programs or projects • well-developed planning, organisation and problems solving skills • knowledge of relevant safety, quality and environmental systems • proficiency in MS Office, Word and Excel with the ability to learn and utilise Autocad and MS Project. Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit www.sgwater.com.au for a copy of the Position Description and for a full outline of the application process. Please contact Lucy Allsop on 03 5682 0451 for specific information on this role or Lee Hamilton on 03 5682 0471 for enquiries relating to employment at South Gippsland Water. Applications close Monday 3rd July 2017 at 9am.

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Registered Nurses Grade 2 Emergency Department & Short Stay Unit Permanent Position – 0.74 EFT

ASSISTANT PROPERTY MANAGER

An exciting opportunity exists for a RN Grade 2 to join our busy Emergency Department and Short Stay Unit. You will demonstrate: • Experience in Emergency Department and Short Stay Unit is essential • Effective time management • High standard of documentation • Competent medication administration • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Excellent patient assessment skills • ALS certified • Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team • Able to work rotating roster is essential • ED post-graduate certificate in Emergency Nursing or ICU desireable A position description is available in the employment section of the Bass Coast Health website: www.basscoasthealth.org.au For further information regarding the positions please contact Cathy Jones, Nurse Unit Manager, Emergency Department on 5671 3124 / Cathy. Jones@basscoasthealth.org.au. Applications, including a cover letter and two professional referees should be addressed to the Human Resources Officer – Email: Pat.Grasby@basscoasthealth.org.au Applications close 12 noon on Thursday 29 June 2017

A vacancy currently exists for an Assistant Property Manager to join the team at SEJ Real Estate. This full time position is based in our Foster ofﬁce and would see the successful applicant assisting in managing a large portfolio of properties, both residential and holiday rentals. Previous experience in property management is not necessary but would be viewed favourably. Our ideal candidate would place a high emphasis on professional presentation, both in themselves and in their work. They would be a career minded team player with a ‘can do’ attitude and high customer service values. A driver’s licence and reliable car is essential. If you possess an excellent work ethic to bring to our team, please forward your resumé with covering letter to Andrea Funnell at SEJ by email - afunnell@sej.com.au with the subject line: Vacancy – Assistant Property Manager. Applications close: 30th June 2017

Retail Staff - Full Time, Part Time & Casual Positions Available in Morwell, Leongatha & Newborough Are you a Motivated and Fit Team Player? Then MONACELLARS wants you! Positions exist for a Full Time, Part Time and Casual Staff at Monacellars in Morwell, Leongatha & Newborough as a Liquor Retail Assistant. The Job Requires previous retail experience preferably in the Retail Liquor Industry and must possess a Current RSA Certificate.

Employment Consultant Leongatha ofﬁce Work Solutions Gippsland is a specialist recruitment agency who assist people with disability or barriers to employment become valued employees in the mainstream workforce. We are seeking dynamic individuals with proven business skills who are passionate about making a difference to someone’s life through employment. You will need attention to detail, sound computer literacy and must demonstrate effective communication skills as you manage a portfolio of jobseekers and assist them addressing their barriers to gain and maintain employment. You will need to be well networked or be prepared to establish a network in Leongatha with employers, schools and community organisations. Whilst working directly with jobseekers you will be responsible for employer engagement, job creation and the promotion of Work Solutions Gippsland in the community. In exchange, Work Solutions Gippsland offers: • A career in a fast growing profession • A supportive culture that promotes absolute teamwork • Clear boundaries that don’t move from day to day • Team meetings where staff are encouraged to contribute ideas for improvement • Access to tailored training and ongoing professional development • An environment where staff are valued for their efforts To obtain a copy of the position description, please email hr@wsgipps.com.au or call Robyn on 5173 1600. Applicants must include a cover letter and resumé either emailed to hr@wsgipps.com.au or sent to Work Solutions Gippsland, Suite 1, 55 Grey Street, Traralgon VIC 3844. Applications close at 5pm Monday 3rd July 2017

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The Successful applicant must possess.... • Excellent Customer Service • Well organised and be well-presented • Good Knowledge of Wines • Good Communication and Customer Service Skills • Reliable, Responsible and Motivated. • The successful applicant will be required to perform the following tasks. • Put Away Stock • Merchandise Displays • Ensure Promotional Compliance • Provide Excellent Customer Service • Manage customers’ orders • Seek out sales opportunities • Create additional sales though add on sales and upselling You will be required to work a Varied roster of which includes late nights, weekends and Public Holidays. Approx. Hours available depend on the skills and abilities of the applicants. Please forward your Resume/CV along with a cover letter to, General Manager, Monacellars Wine & Spirits, PO BOX 609, MORWELL, VIC 3840 or Email: jobs@monacellars.com.au

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

DOG WALKING $15 per half hour, Leongatha area. Willing to travel. Ph: 0428-644273.

CALDER - Lawrence John (Jack). At Wagga Wagga 14.6.2017, aged 95. Loved cousin of Ron (dec), Ray (dec) and Lois Scott. A special man who has fought his last battle.

SLEEPERS, treated pine, 200x50x2.4 $12.10 each, 200x75x2.4 $16.75 each, 200x75x3.0 $ 20.90 each. Free delivery for pack lots. Phone Joe 0417-530662. TIMBER Kiln dried blackwood, silver wattle, cypress, celery top pine, most sizes for furniture and craft, also slabs and structural pine. Ph: 5681-2261.

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GARAGE SALE CARAVAN Royal Flair, 2005, 17 feet long, a/c,, double island bed, rollout awning, in good order. Ph: 5668-6202. FIREWOOD, redgum & local wood, Ph 0408980-711, A/H 56625175. FIREWOOD - local messmate/stringy bark, cut, split, dry. Discounts on bulk loads. Free delivery available. Pick up or delivered. $100 per cubic metre. Ph: 0437-176187. 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: 0428681405. OVAL dining table, 6 chairs, 4 matching bar stools. Good condition $150. Ph: 0418-138324.

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thanks TO the kind soul who found my bracelet in the toilet of The Rusty Windmill 10.6.17 and handed it in. Thank you. Maree Tame, Carnegie.

used vehicles 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.

wanted to buy ANY OLD farm four wheelers, good or bad, 4WDs or trucks. Will pay cash. Phone Matt 0401194601. CALF CRATE to fit tray body ute. Ph: 0407686233.

work wanted HONEST, reliable worker wanting short or long term employment. Experienced across many fields and willing to learn anything.Yarram - Leongatha. Phone Darren 0414-688732 or email dash1968@ bigpond.net.au

HUGHES - Alf. Former workmate, best man and much admired mate. See ya “Snugglepuss”. Col, Pam and families.

Jenny Milkins All areas - 5672 3123 jenny_milkins@hotmail.com

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HUGHES - Alf. The president, committee and members of the Meeniyan RSL are saddened at the passing of our member Alf on June 13, 2017. Lest We Forget

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HUGHES - Alfie. 13.6.17. Best Buddy ever of Marg and Rod, and family. You were a very big part of our lives and will always be remembered and so sadly missed. Love ya heaps.

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HUGHES - Alf. Gone but not forgotten. Alf you were a true gentleman. Condolences to Graham and Yvonne. Marlene and family.

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HUGHES - Alf. A kind, caring, gentle man, generous neighbour and friend. We shall miss him dearly. Deepest sympathy to Yvonne and Graham. Linda and Lachie Hughes and family.

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BULLS for hire or for sale. Friesian, Angus, Hereford, Limo or Jersey. All sound young bulls. Hire or sale. Phone 0447-331762.

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HUGHES - Alfie. You will be sadly missed. Mick, Denise and Glenn Samson.

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HUGHES - Alf. 1949 - 2017 Passed away suddenly at ‘Myoora’, Koonwarra on June 13. There are no words that can express our pain, sorrow and heartache at the loss of our much loved brother and brother-in-law. How I will miss those hugs and a kiss on the cheek, our visits and chats, and Sunday drives. We will miss your love, your gentleness and kindness, and simply miss seeing you. You were so special. What a struggle life will be without you. Love you and miss you so much, Alf.

LAWN MOWING Leongatha area, $30 per hour, pensioners $25 per hour. Phone Tony 0457-502955.

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For more information and copies of the position descriptions please visit lch.mercury.com.au. Closing dates are available online. • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply • For further information and copies of each position description visit our careers page www.lchs.com.au/careers • Applicants must address the Selection Criteria and lodge their application online. • No late or hard copy applications will be accepted.

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KINNISH (nee Holcombe) Anne Elizabeth “Annie” 4.10.65 - 12.6.17 Loved wife of Geoff. Loving mother of Adam (dec), Abbey, Hayley, Cobie and Lauren. The long fight is over. Sleep peacefully now as you will always be loved.

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KINNISH (Holcombe) Annie. From the moment you joined our large unique family you brightened our lives. Your beautiful smile, your laughter, your sense of humour and your compassion. You were always the first to offer a hug, love and support. To describe you as brave is an understatement. Always putting others above yourself. We all love you and will miss you more than you will ever know. Our hearts and love go out to Geoff, Abbey, Hayley, Cobie and Lauren. Loved daughter-in-law to Ian and Mary Ann. Adored sister-in-law to Brian, Helen, Ross, Karen, Tricia, John and families. Our beautiful Annie, gone, but never forgotten. KINNISH - Annie. My beautiful friend, “there are no goodbyes for us. Wherever you are, you will always be in my heart.” Love to Geoff, Abbey, Hayley, Cobie and Lauren, Kinnish and Holcombe families. Donna (Donz). xx MORPHETT - George Alan (Alan). Died peacefully on June 15, 2017 aged 85 years. Dearly loved dad to Jan, Judi and Sue. Father-in-law of Stuart and loving grandpa to Lauren, Margot, Mitchell and Thomas. We will miss you heaps.

OPRAY (nee Daniel) Carmel. 24.4.1923 - 13.6.2017 Dearly loved sister of Elaine and Hec. Much loved auntie of Gwenda, Noel, Anne, Marg, Graham, Norma, Brian and Helen (dec), and their partners and families. Always in our hearts.

MORPHETT - A funeral service to celebrate the life of Mr George Alan (Alan) Morphett will be held at the Korumburra Recreation Reserve, Richard Street, Korumburra on Monday, June 26, 2017 commencing at 11am. The funeral will leave at the conclusion of the service for the Korumburra Lawn Cemetery.

Dearest Dad, We will miss you and are sad today but our memories will bring us happiness and you will be forever in our hearts. Love Sue and Stuart. Loving and much loved Pa of Mitchell and Thomas. Go the Bombers. OPRAY (Daniel) Carmel Margaret. 24.04.1923 - 13.06.2017 Passed away peacefully at Koorooman House, Leongatha, formerly of Dumbalk. Dearly loved wife of Edward McNulty (Ted) (dec). Daughter of Archibald and Margaret (both dec). Dearly loved sister of Jim (dec), Elaine and Marie. Loved mother of Ed, Robbie (dec) and Kevin. Dearly loved mum and mother-in-law of Ed and Annette. Much loved nan of Michael and Briallen, Brendan and Kristy. Wonderful great nan of Tamnais, Tavish and Olivia. Resting peacefully. Dearly loved mum of Kevin and Maree. Loved nan of Robyn, Peter and Nicole, Karen and Ray, Andrea, Lachlan. Great nan of 10. Mum and Dad reunited.

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OPRAY - Carmel. 13.6.17 Treasured memories of the time we spent together. A beautiful lady can now rest in peace. Marg, Rod and family. OPRAY - Carmel. Auntie of Graham and Ruth. Great auntie of Jake and Sam. A very special auntie. WOOD - Joan. Loving mother of Rob. Daughter of Rita and George Millist (both dec). Sister to Jack, Margaret and George (all dec) and sister-in-law to Ina, Ron, Harry and Fay. Aunt of John, Ronald, Vincent, Wanda, Lynell and Brett. Passed away June 8, 2017. The suffering is over. Rest in peace Mother. WYHOON - Laurie. Passed away on 15.6.17. Dearly loved brother of Frank, Margaret (dec) and uncle to Chris, Craig and Leanne. Forever in our hearts.

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funerals HUGHES - A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mr Alf Hughes will be held at the Meeniyan Town Hall on Friday, June 23 commencing at 11.30am. A burial service at the Meeniyan Lawn Cemetery will precede the above service at 10.30am.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart Foundation would be appreciated. Envelopes will be available at the service.

WOOD - A funeral service to remember the life of Joan Wood will be held in our Leongatha Chapel, corner South Gippsland Highway and Bellingham Street on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 commencing at 2pm. Following the chapel service a gathering at the Leongatha RSL will be held at 3.15pm. All welcome. Private cremation.

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Lending a hand DENNIS Kadmon and Anne-Marie Becu lead the music group U Music of young adults with disabilities. Last Wednesday, they had every reason to smile, when they received a cheque for $2000 in Leongatha. The Leongatha Uniting Church Adult Fellowship applied for a grant from the Victorian Uniting Care Sammy Stamp Fund for the music group to replace and repair their instruments. The music group has been using the original church behind the current Uniting Church in Leongatha for many years to practice their music weekly. “The group do a wonderful job and I really admire their music,” state president of the Uniting Church Adult Fellowship Mary Mackinson said. “I feel they are a very worthy group and I know their financial resources are limited. “They can contribute their new and repaired instruments into growing and expanding their skills to their full potential.”

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KINNISH (nee Holcombe) - The funeral of Mrs Anne Elizabeth “Annie” Kinnish will leave the Sale Baptist Church, Princes Highway, Sale after a service commencing at 1pm on Thursday, June 22, 2017 for the Sale Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Gawler Cancer Foundation. Envelopes available at the service. BARRY & ANNETTE LETT 67 MACARTHUR STREET SALE 5143-1232 MEMBER AFDA www.lettsfunerals.com.au

Scott and Sharon Anderson With care & dignity we serve South Gippsland and Phillip Island Main Office: WONTHAGGI / INVERLOCH 5672 1074 176-178 Graham Street, Wonthaggi 3995 Fax: 5672 1747 email: randm33@bigpond.net.au PHILLIP ISLAND 5952 5171 15 Warley Avenue, Cowes 3922 (by appointment only) Pre-paid & pre-arranged funeral plans available CARING & PERSONAL 24 HOUR SERVICE www.handleyandandersonfunerals.com.au MEMBER OF AUSTRALIAN FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION

Well deserved: from left, Reverend Paul Bauer with U Music students Corran Djuric, Russell Park, Will Smith, Mooray Lyster, Steve Canning, Emily Drysdale and Adam Humphries with leaders Anne-Marie Becu and Dennis Kadmon.

Deal signed to care for Bass Coast land BASS Coast Shire Council and Bass Coast Landcare Network have formally agreed to continue their partnership with the signing of a new four year Memorandum of Understanding. Bass Coast Landcare Network and the Bass Coast Shire Council have operated under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) since 2006. The MoU 2017 reflects the strong partnership and shared goals of both organisations, with beneficial outcomes for the community and environment of Bass Coast Shire. Landcare is a respected brand in urban and regional communities, and is often able to reach landowners, educate them and work with them towards more sustainable land management practices. Lasting positive relationships are built between council and landowners through the Bass Coast Landcare Network. Bass Coast Shire Council mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield is excited to continue the partnership with the Bass Coast Landcare Network, a successful network of ten local Landcare groups, with more than 1000 members. “Bass Coast Landcare Net-

work’s ability to work in partnership with council to protect, maintain and enhance the region’s biodiversity and agricultural sustainability is intrinsically connected to the shire’s prosperity,” Cr Rothfield said. The mayor’s sentiment was echoed by chair of Bass Coast Landcare Network, Mike Cleeland. “This is a unique and important relationship. The MoU signifies a partnership between an incorporated Landcare board and local government, to deliver environmental outcomes neither could achieve alone. This is a great

example of working together to achieve more,” he said. The MoU describes the relationships, responsibilities and funding commitment that supports the collaborative working arrangements between council and Bass Coast Landcare Network. It brings certainty for both organisations for the next four years, primarily regarding longevity and continuity in funding for on ground action. The agreement also confirms resourcing and a commitment to achieve biodiversity projects, responsible environmental sustainable management and social capital.

Focus on land: Bass Coast Landcare Network chair Mike Cleeland (left) and Bass Coast Shire Council mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield (right) sign the new Memorandum of Understanding between the two groups.

Chance for beef farmers to star THE 43rd Lardner Park Steer Trial will begin in July, with entrants invited from all around Australia. Compliant with the Coles QA grass-fed program, the aim is to achieve the best outcomes for both during-trial information and data collection, and purchase price on carcass meat when the trial is turned off in early December, as a domestic grade with a specification of between 210-285kg HSCW (hot standard carcass weight). As the only grass based steer trial in Australia, producers are provided with the opportunity to assess cattle under independently controlled grazing conditions. Entry is by application only and can be found by visiting the Lardner Park website http://lardnerpark.com.au/steer-trial-2017-2/ Nicola Pero, CEO of Lardner Park, said, “Our steer trial is of strategic importance to the cattle industry, not just in Victoria but in all of Australia as the only grass based trial for industry comparison. “In light of how many years

this has been running, we have refreshed the entry criteria and introduced new technology engagement. “We will be making announcements in the next few weeks about some exciting prizes and financial rewards for entrants excelling in the trial. We strongly encourage farmers and breeders to consider entering a pair in the trial as without the support of the industry these trials cannot exist.” New in 2017 will be weekly video updates highlighting weather and feed conditions and the effect on cattle progression. Online video of the monthly weigh-ins will also be broadcast, although entrants and subscribers are encouraged to attend in person. Speakers will be presenting at monthly weigh-in lunches hosted at Lardner Park and promoted in advance so attendances can be planned for both weigh-ins and presentation topics of particular interest throughout the Trial. At the end of the trial, an onsite visit at Lardner Park will be held featuring detailed boning demonstrations followed by prep-

aration and cooking demonstrations, ideal for farmers, chefs and restauranteurs, livestock agents, processors and suppliers, to see in detail ‘perfect’ and ‘imperfect’ carcass components, allowing you to fully appreciate what is required to achieve that top-dollar return on the best possible meat cuts. An evening of entertainment, industry speakers and a premium meat eaters dining experience will follow! Engagement is being undertaken with school programs to help foster Victoria’s future farmers, inviting involvement from these future farmers whilst still at school, and promoting wider distribution of the trial data. Lardner Park encourages agriculture students of all ages to connect with the trials. To receive regular updates on the program, content sharing, opportunity to access trial data, and an invitation to the boning, preparation and cooking demonstration together with the meat-eater gala dinner, please sign up on the website: http://lardnerpark.com.au/ steer-trial-2017-2/

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Korumburra team bring home gold at Victorian Country Volleyball Championships KORUMBURRA Volleyball excelled at the recent 48th Annual Victorian Country Volleyball Championships held in Horsham on the Queen’s Birthday long weekend. It brought home two medals including gold for the

men’s team. Thirty four teams entered this year’s event hosted by Volleyball Horsham, the second biggest on record, with teams from right across country Victoria fighting for medals in men’s and women’s Division One, Two and for the first time Division Three. Korumburra had teams in each of the women’s divisions and one in the men’s division

three. The young women’s division three team went from strength to strength during the weekend in a tight competition. Its preparation, playing weekly in the Victorian State League Competition, stood them in good stead. They served and played well to convincingly defeat Geelong in three sets in the

Champions: Korumburra’s Division Three men’s team, back from left, Brendan Tomada, Nicholas Crawford, John Francis, Russell Brown, Justin Hibma, front from left, Shane Foster, Shane Miles, Craig Brown and Michael Axford brought home gold after the Victorian Country Volleyball Championships.

Silver medallists: back from left, Ian Cash, Lew Wilson, Michael Blogg, Michael Axford, Robert Damon, coach Nicholas Crawford, front from left, Keith Jenkins, Russell Brown, Neil Bainbridge excelled in the men’s over 40 Indoor Volleyball at the Auckland World Masters Games.

bronze medal play off. The men’s division three competition was also very close amongst the top four teams. Korumburra had had a tight five setter against Bellarine in the rounds and the grand final also went to five sets with Korumburra eventually clinching the final set for a hard fought win and Gold for Korumburra in the inaugural Division three competition. The older members of the men’s team also had a good lead up as some of them competed with other locals in the World Masters Games in Auckland in April. They won silver in the over 40 men’s indoor volleyball competition. Korumburra Volleyball rated well in the All Star Six line ups with Craig Brown receiving an All Star Six award in the men’s Division Three and Rachel Chalmers and Wendy in the women’s Division Three. Korumburra volleyball plays its local competition at Leongatha SPLASH on Thursday nights with a new competition hitting off at the start of the next school term. \ For more information contact Tom BH 5658 1043 or email korumburravolleyball@yahoo.com. The 2017 Volleyball Country Championships final results were: Men’s Division One Gold – Bendigo defeated Latrobe Valley 3-1: 25-13, 26-24, 1925, 25-22. Bronze – Ballarat Phantoms Women’s Division One Gold – Bendigo defeated Latrobe Valley 3-0: 25-23, 2517, 25-13. Bronze - Bairnsdale. Men’s Division Two Gold – Bairnsdale defeated Bendigo 3-0: 28-26, 25-20, 25-16 Bronze Horsham Women’s Division Two Gold – Bellarine defeated Warrnambool 3-0: 25-16, 2624, 25-19. Bronze - Horsham Men’s Division Three Gold – Korumburra defeated Bellarine 3-2: 25-22, 17-25, 25-13, 23-25, 15-9. Bronze – Geelong Women’s Division Three Gold: - Riddell’s Creek defeated Sunraysia 3-0: 25-22, 25-19, 25-16. Women’s Division Three Bronze: - Korumburra defeated Geelong 3-0: 25-15, 25-20, 25-22.

Premiers: Hurricane’s Gary McGrath, Robin Provan, June Knott and Matthew Patterson won the senior badminton grand final. Absent: Dao Green.

• Korumburra Badminton Seniors Grand Final

Hurricanes outplay the Scorchers ON a very cold night in Korumburra the Hurricanes defeated Scorchers to win the senior badminton grand final. Things warmed up quickly with some long quality sets. The Hurricanes had the edge from the start and the strength of its number five June Knott proved the difference on the night. The two standout sets of the night were Brad Peters come from behind 17/14 win over Dao Green and Trent Hughes 15/9 win over Robin Provan. At 14/2 Trent was in complete control and heading for a big win, but Robin never gives up and had everybody on the edge of their seats as he came back to nine before Trent could close it out. Everyone enjoyed the company and good food at the presentation night in Korumburra.

The new season kicks off with hit ups July 19. Any new players are very welcome at the Korumburra Secondary College gym on Wednesdays at 7.30pm. Hurricanes 8/136 defeated Scorchers 4/97 Scorchers Trent Hughes / Matthew Oomon 9 played Hurricanes Robin Provan / Gary McGrath 15 Scorchers Paul O’Connor 15 played Hurricanes Matthew Patterson13 Scorchers Trent Hughes / Paul O’Connor 1 5 played Hurricanes Robin Provan / Matthew Patterson 10 Scorchers Matthew Oomon 5 played Gary McGrath 15 Scorchers Matthew Oomon / Brad Peters 12 played Hurricanes Gary McGrath / Dao Green 15 Scorchers Trent Hughes 15 played Hurricanes Robin Provan 9 Scorchers Marie Creed / Paul O’Connor 5 played Hurricanes June Knott / Matthew

Leongatha table tennis players enjoy Country Week success

Other players that went to Bendigo for the Queen’s Birthday weekend of table tennis in the excellent facility had a very enjoyable weekend, but did not have a lot of success. This was only the second year for this event in Bendigo and the Bendigo association, together with a cooperative local council, are to be congratulated on the fantastic facility that they now have. With the semi finals played on Tuesday, June 13, it was Mixtures vs. Stallions in the second semi and while the Mixtures players showed some top form after some extra practice at country week, Stallion, Kevin Dowling,

must have got some bad oats while in Bendigo and was unable to notch a win as the Mixtures cruised through to the grand final. In the first semi final, it was Think About It vs. F.A.K with the result going down to the wire, being five rubbers all with Frank Hirst to play Kathy Campbell in the decider. Frank has been in career best form as of late, winning the club doubles championship with Michael Westaway, and teamed with Bryce Holwerda in the second doubles. They were level on two games all against Fred DeBondt and Allan Fletcher, but they lost 11/1 in the fifth. Frank did redeem himself by taking control of the last rubber early with an 11/6 win and following up with 11/6 and 11/7 to take the rubber and the match. Next week is the preliminary final between the Stallions and Think About It. This will be a tough battle which predictably will have a six/five result one way or the other.

Patterson 15 Scorchers Brad Peters 17 played Hurricanes Dao Green 14 Scorchers Marie Creed / Brad Peters 3 played Hurricanes June Knott / Dao Green 15 Scorchers Marie Creed played Hurricanes June Knott15

Runners up: from left, Scorchers’ Marie Creed, Trent Hughes and Brad Peters came in second in Korumburra’s badminton grand final. Absent: Paul O’Connor and Matthew Oomon.

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MICHAEL Holwerda won the honour of aggregate champion in the E3 Section and with his team mates Cam Dowling and Tahlia Stanbridge, came home with the Vawdon Huggins Memorial Shield as section winners.

Most improved: Ali Baumgartner was awarded for her badminton skill.

Massive event: around 65 tables were in action during the table tennis Country Week event in Bendigo.

Leongatha Small Bore Rifle Club 2017 20m Bench Pennant - Section G Round 1: Mildura C 577.007 defeated by Shepparton 588.018; Numurkah 580.011 defeated by Leongatha 582.013; Frankston B 589.011 (bye). The best shooter for round one was Ernest Mulcahy (Shepparton) with 197.006. Round 2: Shepparton 586.017 defeated by Frankston B 586.018; Mildura C 569.005 defeated by Numurkah 582.010; Leongatha 586.009 (bye). The best shooter for round two was David Rowe (Frankston B) with 199.007. Ladder Leongatha................................................. 8 Frankston B .............................................. 8 Numurkah ................................................ 4 Shepparton ............................................... 4 Mildura..................................................... 0 The club shoots on Wednesday nights at 8pm at the rifle club on the Leongatha Recreation Reserve. Any inquiries, please call R. Spratt on 5664 2358.

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Knights wow Wonthaggi Seniors

WONTHAGGI hosted the Leongatha Knights on a wet and cold Sunday. Knights’ Curtis Rintoule, Fergus Warren and Dylan Van Puyenbroek started the defence early, as from the kick off Wonthaggi looked to put the Knights under early pressure. Having the first at-

tack of the game helped the Wonthaggi side settle quickly and it seemed that all the play was in the Leongatha defensive half. John Wilson, Jack Bainbridge, Brian Gannon and Blake Moscript were tireless in thwarting the attacks but couldn’t get anything going their own way. The Wonthaggi defensive seemed to have men everywhere. Charlie

Great game: Leongatha captain Evie Bath played exceptionally well in the U15 girls’ match against Wonthaggi. She is pictured fending off her Wonthaggi opponent.

TIDES Here is an easy guide to tides in your area. To determine tides for a particular area, add or subtract periods of times as shown below. Earlier Minutes Apollo Bay ...........................25 King Island (Grassy) ...........10 King Island (Surprise Bay)....40 King Island (Franklin) ...........40 Lakes Entrance .................... 170 Lorne ...................................... 20 Mallacoota Inlet.................... 158 Rip Bank ................................ 15 Snowy River Entrance ......... 170 _______________________ Cape Schanck, Flinders, Mornington Ocean Beaches, Seal Rocks, Venus Bay, Waratah Bay, Woolamai ....... nil _________________________ Later Minutes Altona ................................... 195 Barwon Heads Bridge ........... 15 Carrum ................................. 195 Corinella ................................. 68 Cowes Pier............................. 50 Dromana .............................. 195 Frankston ............................. 195 Geelong ............................... 210 Hastings ................................. 66 Hovell Pile ............................ 195 Inverloch Pier ......................... 15 Melbourne ............................ 200 Mornington ........................... 195 Newhaven Jetty ..................... 30 No. 1 West Channel (Annulus)........................... 50 No. 2 South Channel Light .... 70 No. 8 South Channel Light .. 150 Port Albert Pier ...................... 90 Portarlington Pier ................. 190 Portsea Pier ........................... 80 Port Welshpool (Rabbit Island .................... 10 Queenscliffe Pier ................... 30 Rhyll ....................................... 60 Rosebud............................... 195 Rye Pier ............................... 170 St. Leonards Pier ................. 190 Sandringham ....................... 195 Sorrento Pier........................ 130 Stony Point ............................. 40 South Channel Pile Light ..... 190 Swan Island Dock ................ 120 Tooradin ............................... 105 Warneet.................................. 84 Williamstown ........................ 200 Welshpool Pier....................... 90

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Dougherty was called on time and time again to make saves. With a very tight tussle, it was fitting that the game was nil all at half time. Leongatha seemed to find its feet early in the second half and it was an attack on the Wonthaggi goal that saw a Knights player bought down in the box for a penalty. Fergus duly stepped up and scored to have Leongatha leading at the 59th minute mark. Yani Zorzos, PJ O’Meara, Ethan Bath and Sam Bainbridge were starting to get the ball deeper into the Wonthaggi defensive half but couldn’t get that elusive ball into the net. A Wonthaggi player made a great run onto a through ball and was tackled by the Knights keeper resulting in a penalty to Wonthaggi. Matt Lowe scored to tie up the game at one all. With Tom Barker returning after a broken thumb and starting to pressure the defence it kept looking like Leongatha would break through for a goal but it was Wonthaggi

again who took advantage of the quick ball to beat the offside trap and with two against Charlie a goal was inevitable. Leongatha kept up the pressure and in the dying minutes of the game had a difficult chance to tie the game but the resulting shot on goal went over the crossbar. Leongatha was able to maintain control of the ball for long periods but lack the finish to put its team mates into a position to have a quality shot on goal. With teams starting to play a deep sweeper it is making it more difficult to find the space to run onto a long ball and score. Leongatha will need to work out a way to get more shots on goal as it is the only way they will start to win matches. The Knights will play Drouin Dragons at home next week. With Drouin not having a Reserves side it will provide another week off for the Reserves players, many who are struggling to recover from niggly injuries.

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ROUND eight saw the debut of Leongatha’s English recruit Sarah Lee and the farewell of second season player Katelyn Hermann. Sarah joined the power-four forward of Rachel King, Marissa Preston and Kathy Zacharopoulos and the ladies impressed with their precise passing and excellent plays. Leongatha’s goal keeper Reen O’Conner returned from injury, displaying her usual impressive saving finesse. Reen was supported by the solid defensive wall of Jordan Rintoule, Pauline Graewe, Jemima Milkins and Julie Cato. Midfield player Mimmie Ng shifted back into defence to play a sweeping role and was rarely outpaced. Though Wonthaggi displayed determination Leongatha won with an impressive game ending score of seven to two. Leongatha would like to wish Katelyn all the best on her move, her speed and unique throws will be missed.

U15s LEONGATHA welcomed new recruit Bella Licciardello to the team this

Tussle: Leongatha’s PJ O’Meara protects the ball from his Wonthaggi opponent. week with a spectacular first game. Captain Evie Bath put in a sensational effort as goalkeeper for the first half and with the help of Montana Kranen, Emily Wightman and Bree McNaughton in midfield. She also kicked a hat trick in the second half. Player of the day was Louise Janssen leading a

strong defence with Bella and Lou Coldwill relentlessly chasing down the Wonthaggi opposition. Leongatha would like to thank Grace and Charlie from Wonthaggi for kindly joining the team for the day. Leongatha took home its second win of the season with a game ending score of four to one.

Dragons challenged by City KORUMBURRA City travelled to Drouin Dragon’s Bellbird Park for six games. Seniors KORUMBURRA hit the pitch determined for a win and did not disappoint at all. Tom Sorrell opened the score card at the one minute mark. Greg Walker in his first game this season found the net at the 40 minute mark, hitting the break with Korumburra leading two nil. Drouin looked good on the pitch but couldn’t beat Korumburra’s defensive line and struggled to find the net. Goals from Aidan Richards (2) and Josh Crook in the second half would see Korumburra City take the victory, five to one. Stand in coach Glenn Odgers was impressed with the team and praised them highly on their determination and ball skills throughout the game.

Women’s KORUMBURRA City took to the pitch with determination not seen before in this season, well drilled and ready to win. It stunned the more fancied Drouin Dragons from the opening whistle. Kate Brennan capitalised on a ball being cleared from the box to find the net first at the 28 minute mark. Korumburra was leading one nil. The intensity continued into the second half. Bridie Allen in goals saved some shots from Drouin, and likewise Drouin’s keeper and defenders saved shots that could have been but were not. Direct passes, through

balls and accurate clearing of the ball was great to watch by the ever improving Korumburra City ladies. Dragons managed to net an equalizer early in the second half which lifted its, and also lifted Korumburra’s, intensity. Not once did Korumburra players drop their heads; they continued to fight on. Drouin, with a large rotation of fresh legs late in the second half, was able to net another to take the win from Korumburra, two to one.

U15 girls CITY could only muster 10 fit players for the big game against a full 16 fresh Dragons team. Not to be concerned about this, Korumnurra hit the pitch hard with Dakota Decarlo and Estelle Rosse taking shots on goal. Dragon’s keeper was in fine form stopping each shot. A turnover would result in Drouin opening the scoring. Shortly after, Estelle Rosse slotted one past Drouin’s keeper to level the score. Zhi Xia McNeil and Alana Lopez-Freeman played the ball well to Korumburra’s forwards and numerous shots still didn’t find the net. A nasty clash during a shot on goal between Milly Hurst and Drouin’s keeper still didn’t deter the home side. At one all at half time, it was anyone’s game. Drouin’s fresh legs were the advantage in the shortened second half, a time keeping error taking 10 minutes from the game. Korumburra came close from a corner kick that just missed Abbey Nicholls but were unable to hit the net for the remainder of the game. Drouin managed to slot two more past keeper Aali-

Tough match: Korumburra City’s U16 players battled it out against Drouin Dragons. Photo credit - Dave Hurst. yah Nagel when Drouin’s fast paced attacker managed to break through defenders Jordan Egan, Audrey Lamers and Fernanda Hurst. It was an exciting game to watch with no less than seven players in both sides having recently played in the Gippsland squad at the Country championship in Morwell. The final result was a one to three loss for Korumburra.

U16 IT was a hard day on the pitch for the travelling City side. Drouin outclassed Korumburra with a zero to six haul. Fresh legs once again proved to be the deciding factor as Korumburra needed to play some U14s to be able to field a full side.

Shots on goal were there, player’s passing the ball well but unable to get through a strong and tall defensive side.

U14 KORUMBURRA City mixed U14s opened the day in style with a solid eight to two win. Goal kickers Jaxon Checkley three, Riley Olden two, and Liam Richards, Julio Decarlo and Julien Rosse with one each were all outstanding on the pitch; the team working really well together. Coach Peter Jacques had a smile from ear to ear and had nothing but praise for his whole team.

U12 KORUMBURRA lost to Dr-

ouin two to one. “The team played very well, especially in the first half where we dominated play and had a lot of opportunities to score,” coach Graham Beech said, “Julien Rosse played a great game in goal. Liam Richards and Harrison Clark gave their all. I also want to commend Oscar Beachley and Will Roberts for their efforts and Josh Checkley for taking on the role of sweeper so well. “Well done to everyone who kept on playing and attacking even when we went two to zero down. The team’s performance really deserved a win. Keep playing like that and we will get plenty more wins.”

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thestar.com.au South Gippsland indoor bias bowls INTERESTING game results came after the ninth game, which has seen very little change to the ladder positions, but the point margins are narrowing. The battle between Korumburra White and Korumburra Blue saw the night finish with a draw, so no change on the ladder. Foster Fishys had a nice win over Mardan, nudging its points up nicely. Dumbalk also had a good win over Buffalo. With only one more game left for the season, the top four teams have been decided, but the order will be under contention right until the end; a great way to approach the end of the season. As always, happy bowling to all.

Ladder K’burra Blue ........... 22 K’burra White......... 22 Mardan ..................... 20 Foster Fishys ............ 18 Buffalo ....................... 14 Dumbalk .................... 12

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Foster indoor SATURDAY night was a little quiet with only eight players.

Three bowl pairs were played. At the end of the night, two teams had two wins. On a count back of shots up, the runners up were Bev Tyers and Maureen Taylor, with plus 11. The winning team with plus 17 was Ian Rogers and Jose Bohn. 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. It costs $4 to play with a light supper to follow. Phone names in to the club on 5682 2061, or for further details phone Bev on 0408 369 298.

Buffalo indoor Wednesday, June 14 A QUIETER night resulted at Buffalo last week after pennant the night before. Two games of 10 ends were played using six bowls. In game one Toni Heldens, Carolyn Benson and Maureen Taylor started well scoring on the first three ends before Bill Wolswinkel and Gwenda Bevan scored two on the fourth end, however Toni’s team led

12-8 after the 10 ends. In the second game both teams scored five ends but Bill and Gwenda won 9-6. After a win and loss to both teams Toni’s team won the night with 11 ends over Bill with nine ends. There will be no bowling at Buffalo on Wednesday, June 21.

Mardan MARDAN had 10 members braving the cooler nights to come and play. Two games of 10 ends were played with four teams; two teams with two players and two with three players. The winners for the night were Vito Serafino as skip, Denyse Menzies as second and lead by Theresa Bateman. They had two wins and a score of 12 ends. The runners up had one win and a score of 13 ends. The two player team was lead by John McColl and skipped by Russell Grady. There was no bowls at Mardan last week as it travelled to Buffalo to attend its ladies versus gent’s night. The gents were true to type and let the ladies win by three shots. That’s all for this week, RG

Dedicated: walkers and runners participated in Inverloch’s parkrun on a chilly Saturday morning.

Runners brave the cold THIS week, 109 people ran, jogged and walked the park run course. Ten were first timers and 10 recorded new personal bests. Everyone felt the cold on a very chilly, but gorgeous, winter’s morning. After the first loop, the outer layers were coming off but fingers were still frozen, even at the end of the five kilometres. Paige Barry celebrated her 50th parkrun. Amazingly, Paige has also volunteered 26 times; what a champion. Mal Dunn was awarded parkrunner of the month for May. Mal completed three parkruns, volunteered once and managed his injury in May, all with a smile on his dial. Congratulations to Robin Schubert who was thrilled to finish the five kilometres for the first time. There were 10 great personal bests achieved; well done to Peter Hosking, Peter Cronk, Yvette Tew, Ralph Widmer, Fi Richardson, Trent Hamilton, Donna Lancaster, Ina Kelly, Jenna Samson and Janelle Forrest. The event was made possible by seven volunteers who braved the chill; Peter O’Halloran, Julie Jacobs, Heidi Peterson, Miriam Strickland, Georgia Burns, Rachel H. Tattersall and Joanne Parson. Results;

Male placings: Scott Morrison was first over the line in 19:17; first time in three appearances. Glenn Sullivan of Wonthaggi Road Runners, was second over the line in 20:00; has been first to finish on 52 previous occasions. Joel Cahir was third over the line in 20:30. Female placings: Fiona Richardson was first (15th overall) over the line in 23:11 - second time in 30 appearances. Mimmie Ng was second (19th overall) over the line in 24:17. Lily Whitehouse was third (20th overall) over the line in 24:56. The three highest age grades were recorded by: Glenn Sullivan – 73.75 percent for the time 20:00 (second overall). Lily Whitehouse – 73.60 percent for the time 24:56 (20th overall). Suzanne Stopar – 71.99 percent for the time 29:56 (47th overall). The female record is held by Charlotte Wilson, who recorded a time of 00:18:11 on October 29, 2016. The male record is held by Ed Beischer who recorded a time of 00:16:27 on June 10, 2017. The age grade course record is held by Lavinia Petrie who recorded 106.20 per cent (22:03) on November 26, 2016. Some days are tougher than others whatever gets you to the finish line, use it. Good vibes are guaranteed afterwards.

Inverloch WEDNESDAY social bowls followed a three bowl triple format for the 36 players who took to the green. It was two games of 12 ends that resulted in three teams winning both games. On 34 points, it was Lois Luby skippering Joan Clark and Allan Johnstone to claim third place. Runners up with 35 points were the team of Kevin Woolstencroft, Jill Bateman and Mike Yates. Congratulations to the winning team on 36 points, Rita Everitt, Bruce Corrigan and Doug Archer. Raffles were won by Pat Stoneham, Neil Everitt, Rita Everitt and Keith Cousens. The weather on Sunday was less agreeable, but 21 mixed-mufti players turned up to play two social games, a 12-end and a 10-end, in teams of three and four. Only one team managed to win both games. The winning team, with 34 points, was Linda Gallyot (S), Anita Cooke, Jill Bateman and Norm Price. Teams from Leongatha and Wonthaggi joined the Inverloch regulars, and were welcome visitors as always; also Anita Cooke visited from Mount Martha. Mixed social bowls on Wednesdays and Sundays continues through winter unless otherwise advised in this column. South Gippsland Mid Week Bowls will be held at Inverloch on Thursday, June 22. Play starts at 11am. Please be at the clubrooms no later than 10.30am if you are playing. There is a sheet to add your name to or just show up before 10.30am on the day.

Top trio: the winning team of triples at Inverloch’s Wednesday social bowls was Doug Archer, Bruce Corrigan and Rita Everitt.

Close: Mike Yates’ team of Kevin Woolstencroft and Jill Bateman fell one shot short and claimed the runner up spot at Wednesday social bowls at Inverloch.

Weekend winners: Sunday winners at Inverloch were Anita Cooke, Jill Bateman, Norm Price and Linda Gallyot (skip). This Friday, June 23, is member’s night. The prize pool is growing. Maybe your

membership number will come up this week. Annual membership subscription invoices will

be sent beginning from the end of the month as the 2016-2017 membership finishes on June 30.

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Al fights back TIRELESS worker for the Leongatha Badminton Club Alan McEachern has turned around his average form to produce a sensational singles win, and guide his team Holden to a memorable victory. Another stalwart of the club Tim Bright also played some excellent doubles during the night, and along with Arthur Grabham and Rhonda Newton the Holden team has turned its season around and now appear a slight chance of finals action. Their opponents Hon-

da were again best served by the great Greg Marshman with little else going its way. The Mazda team secured a comfortable win over lowly ranked Ford. Mike Timpano was excellent all night for Ford but the overall depth of Mazda shone through. Jamie Davidson and Brae Byrne won all their sets with relative ease. Mazda certainly loom as likely contenders for this season’s premiership. The least said about the Nissan versus Kia match the better. Nissan is really floundering at present while Brayden Krohn and Tom Dudley held up

the Kia side, and a search party has been sent out for two of the missing team members of the Kia outfit, one member has been sighted in the Yarram region. The final match for review was a real corker. Subaru defeated the top side Toyota in an enthralling battle. Toyota was strong in the doubles sets but then Subaru came back by winning all the singles matches. Fill-in Noel Creed was in brilliant touch all night and Gary McGrath, Mat Patterson and Rhonda Newton were all excellent in Subaru’s stunning vic-

tory. Thanks to all players who helped out during the night and great to see Jim Newton back in the stadium selling raffle tickets while he recovers from back surgery. We wish Jim a speedy recovery.

Rount 7 results Kia 6/115 d Nissan 2/64, Subaru 5/92 d Toyota 3/90, Mazda 5/96 d Ford 3/63, Holden 6/103 d Honda 2/76.

Ladder Toyota ......................................... 53 Mazda ......................................... 48 Subaru ........................................ 47 Kia ............................................... 34 Holden ......................................... 32 Honda .......................................... 29 Nissan .......................................... 19 Ford.............................................. 18

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Winners: Trish Owen won A Grade and Jill Steer won B Grade. Absent: Lynda Bassett, C Grade winner.

Leongatha ladies FIELDS in excess of 40 have been the trend recently, despite the usual decline at this time of the year with players heading north or overseas. Club members Jan Brownlie and Sue Woods provided the trophies for the Stableford event and the women’s captain again donated the raffle. After resolving a few glitches with the computer, it was decided that the A Grade winner was Trish Owen with 33 points. B Grade was won by Jill Steer with an excellent 36 points which Jill has attributed to recent lessons with our club professional. Lynda Bassett had a personal best to win C Grade with 34 points. Down the line balls were won by Marg Griffiths 33 points, Vicki Milner 32, Marea Maher, Sue Wylie, Wendy Parker, Glenys Day and Louise Schache 30 and Lianne Adamson, Fay Quilford,

Shirley Welsford and Loris Clark 29 on a count back. Toni West and Trish Owen were the nearest the pin winners on the 14th and 16th, and Lynda Bassett was nearest the pin second shot on the 14th. Gwen Chapman won the nine hole competition with 17 points followed by Kerry Hogan on 14 points and Marion Bellingham on 13 points. Jocelyn Howson was pleased to report that after a recent break in at their Wonthaggi home, the Brian Twite Bowl, recently won, was left behind, but wallets and handbags sitting in close proximity were taken. Saturday, June 17: Marea Maher and Sue Woods won the 4BBB with 41 points. Vicki Milner and Pam Christensen won a ball down the line with 40 points followed by Maryanne Gartner and Karen Bear on 39 points. Nearest the pin: Melina Willder.

Day winner: the Royal Women’s Hospital day event runners up Maree Qualifiers: winners of the Royal Women’s Hospital 4BBB Qualifying Anderson and Anne Walker congratulated winners Delores Harvey and event were Heather Grist and Lee Clements (Korumburra), with runners up Leonie Bentick and Delores Harvey (Wonthaggi). Leonie Bentick. Both teams were from Wonthaggi.

Golfers play off for entry in state final THE South Gippsland playoffs for the Royal Women’s Hospital Fourball were played last week. Golf Victoria, in partnership with the Royal Women’s Hospital, began this yearly event in 2005, to commemorate the centenary year of Women’s Golf Victoria and to raise funds and awareness of the Pelvic Floor Unit at the hospital. The event is a 4BBB stableford, played in three stages; winning and runner-up pairs from the club qualifying events (held by individual clubs) progress to the district final,

which was played at Korumburra last Friday. The 12 qualifying pairs, together with10 other pairs who just wanted to enjoy a game of golf, completed the 18 holes in perfect weather. The winners were Heather Grist and Lee Clements, Korumburra, who scored 42 points, from runners-up Leonie Bentick and Delores Harvey, Wonthaggi, 40 points. These two pairs will now represent South Gippsland at the state final, to be played at Kew Golf Club on October 23.

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Great week: Bob McGeary won events on Thursday and Saturday at the Meeniyan Golf Club.

Meeniyan STRONG fields for Meeniyan again this week with Rob Gourlay returning and bringing a friend along for a game. It was good to see Bo Fiek, a Woorayl regular to Meeniyan, back and in good health. Members and visitors commented how well the course was presented especially for late into June. Thanks to the volunteers who work tirelessly to keep the course in the best condition it has been for years. Members will notice the footings for the new light poles have been installed along the centre parking area. Hopefully this will be completed soon, made possible by a grant from the Community Safety Fund, Department of Justice and Regulation. A defibrillator has now been installed in the club-

Tuesday winner: Winston Reilly won the Single Stableford event with 38 points. house for community use with thanks to Department of Health and Human Services for the funding. The Col Heppell knock-out singles was played on Tuesday between Brian Dewar and Reg Hannay with Brian taking the trophy from Reg 1 up after 19 holes. Congratulations to Brian, and to both men who defeated some quality players on the way to the final. Scoring over the week has been strong with many playing to, or close to, their handicaps. Winston Reilly won the day on Tuesday by one shot to Reg Hannay, and Bob McGeary continued his purple patch by taking out both Thursday and Saturday comps. Members welcomed back Ned Scholte and Marilyn McGeary this week after a few weeks off with work commit-

ments and injuries. Club shout out to Robert Boyle now recovered from his recent hip replacement, and Helen Helms-Boyle home now recovering from a knee replacement. Results for the week: Tuesday, June 13: Single Stableford Winner: Winston Reilly (27) 38 points Runner up: Reg Hannay(26) 37 points on a C/B from Brian Dewar Nearest the pin: second Rod Brown Best nine: Rod Brown 23 points Thursday, June 15: Single Stableford Winner: Bob McGeary (16) 38 points Runner up: Peter Wilson (24) 36 points Nearest the pin: second Bill Pratt and 11th Phil Johnston Best nine: Col Stewart 21 points Saturday, June 17: Single Stableford Sponsor: Paul Robinson; the Club thanks Paul for his generous sponsorship. Winner: Bob McGeary (16) 38 points Runner up: Daryle Gregg (23) 34 points on a C/B to Rod Matthews Down the line: Rod Matthews (24) 34 points and Brian Dewar (16) 34 points Pro pin: Paul Robinson. Members draw: Michael Darmanin; jackpot to next week.

Woorayl ladies ‘OH What a Beautiful Morn’in’ may have been the thought by many who arrived for the Doris Chambers Foursomes Stableford event on Wednesday, June 14. Players have been delighted over the last few weeks with great weather and the 18 ladies who participated were again able to enjoy sunshine and clear skies.

ON Saturday, the Tom Welsford 4BBB Stableford event was held in ideal conditions with the pairing of Nick Lafferty and Jason Dennerley taking the honours with 45 points. Runner up in a count back on 42 points was the team of John Feddersen and Ken Wardle. Balls were awarded to Chris Leaver, Peter Stivic, Terry Lund, Tom Ryan, Peter Buttinger, Barry Stevens, Rod Hopcraft, Andy Bassett, Col Martin, Trevor Rickard, Steve Fisher, Denis Wallace, Antony Roberts, Bryan McCorkell, Henry Sedelies, Allan Schache and Garry Friend. Geoff Tyson was NTP on the 14th hole. On Tuesday of last week, Daniel Ruffin had a remarkable score of 43 points to win the overall and B Grade events. A Grade was taken out by Jon Smith with 40 points and C Grade went to Neil Mackenzie with 34 points. Balls were won by Allan Schache, Ray Burton, Andrew Smith, Ed Poole, Russell Williams, Bert Borg, Bruce Hutton, Alan Kuhne, John Dumont, Gary Sharrock, Brian Fennessy and John Eabry. John Payne was NTP on the 16th hole. On Thursday, Ken Smirk carded the best score of the day with a great score of 39 points to win the overall and B Grade events. A Grade was taken out by Norm Hughes with 36 points in a count back, John Simon won The day’s event was sponsored by Marg Tuckett. The foursomes format takes some adjusting to with only hitting alternate shots. It went down to the wire for two pairings - the winners were Heather Sullivan and Elly Berryman (30 points) on a countback from Ann Poole and Inge Giliam. This week: Stableford – Secret Partner.

Great pair: Elly Berryman and Heather Sullivan won the Doris Chambers Foursomes Stableford event with 30 points.

South Gippsland Women’s Golf Association wishes them all the best as they compete alongside the qualifiers from other country districts and the top 12 pairs from the Metropolitan Final. There was also a ‘day event’ which offered the chance for all who played on the day, to take home a prize for their efforts. Winners were Leonie Bentick and Delores Harvey, with runner ups – also from Wonthaggi – Anne Walker and Maree Anderson, with 39 points. Balls down the line were won by Elly Berryman and Jo Fennell

B Grade with 35 points and Peter Hobson won D Grade with 38 points. DTL balls were won by Nick Lafferty, Brian Fennessy, Hugh Goodman, Michael Thomas, Ron Paice, Ross McRobert, Ian Nunn, Rod Brown, Keith Godridge, Peter Buttinger, Colin Bear, Neale Gillin, Wayne Jeffery (Eastern Golf Club), Peter Walsh, Bruce Cathie, Merv Stubbs, Peter Stivic, John Dumont, Greg Ellt, Andy Bassett, Barry Thompson (Eastern Golf Club), Tim McCarthy and Ian Watson. NTPs were Rebecca Thomas on the 14th and Allan Edney on the 16th.

Woorayl A BEAUTIFUL sunny day greeted a fantastic field of 51 players who took to the course on Saturday to whack the little ball around, with many players taking lots of shots to get the ball in the hole. Generally speaking, the Stableford scores did not reflect the weather or the condition of the course. It was tough going for some. Curator Greg is back from his break and by all accounts was very impressed with the work undertaken by the many volunteers to maintain “his” course in his absence. Thanks to everyone involved. Trophies for the day were generously provided by some of the members, Jack Howard, George Johnson, Steve Hannon and Paul Challis. The club thanked these members for their generous support of the club, it is greatly appreciated. Special mention went to Steve Hannon, who does not get to play as often as he would like due to work and family commitments, but does a huge amount of work behind the scenes to support the club. Thanks Steve, rest assured, your efforts are noticed and highly valued. The winners of the highly sought after trophies on the day were: A Grade – Graeme Calder (13) 38 points B Grade – Peter Burgess (16) 37 points

(Woorayl) with 36 points, Trudi Prue and Anne Haywood (Foster), and Colleen Touzel and Julie Howard (Leongatha) and Beth Curram and Kaylene Morris (Foster), all with 35 points. Nearest the pins were Marg Berry (Leongatha) on the first, Megan Havers (Phillip Island) on the fourth and Kaylene Morris (Foster) on the 13th. The association thanks the clubs that supported this event, Lee Clements for sponsoring the day event, and the Korumburra Golf Club for its hospitality and lovely lunch.

C Grade – Bob Beilby (23) 34 points, on c/b from John Diaper Nearest the pin winners were, on the eighth, Rod Goodwin and on the 17th Jason Gill. Balls down the line went to Danny Dwyer, Ed Poole, Col James (35), John Diaper (34), Marcus Luscombe, Graeme Salmon (33), Peter Rayson, Troy Williams, Mick Herrald, and Brian Wilson (31) on a c/b from Gavin Price. It is worth noting that only two players (out of 51) managed to play to their handicap for the day. The name of the winner of the encouragement award will not be publicised this week to save embarrassment, but eight points was the score and yes, he did play 18 holes, winning comfortably from the unlucky John Bolge who had 15 points. The winner of the ball raffle was the John Hickey syndicate. Next week is monthly medal, so come along and try to stop Ivor winning another one. The following week is the A and G Wilson 4BBB qualifying round and two weeks after that are the Club Fourball Championships, so there are lots of important events coming up.

Foster TUESDAY, June 13 Winner: P. Dight 38 points. DTL: D. Studham 37. Wednesday, June 14 Par - Margaret Blake Trophy: Winners: A Grade: M. Ellis -7. B Grade: A. McKenzie -5. NTP: sixth G. Tyers. DTL: B. Britten -7 and J. Mountford -7. Thursday: Stableford Winner: K. Witheridge 37 points. NTP: 17th D. Hutchinson. DTL: P. Dight 37, D. Hutchinson 36, P. Spencer 35 and G. Dreager 35 Friday: Chook Run Winner: G. Phelan 18 points. DTL: B. Dash 17 and L. McKenzie 16 Saturday, June 17 4BBB: Winner: T. Price and D. Studham +9. NTP: fourth G. Phelan, sixth J. Mathers, 13th

R. Prain, 15th S. Reid and 17th P. Schofeild. DTL: C. Gray and J. Pruyn +8, P. Dight and J. Mathers +8, D. Knee and S. Rathjen +6. Ladies: G. Reid -4. DTL: B. Britten. NTP: 17th G. Reid. Tickets for the Christmas in July raffle go on sale this week; see staff for details.

Meeniyan ladies THE course is looking a treat, thanks to all the volunteers who have been very busy. Over the past few weeks the ladies played the Doris Chambers Foursomes event with the winners Veronica Park and Sue Hoskin now off to play in the state final at Sanctuary Lakes in October. The Royal Women’s 4BBB was played with Irene Holm and Faye LePage winning the club event. The June Medal saw 14 ladies enjoy the beautiful weather with Dot Christie winning the medal with 86 – 8 – 78 net. Section two was won by Jenny Cope 115 – 33- 82, and the best nine and the putting went to Heather Poletti. On June 14, there were 13 ladies who played Mulligans Stableford. You were able to buy free shots and replay that bad one, too bad if the free shot was worse than the first one. The money raised went to cancer research. The winner of the day was Jan Trease (21) 37 points with Sue Hoskin (22) 36 points, the best nine went to Irene Holm (12) 20 points. A big thank you to all the ladies who have been attending many district events at other clubs; it has been a very busy five months.

Mirboo North ladies MONTHLY Medal: Winner: Rhonda Evans 98/27/71 net. DTL: Wendy Gervasi 74 net and Sandra Hughes 79 net. NTP: fourth Sue Traill and 16th Rhonda Evans. Putting: Wendy Gervasi 29 putts.

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thestar.com.au Korumburra ladies golf IT was a fine winter’s day last Wednesday, although the heavy dew made conditions tough for the golfers. Eighteen women played in the Stableford event, playing on the shorter green course. Barb Walker (22) won the daily event in A Grade (0-25) with 30 points on a four-way c/b. Julie Brannaghan (23) was runner up on a c/b from Lynette McIvor (20) and Lee Clements (12). Jean White (39) won B Grade (26-45), also with 30 points. Jenny Blackmore (31) was runner up with 24 points on a c/b from Pam Eyers (38). Viv Enbom was the recipient of the Corner Garden Cafe voucher with her NTP on the first. Merrissa Cosson was closest on the fourth and Kath Welsh was NTP on the 13th green. Four girls also played

in the McLaren semi final, with Jan Hewitt and Corrie George defeating Barb Twite and Chris Rickard on the 17th hole, finishing two up. Jan and Corrie will play Heather Grist and Lynette McIvor in the final in the next couple of weeks. Next Wednesday there is a seeded timesheet for the Foursomes Championships. Korumburra Golf Club hosted the South Gippsland Women’s Golf Association Royal Women’s Hospital 4BBB district play-off last Friday, with raffle and entry proceeds going to the Royal Women’s Hospital. Many thanks to Heather Grist for all the organisation for the day, the ladies who worked in the kitchen to provide the lovely lunch, Chris Clements for putting the field out and collating results and Don Hislop for his help with the carts needed on the day. Congratulations to Heather Grist and Lee

Clements from Korumburra and Leonie Bentick and Delores Harvey from Wonthaggi Golf Club who were winners and runnersup amid the qualifiers. The four ladies will now play in the Golf Vic final in Kew, later in the year. Well done to Beryl Brown and Pam Eyers who won raffle prizes on the day. All results and photos can be found in the South Gippsland report. Due to many women playing on Friday, there were insufficient starters for the competition on Saturday. Two of the girls played at Phillip Island last Friday week and well done to Beryl Brown who had a NTP on the 17th green. The ABBA night is on Saturday, June 24, with entertainment beginning at 8pm. Everyone is welcome to bring your own dinner earlier, if that is preferred. The cost is just $10

Barb Walker: won A Grade at Korumburra last week. per person with supper provided. For seating and catering purposes, please add your name to the list in the bar if you can attend. A reminder to save the date for the Goods and Services Auction on Saturday, July 15. Tickets are now available and are $30 each for a two course meal. The club would really appreciate the support of its members as this is the major fundraising event for the year.

Outstanding: the A Grade winners were sisters Anne Walker and Leonie Bentick and the B Grade winners were new pairing Jan Beaumont and Donna Van Veenendaal.

Wonthaggi ladies golf THE event played on Wednesday was the Doris Chambers qualifying where the winners qualify to play in a state event later in the year in Straight Foursomes Stableford. There were 14 pairs with some traditional pairings and lots of new ones to play this format. There was one pairing of sisters

who make a pretty formidable team and with a terrific return on the day especially with the heavy foggy start, came in heads and shoulders ahead of the rest. These sisters were Anne Walker (12) and Leonie Bentick (30), playing off 21, returning a fabulous 37 points to win A Grade and be the qualifiers to go on. B Grade was won by a new

paring of Jan Beaumont (18) and Donna Van Veenendaal (45) playing off 32 with 33 points. NTP on eighth was Lorraine Peters and Catherine Bolding on 13th. BDL went to J. Loughran and I. Walsh 31, P. Hanley and P. Russell 31, D. Harvey and M. Ryan 31, and M. Johnson and M. Anderson 30.

• Leongatha Cycling

Cyclists vie for trophies CLUB members enjoyed a great winter’s day as they battled for the trophies – A Grade for the Lex Watt

Trophy and the B Graders for the Watchorn Trophy. The racing was around the Pound Creek circuit with A Grade racing two laps (48km) and

Trophy winners: the Watchorn Trophy winner was Caleb Murphy, left, and Michael Park was the winner of the Lex Watt Memorial Trophy.

the B Grade group racing just the one lap. Both races were handicap events. The A Grade field was led away by a trio – Peter McLean, Felicity Waddell and Alex Welsh –with a 25 minute start. Alex was aboard his sled and hand cycling so not providing any slip stream for the comarkers. They were followed by a quartet on 15 minutes, a further quartet on nine minutes with a duo on five minutes and a quartet on scratch. The handicapper had it pretty well sorted as most groups split the time starts after the first lap so it would come down to fitness over the last part of the race. By the time the riders reached the highway corner on the last lap, the leader was Peter McLean with a small gap on Alex. However, the remnants of the 15 minute and nine minute bunches were grouped together and pedalling well.

They would need to keep busy as the five minute duo were with the scratch riders and were also motoring but they were two and a half minutes down on the leader with just eight kilometres of mainly downhill run remaining. The chasing bunch of six riders closed down the leaders with around two kilometres to race and set it up for a bunch sprint. The dash to the line saw Michael Park (15 min) grab the win from Chris Rowe (9min) with Kevin Feely (9min) in third. Peter McLean battled on valiantly to take fourth with Tony Giles (15min) fifth, Kerry Pritchard (15min) sixth, and Bernadette Fitzgerald (15min) in seventh. The scratch bunch was just behind and Brett Franklin flashed home in eighth and fastest time – 1hr17.40min. Harrison McLean (Scr) was ninth and rounding out the top 10 was Oliver McLean (5min).

Accolades for the Korumburra Gun Club KORUMBURRA Gun Club members attended the Australian Clay Target Association Nationals recently. The club is going from strength to strength; recently the club saw seven members attend the Australian Clay Target Association Skeet Nationals held in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales. The club members represented themselves exceptionally well, taking away numerous titles. Max Oakley was the overall winner of the pre-national ACAT all states championship with a score of 76/77. Max was also successful in being part of the Victorian Veteran state team that took second place to

New South Wales by two targets. The team was awarded the silver national medal. Jack Stockdale’s awards were National Skeet 28 gauge junior champion with a score of 47/50, gold national junior medal; Junior Skeet National Champion of Champions with a score of 98/100, gold Junior national medal; Junior National Skeet Doubles with a score of 107/112 to be awarded the national junior gold medal; Member of the Victorian Junior state team that finished second to Queensland by one point to take the silver national medal. Jack was awarded the National Junior High Gun award winning the overall series in the junior division. In the National Skeet 20 Gauge Championship, Daniel Hemming took third place in B Grade with a

score of 110/116 to be awarded with a bronze national medal. Newcomer to the Australian Clay Target Association and Korumburra Gun Club Aaron McKenzie took second place in B Grade for the National Skeet doubles championship with a score of 109/116 to take the silver national medal. Charlie Cook, another newcomer to Korumburra Gun Club and at his first national competition, was awarded the gold ACTA medal for the sub junior division of the Commonwealth Skeet Championship with a score of 103/108. Korumburra Gun Club president Trent Tobias said he was very proud of all the members who attended the ACTA skeet nationals. “It is fabulous to see such a small country club like ours can achieve great results,” he said.

In the B Grade race, Kaleb Jans (scr) had Kerry Fitzgerald on eight minutes with Caleb Murphy and Greg Bradshaw on 10 minutes. The climbs up the hills toward Koonwarra and then the hill at the golf course saw Kerrie

Fitzgerald catch the leaders and then drop Greg. However, Caleb Murphy managed to stick with her and then out sprint her at the line to take the trophy. Kaleb Jans was pegging them back all the way but the handicap was

too great. He finished third and fastest. Next Saturday the club will run the club road championship at Pound Creek as the preferred course at Korrine is still subject to roadworks. In a busy weekend,

the riders will need to front up on Sunday as the club runs the Gippsland Road Titles around the Nerrena-Mardan circuit with a start at the Leongatha Secondary College. Members are reminded there is a club meeting on Tuesday night.

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Gippsland netball Results - Round 9

Defensive pressure: Fish Creek goal attack Kym Berryman battles Stony Creek defenders Bess Goodwin and Lauren Rawson for the ball. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning-@ fourcornersframing.biz

Alberton netball results Results - Round 12 June 17 A Grade: Fish Creek 49 d Stony Creek 40, Foster 32 lt MDU 67, DWWWW 25 lt Toora 76. B Grade: Fish Creek 83 d Stony Creek 33, Foster 56 drew MDU 56, DWWWW 12 lt Toora 72. C Grade: Fish Creek 39 d Stony Creek 15, Foster 32 lt MDU 51, DWWWW 13 lt Toora 68. 17 & Under: Fish Creek 42 d Stony Creek 20, Foster 26 lt MDU 51, DWWWW 18 lt Toora 59. 15 & Under: Foster 35 d MDU 14. 13 & Under: Fish Creek 51 d Stony Creek 3, Foster

33 d MDU 7, DWWWW 9 lt Toora 18.

Ladders A Grade MDU ...........................327.65 Fish Creek ..................193.49 Foster..........................147.26 Toora ............................86.08 Tarwin ...........................85.94 Stony Creek...................84.86 DWWWW.....................10.52 B Grade Toora ..........................183.39 MDU ...........................181.10 Fish Creek ..................177.39 Foster..........................125.37 Tarwin ...........................81.57 Stony Creek...................59.61 DWWWW.....................22.05 C Grade MDU ...........................263.57 Fish Creek ..................200.91 Foster.......................... 113.09 Toora .......................... 114.38

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Tarwin ...........................76.31 Stony Creek...................73.18 DWWWW.....................14.87 17 & Under MDU ...........................391.19 Foster..........................136.79 Fish Creek ..................108.25 Toora .......................... 119.18 Tarwin ...........................73.65 Stony Creek...................41.47 DWWWW.....................19.65 15 & Under Fish Creek ..................327.12 Foster..........................157.98 Tarwin ..........................63.79 MDU .............................54.64 Toora .............................63.23 13 & Under Foster..........................349.04 Tarwin ........................276.92 Fish Creek .................. 311.61 Toora ............................61.06 MDU .............................41.90 DWWWW.....................35.89 Stony Creek...................14.15

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A Grade: Bairnsdale 31 lt Drouin 97, Maffra 36 lt Leongatha 55, Morwell 53 d Moe 38, Warragul 35 lt Traralgon 66, Wonthaggi Power 46 d Sale 36. B Grade: Bairnsdale 52 lt Drouin 68, Maffra 44 lt Leongatha 53, Morwell 48 lt Moe 52, Warragul 27 lt Traralgon 47, Wonthaggi Power 44 d Sale 35. C Grade: Bairnsdale 38 lt Drouin 56, Maffra 22 lt Leongatha 31, Morwell 29 lt Moe 30, Warragul 37 d Traralgon 33, Wonthaggi Power 38 d Sale 23. Under 17: Bairnsdale 33 lt Drouin 57, Maffra 60 d Leongatha 28, Morwell 31 lt Moe 44, Warragul 17 lt Traralgon 42, Wonthaggi Power 62 d Sale 40. Under 15: Bairnsdale 50 d Drouin 18, Maffra 37 lt Leongatha 53, Morwell 35 d Moe 26, Warragul 11 lt Traralgon 55, Wonthaggi Power 46 d Sale 34.

Results - Round 10 A Grade: Nar Nar Goon 55 d Cora Lynn 23, InverlochKongwak 33 lt KorumburraBena 46, Kilcunda-Bass 25 lt Koo Wee Rup 58, Garfield 18 lt Bunyip 74, Phillip Island 37 d Dalyston 36. B Grade: Nar Nar Goon 43 d Cora Lynn 42, InverlochKongwak 24 lt KorumburraBena 61, Kilcunda-Bass 18 lt Koo Wee Rup 60, Garfield 17 lt Bunyip 53, Phillip Island 38 lt Dalyston 57. C Grade: Nar Nar Goon 35 d Cora Lynn 30, InverlochKongwak 32 lt KorumburraBena 37, Kilcunda-Bass 9 lt Koo Wee Rup 56, Garfield 8 lt Bunyip 58, Phillip Island 14 lt Dalyston 32. Under 17: Nar Nar Goon 16 lt Cora Lynn 48, InverlochKongwak 27 lt KorumburraBena 36, Kilcunda-Bass 15 lt Koo Wee Rup 36, Garfield 26 lt Bunyip 35, Phillip Island 16 lt Dalyston 35. Under 15: Nar Nar Goon 7 lt Cora Lynn 35, InverlochKongwak 32 lt KorumburraBena 38, Kilcunda-Bass 24 lt Koo Wee Rup 20, Garfield 10 lt Bunyip 30, Phillip Island 46 d Dalyston 18. Under 13: Nar Nar Goon 8 lt Cora Lynn 39, InverlochKongwak 20 lt KorumburraBena 24, Garfield 1 lt Bunyip 22, Phillip Island 23 lt Dalyston 31.

A Grade Leongatha 55 d Maffra 36 Auction player - Hannah Flanders. Awards: Bair’s Nicola Marriott, Evan’s Petroleum - Hannah Flanders, Rusty Windmill - Georgia Riseley. A hard fought game in hot conditions. With the $50 Bair’s award up for grabs this week everyone put in an elite performance. Let’s bring this energy into next week.

Ladders A Grade Korum-Bena................233.08 Dalyston .......................182.21 Koo Wee Rup ..............151.85 Phillip Island ...............144.63 Nar Nar Goon..............131.81 Inverloch-K’wak ..........123.27 Bunyip...........................116.06 Cora Lynn .......................81.85 Kilcunda-Bass.................40.24 Garfield ...........................16.20 B Grade Korum-Bena................196.73

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Leongatha 53 d Maffra 44 Auction player - Maddie Kerr. Awards: Lyn Rose - Abby Davison, Sportsfirst Kate McCracken. It was the grand final replay, with Leongatha struggling for healthy players. We came home with the win with the inclusion of Ash Gilliam and Lily Scott from the Under 17s who both contributed positively. Keep up the wins girls.

C Grade Leongatha 31 d Maffra 22 Auction player - Tegan Rendon. Awards: Lyn Rose Sara Riseley, Rusty Windmill - Tegan Renden, A.W. Smith - Kathy Reid. Once again our defensive pressure all over the court

Next move: Kilcunda Bass’ Sam Crawford considers her options in the B Grade match against Koo Wee Rup. Dalyston .......................155.49 Inverloch-K’wak.........155.49 Cora Lynn....................125.20 Bunyip ..........................127.08 Koo Wee Rup................107.03 Nar Nar Goon .................85.44 Phillip Island ...................93.59 Kilcunda-Bass.................34.89 Garfield ...........................33.10 C Grade Cora Lynn....................168.83 Koo Wee Rup ..............196.12 Dalyston .......................172.00 Korum-Bena................121.51 Bunyip ..........................183.66 Nar Nar Goon ...............114.10 Inverloch-K’wak ..........108.67 Phillip Island ...................65.63 Garfield ...........................28.00 Kilcunda-Bass.................24.02 Under 17 Dalyston .......................268.39 Korum-Bena................211.71 Inverloch-K’wak.........147.84 Cora Lynn....................145.58 Phillip Island ............... 111.24 Koo Wee Rup..................83.87

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Kilcunda-Bass.................65.42 Bunyip.............................62.50 Nar Nar Goon .................40.05 Garfield ...........................38.26 Under 15 Phillip Island ...............312.17 Inverloch-K’wak.........160.62 Korum-Bena................209.68 Cora Lynn....................154.04 Dalyston .......................125.45 Bunyip.............................88.73 Kilcunda-Bass.................76.95 Nar Nar Goon .................55.41 Koo Wee Rup..................35.95 Garfield ...........................24.53 Under 13 Cora Lynn....................209.02 Phillip Island ...............258.82 Koo Wee Rup ..............208.77 Korum-Bena................138.76 Dalyston .......................226.36 Inverloch-K’wak ............76.06 Bunyip.............................64.29 Kilcunda-Bass...................0.00 Nar Nar Goon .................18.32 Garfield .............................5.57

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Ladders A Grade Traralgon ...................183.65 Drouin ........................143.32 Morwell ......................141.32 Leongatha ..................104.63 Moe .............................103.71 Warragul ........................83,92 Wonthaggi Power ..........88.34 Maffra............................79.85 Sale................................71.28 Bairnsdale .....................50.78 B Grade Leongatha ..................133.60 Moe .............................140.12 Traralgon ...................136.90 Drouin ........................105.28 Morwell ........................93.07 Bairnsdale .....................86.46 Sale................................83.00 Wonthaggi Power ..........82.28 Warragul ........................79.47 Maffra............................80.13 C Grade Leongatha ..................160.70 Warragul ....................137.61 Wonthaggi Power ......126.00 Traralgon ................... 114.23

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B Grade

West Gippsland netball

Under 13: Bairnsdale 45 d Drouin 3, Maffra 37 d Leongatha 24, Morwell 20 d Moe 17, Warragul 5 lt Traralgon 51, Wonthaggi Power 26 lt Sale 44.

made the difference against tough opponents. Let’s make sure we train well this week in preparation for the second half of the season.

Under 17 Maffra 60 d Leongatha 28 Awards: RSL - Zali Hill, Rusty Windmill - Simone Dekker, Baker’s Delight Bethany Scott. A long drive, and all the girls put their best effort on the court. Maffra was just too strong. Work on the little things and bring it on next week.

Under 15 Leongatha 53 d Maffra 37 Awards: Bair’s - Chloe Brown, McDonald’s - Zali Rogers, Baker’s Delight Holly Vanderplight. We all played really well, communicated well and had a fun and enjoyable game. Well done chicky babes.

Under 13 Maffra 37 d Leongatha 24 Awards: Sixty Degrees Café - Makenzi Gourlay, Baker’s Delight - Kinesha Anderson, McDonald’s - Zara Littlejohn. It was a cold start to the day and we tried our hardest, but in the end Maffra came out with the win.

Tigers clash against Thorpdale A Grade

C Grade

Mirboo North 52 d Thorpdale 41. Best: Abbey Nash. Coaches: Shona Chila. The girls started well and had a good lead at the quarter break. All that they are working on has started to fall into place and they are working well as a team. The girls wish the Thorpdale girls a speedy recovery with injuries.

Mirboo North 26 d by Thorpdale 27 Best: Greg Castello. Coaches: Amy Dyke. It was another incredibly close game. A few alterations to play and structure should see the girls beat a few teams they’ve competed closely with in this second half of the season.

B Grade Mirboo North 52 d Thorpdale 31 Best: Jordan Townrow. Coaches: Christina Stoertebecker. It was a comfortable win with some errors early on; there was good pressure across the court.

D Grade Mirboo North 25 d by Thorpdale 35 Best: Dana Eaves. Coaches: Kelly McCarthy. The girls fought back to a close game in the second quarter but fell away with a solid defeat. Let’s regroup and get back to basics for a more competitive second half of the season.

Turnover: Wonthaggi Power’s Molly Edwards works the ball back down the court to her team’s scoring end. Maffra .........................111.11 Moe ...............................92.98 Sale................................89.51 Drouin ...........................81.09 Morwell .........................88.81 Bairnsdale .....................53.40 Under 17 Maffra ........................185.61 Drouin ........................135.94 Traralgon ................... 118.39 Sale .............................104.23 Moe ...............................98.51 Wonthaggi Power ........109.15 Leongatha......................97.37 Bairnsdale .....................80.40 Morwell .........................53.25 Warragul ........................55.49 Under 15 Wonthaggi Power ......180.08 Leongatha ..................135.34

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Sale .............................130.31 Morwell ........................98.61 Bairnsdale .................. 135.11 Traralgon .....................125.39 Drouin ...........................92.53 Moe ...............................83.07 Maffra............................67.64 Warragul ........................35.16 Under 13 Sale .............................433.00 Bairnsdale ..................196.86 Maffra ........................150.52 Wonthaggi Power ......149.03 Traralgon ...................126.79 Leongatha....................107.58 Morwell .........................76.13 Moe ...............................79.85 Warragul ........................20.70 Drouin .............................6.56

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LDNA netball Results - Saturday, June 17 11 & Under Section 1: Mt Eccles 11 d St Laurence Maroon 10, Mirboo North 12 d Town 6, Parrots 7 d Mt Eccles Purple 6, Mt Eccles Silver 11 d St Laurence Blue 9. 11 & Under Section 2: Mt Eccles 3 drew St Laurence 3, Mirboo North 11 d Town 1. 13 & Under: St Laurence Gold 20 d Meeniyan & District 16, Mirboo North Purple 36 d Parrots 9, St Laurence Blue 20 d Mt Eccles Blue 18, Mirboo North Gold 13 d Town 12, Mt Eccles Purple 10 d Mt Eccles Silver 9. 15 & Under: Meeniyan & District 21 d St Laurence Gold 8, Mirboo North 29 d St Laurence Maroon 18, Town Tangerine 20 d Mt Eccles Yellow 16, Mt Eccles Blue 15 d Town Black 14. 17 & Under / C Grade: Mirboo North Purple 48 d St Laurence 22, Mt Eccles 34 d Meeniyan & District 25, Town Black 41 d Town Tangerine 37. Open: Town Tangerine 38 d St Laurence Maroon 23, Mt Eccles Blue 44 d St Laurence Gold 34, Town Black 48 d Mirboo North 30, MDU 60 d Mt Eccles White 29.

Ladders After Round 7 13 & Under Mirboo North Purple .....624 Town ................................262 Mirboo North Gold ........133 St Laurence Maroon ........98 St Laurence Gold ............... 98 Parrots ..............................127 St Laurence Blue ................78 Mt Eccles Purple ................48 Meeniyan & District ..........51 Mt Eccles Silver .................39 Mt Eccles Blue ...................54 15 & Under Meeniyan & District ......370 Mt Eccles Blue ................151 Mirboo North .................149 Mt Eccles Yellow.............134

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Town Black ........................83 6 St Laurence Gold ...............72 4 St Laurence Maroon ...........59 4 Town Tangerine..................25 2 17 & Under / C Grade Mirboo North Purple .....153 12 Meeniyan & District ...... 109 11 Town Black ....................... 80 11 Mt Eccles .......................... 110 10 St Laurence ........................56 4 Town Tangerine..................67 2 Open Town Black .....................173 16 Mt Eccles Blue ................151 14 MDU ................................ 111 10 Town Tangerine ..............108 10 St Laurence Maroon ...........92 8 Mirboo North .....................81 8 St Laurence Gold ...............73 4 Mt Eccles White .................53 0

LDNA umpires Saturday, June 24 11am: Maria Evison, Sue Ritchie, Anna Patterson, Sam Anderson, Phil Smith, Anita Gourlay, Erin Baudinette, Jesseme Arnason, Lauren Baudinette, Bek Vagg, Emma Smith, Cayli Lane, Barb Challis, Angie Dunlevie. 12noon: Jesseme Arnason, Sue Ritchie, Chelsea Hofman, Jemma Caithness, Sam Anderson, Bridget Eldred, Amy Smith, Robyn Harris, Cayli Lane, Pat Kuhne, Maddie Brew, Julie Grant, Erin Baudinette, Natalie Young. 1pm: Pat Kuhne, Nikki Stockdale, Mariah Grant, Lauren Baudinette, Katrina Spark, Lori McKenzie, Emma Smith, Anita Gourlay, Mitch Price, Maria Evison. 2:20pm: Bek Vagg, Jacinta Muhovics, Anna Patterson, Angie Dunlevie, Phil Smith, Barb Challis. Any concerns, contact Erin Baudinette 0448 487 492.

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Ready to rumble: the match started to heat up in the second quarter when a scuffle broke out between Dalyston and Phillip Island.

WorkSafe match: from left four time AFL premiership coach and player David Parkin caught up with Leongatha football Senior coach Beau Vernon during the special lunch as part of the fourth WorkSafe Match of the Month between Dalyston and Phillip Island in Cowes on Sunday. The match drew a big crowd that saw the Magpies trounce the Bulldogs by 69 points.

• Phillip Island v Dalyston

Island rolled by Dalyston IN front of a bumper crowd for the Worksafe match of the month, a depleted Phillip Island side was thrashed by a far better Dalyston side.

300th game: South Gippsland Umpires Association umpire James Browne marked his milestone 300th game during the Phillip Island and Dalyston Seniors match on Sunday. Fellow umpire Barry McCoy will clock up his 500th match next weekend and Scott Wilson his 300th.

James umpires his 300th

The first quarter was a great game to watch with neither side managing to gain any advantage. Dalyston had a narrow lead at the quarter time break but the Island was still in it. The quarter time score saw Phillip Island 3.4.22 to Dalyston 5.2.32. The Island was in it for part of the second term, but Dalyston started to take control of proceedings kicking six goals to one to stretch its lead to 40 points at the long break. Going into half time, Phillip Island was 4.6.30 to Dalyston 11.4.70. Dalyston was well and truly on top in the third term, adding a further seven goals to three to break the Island’s spirits and go into the final break up by 61 points. The three quarter time score was Phillip Island 7.10.52 to Dalyston 18.5.113. The Island showed a little fight in the last. It was out-

Hands off: from left Dalyston’s Shannon Coldebella positions well for the ball as team mates Michael Marotta runs into assist and Kristian Butler holds back his Bulldog opponents on Sunday at Phillip Island’s home ground.

scored but it didn’t throw the towel in, to its credit. After the final siren, the score was Phillip Island 10.13.73 defeated by Dalyston 22.10.142. Next week the Island is on the road to Koo Wee Rup and Dalyston will go head to head with Kilcunda Bass.

THERE was no great fanfare for umpire James Browne when he ran onto the Phillip Island ground on Sunday to umpire his milestone 300th match and that is just the way he likes it. Son of Graham and Kate Browne of Tarwin Browne, 25, said it was just another game for him. Browne said he is looking forward to next week and joining fellow South Gippsland Umpires Association umpire Scott Wilson who will umpire his 300th match at Bass when Kilcunda takes on Dalyston. A mad keen Essendon football supporter Browne said he loves football and played U15 Juniors for the Tarwin Sharks for a couple of seasons after which time he got into umpiring and started as a field and boundary umpire in 2007, then at age 16 umpired the U18s and also got to umpire his first Seniors match between Fish Creek and Foster. From then on Browne has umpired Senior matches, the highlight matches being the two Gippsland league grand finals between Maffra and Sale in 2012 and Leongatha and Maffra in 2016. “This is what we strive for, you always try to get the best matches,” Browne said. As for the big stage Browne said he did try out for the VFL but decided he enjoyed the country football and local community more. He is keen to continue his umpiring in the local area and maintains it is a good way to keep fit, be involved with football and provides a great social environment. The South Gippsland Umpires Association is always happy to welcome more umpires and training is held every Wednesday at the Leongatha velodrome.

Tap out: Dalyston’s Michael Marotta gets the clearance and sends the ball away from the pack.

Dalyston 22.10.142 Phillip Island 10.13.73 Dalyston Goals: C. Graham 5, M. Marotta 4, M. Rosendale 3, T. Krause 3, D. Brosnan 2, J. Alexander 2, K. Butler, A. Bernardo, M. Kraska Phillip Island Goals: S. Pimm 2, J. Taylor 2, M. Griffin 2, M. Jones, A. Officer, S. Everington, M. Mattock Dalyston Best: M. Marotta, T. Krause, C. Graham, B. Fisher, C. Tait, A. Bernardo Phillip Island Best: J. Andreatta, M. Griffin, M. Jackson, B. Kimber, J. Taylor, A. Redmond RESERVES

Phillip Island 7.10.52 Dalyston 7.3.45 Leading Goalkicker: J. Brooker 3 PI Best: H. Shawcross, T. Cleeland, R. Marshall, J. Conder, B. Hamilton, J. Nicolaci

Dal Best: L. Ion, K. Wilson, J. Brooker, A. Wallis, A. Gennaccaro, A. Powell THIRDS

Phillip Island 8.6.54 Dalyston 5.7.37 Leading Goalkickers: B. Anderson 2, B. Lewis 2 PI Best: J. Clark, B. Anderson, A. Farrell, L. Wilson-Browne, N. Duyker, J. Montgomery Dal Best: L. Ion, F. Brosnan, B. Monson, J. Loughridge, B. Lewis, L. Legione FOURTHS

Phillip Island 17.9.111 Dalyston 2.2.14 Leading Goalkicker: M. Sellars 5 PI Best: Z. Mattock, J. Wilson, N. Anderson, N. Bee-Hickman, M. Sellars, F. Cousins Dal Best: R. Slade, T. Derrick, L. Ibrhaim, T. Brosnan, J. Derrick, H. Wallis

Sister act BASS Coast Breakers defeated Pearcedale on the weekend for its sixth win with a final score of 25.13.162 to 0.0.0. There are few women’s sports with teams large enough to accommodate five sets of sisters. However, this is the case for the undefeated Bass Coast Breakers. Watching the women play together is an example of sibling harmony, not rivalry. Breaker’s captain Sophie Bolding, who plays alongside her sister Charlotte, said the competition between the two helps them to push and challenge each other. “My sister and I have a great partnership in sport because we trust each other, and we push each other to be better players,” Bolding said. “There is also a really amazing intrinsic awareness of each other - it’s easy to link up with and find each other, because we’ve been practicing it our whole lives. It’s also great having that familiar voice on the field encouraging and leading me.” The Breakers win against Pearcedale puts them back at the top of the MRC SEWF South East Development ladder. Stahl-Smith kicked six goals against Pearcedale, tak-

ing her to poll position on the goal ladder with a tally of 21. Other goal scorers were S. Bolding (5), T. Angarane (3), E. Angarane (2), E. Volard (2), G. Bloch (1), E. Cargill (1), C. Connell (1), W. Cuthbertson (1), K. Edney(1), C. Formosa(1) and H. Mills(1). As the score suggests, the Breakers were provided with plenty of space and opportunities. Pearcedale had a strong beginning but was unable to match the Breaker’s intensity as the game wore on. The half time score of 84 to 0 was almost doubled in the

second half. Both teams joined in a circle of mixed jerseys at the end of the game, to cheer each other and the umpires. The Bass Coast Breakers play next at Cowes Recreation Reserve on Phillip Island, straight after the youth girl’s football game, at 2.30pm on Sunday, June 25. The Phillip Island Youth Girls play Korumburra Bena at 1pm. This is a great opportunity to get out and support your local women’s AFL.

Family game: five sets of sisters play for the Bass Coast Breakers. They are, from left, Tess and Ella Angarane, Molly and Gabby Bloch, Charlotte and Sophie Bolding, Sarah Courtenay-Vesty and Hannah Mills-Vesty, and Georgia and Rebecca Slavin.

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thestar.com.au • Kilcunda Bass v Koo Wee Rup

Important win for the Panthers

ROUND 10 SENIORS LADDER W L D

KILCUNDA Bass had another close victory after coming face to face with Koo Wee Rup on the weekend.

Pts

Inv-K’wak.....8 2 1 161.29 34 Dalyston ......8 1 1 136.95 34 Cora Lynn ....7 4 0 137.47 28 Kil-Bass ......7 3 0 117.07 28 KooWeeRup..6 4 0 101.60 24 Phillip Is .........5 5 0 101.13 20 98.64 16 Nar Nar Goon ...4 6 0 Garfield ..........4 6 0 95.72 16 Kor-Bena ........1 9 0 51.42 4 Bunyip............0 10 0 46.35 0 GOALKICKERS N. Langley (Cora Lynn) ....... (5) 42 J. Wells (Kil-Bass)............... (4) 30 T. Mahoney (Inv-K) ............. (0) 30 S. Pimm (Phillip Is)............. (2) 25 R. Gillis (Cora Lynn) ............ (3) 23 T. Wyatt (Inv-K) ................... (2) 19 N. Voss (KooWee) ............... (1) 19 T. Dovaston (NNG) .............. (1) 18 L. James (Kil-Bass) ............. (0) 18 D. Johnson (Garfield) .......... (0) 18

Concentration: Kilcunda Bass’ Brendan Jones boots a set penalty shot in the Reserves match against Koo Wee Rup.

Both teams knew the game was going to be a challenge, with key players missing from both sides. With numbers short, the Panthers took the opportunity to bring up some of its young players. Six players under the age of 19 – mostly Thirds – took the field and played extremely well,

RESERVES LADDER W L D

Phillip Is......9 Garfield .......7 Nar Nar Goon..6 Kil-Bass ......5 KooWeeRup..5 Dalyston .........5 Inv-K’wak .......4 Cora Lynn.......4 Kor-Bena ........4 Bunyip............1

1 3 4 4 5 5 6 7 6 9

0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0

Pts

164.88 118.79 110.67 105.86 142.96 105.89 66.62 123.23 78.51 46.31

36 28 24 22 20 20 18 16 16 4

GOALKICKERS

LADDER W L D

Pts

0 377.52 40 0 205.26 36 0 222.39 32 0 90.49 24 0 80.70 16 0 72.20 16 1 67.74 14 1 50.36 10 2 58.30 8 0 39.06 8

Pressure: Kilcunda Bass’ Scott Pugh was determined to regain possession of the ball in the Reserves match against Koo Wee Rup.

GOALKICKERS Z. Williamson (Cora Lynn) .. (1) 25 J. Verleg (Garfield) .............. (2) 25 L. Dowsett (Cora Lynn) ....... (3) 22 B. Taylor (Phillip Is)............. (1) 20 C. McInnes (Inv-K).............. (5) 17 H. Coe (Cora Lynn) ............. (1) 15 T. Fernandez-Phillips (Cora) .. (1) 15 P. Gillin (Kor-Bena).............. (0) 13 L. Alford (Kil-Bass) ............. (1) 13 J. Tabone (NNG).................. (2) 13

INVERLOCH Kongwak had a massive win over Korumburra Bena on the Giant’s home ground.

FOURTHS LADDER W L D

Bunyip .........9 0 Cora Lynn .....9 2 Garfield ........8 1 Phillip Is.......7 3 Kor-Bena ......5 5 Koo Wee Rup ....4 6 Dalyston ..........4 6 Inv-K’wak ........3 8 Nar Nar Goon ...1 9 Kil-Bass...........0 10

1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Kilcunda Bass 11.11.77 Koo Wee Rup 11.5.71

KB Best: K. Condick, L. May, Z. Gorsuch, J. Jensen, M. Grant THIRDS

Koo Wee Rup 14.11.95 Kilcunda Bass 8.2.50

THIRDS 1 1 2 4 7 6 6 7 7 8

By the end of the quarter, the Panthers had accumulated seven goals and seven behinds. The Demons were kept to just two goals with Jaidyn Burgess and Mitch Whitham working well across half back. More inaccurate kicking hurt the Panthers in the third quarter, but onballers Chris Endres and Brent Macaffer put up a phenomenal effort that made the difference for the home side. Both players were important in the second half of the match, expertly moving the ball down the field. The last quarter would see the Panthers struggle to finish. Onballer Adam Stock had been putting the

Kilcunda Bass Goals: J. Wells 4, T. Smith 2, T. Gibson 2, B. Aldwell 1, A. Stock 1, C. Endres 1 Koo Wee Rup Goals: M. Collins 4, B. Collins 2, M. Tribuzi 1, L. Walker 1, L. McMaster 1, T. Dolan 1, N. Voss 1 Kilcunda Bass Best: T. Gibson, C. Endres, J. Wells, B. Law, J. Burgess, M. Whitham Koo Wee Rup Best: C. Dyker, J. Hand, M. Leek, N. Voss, L. Walker, B. Galante RESERVES

S. Pugh (Kil-Bass)............... (2) 28 S. Dillon (Cora Lynn)........... (3) 26 L. Woolford (Phillip Is)........ (2) 18 M. Lewis (NNG) .................. (0) 15 D. Mullen (Koo Wee) ........... (8) 15 A. Wallis (Dalyston) ............ (0) 14 M. MacKay (Inv-K) .............. (1) 14 J. Brooker (Dalyston) .......... (3) 13 M. Cameron (Koo Wee)....... (0) 13 K. Taylor (Phillip Is)............. (0) 12

Cora Lynn .. 10 Phillip Is......9 Garfield .......8 Bunyip ........6 Inv-K’wak.....4 Dalyston .........4 Kil-Bass..........3 KooWeeRup ...2 Nar Nar Goon ..1 Kor-Bena ........2

making the win that much more enjoyable. For the first time this season, the Panthers were off to a fantastic start from the first whistle. Ruckman Ben Law won the majority of the centre clearances, making it easier for dangerous forward Jason Wells to get his hands on the ball. The Panthers focused on keeping the game at a fast pace, which took the Demons by surprise. However, the Demons managed to recover and got a score on the board within the last 30 seconds of the quarter. The Panthers kept up its momentum in the second quarter, but inaccurate kicking hurt it significantly.

Pts

426.73 266.20 379.72 347.93 126.60 105.49 43.35 47.75 18.50 17.67

38 36 34 28 20 16 16 12 4 0

GOALKICKERS B. Friend (Garfield) .............. (0) 29 S. Tapner (Bunyip) .............. (4) 26 L. Taylor (Cora Lynn) .......... (1) 21 M. Sellars (Phillip Is) .......... (5) 21 D. Taylor (Nar Nar) .............. (1) 19 N. Anderson (Ph Is) ............ (2) 19 G. Da Costa (Cora Lynn) ..... (4) 17 W. Clarkson (Inv-K)............. (1) 17 B. York (Cora Lynn)............. (0) 14 M. Nadenbousch (Bun) ....... (0) 14 J. Wilson (Ph Is) ................. (2) 14 H. Morgan-Morris (Bun) ..... (0) 14

Leading Goalkicker: D. Mullen 8 KWR Best: R. Healy, C. Miller, D. Mullen, K. Dowsett, C. Milojevic, B. Hussey

Kilcunda Bass 5.12.42 Koo Wee Rup 5.6.36 KB Goals: S. Casey 1, N. Bradley 1, C. Newitt 1, L. Alford 1, J. Rosenow 1 KB Best: J. Bastwrous, C. Newitt, S. Casey, J. Rosenow, R. Taylor, L. Alford KWR Best: not submitted FOURTHS

Koo Wee Rup 16.8.104 Kilcunda Bass 0.2.2 Leading Goalkicker: T. Burr 4 KWR Best: R. Grange-Lylak, J. Betts, L. Glassborow, T. Burr, M. Voss, A. Whitta KB Best: F. Homer, L. Brock, M. Gatherum, D. Taylor, M. GrahamEdden, Z. Crow

• Inverloch Kongwak v Korumburra Bena

Sea Eagles thump Giants Leongatha Junior footy CGJFL ladders UNDER 10 W Yinnar..............7 Trafalgar...........6 L’gatha Green.....4 Mirboo North .....4 Moe Maroons .....4 Moe Blues ............ 3 Hill & Rovers........ 3 Morwell Royal ...... 4 Morwell Navy ....... 2 Newb Blues .......... 3 Yallourn Nth ......... 0 Newb Reds........... 0

L 0 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 5 5 7 8

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

UNDER 10

% Pts 1054.55 32 830.43 28 207.61 24 180.00 24 106.60 24 42.42 24 122.73 20 98.79 20 117.24 12 69.44 12 9.96 4 15.75 0

L 1 1 1 1 2 1 3 4 4 6 7

D 0 0 0 2 1 1 0 0 1 0 0

% Pts 321.43 28 192.08 28 181.08 28 132.32 24 145.22 22 140.00 22 127.75 20 67.48 16 89.09 14 16.92 8 30.73 4

L 0 1 2 2 2 3 4 5 4 5 5 8

D 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0

UNDER 12

Leongatha Gold 7.5.47 Moe Blues 4.1.25 Leongatha Gold goals: P. Winmar 5, W. Davies 1, J. McRae 1. Best: T. Harris, K. Jarvis, F. Dunn, X. Bolge, J. Clark, P. Winmar.

Leongatha Green goals: M. Burggraaff 1, W. Brown 1, T. McRae 1. Leongatha Green best: T. McRae, W. Brown, L. Gill, T. McRae, T. Richards, J. Smith. UNDER 14

Yinnar 8.5.53 Leongatha Green 6.9.45 Leongatha Green goals: F. Materia 4, B. Hanrahan 1, N. Hanily 1. Best: B. Hanrahan, C. Riseley, N. Hanily, D. Hume, F. Materia, K. Brown. YOUTH GIRLS

UNDER 14 W Mirboo North .....7 Trafalgar...........5 Moe Maroons .....5 L’gatha Gold ......5 Morwell Royal ....3 L’gatha Green ....... 4 New Blues ............ 3 Yinnar .................. 3 New Reds............. 3 Hill & Rovers........ 2 Morwell Navy ....... 1 Yallourn Nth ......... 0

Leongatha Green goals: Nil. Best: A. Livingstone, E. Pitts, R. Hume, C. Richards, L. Scholz, I. Bolge.

Yinnar 5.2.32 Leongatha Green 3.6.24

UNDER 12 W L’gatha Green.....5 Mirboo North .....4 L’gatha Gold ......6 Trafalgar...........3 Morwell Royal ....3 Moe Blues ............ 2 Moe Maroons....... 3 Hill & Rovers........ 2 Yinnar .................. 3 New Blues ............ 0 Yallourn Nth ......... 0

Yinnar 2.5.17 Leongatha Green 0.1.1

% Pts 344.44 32 178.23 28 202.00 24 155.60 24 144.71 22 136.74 20 102.16 16 84.60 12 81.35 12 48.48 12 38.92 10 32.35 0

Newborough Reds 3.0.18 Leongatha 1.2.8 Leongatha Youth Girls goals: Z. Michael 1. Leongatha Youth Girls best: K. Price, Z. Michael , T. Beavis, E. Lyons, K. Caughey, A. Dunn.

Both teams were participating in the Orange Round, highlighting the need to combat and eradicate violence against women. The Sea Eagles kicked to the outer goal and proved to be too strong for the Giants. Its players were bigger bodied and key forwards Tom Bartholomew and Tom Wyatt were instrumental in putting five early goals on the board.

Inverloch Kongwak 18.18.126 Korumburra-Bena 4.7.31 Inverloch Kongwak Goals: T. Bartholomew 5, A. Soumilas 3, T. Wyatt 2, D. Houston 2, S. Hawking 2, J. Purcell 1, J. Truman 1, C. Casey 1, J. Clottu 1 Korumburra-Bena Goals: R. Dixon 2, N. Besley 1, B. Anthony 1 Inverloch Kongwak Best: A. Soumilas, S. Hawking, D. Houston, J. Purcell, T. Bartholomew Korumburra-Bena Best: B. Fitzpatrick, J. Ayama, J. McMillan, B. Fitzgerald, W. Jeffs, J. Celebrine RESERVES

Inverloch Kongwak 7.7.49 Korumburra-Bena 4.7.31 Leading Goalkickers: J. Dowie 2, J. Paterson 2 IK Best: B. Huitema, T. Whelan, B. Hayes, S. Zammit, D. Friswell, L.

The Giants could only manage three behinds for the term. After the first quarter, the scores were Sea Eagles 5.5.35 to the Giants 0.3.3. The Giants found it hard to match the Sea Eagles’ game style, and weren’t helped by the fact it was missing four of its key players, including Jesse Henderson and Joel Winderlich. The Sea Eagles continued to hit its targets. The Giants’ only goal came from Nick Besley after a 50 metre penalty. Going into the long break,

Short KB Best: D. Muir, S. Moore, J. Paterson, M. Hancock, M. Snooks, R. Muir THIRDS

Inverloch Kongwak 14.12.96 Korumburra-Bena 0.3.3 Leading Goalkicker: C. McInnes 5 IK Best: L. Paxton, C. McInnes, Z. Javier, O. Collett, O. Hutton, S. Greenhalgh KB Best: A. Walker, T. Halliday, T. Newton, B. Walker, L. Fievez, T. Anthony FOURTHS

Korumburra-Bena 8.11.59 Inverloch Kongwak 2.3.15 Leading Goalkicker: R. Pattison 3 KB Best: R. Pattison, J. Anthony, A. Turton, M. Nicholas, W. Little IK Best: A. Hrvatin, A. Box, S. Greenhalgh, J. Hutchinson, M. McCaughan, J. Williams

the scores were Sea Eagles 9.11.65 to the Giants 1.3.9. In the third quarter, the Giants tightened its defence. John Amaya and William Jeffs were doing well and restricted the Sea Eagles to just two goals. At three quarter time, the score was Sea Eagles 11.15.81 to Giants 1.4.10. The Giants opened the last quarter with more endeavour and kicked the opening goal off the ground in the goal square. It marked the ball again near the goal shortly after, but the effort went wasted. The Sea Eagles rushed the ball down the field and another goal resulted. The bigger bodies and slick play by the Sea Eagles saw it overrun the Giants in the last term, kicking seven goals and three behinds. The siren sounded and the final score was Sea Eagles 18.18.126 to Giants 4.7.31. Inverloch Kongwak has a week off in round 11, having played Cora Lynn in a standalone match to open the season. The Giants will host Garfield at home and, with its big men still missing, will be in for a challenge.

pressure on the Demons throughout the entire match, but succumbed to a hamstring injury in the first five minutes of the final term. The fast paced style was also beginning to take a toll. Losing Stock meant the Panthers only had one rotation, and it was quickly running out of legs. This allowed the Demons to open the floodgates. Demons’ Mitch Collins took a couple of great grabs in the forward line and he, alongside Ben Collins, helped add five goals to its tally. Showing great character, the Panthers didn’t let the Demons take its lead and powered through to the finish, winning by six points The final score was Kilcunda Bass 11.11.77 to Koo Wee Rup 11.5.71. Kilcunda Bass will play at home once again, this time to Dalyston. This is an important game for the Panthers; a win could place it third on the ladder, just two points behind Dalyston, but a loss could send them down with the rest of the pack.

Southern Gippsland junior football Results - Round 9 June 18 Under 10: Corner Inlet 0.0.0 v Kilcunda-Bass 0.0.0. Wonthaggi Power 0.0.0 let Tarwin 0.0.0. Under 12: Dalyston 2.2.14 d Phillip Island 0.8.8, Wonthaggi Power 7.1.43 d Tarwin 0.0.0, InverlochKongwak 15.9.99 d Korumburra-Bena 0.0.0. Under 14: Phillip Island 9.10.64 d Dalyston 0.0.0, Korumburra-Bena 9.4.58 d Inverloch-Kongwak 2.1.13. Youth Girls: Bunyip 6.9.45 d Poowong-Loch 2.2.14.

Ladders Under 12 Wonthaggi Power ......333.33 Inverloch-Kongwak ..217.26 Phillip Island..............321.65 Kilcunda-Bass ...........297.56 Corner Inlet .................149.46 Dalyston ........................32.38 Korumburra-Bena .........15.01 Tarwin .............................4.81 Under 14 Phillip Island..............645.16 Korumburra-Bena ....376.64 Corner Inlet ...............186.49 Wonthaggi Power ......126.58 Inverloch-Kongwak ......75.49 Kilcunda-Bass ...............36.60 Dalyston ..........................6.92 Youth Girls Phillip Island..............515.62 Bunyip ........................192.37 Wonthaggi Power ......264.37 Korumburra-Bena ......67.97 Inverloch-Kongwak ......32.94 Poowong-Loch ..............26.16

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thestar.com.au • Mirboo North v Thorpdale

Mighty win for the Tigers By Rover MIRBOO North stoically defeated Thorpdale by 41 points in bright winter sunshine at Thorpdale Recreation Reserve on Saturday. This was a high quality backs-to-the-wall win by the mighty Tigers that few Mid Gippsland football experts had predicted. Mirboo North also retained the 15th annually contested Bright / St Ellen Memorial Shield, after winning six of this season’s 12 football and netball games played between the clubs. Both defenses were rebounding well in an even opening quarter, where each team was restricted to one goal. Thorpdale’s major came

20 seconds into the match from playing coach Nick Brown and Zac Kilgower later replied for the Tigers after marking a pass from Josh Taylor. Then, Thorpdale systematically rushed the footy forward and scored three consecutive majors in the first six minutes of the second term. The Blues’ hunger, passion and commitment to win the contested ball had launched a series of unstoppable purpose-built deliveries into their attacking 50. Goal scorers Matt Powell and Scott Gatehouse, who kicked two in as many minutes, were causing plenty of headaches for the Tigers. Others producing lots of drive for Thorpdale were Deen Allen, first-gamer Mark Kelly, Trent Gibson, Nick Fairbank and Brett Gatehouse. Momentum was with the Blues, which was sweeping

all before it with lots of run, fast handballs and precise foot passing into their forward line. Rather than repeal and replace any game plan structures, Mirboo North put its shoulder to the wheel with determined rearguard action. For the next 10 minutes, the Tigers asserted its authority and matched Thorpdale’s two behinds with a couple of missed shots themselves. With Mirboo North starting to use more of the corridor, Taylor, Cam Le Page, Zac Kilgower and Mitchell Wightman each booted a goal, to give the visitors a 10 point advantage at the main break. Taylor continued to make his presence felt up forward and kicked another three goals in the second half. Included in Taylor’s strong performance was an outstanding chest mark taken lying on the ground whilst grappling

with Kelly in the last quarter. All afternoon, Wightman was an ever present thorn in Thorpdale’s side, with his courageous in-and-under possessions delivered to teammates with hand and foot precision. Kilgower’ safe marking frequently provided a reliable target across half forward, before he was forced from the field with a severe ankle injury late in the game. Jake Nash, Brayden Wilson, Damien Turner, Hudson Kerr, Beau Ridgway and last minute inclusion Damien McLean were others who served the Tigers with distinction through the midfield and up forward. In the back 50, defiant defenders Ben Richards, Jayden Hohmann, Clancy Bennett, Luke Palmer and Jacob Blair ensured Thorpdale only managed two goals after half time. Thorpdale’s scoreboard inaction was hard to fathom – some of its linking up and overlap work across the midfield and around the flanks was impressive, but the goals simply dried up.

SENIORS

Mirboo North 12.16.88 d Thorpdale 6.11.47 Mirboo North goals: J. Taylor 4, Z. Kilgower 2, C. Le Page 1, J. Robertson 1, B. Ridgway 1, M. Wightman 1, H. Kerr 1, B. Wilson 1. Thorpdale goals: S. Gatehouse 2, N. Brown 2, M. Powell 1, M. Gorman 1. Mirboo North best: M. Wightman, B. Wilson, J. Nash, J. Taylor, B. Richards, J. Hohmann. Thorpdale best: D. Allen, M. Kelly, M. Powell, T. Gibson, N. Fairbank, B. Gatehouse. RESERVES

Mirboo North 13.13.91 d Thorpdale 3.6.24

Defence: Mirboo North’s Brayden Wilson protects the ball and attempts to move away from his Thorpdale opponent in the Seniors match.

Mirboo North goals: P. Aveling 3, D. Allen 3, B. Harriage 3, L. Gervasi 1, A. Irwin 1, N. Gervasi 1, S. Rogers 1.

Tackle: Mirboo North’s Hudson Kerr drives his Thorpdale opponent to the ground, assisted by Jake Nash.

Mid Gippsland League SENIORS LADDER

The final score was Mirboo North 12.16 .88 defeated Thorpdale 6.11.47. This Saturday, Mirboo North hosts fifth placed Trafalgar in another crucial encounter, where victory will draw the Tigers level with the

Thorpdale goals: H. Ferguson 2, J. Durkin 1. Mirboo North best: L. Gervasi, D. Taylor, B. Harriage, B. Edmondson, D. McLean, J. Grande. Thorpdale best: H. O’Connell, H. Ferguson, A. Archipow, S. Powell, M. Dyke, D. Brennan. THIRDS

Yinnar 11.8.74 d Mirboo North 8.4.52 Yinnar goals: C. Watson 5, J. Bugeja 2, R. Smyth 2, J. Hennessy 1, B. Cheffers 1. Mirboo North goals: F. Austin 4, C. White 2, T. Melbourne 1, G. Erbs 1. Yinnar best: S. Findlay, R. Smyth, C. Watson, B. Flanigan, A. Hendrikse, J. Leak. Mirboo North best: C. Pinkerton, F. Austin, E. Parker, B. Van de rydt , T. Melbourne, T. Hart.

Bloods, which have six wins in the book after 10 rounds.

Yinnar ................... 169.69 Yall-Yall North....... 160.92 Newborough ......... 126.18 Thorpdale ............. 126.00 Trafalgar ............... 127.26 Morwell East .......... 118.41 Mirboo North.......... 111.95 Hill End .................... 70.77 Yarragon .................. 56.53 Boolarra ................... 35.73

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RESERVES LADDER

OTHER MATCHES SENIORS Trafalgar 14.7.91 d Yarragon 6.8.44 Yinnar 16.14.110 d Boolarra 3.0.18 Morwell East 10.7.67 d Hill End 6.9.45 Yall-Yall Nth 13.7.85 d Newborough 9.5.59 RESERVES Trafalgar 13.16.94 d Yarragon 8.5.53 Yinnar 33.10.208 d Boolarra 2.1.13 Morwell East 7.8.50 d Hill end 7.4.46 Newborough 11.12.78 d Yall-Yall Nth 9.7.61 THIRDS Hill End 25.16.166 d Morwell East 2.3.15 Newborough 22.12.144 d Yall-Yall Nth 1.2.8 FOURTHS Yinnar 14.11.95 d Boolarra 5.2.32 Newborough 4.7.31 d Trafalgar 4.1.25

Newborough ......... 391.58 Yinnar ................... 308.80 Yall-Yall North....... 213.94 Trafalgar ............... 111.74 Mirboo North ........ 133.47 Hill End .................. 111.63 Morwell East ............ 96.79 Yarragon .................. 75.18 Thorpdale ................ 37.89 Boolarra ..................... 7.85

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THIRDS LADDER Newborough ........458.51 Trafalgar ..............371.43 Mirboo North .......205.51 Hill End ................331.89 Yinnar ....................85.14 Yall-Yall North .........33.63 Morwell East .............3.43

87 87 67 62 33 22 0

FOURTHS LADDER Trafalgar ............... 205.49 Newborough ......... 178.96 Yinnar ................... 154.44 Hill End ................. 117.74 Mirboo North .......... 38.56 Boolarra ................... 33.61

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• Fish Creek v Stony Creek

Fish Creek dominate the battle of the creeks AFTER a gritty battle in round six between these two sides where Stony Creek took it right up to Fish Creek, the expectations were high for another good game. However, with Fish Creek coming off an unexpected loss last week against the Allies, it looked from very early that Stony Creek was going to be in for a very long day. The conditions were once again fantastic at Terrill Park and the ground was in the best condition. The match got underway with the Lions kicking to the canteen end. Fishy, as it has done so often this year, was off to a good start and attacked immediately. The opening goal was on the board inside the first minute to Jack Hayes, who has played forward a bit in recent weeks. Stony wasn’t to be overawed early and it had some good passages of play. Jacob Byrnes got the Lions on the board at the four minute mark with an opportunistic goal. The next few minutes were fairly even with neither side able to hit the scoreboard. From the 10 minute mark, however, the Fish Creek side took control. It added a further six goals to the end of the quarter and could have easily added

a further couple had it been more accurate from its set shots. Fishy captain Cal Park, back in the side after missing the previous game, was electric and had support from brother Ethan, Coates, Cameron, Straw and second gamer Howard. At quarter time, the margin was out to a healthy 41 points for Fish Creek. The second quarter was similar and played pretty much on Fish Creek’s terms. The highlight was a spectacular contested mark from Brent Cooper midway through the quarter in the goal square that netted him his second goal. Lachie Park was also looking very dangerous up forward alongside Seccull and Ethan Park was at his silky best setting up scoring opportunities and adding a couple of goals himself. At half time, the margin was out to 64 points. The second half was a very one sided affair with Fish Creek dominating all over the ground. It added another 11 goals through the third and fourth quarters while keeping Stony Creek goal less for the second half. The final margin was 136 points in Fish Creek’s favor and a very good return to form after an off week the week prior. Next week sees Fish Creek heading to Foster to take on the Tigers, while Stony Creek take on the red hot Allies at the racecourse.

Challenge: Fish Creek’s Liam Eade leads his Stony Creek opponent to the ball Contest: Fish Creek’s Ryan McGannon went up with players from both sides coming to assist. against Kerem Baskaya and Jake Cameron for the ball. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning-@ fourcornersframing.biz. SENIORS

Fish Creek 22.19.151 Stony Creek 2.3.15 Fish Creek Goals: L. Park 4, A. Seccull 4, B. Coates 3, E. Park 2, J. Hayes 2, B. Cooper 2, J. Buckland 1, J. Blenkinsop 1, C. Park 1, T. Hooker 1, T. Cameron 1 Stony Creek Goals: J. Byrnes 1, W. Collins 1 Fish Creek Best: O. Straw, C. Park, T. Redpath, L. Park, L. Howard, J. Blenkinsop Stony Creek Best: J. Gee, C. Mackie, G. Angelopoulos , W. Collins, K. Airdrie RESERVES

Stony Creek 16.7.103 Fish Creek 9.7.61

Back in the game: Fish Creek captain Cal Park played a fantastic game against Stony Creek after missing the previous match.

Stony Creek Goals: J. Byrnes 5, B. Renden 3, B. Byrnes 3, M. Dyer 2, B. McKnight 2, G. Gray 1 Fish Creek Goals: J. Standfield 2,

A. Wilson 2, A. Bright 2, D. Devonshire 1, J. Danckert 1, D. Edgar 1 Stony Creek Best: J. Byrnes, D. Gilliatte, T. Jenkin, B. Byrnes, T. Stone, B. McKnight Fish Creek Best: A. Thomas ireland, T. Price, J. Potter, D. Edgar, J. Standfield , R. Nicoll THIRDS

Stony Creek 13.11.89 Fish Creek 3.2.20 Stony Creek Goals: C. Preston 3, H. Funnell 2, L. Thomas 2, J. Bright 1, T. O’Connor 1, C. Cary 1, J. SteeleRockall 1, B. Martin 1, J. Phillips 1 Fish Creek Goals: C. Buckland 1, A. Wilson 1, Z. Clark 1 Stony Creek Best: H. Funnell, J. Phillips, L. Thomas, A. Lacanaria, A. Wright, A. Dyke Fish Creek Best: N. Denbrok, J. Standfield , A. Denbrok, Z. Clark, K. Dorling

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* Foster v MDU

Tigers wrestle Demons for the win FOSTER gained another win after a high intensity match against MDU. The Tigers were ready to put on a show and came out firing in the first quarter. With the midfielders delivering fantastic entries into the forward 50, the Tigers could not be slowed. Led by Joel Hanlon, John

Bright and Darren Granger, the Tigers booted seven goals in the first quarter, securing a five goal lead over the MDU. Troy Van Dyke was an important asset for the Tigers throughout the whole game. Playing on the wing, Van Dyke used his speedy pace to carry the ball into the forward line, and opened up the game in a lot

of instances. Foster took its foot off the pedal coming into the second quarter, but it was no time to rest. MDU was determined to prove it could not be walked over and fought to keep its opponent down to one goal for the quarter. Coming back from injury, MDU’s Matthew Harris was a standout in the midfield alongside the

Leading: Foster’s John Bright commanded his teammates forward to release a handball to, with MDU’s Brent Densley approaching.

physical presence of Daniel Fletcher. Wrestling to stay in the game, MDU kicked two goals and narrowed the margin to just under 30 points. However, MDU’s forwards struggled to get by the Tigers’ backmen Luke Galle and Kieran Bohn. Likewise in MDU’s backline, the Tigers struggled to get by Craig Ricardo. The intensity picked up and the game turned scrappy as both teams struggled for possession. There were a lot of stoppages and turnovers, which made the game interesting going into the long break. The Tigers were showing a sense of panic, but the break allowed the team to settle down and come back strong. Going back to basics, the Tigers regained structure in the third quarter and ran away with a four goal haul. The fourth quarter was another tight contest with a

Struggle: MDU’s Brenton Arnup got his hands to the ball, fighting off Foster’s Darren Granger. lot of tackling and stoppages, but ultimately the game belonged to the Tigers. The final score was Foster 14.14.98 to MDU 9.9.63. Foster will take on Fish Creek this week, and will focus on playing a solid four quarters to produce an interesting match against the ladder leaders. MDU will have the bye this week, and will spend the week off preparing to face Fish Creek in the following round.

SENIORS

Foster 14.14.98 M.D.U. 9.9.63 Foster Goals: D. Granger 3, J. Bright 3, B. Rooney 2, J. Toner 2, J. Hanlon 2, L. Mann 1, E. Smith 1 M.D.U. Goals: T. Corry 3, M. Harris 2, M. Laskey 1, J. Kennedy 1, C. Harris 1, M. Smith 1 Foster Best: D. Granger, M. Jones, T. Van Dyke, B. Rooney, B. Angwin, K. Bohn M.D.U. Best: M. Harris, C. Ricardo, M. Laskey, B. Thorson, S. James, D. Fletcher RESERVES

M.D.U. 18.15.123 Foster 5.6.36 M.D.U. Goals: T. Harris 5, N. Mathieson 2, J. Forrester 2, R. Roi 2, L. Harris 2, M. Darmanin 2, C. Dyke 1, J. Gourlay 1, D.

McDonald 1 Foster Goals: S. Brett 2, E. Staley 1, J. Sparkes 1, L. Lidstone 1 M.D.U. Best: N. Tuckett, T. Harris, Z. Cox, D. Campbell, S. Turner, R. Roi Foster Best: J. Chaseling, E. Staley, S. Dobson, S. Brett, N. Clarke, D. La Casa THIRDS

M.D.U. 8.6.54 Foster 5.8.38 M.D.U. Goals: L. Smith 3, M. Hoober 2, J. Gourlay 1, S. Pearce 1, J. Yates 1 Foster Goals: L. Lidstone 2, J. Thornell 2, O. Cox 1 M.D.U. Best: M. Hoober, S. Chadwick, S. Pearce, M. Scrimshaw, J. Gourlay, G. Cole Foster Best: J. Smith, J. Thornell, O. Cox, L. Lidstone, M. House, J. Kuhnell

* DWWWW v Toora

Allies hold off Magpies SENIORS LADDER W L D

Pts

Fish Creek.... 9 1 0 260.68 36 DWWWW ..... 7 3 0 180.89 28 Toora... ....... 7 3 0 145.44 28 Tarwin ........ 6 4 0 106.44 24 Stony Creek.... 4 6 0 91.93 16 Foster ............. 3 8 0 65.99 12 MDU............... 0 11 0 25.42 0 GOALKICKERS K. Bergles (DWWWW) ........ (7) 80 A. Seccull (Fish Ck) ............. (4) 38 K. Baskaya (Stony Ck) ......... (0) 34 L. Manders (Toora) ............. (4) 33 J. Weston (Toora) ............... (1) 25 A. Sigeti (DWWWW) ........... (2) 21 B. Coates (Fish Ck).............. (3) 17 R. Robertson (Toora) .......... (0) 17 J. Smith (Fish Ck) ............... (0) 17 H. Black (Tarwin)................. (0) 16 B. Cooper (Fish Ck) ............. (2) 16 T. Toussaint (Tarwin) ........... (0) 16

RESERVES LADDER W L D

Stony Creek .. 9 Tarwin ........ 7 Fish Creek.... 6 DWWWW ..... 7 Toora ... .......... 4 MDU............... 3 Foster ............. 1

1 4 4 4 6 8 10

0 0 0 0 0 0 0

210.33 130.68 157.71 125.44 90.10 35.57 35.57

Pts

36 28 24 24 16 12 4

GOALKICKERS A. Bright (Fish Ck)............... (2) 35 D. Devonshire (Fish Ck) ...... (1) 23 M. Dyer (Stony Ck) ............. (2) 19 V. Pecora (DWWWW) ......... (4) 19 L. Anderson (Tarwin) .......... (0) 18 W. Thorson (Stony Ck)........ (0) 17 N. Mathieson (MDU) ........... (2) 16 B. McKnight (Stony Ck) ...... (2) 15 J. Byrnes (Stony Ck) ........... (5) 15 J. Bright (Foster) ................. (0) 13

THIRDS LADDER W L D

% Won

Stony Creek ..8 1 0 88.89 MDU...........5 4 0 55.56 Fish Creek....4 4 0 50.00 Foster .........5 6 0 45.45 Toora ............. 2 7 0 22.22 DWWWW ...... 0 2 0 0.00 GOALKICKERS C. Cary (Stony Ck) .............. (1) 17 C. Preston (Stony Ck) ......... (3) 17 Z. Duursma (Foster) ............ (0) 13 A. Wilson (Fish Ck) ............. (1) 12 L. Lidstone (Foster)............. (2) 12 L. Smith (MDU)................... (3) 11 C. Buckland (Fish Ck) .......... (1) 10 S. Pearce (Meen) ................ (1) 9 R. Angwin (Foster) .............. (0) 9 J. Bright (Stony Ck) ............ (1) 9

ALLIES held off a fast finishing Toora to take the points in the match of the AFL round on Saturday. Allies approached this game against Toora with visions of jumping above it and taking second position from it on the AFL ladder. Having beaten Fish Creek, the win and percentage would see second spot secured. Hot conditions prevailed at the Alberton West Oval and the home side got into top gear from the start as Keiran Byers set the ball rolling forward and Kael Bergles had two goals on the board within minutes. It took Toora nearly 20 minutes before it could get close enough to goal and when Jonathon Pintus was flattened he gingerly took his kick for their first. The second term was all Allies and they used the open spaces effectively. Again Byers was the starting point and he set up Haydn Egerton and Chris McKay who ran smartly down the corridor for Anthony Sigeti for a quick starter.

At the bounce, Lew Ferguson and Peter Grant sharked the tap out and Jack Weston carried the ball to within range and Brett Scarcella goaled. In the next 15 minutes, the home side ran the ball down the middle and with Anthony Sigeti the target at centre half forward the runners fed off him and goals to Bergles (2), Phillips and then Sigeti (2) the lead suddenly blew out to nearly six goals. In defence, Ferguson and Michael O’Sullivan battled hard but really had no one to go to. Across half back, Matija Sigeti, Steven Scott and Jayden Nolan brought the ball to ground then followed up and via Darcy Atkins and Tait Sabac they out ran the packs. Luke Manders scored the only goal for Toora during the term and by half time the Allies held a comfortable lead. The second half turned into a heart stopper as the Allies swamped the forward line for Bergles to kick two more goals and Sigeti one. Odd whistle decisions made things confusing but the home side pressed on with excellent teamwork.

Byers, Atkins, Trent Robertson and Josh Weightman were combing well and starved Toora of any chances. At the last change the Allies held a commanding lead. Whatever happened in the third quarter huddle certainly gave Toora a huge kick. At the centre bounce, Byers won the tap but Toora through Ferguson and Jack Weston continually ran hard from the centre and in the process kicked three goals in the first 10 minutes. Two goals to Josh Griffin put some spark in the run and later on two more goals to Luke Manders and suddenly the lead had been cut back. So far for the term, the home side had not won a clearance but there was no sign of panic. Late in the term Atkins, Max Homer and Phillips teamed up to get the ball out and give Kael Bergles a chance to run onto the ball, but Bennett Osbourne and Ben Willder dragged him back, and Toora cleared the ball out of the danger zone. With 25 minutes elapsed Toora, kicked its tenth goal but time ran out and a very tired DWWWW were victors by

Kick along: Allies’ Tait Sabec kicks the ball off the ground as Toora’s Michael O’Sullivan and Lyndon Dyson give chase. eight points. The previous game against Fish Creek was a tough battle and several players were still a bit sore, but at the end of the day a win is a win and with better percentage the Allies have moved up second place just four points behind Fishy. Kael Bergles’ seven goals take his season tally to 80 and his overall senior tally to 970.

SENIORS

RESERVES

DWWWW 10.15.75 Toora 10.7.67

Toora 12.5.77 DWWWW 12.3.75

DWWWW Goals: K. Bergles 7, A. Sigeti 2, J. Phillips 1 Toora Goals: L. Manders 4, J. Griffin 2, M. O’Sullivan 1, B. Scarcella 1, J. Weston 1, J. Pintus 1 DWWWW Best: T. Sabec, K. Bergles, S. Scott, M. Homer, C. McKay, M. Sigeti Toora Best: J. Griffin, R. Jaroszczuk, L. Jenkins, M. O’Sullivan, B. Osborne

Toora Goals: S. Benton 3, T. Allott 2, J. Vening 2, K. Holmes 1, W. Jenkins 1, J. Platt 1, A. Hewson 1, A. Sheedy 1 DWWWW Goals: V. Pecora 4, K. Rendell 3, N. Arney 2, J. Zahra 1, J. Gregory 1 Toora Best: T. Allott, W. Jenkins, K. Holmes, K. Morgan, J. Vening, S. Benton DWWWW Best: not submitted

Poowong go down to Warragul Dusties POOWONG finished with four losses, with only the U16’s competitive on the scoreboard. Heavy losses were suffered by the Thirds, Reserves and Seniors. The Seniors game finished with Warragul Dusties kicking 16 goals after half time, including nine in the last quarter to Poowong’s solitary point the final scores 22.17.149 to 3.4.22. Poowong’s first half was good and at half time the score was 6.8 to 3.1 with two goals to Chris Doria and Alex Doria one. What looked promising fell apart after half time; fitness and skills let a

lot of players down. These two areas can only be fixed by players making a conscientious effort on the track/ Players that tried hard were Tim Hancock at centre half back, Ben White showed some glimpses, Reece Attenborough, Josh Chiavaroli and Matt Cozzio. Gavin Notman battled hard down back; many players played well in patches but to win games you need to play four quarters and the Senior players of the team have to lead by example each week. Poowong travel to Ellinbank next Saturday, playing at all levels from U16s through. Let’s get positive and try and

make an extra effort as victory is a great feeling. The Reserves did not come back well after the week off and were well beaten by the Dusties. To its credit, it came back and kicked three goals after half time. The final scores were 22.11.143 to 3.3.21. The best players were Tristian Hawksworth, Nathan Bacon, S. Wilson, L. Bourne, D. Motton and Jake Lewis. Poowong’s Thirds tackled the Dusties, which have some very good footballers. The Dusties started off strong with seven first quarter goals. During the next two quarters,

Poowong kept the Dusties down to five goals but in the last quarter it managed five goals to Poowong’s one. The final scores were 17.17 .119 to 1.0.6. Best players from the team were Jake Hendry, Jordy Knox, Josh McNally, Jai Newcombe, and Bailey Murphy with all players working hard. The Thirds congratulated the Fourths players who step up each week after playing U16s; this is a great commitment to the club and the players are showing improvements from playing at a higher level. If there are any footballers missing out on a game at a club in Ju-

niors, there are a couple of spots in U16s and the club could handle a few for the U18s. The 16s were up against the top team in the Dusties. The final score was 6.9.45 to 2.8.20 but this was not a true indication of the game. Poowong had the majority of the football but was unable to finish it off. The boys ran hard all day, contested the ball well and troubled the top side. This was a much improved effort on its last game against Dusties.

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thestar.com.au • Maffra v Leongatha

Parrots knocked off perch LEONGATHA was completely outclassed by Maffra on Saturday and has lost top spot on the ladder to Traralgon. The Parrots were beaten in pretty much all parts of the ground and have now lost its only two games this year to the clubs with highest hopes for a flag, Maffra and Traralgon. The Parrots’ coaching team will be analysing the game to see what went wrong but the team will need to lift in these crunch games if it is to have a realistic chance of winning that elusive flag. You can learn more about a loss than a thumping win they say so the Parrot brains trust will look at why the club can’t win the crucial games. The loss comes at the midpoint of the season so there’s plenty of time to adjust game

plans and teams as the club enters the second half of the season. Leongatha’s forward line is meant to be potent but with only a six goal haul in near ideal conditions for football there has to be improvement right across the board. Chris Dunne and Jack Ginnane were goalless, the previously in form Aaron Hillberg was quiet even though he booted two goals, and the other forwards either kicked one or no goals. The ruck contingent of Ben Willis and Josh Schelling should’ve done better against a part-time ruckman in James Huts, who was named Maffra’s best player. The defence too was not on top of its game save for Sean Westaway who had a pretty good game on Danny Sheen (two goals only). But Maffra has a pretty good forward potency with both Bedggood and Renooy

Out of defence: Leongatha’s Sean Westaway handpasses during the match against Maffra.

kicking three goals apiece; something Leongatha’s forwards couldn’t do. Tom Marriott in the midfield for Leongatha and Westaway down back were easily the best for the Parrots with solid efforts from Luke Bowman (midfield), Ben Chalmers, Josh Hopkins (wing/forward) and Ryan Olden (wing/ forward). The match certainly wasn’t up to what you would call final’s standard with not a lot of energy in the game from either team. Maffra booted the opening goal and it was Kyle Cooper who replied for Leongatha before Maffra added two more for the term to lead 3.5.23 to Leongatha 1.3.9 The second quarter was again pretty even Hillberg added his first for Leongatha but Maffra added three more before Ben Chalmers scored Leongatha’s second late in the term. Maffra lead at half time 6.6. to Leongatha’s 3.5. Maffra was playing the smarter brand of footy with Leongatha generally winning the ball better in the clinches but Maffra playing it better on the outside and spreading well. Leongatha’s reward for effort certainly wasn’t there. Maffra continued to add goals with another three to Leongatha’s one (Hillberg) and at three quarter time the lead had blown out to 30 points; Maffra 9.7 to Leongatha 4.6. A six goal minimum last quarter seemed a tall order for Leongatha but the Parrots came out with good intent in the last term. Goals to Hopkins and Pellicano brought the margin back to three goals.

ROUND 9 SENIORS LADDER W L D

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

An opportunity to make it two goals the difference midquarter presented itself however this was missed and Maffra rebounded and suddenly it was back out to four goals. Another couple of late goals to the Eagles stretched the lead out beyond six goals. Kelvin Porter played well in the midfield for the Eagles with Andrew Petrou doing a pretty good job on Hillberg. Jack Johnstone across half back was also solid for Maffra with Tom Jolly, off the bench, having an impact near the wing and forward. Cade Maskell was out of the side injured but Cameron Stone played in the reserves and may be available for seniors soon. The Parrots have another long road trip to tackle Bairnsdale that has hit some good form of late and could give Leongatha a run for its money.

Quick turn: Leongatha’s Josh Schelling tries to get away from Maffra’s Jack Johnstone.

1 2 2 3 4 5 5 5 8 9

1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0

178.71 202.11 164.07 121.19 114.33 103.12 89.35 85.51 66.56 22.49

Pts

30 28 28 24 18 16 16 16 4 0

GOALKICKERS D. Cupido (Bairns) .............. (7) 35 C. Dunne (Leon).................. (0) 30 M. Bennett (Maffra)............. (1) 30 B. Fowler (Warragul) ........... (2) 29 L. Stockdale (Trar) .............. (0) 24 A. Hillberg (Leon) ................ (2) 23 D. Grech (Moe) ................... (1) 22 D. Sheen (Maffra) ............... (2) 19 N. Paredes (Warragul) ........ (0) 18 D. Bedggood (Maffra) ......... (3) 18

RESERVES LADDER SENIORS Maffra 12.12.84 d Leongatha 6.9.45

THIRDS Leongatha 13.7.85 d Maffra 4.5.29

Maffra goals: K. Renooy 3, D. Bedggood 3, D. Sheen 2, D. O’Brien 1, M. Bennett 1, L. Channing 1, T. Jolly 1. Leongatha goals: A. Hillberg 2, K. Cooper 1, J. Pellicano 1, J. Hopkins 1, B. Chalmers 1. Maffra best: J. Huts, K. Porter, J. Johnstone, A. Petrou, T. Jolly, W. Gieschen. Leongatha best: T. Marriott, S. Westaway, L. Bowman, B. Chalmers, J. Hopkins, R. Olden.

Leongatha goals: L. Scott 3, J. Patullo 2, N. Trotto 2, D. Garnham 2, T. Bernaldo 2, J. Ballagh 1, J. Norton 1. Maffra goals: T. Huts 2, R. Thatcher 1, C. Avage 1. Leongatha best: N. Battersby, J. Patullo, D. Garnham, J. Norton, J. Dunn, B. Hastings. Maffra best: J. Edey, T. Huts, J. Holland, J. Allman, R. Thatcher, L. Carman.

RESERVES Leongatha 8.7.55 d Maffra 8.5.53 Leongatha goals: G. Fleming 2, L. Wright 2, C. Rump 1, B. Davidson 1, T. Sauvarin 1, M. Chalmers 1. Maffra goals: H. Nettleton 2, J. Langshaw 2, J. McIntosh 2, M. Dignan 1, L. Talbot 1. Leongatha best: C. Rump, G. Fleming, T. Sauvarin, M. Chalmers, T. Pellicano, C. Stone. Maffra best: D. Howe, A. McKenzie, J. Oldham, D. Gray, M. Higgins.

FOURTHS Maffra 8.11.59 d Leongatha 4.3.27 Maffra goals: T. Thatcher 2, S. Berry 2, M. Gravener 2, C. Cook 1, E. Kincaid-Shingles 1. Leongatha goals: J. van der Pligt 1, M. McGannon 1, J. Lamers 1, R. Kemp 1. Maffra best: M. Huts, S. Berry, T. Thatcher, D. Scriven, A. Atkinson, T. Bradshaw. Leongatha best: J. van der Pligt, T. Vanderkolk, W. Littlejohn, D. Hume, J. Hume, Z. Reid.

W L D

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

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Pts

190.88 272.65 347.75 234.96 173.96 44.31 50.08 12.00 27.74

32 28 24 20 16 12 8 4 0

GOALKICKERS N. Wozniak (Maffra) ............ (0) 23 M. Duncan (Morwell) .......... (0) 20 L. Wright (Leon) ................. (2) 20 R. Loprese (Trar)................. (3) 15 T. Love (Maffra) .................. (0) 14 H. Nettleton (Maffra) ........... (2) 13 L. Durkin (Moe)................... (0) 12 B. Davidson (Leon) ............. (1) 12 J. Piper (Morwell) ............... (1) 12 R. Horton (Moe).................. (0) 11 P. Yates (Moe) ..................... (1) 11

THIRDS LADDER W L D

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

1 1 1 3 4 6 6 7 8 8

Pts

0 417.99 32 0 404.00 32 0 375.00 32 0 98.14 24 0 96.39 20 0 41.69 12 0 38.66 12 0 30.56 8 0 48.68 4 0 34.38 4

GOALKICKERS R. Anderson (Moe) ............. (1) 33 C. Olden (Leon) ................... (0) 25 H. Willaton (Trar) ................ (0) 17 D. Garnham (Leon) ............. (2) 16 L. Carman (Maffra) ............. (0) 16 J. Patullo (Leon) ................. (2) 15 J. Van Iwaarden (Trar)......... (5) 15 M. Pollutro (Morwell).......... (0) 15 H. Prestidge (Moe) .............. (5) 14 A. McLaren (Bairns) ............ (0) 14 L. Scott (Leon) .................... (3) 14 L. Michie (Moe)................... (1) 14

FOURTHS LADDER W L D

On the burst: the Power’s Michael Kelly breaks clear with intent.

• Wonthaggi v Sale

Power back in town WONTHAGGI got back on the winning list with a solid 38 point victory at home to Sale. The Power started slowly and trailed at quarter time 1.2 to Sale’s 3.4 but after the first change outscored the Magpies in each quarter. Sale flooded Wonthaggi’s defence in the opening term and controlled early on in the midfield. But after quarter time Wonthaggi gained the upper hand in the middle with part-time ruckman Troy Harley rucking well and

doing plenty around the ground. The clutch of Power midfielders lead by Casey player Aloysio Ferreira, back for one game, started to get the ball out of the middle quicker, resulting in six second term goals to Sale’s one; leaving Wonthaggi leaders 7.5 to 4.5 at the main break. From half time on the Power maintained a solid four to five goal buffer with Sale playing well in patches. Wonthaggi’s Dom O’Connor was marking most balls coming in and he converted well with four

goals with the dangerous Jack Blair kicking three. Zac Gilmour was another busy forward with clean ball use and good decision making. Down the back half Jarryd Membrey and Shannon Bray were doing a good job. Wonthaggi has some big challenges ahead and will host Traralgon this Saturday before journeying to Leongatha to play the Parrots in the local derby. Will Joplin, who was unavailable this week, is expected to return to rucking duties this Saturday.

High flyer: Jack Blair almost takes a hanger for Wonthaggi. More photos on www.mdphotos.net OTHER MATCHES SENIORS Wonthaggi 13.10.88 d Sale 7.8.50

Sale best: J. McGrath, Z. Sayers, J. Freeman, J. Dyt, J. Petrovic, L. Collins.

Wonthaggi goals: D. O’Connor 4, J. Blair 3, A. Ferreira 1, T. Harley 1, Z. Gilmour 1, T. Davey 1, L. West 1, M. Kelly 1. Sale goals: J. Freeman 2, J. McLindin 2, J. McLaren 1, W. Jones 1, K. Martin 1. Wonthaggi best: D. O’Connor, T. Harley, J. Membrey, Z. Gilmour, A. Ferreira, S. Bray. Sale best: J. Sweeney, A. Wallace, C. Laverty, L. Heywood, B. Jones, J. McLaren.

THIRDS

RESERVES

Sale 11.14.80 d Wonthaggi 3.4.22

Wonthaggi 17.18.120 d Sale 2.3.15 Wonthaggi goals: A. Zanella 5, J. Waters 3, R. Lindsay 2, A. Pugh 2, L. Membrey 2, C. Batista 1, Z. MacDermid 1, S. Roche 1. Sale goals: D. Griffiths 1, L. Davidson 1. Wonthaggi best: J. Waters, A. Zanella, S. Roche, B. Walsh, A. Pugh, L. Membrey.

Sale 9.9.63 d Wonthaggi 9.6.60 Sale goals: J. McGuiness 2, B. Nicholas 2, D. Barnett 1, J. Wegener 1, K. Simpson 1, T. Dessent 1, J. Clapton 1. Wonthaggi goals: Sale best: P. Pirona, C. Morrison , T. Dessent, L. Jones, B. Nicholas, K. Simpson. Wonthaggi best:

FOURTHS Sale goals: J. Ziino 3, K. Simpson 3, L. Jones 2, M. Bown 1, L. Williams 1, M. Jones 1. Wonthaggi goals: Sale best: K. Simpson, L. Jones, L. Sutherland, M. Bown, M. Jones, L. Williams. Wonthaggi best: H. Dawson, K. Benson, N. Harris, W. Speed, R. Ennoss, C. Cummins.

SENIORS Traralgon 17.11.113 d Warragul 6.8.44 Bairnsdale 22.21.153 d Drouin 5.6.36 Moe 15.10.100 d Morwell 12.14.86 RESERVES Traralgon 16.13.109 d Warragul 1.6.12 Morwell 10.3.63 d Moe 5.14.44 THIRDS Traralgon 16.9.105 d Warragul 1.2.8 Bairnsdale 8.5.53 d Drouin 7.5.47 Moe 17.9.111 d Morwell 4.2.26 FOURTHS Traralgon 11.8.74 d Warragul 2.2.14 Bairnsdale 12.14.86 d Drouin 3.5.23 Moe 23.19.157 d Morwell 0.0.0

Moe ...........9 Traralgon .....8 Warragul .....6 Leongatha ....5 Maffra.........5 Bairnsdale ......5 Sale ................4 Wonthaggi......2 Drouin ............1 Morwell ..........0

0 1 3 4 4 4 5 7 8 9

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Pts

666.23 423.65 170.03 132.10 108.50 74.38 131.92 44.09 18.16 14.00

36 32 24 20 20 20 16 8 4 0

GOALKICKERS M. Luckie (Trar) .................. (3) 25 J. Ziino (Sale) ...................... (3) 18 B. Maslen (Moe) ................. (6) 21 B. Bundle (Warr) ................. (1) 17 J. Patullo (Leon) ................. (3) 13 F. O’Reilly (Warr) ................. (0) 17 K. Simpson (Sale) ............... (3) 16 R. Baldi (Moe) ..................... (1) 15 I. Copland (Trar) .................. (3) 14 J. Lamers (Leon)................. (1) 14 H. Neocleous (Trar) ............. (2) 13 S. Berry (Maffra) ................. (2) 13 F. Phillips (Warr) ................. (1) 13 H. Kellow (Bairns) ............... (5) 13

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Jack’s skeet title haul KOONWARRA’S Jack Stockdale returned from the Northern Territory with more Skeet titles to his name. Stockdale won the overall Northern Territory high gun championship for Skeet and the overall National Northern Territory Junior High Gun title with a very impressive score of 261/264. Stockdale shot exceptionally well winning the Double A Grade 50 target State Skeet 20 gauge championship with a score of 74/75, Double A Grade 100 target state skeet championship with a score of 106/107 and 50 target state skeet double champions score 49/50. Stockdale also took the junior award for each of these events. If that wasn’t enough, when all the skeet

shooting was over Stockdale thought he would turn his hand to down the line shooting and was able to win a Northern Territory state DTL title in the double barrel event shooting with a perfect score of 50/50. Korumburra Gun Club president Trent Tobias said he’s extremely proud of this young man and his achievements and urges everyone within the community to get behind Stockdale to help him achieve his goals. Mr Tobias said he is excited by how he is shooting and hopes to see him on the international stage one-day. “I know he has it in him,” he said. ► See more Korumburra Gun Club action on page 49.

Massive win: Jack Stockdale of Koonwarra returned triumphant from the Northern Territory state skeet titles, bringing home a swag of awards.

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