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Spring delights: Leongatha is turning on a splendid spring show with colourful tulips and pansies on display at the Bair and McCartin street intersection and South Gippsland Shire Council apprentice gardener Rienna Pratten, left and parks team leader Kevin Thorne are thrilled with the blooms on display all around the shire. All the shire gardeners share in the designs and landscaping and are responsible for the gardens in Leongatha’s Centenary Park, the roundabouts, all along Bair and McCartin streets, as well as Korumburra, Foster, Mirboo North and Meeniyan. Rienna’s favourite flower is the tulip while Kevin has none in particular, liking a mix together. When in Leongatha be sure to check out the display at Peart and McCartin streets roundabout with stunning red tulips, white primulas, cinerarias and violas.
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Mirboo North councillor Maxine Kiel’s shock resignation By Kyle Standfield MAXINE Kiel has resigned from her position as a councillor at South Gippsland Shire Council, citing her frustration at the conduct of fellow councillors and her own personal wellbeing.
An emotional Ms Kiel made the announcement at a council meeting last Wednesday, highlighting several incidences that have taken place amongst council ranks in the last 12 months. “I’ve been working hard in my role as councillor and I find it very difficult to be effective when it appears to me other members of council are not here to achieve council’s policy objectives,� Ms Kiel said.
The former councillor referred to the ongoing review being conducted into the governance of the council and the current dispute between the council and the family company of Cr Jeremy Rich. Ms Kiel also pointed out a police raid that took place on Cr Andrew McEwen’s home in regards to leaked documents in May – of the Local Government Inspectorate confirmed an investigation which is still ongoing despite Cr McEwen telling The Star his laptop was returned to him two months ago. “The tone being set by council with headlines like these was certainly not in mind when I put my hand up for election,� Ms Kiel said. Ms Kiel also spoke of the harassment she said she received during her two years on council. Continued on page 3.
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WATER TIGHT New pipeline drought proofs towns By Tayla Kershaw-Thomas
people don’t move to communities without water. “I’m thrilled to be back here to look at what has been achieved and I look forward to the summers WATER security is locked in for Korum- ahead where you are not on water restrictions.� burra, Poowong, Loch and Nyora. As part of the project, Bass Coast towns that are The completion of the $43 million Lance Creek already connected to the state’s water grid – WontWater Connection Project means a significant water haggi, Cape Paterson and Inverloch – have had their boost for these towns, which have suffered water re- connection tested and commissioned. strictions for several years. The project will have flow on benefits for loThe project was completed six months ahead of cal businesses and employers such as Burra Foods, schedule and under budget. which employs more than 180 local staff and purVictorian Minister for Water Lisa Neville turned chases milk from more than 160 supply partners. on the pump on Tuesday, September 25. “Connecting these communities and businesses Ms Neville said she was confident this water se- to this water supply is about securing this region for curity will last until 2058. the future,� Ms Neville said. “This is the best way to respond to drought. It is Ms Neville confirmed there should be no addinot just about providing drought relief when we are tional cost to customers, as water prices have been in drought, it is about preventing drought and maxi- set for the next two years due to the project being mising every drop,� she said. delivered on time and well within budget. “Without water security, you don’t grow jobs, you Victorian Eastern Region MLC Harriet Shing don’t grow your businesses, people don’t invest and said this was a wonderful outcome for the local com-
munities and farming families. “This project is a really significant investment to ensure we can meet population growth and take care of the needs of industries and primary producers now and into the future,� she said. “Farming families and communities have been
calling for this level of security for some time. Water is absolutely the key priority for primary producers. We have enormous capacity to produce large volumes of premium product and this will enable that to continue well into the future, as well as securing our export opportunities.�
Cr Maxine Kiel resigns “In my first year I was elected deputy mayor and at the end of my term I made a speech regarding what I consider to be unacceptable councillor conduct,� Ms Kiel said. “I decided to give it another go for 12 months to see if things would get better but they certainly have not.� Ms Kiel said she felt frustrated at her lack of ability to make change whilst a member of council and felt she would be better off serving the community in another capacity. “Life as a councillor has not met my expectations,� Ms Kiel said. “Quite frankly, I believe I was achieving more through my membership with the various committees I engaged with prior to being elected as a
councillor.� Ms Kiel was implored to run for council after she received a swell of support from locals after being named the South Gippsland Citizen of the Year for her volunteer work in 2016. South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Lorraine Brunt said Ms Kiel had been a big asset to council and that she would be greatly missed. Great outcome: South Gippsland Water’s general manager of infrastructure and planning “I am disappointed that I will no longer be able Mark Lynch and deputy director Anna Killborn were pictured with a map of the pipeline on to work alongside such a diligent and capable community representative, but I understand and respect Tuesday, September 25. the decision she has made,� Cr Brunt said. Left, All systems go: Minister for Water “No one could have anticipated the challenges Lisa Neville turned on the pump at the Lance inherent in being part of this council group.� Creek Water Treatment Plant on Tuesday, In light of Ms Kiel’s resignation, the Victorian September 25. Electoral Commission will distribute Ms Kiel’s second preference votes from the last election to the remaining candidates who stood in 2016. This will be held in the Council Chamber, Leongatha, at 4pm on Monday, October 22. If there is no clear majority for another candidate after redistribution, a bi election will be called. In contention for the recently vacated seat are KOONWARRA Memorial Park former South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Jim THIS SATURDAY OCT 6 Fawcett and former councillor Nigel Hutchinson8.30am - 12.30pm Brookes. In addition to Ms Kiel’s departure, Cr Meg EdExperience the quality, the best wards may also be vacating her position on council produce that South Gippsland has to offer, in November if elected to the Eastern Victoria Reas well as the friendly atmosphere, gion seat in the Legislative Council, creating another speak to the growers & specialty food makers vacancy on council. Come along rain, hail or shine on Upon her departure, Ms Kiel thanked South LEONGATHA the first Saturday every month Gippsland staff members, and in particular, Cr Brunt. “I will always value the friendship, advice and CHEMIST ON DUTY More information: www.kfm.org.au leadership you have shown this year in what has Market contact Rod: 0408 619 182 been one of the most challenging years of a council ever,� Ms Kiel addressed to Cr Brunt. Find us on facebook “Councillors, when you look back at the end of your term I’ll leave one thought for you and that is to Other markets to visit every month: think about what could have been. Coal Creek (Korumburra) 2nd Sat. “I know that I will always wonder what we could Prom Country (Foster) 3rd Sat. have achieved if we worked together for the good of Inverloch Community last Sun. the community.�
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Car show backs children
By Tayla Kershaw-Thomas
WONTHAGGI’S inaugural car show attracted around 300 car owners to the Wonthaggi Recreation Reserve on Sunday.
All proceeds from the event will go towards Bass Coast Specialist School. Car clubs from as far as Caroline Springs supported the show. The local CFA, police and SES also donated their services to give demonstrations throughout the day. The show was a family event and children were able to enjoy activities such as a jumping castle. Local businesses showed their support by donating prizes for the silent auction and raffle. The event was also well supported by the Wonthaggi Lions Club. Organisers Tony and Trish Ludgate were thrilled with the community support. “We have a six year old son who attends Bass Coast Specialist School. This show will support the school with any needs it might have. It could be playground equipment, technology or shade sails,” Trish said. “Donations for our silent auction and raffles came to us from as far as Frankston. We also received a lot of support from Bass Coast Shire Council. The whole community has been very generous.” Trish said car entry was $10 each, but many people were willing to dig deep for the important cause on the day. Tony thanked the community for the success of the show and said the event will be on again next year. “We were rapt with the turnout and we can’t thank everyone enough,” he said.
Great success: car show organisers Adrian Reed and Trish and Tony Ludgate were thrilled with the turnout at the inaugural Wonthaggi event. They all have children who attend the Bass Coast Specialist School at Wonthaggi and were pleased to see the community showing such great support for the school.
Showing support: Bass Coast Car Club’s Ray Anderson was part of the Wonthaggi car show in support of the Bass Coast Specialist School with his 1976 Valiant Charger.
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Water tank stolen A 2000 litre plastic water tank was stolen from a building site on Cahills Outlet Road, Kardella South, between September 21 and 2pm, September 22.
Walkerville robbery
OFFENDER/S ransacked a holiday house undergoing renovations at Walkerville and also sheds, and stole numerous items. The incident occurred in Seaview Drive, Walkerville, between 12pm on September 3 and 11.50am on September 24.
Poison sign targeted
Future of Leongatha: an artist’s impression of how a pedestrian bridge over Roughead Street, Leongatha, may look. Digitally altered image.
ROBBERS stole an historical ‘poison post’ marker sign at Foster recently.
The sign was taken between 9am, September 19 and 9am, September 24. The sign contained historical information and skull and crossbones. The sign was used historically to warn of poisoning in the immediate vicinity and “The gradients of an overpass solution would comply was located on posts at the intersection artwork on it rather than just a big concrete bridge,” he with the requirements of the Australian Standard which of Promontory and Old Yanakie roads, said. The bridge could impact the existing rural vista from covers design for access and mobility.” Foster.
Highway bridge mooted By Brad Lester A BRIDGE could be built over one of Leongatha’s busiest roads should the Great Southern Rail Trail be extended to Korumburra.
the Leongatha central business district but mayor Cr Lorraine Brunt said a bridge would most likely be the best option. “The most favoured or the most doable will be an overhead bridge,” she said. South Gippsland Shire Council has engaged a “Ultimately it’s a significant crossing there. You can’t consultant to consider options for the trail crossing of have people crossing there and you can’t have another Roughead Street – near the confluence of the South set of traffic lights because the traffic would not flow. Gippsland, Bass and Strzelecki highways. “How else are you going to do it? It will really comes A bridge is one of the options in the mix, along with down to the safest way to do it.” existing footpaths and an underpass. Council’s manager infrastructure delivery John Leongatha Business Association president Brenton Moylan said should a bridge be chosen, the vertical Williams welcomed the prospect of a bridge, believing clearance would need to be six metres as Roughead it could be a regional icon. Street is an over-dimensional route. “It needs to be given some sort of look, something “In the event that a bridge solution is adopted, the that the town could benefit from. They could have somespan over Roughead Street would need to be sufficiently thing on it, like a big cow or a big daffodil; put a bit of long enough to span the existing footpaths,” he said.
Asked if council was considering the visual impact such a bridge would have on the Leongatha streetscape, Mr Moylan said, “If the bridge option is adopted, the consultant is required to develop a number of options with an emphasis on the aesthetics of the structure.” Mr Moylan said the work is part of a broader brief where the consultant is also responsible for developing a preliminary design for the bridge connecting Bair Street into the rail precinct and how these elements link together. Mr Williams said he understood an initial design would see a bridge over Roughead Street include a branch bridge linking the rail yards with Bair Street. “It will be great but at the end of the day, they (council) should probably concentrate on getting the rail yards cleaned up. We’ve been waiting for a long time to get that cleaned up,” he said.
Tools stolen
A LARGE trade toolbox full of power tools and plumbing style tools was stolen from a garage in Gap Road, Cowes. The theft occurred between 2pm and 3.45pm on Thursday, September 27. The property owner returned and found a glass sliding door in the shed open but nothing stolen. Witnesses reported a single, male driver of a white Ford BA ute driving up the driveway that same day. It then did a u-turn and left the property.
Nagel's Pharmacy wins top award VICTORIA and Tasmania's top performing pharmacies were honoured earlier this month at Amcal and Guardian's Pharmacy Assistant Annual Conference and Awards, held at the Hyatt in Melbourne. In a tough field of nominees from across the two states, local Nagel's Pharmacy in Bair Street, Leongatha, was amongst the major award winners taking out the award for Amcal Pharmacy of the Year 2018, VIC/TAS. Sally McGrath, also from Nagel's Pharmacy, received an individual award being named Amcal Retail Manager of the Year 2018. Nagel's Pharmacy and Sally will now represent VIC/TAS as state finalists at the National Retail Conference and Gala Awards night to be held on the Gold Coast in March 2019.
When asked about the recent win, Nagel's Pharmacy owner/pharmacist Brett Nagel said, “I'm enormously proud of our team and its commitment to delivering a consistently high standard of service to our local community. “Through the delivery of health campaigns and professional services, we strive to improve the health outcomes for every patient,” he said. Brian Tomlin, General Manager Retail at Sigma Healthcare said , “Our pharmacies play an integral role in making healthcare solutions accessible to every Australian. We value their contributions to the brands and communities in which they serve and are pleased to be able to recognise and celebrate the achievements of Sally and the entire team at Nagel's Pharmacy.” Nagel's Pharmacy Leongatha is open Monday to Friday from 8.30am-6pm and Saturday 8.30am-12.30pm and alternate Sundays offering expert advice and award winning service.
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Wildlife woodwork: Leongatha local Ken Reid poses with his wedge-tailed eagle carving he entered in last year’s Royal Melbourne Show’s Art, Craft and Cookery competition.
Royal award for creative carver By Leticia Laing
The award, sponsored by the Gmehling family honours Herbert Gmehling who passed away THE Royal Melbourne Show is more from cancer which was diagnosed shortly after his home was burnt down in the Murrundindi Fire than just rides and show bags with many during the devastating Black Saturday bushfires locals undertaking the pilgrimage to in 2009. share their art and creativity. Mr Reid’s passion for wildlife and his gifted This year Leongatha retired carpenter Ken hand at woodcarving has seen him enter his work Reid received the Herbert Gmehling Memorial at the show for years. Award for a twin set of owls he dedicated count“Mr Gmehling was a chap from our wood less hours to carving from blocks of wood. carver group and a friend of mine, so it is an hon-
our to receive the award,” Mr Reid said. “I don’t do this work to win awards. The Manningham woodworkers group do it to support the exhibition. “For me woodcarving is a challenge. Like the eagle, to take that ambition, to appreciate that bird you see in the sky and produce a carving of it. That’s why I do it.” He continues to “whittle away” on a range of woods including coastal banksia, Queensland white beech and blackwood depicting wildlife.
Mr Reid had previously won the Memorial Award in 2016 for his depiction of the native New Zealand lizard the tuatara. The Show’s Art, Craft and Cookery competition is one of the largest competitions and displays of its kind in Australia receiving more than 4000 entries from 1000 contributors across 300 classes last year. This year’s entry by Ken Reid called “Owls” was on display at the show at the time The Star went to print.
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“We’re asking people to be vigilant and if they see a campfire that doesn’t look right or is unattended, then to call 000. “It’s everyone’s responsibility to ensure they follow the campfire safety rules.” FFMVic Acting Assistant Chief Fire Officer, Campers are urged to obey the following campAlison Ireland said campfire negligence was a con- fire regulations, if it’s not a Total Fire Ban day: cern in the region and officers would be patrolling to • Use a purpose-built fireplace where provided, make sure people are doing the right thing. otherwise light your campfire in a trench at least “School holidays are always a busy time as we 30cm deep. Ensure the trench is no larger than one see an increase in visitors to the region,” Ms Ireland square metre in size and the area around the trench is said. cleared of flammable material up to three metres in “We want people to get out there and enjoy our all directions, including above the campfire. parks and State forests but make campfire safety a • Branches and logs on your campfire must be priority for their trip by knowing what they can and less than one metre long – keep your fire just big can’t do. enough for warmth and cooking. “We have already had some incidents of unattend• Never leave a campfire alight or unattended. ed campfires in Gippsland in the past three months. You must maintain a 50-metre line of sight of the “Unattended campfires can lead to bushfires, plac- campfire at all times. ing the community and firefighters at risk, as well as • An adult must be present at all times when the potentially damaging the environment and affecting campfire is alight. industry and recreational users of our public land. • Ensure your campfire is completely extin“It takes a lot of time, effort and personnel to re- guished using water not soil. spond to a fire, so when campfires escape and could Under the Forest Act 1958, on the spot fines of up have been prevented by following the rules, it’s very to $484 can be issued for people breaching campfire frustrating. safety rules and a person can face a maximum pen“Authorised officers will be patrolling our parks alty of up to $16,119 if the matter is prosecuted in and forests over the holiday period to ensure campers Court. For more information go to https://www.ffm. are doing the right thing and to educate visitors on vic.gov.au/permits-andregulations/fire-restrictionscampfire safety. andregulations or contact 136 186.
milestone celebration THE Phillip Island 150th Celebrations Street Parade will take place on Saturday, November 3. The Phillip Island 150th Planning Committee is looking for floats and displays from schools, musicians, street performers, community groups, sporting clubs and individuals that will bring colour and life to the event. The parade will start at 11am at the Cowes Cultural Centre and make its way down Thompson Avenue to finish on the Esplanade, where the Bendigo Community Bank Day will take place on the Cowes Foreshore, starting at 12pm. Street processions have played a significant role in Phillip Island’s long and proud history. The 150th parade will be a great opportunity to relive this fantastic tradition and bring the community together to help celebrate this important occasion. For more information, or to register your interest, contact council’s events team on 1300 BCOAST (226 278) or 5671 2211.
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Company faces court over quarry death
Premiership smiles
By Leticia Laing TWO years on from the tragic accident where a 30-year-old truck driver died at a Nyora quarry, Worksafe has filed charges against the quarry operator at Korumburra Magistrates’ Court.
YOUNG Jobe Geisler of Leongatha was delighted with the West Coast Eagles’ AFL premiership win against Collingwood on Saturday.
MQG Sand and Soil Pty Ltd has been charged with two indictable offences under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. The truck driver, Carli Watsford was operating a dump truck, which was releasing a load of overburden when the tip wall collapsed and engulfed her truck. The charges follow a WorkSafe investigation into the incident at MQG Sand & Soil’s Nyora site in March 2016.
The seven month old boy was dressed by his mother Amy Geisler for the occasion. She is an avid Eagles fan and so is her mother Jenny Lester, originally from Western Australia. “It was quite a surprise to see the West Coast Eagles get up and be the premiers. It was a great game in the end,” Mrs Geisler said.
WorkSafe will allege the company failed to implement control measures before constructing a tip for overburden by not taking a cautious approach, obtaining geotechnical engineering advice or implementing an appropriate dump design. If found guilty, the company may be liable to pay a maximum penalty of more than $1.4 million for each charge. Formerly from Berrys Creek and living in Garfield, Carli Watsford was a mother of an eight month old child and was expecting another child when the accident occurred. The filing hearing was held on September 20 and has been adjourned for a further committal mention hearing listed for the Latrobe Valley Court on December 13.
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Market success in Inverloch INVERLOCH was alive with activity over the long weekend and a huge crowd turned out to the Inverloch Lions Community Farmers’ Market on Sunday. Rain threatened the market early in the piece, but the weather held for an enjoyable event. After a day of footy on Saturday, many took the opportunity to take a stroll through the Glade and sample
some of Gippsland’s finest produce. With an extensive range of stalls, there was something for everyone. The Invy Katz were on the scene once again to entertain market goers. All funds raised by the band will go towards the development of the Inverloch sound shell, set to be constructed in the Glade. So far, they have raised around $700. The band members said they were glad for the opportunity to support other local musicians.
Local product: Archies Creek based Paul and Annie Chisholm from Annie’s Angus ran their stall at the Inverloch Lions Community Farmers’ Market on Sunday.
Entertaining: above, Invy Katz members Neville Drummond, Chris Rossouw, Mak Takawi, Jenny McDonald and Sharon Jarvis were raising money for the Inverloch Sound Shell at the Inverloch Lions Community Farmers’ Market on Sunday. Eggs-cellent: left, Max and Jack Rankin from Inverloch Free Range Eggs had a fun day help to run their family’s Friendly service: Inverloch Lions Club’s Klaus Edel was stall at the Inverloch Lions Community Farmers’ Market on pictured at Nikki Rodda’s stall on Sunday. Nikki is from Jumbunna Olives. Sunday.
Accountancy firm donates to paramedics Benevolent funding: left, Ambulance Victoria Leongatha branch was presented with a $2000 cheque by Jim Pickersgill and Associates on behalf of the Count Charitable Foundation last Tuesday, September 25. Pictured from left, Ambulance Leongatha member Martine Surace, Jim Pickersgill, Rory Sumalinog, personal assistant to Mr Pickersgill and Gippsland Wealth Management is Lisa O’Brien and Barry Davidson of the Ambulance Warragul branch.
AMBULANCE Leongatha was presented with a $2000 cheque last Tuesday, September 25, by Leongatha accountant Jim Pickersgill.
The donation was made through his business, Jim Pickersgill and Associates, through its 21 year philanthropic association with the Count Charitable Foundation. The Foster branch will share the funds and members were grateful to receive the cheque. The ambulance members will consider how to spend the donation. Acting team manager Rory Sumalinog said training equipment for use inside ambulances would be beneficial. Jim Pickersgill and Associates are well-known in Leongatha and have donated generously to many causes this year, including Tour de Cure for cancer research and educational donations to local primary schools. He is also involved in pro bono work and prides himself on hiring locally without outsourcing.
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Inverloch wins in safety overhaul By Brad Lester THE safety of children and motorists in Inverloch will be improved by the installation of a reduced speed limit around Inverloch Primary School.
Backing the community: how The Star covered the Inverloch community’s call for traffic safety improvements in Williams Street, Inverloch, in its July 31, 2018, issue.
Teen wins state award OUTTRIM teenager Lizzie Harms has won a Victoria-wide honour that celebrates young people who have contributed to the community. The Leongatha Secondary College Year 11 student won at the Youth Affairs Council Victoria’s Rural Youth Awards, under the category of Young People Leading Change in Rural or Regional Victoria, last Wednesday. Her award recognises her efforts in organising a workshop for 100 young women from South Gippsland secondary schools to work with speaker Clementine Ford to develop the confidence to speak about their feelings. At the same time, young men gathered to talk about equity and respect for women. Lizzie was announced the winner at a Rural Youth Awards event at Queens Hall, Parliament House, Melbourne.
The limits in Williams Street and Bayview Avenue have been reduced to 40km/h permanently following calls by the community for action in the wake of a collision between a car and a child who is a student at the school. The collision, in Williams Street, left the child, Celeste Petracca, with serious injuries. Williams Street is used by children to access the school via Murray Street and is busy at school dropoffs and pick-ups. The new limits came into effect last week following lobbying by Bass MLA Brian Paynter and Labor candidate for Bass Jordan Crugnale, and meetings between school leaders, Bass Coast Shire Council and VicRoads. Celeste’s mother Raewyn Petracca welcomed the speed limit. “It didn’t make sense to be able to do 60 past a school entrance/exit. Now we hope to get a crossing person on Williams Street to keep our children safe,” she said. Inverloch Primary School principal Brett Smith said the new limits would boost safety for children arriving and departing the school. “The school has been working on an action plan with the shire and VicRoads to provide a range of strategies to increase the safety of our students. Extending the 40km/h zone thus slowing down traffic, is one important part of the plan which also includes com-
munication, parent and student education, the viability of a supervised crossing on Williams Street, increased signage including school area awareness and reviewing parking options around the school,” he said. “Not only will the changed speed zones assist pedestrian safety, they will also make the travel to school safer for the high volume of cyclists who converge and depart from the school when road traffic is at its peak.” Mr Paynter said the speed zones were a “big success” and he promised to continue to campaign for a supervised level crossing in Williams Street. “I was delighted to see the signs installed. It will certainly assist with the safety of the school community and all pedestrians using the area,” he said. Ms Crugnale said the introduction of the lower speed limit throughout the day meant every road user benefited. “This is invaluable for a town that swells to over 15,000 in summer, is busy on weekends, during school holidays and has a growing school population as well,” she said. “Everyone in urban areas accepts the 40km/h limit and it’s particularly important for all country centres and schools to have this as well. “I wish to thank the crew of parents, kids, school council reps and teachers for meeting with me, highlighting the different school entrance points and wanting change.” Ms Crugnale said she would also continue to lobby for a supervised crossing in Williams Street. Inverloch Primary School council representative Ed Thexton said, “Our school has amongst the highest percentage of kids riding and walking to class in the state. “This is fantastic progress to making a safer place for our kids and wider community.”
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Reason to smile: Inverloch Primary School student Celeste Petracca (left), who was injured after a collision with a car in Williams Street, Inverloch celebrates the reduced speed limit with siblings Tomieka and Cosi.
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COLUMN 7 RUBY Fire Brigade will host a special open day at the station, 10 Dykes Road, Ruby this Sunday, October 7 from 11am until 3.30pm. On the day, members will be available to talk about the upcoming fire season and your fire plan and preparedness. There will be activities and demonstration for everyone including hot fire demonstrations using the CFA mobile training prop. This simulates a car which is on fire and how firefighters attack and extinguish the fire safely. There will also be a practical fire extinguisher demonstration, in which people can learn valuable skills that will educate them on how to use an extinguisher. In past years, the brigade has had children attend, so this year there will be a Fire Safe Kids presentation. The station and fire truck will be open for everyone to look through, climb into and ask questions about what equipment is available. For a great day out, a free sausage sizzle from 12pm and hopefully a visit from Captain Koala, head to Ruby fire station and you may even have a go in the smoke house. SOUTH Gippslanders are being urged to leave the car at home, forget about the train, tram or bus and jump on their bikes for Bicycle Network’s National Ride2Work Day on Wednesday, October 17. LEONGATHA Historical Society invites the public to inspect its base, the Leongatha Mechanics’ Institute, on October 11 and 12 during History Week. People can help the society by donating copies of photos, telling the society their family story and connection to the local area, becoming a member, making a donation and telling the society your memories of the town and businesses.
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What a journey: keen Melbourne supporters from left, Olivia, Rod and Lyndell Cope hit the road recently and drove 3646km to Perth Stadium to watch the Demons take on Back then: Main Street, Mirboo North, now Ridgway, looking west in 1908. West Coast. Rather than pay $1000 plus each for air tickets, they made the bold decision Everyone is invited to come along and see like quite a few other Demon supporters to DURING History Week this October, what the society has in its holdings, learn what the jump in the car and drive. the Mirboo and District Historical Soci-
History goes on show into evening
They went through Adelaide, Port Pirie and ety members intend to have an open day made it to Perth Stadium on the Friday ready on Wednesday, October 10 from 11am for the game. Despite the disappointment of seeing Melbourne lose to the ultimate premiers the through until 8.30pm. Society members are hoping that by being Eagles, the Copes said they had a great journey; turning around and doing another 3500-plus kilo- open later in the day, more people will have the opportunity to visit during the evening. metres to get home again!
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society does and saves for future generations, and see items on display and ask questions. The society also has local history books for sale. The society is upstairs in the Shire Hall, 30 Ridgway, Mirboo North. New members are always welcome.
Pamper day returns to Foster
MANNA Gum Community House in make the day an annual event,” says Jeanette Foster is excited to host another Corner Pierce, President, Committee of Management. ‘We are very pleased to have received genInlet Pamper Day on Wednesday, OctoTARWIN Valley Primary School held ber 10. erous support from community sponsors Tooits whole school production at Meeniyan Pamper Day is an acknowledgement of the ra and Foster Community Bank, Burra Foods Town Hall on Thursday, September 20 difficult times being faced by families living Foundation, Toora Lions Club, Prom Country with plenty of parents and family friends and working in rural areas. The day offers a Lodge and South Gippsland Shire Council.’ complimentary day of food, entertainment, A QUILT exhibition will be held at Welsh- turning up across the two shows. The day is no cost to those attending but
pool Memorial Hall on Friday, October 12 and Saturday, October 13. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Building Bridges Communities: Bridges to Prosperity program being undertaken by The Foster and Toora Medical Centre and Mannagum Community House in Foster. It aims to break the cycle of generational poverty in the community and help individuals to reach their true potential. On display will be quilts from groups of patchworkers in South Gippsland. Morning /afternoon tea and lunch will be available to buy. All enquiries to Kerryn, 0417 488 191 or kgmatt@bigpond.net.au or Joy 0409 940 089.
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The theme of the production was Day at the Museum – a story about a group of students getting lost in a museum and exploring a broad range of historical topics and figures who come to life. Every year level participated in the production, with each grade performing their own scene and dance. Tarwin Valley Primary School teacher Emma Lester said the concert taught students on stage skills and encouraged personal development. “The students learn about dance, movement and how to really express themselves,” Ms Lester said. “It also builds confidence in them and gives the younger grades an aspiration to seek larger roles in the next concert.” The production has been in planning since April, with a massive community effort required to get the concert on stage. Students dressed as everything from penguins and dinosaurs to a cleaner and Neil Armstrong. “We have had help from so many people,” Ms Lester said. “It’s taken a bunch of parents, teachers and other volunteers to help design and build props and costumes which we really appreciate.” Ms Lester said the students had enjoyed the experience, and praised them for their willingness to participate. “We’re obviously really proud of the students,” Ms Lester said. “The whole concert came together well.”
craft activities and general pampering such as hairdressing and massages. Qualified child care is offered onsite. “The day is an important part of the Manna Gum Community House commitment to reducing social isolation and promoting mental health initiatives in our community. Pamper Day was first hosted by MGCH in 2017 with overwhelming positive feedback and we are hoping to
Horticulture by the sea Now is the time for our younger community HAVE you noticed just how much and members to borrow their parents’ phones and varied the vegetation is at the seaside? With that in mind, the theme for the upcoming Welshpool Flower Show is ‘treasures of the sea’. There are lots of opportunities for use of this material in photos and floral art in particular. Sections in floral art include Moods of the Ocean, Reflections, and Something in a Shell. Included in the photo class are Beach Walk and Still Life Sea Theme. As well the schedule includes new photo classes of a general horticultural interest, for primary school aged children as well as secondary school aged children.
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STEM round robin inspires kids STUDENTS at St Laurence O’Toole Primary School in Leongatha got the ball rolling on the last day of term as part of a major science, technology, engineering and maths program. The whole of school activity program involved cross-age class groups doing STEM activities including bridge building with marshmallows and Sphero ball coding. Sphero ball technology involves using an iPad connecting to a Bluetooth controlled rolling ball which can be coded to follow certain paths and rotations. It is designed as an introduction to digital technology, problem solving and computer coding to feed into the technology component of STEM teaching. Marshmallow bridges were designed by students to hold a certain weight with groups forming linkages between wooden skewers using marshmallows.
Bridge building: Lacey, Natalia and Bella put together their marshmallow bridge for a STEM activity at St Laurence O’Toole PriTower safe: Member for Bass Brian Paynter is being praised by the Inverloch Surf Life Savmary School. ing Club for helping to save the patrol tower at the Inverloch surf beach after recent damaging big swells caused major coastal erosion that threatened stability and future of the tower.
Inverloch surf tower saved INVERLOCH’S community was in a state of panic after a big swell and high tides caused major coastal erosion at the Inverloch surf beach which almost cost the local life savers their patrol tower in August this year. Quick action by Member for Bass Brian Paynter helped save the valuable piece of infrastructure the Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club relies on to keep beachgoers safe during the busy summer in this popular holiday town. Without his intervention in the previous year to rebuild the tower on skids, volunteers and lifeguards would have been without shelter for over Sphero science: Ruby, Charlotte and Jayda calibrate the Bluetooth Sphero Ball as part of a 12 hours a day, whilst patrolling the summer season in extreme weather conditions. team competing in a Sphero ball soccer game.
Inverloch lagoon action on hold By Tayla Kershaw-Thomas ACTION to improve water quality in Inverloch’s Ayr Creek lagoon is on hold until November. Bass Coast Shire Council deferred consideration of the investigation and options analysis report to the November meeting on Wednesday, September 19. Cr Julian Brown felt action should be immediate. He called for council to allocate money from the budget to monitor the lagoon four times a year, install a fluker post to record changes in the lagoon over time and allocate money to remove existing algae mats. This came as a result of community complaint due to the unpleasant smell and possible amenity issues. “Obviously we’ve got this issue with the lagoon at Inverloch. At this time of year it isn’t a problem, but in summer there is a build up of algae,” he said. “I went along to the community workshop and through that meeting it was clear to me that different people have different ideas about where the nutrients
are coming from, which allows the algae to grow in the lagoon.” Cr Brown felt his motion would provide council with more information to take action. He said he had considered artificially opening the lagoon, but deemed it too expensive. However, only mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield supported his motion. The rest of council opted to defer the motion. “A comment from the (Environment Protection Authority) suggested there is no unnatural pollution event causing the odour. I think that is really important to know that the EPA and other authorities are on to this as well. I am concerned about the budget implications and I don’t think that is a very good precedent,” Cr Clare Le Serve said. Cr Bruce Kent asked if the process could happen twice in a year, to which Cr Brown responded “yes”. “The way I have worded my motion is for the algae to be removed a maximum of once a year, so even if it happened multiple times it would only be a maximum treatment option,” he said. “We know this is going to happen so I am trying to get something practical happening regardless of
Inverloch Surf Lifesaving Club president, Fiona McMahon said each summer Inverloch beach is crowded with beach goers and it is extremely fortunate the structure was moved safely back onto solid ground. She praised the efforts of Mr Paynter for helping to saved this much needed patrol tower to help keep swimmers and surfers safe during the summer months.
Brief pause during x-ray upgrade A MAJOR upgrade to radiology services at Bass Coast Health Wonthaggi Hospital site is currently underway, with a new provider taking over from the start of October.
The transition period for the new provider taking over will be from October 1 to 15 in which time the hospital will be unable to provide CT services and what the causes are.” will only be operating a portable x-ray machine. The contract for the provision of radiology serCr Les Larke called for the motion to be vices at the hospital will be taken over by Regional deferred. “I was quite disappointed in the expert report. It Imaging Limited and is expected to include a refurcertainly gave a lot of options but there was no real bishment of the department. The Wonthaggi Hospital has made arrangements recommendation,” he said. with local GPs to refer patients elsewhere for CT and “The key issue is the odour. That needs to be recomplex x-rays and Ambulance Victoria has been solved for our community of Inverloch. It’s impor- advised of the temporary disruption to services. tant for our visitor economy because people walk Bass Coast Health chief executive Jan Child said and cycle past the creek, and the odour is really she is thrilled the hospital will be getting new equipoffensive. ment to better serve the community but it meant “In terms of the original recommendation, we there would be a brief period when services were talk about investigating and monitoring but no real unavailable. “We apologise to all members of the community solution in the lead up to summer. I would like to see the onus put back on the con- for any inconvenience caused during this period of sultant to put forward best practice with a view to re- upgrade,” she said. “We have made arrangements with Monash solving the odour aspects. I think in what Cr Brown Health, Peninsula Health, Weest Gippsland Health said there are elements that may solve it, there are Service and Latrobe Regional Health to support any elements of the officers’ recommendation that may acutely unwell patients requiring urgent CT. solve it, but I don’t think we have a definitive resolu“Our local health service colleagues, South tion and I would like to see more done.” Gippsland Hospital and Gippsland Southern Health The November meeting will be held at the coun- Service will also have their usual radiology service available in this transitional time.” cil chamber in Wonthaggi on November 21.
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THE government recently released a paper which identified the inherent problems in the rating system for rural areas. I fully agree with the reports recommended solutions. The current system of collecting rates from properties as a wealth tax on the propertyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s value as the really only source of rural area council funds is fraught with difficulties and is unfair. The government needs to change the system to assist rural councils. How can we can make our system more equitable under the current rules? This council does have a two percent rate going forward and no service cuts to achieve that target. Why then have people received rates notices with in some cases rises of 20 percent? It is all because of the now annual revaluations. Revaluations are made to account for property value increases and properties that have increased in price more than another will end up with
a higher proportion of the rates than the other property-therefore that property gets a rate rise higher than the two percent whilst the other gets a reduction. One way to stop the large swings in rates bills would be to keep revaluations to the category they are in. At the moment, if residential properties increase in value more than other groups, then residential pay rates that the other groups paid, so the total rates paid by residential goes up heaps rather than just the two percent rise. Under the current rates period, residential properties rose 4.2 percent. Rates paid above the two percent rise comes to over $400,000 that had previously been paid by the other groups - mainly industrial, commercial and vacant land groups. The industrial and commercial groups received a rate reduction and they already pay less rates than residential ratepayers on average. In most shires these two groups pay rates higher than residential
E D I T O R I A L Councillorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s resignation is the communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s loss THE loss of Maxine Kiel as a councillor with South Gippsland Shire Council is a great loss to the community of Mirboo North â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which she dearly loves â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and to the broader region. Mrs Kiel contributed significantly to the community not only before becoming a councillor but also since doing so. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s little wonder she has been named the shireâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s citizen of the year in the past. What is perhaps more worrying is that a councillor was placed in this position where for the good of their own health, they had to escape a toxic work environment. No employee should have their physical and mental health impacted upon by their workplace. The dysfunctional council that is South Gippsland is already under the scrutiny of a municipal monitor appointed by the State Government following concerns about its past performance. The people of South Gippsland did not vote for councillors to be consumed by personal politics. The people voted for councillors who pledged to make a positive contribution to the region. The council has been dogged by allegations of bullying and conflict in the past, and Cr Andrew McEwen continues to be the subject of an investigation by the Local Government Inspectorate relating to the leaking of an email from council CEO Tim Tamlin. With all the turmoil within council, the municipal monitor Peter Stephenson could rightly be building a case to recommend the government dismiss the lot of them â&#x20AC;&#x201C; even those who are there for the right reasons.
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groups. Dandenong for example has these groups differentials over 250 percent - two and a half times residential rates. In our shire commercial properties on average pay 30 percent less than residential and industrial pay 12 percent less than residential. Effectively residential and other groups are subsidising these two groups when most shires have the commercial and industrial groups subsidising the residential groups because these business groups usually earn much more than a single household earns and so should pay more rates. My view is that to have an equitable rate strategy we need to reduce the farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; rates, increase the commercial and industrial rates and stop the annual revaluations from increasing property values in other categories. Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; rates are currently around two and a half times residential and data shows they actually do not have any more ability to pay than residential people. Everyone knows farmers are not millionaires and many must take second jobs just to make a living. How then is it justified to charge them nearly three times residential ratepayers? The cost to the commercial and industrial groups under this proposal is not unreasonable and is not drastic. It would be equal to a cup of coffee per week for the average ratepayer in those categories. Residential pay around $23 million, farmers pay around $10 million, commercial only pay $1.5 million and industrial only pay around $1.3 million. We need progressive reform to rebalance the rate burden and make a more equitable system. Cr Don Hill, South Gippsland Shire Council.
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Councillors offer advice on the rates picture â&#x20AC;&#x201C; percentage increases, budget efficiencies, State Government policies. All apparently seeking to convince us that we are in the very best of hands. In recent years the effort has generally sought to convince us that the rates impost observes the capping demanded of all municipalities. There is a call for progressive reform that I have sighted. Since council has already decided to â&#x20AC;&#x153;review ratesâ&#x20AC;? at some point soon, this call from Councillor Don Hill in his letter to our newspapers is no doubt an attempt to set the agenda for that review. Firstly, the claim that â&#x20AC;&#x153;commercial properties on average pay 30 percent less than residential and industrial pay 12 percent less than residentialâ&#x20AC;?. Using data that was made available to the rates review process earlier this year, the rates payable on a commercial property valued at $200,000 totalled $1148, on an industrial property similarly valued $1148, a farming property valued at $200,000, $766, and on a residential property valued at $200,000, $1094. Comparative data on two further rates points $500,000 and $800,000 showed similar relative outcomes. Farming rates were thus considerably lower than those set for the other three categories. At no point were the rates for commercial and industrial properties less than those set for similarly valued farming properties. The councillorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s view is that to have â&#x20AC;&#x153;an equitable rate strategy we need to reduce the farmers rates, increase the commercial and industrial rates and stop the annual revaluations from increasing
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property values in other categoriesâ&#x20AC;?. What does this proposal really mean? Why would a system that is based primarily on the notion of capital improved value (CIV) be acceptable or indeed effective if one or more ratings categories are excluded from the periodic valuation process? Data provided to the recent rates review showed that while farming properties made up 39 percent of the combined farming and residential propertiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; CIVs, farming rates contributed only 31 percent of the total rates income from the two categories - a significant advantage to the farming ratepayers. In his letter, Cr Hill makes a reference to specific elements of the Dandenong (presumably the City of Dandenong) rates strategy. It is not clear why that municipality is offered as a relevant comparison. Council has failed over recent years to explain exactly what has happened to our rates. Most of us can recall the farce of the councillorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; debates over the increase in rates with one claiming an increase of some 20 percent over the previous year and the other responding that it was only 10 percent. At no time has it been made clear that the core element of the rates process is the determination of the amount of money that the council has decided to spend â&#x20AC;&#x201C; rates would be lower for every ratepayer if council exercised restraint. The councillor is aware that two ratings reviews have supported the 70 percent differential that currently applies to farming rates - a differential available only to farming groups. The other fault that has been a feature of previous review discussions is the demand that a change be made to a group ratings
strategy on the basis of single case circumstance. By all means letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s have adjudication of special cases on an individual basis and the extent of individual rate relief determined. Arguing on the basis of facts should be an obligation in our shire. Perhaps the shire council would consider appointing a small group to construct a statement that spells out the rates position for the current year. Ralph Gallagher, Foster.
No spin please NO matter how South Gippsland Shire CEO Tim Tamlin tries to spin the Bald Hills Wind Farm debacle, the facts are that the council decision of February 2017 that no nuisance exists was thrown out by the Supreme Court. The court has then directed that council needs to determine on the nuisance and that the litigants won the case. That will mean more costs for ratepayers. The complaint was poorly handled by the council. Firstly the officers were not equipped or trained in how to assess the complaint and secondly, they were being directed by a senior officer who had no authority to undertake this management. The CEO had vacated his duty in this matter. There was a distinct lack of support for the suffering ratepayers. The wind farm noise drives these ratepayers out of their houses at times. All the money wasted on legal fees and court cases may well have helped overcome the nuisance issues â&#x20AC;&#x201C; issues which still have to be resolved and remedies paid for. Lindsay Love, South Gippsland Action Group.
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$50m business park plan impresses council By Kyle Standfield SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council has been briefed on a plan to construct a $50 million business park in Korumburra by development manager Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks and local businessman and developer John Kennedy. The site, located to the west of the industrial estate, will cover 20 hectares (47.9 acres) and is estimated to create around 200 jobs upon completion. Council heard Mr Hutchinson-Brooks describe the development as innovative and a game changer for Korumburra and the greater South Gippsland area. “This project won’t just be a business park, it’ll be a major asset to Korumburra,” Mr HutchinsonBrooks said. “We are planning for the site to be an attractive area that all people can use, including the creation of some nature walks and other areas.” Mr Hutchinson-Brooks informed councillors of the current state of the land, saying it will take
approximately three to four years to clear heavy plantation. John Kennedy, owner of the Korumburra Bicycle Fitting Store, supported Mr HutchinsonBrooks in his sentiments. “After being forgotten about for 30 years Korumburra is really starting to boom,” Mr Kennedy said. “The development of the business park will bring a lot of people into the area and it’s something that will really benefit the region.” Mr Kennedy told councillors that one of the main selling points for businesses looking to build on the site will be the cheapness compared to Melbourne. “It’s going to be far cheaper for new businesses to build in Korumburra per square metre than if they were to try establish themselves in Melbourne,” Mr Kennedy said. “Heaps of people want to move into the area but haven’t been able to because of lack of jobs. The business park will help solve part of that issue by creating 200 new jobs.” Council mayor Cr Lorraine Brunt praised the Brains of the operation: from left, development manager Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks and deidea and said she hoped council could assist with veloper and Korumburra business owner John Kennedy told South Gippsland Shire Council of their proposed $50 million business park for Korumburra recently. the planning of the park.
Children urged to walk to school BASS Coast Shire Council is urging students to walk, ride or scoot to school when VicHealth’s annual Walk to School program kicks off on Monday, October 8.
Students will learn healthy habits and achieve the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity every day. Council is working with schools to deliver activities during the month, thanks to a grant from VicHealth. The activities will have a focus on being active, healthy and safe. Council encourages schools to take part in competitions, park and walk events, healthy breakfasts and healthy eating events and has provided walking maps to some schools to help children get to school safely. Schools and students are also encouraged to take advantage of Bass Coast’s wonderful range of rail trails, bushland and coastal walks during the holidays. VicHealth has partnered with the AFL Player’s Association this year to encourage children to decorate their shoes, bike or scooter in their favourite AFL colours. Students with the best designs will be in the running for amazing prizes, including a signed AFL jersey from their favourite club. Council will also be providing some great prizes, including water bottles donated by Westernport Water, movie tickets and YMCA vouchers. Walking to school also reduces traffic congestion, saves on parking and saves the environment. Mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield said Walk to School Month was a great way to get children and their families moving in the morning. “VicHealth’s Walk to School initiative is a fun and free way to get school children active and help them to build lifelong health habits. It’s also a great way for parents and carers to enjoy some quality time with their children,” she said. Bass Coast schools can contact council’s community health and wellbeing department on 1300 BCOAST (226 278) or 5671 2211 to find out more about local Walk to School activities, or visit www. walktoschool.vic.gov.au for more information.
Great performance: director David Tattersall, cast member Melita Tough and assistant director Jo Street were pictured after the opening night performance of Leongatha Lyric Theatre’s Death and the Maiden on Friday night at Leongatha’s Mesley Hall.
Search for truth: Todd Miller’s character Gerardo Escobar showed some compassion for Dr Miranda (David Baggallay) but ultimately tries to force a confession from him for the sake of his wife Paulina. Leongatha Lyric Theatre Inc’s Death and the Maiden opened on Friday evening at Mesley Hall, Leongatha.
Complex character: Melita Tough played the role of Paulina Salas in Leongatha Lyric Theatre Inc’s production of Death and the Maiden. Melita’s portrayal of the character is powerful, drawing the audience in and evoking a mixture of emotions. The opening night on Friday at Leongatha’s Mesley Hall was well attended.
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Car ferry under investigation By Tayla Kershaw-Thomas NO decisions have been made regarding the Cowes to Stony Point car ferry.
Bass Coast Shire Council reaffirmed it would defer consideration of the car ferry business case until investigations were completed. Council is awaiting the outcome of a comprehensive investigation which will indicate whether the Cowes jetty is more suitable for a ferry terminal than the proposed Mussel Rock location. It has also sought a full environmental effects assessment. Council reaffirmed its position at the ordinary meeting on Wednesday, September 19. This was brought on by letter sent in by the Save Our Beaches Group. The letter called on council to dismiss all four terminal options at the northern beaches in the business case, leaving only the Cowes jetty open for discussion. Cr Michael Whelan said this was unfinished business that had generated enormous interest from Phillip Island and beyond. “I think it is prudent to stick with our resolution, and resolve the issue in due course and discuss it with the ministers of the day,” he said. Cr Stephen Fullarton said council could not make a decision before all sites had been properly investigated. He also said opponents of the car
ferry situation had been aggressive in their approach to council. “Save Our Beaches is a single issue group. We were totally unaware of it until a public meeting. They immediately set themselves in opposition of council and accusations were made. We heard from a representative of the group at that meeting, who blatantly lied saying ‘don’t be fooled, they have made their decision’,” he said. Cr Fullarton said the greatest threat to local beaches is vegetation removal. “Our unusual winter with strong north westerly winds and high, high tides wreaked havoc along our beaches. It was clear that where vegetation had been removed was hit the worst,” he said. He said opponents of the car ferry terminal at the Anderson Street boat ramp had become quite aggressive towards council, but he was dismayed to find hundreds of square metres had already been removed and destroyed in that area. “There was a rally on the beach and I was dismayed to see vegetation cut right back. People need to get serious about this; we are losing our beach,” he said. “Anyone who interferes (with vegetation) should immediately forfeit the right to represent such a group (car ferry opposition).” Council is still awaiting the outcome of its site investigations for the potential car ferry.
Mayor’s message Cr Lorraine Brunt TWO years into our term Maxine Kiel has made the decision to resign from her position as Councillor in the Tarwin Valley ward. This certainly wasn’t news we as a Council expected and her knowledge and passion for our region will be missed around the table. Maxine has been a passionate advocate for Mirboo North and she has made it her mission to achieve the best for the community. Her work as president of Mirboo Country Development Incorporated and involvement with a host of other community groups led to her successful nomination as our 2016 Citizen of the Year. Naturally her aspirations for giving back to the community grew and led to her running for Council. There certainly have been chal-
WILLOW Lesley Fitzgerald was born on September 28 at Leongatha Hospital to proud parents Melissa Allman and Marcus Fitzgerald. She is the second child to the couple and younger sister to Ty.
lenges for us to deal with during our time at Council and I understand Maxine’s frustration. I hope this comes as some comfort to Maxine that she could not let me down – it is simply not in her nature and it is with the utmost respect that I accept her decision. I have no doubt that Maxine will move on to other ventures that continue to support the community and I wish her all the best with whatever comes next. She will surely be missed by Council and I thank her for all her efforts. Outside of this announcement rates has been a big topic for our community as the first payment for instalments was due. Rates are a property tax and make up the majority of Council’s income. While we appreciate that paying rates isn’t something anyone will be fond of, it is necessary to ensure we can govern the region effectively and
provide essential services and assets for the community. These services and community assets make up part of your everyday, from rubbish collections to local footpaths and even heading down to our parks and rec reserves to enjoy time with family and friends. These are only a few of the services that Council provides and I hope our community understands we are providing everything we can for prosperity in the region. Anyone experiencing difficulty paying their rates are urged to contact Council’s Rates and Valuations team on 5662 9200 as Council has a Rates and Charges Hardship Policy to help assist in such situations. Those also unsure of the valuation made for their property can also discuss this with the team.
HUDSON Brian Chambers was born on September 6 at Monash Hospital to proud parents Matt and Carolyn Chambers of Leongatha and little brother for Ben.
ETHAN Dean Cleverley was welcomed by proud parents Tara and Mark Cleverley of Wonthaggi, their first son born on September 12 at the Leongatha Hospital. Ethan is a brother for six year old Ayva Charlotte.
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Free travel for seniors next week VICTORIAN Seniors Card holders are encouraged to explore Melbourne and regional Victoria with free travel from October 7 to 14, as part of the 36th Victorian Seniors Festival.
Victorian Seniors Card with them, and touch on and off as usual – but will not be charged during the eight days of free public transport. For more information about activities, visit seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/festival or pick up a free Victorian Seniors Festival The free travel applies to Melbourne’s program at any Coles store, local library, trains, trams and buses and regional V/ council office or neighbourhood house. Line trains, coaches and buses. Seniors You can also call 1300 797 210 to have a need to carry their Seniors myki and program sent.
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Fishy fundraises for farmers WITH much of the country's farming communities suffering hardship, challenges and emotional turmoil from the relentless and ongoing drought I am reminded of the fortune we have in living and working amongst the green and productive landscape of Gippsland. With farming, animals and land in my blood I feel privileged to call this area my home. It is a magical part of the world and one where we are relatively blessed with the weather we receive. No farmer has it easy. We all have to work at it each day. We can't be complacent. We need to lay the foundation and support, nourish and nurture our efforts to reap any reward. But right now, we don't have to travel too far before we see the lush green pastures of South Gippsland disappear in the rear-view mirror and turn to dirt and dust, in some cases mud, but not much else. These farmers are doing it tough. They are battling the elements day in and day out, with little relief in sight. They are vulnerable to Mother Nature and under insurmountable stress and pressure each day. This isn't an isolated event, it's national and having enormous impacts not only on individual families, but entire communities at large. For those not on, or attached to the land itself, the reality is only a few steps away from where you might begin to feel the immediate hardships yourselves from the milk in your coffee, the
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Wonthaggi is booming A $4 MILLION residence is set to be built on Wonthaggi’s Chisholm Road. Bass Coast Shire Council approved a planning permit at its September meeting. A house and a shed will be built on the land. The proposal was brought to council purely due to the dollar value. No objections to the proposal were submitted. The nearest residence is 532 metres away from the property and the minimum set back in 511 metres. Cr Julian Brown supported the approval of a planning permit. “Wonthaggi is leading the way in terms of state of the art building design. It’s going to be quite an
amazing construction,” he said. The report stated the proposal was sympathetic to the land character and was unlikely to cause any amenity impacts. Deputy mayor Cr Brett Tessari said the proposal was further proof Wonthaggi is continuing to grow. “The fact that people are willing to invest $4 million on their home shows Wonthaggi is growing and the dollar value of other properties will continue to go up,” he said. “It is a nice area to build and I am confident in the growth of Wonthaggi.” The permit will expire if the development has not started within two years or completed within four years.
Mayor’s message Cr Pamela Rothfield
The incredible support from our community for the Day for the Kids event at Cowes recently was truly amazing. Trevor Fraser, father of Samantha Fraser, mentioned to me afterwards that he was “spiritually uplifted” and offered his heartfelt thanks to our wonderfully connected community.
Calling sales: Landmark auctioneer Brian McCormack (second from left) was intent on getting the best return at the VLE Leongatha store sale last Thursday. He is flanked by colleagues, from left, John Bowler, Matt Loughridge and Tom Browne. More photos and report on page 34.
Roads boost in Bass Coast ROAD projects are underway as part of Bass Coast Shire Council’s 2018-19 capital works program.
The works include drainage improvements along the boundary of the Wonthaggi Senior Citizens building on Murray Street to relieve the existing council drainage system at a cost in the order of $40,000. Road pavement renewal works will take place along a 700 metre section of Kongwak Road between Glen Alvie Road and Candowie Reservoir road entrance in Kongwak, which will include 700 metres of road pavement renewal and road sealing works under the annual supply contract for stabilisation at a cost in the order of $160,000. Asphalt sealing works will be completed on
council’s road and car park network at several locations in Wonthaggi, Cape Woolamai, Smiths Beach and Cape Paterson at a cost in the order of $64,000. Sections of kerb and pit renewal works are being rolled out on council’s road network in San Remo, Newhaven, Cape Woolami, Ventnor, Cowes, Corinella and Inverloch. These works are to prepare the road for a new bitumen seal and will address loss of function in drainage infrastructure. These works will be completed at a cost in the order of $175,000. Visit council’s website http://www.basscoast. vic.gov.au/projects for further information on current and completed capital works projects.
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The primary focus of the event was not as a fundraiser, but in fact a great day out for the kids – and great it was. With the backdrop of the fabulous band, CCM, the young ones enjoyed a vast array of activities, from a petting zoo and pony rides to sumo suits and jumping castles – and they absolutely loved it. The special event was organised by Richard Jongejan from Woodbyne Resort and supported by the Rotary Club of Phillip Island and San Remo, who donated the proceeds from the day to Samantha Fraser’s children. I also attended the official opening of our brand new Cowes Police Station last week, with Police Minister Lisa Neville presiding. The new station and an increased police presence which includes members of the Family Violence Unit, who will be working out of Cowes two days per week is a fantastic outcome for the community and will help to further enhance the way our police are able to respond to family violence. Congratulations to the Phillip Island Conservation Society which celebrated its 50th birthday on Sunday, a remarkable milestone to achieve. This well respected organisation has been working to promote environmen-
tal protection and conservation of natural resources on Phillip Islandsince 1968. A big thank you must go to the volunteers who have achieved so many significant outcomes since its inception. A reminder has gone out to all groups to join in the Street Parade in the celebration of the 150th anniversary of closer settlement on Phillip Island back in 1868. The event takes place on Saturday, November 3, which is the Melbourne Cup weekend. It is sure to be a great community get together, culminating at the Cowes foreshore where there will be a free community day with heaps of activities for the whole family. If you are interested in hearing more about this wonderful community event, please contact Council’s Events Manager Frank Angarane on frank.angarane@ basscoast.vic.gov.au or 03 5671 2439. In the midst of football finals fever, it would be remiss of me not to congratulate Bass Coast’s soccer teams, who played in their grand finals recently. The Phillip Island Breakers were victorious in the Under 14 Mixed final, the Under 16 Girls final and the Women’s final, while the Inverloch Stars were winners in the Senior Men’s final. Inverloch were also runners up in the Women’s final and the Reserves Men’s final. What a great result for our local teams, who should be so proud of the effort they put in all year, not just in the finals.
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Celebratory meal: members of the cast of Wonthaggi Theatrical Group’s play The Boys, Emotional toll: Evy Nye as Jasckie and Chloe Papillon as young mum Nola, themselves including two of the Sprague brothers Stevie played by Jake Benson and Brett played by An- victims of family violence, try to come to terms with the terrible crime committed by their partners, in Wonthaggi Theatrical Group’s The Boys. thony Kennedy, get together over a barbecue after Brett’s release from prison and assault.
Chilling night of theatre at Wonthaggi influenced by the gang rape, torture and brutal So well did the boys in particular develop their LAST Friday night was a big night in all on stage at the same time miles apart. disturbing characters that the audience, if not their And frankly, it showed in the small to medium- murder of young Sydney nurse Anita Cobby. theatre for South Gippsland and Bass Although the dialogue and interaction between partners, were convinced that these men were casized audiences who turned out for each. Perhaps Coast.
Not only were two plays opening on the one night; the Gordon Graham drama The Boys in Wonthaggi and Lyric’s Death of a Maiden at Leongatha but there was a strong Wonthaggi flavour to a new stage show in Melbourne as well. All three productions, the WTG play, Lyric’s production and the new musical by Karen Milkins-Hendry and Jake Amy, Ambushed, were
the timing of these productions could be better coordinated in the future. About 50 people attended the opening night of The Boys at the Wonthaggi Theatrical Group’s own playhouse and production centre on the State Coal Mine site. And while the weather was bitterly cold outside, the drama inside was just as chilling, being
the main characters was hard to endure at times, because of the subject matter, it was delivered expertly by the seven actors: Jake Benson (Stevie), Nick Carver (Glenn) and Anthony Kennedy (Brett) who played the Sprague brothers, and their partners, Chloe Papillon (Nola), Evy Nye (Jasckie) and Megan Kenny (Michelle) with Laura Muranty playing the mother, Sandra.
pable of the crime they ultimately committed. It might not be your first-choice play to see on a spare night this coming weekend, but it is extremely well done and well worth a look in the Wonthaggi Theatrical Group’s own playhouse on the site of the State Coal Mine. It’s focus on the theme of family violence also makes it very topical.
New home for Phillip Island Nature Parks Council finances under the spotlight PHILLIP Island Nature Parks is delighted to be establishing an office site for up to 60 of its team members in the Cowes central business district. This is the first time Nature Parks will have an established office presence within the township. A five year lease has been secured on premises located at 154-156 Thompson Avenue in Cowes to provide office space for many of the team members currently located at the Penguin Parade. The significant move was made to improve connection with the local community and minimise impact on environmentally significant areas, while also providing anticipated flow on benefits for local businesses through the substantial increased daily workforce in Cowes. “As part of the Nature Parks’ commitment to minimise our footprint in an environmentally sen-
sitive area, the new Penguin Parade visitor centre will provide office space for essential operational and administrative staff only, and all other team members will be relocated,” Nature Parks CEO Catherine Basterfield said. “This new location provides us with ample floor space and abundant car parking, as well as the opportunity to co-locate our retail warehouse on the same site.” Work is due to start shortly on fitting out the new premises into appropriate office and warehouse space. Staff are expected to move to the new location early in 2019. “The Nature Parks is also currently planning for the development of additional office space at the Koala Conservation Centre. This would be a smaller development than the Cowes office space, however it will ensure we have adequate office facilities into the future,” Ms Basterfield said.
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By Tayla Kershaw-Thomas COUNCILLOR Les Larke questioned Bass Coast Shire Council’s financial position at the recent meeting.
Council voted to approve in principle support for the draft annual financial statements and draft performance statement for the year ending on June 30. The statements were reviewed and approved by council’s audit committee, and will be submitted to the Victorian Auditor General. Whilst most councillors were comfortable with the statements and expressed thanks to the audit committee, Cr Larke felt he could not give a positive vote on the night. “I’m not in a position to give the finances an approval as of June 30, 2018, due to three matters. The first relates to the continuing issue of reserves, excluding the asset revaluation reserve; on whether reserves known as ‘other reserves are cashbacked,” he said. “My personal and professional expert opinion as a fellow certified practicing accountant is that there this a gap of some $10 million as of June 30, 2018, between the ‘other reserves’ balance and the funds available above liquidity in my estimations to meet council’s financial obligations in the ensuing 12 months. “In essence, I don’t want our community led to
the understanding that council has cash in bank to cover other reserves if that is not so.” Cr Larke also sought the nature, extent and dollar value of any infrastructure back log and pipeline capital works projects. “The role of council is to provide leadership for the good governance of council. That includes maintaining the viability of council going forward. I will not be satisfied on council’s financial decision until my due diligence questions are suitably resolved,” he said. Cr Clare Le Serve called on CEO Paul Buckley to reassure councillors of correct credentials within council’s audit committee. Mr Buckley said council’s auditors are agents of the Auditor General and they had no issues. Cr Bruce Kent said he would put his faith in the audit committee. “I’d like to say I fully respect Cr Larke’s opinions and that he has concerns. I want to make it quite clear that I do not have these concerns,” he said. “I have spoken about this in the past. The Auditor General has made comment and supported our auditing team. I’m not an expert in accountancy and I must put a lot of faith in our auditing team.” The statements will be presented to the Auditor General for the issuing of audit certificates. These will be published along with the annual report in October.
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Musical duo: Ben Mawdsley and Kate Appleyard of Souly Us launched their song Meant to Be at Inverloch’s Pony restaurant recently. The Inverloch group’s song is about first love, summer fun and beach vibes, and is now available on digital stores worldwide including from iTunes, Spotify and Apple Music. Meant to Be can be purchased on Souly Us’ website www.soulyusmusic.com
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New Holland Power: Jake Genoni of Gendore Tractors and On display: Welshpool Outdoors representative Tania Fowl- Quad bike fun: Evie and Laylah from Cora Lynn enjoying Machinery. er from left, with Jamie Lee Kurth and Morgan Cook. the sun.
Classic service: Sandra Pierce of Berry’s Family Affair: Brothers Chris and Cam- Creek takes up the services of Wayne Dean to eron Brown proud to represent Brown’s have her shoes shone at the Australian Leather Stockfeed. Seal tent at the South Gippsland Dairy Expo. Service from Cervus: Nathan Day, middle, with new Leongatha South farmers Clinton Ballagh and Amy Cosby.
Learning lots: from left, Eli, Rory, Rylie, Abby and Jackson spent their day at the South Gippsland Dairy Expo learning about farming machinery and taking in the wonderful Seeing it all: Nathan Day of Cervus Equipsunshine. ment surveys the many stalls and activities on hand at the South Gippsland Dairy Expo Packing chill: Graeme Stool, Sales Representative from Dairy-Tech Refrigeration. from his perch on a John Deere tractor.
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New fire stations for Foster and Yarram under The Nationals THE Foster and Yarram communities will be better protected with both towns to get new fire stations if The Nationals are elected to government in November, The Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien has announced.
Hooray for scouts: the Inverloch Scouts is thriving with 40 members and a waiting list and great news is that its Inverloch Scout Hall will be upgraded with the recent announcement of major State Government funding.
Funding boost for Inverloch scouts SCOUTING in Inverloch has received a major $103,000 funding boost from the State Government that will see the upgrade of the Inverloch Scout Hall. The funding will go towards extending the hall to cope with demand. There are currently 40 members but a large waiting list due to the lack of facilities. The Government is investing in new community halls and refurbishing existing facilities across the state to give Scouts more places to gather and hold troop meetings. Theses halls and centres will also serve the broader local community by being made available for use for other events and activities. The Scouts movement has been active in Victoria for more than a century, providing thousands
of youth members and adult volunteers with opportunities to gain leadership and life skills. More than 17,000 young people and 5,000 adults are currently involved in scouting groups across Victoria. Member for Eastern Victoria, Harriet Shing said, “We’re giving our intrepid, curious and energetic scouts the support and modern facilities they need at Inverloch to become future leaders and gain the skills, experience and confidence that will stand them in good stead for life.” “The scouting community helps young people from every walk of life to develop vital problemsolving, innovation and leadership skills, and the self-esteem they need to reach their full potential. We’re so proud to support them and we can’t wait to see this well-deserved upgrade come to fruition.”
Mr O’Brien was joined by Shadow Minister for Emergency Services, Brad Battin and volunteer firefighters at each station on Monday to announce an elected Liberal Nationals Government will commit a total of $5.1 million to see the much-needed facilities built. “I am delighted that we are able to make this announcement. Since being elected in 2015 I have continuously raised concerns with the Andrews Labor Government that our local fire stations are not fit-for-purpose and lobbied for funding to have them replaced,” Mr O’Brien said. “Our volunteer firefighters need to have modern, up-to-date facilities and we will deliver them if elected.” The Foster station will be rebuilt with a $2.6 million investment, with the location to be finalised in consultation with the local brigade and CFA. “The Foster brigade volunteers can barely get their truck into the outdated shed. A new station at a new location with adequate space for volunteers to change and train will improve response times and benefit our whole community,” Mr O’Brien said. “This announcement is also a credit to Foster brigade captain David Jones who has been a fierce advocate for his crew and
Foster: The Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien, and Shadow Minister for Emergency Services, Brad Battin with Foster fire brigade captain David Jones and volunteers in their station at the announcement that The Nationals will build a new station for Foster if elected on November 24. community.” The commitment will see $2.5 million allocated for Yarram’s new station to be built next door to the current ambulance station in Commercial Road on land already purchased by the CFA. “This will give Yarram a modern emergency services complex in a central location,” Mr O’Brien said. “The current station is outdated and not designed to cater for modern trucks. It’s too cramped and not safe for the brigade volunteers.” Mr Battin said he was proud to be a part of a Liberal Nationals team putting the needs of the community first by supporting local
volunteer firefighters. “We’ve seen the Andrews Labor Government continuously seek to appease the United Firefighters Union at the expense of our local volunteer firefighters,” Mr Battin said. “A Liberal Nationals Government will allocate resources to where they are needed most and ensure that our volunteers have the facilities and equipment they need.” This commitment is in addition to Mr O’Brien’s announcement in April of $2.1 million for a new fire station in Mirboo North, representing a total $7.2 million investment by The Nationals in local emergency services.
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Favourite heroes: Glenn Matthews, Lachie, Sara Gillbee, Lachie, Alana Reid and Natalie showcased their terrific costumes at Bass Coast Specialist School’s last day of term.
Superheroes inspire at Bass Coast Specialist School students about everyday heroes ative side on the day, as there were like emergency services, family hardly any costume double ups across the school. members and teaching staff. To mark the occasion, a numSome of these lessons were The school saw out third term reflected in the costumes chosen ber of activities were planned for with a heroic theme to raise aware- for the day. the last day of school. ness for Muscular Dystrophy. These included a costume paOther superhero costumes inNational Superhero Week for cluded Batman, Thor, Ironman, rade, photos of superhero poses, Muscular Dystrophy is at the start Wonder Woman, Captain America obstacle courses, Nerf target pracof September. tice, treasure hunts and colouring and The Flash. However, Bass Coast Specialist The students showed their cre- projects. School arranged with the charity to host their week during the last week of school to ensure all students were available to take part. The event was co-organised by senior student Aaron, who championed the project and created flyers to deliver to families. Teacher Sara Gillbee said this was a charity close to the school’s heart because there are two students with Muscular Dystrophy. “It is an opportunity for us to support them in a new way and promote awareness. We want to inspire our students to be their best and they love having the chance to dress up,” she said. Raising awareness: superheroes descended on Bass Coast This is the fourth year the Specialist School to support awareness for Muscular Dysschool has supported National Su- trophy pictured are Luke, Lachie, Sara Gillbee, Alana Reid, perhero Week. Markel, Jasmine, Glenn Matthews, Lachie, Natalie, Chloe, On top of raising awareness for Muscular Dystrophy, the school Aaron, Akaysha, Ethan, Floyd, Scott Bugbird, Caroline takes the opportunity to teach the Sibly, Rob Sands and Jarvis.
SUPERHEROES were there to save the day at Bass Coast Specialist School recently.
Coming together: From left, Sam Nicitia, Coral Johnston, Father Aja Varghese, Lucy Stevens and Belinda Seabrook take some time out from reading the Bible during the marathon held over the weekend at St Peters Anglican Church in Leongatha.
Bible marathon success By Kyle Standfield FOURTEEN churches including two from Melbourne congregated at St Peter’s Anglican Church in Leongatha recently to participate in the area’s first ever Bible reading marathon.
The event spanned over 70 hours, starting on Thursday, September 20 afternoon and running through the four days and three nights ending with a service Sunday evening. During that period, not a single moment of rest was taken as volunteers worked in shifts and small groups to continually read each and every passage of the Bible. Belinda Seabrook of St Peters Anglican Church Leongatha organized the event, saying it had been a wonderful success. “At the beginning of it I think people were doing it as a discipline,” Ms Seabrook said. “As it continued though it changed and people started to develop a hunger to do it and recognize the joy of the event.”
Ms Seabrook said there was a surplus of individuals wanting to read again, with some having to miss out due to the demand. Ms Seabrook is a part of the Leongatha Ministers Fellowship, and when asked for ideas to help engage the community, she came up with the Bible marathon. “It’s about having a public proclamation of the Bible so that people can come and hear it,” Ms Seabrook said. “We also want to teach the community who may not know and allow them an opportunity to open that door.” Around 120 people took part in the marathon, mostly made up of different local church groups. Ms Seabrook said the event had allowed different congregations to come together to remember they are all a part of the Christian faith. “To get different churches and faiths to read the Bible as one is a really powerful thing,” Ms Seabrook said. “We were able to celebrate diversity in unity.” Ms Seabrook said the marathon had been such a success she will look to hold the event again in the next few years.
Local guides treated to high tea unteerism, social awareness and self-reliance and deserve recognition. During their visit, the Girl Guides enjoyed a guided tour of Parliament House including observing question time in the Legislative Council. Ms Bath was joined by Gippsland Liberal NaMs Bath said she extended an invitation to tionals members of the Legislative Assembly, Danny Gippsland Girl Guides to attend afternoon tea at O’Brien, Member for Gippsland South, Tim Bull, Parliament House as the organisation impressively Member for Gippsland East, Gary Blackwood, builds future community leaders. As a grassroots Member for Narracan and Brian Paynter, Member community group, Girl Guides actively empowers for Bass. “Each Member of Parliament shared their experigirls and young women to grow into confident, selfrespecting and responsible community members and ences of being an MP, answered the girls’ questions and explained why they felt passionate about their this is something we should embrace. “As an Ambassador for the Gippsland Girl electorate. “I was thrilled and honoured to host our future Guides, I am constantly impressed by their enthusiasm, zest for life and the way their activities develop leaders from across Gippsland. Girl Guides embody Jumping for joy: Inverloch Kongwak Primary School students celebrated the grand unveilgirls and young women to become future community everything that is good in the world and I thank their ing of their mural recently. leaders for making the significant effort to travel to leaders. “Girl Guides are role models in our local com- Melbourne today to broaden the experiences of our munity and their activities promote citizenship, vol- young people,” Ms Bath concluded.
GIPPSLAND’S Girl Guides and their leaders have today enjoyed high tea at Parliament House hosted by The Nationals Melina Bath, Member for Eastern Victorian Region.
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INVERLOCH Community House coordinator Lisa Archibald and Bass Coast Shire Councillor Clare Le Serve unveiled the mural project recently, outside Community House.
“A key focus of our council plan is ‘liveability’ which means to enjoy the place we live in,” councillor Le Serve said. The project was initially commissioned in 2017 by the Community House, later coordinated by Sarah Reark, professional visual artist and Inverloch KongThe beautiful pastel colours and seascape theme wak Primary School art teacher. The numbers speak design shines brightly over what could be described for themselves. “More than 50 hours of creation time from conas an ordinary, clinker brick wall. Nevertheless, with a stunning new facelift, The Community House cept to realisation, about 20 litres of paint and 400 hopes students will look back with fond memories students realising their personal part of the creation,” similar to the concrete handprints before the primary Sarah said. In particular, Sarah wished to thank professional school expansion. “As students move through their lives, we hope builder Ben Horskins, father to students Sam and they look up at their mural and still feel a sense of Billy, who refused to accept any reimbursement. Councillor Le Serve and Lisa Archibald expride that we, as a community, feel here today,” Lisa pressed gratitude for all involved, a culmination of said. High honour: Gippsland’s Girl Guides enjoy high tea at State Parliament as official guests Councillor Le Serve was similarly impressed, volunteers and donations from Paul the Pieman Bakof The Nationals Melina Bath (Member for Eastern Victoria Region) with Tim Bull (Mem- noting the mural was the perfect sign of welcome ery, Inverloch Quality Meats, Inverloch Foodworks, ber for Gippsland East), Danny O’Brien (Member for Gippsland South), Brian Paynter and its bright colours gave a sense of ‘come inside’ Wonthaggi Woolworths, sausage sizzle volunteers and cooks and The Andyman, mural installers. and ‘this is a safe and respectful place.’ (Member for Bass) and Gary Blackwood (Member for Narracan).
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Businesses support local families THE Local Business Network do- Griffiths and Leisa Griffiths from netnated $250 to Bass Coast Health work client Mookah Studio. “Bass Coast Health’s family services, to assist local families in crisis. family violence and sexual assault serThe Local Business Network – Bass Coast and South Gippsland – was established by Graham Fitton in June this year to improve business resilience in the area and support the local community. Shortly after its formation, the network established a community donation program where its clients could nominate a worthwhile local recipient to receive a donation. The program’s first donation of $250 was recently made to Bass Coast Health as a result of a nomination by Nicole
vices do a fantastic job across a very broad catchment area in assisting families in crisis. It is my great pleasure to donate these funds to help them provide this care where it is most needed,” Mr Fitton said. Bass Coast Health operational manager Claudia Murray-White gratefully received the donation. “This money will allow us to purchase essential items for families who have been impacted by family violence,” she said.
Generous donation: Nicole Griffiths (Mookah Studio), Kim Bolding (Bass Coast Health social work and counselling manager), Leisa Griffiths (Mookah Studio), Graham Fitton (Local Business Network - Bass Coast and South Gippsland) and Claudia Murray-White (Bass Coast Health operational manager) with the cheque for $250. This money will go towards assisting families in crisis.
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Shining a light on mental health Harper, one of Australia’s leading motivators and voices on the topic of mental health. Mr Harper has extensive experience in the field, and can be heard on his own Melbourne radio show ‘The Science of Sport’ in addition to numerous other radio programs. Mr Harper has worked closely with many professional athletes and teams including the St Kilda Football Club, Melbourne Vixens, Nissan Motorsport and several Olympians and world class athletes. If you would like to attend, RSVP by 12 October by visiting trybooking.com or contact the school on 5662 4255 for more information.
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cluding both a photo and a poster competition that best exemplifies the theme of the week. A small committee of students has thoroughly planned the week in conjunction with teachers, aiming to address many of the topics they feel are vitally important and relevant to secondary school students. Mental health issues can affect everybody, and with that in mind Mary Mackillop is also encouraging parents and other school community members to come along to a free seminar to be held at 7pm on Wednesday, October 17 at Pioneer Hall. The seminar will feature guest speaker Craig
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Heavens above: keen Korumburra green thumb John Grenville in awe of the English Oak planted in 1911 to honour King George.
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Garden enthusiast Korumburra’s John Grenville is looking forward to sharing his extensive knowledge of this little known garden gem. John will lead the tour group around the park and give an insight into the special plantings and interesting aspects of each garden plot. Morning tea will be provided and the cost will be $5 per person. The tour will also take in visits to Mossvale Park and Leongatha gardens. For more information contact Joan Turner 56625687.
Personal connection: John Grenville stands proud next to the Giant Sequoias, a group initiative planted by Korumburra community members. These trees are among the world’s oldest surpassing 3000 years of age.
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Celebrating 2018 VICTORIAN SENIORS MONTH
Seniors celebrate in South Gippsland THE theme of this year’s Seniors Festival, running from October 7 to 14, is ‘Get Social’ and the South Gippsland Shire is encouraging local seniors to join in the many activities on offer.
Local festival coordinator Joan Turner is thrilled with the exciting range of events on offer for towns in South Gippsland and has worked hard to make sure there is something on offer for all tastes. She is particularly looking forward to Leongatha’s very own Antiques Roadshow and is encouraging people to bring along their treasures or photos of their special items and have these assessed. Of course if you haven’t got an item but are interested in attending a big draw card will be the delicious fare on offer from the local CWA ladies who will be catering. Some of the wonderful local events on offer include a first ever for Leongatha is an exciting new event the Antiques Roadshow to be held at Leongatha’s Memorial Hall and catered for by the CWA ladies, a performance by Nikki Nicholls - The Songs and Stories of Carole King, lunches and afternoon teas, trivia, garden tour, movie afternoon, high tea, Mobility Aids Day and Musical Melodies. Don’t forget seniors are also welcome attend events from right across Victoria. There are more than 2,000 to choose from!
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The range of events and activities has been created to cater for all seniors. Starting on Monday, October 8 from 2pm to 4pm there will be a Planning for the Future session at the Leongatha Senior Citizens Centre, 23 Smith Street, Leongatha. This will feature some interesting guest speakers who can guide you into retirement. Afternoon tea will be available and all this for free . Down the highway at Toora there will be a Toora Get Together at The Royal Standard Hotel, 29 Stanley Street from 12pm-2pm for lunch and after tea from 2pm – 4pm. Join the Toora Get Together for a two course lunch and/or an afternoon tea with free entertainment. The cost is $16 for the lunch and afternoon tea is free. For all booking please email: toorapublicans@gmail.com On Tuesday, October 9 Korumburra will host a a Soup, Sandwich and Hoy Day at 12pm so come along for a bowl of warm soup, sandwiches and join in for a game of Hoy. This will be held at the Korumburra Senior Citizens Centre in Radovick Street, Korumburra. For further details contact: Jan McLaren on 5655 1458 Cost: $5. If you are looking for something to do in the afternoon of October 9 then join MoneyCare for an afternoon of fun, food and trivia. If you would like to attend the free Afternoon Trivia from 1.30pm to 3.30pm at The Salvation Army 2 Long Street, Leongatha contact: Tracey on 5662 6400. Wednesday, October 10 will provide a delight for garden enthusiasts with a special Garden Tour Bus Trip at 9am departing Leongatha (meet at SPLASH Carpark) and departing 9.30am Korumburra (meet at Vline bus stop). The tour will include visits to gardens in Korumburra, Leongatha and Mossvale Park. There will be information on interesting aspects of each garden and morning tea will be provided. For more information contact: Joan Turner on 5662 5687 or email jturner@dcsi. net.au and the cost will $5. For a relaxing afternoon on October 10 film buffs will love the Movie Afternoon at 2 at Stadium 4 Cinemas, 14 Smith Street, Leongatha. Contact: Joan Turner on 5662 5687 or email jturner@dcsi. net.au The cost is $7 and tickets are available for pre-purchase at the cinema. Thursday, October 11 the Seniors Festival action gets underway with the Focus on Foster at the FWMAC Hall, Main Street, Foster from 10am to 2.15pm so join in the fun with a day of free seniors activities including a concert and sing along with Dave and Corena Berry and Co and FAMDA comedy ‘Dinner for One’. Presentations will also be made by South Gippsland Hospital Community Health on accessing Home Care packages and other support and Manna Gum Community House
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Not to be missed: a highlight of the South Gippsland Seniors Festival program will be the Seniors Concert in Korumburra on Friday, October 12 where former John Farnham backing singer Nikki Nicholls will delight the audience with ‘The Songs and Stories of Carole King’ from 1.30pm to 3.30pm. on accessing government and community services online. There will be morning and afternoon tea alongside a light lunch will also be provided for free. Also on October 11 Mirboo North will host a magnificent High Tea at 2pm where seniors will enjoy a delicious High Tea and entertainment at the Mirboo North Seniors Citizens Centre. The High Tea will comprise of a range of finger food that is sure to delight. This event will be catered for by the Mirboo North Country Women’s Association at the Mirboo North Senior Citizens Centre at 38 Couper Street, Mirboo North. For enquiries contact Margaret Peters on 5668 1392 or email Margaretpeters5@ dcsi.net.au The cost will be $5. Also on this day October will be the Antique Roadshow 10am to 12pm and again for 1pm - 3pm at the Leongatha Memorial Hall McCartin Street, Leongatha. This is a free event and you will have the opportunity to bring in your antiques or photos of larger items for an appraisal by an expert. Morning and afternoon tea and a light lunch will be available from the CWA. For enquiries contact Joan Turner on 5662 5687 or email jturner@dcsi.net.au Friday, October 12 will see the Seniors Concert ‘The Songs and Stories of Carole King’ in Korumburra at 1.30pm to 3.30pm. Former John Farnham backing singer Nikki Nicholls will be taking the stage to honour the impressive Carole King.
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Justice questioned in Death and The Maiden By Tayla Kershaw-Thomas
Written by Chilean playwright Ariel Dorfman, the plays shines a light on the ongoing suffering of those who survive a dictator’s reign. LEONGATHA Lyric Theatre Inc’s harrowAlthough the play does not name a country, the auing and thought provoking performance of dience can draw parallels between the world’s conflicts Death and The Maiden offers its audience – both past and present. “The play beckons the questions of how do people an often forgotten perspective of the after- transition back into democracy? How do you find jusmath of war. tice for those people who have been murdered, tortured The play opened at Leongatha’s Mesley Hall or disappeared? How do families rebuild?” director Daon Friday night and will have a season of seven vid Tattersall said. performances. “We have seen this in conflicts like in Zimbabwe,
Rwanda and Argentina. “The (Leongatha Lyric) committee felt this play was too confrontational for a Leongatha audience 10 years ago, but things have changed in years gone by and we were ready to see if portraying these issues would work.” The three characters represent different sections of a community transitioning back into democracy. All three evoked mixed feelings of sympathy and fear, allowing the audience to draw their own conclusions. Melita Tough took on the complex role of Paulina Salas – a victim of the dictatorship who experienced true horrors. Tough opened the play exactly how the audience would expect; as a depleted and fearful woman. She expertly transitioned into a woman of power, seeking revenge on those who harmed her. When Paulina’s husband Gerardo Escobar is saved by a stranger – Doctor Roberto Miranda – from a flat tyre in the middle of the night and invites the doctor to spend the night, Paulina is struck with fear. She suspects this was the doctor who tortured her during the dictatorship; but is he a true monster or simply a victim of unfortunate circumstance. The audience is forced to grapple with the question, is Paulina facing her real demons or is she suffering the effects of post traumatic stress disorder? David Baggallay plays the role of Dr Miranda. This role represents the dictatorship. However, the audience wrestles with conflicting suggestions of his innocence. Baggallay’s raw emotion on stage shows a man fearing for his life, and evokes feelings of confusion within the audience. Is this man truly being held against his will by mistake or did he commit terrible crimes? Does he deserve such treatment? The mediator between the two is played by Todd Miller. Miller’s character Gerardo represents justice. However, Miller’s characterisation denotes despair
Complex character: Melita Tough played the role of Paulina Salas in Leongatha Lyric Theatre Inc’s production of Death and the Maiden. Melita’s portrayal of the character is powerful, drawing the audience in and evoking a mixture of emotions. or frustration. With few victories as he tries to reason with Paulina and Dr Miranda, there is no suggestion as to whether justice wins out in the end, fuelling the audience with more questions even after the curtains close. The cast and Mr Tattersall are to be commended for the professionalism in which they handled such a controversial topic and for delivering such an engaging performance with a minimalist cast, crew and set. Mr Tattersall chose an intimate, yet effective, setting for the performance. With a traverse stage setting, the audience sees its reflection in the eyes of the audience on the other side of the set – a metaphor for the audience looking at themselves in a mirror to discover how they would confront the horrors presented. The lighting and surround sound was a great success from the crew, adding to the atmosphere in the psychological thriller. Mr Tattersall praised both the cast and crew for the extremely high standard performance and for taking on such challenging tasks. There are four performances left; three night performances starting at 8pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and a 2pm matinee on Saturday. To book your ticket, head to www.lyrictheatre. net.au.
Twentyman heads literary lineup
Cast and crew: back from left, Leongatha Lyric Theatre Inc cast member David Baggallay, production manager David Dearricott, sound designer and operator Chris Gale, stage manager Leanne Crimp, back stage crew member and usher Johanna Boast, lighting designer THE life experience and compassion “LA Gangs”, “Can We Help?”, and “20 Minutes Garry Boast, front from left, cast member Todd Miller, director David Tattersall and cast which has coloured Les Twentyman’s with Twentyman”. Mr Twentyman will be one of nine featured aumember Melita Tough put on an outstanding production of Death and the Maiden, which career will be shared at the upcoming thors at the festival presenting workshops and disopened on Friday night.
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As one of Australia’s best known youth outreach workers and social campaigners Les has developed his expert opinion the hard way, on the street. Raised in Braybrook in Melbourne’s western suburbs, Les has devoted his life to young people doing it tough. He widely considered an expert on a range of community issues including youth homelessness, drug addiction, prison reform and social welfare. A prolific media commentator and newspaper columnist, he also featured in a number of documentaries, including “The Ohio Gun Buyback Scheme”,
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For a poem in free or rhyming verse of no more than 20 lines Open to all ages $200 for the winning entry Entries close Monday, September 28, 2018
cussions encouraging others to write and publish. Joining Mr Twentyman will be writer for adolescents, Michael Hyde whose works YA-MAX, Tyger Tyger, Hey Joe and Surfing Goliath are all critically acclaimed. After a long career as an English teacher, Mr Hyde lectures in professional writing, sports writing and children’s texts at Victorian University and conducts writing workshops across Australia. Most recently he acted as a consultant and appeared in the four part documentary on ASIO, Persons of Interest. At the festival, Mr Hyde will be co-hosting a discussion, How and why did I get here with author Scot Gardiner where they will explore their journeys to becoming published authors. To entice the creative spirits, prizes money will also be up for grabs in two writing competitions. For more information visit www.coalcreekliteraryfestival.com
October 13-14 10am - 4pm Leongatha Rec. Reserve SGHAC Club rooms
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Inspiring authors: community worker and prolific author Les Twentyman will be one of nine standout authors presenting at the upcoming Coal Creek Literary Festival.
Creative writer: writer for adolescents and lecturer Michael Hyde will be at the Coal Creek Literary Festival on October 14.
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Expo crowds: crowds of enthusiasts check out the products on offer.
Dairy Expo linking businesses to farmers By Kyle Standfield THE South Gippsland Dairy Expo has once again provided a platform for local farmers and businesses to connect as the long running event entered its 19th annual year last week.
Chairman of the South Gippsland Dairy Expo and member of the Strzelecki Lions Club Cliff Wallace said the two day event continues to provide a big boost for the region and its dairy industry. “This expo is a probably the biggest event in the shire in terms of promotion of the area and its benefits,” Mr Wallace said. “To be able to put on a farmers expo that truly prioritizes farmers and their needs is pretty big for around here.” Around 1100 people took in the broad range of displays and events which included the lastest in farming vehicles, equipment, and feed. The two major sponsors of the expo, Fonterra and Reid Stockfeeds, presented speakers at a Perfect day: from left, Strzelecki Lions Club secretary Deanne Kennedy joins, Kim Price breakfast last Thursday while Matt Harms of Onand Sander Nijskens of major sponsors Reid Stockfeeds, and South Gippsland Dairy Expo Farm Consulting gave a seminar on the benefits of chairman Cliff Wallace in rejoicing at the expos success. share farms, general farming management and the overall state of the industry. Mr Wallace said the interest in vendors for the expo had been fantastic, with spots filling up faster than usual. “Over the last few years things have been pretty steady in terms of business participation and crowd numbers,” Mr Wallace said. “This year though we had a good deal of local businesses quick to lock up a spot.” Mr Wallace said the expo has raised around $500,000 for community groups, services and other Lions Club projects since its inception in 2000. “We’re very proud that the expo has been able
to help out locals and help fund a bunch of different projects,” Mr Wallace said. “To see the expo start out in Poowong nearly 20 years ago to what it’s become now, it’s really great.”
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Farming Insight Education for all: Elise Watson of Federation University was proud to spruik recent changes toward free TAFE education at the South Gippsland Dairy Expo..
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CLEARING SALE A/C SG & TL HOLLINGWORTH FAMILY TRUST 345 OLD KOONWARRAMEENIYAN RD, KOONWARRA
FRIDAY OCTOBER 5, 2018
Paul Phillips 0418 553 123 Paul Wilson 0407 865 202 Shawn Hollingworth 0407 778 084 www.sej.com.au STE3810789
PRELIMINARY NOTICE ANDES HOLSTEINS (EST. 1952) 2ND STAGE DISPERSAL SALE Monday 15th October at 11 am ON FARM, 2145 DAVIES RD, ST. GERMAINS, 3620
140 Outstanding 140 Holsteins 85 Spring calved. 55 PTIC for Aut. Calving. Features 108 on 1st & 2nd lactation Low BMCC. PCR neg. JD 7 Cap. • Special terms available • Freight subsidy. Catalogues available – Contact DLS 03 9338 9259 Terms are cash or cheque on day of sale or settlement by your Agent – Letter of Introductions MUST be provided Shaun Hamilton 0456 666 724 Brian Leslie 0418 365 934
COMPLETE HERD DISPERSAL HOLSTEIN COWS Friday 5th October at 11 am KOONWARRA SELLING CENTRE A/c RJ & VL Cornall, Clifton Creek
150 Amazing Herd 150 Cell Count Ave Of 53 Herd calved June - October and re-joined for same calving 2019 Prod to 8874 Lt 284 ptn 348 fat. Sires include: Atley, Medallion, Christmas, Del Santo, Wrangler and Wyman. A sale not to be missed, tremendous cell count, very functional herd. This complete herd dispersal offers the chance to select from many years for fastidious management and breeding Catalogue available on the DLS website Terms are cash or cheque on day of sale or settlement by your Agent – Letter of Introductions MUST be provided Luke Russell 0408 313 815 Brian Leslie 0418 365 934
UDV calling young dairy leaders THE United Dairyfarmers of Victoria (UDV) is urging all young dairy lead- School holiday fun: Summer and Lomani absolutely loved petting the animals on display at ers to apply for the 2019 Gardiner Dairy the kids exhibition of the South Gippsland Dairy Expo, including these little calves. Foundation UDV New Zealand Study Tour.
Participants will visit leading dairy farms utilising a variety of farm systems and technology, as well as dairy research and processing facilities during the eight-day tour in February 2019. UDV Vice President Paul Mumford said Victorian young dairy leaders would also have the chance to engage with likeminded dairy and farming figures from across the ditch, including Federated Farmers of NZ representatives. “The 2019 tour is a prime opportunity for the Victorian dairy industry’s best and brightest young minds to visit, learn and immerse themselves in the New Zealand dairy industry,” said Mr Mumford. “UDV strongly encourages young dairy leaders to make the most of this opportunity and apply for the tour.” To be eligible for the NZ Study Tour, applicants must be aged between 18 and 35 years old, be actively involved within the Victorian dairy industry, either on or off the farm, and hold an Australian passport. Participants must also be currently enrolled in or have recently completed studies relating to the dairy industry. The tour is fully funded by the Gardiner Dairy Foundation and organised and facilitated by UDV. Applications for the NZ Study Tour close on Monday, 15 October, with selection interviews to be Assisting farmers: The Lions Club of Inverloch assists farmers similarly to charities such held in Melbourne. To apply, please visit www.vff. as The Drought Angels. Pictured from left, Kate Glassock, children Jesinta and Patrick with org.au/UDVTour Klaus Edel.
COMPLETE HOLSTEIN CLEARING SALE FRIDAY OCT 12, 2018 HERD DISPERSAL
MONDAY, OCT 8, 2018 at 11AM
COMMENCING at 10.30AM
KOONWARRA SALEYARDS A/C – BA & CM BOAG, YARRAM Will Sell Unreserved
A/C R & D POTTER (Property Sold)
Comprising: 150 AI bred July-Aug calved Holstein cows & heifers 30 AI bred March-April calved Holstein cows PTIC to Bundalong Holstein sire ? Herd sires: Toystory, Uno, Alta 1st Class, Zelgardis, Caliba, Circuit, Glendon, Ice, Golden Dreams, Grandprix etc. ? Herd has averaged in the past 12 mths 9020 litres, 612 kg solids (factory figures) ? Cows currently produce to 53 litres with many 45 litres plus ? Current cell count 120 ? 24 years assistance Orchards Mating Service ? Large frame VG type, wonderful production Holstein herd in magnificent condition and bloom. Farm sold.
Catalogues available prior to sale Dean Foat 0488 732 181 Darryl Adams 0408 385 872 Alex Dixon 0409 581 935
825 BEACH RD WOODSIDE, VICTORIA FARM EQUIPMENT: Navara Utes (x2) 1996 & 1989, Nissan CKA 290 Prime Mover, 36Ft Bogi Trailer + Side Gates, 36Ft McGrath Trailer with 2x1 stock crate, Claas Disc 3450 plus, 3m Celli rotary hoe, 2.8m Celli Mulcher, Amazone 4000 Super power harrows + Greendrill 200, Taege Utility drill, 3PL c/w covering harrows (near new), Yeomans 9 Tyne ripper, 9Ft Pimple roller, Hardi 400Lt Boom Sprayer, Farm Pro feed out trailer, Lawless Lazer grader C/w laser, 40Lt shipping container, Grainline Auger, Kanga 3Mt Stick rake, 200Lt Liquid fertilizer )x10), Diesel tanks, Culverts, 6x4 Trailer crate, 7x4 Trailer, 10Ft HD Roller, Sawn mess mate, Pumps, Air compressor, Welder, Steel, Iron, Pip, Troughs, Carry All, & a large rang of general farm tools & sheep equipment too numerous to mention, OUTSIDE VENDORS: Welcome Light Luncheon available Terms Strictly Cash/Cheque day of Sale. Number System: ID required for Registration. Photos visit www.alpa.net.au/ClearingSalesSearch/
For further details contact Rodwells Leongatha Damien Minogue – 0427 507 369 Vendor : Roy Potter – 0427 343 950
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Complete Herd Dispersal of Renowned Aussie Red Herd Friday, 12th October, 2018 at 11.00am Warragul Saleyards A/C – D & A Martin, Korumburra GLENROY AUSSIE REDS Comprising: 130 August-mid September calved Aussie Red & Holstein Aussie Red cross plus Holstein A.I. bred herd tested cows • AI sires include – Valon, Tangvoll, Buckarby, VFoske, Gedbo, Cigar, Harford, Eik, Backgard, Orraryd, Ascona, Petersland, Gibson, Botans, Medallion, Throttle, Royalman • Herd average – 8,863 litres, 630 kg solids • Production to 11,757 litres, 387 kg protein, 414 kg fat, 305 days • Excellent history of very low cell counts. Milk quality awards past 8 years • Best 2 year old 2016, Best 3 year old & Champion Cow 2017 – Aussie Red On Farm Challenge Agents remark: The Martin family have bred a very good type, placid temperament and high producing Aussie Red and Aussie Red cross herd which feature excellent components with a long history of low cell counts. Production achieved on undulating farm. Catalogues available prior to sale
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NUMBERS were steady and the quality remains plain across most of the yarding. There were a few good milk vealers in the 160 trade cattle but good trade cattle were limited and 120 bullocks and close to 560 cows were penned. Not all of the usual buyers were operating and a few pens were passed in in a cheaper market. The few good vealers sold from 250c to 280c/ kg. Yearling steers to feed ranged from 245c to 265c/kg and heavy steers to process reached 280c/kg. Trade heifers were back 10c selling between 256c and 277c/kg. There were fewer grown steers and the quality slipped and prices on average fell 40c selling from 240c to 260c/kg. Heavy bullocks lost 17c and ranged from 280c to 298c/kg. Crossbreds reached 260c for light weights and Friesian steers reached 220c/ kg. Cows were back 30c to 40c and more on some of the light weights. Medium weight beef cows 140c to 178c and the heavy cows 150c to 223c with the prime heavy weights averaging 208c/kg. Heavy dairy cows sold from 168c to 188c/kg. The next sale draw - October 3: 1. SEJ, 2. Rodwells, 3. Elders, 4. Landmark, 5. Alex Scott & Staff, 6. Phelan & Henderson & Co.
Prime Sale - Wednesday, September 26 BULLOCKS 13 R.J. & R.H. Findlay, Leongatha 1 M. & S. Scholz, Traralgon East 5 Woorayl View Nom, Leongatha 4 J. Glasgow, Jumbunna East 1 S. Crutchfield, Mirboo 1 E. & J. Milner, Glen Alvie
611.9kg 705.0kg 659.0kg 672.5kg 575.0kg 590.0kg
298.0 280.0 280.0 272.6 260.0 260.0
$1823.53 $1974.00 $1845.20 $1833.24 $1495.00 $1534.00
STEERS 1 C. & L. Leverington, Toora 1 G.T. Cummaudo, Mirboo North 1 P.P.C. Athanasopoulos, Jeetho West 6 W.G. & F.M. Pratt, Inverloch 1 L. Spriggs, Traralgon 1 N. & K. Beecher, Driffield
535.0kg 370.0kg 335.0kg 496.7kg 330.0kg 415.0kg
280.0 280.0 277.6 270.0 265.0 262.6
$1498.00 $1036.00 $929.96 $1341.00 $874.50 $1089.79
HEIFERS 1 G.T. Cummaudo, Mirboo North 2 Kaedem Dairies, Foster 2 .P.C. Athanasopoulos, Jeetho West 1 G. Molino 2 J.M. Grieve, Wonthaggi 10 A.C. Trotman, Leongatha
380.0kg 342.5kg 335.0kg 415.0kg 360.0kg 535.0kg
280.0 278.6 277.6 277.6 270.6 270.0
$1064.00 $954.21 $929.96 $1152.04 $974.16 $1444.50
COWS 1 G.T. Cummaudo, Mirboo North 1 D. Morrison, Yinnar South 1 B.S. Griffin, Jumbunna East 1 A. & Y. Morrison, Inverloch 1 P.A. & L.J. Taylor, Toora 8 B. & A. Spiden, Glen Forbes
725.0kg 690.0kg 510.0kg 580.0kg 520.0kg 608.1kg
223.6 220.0 219.6 219.6 219.6 219.6
$1621.10 $1518.00 $1119.96 $1273.68 $1141.92 $1335.44
BULLS 1 I.A. & A.K. Nunn, Pound Creek 1 T. & J.A. Christensen, Glengarry 1 Woorayl View Nom, Leongatha 1 D. Pilkington & F. Toohey, Waratah North 1 G. Jones, Fish Creek 1 P. & C.J. Hales, Korrine
1120.0kg 245.0 $2744.00 950.0kg 232.6 $2209.70 925.0kg 225.0 $2081.25 920.0kg 222.0 $2042.40 880.0kg 220.0 $1936.00 820.0kg 215.0 $1763.00
Solid winter buoys local farmer By Kyle Standfield LEONGATHA South dairy farmer Gordon Vagg has been pleased with the winter season this year, with his farm looking healthy and green as warmer weather approaches.
does take its toll financially.” Mr Vagg noted while milk prices were decent compared to the previous few years, they still weren’t enough to offset the cost of living. “Things get difficult when the price for milk doesn’t rise at the same rate that outgoing expenses are rising at,” Mr Vagg said.
Mr Vagg said the amount of rain received in the region over the previous few months had been satisfying but not overwhelming. “It wasn’t super wet this year, but we certainly had enough to keep things green,” Mr Vagg said. By comparison, Mr Vagg visited East Gippsland where he said the environment was much drier. “It’s shocking up there at the moment,” Mr Vagg said. “It makes you appreciate how lucky we are in South Gippsland.” Mr Vagg also noted this winter had been one of the coldest that he could remember. Moving forward, Mr Vagg said the biggest challenge facing local farmers was the rising cost of electricity bills and pellets per ton. “Electricity bills have kept going up over the last few years and we obviously use our fair share of electricity to operate,” Mr Vagg said. “Not only that, but the general cost of living is going up. Fodder prices are sky high because of the dry weather in northern Victoria and New South Wales and the cost of production is going up all the time.” Mr Vagg said that dealers told him to expect a $60 increase in the amount of pellet per ton, with another $60 increase expected around Christmas. “Usually prices for pellets goes down around Christmas time because that’s when all the new harvest comes in and they want to get rid of the old stuff,” Mr Vagg said. Lucky country: there was enough rain in “This year though with the drought up in South Gippsland this winter to keep things northern Victoria and New South Wales there’s a green said Gordon Vagg, pictured. shortage of grain. It’s a really big issue, one that
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Buyer interest: Bill McNally travelled from Observing: Michael Hulls of Leongatha took note of proceedings at VLE Leongatha’s store Poowong to inspect beef at the store sale at sale last Thursday. VLE Leongatha last Thursday.
Store market falls
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ACC: MRS M PATTERSON 305 NERRENA ROAD, LEONGATHA SATURDAY OCT 13, 2018 10AM START
SEJ have been favored with instructions from valued client Mrs. M Patterson to offer on her behalf the complete sale of all farm equipment and sundry items as listed. Massey Ferguson 168 Tractor Fork Lift ROPS (1 owner); Massey Ferguson 148 Tractor ROPS; Camper Trailer XR600 motor bike; SP Deutscher Mower H660; Quantity timber scaffold planks; Large quantity formwork Oregon timber; Honda 125 motor bike; Honda XL 100 motor bike; Dalmore ½ ton bin tipper; quantity highbay lights; quantity power outlets single and 3 phase; external shed lights; Industrial sewing machine; Generator; pressure cleaner; manifolds for oxy- acetylene setup; 3 phase metal cut off saw; fire hose reels; 2 x overhead gas heaters LPG; planer machine; 2 x patio heaters; 3 phase water pump; stainless steel all thread bolts; large assortment gal nuts & bolts; engineers press; aluminium mobile scaffold 2.4m x 2.4m -deck complete; assorted packs new and used colorbond; 1998 GU Nissan patrol 2.8 turbo diesel; 2 x 22700 ltr Nylex water tanks; 2 x Massey Ferguson 3 furrow disc ploughs All items for genuine sale. Number system to operate, I.D. required. No buyers premium. NO EFTPOS facilities. Cash/cheque on day of sale. GST where applicable. Refreshments available.
WITH the severity of the drought taking hold across eastern Australia extra numbers came forward to this week’s store sale at Leongatha.
A yarding of 2150 included 150 cows and calves and joined females. Large numbers of cattle once again came from East Gippsland and the Bega and Bombala districts of NSW. The recent strong prices even for the top lines could not be sustained with price falls from $50 to $150 per head. The yarding was not quite as good as previous sales with all buyers more selective with their purchases. JBS was the major feedlot buyer operating purchasing some 200 head with other feed lotters making minimal purchases. All other buying support was from the local south Gippsland district which was reduced a little with some heavy steers buyers attending other sales which fell on the same day. The top prices for the older steers reached $2.92 cents, with most from $2.20 to $2.75. In the steer weaner section the top calves made to around $3 for a couple of pens only, with many from $2.30 to $2.80. In the heifer section competition was weaker with a lot of heifers struggling to make much more than $2 per kg. Cows and calves were tough going with some struggling to make their split kill values and made from $500 to $1280.
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Price scouting: Leongatha farmer Sabu Augustine inspected the VLE Leongatha saleyards with interest during last Thursday’s store sale.
Steers: Kookaburra Farms, 13 x 20mth AA 445kg, 280c, $1250, 11 x 20mth AA 410kg, 273c, $1120; J. Malley, 8 x 20mth
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AA 444kg, 2.92c, $1390; Willdarben Farms, 12 x 20mth AA, 408kg, 269c, $1100, 14 x 20mth AA, 400kg, 292c, $1170, 14 x 20mth AA, 383kg, 297c, $1140; M. & R. Carpinteri, 9 x 14mth AA, 406kg, 273c, $1110; SJC Farms, 6 x 14mth AA, 372kg, 255c, $950; T. Hancock, 12 x 12mth AA, 340kg, 241c, $820, 14 x 12mth AA, 305kg, 265c, $810; D. Land, 9 x 12mth Hfd, 341kg, 214c, $730; C. & J. Moore, 18 x 11mth Hfd, 300kg, 250c, $750, 16 x 11mth Hfd, 290kg, 248c, $720; Hollyridge, 13 x 12mths Hfd, 301kg, 249c, $750, 15 x 12 mths Hfd, 285kg, 235c, $670; K. Boromeo, 11 x 18mths Fries, 45kg, 157c, $710; J. Wood, 7 x 18mth Fries, 461kg, 154c, $710; A. & A. Koolen, 12 x 18mths Fries, 439kg, 157c, $690. Heifers: Henderson Farms, 15 x 20mth Hfd, 410kg, 221c, $910; O. Robinson, 11 x 12mth AA, 326kg, 236c, $770; T. Hancock, 17 x 12mth AA, 326kg, 236c, $720, 20 x 12mth AA, 296kg, 229c, $680. Cows and calves: W. & R. Hergenham, 6 x 6 BB X, $1280, 6 x 6 AA, $1080, 5 x 5 AA, $1000.
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Personal assistance: from left, Russell Keenan of Murray Goulburn Trading with Leongatha South dairy farmer Clinton Ballagh equipped with his newly installed teat spray unit.
In demand, on farm THE MG Trading business is excited to welcome new team member Russell Keenan.
‘Rusty’ contributes 30 years of combined industry sales experience and now leads the technical and sales representation for MG Trading. Although based at Leongatha, he works closely with the local store network, supporting customers in Dumbalk, Korumburra, Wonthaggi and Warragul, primarily sustaining South Gippsland’s dairy, beef and sheep industries. This role is critical to the MG Trading business who pride themselves on offering customers in store and on farm expertise. Prior to MG Trading, Russell gained over nine years experience at the Australian owned Tasman Chemicals and recently spent time with leading fodder conservation business, Tapex AGRI. With extensive local knowledge, he notes it is unusual for days to pass without learning something new from each farmer he visits. Russell remains humble. “I’ll be the first to admit that previous experience combined with daily learning and teaching from those on the ground go hand in hand,” he said. “I have a real passion for farmers and I am more than willing to help out where possible.”
He encourages those who may be hesitant to seek out help. There is great benefit in having a frank and genuine discussion about their needs. New farmers to the region, Clinton Ballagh and his partner Amy Cosby, run a dairy farm at Leongatha South – a 220 acre, 200 dairy cow property. They were one such couple in doubt about particular issues they faced concerning teat spray. By chance, Amy met Russell at a Warragul convention and he suggested a ‘free on loan’ unit as opposed to multiple 20 litre teat spray drums. In next to no time the family was equipped with a unit from Tasman, supplied spray from MG Trading and saved thousands of dollars. “We were new to the region, previously from New South Wales. Meeting Russell and the subsequent provision of the unit has saved us enormously. With difficulties in finding reliable farm labour and increasing fuel, grain and hay prices, we need to save everywhere we can. Rusty certainly delivered on that front,” Clinton said. You never know what might turn up on the ‘bush telegraph.’ It is no doubt many others have already heard of Rusty. You can contact Russell directly on 0481 004 801 or speak to your local MG Trading store if you would like to arrange an on-farm consultation with him.
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Lulu’s coffee lady satisfies cravings Livestock Administrator Pakenham / Leongatha Since its establishment in 1997, our client has led the way in developing and operating state of the art livestock exchanges. The company is owned and driven by highly experienced industry stakeholders including livestock producers, agents and carriers. Our client is looking for somebody with a keen interest of working in the livestock industry. Duties can vary from day to day and involve working with agents, buyers and staff from within and outside the organisation. You will be responsible for Data Entry, Operation of Cattle Scales and the Scanning of Cattle. To apply visit www.gbsrecruitment.com.au (Job No. 2008418) For a confidential discussion, please contact Conal Tatt,Recruitment Consultant, on 0421 596 195 or email conal@gbsrecruitment.com.au
JULIE Watson is passionate about her role as the barista at Leongatha cafe Lulu’s. She loves her creations, the people she serves and the provenance of her products inspire her creations. For two months, Leongatha businesses and tourists alike have sipped on her caf-
feinated delights and milky latté designs. “We have a morning prework rush with local business people literally pouring in from about 7.30am onwards. They tend to return for a midmorning pick-me-up leading to a quieter period after midday,” Julie remarked with relief. To become a successful
barista, formal qualifications are not necessary. However, Julie has completed latté art and espresso courses, in addition to mentorship from Melbourne barista David Seng. Practice and more practice for that perfect cup of java needs intricate knowledge of the combination of temperature, time, grind and water content.
“Each coffee variety could require differing milk temperatures. Some people prefer milk cooler at around 50 degrees centigrade and others prefer 63, 65 and 68 degrees bean dependent,” Julie said. “For anybody considering a barista role, I believe you have to be a people person, cheery toward customers and happy to share your craft.”
situations vacant FULL TIME assistant milker and general farm hand required for 380 cow Kongwak dairy farm. Phone 5657-4347.
DAIRY FARM HAND REQUIRED FULL TIME POSITION 10km from Leongatha Eight day fortnight Some milkings on weekend required. Experience with machinery and cattle preferred. Ross Berryman 0428 595 766
• Flexible and supportive workplace • Salary range $77,761 to $112,689 (including superannuation) • Work for an organisation that makes a difference The South Gippsland Landcare Network in partnership with the West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority are seeking applications for a passionate and highly motivated Network Coordinator with excellent community engagement skills to join our team on a part time basis for a fixed term until November 2019. Working within one of the State’s most diverse and progressive regions, this position will bring about environmental change by providing operational and strategic support to the South Gippsland Landcare Network and its community. This role will provide leadership, strategic coordination, project management and technical support to the landcare network. It will require a passionate and skilled person with a general knowledge and understanding pertaining to the support and coordination of community based organisations as well as expertise in natural resource management and environmental issues. A copy of the Position Description can be obtained via our website www.wgcma.vic.gov.au. Applicants must address the Key Selection Criteria, demonstrating their ability to undertake the role. For further information contact Belinda Brennan Partnerships and Engagement Team Leader on 0409 004 901 or via email belindab@wgcma.vic.gov.au Applications addressing Key Selection Criteria should be marked;
South Gippsland Landcare Network Project Officer Fixed term (12 months) – Part time (0.2 FTE) • Flexible and supportive workplace • Salary range $68,211 to $87,086 (including superannuation) • Work for an organisation that makes a difference The South Gippsland Landcare Network in partnership with the West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority are seeking applications for a passionate and highly motivated Network Project Officer with excellent community engagement and technical skills to join our team. We are committed to providing an encouraging work environment that actively supports personal and professional development.
Career Opportunities Latrobe Regional Hospital (LRH) is the major provider of specialist health services in the Gippsland region, east of Melbourne. Our comprehensive range of services extends to emergency and intensive care, elective surgery, allied health, obstetrics, medical and radiation oncology at the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre, dialysis and aged care. LRH has a number of outstanding facilities following a recent expansion. These include a cardiac catheterisation laboratory, large Emergency Department, endoscopy suites and modern and contemporary inpatient units.
This position will bring about environmental change by providing operational support to the South Gippsland Landcare Network and its community. This role will provide project management and technical support to the Landcare Network. It will require a passionate and skilled person with a general knowledge and understanding pertaining to the delivery and coordination of projects across the Network. The successful applicant will have expertise in natural resource management and pest plant and animal issues.
We are currently seeking applicants for the following opportunities: • Occupational Violence & Aggression (OVA) Coordinator • Associate Nurse Unit Manager • Practise Nurse • Clinical Documentation Specialist • Instrument Technician
A copy of the Position Description is available on our website www.wgcma.vic.gov.au. Applicants must address the key selection criteria, demonstrating their ability to undertake the role.
Mental Health: • Senior Community Clinician • Psychologist Grade 3 • Social Worker • Care Support Worker
For further information about the role please contact Belinda Brennan, Partnerships and Engagement Team Leader on 0409 004 901 or via email belindab@wgcma.vic.gov.au
‘South Gippsland Landcare Network Coordinator’ c/Organisational Development Team Leader amiet@wgcma. vic.gov.au and must be received by 9.00am Monday October 15th, 2018. VG4931
Applications addressing the Key Selection Criteria should be marked ‘Application: SGLN Network Project Officer’ sent c/o Organisational Development and Support Officer tarynp@wgcma.vic.gov.au and must be received by 9.00am Monday October 15th.
PO Box 1374, Traralgon VIC 3844 | www.wgcma.vic.gov.au T: 1300 094 262 | F: (03) 5175 7899 E: westgippy@wgcma.vic.gov.au
PO Box 1374, Traralgon VIC 3844 | www.wgcma.vic.gov.au T: 1300 094 262 | F: (03) 5175 7899 E: westgippy@wgcma.vic.gov.au
To find out more about the exciting opportunities available at LRH, please visit the Careers section of our website www.lrh.com.au. Candidates may be required to satisfy our preemployment assessments including a national police check and a working with children check.
VG4978
Leongatha Fixed term (12 month maternity leave contract) – Part time (0.5 FTE)
VG4930
South Gippsland Landcare Network Coordinator
Frothing hot: Lulu’s barista Julie Watson in her aromatic office with their faithful Expobar coffee machine.
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PROPERTY MANAGER If you're looking for a new environment or a fresh change, Alex Scott and Staff is expanding. Gippslands leading real estate agent, Alex Scott & Staff have an opportunity for experienced full-time property managers in the Korumburra and Wonthaggi regions. These positions will suit a level-headed all-rounder who can work independently and as part of a team. You will need an eye for detail and a good memory along with excellent time management skills. Local knowledge of the area would be an advantage. You will know how to multi-task many duties including (but not limited to): • Appraise and list new properties • Inspections (OFI, routine & condition reports) • Process applications & prepare leasing documents • Arrears procedures & tribunal appearances • Arrange repairs & maintenance • Client liaison • Respond to enquiries This role would suit someone who wants to learn and grow, whilst establishing a long-term career in Property Management. Benefits for an experienced property manager will include: • Premium Brand - Work with the Best Agents • Solid tenure of employment in this great agency • Great commission structure • CAREER PROGRESSION - Annual Salary Reviews • Company vehicle • Work mobile • Monday to Friday roster Applicants MUST have Agents Representative Certificate, current driver’s licence and applicable experience. All applications will be treated strictly confidential. Please submit your resume & cover letter to: The Manager, Alex Scott & Staff PO Box 192, Korumburra 3950 pauldunlop@alexscott.com.au
Probate Clerk BRB Law has a vacancy for a Probate Clerk
Acute Care Nurses (Division 1) wanted ICU/PICU experience preferred but not essential Wanted for home care in Leongatha area who love the outdoors and having fun! Due to nature of program, females are encouraged to apply. Please contact Patrik 0n 0410 942 230 or email patrik@intensivecareathome.com
VACANCIES @ GSHS Registered Nurse/ Registered Midwife – Gr 2 0.6 EFT Limited Tenure until 8/10/19 (Job Ref # ND0902) Contact: Chris Busuttil, Nurse Unit Manager. Ph: 5667 5614 or email christine.busuttil@gshs.com.au
South Gippsland
Casual Relief Teachers
Please forward your application to Ms Tameaka Butler, BRB Law, 50 Bair Street, Leongatha or email tbutler@brblaw.com.au
All Staff must demonstrate an active commitment to the ethos of a Catholic school. Mary MacKillop College is a Child-Safe school. For further information please visit our website or contact the Principal’s Personal Assistant, Carly Kitchingman ckitchingman@mmcrc.catholic.edu.au. Applications close 10am, Friday 5 October 2018
Applications close 8 October 2018
FABRICATOR
Koorooman House 0.8 EFT Limited Tenure until 14/9/19 (Job Ref # ND0901) Contact: Angela Richmond, Nurse Unit Manager. Ph: 5667 5553 or email angela.richmond@gshs.com.au
An opportunity exists within our Fabrication Team for a motivated, professional & team orientated individual.
2 positions available: • 16 hrs per fortnight limited tenure until 26/11/18 (Job # CS0903) • Casual Limited Tenure until 26/11/18 (Job # CS0904) Contact: Belinda Ogden, Community Services Manager. Ph: 5667 5620 or email belinda.ogden@gshs.com.au
EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER POSITIONS VACANT Further details available at: southgippslandhospital.org.au/ careers/employment
Registered Nurse/ Registered Midwife Grade 2 Part time or full time positions available up to 1.63 EFT
Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) Up to 0.84 EFT
District Nurse (RN Grade 2) Fixed term 12month Maternity leave position 0.42 EFT
Cook/Kitchen Assistant (GR2/HA1) Fixed term up to 9 months Maternity Leave position 0.6 EFT Minimum 2 yrs experience in a commercial kitchen
Occupational Therapist Grade 1 –2 Acute and Community Casual (leave backfill) All positions close at 5pm Monday 15th October 2018 Applications addressing the selection criteria to Shianne Murray Human Resources Manager PO Box 104, Foster 3960 Or Email: HR@sghs.com.au
Position Vacancies Bass Coast Health Bass Coast Health is seeking applications for the following position:
Registered Nurse – Gr 2
Alcohol & Other Drug Counsellor
This position is full time.
Join our existing pool of relief teachers – All VIT registered teachers encouraged to apply Vocal Teacher – individual and group lessons 4 weeks in Term 4 with potential for ongoing
Aluminium Window & Door Systems
Full details, including the position descriptions are available at www.gshs.com.au. Email applications, quoting the relevant job reference number, to jobs@gshs.com.au by Sunday, 14th October 2018.
Prom Coast Centres for Children Foster is a non-profit organisation offering Kindergarten and Long Day Care services. If you are highly motivated, organised and experienced Early Childhood Teacher who is eager to be an agent of change and take on the challenge of leading an Integrated Kindergarten Program in a team teaching arrangement, this is your next career opportunity. As an Early Childhood Teacher you will: • Develop a high-quality educational program in consultation with children, families and educators to achieve agreed outcomes for children • Work collaboratively with educators to implement an Integrated Kindergarten Educational Program driven by children’s interests, underpinned by the Early Years Learning Framework, that aims to achieve their holistic development and facilitate a smooth transition to school • Document the delivery of the educational program, children’s interests and assessments of their learning and development needs • Have a sound knowledge of and experience with implementing the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Standards and Child Safety Standards • Be a motivated and driven Teacher, with a critical reflection lens, who will inspire staff to critically reflect on their pedagogical practice, share ideas and identify innovative ways of achieving positive outcomes for children Teaching experience in an Integrated Early Childhood setting is highly desirable. A Part-time or Full Time opportunity exists for the right candidate. If you are seeking a long-term career in Early Childhood we would love to hear from you. This position is for commencement in 2019. (An earlier start date is open for negotiation.) Position Descriptions are available by emailing admin@pccc.net.au / Position enquiries can be made to the Centres Director on 56 839 800. Applications close: Friday 12 October 2018
Mary MacKillop College
Duties will include administrative support to the Head of Probate and team, preparation of documents and correspondence, file management, diary management, general administrative duties and client liaison.
To be successful in this role, you will have the following: ? Demonstrated ability to fabricate commercial & residential windows and doors. ? The ability to manufacture in our factory and work on site ? The ability to read and interpret plans ? Operate and maintain plant and equipment ? Excellent presentation and communication skills. ? A current driver's license and medium rigid truck license (recommended) ? Work Safe Construction Induction White Card ? Good understanding of WHS work practices Overtime and Saturday work is expected dependent on work load. Any further enquiries should be directed to Guido Nobile or Marc Adams. Position Descriptions are available on request. To be considered for this role, please submit your current resume and covering letter that demonstrates your suitability to the position via email: sales@msfaustralia.com.au or post at 11-15 Chickerell Street, Morwell Vic 3840 by close of business, Friday 5 October 2018.
WONTHAGGI RECYCLERS PTY LTD
Relief Side Loader Compactor Driver/General Yard Duties Located in Wonthaggi we are looking for a Full Time (38 hours) experienced relief driver for Side Loading Compactors. Principal Responsibilities Include: • Kerbside collection of waste streams using Side Loading Compactors (fill in driver). • Loader Operator • Excavator Operator • Fork Lift Operator • Various Truck Driving Duties • Various Yard Duties • Flexible hours • Flexible all round duties • Some Weekend & Public Holiday work required To successfully secure this position you must have: • HR Licence (HC preferable) • HR Driving Experience. • Excavator, Front End Loader, Backhoe & Forklift licences for yard work. (EWP preferable). • Experience in the waste industry (desirable). • Effective time management skills and the ability to work alone and as part of a team. If you have the experience and the essential requirements and would like the opportunity to work in a friendly team environment, please send your resumé and cover letter to P.O. Box 52, Wonthaggi, 3995 or email: adam.hill@wonthaggirecyclers.com.au Applications close Friday 12th October 2018 For further information and a copy of the position descriptions, please contact Customer Service on 03 5672 1933.
Drug & Alcohol Case Worker Permanent Part-Time 45.6 hours per fortnight For full position details, a position description and how to apply, please visit the employment section on our website at: www.basscoasthealth.org.au
GIPPSLAND COMMUNITY ACCESS WORKERS Multiple Casual Positions Available
Interchange Gippsland support people with a disability and their family to achieve. We are seeking motivated Community Access Workers to join our organisation for casual weekday and weekend work. Experience with personal care is preferred but not essential. University students completing Bachelor Degrees in Nursing, Community Services, Health, Education or related disciplines are welcomed. People who have Cert 3 or 4 qualifications in Allied Health Assistance, Children Services, Individualised Care, Aged Care would be highly regarded. Positions are located across the six local government areas of Gippsland. A position description and application details are available online at www.icg.asn.au Interchange Gippsland is a ‘Child Safe’ organisation and successful applicants will be required to undergo comprehensive screening. Further information can be obtained by contacting Rebecca Massaro on 1300736765 or email admin@icg.asn.au
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BASS COAST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
TERTIARY SUPPORT Applications are invited for an award program offering financial support for students enrolling in their 2nd year of tertiary study in 2019. Students must be residents of the Bass Coast Shire and enrolled in a course at a recognised Australian tertiary institution. Application forms and guidelines can be obtained from the Foundation’s website www.bccf.org.au or by emailing info@bccf.org.au Applications must be received by 5pm Friday 18 January 2019
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Victoria State Emergency Service The Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) is a nationally recognised and primarily volunteer based emergency service authority providing regular support to the community during a variety of emergency situations such as road crash rescue, search and rescue, flood, storm, tsunami and earthquake. VICSES also provides assistance to a range of organisations in risk assessment, emergency management planning, community education, community recovery and general support to the community. Volunteers within VICSES are critical to the successful provision of this support. They are on-call 24 hours a day to attend emergencies and need to train regularly to ensure they have the necessary skills to provide the assistance required. All this has to be provided for little reward, other than the satisfaction of helping people who may be your family, friends or at the very least, fellow members of your community, usually at a time when they need it most. San Remo SES Unit, VICSES is currently seeking to engage the services of a member of the community who would be willing to manage the San Remo SES Unit in the capacity of Unit Controller. This is a key voluntary position which is formally appointed and carries considerable authority in the management of unit activities including training, operations and administration. Considerable direction is provided at the Regional level. If you believe you have the skills and qualities required to manage a group of emergency service volunteers to perform in their role, then please contact East Region Headquarters on 0477 716 937 or craig.hooper@ses.vic.gov.au for further information. Alternatively send your expressions of interest to the Regional Manager, East Region, Victoria SES, PO Box 631 Moe, Victoria, 3825. Applications close Fri 19 October 2018.
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HAY, small squares, new season’s, shedded, no weeds, from $10 each. Can deliver, conditions apply. Mardan 56641320, 0428-999691. REGENT poptop van $13,000, 17’6” tandem wheel, front kitchen, island bed. Ph: 0427738918.
We stock the largest range of New push and ride-on mowers in South Gippsland, including - Honda,Victa, Greenfield, Deutscher, Cub Cadet, MTD, Masport, Toro, Yard Machines & Rover from $149. Professional repairs and service for ALL mower makes and models. Also stocking a large range of parts and accessories. We also have a large range of secondhand mowers available.
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LEONGATHA Wednesday, October 17 6pm - 10pm
INVERLOCH Saturday, October 20 1pm - 5pm BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL Phone Bob: 0417 524 005 Approved TSV course www.abcboating.com ABN 43080057923
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agistment AGISTMENT wanted for 40 plus yearlings. Lease paddock considered. Large acres preferred. Contact 0467-533003.
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AGISTMENT WANTED QUIET DAIRY HEIFERS Groups of 40+ Long or short term References available Phone 0428 260 325
livestock BABY GOATS for sale, mainly British Alpines, from $50. Ph: 0417081152. BULLS for hire or for sale. Friesian, Angus, Hereford, Limo or Jersey. All sound young bulls. Hire or sale. Phone 0447-331762. OLD PORT POULTRY FARM Delivering 18 wk old Isa Brown laying hens to your area on Sunday, October 14, $22 each. Ph: 0438832535.
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ANY OLD farm four wheelers, good or bad, 4WDs or trucks. Will pay cash. Phone Matt 0401194601.
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bereavement thanks KAVANAGH - Peg. 23.09.1921 The family of Peg would like to thank everyone who sent flowers, cards, phone calls and messages of sympathy after the recent loss of our loved one. The Korumburra Golf Club ladies for the luncheon, Sue Sharp minister and those who spoke at the funeral. Please accept this as our personal thanks.
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AGISTMENT wanted for quiet cows and calves or weaners. Long term preferred. Ph: 56687234.
2007 SUBARU Liberty, 2.5 lt. Perfect first car, clean inside and out, with full service history, RWC and 12 months reg (UVF434), $8,500 ONO. Ph: 0407-681317.
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Do you often find yourself saying ‘I reckon there’s a better way’? The health system often feels complex. We’re looking for people like you to advise us on how we can continue to make our services at Latrobe Community Health Service relevant to the community and easy to access. Far from just identifying problems, you would provide potential solutions that help us improve our services to the community.
Notification for Publication of Draft Preliminary Documentation under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act)
This advice could include: Providing feedback on the language we use in our brochures, advertising and website. Are they easy to understand, or are there too many technical words? Looking at the feedback we’ve received to see what we’re doing well and what we could improve. Reviewing the experience people have when they come to our buildings. Can they find their way? Is the signage okay? Are they greeted warmly and professionally when they arrive? Provide feedback on what ‘excellent customer service’ looks like, so we can include it in our training to staff.
October 2018 The following notice is published pursuant to s.95A(3) of the EPBC Act. While VicRoads has referred the action, MRPA will be progressing the project. The proposed action will involve realignment of the South Gippsland Highway, east of Koonwarra between Old Koonwarra – Meeniyan Road and Minns Road at Black Spur (EPBC 2017/8070). The proposed action is a controlled action under the EPBC Act. The controlling provisions are listed threatened species and communities (Sections 18 and 18A) and include Strzelecki Gum Eucalyptus strzeleckii and Australian Grayling Prototroctes maraena. Draft preliminary documentation relating to the proposed action will be on public display between 2 and 16 October.
Comments received during the public exhibition period will be addressed in the Final Preliminary Documentation. Documentation relating to the proposal will be on display at the following locations: •
South Gippsland Shire Council, 9 Smith Street, Leongatha VIC 3953 and council libraries in Leongatha and Foster
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VicRoads (MRPA) 120 Kay Street, Traralgon VIC 3844
The documents can also be viewed at: roadprojects.vic.gov. au/projects/improving-the- south-gippsland-highway
The time commitment for the Community Participation Committee is a catered two-hour meeting, four times per year (eight hours in total), plus a little bit of reading before each meeting. If you need to, you can phone in or join the meeting via videoconference from one of our other offices. We also have interpreters available.
Should assistance be required to view the above documentation please contact the MRPA office on 5172 2329.
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Contact Lauren Daly before Tuesday 21st August by phone (5136 5377) or email lauren.daly@lchs.com.au.
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BENTLEY - Robert William. 22.06.1938 - 29.09.2018 Aged 80 years. Loving husband of Lyn for 46 years. Loved father and fatherin-law of Carolyn and Gary, Stewart and Tenielle. Grandad to Louise, Jaylen and Kellum. Rest in peace now. Our memories will last forever.
STEFANI - John. 12.01.1936 - 24.09.2018 Dearly loved and respected brother to Angelina, brother-in-law to Harry (dec). Zio to Loretta, Cristina, Domenico, John (dec), Lilliana, and their families. A shining light of generosity and an example of true meaning of family. Forever in our hearts.
Please see our website: www. handleyfuneralservices. com.au for funeral details. PERRY - Hazel June (June). 04.07.1921 - 27.09.2018 Loving wife of Ivan (dec) for over 49 years. Loved aunt of Colleen. Great friend of Mary and Robert. Forever in our hearts. Rest in peace. Please see Herald Sun for funeral details. STEFANI - Giovanni Angelo Antonio (John). 12.01.1936 - 24.09.2018 Loved son of Attilio and Erminia (both dec). Loved and loving husband of Olga. Cherished father and father-in-law of Christian and Samantha. Much loved and adored Nonno of Isabella (poppa) and William (master). Beloved brother of Maria (dec), Frank, Angelina, Duilio and Tony. Much loved and respected brother-in-law Luciano (dec), Nadia, Harry (dec), Bianca and Sandra. Greatly loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. There’s just one thing, and your love is exactly that. STEFANI - Giovanni (John). Much loved brother and brother-in-law of Maria and Luciano Cester (both dec). Cherished Zio to Rick (dec), Ted, Claudio, Bruno and Luisa. Close in our hearts you will always stay, loved and remembered every day.
Sean, Jake, Emma, Corey, Jamie, Julia and Baby Galli. No more pain, now at peace.
Zio, I’ll sorely miss my grappa coffees with you while solving the problems of the world. Fido (Damiano). A generous and loving Zio and Godfather to Corinna and Eros right to the very end. We’ll look after your cherry and fig trees and know you’ll look over us from above (especialy Baby Galli). Loved cousin to his many North Queensland relatives. Riposa in pace, John.
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By Leticia Laing WHEN Jack Fowles attended a school excursion in Year 7 to the Wonthaggi Desalination Plant with his high school about four years ago, the thought of working there had never crossed his mind.
This is the first year Watersure, the sub-contractor for the state-of-the-art plant on the outskirts of Wonthaggi, has taken on two local young people as apprentices – including Mr Fowles as an electrical apprentice. The school excursion Mr Fowles attended was STEFANI - John. Loved and loving brother one of a number of school-based activities run by of Duilio, brother-in-law the Desalination Plant to engage students in careers in Science Technology Engineering or Mathematics of Bianca. Dearly loved uncle of (STEM). Watersure communications coordinator Rosemary Sergio and Bronwyn, Danielle and Craig, Swart said the company’s corporate social responsiVivienne and Damien, bility program is strongly directed towards supporting and their families. local youth, helping to keep them engaged in particiTreasured memories. pating in their community. We shall miss him “The idea is to give students a taste of what a greatly. career at the Wonthaggi Desalination Plant offers and STEFANI - Giovanni participate with the local community,” she said. (John). “We have a maths program for all Year 7 stuSpecial brother and dents in the area that are undertaken on site and other brother-in-law of Frank programs organised for students undertaking vocaand Nadia. tional educational training. Cherished Zio of Anna, “This is the first year we have apprentices. We Gabby and Greg, were quite specific when we were looking, we adverMichael and Renate, tised locally in the hope someone local would apply.” Damien and Fleur, Mr Fowles said when he was applying for apCorinna and Eros. prenticeships, he was undertaking a placement in Loving Zio to Liam, Pakenham when the offer at the Desalination Plant
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Local employer: this year Wonthaggi Desalination Plant has taken on apprentices, including electrical apprentice, Jack Fowles. came up. “When I came for the interview, I already knew the place because I had been here on a school excursion and it’s a place that will give me opportunities to do other qualifications,” he said. “Living in Korumburra it is a lot easier for me to come and work here and it’s very interesting work. “I hope to live closer to work eventually, and continue upgrading my skills and hopefully get another trade.”
Determine reservoirs’ futures SOUTH Gippsland Water is calling on the community to become involved in determining the future use of the reservoirs supplying water to Korumburra, Poowong, Loch and Nyora.
The four reservoirs in the area including Belleview Creek, Coalition Creek adjacent to the Korumburra Golf Club, Ness Gully and Little Bass Reservoirs will no longer be required once the Lance Creek water connections will be complete. Stakeholders and interested community members will be formed into a steering committee to explore the possibilities as part of the final stage of the Lance Creek water connection project. South Gippsland Water managing director Philippe du Plessis said a great response from the community had been received already and the steering committee would guide the process. “We are looking to complete this identification, evaluation and recommendation process in partnership with the local community and stakeholders,” he said. “When thinking about the future use of the reservoirs it is important that community expectations are met for the long term. “The Lance Creek Water Connection and the additional water within these reservoirs provide water security and a platform for regional enhancement and growth, as well as economic development
across the region.” It is expected the committee will meet six times following a public tour of the sites in mid October and run to June 2019 and will provide a recommendation to the South Gippsland Water board of directors. To submit an expression of interest to join the steering committee visit www.sgwater.com.au or contact Ros Griggs on 5682 0422.
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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Power celebrate 2018 season WONTHAGGI Power Football Netball Club ended its 2018 with a presentation night on Thursday, September 27.
The event was celebrated at San Remo’s Silverwater Resort. Around 120 people attended. The club took the opportunity to congratulate its players, committee and members who produced another successful year. This year, the netballers starred with four teams entering the finals series. B Grade made the semi finals, whilst C Grade, U17s and U13s all made ap- Great season: Josh and Ellie Bates pearances in the preliminary finals. received rising star awards.
Dedicated: from left, Wonthaggi Power Football Club president Peter Liddle presented Russell Matthews with the Club Person of the Year Award and a life membership to Mal Lindsay.
A Grade: coach Fiona Cengia (second right) congratulated, from left, sportsmanship award recipient Ally Cengia, most consistent Chelsea Bowman, best and fairest Courtney Blair and runner up best and fairest Alyce Wylie.
C Grade: from left, coach Jo Duscher congratulated best and fairest Zoe Lowe, coach’s award recipient Sarah Shaw, most consistent Kealey Carew and runner up best and fairest Whitney Anderson. B Grade: from left, coach Carmel Birkett congratulated most consistent Courtney Brann, runner up best and fairest and Club Person of the Year recipient Jo Duscher, best and fairest Carley Gilliland and coach’s award recipient Cassidy Bowman.
Seniors: coach Stuart Gilmour (second left) presented awards to, from left, coach’s award recipient Lachie Jones, best and fairest Aiden Lindsay Reserves: from left, coach Tom Wells presented awards to runner up best and fairest Mitch Davey, best and and runner up best and fairest Jordan Staley. fairest Ben Walsh, coach’s trophy recipient Caleb Boucher and most improved Darcy Tiziani.
Clubs appoint new coaches
Welcome back: Tim Snooks is pictured welcoming Korumburra-Bena Football Netball Club’s new Senior coach Paul Alger. Paul is a club legNew coach: Nick McRae, left, congratulated Tarwin Football Netball end and brings with him a wealth of knowledge, having coached Senior Club’s new Senior coaches Simon McRae and Mark Garnham. They are flags. He has a great understanding of the game and rapport with the playreturning to Shark Park for the 2019 season. Brian Launder is returning ers. With a line up of talented young players and several recruits, this is a giant step forward for the Giants’ 2019 season. as Reserves coach (not pictured).
Senior coach: Tom McQualter has stepped up to take over the position from Ben Soumilas at InverlochKongwak Football Netball Club. Tom is a highly regarded footballer in South Gippsland with many accolades. He was assistant coach in Traralgon and won a flag. He also coached the Senior West Gippsland interleague team in 2017.
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SPORT | BOWLS Buffalo indoor
Wednesday, September 26
BOWLING at Buffalo this week saw three teams of two and one team of three using six bowls and playing two games of 10 ends. All teams managed to score a win and a loss. In the first game Mary Tumino, Bill Wolswinkel and Gary Stirling were leading after the seventh end but Stephen Suckling and Joy Dyson scored on the last three ends winning 12-11. On mat two Carolyn Benson and Charlie Tumino won seven of the 10 ends to beat Toni Heldens and Danah Suckling 12-4. In the second game Toni and Danah easily beat Stephen and Joy 13-4 after scoring on six of the 10 ends. On mat two Mary, Bill and Gary scored on the first four ends and had a good win over Carolyn and Charlie 17-7. At the end of the night the results were close. Winners were Carolyn and Charlie (WL) 11 ends, second Mary, Bill and Gary (WL) 10 ends +9, third Stephen and Joy (WL) 10 ends -8, fourth Toni and Danah (WL) nine ends. Social bowls Wednesday 7.30pm at the Buffalo hall. All welcome.
Fish Creek THE weather was perfect for the first game the Summer Turkey Triples held at Fish Creek on Thursday, September 27. With full rinks, the overall winners were Ray McGannon, Ollie Crouch and Ken Williams. Runners up were Dino Vignochi, Lucy Vignochi and John Richardson. The monthly casserole night will be held on Friday, October 5– hopefully with everyone back from their holidays the club will see most attending. Bowlers are looking forward to the start of the pennant season. Weekend games will begin on October 13, with the midweek pennant starting on October 16. Club practice takes place at the on Wednesday and Friday afternoons at 4pm. Sunday, September 30, Fish Creek Bowls Club retained the Norman Curram/ Don Galloway Shield for another season, after a great afternoon of bowling in the Fish Creek/Foster pre-season challenge. Important notice: a special general meeting has been called by the president for all members of the Fish Creek Bowls Club to be held on October 16 at the club rooms at 7pm. Due to unforeseen circumstances, there are a number of issues that have to be urgently resolved and it is important that as many members as possible be pres-
ent at the meeting. The special general meeting will be followed by the general meeting for committee members.
Mardan PLAYERS were a bit thin on the mats this week. Mardan managed to put four teams together in order to play two games of ten ends using six bowls. Most teams comprised of only two players the selectors must have had some trouble deliberating the teams as it seemed to be ages before the teams were read out. Once started, the night turned out to be rather interesting because of the scores. Two teams had one win and a loss with both winning seven ends on the win and losing six ends on the loss. The runners up turned out to be Jeanette Grady skip and Graeme Trease lead; this team achieved 10 shots on the win. Margaret Campbell’s team were the winners with their win delivering 18 shots. Bev Greenwood played lead and president Denyse Menzies played second. It was Bruce Douglas’s first night back last week and his absence this week was noted by how quiet the night was. The club hopes to see Bruce at Wonthaggi next week. Lastly, a reminder for Mardan bowlers there will not be bowls next Wednesday evening at Mardan as we are all travelling to Wonthaggi for the annual return visit to them in order to complete the celebration of the 60th year of visits. That’s all for this week, RG.
South Gippsland Midweek Bowls Group THURSDAY midweek bowls was played at Corinella with 38 bowlers. The winners were Peter Bott (s), Mark Hanrahan, Ken McDonald and Tony Heppleston. Runners up were Graham McKergow (s), Frank Truscott, Peter McWilliams and Jeff McKergow. The one game winners were Lindsey Russell (s), Rob Jeffreys, Sue Wright and Bet Cowan. Thank you to Carol and Sue in the kitchen also Carol in the bar. Next week mid week will be played at San Remo please come along and join us for a great day of bowling and good company. For enquiries or to register, contact Peter on 5678 5974.
Meeniyan ON Saturday, September 22, Meeniyan played a social 15 end game with 16 bowlers competing. Saturday, September 29, was the grand final
thestar.com.au bowls and footy lunch. Playing pairs and triples, the winners were Bob Wylie and president Avril Van Wamel. Thanks to Larraine and Barbara for the hot dogs, pies and salad. The club even had several Collingwood supporters wearing their colours as well as a few from other teams. Winners of the pick the points was Chris Kelly. The second summer Monthly Triples are on Thursday, October 4, with Ladies Invitation Day on the Friday. To complete a busy week, it is president Avril’s day on Sunday, October 7, with a 1pm start; afternoon tea please. Hopefully all the northerners are back and will be on the green as pennant begins the following week on Saturday, October 13, with threes away to Foster and fives home to Inverloch. Tuesday pennant begins on October 16 with twos home to San Remo. Good luck to all teams. Upshot 2.
Tarwin Lower TARWIN Lower and District Bowls Club had seven rinks for its Wednesday Triples last week. The winners on the day were the Tarwin team of Ned Clark, Peter Taiton and Bill Massier and runners up were the Wonthaggi team of Stan Snoad, Glen Birt and Frank Cimino. Last Friday, September 28, the 2017 Club Champions, Arthur Newsome and Heather Marshall, each rolled a jack to signify the opening of the 2018 – 2019 season. Twenty two members enjoyed an informal game and were later joined by social members for refreshments in the usual Tarwin manner. The annual Melbourne Cup Day event will be from 12pm on Tuesday, November 6. It is $25 per head includes champagne on arrival and a sumptuous lunch. Come prepared for sweeps and the “Fashion on the Field” parade with prizes for best dressed lady and couple. All welcome. For individual or group bookings, phone Pat O’Donohue on 0408 581 573. Bare foot bowls will start on Tuesday, November 13, so start organising your teams. For more information or to register a team, contact Alan Marshall on 0429 458 977. Good bowling.
San Remo WHAT a beautiful day for the first Monthly IGA Triples on Thursday. Fourteen teams competed for the prize money. The winners for the day were Bruce Puncher, Wayne Barr and Dave Hoffman. The runners up for the day were Peter Forest, Marilyn Forest and Alan Easterbrook. Best last game winners were Geoff Coleman and Bob Anketell. A big thank you goes to sponsors for the day IGA San Remo. Monthly Triples are played each month on the last Thursday of the month, the next being Thursday, October 25. Please contact Geoff Coleman on 0412 467 246 for more details. On Friday, San Remo hosted our first ladies’ tournament of the year. The weather was not to kind but the feedback was the ladies had a great day. Many thanks to Carol Starford in the kitchen, Geoff Coleman in the bar and Laurie Sinclaire Olds for the great fruit basket raffle prize. The club must also thank sponsor San Remo District Bank Branch of the Bendigo Bank. The winners for the day had their winnings presented by Pam Cameron and Jill Waters of the San Remo club. Leongatha’s team was winner for the day, consisting Carol Harry, Mary Jepson, Rosa James and Bev Thompson. Once again, Pam and Jill presented the runners up prize to the team from Inverloch, Val Davis, Carol Thorn, Veronica Muir and Linda Gallina. The next tournament at San Remo will be the Mixed Medley on Thursday, November 29. Please contact the club on 5678 5558 for further information and entry forms. If you want to learn to bowl or just come down for some fun and companionship, the greens are open to all. The club’s new phone number is 5678 5558. Please give the club a call to join in the fun on Saturday or Wednesday, or just have a roll up.
Inverloch THE Inverloch Bowling Club hosted the 2018 RACV Inverloch Resort sponsored Mixed Fours Tournament on Sunday, September 30. The tournament was played over three games, each of 12 ends with prizes for the winners, runners up, and best first, second and last games. This tournament attracted 24 teams with players coming from Foster, Leongatha, Wonthaggi, Phillip Island, San Remo and Inverloch. The weather was kind throughout the day with the sun finally showing itself during the third game. Most teams struggled with at least one game as
Leongatha winners: San Remo’s Pam Cameron (far left) and Jill Waters (far right) congratulated the winning Leongatha team of Carol Harry, Mary Jepson, Rosa James and Bev Thompson.
Runners up: congratulated by San Remo’s Pam Cameron (far left) and Jill Waters (far right) was the Inverloch team of Val Davis, Carol Thorn, Veronica Muir and Linda Gallina.
Well done: Bruce Puncher, Wayne Barr and Dave Hoffman won San Remo’s Monthly Triples on Thursday.
Outstanding: the winning team in Wonthaggi on Thursday in the Monthly Triples were Julie Kellow, Lorraine Stanes and Kathy Simpson.
Team effort: Wonthaggi’s Wednesday social day winners were Fred Kellow, Brian Donahue and Ken Gage.
Wonthaggi LAST Wednesday, Wonthaggi held a mixed mufti social day and the winning team was Fred Kellow, Brian Donahue and Ken Gage. Runners up on the day were the team of Aldo Sartori, Bob Cornelis and Ken Webb. A big day on the greens was on Thursday with the monthly nominated Triples Competition. The winning team on the day was Julie Kellow, Lorraine Stanes and Kathy Simpson. Runners up were Vic Piasente, Rae Haines
and Helen Brosnan. No bowls were held on Saturday as a huge sporting day took place with the grand final of football being played. This coming week there will be mid week pennant practice on Tuesday starting at 10am. Wednesday, October 3, is the Monthly Turkey Triples Day starting at 9.30am with four games being played. Thursday will be normal mixed social day and Saturday, October 6, is a pennant practice match between Inverloch and Wonthaggi bowls clubs starting at 1pm.
Well done: winners of the RACV Inverloch Resort Mixed Fours Tournament were Russell Taylor, Di Pollock, Hans Olierook and John Batty (skip). Second place: Monthly Triples runners up were Peter Forest, Marilyn Forest and Alan Easterbrook in San Remo. the tournament concluded with only two, three games winners and three teams that didn’t register a win on the day. Best first game went to May Climas, Joan Miles, Maureen Taylor and Mark Taylor on 20 points; best second game with 20 points went to David Hanlon, Peter Forrest, John Kappler and Marilyn Forrest. Best last game went to Ross Gabb, Gary Hardy, Gavin Butler and Lorraine Dowson with 19 points. The tournament runners up, with three wins and 54 points, were John Thornton (skip), Linda Gallyot, Peter Shaw and Keith Cousens. The RACV Inverloch Resort mixed fours cham-
pions for 2018, with three wins and 56 points were John Batty (skip), Hans Olierook, Russell Taylor and Di Pollock, all from the Phillip Island Bowling Club. The lucky draw winners were Rhonda Davies, Lorraine Dowson, John Hedley, Peter Henwood, John Turner, John Batty, Judy Moule, Maureen Taylor, John Arnold and Marj Pearson. Following the presentations, Ron Burge, president of the Inverloch Bowling Club, thanked all that participated in the RACV Inverloch Resort mixed fours tournament and commented on the spit in which the event was played.
Great game: runners up of the RACV Inverloch Resort Mixed Fours Tournament were Peter Shaw, Linda Gallyot, John Thornton and Keith Cousens (skip).
Top result: winners of the Thursday mixed
Continued on page mufti social bowls event were John Hallas, 41. Judy Parker and Bob Davis (skip).
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Tayla finishes ahead of the pack THE Bass Coast Breakers had a lot to celebrate in their second season with the ultimate team success of winning the premiership sweetened with individual accolades awarded to some of its rising stars.
Competitive: the runner up team at Leongatha Bowls Club was Peter Caulfield, Roger Balmont and Geoff Barber, pictured with Alex Scott and Staff’s Kim Rosser.
Leongatha ON Wednesday, a full house of teams was recorded with 32 entries for the Monthly Triples event. The interest was so great that a team from the Competitions Committee had to withdraw, which was very generous of them. Visiting teams have priority when the total number of entries exceeds the 32 team limit or 16 rinks. The weather conditions for play may not have been favourable with the grey nomads who were back with the fold as there was no reason to complain because the sun shone and the temperature was mild. Grizzles about the weather contributing to bad bowling fell on deaf ears. Four games of 10 end triples were contested with two games before lunch and two after lunch. It was noted that some players would prefer a longer format of 12 ends and it is possible that may be addressed
by the match committee before the next Monthly Triples event. The ladies in the kitchen worked tirelessly to provide soup for the players, which was very much appreciated over the lunch break. They also provided food for the afternoon tea which went down well accompanied by liquid from the bar. At the end of competition, a popular local team was recorded on the electronic scoreboard as being the only team to record 4 wins. It was also noted that a member of the winning team was observed encroaching on the neighbouring rink during play which could be grounds for an imposition of a penalty. There are no tribunals in bowls so the person concerned is not penalised and becomes a Billy Slater. Previous comments are not to be taken seriously. The winning team was skipped by Russell Trotman with Dot Jarvis as lead and Glenda Trot-
man as the second player. Russell was up to the task and in total control despite being outnumbered by the opposite sex. The composition and success of the team was such that mixed gender in bowls has a future. The runner up team with 3.5 wins was from the Korumburra Bowls Club and comprised of Geoff Barber as skip, Peter Caulfield as lead and Roger Balmont as second player. At the end of the day Kim Rosser from Alex Scott and Staff presented the prize money to the recipients. On Saturday (AFL Grand Final Day) eight bowlers appeared at 10am for social bowls and brave the wintry conditions. They played two games of three bowl pairs before pulling the pin and heading home to watch a thrilling AFL final. The winners of the morning session were Fred Sauvarin and Vito Serafino.
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wins and 34 points, went Leongatha Bowling Club
Mr Burge went on to thank the organisers of the event and finally paid tribute to the RACV Inverloch Resort for their valued sponsorship of the event and trusted that the relationship would continue into the future. Mufti social bowls was played at Inverloch on Thursday, September 27, where 46 bowlers turned out for a mixed fours match over two games, each of 12 ends. The match saw six teams finish their first game with a win, however only three went on to record a second win. With three teams recording two wins each and only three points covering the three teams the match committee had to r4sort to shots up to determine the runners up. The hard luck story of the day, with three
McLean and Pam Lawson. Runners-up, also with 34 points but with 12 shots up were Brian Hensley (skip), Arthur Moule, Gavan Blew and Pat Sheedy. This left the winning team, with three wins and 37 points, was Bob Davis (skip), John Hallas and Judy Parker. The next mixed mufti social bowls is scheduled for Thursday, October 4. The Thursday social bowls booking sheet is available at the clubhouse. The Bunurong Shield will be contested against the Wonthaggi Bowling Club at Wonthaggi on October 6. Pennant uniform should be worn for this event. The first Tuesday pennant practice match was played against the
Continued from to Gail Burge (skip), and the day saw the Inpage 40. Bruce Corrigan, Alan verloch team come away
with a win. The second Tuesday pennant practice match is to be played against the Corinella Bowling Club on Tuesday, October 9, at Corinella. The 2018-2019 men’s and ladies’ club championship entry forms are available at the club rooms for nomination into the various tournaments. The events are very popular and early registration is advised. Finally, Friday, October 12, is the next scheduled meals night so don’t forget to record your names on the registration board. The next members draw is on this coming Friday, October 5. Don’t forget, you need to be in attendance to claim the jackpot.
Allambee Mirboo & District tennis TENNIS season starts this Saturday, October 6 for Section 1 and 2 and Section 3 season the following week, October
13. Draws are being printed to the booklet and will be out in the next week. Teams will have draws for the first weeks. Please contact
your team contact or 0429 495 350 if in doubt. Let’s hope the weather is right and the season starts well. Good luck to all teams.
Tayla Stahl, the league’s leading goal kicker, capped off an outstanding 2018 season by also taking out the South Eastern Women’s Division 2 League best and fairest. “Tayla has gone from strength to strength this season. Skilful, fast and tough, she has taken her game to the next level this year,” Breakers president Ella Angarane said. Playing predominantly full forward but also spending time in the midfield, Tayla finished the regular season games with 60 goals (from 12 games) and proved she is dangerous anywhere on the ground. She tallied a massive 41 goals ahead of second placed Laura Field from Seaford on 19. Starting the season with a bag of five against the Eastern Devils in round one, Tayla lead the goal kicking table all year. Her impressive season included two eight goal hauls and an average of five goals per game. The league best and fairest voting was also one sided with the Breakers undefeated season seeing Tayla poll 21 votes, five ahead of her teammate and 2017 Development League best and fairest Sophie Bolding on 16. This was an outstanding achievement with Sophie’s Southern Saints VFLW commitments limiting her to eight games for the Breakers. Sophie’s fantastic season in 2017 was rewarded with selection in the newly formed Southern Saints VFLW team. She played eight games for the Saints this season including the inaugural match in round one. Tayla’s league awards completed an outstanding 2018 season where she also won the Breakers best and fairest on 54 votes, 11 votes ahead of runner up Kelly O’Neill. Tayla’s talents have not gone unnoticed with Richmond VFLW team inviting Tayla to train with them mid season. Tayla has since signed with them for the 2019 VFLW season. “While the Breakers are sad to see her go, it is rewarding to know that we can provide a viable pathway for local women to progress to the next level of football. We have several players we hope will pursue VFLW opportunities next season. If successful they will have the opportunity to list the Breakers as their home club and bring their experience back to the club when they don’t have VFLW duties,” Ella said. At such an exciting time in women’s football, the team is currently looking for a head coach and assistant coach for 2019. Anyone interested in discussing this opportunity is encouraged to contact Ella Angarane on 0438 722 639.
Great fun: South Coast athletes enjoyed an Athletics Victoria Shield meet last year.
Athletics is back
THE South Coast Athletics track and field season will begin in October with Athletics Victoria Shield kicking off on October 6. Local competition will start at the Leongatha Velodrome on Tuesday, October 9, at 6pm. This meet is also a come and try night so everyone is welcome; if you
have ever wanted to try out athletics this is your chance. There will be a second come and try night at Wonthaggi Secondary College oval on Tuesday, October 23, also at 6pm. They are fun, family friendly nights of casual competition and socialising, open to all ages and abilities. The club hopes to see you there.
Netballers represent Gippsland THREE netball teams will travel to Shepparton to represent Gippsland in the State Titles this weekend.
petitions will be represented. This is the first year there has been a mixed section in the State Titles. The All Abilities Netballers in the team will compete U17 girls, U15 girls two weeks later in and U15 mixed com- Melbourne.
Players and coaches come from across Gippsland and have been training at Meeniyan and Morwell. Photos and results will be featured in next week’s edition of The Star.
Leongatha Small Bore Rifle Club 2018-9 Gippsland Geelong 493.028. Leongatha shooters Shield: round one.
Shot at Traralgon on August 6: This is a Handicap event. Traralgon won the first round with 1009.9 with Leongatha close second with 1000.3. Sale came third with 933.3. The best prone shooter of the day (scratch) was Daniel Croatto (Leongatha) with 198.010. The best prone shooter of the day (handicap) was Jorjeana Anderson (Sale) with 202.5. The best bench shooter of the day (scratch) was Keith Lukas (Traralgon) with 200.009. The best bench shooter of the day (handicap) was Ian Tormey (Traralgon) with 202.5. The shooters scores (handicap) for Leongatha were: Jack Sargant (prone) 202.1. Robert Spratt (bench) 200.4. Daniel Croatto (prone) 199.8. M a t h e w Eldridge (bench) 199.4. K e n n e t h Hart (prone) 198.6. W i l l i a m Ross (bench) 198.0. Allan Ross (bench) 189.2. Tayla Stahl: of the Bass Coast Breakers 2018 20m Prone Penwas the South Eastern Women’s Division nant - Section B:
Round 11: 2 League best and fairest, and leading goal Leongatha 489.022 kicker. She has signed with the Richmond defeated by Target Rifle VFLW team for the 2019 season.
and scores (top five to count): 100.006: Daniel Croatto. 99.00: Christopher Sargant. 97.005: Jack Sargant. 97.003: Kenneth Hart. 96.003: John Hart. 94.003: Mathew Eldridge. 94.000: Robert Spratt.
Kyneton ........................ 32 Launceston VDC .......... 32 Leongatha..................... 22 Northcote...................... 22 Stawell.......................... 16 Oakleigh ....................... 12
The club shoots Friday nights at 8pm at the rifle club on the Leongatha Recreation Reserve. Any inquiries, Ladder please call R. Spratt Target Rifle Geelong .... 40 5664 2358.
NEW PLAYERS WELCOME
NEW PLAYERS WANTED FOR SENIOR TEAMS, U14 & U12 Imperials CC is a family friendly club, that has offered many local and overseas cricketers a game for the past 50 years This season we are looking to field 2 senior sides, an U14 side (Saturday mornings) and an U12 (Play on a chosen night after school once a week) All welcome - men, women, boys and girls, new to the game or experienced Starting Thursday October 4 Training nights: Thursday evenings at East Campus Oval, Leongatha Secondary College Juniors - 4pm & Seniors - 5.30pm.
Contact: Kristian Gray 0439 825 168 or Gary Sauvarin 0407 343 204. Juniors: Troy Williams 0407 854 953
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fees and babyccinos after golf and all equipment LONG to be remem- provided. bered will be WednesWednesday, October day, September 26, as 10, at 10am will be a one Elsie McBride’s day as hour clinic. she achieved a ‘lifelong’ Contact the golf club dream on the par three, for bookings on 5664 3314 info@leongathagolf. 17th with a hole in one. or The clubhouse was com.au. buzzing with excitement after play as Elsie was conMirboo North gratulated on her brilliant Wednesday Results: shot. It was a beautiful day C o m p e t i t i o n : for golf with brilliant sun- Stableford. Date: September 26. shine but with a cool wind. Day winner: Barb There were 14 ladies who played in the Ameri- Stimson 39. DTLs: Nicole Allen. can Foursomes event. NTP Thanks to Janet Sixth: Rhonda Evans. Thompson for her sponsor16th: Nicole Allen ship of the day. Thursday results: There were some great Competition: scores recorded and the winning pair who com- Stableford. Date: September 27. bined well together was Day winner: Joe Ann Poole and Inge Giliam Smeriglio (18) 40. (26) on 38 points. B Grade: Richie RobDTL balls: Fay Maynard and Diane O’Connor bins (22) 37. NTP (34) 37 points, and Shirley Sixth: Doug Taylor. Thomas and Lois Young DTLs: Richie Taylor (27) 36 points. NTP on eighth was El- (19) 35, Russell Pentland sie McBride and 17th Elsie (22) 35 and Doug Taylor (21) 35. McBride. Friday results: This week: Monthly Competition: nine hole Medal – Stroke. Stableford (1-9). Date: September 28. Celebrate Day winner: Mark National Golf Hales (19) 23. DTLs: Jack Smith (1) Month 21 and Simon Duff (7) 20. OCTOBER is National NTP fourth: Mark Golf Month and Le- Heiberg. Eagle: Richie Taylor ongatha Golf Club is running a number of (hole 1). Saturday results: initiatives. Competition: American A friendly golf club member will escort you for Foursomes (stroke). Date: September 29. a fast five holes of golf. Winning team: Daniel All equipment provided and post round coffee Taylor (29) and Josh Taylor (23) (team 26) 62. included. DTLs: Bevan Pinner How much you ask? (11) and Sashi Nair (28) It’s free. Golf is a pretty cool 64, Travis Baker (6) and game and the club would Noel Baker (22) 65. NTP like to make it accesFourth: Brandon sible to everyone in the Bradshaw. community. Sixth: Joe Kus. Days and times to come 13th: Jake Smith. along and have a go are as 16th: Mark Hales. follows; Mondays: October 1, 8 and 15 at 10am. Leongatha ladies Friday: October 5, 12 GOOD golfing weather and 19 at 4pm. Sunday: October 7, 14 was welcomed by the field as they contested and 21 at 10am. Mums n Bubs Come the Stableford event on the red course. and Try Golf Day: The trophies for the Have you ever thought about trying golf? event were provided by Leongatha Golf Club is Dot Stubbs and Di Wilhosting a Free Come and liams. The club is very Try Golf Clinic delivered grateful to Dot and Di for their continued support. by female instructors. The winners were A Children are welcome and they can help Mum, Grade Maxine Eabry (21) join a separate children’s 33 points, B Grade Julie clinic or play with the awe- Howard (29) 33 points and some toys that the club has C Grade Maryanne Gartner (34) 34 points. set up. Down the line ball winThere will be free cof-
90 years young and still teeing off MEENIYAN Golf Club life and foundation member Col Stewart can be seen most Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays arriving at the club early and ready to partner his mate Bruce Betts for a game of golf. Always with a smile and willingness to chat with anyone at the Club, Col is an inspiration to all members. On Wednesday, September 26, Col turned 90 and was presented with a cake at the club on the preceding Tuesday to share
with his mates. To congratulate Col on the momentous occasion, Bruce spoke sincerely of the man that he has come to know since he himself joined the club about four years ago. “A better bloke you couldn’t find,” Bruce said, which was reiterated by the members in attendance. Col said the family had planned a celebration on Sunday, although he had mentioned that he didn’t want any fuss. Meeniyan Golf Club congratulates Col and hopes to see him rolling down the fairways for many more years to come, and, sharing a convivial with his mates at the 19th hole after the game.
thestar.com.au ners were Anne Bowd 33, Wendy Parker and Loris Clark 32, Sue Bowler 30, Kerry Hogan and Melinda Willder 29, Chris Lay 28, Lianne Adamson and Marea Maher 27, Alison Strong, Coral Gray and Karen Bear 27 Nearest the Pin on 14th was Maxine Eabry 3m and 16th Trish Owen 3.5m. Second shot NTP 14th was Chris Lay 3m and 16th Karen Murchie 5.4m. Nine Hole Stableford pink course: A small field played on the day. A count back was needed to separate Karen Murchie and Wendy Brown. Karen was the winner with 15 points. Wendy was the only down the line ball winner scoring 15 points as well. Country teams: The club wishes to congratulate the girls chosen to represent South Gippsland, playing in the country teams tournament next week. They have earned promotion to Section 2 after their victory in Section 3 last year. Good hitting, good luck and everyone will be there to cheer for you. Saturday: Eight women contested a Stableford event. The winner was Coral Gray (29) with 28 points. Down the line balls were won by Maryanne Gartner 27 points and Amy Blencoe with 24 points.
Leongatha ON Tuesday, September 25, John McLennan produced the best score of the day of 37 points to win the Overall and B Grade events. A Grade was taken out by Mark Warby with 36 points and Brian Fennessy won in C Grade with 35 points. Balls were awarded to Ray Barbour, Ian Kinlyside, Stephen Lacy, Bert Borg, Peter Omond, Allan Edney, Brad O’Brien, Peter Walsh, Gordon Morrison, Geoff Maher, Frank Gill, Col Martin, Nicholas Perrin, Doug Clemann, Neil Mackenzie, Malcolm Gin, Keith Finney, Wayne Keen, Gary Sharrock and Colin Bear. Malcolm Gin was also nearest the pin on the 16th hole. Thursday, September 27, was a warm spring day and Ted Bruinewoud certainly had everything working well to be a runaway winner with 43 points. This was six points
clear of Alan Kuhne, who won A Grade and Keith Finney who took out B Grade. Balls were won by Frank Thomas, Patrick Bowd, Bert Borg, Geoff Maher, Trevor Moss, Ray Barbour, David Forbes, Ken Smirk, Barry Attwood, Brad O’Brien, Bruce Cathie, Trevor Seebeck, Gary McGrath, Ryan Thomas, Brian Wall, Mick Oliver, Tyler Marotti, Alan Sperling, Geoff McDonald, Grant McRitchie, Antony Gedye, Peter Hobson, Nathan Wardle, Denis Wallace, Paul Luck, David Vorwerg, Peter Waters and John Moor. Teenager Ryan Thomas received 12 balls for a brilliant eagle three on the long par five sixth hole. Nearest the pins were Geoff McDonald on the 14th hole and David Vorwerg on the 16th With grand final day on Saturday, a smaller field contested a Stableford Competition with Scotty Blencowe having a day out with 44 points to easily win the Best Score and C Grade events. Glen Marsham (36 points) and Barry Attwood (37 points) took out the other grades. Balls were awarded to Russell Williams, John Wheatley, Chris Leaver, Paul Hastings, Nick Shaw, Phil Douglas, Patrick Bowd, Col Martin, Nick Lafferty, David Forbes, David Barrack and Marcus Luscombe. Nearest the pins were Peter Walsh on the 14th hole and Chad Clasby on the 16th. The course is in great condition for next Saturday’s first round of the Club Championships. It is also Medal day and last round of the McMicking Cup.
Great day out: From left, Craig Hams of Leongatha, Garry Buckland of Fish Creek and David Varwerg of Leongatha enjoyed a round of golf in the sunshine at Leongatha Golf Club on Thursday.
Got his eye in: Lachlan Thomas (middle) scored an unbelievable eagle during his play at Leongatha golf course on Thursday. Thomas is joined by Nick Clarke (left) and Ryan Thomas (right).
Sporting legends: former AFL player Stuart Wigney joined former Australian cricketer and former coach Darren Lehmann for a hit of golf on what was a wonderful day for it at Leongatha golf course.
On his game: over 90 players took to the course at Leongatha Golf Club last Thursday and none performed better than Ted Bruinewoud (left) who scored 43 points. Congratulating him is Leongatha Golf Club vice captain George Misson.
Elsie ace’s 17th at Woorayl WOORAYL golfer Elsie McBride, pictured right, was ‘walking on air’ after acing the 122 metre par three 17th at her home club on Wednesday, September 26. Elsie used a rescue club and as she was playing in a six there were plenty of cheers when the ball was found to be in the hole. Elsie has been playing golf for over 40 years and this is her first hole in one. She was absolutely
thrilled with this ‘lifelong’ achievement. In recognition of this great feat her ball will be mounted, she will be presented with a gold putter at the end of year club presentation evening along with her name being added to the Hole in One honour board at the club. It has been over four years since the last hole in one at Woorayl from a lady player - Dianne O’Connor holed out on the 17th as well on March 26, 2014. Congratulations Elsie on your memorable shot and the club wishes you more of the same.
Korumburra THERE were 26 players on Saturday, September 29 for a stableford competition, with trophies supplied by Burra Brewing Co. A Grade: (9 hcp) R. Rees 39 pts, T. O’Neill 38, R. Besley 36, P. Hopkins 35, B. Pope 35, J. Wrigley 35, M. Wrigley 34. B Grade: (2 hcp) D. Gow 34 pts. Nearest the pin: 1st B. Pope, 7th R. Ludenia, 10th M. Webb, 13th B. Pope. Tuesday’s winner was C. Clements 39 pts and Thursday’s winner was R. Rees 41 pts.
Star golfers: Wednesday’s winners at Korumburra last week were Heather Grist (A Grade winner), Marg Clasby (A Grade runner up), Lyn Perks (B Grade winner) and Pam Eyers (B Grade runner up).
Korumburra ladies
A FINE but coolish day brought out 15 players for a Stableford round last Wednesday. The girls were quite
Wonthaggi ladies THERE were eight ladies playing in the semi finals of the 4BBB Rita O’Connell event who will have very sore heads from all the concentrating in the Match Play format with shots given.
Happy birthday: Col Stewart celebrated his 90th birthday at Meeniyan Golf Club last week.
Both matches were a very high standard with one player Heather Wintle stunning her opponents with two chip ins, in the first two holes to take an early lead. The match between Betty Bowmar and Pam Russell saw them winners
complimentary about the on-course conditions. In A Grade (0-21), Heather Grist (20) returned to form scoring 32 points and the runner up was Marg Clasby (21) with 29 pts on a countback from Lyn McIvor.
The B Grade winner was Lyn Perks (30) on 28 points on a countback from Pam Eyers (33). The club welcomed Johanna Van den Heiligenberg back from her travels; she played a nice shot on the first tee to win
on the 18th from Ally Adams and Marg Ryan. The second match was also a close one but Marg Johnson and Catherine Bolding won on the 17th from Heather (Chip in) Wintle and Judy Berry. Heather also did it again on the 14th for her third on the day. The rest of the girls enjoyed a carefree game of Stableford in fine calm conditions. Two grades were made on the numbers and with the best score on the day to win A Grade was Robyn Wilkinson (21) with 33 points. Robyn also won the
NTP on the 17th. B Grade was won by Dot Garry (32) with 32 points. Jan Beaumont birdied the fifth, while Sev Piasente won the balls on the eighth. BDL went to Patsy Britt 31, Leonie Bentick 30, Chris Hamilton 28, Jan Beaumont 27, Sev Piasente 27 and Carole Sartori 24. Congratulations to Maree Anderson, Chris Hamilton, Leonie Bentick, and Marg Ryan who won the Challenge Bowl at Lang Lang with a bumper score of 91 points last week.
the nearest the pin. The
weather
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a definite deterrent for players on Friday (grand final day holiday) and there was no competition on Saturday.
Wonthaggi winner: the A Grade winner was Robyn Wilkinson. Absent: Dot Garry (B Grade winner).
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Wildcats congratulated THE Korumburra Wildcats Victorian Junior Basketball League teams held their end of season presentation night with over 120 people attending to celebrate the end of a very successful season. This season saw three of the teams make finals, with the U16 girls and the U14.2 girls being knocked out in the preliminary finals, while the U18 boys just
fell short of taking out the Division 2 Title. The other three teams, U14 boys, U14.1 girls and U16 boys were highly competitive and improved greatly as the season went on. Director of coaching Bill Jeffs congratulated all the teams and the club on how far they come over a relatively short time. Four years ago, the Wildcats had only one team in the competition, but now has six with the hope of one or two ex-
tra for the next season, including the U12 age group. Bill highlighted that having regular high quality matches against Metro based teams really helped develop players and coaches and was well worth the travel and commitment that is needed from all involved. He also thanked the many sponsors who allowed the association to run the program at a subsidised cost to ensure as many players could participate in the program.
Runners up: the Korumburra U18 boys’ Victorian Junior Basketball League team narrowly came in second after the final game of the season. Pictured back from left, Emily MacKenzie (team manager), Alex Krause, Keith Robinson, Nick Prowd, Scott McKenzie (coach), front from left Kai Mackenzie, Zane Mattock, Patrick Ryan, Brady Mitchell and Cade James.
Silver for Wildcats
THE Korumburra U18 boys’ Victorian Junior Basketball League team narrowly missed out on taking the Division Two Championship in the final game of the season against Frankston.
U14 girls: the coach’s award went to Tahlia Arnason, most valuable player was Bronte Whyte and runner up most valuable player was Lily Hume.
with some nice mid range shots but they were not dropping for any of the other Wildcats, the third quarter belonging to the Blues, up six going into the last quarter. The Korumburra boys lifted their intensity immediately, Brady Mitchell a beast on the boards and The team comprised of players from all over the Keith Robinson, lighting it up from the perimeter, South Gippsland region started the game strongly, splashing three points at will, finishing with five for jumping out to a quick eight point lead thanks to the game. With less than two minutes to go coach Scott some strong shooting from Keith Robinson. The game became more defensive in the sec- McKenzie had done a great job to get the team within ond quarter with Frankston pegging back a few striking distance, only three points down. Unfortunately the couple of good looks they points thanks to some nice finishing from limited had wouldn’t drop and Frankston held on for a four U14 boys: Valentino Auddino was most valu- opportunities. point win 55 -51, in a highly entertaining game of The Wildcats up four points at half time. able player, runner up most valuable player The third quarter started at a fast pace with Frank- basketball. was Zac Mabilia and the coach’s award went Keith Robinson 27 points and Patrick Ryan 12 ston making some early baskets. to Xavier Lindsay. Patrick Ryan steadied the ship for the Wildcats points.
Great achievement: Bass Coast Shire Council’s Cr Bruce Kent congratulated the winning Bike Ed challenge team from Cowes Primary School.
Cowes Primary win Bike Ed challenge COWES Primary School has won U14 girls: equal most valuable player was U16 boys: the coach’s award went to Angus this year’s annual Bass Coast Bike Ed Sienna Lane, most valuable player was El- Murdoch, TJ Loughridge was runner up most Challenge. loise Campbell and equal runner up most valuable player and Brodie Mabilia was the most valuable player. valuable player was Amy Scott.
Cowes Primary and Bass Valley Primary, which placed second, will advance to the regional final in October, where the top 12 schools from across Gippsland will compete. The event was open to all primary schools in The trophy was presented to the winning team Bass Coast. by Cr Bruce Kent, who chairs the Bass Coast ComThis year, seven schools and 15 teams – a new munity Road Safety Committee and is also officer in record – competed on a course at Newhaven Primary charge at the San Remo Police Station. School. “It’s great to see all of you working so hard at ridThe Bike Ed Challenge competition is an extening safely and skilfully, as you are the future of Bass sion of schools’ Bike Ed programs, which aim to enable students to gain knowledge and understand- Coast. I congratulate you all, as well as your parents ing of the road rules, develop physical and cognitive and teachers,” he said, addressing the students. Encouragement awards were also presented to skills, and develop responsible behaviours and attiriders who have shown determination in practice or tudes both on and off the road. The Bike Ed challenge teams consist of eight rid- more improvement over the course of the Bike Ed ers, who ride around a set course where they are as- program. Sponsors and supporters of the event were sessed on their balance and control skills. This includes a slalom course, scanning, riding thanked, including the Year 9 students from Nestraight, riding slowly, turning at a roundabout and at whaven College who assisted in rider assessment. After the competition, riders were treated to traffic lights, and tight U turns. They are also assessed on the roadworthiness of a sausage sizzle prepared by Newhaven Primary School parents and event sponsors. their bike and helmet.
Come and try croquet Come along with family and friends, have lots LEONGATHA Croquet Club is celebrating the Seniors Festival on Saturday, Oc- of fun, and enjoy the famous afternoon tea at the tober 6, from 1pm to 4pm with a ‘Come end of the afternoon. Please wear flat soled shoes. U16 girls: Alahna Arnason was runner up U18 boys: Keith Robinson was most valuable and Try’ day at the club.
Contact Nanette on 0412 187 608 or Judy on most valuable player and the coach’s award player and Patrick Ryan was equal runner up All ages are very welcome to come and try the went to Hayley Woolard. Absent: most valu- most valuable player. Absent: equal runner fun game of croquet and the use of equipment and 0488 554 971 for more information or just turn up up most valuable player Louis D’Angelo. able player Tyla Angwin. coaching are free. and have some fun.
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Magpies awarded DALYSTON polished off its 2018 season with a presentation night on Friday, September 21. The event was held at the Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club. The highlight was celebrating the A and B Grade premierships. Dalyston also farewelled its Seniors coach Paul Brosnan.
Seniors: back from left, most consistent Kurt Thomas, runner up best and fairest Kristian Butler, most reliable Clay Tait, coach Paul Brosnan, front from left, best first year player Kyle Wright, best and fairest Blake Carew and most improved Jack A Grade: coach Jenny McRae (far right) congratulated runner up best Legione. Absent: Rhys Harrop (most valued player). and fairest and best in finals Britt Thomas, best and fairest Alana McRae and coach’s award recipient Hannah McRae.
Honoured: Oona Shepherd received the Kevin O’Halloran Memorial Trophy Best Club Person Award and Maddi Carew received the Lal Brosnan Memorial Trophy Best Netball Club Person Award.
Reserves: back from left, Jesse Orchard-Moore received the coach’s award, Josh Thomas was the best first year player. Sam Alexander was most improved, Michael Wright coached, front from left, Tyler Woolan was most consistent, Andy Magro was most determined, John Jones was best and fairest and Matt Gheller was runner up best and fairest.
B Grade: from left, Laura Williams was best and fairest, Oona Shepherd was runner up best and fairest and coach, and Emma Ton was best in finals. Absent: Sarah Blundell (coach’s award).
Fourths: from left, Emmitt Dempsey received the club award, Tomi Brosnan and Louis Armstrong received coach’s awards, U15s: from left, Tess Britt received the Alex Geyer was best and fairest, Hayden Renehan was most coach’s award and Zara Hooper was runner consistent, Leigh Ibrhaim was most determined and Fyn up best and fairest. Absent: Niamh Murray Hodgetts was runner up best and fairest. They are pictured with assistant coach Kainen Schrape (centre) and coach Noel Sibly (best and fairest). (far right). C Grade: from left, Renee Maloney was equal runner up best and fairest, Jess Mattock was best and fairest, Emma Phillips was equal runner up best and fairest and Abbey Grenville received the coach’s award.
U17: coach Hannah Carew (far right) presented awards to runU13s: from left, Kalani Shepherd was best ner up best and fairest Kathryn Scott, best and fairest and best and fairest and Ruby Brosnan was runner up in finals Chloe Bramley, and coach’s award recipient Emily best and fairest. Future stars: the 2018 Net Set Go program was a success. Turton.
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Stunning season for Sea Eagles INVERLOCH-Kongwak celebrated another outstanding season at its presentation night on Friday, September 21.
The Sea Eagles once again impressed both on the field and on the courts. Inverloch-Kongwak was represented in the West Gippsland Football Netball Competition grand final in the U13s, C Grade and Reserves. C Grade came away with a thrilling premiership win. The club congratulated its players, committee and members.
Reserves: from left, coach Justen Jackson congratulated runner up best and fairest Brad B Grade: coach Jess Pupetti (centre) con- Hayes, most consistent Travis Bergemier and best team player Billy Huitema. Absent: ChrisC Grade: from left, best and fairest was gratulated runner up best and fairest Brooke tian Terlich (best and fairest) and Lachie Johnson (best in finals). Alex Burke and runner up best and fairest Anderson (left) and best and fairest Hannah was Alli Hayes. Absent: Bec Hawkins (play- Sparkes. Absent: Jaylee Fitzpatrick (players’ choice). ers’ choice).
A Grade: from left, Renee Pilkington was named best and fairest, Marni Purvis was players’ choice and Kelsey Buxton was runner up best and fairest. Absent: Millie Sadler (players’ Valued members: from left, Bruce and Susan Clark received life memberships and David Teakle was awarded the Brian Archibald Best Club Person Award. choice).
Seniors: coach Ben Soumilas (second right) congratulated, from left, best team player Campbell McKenzie, best and fairest Andy Soumilas, runner up best and fairest Corey Casey and Legends club inductees: from left, Sindy Boyd, Tamara Crowe and Alli Hayes have all Steve Fisher Club Culture Award recipient Lewis Rankin. Absent: Will Hetherington (third played more than 250 games. best and fairest).
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Netball courts nearing completion LEONGATHA’S new outdoor netball the club, and the committee will be calling on courts are anticipated to be operational local businesses and individuals for sponsorship and donations. for the start of the 2019 season. Ms Dekker said the new courts will help build Two courts will be parallel to each other once the line marking is complete. The equipment shed has been completed and the next item on the list is to put up the goal posts. President of Leongatha’s netball club Jeanne Dekker said it had been a slow process but the courts are well on the way to being completed by late March. “We are looking to have the courts up and ready for round one,” she said. “We’ve had some delay, but that allows us more time to plan the design. It was an indirect blessing.” The State Government and South Gippsland Shire Council have each funded $100,000 to the $300,000 project. The remainder of the cost will be funded by
a greater connection between the footballers and netballers, and will reduce time moving equipment due to the additional storage space. Completion of the courts will also mean Leongatha will be able to host Gippsland Football Netball League finals. The netball club has been using the indoor facilities at South Gippsland SPLASH. “We have a fantastic recreation reserve. It will be great to have a secure location across from the oval to promote a greater connectedness within our club,” Ms Dekker said. “We are blessed to have this sporting precinct in our town.” Although Leongatha Netball Club will be the primary user of the new courts, it is part of the recreation reserve precinct and other clubs are wel- Works underway: Leongatha Netball Club president Jeanne Dekker showcases the progcome to contact the Parrots to use the facilities. ress of the new Leongatha outdoor netball courts.
Jack is off to Townsville THIRTEEN year old Jack Duff is in Townsville this week to compete for Victoria in the Australian Junior Table Tennis Championships.
Zali wows on court KONGWAK’S Zali Anderson is a star on the netball court.
He has accomplished a dream held for 12 months and worked very hard to be selected in a team. He has travelled all over Victoria with his mum, Leanne Costello of Inverloch, to compete in State Championships to meet the necessary criteria. The Wonthaggi Table Tennis Association wishes Jack every success and have a wonderful time.
Jack Duff: right, will be competing for Victoria in the Australian Junior Table Tennis Championships.
Council backs lighting project
From humble beginnings in Wonthaggi’s Net Set Go program at just six years old, the 16 year old is now playing A Grade for Wonthaggi Power Football Netball Club and recently won the premiership in Boroondara Express’ U19 team. Along the way, Zali played the in the Wonthaggi and District Netball Association, began her time with Power in U13s, and has competed with Southern Fusion and Gippsland Storm. She also played for the Victorian U12 team in the School Sports Australia Championship, winning nationals in Queensland in 2014. Zali said this was one of her greatest achievements. Her other achievements include winning the Gippsland Football Netball League best and fairest for the U15s, winning the U15 grand final with Power
and receiving best on court, winning the recent premiership with Boroondara Express, receiving Rookie of the Year from Power’s A Grade, being named rising star for Wonthaggi, and winning Gippsland Storm’s best and fairest in season one last year. “I enjoy playing netball. I love getting involved, achieving my goals and making new friendships,” Zali said. Zali can most often be spotted playing in the midcourt. She plays wing defence for Boroondara Express and centre for Power. Training can be a big commitment. She trains on Thursdays with Power and also trains in Melbourne, playing Wednesdays at the State Netball and Hockey Centre. She became involved with Boroondara Express through Zone Academy. The Zone Academy program aims to develop players to reach their full potential. Zali is with the Eastern Zone Acad-
emy, and plays against other zones. This was her second year and her coaches encouraged her to play with Boroondara Express. She also loves playing A Grade with Power. “It has been really good experience and the girls have been really welcoming,” she said. Zali said she intends to continue playing with both Boroondara Express and Power. “I am happy to take any opportunities as long as I am still enjoying the game,” she said. Zali thanked her Power A Grade coach Fiona Cengia for her support, along with her coaches in Melbourne, and her mum Janelle for helping her to reach her goals, and driving her to training and game. For other girls aspiring to reach their netball potential, Zali said, “as long as you put the effort in, you will achieve what you set out to.”
“The West Gippsland league that BASS Coast Shire Council intends to light up local recreation Bass, Phillip Island and Dalyston play in has combined with clubs from the reserves. Council voted to apply for $500,000 Australian Sports Commission at its meeting on Wednesday, September 19. The funding would allow lighting projects to be undertaken at Bass, Dalyston and Cowes recreation reserves. If successful, council will commit $44,000 from the Resort and Recreation funding – which is currently reserved for the Bass lighting project – and $46,000 in the 2019/2020 budget. With this application, council aims to support the community by offering greater opportunities to participate in and develop local sport, and promote physical activity. “It’s very exciting as an old time footballer around this area to see our facilities getting upgraded regularly,” deputy mayor Cr Brett Tessari said.
Casey/Cardinia area and the facilities in that area are incredible. They come down to this area and it’s really quite embarrassing. “To see the Dalyston rooms getting upgraded, the Phillip Island rooms getting upgraded, the Bass netball courts and now the possibility of lighting as well, it’s very exciting.” Cr Les Larke said the lighting project will also support local cricket. He has recently been integral in the formation of an over 60s cricket team, which is set to play across South Gippsland and Bass Coast. “I’m excited about this lighting project because it opens up opportunities for us to play at night and really draw the crowds in,” he said.
Inspiring: Zali Anderson has made fantastic achievements in her netball career.
Sporting grants to improve lifestyles Flinders MP Greg Hunt encouraged organisaTHE Federal Government is calling on tions to apply. sporting and community organisations to “We know Australia’s population is ageing develop programs targeted for over 65s. and we know how important physical activity is
existing programs or devise new initiatives that will improve the lives of older Australians in our community. It’s so important for our older Aussies to be connected socially in our community and The Move it Aus – Better Ageing grants pro- to combat chronic disease and keep our seniors this is a great chance to either start some physical gram has been launched, enabling organisations in happier and healthier,” he said. activity or continue to Move It. “It might be anything from a swimming or “I encourage eligible organisations to build on Flinders to apply for the $22.9 million program.
aqua program group to organised sporting competition; they key is making sport suitable to those over 65.” Applications will remain open until October 31 and more information on the Move It Aus – Better Ageing grants can be found at sportaus.gov. au/betterageing.
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Life membership: from left the Mackie family congratulate Christine on her life membership, from left, Jake Mackie, Tim Mackie, Christine Mackie and Mal Mackie. Right, Seniors football: back from left, runner-up B&F Ben Willis, most consistent Josh Schelling, best and fairest Tom Marriott; front from left, most improved Sam Forrester, and coaches award Kyle Cooper.
Leongatha Football Netball Club presentations LEONGATHA rounded out a great 2018 membership. Jack Hume took out the Peter Dixon Memorial when it gathered for its annual presentawhile Eric Dowling took out the George Gould tion night at the grandstand complex last Award for best club person. Thursday night.
With premierships in both seniors and reserves Right, Peter Dixon Memorial: Jack Hume there was much to celebrate. (centre) with, from left, Damon Ginnane, TerAs expected Tom Marriott added to his league best and fairest with the club’s equivalent while ry Ginnane, Joan Dixon and Jack Ginnane. Christine Mackie was honoured with a life
U16 football: from left, best and fairest Travis Nash, runnerup B&F Aaron Turton, coach Rohan Michael, most consistent Haidyn Kewming, most improved Matt Portelli, coaches award Harry Sheedy and coach Tim Kemp.
Under 18 football: back from left, assistant coach Simon McRae, most consistent Josh Hastings, assistant coach Ben Willis, coach Marc Garnham; front from left, runner-up B&F and players’ MVP Hay’s Jewellers award Ben Perry, coaches award Will Littlejohn, best and fairest Cam Olden and most improved Oscar Sullivan-Bowler (absent).
Reserves football: from left, players MVP pewter mug Chris Rump, most improved Tully Bernaldo, most consistent Adam Trotto, best and fairest Rhett Kelly, coaches award Sam Horvath, runner-up B&F Harrison McGannon.
A Grade netball: best and fairest Nicola C Grade netball: from left, most improved U13 netball: best and fairest Ada Hill (right), George Gould award: George Gould best Marriott, runner-up B&F Kasie Rump, best Ella Lyons, best and fairest Carly Dwyer, runner-up B&F Phoebe Hinds, coach’s award club person Eric Dowling (right), with presiteam person Georgia Riseley (absent). runner-up B&F Rachel Cameron. Katie Harris (absent). dent Mal Mackie.
U15 netball: pictured is runnerup B&F Alahna U17 netball: from left, best and fairest Zali B Grade netball: from left, coach Jaclyn Arrnason. B&F Holly Best club person: the Club awards: from left, most improved Rogers, runner-up B&F Zali Hill, best team Smith, runner-up B&F Zali Rogers, best and Vanderpligt and most netball award went to player junior Alahna Arnason, most improved player senior Jaclyn Smith. person Alicia Marshman. fairest Alisha Garnham, coach’s award Ash determined Zara Lit- Jeannie Dekker. tlejohn were absent. Payne.
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Matt Stevic wins honour again If umpiring in a grand final wasn’t enough SATURDAY was another huge day and Matt was also honoured later that night at the umhonour for former Leongatha resident, pires’ presentation dinner. now elite field umpire for the AFL, Matt He was announced as the All-Australian UmStevic. pire for 2018. This is the sixth time Matt has taken
Matt was selected to officiate at his fifth straight grand final for the AFL’s major event, the West Coast v Collingwood match at the MCG. Stevic lead the field umpires out and bounced the ball to start the grand final. Later that day the umpires gathered in the rooms and were paid a visit by the West Coast Eagles players including Yarram’s Nathan Vardy who featured in the match for the Eagles; kicking a valuable goal and rucking well against Collingwood’s Brodie Grundy. In a new initiative this year the umpires who officiated at a grand final receive a medal to commemorate the achievement. The message on the medal from the chairman of the AFL commission Richard Goyder AM states, “Congratulations on being selected to officiate at the 2018 AFL Grand Final. You should be very proud of achieving this honour, the pinnacle for your role in our extraordinary indigenous Medal honour: Matt Stevic with the medal he game. You have had an outstanding season and have risen above all others.” received for umpiring Saturday’s grand final.
out this honour. Down for the day to watch her son was Pam Stevic who was driven down to the game by her cousin Kaye Warren of Leongatha. Kaye told The Star Matt had been allocated some seats for them in level two and he appreciated having his Mum there for the game. “They welcomed us in the rooms after the game and really made us feel welcome,” Kaye said. “We really wanted to barrack for Matt and all the umpires but Pam and I decided we’d better barrack for one of the teams so we cheered for Collingwood.”
First time: this is the first year the umpires received a medal for umpiring in an AFL grand final.
Mid Gippsland league digs in THE Mid Gippsland Football Netball League last Friday, September 28 lodged a further rejection of AFL Gippsland’s proposed merger with the Alberton league.
$90,000,” Mr Popplestone said. “We did have $80,000 as the cap but I know some clubs which struggle to pay more than $40,000 to its players.” “Mirboo North don’t have as big a hurdle with the travel as some of the other clubs like Hill End. “We got these recommendations while we were AFL Gippsland had made two small concessions; that the junior structure would remain for one more preparing to host our grand final and really two year and that the new league could administer the weeks has gone in no time.” He said the Mid Gippsland league would look junior competition. But those concessions will make no difference to at alternatives next season if AFL Gippsland should Mid Gippsland’s position according to league pub- come back and try to force the merge. “We can look at our legal options such as de-affillicity officer Rob Popplestone. Mr Popplestone said all 10 clubs opposed the iating with AFL Victoria and going it alone just like changes although Yarragon has indicated it will ac- one other league has done in Victoria.” Mr Popplestone was bewildered why Hill End cept a move to Ellinbank, leaving Mid Gippsland with nine clubs and the Alberton league with six wasn’t even approached to do the survey; he thought all Gippsland clubs were going to be consulted. currently. AFL Gippsland now has 21 days in which to re“The main reasons for our objections are the increased travel times, the short time frame we have spond to Mid Gippsland’s concerns. Alberton Foot- Yarram celebrates: West Coast’s Nathan Vardy, formerly from Yarram, kicks a crucial goal. had to consider these changes which came complete- ball League back the merge to form a new Southern Photo courtesy Nicole Garmston, Herald Sun. ly out of the blue, and the increased salary cap to Gippsland competition.
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