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PARROTS PREMIERS

Leongatha has made club history in the Gippsland League with the Seniors winning back to back premiership flags for the first time on Saturday against Maffra at Morwell. The Parrots defeated the Eagles 10.13.73 to 10.4.64 BACK TO BACK FLAGS FOR SENIORS Page 51

LEONGATHA CELEBRATES DOUBLE VICTORY

LEONGATHA RESERVES 2018 PREMIERS Page 49

Premiers 2018: pictured above, the Leongatha Senior team took out another nail biting premiership. Pictured are the 22 players who took out the title along with coach Paul Carbis, backline coach Al Scott, forward coach Kristian Gray, rotations manager Glenn Sullivan and runner Simon McRae. The players are Col Sanbrook, James Lloyd, Hayden Browne, Josh Hopkins, Kyle Cooper, Tom Marriott, Ryan Olden, Chris Verboon, Brock Davidson, Chris Dunne, Ben Willis, Jack Ginnane, Cade Maskell, Pat McGrath, Sam Forrester, Josh Schelling, Sean Westaway, Julian Lockwood, Matt Borschman, Cameron Stone, Rhett Kelly, Luke Bowman.

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Two car collision: Leongatha police and ambulance officers attended the scene of an ac- Paramedic assistance: an elderly Wonthaggi woman was transported by local paramedics for observation to Leongatha Hospital following the accident in Leongatha last Friday. cident at the of Anderson and McCartin Street in Leongatha last Friday.

Cars collide in Leongatha LEONGATHA police, ambulance and fire brigade officers attended a crash at the Anderson and McCartin street intersection in Leongatha last Friday

at about 9:30am. A Wonthaggi couple and two women from Allambee collided and it was alleged by police on scene that the Wonthaggi couple’s white Ford failed to give way from McCartin Street and

then hit the oncoming Allambee couple’s grey Holden Equipe. No motorists sustained severe injuries at the scene. Both airbags were deployed from the Wonthaggi couple’s Ford and the Wonthaggi woman was taken to Leongatha Hospital for

observation. Last Friday’s intersection crash served as a good reminder for motorists to obey road rules and concentrate at all times. “Many people report difficulty in seeing the give way sign; but regard-

Operation Scoreboard DURING the AFL Grand Final long weekend, Police will be out in force for Operation Scoreboard which will run from Thursday, September 27 to Sunday, September 30. Operation Scoreboard will be conducted throughout all operational police regions and police service areas (PSAs) during the four days, using all available personnel from local road policing units, general du-

Banding together: Members of Preserve our Forests came together last Wednesday night to inform the Mirboo North Community on the latest happenings in the proposed logging in the area.

Councillor to contest the seat of Bass

Giving VicForests the chop

CLARE Le Serve ground for Melbourne’s will contest the seat environmentally damaging projects”, Ms Le of Bass.

By Kyle Standfield THE lack of interest by VicForests as seen by the Mirboo North community group Preserve our Forests has frustrated members who have voted to conclude discussions with the VicForests..

A motion brought forth by Preserve our Forests to conclude discussions with VicForests regarding the logging of three coups in the area passed unanimously at a town meeting last week. The Preserve our Forests group believes its attention is better focused lobbying relevant state ministers, in particular the Minister for Agriculture Jaala Pulford and Minister for Energy, Environment, and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio. Chair of the Preserve our Forests group Marg Thomas said while they were open to reigniting a dialogue with VicForests in the future, for now they are forgoing that option. “For the present time we are concluding our talks with them but that doesn’t mean if something comes up in the future that we wouldn’t engage with them again,” Ms Thomas said. ‘We feel they are ignoring our no logging stance so we think our energy is better spent talking to ministers and state departments.” VicForests Corporate Affairs general manager, Alex Messina said it was disappointing Preserve our Forests elected to conclude discussions with the state owned business. Mr Messina urged Preserve our Forests to continue a dialogue with VicForests, saying the biggest losers out of the cease in talks will be the Mirboo North community. “It’s disappointing for the Mirboo North community but we will still find ways to talk to locals and continue to have input from them.” It’s been just over 12 months since VicForests announced plans to log three coups around Mir-

boo North with multiple scenarios having been talked about during that time. An initial plan to log 80 hectares (197 acres) has been reduced to potentially a 23 hectare (56 acre) log in one of the coups with selective logging occurring in the other two and a buffer zone being set up around Lyrebird Walk. The Preserve our Forests group remains firm in their stance that zero logging should occur. Also unveiled at the community meeting last week were the results of a nine month socio economic survey conducted by Preserve our Forests. Of the 393 Mirboo North residents surveyed 69% said the logging of the three coups would have a severe impact on them with residents saying they use the area for passive and active recreation in addition to a visual amenity. Viki Sinclair of Preserve our Forests said the loss of surrounding forests would have a big impact on the town. “There really is a sense of grief and loss,” Ms Sinclair said. “You don’t damage or remove the biggest asset a small town has.” Many also voiced their worries about loss of habitat for a selection of endangered species of animals. Mr Messina said he understands the concerns of the local community and reiterated that the townships concerns were the concerns of VicForests as well. “We know of concerns from locals about wanting to maintain habitats for threatened species in particular Greater Gliders,” Mr Messina said. “We’ve had biodiversity experts and ecologists accessed the coups and draw up a biodiversity plan to best maximize the protection of their habitats.” Mr Messina said logging won’t begin before autumn next year as VicForests intends to prioritize working with the community further.

Bass Coast Shire councillor and former mayor Clare Le Serve recently announced she will be contesting the Bass electorate as an Independent candidate in the state election on November 24. Ms Le Serve said, “The electorate of Bass needs a strong independent voice – someone who lives in the community and listens to the community, without owing any allegiance to either of the major parties.” The AGL Gas Plant being built at Crib Point is an example. Ms Le Serve said although it is in a different electorate it will have significant adverse impact across Western Port and Phillip Island. This gas plant will impact the quality and temperature of the water in Western Port and the communities around the bay. It will require dredging and construction of pipelines through Ramsar Wetlands. “Western Port is an internationally recognised natural gem, it should not be a dumping

Serve said. “I have been really heartened by the support I’ve received from a broad cross section of people in our community. “This is unfinished business; last time we made the seat marginal – this time let’s put our community first and send a message to Spring Street. “The importance of public transport is critical to the vitality of regional Victoria. “Bring the train back to Lang Lang as stage one of a project for better public transport. This is what our communities deserve.” Ms Le Serve said she will campaign hard to make this happen. Ms Le Serve has been deeply involved in community work and campaigning for over 40 years and brings a vigour and commitment to the community that you do not see in major parties. Ms Le Serve has a background in community development, local government and farming.

less, it is up to motorists to remain focussed and alert. The signs are there to be obeyed irrespective of the road layout and conditions,” Korumburra Leading Senior Constable Carl Baido warned.

ties and other regional resources. During the operation, centralised resources from the State Highway Patrol, Solo Unit, Heavy Vehicle Unit, RPDAS, ANPR and ORU will support identified high risk areas. The major focus for the operation will be on speed, fatigue, impaired driving, distraction offences and seatbelt compliance. The aim, in addition to detecting offences, will be to provide a highly visible and mobile police presence to reinforce positive driving behaviours and lessen the incidence of road trauma.

Mobile phone driving charge FOSTER Police have reported that on September 20 at about 12.10 pm a 36 year old female from Buffalo was involved in a collision with another vehicle on the South Gippsland Highway, Meeniyan.

Vehicles were travelling in opposite directions on the highway when the vehicle being driven towards Meeniyan veered towards the centre line and the wing mirrors of both vehicles touched and shattered. Police from Foster attended the scene and the Buffalo woman admitted to using her mobile phone as she was driving which caused her to veer towards the centre line and cause the accident. No one was injured in the accident and both vehicles were driveable. The female was issued with two infringement notices, one for using her phone as she drove which incurred a $484 fine and three demerits and another fine for careless driving $387 and another three demerits.

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‘Get Social’ at Seniors Festival

SOUTH Gippsland seniors are invited to join in this year’s October Seniors Festival celebrations.

From October 7, seniors can enjoy a range of events from across the region, including a performance by talented Nikki Nicholls with The Songs and Story of Carol King on Friday, October 12. South Gippsland Shire Council’s Coordinator

Aged and Disability Services Monica Pound is excited about this year’s concert. “We are thrilled to be hosting Nikki as part of this year’s Seniors Festival activities. I am sure she will offer a total package which will appeal to most. “Our annual concert provides a great opportunity for seniors to hear great music or even to put on their dancing shoes! It’s a great day out,” said Ms Pound. The Seniors Concert is the key event in the lo-

cal Seniors Week calendar but there are many others. There will be seminars, garden tours, movie afternoon running in many local towns and there’s even an Antique Roadshow on October 11. Local co-ordinator Joan Turner is excited about the program which will be released this week. The Star newspaper is also producing a feature next issue, Tuesday, October 2, outlining a lot of the activities taking place. This year’s festival theme is ‘Get Social’ and local

seniors are very welcome to join in the many activities on offer. Tickets to the ‘Nikki Nicholls – The Songs and Story of Carol King’ concert are available by contacting Council on 5662 9200. Admission is free. You can download a copy of the South Gippsland Seniors Festival program at www.southgippsland.vic. gov.au/seniorsfestival or by phoning Council on 5662 9200.

Dancing towards her dreams SIOBHAN Cooper from Foster has been learning dance with Lisa Pellin Dancers for 10 years and in that time has had the opportunity to perform and participate in many eisteddfods, concerts and exams.

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Program out soon: Joan Turner, who is co-ordinating a lot of the South Gippsland Seniors’ Week events, is pictured holding a copy of the program which will be out this week. Look out for The Star’s feature in next week’s edition.

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In July Siobhan received first place at the Australian Teachers of Dance (ATOD) Victorian Ballet Scholarship. Her success in this allowed her to compete at the ATOD Australasian Scholarships against the top four place getters in each state and Siobhan was again At the beginning of Term 2 Siobhan successfully awarded fisrt place. “I was absolutely shocked and excited to win, I auditioned for the Associate program at the Russian Choreographic Academy in Melbourne where she was proud just to make it as far as I did but to actunow attends weekly classes as well as continuing her ally win, I couldn’t believe it” Siobhan said. The quality of training at LPD has been recogfull training at LPD. This was just the start of a string of success for nised on many occasions with a number of LPD students already studying at various prestigious vothis young inspiring ballerina. cational schools and universities including, Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, The Australian Ballet School, Victorian College of the Arts, Queensland Ballet School, New Zealand School of Dance, National Institute of Circus Arts and the Musical Theatre course at Patrick Studios Australia. Others are also working professionally in USA, China and more. Most recently Siobhan went through a rigorous audition process for VCASS (Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School) where she has been accepted for 2019. Siobhan will move to Melbourne and enter Year 9 at this wonderful school that combines her academic education with her dance training, “I’ll miss my friends and teachers at LPD heaps but I’m so grateful for all the support and I will always have so many memories” Siobhan said. Siobhan is now looking forward to creating new memories and friends at VCASS and pursuing her dream to become a professional Ballerina.

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Rent crisis deepens By Leticia Laing THE other side of the local property boom has revealed cracks in the rental market where almost no homes are available, forcing families to live with relatives or move away. Jacque Telfer a single mother of four children aged between 10 and two years said she took up a lease for six months in Venus Bay because it was the only property available at the time, even though her older children attend school in Leongatha. She has less than a week left on her lease which left her little choice but move in with her cousin and her two children into a two bedroom unit in Leongatha, until she finds another rental. “I’m applying for everything whether it is two bedrooms or four. We can’t keep living like this, there are six kids sleeping in the one bedroom,” she said. “I mean we don’t have a house so it’s really stressful. I don’t want to move into a caravan park because of the safety issues and that would only be more stressful.” Stockdale and Leggo real estate principal for Leongatha, Korumburra, Inverloch, Mirboo North and Wonthaggi, Mick Hanily said there are no properties listed for rent in Leongatha and Korumburra at the moment. He said he expected prices and demand to continue increasing because many people wanted to leave areas like Cranbourne or Pakenham in metropolitan Melbourne. Alex Scott Real Estate Leongatha property manager Kim Rosser said currently, there were no rental vacancies listed in the Leongatha office and she received on average 15 applications per home when rentals did arise. “Property sales are very strong at the moment. We sold 15 properties in the past twelve months and four homes which had been rentals were listed for sale,” Ms Rosser said. “My theory is that the new rental laws and a

Almost homeless: from left, Holly Telfer holding her daughter Piper, is sharing her home with Jacque Telfer who holds her daughter Madalin and cousin Annastacia, Jacque’s son Jacob and Hailey Telfer. The children are all sharing one bedroom. strong sales market are making landlords reluctant to continue renting out their houses. “There is very little government public housing in this area. I think some people are going to end up homeless.” Mirboo North resident Emma Conns and her partner spent four months looking for a rental to live in with their 18 month old child, submitting more than 60 applications for rentals in that time. “We were applying for up to 20 houses a day,

three times a week. I knew the rental market was in a bit of a crisis so I put in a lot of applications but I didn’t think it would be that serious,” she said. “We really were down to the wire before we received approval for a rental in Morwell last week. We didn’t really know what was going to happen to us if we didn’t get this home.” According to Community Housing Limited, Victoria state manager Shari McFail, there are 1335 families or singles in Inner Gippsland -

which includes Bass Coast and South Gippsland, Baw Baw and La Trobe Valley shires – on the waiting list for public housing. “Young people, couples or families who are not able to afford homes because of increasing property prices are entering into and staying in the private rental market,” she said. “Growth in social housing has been stagnant for a number of years. There is a shortfall in public housing across the State with 24,000 homeless Victorians each night.”

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IMMERSE yourself in tales from some often be very close to home. The presentations will be followed by an of the best storytellers at the Coal Creek open forum chaired by Cr. Andrew McEwan. Literary Festival this Sunday, October With the topic â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have written something. 14. What do I do nextâ&#x20AC;?? Dorothy Johnston, Michael

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Nine feature authors will make presentations throughout the day; Amy Bodossian, Les Twentyman, Alison Corke, Paheer Para, Dorothy Johnston, Scot Gardner, Katherine Boland, Michael Hyde and Alison Knight. Michael Hyde and Scot Gardner will kick things off at 10.30am. These authors will be discussing how and why did they get here? At 11.30am, Les Twentyman will turn the discussion to youth issues and his experiences overseas. Attention will then turn to Katherine Boland` and Amy Bodossian at 1.15pm. They will reflect on their varying experiences and attitudes to life and love and how it informs and inspires their writing. Alison Corke and Para Paheer will follow on at 2.15pm. Para with the help of Alison Corke will share his stories and reflect on the boundless generosity of ordinary people, who went to extraordinary lengths to help him. Alison is a freelance writer living in Apollo Bay and an active member of Rural Australians for Refugees. In 2009, concern for the plight of a tiny boat of asylum seekers sunk in the Indian Ocean lead to a pen-friendship with Para, one of the young men on the boat. Their friendship grew, and on his release from detention on Christmas Island in 2011. Para moved in with the Corke family. The Power of Good People is the collaboration of Alison and Para. Wrapping up the festival will be Dorothy Johnston and Alison Knight at 3.15pm. Born in Manchester, Alison graduated from Birmingham University with a degree in English. She subsequently completed a research degree on Henry James at Manchester University. Alison was lured to Melbourne with the promise of pavlovas, endless sunshine and the prompt removal of huntsman spiders. Having been an English teacher, she is now active in community theatre as a writer, director and actor. Alison writes in a wide variety of styles, from quirky comedies to darker psychological dramas. She has gained a number of awards and commendations for her plays and short stories. When her son told her heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d love to read a novel written by his mum, she obliged â&#x20AC;&#x201C; twice. They will discuss the attractions of crime fiction. Why writers and readers are drawn to the dark side, and how often the dark side can

Hyde, Alison Knight and Amy Bodossian will discuss whether you publish or not publish your work, how you go about self-publishing; what about editing and proof reading and is it better to approach an established publishing house. Breaking up the presentations will be the announcement of the Bert Van Bedaf Short Story Prize and the Open Poetry Prize. Chloe Kent will judge the short stories and Amy Bodossian will judge the poetry. Chloe Kent, Victorian based producer, photographer and writer with over six yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience across the three fields. Amy Bodossian, is a critically acclaimed cabaret/spoken word artist and is an eccentric and unforgettable performer who has been captivating audiences for over 10 years. She has appeared on ABCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Spicks and Specks and Please Like Me, performed at major festivals across Australia and headlined most of Melbourneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top poetry events. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been nominated for a Green Room Award and won the Convenorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choice Award in the 2017 Melbourne Spoken Word Prize. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a pigeonhole in existence that could possibly hold Amy Bodossian. No warning, no apologies.â&#x20AC;?- Finger Magazine. Amy has just released her book, Wide Open, published by Outside The Box Press. From 10.30am to 5.00pm, entry is $10 per adult, $8 for concession and $5 for children under 16. Come along and enjoy a day of creativity and wonderment at the Coal Creek Literary Festival.

Great read: Yarravilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Carmel Lillis and Tony Nicholson browsed some of the books available at the Coal Creek Literary Festival last year. The Coal Creek Literary Festival is on again this year on October 14.

Dog Leash Order and Cat Curfew A program of live music in small halls across South Gippsland

A Cajun-inspired Old Timer Show bringing tunes direct from the Appalachian mountains with a touch of blues and vintage country. Hopping with energy, this show is for anyone up for a good time.

Council is seeking community feedback on the possible introduction of a Dog Leash Order and Cat Curfew to protect the community. Currently South Gippsland Shire does not have a Local Law or Policy that requires dogs to be kept on a leash in public or cats to be contained within their property. Leongatha or visit South Gippsland Shire Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Website to complete the surveyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s online. Please visit: oursay.org/catcurfew and oursay.org/dogleashorder Feedback must be provided by Wednesday 31 October 2018.

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Better deal for boaties promised

Backing boating: Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien at Port Welshpool.

ONE hundred percent of boating fees will be re-invested into recreational fishing and boating infrastructure under a Liberal Nationals Government.

The Nationals’ Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien said The Nationals in government will create a Blue Infrastructure Fund that will provide first-class infrastructure and services for recreational water users like more boat ramps, jetties and navigational lighting as well as onshore facilities such as bigger car parks and cleaning tables. “At the moment, Victorian boat users pay significant fees to the State Government every year but only a portion of that money is invested back into better infrastructure and services for water users,” Mr O’Brien said. “Under a Liberal Nationals Government, the Blue Infrastructure Fund will return all proceeds of collected boating fees into better facilities for the boating community. “We will invest in infrastructure that will improve access, enjoyment and protection of Victoria’s inland and coastal waterways, including throughout Gippsland. “Recreational boating and fishing is not only great fun for the whole family, but these activities are important contributors to the Gippsland economy too.

“Over the past few years I’ve had to deal with problems affecting boaties in Loch Sport, Shallow Inlet, Corner Inlet, Waratah Bay and at Marlay Point. Some of these have been technical issues but others just require additional investment. “The Nationals in government will deliver a better deal for boaties and recreational fishers by making sure their license and other fees are spent on upgrading and building the things they want. “It’s going to be great for boaties and rec fishers in Gippsland South as well as the businesses that support these activities like bait and tackle stores, charter operators and even accommodation providers and petrol stations.” Boat owners raise significant revenue for the Victorian Government through boat licensing and other charges. In 2016-17 the Andrews Labor Government returned just 11.6 per cent of the $27.7 million annual boating revenue on boating infrastructure. Recreational boating is estimated to contribute $4.5 billion to the Victorian economy each year. This is underpinned by 193,000 registered boat owners, 1 million boating participants annually and 17,700 full-time jobs. In addition, recreational fishing generates a combined direct and indirect contribution of more than $7.1 billion per year and accounts for over 30,000 full-time jobs.

Rubbish solution

A BANDAID fix on Bass Coast’s summer waste management program has failed to satisfy the community.

At its August meeting, council voted to include a post-Christmas Day collection and to extend the recycling collection to after the Australia Day weekend. Registered holiday homes will also be prescribed a 240L landfill bin at no extra cost and education programs will be offered. This decision was made after council was advised the existing waste services contract would not allow any major changes. “I was not rapt with this outcome and I wish there could’ve been a better solution,” deputy mayor Cr Brett Tessari said. “The amendments I added at least gave some options for multiple use homes and opportunities for better education.” Bass Coast Ratepayers and Residents Association’s Andrew Marston said what was offered was only a small concession and the he would be investigating the options tabled. Mr Marston said last summer was unpleasant on Phillip Island due to the overflow of rubbish during the peak tourism season with no additional collection. “For some residents it wasn’t an issue, but it was the rubbish overflow in bins on the streets that were a problem,” he said. “More education would help, but we need more than that.” Inverloch resident Adam Leys felt the number one issue had not been addressed. “That issue is that many holiday bookings are for one week at a time. This means that each bin needs to be emptied weekly over the holiday period or many holiday tenants arrive to full bins, which is not acceptable,” he said. “This places the onus on the landlord to pay a private contractor to empty the bins, which is not a reasonable outcome given the high cost of rates already paid by holiday home owners.” Mr Leys said offering larger landfill bins was not a solution without a weekly collection and expecting holiday home owners to partake in a waste education program was impractical and unrealistic.

“Even if they were to do so, it is not the holiday home owners who need to be educated. It is the holiday makers who create the rubbish and need to dispose of it and they are certainly not going to make a trip down here prior to their holiday to learn about our approach to waste disposal,” he said. “They are paying very high weekly tariffs to stay in our town and they rightfully expect to have a simple service such as satisfactory waste collection provided during their stay.” Cr Stephen Fullarton said it was disgusting nothing more could be done. “After what happened last year, we guaranteed we would fix this. Now we are here with only a few months to go until summer and nothing has happened. It is totally poor,” he said. “For some of our councillors and council staff to claim we simply need to educate the public demonstrates total failure. It’s affecting our tourism; our visitors arrive and instead of a welcome banner they see rubbish. It’s unacceptable and it defies belief.”

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Pool reopening set for term four

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Happy students: Wonthaggi Primary Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grade 6 students Emily, Olivia and Kalahni are thrilled their schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pool is likely to be up and running again in time for term four.

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THE Wonthaggi Primary School poolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s refurbishment is anticipated to be complete by term four. After 15 years of use without a revamp and damage caused by vandals, the school launched into redevelop works. A school council meeting will be held today (September 18) to decide what repairs will be prioritised and undertaken.

The quote to cover the costs is likely to be between $15,000 and $65,000. There has been huge community support for the pool, with generations of students remembering their time at the school and learning to swim in the pool. Fundraisers have been held, including a movie night. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It has been really encouraging that local people are so willing to get behind this project,â&#x20AC;? school principal Wendy Bradley said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The pool is part of Wonthaggiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history and

we have received lots of support to maintain it. It is a valued community asset and is very well used by our students.â&#x20AC;? Ms Bradley said the school may be looking to open the pool up to other local schools following the repairs. The next fundraiser is the Kidz Mini Mudda. The event will be held on Saturday, October 27, to coincide with the Bass Coast Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Expo. Open to school age participants, the cost is $25 and registration closes on Monday, October 22.

Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s strives for priority projects THERE is increased focus on the seat of Bass in the lead up to the state election.

Bass Coast Shire Council is making the most of every opportunity to have its key priorities heard. Council has a priority list identifying the top 10 need and concerns of the community. The list has been shared with government ministers, shadow ministers and elected representatives, and council has been meeting with ministers to discuss the communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s priorities relevant to their portfolios and interests. Recently, deputy mayor Cr Brett Tessari, CEO Paul Buckley PSM and manager strategy and growth Jodi Kennedy met with Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas and Minister for Roads and Transport Luke Donnellan. On the same day, Cr Les Larke and manager advocacy and engagement Christian Stefani met with Minister for Tourism and Events John Eren and the Victorian Tourism Industry Council. Erosion concern: Minister for Environment Lily Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Ambrosio met with Department of EnOn the following day, mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield, vironment Land Water and Planning representatives, Labor candidate for Bass Jordan Crug- Cr Michael Whelan, Cr Stephen Fullarton and manLeongatha Ph 5662 0463 nale, and Bass Coast councillors Stephen Fullarton, Michael Whelan and mayor Pamela ager sustainable environment Deirdre Griepsma met Foster Ph 5682 2261 with the Minister for Environmet Lily Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Ambrosio Rothfield at Cowes East foreshore. in Cowes to discuss and demonstrate firsthand the effects of erosion in Cowes and Cowes East. Cr Rothfield said the meetings were pivotal for communicating the communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs and pushing Bass Coast to the forefront of funding opportunities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This week we will talk with senior advisors to IMMUNISATION SESSIONS the Minister for Tourism to explain that the environPUBLIC PRESENTATIONS AGENDA CONT. ment is the backbone of our visitor economy and Wednesday 26 September 2018, 10am* 8.3. Documents sealed awarded or extended by CEO 21 July Foster: Tuesday 2 October, 10.00 - 10.30am at the War then to the Shadow Minister for Environment to disMemorial Arts Centre. Council Agenda Topics Only 2018 to 24 Aug 2018 Leongatha: Tuesday 2 October, 12.30 - 1.30pm at cuss our concerns around erosion,â&#x20AC;? she said. *Expressions of interest to present are made by accessing 14.1. Closed session - personnel matter Leongatha Uniting Church Hall Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Presenting to Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; page (by COB â&#x20AC;&#x153;During these meetings, we are driving home the Mirboo North: Wednesday 3 October, 9.00 - 9.30am at 21/9), contact 5662 9222 for details. A list of booked necessity of investment in Bass Coast. IMPOUNDED VEHICLE - NOTICE OF SALE the Maternal and Child Health Centre topics can be viewed the day prior on Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are the third fastest growing economy in the Council impounded the following vehicle in accordance with Korumburra: Wednesday 3 October, 11.30 - 12.00pm at state, and the second most dependent on tourism beORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING Karmai Community Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Centre Schedule 11 of the Local Government Act 1989: hind Uluru. Impounded on: 29 August 2018 Wednesday 26 September 2018, 2.00pm WORKS THIS WEEK â&#x20AC;&#x153;Enabling our community to thrive and survive Impounded from: Wild Dog Valley Road, Mount Eccles *Questions were registered (by COB 21/9) by accessing Sealed road maintenance: Whole Shire our growing economy and population, as well as proColour: White Roadside slashing: Welshpool, Hedley, Korumburra Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Questions for Council Meetingsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; page, tecting our unique and precious environment, is at the Make: Subaru South Road, Korumburra South contact 5662 9222 for details. forefront of all of our priorities and conversations.â&#x20AC;? Body Type: Station Wagon Bridge construction and road realignment: Bena Please note that Council live streams and records To read more about councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s advocacy priRegistration Number: XJP973 Kongwak Road, Bena its Ordinary Council Meetings, refer to the Policy on orities, visit councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website basscoast.vic.gov.au/ VIN Number: JF2AJ5ER01G005508 Netball court construction: Leongatha Recreation advocacy. Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website for more details. As this vehicle has not been collected and relevant fees Reserve

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2.1. Grant application South Gippsland business associations good governance toolkit 3.1. Leongatha collaboration and leadership - expression of interest 3.2. Public transport consultation improvements 4.1. Consider submissions and determine proposal sale of reserve 8 Varney Rd, Foster 4.2. Award contract Korumburra railway station and community hub master plan 4.3. Grant application - Venus Bay jetty redevelopmnent 5.1. Draft 2017/18 annual report - report of operations statement 2017/18 5.3. Award Contract supply and installation of multifunction devices with ongoing maintenance agreement 8.1. Financial performance report July to August 2018 8.2. Assembly of councillors 22 July to 21 August 2018

paid within 14 days of impoundment, the vehicle will now be offered for sale to the public. Offers marked â&#x20AC;&#x153;Abandoned Vehicleâ&#x20AC;? and addressed to the Coordinator Local Laws, South Gippsland Shire Council, Private Bag 4, Leongatha VIC 3953 are hereby invited for the purchase and removal from Council of the aforementioned abandoned vehicle. Offers close 2.00pm, on 9 October 2018 and are to be delivered to Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reception area at 9 Smith Street, Leongatha on or before the said time and date. The vehicle can be viewed at the Council Depot in Yarragon Road, Leongatha by appointment with the Local Laws Department on 5662 9200.

EMPLOYMENT Council advertises all employment opportunities on its

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

Bridge replacement: Powneys Road, Tarwin Unsealed road maintenance: Leongatha North, Hallston, Middle Tarwin Resheets: Enboms Lane, Jumbunna, Pattersons Road, Moyarra, Old Leongatha and Old Korumburra Road, Leongatha Tree uplifts: Korumburra South, Jumbunna Carpark construction: Walkerville Foreshore Footpath maintenance: Toora Creek Township Sealed road drainage and road works: McGleads Road, Foster and Soldiers Road, Yanakie Amenitites Refurbishment: Toora Swimming Pool Unsealed road grading: Allambee, Nerrena, Bena, Arawata, Hedley, Foster North, Dumbalk, Venus Bay

ROAD CLOSURE Please be advised that the temporary closure of Bena Way and Jeetho West Road will be extended until 7 October due to delays from wet weather.

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Key projects: Bass Coast Shire Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cr Les Larke (right) discussed councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s priority list with Minister for Tourism and Events John Eren recently.

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Mirboo North Vital Signs Project underway By Kyle Standfield

Project manager for the Mirboo North Vital Signs Project Kate Buxton said the final product of the process will be an MIRBOO North has become the easily digestible report for made for quick first rural town in Australia to reading. “The final report is something we want initiate a Vital Signs Project that to be able to examine simply,” aims to illustrate the strengths everybody Ms Buxton said. and weaknesses of the region. “It needs to clearly set out the results A plethora of surveys and discus- so that residents don’t have to sift through sions, both formal and informal, will be huge amounts of data and information, conducted with locals over the next 12 that’s our job.” months in several key areas like health Ms Buxton, who’s a Mirboo North loand education to give indication how the cal herself, said the benefits of the Vital town and its surroundings are tracking. Signs Project were substantial. The results will hope to make clear “The project allows us to dig in deep improvements that need to be made while and find the areas we can improve in,” Ms also identifying and celebrating the things Buxton said. Mirboo North does well. “After the final report is released we The project has been split up into four can then go and act upon those findings distinct regions – Mirboo North, Boolara, for the betterment of our region.” Thorpdale and Yinnar – to ensure a balEach of the four regions highlighted anced look into life in the area. in the project will have at least one volun-

teer on a newly established committee of 12 people that will work closely with the core Vital Signs Project team to produce the results. Ms Buxton said after the initial 12 month report is released, the Vital Signs Project will revisit the process again in three years to give an update on the region and see how things have changed. “Coming back to it in three years gives us a way to see how things have changed thanks to the first Vital Signs Project and access if we have made improvements or not,” Ms Buxton said. “The project isn’t just about our weaknesses though; it’s about displaying our strengths and ensuring we continue to do them well.” Ms Buxton encouraged those inter- Leading the charge: Mirbo North Vital Signs project cooridinator Kate ested to visit their Facebook page or give Buxton will oversee the 12 month process of determining the strengths her a call on 0439 377 001. and weaknesses of Mirboo North and surrounding areas.

Local students discuss future careers YEAR 10 students at interview style with quesLeongatha Second- tions and answers at the ary College gained an end. Assistant Principal Brad insight into future careers when they heard from a range of South Gippsland businesses last Wednesday, September 19. The Industry Presentation Day featured a range of businesses involved in fields of automotive, arts/ media, education, health, sport and recreation, law enforcement, construction and hair and beauty to name a few. There were a number of sessions and was done in

Hutchinson said he was most appreciative of businesses giving up their free time to help the students.

The way ahead: nurse Sarah Hogan, Year 10 student Ashley Challis, Leongatha Healthcare practice manager Judy Robb, and nurse Sandra Challis got together last week to discuss careers in the health sector.

Exploring opportunities: Rachel Chipere, Leongatha Optometrist, Year 10 student Charlotte Smith, Alanah Mueller, Myotherapist at South Gippsland Therapy Centre helped students in Year 10 look at their futures.

Career advice: back row, from left, Year 10 students, Che Roy, Hayley Young, Colby Michael, Kyle Eyers, Keely Price; front, from left, Laura Gurney (Laura Joy Photography), Assistant Principal - Brad Hutchinson, Visual Design Consultant and teacher Nenad Tarlac worked together to discuss career options in the media/arts area.

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oil, nuts, honey, preserves, soap and more. Be sure to visit Grow Lightly and enjoy the grand opening event from 9am to 1pm on Saturday, October 6 and join in the celebrations, share a laugh and to stock up on fresh local produce for your pantry. “All customers who make a purchase between 10am October 4th through to 12 noon LEONGATHA and Wonthaggi Little Ath- on October 6th have the opportunity to enter our letics will start again early next month so get raffle to win a $50 voucher to spend in our new shop.” those running shoes on and start preparing. See next week’s paper for more details. Tarwin Lower Primary School students enTHE Noah’s Gift Charity Ball is set to be joyed their end of term crazy hair day last Friday with all gold coin donations going to drought held on October 6. The ball will celebrate the first birthday of relief. Noah Jones, who sadly passed away due to a LEONGATHA Lyric Theatre’s play group cardiology condition at just one month old. All proceeds from the event will be donated will resume after the recent recess, at the home of Jo and Mike Street, on Tuesday, October 9 to the Royal Children’s Hospital’s cardiology ward. at 7.30pm. Although tickets have completely sold out, A selection of one act plays will be read including Is This Where We Came In? by Mil the community still has the opportunity to Perrin, The Sex Life of Snails by John Mulli- make a donation. The Jones family are selling raffle tickets at gan and one other. Bring your own drinks and nibbles and tea and coffee will be provided. All the Wonthaggi Plaza this week. To be drawn at the ball, there are some fabwelcome. ulous prizes to be won, donated by many local DON’T forget to get your tickets for Leon- businesses. They will be selling tickets from 10am to gatha Lyric Theatre’s new drama, Death and the Maiden to be staged at Mesley Hall in Leongatha 2pm until Friday. Noah’s mother Emma – of Cape Paterson – from September 28 to October 6. said the family has been blown away by the inTHE Fish Creek Primary School was suc- credible support from the community and gave cessful in receiving a 2018-2019 Victorian thanks for the generosity. Junior Landcare and Biodiversity Grant for 80 years young together in the same year! Ian $4675 for a ‘Native flora and fauna habitat creation at Buckley Park Community Garden’ and Dawn Rasmussen celebrated with family and project. The project will be undertaken next at least 50 of their friends at the Leongatha Dakyear and will involve the whole school. It in- ers Centre last Sunday, September 23. Ian’s older volves the re-vegetation of bird, butterfly and sister Gwen was a special guest this joyful day. A insect attracting trees, under-story and ground great time was had with many stories shared with cover on the borders of the Buckley Communi- a lovely cuppa and afternoon tea. ty Farm. The project will also incorporate bush food plants and nest boxes for bats, birds and gliders. The project involves contributions and partnerships with Landcare, Greening Australia, Fish Creek Community Gardens and local council and provides a great opportunity for our school kids to be involved in ongoing maintenance, care, flora and fauna monitoring in the local community.

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THE MDU Cricket Club is looking for players for its under 14 and 16 teams. There is a training session on Thursday, September 27 at 4pm at Meeniyan cricket ground. All interested players are invited to attend. For more info contact Tim on 0488 634232.

Brothers in arms: not one but two brother combinations shared the spoils for Leongatha in the Gippsland Grand Final on Saturday at Morwell. Jack and Damon Ginnane Happy lads: Fraser Kelly, left, won in the both won flags, Jack, left, in the Seniors and Reserves while in the Seniors his brother Rhett was part of the winning team. Damon, right, for the Reserves.

Lucky raffle winner `THE Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club proudly offers support and sponsorship to the Wonthaggi and District Combined Probus group and the Wonthaggi Probus group. Both groups offer friendship and fellowship and fun in retirement. Probus opens the door to new experiences and friendships through monthly meetings which are held at the Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club. The meetings provide the opportunity for friendship and social interaction in a supportive environment and include interesting and sometimes humorous guest speakers. To quote a recent Probus Club member “the day I joined my Probus Club, I instantly had 100 new friends.”

Once a month after their meeting the Wonthaggi and District Combined Probus Group enjoy lunch together in the Crib Bistro. Workmen’s club committee president Kevin Williams decided to hold surprise raffle for a bottle of Premium Wine. The lucky winner was Pat McNair who appreciated the win. The Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club supports groups within the community and looks for ways to engage and create an ongoing benefit back to the community. Both groups welcome new members to their meetings. If you would like any more information then visit www.wonthaggiworkmens.com.au or call 56721083.

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THE Leongatha and District Historical Society awarded Pat Spinks, pictured left, a life membership on September 12 at its annual general meeting in gratitude for all of her never faltering work and dedication for the last 22 years. She has served as a treasurer and archivist with over 14,000 items of local Winner: from left Renee Leslie, lucky winner Pat McNair, Wonthaggi Workmen’s club history now catalogued. It was awarded to her committee president Kevin Williams enjoyed the recent meeting of the Wonthaggi and Disby Robert Sage on behalf of all members. trict Combined Probus Group.

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Hospital on track for upgrade By Leticia Laing A POPULATION explosion, geography and an ageing community has pushed Wonthaggi Hospital to become the ideal location for massive redevelopment.

In a meeting last week hosted by Inverloch Men’s Shed, Bass Coast Health chief executive Jan Child outlined the project, set in four stages with the first funded by the State Government’s $115m boost announced earlier this year. The project will including making the current emergency department eight times bigger, create staff accommodation and expand wards and orthopaedic services. When completed, the hospital will have the capacity to treat an extra 26,000 emergency patients annually and a high dependency unit for patients in a critical condition. Ms Child said the new emergency department was expected to be opened by 2023 and interviews were being held with potential architects for predemolition to begin next March. Ten years ago Wonthaggi Hospital was categorised as a sub-regional hospital compared to the South Gippsland Health Service’s Leongatha Hospital which is classified as local. Ms Child’s said Wonthaggi’s geographical location made it suitable as a sub-regional hospital allowing it to cater for the large influx of people to places like Inverloch and Phillip Island during holiday periods. The Bass Coast Shire population is projected to have grown by an extra 55 per cent by 2031, compared to South Gippsland Shire’s growth of 19 per

What’s happening at Milpara Korumburra’s Community House? Did you notice our program for Term 4 is printed in orange? Orange is the globally identified colour to end violence and it is in support of 16 days of activism against violence, 25 November - 10 December. Ending violence is everyone’s responsibility.We’re asking again for our wonderful community to show support for a Victoria #freefromviolence and wear, display and decorate with orange during the 16 days of activism.

cent in that time. Inverloch Men’s Shed president Julian Sellers said the meeting was held in line with the group’s ethos to promote men’s health and openness to talk about health issues. “Men will often talk to men about their health more. The idea is about promoting your own health and the community’s health,” he said. “The whole hospital complex has been under certain strain in past years and this meeting was to help put people’s minds at ease by hearing about what new services the hospital will provide.”

Master plan: The blue areas in this digital rendering outline stage one of the major redevelopment to Bass Coast Health’s Wonthaggi Hospital, including a major expansion to the emergency department.

Family honour their brave Military Medallist AT midday on Wednesday, October, 3 some 30 grandchildren, partners and family of Frederick Norris Hanks will meet for lunch at the Leongatha R.S.L. to commemorate one hundred years since he won the Military Medal for displaying bravery in the field in France. After lunch the gathering intends to visit Mr Hanks’ grave at the Leongatha Cemetery.

Private Hanks was a machine-gunner with “C” Company, 22nd Battalion, when on October 3rd,1918, he risked his own safety to gain ground on an enemy position which was holding back the advancement of his unit. After marrying his wife Victoria at Trentham in 1900, they moved to Kardella near Korumburra and worked on a farm owned by the Alcorns, before moving to Nerrena about ten years later, where they worked for various farmers. During the first sixteen years of their marriage, Fred and Victoria had eight children ranging in age from fifteen years to two weeks old. Unfortunately, two of the children passed away at a very young age. In 1916, at the age of 37, Frederick Hanks enlisted in the army and in November that same year, joined 22 Battalion in the trenches of France on the Western Front. He remained with that battalion which was the last A.I.F. unit to endure fighting before withdrawing from the trenches after the ceasefire was announced in early November 1918. After he returned home in 1919, they purchased a

farm at Nerrena through the Soldier Settlement Commission. They then increased the number of children by another four. Many of those children remained in South Gippsland where the Hanks name has increased over several generations. Times were tough and so they sold the farm after several years. It is estimated that Fred and Victoria had lived in at least sixteen houses during their marriage. Frederick Norris Hanks passed away in 1960 at the age of eighty two at the Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital, just two weeks after their 60th wedding anniversary. His remains are buried at the Leongatha Cemetery with his beloved wife Victoria and the two small children who died before he went to war.

We will remember: Private Frederick Norris Hanks, a WW1 Military Medal recipient Medals: the WW1 Military Medal awarded will be remembered at a special lunch by his to Private Frederick Norris Hanks 100 years grandchildren on Wednesday, October 3 at the Leongatha RSL. ago. ALL VEHICLES INCLUDING PRESTIGE

We have two great activities as part of this campaign: Orange Flower Making – come along and learn to create orange flowers for our ‘Help our Community Bloom’ installation in the main street of Korumburra. We are having drop in sessions on October 23, 30 and November 13. Nurture our garden – Help our Community Bloom Workshop on Saturday December 8. To tackle violence we thought a workshop in understanding brain development of children, our key building blocks of our community’s future and an Introduction to Compassionate Communication would be a great way to build our community’s tool box. Compassionate Communication is based on the idea that humans have universal needs that need to be met. We resort to violence (social, physiological and physical) when we don’t recognise more effective strategies for meeting these human needs. Compassionate communication is an emotionally intelligent, awareness based communication approach to meet human needs in a more positive way. The Brain Architecture game is an engaging hands on group experience that helps people see and feel the implications of the science of early brain development starting from the earliest years of life and that experiences shape the structure for better or worse.

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JOIN US TO EXPERIENCE THE NELSON MANDELA EXHIBITION MANDELA MY LIFE Helping out: Cherie Smirl with Tanzanian children Herman, Naseiku and Eva. the “Nelson Mandela – My Life” exhibition at the Melbourne Museum Tuesday, October 16 is a great way help bring about change while experiencing this world class exhibition which explores the personal and public life of one of the most influential men in modern history. Contact Cherie for more information and to book for this enjoyable, stress free “safari”.

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OPINIONS

Strict Conditions applied to Joy Flight Permit

Residents who opposed the application for joyflights operating from 5610 Bass Highway heard this week that VCAT has granted a permit. They are pleased that the member recognised the threat to their amenity from the operation and thus applied strict conditions to the permit. Some of which are: Only one plane is allowed to operate from the airfield and that is to be a 4 seater Cessna; other aircraft, fixed wing or rotary wing, are disallowed unless there is written permission from the Council. This rule will not apply to emergency aircraft. Only flights originating

and ending at 5610 Bass Highway are permitted; not flights transporting people from one place to another. The north south runway is to be used, unless extreme conditions prevent this, and the circuit is to be to the west of the runway. Flights are to operate south of the airfield. The entrance to the facility will have to be upgraded to Vic Road’s satisfaction. This will come as a relief to many as the conditions at 5610 Bass Highway are similar to those at the location of a recent, very serious, accident on the Bass Highway in Inverloch. A maximum of 10 flights a day are permitted, between 8am and 5pm. A Fly Neighbourly Manual is to be produced by Mr Malone, which will have input from him, the Council and neighbours of the airfield, before his business commences.

E D I T O R I A L

Parrots flying high THE Leongatha Parrots have brought home the feel good to town with wins in the Seniors and Reserves in the Gippsland League grand finals on Saturday at Morwell.

As objectors to the joy flight operation we were pleased with the conduct of the tribunal hearing and the senior member, Mr Potts’, report. We consider him to be fair in his conclusions.

Ross Smith and Sarah Spencer-Smith

Making cycling safer

Letters to the Editor claim. These reforms should go a long way to making cyclists feel they are being fully supported by the government and the wider community.

Katie Minogue, Senior Associate and Regional Office Leader, Maurice Blackburn Gippsland, Traralgon.

Cyclists are an important, Labor not running but sadly vulnerable, group THE reason the Sth of road users in Gippsland. Gippsland branch of the That’s why I welcome the Labor Party hasn’t a nomistate government’s move to close a critical loophole for nated a candidate for the any cyclist injured in an acci- upcoming State election is dent with a stationary vehicle. that it is a relatively new Previously, if a cyclist hit a branch and was formed stationary vehicle, they would for the reason there was no only be covered for compensation if they were riding to or candidate for the by elecfrom work. Now any cyclist tion back in 2015. injured in an accident with a stationary vehicle will be eligible for Transport Accident Commission (TAC) benefits. With the increase in the popularity of cycling – which is positive for both the environment and health and fitness participation - these important changes will ensure the local cycling community is protected should they suffer injuries in such circumstances. Importantly, the changes are backdated to 9 July 2014. This means anyone injured in such an accident from that point onwards will now have up to three years to lodge their TAC

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With the Grade 6 transition program happening at Korumburra Secondary College last week, The Star asked students “What are you most excited about heading into high school next year?”

“I’m really excited to meet new people and make friends and just have a lot of fun.”

Payton Swain, Korumburra Primary School.

“I’m eager to participate on the performing arts program that they have at Korumburra Secondary College.”

Alana Lopez Freeman, Korumburra Primary School.

Oliver Cronin, Loch Primary School.

“The class I’m most keen for is definitely P.E and sport.”

Jake Churchill, Poowong Consolidated School.

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In 2016 the WFRCoM applied for and was granted a Planning Permit by Council to massively increase and rebuild the existing seawall, upgrade the road and parking for cars and vehicles with boat trailers all under the guise of improvement. This so called improvement comes complete with roundabouts and speed humps which has reduced parking by about a third. The road works are on a Shire

safe place for kids. Now it is a moonscape with the normal high tide coming up the seawall This committee has a long history of negative and restrictive policies. It is long past time that this appointed committee was disbanded and an elected committee installed or such as proposed in the Shires Coastal Strategy, that consults widely, uses logic and common sense and is driven by a desire to obtain the best outcome for the total community. A Coastal Strategy driven by the desire to improve and maintain this wonderful area for the enjoyment of all the users. All works and beaches are ultimately funded by ratepayers and the general public. It is time for all Shire ratepayers and residents to let their local councilors know that this type of autocratic attitude will not and must not continue.

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Celebrating our 20th Birthday

TOWNSENDS

Between 2003-2006 The Walkerville Foreshore Reserve Committee of Management (WFRCoM) commissioned a Coastal Erosion Study. This study cost over $50,000. The majority of this appointed committee threw this report out in spite of 78% of some 600 responders to a WFRCoM survey wishing to continue with the options presented.

road and no business of the WFRCoM. The cost of both these works is now expected to exceed $1,000,000.00. The Coastal Erosion Study of 2003-06 warned about building seawalls along the foreshore as it would increase erosion by stripping the beach of sand and where the seawall ended would increase terminal scow. The WFRCoM chose to ignore the Coastal Erosion Study which they had commissioned. Consequently the building of this seawall has now done exactly as warned and destroyed and stripped the remaining section of beach in front of the hall. This small section of sandy beach at North Walkerville was one of the few sandy areas that remained above normal high tides. A beach where children could enjoy a play in the sand, was close to seating and toilets and the now non existent BBQ. It was an area that was not subject to traffic including boats being launched or retrieved, fish remains etc, in fact a nice

VOXPOP! VOX

Along with all those Collingwood and West Coast fans out there Leongatha has plenty to celebrate with this proud club winning back to back Seniors flags, the first time in this league. This is no mean feat for a town up against the best teams in Gippsland, many including Morwell, Traralgon, Sale, Warragul, Drouin, Wonthaggi and Bairnsdale much bigger in size, but Leongatha has proved it can more than match it with the best. Full praise goes to all the players, their families, the coaches, club committee, members and sponsors as winning a grand final takes a whole club effort and the Parrots can be very proud of the great success it has achieved this year. Great to see local businesses decorated with green and gold and for some extra finals flavour it was great to see Thorntons Bakery offering half price pies in celebration of the Pies making the AFL grand final after beating the Richmond Tigers on Friday night at the MCG.

Letters guidelines

Unfortunately there is sadly not enough members at the moment for anyone to take time off work or have other commitments to be able to run. Also funding it is a big issue. Instead the branch has decided to help other seats and to put their time, energy and resource into the Federal Election which has nominated Jessica O’Donnell for Monash. This was decided after much discussion at branch meetings.

Environmental stuff up

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years. Throughout the years, the nursery has remained a strong family business with her daughter and granddaughter both working tirelessly to ensure it continues to grow. The nursery also offers free range eggs. MrsTownsend and the family is looking forward to meeting and greeting customers throughout the birthday week and celebrating a fabulous milestone.

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Carn the Pies

COLLINGWOOD football fans will be cheering for the Pies in the AFL grand final this Saturday when they front up against the West Coast Eagles after defeating reigning premier Richmond on Friday night.

end and local supporters are already proudly showing their black and white colours. Local Pies supporter Graeme Heath of Leongatha Bargains donned his Pies gear on Monday while Thornton’s Bakery staff from left Ashleigh Meilo, Sandra McInnes, Melissa Miles, Suzi The Magpies will be hoping for Marshman and Elise Butlin got in the some of the Parrots success this week- spirit offering half price pies for the

Pies on Monday in the award winning Leongatha bakery and promising everything in the bakery will be black and white this week. Tell us do you have a grand final plan in place and who will you be going for this year? Check out our Facebook poll and see who is on top or place your vote now.

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Supporting Drought Relief: from front left: Vicki and Jeff Osborn, pictured from front left, of Leongatha donated to the farmers and their bellies last Wednesday outside Bendigo Bank Leongatha. Bank staff members Caitlin Cooper and Hilary Sullivan facilitated the sausage sizzle and were pleased to announce their bank surpassed their target of $1000, raising $1035 in the midst of gloomy late afternoon showers.

Cooking for farmers: from left: Robert Beilby, Alan Hoy and Peter Eddy from the Leongatha Men’s Shed donate their time for the cause.

Inverloch goes pink for charity Lotto staff and volunteers were out collectThe annual Very Special Kids Piggy ing donations and selling Pink Pig merchandise. “It was a pretty steady day and I think it went Bank Appeal at Inverloch’s Lotto was a quite well,” event coordinator Tracee Brusamarelsuccessful day on Saturday. lo said. The giant pig made an appearance, attracting “Everyone there was donating their time and families to join in on the fundraising fun. lots of people dropped by to donate to the cause.”

Angels deliver rain LEONGATHA is doing its bit for farmers with Michael’s IGA teaming up with The Drought Angels to provide welcome financial support to farmers doing it tough during the drought, particularly in Victoria’s east.

The Drought Angels, a not-for-profit charity, assist farmers with day-to-day living expenses, utility bills and stockfeed. Michael’s IGA Manager Chris O’Leary is urging customers to dig deep, providing gold coin donations from August 27 to November 4 at all participating IGA supermarkets. So far, Leongatha has raised $820 with Korumburra collecting $592. As of last weekend, a total of 5233 raindrops were donated raising $10466. “Customers passing through our check-outs can donate $2 toward the campaign which equates to one raindrop. The community have responded willingly and are eager to lend assistance,” Chris said. “All funds raised go directly to The Drought Angels. We are coming together as an IGA community to raise much needed funds, supporting our farmers amidst the long-term droughts.” Great cause: Very Special Kids volunteers Charity fun: Artist Kylie Tierney from InAn Angel, the former term for an old English Stephanie Groube and Sharon King spent verloch got creative on Inverloch’s Georgia gold coin, will go toward a good cause with cusSaturday raising money outside Inverloch O’Halloran’s face at the Very Special Kids tomers delivering their golden goodness to The Lotto. Pink Pig Day in Inverloch on Saturday. Drought Angels.

Help for farmers: Leongatha Michael’s IGA manager Chris O’Leary in front of the drought angels fundraising wall of fame to assist drought stricken farmers.

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BUSINESS IN FOCUS

Familiar Faces at Bendigo Staff return: Melissa Whelan Wonthaggi Branch Manager, with Caitlin Cooper Manager of the Leongatha and Korumburra Bendigo Bank Branches.

Staff from Korumburra Branch: Rebecca Parker CRM, Manager Caitlin Cooper, Gracie Methven CRO, Anne Palmer CSO and Mel Forth CSO. Absent: Jan James CRO and Jane Ebery SCSO.

Staff from Wonthaggi Branch: Linda Tonello CRM, Emma Demunk CSO, Rachael Amy CSO, Marlene Abela CSO, Marni Ware SCSO, Penelope Lyttle CRO, Melissa Whelan Branch Manager. Absent: Maddie Perry CSO.

and finance professionals with long and successful careersin theindustry. Both managers live locally, as such they are personally invested in the growth and development of the community and are looking forward to getting Caitlin Cooper will take the role of Branch Manager involved in local initiatives and events with their at both Leongatha and Korumburra branches, with respectiveteams. MelissaWhelan takingthehelmatWonthaggi. “One thing that sets our local Bendigo Bank Caitlin and Melissa are both experienced banking branches apart from the other banks in town is our

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Mirboo North rallies for farmers

Gration Transport hosted a Fill a Truck fundraising event on behalf of Aussie Helpers and Gippsland Farmer Relief at Baromi Park in Mirboo North on Saturday.

Mirboo East residents Kat and Brenton Gration organised the huge event with the help of the communities support. Farmers are still in need so Mr and Mrs Gration asked the public to bring much needed food and supplies and help them fill their truck with new items such as non perishable food, toiletries, bathroom essentials, pet food and more. Mirboo North Scouts put on a sausage sizzle, Gippsland Farmers Relief had a coffee van, there were pony rides from the Mirboo North Pony Club, Mirboo North CFA were there with donation tins, there were also children activities and more. All donated goods will be divided into hampers to distribute to local Gippsland farmers and farmers in Victoria and NSW crippled by the drought. All cash donation will go into stock feeds for livestock and vouchers for farmers. The Star spoke with Mrs Gration right before the event kicked off. “Things are getting worse for those farmers and I just thought we had to do something,” Mrs Gration said. “Six of our customers committed suicide due to the drought and that really prompted me to do this. “We’ve had great local support and we are expecting around 2000 people here today.” The goal is to raise $10,000.

Volunteering time: Georgia Mackrell and Branton Gration sorted through Fundraising fun: from left, Khol, Audrey and Lillith Gration had a ball all of the donated goods on the truck at the Fundraiser for Farmers event on the jumping castle at the Fundraisers for Farmers event in Mirboo North on Saturday. in Mirboo North on Saturday.

Helping farmers: Fundraiser for Farmers event organisers Kat and Brenton Gration with donated supplies in front of their truck in Mirboo North on Saturday.

Raising money: Mirboo North Scouts from left, Samantha Mortler, Julie Matthews, Baile Crebbin, Aaron Murray, leader Warren Plawman and Khol Gration put on a delicious sausage sizzle to raise money for farmers in need in Mirboo North on Saturday.

Market fun for everyone THE Leongatha Community Farmers’ Market attracted people searching for fresh produce on Saturday. Dedicated to supporting local growers and producers, the market was buzzing with people all morning. “The morning went pretty well considering it was competing with quite a few other events which were on at the same time,” Leongatha Community Garden coordinator Rogan Rhind said.

“Kool Kreations were one of the first stalls the Leongatha Farmers Market had and they were back on Saturday after being away for a while which is great. They’re quite popular. “The potatoes and apples did well as usual.” Mr Rhind said the best thing about the market is catching up with people. “It’s great to catch up with everyone once a month and have a good old chat,” he said.

Raising awareness: Rapid Relief Fund team members Scott Greenfield, Emmeline King, Juline Kidd, Mandy Lilley, Jeremy Lilley, Renee Greenfield, Ken Lilley and Matthew Green at the Fundraiser for Farmers event in Mirboo North on Saturday.

Mayor’s message Cr Pamela Rothfield

Last week I attended discussions on an incredible local initiative called Totally Renewable Phillip Island. As the name suggests, this project aims to work towards a totally renewable and zero emissions community.

The concept is perfect as it brings together and links the synergies of protecting our natural environment, sustainability and progress. The initiative is a collaborative partnership with many organisations on board, and with this collective approach I am certain they will continue to gather momentum and begin to achieve their goals. I am confident that this will be another great example of the Bass Coast community leading the way and showing the world what can be achieved through hard work and passion. I was happy to attend the Destination Phillip Island forum last Tuesday, where it was wonderful to see lots of the state’s tourism experts all together Weekend fun: from left, Taeden, Elise and Koby Giliam from Leongatha in one room. Phillip Island has been a destination since it was settled 1869, visited the Leongatha Farmers Market on Saturday.

when its potential was identified and hotels were quickly established. The forum presented a fabulous opportunity to talk about some of the island’s fascinating history and to learn more about what is being done in the tourism space. We have seen some incredible results from our local sporting clubs in the last few weeks, including the Bass Coast Breakers ending their undefeated season with a premiership and the Philip Island Bulldogs, led by the very inspirational Beau Vernon, claiming a convincing grand final victory.Our netballers have also been successful on the court, including the Dalyston A Grade team, who won their third straight premiership this year. Well done and good luck to all the teams who still have their finals to play! Congratulations to Josh Baker, who will be emceeing the Youth Affairs Council of Victoria Rural Youth Awards this week, in Queens Hall, Parliament House. We have been working with Josh to advocate for improved access and support for young people entering tertiary education. Josh was awarded a scholarship to

participate in the Youth Affairs Council of Victoria Activator Program, aimed at building youth advocacy skills. It’s quite a privilege - Josh was selected from among a group of 25 young ‘activators’ from across the state. The awards, which aim to ‘shine a spotlight on rural and regional Victoria’, will be presented by the Minister for Youth, Jenny Mikakos. Woni Proud is holding a McBride Avenue Pop-Up Mall in Wonthaggi this Friday from 10.00am to 7,00pm and Saturday from 10.00am to 4.00pm, to take full advantage of the AFL Grand Final long weekend. The lower end of McBride Avenue will be transformed into a car-free, pedestrian friendly meeting place, beautified with trees and plants, seating areas and will include live performances from all sorts of entertainers. The pop-up mall will close the street to traffic, but don’t worry, McBride businesses will all be operating as normal.

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Students await film result

By Tayla Kershaw-Thomas

BASS Coast Specialist School is eagerly awaiting the results of its latest film competition entry. The school entered the Focus on Ability competition with a short film called My Ability. In the film, the students showcased their amazing talents, proving their disability is not their identity. Some of the talents included farming, working in cafes, football, driving, mechanics, filmmaking, Supportive businesses: Focus on Lifestyle and Mobility award winners Cheryl Ritchie and performing parodies, rapping and music, drawing, Kerri Ritchie were congratulated by Bass Coast Shire Council’s Cr Geoff Ellis and mayor video game designing and cooking. This competition entry comes off the back Cr Pamela Rothfield. of the school’s people’s choice win at the 2017 award. Its award winning film was called We Are Here. Around 300 films from 20 countries were subtion of our community and Bass Coast council,” EACH year the Bass Coast Business mitted this year. he said. Awards recognise a business that is doFor businesses or community organisations ing its best to be accessible to all mem- interested in improving access for people with a bers of the community. disability as customers, visitors, members or emThe Good Access is Good Business Award ployees are encouraged to apply for up to $1000 in this year went to Phillip Island business Focus on the 2018 Building Disability Inclusive Businesses Lifestyle and Mobility, which provides a range and Community Organisations funding round. of mobility, lifestyle and disability related equipTo be eligible for this funding, your business ment for clients. or community organisation must be located in Focus on Lifestyle and Mobility’s goal is to Bass Coast, develop a plan of intended actions to provide affordable quality mobility and life- improve access and inclusion and work in partnerstyle products to the people of Phillip Island and ship with council’s facilitator – rural access. surrounds. Funding is limited and priority will be given Bass Coast has a higher than average percent- to applicants who demonstrate a genuine commitage of residents with a disability compared to the ment to improving access and inclusion to people rest of the state and has a representative group, the with a disability as customers, visitors, members Accessibility and Inclusion Committee. or employees in an ongoing capacity. Cr Geoff Ellis is a representative of the comFor more information on the 2018 Building mittee and said it was great to see council show- Disability Inclusive Businesses and Commuing leadership in the sector. nity Organisations funding, go to http://www. “I take great pride in the progressive inclina- basscoast.vic.gov.au/accessfunding

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The results of this year’s awards are set to be announced on September 5 at a red carpet event in Sydney. Drift Media’s Mick Green – who helped the students put their film together – will be attending the event. “The students are pretty excited to hear the results. This year, our film got 830 views during the voting period,” teacher Jess Mattock said. “We are looking forward to hearing about how we went and we’ve already started discussing a theme for next year’s film.” This year, 15 students were involved in the project. They are fulfilled different roles including performing, script writing, filming, editing and voiceovers. The students attended a screening of the films at the Melbourne Arts Centre on July 31. This was also a red carpet event. “They loved it; they loved seeing themselves up on the big screen,” Ms Mattock said.

Students learn bike safety WONTHAGGI North Primary School ran another successful Bike Ed program this term.

The school has continued its commitment to the program, which focuses on road safety and awareness for primary school aged children. It focuses on skill, attitude and equipment, and allows all ability levels to be involved. Grade 3 to 6 students participated in the program. “I am pleased with our Bike Ed program,” teacher Emily Mitchell said. “We are lucky to have additional bikes, which allow all students to participate. We are grateful to the services of Wonthaggi Police who provide this service alongside the (Bicycle User Group) program headed by Don Turner, who is a valuable volunteer. He has a New skills: Wonthaggi North Primary wealth of knowledge, along with his crew that School has learned all about bike and road helps with instruction and the delivery of the Bike Ed program.” safety in the Bike Ed program this term.

On the big screen: Bass Coast Specialist School students enjoyed watching their film My Ability at the Melbourne Arts Centre recently.

Taking a stance: Phillip Island’s Alice Bradley is pictured with the new White Ribbon banner on the Cowes Cultural Centre.

White Ribbon banner spreads the message BASS Coast Shire Council has displayed consistent and in the front of our minds.” Mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield agreed the banner a White Ribbon banner on its Cowes has great significance. Cultural Centre wall, facing Thompson “The sign is not only a display of council’s Avenue. commitment to the White Ribbon cause as a

Valuable lesson: Wonthaggi North Primary School’s Grade 3 and 4 students learned about war history at the Melbourne Shrine of Remembrance recently.

Students pay tribute at Melbourne Shrine learned about medals, uniform, equipment and how technology has changed. The school visit and the excursion to Melbourne provided students with a valuable opportunity to learn about the history of the Australian This excursion followed a visit to the school Defence Force and the impact war has had on by Melbourne Shrine educational officers. Australian culture and identity. At the school, the students looked at and

WONTHAGGI North Primary School’s Grade 3 and 4 students paid their respects at the Melbourne Shrine of Remembrance recently.

The banner carries the message ‘Bass Coast says no to violence’. Council has been working the community members who organised recent White Ribbon tributes for Samantha Fraser to continue their visible stance to end men’s violence against women. The banner will be displayed until White Ribbon Day, which is on Friday, November 23. Alice Bradley – a close friend of Samantha Fraser and one of the organisers of the community’s tributes – sees it as a good way to keep the message visible, that men’s violence against women in the community is unacceptable. “It can be easy to lose steam in the aftermath of so much energy and commitment,” Alice said. “This sign is important in keeping our message

White Ribbon accredited workplace, it is a sign of our commitment to supporting our community in the fight towards equality and safety for everyone in our community,” she said. The recently reformed group titled ‘Community Against Violence’ is working towards planning a forum. Part of the work of the forum is to help people understand how to find support or assistance for family and friends. If you’re in need of help or counselling, please call emergency services on 000, Safe Steps Violence Response Centre on 1800 015 188 or 1800 RESPECT – a confidential national counselling service.

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Girls sing with success NEWHAVEN College’s Girls Vocal Oliver Downes. The Latrobe Valley Eisteddfod is an annual Group enjoyed a successful evening at major arts event spanning five and a half weeks the recent Latrobe Valley Eisteddfod. in August and September each year that gives The girls were awarded first place in the Under

some 4000 performers throughout Gippsland and 20 Vocal Group Section, third place in the Open the wider community a chance to showcase their Vocal Section and an Honourable Mention in the talents and experience performing before live Secondary School Choir Group under the direcaudiences. tion of Kerryn Lockhart along with accompanist

Winning tunes: Newhaven College’s Girls Vocal Group after their success at the recent Latrobe Valley Eisteddfod. Back, from left, Rachel Manning, Imogen Price, Freja Campbell Walker, Emma Conroy, Mia Stratmann. Middle, from left, Alexandra Dhar, Nikita Rainey, Brittany Carlson, Meghan Bate, Holly Buckley, Ellie Pearce, Lyra Hackett, Emily Carlson. Front, from left, Oliver Downes, Cody-Lee Wain, Kerryn Lockhart, Lili Bowman Kissane, Jorgie-Mae Thompson, Bianca Lyle, Helena Leonardos, Ella Osborne.

Philosophically speaking BUILDING on the success of its popular Philosophy Club, Newhaven College recently hosted students from St Paul’s Anglican Grammar School for its first ‘Philosothon’. A philosothon is a series of discussions about questions of importance. The purpose of a philosothon is not to find the weaknesses in the arguments of others, but rather to understand the strengths of another position and perhaps build on their argument or amend it

to achieve a better result. Students received some stimulus material beforehand to encourage them to see the breadth of the issues under discussion on topics such as: ‘Are human beings essentially different from other animals?’ and ‘Is it right to create a donor baby?’ The college has plans to run the philosothon annually and involve more schools. Congratulations to Year 12 Newhaven student Sianan Price on winning the best speaker trophy for the senior discussion group.

Excited for the future: from back left, Payton Swain, Liam Thomas, Alana Lopez Freeman and Will Roberts of Korumburra Primary School join Jake Churchill of Poowong Consolidated School and Oliver Cronin of Loch Primary School in learning what life is like at Korumburra Secondary College as the Grade 6 students prepare to transition next year.

Stepping up to Korumburra secondary Thinking deeply: Newhaven College’s budding philosophers enjoyed vibrant discussion around questions of importance at the college’s the first ‘Philosothon’ and pictured standing: Darcy Keating, Xander Broadbear, Balin McKay, best senior speaker Sianan Price, Mitchell Chisholm, Oscar Harry, Josh Bertacco, Seth Ringrose, Laura Vivian, Alex Kirk, Ella Beasley. Front: convenor Richard Prideaux, Nicholas Thomas, Liam McDonald, James Graham.

Mayor’s message Cr Lorraine Brunt THIS week we have a busy Council Meeting awaiting my fellow Councillors and I on a range of important topics. We will need to consider grant applications including funding for the Venus Bay Jetty Redevelopment and consider awarding the contract for the Korumburra Railway Station Masterplan and the Detailed Designs of the Community Hub.

Coming to us this month is the results of your feedback for the Leongatha Collaboration and Leadership project and public transport in South Gippsland. I would just like to thank each community member who took the time to take part in the OurSay forums for these topics and joined in the face-to-face workshops with our officers. In order to make effective decisions Council must know the sentiment of the community and these types of activities really do assist with this process. We also will consider the 2017/18 Draft Annual Report for the potential release to the community for comment. The Annual Report is a fundamental document for our function and demonstrates the

complexity of Council’s operations. An interesting achievement to date has been the successful advocacy efforts which have led to grant funding of over $157 million being received in the past few years. Continuing to have opportunities for you – our community – to share your ideas, thoughts and any concerns on projects is of utmost importance. It’s the only way to ensure we can govern South Gippsland effectively and make a positive impact for South Gippsland in the future. We are currently asking for your thoughts on a potential cat curfew and dog leash order by filling out a quick survey. This is being considered for the protection of our community and local flora and fauna. These surveys can be accessed at our website or by visiting Council’s offices or your local library. Don’t forget if you do want to be involved in these types of activities to sign up to In The Know Council’s fortnightly enewsletter at www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/intheknow

By Kyle Standfield KORUMBURRA Secondary College has played host to an abundance of Grade 6 students throughout the South Gippsland region as the college held its annual transition week program last week.

The program sees students spend three days at the high school and engage in a range of different classes and activities to get them ready for the next step in their education. Korumburra Secondary College middle school coordinator Chris Cronin said the long running program gave students an opportunity to strip away much of the uncertainty and anxiety that comes with starting high school. “The program is something that we believe really makes a difference for the transitioning students,” Mr Cronin said. “They are able to familiarise themselves with some of the different structures and procedures

that come with being a high school student as well as allowing them to make new friends and become comfortable in the environment.” Students occupied their time at the secondary college by engaging in traditional classes like English, math and science while also getting a taste for woodwork, cooking, and music. There was also a sporting day held on Thursday, with a range of games and activities pleasing the Grade 6 students in attendance. “We like to give them a good mixture of things to do so they can get an idea of the range of classes they’ll be taking,” Mr Cronin said. Korumburra Primary School made up the majority of Grade 6 students partaking in the program, but others from as far away as the Mornington Peninsula, Lang Lang, Loch, and Poowong were also in attendance. “We like to open the program up to all students in the area regardless of if they are enrolled at Korumburra Secondary next year,” Mr Cronin said. “It’s a valuable program that benefits the students in the future, and that’s what it’s all about.”

Walk to school SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council has a • healthy food vouchers from local independent supermarkets to provide a healthy breakrecord number of schools signed up for fast or piece of fruit for students walking to the Walk to School program this year. school; A total of 16 out of 18 primary schools across South Gippsland have signed up for students to walk to school this October. By encouraging active, healthy habits at a young age, students are more likely to continue to be active and healthy as they get older. Council will be using $10,000 in grant funding from VicHealth to deliver: • incentive vouchers for Grade Six students who take a leadership roles for Walk to School such as organising activities and collecting final reports from for their school;

• promotion of school events on council’s Facebook page and website and local newspapers; and • organising an art competition for schools. Council’s social planning officer Vicki Bradley encouraged students and their families to get active during Walk to School this October. “Walk to School is a fantastic initiative that we enjoy delivering for our community. We hope to see a number of students out there walking, scooting or riding to school this October,” she said.

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Gaining skills: Ruth, a woman with special New opportunities: children at Pandineeds, is taking part in a vocational program ta Ramabai Mukti Mission gather for an of which Ingrid ten Hoopen is involved. activity.

Right, Victory: from left, Levi, Lachie, Levi, Chloe (back) and Finn cannot contain their support for Collingwood Football Club at St Laurence’s Primary School in Leongatha.

Our teacher changes lives in India IN 2008, Ingrid ten Hoopen went to Cebu, in The Philippines for a two year term to help with the establishing of a pre-school with a Filipino/Singaporean church organisation.

She didn’t imagine that 11 years on she would have followed this up with three years with a non-government organisation in community development projects on Cebu’s rubbish dumps, a slum and a disused cemetery, followed by five years in India working with poor and differently abled children and women. Over the last four years, Ingrid, who taught at what is now Chairo Christian School, Leongatha campus before going overseas, has been working with a nongovernment organisation called Mukti Mission, about five hours’ drive inland from Mumbai, in developing their Special Needs School. Pandita Ramabai Mukti Mission is an organisation set up by an Indian woman nearly 130 years ago, who saw the need for something to be done to help the child widows in her state to have a safe place to live and have an education, so she started a school and homes for them to stay. During the early days of the mission, Ramabai rescued many from the famines of surrounding districts and neighbouring states and had a heart for the blind. In India to have any disability still carries a stigma so many children are abandoned or brought to places like Mukti. To be a girl may deem you unwanted if the father is wanting a boy child. Mukti is home to about 500 women and children from newborns to the elderly, and not all have disabilities. Education is a large part of the work here, as from its inception Ramabai saw education as the step out of poverty for the girls and young women who she housed. Ingrid has been helping to train staff at the special needs school, teach classes and help to develop programs. “Even in an organisation such as this, it has taken much effort on my part to encourage a change in the thinking of staff and residents that the special needs girls and women are able to learn and do much more

than they were thought to be able to do, and thus contribute to the Mukti community,” Ingrid said. “It has been a joy to see the improvement in the skills of the girls and young women, some from not being able to do anything much independently to starting to read, write and do arithmetic, draw, use a pair of scissors, to throw and catch balls, cooking and gardening.” In developing the school there has been a need for programs for school age children from five to 18 years, and a tutoring program for Mukti girls who have not kept up with their mainstream classmates. “I have seen the need to develop a separate vocational program for our young women from 19 to 45 years (current oldest participant) where they have a safe work place with loving people who take the time to understand and communicate with them and want them to achieve their fullest potential,” Ingrid said. “Cooking and then selling Indian snacks within Mukti on Wednesdays is one of their favourite activities. “One 11 year old girl walks on her hands as she can’t stand on her legs. She can’t talk and is intellectually challenged and was found abandoned at a nearby temple. She was brought to Mukti and has settled into one of the 19 family group homes on campus and attends the special needs school where she is learning new skills daily. “She used to do anything that she could do in a hurry. It is thought that she may have been a brickmaker’s daughter as she moved her hands in a certain way. She had been physically abused with cigarette burns all over her body. She is no longer fearful like she was when she first joined us and is keen to have a go at anything.” Many farmers and labourers in the area are desperately poor. Problems are complex and it is hard to know why these children were abandoned this way. “One thing is certain though, it has been a privilege to in a small way be part of their lives here at Mukti. These resilient girls and women have taught me so much too from their resilience and care for each other,” Ingrid said. “I am grateful for the time spent with them over these last four years. My time with them is coming to an end soon and I know that I will greatly miss them.” Ingrid is returning to Australia in early October as she is no longer able to extend her visa.

Left, Tiger stripes: Richmond Football Club supporters Brooklyn, Mitch, Olivia and Max show their true colours at St Laurence’s Primary School in Leongatha. Below, Game on: Kohan, Eamon and Leo are all great supporters of Melbourne teams.

Walkers delight in spring flowering forest THE Mirboo North Forest is a regular destination for walkers in the South Gippsland Walking and Adventure Club. Last Tuesday the group covered a figure eight route around the Lyrebird and Warrior tracks, taking delight in the many wildflowers in bloom.

It was a lovely Spring day and the forest was alive with birds of many types including Rosellas, Yellow tailed Black Cockatoos and Honey Making a difference: Ingrid ten Hoopen, formerly a teacher in Leongatha, takes a voca- Eaters. While providing a good workout, the ups and tional training class through the craft of gift bag making in India. downs of the tracks maintained by the Wednesday Warriors pass through tall trees, the Tree Fern

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lookout, beside streams and over bridges. They all enjoyed the variety of the under storey as well as gazing up into in the treetops. They also discovered they were not the only walking group in the forest that day. They met a group of 15 or so from Pakenham who were also enjoying the natural environment. More and more this forest is becoming a draw card for visitors from other areas. Many members fear the damage that would be done if the logging of this forest goes ahead and the under storey crushed by heavy machinery. They want the forest to remain intact, not only to preserve the diverse plant and animal life there but also to enhance the wellbeing of those who enjoy walking in this beautiful area.

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Still calls Dollar home FROM northern ice fields in the Arctic Circle to the Taj Mahal in India, Paul Racher has spent most of his life traversing the globe.

Encouraging growth: Geoff Trease of the South Gippsland Seed Bank ensures the local areas biodiversity remains strong by cleaning, holding and providing indigenous seed to different groups and nurseries.

Biodiversity strengthened by seed bank By Kyle Standfield ENVIRONMENTALISTS are ensuring the biodiversity of the South Gippsland area remains rich and prosperous through their work at the South Gippsland Seed Bank. The nonprofit community organisation has been supplying local, indigenous seed to nurseries and Landcare groups for more than 20 years and plays a vital role in the overall health of the environment in the area. Geoff Trease, who works at the seed bank, said people in the general community may not know about their operation, but they are well known in the environmental industry. “We’ve been operating in Leongatha since the mid 1990’s but it’s one of those types of things that you wouldn’t really know about unless you had some kind of direct involvement with us,” Mr Trease said. “Most of the people who work for the seed bank are volunteers and do it because we love the

environment and we want to see the biodiversity of the area remain healthy.” The seed bank collects, cleans, and stores a wide variety of native seed in fridges so that it can later be used for important revegetation projects. “Basically we hold the seed so other individuals or groups can use it to revitalise the local environment,” Mr Trease said. “We provide the seed to Landcare groups and nurseries that then go on to initiate new projects that help keep the biodiversity in the area strong. We also like to educate people about native plants and what they can do help maintain the environment and about seeding.” Mr Trease said the work he and the volunteers at the South Gippsland Seed Bank do is as important as it is rewarding. “I think we certainly provide an important service here in South Gippsland,” Mr Trease said. “A lot of revitalisation projects rely on us so I think a lot of the indigenous vegetation that goes into these projects wouldn’t be there if the seed bank wasn’t around to help preserve and hold the local seed.”

Their home in Dollar, called Wirrameena named for the wattle trees growing abundantly on the property was chosen after a decision to move away from the hubbub of metropolitan cities and close to spectacular views in South Gippsland. “I grew up in Bentleigh East and when I came back after 30 or so years I realised how much it all changes. I’m not interested in sitting in traffic jams which is what happens every time we go back to Melbourne,” Mr Racher said. “When I tell my friends that I’m retiring, they say ‘no way’ and it’s true I’m always looking over the fence to the next pasture for what’s next. Mr Racher did consulting work on everything from building nuclear submarines to mining to aviation and my specialties included aviation maintenance. “Work takes up a large portion of your life so you can’t talk about your life without talking about your work ad what you do,” he said. Dr Cheema-Racher said it was amusing going through immigration at the airport every time they returned home from a stint overseas. “Every time we go through immigration at the

Intrepid Gippslanders: from left, couple Kiran Cheema-Racher and Paul Racher have spent their lives living overseas but decided to settle down in Dollar. airport the official asks us, ‘Where is Dollar? I’ve never heard of that place,” she said. “But the Dollar community is really good that way. I have made friends from a monthly get together of the ladies and the community celebrates Christmas together.”

Free online mental health support for children, families FAMILIES in Gippsland who are experiencing behavioural, emotional, social or mental health challenges with their children will now be able obtain free support through a new online program called Calm Kid Central. Funded by Gippsland Primary Health Network, this evidence-based program is targeted to primary school aged children and provides short animated training videos and activity sheets to assist them in managing their anxiety, frustrations and difficulties with socialising. The program is now available to all Gippsland families following research conducted by Calm Kids Central on 82 families which showed children (as reported by their parents) experienced a significant reduction in symptoms related to anxiety and challenging behaviour after four months of using the online program. Calm Kid Central also supports parents and care giv-

ers to better understand what their child is experiencing and provides online access to a child psychologist within 48 hours. Calm Kid central director Kirrilie Smout said this program will be valuable to families in the Gippsland area who struggle to access a child psychologist. “Across Australia, there are difficulties accessing child psychologist support with only 50 percent of children with emotional health challenges currently accessing face to face health services,” she said. “We are delighted to be able to offer this program to 285 families who reside in our Gippsland area.” Health professionals who work with children experiencing behavioural, emotional, social or mental health challenges will also be supported through the program enabling them to access information and resources relevant to health professionals only. To access Calm Kid Central visit www.calmkidcentral.com

Walk to reduce diabetes risk DIABETES Australia Walk to Work Day is just a month away and organisers are encouraging Australians to declare: “No more excuses!”

Community minded: from left, Chris Van Eck (Bass Coast Health Ladies Auxiliary), Cynthia Walker (BCH Ladies Auxiliary), Marlene Talbot (BCH Ladies Auxiliary), Lorraine Ingbritsen (San Remo Op Shop Auxiliary, Marj Wagland (San Remo Op Shop Auxiliary), Barbara Hallett (Ladies Auxiliary), Margaret Hender (Ladies Auxiliary) and Trina Coxon (BCH manager) at the morning tea to thank auxiliary members recently.

Auxiliaries back hospital TWO of Bass Coast Health’s fundraising auxiliaries recently joined forces to raise money for the purchase of a muchneeded diagnostic machine for the health service. The Bass Coast Health (BCH) Ladies Auxiliary and San Remo Op Shop Auxiliary recently celebrated the purchase of a bladder scanner, made possible by their tireless fundraising efforts. At a celebratory morning tea, BCH manager Trina Coxon kindly thanked the ladies and gave them a demonstration of the scanner’s use and explained how it will be used across the health service’s acute wards and emergency department. The non-invasive, portable ultrasound device provides a 3D image of the bladder and calculates volume. This clinical data can help to judge the best treatment options for patients experiencing continence issues or urinary-related conditions. The next project for the San Remo Op Shop Auxiliary is raising money for the purchase of a urodynamic machine which will provide an important new service from the Phillip Island Health Hub. The Ladies Auxiliary members have their sights set on raising funds for an ear, nose and throat microscope for the health service. BCH CEO Jan Child expressed her gratitude for the ladies’ tireless efforts, saying, ”how lucky we are to have such amazing community support in the form of these wonderful auxiliaries. Their commitment to BCH

is humbling and their hard work ensures we can continue to expand our services for the local community.”

With one Australian diagnosed with type 2 diabetes every eight minutes, there has never been a better time to get walking and start your path to a healthier workplace and a healthier you. Now in its 20th year, Walk to Work Day encourages employers and employees to build walking into their everyday lives – not just on Friday, October 5, but every day. Walking meetings, walking to and from work and taking a walk at lunchtime are just some of the ways you can start. Diabetes Australia CEO Professor Greg Johnson said while family history and cultural background play a strong role in an individual’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes, the risk is greatly increased if people are inac-

tive, sedentary or overweight. “With one Australian diagnosed with type 2 diabetes every eight minutes, diabetes has a massive impact on Australia’s health system,” he said. “Walking is one of the best ways people can incorporate more walking into their lives and reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes. It can also help people who have type 2 diabetes to manage their condition.” Prof Johnson said employers had an important role to play in encouraging their staff to build walking into their daily routine. “Walking can make employees more productive, reduce stress and the improvement in general health can cut rates of absenteeism,” he said Regular walking also helps relieve feelings of depression or anxiety. To support and participate in Diabetes Australia Walk to Work Day, all work places are encouraged to raise awareness for Diabetes Australia. For more information, please visit walk.com.au.

Burn-off window narrows as fire season looms CFA Chief Officer Steve Warrington has highlighted the need to prepare Victorian properties as the state faces an earlier, longer, and in some parts more severe fire season normal. The fire danger period is fast approaching across Victoria so any burn-offs need to be conducted soon and before the window to do so closes. “Across the state, we are witnessing low levels of rainfall and a build-up of fuel loads on the ground. These are conditions that could lead to a bad fire season,” he said. “The best way to defend your homes is to prepare before the fire danger period begins. This includes cleaning up your gardens, your gutters and removing flammable waste from your yards. “Many property owners dispose of this waste with a burn-off, but consider alternative methods such as mulching, chipping or taking green waste to a transfer station. Residents who wish to conduct burn-offs on their private properties need to follow some basic rules. “Check weather conditions, monitor the wind, and

follow local council laws and regulations. Before lighting up, register your burn-off” Chief officer Warrington also highlighted the importance of communication. “It is important that as well as registering your burn-offs, you notify your neighbours that they may see smoke. “False alarms take CFA crews away from real emergencies, can increase the risk to the community and can be very frustrating for our crews, many of whom are volunteers. By registering your burn-off, any reports of smoke or fire will be cross-checked with the burn-off register to avoid unnecessary response of fire services.” Landowners can register their burn-off with the Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority (ESTA) by calling 1800 668 511 or emailing burnoffs@ esta.vic.gov.au Chief officer Warrington said that when registering a burn-off by phone or email, people would be asked for basic information such as location, date, start and finish times, and what they intend to burn. “The burn-off line is very easy to use – the operators are friendly, and prompt you by asking the key questions,” he said. “When conducting burn-offs, remain alert and al-

ways have resources on hand to extinguish the fire. “Check the weather, winds must be light and temperatures low. Make sure you have sufficient water on hand at all times and fully extinguish the burn once completed. Escaped burn-offs or those not conducted properly will result in you being liable for the consequences.” Keep your burn-off safe and legal: • Check fire restrictions with your local council and register your burn on 1800 668 511 • Check and monitor weather conditions – particularly wind • To avoid unnecessary calls to emergency services, notify your neighbours beforehand • Leave a three metre fire break, free from flammable materials around the burn • Have sufficient equipment and water to stop the fire spreading • Never leave a burn-off unattended – stay for its entire duration • If your burn-off gets out of control, call ‘000’ immediately For more information about preparing your property, go to cfa.vic.gov.au/prepare

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Cat and dog survey opens SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council is providing residents an opportunity to share their thoughts through a survey on a potential cat curfew and dog leash order.

A dog leash order would provide clear areas where dogs can play free of restraints while a cat curfew would require cats to be confined within property boundaries during particular times. Council is aware many neighbouring municipalities have dog leash orders and cat curfews and wants to understand how the South Gippsland community feels about such arrangements. Council would not ask for dogs to be kept on a leash within private properties. It would only be public areas such as streets, beaches, parks, rail trails and commercial areas. Similarly the cat curfew would not require owners to keep their cats contained within a cage

or within their homes but rather to their property. The surveys are available to access at oursay.org/ catcurfew and oursay.org/dogleashorder until 31 October 2018. Paper copies are also available at Council offices, 9 Smith Street, Leongatha and local libraries. South Gippsland Shire Council’s Regulatory Services manager Jamie Thorley is encouraging all members of the community to take part in the surveys. “We encourage all community members to take part in the dog leash order and cat curfew surveys as we want to hear from all our community members about the potential changes. “These orders are being considered for the protection of our community and local flora and fauna in South Gippsland. Ultimately we want to ensure pets live harmoniously in our region,” said Mr Thorley.

Sewer modelling underway SOUTH Gippsland Water customers may see increased activity in Cape Paterson, Korumburra and Leongatha as the corporation starts a sewer flow and rainfall monitoring and hydraulic modelling program.

services to the community. The majority of sites are in public spaces, every effort will be made to minimise any inconvenience to customers and the general public. Properties identified as having a sewer man- Footy fever: students at the Welshpool primary enjoyed dressing in their team colours and hole within their property boundary will receive supporting the Cancer Council during their Footy Colours Day last Wednesday. separate notification and correspondence regarding access to the manholes. Customers with queries regarding the work are welcome to contact South Gippsland Water’s Customer Service and Faults line on 1300 851 636. Current information regarding the location of any works and any service interruptions will be available on South Gippsland Water’s website www.sgwater.com.au or follow us on Facebook ‘SouthGippslandWater’ and Twitter @ sthgippswater.

This will help the corporation maintain reliable sewerage services and plan for growth across the region. The sewer monitoring program will operate across four sites in Cape Paterson and Korumburra and five sites in Leongatha. Sewage flow rates during dry weather and wet weather events will be recorded. Additionally, rain gauges will be installed at 11 of the sites to determine the amount of rain that falls in a given amount of time and enable more accurate analytics on the systems. Water infiltration to sewerage systems is a cause of concern to South Gippsland Water as the excess water can significantly increase treatment costs as well as reduce the long term capacity of a system. It is expected the monitoring period will extend over eight weeks from early September. The monitoring program is being undertaken with the assistance of Mott MacDonald’s flow monitoring personnel, and will identify potential sources of ground water and surface water infiltration into the system and provide the necessary information to model future sewage flows. This information in turn will be used to determine capacity upgrades in the sewerage system where a township is experiencing growth. Managing director Philippe du Plessis said, “Customer feedback has been clear that reliable services are paramount, particularly when it comes to managing sewerage systems. “The monitoring program commencing this month will provide further information on the behaviour and capacity of the systems in a range of weather events. This information will assist in the decision process of where to invest for the long On the go: works start on South Gippsland term.” Water’s sewer monitoring program in The monitoring program will not interrupt Leongatha.

Footy fun at Welshpool

FAVOURITE footy colours were donned by students at the Welshpool and District Primary School last Wednesday and it was a fun day all round with the Parents Club dishing up party pies, sausage rolls and the ever popular honey joys. Students brought along a gold coin donation that will go to the Cancer Foundation.

Top dogs: Leila, Karlroy, Abbey and Toby proudly wore their Western Bulldogs colours to school for their special Footy Colours Day last week.

Hazard: livestock on roads can be dangerous for motorists.

Keep livestock off the roads LIVESTOCK on roads is a dangerous problem.

It is a common issue in an area where cattle are often in a roadside paddock, such as Bass Coast. Livestock on roads present a danger to motorists and to the stock. If you see stock on the road, contact Bass Coast Shire Council on 1300 BCOAST (226 278) or 5671 2211. Council officers respond quickly to stock on road incidents due to the high level of immediate

danger. Officers will try to identify where the stock belong and return them to their owners. They will also discuss the incident with the owner and work with them to help mitigate future escapes. Where owners are repeatedly unable to contain their cattle, an infringement can be issued. Council recently charged a Harmers Haven resident for failing to comply with a notice requiring cattle to be adequately confined to the property.

Government supports improved mobile coverage THE Federal Government has reopened communities,” Flinders MP Greg Hunt said. “All nominations will support round four of the Mobile Black Spot Program’s datathe Mobile Black Spot Program, which will probase of reported black spot locations and vide new or improved mobile coverage in areas of is taking new nominations. Flinders residents are encouraged to nominate black spot locations to inform the rollout of the next $220 million Mobile Black Spot Program. There is a four week nomination period. “This presents a real opportunity for local residents to have their say on problem black spots and encourage mobile operators to invest in our local

clear economic and social benefit. “Round four will also look to target medical, educational and emergency services facilities, key transport routes in towns that experience seasonal tourism demand.” For more information about the program, visit www.communications.gov.au/mbsp.

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Tough decision: Gerardo Escobar played by Todd Miller feeds Rehearsal advice: Death and the Maiden director David Tattera bound Dr Miranda (David Baggallay) in one of the many tense sall discusses some of the finer points of the interaction between their characters with actors Todd Miller and Melita Tough. scenes during rehearsals of Death and the Maiden.

Emotional scenes in upcoming play With one room set, a breadth of emo- and challenging piece for its cast of tions and a rapid-fire dialogue script three. Actor Melita Tough, who plays the repressed Lyric Theatre’s upcoming production Paulina said she wanted to play the character of Death and the Maiden is an intimate

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as able to have a voice and confront her alleged abuser. “I want her to be able to live with her demons and experience moving on using her husband the character Roberto, as her therapy,” she said. “Paulina is more than one character she goes through a wide range of emotions. To prepare, I took director David Tattersall’s advice and investigated Laban Movement Analysis. “The technique is about using body movement in addition to facial expression to express what is going on in Pauline’s mind.” The play is set essentially in one room and the audience is close to and above the stage which means the actors have to grapple an audience they can see and get potentially distracted by. Veteran actor David Baggallay, who plays Dr Roberto Miranda, has experience in performing in close proximity to the audience having performed in The Attic theatre in Malvern where a full house seated only 25 people. Mr Baggallay who said he preferred drama that makes the audience think, regarded Dr Miranda as an enigma in the play. “Some people may be affected deeply by the play – people who sponsor kids in other countries for instance. But for a lot of people it’ll just be good entertainment,” he said. One of Gippsland’s most prolific theatre makers Todd Miller plays Gerardo Escobar. “Gerardo is a man torn between his love for his wife and his love of the law and doing what’s right. This is a drama for people who want intellectual engagement with a play,” Mr Miller said “I was drawn to this drama because of its grittiness and the fact that it raises some very important issues and poses some very serious questions. “Mental health and the impact it has on many in our society is something we should be discussing. Creating awareness around these issues is something I strongly believe in.” The show opens this Friday, September 28 for a seven show season; for tickets visit www.lyrictheatre.net.au or phone 0490 525 482

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Be inspired by Gippsland Garden and Home Expo THE Lions Club of Drouin will present its 18th Gippsland Garden and Home Expo on October 13 and 14.

It is now an established major event with thousands of visitors; with many bus loads of happy garden, and social groups travelling great distances to attend. The beautiful Lardner Park events venue is a great place with huge undercover areas and sheltered surrounds. There will be more than 40 nurseries all in the one place. The garden section of the expo has been running since the expo started in 2001 with the Home and Lifestyle Pavilion being added in 2010. The garden section of the expo is now well estab-

lished with more than 40 nurseries making up a phenomenal range of plant varieties, including the rare and unusual. One of the special features each year is the beautiful comprehensive display of orchids by the West Gippsland Orchid Club. Along with the phenomenal array of flowers, shrubs and trees, you can also see a huge range of garden features and products such as statues, water features, pots, garden furniture, fences, ride on mowers, pumps, landscaping, shade and hot house, tools, safety wear, permaculture and much more. There are lots of home and garden features and products as well. The Home and Lifestyle Pavilion is not to be missed. It is a great place to find some innovative ideas if you

are building, renovating, or beautifying your home. The variety of businesses and services will display products such as doors, blinds, sheds, spas, furniture for inside and out, vacuum cleaners, glassware, cleaning products, water purifiers, roofing, windows, mats, beds and bedding, air conditioning, kitchen ware, and lots more. Gardening expert Melissa King is again attending to give two presentations each day on stage. Melissa was the main speaker at three of the earlier expos. Other experts are also doing presentations throughout the two days. There is an extensive range of catering at the expo by other Lions clubs and groups, with their funds also going back to their communities’ needs. Lively entertainment and lots of children’s activities, some of them free, have been planned. If you find you are buying too many plants or goods you can leave them with Drouin Leo`s Club and it will store them, and then later help you take them to your car. Entry is $10 per adult, with children under 16 free. Once you have entered, EFTPOS will be available at the Drouin Lions Club stand. No dogs are allowed to enter Lardner Park. Head for the expo at beautiful Lardner Park for a great day out for the whole family. For more information visit www.drouinlions.org.au/gardenexpo or ring Maureen on 5625 4589.

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Nine feature authors will make presentations throughout the day; Amy Bodossian, Les Twentyman, Alison Corke, Paheer Para, Dorothy Johnston, Scot Gardner, Katherine Boland, Michael Hyde and Alison Knight. Michael Hyde and Scot Gardner will kick things off at 10.30am. These authors will be discussing how and why did they get here? At 11.30am, Les Twentyman will turn the discussion to youth issues and his experiences overseas. Attention will then turn to Katherine Boland` and Amy Bodossian at 1.15pm. They will reflect on their varying experiences and attitudes to life and love and how it informs and inspires their writing. Alison Corke and Para Paheer will follow on at 2.15pm. Para with the help of Alison Corke will share his stories and reflect on the boundless generosity of ordinary people, who went to extraordinary lengths to help him. Alison is a freelance writer living in Apollo Bay and an active member of Rural Australians for Refugees. In 2009, concern for the plight of a tiny boat of asylum seekers sunk in the Indian Ocean lead to a penfriendship with Para, one of the young men on the boat. Their friendship grew, and on his release from detention on Christmas Island in 2011. Para moved in with the Corke family. The Power of Good People is the collaboration of Alison and Para. Wrapping up the festival will be Dorothy Johnston and Alison Knight at 3.15pm. Born in Manchester, Alison graduated from Birmingham University with a degree in English. She subsequently completed a research degree on Henry James at Manchester University. Alison was lured to Melbourne with the promise of pavlovas, endless sunshine and the prompt removal of huntsman spiders. Having been an English teacher, she is now active in community theatre as a writer, director and actor. Alison writes in a wide variety of styles, from quirky comedies to darker psychological dramas. She has gained a number of awards and commendations for her plays and short stories. When her son told her he’d love to read a novel written by his mum, she obliged – twice. They will discuss the attractions of crime fiction. Why writers and readers are drawn to the dark side, and how often the dark side can often be very close to home. The presentations will be followed by an open forum chaired by Cr. Andrew McEwan. With the topic “I have written something. What do I do

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Great read: Yarraville’s Carmel Lillis and Tony Nicholson browsed some of the books available at the Coal Creek Literary Festival last year. The Coal Creek Literary Festival is on again this year on October 14. next”? Dorothy Johnston, Michael Hyde, Alison Knight and Amy Bodossian will discuss whether you publish or not publish your work, how you go about self-publishing; what about editing and proof reading and is it better to approach an established publishing house. Breaking up the presentations will be the announcement of the Bert Van Bedaf Short Story Prize and the Open Poetry Prize. Chloe Kent will judge the short stories and Amy Bodossian will judge the poetry. Chloe Kent, Victorian based producer, photographer and writer with over six years’ experience across the three fields. Amy Bodossian, Critically acclaimed cabaret/spoken word artist. Amy is an eccentric and unforgettable performer who has been captivating audiences for over 10 years. She has 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.”Finger Magazine. Amy has just released her book, Wide Open, published by Outside The Box Press. From 10.30am to 5pm, entry is $10 per adult, $8 for concession and $5 for children under 16. Come along and enjoy a day of creativity and wonderment at the Coal Creek Literary Festival.

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Korumburra students give back to school ball pitted Year 12 students against teachers while their appreciation for the school’s com- work done by teachers. a raffle that helps fund further Year 12 celebratory Numerous stalls were set up with senior stumunity by holding a fete last Tuesday. dents offering a range of treats including show activities was also held.

By Kyle Standfield

The fete aimed to give thanks to fellow students THIS year’s class of Year 12 students at Korumburra Secondary College principal Vaya for the curtsey extended to Year 12 students during bags, fairly floss, ice cream and soft drink. Dauphin said the Year 12 students have worked dilKorumburra Secondary College showed An ultra competitive but respectful game of mat a stressful few months while also highlighting the

Happy to serve: school captain Emmersyn Honan was on drinks duty at the Korumburra Secondary College fete on Tuesday where soon to be graduates thanked the school community their efforts.

Left, Sold out: Korumburra Secondary College school captain Isabelle Mann and fellow Year 12 student Renae Kirkham were very popular as they gave out show bags stuffed with treats to students.

Giving back: Korumburra Secondary College Year 12 students Sara Fleming and captain Jayde Fox serve up waffles and ice cream to hungry students at the school’s fete on Tuesday.

igently all year and deserved to have some wholesome fun. “The end of Year 12 has generally been marked with students doing silly things which never seemed to make much sense,” Ms Dauphin said. “With the fete the senior students are able to give thanks to the school’s community and have fun while also being able to fund other activities for themselves next term.” Other planned events include indulging in a massive breakfast and a day of laser tag. Ms Dauphin said despite some interruptions, Year 12 students have performed extremely well over the course of the year. “The students have shown a good deal of resilience,” Ms Dauphin said. “With our new buildings opening up earlier this year they had to deal with the changeover which they did with no complaint.” Ms Dauphin said she has high hopes for the students as they prepare for exams at the end of October. “We have some senior students who have big aspirations in the future and we are really excited to see how they go in the exams,” Ms Dauphin said. “Regardless of that though, we are proud of the way they have carried themselves this year.”

Toora pool set for $250,000 upgrade THE residents of Toora will soon be enjoying modern sports facilities thanks to a funding boost from the State Government. Member for Eastern Victoria Region, Harriet Shing has announced that Toora Swimming Pool is one of the grant recipients in the new round of the Government’s $180 million Community Sports Infrastructure Fund. The pool is receiving $250,000 towards the Stage 2 Development.

This grant will facilitate development of an interactive children’s water play into the existing toddler’s pool, car park upgrades, upgrade to the BBQ facilities and hard landscaping of the Toora Swimming Pool. The fund is developing new sport and active recreation facilities, rejuvenating tired grounds, and ageing clubrooms across the state. In this round of the Community Sports Infrastructure Fund, over 90 projects will be supported across Victoria thanks to a $60 million boost from the Victorian Budget2018/19.

It’s part of our commitment to promoting sports and active recreation and encouraging all Victorians to get out there and get active. Across Victoria we’ve already invested $420 million in community sport and recreation facilities and added a more than half a billion dollars in the Victorian Budget 2018/19 to support sport across all levels. Ms Shing acknowledged South Gippsland Shire Council for their commitment and financial contribution to the project. “Congratulations to the residents of Toora - this

boost will go a long way to supporting the growing number of people in Gippsland keen to get involved in local sport and recreation,” Member for Eastern Victoria Region, Harriet Shing said. “It’s a great example of how we’re making sport and recreation more accessible, welcoming and inclusive for all Victorians. “The Andrews Labor Government is giving local communities the facilities they need so more locals can play the sports they love.”

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Gendore offers cutting edge silage machinery WITH the hay and silage season fast approaching and with some farmers already underway, the team at Gendore Tractors and Machinery is geared up to help get you through the ‘Silly Season’ this year.

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service for your baler, new valves and diaphragms for your spray unit or quotations for new tractor and machinery. Gendore is your proud, sole agent for all New Holland tractors, construction equipment and hay equipment for the entire Gippsland region. This year Gendore celebrates its 70th year of association with the New Holland brand. Gendore also offers a large range of farm machinery to suit individual needs, sporting brands like Kverneland-Taarup, Pottinger, McHale,

Hustler Equipment, Hardi, Berti, BA Pumps and Sprayers and Vicon to name just a few. Moreover, in order to help our farmers find the right machine for the right application, Gendore import a wide range of farm machinery from all over the world including Alpego cultivation equipment, Gamberini spreaders, Keltec bale shears, HW maxi scrappers, Fleming implements and the recently acquired Taege seed drills from New Zealand. This year Gendore will once again be displaying a range of products at this year’s South

Gippsland Dairy Expo at the Korumburra Show Grounds from Wednesday, September 26-27. “It’s great to have an event directed at our local dairy farmers, allowing businesses to display products that help and benefit our farmers,” Leongatha sales representative Brett Charlton said. Gendore will have on display the New Holland T7.175 Auto-Command tractor connected to the New Holland RB150 crop cutter round baler (as pictured). This particular tractor and baler is available for ‘on farm’ demonstrations, subject to terms and conditions, for the coming hay and silage season. So be sure to call in and speak to the friendly sales team at Site 88 for any inquires.

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The key to quality silage By Frank Mickan, Pasture & Fodder as when feeding poorer quality silage. Feeding average quality silage (8.5–10 ME) should mainConservation Specialist MANY farmers and contractors have been making silage for many years and Silage season: farmers are hoping for a good silage season to boost feed supplies coming know how to make and store good qualonto summer. ity silage with minimal losses. So why do all feed testing laboratories report a wide variation in nutritive values in their annual summary of analyses for each season? Many farmers presume the silage quality they end up with is all they can get, and a few holes here and there aren’t a big problem. But, do you know the nutritive value of your silage? And have you done a feed analysis on your silage? There are many well-established guidelines for making high quality silage that are not being followed by farmers and contractors. In most situations, good quality silage is no more expensive to make than poor quality silage. Also, there are many new technological advances with which farmers/contractors are not yet fully acquainted. These can lift proﬁts substantially. Why make high quality silage? High quality silage will allow your cows to maintain (or even increase) high levels of milk production at any time during lactation, not just at mid–late lactation. If high quality silage – 10.5 to 11.0 megajoules of metabolisable energy/kilogram dry matter (MJ ME/kg DM) – is fed, less quantity is needed to supply the same amount of energy

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Looking after the soil in tough times DRY conditions call for some different soil management practises when planting crops.

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South Gippsland season shaping up with new sales and the workshop very busy. THE hay and silage season in South ond and even third cut silage this year.” Farmers in the Leongatha area will probably “In June and July alone we sold 19 tractors in Gippsland is shaping up well at this early be first to start silage with areas around Yanakie just eight weeks so it’s been very solid so far.” stage. and Fish Creek a bit wetter and likely to start a bit This Wednesday and Thursday, sales consulManager of Cervus Equipment, Leongatha South, Joe Messina, said conditions were looking good for this area. “The areas around Leongatha with red soils are preparing now; we’ve even seen some doing a first cut,” he said. “There’s certainly a big chance we’ll see sec-

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Farming Insight Rural leaders, these scholarships are for you THE Gardiner Dairy Foundation continues to support the development of people and communities by investing in leadership programs that strengthen the dairy industry. Applications are currently open for the 2019 Australian Rural Leadership Program (ARLP), with aspiring dairy leaders encouraged to apply for the once in a lifetime opportunity that immerses participants in a series of unique experiences to develop their leadership capabilities. The Gardiner Dairy Foundation invests $55,000 to fund a successful ARLP Victorian dairy applicant each year, to participate in the

CLEARING SALE ACC: SG & TL HOLLINGWORTH FAMILY TRUST (PROPERTY SOLD) 345 OLD KOONWARRAMEENIYAN ROAD, KOONWARRA.

FRIDAY OCT 5, 2018, 10AM START Having sold the property, SEJ have been favored with instructions from our vendors to sell by public auction their complete farming plant and equipment as listed. Tractors: 2015 New Holland T6050, 135HP, with boost to 170HP, approx 1180 hrs, fitted with cab; MXU loader with 3rd line function, euro hitch, hay forks, 4 sets remotes and UHF radio, in excellent condition - purchased new; Approx 2000 built McCormack MTX 200, 200 HP, approx. 4140 hrs., fitted with cab, dual rear wheels, 4 sets of remotes, 2nd owner; FergusonTEA 20 tractor; The following FEL attachments all have Euro hitch quick hitch and will be sold separately - Kerfab 7' bucket, Kerfab pallet fork; Hustler silage soft hands, rubber scraper for feedpad, fodder cage- suit 8x 4 bales; feed scraper for feedpad. Equipment: NDE 802 vertical mixer wagon, 22 cubic mtr cap; Boomerang trailing feedout cart; 2 wheel grain trailer; Howard 3 mt pasture topper; Lely mower/conditioner;Vicon tedder; Agrowplow trailing 3.5m seed drill; 3.6 m tyre roller; Berends 4 way grader blade; Giltrap carryall; 3 PL Hustler rear soft hands; 3 PL Kerfab 4 tyne rear forks; Marshall 825 2.5 tonne trailing belt spreader; Colville 12' laser grader; Silvan 400 ltr spray unit with 8m boom; Silvan 400 ltr spray unit with cluster jet; Silvan 55 3PL fert/seed spreader; Freighter baby quin trailer; 2002 Mitsubishi Triton 4x4 ute; 2007 Mitsubishi Triton dual cab ute; Polymaster 50 teat trailing calf feeder; quantity 1,3,6,8 & 12 teat calf feeders; ATV calf trailer; Honda Foreman 4x4 quad bike; Honda 4x2 quad bike; 60 ltr spray units; quantity hay rings; quantity grain troughs. Cattle equipment: Polymaster 1 tonne bulk bin; stock crate and stand for ute; Paton bulk grain feeders; Wopa mobile hoof trimming crush; calf dehorning cradle and scales;AI tank; electric semen thaw unit; dehorners; hip clamps; calf pullers; tattoo kit; test buckets; Panther 12000 electric fence unit; quantity electric fence posts and reels; Heiniger battery clippers. Workshop and sundry items: Pipe bender; pressure cleaner; cement mixer; oxy set; roll 2” poly pipe; Pallet racking; Lister and Alpha Laval seperators; trailing fuel tank; overhead fuel tank; 1000 ltr fuel tank with elec pump; concrete pipes; approx. 80 treated pine posts; meat band saw; meat mincer; solid fuel heater; 1000 ltr IBC stands; 48x25kg Yaraliva Calcinet; 20' shipping container; and sundries. Refer to website for full listing and photos - www.sej.com.au All items for genuine sale. Number system to operate, I.D. required. No buyers premium. NO EFTPOS facilities. Cash/cheque on day of sale. GST where applicable. Refreshments available.

Paul Phillips 0418 553 123 Paul Wilson 0407 865 202 Shawn Hollingworth 0407 778 084

program alongside more than 31 successful applicants from diverse backgrounds, industries and communities. The program is crucial for the greater good of rural, regional and remote Australia. Yannathan dairy farmer Lauren Finger is completing the ARLP funded by Gardiner in 2018. “The Gardiner Dairy Foundation fosters the development of dairy leaders and has allowed me to take part in mind blowing experiences that have me stepping completely out of my comfort zone,” she said. “The reward of getting away from the farm and being able to network with other leaders

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throughout all industries has been invaluable to my effectiveness as a leader and my ability to bring fresh ideas to the farm and to the dairy industry.” CEO of the Gardiner Dairy Foundation, Dr Clive Noble, said Gardiner’s sponsorship of Lauren has provided a pathway allowing her to develop her natural leadership skills. The Foundation encourages aspiring dairy leaders to follow her footsteps toward a vibrant dairy future. “Supporting dairy farmers like Lauren has always been a high focus area for the Gardiner Dairy Foundation. Lauren has shown strength and determination through all of her endeavours and truly embodies all of the makings of a fantastic leader and asset to the dairy industry. We know that with her training through the ARLP program, she will continue to succeed in making a difference,”

Opening doors: Yannathan dairy farmer Lauren Finger is completing the Australian Rural Leadership Program funded by Gardiner in 2018. Dr Noble said. Applications for the 2019 ARLP scholarship are now open, and will close on Sunday, September 30. Victorian Dairy farmers interested in applying can visit the following website to submit their application: https://rural-leaders.org.au/ourprograms/arlp/

Low-interest loans for farmers in drought doubled •

Instrument tabled in Parliament extending low-interest loans for farmers from $1 million to $2 million • Funding available for concessional loans doubled to $500 million each year • Direct assistance and concessional loans to aid drought-stricken farmers across the nation now totals $1.8 billion Australian farmers can now access up to $2 million in low interest loans, double the previous limit of $1 million. Minister for Agriculture David Littleproud said the Coalition Government had also doubled the total funding available for low-interest loans in any given year to $500 million. “These loans will help those in hardship, including drought,” Minister Littleproud said. “When farmers transfer their commercial loans to our low-interest loans, good savings can be made. “The first five years of these loans will remain interest-only. “Farmers with existing government loans will also be able to switch to these Regional Investment

Corporation loans to access the interest-only period. “We made this commitment to farmers on 19 August and today we delivered. “We can’t make it rain but we can help our farmers survive the drought which is affecting so many farming families.” The Coalition Government has announced additional support for farmers facing drought totalling more than $1.8 billion, including $75 million for the drought communities program and immediate deductions for fodder storage assets.

Fast facts

• Since FHA was launched in July 2014 we have invested more than $230 million to help more than 8,000 people. • FHA provides a fortnightly payment to help farming families in tough times. Each member of a couple can receive around $12,800 a year, and single people can receive up to $15,350. • In addition to the fortnightly payment recipients can access up to $1,500 for an independent financial assessment of their business, and up to $4,000 in activity supplements to assist with improving their circumstances and financial self-reliance.

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The usual buying group was present and operating in a mixed market. Quality was limited with fewer prime cattle on offer and cows representing over half of the sale. Young cattle suited to the trade were in short supply with the heifer portion easing 7c/kg. There was a little more interest from locals for the rough conditioned light cattle. Grown steers and bullocks sold from firm to slightly easier. A limited selection of heavy weight grown heifers improved 10c/kg. Friesian and crossbred manufacturing steers slipped 9c to 14c/kg. Cows improved 5c to 10c/kg on most sales and more on some isolated sales while the heavy beef cows were closer to firm. Heavy bulls sold firm. A handful of trade steers made 285c/kg. Yearling heifers to the trade sold from 260c to 288c after a top of 305c/kg. Grown steers made between 280c and 310c/ kg. Bullocks sold between 282c and 315c/kg. Heavy weight grown heifers made from 237c to 280c/kg. Heavy Friesian manufacturing steers sold from 225c to 254c with the crossbred portion from 235c to 293c/kg. Most light and medium weight cows made between 133c and 192c/kg. Heavy weight cows sold mostly between 180c and 244c/kg. A limited selection of heavy bulls made from 220c to 250c/kg.

The next sale draw - September 26 & 27: 1. Landmark, 2. Alex Scott & Staff, 3. Rodwells, 4. Phelan & Henderson & Co, 5. SEJ, 6. Elders.

Prime Sale - Wednesday, September 19

BULLOCKS 2 R. & S. Ould, Dalyston 15 P. Alicata, Thorpdale 15 Compro Solutions P/L, Krowera 8 R. & J. Edwards, Fish Creek 13 Pettitt Pty Ltd, Koorooman 8 J. & R. Quilford, Dalyston

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320.0 315.0 313.6 310.0 310.0 310.0

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HEIFERS 2 C.M. Bye, Kilmany 365.0kg 6 R. & J. Edwards, Fish Creek 505.8kg 7 G.K. & J.A. Cook, Yanakie 471.4kg 4 P. & C. Davis, Yarram 542.5kg 8 C. & K. Christensen, Glengarry N 535.7kg 1 S. & V. Collins, Dumbalk 380.0kg

305.0 288.0 280.0 280.0 280.0 271.6

$1113.25 $1456.80 $1320.00 $1519.00 $1499.75 $1032.08

COWS 2 D. Harris, Tarwin Lower 1 G.R. & C.E. Kent, Dalyston 2 B. & H. Williamson, San Remo 1 C. Wilson, A. White, Mid Tarwin 2 R. & C. Donat, Wonthaggi 2 D. Macleod, Welshpool

243.6 239.6 239.0 238.6 233.6 233.6

$1644.30 $1617.30 $1637.15 $1550.90 $1407.44 $1419.12

STEERS 1 B. Phillips, Grantville 6 L. & S. Marriott, Tarwin Lower 1 R. & C. Jackson, Strzelecki 1 I. & R. Hengstberger, Stony Crk 2 Harris Pastoral, Dumbalk North 1 Kleinert Annette & Wolfgang Koonwarra

675.0kg 675.0kg 685.0kg 650.0kg 602.5kg 607.5kg

BULLS 2 D. Macleod, Welshpool 1160.0kg 249.6 $2895.36 1 D.G. & C.M. Roberts, Foster 820.0kg 243.6 $1997.52 1 S.J. & L.E. Berryman, Yarram 880.0kg 220.0 $1936.00 1 Andco P/L, Mardan 675.0kg 220.0 $1485.00 1 I.S. & V. Grylls P/L, Yarram 765.0kg 212.6 $1626.39 1 J. & M. Hume, Dumbalk 545.0kg 192.6 $1049.67

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Farming Insight Krone equipment aplenty at Chapman Machinery Service THE team at Chapman Machinery Service in Leongatha is gearing up for a massive harvesting season with a fleet of Krone hay and silage equipment ready for action.

Having served the harvesting needs of the South Gippsland region since 1991, the family run business understands farmers need the best equipment possible to get the job done â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which is why

they have stocked a range of Krone machinery. Mark Chapman, owner of Chapman Machinery Service, said itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s incredibly important that have the right equipment when undertaking harvesting of any kind. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Farmers work really hard to make the silage,â&#x20AC;? Mr Chapman said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our job is to supply the farmers with the finest equipment to allow them to deliver it in the best possible condition.â&#x20AC;?

Established in Germany, Krone Machinery has services Chapman Machinery Service provides, been manufacturing hay and silage equipment for contact their office on 5662 3973 or give them a visit at 58 Yarragon Road, Leongatha. over 100 years â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and over 40 years in Australia. The company has always been on the forefront of innovation and covers all aspects of the PRELIMINARY NOTICE industry. Mr Chapman said his business had had a bumper preseason sale, with a plethora of orders coming in for Krone equipment since March. A/C MRS M PATTERSON In addition to selling Krone Machinery, ChapNERRENA ROAD, LEONGATHA man Machinery Service also assist in the mainteSATURDAY OCTOBER 13, 2018 nance of the equipment through servicing. 10AM START Chapman Machinery Service always has good deals going on their Krone equipment thanks to orBILL EGAN dering an abundance during their preseason sales. 0418 553 011 If you are interested in any of the equipment or www.sej.com.au

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Stocked for big season: The team at Chapman Machinery Service in Leongatha are ready to meet the needs of the South Gippsland region as harvesting season approaches.

Tips for producing high quality silage By Frank Mickan PASTURE silage quality is mostly influenced by stage of growth at cutting, timing and length of shut up, prevailing weather conditions and harvesting, storage and feedout management.

The single most important determinant of high quality silage is the stage of growth at cutting. The more vegetative (leafier) the crop and the closer to the correct grazing stage (2.5-3 green leaves) it is at cutting, the closer the silage quality will be to the original pasture being ensiled. The analysis of this silage should be well over 10.5 MJ ME. The earlier paddocks are set aside for silage and the shorter the shut-up period, the higher the nutritive value of silage, the better the regrowth and higher the overall spring pasture production. Quality is highest when paddocks are cut well ahead of when grasses are due to go to head. Yield will be down, but the quality of the silage and regrowth will be very good and will well and truly offset the higher cost of harvesting these lighter yields. The longer the duration of closure, the more detrimental it is to pasture/silage quality, especially if occurring near the time ryegrass plants are starting to send up seed heads. At this stage, ryegrass can change from the vegetative stage to full ear within 10â&#x20AC;&#x201C;14 days, and correspondingly, decline in quality very quickly. Once closed, pastures will decline about 0.3 MJ ME/kg DM and 1.9 % CP per week.

COMPLETE HOLSTEIN HERD DISPERSAL

MONDAY, OCT 8, 2018 at 11AM KOONWARRA SALEYARDS A/C â&#x20AC;&#x201C; BA & CM BOAG, YARRAM Will Sell Unreserved

Comprising: 150 AI bred July-Aug calved Holstein cows & heifers 30 AI bred March-April calved Holstein cows PTIC to Bundalong Holstein sire ? Herd sires: Toystory, Uno, Alta 1st Class, Zelgardis, Caliba, Circuit, Glendon, Ice, Golden Dreams, Grandprix etc. ? Herd has averaged in the past 12 mths 9020 litres, 612 kg solids (factory figures) ? Cows currently produce to 53 litres with many 45 litres plus ? Current cell count 120 ? 24 years assistance Orchards Mating Service ? Large frame VG type, wonderful production Holstein herd in magnificent condition and bloom. Farm sold.

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GROWN A/C â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;HEDLEY DOWNS HOLDINGSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, HEDLEY (SEJ) 35 Angus steers, 20 months A/C DAVID LAND, ARAWATA (LANDMARK) 50 Hereford steers, 15 months A/C AJ & BR MOYLE (ALEX SCOTT) 10 Angus steers, 14-16 months, by Stud Banquet bulls, Cydectin drench 17/9 8 Angus steers, 10-12 months, weaned, by stud banquet bulls All very well bred and noted doing steers A/C PR HENDERSON FARMS P/L, ORBOST (LANDMARK) 25 Hereford heifers, 20-24 months, preg tested empty A/C R LAMB, DENISON (RODWELLS) 12 Angus/Friesian x steers, 2 years 17 Angus/Friesian x heifers, 12 months, bucket reared WEANERS A/C T&C HULLS, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;NARRA TINGAHâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, LEONGATHA (SEJ) 100 Angus steers, 12 months A/C T & P HANCOCK, WONTHAGGI (LANDMARK) 80 Angus mixed sex calves, 10-12 months, Yancowinna blood, 2 x drenched & multimim , weaned 8 weeks A/C HOLLYRIDGE PAST CO, ORANGE (LANDMARK) 55 Hereford steers, 12 months A/C MIRALAI PAST CO , BOMBALA (LANDMARK) 50 Hereford heifers, Wiruna blood 12 months, EU accredited A/C ANGELS RUN, KOONWARRA (RODWELLS) 30 Angus mix sex weaners, 10 months A/C PINERIDGE PASTORAL, BEGA (SEJ) 20 x Angus steers, 6 to 8 months, weaned 10 x Hereford steers, 10 to 12 months, weaned A/C T RICHARDS & D RAE (ALEX SCOTT) 25 Angus steers, 10-12 months, by Stud Woodlands springs bulls, weaned, 2 x 5in1, multimin injection and drenched 1/9 with Starmec pour on A/C DC MCGRATH (ALEX SCOTT) 20 Angus steers, 10-12 months , by Fernleigh bulls, weaned, drenched & 2 x5in1 vaccine A/C NEWMERELLA PASTORAL, BEGA (SEJ) 20 Angus steers, 6 to 7 months, weaned A/C BD JENKINS, CLIFTON CREEK (SCOTTS) 0429 050 349

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11 Char/Limo x heifers, 12 months 9 pure limo heifers 6 months (ex stud) A/C G WALKER & R LINEHAM, DELEGATE (LANDMARK) 7 Angus x steers A/C LANGOLA PASTORAL, AIRLY (ALEX SCOTT) 20 Angus/Friesian x & Hereford/Friesian x steers 12 months, bucket reared A/C B & M MCRAE, LANCE CREEK (ALEX SCOTT) 8 Hereford/Friesian x steers 14 months, bucket reared & quiet, fwd cond COWS & CALVES A/C R & W HERGENHAM, BEGA (LANDMARK) 10 Hereford/Fries x cows with violet hill Char x calves at foot, 3 months, cows dep to Violet Hill Char bull Aug 22 5 Angus x cows, with Violet Hill Char x calves at foot, 3 months, cows dep to Violet Hill Char bull Aug 22 30 Angus & Angus x cows, with Violet Hill Char x calves at foot, 1-2 months, cows not rejoined 5 Hereford cows, with Violet Hill Char x calves at foot, 1-2 months, cows not rejoined A/C B.D JENKINS, CLIFTON CREEK (ALEX SCOTT) 10 Char/Angus x cows, 4th-5th calvers with 2-4 week old limo caf 6 Hereford/Friesian x cows (black baldies) 3rd-4th calvers with 2-4 week old limo caf 15 Angus/friesian x heifers, PTIC to Broadland Limo bull for March 1, calving, store condition 6 Hereford/Friesian x & Shorthorn/Friesain x heifers, PTIC to limo bull for March 1 calving (store condition) 1 Broadland Apricot Limo bull 2 Â˝ yo 1 Broadland Black Limo bull 2 Â˝ yo A/C D BIRSS, MT ECCLES (RODWELLS) 22 Char x cows with June/July drop Angus caf, not rejoined A/C BEATTY PARTNERSHIP, BURRAGATE (SEJ) 20 Angus cows & calves, 5 to 8 years old with Angus calves at foot 1-2 months , not rejoined KOOLAGLITE CATTLE CO, CABARGO (SEJ) 17 Angus cows & calves with blonde Aquitaine calves at foot 2 months, not rejoined

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Healing hands Mary MacKillop College South Gippsland

Casual Relief Teachers Join our existing pool of relief teachers – All VIT registered teachers encouraged to apply Vocal Teacher – individual and group lessons 4 weeks in Term 4 with potential for ongoing All Staff must demonstrate an active commitment to the ethos of a Catholic school. Mary MacKillop College is a Child-Safe school. For further information please visit our website or contact the Principal’s Personal Assistant, Carly Kitchingman ckitchingman@mmcrc.catholic.edu.au. Applications close 10am, Friday 5 October 2018

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JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT We have a position for a Junior Accountant in our Foster office. Duties include, but not limited to: • Preparation of Financial Statements, BAS and Income Tax Returns • General bookkeeping, including processing of journals • Assisting with audits of Financial Statements • Processing of SMSF transactions • Liaising with clients regarding queries Training and supervision will be provided. It is envisaged this will be a part-time position and the applicant will be undertaking an accounting degree, or a full-time position for a recent graduate. A position description and employment terms can be obtained by emailing the below address. Applications should be submitted to Michelle Bacon at mbacon@duesburysfoster.com.au and will be received up to close of business on 3rd October, 2018.

FOR 44 years, Dr Norman Vradenburg, Doctor of Chiropractic and Neuro Integrative System Practitioner, has served the ill with varying complications.

However, one constant that remains throughout years of practice is the friendships developed with those he serves whilst assisting the community with supportive healthcare. To become a chiropractor one must train, qualify, register and practice as an independent practitioner. “In Australia, chiropractic training involves five years of educational studies at a chiropractic educational institution. Postgraduate studies are available in adjunctive therapies or procedures. Registration requires a minimum of 25 hours per year of Continuing Professional Development studies,” Dr Vradenburg said. “We have expertise in Directional Non-Force Technique chiropractic

Adjusting structures: Dr Norman Vradenburg of South Gippsland Chiropractic Services and Adjunctive Therapies, with patient atop their Lloyd Galaxy Ultimate, in one of their treatment rooms. care, Neuro Integrative System (neurolink) applications and procedures and Low level laser light therapy. “Furthermore, we can help with many health conditions other than back problems.” Some tools of the tradecraft regularly used in Dr Vradenburg’s practice include directional NonForce chiropractic spinal and extremity adjustive procedures, massage therapy, Neuro Integra-

South Gippsland

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We are currently seeking applicants for the following opportunities: • • • • •

Associate Nurse Unit Manager Registered Nurse Data Clerk and Receptionist Librarian Security Ofﬁcer

• • • • • •

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: Dietitian Grade 2 Re-Advertised Fixed-Term Part-Time Maternity Leave Replacement 15.2 hours per fortnight Commencing ASAP to 10/12/19 - Position works from sites in Wonthaggi and Cowes Speech Pathologist, Grade 2 – Autism Spectrum Disorder Program 68.4 hours per fortnight, Fixed-Term to June 2019 Registered Nurses Grade 2 Acute Unit Fixed-Term, Full and Part-Time

ACIS Clinician Specialist Family Violence Advisor Registered Psychiatric Nurse Community Clinician Social Worker Aboriginal Mental Health Worker Trainee

Candidates may be required to satisfy our pre-employment assessments including a national police check and a working with children check.

For position description and selection criteria email or write to: Gayle Bloch Practice Manager Wonthaggi Medical Group 42 Murray Street Wonthaggi Email: gbloch@wonthaggimedical.com.au Fax: 5672 4219 Apply in writing by COB Friday 7 October to be considered for these opportunities.

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For more information please contact George Dimopoulos by email at george@persona.com.au or reach me directly if you have any questions on 0414-600-404 (please leave a voicemail if I can't answer the phone immediately)

GIPPSLAND COMMUNITY ACCESS WORKERS Multiple Casual Positions Available Interchange Gippsland support people with a disability and their family to achieve. We are seeking motivated Community Access Workers to join our organisation for casual weekday and weekend work. Experience with personal care is preferred but not essential. University students completing Bachelor Degrees in Nursing, Community Services, Health, Education or related disciplines are welcomed. People who have Cert 3 or 4 qualiﬁcations in Allied Health Assistance, Children Services, Individualised Care, Aged Care would be highly regarded. Positions are located across the six local government areas of Gippsland. A position description and application details are available online at www.icg.asn.au Interchange Gippsland is a ‘Child Safe’ organisation and successful applicants will be required to undergo comprehensive screening. Further information can be obtained by contacting Rebecca Massaro on 1300736765 or email admin@icg.asn.au

For full position details, a position description and how to apply, please visit the employment section on our website at: www.basscoasthealth.org.au

Medical Receptionists – Full & Part Time positions

To ﬁnd out more about the exciting opportunities available at LRH, please visit the Careers section of our website www.lrh.com.au.

Get in right at the start with an organic dairy manufacturer during a massive expansion as it phases in new lines & new plant. The butter plant is all new and will be supplying bulk butter as well as retail butter. Reporting to the Production Supervisor you'll be responsible for operating the butter maker and leading a small crew running the packing lines. You'll be making calls on quality, addition of ingredients, process troubleshooting and cleaning so relevant experience is essential to make the most of the opportunity. The business plans to grow 5X over the next 12 months and with such a rapid expansion the future is bright and you can look forward to a growth-fuelled career offering excellent prospects for advancement.

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tions may be required. Often, the need to cater for unexpected patients requires urgent care. For healing and salvation, chiropractors need a heartfelt passion to help other people. “Assisting people with pain and suffering and experiencing the positive outcomes for the patient and those associated with them as their lives improve is a joy for our practice,” Dr Vradenburg noted.

Position Vacancies Bass Coast Health

Mary MacKillop College

Latrobe Regional Hospital (LRH) is the major provider of specialist health services in the Gippsland region, east of Melbourne. Our comprehensive range of services extends to emergency and intensive care, elective surgery, allied health, obstetrics, medical and radiation oncology at the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre, dialysis and aged care. LRH has a number of outstanding facilities following a recent expansion. These include a cardiac catheterisation laboratory, large Emergency Department, endoscopy suites and modern and contemporary inpatient units.

tive System treatments, low-level laser light therapy, muscle testing procedures and Sacro occipital technique blocking procedures. Each day, patients call for an appointment and present with diverse conditions. Days on the job vary in nature concerning the volume of patients and conditions presented. These conditions can be multiple and at times quite challenging as many clinical applica-

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DAIRY FARM HAND REQUIRED FULL TIME POSITION 10km from Leongatha Eight day fortnight Some milkings on weekend required. Experience with machinery and cattle preferred. Ross Berryman 0428 595 766

Burra Foods is an Australian dairy processor that for over two decades has been producing and marketing value-added dairy products to the global food manufacturing market We have a genuinely exciting opportunity for two motivated individuals to join our team and undertake a Traineeship. You will gain exposure to all aspects of the dairy industry while concurrently undertaking studies in a Certiﬁcate 3 in Food Processing. Both traineeship programs will take approximately 18 months – 2 years to complete. The ideal candidates will have completed Year 11 or 12, be ready to continue learning through practical “on the job” experience as well as formal studies and hold a basic understanding of science. The successful candidates will be able to: • Work well in a team environment. • Have a commitment to excellence, • Good attention to detail • Be technically minded This is a great opportunity for anyone who is willing to learn and gain experience in the dairy industry and to gain improved qualiﬁcations through the support of the company. Application close: Friday 12th of October Email your resumé to jobs@burrafoods.com.au

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Community Partners needed to help shape the future of your local health services We are seeking consumers to partner with South Gippsland Hospital, Gippsland Southern Health Service and Bass Coast Health - to contribute to decisions on policy and strategic planning, care and treatment, to ensure we can continually enhance our services to meet the growing needs of the South Gippsland Coast’s diverse communities. Meetings occur on a monthly basis; they are held at Leongatha, and these collaborative meetings include health care professionals and key community providers. Expressions of interest to join the Gippsland South Coast Sub-Regional Partnership Steering Committees (or requests for further information) can be made to: Kerryn Grifﬁths – Sub-Regional Partnership Facilitator, by phone (03) 5671 3224 or email kerryn.grifﬁths@basscoasthealth.org.au

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MARRIOTT - Charles Alan (Alan). Passed away peacefully on September 22, 2018. Loving husband of Dorothy for 64 years. Much loved father of Tim and Julie, Alana and Will. Adored grandfather of Sam and Maisie, Tom and Tess, Nicola and Joel, Ben and Gemma, Luke and Bella, Jake and Sam. Loved and remembered always.

funerals MARRIOTT - A Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Mr Charles Alan (Alan) Marriott will be held at the Grandstand Complex, Leongatha Football Netball Club, Leongatha Recreation Reserve, Roughead Street, Leongatha on Thursday, September 27, 2018 commencing at 11am. Private cremation.

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Cycling carnival a step closer THE possibility that a Leongatha Cycling Carnival could once again become a reality is one step closer.

RYCKS - Antonious (Tonny) Passed away peacefully on the 21st September, 2018. Beloved father of Piet, Sam, Willis, Thomas and Josie. Uncle, brother, friend to many. Family and friends are invited to attend a service at St Laurence’s Church, Leongatha. Date and time to be advised.

The Leongatha velodrome is getting a much needed makeover thanks to a $10,000 South Gippsland Shire grant and extra thousands of club funds used on the project. The works include pressure cleaning of the entire track, the replacement of eight of the club’s 32 lights, plus some track repairs to some cracked sections. In future years the club will hope to continue replacing the old gas filled lights with the new LED fittings containing more than 100 LED chips. Local contractors have been employed on the works; last week McDonald and Roberts Electricians were undertaking the light replacements while Shield Master P/L was pressure

cleaning the track. “The lighting changes were definitely needed; if the club can eventually get the whole 32 replaced you’ll notice a big difference in the quality,” Grant McDonald from McDonald and Roberts Electricians said. The Leongatha Cycling Club has organised these works to bring the track up to current standards; it hasn’t had a lot of work done to it in the approximately 30 years since the track was completed. The club and the Leongatha Business Association have expressed keen interest in one day reviving the Leongatha Cycling Carnival, an iconic event in the town promoted by Terry Watchorn. With the club gearing up for its track season soon, the timing of the upgrade couldn’t have been better with the club hopeful of encouraging more juniors to take on track racing.

(Right) Cleaner track: Jordan Wilson from Shield Master Pty. Ltd. was pressure cleaning the cycling track last week.

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Scrubs up well: the Leongatha Cycling Club velodrome track is looking pretty clean after Changeover: Jesse Hickey from McDonald and Roberts Electricians, on the bucket, was a pressure clean, just in time for the track busy replacing lighting at the velodrome while Grant McDonald shows one of the old gas filled lights which are being replaced. season.

Trading manager ready to serve father Graeme, the local gravel contractor. We all interact and immerse within community sports and activities alike.” With 25 trading stores in the dairy regions of This is to provide South Eastern Australia, ‘God’s Country’ with MG Trading boast an exceptional service at impressive retail offer. the best possible price MG Trading support all with individualised care the leading brands in the and attention. He relishmarket with various opes the challenge indeed. tions to suit all budgets. With four years of The extensive product range varies from spemanagerial experience cialised livestock marin rural merchandise, kets to pet food, fencing, Dale is keen to bring forwork wear, grease and oil, household needs and a competitively priced selection of Devondale and Liddell’s milk, cheese and butter. In addition to dairy, MG Trading services the beef, sheep and equine sectors and the expanding life-style market, offering expertise in these fields with the added benefit of in store and on farm support for their customers. “We listen to the customer to ascertain their specific requirements and help them achieve their desired goals,” Dale said. MG Trading LeonReady to serve: MG Trading team members from left, Jayden Strat- gatha is the business’ largest warehouse faton, Creel Waugh, David Greaves and Dale Thomas.

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ward his extensive local knowledge and passion to his homeland and fellow community members. On the job long before normal trading hours is what he expects of himself. “I’m a Meeniyan boy and father of three children. My place of employment allows me to meet real, earthy and trustworthy local community members that I relish providing service to on a daily basis,” Dale proclaimed.

“When somebody walks through our doors, I make it my mission to get to know them on a personal level. One of my core objectives is placing our customers, and thus the community at large, first with as little pen-pushing as possible. We love to engage in a bit of friendly banter. It’s invigorating.” “Many would know my mother and father around the community. My mother Margaret is a local dog trainer and my

cility in South Gippsland. It is well stocked enabling them to service local customers and to support the localised network consisting of seven stores within a 70km area. “Come in and say

hello to the new bloke who understands your needs and lives on a Meeniyan beef property himself.” With that in mind, the grass is looking greener for MG Trading’s future.

Tom Marriott: of Leongatha was named the 2018 Seniors best and fairest for the Gippsland league recently.

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Final league merger decision sparks anger WHILE AFL Gippsland decided in its final draft recommendations report announced at an afternoon meeting last Friday, September 21 the struggling Alberton league would merge with the Mid Gippsland Football League in one competition next season but not all are in favour of this change. Mid Gippsland that currently consists of 10 football and netball clubs voted 10-0 to not merge with the Alberton league and will appeal the final draft decision handed down by AFL Gippsland. The league has until this Friday to appeal to AFL Victoria if they decide to challenge the merger. The AFL Gippsland Region Commission released the report, with a recommendation for all current Alberton Football Netball League and nine of the 10 Mid Gippsland Football League and Netball Association clubs to participate in one com-

petition next season. Following feedback to the draft recommendations report tabled last month, member clubs will have the opportunity to determine the governance and administration structure moving forward. The commission deemed structural change necessary following Alberton clubs expressing grave concerns about their viability in the current six-team competition. AFL Gippsland Region general manager Ben Joske said the commission had a responsibility to ensure every person in Gippsland had the opportunity to engage with a stable, vibrant and viable club “The AFL Gippsland Commission is firmly of the view that for football to flourish in the region it requires a wholeof-region approach,” Joske said. “The future of the six remaining Alberton clubs is dependent on a willingness for the Gippsland football community to embrace change and work together.” Under a separate recommen-

dation, Yarragon will transfer to the Ellinbank and District Football League and Netball Association in place of Warragul Industrials, with the Dusties to join the West Gippsland Football Netball Competition, along with Tooradin Dalmore. Among the eight recommendations put forward was the introduction of an Under-17 division in the East Gippsland Football Netball League in place of the existing under-16 and under-18 age group structure. The move will not only address issues around the retention of junior players and their transition to senior football in east Gippsland, but also assist in the development of a broader plan regarding underage structures across the region. Other proposed changes focussed on volunteer support, player permit structures and area agreements between leagues, as well as a more formal process towards alignments between junior and senior clubs. AFL Gippsland will now work with clubs and leagues on an implementation strategy for the recommended changes.

Great season: back from left, Lyn Tuckett, Ruth Harvey, Marg Barnabus, Judy O’Garey, Lorna Davidson, Lia Smith, front from left, Anne Thornby and Mavis Hogan contested in the Leongatha Veteran Ladies Winter Competition. Absent: Norma Simm and Vera Derrick.

Mini wins tennis final Mini was the winner with Ford coming in THE Leongatha Veteran Ladies Winter Competition came to an end on August 30. second and the wooden spoon going to Holden.

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ough, Thorpdale, Trafalgar and Yallourn Yallourn North. Mirboo North will compete in rival group two against Boolarra, Yinnar, Morwell East and MDU. Rival group three contains current Alberton clubs Fish Creek, Foster, Stony Creek, Toora and Tarwin. Every Central and Southern Gippsland Competition club will keep its colors and have two byes – one in the first 15 weeks and the other during rivalry round clashes from rounds 16 to 20. There will be a top eight finals series with nine matches over four weeks. AFL Gippsland will provide a $3500 uniform clash subsidy in 2019 to either Mirboo North or Foster, Boolarra or MDU, Yinnar or Toora and Fish Creek or Trafalgar, to prevent jumper clashes in their respective matches. Which teams wear the alternative strips is anyone’s guess at this stage. Junior structures see AFL Gippsland scheduling all clubs to compete in Thirds and Fourths. With Mid Gippsland this season having just five Thirds and seven Fourths teams and Alberton only a Thirds competition, there are fears this recommendation by AFL Gippsalnd appears impossible to implement.

Mirboo North Football Netball Club has joined forces with other Mid Gippsland clubs in opposing AFL Gippsland’s decision to amalgamate Mid Gippsland Football League and Alberton Football Netball League into a newly named 15 club Central and Southern Gippsland Competition. To add drama, intrigue and confusion to the mix, Alberton’s six clubs, Fish Creek, Foster, Toora, MDU, Stony Creek and Tarwin have accepted the merger. Mid Gippsland’s hierarchy will now appoint legal representation to prepare and manage any appeal process required to plead its case to AFL Victoria for no amalgamation to take place. It’s understood any legal costs involved in the appeal will be covered by the Mid Gippsland league. After receiving Mid Gippsland club submissions on September 17 challenging its draft amalgamation proposals, AFL Gippsland announced its decision to proceed with the establishment of the Central and Southern Gippsland Competition, on Friday, September 21. An email to all Mid Gipppsland and Alberton clubs listed changes to sections of the draft proposals and attempted to clarify previously undocumented issues – some of which remain as clear as mud. Recommendation one states 15 clubs will participate in one competition across four grades – Seniors, Reserves, U18s and U16s. Governance and administration structures will be determined by Central and Southern Gippsland AS midweek tenCompetition clubs. After joining Mid Gippsland in 1977 and win- nis heads into a two ning the senior premiership in its first year, Yar- week break for the ragon is moving to the Ellinbank and District school holidays, Football League. these are the ladders All Central and Southern Gippsland Competiafter round nine. tion clubs meet each other once over 15 rounds, Looking forward to after which a rivalry conference fixture will be less wind next month implemented to complete a 20 week 18 game for the Tuesday games. home and away season. Section 1 AFL Gippsland states the three selected rivalry Inverloch Sapphires .........4 4 conferences are designed to limit travel. Bena ...................................4 1 Rival group one features Hill End, Newbor- Inverloch Diamonds .........4 1

Amazing effort: the women’s Gippsland Regional League team was coach Jenny Damon, Jasmin Allan, Caitlyn Allan, Hayley Pretty, Mandy Fletcher, Jessica Sanders, Mignon Jebb, Sarah Damon and Tamara Teylor.

Volleyballers rewarded WHAT a great year South Gippsland women have had, with three teams competing in the Victorian Volleyball League (State League) with a Junior and two Division 3 teams. The Junior and the Division 3 women went on to win their respective divisions. To top off a great year, when the awards dinner was held,

three local players took out the Most Valuable Player awards. In the juniors, Charlotte Smith was the runner up most valuable player with 21 votes. In the Division 3, there was a tie between two players from South Gippsland – Kristen Sanders and Kathryn McHugh, who both received 25 votes. Two players had already taken out the best player in the grand final: Jessica Sanders (Div 3 women) and Alexandra

Scott (Juniors). South Gippsland has also been competing in the Gippsland Volleyball League, with the men’s team coming third and the women’s team coming second. The men lost to Bairnsdale three nil, who went down to Latrobe Valley in the final. The ladies team went straight into the grand final and played Bairnsdale who were just too good on the day and they won three nil.

South Gippsland Midweek Ladies Tennis Inverloch Rubies ...........39.5 Wonthaggi Chooks .............2 8 Leongatha........................22.5 Section 2A Invy Chicks .......................4 9 Phillip Island A .................4 7 Bena ...................................4 3 Wonthaggi Owls ...............2 9 Korumburra ........................2 9 Fish Creek ..........................19 Section 2B Nyora .................................46 Grantville ..........................43 Inverloch Blue ..................43 Inverloch White ................41 Phillip Island B ..................30 Wonthaggi Eagles ..............13

Charlotte Smith: was the runner up most Most valuable players: Kristen Sanders valuable player in the Victorian Volleyball and Kathryn McHugh with their winning trophies. League.

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SPORT | Buffalo indoor Wednesday, September 19 ELEVEN bowlers at Buffalo this week enjoyed playing three games of eight ends. Four teams were selected and six bowls used. In game one Carolyn Benson, Gary Stirling and Joyce Occhipinti scored three on the last end to beat Charlie Tumino and Joy Dyson 9-5. On mat two Joe Occhipinti, Illene Tiziani and Danah Suckling scored on five of the eight ends to beat Toni Heldens, Stephen Suckling and Mary Tumino 11-5. In the second games both results were close. Toni, Stephen and Mary had their first win beating Charlie and Joy 8-6. Carolyn, Gary and Joyce had their second win by beating Joe, Illene and Danah 9-7. In the third game Carolyn’s team needed three on the last end for a draw but only scored two, so Toni’s team won 8-7. Charlie and Joy bowled well to beat Joe, Illene and Danah 8-2. At the end of the night two teams scored two wins, one loss but Carolyn, Gary and Joyce scored more shots so won the night, (WWL) 11 ends +5, next Toni, Stephen and Mary (LWW) 11 ends -3, third Charlie and Joy (LLW) 15 ends, fourth Joe, Illene and Danah (WLL) 11 ends. Carolyn read out a letter received from Peter Mac in appreciation of the donation of $577 forwarded to them for cancer research and pallliative care. Social bowls Wednesday 7.30pm at the Buffalo hall. All welcome.

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Mardan MARDAN had a good roll up this week and played two games of 10 ends using eight bowls instead of six for a change. One team was able to score an eight but alas it was to no avail. Fancy that for an outcome. President Denyse Menzies welcomed back Bruce Douglas, who has been away up north with the ducks. Bruce was a little rusty at first more accustomed to Barra fishing than bowling but he soon came good. Jan Curtis was welcomed as she has not been a long for a while due to a lack of transport. Jeanie Baker came along to check that everyone was going along the right path. The runner up team comprised of Jan Curtis as lead, John McColl second and Margaret Campbell third with Ian Hasty skipping; they had a score of one win and 10 ends. The winning team with two wins was skipped by Russell Grady, Jeanette Grady played a valuable third with Bev Greenwood putting in a solid second performance and Graeme Trease as lead was right on when it counted. That’s all for this week, RG.

Inverloch WEDNESDAYTriples (September 19) was hosted by the Inverloch Bowling Club. Twenty four teams presented themselves to contest four games. However, weather played its part in ensuring the match would not be completed. As only one game had been completed before the weather intervened and the green became unplayable due to hail, it was decided all the score cards would be pooled and the prizes distributed. The lucky scorecards were best first game Max Brown’s team, best second game Davis Turnbull’s team, and best third game Ash Alibone’s team with John Sutcliffe’s team taking out best last game. The runner up prize was drawn by Mick Yates’ team with the winner’s prize being drawn by Gary Hardy’s team. Mufti social bowls at Inverloch last Thursday, September 20, saw 24 bowlers turn up for a mixed fours match over two games, each of 12 ends. The match saw two teams finish on the same points and it went to shots to decide the winner. The runner ups, with two wins, 36 points and 17 shots up were Bruce Corrigan (skip), Gary Hardy, Judy Parker and Allan Johnstone. Winners, also with two wins, 36 points but with 29 shots up were Malcolm Marshall (skip), Graham Turton, Marg Rigby and Malcolm Scott. The next mixed mufti social bowls is scheduled for Thursday, September 27. 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. One further Saturday Pennant match has been scheduled against the Wonthaggi Bowling Club on October 6 for the annual Bunurong Shield, to be played on the Wonthaggi greens. Pennant uniform should be worn for this event. The RACV Inverloch Resort sponsored mixed fours tournament is the next major even to be played on Sunday, September, 30, with play starting at 10am sharp. All teams have now been finalised and ready to go. Good luck to all teams entered. The second Tuesday Pennant practice match is to be played against the Corinella Bowling Club on Tuesday, October 9, at Corinella. The pennant practice registration sheets have been posted in the club rooms. Results from the first practice match against Leongatha should appear in the next edition of this newspaper. The 2018/2019 Men’s and Ladies’ Club Championship entry forms are available at the club rooms for nomination into the various tournaments. Again, the events are popular and early registration is advised. Finally, this coming Friday, September 28, is the next scheduled meals night so don’t forget to record your names on the registration board. The next members draw is on Friday, October 5, will be a further jackpot. Don’t forget, you need to be in attendance to claim the jackpot.

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

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LAST Wednesday, the weather was fairly kind, only having to leave the rinks once due to a heavy shower. All who attended commented on what a great day was had by all. The winners for the day were John Boreham, Rod Olds and Geoff Ryan, winning both their games. The runners up for Wednesday were Laurie Sinclaire Olds, Andy Dennis and Eve Morgan. On Thursday, San Remo was represented at Tarwin Lower Bowls Club’s Medley 6’s Day. San Remo came out overall winners. San Remo’s team was Pam Cameron, Sandra Read, Jill Waters, Jaye Allen-Dayle, Sue Parker and Marilyn Forrest. Sandra also won the raffle. On Friday, Sue and Arthur Parker travelled to Yarram to represent the South Gippsland bowls against North Gippsland bowls in the Christensen Trophy. On count back North took the trophy by seven shots. Arthur Parker’s rink won the best South

Tarwin Lower LAST Thursday, the ladies from Tarwin Lower Bowls Club hosted their annual six person Medley. With 48 women on the green there was the sound of laughter and chatting as everyone caught up after the winter break. The San Remo team of Pam Cameron, Sandra Read, Jill Waters, Jaye Allen-Dayle, Sue Parker and Marilyn Forrest were

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Wild weather: Inverloch Bowls Club member Neil Everett tried to find “the line” through the hail residue following the storm that played havoc with the Wednesday Triples match at Inverloch last Wednesday. Coaching day: Phil Gude, Gwen Facey (Foster Bowls Club president), Jenny Roffey (Foster Bowls Club secretary) and A.J. Parker were at the Bowlers’Arm coaching Day on Sunday. Gwen is holding a picture of a wooden bowlers arm that was hand crafted pre advanced technology. Phil presented the Bowls Victoria framed photograph to Gwen in appreciation of the use of the club facilities for the coaching session.

Gippsland Bowls Division team on the day. On Saturday, San Remo hosted the Corinella Bowls Club in the annual Bass Shield. Quite a tussle on the greens and fun was had by all. Each year the clubs play for the Jacko medal, the best winning rink. This year the medal was taken out by Peter McWilliams, Judy Dickie, Tony McKiernan and Sean McWilliams. Congratulations to the rink and thank you Sue for coming down to present the medals. This Thursday see the first of the IGA Triples for the 2018 / 2019 season. Clubs come from all around to play. This Friday, September 28, San Remo is having its first ladies tournament with full rinks. If you want to learn to bowl or just come down for some fun and companionship, the greens are open to all. The club’s new phone number is 5678 5558. Please call to join in the fun on Saturday or Wednesday or just have a roll up. Pictures can be seen on page43.

Wonthaggi IT was a mixed bag once again with the weather last week. Wednesday was cancelled due to wet conditions. A mixed social day was held on Thursday with two games of 10 ends being played. The winners on the day were Kathy Simpson, Heather Blanch, Shiela Ormerod and Neville Sweet. Saturday saw an enthusiastic bunch of players head to play a pennant practice match against Yallourn. A bus trip transported the Wonthaggi members over.

The ladies’ teams also attended for the first time in this annual event. The Yallourn Club has had a name change and will now be known as the Newborough Bowling Club. A nice lunch was put on for a crowd of 90 odd players then on to the greens to play 21 ends straight through. A good day was had by all. Tuesday, September 25, is midweek pennant practice starting at 10am. Wednesday is a midweek social mufti day and Thursday will be the first game of the monthly triples for the season.

Well done: Wonthaggi bowls winners last Thursday were the team of Kathy Simpson, Shiela Ormerod, Heather Blanch and Neville Sweet.

the winners on the day. The ladies dedicated their win in memory of Shirley Carvosso who was a long term secretary of their club. Inverloch’s team of Carol Waters, Carol Hughes, Pam Sutcliffe, Marg Griffin, Yvonne Kee and Margaret Flett were runners up. Thank you to Kay’s Fashions and De Merlo Contractors for sponsoring this event. Friday night was

the final count for this year’s footy tipping competition. This year there was a three way tie for top spot between Michael Carey, Col Mansfield and Tania Graham, daughter of Steve and Glenda Graham. Sunday was the second match practice for the season; this time at Toora. Many hadn’t bowled on Toora’s new green so it was a great opportunity to hone their skills. Tuesday’s practice

match was at Korumburra against Korumburra and Loch. It was great to see some of thenew bowlers play these matches. Thank you to all clubs for organising these very important practice matches, especially for those who haven’t put down a bowls for months. Pictures can be seen on page 43.

On Saturday, the club hosted the Philip Island

The runners up of that match were Jeanette Chalmers and Glenda Trotman with a score of one draw and one win + 18 and the winners were Lyn Robertson, Gwen Williams and Dot Jarvis with a score of 2 wins + 13. The Monthly Triples will be played on Thursday and the club is hoping for strong representation from the visiting clubs as well as the home club. Next Saturday pennant practise will start at 10 am with a view to completing play before the start of the AFL grand final. On Saturday, October 6, pennant practise will be against the Korumburra Club who will be the host club. The Bowlers’ Arm

coaching day on Sunday, September 23, at the Foster Bowls Club was patronised by six bowlers from the Leongatha Club who have obtained approval to use the bionic appliance. Phil Gude who was once on the Bowls Victoria Board and now working for the Bowlers Arm section brought along an accredited coach in A.J. Parker who over three hours passed on his knowledge and skill to the 25 bowlers in attendance. It is now a matter of whether the bowlers concerned can get the brain working to put the advice from the coach into practise and enhance their bowling performance.

LAST Wednesday Bowls Club for a pennant weather conditions were practise session over 21 not favourable to bowl- ends. ing in the outdoors. Leongatha will be However, 30 players were not deterred and made themselves available for two games out of three scheduled for the afternoon. The third game was abandoned and the bowlers made their way to the club room where warmth prevailed and the game winners were announced. The runners up were Jeanette Chalmers, Ron Symmons and Mike Carnell with 2 wins +9. The winners were Bev Thompson, Bruce Fidler and Ian Todd with 2 wins +15.

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fielding pennant teams this season in Division1, Division 2 and Division 4 and the competition on Saturday was representative of those divisions. Unfortunately, the score cards were filed in the WPB but the word is that Philip Island was the victors. A pleasant afternoon of bowling and social engagement was enjoyed by both clubs. A social game was also played on Saturday between the 11 Leongatha Club bowlers who did not play against Philip Island.

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Winners: Tarwin Lower’s Sharryn Browne congratulated the winning San Remo team of Pam Cameron, Sandra Read, Jill Waters, Jaye Allen-Dayle, Sue Parker and Marilyn Forrest.

Runners up: Inverloch’s Carol Waters, Carol Hughes, Pam Sutcliffe, Marg Griffin, Yvonne Kee and Margaret Flett came in second at Tarwin Lower Bowls Club’s annual six person Medley. They were congratulated by Tarwin Lower’s Sharryne Browne (third left).

Wednesday winners: John Boreham, Rod Runners up: Laurie Sinclaire Olds, Andy Olds and Geoff Ryan had a win at San Dennis and Eve Morgan came in second at Remo. San Remo on Wednesday.

Great effort: Tarwin Lower’s new bowlers Helen Shears, Kevin Shears, Michael Gardner and Tony Swinden bowled at Toora on Sunday.

Tarwin Lower

LAST Thursday, the ladies from Tarwin Lower Bowls Club hosted their annual six person Medley.

Jacko medal: Sue Jackson (centre) presented the medals to Peter McWilliams, Judy Dickie, Tony McKiernan and Sean McWilliams for being the best winning rink.

With 48 women on the green there was the sound of laughter and chatting as everyone caught up after the winter break. The San Remo team of Pam Cameron, Sandra Read, Jill Waters, Jaye Allen-Dayle, Sue Parker

and Marilyn Forrest were the winners on the day. The ladies dedicated their win in memory of Shirley Carvosso who was a long term secretary of their club. Inverloch’s team of Carol Waters, Carol Hughes, Pam Sutcliffe, Marg Griffin, Yvonne Kee and Margaret Flett were runners up. Thank you to Kay’s Fashions and De Merlo Contractors for sponsor-

ing this event. Friday night was the final count for this year’s footy tipping competition. This year there was a three way tie for top spot between Michael Carey, Col Mansfield and Tania Graham, daughter of Steve and Glenda Graham. Sunday was the second match practice for the season; this time at Toora. Many hadn’t bowled on Toora’s new green so it

was a great opportunity to hone their skills. Tuesday’s practice match was at Korumburra against Korumburra and Loch. It was great to see some of the new bowlers play these matches. Thank you to all clubs for organising these very important practice matches, especially for those who haven’t put down a bowl for months.

Bass Shield: Jill Waters handed the shield back to San Remo’s Geoff Coleman (left) from Corinella Bowls Club president Steve Bray. Thursday midweek week will be played at ON Thursday, Septem- seven on one end. Runners up were Bill was played at Lang Corinella. ber 20, midweek bowls Come along and enwas played at Lang Williams (s), Michael Lang in perfect bowling conditions. joy a great day of bowls Lang with 35 bowlers. Dady and Judy Dickie. Winners were Rob Hill (s), Ray Dickie, Brian Potter and Reg Excell. They also scored a

The one game winners were Peter Bott(s), Hamish Young, Jan Chipperfield and Frank Truscott.

Thank you to Don in the bar and Helen in the kitchen for her delicious salad rolls. Next week, mid-

South Gippsland Midweek Bowls Group

and fun with light minded people. For enquiries, contact Peter on 5678 5974.

Best on game winners: the honours went to Hamish Young, Peter Bott (S), Jan Chip- Second place: Bill Williams (S), Judy Dickie perfield and Frank Truscott at Lang Lang and Michael Dady were runners up in Lang Congratulations: Ray Dickie, Rob Hill (S), Brian Potter and Reg Excel were winners at Lang Lang on Thursday. Lang on Thursday. on Thursday.

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Great achievement: Shirley Thomas and Janet Thompson shared excellent wins at Woorayl Golf Club on Wednesday.

Woorayl ladies THE weather was threatening along with freezing winds as the 13 ladies teed off for the Stableford event on Wednesday, September 19. Jo Fennell sponsored the day and special thanks go to her for the day’s prizes. The format for play was the best front nine and then the best back nine, however due to the inclement weather when a massive downpour occurred, a number of players pulled out after nine holes. There was another burst of bad weather when thunder was heard along with possible lightning which saw another group of players retire at the 16th. There were a few hardy souls that played on to complete the18 holes. The winner for the best nine out was Shirley Thomas (17) with 15 points and the best nine in went to Janet Thompson (29) with 17 points on a countback from Ann Poole. DTL balls: nine out Ann Poole (23) 14 points and nine in Ann Poole (23) 17points. NTP: eighth Shirley Thomas, 11th Jenny Riseley and17th Sharyn Rayson. This week: American Foursomes Stableford – choose partners.

Winners: Marg Ryan and Ally Adams were unstoppable at the Wonthaggi Golf Club on Wednesday.

Wonthaggi ladies WEDNESDAY’S event was the qualifying round of Par for the Board Event for the 4BBB Champions for 2018. This meant playing the long course again in heavy conditions with four seasons in one day, sun, wind and rain. Big black clouds ready to saturate at any time luckily kept passing through so golfers could get the round in with only intermittent showers. Wednesday was beware the made up pairing as Marg Ryan (25) and Ally Adams ( 8 ) were teamed up in the morning and with Ally’s length and some superb putting and Marg being the partner when needed their score of two up was the best score on the day . Runners up were Marg Johnson (14) and Catherine Bolding (24) with one up. Marg was pleased to score the card with Catherine playing her usual great golf. NTP on 17th Anne Walker was the only one claimed. BDL went to Judy Berry and Heather Wintle 2 down, Pam Russell and Betty Bowmar 3 down, Anne Tschiderer and Jacqueline Loughran 4 down, Robyn Wilkinson and Sev Piasente five down. Upcoming events are grand final eve Stableford on Friday, September 28, for men and women. It’s a 10.30am shotgun start; entries in the golf shop.

Historic event: Leongatha’s Kevin Castwood (far right) and Golf Society of Australia members at their recent Hickory Day at Kingston Heath Golf Club.

Hickory golf coming to Leongatha Golf Club FOLLOWING the first round of the G and P West nine hole event on Sunday, October 7, Leongatha Golf Club will be hosting members of the Golf Society of Australia at 11.am for a history forum.

Leongatha STRONG winds made scoring difficult at Leongatha on Tuesday, September 18, but Norm Hughes relished the conditions to amass a very good score of 39 points to take the A Grade honours and the overall by four points from his nearest rival. B Grade was taken out by Peter Walsh with 34 points in a countback and Brian Fennessy had a win in C Grade with 36 points. Balls were won by Kevin Michael, Doug Clemann, Colin Bear, Chris Leaver, Andy Bassett, Gary Peeters, George Hendry, Rod Brown, Jon Smith, Max Hyde, Ian Barlow, Gordon Morrison and Peter Omond. NTPs were Chris Leaver on the 14th hole and Doug Clemann on the 16th. Thursday, September 20, was the third and final round of the Thursday Championship and congratulations to Malcolm Legge who had the equal best two round total of 73 points to win in a countback from Trevor Moss. Kevin Castwood, Antony Roberts, Kevin Michael and Andy Bassett were close behind with 71 points. In the Daily Competition, Trevor Moss had the best score of the day of 38 points to win the Overall and C Grade events. A Grade was won by Doug Clemann with 35 points and Paul Luck was successful in B Grade with 35 points in a countback. Balls were awarded to Andy Bassett, Ron Paice, Gary McGrath, Bruce Cathie, Brad O’Brien, Peter Waters, Patrick Bowd, Barry Stevens, Antony Roberts, Peter Hobson, Bert Borg, Kevin Castwood, Ted Bruinewoud, Jon Smith, Joe Lowell, Bruce Hutton, Kevin Michael, Nicholas Perrin, Peter Walsh, Wayne Keen,

Peter Brownlie and Hugh Goodman. NTPs were Bruce Christison on the 14th hole and Frank Gill on the 16th. On Saturday, 69 golfers contested a Stableford competition in ideal conditions. Phil Douglas produced the best score of the day of 39 points to win the Overall and B Grade events. A Grade was taken out by Barry Attwood with 37 points and Ian Debenham won C Grade also with 37 points. Balls were awarded to Philippe du Plessis, Paul Dell, Peter Stivic, Col Martin, Ian Baker, Tom Williamson, Russell Williams, Peter Walsh, Peter Hartigan, Anthony Sparkes, Barry Stevens, Nick Hill, Trevor Moss, Frank Gill, Darrell Prior and Mark Lafferty. NTPs were Daniel Yeap on the 14th hole and Russell Williams on the 16th.

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A FIELD of 28 women set off in fine weather to play for the September Monthly Medal. Mother Nature had a different agenda. Midway through the field’s second nine a severe weather event hit the course. The siren sounded and the field was called back to the clubhouse. As hail followed the heavy rain, play was abandoned. The Monthly Medal was cancelled and the day’s event became a nine hole stroke competition for the front and back nine Winner: Front Nine Red Course: Anna deBondt 53 – 12 – 41 net. Down the line balls: Trish Owen, Toni West, Wendy Parker and Lianne Adamson. Winner Back Nine Red

There will be a light lunch and nine holes of golf using their hickory shafted golf clubs. The golf history buffs will be given a brief outline of Leongatha Golf Club history and the making of the wonderful Vern Morcom course by club historian Jon Smith. This is a great opportunity for new (and old) mem-

bers to learn more about their club, as well as anyone in our community with an old set of hickory clubs in the garage, to pull them out, dust them off, put on your old tweeds and plaids and join in experience. The club invites anyone interested in golf and golf history to come along and join in the day.

Course: Nan Meagher 53 – 17 – 36 net. Down the line balls: Jan Brownlie, Glenyce McRobert, Marea Maher and Libby Seebeck. Nine hole Stableford Pink Course: Seven women played and most managed to finish before the rain. Lesley Renwick was a clear winner with 18 points. Down the line balls went to Gwen Chapman 14 and Marie Sands 13 points c/b. Saturday: The event was a Stableford competition. Rebecca Wilson, playing off a handicap of 9, won by the narrowest of margins, scoring 34 points. Wendy Parker 33, Helen Fraser 32 and Marilyn Williams 28 c/b were the down the line ball winners. Nearest the pin on the 16th hole was Wendy Parker 5.2m.

A Grade was won by Joan Peters (21) with 29 points, with Barb Walker (21) the runner up, with 28 points. Jenny Blackmore (28) was B Grade’s winner, with 32 points and Deb Wrigley (25) was runner up 25 points. It’s good to have Deb in the Wednesday competition. Jenny Blackmore was NTP on the 13th green. The club welcomed ladies’ president Beryl Brown, who is back from her lovely holiday abroad. A very small field was out on the course on Saturday. Deb Wrigley (25) was the winner with 29 points and was also NTP on the 13th green. Two girls travelled to Trafalgar last Monday to play in a 3BBB, teaming up with Jenny Evison, who is a member there. Two teams played at Lang Lang on Friday and congratulations to Marg Clasby, who won a NTP. Well done to Tina Prosser, one of the newer members, for playing on a different course within the district for the first time. It is great to have members experience the enjoyment of visiting other clubs.

Woorayl A WONDERFUL weather window greeted the 43 Monthly Medal players vying for the pewter mug for the month. Sponsors for the September medal were “The Shed”, a group of club members that enjoy giving a little back to the great club. Thanks to all for your generous sponsorship. The medal winner with a very respectable 72 net was G. Price. Congratulations to Gav for also winning B Grade. A Grade’s winner was T. Ryan on a count back from C. Gourlay with 73 net. C Grade was taken out by B Collier also with 73 net. Well done to all major prize winners. Balls down the line went to C. Gourlay, B. Stubbs, D. Cleeman, S. Herald, D. Dwyer, R. Winkler, I. Balfour, C. Hall, R. Goodwin, D. Hunt, G.

Calder, G. Young, E. Poole, I. McLennan, D. Lim, K. Riseley, C. Gillespie and B. Wilson. There were many down the line balls due to The Shed sponsoring an extra dozen. Nearest the pin on the eighth was no one and on the 17th M. Luscombe. Least putts for the day was S. Herald. Raffle winner again was the Ivor syndicate – these guys win more raffles than most, well done. Next week’s grand final event is a Stableford. After golf, the club is putting on hotdogs and pies while watching the footy. Please join in if you don’t have your own footy party to attend.

Korumburra THERE were 47 players on Saturday, September 22 for a 4BBB stableford competition, with trophies supplied by Sportsfirst. Results: R. Rees, Spokes 43; Shane Sartori, Tim Fowles 42; Steve and Alex Rose 42; M. Garnham, Marty Deleeuw 44; David Sorrell, Brendan Maskell 43; Jake Cochrane, Jack Clink 43; Steve Osboldstone, M. Marotti 41. Nearest the pin: 1st Ross besley, 7th Bill Hessels, 10th Chris Clements, 13th Steve Rose. Tuesday’s winner was A. Worthy 38 pts and Thursday’s winner R. Rees 37 pts.

Korumburra ladies THE sky threatened rain for much of the day last Wednesday and the golfers hoped to escape the rain. However, with just four or five holes to go, the weather became very cold and the rain poured down. Fortunately, it cleared and the women could finish the round in finer conditions.

Foster THIS week, the club’s members draw and raffles will be held on Thursday, September 27, not Friday. Hope to see you all there. Tuesday, September 18: Stableford. Winner: Peter Dight (10) 37 points. NTP: fourth G. Buckland and 17th N. Thompson. DTL: N. Cooper (13) 36 and G. Buckland (29) 34. Thursday, September 20: Stableford. Winner: Peter Dight (9) 38 points. NTP: sixth D. Hutchison. DTL: N. Thompson (12) 37. Friday, September 21: Chook Run (nine holes).

Winner: Russell McCallion 20 points. NTP: fourth B. Esser. DTL: S. Canning 19. Saturday, September 22: Stableford. Trophies: P. Schofield. Winners: A: S. Reid (14) 34. B: J. Stone (23) 37. NTP: fourth R. Prain, sixth C. Buckland, 13th S. Rathjen, 15th L. McKenzie and 17th J. Freeman. DTL: P. Schofield (17) 35, S. Corrie (25) 35, B. Esser (27) 34, D. Hutchinson (13) 34,L. McKenzie (8) 33. Nine hole: S. Rathjen 19. Eagle: 10th S. Canning. Ladies: Winner: G. Reid (22) 26. NTP: 17th G. Reid.

Mirboo North WEDNESDAY results: Competition: Par, September 19. Day winner Rhonda Evans +3. NTP: 4th Rhonda Evans, 13th Wendy Gervasi. Birdies: 16th Nicole Allan. Thursday results: Competition: Stableford, September 20. Day winner: Paul Woodall (10) 37. B Grade winner: John McFarlane (15) 36. C Grade winner: Russell Pentland (21) 34. NTP: 4th Barry Goodwin. DTLs: Terry Bradshaw (10) 37, Ian Blencowe (20) 36, Jack Bailey (13) 36 and Richie Taylor (20) 35. Saturday results: Competition: Stableford Quaota. September 22. Day winner: Richard Taylor (20) 49. A Grade winner: Paul Woodall (11) 45. C Grade winner: Joe Taylor (23) 43. DTLs: Mark Hales (20) 45, Garry Shandley (13) 44, Gary Renwick (14) 42 and Ray Hoskins (24) 42. Second shot NTP 1st hole: Garry Shandley, NTP 4th Peter Draper, 6th Joe Kus. 13th Terry Bradshaw, 16th: Ray Matthews (hole in one).

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A Grade: coach Danielle Hilliar congratulated best and fairest Jess Le Page, coach’s award Seniors: Zac Kilgower was best utility, Clancy Bennett and Josh Taylor were equal best and and players’ most valuable player recipient Charlie Chila, and runner up best and fairest and fairest, Damien Turner was most determined, Lloyd Powell received best first year, and Joe best in finals Karli Densley. Brooks was runner up best and fairest and most valuable.

Tigers celebrate By Rover MIRBOO North Football Netball Club’s annual fully catered presentation night was held at Tigerland headquarters on Saturday.

Sponsors were thanked for their strong ongoing financial support, without which the club would struggle to exist. Memories and drinks were mixed with harmony and depths of grief; the latter for last month’s tragic passing of dual senior premiership hero Kallum Nash. Master of ceremonies and immediate past president Paul Pratt warmly welcomed the 95 strong gathering, before handing the microphone to current president Steven Rogers.

Mr Rogers reflected on another successful season for the mighty Tigers, where nine of 10 football and netball teams reached this year’s finals. Although there were no Mid Gippsland League premierships for Mirboo North in 2018, Mr Rogers proudly announced the club’s U10 junior Tigers won this year’s Central Gippsland Junior League grand final against Yinnar. Long serving stalwarts Heinz Loh and Bobby Porter were awarded Mirboo North Football Netball Club life memberships. The prestigious annual Haley Anderson (formerly George Clark) and Best Club Person Awards were graciously received by Lexy Andrews and Joe Piper respectively. The juniors football and netball best and fairest awards and presentation night, took place the previous evening.

B Grade: players’ most valuable player was Emma Evans, Chloe Palmer was best in fi nals, the coach’s award went to Ashlee Hilliar, runner up best and fairest was Alexia Andrews, and best and fairest was Jaime Chila. They are pictured with Maddi Knowles, Belinda Phillips and Shona Chila.

Thirds: team manager Steve Kennedy (far left) and coach Brayden Wilson (second right) congratulated best and fairReserves: Tim Macalister received a coach’s award, Kyle est Fraser Austin, most improved Shannon Kennedy, most Holmes was runner up best and fairest, Shane Peters was consistent and best in finals Linc Oddy, runner up best and best and fairest, and Jed Alexander received coach’s award. fairest Connor White, and best utility Jack Burgess-Pincini. They were congratulated by coach Daniel Taylor (centre). Absent: Kurtis Laukens (coach’s award).

Fourths: coach Cam LePage (far right) congratulated best and fairest Ian Linn, runner up best and fairest Lachie Dight, most improved Rivan Aveling, coach’s award Bailey Edwards, best utility Harrison Mahoney and most consistent Jordan Cummaudo.

D Grade: the coach’s award went to Kate Vanittart, best in finals was Emily Robertson, runner up best and fairest was Sienna Falkingham, players’ most valuable player was Melinda Fleming and Allison Snell was best and fairest.

U15: runner up best and fairest was Jasmine Woods, best in finals was Charlie Brewis, coach’s award went to Lilly Maxwell, and best and fairest and players’ player went to Flynn Burgess-Pincini.

U17s: coach’s award went to Chloe Palmer, runner up best and fairest was Mikaeli Hilliar, best and fairest and best in finals was Jaime Chila, and players’ player was Taleisha Snell.

Club stalwarts: Heinz Loh and Bobby Porter received Mirboo North Football Netball Club life memberships. C Grade: Stacey Harriage was best and fairest, Connie Lia was most improved, players’ most valuable player was Lucy Palmer, and joint runner up best and fairest went to Amy Symmons and Steph St Ellen. They are pictured with coach Karli Densley.

Awarded: Joe Piper received the best club person award and Alexia Andrews was awarded the Haley Anderson Memorial Award.

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Three for the Breakers

MIRBOO `North hosted strong in the end, winning four valuable player. An in form Inverloch lined this year’s Gippsland Soc- to two. Most valuable player was up again against Mirboo North cer League grand finals. awarded to Ruby Whitely from in the Seniors.

The weather was kind, which led to record crowds. First up was the U12s mixed, which resulted in Drouin securing its first win of the day against a defiant Leongatha Knights three nil. Drouin and Phillip Island went head to head in the U14 mixed, U16 mixed and U16 girls. Drouin was triumphant in the U16 mixed, while Phillip Island took out both the U14 mixed and U16 girls. Phillip Island U16 girls were always going to be hard to beat. They are a group of experienced girls who have played together for a number of seasons under coach Andrea Blair Dempsey. Drouin laid down the challenge with the scores level at half time. Phillip Island proved too

Drouin Dragons. The Reserves was always going to be one of the games to watch both Mirboo North and Inverloch, finished the home and away with not much between them. The match was forced into overtime, with scores level at three all at full time. Mirboo North proved too strong winning in overtime four to three. Patrick Hamilton was named most valuable player. Inverloch came from third position to secure its shot at the grand final in the Senior Women’s. Phillip Island’s Senior Women’s team again demonstrated its dominance in women’s soccer with a 10 to one win. Dani Rozenzwerg scored four goals and Jess Tong three. Jess was also awarded most

Inverloch took an early lead and was up one nil at half time. Mirboo North was not able to repeat the performance of the Reserves. This time it was Inverloch who came home strong with a four nil second half, taking the cup five nil. Mitch Jackson with three goals was awarded the most valuable player. The Gippsland Soccer League would like to thank Mirboo North for hosting the grand finals, to all the supporters, families and friend who braved to cold but were rewarded with some great matches. Thank you also to special guest presenters South Gippsland Shire Council’s Cr Meg Edwards, Labor candidate for Bass Jorgan Crugnale and former European professional soccer player Gerry Clarke.

Seniors: Inverloch Stars defeated Mirboo North United five nil. Inverloch’s team included Elijah Cousins, Jasper Kempster, Denis Landron, Sean McCrossan, Tim Thornby, Gene Parini, Mitch Jackson, Adam Bell, Barry Farrell, Aaron Fraser, Tomas Jordan, Ethan Tomas, James Bremner, Riley Coleman, Marco Orr and San Oo. Mitch Jackson was the most valuable player.

Reserves: Mirboo North United defeated Inverloch Stars four to three in overtime. The Mirboo North team included Anton Thomas, Arin De Gennaro, Alex Petty, Billy Townley, Alister Newton, Steven Gooda, Mark Matthews, Alex Lounden Shaw, Rohan Hughes, Patrick Hamilton, John Smith, Josh Anton and Allan Koene. Patrick Hamilton was the most valuable player.

Women’s: Phillip Island defeated Inverloch Stars 10 to one. The Phillip Island team included Gracie Dempsey, Finley Dempey, Andrea Blair-Dempsey, Taylah Cook, Kelly Wall, Dani Rozenzwerg, Jess Tong, Rachel Cameron, Pauleen Boulton, Sandy Monkhouse, Jasmine Wilkinsen, Bella McCulloch, Shakayah Wilkinsen, Natalie Mehes, Ebony Saunders and Cailen Lone. Jess Tong was the most valuable player.

U14 mixed: Phillip Island Breakers defeated Drouin Dragons five to one. The Phillip Island team included Joseph Barati, Thomas Barrat, Lachlan Bonner, Bayley Crook, Rory Fuery, Dylan Halden, Oscar Healey, Jamie Liatos, Abi McCulloch, Jake Munday, Zac Saunders, Matthew Thornborrow, Hunter Van Der Zwet, Oliver Van Venrooy and Oscar Waters. Oliver Van Venrooy was the most valuable player.

U16 girls: Phillip Island Breakers defeated Drouin Dragons four to two. The Phillip Island team included Gracie Demspey, Ebony Saunders, Natalie Mehes, Cailen Lone, Shakayah Williamsen, Bella McCulloch, MacKinley Thompson, Izzi O’Neill, Abi McCulloch, Taisch Wilkinsen, Bella Bowman Kissane and Alarna Dean.

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Soccer champions recognised LOCAL soccer stars awarded recently.

were senting the nine clubs in the league.

Korumburra Soccer Club hosted the Gippsland Soccer League presentation night on September 14. Around 120 guests attended, repre-

South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Lorraine Brunt was a special guest on the evening and announced Korumburra Soccer Club would be receiving a facility grant.

Club culture: members of the Mirboo North United Soccer Club accepted the Club of the Year award at the Gippsland Soccer League pre- League champions: representatives of Drouin, Phillip Island, Mirboo North and Inverloch soccer clubs were congratulated for their fantastic seasons at the Gippsland Soccer League presentation night. sentation night.

Golden Boot: Seniors’ Chris Kendall Jones, Women’s Kathy Honoured: Seniors’ Nathan Cleeland, Women’s Kathy Zacharopou- Zacharopoulos and Reserves’ Brad Newton were awarded for los and Reserves’ Brian Gannon were named Player of the Year at the their top goal kicking skills at the Gippsland Soccer League presentation night. Absent: Arif Noori and San Oo. Gippsland Soccer League presentation night.

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TWAAB hang on to the top WITH the completion of round 12 in the Spring A Grade competition on September 18, TWAAB are still hanging onto the top spot on the ladder, although losing two of its last three matches.

Its main challenger Plum has let it off the hook by having a serious midseason hangover, losing its last three matches. TWAAB are on 18 points, 81 rubbers and 260 games, Plum is lucky to still be in second spot, 16 – 69 – 235, with Messmate a well clear third, 14 – 67 – 237. Evergreen has shot up the ladder from the dungeon two weeks ago to now be in fourth position, 10 - 66 – 219, Gums, 10 – 64 – 226 and Oaks 10 - 58 – 208, with Tamarisk, 10 – 55 – 208 all still in touch of a top four position. Lemons 8 – 69 – 237, continue their late rush for a finals berth but suffered a setback this week when the in form Evergreen lowered its colours. Had it won, it would have been in fourth spot. The decisive game was between top junior Jack Duff and veteran Neil Chilver with Neil a nail biter in the fifth game. Plum nearly snatched victory when another promising junior James Rowley took veteran John McCarthy to a fifth game, just failing at the final hurdle 11/13. Messmate snuck home in the match against

Gums by winning both doubles to give it the win. Bryce Holwerda is the leading player on 31 wins, Michael Holwerda has 29, Case Debondt 28, Michael Chang 28, Michael Westaway 23, Cam Dowling 21 and Dom Murdica 20. In round eight in A Reserve it was the match between Bouncers and the Blues which was a real battle, with Bouncers trying to sew up fourth position on the ladder, they fell short going down 2/3. They have a tough draw over the remaining four weeks while main challenger RSL play all three sides below it on the ladder. It could come down to the last home and away game in which they play each other. The battle for leading player honours has hotted up with Aiden Holwerda, Leanne Costello and Bill Haw all on 13 wins, Bob Calder is on 11 wins, and Shane Derrick has ten wins. Both Grades will play as usual on September 25 and September 26 but there will be no play on October 2 and 3. There will be no junior session (5pm – 6.30) on September 26 or October 3rd. Play will resume for all sessions from October 9. A Reserve player and popular KeenAger Robin McKinnon got pretty excited at the football final between Melbourne and Hawthorn at the MCG recently, so much so he attracted the attention of

Taylah Brown: was named the July Junior

the Channel 7 cameras. Gippstar Award recipient. He was given good screen time on match day and also on Sunday’s footy show. The ABC also thought it was a newsworthy item and showed it on its Monday night news bulletin. Also getting excited were two ladies, Lee Odgers and Dawn Rasmussen, when they defeated the two veteran male players, Arthur Gregory and Ian THE July Junior Gippstar Award winner Rasmussen at KeenAgers on Thursday last. They both played very well and deserved the was Taylah Brown of Koonwarra for her win. sport of netball. Arthur and Ian are having extra training sesTaylah was a representative of the Victorian sions this week. U17 Netball team that competed in Adelaide. Taylah was co vice-captain. The Victorian team came away with the silver LTTA A Reserve Grade Ladder medal after being beaten by South Australia in the grand final. 2018 after Round 8 19.09.18 Taylah has been recognised for her efforts Team Rubbers Games Points and been selected in the Australian U17 Netball PJ .....................................25 85 14 Squad. This means she receives a 12 month scholarBlues ...............................24 80 12 ship to the Victorian Institute of Sport, as well as Fluffy Unicorns ...............22 76 10 spending a week-long camp at the Australian InBouncers .........................21 76 8 stitute of Sport in Canberra in October. The week-long camp involves exposure to InRSL .................................17 68 8 Hopefuls ..........................18 65 4 ternational netball competing against England and New Zealand squads. The Pies...........................16 57 4 Taylah is also captain of her U19 Victorian Supermax ........................12 49 2 Netball League team Boroondarra Express.

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Solid season for the Sharks THE Tarwin Football Netball Club finished off the year in style with two presentation nights held in September. The committee was ecstatic with the support and turn out at both events, reminding everyone that the club has a strong future to look forward to. The Junior presentation night focused on appreciation of volunteers support throughout the year, as well as handing out awards and medallions to some of the more experienced players and new players to the club. As MC for the night, netball operations manager Cathy Giliam took the opportunity to reflect on the important role that junior sport plays within the club, and within the broader community, and reiterated how valuable all players are to the team, including bench players. The Senior presentation night saw the rooms dressed up one last time for 2018,

vote count and award presentations as well as live music by Eric Collier. Club president Anthony Hullick reminded Tarwin Sharks players and supporters that it is business as usual whilst we await the outcome of any proposed league changes. A Senior football coach has been appointed, to be announced in the next week. The committee is recruiting other vacant coaching positions in coming weeks and the annual general meeting will be held on October 27 at 1pm at the clubrooms where all positions will be declared vacant. New life memberships were awarded to club stalwart Dean Allen and 300 game player Travis Cameron. The Joff Ellen Memorial Award went to Ricky O’Loughlin and Best Club Person to Rob Houston, who both stepped up incredibly well during the season, within the seniors leadership as well as extra committee duties. Congratulations to all other medal winners.

Netball winners: back from left, B Grade equal runner up best and fairest Sam Williams, A Grade equal best and fairest Kahlee Lean, C Grade runner up best and fairest Riss Falls, senior coaching squad award recipient Khloe Kyne, C Grade best and fairest Marianne Bloye, front from left, A Grade runner up best and fairest Charlie Yawney, A Grade equal best and fairest Kelly McRae, B Grade equal runner up best and fairest Cathy Giliam and B Grade best and fairest Deb Griffin were congratulated for a successful season.

Valued member: the best club person for Honoured: the Joff Ellen Memorial Award U15s: runner up best fairest Lily Caithness U17s: runner up best and fairest Zalia Cow- 2018 was Rob Houston, congratulated by winner was Ricki O’Loughlin, pictured with ell with best and fairest Hayley Geary. with best and fairest Heidi Tieman. club president Anthony Hullick. 2018 life member Dean Ellen.

Reserves: Joh Giliam (co-coach), best team man Daniel Cardy, runner up best and fairest Brian Launder (co-coach), best in finals Daniel Fraser, equal best and fairest Luke Keily, equal best and fairest Billy Hassel, most consistent Broderick Life members: Vaughan Van Dillon was pictured with new Well done: Tarwin’s U10s football team had a great year Mead-Ameri and coach’s award Jordan Pickersgill. Absent: recipients Dean Ellen, Travis Cameron, Nick McRae and KiCade Brown (best utility). with coach Travis Cameron. eran O’Loughlin.

Seniors: best team man Brenton Taber, Ricki O’Loughlin (captain), most improved Benny Ellen, best and fairest Todd Dobson, Rob Houston and Thorson medal recipient Stuart Kilsby. Absent: Paul Hinkley (best utility).

Promising youth: the U12s football team had a top season with coach Leigh Weston.

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Best on: from left, Leongatha reserves captain Chris Rump, We got there: celebrating a great win in the Reserves were, Family proud: the Rump family enjoyed the grand final best on ground Harrison McGannon and coach Joel Renden from left, Harrison McGannon, James Monahan, Louis Rise- wins. Front Maddison Rump, 3, back from left, Jemma share the spoils after upsetting the Eagles. ley, Chris Rump, Jack Vanderkolk and Tim Sauvarin. Rump, 7, Reserves captain Chris Rump, Kasie Rump, and Georgia Rump, 5.

• Gippsland League Reserves Grand Final

Reserves pull off brilliant victory THIS was an upset in the making as Le- feated Maffra side in the Reserves Grand ongatha gathered to take on the unde- Final of the Gippsland League.

Lively: Tully Bernaldo was one of the Parrots’ best.

With a classy side and fielding its best team for 2018 the Leongatha Reserves claimed the flag 7.7.49 to Maffra 5.11.41, a magic eight point win. The massive workrate of the Parrots allowed Maffra, the top side, to kick just one goal for the entire second half. The Eagles were riding high after huge wins in 2018 and no-one could beat them. Enter the Leongatha reserves side with no injuries to speak of and because the Seniors were playing; it had the inclusion of senior calibre players like Tim Sauvarin, Louis Riseley and Harrison McGannon to bolster its ranks. The Parrots started well with Tim Sauvarin and Lachie Wright hitting the scoreboard with the first two goals. Jeremy Jones returned fire for the Eagles with a major. Then a bit of undisciplined play by the Parrots allowed Jim Reeves to even the goal tally just when Leongatha was looking dangerous. The Parrots had been going forward but the umpire reversed the free and gave a 50 metres as well. The Parrots narrowly led 2.3 to Maffra’s 2.2 at quarter time. A Chris Rump snap and goal saw the Parrots up again before Jim Reeves over to Ben Brunt got the Eagles back on terms. Tully Bernaldo kicks a nice one for the Parrots but when Maffra’s Jeremy Jones got a free and 50 metres it was well converted to tie it up again. The Parrots were working hard but some of its good work was being undone with some costly 50 metres to allow Maffra to score. Harrison McGannon was working hard across half back, chopping off plenty of moves and running hard to advantage. The gusty cross breeze was playing havoc with some

of the kicking, and shooting goals was a difficult exercise. At half time it was Leongatha 4.4 28 to Maffra 4.3.27. The first ten minutes of the third quarter was all Maffra as it attacked hard. But fortunately for the Parrots two behinds and a set shot out on the full let them off the hook. Ryan Thatcher from a free delivered the Eagles the lead. Midway through the term the Parrots started to get on top. But two goals to the Parrots Sam Horvath put the Parrots in the lead by a five points at the last change 6.6 to Maffra’s 5.7. The Eagles attacked hard early in the last but desperate defence saw four behinds scored; one from a set shot. But the Eagles were just one point in arrears. The Parrots managed to gain a behind and with just three minutes left on the clock Jake Mackie scored a free and 50 metres. Ironically it was Mackie who was responsible for reversing the free earlier in the game. Now he had the chance to win it for the Parrots and he drove it home. Leongatha managed to hold on for the remaining minutes before the siren with obvious scenes of jubilation breaking up all over the ground.

Tall timber: Leongatha’s Jackson Harry battles it out in the ruck against Maffra’s Ryan Auld.

Ecstacy: Jake Mackie’s delight is written all over his face as he celebrates the grand final glory with teammates.

Footy shorts THERE was some remarkable symmetry about the scoring in Saturday’s grand final.

When kicking to the town end in the first and third quarters, Maffra kicked 3.1 to Leongatha’s 2.2 in both quarters, whereas the second and fourth quarters had Leongatha kicking to the town end and it 3.5 to 2.1 and 3.4 to 2.1. Supporting the Parrots: back row from left (all played in the 13 and Under grand final) Ki- kicked Leongatha’s 10th Senior premiership lifts it to equal nesha Anderson, Harper McLennan, Zara Kreutzberger, Katie Harris, front, Sophie Kreutz- second on the premiership list, equal with Sale. berger and Mackenna Anderson. It is the first time in this competition Leongatha has achieved back-to-back premierships, its flags coming in 1970, 1977, 1979, 1982, 1989, 1995, 1997, 2001, 2017 and 2018. The Parrots won four Senior premierships in the old Central Gippsland League, including back to back LEONGATHA Under 13 and Under net- the grand final. And such is their support for the club they flags in its first two years in that competition, namely ball team gave it their all despite going donned the green and gold; decked out from top to 1934 – 1935, winning also in 1940 and 1951. It also won five Senior flags in the South down in the Grand Final to the very tal- bottom, to support the Leongatha football teams Gippsland League, with back to back flags in 1960 – ented Sale team. engaged in finals. 1961 and 1963 – 1964, to go with their win in 1955. Despite this many of the girls were deWell done girls, you are great examples to Note that records for Leongatha prior to 1934 are lighted they got to their goal of playing in your club. incomplete.

Girls back the club

Medal winner: Harrison McGannon was an obvious choice for “best on ground” honours.

Gippsland netball Grand final results

A Grade: Traralgon 50 def by Moe 52. B Grade: Traralgon 46 d Moe 40. C Grade: Maffra 39 d Traralgon 38. Under 17: Traralgon 35 def by Maffra 43. Under 15: Sale 33 d Bairnsdale 21. Under 13: Sale 46 d Leongatha 10. Best on court: 13&U: Sienna Wynd (Sale), 15&U: Olivia Barnett (Sale), 17&U: Emma Allman (Maffra), C Grade: Megan Raine (Maffra), B Grade: Nicole Jennings (Traralgon), A Grade: Isabelle Hodgson (Moe).

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Parrots celebrate

Coaching triumph: Leongatha coach Paul Carbis is pictured shortly after the siren sounds being congratulated on the win by rotations manager Glenn Sullivan. Also pictured is runner Simon McRae and backline coach Al Scott. Back to Back: co-captains Hayden Browne, left, and Tom Marriott, right, with Leongatha senior coach Paul Carbis hold up the Gippsland League premiership cup for 2018.

Returning champs: from left, Essendon captain and former Parrot, Dyson Heppell is pictured with Parrots captain Tom Marriott and another former Parrot, Nick Nagel. What a win: from left, Pat McGrath, Sam Forrester, Luke Bowman, Matt Borschmann and Hayden Browne had the 2018 Premiership Cup in their grasp for a short time at the postmatch celebrations.

Champion family: Nicola Marriott, left, congratulates brother Tom Marriott on picking up back to back flags. Nicola was runnerup in the league’s A Grade best and fairest. Tom is the reigning Trood Award and Rodda medallist for best and fairest in the league.

League’s best: Cade Maskell was adjudged the league’s best afield with some brilliant marking and five goals to his name for the Parrots.

Well done Dad: pretty good effort from Leongatha’s Col Sanbrook winning the umpire’s best on ground. He is pictured holding daughter Evie, 5, at the celebrations with his wife Kristy, holding Harry, 18 months, and, front, son Max, 7. Sanbrook had a steady influence on Well done Sean: pictured from left, Hayley May, Judy Thorson, Sean Westaway and Anthe game; running confidently out of defence and racking up enormous stats. drew Westaway at the post-match celebrations.

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Epic battle goes Leongatha’s way By Tony Giles LEONGATHA came out on top to claim back to back premierships on Saturday at Morwell in another enthralling contest against Maffra. With hardly anything separating the two sides all

He’s killing us!: a Maffra supporter was heard to say, as Col Sanbrook rebounded the ball for the umpteenth time from the back half. Col was a worthy recipient of the Umpires’ best on ground award.

day it came down to a magnificent and game changing tackle effected by league best and fairest Tom Marriott that may have turned the game. With Maffra five points up with 10 minutes to go the Eagles had a chance to run the ball quickly out of the Parrots defence. Marriott took off after the player and tackled him hard to the ground; the umpire awarding Marriott a free from 40 metres out. He goaled and turned the game immediately into a one point lead to Leongatha. The Parrots may have been inspired by this; their play and hardness at the ball intensified resulting in another important opportunity. With the game still in the balance and more heroics called for it was Hopkins who gave the ball across to Chris Dunne and he kicked truly with just four minutes left and this was the clincher; the Parrots getting home by just nine points. The Leongatha crowd knew it as they gave one almighty roar around the ground-this was the moment. The game had every ingredient needed with noone quite knowing where it would turn and which team might get on top. As many of the players said later the game could have been won by either side, such was the evenness. Maffra never looked like repeating the 10 goal loss it suffered to the same team two weeks earlier; the Eagles playing determined football. For Leongatha it was a very even performance with two particular standouts, Col Sanbrook and Cade Maskell. Sanbrook picked up a power of possessions and had the confidence to run through the lines and deliver well to his teammates. A couple of times the football was turned over but such was the swirling winds this happened to most of the players. Sanbrook for the most part was cool and calm, marking well and clearing well out of defence. Cade Maskell was dominant up forward with strong marking and his accuracy of five goals in these conditions were truly the value of gold.

Another major: Parrots’ spearhead Cade Maskell (23) celebrates one of his five goals with teammate James Lloyd. See more photos at www.mdphotos.net Other good players for the Parrots were Josh Schelling out of defence, Julian Lockwood around the ground, Cameron Stone, the busy Ryan Olden and Julian Lockwood. For the Eagles Michael Coleman was good around the contest, Andrew Petrou was a dangerous forward while other good players were Alex and Edward Carr, Kelvin Porter in the middle and backman James Huts. It was a good start to the match and a confident one to Cade Maskell when he snapped truly before Porter got one back for Maffra. With a free and 50 metre penalty Dunne made no mistake for Leongatha at close range. Mitch Bennett lead well to claim the mark and Maffra’s second before the Eagles went to the lead with a goal to Petrou; at quarter time Maffra led 3.1 to Leongatha 2.2. Cameron Stone snapped truly for the Greens in term two before the dangerous Petrou replied. Holmes and Jolly combined for another Maffra goal to Petrou while Bennett missed an easy chance to give Maffra a small buffer. A busy Stone to Maskell and a goal resulted before Maskell buttered up again with a ripper goal on the run and Leongatha was in front again. At half time it was Leongatha 5.7 to Maffra 5.2. James Lloyd was in the focus early in term three for the Parrots however his two chances at goal went astray. Maffra’s Michael Coleman on the other hand made no mistake. Then Petrou snapped another goal for the Eagles before Maskell steadied with a goal to the Parrots. The see-sawing nature of the game continued with the lead changing many times in the match. Mitch Bennett was on the end of a great pass from Kade Renoy but from 20 metres out Bennett tried the check side but it sprayed wide, a let off for the Parrots. Petrou scored a long goal for the Eagles as Maffra was looking on fire; fortunately the defence of the Parrots lead by Sanbrook and Schelling held firm. Bennett scored a free for in the back for the Eagles but again he missed a gettable shot. One goal down approaching the end of the quarter Leongatha’s Chris Dunne marked. The siren

sounded as he took the kick and he goaled to lock the scores going into the last change it was Maffra 8.3 to Leongatha 7.9. The breeze had picked up a bit and in the last quarter it was in Leongatha’s favour. Despite this Maffra worked extremely hard and was rewarded with a goal to Bennett not long after Jack Ginnane had missed his set shot for the Parrots. Lachlan Channing over to Bedggood and his snap and goal put the Eagles 11 points up as they pushed hard into the breeze. Pat McGrath over to Cade Maskell saw a goal to Leongatha now five points down. Then followed Marriott’s brilliant tackle and resultant goal and the Parrots went ahead by a point. Dunne sealed the deal with the final goal of the match and the rest is history with the siren sounding amid jubilation from all players and the coaching bench led by Paul Carbis. The Parrots had plenty to celebrate long and hard at Saturday nights catch-up back at the footy rooms. PRELIMINARY FINAL SENIORS Leongatha 10.13.73 Maffra 10.4.64 Leongatha goals: C. Maskell 5, C. Dunne 3, C. Stone 1, T. Marriott 1. Maffra goals: A. Petrou 4, M. Bennett 2, D. Bedggood 1, K. Renooy 1, K. Porter 1, M. Coleman 1. Leongatha best: C. Sanbrook, C. Maskell, J. Lockwood, J. Schelling, B. Willis, R. Olden. Maffra best: M. Coleman, A. Petrou, E. Carr, A. Carr, K. Porter, J. Huts.

RESERVES Leongatha 7.7.49 Maffra 5.11.41 Leongatha goals: S. Horvath 2, L. Wright 2, C. Rump 1, T. Bernaldo 1, T. Sauvarin 1. Maffra goals: J. Jones 2, R. Thatcher 1, B. Brunt 1, J. Reeves 1. Leongatha best: H. McGannon, M. Olden, T. Bernaldo, L. Riseley, N. Trotto, J. Norton. Maffra best: J. Ross, L. Shelton, J. Reeves, J. McIntosh.

THIRDS Traralgon 11.11.77 Bairnsdale 2.4.16 Traralgon goals: I. Copland 3, L. Willaton 2, H. Neocleous 2, J. Van Iwaarden 2, F. Shields 1, B. Cheetham 1. Bairnsdale goals: B. Daniel 2. Traralgon best: E. Williams, N. Lowden, C. Ruyters, L. Johnson, L. Tripodi, H. Neocleous. Bairnsdale best: A. McKenzie, B. Fulton, J. Wykes, C. Mein, N. Bulmer, J. Smith.

FOURTHS Bairnsdale 9.15.69 Sale 6.6.42 Bairnsdale goals: T. Rees 4, B. Vickery 3, L. Huggins 1, R. Carstairs 1. Sale goals: B. Safstrom 2, M. Hawkins 1, S. Smith 1, M. Benson 1, C. Whitehill 1. Bairnsdale best: T. Rees, T. Jerkins, R. Stewart, L. Hoffman, F. Thompson, J. Carroll. Sale best: B. Safstrom, C. Whitehill, H. Swarski, J. Hutchins, M. Benson, S. Dunnett.

Jumping Bean: Josh Hopkins was his usual Come here: Julian Lockwood stretches for lively self, raking up plenty of possessions the ball. on Saturday.

Inside 50: the ever reliable Cameron Browne sends the ball into the Parrots’ forward line.

Ball magnet: Ryan Olden had plenty of the ball in Saturday’s grand final.

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