The Great Southern Star - September 11, 2018

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Nurse wins state honour Page 8 Big project: from left, Korumburra Gardens Business Park developer Alistair Jack, development manager Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks and Korumburra Gardens Business Park developer John Kennedy at the entrance to the park on Friday.

$50m ’Burra boost New business park tipped to create 200 jobs

By Leticia Laing A BUSINESS park in Korumburra worth in the vicinity of $50 million could create 200 jobs.

The energy of Korumburra businessman John Kennedy coupled with the experience of his business partner Alistair Jack are behind the purchase and development of the new industrial site.

With the ink barely dry on the sale contracts, the Korumburra Gardens Business Park is expected to be the new face of industry for the area.

The site covers almost 20 hectares (47.9 acres) of land at the western end of the existing industrial estate in the town, accessible via 5 Adkins Street.

Mr Kennedy said the site will be developed into an attractive, sustainable and carefully designed location for enterprise.

As the owner of the Korumburra Bicycle Fitting Store and developer of The Borough cafe and food store, Mr Kennedy’s vision is to make full potential of Korumburra’s proximity to Melbourne. “There are so many people moving to this area but there are no jobs. The businesses on the existing industrial estate have already got all the people they need,� he said. “You’ve had three shops open on the main street in the past few months that are creating new jobs but there are no heavy duty jobs in the area. “On the completion of the business park, we estimate 200 jobs will be created and many more during the construction period.�

The property has two creek systems which will be cleared of environmental weeds and designed with walking tracks and ponds for public use.

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MP clarifies gas stance government in 2010. The Liberal-Nationals support the ban on fracking in Victoria.”

He said a Coalition Government would support and maintain BASS MLA Brian Paynter has rejected claims by the existing ban on fracking. the State Government that the Coalition will permit Mr Paynter said all governments, including Victorian Labor, fracking if elected at the November state election. were looking at onshore conventional gas.

He told Parliament last Wednesday, “It is clear that Victorian “The cost of living – electricity and gas – is a massive issue gas consumers are now paying the highest prices in the country for all of my constituents,” he said. because of the Premier’s mindless bans on conventional and un“We do need to look at safe, conventional means of extracting conventional gas exploration.” gas. The government is looking at it and we will look at it.”

The government yesterday (Monday) issued a statement sayVictorian Minister for Resources Tim Pallas said, “Labor ining Mr Paynter’s statement indicated the Liberal would allow troduced the fracking ban, and only Labor will keep the ban in fracking – a method of extra coal seam gas with possible envi- • Bass MLA place. ronmental impacts.

“The Liberals have always been soft on the ban – and once Brian Paynter.

But Mr Paynter told The Star yesterday, “I’m completely 100 again they’ve confirmed they’ll reverse it if given the chance.” percent against fracking and always have been and will be, and Anna Hall, of Coal and Gas Free Mirboo North, asked if the so have the Liberals and Nationals. community could trust the Liberals to respect the fracking ban legislation.

“The only ones who have issued a fracking licence are the Labor Party.”

“Victorian Opposition Leader Matthew Guy has declared that he wants Mr Paynter said while in Parliament, he mistakenly read a direct quote to see as much gas exploration and mining as possible. We need to value our from the former federal Minister for the Environment and Energy, Josh agricultural land and keep it safe from this dangerous industry,” she said.

Frydenberg.

“Do we want our beautiful, precious part of the world to become like Mr Paynter said, “The Liberal-Nationals do not support fracking and in Queensland where there are now over 7000 gas wells?” fact placed a moratorium on fracking licences in Victoria when they came to

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$1.8m Prom fence pledged that damage the park and cost 750 volunteer hours and 200 ranger hours a year.

Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien said the project would also help attract more tourists.

“Wilsons Prom is the jewel in the crown of South Gippsland, a natural wilderness that attracts thousands of tourists to our region each year,” he The fence will help keep out invasive animals said.

AN elected Liberal Nationals Government will spend $1.8 million to build an 8.8km predator-proof fence in Wilsons Promontory to return it to its natural state, protect vegetation and help establish it as a sanctuary.

Driver arrested AN Inverloch man had has driver’s licence suspended for 10 months after being caught drink driving on Sunday.

Inverloch Police said the 46 year old man was intercepted at 1pm on Inverloch-Venus Bay Road.

He gave a positive breath test reading and was taken to Wonthaggi Police Station where he returned a reading of 0.106 – more than twice the legal limit.

Given he had been required to have a reading of zero, his licence was suspended immediately and he will face drink driving charges in court at a later date.

Water relief SOUTH Gippsland’s water storages have been boosted to capacity or close to.

South Gippsland Water’s managing director Philippe du Plessis said, “The last week saw another 50ML added to storages at Leongatha which is sitting at 98 percent capacity. All other storages are fully recovered and at 100 percent capacity, a satisfactory position as we start spring.”

Rainfall recorded at South Gippsland Water’s storages from September 1 to 7 was Lance Creek 33mm, Ruby Creek 30mm, Coalition Creek 34mm, Deep Creek 21mm, Little Bass 15mm and Battery Creek 33mm.

Water storage levels are Lance Creek (Wonthaggi, Inverloch and Cape Paterson), 100 percent; Ruby Creek (Leongatha), 98 percent; Coalition Creek (Korumburra), 100 percent; Deep Creek (Foster), 100 percent; Little Bass (Poowong, Loch, Nyora), 100 percent; and Battery Creek (Fish Creek), 100 percent.

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Prom promise: from left, Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien and Shadow Minister for Environment Nick Wakeling announce the fence pledge at Wilsons Promontory National Park yesterday (Monday).

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South Gippsland Shire ratepayers reported rates increase of up to $1000 in 12 months.

Changes in property valuations are responsible for most of the rates changes, said Faith Page, South Gippsland Shire Council’s director of corporate and community services.

The latest rates notices to hit letterboxes are the first to use the 2018 property valuations on which rates are based. Valuations will now be undertaken annually instead of every two years, meaning ratepayers can expect even higher bills.

South Gippsland council increased rates by two percent this financial year, less than the rates cap imposed by the State Government of 2.25 percent. Bass Coast rates lifted by 2.25 percent.

Korumburra ratepayer Cheryl Denman is on a disability pension and said her rates bill had increased by $100 this financial year to $2238.55, for her four acre

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“How do I find the money to pay these exorbitant rate rises?” she said.

Ms Page said council offers a hardship policy and encourages ratepayers facing financial difficulty to contact it. Council also offers payment options to assist ratepayers.

Ms Page said in South Gippsland, the fewer properties results in a higher proportion of rates being distributed amongst ratepayers, adding “the only way to lower rates would be to reduce services and/or spend less on capital works.”

Bass Coast Shire Council CEO Paul Buckley said council’s capped average rate is the third lowest across the group of 19 large rural councils in Victoria.

“Some ratepayers will pay more and some will pay less, depending on the value of their property relative to the other properties in their municipality,” he said.

THE Star asked Facebook followers last week, “What is your reaction to your latest council rates bill?”

By yesterday (Monday), the post had received nearly 8700 views and 55 comments. Among them were: • Brett Allan: “We said goodbye to Leongatha and moved to the Whitsundays. The council haven’t put rates up here for the last three years. The tip is free, swimming pools are, free great playgrounds for the kids, a newly opened water park, free water usage is included in your rates and that makes it cheaper on a similar priced house as what we paid in Gatha. Oh plus it’s been 26 degrees every day for winter”; • Laura Joy: “Thinking I should just keep renting!!

I’ve lived in three states and four different council areas. I’ve never encountered such high rates for such poor facilities. The roads are terrible so where does the money go??? They just stick up lower speed limit signs on any roads that are dangerous instead of fixing them (eg Black Spur). Must be expensive signs?!? The last

home I owned was just out of Merimbula. I was on eight acres and rates were about $1600pa. Got rubbish collection, tip vouchers, sealed road, good facilities... why the heck is everything so expensive here!??”; • Bev Main: “I live on a dirt road in the township.

It doesn’t get graded more than once a year if we are lucky. When they do run the grader over it, it’s just as bad two days later. They overfilled the holes two weeks or so ago, and now we have more humps and bumps than ever before. It’s a disgrace”; • Helen Barry Greene: “My rates at Waratah Bay have increased. It’s a joke the amount I’m expected to pay. Waratah Bay apart from a lovely beach has no infrastructure at all”; • Narelle Hooper: “No footpath and open drains in our street. The main footpath stops two streets before our street so the kids have to walk on the road”; • Andrea O’Hara: “No rubbish pick up, corrugations, massive potholes, blocked drains, and still waiting for intersection maintenance, why do we pay rates????”; • Scott Doot Cameron: “$1000 increase in 12 months! On a small plot out of town, no water, no rubbish service, no sewage connection, dirt road, now paying close to $3500!”; • Lisa Poynton: “I’m shocked at how much the rates are here. I guess it’s the price to pay to live in such a beautiful place. The rates are charged at $.00520201 x value of property compared to .0033868 x value of property in a Melbourne council. My rates here are approx $610 more for the year than our rental”; • Wendie Youl: “Our rates have also increased and we feel the services we receive have reduced. We also pay rates in another shire and they are considerably cheaper with more benefits such as hard rubbish collection once a year, better road maintenance and much easier to deal with staff”; and • Annette Kleinert: “My rates have gone down by about $20 each property! I have a rental in town in Qld and pay rates $1500 twice a year! Much more expensive than here for a residential property”.

$50m Korumburra boost Continued from front.

According to the business park development manager Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks, the layout design and new permits will be obtained following expressions of interest from end users.

“Feedback from real estate agents in the area is that there is not a lot of industrial land available in Korumburra,” he said.

“We are approaching universities who may need research facilities and government departments, as well as businesses in

Melbourne seeking development in regional areas.

“What’s important is that we will be using local trades wherever possible in the construction phase.”

It is understood South Gippsland Shire Council chief executive officer Tim Tamlin has been briefed on the development to request the site be given priority and council resources due to its potential for significant economic impact to the area.

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chief executive officer Sophie Morell, who visited the site last week, said it was exciting to see a local business person driving development in the area.

“When development is driven by locals, it is more likely to create long term sustainability for the region and that is really encouraging,” she said.

“This project can bring benefits not just for Korumburra but for all of Gippsland.”

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“THE STAR� Tuesday, September 11, 2018 - PAGE 5

Time for action AFTER making the Leongatha Bair Street Development Project a big deal, South Gippsland Shire Council is unlikely to start construction of the development of one of Leongatha’s major commercial streets until 20192020.

That delay is frustrating the community. “I’m sceptical as to whether it will even happen,� Leongatha business owner Anthony Walls said. “Council needs to pick just one project, come up with a short term plan and do it. “They spend too much money on feasibility consulting and we’re frustrated that it’s all talk.�

Council has prepared a master plan for Bair Street that guides road and

footpath improvements, new landscaping, street furniture and other upgrades to revitalise the town. “We want things to happen in this town,� Leongatha business owner Kristy Walls said. “It’s just disappointing.�

Council’s major projects and emergency management coordinator Penni Ellicott said council is actively campaigning for funding for the project. “The project is now listed in the 2019-2020 Capital Works program and even if funds were approved in the coming months, it is unlikely construction would commence until 19-20,� she said.

Mr Walls said he would like to see some form of development to Bair Street in the meantime, such as 90 degree parking spaces, similar to McCartin Street.

Guns stolen FOUR guns were stolen from a rural holiday house at Tarwin Lower since July.

Two double barrelled shot guns and two rifles were taken after offenders broke into a gun safe inside the house.

Nothing else was stolen.

The theft was reported to Inverloch Police on Sunday.

Driver fined THE truck driver who crashed at Korumburra on August 30 received fines totalling $1265.

He was fined for the offences of careless driv-

Disappointed community: Leongatha business owners Kristy ing and log book offences.

He was taken to Warragul Hospital for obserand Anthony Walls are frustrated by the uncertainty of the wait the community is enduring for the start of the Bair Street De- vation after not sustaining obvious injuries.

The crash occurred on the South Gippsland velopment Project.

Highway west of Korumburra.

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Industrial land sits idle

By Leticia Laing PRIVATE sector led development of industrial land in Leongatha is virtually at a stand-still, with no-one taking the helm to develop available land.

In recent years, no landowner or developer has approached South Gippsland Shire Council to rezone land for industrial purposes, according to a council spokesperson.

However it is understood obstacles to development of potential sites on the north-western end of Hughes Street have pushed businesses to move to Korumburra.

Leongatha Business Association president Brenton Williams said land zoned industrial along Cusack Road was not suitable and private sector led development was not enough to meet demand at other sites.

He said many years ago the council bought

POLICE are seeking witnesses to a motor vehicle collision that occurred in the land, put roads in and sold lots at a discounted Club has been identified in the Leongatha Frame- southbound lands of the Bass Highway price on condition those who purchased the land work Plan in the planning scheme as an area open near The Gurdies.

build and remain for a minimum of about 15 years. “Ideally we would like to see more industrial land developed. It’s really hard for a developer in Leongatha to develop industrial land because they might only sell one or two blocks a year so it’s not very profitable,� Mr Williams said. “That’s where the council might come into play; help out by setting up some infrastructure for a developer to sell off. “Even if the council could give out cheaper rates to encourage businesses to come, maybe that’s a way the developers can sell off the land and put the infrastructure in.�

Currently there are 10 vacant industrial buildings and 12 undeveloped industrial lots available in Leongatha, with three separate sites zoned industrial.

The land to the north and west of Woorayl Golf

for industrial investigation for 10 years.

A council spokesperson said while it has received enquiries regarding the rezoning of some of this area, to date, no rezoning proposal has proceeded.

Commercially zoned land adjoining both sides of the South Gippsland Highway south of the Leongatha Hospital has followed the same fate.

Both sides have been earmarked for commercial development with no rezoning proposals proceeding, however a council spokesperson confirmed it has had some dealings with representatives from 167 South Gippsland Highway.

Council’ s Economic and Development Tourism Strategy released earlier this year has a review of industrial land supply earmarked as a strategic goal over the next six years.

The collision occurred at around 11.40am on Friday, August 24. The vehicles involved were a silver Toyota Prado and a dark blue Volkswagen Amarok.

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They jemmied doors open and tracked mud through one house that was nearly completed.

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Leongatha property fails to sell at auction A PROPERTY on the edge of Leon- what real estate is all about.

He made note of the property’s size and access gatha’s central business district failed to to a lane at the rear of the house, while also highsell at auction on Friday, with no bids for lighting the stable nature of Leongatha. the house.

The 1000 square foot block is both commerThe property, located at 53 McCartin Street, was passed in by Alex Scott and Staff auctioneer Alan Steenholdt after receiving no interest above the starting price of $320,000.

Prior to auction, Mr Steenholdt lauded the property for its location, saying that positioning is

cially and residentially zoned, with Mr Steenholdt asking onlookers to consider the plethora of options that the block brings.

Despite this, the property received no interest from the 30 people in attendance and was passed in.

It’s OK to talk about mental health NIC Newling has dedicated his life to speaking about mental health and his message was clear at Newhaven College: “It is OK to talk about these things.”

Last week, he shared his personal story about his own battle with mental illness throughout secondary school, his eventual diagnosis with a bi-polar mood disorder and the suicide of his brother Christopher.

Last week, 275 students in years 9 to 11 listened intently to Mr Newling’s account and how he considered suicide as a teenager. He also conducted a staff workshop followed by a public presentation in the evening that was attended by more than 150 people.

During the student session, Mr Newling gave practical advice about what to do if someone they know is experiencing a mental health issue. This included: • involving the school, family and friends; • asking without judgment; • sharing stories to help reduce stigma; • utilising empathy; • seeking help and sticking with it; • changing the approach if necessary; and • building a team around you.

Further programs will follow, as well as linking students and families to helpful resources.

College principal Gea Lovell said Mr Newling’s visit helped shift responsibility for the wellbeing of the community solely from mental health services to the community as a whole. Island Bay Ranch sponsored Mr Newling’s visit.

No interest: from left, Alex Scott and Staff representative Andrew Newton joins auctioneer Alan Steenholdt at the auction of 53 McCartin Street, Leongatha, on Friday.

Historian to entertain BOB Newton will talk about street names and local history at the Ecumenical Pleasant Sunday Afternoon at Scots Pioneer Church, Mardan South.

The event will be held at 2pm on Sunday, September 30. Kaylah Thomas, a vocal finalist in the State School Spectacular, will perform. All welcome.

History buff: Bob Newton (seated) will talk about local history at the Ecumenical Pleasant Sunday Afternoon at Scots Pioneer Church, Mardan South on September 30. He Vital message: Newhaven College students is with wife Marilyn Newton and son Anin years 9 to 11 were moved, inspired and drew Newton. empowered by Nic Newling’s candid presentation about his personal battle with mental illness throughout secondary school and the suicide of his brother Christopher.

His message was that “It is OK to talk about these things” which gave them “permission and confidence” to talk about mental health.

Aquarium fans, watch your water

WITH construction nearing completion on the Lance Creek Water Connection project, water will soon flow from the Lance Creek Supply System to Korumburra, Poowong, Loch and Nyora.

Construction of the pipeline is a key Victorian Government water security project that will connect these townships to South Gippsland Water’s largest reservoir, Lance Creek, and to the Melbourne Water Supply System.

South Gippsland Water managing director Phillipe du Plessis said, “The new water supply to Korumburra, Poowong, Loch and Nyora will be chloraminated and fluoridated, ensuring customers are supplied with drinking water that meets world class standards and Department of Health regulations.”

Wonthaggi, Inverloch and Cape Paterson, already part of the Lance Creek Supply System, have had chloraminated and fluoridated water for many years now but, as a result of their connection to the pipeline, Korumburra, Poowong, Loch and Nyora are new to this combination of water treatment.

“The fluoridation of water supply is a requirement of the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services for dental and overall health purposes and is regulated by the Safe Drinking Water Act 2003,” Mr du Plessis said.

“Chloramination is one of the most commonly used treatment agents in the processing of safe drinking water.”

A chloraminated water supply is new for Korumburra customers; all other towns connected to the Lance Creek Supply System are well used to the treatment process.

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be harmful to aquarium fish. It is important for aquarium and fish tank owners to treat tap water to remove chloramines before adding it to an aquarium or pond.

Chloramines are generally removed using aquarium water conditioning agents containing a de-chlorinating agent, or by filtration through high-quality granular activated carbon.

Local pet shops, vets or aquarium retailers are able to provide further information in regards to a range of treatment options that will make chloraminated tap water safe for aquarium fish.

“Connection to the Lance Creek Supply System will not only ensure that water security replaces water restrictions for Korumburra, Poowong, Loch and Nyora, it will provide a dependable environment for community development, economic growth and future investment within the region,” Mr du Plessis said.

Commissioning of the pipeline will result in the Lance Creek Water Supply System delivering an average of eight million litres of water per day to around 60 percent of South Gippsland Water’s customers.

To find out more about the Lance Creek Water Connection and to receive regular updates, visit the Project page at www.sgwater.com.au. Also follow us on Facebook and Twitter @SthGippsWater

Precaution advised: certain levels of chloramine may be harmful to aquarium fish, South Gippsland Water is warning Korumburra customers once water from the Lance Creek Water Connection project is supplied to the town.

“THE STAR” Tuesday, September 11, 2018 - PAGE 7

Workmen’s Club recognised for charity efforts State honour for Terry Bird, committee member at

By Kyle Standfield WONTHAGGI Workmen’s Club has been recognised as one of the top fundraisers for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal this year after raising $42,000.

The amount ranked the club third in the list of the most money donated by any hotel or club in Australia.

Club president Kevin Williams said, “Being recognised for our efforts is nice but we don’t do it for the recognition. We do it because it’s right.

This is the twentieth year that we have raised money for the Royal Children’s Hospital and the last few years we have gotten around $40,000 each time.”

The club supports the appeal through raffles, auctions and events.

The club has been a prolific donator to the appeal, placing in the top 10 of hotels and club based donations most years for nearly two decades.

the Workmen’s Club, said, “We are a community based club and it’s part of our charter to give back to others.

“As well as the Royal Children’s Hospital, we do other projects including donating to our local hospital.”

Jac Fletcher, fundraising coordinator for the Good Friday Appeal, said the work done by the club over the last 20 years has been astounding.

“It’s a small group but a great establishment,” she said.

Ms Fletcher said the money raised goes towards research endeavours, new equipment and care for family members of hospitalised children.

“Ninety cents of every dollar raised from the Good Friday Appeal goes directly to the hospital itself which is world class standard,” Ms Fletcher said.

“So the work the Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club does really does make a difference.”

Leongatha teen

OUTTRIM teenager Lizzie Harms is a finalist in a state award recognising young people who have contributed to the community.

Deservedly recognised: from left, Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club staff member Trish Brushneen, fundraising coordinator for the Royal Children’s Hospital Jac Fletcher, Workmen’s Club staff member Patricia Hayward, club president Kevin Williams, member Terry Bird, and the Royal Children’s Hospitals Liz Jones celebrate the fundraising efforts of the club.

The Leongatha Secondary College Year 11 student is a finalist in the Youth Affairs Council Victoria’s Rural Youth Awards, under the category of Young People Leading Change in Rural or Regional Victoria.

Lizzie created 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.

The winners of each category will be announced at the Rural Youth Awards event at Queens Hall, Parliament House, Melbourne on Wednesday, September 26.

BUILDING OR RENOVATING?

Councillor’s company takes council to VCAT THE dispute between South Gippsland Shire Council and the family company of Cr Jeremy Rich continues.

Lawyers from both parties faced the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) for a directions hearing yesterday (Monday), after Cr Rich’s family company, Ansevata Nominees, made an application to VCAT. At stake is the Walkerville Retarding Basin, built in 1988 as part of the drainage scheme for the Promontory Views Estate to capture stormwater and treated septic effluent. Council bought land for the dam from Ansevata Nominees and but Ansevata still has access to water in the basin for stock and irrigation. The company owns the farm on which the dam was formerly located. Ansevata continues to be concerned about the quality of the water for

agricultural use and council’s water quality testing, given the water is meant to be treated septic effluent.

Ansevata has now alleged council breached the Water Act 1989 by polluting water the company uses on its farm and has caused a flow of water which is not reasonable from the land, causing economic loss.

Ansevata is seeking damages and an order that council prevents further polluting of basin water and stops water from council drains entering the basin.

At a special meeting last Wednesday, council voted to direct CEO Tim Tamlin to instruct council’s lawyers to represent council at the VCAT hearing and seek details of the alleged damages. Council also voted to pursue the matter with council’s insurers, as the matter could be covered by council’s insurance.

Council will receive a report addressing the outcome of the directions hearing. A council report highlighted the fact Cr Rich’s involvement with the matter posed a risk to council’s reputation.

Cr Rich did not say why he was absent from last Wednesday’s meeting. Had he been able to attend, he would have had to excuse himself from the chamber due to a conflict of interest. Asked by The Star if the issue had made it awkward for him as a councillor, Cr Rich responded, “I at all times as a councillor have the best interests of South Gippsland in mind.”

Adam Rich is Cr Rich’s brother and also a director of Ansevata and a partner in Ansevata’s lawyers, Wisewould Mahony Lawyers.

Adam Rich said, “We have at all times sought an amicable resolution.

“The council has left us with no choice but to seek an independent direction from VCAT in order to resolve the matter.”

This is the second time Ansevata has initiated action in VCAT under the Water Act. The earlier proceeding was settled.

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Beautiful orchids on show

By Tayla Kershaw- larger crowd than last year. chid Society Show. I would Trevor Smith.

Mr Foster-Johnson Bass Coast Shire Coun- like to congratulate them, Thomas

is the son of Horrie and Myrtle, who were foundation members of South Gippsland Orchid Society.

Society president John Betts said the turnout was fantastic, which produced amazing orchid sales. “The displays were just magnificent. It was an excellent show,� he said.

Nine judges travelled to Wonthaggi on Thursday night to choose the winners. There were 13 categories that received ribbons.

Mr Betts said the show is well loved locally and Congratulations: Bass Coast Shire Council deputy mayor Cr Brett Tessari the South Gippsland offers presented the mayor’s award to Julie Kilgour on behalf of mayor Cr Pamela great growing conditions Rothfield at the Annual Orchid Show on Friday. for orchids. “I’d like to thank Bass Coast Shire Council and our sponsors for their wonBy Leticia Laing derful support,� he said.

Health Service’s Koo- privilege, was at the aged Mr Betts said there are rooman House aged care forum on Thursday no details yet, but next A SIMPLE solution care facility has sped where the winners were year’s show will have a by a passionate nurse up treatment and diag- announced.

Outstanding: Enring Smith of Wonthaggi won Champion Orchid of the Show point of difference to mark “To be honest I was at Gippsland Southern nosis for its residents. blown away and very honits 30th year. at Wonthaggi’s Annual Orchid Show on Friday.

Enrolled nurse Faye Hancock, whose career in oured to be receiving this aged care has spanned more award. I work with a team than 12 years, was recogn- of passionate people and we ised for her professionalism love what we do,� she said. label and the Material Safety Data Sheet. No alBy Brad Lester and initiative last week at tered advice has been provided by the Australian “My philosophy for our the Victorian Healthcare AsPesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority but aged care residents at KooCOUNCILS are not concerned about sociation Annual Awards. council will continue to monitor its recommendarooman House is to treat their use of glyphosate-based weed To reduce delays in treat- them how I would like to be tions,� the spokesperson said. killers. ment and clinical review of “Council currently uses herbicides containtreated.

That is despite a jury in the United States of skin tears and pressure ining the chemical along roadsides and in natural “Gippsland Southern America awarding a man US$289 million after juries, Mrs Hancock develreserves to control grass and noxious or environagreeing Roundup, which contains glyphosate, Health Service invested in oped the practice where she contributed to the groundskeeper facing death due mental weeds.� us to gain our qualifi cations would take a picture of the Bass Coast Shire Council does not use glyto the cancer non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. wound on a mobile device as enrolled nurses and had phosate-based products near playgrounds and A statement by Roundup manufacturer, Monand send those images di- faith in us. I also feel very childcare facilities, but does so on roadsides. santo, said, “When it comes to safety assessments, rectly to a specialist. lucky that I love everyday The council completed a 12 month trial of no other pesticide has been more extensively testThis initiative combined that I go to work.� ed than glyphosate. In evaluations spanning four another product, Bioweed, in 2017 and at the with her professionalism This week marks CelFebruary meeting this year, council unanimously decades, the overwhelming conclusion of experts and concern for residents ebrating Aged Care Week worldwide, including the EPA (Environmental adopted the recommendation to maintain council Privileged to serve: Gippsland resulted in her receiving which along with the VicProtection Agency), has been that glyphosate can managed playgrounds and land abutting childSouthern Health Service Koorooman the VHA Celebrating Aged torian Healthcare Awards, care facilities without the use of glyphosate-based be used safely according to label instructions.�

House enrolled nurse Faye Hancock Care Passion for Aged Care acknowledges the contriA spokesperson for South Gippsland Shire products.

Award.

A council spokesperson said, “All safety and received the Celebrating Aged Care Council said staff take appropriate safety meaMrs Hancock, who said butions of Victoria’s thousures with the use of glyphosate. “The product handling procedures are followed for glyphosatePassion for Aged Care Award last she regards working with sands of public sector aged is used in accordance with the directions on the based products for roadside weed control.�

Thursday. aged care residents as a care workers. cil deputy mayor Cr Brett Tessari opened the show on Friday morning. “This is the 29th year and I would like to congratulate the South Gippsland Orchid Society for conHeld at the Wonthaggi tinuing to grow. There are Town Hall, the event at- a few people who also won tracted more entries and a awards at the Victorian Or-

A STUNNING 29th Annual Orchid Show took place in Wonthaggi on Friday and Saturday.

as well as everyone who presented in this year’s display,� he said.

Cr Tessari presented the mayor’s award – on behalf of mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield – to Julie Kilgour.

Jim Foster-Johnson presented the best novice exhibit award to Inverloch’s

Nurse wins state award

No worries about weed killer, say councils

PUBLIC BRIEFING

IMPOUND NOTICE OF SALE

Wednesday 19 September 2018, 1.15pm

Activities (30 min)

Council impounded the following vehicle in accordance with Schedule 11 of the Local Government Act 1989: Impounded on:16-Aug-2018 PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS Impounded from: Mount Vernon Road, Berrys Creek Colour: Blue Wednesday 19 September 2018 Year: 2.00pm*, 5pm*, 7.00pm* Make: Holden *Expressions of interest to present are made by Body Type: Sedan accessing Council’s website ‘Presenting to Council’ Registration Number: NA page (by COB 14/9), contact 5662 9222 for details.

VIN Number: Wednesday 26 September 2018, 10am* As this vehicle has not been collected and relevant *Expressions of interest to present are made by fees paid within 14 days of impoundment, the accessing Council’s website ‘Presenting to Council’ vehicle will now be offered for sale to the public. page (by COB 21/9), contact 5662 9222 for details.

Offers marked “Abandoned Vehicle� and addressed 10.00am - Wednesday 26 September (by COB 21/9, to the Coordinator Local Laws, South Gippsland Council Agenda Topics only) A list of booked topics Shire Council, Private Bag 4, Leongatha Vic 3953 are hereby invited for the purchase and removal can be viewed the day prior on Council’s website. from Council of the aforementioned abandoned ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING vehicle.

Offers close at 2.00pm on 17 September 2018 and Wednesday 26 September 2018, 2.00pm *Register your questions (by COB 21/9) by accessing are to be delivered to Council’s reception area at 9 Smith Street, Leongatha on or before the said time Council’s website ‘Questions for Council Meetings’ and date. The vehicle can be viewed at the Council page, contact 5662 9222 for details.

Please note that Council live streams and records Depot in Yarragon Road, Leongatha by appointment its Ordinary Council Meetings, refer to the Policy on with the Local Laws Department on 5662 9200.

The highest or any offer will not necessarily be Council’s website for more details. accepted

EMPLOYMENT

Council advertises all employment opportunities on its website.

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

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Dumbalk Hall will hold its AGM 18 September, 8.00pm - Venue Meeting Room, Dumbalk Hall All welcome.

TENDER

companies/applicants for the following: RFT/189 CONSTRUCTION OF THE KOONWARRA LANDFILL CELL 3 REHABILITATION CAP RFT/191 PROVISION OF BITUMINOUS SURFACING AND ASSOCIATED SERVICES Tenders close 2pm AEST on Tuesday 02 October 2018.

Documentation is available from Council’s e-Tendering Portal

Noticeboard WORKS THIS WEEK Sealed roads maintenance: Whole Shire Roadside slashing: Poowong North, Welshpool, Hedley Bridge construction & road realignment: Bena Kongwak Road, Bena Netball court construction: Leongatha Recreation Reserve Public toilet block construction: Franklin River Reserve, Toora Bridge replacement: Powneys Road, Tarwin Public toilet extension: Mirboo North Hall Unsealed road maintenance: Korumburra, Arawata, Fairbank, Buffalo, Stony Creek Resheets: Buchannas Road & Fitzgerald Road, Bena & Kelly & Currens Road, Strzelecki Tree uplifts: Poowong North, Allambee Carpark construction: Walkerville foreshore Footpath maintenance: Foster Township & Victoria Street, Korumburra Footpath renewal: Charles Street, Korumburra Drainage & road works: Nicholls Road, Dumbalk North, McGleads Road, Foster & Soldiers Road, Yanakie Amenities Refurbishment: Toora swimming pool

ROAD CLOSURE Please be advised that the temporary closure of

Fullers Way and Jeetho West Road will be extended until Sunday 23 September. The closure extension is due to wet weather delays.

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Police cleared after arrest ordeal AN investigation into the arrest of a man in Wonthaggi last month that left the man and police with injuries has found police did not behave inappropriately.

Police were accused by a witness in other media reports of using excessive force during the arrest.

The man had become aggressive after suffering an epileptic seizure.

The Star has been told the man was placed in an induced coma at Wonthaggi Hospital due to a medical condition before being airlifted to St Vincent’s Hospital in Melbourne.

The police unit responsible for investigating police, the Professional Standards Command, found no complaint in relation to the actions of the police in conducting the arrest.

The Star was told the Wonthaggi man experienced a seizure in Graham Street, Wonthaggi at 3.25pm on Monday, August 6 and became aggressive towards a motorist and punched the vehicle’s window.

He was then reportedly aggressive towards police who attempted to subdue him with capsicum spray, to no avail.

More police became involved and police eventually brought the man to the ground. He sustained a head injury during the arrest and the hands of police were bitten.

The man was discharged from St Vincent’s the day after he was arrested.

“THE STAR” Tuesday, September 11, 2018 - PAGE 9

Huge fundraiser to aid farmers

New school promised

By Tayla Kershaw-Thomas

By Kyle Standfield A NEW junior secondary school will be built on Phillip Island.

WHEN Mirboo East residents Brenton and Kat Gration joined on to assist charity group Aussie Helpers in delivering much needed supplies to struggling farmers, little did they know how much of an impact they would have across the country.

An endeavor that started with making several deliveries a week across Victoria quickly turned into supplying more than 50 loads of necessities to desperate farmers as far away as Queensland.

Now Mr and Mrs Gration, owners of Gration Transport, are putting on a fundraiser at Mirboo North on Saturday, September 22 where people can donate anything from money and water, to canned goods and dog food.

“Our plan is to park our B-double truck in Mirboo North and hopefully have people fill it entirely with supplies,” Kat Gration said.

“It’s going to be a whole event. We have the Mirboo North scout group putting on a sausage sizzle, the Mirboo North Pony Club will be offering rides, the local CFA are bringing the fire truck for the kids and there will be live music as well.”

Money donated from the event will be split between Aussie Helpers and the Gippsland Farmers Relief, while supplies will go to the two charities, plus some of the Grations’ struggling customers. While the event is being held in Mirboo North, the Grations are hoping to encompass residents all across Gippsland.

It’s been a whirlwind six months for the Grations, who have appeared on Channel Seven’s Sunrise program and in newspapers across the country for their charitable efforts – including supplying watermelons to farmers.

“We came across an opportunity to buy watermelons in bulk and I thought it may be a good idea to feed them to dying livestock,” Mrs Gration said.

“It’s obviously not perfect, but at the very least the livestock can get some basic nutrients and moisture to survive off for a while. It’s not

Incredible effort: Brenton and Kat Gration of Mirboo East have been hauling tonnes of supplies to struggling farmers across Australia and are now asking for Gippslanders’ help with an upcoming fundraiser. about fattening the animals up; it’s simply about keeping them alive.”

Mrs Gration said while the watermelons had been useful, their supply has started to dry up, along with other traditional food sources like hay and grain.

“Most people don’t realise just how dire the situation truly is, even with all the reporting on the news,” Mrs Gration said.

“We are out of hay, out of grain, and pretty much out of watermelons and other vegetables as well. That’s why we are doing this fundraiser, because farmers’ lives depend on it.”

Mr Gration said farmers barely have enough water to offer him a drink.

“When I drop supplies off its not uncommon for them to say ‘I’d offer you a coffee or water but we don’t really have any’. I’ve seen farmers forced to drink and bathe from troughs, and kill off hundreds of their livestock and bury them in massive holes because they simply can’t keep

them from starving,” he said.

The work the Grations have done over the previous six months has taken a toll on both their business and their lives, but they say they cannot possibly stop with so many people in need.

“We’ve forked out about $500,000 of our own money on hay, grain and watermelons,” Mrs Gration said.

“Our customers can’t afford to pay us back straight away but we know that they need our supplies to survive. It’s such a tough position to be in because we still have to pay our bills, but at the same time we know how desperately they rely on our deliveries.”

The Grations are hoping to see around 5000 people turn up to Mirboo North for the event and raise around $10,000 in total. The event will be held 10.30am to 2.30am on Saturday, September 22 at Baromi Park in Mirboo North.

Both the State Government and the Opposition have committed to the school.

The government’s election promise came last Friday, with a total of $24.7 million promised, which would build the new campus and a new gymnasium for Cowes Primary School. The Coalition promised $25 million yesterday (Monday).

Friday’s announcement was made by Premier Daniel Andrews, and Deputy Premier and Minister for Education James Merlino.

Wonthaggi Secondary College principal Darren Parker was thrilled and said the school would support a campus on Phillip Island. It is uncertain whether the school will be a new campus of Wonthaggi Secondary College.

“The new campus would reduce travel time to our junior campus, particularly for those students coming to us from beyond Anderson. We believe Wonthaggi Secondary College could support this campus in a practical and meaningful way,” he said.

“It would be a fantastic opportunity for us to be flexible with where we appoint our teaching staff and would ultimately feed into our new sensational senior campus facility.”

Wonthaggi Secondary College is anticipating 750 students at its junior campus in 2019, with 1400 across the entire school. The new campus would ease some of the pressure on the Dudley campus and would be closer to home for students living in Phillip Island, San Remo, Coronet Bay, Corinella and Grantville.

“Having 1400 students across three campuses would allow us to have the numbers to run significant programs without losing sight of individual needs,” Mr Parker said.

Mr Parker said San Remo or Newhaven would be an ideal location for the new campus to increase convenience for students from the Waterline area. The Victorian School Building Authority and the community would be consulted before a site was chosen.

Bass MP Brian Paynter said, “The funding for this new school campus is a massive boost for local education so I will ensure we get it right. I’ve been working hard with local families to provide better education opportunities, including arguing the case for a new Wonthaggi secondary school.” The Coalition also promised to build a new indoor facility at Cowes Primary School.

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Violence Victims and Survivors, at Leongatha Community House, is asking the public to vote for its project as part of the Victorian Government’s Pick My Project funding program.

The group wants to run workshops, hold an exhibition as part of International Women’s Day and hold a Reclaim the Night event. To vote, go to www. pickmyproject.vic.gov.au and search for the project.

Voting closes on September 17.

A Facebook page for the project, entitled ‘Valuing voices our stories matter’, is at: https:// www.facebook.com/WonderWomenSupportGroup/ ?modal=admin_todo_tour ARE you interested in the environment?

The South Gippsland Conservation Society wants the community to vote for its initiative for Pick My Project: Wonthaggi’s Gem – Recreation and Ecosystems for the Future.

The society is seeking to enhance 11ha of public land on Carneys Road, with direct seeding, a boardwalk, restoring a wetland and undertaking a cultural heritage study.

Votes can be lodged online at www. pickmyproject.vic.gov.au and searching for the project by September 17.

Stray dogs: these dogs were found straying along The Great Southern Rail Trail on Sunday near Koonwarra’s bridges.

They followed two walkers five kilometres along the rail trail and kept following them all the way to their residence in Koonwarra. The owner of the dogs could not be sighted. Let’s hope the dogs were reunited with their owners. Please keep your dogs on a lead whilst on the trail so this doesn’t happen again, so they don’t impede the enjoyment of families on bikes, horses and riders, joggers and other users of the trail.

BENDIGO Bank Leongatha will host a fundraising barbecue on Wednesday, September 19 from 11am.

Enjoy a sausage and a cold drink and help farmers in need.

All proceeds will be donated to Drought Angels, a nationwide volunteer based organisation helping drought-affected farmers.

Bread will be donated by Darren McInnes from Thornton’s Bakery in Leongatha, sausages will be donated by Rod Spokes of Leongatha Fresh Meat and Fish Supplies, and the Leongatha branch of Australian Men’s Shed Association members will donate their time and barbecue for the cause.

Bendigo Bank will donate drinks and condiments for the sausage sizzle. Prices are: sausage in bread $2.50, can of drink or water $2.

There will also be donation tins in the branch leading up to the event.

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Help the Prom FRIENDS of the Prom is working with Parks Victoria to restore the beach habitat of the threatened Hooded Plovers at Squeaky Beach by removing the invasive weed Sea Spurge.

People are invited to a working bee this Saturday, September 15. Meet at 9am at Squeaky Beach carpark. BYO drinks, lunch and trowel.

For more information, contact the Friends of the Prom by email: info@friendsoftheprom.org. au or phone Bill on 0417 341 504.

Caring for the Prom: a volunteer removes Sea Spurge from Wilsons Promontory National Park during a previous working bee.

Another is being held this Saturday, September 15.

Plaques celebrate Leongatha’s history

LEONGATHA and District Historical Society invites the community to the Shingler Memorial Lecture and Dinner on Saturday, September 15.

Guest speakers will be Dorothy Giles and Lyn Skillern, who will talk about the history of The Great Southern Star newspaper and the Giles/Gannon family.

The event will be held at the Dakers Centre, Smith Street, Leongatha, 6.30pm for a 7pm start.

Tickets are $35. BYO drinks.

Tickets to be purchased in advance from Leongatha Mechanics’ Institute on Thursday and Friday between noon and 4pm. Phone 5662 2492 or phone Geoff Michael, 5662 3548; Robert Sage, Historic: Considine and Johnston’s Shane 5662 5662; and Pat Spinks, 5668 6365.

NEW plaques have been installed to commemorate Leongatha’s historic sites.

These plaques can be viewed on the Great Southern Star Newspaper, the Health Food Store – which was previously the original national bank, McCartins Hotel, Bairs Hotel, Edney’s – which was most recently the Great Southern Outdoors store – and Gollers Lane.

There was also a plaque placed at the drinking trough on the Leongatha Recreation Reserve, commemorating the Bills family.

The project was an initiative of the Leongatha Historical Society and took three years of research to complete. The plaques were funded through a Public Records grant.

Another grant will allow the historical society to Greeley and The Great Southern Star’s Tony establish more plaques at historic sites throughout Giles were pictured with the new plaque es- the town. Sites located outside the town’s central BASS Valley Friends of the RSL are unveiling a tablished by the Leongatha Historical Soci- business district will be included in subsequent plaque on Sunday, October 7 at Hade Avenue, ety on Tuesday, September 4. projects.

Bass.

The group also seeks public votes for All Ability The plaque is ‘Saluting the Anzacs of Bass gatha allocated $26,000 to community organisaAccess at the falls reserve in the Pick My Project Valley and District’, and the RSL is trying to tions at its winter meeting.

The following organisations received initiative by the State Government for works to imtrace descendants of these Anzacs.

This will be held in conjunction with a pre- substantial amounts: St Peter’s Parish Council, prove access.

Check out www.pickmyproject.vic.gov.au, or sentation by Steven Oates to the Bass Cricket Parish Outreaches, Medical Aid Mission to Nepal, Club for their 100 years. Some Anzacs were team Leongatha Primary School Breakfast Program, telephone 1800 797 818 if you do not have an email CMS Special Project, Mission to Seafarers address or a mobile number. members.

The RSL is seeking descendants of the Anzacs (Ship to Shore), Angel Flight Australia, Leprosy to be listed on the plaque, from Bass Valley and Mission Australia, Bible Society, Bush Church district. People can contact the RSL on 0409 851 Aid, The Hope Restart Centre and, Youth Access 599 or email bassvalleyfriendsofthersl@gmail. Clinic.

The shop volunteers are now working toward com their Christmas donations.

INVERLOCH Mens Shed Inc presents ‘What’s happening in your community’, when Jan Child, CEO MEMBERS of the Friends of Agnes Falls (FoAF) of Bass Coast Health, presents about what is hap- will be hosting an Open Day at the Agnes Falls pening at Bass Coast Health, with regard to the mas- Scenic Reserve, on Sunday, September 16, from ter plan for the new Wonthaggi Hospital and the new 10.30am to 4pm, in conjunction with Bushcare’s Big Day Out. Clinical Services Plan.

There will be a sausage sizzle, refreshments and The session will be at Inverloch Community Hub souvenirs for sale, including new 2019 desk calenat 1.30pm on Wednesday, September 19.

Inverloch Men’s Shed Inc advocates for the dars, and a raffle. The group is currently fundraising Providing opportunities: Friends of Agtowards an enclosed trailer. nes Falls are seeking funding through Pick betterment of men’s health.

To join the Friends of Agnes Falls, new member- My Project to improve access for visitors in ships can be taken at the open day. wheelchairs.

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“THE STAR” Tuesday, September 11, 2018 - PAGE 11

Success starts early, so why wait?

Newhaven College Prep parents and teachFOR the third successive year, Neers report that children who have attended whaven College’s ‘Learn About Prep’ ‘Learn About Prep’ before starting school feel program will take place in term four. more settled, comfortable and confident in the ‘Learn About Prep 2019’ is a free program designed to provide children with a smooth transition into school. It is open to all children who are starting prep in 2019, not just children enrolled at Newhaven College.

Each week during the eight week program, children participate in a fun activity that introduces them to a new aspect of school life. Parents participate with children or attend their own sessions while the children are busy having their own fun. The sessions include: • Classroom Story Time; • Jump and Move Perceptual Motor Program; • Creative Young Artists; • Meet the Orchestra; • Love the Library; • Little Builders; • Junior School Assembly; • Meet your 2019 Year 6 buddies; and • Orientation Day.

classroom.

A few places are still available in Prep 2019, so ‘Learn About Prep’ provides the perfect opportunity to discover more about Newhaven College. For enrolment enquiries contact Belinda Manningon 5956 7505 or visit www.newhavencol.vic.edu.au

Having fun: from left, Newhaven College Preps Avia, Flynn, McKenzie and Ivy enjoyed their first Book Week Parade and dressed up as a character from their favourite book. The Preps recently celebrated 100 days of school and reflected on how much they have learned and all of the great new experiences they have had since starting school.

t u o b A n r Le a 9 1 0 2 p e r P

Rate cap review LOCAL councils worry the rate cap might be affecting its ability to deliver services and infrastructure.

A peri urban group of rural councils from Bass Coast, Baw Baw, Golden Plains, Macedon Ranges, Moorabool, Murrindindi and Surf Coast made a submission to the parliamentary inquiry into the rate capping policy.

The councils noted they are located in Melbourne’s growth areas and require the means to meet demand.

The councils said the rate cap should be multiyear, with the ability to make a case to change the agreement during a cap term.

This is due to the unique challenges faced by each council and the need to accommodate population growth, an appropriate roads network, and infrastructure for economic and tourism demands.

Bass Coast’s general manager corporate and community Mark Brady said council seized the opportunity to review the needs of the growing community.

“Since the introduction of the rate cap three years ago, council has been able to deliver efficiencies to ensure that service levels have remained the same for our community, whilst also increasing expenditure on capital projects,” he said.

“The 2018-2019 Budget is the third created under the ‘fair go rates’ or rate capping arrangement. Council seized the opportunity presented by the new council plan to better understand the community’s needs and desires along with continuing the conversation about what council does, why it exists and what it can do better.

“This venture is combined with renewing existing assets, continuing to provide an appropriate range and level of services to a growing community, maintaining a sound financial position and addressing the need for new capital works.”

for Prep with n re d il h c g n ri a Prep activities g in h c ri n e d n a friendship, fun

DATE

TIME

CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY

PARENT ACTIVITY

Thurs 18 Oct

2:30-3:15pm

Classroom Story Time

Afternoon tea with the Principal and Head of Junior School

Thurs 25 Oct

2:30-3:15pm

Jump & Move Perceptual Motor Program/PE Session

Join in with or assist your child

Thurs 1 Nov

2:30-3:15pm

Creative Young Artists

Caring for your child and continuous learning feedback

Thurs 8 Nov

2:30-3:15pm

Meet the Orchestra Music & Drama Session

Parent involvement in school life.

Thurs 15 Nov

2:30-3:15pm

Love the Library

Literacy presentation by Linda Austin, Prep teacher

Thurs 22 Nov

2:30-3:15pm

Little Builders

Numeracy presentation by Rikki Porter, Prep teacher

Wed 28 Nov

9.10-9.50am

Come along to the Junior School Assembly

Join the parent gallery and see our students in action

Thur 29 Nov

11.00am

Meet your 2019 Year 6 Buddies

School Transition presentation with guest speaker Melinda Vander Reest from Walker Learning

Fri 7 Dec

9:30am-1pm

Orientation Day - Meet your classmates and teacher

School uniforms will be on display

Stay and play in the playground after each Thursday session

You don’t need to be enrolled to join in the fun!

Come along and participate in these fantastic student and parent activities as part of our Prep Transition Program.

For enquiries please contact Belinda Manning - 5956 7505 Newhaven College 1770 Phillip Island Rd Phillip Island 3923 www.newhavencol.vic.edu.au

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OPINIONS Ratepayers hurt

E D I T O R I A L Councils deserve more RATES are always a hot topic of conversation in the community, as indicated by a post on The Star’s Facebook page last week.

We asked, “What is your reaction to your latest council rates bill?” and responses raised concerns about the financial strain of increasing rates through to ratepayers not receiving adequate services to match.

To be fair, one ratepayer said her rates had reduced and were cheaper than for her rental in Queensland.

The State Government’s rate capping policy has limited the amount by which councils can increase rates, with South Gippsland Shire Council actually going further by keeping the rise to below the cap.

Yet despite lower rate rises than before the cap, the same concerns about rate rises exist in the community.

The inclusion of property valuations this time round has not helped and nor will it now that valuations will be incorporated within rates calculations annually.

On the face of it, it seems the only way the impact of rate rises can be minimised is if councils received more funding from State and Federal governments, therefore reducing their reliance on rates.

It seems the other levels of government are only too happy to let local councils take the blame for rates rises and public concerns about infrastructure and service levels while holding their purses a little tighter than they should be.

When voting at the coming state and federal elections, be sure to ask candidates what they will do to help local councils and as in turn, that will help you.

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The Star reserves the right to edit all letters for length and style. Writer’s details, including full name, address and phone number (not for publication), must be included.

WE have all received our rate notices and are mulling over how to pay the rates.

So we probably missed the announcement on Monday, September 3 that a special South Gippsland Shire Council meeting would be held on Wednesday, September 5.

Ansevata Pty Ltd is the Rich family company and a sitting councillor, Cr Jeremy Rich, is a director.

Ansevata is seeking unspecified damages and costs in relation to the company’s alleged inability to utilize the water in the Walkerville Retarding Basin.

The Wednesday meeting was to discuss what action council should take at the VCAT directions hearing on September 10.

So in plain terms we have a sitting councillor as a director of a family company suing council.

I am assured however that Cr Rich does not have to declare a conflict of interest if he does not attend a council meeting at which the matter is discussed, or if he is present, declares his conflict of interest and leaves the room when the matter is discussed Our money, our rates, underpin our council budget. We could rightly expect that our money will be used to provide services to us - the ratepayers. Most of us would think that infrastructure, roads, rubbish services would be high in

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council’s mind.

But no – we have a distracted council with substantial monies already spent in relation to various issues of the Walkerville Retarding Basin: • council took water from the Basin in late 2015 but an ambiguous clause in the Water Agreement saw the matter headed to the Supreme Court. A settlement of $60,000 plus was paid to Ansevata and we do not know council’s legal costs in the matter; • in October 2017 council agreed to action to restore the capacity of the dam to 14ML which was costed at $20,000; • water testing of the basin has been costed at $101,472 with costs over the term of the remaining agreement estimated at $188,448; • an invoice (which has not been paid) for $198,892 has been submitted by Ansevata for the costs of utilising alternative water for the farming operation.

(Figures quoted are from council minutes).

The motion passed at Wednesday’s meeting included that council would instruct its lawyers to: • represent council at the VCAT directions hearing; • seek details of the alleged damage (s) and how much money is involved; and • any other relevant or appropriate damages and other relevant or ap-

There’s been a change …

BJ Bearings is now BSC Industrial, part of BSC, Australia’s longest established bearings and power transmission distributor.

For our customers across Gippsland and beyond this change means an expanded range of premium brands and quality product solutions, high standard engineering services, improved access to specialist products and information through our integration into the 90-store BSC national network, a strategic approach to helping customers improve efficiencies and sustainability solutions for industry.

Our new name is BSC Industrial but some things will stay the same. We are still local. Still part of the Gippsland community. Still the same friendly faces. And our local store network – Bairnsdale, Campbellfield, Frankston, Leongatha, Pakenham and Traralgon – still has the same great service to deliver product when and where it’s needed.

BSC Industrial. Part of a growing community.

propriate orders.

Even with the most optimistic outlook at a very minimum there are lots more very substantial legal costs !

So glad my rates are being usefully utilised.

Megan Knight Foster.

Go Korumburra WITH all of the views currently swirling around about trains, community hubs and bike paths, we thought it was time for the Korumburra Round Table to clearly state where we stand on all of the above.

First of all, on bringing back the trains, if there was even an inkling that the State or Federal governments were thinking of bringing back rail to this region, the KRT would be fully supportive.

Rail is a cost-efficient, environmentally-friendly mode of transport that gets cars off the road and should be considered as a long-term option for Korumburra.

We are pleased that we have residents who want to push the government in this direction.

However, the Round Table was formed by South Gippsland Shire Council as a leadership group in the community which would “provide a collective voice, representative of community groups, and serving the needs and aspirations of the Korumburra community”, and the clear picture we are getting as a group each month is that people are wanting to see some changes in this growing town of ours. The infrastructure, particularly at the town entrance and in our main street, is in need of a major upgrade, and with our growing population we also need a common community space.

Our goal, therefore, is to support plans that provide these sorts of major changes now.

So what exactly are the plans we are talking about? Well the community plans for a revitalised mainstreet and a community hub in Korumburra are known as the Korumburra Revitalisation Project, and they have been discussed in community forums since 2012.

As well as various community workshops over the years, submissions have been sought and received by the shire council, there have been community engagement sessions, streetscape plans were pinned up in shops, cafes, at the library, and on our Facebook site, articles have appeared in the newspapers about the various options for a hub, and finally in December last year council announced that of the three sites proposed for the new community hub, the railway land was the preferred site.

Of particular significance in this decision was the proviso that any development of the railway precinct must leave a 30 metre wide, two track rail corridor, on which no infrastructure is to be built, as this VicTrack-owned

land must remain clear for any future potential use.

So all plans, including the works that have started towards the total refurbishment of our magnificent heritage-listed railway station - thanks to the hard working The Station @ Korumburra Working Group – have been developed with those VicTrack guidelines in mind.

Public tenders for the community hub design were sought several months ago, and council tells us the successful tender is about to be announced. This Korumburra Revitalisation Project will connect our revitalised, modern main street - via a redeveloped subway -with the community hub on the railway land.

It will be a greened space with a magnificent library, community neighbourhood house, a men’s shed, skate park, indoor and outdoor art installations, room for markets, performing arts – the possibilities are endless – but having that connectivity between the main street, linking the business centre and the railway precinct, linking the arts and community organisations, and being just a short walk

Email: letters@thestar.com.au Post: PO Box 84 Leongatha 3953 Fax: 03 5662 4350 from both primary schools and our beautiful new children’s centre will be incredible and, we think, most certainly fulfils the Round Table’s brief to ‘serve the needs and aspirations of the Korumburra community’.

More recently there has been a growing push for a rail trail between Korumburra and Leongatha, which would also have its starting point up at the hub.

Once again, this project can be up and running fairly soon and for a relatively small cost, brings enormous health and tourism benefits to the region, and does not preclude the return of rail 20 years down the track if or when the politicians are actually talking about it.

But in the mean time, we get the benefit of using this existing trail for a really great purpose, especially for families and tourists.

We feel we need to move on plans that have been carefully considered and detailed for years now, and not sit around for another 10 years until the government ‘maybe’ decides what it wants to do about rail in South

Gippsland. So we hope this explains the thinking behind why we support what we support currently.

And on that final note, how about you come out for tea with us!

On Wednesday, November 14 we are opening the Borough Department Store at night especially for you – the people of Korumburra – and we are filling the place with posters and diagrams explaining just how our town will look when the revitalisation is finished.

But we are also celebrating the exciting changes that are occurring now!

Market stalls will be operating that night for you to buy from, as well as local wines, cheeses and the usual beautiful Department Store coffee. Local artists will be performing, and there will even be a few pollies for you to grill – so there’s your chance to ask about the trains!

Mark it in your diaries now, more details will follow, and let’s all continue to take Korumburra forward, together.

Pee-Wee Lewis, president, Korumburra Round Table.

VOXPOP! VOX The Star asked, “With Mirboo North currently undertaking the Vital Signs Project, what is one thing that Mirboo North needs?”

“We need more frequent public transport. The transport that we currently receive isn’t enough and doesn’t align properly with schools times or other busy periods.”

Karen Anton, Mirboo North.

“A designated area where teenagers can freely ride their motorbikes instead of having to use other public areas and forests would be ideal. They can keep up their hobby while it’s also more safe and better for the environment.”

Susan Koci, Mirboo North.

“I think a drop in centre for kids and teenagers where they have access to a counsellor would really help. We seem to have forgotten about the next generation a little bit.”

“The only thing we need is to save our forests from logging.

Mirboo North has everything we need. It’s got wonderful shops, great infrastructure, good people and awesome nature walks.”

Marg Thomas, Mirboo North.

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SUSTAINABLE HOUSE DAY SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 16

Take the chance to learn, says co-op THE Energy Innovation Co-operative will have representatives at two of the local houses displaying their energy efficiency features during the ATA’s Sustainable House day on Sunday, September 16. The houses, in Nyora and Kardella, are both rammed earth design, with passive solar and other features included.

To find a home to visit near you, go to https:// sustainablehouseday.com and register. If you don’t have internet at home, your local library will help. Addresses of the houses are provided to those who register.

“There are many energy efficient features which those considering building a home can include in their design, and other things people can

do in their existing homes to make them more comfortable, cheaper to run, and more environmentally sound. Doing the rounds of a few homes on Sustainable House Day is a good way to get more ideas and more information,” Moragh Mackay, co-op chair, said.

There are also houses on display on the day, at Inverloch and at ‘The Cape’ estate in Cape Paterson. At Cape Paterson and Kardella, local solar installers will also be present, to provide information and ideas for those who are thinking of going solar.

The Energy Innovation Co-operative’s advice is to always look for local installers, when considering solar PV. There are too many unwelcome and unsolicited phone calls coming to residents at present, coming from overseas call centres, on be-

Council backs housing day SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council is partnering with the Energy Innovation Co-operative and the Mirboo North Community Energy Hub in supporting Sustainable Housing Day. The event, occurring on Sunday, September 16, will see half a dozen sustainable houses in the region open their doors to give interested residents the opportunity to learn about resourceful living.

South Gippsland Shire’s sustainability manager Brad Kijlstra-Shone said he is excited about the day.

“The event provides an excellent opportunity for local residents to visit and experience sustainable homes first hand,” Mr Kijlstra-Shone said.

“They will get the chance to speak directly with the home-owners and come away with ideas that can be incorporated into their own projects. I recommend anyone that is considering building or renovating, or just interested in sustainable house design and technologies, to come along.”

Mr Kijlstra-Shone said the selection of open houses had a variety of different features like solar panel and their own water collection systems, while also being constructed out of healthy, natural materials.

“A lot of people go done this path because of the long term savings,” Mr Kijlstra-Shone said.

“These sorts of houses are a lot cheaper to maintain because some can rely in large part to their own water and energy sources which obviously helps with the bills.”

While the event is set to be held nationwide, the

half of unknown companies.

“This region has locally based, reliable and effective solar installers. Local installers rely on ‘word of mouth’ as their most effective advertising, they value their good name and they are around for the long term,” Ms Mackay said.

“Always get a couple of quotes, but our policy is to go local wherever possible.”

The co-op’s new website at https://eico-op.org. au has a ‘living greener’ section which lists many local solar installers and other local sustainability focussed businesses.

It also has other useful links providing advice on improving the comfort and energy efficiency of your home. South Gippsland Shire has contributed to the ATA as a sponsor of Sustainable House Day 2018.

On show: a rammed earth house at Nyora that will be open to the public on Sunday, September 16, as part of Sustainable House Day.

Inverloch home to showcase sustainability THE fabulous Cait and Peter Ghys’ strawbale house in Inverloch will be open to the public on Sustainable House Day on Sunday, September 16.

Resourceful: this property at Kardella, named De La Tierra (‘From the Earth’) was built from local mud, timber and straw and features integrated solar and heating, solar panels and a chicken coop.

South Gippsland area will feature around half a dozen sustainable houses from Cape Paterson and Inverloch, to Nyora and Kardella.

“I encourage anybody interested in attending an open house to head to the Sustainability Day website and have a look online,” Mr Kijlstra-Shone said.

“Each listing is on the website specifies the time, location and requirements for each house. Some may need a booking and others may ask for a gold coin donation.”

To view the listings online, head to sustainablehouseday.com.

Sustainable House Day Sunday, September 16

Open the door to sustainable living by touring some of Gippsland’s most environmentally progressive homes, on show at Sustainable House Day 2018. A unique opportunity for anyone looking for inspiration and ideas for sustainable living.

Visit sustainablehouseday.com to find an open house near you!

Established in 2001, Sustainable House Day is a national event that allows the public to see and learn from the best environmental homes in Australia.

It aims to inspire people to live sustainably, showing them how to lower energy bills, live comfortably and help the environment through good home design, practices and technology.

Cait and Peter will join more than 200 homeowners nationwide in opening their home to the community to pass on tips and advice, including on solar power, home batteries, off-grid living, innovative building materials and design, and more.

Cait and Peter oversaw the construction as owner-builders, with the frame made by Sutton Constructions. Strawbale walls were largely constructed by a crew of volunteers.

The home of three bedrooms and two bathrooms occupies 230m2 on 3.6 acres.

The house was designed by the Ghys’ architect friend Sue Mitchell, has a passive solar design and is rated 8.3 Stars. It is lovely and cool in summer, and warm in winter.

“We have solar hot water and solar power, although we are grid-connected. All windows and doors are double-glazed UPVC. We have R6.0 batts in the ceiling, and foil blanket under the Colorbond roof,” Cait and Peter said.

“The house is built on an insulated concrete slab for thermal mass. There is no cooling other than ceiling fans, and the only heating we have is a wood heater, which we largely use because we like looking at it!

“We are not connected to mains water or sewer, so we have water tanks connected to our downpipes

Impressive home: Cait and Peter Ghys will open their strawbale house in Inverloch as part of Sustainable House Day this Sunday, September 16. and we have a septic system.

“We have just had three wicking beds built so we can grow our own vegies; we also intend establishing an orchard and beehives.”

The house has just been evaluated against the Victorian Residential Efficiency Scorecard, and received the maximum rating of 10 stars.

Sustainable House Day is a valuable resource for anyone looking for practical information on sustainable homes: what works, what doesn’t and how to move towards ‘greener’ living.

In 2016, Sustainable House Day won the United Nations Association of Australia’s Climate Action Award for Climate Education and Engagement.

Homes will be open to the public from 10am to 4pm on Sunday, September 16.

All visitors to Sustainable House Day must register to attend via the website www.sustainablehouseday.com to obtain addresses of all open houses.

Cape Paterson supports sustainable Bass Coast CAPE Paterson will be hosting Sustainable House Day locally.

The event will take place on Sunday, September 16, from 10am until 4pm.

It is set to promote the town’s environmentally friendly housing project the Cape Estate.

Organised by Alternative Technology Association each year, Sustainable House Day is an opportunity to showcase some of Australia’s leading green houses.

Five houses will be open at The Cape for people to visit.

This is also an exciting occasion because Stage Two of The Cape will officially be opened.

The action doesn’t end there; activities will also be taking place at The Cape to celebrate the event.

Bring the family along to enjoy the day.

There will be free electric bike test rides, free Tesla EV rides along the Bunurong coastline, a sustainability marketplace, live music from local acts Humming Duo and Janie Gordon, and barista made coffee and refreshments.

There will also be opportunities to enjoy deli-

cious wood fired pizzas, listen to a suite of industry experts and tour one of Victoria’s most innovative community gardens.

The builders and designers who contributed to The Cape will be at the event and will be open to answer questions.

These include the Sociable Weaver, TS Constructions, Adapt Design Group and Beaumont Concepts.

You will be able to receive advice about developing your own sustainable home.

A panel of guest speakers will address the public, including Tim Adams from F2 Designs who will speak about Victoria’s first 10 Star Home located at The Cape, and Tammy Logan from Gippsland Unwrapped who will speak about her journey to a waste free, plastic free and no palm oil lifestyle.

The sustainability marketplace will help to set people on a path to a zero waste lifestyle. Some of the businesses involved include Alternative Technology Association, Tread Lightly, South Gippsland Beekeepers Association, Wheel Heat, New Gen Solar, Gippsland Solar, and Finch and Wren.

To find out more about the event, head to www. sustainablehouseday.com.

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BUSINESS IN FOCUS

WELCOME TO THE CAPE MAKE a lifestyle change in The Cape Estate.

The Cape offers exceptional quality of life with low environmental impact.

The estate promotes sustainable homes that are not only more environmentally friendly, but are also cheaper to run and more comfortable to live in.

As Australia’s first net zero carbon estate, The Cape has a growing number of architecturally designed, climate adapted and sustainable homes.

There are 32 home sites as part of the completed Stage one. Stage two is under construction and due for completion in October although it’s almost completely sold out already. Homes sites in the yet to be released Stage three are shaping up to be to be an exceptional investment.

Five of the super sustainable homes at The Cape will be open to the public on Sunday, September 16 as part of Sustainable House Day. A number of builders and designers are involved in the development of the estate.

One such example is the recently completed ‘The 10 Star Home’ designed and built by the Sociable Weaver.

The first of its kind in Victoria, the 10 Star Home uses passive solar design and cross flow ventilation to heat and cool the home without the need for mechanical heating and cooling.

The range of design features and technology used mean the home is built to cost $3 a year to run – if that.

Natural sealants and paints were used on the floors, walls

and ceilings, so the home is healthy and non-toxic to the inhabitants.

Another featured home is the ‘CORE 9’ designed and built

by Beaumont Concepts and TS Constructions.

At 9.1 stars energy efficiency, this all electric home features very high levels of integrated sustainability.

It was one of the first dozen homes built at the estate which will see 230 homes built when complete. The majority of the estate (more than 50%) is dedicated to open space – a very rare feature in modern estates.

The estate’s landscape is well presented with local Indigenous, drought tolerant species, each chosen for aesthetics, and habitat value and several stunning wetlands. The community garden, which will be one of the largest in Australia, includes raised wicking beds to allow food production with minimum effort.

Sustainable House Day is the perfect day to visit the estate with something for the whole family including local musicians playing live, free Tesla rides along the picturesque Bunurong Coast, free electric bike test rides, wood fired pizzas, talks from sustainability experts, tours of stunning architecturally designed homes including one under construction, tours of a professionally designed and built tiny house on wheels, a sustainability marketplace and much much more!

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Funding uncertainty as kinder talks continue

By Brad Lester FAMILIES and kindergarten teachers are hoping the Federal Government will continue to fund four year old preschool programs to at least current levels.

The government is now negotiating funding splits with state and territory governments. While a deal is yet to be reached for beyond 2020, a government spokesperson said the Federal Government would not withdraw funding.

On average, the government pays $4500 per year per child to attend four year old kinder for 15 hours a week, helping to keep fees low for families.

Fifteen hours of preschool per week was endorsed by the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) in 2008 and introduced nationally with federal funding for five of the 15 hours, and the Victorian Government contributing funding for the other 10 hours.

At Korumburra, Karmai Community Children’s Centre operational manager Sue Ritchie said the kindergarten sector is forced to lobby the government every time a funding term ends.

“Should funding be cut, that would definitely have a huge impact on families,” she said.

“The year 2020 is 18 months away and I have confidence there will be some solution, but I’m not sure what that will be. From a budgeting and planning perspective, it is concerning if that funding was

to disappear.

“It is challenging that we have to fight for the education of our little people.”

Ms Ritchie said four year old children were at a prime stage of learning and preparing for primary school, giving the “crucial emotional, social, and skills and knowledge development that occurs in four year old kinder and that sets them up for their education for the future”.

Federal funding goes towards staff salaries, resources and programs. This year at Karmai, 56 children are enrolled in four year kindergarten and 60 children are booked for 2019.

Leongatha Community Preschool Centres lead educator Christine Duovison-Timms said, “Nobody wants to lose the 15 hours because it is beneficial for the children and if the government understands how important the five hours is to children, then they will commit to the 15 hours.”

The government’s decision concerns the Early Learning Association Australia, which last week stated, “Australia was already ranked 24 out of 26 OECD nations in terms of its investment in early childhood education, and it is one of just 11 nations worldwide to provide one year of preschool – putting it on par with countries like Angola, Bermuda, Iran and Nigeria. This decision sets us even further behind other nations across the world.

“Aside from the negative impact on families and children, thousands of kindergarten staff across Aus-

Growing minds: Karmai Community Children’s Centre educators Shay Walker (left) and Kerrie Anthony know the value of four year old kindergarten to children, front, from left, Mason Palmer, Mitchell Packer and Tyson James, and back, Madison Braithwaite and Cooper Francis. tralia now face doubts about the viability of four year old preschool.”

The government spokesperson said the govern-

ment wishes to address “current serious attendance issues, which means around 30 percent of children don’t attend the full 15 hours per week”.

Platform projects await assessments geotechnical and certified design specifications.

Ms D’Ambrosio’s letter said, “They will work together to develop a detailed project plan to address all risks associated with a cantilevered structure, including the need for Aboriginal cultural heritage and Council’s manager infrastruc- geotechnical assessments.” ture delivery John Moylan said., Mr O’Brien said the response from Ms “The next stage is for council and Parks Victoria to D’Ambrosio was a “bit bureaucratic”. seek firm pricing for the detailed design, costings “But hopefully it signals that Parks Victoria is for the structure and to arrange a cultural heritage now getting out of the way and allowing this imporassessment.” tant project to proceed,” he said.

Council has allocated $520,000 to complete the Friends of Agnes Falls secretary Kathy Whelan project, including the planning and construction. said the group and the community was somewhat Works are expected to commence after the detailed disappointed progress has been so slow. designs and cultural heritage assessments are done.

“Considering council allocated the $520,000 Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien wrote to the funding for the platform’s construction 11 months Victorian Minister for Energy, Environment and Cli- ago and the original design concept was approvedd mate Change, Lily D’Ambrosio, after it was revealed by Parks Victoria Foster some four years ago,” shee May happen: an artists’ impression of what the platform at Agnes Falls could look like, once built. plans for the viewing platform were being delayed said. by the concerns of Parks Victoria.

Ms Whelan said the friends group was hopefull Ms D’Ambrosio responded to Mr O’Brien and the background work could be undertaken over the said there were critical steps that needed to be un- next three months, so on ground work could start dertaken to ensure the viewing platform was built to during the first half of 2019.

SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council said the cantilevered viewing platform project for the Agnes Falls Scenic Reserve near Toora, was “progressing well”.

What is the future of reservoirs?

PLANNING for the next and final stage of the Lance Creek Water Connection has begun – looking at options to recycle the reservoirs.

Over the coming weeks South Gippsland Water will be establishing a community and stakeholder reference group. The objective of the group is to further understand the complexities of potential future uses, and seek guidance as to the repurposing of the local As the Lance Creek Water Connection progress- reservoirs as a community and/or regional asset. es, South Gippsland Water is now looking to the It is envisaged this process will run to Junee community to assist in determining the future use of 2019. the reservoirs that currently supply water to Korum“The Lance Creek Water Connection and the ad-burra, Poowong, Loch and Nyora. ditional water within these reservoirs provide waterr Once completed the Lance Creek Water Connec- security, and a platform for regional enhancement tion project will ensure a continued secure water sup- and growth, as well as economic development across ply to the townships through the connection to the the region,” Mr du Plessis said. corporation’s largest reservoir, Lance Creek and the “This engagement process on the future use of ability to utilise the Melbourne Supply System. the four reservoirs will ensure community expectaFour existing reservoirs located across the area tions are met for the long term use of these important will no longer be required by South Gippsland Water assets”. and the corporation is looking to the community to The corporation is committed to keeping all interhelp determine future uses. ested people up to date on the process and outcomes.

The four reservoirs vary in location and size.

People interested in participating in the project are Korumburra’s water is currently supplied by: encouraged to contact Ros Griggs on 5682 0422 to • Belleview Creek Reservoir, rural location and register their details.

359 mega litres; • Coalition Creek Reservoir, adjacent to the Korumburra Golf Club and 143 mega litres; and • Ness Gully Reservoir, rural location and 73.5 mega litres.

Poowong is supplied by the Little Bass Reservoir which is adjacent to Soldiers Road, Poowong and 226 mega litres.

Managing a reservoir comes with a range of regulations and complexities, subject to stringent dam safety requirements.

There are three potential outcomes for each reservoir: to remain in their current state, to operate at lower levels with reduced or no safety requirements or for the dam wall to be removed and the water course returned to its original state.

South Gippsland Water managing director Philippe du Plessis said, “In partnership with the community and stakeholders, this project is an Looking to future: South Gippsland Water exciting opportunity to develop possible future is consulting the public about the future use uses for the reservoirs, catchment areas and water allocations for the benefit of the local region.” of Coalition Creek Reservoir at Korumburra

and other water storages.

New plans: Bass Coast Shire Council is working with key stakeholders to protect the Inverloch foreshore.

Council to combat erosion WAVE erosion continues to occur at Inverloch’s beaches.

Bass Coast Shire Council is working with key stakeholders to develop several initiatives to address erosion in both the short and longer term.

Council’s short term priorities focus on protecting public safety and maintaining public infrastructure.

This has recently included relocating the Inverloch surf lifesaving tower twice and undertaking works to maintain several beach access tracks.

Council’s manager sustainable environment Deirdre Griepsma said damage to beach access tracks from recent storm surge events led to their closure in the interest of public safety.

“We understand closing access tracks is not ideal.

We all love to walk along our beautiful beaches and so we are working hard to bring these tracks to a safe standard so they can be reopened,” she said.

Council is planning to undertake works early in 2019 using sand renourishment in the area around the lifesaving club.

These works have received funding from the State Government’s Protection of Victoria’s Iconic Beaches and Coastline Project.

“Erosion is affecting areas that are managed by a range of different organisations and is an issue which will involve a collaborative approach to be solved,” Mrs Griepsma said.

“Council is consistently in discussion with the Department of Environment Land Water and Planning, Parks Victoria and VicRoads on how we can

best maintain our beaches and project community assets and infrastructure.”

An immediate priority for multi-agency discussions is stability in the area of foreshore near Bunurong Road, not far from the intersection with Surf Parade.

Department of Environment Land Water and Planning program manager for planning approvals Carmel Henderson said the department has engaged an independent coastal engineer and VicRoads’ engineers on short term options for storm damaged sections of the coast.

“We’re working with our expert engineers to develop plans that will protect the integrity of the coast and the nearby road as a priority in the short term,” she said.

“We are also working together on medium and long term solutions to the wider issue of coastal erosion and its impacts on community assets around Inverloch.”

Another key element is ongoing monitoring.

Deakin University, in conjunction with the University of Melbourne and the Department of Environment Land Water and Planning, is running the Victorian Coastal Monitoring Program, which uses drones to capture imagery to monitor shoreline change.

Mitigating and managing coastal erosion is a top priority for council and features on its advocacy priority list.

Council is currently advocating to government for funding to build the necessary infrastructure for long term solutions.

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

Aboriginal corporation sets up shop

By Leticia Laing A NEW Aboriginal corporation based in the Bass Coast will reinforce self-determination, healing and cultural rights principles for the elders and clans in Bunurong Booonerwurrung Country.

The first directors of the Yowengarra Bun Wurrung Balug Clans Aboriginal Corporation are Melissa McDevitt, Steve Parker, Anthony Egan, Rene Sweetman and Casey Sweetman, and an additional seven directors will be coopted.

As a member of the Stolen Generation, inaugural board member Melissa McDevitt said one of the strengths of the board was that all the directors

lived on country.

As a former co-chair of the Indigenous Family Violence Regional Action Group, Inverloch local Ms McDevitt said her focus in the corporation was to promote healing and ensuring the role of elders was acknowledged, including Inverloch elder Ada Hume-Weston.

“There is an attitude out there; do Aboriginal people even live here? This is an issue that needs to be addressed in a sense of educating the wider community,” she said “I’d like to think we could help Aboriginal people access culturally safe services and create programs for Aboriginal children in out-of-home care who don’t have access to their community.

“I’m also very passionate about suicide prevention because my life has been dramatically af-

fected by loved ones taking their own lives.”

Director Steve Parker said the board will conduct a membership drive, establish an office and seek funding for various activities including applications for Treaty workshops and community facilities.

“The corporation’s name recognises the clans

of Inverloch and Point Nepean,” he said.

“We look forward to meeting with all stakeholders to discuss the needs and aspirations of First Peoples on the Bass Coast.

“We are also very keen to establish viable partnerships in cultural eco-tourism, healing and social programs.”

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Jim Pickersgill, locally born and bred, has had a vision for a number of years to create an accounting and financial planning practice that would offer a second to none service in the Gippsland area. And thus, Jim Pickersgill and Associates was founded and commenced operation in Long Street Leongatha, quite aptly for Jim and his team, on Australia Day this year.

Jim has been actively involved in farming and the local community his whole life and has a great respect and admiration for those who tend the land. Whilst recognised as a leader in the broader accounting and financial planning fields, including several national awards in both 2016 and 2017, as well as currently Chairing an Advisory Council in Sydney promoting ethics and much needed changes in financial planning, his greatest love is the land.

We invited Jim to provide a commentary of the agriculture sector over the ensuing months, and how to maximise the most out of your advisors.

Awesome outfits: back, from left, Nick, Xavier, Lucas, Madison, Destany and Hannah, and front, from left, Kannon, Jesse, Sarsha, Anna, Thomas and Natalia dressed up as 100 year olds to mark their 100th day of school at Wonthaggi North Primary School.

Students celebrate 100 days of school WONTHAGGI North Primary School They recounted their collections to ensure they has been tallying the days since school had 100.

The students made and decorated crowns began.

The Grade Prep students were excited to celebrate their 100th day recently.

Everyone did a fantastic job dressing up as 100 year olds and learnt a song called 100 Days of School.

They sang the song to parents and friends at the beginning of the day. They also visited the other grades to sing the song.

The children brought along collections of 100 items including shells, Lego and pasta.

and threaded 100 Fruit Loops to make a necklace, which they loved eating. They also made their own special biscuits, which they decorated with the number 100.

The children drew portraits of themselves as they would look when they turn 100.

Teachers Linda Pellizzer and Courtney Standfield agreed the day was successful and a great learning opportunity for the children to investigate the number 100.

It is fair to say that it has been a protracted time of volatility for farmers over the past few years.

• Uncertainty around the demise of our much loved iconic brand, Murray Goulburn.

• A very dry autumn which saw considerable fodder and grain being bought into the region from outside areas.

• A dramatic fall in not only store cattle prices from very solid prices earlier in the season, but also flowing through to dairy stock.

So how have we fared this year thus far?

In terms of rainfall, we have, albeit below average rainfall, got off lightly compared to many of our colleagues in other areas of the state as well as interstate.

Last week I flew over much of the southern part of Australia and was shocked to see first hand how dry it is up there. Those people are doing it tough.

We have had sufficient rainfall to commence the spring

growth and the temperature is now increasing to the optimal point for many of our grass stocks including rye.

Farmers are going into spring with much depleted fodder stores and will be looking to maximise their harvests this year to increase stockpiles. This is such a contrast to the previous harvest season where grass stocks were abundant. However, some of the more forward thinking farmers still locked in grain prices at a price considerably lower per tonne than could be obtained now.

Given the dry conditions elsewhere, expect to see considerable competition, even for local fodder from interstate buyers over the spring and summer months.

Livestock currently held over winter will take some time to recondition to suitable weights and therefore, farmers will be weighing up the cost per kilo increase in stock required in comparison to the price received in the yards at point of sale.

So where is our focus over the next month?

We will be watching how the season pans out and whether we are in for dryer than average conditions. This will allow us to discuss with our clients strategies around destocking or restocking and, where cattle are written down at low levels on their balance sheets, reviewing options such as Farm Management Deposits to counter any undue taxation impact.

The impact of Saputo since acquiring Murray Goulburn and the investments they make into the factories, particularly Leongatha. In reality, if Saputo invest in meaningful ways in the Leongatha factory, it will provide a much needed confidence boost and flow on effect to other businesses. It is therefore imperative that they are not unduly encumbered by bureaucratic processes by all levels of Government.

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Funding to recognise war heroes Libraries cater for youth

By Tayla KershawThomas WONTHAGGI RSL is seeking $40,000 to honour local war heroes.

Partnered with Friends of the Wonthaggi Cemetery, the RSL applied for funding in the Pick My Project campaign.

The project is a Wonthaggi Cemetery Veterans’ Memorial Wall. Many veterans are in unmarked graves and the wall would honour their services re-

spectfully. Initially, the groups want to develop a wall to commemorate World War One. Future funding will establish walls for other wars. The wall will note the veterans’ names and grave locations.

One idea could be to make the tiles available for families and the community to sponsor.

Research for the project was driven by Renee Loeckenhoff and Noelene Lyons. Some 980 men and four nurses have been identified as World War One veterans in the Bass region.

Respectful project: Friends of the Wonthaggi Cemetery’s Renee Loeckenhoff and Wonthaggi RSL’s Mark Stephenson have identified this lawn area near the flag pole as an ideal location for the potential Veterans’ Memorial Wall. They have applied for $4000 through Pick My Project to build the wall.

They have located 447 exservicemen and women from different wars – including 13 prisoners of war – and a high percentage of unmarked World War One graves at the Wonthaggi Cemetery.

“It was a hard time. People were dying of the flu and veterans were buried without proper recognition. To walk through the cemetery now, you would find it difficult to tell which graves belong to veterans,” Mrs Loeckenoff said.

Mrs Loeckenhoff and Mrs Lyons have been re-listing burials for the past three years.

RSL project coordinator Mark Stephenson said, “There were the people who contributed to the fabric of our community by establishing the central business district and agricultural enterprises. Indeed, Edward Beard MM became a councillor and mayor of Wonthaggi.”

A website will be developed to help people navigate through the cemetery.

Voting will close for the Pick My Project campaign at 5pm on September 17. Search online. People can contact RSL or the Friends of Wonthaggi Cemetery to offer sponsorship.

By Tayla Kershaw-Thomas

LOCAL libraries are supporting youth experiences.

A series of programs called Meet Up 2018 was launched recently.

Over two weeks, libraries in Leongatha, Wonthaggi, Mirboo North, Phillip Island and Warragul will hold a range of information sessions.

These sessions cover topics such as gap years, buying a car and public speaking.

The recent session was all about gaming.

Leongatha’s library set up an Xbox sampler, with new games to try out every half hour.

Leongatha, Wonthaggi and Warragul also set up a Minecraft network.

For younger participants, Leongatha library set up educational programs on iPads.

These programs taught children coding, mathematics and creative arts.

“This was the first use of these iPads and programs. We will catalogue these in the future and the community will be able to come in and use them,” Leongatha library’s Michael Hogan said.

Another session was held on September 3 at the Leongatha RSL. This session taught participants about buying first cars, collecting and trading cars, and the automotive industry.

On September 15, Leongatha and Wonthaggi libraries will hold a session on robotics.

Nao the Robot will be introduced at these sessions. Nao is 58 centimetres tall, autono-

Fun program: Leongatha’s Daniel Watson, Jemimah Watson, Rhianna Gray, Ben Watson and Lotte Pattison (front) had fun using the iPads at Leongatha library as part of the Meet Up 18 program. mous and fully programmable.

Participants will be able to work in a group to program Nao to operate a service situation, such as taking coffee orders.

On September 17, a gap year session will be held at the Leongatha RSL. Apprenticeships, pathways into uni and ways to plan a gap year will be discussed.

Bookings are essential for some sessions.

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Teens care for the environment WONTHAGGI Secondary College’s Year 9 students recently took part in a tree planting day hosted by Bass Coast Landcare.

The students helped to plant 20,000 trees on a property high in the Bass River catchment at Glen Forbes.

Planting these trees will help to stabilise soil, as well as providing much needed habitat for birds and other native fauna.

It will also help to improve the quality of the fresh water runoff that ends up in rivers and estuaries.

The students gained a greater knowledge of the natural environment and learned the importance of volunteering within the community.

Great success: Wonthaggi Secondary College’s Year 9 students helped to plant 20,000 trees at Glen Forbes recently.

Serene setting: Llarrinda Bed and Breakfast at Foster North has received a tourism award.

B&B simply excellent A BED and breakfast at Foster North has received yet another honour from tourism website TripAdvisor.

Llarrinda Bed and Breakfast has received its second consecutive TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence, for achieving a perfect five on all guest reviews.

The Certificate of Excellenceis awarded to businesses that have earned great traveller reviews on TripAdvisor over the past year.

Certificate of Excellence recipients include accommodation providers, restaurants and attractions located all over the world that have continually delivered a quality customer experience.

“TripAdvisor is excited to announce the recipients of the 2018 Certificate of Excellence, which celebrates businesses that have consistently received strong praise and ratings from travellers,” Heather Leisman, vice president of industry marketing, TripAdvisor, said.

“This recognition allows us to publicly honour businesses that are actively engaging with customers and using feedback to help travellers identify and confidently book the perfect trip.”

Llarrinda’s owners, Larry and Linda Giddy, said they were over the moon at receiving the accolade.

“We are thrilled and amazed that our not quite four year old B&B has achieved such a prestigious award,” they said.

“We are totally committed to providing our guests with the very best experience possible but never thought it would lead to such recognition.

We know how travellers rely on TripAdvisor reviews when planning their holidays and we are so grateful to our wonderful guests who have rated their Llarrinda experience so highly.”

Llarrinda Bed and Breakfast was also presented with TripAdvisor’s platinum level Green Leaders award for its ongoing commitment to environmental best practice.

The Certificate of Excellence accounts for the quality, quantity and recency of reviews submitted by travellers on TripAdvisor over 12 months.

To qualify, a business must maintain an overall TripAdvisor bubble rating of at least four out of five, have a minimum number of reviews and must have been listed on TripAdvisor for at least 12 months.

Mayor’s message Cr Lorraine Brunt RATES notices were sent out last week and understandably many ratepayers have questions about what their rates are used for and how they are calculated.

In short, rates fund services such as recreation reserves, lighting, road repairs, drainage, public toilets and waste services. They also support a variety of services that are provided by council including maternal and child health, disability services, parks and sporting facilities, community facilities and local law enforcement.

It’s important to remember that rates are a tax – just like income tax and GST – not a fee for services used.

One question I am often asked is why are rates in South Gippsland more expensive than in Stonnington or Casey or Cardinia. The short answer to this is size and population.

Stonnington City may have properties that are, on average, more expensive but they have two times our population and a much smaller area to maintain.

Size is particularly important when it comes to roads and rubbish and for services such as waste disposal. Sometimes bigger just isn’t better.

Rate charges vary depending on the value of each individual property as at January 1. We are now required to perform property valuations on a yearly basis.

If your property has increased in value since your last valuation then it is likely that this will be reflected in your rates notice.

Sometimes infrastructure improvements in your area can also impact on your rates notice as they too will improve property value.

For example the recent installation of reticulated

sewerage services to the towns of Loch, Nyora and Poowong in the western end of the shire has resulted in higher property values for many residents.

If you are interested in how rates are calculated I would encourage you to visit council’s website where you will find information that outlines the rating process.

In other news this week councillors Edwards and Argento attended the Federation Business School Gippsland Business Awards.

From all accounts the night was lovely for all involved. Joining them on the night were our local finalists who were celebrating being nominated.

The finalists from South Gippsland were: • Prom Country Lodge, Foster: Accommodation; • Cottage Garden Threads, Mirboo North: Manufacturing/Export; • CPK McLaren MotorBody, Leongatha: Mechanical Trades and Construction; • Refuge Cove Cruises, Port Welshpool: Tourism Activities and Attractions; and • Blue Tree Honey Farm, Dumbalk: Tourism Activities and Attractions.

Unfortunately no South Gippsland business took out a major category this year but each and every finalist should consider themselves a winner with such a competitive pool of entrants.

Speaking of awards, this week the Gippsland Wine Awards are being celebrated at Lardner Park on Thursday, September 13. The event brings together wine makers and retailers to celebrate excellence in Gippsland wine making. With a number of amazing wineries across South Gippsland I’d like to wish our winemakers good luck for the competition!

Discussion: online student Christine Balks and Wonthaggi Secondary College Year 12 students Jack Mendes and James Cohen brainstormed the opportunities and challenges of aspiring university students at a forum held last Tuesday, September 4.

Uni students supported

By Tayla Kershaw-Thomas NEW initiatives may help more people in Bass Coast complete tertiary qualifications.

A forum – run by The Star and Bass Coast Shire Council in Wonthaggi last Tuesday, September 4 – identified life skills programs and a remote university hub located in Bass Coast as priority projects.

Twelve secondary school students, two trainees and two tertiary students attended the forum and presented to Bass Coast Shire Council’s mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield, deputy mayor Cr Brett Tessari and CEO Paul Buckley.

As well as life skills, finances, support and distance from home were identified as key barriers into tertiary education.

Students intending to leave the shire and move into the city suggested they lacked the life skills and experience to confidently make the lifestyle change.

Other students said they would prefer to stay local if given the option. This launched the topic of remote university hubs, like the model operating in Cooma, New South Wales.

Newhaven College’s Azul Sibly said she would use the hub if it were developed.

“I don’t like to be away from the ocean for too long,” she said.

“My family has a farm, so I have a dual connection with the land and the water. I would prefer to

stay with my family.”

Those looking to move away gravitated towards a program soon to be launched by youth advocate Josh Baker.

Mr Baker intends to run a summer program for Year 12s transitioning to the city for further education.

The program will cover a range of topics including cooking and cleaning, budgeting, how to use public transport and what scholarships to apply for.

“The life skills program is perfect for me. It would be incredible to be able to go to university confident in those skills,” Wonthaggi Secondary College student Jack Mendes said.

Education is one of the key priorities listed in council’s advocacy strategy and council was responsive to the students’ concerns.

“These students give me so much faith in our future. They are articulate and bring so much to the table. We need to listen to this generation and let them lead us,” Cr Rothfield said.

“I found the life skills discussion was interesting and it was nice to hear not everyone wants to move away from their community. We need to do something now to retain our youth and give them options.

“Council has a role to advocate for the right solutions to help people achieve their tertiary qualifications.”

The students said they appreciated having their voices heard in a formal setting and would like to see more forums held in the future.

Lego competition to build on success “We had 16 entries, mostly in the three to seven year old range,” Mr Clarkson said.

“We weren’t looking for the biggest entries, rather PLAYING with Lego has been a pas- we wanted people to have a go and have fun with it.” time for many children and adults for Lacey McRae was awarded first place in the three to seven age group, Zac McRae took out the eight to generations.

For Geoff Clarkson, owner of Sweet Life Café 12 age bracket, and Mason Harry won the 13 to 16 in Leongatha, it’s a hobby that has stayed with age group.

“We carried the same theme as the festival so enhim throughout his life.

Starting at a young age, Mr Clarkson remembers tries had to be based around farming or flowers,” Mr fondly how he would create buildings and scenes all Clarkson said.

Toyworld donated Lego prizes to all participants, day. Now, he has passed that passion onto his four children, and hopes to inspire even more people to as well as giving larger sized Lego prizes to award winners. take up Lego as a hobby.

Mr Clarkson hopes with more notice and planning, As part of the Leongatha Daffodil and Dairy Street Festival recently, Mr Clarkson, in conjunction with the competition can become a big part of the events Leongatha Toyworld, launched the first Leongatha calendar in Leongatha.

“Now that I know there is some interest in it, I’ll Lego display and competition.

“It all came together at the last minute,” Mr Clark- probably start planning next year’s competition in December,” Mr Clarkson said. son said.

“We’ll put the call out to all the schools in the area “I approached the committee organising the Daffodil festival with this idea to run a Lego competition and try encourage adults to get in on it too. Playing with Lego helps kids and adults get away from being and they were all for it as long as I organised it.”

Mr Clarkson said despite coming up with the idea in front of a screen all day. To be creative and work just a few weeks prior, he was really pleased with the with your hands is something that we all should find rewarding.” result.

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Students back farmers

By Kyle Standfield

STUDENTS at Tarwin Valley Primary School at Meeniyan held a Farmer’s Day recently to raise money for local farmers who may be struggling.

tion Team,” Sienna said.

“It’s where we try to think of things that can help other people and places.”

Teachers were impressed with the idea, and the motivation shown by both Holly and Sienna, saying the day was a great success.

The day was organised by two students, Holly, who is in Grade 4, and Sienna, who is in Grade 5.

Both Sienna and Holly were motivated to help after seeing how many Aussie farmers were doing it tough throughout the country on television.

“We wanted to help the farmers because they are really struggling at the moment,” Holly said.

“Both of our parents are farmers so we know about it all and how hard it can be sometimes.”

Students were asked to dress up in theme, with plenty of students wearing flannel shirts, overalls and work boots. Other students thought more outside the box, coming as farm animals like cows and horses.

The day featured some line dancing and a parade, with Holly and Sienna hoping to raise more than $100 through gold coin donations.

“We are a part of a thing called the Junior Ac-

Worthy cause: organisers of Tarwin Valley Primary School’s Farmer’s Day, Sienna and Holly (front), are joined by fellow students from back left, Lily, Sarah, Shanae and Piper.

Left, Dressed up: from back left, Lylah, Darcy, Charlize, and Charlie with Angus and Olivia (front), raised money and awareness for struggling farmers by each donating a gold coin at Tarwin Valley Primary School’s Farmer’s Day recently at Meeniyan.

Youth Parliament congratulated

By Tayla Kershaw-Thomas BASS Coast’s young parliamentarians thanked Bass Coast Shire Council for funding an invaluable experience recently.

Teams from Wonthaggi Secondary College and Newhaven College recently participated in Youth Parliament, funded by council and the YMCA. As part of the program, the students developed a bill about an important issue in the community, which they presented in parliament.

Wonthaggi developed a court support for children bill and Newhaven presented a sugar taxation bill, particularly on products marketed for children.

The students said the experience was rewarding and were grateful for the opportunity to participate.

“It’s more than just participating in a camp. We had the opportunity to develop experience that could lead to future jobs,” Newhaven’s Tara Swan said.

Newhaven has had two former students explore jobs as a result of Youth Parliament.

Matthew Fletcher participated in Youth Parliament in

2016 and 2017.

After he graduated, he took the opportunity to take on a role in the Youth Parliament press gallery.

This allowed him to get involved in the program from a different perspective and follow his passion for photography.

Saxon Taylor was also involved in the Newhaven team in 2016 and 2017.

She was elected Youth Premier during her time in the program.

She was offered a job with Reason Party leader Fiona Patton, allowing her more experience in politics.

The current Youth Parliament members have been inspired to continue volunteering with the program.

“The program has pushed us to improve our public speaking. We thank council for its support in aiding the development of young people,” Newhaven’s Ellie Pearce said.

The bills developed by the students have been passed on to the relevant ministers.

Deputy mayor Cr Brett Tessari congratulated the students and said he was blown away by the calibre of young people in the Bass Coast community.

Fantastic program: Bass Coast Shire Council deputy mayor Cr Brett Tessari, Wonthaggi Secondary College’s Michelle Porteous, Newhaven College principal Gea Lovell, Cr Julian Brown, Newhaven College students Ellie Pearce, Tara Swan, Adam Dodson, Declan Chisholm, Ysabel Kershaw, Newhaven College teacher Jason Scott, YMCA’s Michael Feehan, Wonthaggi Secondary College’s Miora Trainor, Cr Michael Whelan, Cr Clare Le Serve, Cr Geoff Ellis and Cr Bruce Kent endorsed the Youth Parliament program recently.

Chlamydia threatens koala population

By Sarah Vella A RECENT Monash University study has found nearly two thirds of koalas living in South Gippsland have Chlamydia, which is a serious threat to the local population.

The same study also found incidences of koala retrovirus – an AIDS like virus – was less prevalent in South Gippsland koalas than previously thought, with around 27 percent of samples testing positive.

Southern Ash Wildlife Centre manager Colleen Wood said Chlamydia has always been of a concern in the local koala population, with some areas more affected than others.

She said koalas infected with the disease usually die a slow, painful death.

“Some koalas present with nasal and or ocular discharge and eye ulcerations and others respiratory disease and others urogenital problems including chronic cystitis and ovarian cysts,” she said.

“The disease makes an animal more susceptible to injury from dog attack or road trauma or diseases such as mange, due to the animal feeling distressed and coming to ground more frequently.

“Mange is rampant in the South Gippsland population and that to me is overriding the Chlamydia issues.”

Ms Wood said Chlamydia came to Australia with cattle and sheep at the time of settlement.

“Koalas are not equipped to cope, with no immunity and are most likely too slow to evolve and produce any antibodies,” she said.

“There is no treatment to cure this disease. We can mask some of the signs, but overall it is a hidden disease that impacts internally.”

Ms Wood said ongoing research was attempting to modify a vaccine against this disease for the koala.

“Further research and monitoring into our South Gippsland koala population is critical, due to a large increase in disease and death impacting the population,” she said.

“We send any euthanised koalas to Melbourne University Wildlife Health for further investigation regarding disease investigation and evaluation.

“People can report any unwell koala to the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, a licensed wildlife carer, Wildlife Victoria or BADGAR Wildlife Rescue on 1300 223 427.”

Mayor’s message Cr Pamela Rothfield

I RECENTLY holidayed up at Harvey Bay and, of course, while in the area I took the opportunity to meet with the mayor and CEO of Fraser Coast Regional Council. There are many parallels in our two shires and it was a great opportunity to discuss our many shared challenges.

Harvey Bay, similarly to Bass Coast, is heavily dependent on their visitor economy, which is driven by their natural amenity and landscape.

Again, similar to us, their natural amenity and tourism are at risk because of foreshore erosion and changes in the coastal environment.

I eagerly took notes as they explained what they were doing to protect their beaches and what

was working best. Fraser Coast has quite a significant allocation of funds in their budget towards managing coastal erosion, which largely goes towards infrastructure such as sea walls.

While we don’t have the luxury of such a large budget, we are working tirelessly to convince the State and Federal governments of the significance of this issue and the need for funds to be allocated to sea walls for Cowes East, Cowes and Inverloch.

Council is taking the issue of protecting our foreshores very seriously. We recently endorsed a report conducted by subject matter experts, including coastal geomorphologists, relating to Cowes East and we are currently working with universities, organisations and state authorities to

prepare a report for Inverloch.

Last week I attended a workshop where students and recent secondary college graduates discussed the challenges and opportunities young people in our area face when pursuing higher education. I was delighted by their enthusiasm towards the issue and the way they openly shared personal experiences to explain their opinions.

Council is currently working to convince the State Government to fund a business case which would explore a Bass Coast University Centre to be located in Wonthaggi.

The centre would provide a study hub where students can access Wi-Fi, quiet and safe study spaces, study groups, lectures, tutorials and workshops. Higher education providers could deliver

courses through the centre based on demand through digital technologies, or students who are independently studying online could utilise the space and its support staff.

It was fantastic to hear this idea fleshed out by the students at the workshop, and exciting to hear their support for the project.

Finally, if you haven’t yet voted in the Pick My Project community grant initiative, jump online and make your vote count. There are many wonderful projects from across the shire which need your vote to secure funding. Only those projects with the most votes will receive the grant. Voting closes on Monday, September 17. Registering and voting is quick and easy, simply head to pickmyproject.vic.gov.au

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Cars raise mental health awareness AROUND $3500 was raised during Le- own. If we helped one person, we have done a ongatha Autobarn’s Charity Cruise on good job.”

Despite the weather, twice the number of cars Saturday, September 1.

This money will be donated to beyondblue.

The total was almost double compared to last year.

Autobarn’s Peter McNiven said this year’s cruise was the best so far and the business is pleased to continue its support of beyondblue.

“I think (mental health) is a cause that is often ignored and we need to talk about it. A lot of guys use their cars as self medication, so this cruise is a great way to get the conversation going,” he said.

“More people are influenced and affected by mental health than they let on. This is something I feel strongly about and the more money we can raise creates awareness. It’s okay not to be okay and people don’t have to feel like they are on their

was involved in the cruise compared to last year.

“We were surprised by the response but the community is always willing to get around and support charities like this,” Mr McNiven said.

Mr McNiven said another great thing about the cruise was the interesting vehicles showcased.

Some of the vehicles this year included hot rods, Japanese models and mocked up super cars.

Mr McNiven said there are no details yet about next year’s cruise, but eager participants can follow Autobarn Leongatha’s Facebook page for updates throughout the year.

Mr McNiven thanked the staff at Autobarn Leongatha and volunteers who put in a significant effort to help the day run smoothly.

Thumbs up: Nyora’s Tyson and Blake Cromie were pleased to show off a Trans Am in the South Gippsland Historical Auto Club vintage car display as part of the Leongatha Daffodil and Dairy Street Festival on Saturday, September 1.

Auto club welcomes you THE South Gippsland Historical Automobile Club is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.

The club is a branch of the Gippsland Historical Automobile Club, which is also celebrating its 50th anniversary.

This special occasion has been marked throughout the year during meets and with a commemorative dinner in Morwell.

The South Gippsland Historical Automobile Club aims to preserve the heritage of motor vehicles.

It’s not just about cars; the club welcomes all vehicles including motorcycles, tractors and stationary engines.

This attracts a lot of local interest and membership has reached 220.

The club meets on a formal basis on the first Thursday of the month at clubrooms at Leongatha Recreation Reserve.

However, there are also plenty of social events throughout the year, including a monthly rally.

Recent rallies took club members to Mallacoota and into parts of western Victoria.

During the Melbourne Cup long weekend,

club members travel for two to three days to various locations. Last year’s trip took members to through western Victoria, stopping to visit museums and other local attractions.

On Saturday, September 1, the club showcased some of its vehicles in Leongatha in conjunction with the Daffodil Festival.

“We had 30 cars on display, which was a terrific turnout considering the weather,” club secretary Tony Moon said.

Mr Moon said those wishing to join the club should come down to the clubrooms to see what it is all about.

“There are no age restrictions and the club is suitable for families as well as individuals. You don’t even need to own a vintage vehicle to become a member,” he said.

“It’s a great social club and I am told it is one of the biggest non-sporting clubs in South Local interest: Leongatha’s William, Sam and Bill Davies enjoyed checking out the differGippsland. We have a lot of active members, ent car models after Leongatha Autobarn’s Charity Cruise on Saturday, September 1. which is very pleasing, and everyone shows a lot of enthusiasm.”

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The strategy will place emphasis on the aiming to make the region’s roads need for car drivers to not pull out in front of safer. trucks to reduce the risk of collision between Council is developing the first draft of its road safety strategy and safer road design will be a key factor.

The strategy also aims to create harmony across speed zones, particularly after VicRoads established 80km/h zones in 100km/h zones, such as around Dumbalk and between Kongwak and Korumburra.

The strategy will also seek to increase the amount of reflectors on roadsides, council’s road safety awareness officer John Ernst said.

“It follows that doubling the amount of these reduces the number of runoff road accidents in bad conditions,” he said.

Popular cycling routes, particularly near rail trails, could be signed as such to warn motorists

trucks and other road users.

Council has already provided staff with vehicles with a five star safety rating and Mr Ernst is urging drivers to use their headlights during the day to improve their visibility to other drivers, particularly older drivers.

The first draft of the strategy could go before council as early as the October council meeting and is being funded by the Transport Accident Commission.

Mr Ernst is now working improving truck safety across Australia after the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator asked him to establish networks across Australia similar to that he has established in South Gippsland for the transport industry.

“THE STAR” Tuesday, September 11, 2018 - PAGE 25

Nissan N-Sport adds a cool factor NISSAN is continuing its N-Sport special editions with the new X-Trail N-Sport which adds a black upgrade on the outside while retaining all the ST-L attributes.

Black roof rails, front and rear bumper finishers, side sill finisher, dark chrome front grill and the biggie, 18 inch black alloy wheels, give the NSport a great profile on the road.

The X-Trail N-Sport highlights all the great things about the regular X-Trail and why it should always be on the shopping list of buyers looking for a super practical family-friendly SUV. It’s got excellent ride comfort, super practical cabin, it’s very quiet inside, caters for all the family’s needs, has some very useful active safety features, and is a real workhorse.

It’s no wonder the Nissan X-Trail is one of the best-selling SUVs in the world. In fact, last year it was the fourth best-selling vehicle in the world, full stop. That’s an impressive feat!

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Help beautify Inverloch’s reserve

By Brad Lester INVERLOCH Recreation Reserve will become a green centre of town under a plan to revitalise the heart of the community.

After the iconic cypress trees around the reserve’s borders were lopped earlier this year due to safety concerns about the trees dropping branches, the reserve committee is now planning to landscape the reserve and is seeking the community’s input.

Committee secretary Chris Malone said planting will take place next autumn to take advantage of winter rain.

“The banks along Sandymount Avenue and Bayview Avenue will be planted out with grasses and shrubs to make them look good and it will really green up the entrance to town,” she said.

“We are still doing the plans and looking at getting someone to do a landscape plan.

We have spread the bark out that was the result of the cypress trees being mulched.

“The advice that we had was to leave the mulch for six months for the toxins to go and for the banks to settle before we replant.”

The committee is proposing to plant the banks with native grasses, small bushes and some trees, with gardens near the school access and formalised carparking to help manage the influx of traffic at school drop-off and pick-up times.

Thinking ahead: from left, Inverloch Recreation Reserve Committee secretary Chris Malone with John Chinn, a member of the Inverloch Men’s Shed group, are looking forward to new plantings at the reserve.

A gate in the reserve fence will be installed opposite the school pedestrian crossing to improve access for school families.

Members of the community are invited to contribute suggestions for plant types

or make offers of help to conduct the works by emailing Mrs Malone at: chrisjmalone@hotmail.com In other news at the reserve, the Inverloch Scouts are planning to extend their hall.

Rescue Station rescued PARKS Victoria has completed conservation works to help conserve the Wonthaggi State Coal Mine Rescue Station and secure its ongoing use by the community.

aged bricks were replaced with locally sourced second-hand bricks.

Rescue Station Arts Inc have recently signed a lease for the Rescue Station building and is offering arts programs, festivals, workshops, exhibitions and more for the community.

This complements the existing attractions at the State Coal Mine precinct which is a drawcard for fun heritage experiences being so close to Phillip Island and a great day trip from Melbourne.

Gerard Delaney, Parks Victoria’s area chief ranger- South Gippsland and Bass, said, “The Rescue Station is a significant part of the history of the Wonthaggi State Coal Mine Central Precinct and is an important space for the local community.

“Being at the heart of the region’s social and economic development, the State Coal Mine fosters an understanding of Australia’s cultural heritage with the only historic coal mine experience in the Southern Hemisphere.

“Parks Victoria acknowledges that the conservation works at the Rescue Station would not have been possible without funding provided to Parks Victoria by the Living Heritage Grants Program, administered by Heritage Victoria.”

Following a fatal mining incident, the Rescue Station was built in 1928 to store breathing apparatus in case underground rescues were required.

It was also used as a training facility and as the change rooms for the McBride’s tunnel miners.

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Scouts pay tribute to high achievers Joeys Mob; TOP scouts were honoured at the South Gippsland Scout District awards night at • Cub of the Year, Tikira Hutchinson, 2nd Korumburra Cubs; the Leongatha Scout Hall on Monday, • Scout of the Year, Bella Graham, 2nd KorumSeptember 3. burra Scout Group; Approximately 80 people attended the event, with guest speaker Hayden Marshall from Phillip Island talking about his recovery from an accident in 2016. He broke his neck on a trampoline, injuring his spinal cord, and is now trying to walk again.

Awards were: • Joey of the Year, Hayden Hopkins, Wonthaggi

Community contributor: Haley Amor of Coal Creek Venturers was named Venturer of the Year at the South Gippsland Scout District awards in Leongatha.

Loves her scouts: Scout of the Year was Bella Graham of 2nd Korumburra Scout Group at the South Gippsland Scout District awards in Leongatha.

• Venturer of the Year, Haley Amor, Coal Creek Venturers; • Rover of the Year, Sarah Gent, Wonthaggi Scout Group; and • Scouter of the Year, Angela Toomey, 1st Inverloch scout leader.

Supper was supplied by the Leongatha Scout Group.

Dedicated member: Tikira Hutchinson of 2nd Korumburra Cubs was crowned Cub of the Year at the South Gippsland Scout District awards in Leongatha.

Leading by example: Scout- Community minded: Rover of the Year was Angela er of the Year, Sarah Gent, Toomey, a scout leader at 1st Wonthaggi Scout Group.

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Young talent: Hayden Hopkins of Wonthaggi Joeys Mob was named Joey of the Year at the South Gippsland Scout District awards in Leongatha.

Leongatha Red Cross MEMBERS of Leongatha Red Cross met recently and were pleased to welcome a new member, Marion Cook, and also the return of its incoming Secretary Cathy Curwood, who has been holidaying in Northern Australia.

can aid the most vulnerable members of society in this modern age.

A Father’s Day raffle has been conducted during August and was drawn on September 1. The winner was Peter Griffiths and the second prize went to Heather Sullivan.

The Red Cross is grateful to Evans Petroleum and the Leongatha RSL for their donation of prizes.

Reports were received regarding the recent reThe Red Cross has also been able to provide, with gional meeting which was held at Yarragon and also the help of the RSL Knit and Natter group, Trauma the Red Cross Connects Meeting held at Morwell.

Teddies for Wonthaggi Hospital and the Leongatha Guest speaker at Connects was Judy Slatyeri, Medical Centre.

CEO of Red Cross Australia, who gave an inspiring Next meeting will be held on Thursday, Septemaddress regarding the future of Red Cross. ber 27 at 10.30am at Leongatha RSL. Discussions took place as other ways Red Cross

A Star is born

Milk toast: it was milk moustaches versus bubbles at Newhaven College’s PJ and Milkshake day that raised more than $2800 for rural mental health and wellbeing across Gippsland through the charity work coordinated by Gippsland Jersey. Back, Michaela Marr, Savannah O’Keefe and Ryah Maund, and front, Fletcher Driscoll, Meyanna Christensen, Eli Bowker and Romulus MacKenzie.

PJs and milkshakes for mental health BACK by popular demand, the Gippsland Jersey Milkshake Van returned to Newhaven College for their PJ and Milkshake Day. At recess and lunch the delicious milkshake flavours of blue heaven, chocolate, caramel, banana, lime and vanilla went down a treat with students.

The Year 12 Cabinet raised more than $2800, an amazing result, with all money raised supporting rural mental health and wellbeing across Gippsland through the charity work coordinated by Gippsland Jersey, the College Student Cabinet’s chosen charity for 2018.

Interestingly, much discussion was had amongst students about whether or not to use a drinking straw, with many opting for a milk moustache over bubbles.

CHARLOTTE Lee Brown is the first born for Nathan Brown and Sarah Walker of Wonthaggi. She was born on August 31 at Leongatha Hospital.

Milpara Community House news WE are having a pop up café at Milpara to mark RU OK Day on the afternoon of Thursday, September 13.

As the old saying goes, a problem shared is a problem halved.

Some conversations may feel a little uncomfortable particularly if you are worried about someone.

We will have some great reOne thing we know at Milpara course available on the day and is that a good chat can do wonders. pocket cards to give out with how Since a cuppa and chat go hand so to ask “RU OK?’ and useful phone nicely, we thought this is a great numbers on the back.

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If you cannot make an aftercope with life’s ups and downs.

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Still to come this term we have the My Heath Record information session on Tuesday, September 18 and Conveyancing/Property Law with Ian Symondson, Wednesday, September 19 at 10 am.

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The Good Life

Your LOCAL guide to Art and Entertainment

New experience for Leongatha theatre-goers

LEONGATHA Lyric Theatre’s next production is not only an intense, psychological drama, it is also being acted on a traverse stage.

Attractive prize: Doug Kane Fine Art has donated a stunning wood engraving of the historic gold mining town of Walhalla as the raffle prize for the eleventh year of the Coal Creek Literary Festival.

The work is illustrated by Fredric Schell, 1838-1902. He was an American who was employed as a senior illustrator for the Picturesque Atlas of Australasia.

Mr Kane is pictured with the engraving and South Gippsland Shire Council’s manager of economic development and tourism, Renae Littlejohn.

Tickets are on sale now for the raffle and the literary festival, online at www.coalcreekliteraryfestival.com or at Coal Creek’s foyer.

Entries sought for Coal Creek Literary Festival THE Coal Creek Literary Festival will be Her first 10 minute short film was showcased at running a number of writing competitions Festival de Cannes in The Short Film Corner and in this year as part of the festival on Sunday, Under the Radar at the St Kilda Film Festival.

With photography and writing taking her beOctober 14. tween Australia, Europe and the United Kingdom, The main competition will again be the Bert van Bedaf Memorial Award for the best short story.

Entrants can enter as many times as they like and each entry must have a $15 entry fee.

Bert was an integral part of getting the Coal Creek Literary Festival off the ground 10 years ago.

After he died in 2010, the open short story competition was renamed to honour his memory.

The prize money was increased to $500 and has since drawn a high standard of entries. Now entering its seventh year, the Bert van Bedaf award has proved to be a popular part of the Coal Creek Literary festival with entries coming from all over Australia.

Judge this year is Chloe Kent, a Victorian based producer, photographer and writer with more than six years’ experience across the three fields.

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she has been published both online and in one of Australia’s top motorcycle magazines, as well as in marketing materials for various companies. She is currently the editorial coordinator and a writer with Coast Magazine.

Entry forms can be downloaded from the www. coalcreekliteraryfestival.com or www.coalcreekcommunityparkandmuseum.com websites or pick up a hard copy from Coal Creek Community Park and Museum in Korumburra.

Conditions and entry fees are all on the entry form with tips.

The festival will also be running the open poetry competition which offers a $200 prize and entries cost $10 per submission.

Poetry judge is critically acclaimed cabaret/ spoken word artist Amy Bodossian is an eccentric and unforgettable performer who’s been captivating audiences for over 10 years with her unique performances.

She’s appeared on ABC’s Spicks and Specks and Please Like Me, performed at major festivals across Australia and headlined most of Melbourne’s top poetry events.

She’s been nominated for a Green Room Award and won the Convenor’s Choice Award in the 2017 Melbourne Spoken Word Prize.

“There isn’t a pigeonhole in existence that could possibly hold Amy Bodossian. No warning, no apologies” wrote Finger Magazine.

Amy has just released her book, Wide Open, published by Outside The Box Press. The committee of this year’s festival is delighted that she has consented to judge the Open Poetry Prize.

The competition is open to anyone with an imagination, a pen and paper or word processing program. Entry guidelines form part of the entry form which you can access online. Payment can be made by either Paypal, EFTPOS, cheque or by cash at the counter in Coal Creek Community Park and Museum.

So if you have a story crawling around in your head, something grandpa did when he was a child or a weird dream crying out for a meaning, get it down on paper and send it in. It could be worth $500.

Past winning entries have been posted on the Coal Creek Literary Festival website at http://www. coalcreekliteraryfestival.com/ Authors confirmed to attend the festival this year are Dorothy Johnston, Scot Gardner, Amy Bodossian, Alison Knight, Michael Hyde, Katherine Boland, Les Twentyman, Alison Corke and Para Paheer.

Writing enthusiasts are encouraged to attend the festival and hear from these talented writers about their craft.

A traverse stage is one where the audience is seated on either side, instead of in front of, a rectangular stage.

“I have known about traverse staging for many years and long had a desire to direct or act in a play on a traverse stage,” said David Tattersall, director of the upcoming Lyric production, Death and the Maiden.

“I have acted in and directed plays and a musical (Godspell) with the audience seated on three sides, so I was confident the traverse layout could work given the audience is able to see and hear all the action, particularly if all the action takes place in one room.

“I had the opportunity to see a production of Death and The Maiden about five years ago and thought it might be a play that could be performed

by Lyric Theatre.

“I discovered the author would like the audience to see themselves in a giant mirror which descended on the stage in the final scene of the play so they could all reflect on how they might be capable of the excesses he writes about, and think about how they might judge others who are caught up in the violence of war and repression.

“As a one set play, Death and the Maiden works best with a small, intimate audience. Although Lyric Theatre could not afford the giant mirror, as a play where the author wanted the audience to see themselves to lend weight to his message, I figured this play would be a perfect use of transverse staging.

“Death and The Maiden is a tense psychological drama, so I have used tiered seating to height-

Experienced in theatre: Death and the Maiden director David Tattersall in pensive mood as he watches his actors in rehearsal. en the drama, with the audience looking down on the stage, and deliberately limited the seating to 35 people on either side of the stage so no one is more than seven metres from the action and everyone has an unobstructed view.”

Rehearsals have been quite intense due to the nature of the script so, given their proximity to the stage, audience members can expect to be fully immersed in a drama which not only features strong adult themes and language, but also has subtle twists and turns in the plot which will have them drawing and changing conclusions as the play unfolds.

Death and the Maiden runs from September 28 to October 6 at Leongatha’s Mesley Hall. Bookings through the Lyric website: www.lyrictheatre. net.au

Handmade: from left, Inverloch-Kongwak Primary School art captains Jonah Hall and Lottie Sproson show intern principal Jack Hughes some of the works to be on display as part of the school’s art exhibition.

Creative kids drive art show

By Leticia Laing EVERY child at Inverloch-Kongwak Primary School will have daubed paint or plastered a tile to create monumental works for the school’s upcoming art exhibition.

The collaborative art pieces made from students Prep to Grade 6 include cultural or environmental themes which give students a connection to their work and to the audiences they are catering for.

Visual arts teacher and art coordinator Sarah Reark said since the exhibitions began four years ago, they have been hugely successful.

“It’s wonderful to see the students visit the work with family and friends engaging with their art and enjoying how it is valued and admired on another level,” she said.

“We hold a silent auction at the exhibition and every year it has been a sellout. We have local businesses who have bought work in past years who proudly display it in their shops.

“This work helps students make links with the community and see that art has an audience and a purpose and it also helps the community connect with our school.”

This year art includes decorative murals inspired by studies of works by artist William Morris and murals inspired by Nepalese and Indian art focusing on Nepalese mehndi hand art.

Prep students have taken a more kinetic approach to their art with a large wind chime depicting natural elements found in and around Inverloch.

The exhibition at the Inverloch Community Hub will on for the month of October and proceeds from the sale of the art will go towards the school.

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423kg @ $3.05, $1290; Shellcott Past, Foster, 17 Angus steers, 423 kg @ $3.20, $1355; P. & N. Garlick, Sale, 21 x Angus steers, 416kg @ $3.08, $1280; Shellcott Past, Foster, 13 Angus steers, 391kg @ $3.07, $1200; R. & E. Gloster, Tarwin, 17 x Angus steers, 368kg @ $2.74, $1070; G. & J. Tuckett, Woodside, 13 x Angus steers, 344kg @ $2.91, $1000; Bulleondurra, Mirboo North, 17 x BB steers, 328kg @ $3.07, $1010; Pilkington & Toohey, Sandy Point, 75 Angus steers, 307kg @ $3.05, $936; P. & D. Calafiores, Mirboo North, 20 angus steers, 283kg @ $3.25, $920; S. & L. Campbell, Mardan, 60 Angus steers, 240kg @ $3.20, $767; Quinlan Farms, Ballarat, 15 Friesian steers, 417kg @ $1.91, $800; Quinlan farms, Ballarat, 12 Friesian steers, 385kg @ $1.81, $700; D. McAinch, Foster, 4 x Hereford heifers, 426kg @ $2.58, $1100; T. & D. Flint, Seaspray, 7 x Hereford heifers, 390kg @ $2.12, $830; R. & E. Gloster, Tarwin, 8 Angus heifers, 358kg @ $2.37, $850; Bulleondurra, Mirboo North, 11 x BB heifers, 319kg @ $2.31, $740; R. & E. Gloster, Tarwin, 11 Angus heifers, 308kg @ $2.27, $700; I. & R. Hengstberger, Dumbalk, 12 x BB heifers, 284kg @ $2.28, $650; C.T. Ferguson, Longford, 45 Angus heifers, 267kg @ $2.92, $780; C.T. Ferguson, Longford, 35 Angus heifers, 238kg @ $2.52, $600.

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Stronger demand for heavy steers sold to steady demand similar to recent rates, subject to quality.

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The handful of plainer cow and calves made around their splitting value.

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The Latrobe Valley Microgrid, which is still at the feasibility study stage, aims to help: • customers buy and sell electricity ‘peer to peer’ within a local energy marketplace and be paid for ‘negawatts’ – the energy saved by turning off an appliance; • install local solar and battery systems to provide much needed cost savings and additional revenue streams to support the farming industry; and • local businesses and residents to securely buy and sell energy and benefit from efficient energy choices, while at the same time contributing to lowering future network costs for all customers.

Farmers in South Gippsland, Latrobe City, Wellington and Baw Baw shires are welcome to apply to become part of the feasibility study.

GippsDairy regional manager Allan Cameron said the Microgrid project has the potential to change the way the dairy industry approaches energy usage.

“Dairy farms are high electricity users and all farmers would love to reduce the costs that come with running a dairy business,” he said.

“While it’s still early days for the Microgrid project, the prospect of being able to generate, store and trade energy within local regions is exciting for an industry that is aiming for cost reductions, improved energy reliability and long term sustainability.”

The nine-month study, which is backed by network operator AusNet and supported by Dairy Australia, GippsDairy, Sustainable Melbourne Fund, Siemens and LO3 Energy, will evaluate the appetite for a local microgrid.

People can sign up at www.latrobevalley.energy simply by filling out a form and submitting a utility bill - and if the project gets enough support it will get the green light to make Latrobe Valley the first region in Australia where local people can truly control their energy purchases.

“A microgrid makes a lot of sense for dairy farming regions, so we hope people get behind this to make it happen,” Lawrence Orsini, CEO of Microgrid developer LO3 Energy, said.

“This area already has a lot of renewable generation while local farms are ideal for solar generation. By connecting up local suppliers and residents a microgrid would keep that energy local and stimulate the economy.”

Dairy Australia has also backed the scheme in a bid to help boost local farms.

“We hope lots of people sign up because we believe this local energy marketplace offers huge potential for local farmers,” Dairy Australia spokesman Ian Olmstead said.

“Energy is a rapidly rising cost in dairy farming - but the large farm buildings and sheds are prime locations for rooftop solar panels that can produce their own energy.

“Some have already invested in solar to reduce their energy costs but a local energy marketplace would add further incentive as any surplus energy could be sold directly to locals at rates that benefit both buyers and sellers.”

A typical dairy farm has a rigid energy consumption profile that allows excess energy to be sold in the daytime.

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Farming Insight Work on farms protects Corner Inlet MORE than 25,000 trees planted at a Toora North property, to help stop erosion in its steep gullies, are having a flow on effect to improving seagrass and fish habitat in Ramsar listed Corner Inlet.

According to West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority’s (WGCMA) project delivery coordinator, Richard Allen, the project is one of the largest in the Corner Inlet catchment.

“There are three extremely steep gullies on the property which are difficult to farm,” Mr Allen said.

“When we visited the property, you could see water streaming down the gullies, gathering dirt

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and delivering it straight into the Agnes River.

This project is going to change that.”

The three gullies, covering 10 hectares, have been fenced and a mixture of indigenous trees have been planted. These will have the combined effect of holding dirt and sediment in place while also creating new habitat for native wildlife.

“A 15 metre buffer along the bank of the river has also been fenced and planted out,” Mr Allen said.

“This helps filter any sediment and nutrients out of the water before it reaches the river, improving water quality and stopping these sediments reaching Corner Inlet.

“Before planting out the river there were some massive willows that needed to be removed. This was done with heavy machinery due to the size of them. Willows contribute to erosion and choke up the river. The new mix of indigenous trees will create a wildlife friendly habitat.

“We’re very lucky that the new property owners have seen this work as a priority and are partnering with us to help protect the river and ultimately Corner Inlet.”

The property was originally a dairy farm and new owners Trevor Mack and Elissa Jackson are keen to rehabilitate the steep slopes and turn it back to a more natural site.

“We’re excited, both for the contribution to our natural environment and lifestyle,” Elissa said.

“We look forward to watching the trees grow, provide habitat for our native animals and shelter from the elements for our stock and ourselves.”

The 40 hectare property near the Toora wind farm is one of many helping to protect Corner Inlet as part of the Australian Government funded Corner Inlet Connections program. Weeds have been removed and native trees planted across almost 15-hectares of the farm.

Corner Inlet is one of the most unique natural wonderlands in Australia supporting outstanding environmental values.

It is home to the amazing marine and coastal parks of Corner Inlet and Nooramunga, as well as the unique intertidal mudflats and barrier islands west of 90 Mile Beach.

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Young trade cattle attract higher prices The usual buying group was present and comPrime Sale - Wednesday, September 5 THERE were approximately 920 export and 100 young cattle penned, represent- peting in a dearer market. Quality was fairly lim- BULLOCKS ited, with finished cattle in short supply and cows 12 Endean Park P/L, Tarwin Lower 644.6kg 315.0 $2030.44 ing a decrease of 250 head week on representing over half of the yarding.

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supply and sold a few cents dearer.

Additionally, around 50 plain conditioned young dairy cattle were sold at open auction, but there was hardly any competition around.

Grown steers and bullocks gained 4c to 5c/kg.

Heavy grown heifers eased 8c to 15c/kg on most sales, with quality an issue. Heavy Friesian and crossbred manufacturing steers improved by 8c to 15c/kg.

Light and medium weight cows sold 2c to 4c dearer and more in places, while the heavy weights gained 7c to 10c/kg. Heavy bulls lifted 8c to 10c/kg.

A few trade steers reached a top of 295c/kg.

Yearling heifers to the trade sold from 262c to 288c/kg for a limited selection.

Grown steers made from 285c to 314c/kg.

Bullocks sold from 286c to 315c/kg. Heavy grown heifers made from 250c to 265c, with a top of 300c/kg.

Heavy Friesian manufacturing steers sold from 240c to 266c, with the crossbred portion making from 268c to 295c/kg.

Most light and medium weight cows sold from 140c to 212c/kg. Most heavy weight cows sold from 186c to 253c/kg.

Better shaped heavy bulls made from 218c to 247c, with the dairy lots making from 213c to 217c/kg.

The next sale draw - August September 12 & 13: 1. Elders, 2. Rodwells, 3. Phelan & Henderson & Co, 4. SEJ, 5. Landmark, 6. Alex Scott & Staff.

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1 P. & C. Davis, Yarram 620.0kg 300.0 $1860.00 7 S. & W. Bordonards, Koorooman 489.3kg 280.0 $1370.00 1 I.M. Ross, Poowong 465.0kg 270.0 $1255.50 1 T.S. Lelliott, Mirboo North 395.0kg 265.0 $1046.75 1 P. Holt, Poowong North 540.0kg 265.0 $1431.00 7 Behmer Pastoral, Leongatha Sth 489.3kg 260.0 $1272.14 COWS 6 I. & R. Hengstberger, Stony Creek 508.3kg 252.6 $1284.05 1 Greycroft Nom, Welshpool 635.0kg 248.6 $1578.61 6 T.J. & C.A. Hulls, Leongatha 595.0kg 248.6 1479.17 7 B. & P. Shandley, Lance Creek 737.9kg 245.6 $1812.18 2 Edgar Farms, Gormandale 637.5kg 244.6 $1559.33 1 A. Williams, West Creek 685.0kg 244.6 $1675.51 BULLS 1 T. & G. Cashin, Leongatha South 1070.0kg 246.6 $2638.62 1 T.J. & C.A. Hulls, Leongatha 825.0kg 235.6 $1943.70 1 B.V. & G.A. Sibly, Woolamai 770.0kg 235.6 $1814.12 1 B. & P. Shandley, Lance Creek 995.0kg 235.0 $2338.25 1 P. Van Heerwaarden, Bena 840.0kg 234.6 $1970.64 1 R. & J. Atherton, Wonthaggi North 950.0kg 234.6 $2228.70

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Farming Insight Claas Harvest Centre in for a bumper season Gippsland farms are looking green and healthy as the warmer months approach.

Anthony Blackshaw and the team at Claas Harvest Centre South Gippsland are excited to see local farms looking fresh and nourished, and are determined to help them stay that way with their Conor joins an experienced sales team that con- range of green line equipment. sists of dealer principal Anthony Blackshaw and Scott Sellings, who just celebrated a massive 10 years at the dealership.

Conor is excited to assist local farmers with VLE - LEONGATHA their needs, having spent the previous decade working as a farmer himself.

With a passion to stay connected to the dairy industry, Conor’s hands on experience as a farmer Starting at 10am will aid him in his ability to help South Gippsland GROWN farmers with their green line equipment needs, with A/C T & K BOX, THREE SPRINGS , LEONGATHA green line referring to such gear as mowers, rakes (LANDMARK) 40 Angus Steers rising 2 YO and tedders.

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40 Angus Steers The specials come on the back of an already 16-18 mths successful few months, with the centre having sold A/C JA COMMINS & CO , ENSAY (ELDERS) truckloads of green line equipment recently.

50 Angus & Hereford mix sexes , 16-24 months Knowledgeable team: 10 year sales veteran, left, Scott Sellings welcomes long time farmer Having just had a strong winter season that saw A/C P & A CHISHOLM , ARCHIES CREEK Conor Cunningham to the sales team at Class Harvest Centre South Gippsland, Leongatha. a good amount of rain in the region, many South (LANDMARK)

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• Full time or Part time option (exible working arrangement available)

Be a part of a newly established team that will play a vital role in helping to grow skills and employment pathway opportunities for the Gippsland region.

• Maximum term position until 31 December, 2021 • Based in South Gippsland, Victoria Who we are Australian Red Cross is part of the world’s largest humanitarian organisation. Our aim is to improve the lives of the most vulnerable people in Australia and across our region.

CURRENT VACANCIES INCLUDE:

The role

• Manager - Gippsland Resilience Strategy

Red Cross is seeking an enthusiastic and community focused Project Coordinator to lead the newly

• Administrative Officer - Gippsland Resilience Strategy

established Red Cross First Aid project in South Gippsland. The First Aid Project will work with

• Partnership Broker

13 secondary schools and community members in the South Gippsland, Bass Coast, Cardinia and Wellington Shires. The Program Coordinator will be trained to deliver relevant school training, coordinate

• Manager - Skills and Jobs Centre

First Aid Training Support Workers to deliver training alongside existing Red Cross Trainers and build

• Engagement Officers - Skills and Jobs Centre

relationships with local Indigenous leaders and organisations to make sure community members have

• Pathways Advisor

priority training and employment opportunities. These include representatives, traditional owners and elders of the Bunurong / Boon wurrung and Gunaikurnai peoples of Gippsland.

• Senior Careers Counsellor

What you will bring

• Careers Counsellor

You’re an experienced community worker, with a demonstrated ability to coordinate projects, timelines as well as creating strong and sustainable relationships as a local representative for Red Cross.

Applications close: Wednesday 26 September, 2018.

You may have experience delivering programs to young people in schools and/or can demonstrate a passion for developing the wellbeing, conďŹ dence and skills of young people across the region.

For further information please visit federationtraining.edu.au/careers or call 03 5152 0724

Initial enquiries to Jess Vesely on 03 8327 7740 or Maureen Dawson Smith on 0407 558 510.

Apply via Red Cross Careers Page: https://www.redcross.org.au/careers Search for Job 510789 Applications close at 11:55pm AEST

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R E S T U M P I N G labourer. Hard worker wanted. Please phone Foundation Fixers 0400712212.

WANTED PART TIME FARM HAND 5-6 milkings per week.

Some weekend milking.

Some tractor work, fencing and general farm work.

Experience preferred Approx 25 hours per week Leongatha area Phone Mark 0407 649 271

Green thumb: Capeview Mitre 10 in Leongatha nursery manager and qualified horticulturalist Virginia Pace has the knowledge to help your garden grow.

Planting joy at Mitre 10 A PASSION for gardening coupled with an enjoyment for relating to people has lead Virginia Pace to her role as nursery manager for Capeview Mitre 10 in Leongatha.

For the past four years Ms Pace has used her skills as a horticulturalist to help customers at the nursery tend their plants and design their gardens.

She said it doesn’t matter what season it is, she loves everything to do with horticulture

and being able to help customers cure sick plants and offer advice on what to plant.

“Being a horticulturalist or undertaking some education in horticulture is very important in this department because people always come in asking for advice on their garden,” Ms Pace said.

“It’s an area where you are always learning and need to keep updating your knowledge because there are so many different aspects to plants.

“Helping customers is so rewarding because they will always come back the next sea-

son for more advice and more plants.”

An ordinary day for Ms Pace involves watering plants, stocking, ordering, greeting and advising customers on their garden.

She said the majority of the customer base is people from older generations who have more time to invest in gardening and planting.

Her course in horticulture included elements of garden design and environmental studies but it is a field, Ms Pace said, that requires a good memory and interest in biology.

Position Vacancies Bass Coast Health

Classified advertising closes 12 noon Mondays

MILKING POSITION 5 MINS LEONGATHA Phone

0418 116 539

South Gippsland

MILKER

Required for Dairy farm at Fish Creek Must have experience, reference and driver’s licence Please phone 5683 2293

EXPERIENCED TRUCK & TRAILER TIPPER DRIVERS 5 and 6 axle experience an advantage HC Licence as minimum Lang Lang, Langwarrin and Cranbourne

FOR DETAILS CONTACT GRANT ON

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Positions of Leadership 2019 Learning Adjustment Leader (POL 2 – Time Release 0.5 FTE) English & Languages Coordinator (POL 2) Sports and Activities Coordinator (POL 1) VCAL Coordinator (POL 2) Teachers 2019 With combinations of Religious Education, English and Mathematics Years 7-12 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, Monday 8 October 2018

Bass Coast Health is seeking applications for the following positions: Nurse Unit Manager – Sub-Acute Ward Permanent Full-Time Nurse Unit Manager – Aged Care (Kirrak House) Permanent Full-Time Nurse Unit Manager – Emergency & High Dependency Unit Permanent Full-Time Social Worker – Trauma & Intake 64 hours per fortnight (negotiable), Fixed-Term to June 2019 For full position details, a position description and how to apply, please visit the employment section on our website at: www.basscoasthealth.org.au

Customer Service Officer Full Time Ongoing South Gippsland Water encourages people with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and abilities to apply for any vacancy we advertise. We strive to ensure all employees are treated with respect and feel valued and supported. x x x

Do you have a passion for delivering an outstanding customer experience?

Are you highly capable in operating customer, billing or accounting databases, or able to learn due to your experience with other computer systems?

Are you great in a team? This might be the role for you

Located in idyllic South Gippsland, with beautiful beaches and National Parks on the doorstep, you will have the best of the South Gippsland and Bass Coast region close by.

Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit www.sgwater.com.au for a copy of the Position Description and information on how to apply.

For enquiries about the role contact Kerry Mooney on 03 5682 0402 For general employment enquiries contact People and Culture on 03 5682 0471.

Applications close 9 am Monday 24 September 2018

Holiday rental cleaners needed for Summer and ongoing including weekends. Must have ABN, own equipment and transport.

Set prices apply.

Please email expressions of interest to Briony Langsam Senior Property Manager, c/- invyrentals@alexscott.com.au

Full or Part Time

OR EMAIL TO: transport@burdetts.com

Mary MacKillop College

Inverloch

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HYDRAULIC TECHNICIAN A full time opportunity exists for the right person at HBB Victoria HBB is a family owned truck and hydraulic supply and repair business with industrial supplies outlet.

We require a technician with excellent customer relations, assembly of hydraulic hoses and fittings, stock orders and dispatch.

Successful applicant needs positive attitude, experience in hydraulics and industrial services, be prompt and on time, be able to work on own and in a team.

Must have current licence.

Written applications submitted before end of business Monday 24th September admin@hbbvictoria.com.au

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Inner Gippsland Integrated Family Services Worker Full Time, Maximum Term until 30 June 2020 Leongatha • Highly reputable community services provider • Attractive salary packaging benefits About Uniting At Uniting we work together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We’ve been supporting people and families in local communities across Victoria and Tasmania for over 100 years.

Today, we provide over 770 programs and services to people of all ages to learn, thrive and enjoy a healthy, happy life. We’re there for children, families, people with disability, older people and those experiencing homelessness, mental illness or drug and alcohol addiction.

Uniting values people who are respectful, compassionate, imaginative and bold. We are looking for people who, like us, celebrate diversity and welcome everyone regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity.

Learn more vt.uniting.org About you We’re looking for motivated people who have a genuine interest in supporting children, youth and their families as well as building better communities.

Learn more For more information and a position description contact Carrie Jagusch on 5662 5150 or visit vt.uniting.org Interested?

Please submit your written application, including a cover letter addressing the core selection criteria and a current resume, to human.resources@ucgipps.org.au Position closes: Friday 14 September 2018 Employment is subject to satisfactory criminal history and Victorian Working with Children Checks prior to commencement of employment. Uniting is proud to be an inclusive employer and committed to keeping children and young people safe.

Wonthaggi Neighbourhood Centre Mitchell House Inc. 6 Murray Street, Wonthaggi Ph: 5672 3731 mitchellhouse@dcsi.net.au

CENTRE COORDINATOR Are you a Self-Starter?

Are you a people person?

Do you have a flair for organisation?

Wonthaggi Neighbourhood Centre is looking for a new Coordinator.

If this is you, contact Jacqui Paulson, President Committee of Management at jacqui2411@gmail.com for a Position Description.

Applications close Monday 17th September at 12.00pm Wonthaggi Neighbourhood Centre is an Equal Opportunity Employer

meetings

meetings

Stony Creek Racing Club Inc. Annual General Meeting Will be held on TUESDAY 16 OCTOBER 2018 in the members room at Stony Creek Racing Club The AGM will commence at 7.30pm Members welcome RSVP to 03 5664 0099

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in The Star!

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STROLLER with shopping compartment. Very good condition. $30. Ph 0400 569 890.

GM CRICKET JUMPER. Size L42. $40.

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MOWER. 4 stroke. Plus catcher. G.M.C.. Very good condition. $45. Wonthaggi. Ph 0409 722 519.

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COOKTOP. Nobel electric Ceramic. 600mm. Excellent condition. Including manual. $50. Ph 0488 055 080.

DEB DRESS. White. Gorgeous. Size 10. New, worn once. $50. Leongatha. Ph 0498 245 759.

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BOTTLES. Green and brown. Over 10 of each colour. $10 the lot.

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MICROWAVE OVEN. Samsung. Family size. $25. Ph. 0458 925 628.

MOTORBIKE ROAD HELMET. Full face. MDS. black.

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ROOF RACKS. For 2005 Nissan X-Trail. Never used.

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SCHOOL SHOES. Junior boys size 11, 12 & 13. Roc black leather. $30. Ph. 0418 591 195.

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FILING CABINET. 4 drawers. Good condition. $50.

Ph. 5668 8271. No calls on Saturday.

KAMBROOK DEEP FRYER. Stainless steel. with booklet. 1kg basket capacity. $25. Ph. 0429 635 244.

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for sale HAY, small squares, new season’s, shedded, no weeds, $10 each.

Can deliver, conditions apply. Mardan 56641320, 0428-999691.

FIREWOOD, redgum & local wood, Ph 0408980-711, A/H 56625175.

GIBSON Custom Mettallica Hetfield. $1,500.

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public notice

STANDING grass, suit silage, seeded to Italians Blend, approx 15 acres available, $30 - $35 per bale. Krowera area. Ph: 0409-369152.

CHAINSAWS We stock the largest range of chainsaws in South Gippsland, including - Stihl, McCulloch and Husqvarna

from $199

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Board of Governance Recruitment •

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Highly dynamic and forward thinking Board • Support innovation in Mental Health Service Delivery • Contribute to a not-for-profit in your local community

within Australia Inc. (formerly known as SNAP Gippsland Inc.) is a Community Managed Mental Health Service that has been delivering innovative, person centred Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery programs to adults with a serious and persistent Mental Illness their families and carers since 1992. within Australia Inc. are seeking expressions of interest (EOI) from suitably qualified and experienced members of the community to become members of our Board of Governance.

People with skills and expertise in one or more of the following areas would be highly regarded: • Finance and Accounting • Health sector Tenure is for a three year period.

Enquiries welcomed, for further information please contact Kirstie Pearce, Board Secretary on ph. 1300 737 412.

Email your expression of interest including resume to: kirstie.pearce@withinaustralia.org.au.

For more information about within Australia see: www.withinaustralia.org.au

Professional repairs and services to all makes of chainsaws.

We also have a large range of secondhand chainsaws available.

MOTORCYCLES & POWER EQUIPMENT

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garage sales MASSIVE GARAGE SALE SUNDAY September 16 From 8am 35 Victoria Road LOCH Vintage, Retro, cafe equipment, clothing and bric-a-brac

Everything must go!

Section 52(1) The land affected by the application is located at: 131-133 Marine Parade, San Remo VIC 3925.

The application is for a permit to: Development of a four storey building containing 22 apartments, shops and offices with a reduction in car parking within a Commercial 1 Zone and Development Overlay Schedule 4.

The applicant for the permit is: Arthur McKenzie, C/- Jardine Johnstone.

The Application Reference Number is: 180004.

You may look at the application and any documents that support the application at the office of the responsible authority - Bass Coast Shire Council, Wonthaggi Civic Centre, 76 McBride Avenue, Wonthaggi and Cowes Service Centre, 91-97 Thompson Avenue, Cowes.

This can be done during office hours and is free of charge.

Plans will also be available by visiting Council's website at www.basscoast.vic.gov.au/planningads Any person who may be affected by the granting of the permit may object or make other submissions to the responsible authority.

Council collects and holds this Personal Information to comply with the Planning and Environment Act 1987 and the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic).

An objection must be sent to the Responsible Authority in writing, addressed to Bass Coast Shire Council, P.O. Box 118, Wonthaggi Vic 3995. Include the reasons for the objection, and state how the objector would be affected.

The responsible authority must make a copy of every objection available at its office for any person to inspect during office hours free of charge until the end of the period during which an application may be made for review of a decision on the application.

The responsible authority will not decide on the application before 28 September 2018 If you object, the responsible authority will tell you its decision.

deaths

deaths

CROSS - Mavis Lynette.

Aged 82.

Passed away at Leongatha hospital September 7.

A fighter to the end. We love you and will miss you.

Now at peace.

Leigh and Kathy.

Kelly, Brad, Bec, Andrew, Jed and Matt.

Alena, Jack, Angus, Edith, Amber, Lana, Riley (dec), Zac, Lexie and Chase.

A big thank you to doctors and hospital staff including district nurses who were involved in caring for Mavis.

McKINNON - Allen.

Loved Dad and Granddad.

A kind hearted, dedicated, generous and hard-working man, who will never be forgotten and will forever be missed.

Tragically taken from us far too soon.

No more stories to be shared about the one that got away.

Reunited with Mum and Lindsay - Geoff, Jo, Andy, Mick and Katie.

PIKET - Willem Johan.

11.01.1952 - 07.09.2018 Beloved soulmate of Alison.

Loved dad of Ramona, Justin, Emma, Miles and Renee.

Loved Opa to 6 grandsons.

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funerals CAPLE - The funeral service to celebrate the life of Mrs Meryl Caple will be held on Wednesday, September 12 commencing 12 midday in the Cirrus Chapel at Bunurong Memorial Park, 790 Frankston Dandenong Road, Dandenong South (Bangholme).

MARUZZA - The funeral service for Mr Rocco Maruzza will be held at St Mary’s Catholic Church, 102 Commercial Road, Yarram on Friday, September 14, 2018 commencing at 11.30am.

A private cremation will follow.

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PAM HERRALD 5662 2553 0438 097 181

Wendy Rutjens

Weddings ~ Funerals ~ Namings

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for rent SMALL office, small price, choice of three, Leongatha. Ph: 0447649335.

agistment FORM 2 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A PLANNING PERMIT

wanted to buy ANY OLD farm four wheelers, good or bad, 4WDs or trucks. Will pay cash. Phone Matt 0401194601.

personal

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for sale EXOTIC and native kiln dried timber suitable for furniture and hobby. Ph: 5681-2261.

AGISTMENT wanted for quiet cows and calves or weaners. Long term preferred. Ph: 56687234.

livestock POULTRY / CAGE BIRD AUCTION Traralgon Showgrounds Cattle Pavilion, Sunday, September 16, 10.30am. Wide variety of poultry, hens, ducks, many breeds, fertile eggs.

Open for sellers from 8am.

Ph: 5197 7270.

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

CHICKENS for sale. ISA Brown, Barnevelder, Rhode Island. Mirboo North. 0433-776369.

lost

Jack Russell X Pug “Diesel” Outtrim-Inverloch Rd Lost Sunday, Sept 2 Bev 0408 647 511

wanted SOMEONE to clean spouting and solar panels.

Ph: 0458320522.

e: rutjenswendy@gmail.com

in memoriam In loving memory of our dear friend Christine Brannan 1950 - 2017 Those special memories of you will always bring a smile, If only we could have you back for just a little while.

Then we could sit and talk again just like we used to do.

A year has passed, since you have been gone and we miss you every day but you’re forever in our hearts until we meet again.

Love Irene, Bernadette and Jill.

deaths CAPLE - Meryl.

6.03.1922 - 3.09.2018 Beloved and cherished wife of Eric (dec).

Dearly loved and loving mum of Ivan and Merilyn, Laurel and Marcel, Greg and Wendy, Jill and John.

Treasured nan and great-nan to her 12 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

Sincere thanks to the staff at Koorooman House Leongatha for their exceptional care.

Mum loved and cared for us all as if we were one.

CROSS - Mavis Lynette.

19.09.1935 - 07.09.2018 Beloved wife of Athol (dec).

Loved mum of Gordon, Leigh and Clynton.

Loved granny and greatgranny.

Forever in our hearts.

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| SPORT

thestar.com.au • Leongatha badminton

Close grand final IN an epic battle, the two top teams turned on a memorable match that was only decided in the last set.

Favourites going into the match Galahs started in steady fashion with Greg Marshman and Kristen Bentley winning 21-16 coming from behind to secure a good win.

Glenn Kleeven and Jack Stephenson hit back and won their set 21-11 to give the Rosellas a narrow lead.

Then the old master Neil Jeremiah turned on the class and with Glenn Kleeven won their set 21-8 to give Rosellas a

handy lead.

In a vital set Kristen Bentley and Karsten Krohn put in a match winner by securing a 21-7 victory.

Then Greg Marshman and Karsten Krohn had a good 2117 win over two seasoned veterans, Jack Stevenson and Neil Jeremiah.

When all the points were added up the teams were dead even going into the last set, with two evenly matched pairs to compete and all spectators were on the edge of their seats.

The set started evenly but Kristen Bentley and an inspired Brae Byrne played some fantastic shots and served very

well to get right on top of Jackson Land and Glenn Kleeven who seemed to dig themselves into a hole that they couldn’t get out of.

The end result a 21-6 win to the Galahs who took out the premiership and celebrated in style.

A top effort by Rosellas who pushed them all the way.

A great night was had at the In action: Korumburra and Phillip Island women’s teams attack the ball. Photo credit: Leongatha RSL for our presen- Fernanda Hurst. tation dinner where all season winners were announced.

We look forward to the 2019 season with great anticipation.

U16 Mixed: Korumburra v The Stars had seen the KorumEmily Shaw.

Result: Galahs 4/103 d RoDrouin Dakota Decarlo on the left wing burra team start quickly in previous sellas 2/88.

Placing fourth on the ladder, had plenty of the ball as most of the games and matched the intensity in

Soccer heads into finals

Korumburra met with top placed Drouin Dragons.

A good club presence was on the sidelines cheering the team on.

It would be a difficult match for Korumburra with some late withdrawals due to injury and illness.

Dion Renton took to the pitch with a nasty leg injury from an offfield accident and played extremely well in the first half but couldn’t return for the second half.

Korumburra played its hardest.

U14’s Aaliyah Nagel, Julio Decarlo, Julien Rosse, Curtis Gardner and Marley Walker assisted the U16’s Riley Olden, Joey McNeil, Jaxon Checkley, Amelia Hurst, Dakota Decarlo and Estelle Rosse.

A couple of chances to score would not eventuate and Drouin took a convincing six nil win over a gallant Korumburra City side.

Good luck to Drouin in the grand final in two weeks time and the winner of Phillip Island vs. LeCongratulations: from left, Karsten Krohn, Brae Byrnes, Kristen Bentley and Greg Marsh- ongatha next week.

The team thanks the coaching man were the winners of the Leongatha badminton grand final last week. staff, club officials and parents/ guardians for their dedication over the season.

Women’s: Korumburra v Phillip Island Korumburra City, under coach Andrew Halkett and team manager Dave Hurst, built its side into finals contenders, placing fourth on the ladder after a successful season.

It met the undefeated Phillip Island Breakers, which had only conceded six goals for the entire season and kicked a massive 160 goals in 18 games.

Korumburra, led by captain Treen Halkett in goals, was full of confidence and a will to win.

Phillip Island burst out of the blocks and scored three goals in seven minutes, using its pace to push past Burra’s defensive line of Rose Hurst, Jess Halkett and Ellen Jephcott.

Another goal to the Breakers started to test Korumburra, which Runners up: from left, Jackson Land, Jack Stephenson, Neil Jeremiah and Glenn Kleeven found it difficult to get the ball into their attacking forwards of Siobhan came in second in the Leongatha badminton grand final.

Donohue Corr, Kristen Turrell and

play channelled down the left side away from the large and enthusiastic crowd of Korumburra supporters.

Kate Brennan subbed on as well as Tahli Swain and Jodie Olden all having an impact on the game.

Amber Cull tried hard in the centre of the pitch and was vocal and encouraging as always.

Some switch in play would see the ball move down the right side.

A corner from Bridie Allen almost found the net, shortly after another corner from Bridie Allen would see some frantic shots in front of goal and Estelle Rosse slotted it through at the 43-minute mark for Korumburra City.

The score was five to one and remained so until half time.

Some stern words from coach Halkett were had at half time.

Phillip Island again hit the pitch strong; kicking with the wind it convincingly out played Korumburra and took home a 12 to one win and a place in the 2018 grand final.

A couple of easy goals from free kicks boosted the top of the table team’s score.

The Korumburra ladies are to be commended in their professional approach to the season and the considerable improvement in their game and fitness.

Congratulations Phillip Island, good luck in the grand final in two weeks’ time.

It will play the winner of Leongatha Knights and Inverloch Stars.

Seniors: Inverloch v Korumburra Inverloch Stars Senior Men’s team arrived in Leongatha for the semi final with the confidence of a team who knew it had won the league last weekend in emphatic style.

It was first versus fourth and the Stars knew Korumburra would provide a massive challenge.

In these big games, the form book goes out of the window and blustery, drizzly conditions helped to level the playing field. The pitch was in fantastic condition and the game started at a fast pace.

the first 20 minutes.

A couple of early breaks by speedster Aaron Fraser down the right wing were well intercepted by the Korumburra defence and a great run down the right for Korumburra saw the ball just wide of the Stars left upright. Mitch Jackson was having a great game for the Stars in the middle and was at the start of most of the Stars attack in the first half but it was Barry Farrell who broke the deadlock.

Curling a beautiful shot from the left hand side using the wind to his advantage Farrell found the back of the net for a deserved Stars lead.

The Stars took a two nil lead in to half time.

Korumburra came back out determined and well supported on the side lines but playing into the wind was always going to be a struggle.

The Stars again matched the intensity with Jordan Tomas doing a fantastic job up front for the Stars linking up play with midfield maestro Gene Parini and the wingers.

Again it was a moment of genius from Farrell who dribbled past one, feighted left, cut back in to the right beating another defender before unleashing a rocket in to the top right hand corner.

The Stars pressed and a strong run and linkup between Bell and Tomas led to a cross from Bell that was again put past the Burra keeper by one of his defenders.

Inverloch scored its third and fourth goals before a late sub on of Glenn Odgers would see him put a ball through for Harry McNeil to finish off.

Some teams may have lost heart but not Korumburra pressed and was strongest in the last 20 minutes, scoring a well taken, well deserved goal. It finished four to one to the Stars.

Korumburra played well and will be pleased with the determination and commitment they played with all season.

The Stars host the semi next week at Thompson Reserve that will decide who they meet in the final.

• Croquet

Inaugural tournament a success LEONGATHA Croquet Club held its two day inaugural Golf Singles Handicap Tournament on the weekend.

There were 16 players divided into two sections, who travelled from nine different clubs across Victoria.

They included players from Monash Club, Rosebud Village Glen, Wonthaggi, Sale, Maffra, Warragul, Korumburra, Morwell and Leongatha.

Congratulations to the win-

ner of Section 1, Richard Parks from Monash Club, and runner up Wilma Freeman from Sale.

Congratulations to the winner of Section 2, Colin Walker from Warragul, and runner up Dot Knight from Maffra.

Competition was keen and the results came down to the final games.

Thank you to visiting referee Lorraine Gutcher and referee Merry Dyson-Holland.

Players were spoilt with scones and buns donated and lovely afternoon tea supplied by

the members.

Thanks to the members who helped out and contributed to such a successful and fun weekend.

The club looks forward to welcoming people of all ages who might be interested in trying the great game when it holds a Come and Try Day as part of the Seniors Festival on Saturday, October 6, from 1 - 4 pm.

It’s a free afternoon and equipment and coaching is Well done: Maureen Hams, Wilma Freeman, Richard Parks, Dot Knight, Colin Walker and available to all. Please wear flat Vee Grace took park in Leongatha Croquet Club’s inaugural tournament. Maureen and Vee are the club’s newest members. soled shoes.

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Thursday mixed mufti social bowls: winners at Inverloch were (L-R) Brian Hensley (skip), Sue Nation and Mike Applin.

Inverloch INVERLOCH’S first summer season mixed mufti social bowls event was played on Thursday, September 6, where 45 bowlers competed in two games, each of 12 ends.

Bowling was made difficult with the gusty and fluky north westerly breeze which continued for the whole of the tournament.

The first game, however, commenced with fine and at times sunny conditions and the first game saw only two of the ten teams competing record wins in excess of 10 shots, yet neither of these teams would figure in the final outcome.

The final result after the second game saw three teams record two wins with only four points separating them. The hard-luck story fell to the team of John Kappler (skip) from San Remo, Carol Waters, Jenny Haydon and Allan Johnstone with two wins and 31 points.

Two points ahead were the runners-up Carol Thorn (skip), Robbie Howard, Peter Dalmau and Margaret Rigby (new member), with two wins and 33 points.

This left the winning team of Brian Hensley (skip), Sue Nation and Mike Applin sitting also on

two wins but with 35 points to take away the prize.

The next mixed mufti social bowls is scheduled for Thursday, September 13. The Thursday social bowls booking sheet is available at the clubhouse.

Names should be in by 11.30am on the day with bowling commencing at 12:30pm sharp, attendees should be at the club no later than 12:15pm on the day of play.

On Saturday, September 8, 2018, 48 bowlers from Inverloch travelled to Hastings to do battle with the Hasting Bowling Club for the annual Hastings Inverloch trophy; the “Battle of Hastings”.

This year’s battle was played in good weather tempered by a consistent northerly breeze. The final result was that the “Battle of Hastings” was taken out by the Hastings Bowling Club by a margin of 26 shots, 245/219.

Inverloch’s team with the best winning margin was won by the “Girl Power” team skipped by Carol Hughes, Pam Sutcliffe, Carol Thorn and Jill Bateman. Well done girls!

Both presidents, Ron Burge from Inverloch and John Collins from Hastings spoke about the spirit that had developed between the

two clubs and how there was a bond, despite there being only the one similarity; that being the closeness of salt water to the clubs.

Next year’s battle will take place at Inverloch and it was vowed that the trophy will return to its rightful place, Inverloch.

Future Saturday Pennant matches have been scheduled against Lilydale at home on September 15 and then on October 6, the annual Bunerong Shield will be contested against Wonthaggi to be played at Wonthaggi. Watch this column for additional information as it comes to hand. Pennant players should note that the new

pennant shirt is required for all forthcoming pennant matches A reminder that Travelling Jack will be at the clubrooms on Thursday, 13 September from 11.00am to help you with any bowling needs.

Practice matches for mid-week pennant have been scheduled for Tuesday, September 25, 2018 against Leongatha Bowling Club to be played at Leongatha. The second practice match is to be played against the Corinella Bowling Club on Tuesday, October 9, 2018, at Corinella.

The pennant practice registration sheets have been posted in the club rooms.

South Gippsland Midweek THURSDAY midweek bowls was played at Corinella with 35 bowlers.

Winners: Dennis Talbot, Frank Truscott, David Talbot.

Runners Up: Hamish Young, Mark Hanrahan, Cliff Pulling, Peter Sproule Carroll.

Best One GameWinners: Luke Monkton, Michael Dady, Pauline McWilliams, Reg Excell.

Thursday was a great day for our bowls at Corinella with 35 happy bowlers.

The weather was very kind to us, thank you to Marg in the kitchen and Ed in the bar.

Next week midweek will be at Koo Wee Rup. Bowler of the Winter Season will be announced then.

Teamwork: Pauline McWilliams, Michael Dady, Reg Excel and Luke Monckton (S) were the best one game winners at midweek bowls on Thursday.

TIDES Here is an easy guide to tides in your area.

To determine tides for a particular area, add or subtract periods of times as shown below.

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

At Point Lonsdale

SEPTEMBER Time

12 WED

13 THUR

14 FRI

15 SAT

16 SUN

17 MON

18 TUE

height (metres)

0114 0704 1347 1932

1.58 0.34 1.63 0.36

0210 0754 1431 2020

1.65 0.35 1.65 0.28

0301 0839 1512 2105

1.68 0.39 1.64 0.24

0350 0921 1550 2147

1.67 0.43 1.60 0.23

0436 1001 1627 2228

1.63 0.49 1.55 0.26

0520 1041 1703 2307

1.56 0.55 1.48 0.31

0604 1119 1742 2345

1.48 0.61 1.41 0.37

All times shown in 24 hour clock 0001 - 1200..........AM 1201 - 2400..........PM

Winners: Frank Truscott and David Talbot shared a win at midweek bowls on Thursday. Absent: Dennis Talbot (S).

San Remo A BEAUTIFUL day on Wednesday brought the bowlers out in such beautiful conditions and a green running true.

The winners for last Wednesday were Frank, James, Laure and Andy by one shot. Great bowling by all who turned up on the day.

What a beautiful day on the greens on Saturday.

A good crowd of bowlers turned out and it was difficult to pick the winners as we had a two, two game winners.

After count back and going over of the cards, it was decaled a tied between the team made up of Frank Truscott, Greg Stuart and

Peter Sproute Carrol and the team of Robyn Dennis , Laure Sinclair Olds and Geoff Ryan. The club was the winner as the winners donated their prize money back to the club.

This Saturday, September 15, is San Remo Bowls Club opening day.

All club members and their friends are welcome to come along.

If you want to learn to bowl or just come down for some fun and companionship, the greens are open to all. We all started off as beginners.

The club’s new phone number is 5678 5558.

Please give us a call to join in the fun on Saturday or Wednesday or just have a roll up.

San Remo: the winners for last Wednesday were Frank, James, Laure and Andy by one shot.

Leongatha THE official opening of the 2018/19 season was conducted on Saturday, September 1 and 24 bowlers were prepared to brush off the cobwebs and engage in a game of bowls.

The winners were John Richards, Bruce Douglas and Allan Rayson with a score of 2 wins +11. The Runners/up were Ewan Coulter, Marlene Rayson and Vito Serafino with a score of 2 wins +8.

On Wednesday, September 5 the warmer weather enticed the bowlers to the battle ground and 40 happy faces greeted the match committee. The winners were Marlene Rayson, R. Saunders, & Mike Carnell with a score of 3 wins +21. The runners/up were Lyn Robertson, Jo Runciman and Wayne Walker with a score of 2 wins /draw +20.

On Friday evening the Kitty Club ran a successful dinner and as we were made aware by the Bowls Club President Liz, the Kitty Club was responsible for financing the Solar Power system that was recently installed on the roof of the Bowls Club. The understanding is that our contribution to the Renewable Energy narrative will reduce the electricity bill substantially.

One of the highlights of the evening was the naming of the prize winners of the AFL Tipping Contest by Robert Young who captivated the audience with his style. A popular winner of the competition was Ewan Coulter who was rewarded with the cash for selecting the highest number of winning AFL games over the 2018 season. Ewan being the excellent club man he is will no doubt spend some of his winnings over the bar which will be received favourably. A presentation of a badge for reaching the ripe age of 80 was presented to Bev Thompson by the Bowls Victoria Regional Representative Marj Pearson and Bev responded with tales of the past.

Wonthaggi WEDNESDAY was a big day in Wonthaggi last week with clubs from the district competing on the Turkey Triples competition.

The winning team from Tarwin Lower was Arthur Newsome, John Hutt and Fred Martin.

The runners up for the day were from Wonthaggi with the team of Ray Hin, Ken Webb and Garry Clarkson.

Thursday Ladies Open Day was cancelled due to inclement weather.

The sun was out and a beautiful spring day on Saturday for the Wonthaggi Open Day. It was a spectacular sight to see 57 players in uniform on the greens enjoying the day.

The men’s club champion Brian Donahue and the female club champion Kathy Simpson rolled the first bowl to open the start of play.

At the end of the day, there were four two games winning teams but the overall winners were

Aldo Sartori, Jack Stephenson, John Duscher and Stan Noad.

Runners up were Fred Kellow, Pam Winthrup, Graham Jackson and Chris Miller.

A third place was also acknowledged and that team was made up of Allan Bolding, Allan Ireland, Helen Blanch and Helen Brosnan.

Afternoon tea was enjoyed by the members after the two games of 10 ends were played.

Please note the coming events; Wednesday, September 12, is a mixed mufti social day at 1pm.

The following day, September 13, is a mixed mufti social day starting at 9:30 am.

Saturday is also a social day and play starts at 1pm. All names to be in early please.

Pennant practice for midweek bowls starts on September 18 at 10:30am.

Any members who wish to have a practice pennant match at Yallourn, names are to be put on list in club rooms. That day is Satur-

Social bowls winners: are from left, Ewan Coulter, Les Wilson and Bob Young.

On Saturday, September 8 we awoke to sunshine and cloud free sky which was appealing enough to attract 36 bowlers to the club to enjoy an afternoon of Social Bowls. A number of bowlers are stationary up north or are homeward bound so it is only a matter of time before we hear of their tales of pleasure.

Two games of 10 end Triples were organised by the match committees and the battle began. At the end of the day Ewan Coulter, Bob Young and Les Wilson were the winners with a score of 2 wins +16. Ewan was in the money again so there is no stopping the man! The runners /up were Jeanette Chalmers, Mike Carnell and John Hall with a score of 2 wins +13.

Next Saturday, September 15 Travelling Jack (Josie Lomagno) will be visiting the club so members will have the opportunity to have a fitting for uniform attire and place orders for such.

The next Monthly Triples is scheduled for September 26 and the entry list is filling fast so please enter a team if you so desire. day, September 22.

Entries for the state events are on the club

room board; any interested members please put names on the list.

Top team: Wonthaggi’s winning team on Saturday at the open day was Aldo Sartori, Stan Noad, John Duscher and Jack Stephenson.

Tarwin winners: the Wonthaggi Triple Turkey Day winning team was Arthur Newsome, John Hutt and Fred Martin from Tarwin Lower.

Meeniyan

Mardan

Buffalo indoor

THE regular winter triples concluded on Monday, August 27 with play on every Monday.

Our new season began last Thursday, September 6, with monthly triples.

Thank you to our sponsor Meeniyan Hotel.

Winners for the day were Inverloch- Harry Rybalka, Ray Gostling and Steve Snelling.

Runners up were Toora- David Legg, Hamish Brown and John Richardson Best last game went to Dino and Lucy Vignocchi and Joe Paynting (Toora).

Local diary dates include our annual casserole dinner on Friday, September 14 commencing at 6 pm.

This will be followed on Saturday 15th with our annual challenge against Mirboo North.

This is a home match with roll up at 12.40pm as per pennant rules .Uniform please.

There will be pennant practice on Saturday 21st and our Grand Final Aussie Lunch and bowls on Saturday, September 29 will complete the month’s program.

Ladies Invitation Day will be on Friday October 5. - Upshot 2.

MARDAN bowlers travelled to Dumbalk on Tuesday evening to be with all the district clubs for the annual tournament.

They played three games of eight ends, mostly with four players.

Bert Bright, Josie Bohn, Charlie Tyers and Kay Cook did not want to know their score but are happy with the chocolate bar.

The runner up team was skipped

by Russell Grady.

Sally Gammaldi did a brilliant job as lead.

Gary Stirling did a sterling job as second and Danah Suckling was our dynamic third.

This was a surprise result because Cliff Smith’s team gave it a drubbing in the first game as it was down two shots to 11.

The winning team, the only one with three wins, was led by Suzanne Wightman, seconded by the ever so cheery Caroline Benson and skipped

by Glenys Pilkington with three wins and 14 ends.

Mardan had the usual raffle and a sumptuous supper provided by the ladies and generous contributions from the ladies of the district clubs.

Thanks to all that helped to run the night.

That’s all for this week, RG

Wednesday, September 5 A FEW less bowlers this week after the Mardan tournament, with two games of 10 ends played and enjoyed by all.

It was decided to have four pairs and to bowl with six bowls.

In game one Stephen Suckling and Joy Dyson bowled steadily winning six of the 10 ends to beat Toni Heldens and Gary Stirling 11-6.

On the other mat scores were even halfway through but Joe Occhipinti and Carolyn Benson scored on the last few ends to beat Joyce Occhipinti and Danah Suckling 10-5.

In the second game Joyce and Danah won a low scoring game beating Toni and Gary 8-4. Nine of the 10 ends were won by one shot, so some good bowls delivered.

On mat two Joe and Carolyn were lucky to win as they were down by three with one end to play. After scoring four on the last end they beat Stephen and Joy 10-9.

The night’s winners were Joe and Carolyn (WW) 12 ends, next Stephen and Joy (WL) 11 ends, third Joyce and Danah (LW) nine ends, fourth Toni and Gary (LL) eight ends.

Social bowls Wednesday 7.30pm at the Buffalo hall.

All welcome.

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thestar.com.au Korumburra THERE were 19 players on Saturday, September 8 for a stroke monthly medal competition, with trophies supplied by D. Hislop and C. Clements.

A Grade: Don Van Rooye 68 net, Athol Worthy 71 net, Gret Jones 72 net, Chris Clements 74 net.

Nearest the pin: 1st Les White, 7th Don Van Rooye, 10th Chris McConnell, 13th Neil Spargo.

Tuesday’s winner was D. Enbom 38 pts and Thursday’s winner C. Clements 32 pts.

Foster THANKS to improving weather, the golf course is also looking very good.

Golfers were able to complete a full book of competitions last week, with lady Captain Trudi Pre winning the September Medal, John Stone back from a good break up north also saluted with a great 40 Points on Thursday. The Tuesday morning ladies starter golf clinics are proving very popular, great thanks to Robin Galloway and Alayne McKenzie, we have already picked up some new members and more coming along, many thanks.

Tuesday, September 4: Stableford.

Winner: Peter Dight (8) 33 points.

NTP: fourth L. McKenzie and 17th G. Watkins.

DTL: M. Hales (21) 32 and R. Smith (22) 32.

Wednesday, September 5: Stroke Medal (Trophies: Robin Galloway).

A and Medal: Trudi Prue (21) 74.

B Grade: Mary Ellis (29) 75.

SCR: A: R. Galloway 86.

B: M. Ellis 104.

NTP: 17th M. Symmons.

A: second shot 15th R. Knee.

B: second shot fourth M. Ellis.

Putting: B. Warren

27.

DTL: R. Galloway 77, B. Warren 79 and J. Best 81.

Thursday, September 6: Stableford.

Winner: John Stone (26) 40 points.

NTP: 13th J. Stone.

DTL: N. Thompson (13) 37 and I. Duivenvoorden (16) 36.

Friday, September 7: Chook Run (nine holes).

Winner: Chris Riddell 18 points.

DTL: S. Canning 17 and G. Price 16.

Saturday, September 8: Stableford (Trophies Kevin and Marilyn Flett).

A Grade: Phil Schofield (18) 39 points.

B Grade: John Pruyn (26) 37 points.

NTP: fourth D. Knee, sixth N. Thompson, 13th J. Pruyn, 15th P. Dight and 17th C. Pulham.

DTL: T. Jones (23) 37, N. Thompson (13) 35, C. Pulham (21) 34 and D. Knee (11) 34.

Nine hole: J. Pruyn 21 points.

Ladies’ NTP: 17th Pam Witheridge.

Leongatha ON Tuesday, September 4, Chris Leaver continued his great form amassing 42 points to take the Overall and A Grade honours.

B Grade was won by the very consistent Geoff Maher with 34 points and Brad O’Brien won C Grade with 33 points.

DTL balls went down to 28 points by countback and were awarded to Doug Clemann, Colin Bear, Wayne Keen, Jon Smith, David Forbes, Norm Hughes, Trevor Moss, Peter Buttinger, Andy Bassett, Ian Barlow, Stephen Lacy, Ted Bruinewoud, Frank Gill, Bruce Cathie, and Antony Gedye.

Barry Wyatt received 12 balls for a brilliant eagle three on the difficult par five sixth hole.

NTPs were Doug Clemann on the 14th

hole and David Forbes on the 16th.

Thursday, September 6, was the first of three rounds to decide the Thursday Championship and there are a lot of players in contention with many scores around the 34 to 38 points range.

Best round of the day was produced by Andrew Smith with 39 points to win him the Overall and A Grade events.

B Grade was taken out by Bryan McCorkell with 36 points in a countback and Kevin Michael was a winner in C Grade with 38 points.

Balls were awarded to Frank Smedley, Arthur Nilsson, John Moor, Andy Bassett, Kevin Scott, WendyAnne Parker, Trevor Moss, Antony Roberts, Brian Fennessy, Les Newton, Rod Hopcraft, Malcolm Legge, Chris Leaver, Garry Friend, Peter Hartigan, Keith Godridge, Neale Gillin, Kevin Castwood, Denis Wallace, Doug Clemann and Keith Finney.

NTPs were Chris Leaver on the 14th hole and Bryan McCorkell on the 16th.

On Saturday, the course was in good condition but showing the effects of heavy rain on Thursday night, which made good scoring difficult.

Bryan McCorkell continued his improved form with 35 points to take the Overall and B Grade honours.

A Grade was taken out by Malcolm Gin with 32 points in a countback.

Balls were awarded to Malcolm Legge, Barry Attwood, Peter Hobson, Rod Hopcraft, Patrick Mitchell, Paul Ross, Mitchell Gin, Warren & Brendan Dummett, Kit Rotthier and Andrew Smith.

NTPs were Brendan Dummett on the 14th hole and Nicholas Perrin on the 16th.

Winner: Brian Erving (24) 39 points c/b.

Runner up: Brian Dewar (16) 39 points.

NTP: second, 11th and 17th Paul Woodall (10 visitor).

Thursday, September 6: Winner: Col Stewart (29) 33 points.

Runner up: Bruce Betts (25) 31 points.

NTP: eighth Daryle Gregg.

Saturday, September 8: Monthly Medal.

Winner: Mat van Boven (16) 68 net.

Runner up: Phil Hutchinson (21) 71 net.

NTP: second Mat van Boven and eighth Paul Robinson.

Pro Pin: 11th Paul Robinson.

Members draw: Mat van Boven.

Eagle: seventh Kevin Harris.

Mirboo North WEDNESDAY: Competition: Monthly Medal.

Date: September 5.

Day winner: Sue Traill (20) 74.

NTP: 13th:Wendy Gervasi. Sixth: Sue Traill.

Putting: Wendy Gervasi 29 putts.

DTLs: Nicole Allan (20) 77.

Thursday: Competition: Stableford.

Date: September 6.

Day winner: Peter Chapman (18) 41.

B Grade: Russell Pentland (22) 38.

NTP: sixth Terry Bradshaw.

DTLs: Brandon Bradshaw (16) 37, Joe Smeriglio (17) 36 and Garry Shandley (13) 36.

Saturday: Competition: Stableford.

Date: September 8.

Day winner: Rob Clark (18) 40.

A Grade winner: Andy Soplakow (9) 38.

C Grade winner: Noel Baker (22) 38.

DTLs: Sashi Nair (31) 38, Russell Pentland (22) 37, Josh Robbins (16) 35, Jeff Hughes (16) 35 and Stan Evison (19) 35.

Second shot NTP first hole: Andy Soplakow.

NTP Fourth: John Blunsden. Sixth: Joe Kus. 13th: Terry Bradshaw. 16th: Ray Matthews.

Woorayl SATURDAY’S Two Man Ambrose event was played in the best Saturday golf weather the club has seen for many months. Thirty four players soaked up the sun’s rays and a few relishing in the conditions with some good scoring.

The sponsor for the day was Edney’s Leongatha – the club thanks them very much for their continued sponsorship.

The winners with 62.25 net combining very well were B. Stubbs and A. Peters with runners up only two shots behind, also combining well under the great conditions, president G. Winkler and J. Howard.

Balls down the line with 65.75 net K. Miles and G. Johnstone, captain G. Young and C. Gourlay, and on 66.25 net A. Turner and M. Grist.

Nearest the pin on the eighth with a great shot was J. Howard and much confusion on the 17th with the marker on the green but no name written on the card.

Rod Goodwin and playing partners winning the golf ball raffle.

Next week, there is a 4BBB Stableford, so grab your favourite partner and book a tee time.

Good hitting.

Meeniyan ladies WINTER is starting to give way to spring at last.

The golfers were grateful to play golf once again in sunny Meeniyan and warm conditions on TUESDAY, SeptemWednesday. ber 4.

Nancye Hammet playing.

Leongatha for the great in the foursomes scratch was generous enough to Wonthaggi The best round on the achievement on win- event. sponsor the medal day ladies day was the A Grade win- ning the All Gippsland Well done to all the and Faye LePage 76 (19) SPRING golf, blue ner of Marg Johnson (14) Singles Scratch event on South Gippsland repre- was the winner on a three skies, warmer days and with three up, who only Tuesday, and on Monday sentatives who attended way count back from a great turn out for the wished she could have had she teamed with Andrea and represented the dis- Irene Holm and Veronica that form up in Maffra.

Thorson from Meeniyan trict so well.

Park. day of Par last week.

A birdie on the 11th and they were runners up Veronica was runner It’s a quicker game helped her card along. up and Irene Holm won and a more aggressive B Grade was won by game, which some people the best nine winner; it Catherine Bolding still love and others hate. was quite the winning maintaining her great There were some group. form with (22) one down, girls who journeyed up to Maffra to play in the All Gippsland Tournament on Monday and Tuesday.

The conditions up there included run, bounce, dry firm fairways and no restrictions on where you can drive the golf buggies, so Wonthaggi golfers were speaking in quiet voices when discussing South Gippsland green , wet, lush conditions.

The Wednesday turnout of keen ladies saw three grades being possible with the numbers

and C Grade by Willy Williams (33) also one down.

Leonie Bentick also scored a birdie on the day.

Betty Bowmar won the Pro Pin on the eighth.

BDL went to Anne Walker sq., Leonie Bentick two down, Chris Hamilton three down, Jan Beaumont four down, Irene Walsh five down, and Judy Berry and Donna Van Veenendaal six down.

Congratulations to Rebecca Thomas from

Faye LePage: was Outstanding result: Wonthaggi’s winners Meeniyan’s Monthly were Marg Johnson in A Grade, Willy Wil- Medal winner on liams in C Grade and Catherine Bolding in Wednesday.

B Grade.

Winners: Toni West (A Grade), Melinda Martin (B Grade) and Maryanne Gartner (C Grade) were successful at Leongatha Golf Club last week.

Leongatha ladies WEDNESDAY: A pleasant sunny day greeted the 35 participants in the Stableford event on the Pink Course.

The pin placements were tricky, on higher ground at the back of most greens.

This was reflected in the lower than usual scores.

The event was sponsored by two committee women, Karen Orford and Lianne Adamson.

The winners were: A Grade: Toni West (10) with 33 points.

B Grade: Melinda Martin (28) with 33 points on a c/b.

C Grade: Maryanne Gartner (32) with 31 points also on a c/b.

Down the line ball winners were Coral Gray 33, Julie Howard, Alison Strong and Wendy Parker 32, Bec Thomas, Libby Seebeck, Jan Brownlie and Debbie Miller 31, Lianne Adamson and Dot Stubbs

30, and Fay Quilford and Chris Lay 28 points.

Nearest the Pin on the 14th hole was Bec Thomas 4.48m and 16th hole Wendy Parker 3.28m.

Second shot NTP 14th hole was Chris Lay 3.2m and 16th was Pam Christensen 2.25m.

Nine Hole Competition: A small field contested this event.

Kerrie Hogan (24) was the winner with a very good score of 19 points.

Geri Hastings (45) won a down the line ball with the next best score of 14 points.

All Gippsland Singles Championship: Leongatha club members, both men and women, congratulate Rebecca Thomas on her victory in the All Gippsland Singles championship at Maffra Golf Club on Tuesday.

Rebecca shot a scratch score of 80 to win by four shots.

It is Rebecca’s sixth win in the past 13 years in this event.

The club is very proud of Bec.

Congratulations: Rebecca Thomas was recently named the All Gippsland Singles Champion.

Woorayl ladies A WARM, calm spring morning welcomed the 12 ladies who participated in the Monthly Medal stroke round on Wednesday, September 5.

The course was still feeling the effects of the weekend rain with low lying areas soft and damp in places.

Preferred lies tee to green were still in place so this helped in avoiding this unfavourable ground.

The greens are still holding up well and running at a good pace.

The Monthly Medal winner was Anne Grist with 77 net (20) whose ‘flat stick’ played its’ part in the win with Anne taking out the putting prize

Korumburra ladies WARM weather and dry conditions underfoot were a welcome change for the 18 golfers who competed in the September Monthly Medal event, last Wednesday.

The club congratulates Jenny Blackmore (28) for winning her first Monthly Medal, with 75 net and this special badge was presented to Jenny by the ladies’ captain Heather Grist.

Jenny won B Grade and runner up was Corrie George (33) 79 net.

Lee Clements was the A Grade and also the Scratch score winner, with 86(10)76, and Lynette

Amazing result: runner up Jenny Riseley with winner of September Monthly Medal Anne Grist. as well, with 29 putts for the day.

Jenny Riseley continued her good form from last week and was runner up for the day with 80 net (26).

NTP: eighth Marg Tuckett, 11th Sharyn

Rayson and 17th Sharyn Rayson.

DTL balls: Sharyn Rayson 81 net (13) and Elly Berryman 82 net (16).

This week: Russian Stableford – drawn partners.

McIvor was runner up in A Grade, after a count-back, with 94(18)76.

NTPs were won by Jenny Blackmore on the first, Lee Clements, the fourth and Kath Welsh on the 13th green.

Balls Down the Line went to Merrissa Cosson, 82 net, Pam Eyers and Heather Grist, 83 net and Moira Rogers, with 84 net.

Next Wednesday, players are asked to arrive by 9.15 am and a team event will be organised.

Nine women took advantage of the beautiful weather on Saturday.

Lynette McIvor (18) won the Stableford competition with 34 points and Jenny Blackmore (28) was runner up 28 points.

Marg Clasby was NTP on

the first and Lee Clements was closest on the 13th.

Jenny Blackmore: won her first Monthly Medal last Wednesday.

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• Poowong Vs Warragul

Magpies battle Dusties Alex Henshall and Hayden Wallis THE Poowong fourths travelled showed they have a very bright future to Longwarry to take on Warin a team effort. ragul Dusties in the preliminary All the boys improved as the season final. progressed and will be the basis of Poo-

With only seventeen players it was always going to require a big effort, as Dusties had players on the bench.

Poowong had most of the play early in each quarter, but late in each quarter the Dusties were able to score despite the boys’ efforts across the ground.

Poowong had a chance in the third quarter when it kicked two early goals and got within 11 points but was not able to maintain the pressure, finally losing 9.13.67 to 5.0.30 by 37 points after Dusties kicked a couple of late goals.

In a team effort, Bailey Murphy and Ryan Knight led the boys well.

Zac Gray finished his season off with another consistent effort.

Reide MacQueen and Joel Darts continued their finals efforts.

wong Football Club’s future.

Goal kickers were Bailey Murphy and Seb Ardley two each and Hayden Wallis one.

Congratulations to Russ McNally for his efforts as coach and mentor for the boys.

The U16s are a great bunch of lads and have great camaraderie between the players.

It’s the end of a good year for the football club; well done to the coaches and committee, and all the volunteers.

This week the Poowong Netball Club will fly the flag in the grand final at Warragul with the A Grade and E Grade teams representing the club.

The club wishes both teams the best Power: Poowong’s Ryan Knight booted the ball away from his Warragul Dusties opponent in the Fourths preliminary final. on Saturday.

South Gippsland Midweek Tennis NEARLY halfway through the season and ladders are very close.

Ladders after round seven played on September 4, a beautiful spring day:

Section 1 Inverloch Sapphires Inverloch Rubies Bena Inverloch Diamonds Wonthaggi Chooks Leongatha

35 32.5 31 30 23 16.5

Section 2A Invy Chicks Bena Phillip Island Korumburra Wonthaggi Owls Fish Creek

36 35 32 25 22 10

Section 2B Inverloch Blue Grantville Nyora Inverloch White Phillip Island Wonthaggi Eagles

35 34 33 32 29 5

Local swimmers star at Victorian championships THE 2018 South Gippsland Bass swimming team achieved the best country short course results in club history at the recent Victorian Country Short Course Swimming Championships, coming fifth overall with 608 points.

The event hosted the best swimmers from country Victoria and was held on August 18 and 19 at the Wangaratta Indoor Sports and Aquatic Centre.

It was hosted by the Ovens and Murray District Swimming Association.

Twenty five South Gippsland Bass swimmers entered the Championships and performed brilliantly.

It was an amazing effort by Nathan Foote, who broke two records in the Open 200m Backstroke and the 16-17yrs 100 Backstroke, bringing home three gold and six silver medals.

Lily Robinson, Riley Harris and Dylan Muir also medalled over the weekend.

Many new personal bests were achieved and a great weekend was had by all.

Special mention to the first time Country Championship swimmers Sienna Matheson, Rahni Matheson, Hayley Wight and Ben McConnachy.

The South Gippsland Bass team is now looking forward to the long course Country Championships to be held in Warragul across the Australia Day weekend in January, 2019.

The Victorian Age Short Course Swimming Championships was held from August 31 to September 2 at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre.

The best of Victoria’s swimmers came together to compete over three big days.

South Gippsland Bass Swimming

Team work: the South Gippsland Bass swimming team took part in two Victorian championships recently.

Nathan Foote: broke two records in the Open 200m backLily Robinson: won a silver stroke and 100m backstroke, and medal at the Victorian Counreceived three gold medals and try Short Course Swimming six silver medals recently.

Championships.

Riley Harris: was a bronze medallist at the Victorian Country Short Course Swimming Championships.

Dylan Muir: the head coach received a bronze medal at the Victorian Country Short Course Swimming Championships.

Club had 11 swimmers competing against more than 1000 swimmers from all over Victoria.

The first day of the competition saw a 100 percent personal best success rate setting the tone for an action packed weekend. The sessions spread across morning and afternoon

meant big day’s poolside for the head coach Dylan Muir and the swimmers didn’t disappoint.

South Gippsland Bass swimmers Cooper Quaife, Nicolette Wight, Luke Muir, Riley Harris, Sophie McKenzie and Lily Robinson all finished inside the top 10.

Cyclists face a climb ON Saturday, the club held a combine meeting with the riders starting at the Leongatha North tennis courts and racing out to Trida tennis courts and back over a distance of around 46km.

It was a great spring day with sunshine and only a light cold wind.

This was fortunate for the riders, as the race involved substantial climbing up to the ridge line at Trida before the lumpy trip across to Trida.

To finish the race, the riders also faced a steep climb back to Leongatha North.

The riders racing were split into three graded scratch races.

The A Grade group had new club member Alex Dunbar easily handling the conditions such that by the turn he only had Will Lumby and Daniel Furmston (Latrobe Valley) for company.

The remainder were left chasing and losing more time.

Alex attacked on the climb back to Leongatha North; however Will Lumby was up for the challenge and sprinted to the line for first.

Alex claimed his third second place finish in three starts whilst Daniel Furmston rounded out the podium.

The winning time was 1hr 22min 19 secs.

Conor Bagut (Warragul) took fourth ahead of Chris Joustra (Latrtobe Valley) and Leigh Stott chased home in fifth.

In the B Grade race, Thomas Fitzger-

ald and Mike Renehan (Wellington) did the damage on the outward ride with Allen Timmer-Arends (Latrobe Valley) turning just 20 seconds in arrears.

However, the leading duo did not allow him to regain contact and crested the hill at Leongatha North with a handy break. Thomas won the sprint to the line from Mike, Allen filled third place and Kevin Feely and Lachie Matthews were further adrift.

The C Grade field also split up on the climbs to the turn with a trio still together – Mark Bensley, Rod Cheyne and Peter McLean.

This trio stayed together on the descents but the climb up to the finish saw Mark lose a little ground leaving Peter and Rod to contest the sprint.

In the end it was aclear win to Peter from Rod with Mark rolling in shortly after for third place.

Next in was Bernadette Fitzgerald and Robin Baker (St Kilda) rounding out the field.

The next few weekends the riders have combines at Latrobe Valley and Warragul.

However, track season is rolling closer.

Club members have sprayed the weeds around the velodrome with a working bee still to come in October.

A track coaching night is listed for early October and a come and try night will run on October 17 at the Velodrome at 6pm.

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Kangas celebrate top season THE 2018 Alberton Football Netball League season was a successful one for Fish Creek Football Netball Club and it was thrilled to close off the year over the weekend with a senior and junior presentation evening at the Fish Creek social clubrooms.

Charlton, who turns 90 next week.

Jack was congratulated for this milestone and the club wished him good health and happiness.

The senior netball presentations followed.

The Senior vote count had already taken place on the Sunday of the grand final weekend.

In C Grade, joint coaches Kelly Pruyn and Katie Hamilton did a fantastic job of coaching.

The team had a successful season and Both award ceremo- should be proud of its efnies were well attended forts in being runner up due to the club’s incred- in the grand final. ibly successful season For B Grade, Elysia and committed supporter Shaw did an amazing job and member base. of coaching.

The Senior presenShe has a wealth of tation night was once knowledge and skills again held in front of and the team fought hard a huge crowd and they to make it to the grand fiwere treated to a deli- nal, only narrowly going cious meal cooked by down.

Brent Sinclair with juA great year was had nior waiting staff more by the Reserves, making than willing to assist. it through to the grand So many volunteers, final and Adam Bright committee members and did a fabulous job coachsupport people were ing with assistant Butch thanked throughout the McGannon. night with kind words The team represented and gifts because the themselves well in the club is absolutely blessed big dance going down to have so many commit- only by a small margin. ted helpers.

Special congratulaThe club also greatly tions go to Aaron Ireland appreciates the assis- on winning the Alberton tance it received from equal best and fairest its large list of sponsors, award for the Reserves. award and trophy donors The A Grade netball who help keep the club awards were presented as successful as it is. by playing coach AbThe evening got bey Shaw and co-coach underway with happy Tayla Smith. birthday wishes to valThey did a marvelued life member in Jack

U15s: from left, Olivia Vuillermin was most improved and Sharli Hams was best and fairest. They are pictured with coach Emma Watkins. Absent: runner up best and fairest and best in preliminary Chloe Wilson, and best in semi final Leila Tracy.

Congratulations: Fish Creek Football Netball Club president Jason Harding presented secretary Jacqui Tracy with the FX Kerr Award.

lous job this season and a huge congratulations to them both on getting the A Grade side to the Grand Final which hasn’t occurred at Fish Creek for 50 years.

The club is very proud of this runner up team.

Congratulations to Molly Edwards for winning the Alberton A Grade equal runner up best and fairest award while also being named in the netball team of the year alongside Jess Edgar.

It was a tremendous year for Coach Greg ‘Reggie’ Hoskins and the Senior boys who have become three peat premiers.

Not only did these players win a premiership but Ethan Park pulled off Alberton best and fairest while alongside Harrison Hunt, Brent Cooper, Jack Hayes, Bailey Harfield Park and Coach Reggie Hoskins all making the

team of the year.

Travis Manne presented two players awards on behalf of the Senior boys and these both went to Ethan Park who has had a terrific season. He is a fantastic leader amongst his team.

This followed with the Creekers awards introduced by Nick Shaw and Barry McGannon for both the Reserves and Seniors.

The Reserves award presented by Barry went to a very worthy recipient in Mitchell Harry who is a very valued player and member at the club.

The Senior Creeker Award was then presented by Nick and the proud recipient was Jack Hayes who has been a great asset to this club over the past couple of years.

The final Creeker Award, the FX Kerr Award, which is highly recognised throughout the club went to a very surprised and humbled

Jacqui Tracy.

A speech by Jason Harding recognised the valuable contribution she has made to the club over a number of years in her roles as a committee member, former netball president and club secretary. Jacqui was both honoured and appreciative to receive this award.

Thanks were given to president Jason Harding for his time and efforts this year because he has done a great job in leading the premiership club again.

The junior presentation was held on Saturday night.

U11 coach Jade Walsh presented the team with their certificates of participation.

The improvement from this team was amazing and Jade was so proud of their abilities and willingness to learn.

The U13s surprised the club by fighting their

way through the finals to make it all the way into the preliminary final.

Congratulations to the U15s who made it through to the preliminary final, only narrowly going down.

The club congratulates the talented Sharli Hams on winning the Alberton U15 best and

fairest.

Congratulations also to the U17s on making it through to the preliminary final.

A huge congratulations to Ella Schauble on winning the Alberton U17 runner up best and fairest award and Lauren Gale on winning the Rising Star Award.

For the Thirds, coaches Dave Dorling and Toby Redpath did a fantastic job of coaching this team to a premiership win.

This team went into the grand final the underdogs but kept fighting and did the club proud coming home with another premiership win.

Reserves: from left, Aaron Ireland was best and fairest, Blake Stefani was most improved, Jayden O’Sullivan was runner up best and fairest and best in finals, John Danckert was most consistent, and Adam Bright coached the side. Absent: Mitchell Harry, coach’s award.

A Grade: coaches Abbey Shaw (far left) and Tayla Smith (third right) congratulated equal runner up best and fairest Hannah Flanders, best and fairest and best in grand final Jess Edgar, coaches’ C Grade: from left, coach Kelly Pruyn accepted the most improved award recipient Lauren Gale and best in semi final Molly Edwards. award on behalf of absent Tessa Vuillermin, Kim Berryman was runner up best and fairest, Katie Hamilton was best and fairest and best in semi final, and Rachael Francis was best in grand final.

B Grade: from left, Haley Watkins was best and fairest and best in grand final, Emma Watkins was equal runner up best and fairest and best in semi final, Lara Stefani received the coach’s award, Elysia U17s: from left, coach Amy Watkins congratulated coach’s award Shaw was the coach, Kobi Davis was equal runner up best and fairest winner Isabella Standfield, Toora and District Blue Light Disco Most Disciplined Player recipient Lara Stefani, best in grand final Ruby and Kaiti Roberts was best in preliminary final.

Lane, best and fairest and best in semi final Ella Schauble, and runner up best and fairest Lauren Gale.

U13s: from left, Latisha Smith received Pat King Memorial Most Determined Award, Grace Berryman was best and fairest and best in preliminary final, and Ashlin Guymer was runner up best and fairest and best in semi final. They are pictured with coach Kim Berryman.

Seniors: from left, coach Greg Hoskin was pictured with the award winners. Lachy Gay was most improved, Bailey Harfield-Park was best in finals, Harrison Hunt received the Dunstan Family Award for best young talent, Ethan Park was best and fairest, Jack Hayes received the coach’s award and Jarrod Walker was most determined.

Absent: Darcy Hargrave, runner up best and fairest.

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Demons congratulated MDU Football Netball Club celebrated the 2018 year with its presentation nights held over the weekend.

MDU had a great year with all netball teams making the finals, and the Thirds football, U13s, U15s, U17s and C Grade netball all making the grand final.

C Grade and U17s netball celebrated premiership wins.

Congratulations to all award winners; the club looks forward to season 2019.

Third: Dylan Clark received the coach’s award, Liam O’Neill was runner up best and fairest and played his first Senior game, Ben Martin was most improved and played his first Senior game, Mitchell Hoober was most determined, Jye Gourlay played his first Senior game, Jordan Brown was best and fairest and played his first Senior game, Connor Krohn received the Michael Reilly Memorial Award and Jack Wilson was most consistent.

Honoured: Winston and Peg Reilly presented Connor Krohn with the Michael Reilly U17s: Irene and Kasey Thorson were joint Memorial Award. best and fairest. Kasey was also best in finals. Absent: runner up best and fairest Eryn Elger.

Well done: from left, Kate Lafferty received the Goldy Award, Sam Rayson received the Mick Hanily Memorial Award and Dean U15s: Belle Grabham-Andrews was best and Thorson accepted the Rod Taylor Memorial fairest, and best in finals.

Award.

Senior netballers: back from left, Louise Bruce was Demons best and fairest, Nat Rayson was C Grade runner up best and fairest, Kayla Redpath was B Grade runner up best and fairest and best in finals, Amanda Calder was B Grade best and fairest, Ebony Best and A Grade best and fairest, Jasmin Friend received the A Grade coach’s award, front from left, Lauren Wightman was C Grade best and fairest, Grace Thorson was Demons runner up best and fairest, Irene Thorson was A Grade runner up best and fairest and best in finals, and Mel Harrison received the C Grade coaches award.

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Premiers: Fish Creek’s Thirds won the grand final against MDU.

Fish Creek Thirds: coaches Dave Dorling (far left) and Toby Redpath (far right) congratulated best team player Dominic Tracy, coaches award recipient Tyler Williams, best and fairest Kairon Dorling, most determined Levi Cocksedge, best in finals Josh Standfield and runner up best and fairest Liam Howard. Absent: Ryan Cocksedge, most improved.

Seniors: coach Steve Wright congratulated most consistent Josh Wright, runner up best and fairest Jess Hickey, coach’s award recipKelsi Elger: was the U15s runner up best ient Michael Smith, and best and fairest Tom and fairest.

Corry. Absent: most determined Matt Harris and most improved Tim Harris.

U13s: back, Bella Mackie received the encouragement award, Chloe Goff received the coach’s award, front, Tyson Harris was runner up best and fairest, and Kirra Jones was best and fairest and best in finals.

Reserves: from left, Charlie Dougherty received the coach’s award, Yani Zorzos received most consistent, Sam Turner coached the side and Max East was best and fairest.

Absent: runner up best and fairest Neil Mathieson, most determined Brent Densley and most improved Corey Dyke.

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Lions awarded

STONY Creek Football Net- home the premiership flag on Sepball Club held its presentation tember 1.

This was the Reserves’ second night last Saturday. consecutive flag.

The event was held at the Leongatha Dakers Centre.

Around 130 people show their support for the club and attended the night.

The Lions enjoyed a great 2018 season with the Reserves bringing

The club congratulated its stand out players for the season.

A special presentation was also made to Scott Browne and Ryan McKnight, who played their 300th club games this year and received life memberships.

Honoured: from left, Scott Browne and Ryan McKnight received Stony Creek Football Netball Club life memberships on Satur- Achievement: back from left, in the Thirds Hugh Collins was most day night. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning-@ determined, Hugh Elliott received the coach’s award, Charlie Preston was best in finals, front from left, Tylah O’Connor was most fourcornersframing.biz. improved, Anthony Dyke was named best junior club person and Jai Bright was most consistent. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning-@ fourcornersframing.biz Top netballers: back from left, Senior netballers Jenna Zuidema, Di Schelling, Hannah Potter, Kristie Moore, front from left, Viviane Carfrae, Lisa Burge, Tanya Dyke and Kara Schelling shared a great season in their respective grades this year. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning-@ fourcornersframing.biz.

A Grade: from left, Kara Schelling was runner up best and fairest, and Kristie Moore received the coach’s award. Absent: Jade Cashin, best and fairest. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning-@ fourcornersframing.biz.

B Grade: from left, Viviane Carfrae was runner up best and fairest, Tanya Dyke was named best and fairest, and Hannah Potter received the coach’s award. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning-@ fourcornersframing.biz.

Seniors: back from left, Brad Hutchinson was best in finals, Hayden Funnell received the Young Lion Award, Dylan Zuidema was best in finals, front from left, Sam Marriott was best utility, Cam McKenzie was most consistent, Darcy Atkins was best and fairest, and Scott Andersen coached the side. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning-@ fourcornersframing.biz.

U13: from left, runner up best and fairest Astrid Cecil with best and fairest Sandra Dyke.

Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning-@ fourcornersframing.biz.

U15s: from left, coach’s award recipient Dakota Kemp with runner up best and fairest Ja’kohbi Brewer, and best and fairest Hannah Kleeven. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning-@ fourcornersframing. biz.

Reserves: back from left, Tom Stone was runner up best and fairest and best in finals, Matt Semken was most consistent, Nick Svenson was most determined, front from left, Tom Gordon was best in finals, Glen Gray was best utility, Liam Harrington was best and fairest, and Rohan Baudinette received the coach’s award. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning-@ fourcornersframing.biz.

Thirds: from left, runner up best and fairest Anthony Dyke with best and fairest John Phillips. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning-@ fourcornersframing.biz.

U17s: back from left, Brianna Weaver was runner up best and fairest, Kaitlin Funnell was best and fairest and best in finals, front from left, Zali Deenen was runner up best and fairest, and Natalie Jans received the coach’s award. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning-@ fourcornersframing.biz.

C Grade: from left, coach Rachael Frasini congratulated coach’s award recipient Di Schelling, runner up best and fairest Jenna Zuidema, and best and fairest Lisa Burge. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning-@ fourcornersframing.biz.

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Award winners: Back: Belinda, Rebekah, Tayla, Jessica, Sullivan, Hannah, Ashleigh, Rose, Ainslee, middle from left, Sarah, Taylah, Siena, Ava, Lucy, Georgia, front from left, Mackenna and Kiera were congratulated for a fantastic season.

Mt Eccles celebrate season Great effort: Mirboo North’s U17s were runners up in the Mid Gippsland Football Netball League grand final after losing to Trafalgar 37 to 40. Pictured back from left are Gemma McCormack, Miki Hilliar, Shona Chila, Melissa Blackshaw, Chloe Maxwell, Taleisha Snell, Chloe Palmer, front from left, Sharon Slane, Maddi Knowles, Jaime Chila and Lucy Edmondson.

FOLLOWING another successful year, Mt Eccles Netball Club celebrated its annual presentation night on Saturday, September 1, with awards across junior and senior grades of netball.

week, the club celebrated with a little extra enthusiasm having taken out the U13 Section 1 and U15 titles in grand finals earlier in the day in the Leongatha and District Netball Association competition.

Mt Eccles Netball Club has a long and proud history of fair and inclusive sport encouraging girls, With 93 girls, boys and boys and women of all ages and women taking the court each abilities to get out and about on

the netball court each week.

The club aims to inspire women, girls and boys to play sport.

Getting up, out and active is a great way to feel healthy, be part of your community, meet new people and enjoy life.

The club wishes all members an enjoyable summer break and look forward to seeing everyone back for the start of a new season next year.

Great achievement: Mt Eccles’ U13s were grand final winners in Leongatha and District Netball Association’s Section 1. Pictured are Kasey, Sophie, Georgia, Siena, Livinia, Allison, Emily and Ava.

Possession: Mirboo North’s Lucy Edmondson takes control of the ball, defended by her Trafalgar opponent in the U17s grand final on Saturday.

Gippsland netball Semi final results A Grade: Morwell 46 lt Traralgon 74, Moe 67 d Drouin 48.

B Grade: Traralgon 47 d Moe 41, Morwell 46 d Warragul 45.

C Grade: Maffra 46 d Traralgon 37, Drouin 33 lt Wonthaggi Power 37.

Under 17: Wonthaggi Power 41 lt Traralgon 42, Maffra 42 d Morwell 36.

Under 15: Sale 38 d Bairnsdale 24, Drouin 45 d Maffra 25.

Under 13: Sale 37 d Leongatha 15, Wonthaggi Power 39 d Maffra 35.

LEONGATHA JUNIOR FOOTY YOUTH GIRLS Mirboo North 2.0.12 Newborough Blue 4.4.28 Mirboo North goals: A. Logan, J. Pearce.

Newborough goals: M. Hardy 2, A. Molesworth, D. Coulter.

UNDER 14 Leongatha Gold 5.4.34 Morwell Royal 6.2.38 Leongatha Gold goals: P. Winmar 2, T. Burt 2, J. Burns.

Morwell Royal goals: J. Effenburg, Z. Cheffers, T. Gray, R. Luxford, B. Williams, N. Page.

UNDER 12 Yinnar 6.3.39 Leongatha Green 0.0.0 Yinnar goals: H. Little 3, B. Durea 2, F. Schill.

UNDER 10 Yinnar 0.0.0 Mirboo North 1.2.8 Mirboo North goals: T. Davy.

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Mustangs in the lead JACK Donohue and Blake Stivic (Mustangs) have kept their lead.

B Grade’s team Mustangs is looking good in the top position.

Only two more weeks remain before the end of the round, but other positions in the final four are still up for grabs.

Competition and friendly rivalry amongst these junior players is very evident and the matches over the next two weeks will be keenly contested.

Leading player is currently Braden Andrighetto on 11(22). Jack Donohue and Andrew Chettcuti are both on 10 (21). Charley Donohue is on nine (21).

A Reserve matches have been turning up a few surprises this season.

The number of female players has increased and great to see Siobhan Paxton (Owls) currently still holding on to leading player status on seven (21).

Denis Donohue (Geese) is only one set behind on six (20). His match this week against grandson Jack Donohue (Eagles) will certainly be watched with interest as they are so closely matched.

Some more friendly rivalry is expected.

A Grade begins this week with a new draw.

Leongatha Small Bore Rifle Club 2018 20m Prone Pennant - Section B Round eight: Kyneton 485.025 defeated by Leongatha 487.015.

Leongatha shooters and scores (top five to count): 99.005: Daniel Croatto, 98.004: John Hart.

98.002: Jack Sargant, 97.003: Christopher Sargant, 95.001: Robert Spratt, 94.002: Kenneth Hart, 93.001: Mathew Eldridge.

Round 9: Northcote 487.015 drew with Leongatha 487.015.

Leongatha shooters and scores (top five to

count): 99.005: Daniel Croatto, 99.003: Kenneth Hart, 97.001: Christopher Sargant, 96.004: Jack Sargant, 96.002: Robert Spratt, 94.003: John Hart, 94.001: Mathew Eldridge.

Ladder Kyneton .............................28 Target Rifle Geelong ........32 Launceston VDC ..............24 Leongatha .........................18 Northcote............................18 Stawell................................16 Oakleigh .............................. 8

The club shoots Friday nights at 8pm at the rifle club on the Leongatha Recreation Reserve.

Any inquiries, please call R. Spratt 5664 2358.

Outstanding: Mt Eccles’ U15s were premiers in the Leongatha and District Netball Association competition. Pictured are Siena, Trudy (coach), Bree-Anna, Claire (coach), Emma, Kyra, Tayla, Hamish, Jessica, Jazmine and, front, Ruby (mascot).

West Gippsland netball results Preliminary final results A Grade: Phillip Island 50 defeated Korumburra-Bena 34 .

B Grade: Dalyston 43 defeated Bunyip 35.

C Grade: Phillip Island 44 defeated

Bunyip 32.

U17: Korumburra Bena 30 defeated by Dalyston 41.

U15: Phillip Island 28 defeated Cora Lynn 21.

U13: InverlochKongwak 29 defeated Phillip Island 28.

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FINALRY

KOO WEE RUP 10.9-69 DEF NAR NAR GOON 7.17-59

WONTHAGGI 37 McKenzie St. 5672 0800 (Computer/Electricial only) WARRAGUL 133 Victoria St. 5623 9000 (Computer/Electricial only)

Phillip Island set for big day A FLAG two years running at two different clubs will be a big triumph for Phillip Island coach Beau Vernon.

In 2017 Vernon guided the Leongatha Parrots to premiership success by just one point over Maffra after reaching the ‘big dance’ with the Parrots in 2015 and 2016.

PRELIMINARY FINAL

Koo Wee Rup 10.9.69 Nar Nar Goon 7.17.59 Koo Wee Rup goals: J. Wells 3, N. Voss 2, A. Giuliano 1, L. Hetherington 1, M. Collins 1, B. Kerrigan 1, N. Lieshout 1.

Nar Nar Goon goals: J. Smith 3, T. Dovaston 1, M. Stevens 1, T. McDermott 1, T. Armour 1.

Koo Wee Rup best: N. Muratore, D. Collins, M. Collins, B. Kerrigan, B. Yapp, C. Milojevic.

Nar Nar Goon best: S. Blackwood, J. Smith, D. Battaglin, T. Toussaint, T. Beck, T. Armour.

RESERVES

Inverloch Kongwak 8.12.60 Nar Nar Goon 4.8.32 Inverloch Kongwak goals: J. Good 2, P. Jobling 1, J. Truman 1, B. Hayes 1, C. McInnes 1, D. Newman 1, N. Cairns 1.

Nar Nar Goon goals: B. Scanlon 2, J. Hamling 1, C. Tyler 1.

Inverloch Kongwak best: T. Bergmeier, J. Sheerin, C. McInnes, S. Fisher, L. Johnson, J. Truman.

Nar Nar Goon best: S. Van Der Zalm, T. Sherer, B. Scanlon,

A shift across to Phillip Island this season has proven to be instantly successful.

Phillip Island started the season slowly, then built up with some good wins. But its big triumph came in the final round of the season when it defeated Inverloch-Kongwak to gain the double chance in a real turning point.

This Saturday Phillip Island heads to

J. Hamling, D. Mason, M. Van Roy. THIRDS

Phillip Island 6.6.42 Garfield 4.5.29 Phillip Island goals: B. Taylor 2, N. Anderson 1, M. Freeman 1, N. D’Angelo 1, N. Duyker 1.

Garfield goals: S. Simpson Brewer 3, J. Verleg 1.

Phillip Island best: B. Taylor, C. Thompson, M. Mattock, B. Anderson, R. Weinzierl, N. Anderson.

Garfield best: S. Simpson Brewer, E. Sauze, T. McMahon, N. Glen, T. Miller.

FOURTHS

Koo Wee Rup 9.8.62 Nar Nar Goon 1.9.15 Koo Wee Rup goals: N. Bindley 3, A. Whitta 2, N. Prowd 1, J. Lucas 1, M. Voss 1, G. Giacco 1.

Nar Nar Goon goals: H. Brain 1.

Koo Wee Rup best: M. Voss, A. Whitta, E. McDonald, L. McLeod, J. Stokkel, N. Bindley.

Nar Nar Goon best: A. Pipicelli, N. Pipicelli, F. Parker, H. Brain, H. Carney, B. Beet.

Garfield Recreation Reserve to take on Kooweerup which won Saturday’s preliminary final in a thriller 10.9.69 to Nar Nar Goon 7.17.59.

The ‘Goons’ will rue some poor kicking in front of the sticks; with the lead changing many times it was the straighter shooting Kooweerup which got up.

There could be a few Parrots, with a week off in the seniors, over for a look to see if Vernon’s team can triumph with the match starting at 2pm.

Inverloch-Kongwak has a chance to turn the tables on Kooweerup in the Re-

FOOTY DRAWS THIS WEEKEND GIPPSLAND Saturday, September 15 Preliminary final at Ted Summerton Res, Moe Maffra v Traralgon

WEST GIPPSLAND Saturday, September 15 Grand final at Garfield Recreation Res Phillip Is v Koo Wee Rup

serves when it beat Nar Nar Goon in the preliminary final 8.12 to 4.8.

The Sea Eagles lost to Kooweerup by almost 10 goals last time they met so will need to get out of the blocks well to win this one. The match starts at 12.20pm.

In the thirds it will be Phillip Island engaged again with the Island up against Cora Lynn starting at 10.30am, the team the Island lost to by 34 points in the Second Semi-Final. The Island got up over Garfield on Saturday.

Completing a big day on the footy field Phillip Island will take on Kooweerup in the Fourths grand final; the match starting at 9am.

Phillip Island will feature in netball’s A Grade decider after defeating Korumburra Bena in A Grade 50 to 43.

The Island will be up against Dalyston with the match start time 3pm.

In B Grade netball it will be Dalyston up

against Kooweerup starting at 1.30pm. Dalyston won its way into the grand final with a win over Bunyip 43-35 on Saturday.

Inverloch-Kongwak will be up against Phillip Island in C Grade. Phillip Island won its way into the grand final with a win over Bunyip 44-32.

In the 17 and Under grand final Dalyston will play Bunyip at 11am. Dalyston won its way in by defeating Korumburra-Bena 4130 on Saturday.

Korumburra Bena will figure in the 15 and Under grand final when it takes on Phillip Island at 9.45am.

The Island won its way in on Saturday defeating Cora Lynn 28-21.

The 13 and Under grand final will start at 8.30am and will feature Inverloch Kongwak up against Cora Lynn. InverlochKongwak completed a real thriller on Saturday defeating Phillip Island by just one goal 29-28.

Sharing success: Zac Vernon, left, shared last year’s Parrot flag with his brother and coach Beau Vernon. The brothers are hoping they can do the same at Phillip Island this Saturday in the grand final.

We’re in: Phillip Island celebrates its A Grade netball win 50-43 over Korumburra Bena. The Island will be up against Dalyston. Photo by Stewart Chambers, Pakenham Gazette.

West Gippsland award winners

Well done: sponsor Paul Dunlop, left, congratulated Phillip Is- Team of the Year: the West Gippsland Football Netball Competition Team of the Year was FB: Tim Miller land presidents Casey Cleeland and Chris Ross for winning the club (KWR), Daniel Battaglin (NNG), Shaun Sparks (CL) HB: Nathan Voss (KWR), Michael Wallace (GAR), Lewis Rankin (IK), C: Zak Vernon (PI), Trent Armour (NNG), Luke Walker (KWR), HF: Tom Wyatt (IK), championship.

Toby Mahoney (IK), Brendan Hermann (NNG) FF: Jack Taylor (PI), Troy McDermott (NNG), Jason Wells (KWR), Ruck: Billy Thomas (CL), Brendan Kimber (PI) (C), Andy Soumilas (IK) (VC), INTER: Kurt Thomas (DALY), Jaymie Youle (PI), Chris Johnson (CL), Jake Blackwood (NNG), Mark Griffin (PI), Damien Szwaja (BUN) and coach: Beau Vernon (PI).

Congratulations: Phillip Island’s Brendan Kimber, left, was named the West Gippsland Football Netball Competition Senior best and fairest. He is pictured shaking hands with Inverloch-Kongwak Seniors coach Ben Soumilas.

Esther Evans: from Korumburra Bena was the West Gippsland Football Netball Competition U17s best and fairest.

Jed Rosenow: was West Gippsland Football Netball Competition’s equal best and fairest in the Thirds with Cooper Hampton from Nar Nar Goon.

Alana McRae: from Dalyston was the West Gippsland Football Netball Competition A Grade best and fairest.

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Tigers win U10 premiership MIRBOO North’s U10s won the Central Gippsland Junior Football League premiership on Sunday.

The U10s were undefeated this season.

Mirboo North faced Yinnar at Moe’s Ted Summerton Reserve.

The Tigers were quick to take charge in the first quarter.

Keeping Yinnar scoreless, Mirboo North established a small lead with two behinds.

A goal from Tyler Davy won the day for the young Tigers.

Mirboo North’s defensive pressure was excellent.

Yinnar played an exceptional game against Leongatha Green in the U12s.

Unfortunately, it wasn’t Leongatha Green’s day and Yinnar chipped away at the scoreboard

to come away with a win.

Green’s best players were Will Brown, Jude Fixter, Tim Hibberson, Blake McRae and Archie Fixter.

A tight contest played out between Leongatha Gold and Morwell Royal in the U14s.

Ultimately, the Royals claimed the win by just four points.

Two goals in the first quarter to the Royals could have shaken Gold, but the players were determined to stay in the game.

Gold upped the pressure and kept the Royals scoreless in the second quarter, adding two goals of its own.

Gold had the lead going into the half time break.

Into the third quarter, Gold continued to play an impressive game.

It all came down to the last quarter. It was an arm wrestle to the end, but a three goal haul from the Royals put it just ahead at the final siren.

Gold’s goal kickers were Phillip Winmar, Thomas Burt and Jesse Burns.

Mirboo North Youth Girls faced Newborough Blue.

Newborough played a great game to come away with a win.

However, Mirboo North played an inspirational game.

Although scoreless in the first half, the girls came in determined in the second half and made Newborough work hard for its title.

Mirboo North’s goal kickers were Ainslee Logan and Jasmine Pearce.

Congratulations to all teams that played on the day.

Premiers: Mirboo North’s U10s had an undefeated 2018 season.

Excited: the Mirboo North U10s celebrated their premiership win on Sunday.

2nd Semi Final SENIORS

THIRDS

Trafalgar 12.12.84 Yinnar 9.14.68

Trafalgar 7.12.54 Newborough 7.9.51

Trafalgar goals: M. Swenson 2, L. Farrell 2, D. Brock 2, D. Hayes 2, H. Brock 1, K. Butler 1, R. Holdsworth 1, M. Van Schajik 1.

Yinnar goals: T. Chisholm 2, M. Stockdale 2, S. McCulloch 2, E. Hicks 1, L. Visser 1, S. Famularo 1.

Trafalgar best: K. Butler, J. Stone, D. Puglia, D. Hayes, D. Brock, A. Byrne.

Yinnar best: E. Hicks, M. Stockdale, B. Chapman, D. Campbell, M. Dyke, T. Chisholm.

RESERVES

Trafalgar goals: Z. Brown 2, J. Moore 1, C. Palmer 1, J. Wheller 1, A. Subba 1, B. Radford 1.

Newborough goals: L. Flahavin 2, C. Palmer 2, S. Dash 1, J. Beath 1, M. Leicester 1.

Trafalgar best: D. Young, N. Byrne, B. Radford, C. Millsom, J. Moore, X. Taylor.

Newborough best: S. Burns, C. Palmer, P. Charles, L. Flahavin, R. Lambos, D. McColl.

FOURTHS

Yall-Yall North 9.8.62 Yinnar 5.7.37 Yall-Yall North goals: D. Shellcot 3, S. Galea 2, R. Ferguson 1, B. Paulet 1, D. Ivey 1, R. Byrne 1.

Yinnar goals: J. Shea 2, L. Albanese 2, B. Mahoney 1.

Yall-Yall North best: D. Shellcot, B. Paulet, S. Galea, S. Gore, R. Ferguson, O. Budge.

Yinnar best: D. Webster, J. Raun, L. Albanese, B. Mahoney, J. Winters, J. Findlay.

Trafalgar 11.10.76 Yinnar 5.10.40 Trafalgar goals: R. Bills 5, J. Hart 2, B. Young 2, B. Zimora 2.

Yinnar goals: J. Felmingham 2, B. VanDerMeer 1, B. Makepeace 1, J. Makepeace 1.

Trafalgar goals best: T. Mafis, B. Zimora, D. Gauci, C. Dastey, R. Bills, C. Burgess.

Yinnar best: J. Makepeace, J. Wilson, J. Makepeace, J. Felmingham, R. Adams, H. Dwyer.

LEONGATHA JUNIOR FOOTY YOUTH GIRLS Mirboo North 2.0.12 Newborough Blue 4.4.28 Mirboo North goals: A. Logan, J. Pearce.

Newborough goals: M. Hardy 2, A. Molesworth, D. Coulter.

UNDER 14 Leongatha Gold 5.4.34 Morwell Royal 6.2.38 Leongatha Gold goals: P. Winmar 2, T. Burt 2, J. Burns.

Morwell Royal goals: J. Ef-

fenburg, Z. Cheffers, T. Gray, R. Luxford, B. Williams, N. Page.

UNDER 12 Yinnar 6.3.39 Leongatha Green 0.0.0 Yinnar goals: H. Little 3, B. Durea 2, F. Schill.

UNDER 10 Yinnar 0.0.0 Mirboo North 1.2.8 Mirboo North goals: T. Davy.

Finals time: Tyler Davy was excited to run out onto the ground for the U10 grand final Well done: Mirboo North’s Memphis Mcon Sunday. He was Mirboo North’s goal Qualter was named best on ground in the U10 grand final on Sunday. kicker.

Tigers’ season wrap up League and Alberton Football Netball League into a newly named 15 team Central and South Gippsland AFL Gippsland’s imminent death wish Competition.

AFL Gippsland has called Mid Gippsland and Alfor the 83 year old Mid Gippsland Foot- berton club presidents to meet with it on Wednesday ball League couldn’t dissuade droves evening at Morwell RSL to further discuss the draft of supporters paying a record gate of amalgamation.

AFL Gippsland’s request for Mid Gippsland and $37,500 at Morwell Recreation Reserve Alberton clubs to respond with feedback comments to see Trafalgar defeat Yinnar by 16 on its draft recommendation for change has recently points in the 2018 Seniors’ grand final been extended from September 14 to 17.

A decision on the future of both leagues will be on Saturday.

It appears certain the league’s 10 clubs will join as announced by AFL Gippsland on Friday, September one in a fervent attempt to stave off AFL Gippsland’s 21, after which any appeals against the merger must proposed amalgamation of Mid Gippsland Football be submitted to it by September 28.

In great news for Mirboo North, Clancy Bennett, Julian Blackford and Jake Nash were selected in Mid Gippsland’s 2018 team of the year.

Along with playing coach Josh Taylor, Bennett won his first Mirboo North senior club best and fairest award, with both players receiving 89 votes.

Taylor also won the award in 2016.

Drama was high when Bennett secured four votes in Mirboo North’s round 18 clash against Yallourn Yallourn North.

Despite a leg injury limiting Bennett to 13 home and away appearances, it enabled him to draw level with the ‘Blond Bombshell’ on Senior team manager Brian McCormack’s second-last call of the night.

Unfortunately for Mirboo North on Saturday, its U17 netballers and only grand final representative lost a tight 37 to 40 battle to Trafalgar.

In beautiful spring sunshine at Morwell’s new show court, Mirboo North trailed the Bloods by a goal at the first break.

Although more ground was lost during the second quarter, the mighty Tigers fought back hard in the third and took a two-goal lead into the last quarter.

Massive effort: Mirboo North’s Jaime Chila termWith the lead changing hands on numerous occaplayed a strong game against Trafalgar in the sions in the race to the finish line, Trafalgar finally U17s grand final on Saturday. Ultimately, gained the ascendency and won the pennant by three Mirboo North was pipped. goals.

By Rover

Mirboo North’s team: Chloe Palmer, Mikaeli Hilliar, Maddi Knowles, Jaime Chila, Melissa Blackshaw, Chloe Maxwell, Taleisha Snell, Lucy Edmondson and Gemma McCormack.

This year is the first since 1996 neither a Mirboo North football nor netball team hasn’t won a Mid Gippsland flag.

In 21 plenteous seasons from 1997 to 2017, Mirboo North landed 37 Mid Gippsland football and netball premierships across all grades.

Mirboo North’s U10 junior Tigers won the Central Gippsland Junior Football League premiership against Yinnar at Ted Summerton Reserve Moe on Sunday.

In a low scoring tussle where desperate defenders were on top for both teams, Mirboo North’s Tyler Davy booted the only goal of the game and his first in 12 appearances this season.

Final scores: Mirboo North 1 – 2 – 8 defeated Yinnar 0 – 0 – 0.

The Tigers’ U12 youth girls battled courageously in their grand final loss to Newborough, with Ainslee Logan and Jasmine Pearce each kicking a goal.

Final scores: Newborough 4 – 4 – 28 defeated Mirboo North 2 – 0 – 12.

Mirboo North 2018 best and fairest vote count: Seniors: C. Bennett 89; J. Taylor 89; J. Brooks 75; L. Powell 72; D. Turner 71.

Reserves: S. Peters 96; K. Holmes 91; K. Wilson 59.

A Grade: J. Le Page 45; K. Densley 43; M. Hilliar 41.

B Grade: J. Chila 46; L. Andrews 38; M. Hilliar 41.

C Grade: S. Harriage 45; A. Symmons 34; S. St Ellen 34.

D Grade: A. Snell 41, S. Falkingham 35, K. Symmons 29.

Mirboo North’s junior football and netball best and fairest award counts, along with presentation night, will be held at Tigerland headquarters this Friday evening.

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thestar.com.au • LEONGATHA V MAFFRA SECOND SEMI-FINAL

Parrots reach fourth straight grand final

By Tony Giles A BLISTERING second half has propelled Leongatha into another grand final; its fourth straight and a chance to add another flag after its triumph last season.

Maffra had no answer to a sustained Leongatha attack. Its second half shell-shocked Maffra and left the Eagles to wonder whether it has enough left in the tank both physically and mentally to earn another crack with a cut throat preliminary final to play against Traralgon this Saturday at Moe. The Parrots broke the shackles in the third and last quarters after a first half arm wrestle against the Eagles.

The midfield of Leongatha led by Marriott, Willis, Browne, Bowman, McGrath, Davidson and Maskell cut Maffra to ribbons; running the footy from deep defence and quick into the forward line where Ginnane, Lockwood, Dunne, Lloyd and others would finish off with goals.

In fact the Parrots would kick 12 straight unanswered goals in the second half such was its dominance.

The first half was tight and tough and saw Maffra and Leongatha press hard at different times. At the main break there was no indication of the lop-sidedness the match was about to become.

The Parrots defence was led by Chris Verboon and along with Col Sanbrook, Sean Westaway, Josh Schelling and others kept Maffra to just five first half goals and none in the second half.

Picking best players for Leongatha wasn’t an easy task with all contributing in some way.

The only injury concern was for Matt Borschmann who came off in the second half with a dislocated knee.

Match Details The lights at Traralgon were excellent giving both players and supporters good viewing.

The ground itself was in magnificent condition and, as usual, Traralgon does a good job catering for finals with plenty of parking and food.

The Parrots went in with an unchanged

1ST SEMI FINAL SENIORS Traralgon 10.7.67 Sale 8.9.57

M. Mutke.

Traralgon goals: L. Stockdale 6, D. Loprese 1, R. Hildebrand 1, C. Urie 1, C. Doultree 1.

Sale goals: B. Dessent 3, J. Mapleson 2, J. Gooch 1, B. McKay 1, J. Glenane 1.

Traralgon best: L. Stockdale, M. Mustoe, J. McMahon, C. Little, D. White, R. Hildebrand.

Sale best: J. Mapleson, B. McKay, J. Allison, Z. Hurley, B. Dessent, J. Lipman.

Bairnsdale goals: J. Wykes 2, B. Daniel 1, C. Mein 1, L. Yomo 1, J. Smith 1, K. Noonan 1, R. Timms 1.

Sale goals: C. Comben 2, J. Ryan 2, J. Whitehill 1, S. Tatterson 1.

Bairnsdale best: A. McKenzie, B. Daniel, G. Perkins, C. Mein, H. Cook, R. Timms.

Sale best: T. Stephenson, L. Staplehurst, L. Williams, M. Reeves, Z. Hider, E. Dyer.

RESERVES Leongatha 9.10.64 Moe 7.3.45 Leongatha goals: H. McGannon 2, L. Wright 2, J. Mackie 1, J. Harry 1, T. Sauvarin 1, J. Monaghan 1, N. Trotto 1.

Moe goals: K. Mutke 2, T. Morrow 2, L. Durkin 1, S. Morrow 1, B. Smith 1.

Leongatha best: J. Mackie, J. Harry, T. Sauvarin, H. McGannon, J. Norton, A. Trotto.

Moe best: C. Taylor, T. Morrow, M. Pearce, C. Fry, L. Fry,

2ND SEMI FINAL SENIORS Leongatha 16.9.105 Maffra 5.11.41

THIRDS Bairnsdale 8.7.55 Sale 6.2.38

FOURTHS Morwell 8.11.59 Moe 4.6.30 Morwell goals: N. Noblett 2, T. Caile 2, E. Sharp 1, D. Hough 1, Z. Bezzina 1, S. Healy 1.

Moe goals: L. Rock 2, M. Devon 1, A. Connolly 1.

Morwell best: T. Caile, D. Hough, N. Noblett, B. Hughes, E. Sharp, Z. Carlson.

Moe best: B. Dyson, T. Eden, M. Devon, H. Molesworth, B. Watson, R. Moore.

THIRDS Traralgon 10.7.67 Moe 5.4.34

Leongatha goals: J. Ginnane 3, C. Dunne 3, J. Lockwood 2, J. Lloyd 2, S. Forrester 1, C. Maskell 1, R. Olden 1, J. Hopkins 1, T. Marriott 1, C. Stone 1.

Maffra goals: M. Bennett 3, T. Jolly 1, L. Channing 1.

Leongatha best: C. Verboon, B. Willis, L. Bowman, T. Marriott, H. Browne, J. Ginnane.

Maffra best: J. Johnstone, A. Carr, M. Bennett, T. Jolly, K. Porter, S. Walker.

Traralgon goals: J. Van Iwaarden 2, P. Strong 1, B. White 1, E. Williams 1, F. Shields 1, L. Tripodi 1, L. Willaton 1, C. Ruyters 1, L. Johnson 1.

Moe goals: P. Bills 1, J. Hurst 1, W. Anderson 1, J. Galea 1, B. Maslen 1.

Traralgon best: L. Tripodi, C. Ruyters, J. Palmer, M. Luckie, P. Strong, B. White.

Moe best: T. Baldi, P. Bills, G. Cocksedge, B. Maslen, N. Balfour, W. Anderson..

RESERVES Maffra 11.14.80 Traralgon 3.1.19

FOURTHS Sale 8.7.55 Bairnsdale 7.9.51

Maffra goals: J. Tatterson 3, N. Wozniak 2, B. Brunt 2, M. Dignan 1, B. Rimington 1, J. Reeves 1, S. Bedggood 1.

Traralgon goals: D. Barnes 1, J. Sands 1, N. Quenault 1.

Maffra best: J. Ross, B. Brunt, L. Shelton, J. McIntosh, M. Dignan, J. Whelan.

Traralgon best: T. Northe, W. Gaudion, J. Barnes, T. Hourigan, J. Sands, R. Battista.

Sale goals: M. Benson 3, A. Tilley 1, H. Pearce 1, D. Byron 1, N. Ierardi 1, M. Nico 1.

Bairnsdale goals: B. Vickery 4, T. Rees 2, F. Davis 1.

Sale best: W. McKinnon, B. Safstrom, D. Byron, H. Swarski, M. Hawkins, S. Dunnett.

Bairnsdale best: L. Hoffman, F. Thompson, C. Marsh, R. Carstairs, R. Stewart, B. Vickery.

Confident: Ben Willis takes a solid grab for Leongatha under lights at Traralgon. line-up to the one which smashed Sale.

Umpires bounced the ball at 6.20pm, some ten minutes early; a few fans turned up for the 6.30pm start only to be surprised the game was already underway.

They would have missed Mitch Bennett’s opening goal at the six minute mark for Maffra.

The play was going back and forth between the 50 metre lines with both defences working overtime; Maffra appearing to have more chances.

At the 24 minute mark Lachlan Channing goaled for the Eagles while Leongatha’s solitary goal was kicked

by Chris Dunne after he received a free and then a 50 metre penalty.

Quarter Time Maffra 2.3 Leongatha 1.1.

The Eagles pushed hard in the second and its forwards were looking dangerous. Bennett snapped truly to put the Eagles two goals up. The Parrots got another free which resulted in a goal to Ryan Olden from 30 metres out.

Alex Carr was working hard in the middle for Maffra. The Eagles moved it quick forward and this saw more pressure resulting in a great tap from Bedggood over to Bennett for his third of the match.

Luke Bowman was working hard this term for the Parrots moving it to Tom Marriott and roved by Jack Ginnane for his first for the Parrots.

Maskell took advantage of a relayed free kick and booted confidently for Leongatha to put them back on even terms.

Tom Jolly gave Maffra a half time lead of nine points when he received a free for holding and booted truly.

That was the end of a real arm wrestle and entertaining first half with Maffra probably looking more dangerous but with Leongatha just managing to cling on.

Half Time Maffra 5.7 to Leongatha 4.4.

The Parrots came out

strongly in term three.

The play had opened up and it was Leongatha which was linking beautifully up the ground.

The Parrots would slam on five goals in 11 minutes to snatch the ascendancy from the Eagles; goals were scored by Lockwood, 2, Ginnane, Lloyd, and Hopkins. Ginnane’s was a beauty from 55 metres out while Hopkins “air” kick went through for a major.

The Eagles didn’t do themselves any favours either with two gettable set shots missed.

Tom Marriott’s run down tackle was typical of the type of pressure Leongatha was applying right across the field.

Three Quarter Time Leongatha 9.8. to Maffra 5.9.

The radio commentator was already calling the game to Leongatha but when Maffra almost kicked a goal in the first minute he could have been in trouble; it didn’t go through.

Instead Browne across to Marriott result in a mark and goal and this was the start of a seven goal quarter unanswered.

There was even time for a few party tricks with Sam Forrester snapping a beauty and Chris Dunne also kicking a ripper running around.

With Maffra players Ed Carr and Lachie Channing off injured nothing was going right for the Eagles.

Other Leongatha goal scorers this term were Cam Stone, Jack Ginnane, James Lloyd and a second to Dunne.

Ben Willis was having a great quarter for the Greens at one stage rucking the ball out of the middle then gathering and booting down to the Parrots danger spot and a goal resulting.

With a big win and a rest this week Leongatha is hopeful of going in to the grand final with the same confidence and mindset as it did with Saturday’s second half.

Above: Enough time: Luke Bowman gets his chance to handball away.

Left: Right position: Daniel Bedggood pulls in a mark for the Eagles ahead of Tom Marriott.

Below: High flyer: Cade Maskell gets up high to mark for the Parrots.

Steady: Tom Marriott pulls in a beauty in front of the grandstand crowd.

Lights off for crowds Comment by Tony Giles

THE decision to play the Leongatha v Maffra match under lights at Traralgon might have been a great way to showcase the new $800,000 lighting upgrade but if crowd numbers are any indication it was an absolute “fizzer”.

It works at the MCG but why not in the country?

First of all its about travel times and where the crowds are coming from, it’s about comfort and ambience, it is about which clubs are involved, the inflexibility of scheduling of final’s matches and it is about whether families are willing to drive an hour home at night with kids in the car after a 9pm finish.

The fact that during the day the weather was an absolute cracker probably didn’t help either.

There was also a West Coast v Collingwood match on television which overlapped the Leongatha v

Maffra game during this AFL game’s first half.

While it was worth experimenting, unless the league can schedule the night game when it knows which clubs are going to be involved then don’t bother.

If the league knew it was a Traralgon, Morwell or Moe involved or both for a second semi-final for example; then have the game as a 6.30pm start.

However if it is a short notice decision and caterers, club volunteers, security and police can’t adjust to the timing then maybe it can only happen during the season and not in finals.

The Leongatha and Maffra supporters who were there made plenty of noise especially the Leongatha crowd near the grandstand as the Parrots got on top in the second half.

But country footy is so different to playing a big final at the MCG; it is still all about families and with conditions quite cold and spectators facing an hour on the road at the end; it was never going to work.

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