The Great Southern Star - September 5, 2017

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Street fest success LEONGATHA’S brilliant Daffodil Festival last week saw the town brimming with visitors and shoppers enjoying the sunshine and the wonderful array of entertainment including the town’s Saturday Street Festival in Bair and Lyon streets that is being hailed a huge success.

The streets were packed and there wasn’t a car park to be had anywhere in town and those who did come to enjoy the fabulous entertainment were not disappointed with plenty on offer for the children, live music and rock and roll dancers adding to the party atmosphere.

While nothing could rain on the fabulous festival there were many disgruntled people complaining to The Star on Monday about parking fines issued by South Gippsland Shire parking Festival thumbs up: with stalls, live music and children’s activities galore, there was a lot to love about Leongatha’s first Daffodil inspectors. ► See pages 6, 7, 12, Street Festival. Pictured from left are Leongatha South’s Hayley, Alyssa and Kate Blackshaw and Ruby’s Alice Evans, who had plenty 20 and 21. of fun at the festival on Saturday.

ANCHORS AWEIGH Support grows for Inverloch marina

By Brad Lester INVERLOCH could experience unprecedented growth if a residential/marina development proceeds at Mahers Landing.

About 80 people heard of plans for a massive proposal on farmland between Mahers Landing and Pound Creek at RACV Inverloch Resort last Thursday.

An aerial photo of the site indicates the development could be at least a third the size of Inverloch.

The 250ha site could become a residential complex and marina, but the proponent, Melbourne property developer and chairman of the Mering Corporation, Jason Yeap OAM, told the audience

he did not have firm plans for the site.

A golf course was ruled out, as was a project like the controversial former Tarwin Cove development mooted for Mahers Landing in 2003.

However Tarwin Cove was to include artificial canals and such canals may still be a part of Mr Yeap’s development.

He said he held the community meeting to find out what the community would like to see in Inverloch. They told him they needed better boating facilities and development that would be sensitive to the environment.

While Mr Yeap did not address his plans for housing during the meeting, he later told The Star, any housing “will be a small project� and “won’t be typical residential lots� but “bigger lots�. “I would not like to put a figure on it,� he said

when asked about the value of the development.

Mr Yeap said the project would not be ready for three to five years. He commented Asian tourists were coming to the area, and many visitors liked five star accommodation and fine food. “I am very pleased that so many people were able to attend and that we were able to hear direct from the community on both their concerns and needs. That was the very reason we chose to facilitate the initial consultation whilst in the very early stages of planning, as it was important to me that as many members of the community could share their thoughts before we formalise any plans, about how we can best use the land to benefit everyone in Inverloch.�

Mr Yeap said.

Contiued on page 5.

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New Prom tours set sail EXCLUSIVE SOME 30 new jobs and a massive $9.7 million injection into the local economy will flow with the green light given to eco-tourism cruises around Wilsons Promontory National Park.

The Andrews Labor Government has given its approval for the eco-tourism cruises that will offer locals and visitors a never before seen glimpse of one of Victoria’s great wildernesses.

Minister for Tourism and Major Events John Eren announced today that Pennicott Wilderness Journeys (PWJ) will operate three 30 seat vessels from Tidal River, providing access to some of the most popular beaches on the Prom.

The new venture will bring more visitors to the region, create 30 full-time local jobs and generate up to $9.7 million for the local economy each year. PWJ is an internationally recognised and multi-award winning ecotourism boat operator and is known for its environmentally-friendly practices.

An extensive community consultation process was undertaken by Parks Victoria, including independent expert advice, to ensure the natural environment and wildlife remain protected. The PWJ experience will become a significant tourism drawcard for the region, attracting visitors from all over Victoria, Australia and overseas – creating more business for local traders. That’s why the Labor Government will continue to back local tourism operators and those outside our borders who want to do business in Victoria.

PWJ are also in discussions with a private bus operator to run services between Melbourne and Wilsons Promontory.

Quotes attributable to Minister for Tourism and Major Events John Eren “This new experience will open up Wilsons Promontory like never before – and it means more visitors and more local jobs.”

“Local business will also reap rewards, with extra tourists in the region spending their valuable tourism dollars on food, gifts and accommodation.”

Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing said, “The cruises will provide a special opportunity to see a spectacular part of the Prom and explore all this region has to offer.”

Forests down: Mirboo North Wednesday Warriors, from left, John Collins, Brian Templeton, Neil Trease, Ian Sergeant, Grant O’Neill, Ian Miscamble, Gary Price, Bill Aveling and Bruce Evans are opposing VicForests plan to clear fell approximately 50 hectares of bushland in Mirboo North.

Mirboo North trees get the chop

By Jess Anstice

VICFORESTS has approved the major tree lopping plan in Mirboo North and residents have been expressing their concerns.

The victim was walking through the car park area of Little Commercial Street near the Korumburra kindergarten.

The person was approached from behind by a man that can only be described as approximately 180cm tall, with a bushy beard, dressed in dark clothing.

The offender punched the victim in the face causing him to fall to the ground.

The offender ran off toward Bridge Street.

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Trees that have stood tall for over half a century will be clear felled.

Grant O’Neill of Mirboo North and Wednesday Warrior says he is devastated by the removal of the trees.

“Mirboo North prides itself on having its clean, green bushland and we’re going to lose it,” he said.

“If we lose the aesthetic and look of the town plus the bush line coming into town, it’s not going to be the same.

The post-reconnaissance map released by VicForests indicates preliminary plans for three areas of state forest which have been zoned as suitable for timber harvesting.

Mirboo North resident and Wednesday Warrior Neil Trease is concerned because children of the younger generation will never get the opportunity to see it.

“It will never be the same in Mirboo North again,” Mr Trease said.

“It’s only a little bit of an entire area that we wish to keep.”

Mr O’Neill said he is not anti tree logging but he just wants these coups of timber to be left alone.

“There is no other patch of messmate timber like this in Victoria, that’s why it’s so unique to keep,” he said.

“It wasn’t logged years ago because it was set aside for emergency water catchment.

“They reckon they’ve consulted with all these landowners but they haven’t.

“A part of one of the coups has already been thinned around 25 years ago, but it was selective logging, what VicForests plan to do is clear fell where they only leave one seed per hectare and the rest will be logged.”

Marg Thomas, member of coal and coal seam gas free Mirboo North said it is absurd that these areas should be logged.

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adjacent Strzelecki Highway,” she said.

“The track is of high tourism value and is frequented by hundreds if not thousands of visitors each year.”

This precious remnant bushland is critical habitat for the Strzelecki koala.

“The Strzelecki Koala is the only remnant koala population remaining in Victoria and as a result its unique genes are vital for the survival of the species, not only in Victoria, but Southern NSW as well,” Ms Thomas said.

“The Superb Lyrebird populations, who also call this area home, have already had their numbers decimated through land clearing, predation and bush fires.

“Logging their habitat would only place more stress on their breeding population.”

Ms Thomas also said, “The picturesque entry to our town along the Strzelecki Hwy will become an eyesore that will spoil the beautiful ambience we enjoy today.

“Doug and Samson coupes provide a natural wildlife corridor that will be decimated by any logging activity, not to mention the impacts on the amenity of the adjoining properties.

“This community has successfully fought off both coal and gas mining so we’re not about to let our precious remnant bushland be logged for questionable gains to the timber industry.”

Representatives from Vic Forests and DELWP will meet with the community regarding the proposal at 5.30pm on Thursday, September 14 in the Mirboo North Shire Hall.

Not happy: Grant O’Neil of Mirboo North is appalled after hearing VicForests approval of clear felling approximately 50 hectares of bushland in Mirboo North.

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Cooking up top pies

By Tayla Kers Kershaw WHEN it ccomes to pies and award win winning pies at that Paul the Pieman is busy perfecting some more delicious rec recipes to enter in this month’s Great Aussie Pie Competition.

Known for his taste tast sensations at Inverloch’s Paul the Pieman bake bakery, multi award winning baker Paul Woods and wife wi Robyn are still excited after some 16 years entering the annual Aussie pie competition.

On average, they place 10 entries, trying out new and creative recipes each year.

“We have been pretty successful over the years,” Mr Woods said.

“We’ve only missed out on placing twice, back when we first started entering the competition.”

Mr Woods said the pies are judged like wine, and the bakers who enter are expected to reach a certain standard.

Pies that are given scores between 55 and 75 are awarded bronze, scores between 70 and 90 are awarded silver, and all those ranked above are given gold.

There’s also an overall award, which the Woods family is yet to win, but would love to one day bring Great pies: Inverloch’s Paul Woods will once again feature in the Great Aussie Pie Compe- home. tition from September 9 to 15.

Their lamb and mint pie received gold last year.

Milk meeting less heated MURRAY Goulburn’s latest round of supplier meetings had some farmers fired up, following the company’s release of its end of year results recently.

Buffalo MG supplier Peter Young attended the Murray Goulburn supplier meeting held in Leongatha last Tuesday night and said it was “less heated” than he was expecting.

He said MG’s recent meetings held in western Victoria had been quite confrontational.

“Farmers are concerned about the low price, however when one bloke stood up and asked for a show of hands by people who want to stick by the cooperative, the majority of people put their hands up,” he said.

“That was a good sign. I am not saying everyone is rapt with the low price but the ones staying now have a strong commitment to MG. “I felt a lot better after seeing the show of hands.

There has been a lot of talk that MG is going to fall over, the negative breeds more negative.”

Mr Young said while there was talk of takeovers

and selling, MG chairman John Spark said the company was not insolvent and all offers received since June had been unsolicited.

“For MG to be sold, the proposal would need the approval of about 90 per cent of all suppliers, it can’t just be done,” he said.

“In my personal opinion, there is no way I would let it go and neither would the vast majority of people in the room.”

The meeting provided suppliers with a lot of detail about what MG is currently doing, what it is proposing to do and what the strategic review is looking at.

“There is a lot of passion about the cooperative structure, it is important for us, the industry and our future. It is the only way we can control our industry at the farm gate,” he said.

“Unlike a lot of other producers, our product is highly perishable. We can’t sit on it and wait for a better price to come up. “We are price takers, we take what we are offered. In a cooperative, we can control that.”

The Woods family started their business in Yarram, buying a small Paul the Pieman premises on August 1, 1994.

They then expanded to the Paul the Pieman’s current Yarram location in the main street on November 27, 1997, and sold it in 2010.

The Inverloch bakery opened in December, 2002.

Mr and Mrs Woods are often joined in the bakery by their son Mitchell and daughter Rebecca, who are always eager to help in the business.

Mr Woods said preparing for the competition all starts with the humble plain pie, which needs to be perfected before experimenting can begin. The plain pie has always been a favourite of Mr Woods’.

“I think the plain pie is one that everyone comes back to. If you’ve got a good plain pie, the rest will follow,” he said.

Although the plain pie tops the list, Mr Woods said they had also experimented with recipes that were a little more outside the box, like Moroccan goat, seafood, venison and kangaroo.

“We did one pie that was beef cheek and vanilla bean, which looks a little different on paper but had a great taste,” he said.

“People have different tastes, so we like to experiment with what works and what doesn’t, and get better at our fillings.”

Mr Woods said he had 100 different pie recipes, which rotated in the bakery.

“This is a family orientated business, so we like to keep up with trends,” he said.

“A lot of our recipes are inspired straight from the dinner table. Our tuna pie is based off my mum’s tuna mornay recipe. We have a spaghetti bolognaise pie recipe, in which you cook the bolognaise exactly as you would at home and put in the pie casing. We also have a chicken parma pie, which we have refined to make sure it tastes like a chicken parma.”

Earlier this year, the bakery also introduced a vegetarian range, made with wholemeal pastry.

Mr Woods said the competition averages 4500 entries a year, but he would be going in with confidence.

“My philosophy has always been that if a judge came in here they would be eating the same pie as what I would serve at the competition,” he said.

“It’s good for bakeries to have something to hang their hat on. The competition is not just good for the production staff, it’s good for the staff who work out the front as well. It gives everyone a real buzz.

“We don’t do it to be best, we do it to create a product that is the best that it can be, and be consistent. At the end of the day, I want people to see what I do and have a go at their own creations, and I wish them all the success. That’s what it’s all about.”

The Great Aussie Pie Competition kicks off on September 9, and the results will be revealed on September 15.

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Support grows for Inverloch marina Continued from page 1.

“We are looking at a number of options including community facilities, tourist accommodation, cultural attractions and appropriate housing. However, when I decided to purchase the land, I promised that this would not be about developing for the sake of developing – this is something that I stand by as part of all the projects I have been involved with, but I feel it is even more important now.

This is about giving something back to the Inverloch community and helping to create something we think is currently missing,” he said.

“Our aim is to create something that protects the environment, provides opportunities for sustainable growth, and helps to deliver something for the entire community. We have no intention to over-develop the land, or do anything that

will negatively impact the look and feel of the town,” Mr. Yeap concluded.

The meeting was chaired by former Victorian premier Ted Baillieu, who said he has known Mr Yeap for 20 years. In the audience were Inverloch businesspeople, community group representatives and individuals.

Mr Baillieu declared he had no commercial relationship with Mr Yeap, a dual Australian-Malaysian citizen who is a member of the National Gallery of Australia Council and Murdoch Children’s Research Institute.

“We want to have open views about how best to use the land for the benefit of the people of Inverloch,” Mr Yeap said.

He said boating facilities, a safe launching ramp, moorings and a marina had been raised by local residents as possible uses for the site.

Adam Maher of town planning firm Beveridge and Williams, Wonthaggi, is working with Mr Yeap on the project. He said the site was bounded by Inverloch-Venus Bay Road to the north, Anderson Inlet to the south, Mahers Landing Road to the west and Pound Creek to the east.

Zoned farming, the site is bound by numerous overlays, including environment significance and land subject to inundation.

He said an engineer was investigating the extent of acid sulfate soils on the site to avoid such soil entering the sea. Once exposed to oxygen, such soil creates sulfuric acid.

Mr Maher noted potential for significant improvements to vegetation given the site was grazing land and to improve the quality of runoff water.

“We could bring it back

to what the land would have looked like (originally), only with development nestled amongst it and not some monolith,” he said.

The existing boat ramp could be improved, if combined with a marina development, and boat storage facilities could be a possibility on land.

Mr Yeap has had a home in Inverloch for five years.

Real estate agent Dennis Ginn of Alex Scott and Staff handled the sale of the land to Mr Yeap four years ago and supported a development of the site.

“Usually the developer presents a case to the community but this is a case of the developer asking the community what they would like,” he said.

“I just think people should have an open mind and take the opportunity to provide information back to the developer.”

Significant proposal: from left, discussing the proposed development for Mahers Landing last Thursday were Dom Brusamarello of Inverloch Tourism Association, developer Jason Yeap OAM, Pound Creek’s Anita Harris, former Victorian premier and meeting chair Ted Baillieu, and Inverloch boater Gil Powter.

Community backs sensitive development

By Brad Lester THE Inverloch community may have raised concerns about environmental impacts but on the whole, they supported the Mahers Landing development, at last Thursday’s community information evening.

South Gippsland Conservation Society president Dave Sutton referred to the canals proposed within the former Tarwin Cove development of 2003, in saying the inlet was a wetland and sea level was rising.

He said building a village with canals would not look after the land for the next generation.

Current proponent Jason Yeap OAM said modern technology could help protect the land from rising seas and said he wanted a development that would balance the needs of the community within the constraints of the land.

“If that can be achieved then the project will have a change of going ahead,” he said.

Wonthaggi town planning firm Beveridge and Williams is working with

Mr Yeap on the project.

The firm’s Adam Maher said the highest point on the site was seven metres and most points were two to three metres. Any dwelling built would have to be off the current ground level to prevent flooding. He did not believe public access to the foreshore would be restricted.

Outtrim farmer and former MP Susan Davies said catering for larger boats would increase demand to dredge the entrance, which in turn could affect water flow in the inlet, to the detriment of birds and fish.

Mr Yeap said he had not firm views about the size of boats to be catered for.

June Laycock, president of Anderson Inlet Angling Club, urged Mr Yeap to protect the “pristine and unique inlet”.

“As long as you are sensitive and take into account the needs of the community, then we will most definitely be behind you,” she said.

Daryl Hook of Anderson Inlet Landcare Group said he hoped many thousands of trees would be planted. Mr Yeap said 3000 trees had been planted so far, many tyres had been removed from the foreshore and a levee repaired.

Dom Brusamarello of Inverloch Tourism Associ-

ation welcomed the development, noting the RACV had transformed a denuded farm into a tree-filled resort that attracted people to Inverloch.

“I encourage you to think big, be sympathetic to that community and the environment, and I think we will have a big opportunity,” he said.

Gil Powter, a boater from Inverloch, said few large boats now access the inlet due to inadequate facilities.

“At Mahers Landing, you have to back your car into the water to the door

handle if you want to get your boat off,” he said, adding he would appreciate the boat ramp being repaired, and buoys inside and outside the inlet entrance to better delineate it.

“If you put in a new boat ramp at Mahers Landing, you will get these people back again.”

Mr Yeap said he would consider upgrading the ramp, but indicated improving the entrance may be a matter for Gippsland Ports.

Several nearby residents welcomed a development at Mahers Landing.

Crash spoils ex-premier’s journey FORMER Victorian premier Ted Baillieu was lucky to make the community information evening about the proposed development for Mahers Landing after crashing his car en route, last Thursday evening.

He hit a bridge on the South Gippsland Highway at Lang Lang, rendering his vehicle undrivable.

His friend, Mahers Landing developer Jason Yeap OAM, collected him and returned to Inverloch where Mr Baillieu made light of the incident and undertook full chair duties, even managing to crack a few jokes.

Breaking the law A MIRBOO North man driving an unregistered vehicle with false plates and no licence blew a positive reading on a preliminary breath test.

The man was intercepted at the BP service station in Mirboo North on Sunday, September 3 at 11.30am.

He refused to accompany police back to the station.

He will be charged for refusing to accompany police and summons to court at later date.

Fatal crash on highway A WOMAN has died following a horror Father’s Day smash involving three vehicles on the South Gippsland Highway near Lang Lang.

A car veered onto the wrong side of the South Gippsland Highway and struck the victims vehicle.

A third car had to swerve to avoid the accident but no one in that vehicle was injured.

The driver of the first car was taken to hospital with minor injuries.

The crash happened shortly after 2pm on Sunday, September 3.

The South Gippsland Highway at Lang Lang was closed in both directions the fatal collision for many hours.

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Great fun: Leongatha’s Charlotte Cashin and Jessica and Eleanor Pedlow loved the awe- Lots to do: as well as face painting, Leongatha’s Kayla Boyd, Zeannaha Harland, Ava Boyd and Bella Harland enjoyed exploring the stalls at Leongatha’s first Daffodil Street Festival some activities at Leongatha’s first Daffodil Street Festival on Saturday. on Saturday.

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On show: Meeniyan’s John Mackie and Leongatha’s Leon Watchorn and Greg Burge enYum: Ruby’s Gemma Richards and Outtrim’s Bree and Zoe Reid had a delicious lunch at joyed the Gippsland Historical Automobile Club’s show as part of the Daffodil Festival Leongatha’s first Daffodil Street Festival on Saturday. celebrations. They are pictured with John’s 1963 Wolseley 6/110.

Rotary’s record breaking show THE 41st Arts Prom Country Art and Photography Show, presented by the Rotary Club of Leongatha attracted a record number of entries this year.

The show, which opened on Friday night and ran across the weekend, showed off 553 artworks, many of them done by Gippsland artists.

Rotary’s president elect Jeremy Curtis said the fantastic quality of the artworks was a tribute to the talented people who live in the region.

Mr Curtis said all the money Rotary raised by hosting the art show goes back into the community.

Maureen Harris Smith’s oil painting titled Summer Memories Inverloch was named the best in show, by judge Clive Hutchinson.

Mr Hutchison said he thought the painting was superbly executed.

“There was so much fine detail, which speaks to Australian summers. The painting really invites you in,” he said.

Mr Hutchison said there was a wealth creative talent in the greater Gippsland area and it was a privilege to judge the show, which he said “wasn’t and easy task”.

This year’s featured artist was Mary Hennekam from Langwarrin, who was also awarded best acrylic for her painting Holly Leafed Grevillia.

Results

Best in Show (any medium): Maureen Harris-Smith, Summer Memories Inverloch Phil Risely people’s choice: Vanessa Kelly, Country Industrial 1 Pat West best oil: Rhonda Gray, Envy Richard Pegler Memorial best watercolour: Lorraine Lewistska, Besalu Sunlight And Shadows Best acrylic: Mary Hennekam, Hollyleaf Grevillea Best pastel: Julie Lundgren-Coulter, Late Afternoon Best mixed media: Mandy Gunn, Crescendo Best contemporary: Lisa O’Keefe, Totem Figures Best ink, pencil, charcoal or other medium: Karen Rosato, Down By The Lake South Gippsland Shire resident award: Ben Cooper, Dune Best monochrome photo: Gary Beresford, Mountain Ash Graveyard Best colour photo: Linda Keagle, Country Road Best digitally modified photo: Robert Manhal, S.L.2 Best 3D: Paul Poulter, Bush Chook South Gippsland Shire Council youth under 13: Isabella Grimley, Chilli With Butterflies

South Gippsland Shire Council youth 13 to 18: Grace Allen, Antediluvian Building Inclusive Communities all abilities Open: Sam Lennon, Contemporary

Homemade: from left, Leongatha stallholders Sharon and Bianca Hoober were selling Amazing piece: Gary Beresford from Ko- shower caps at Leongatha’s first Daffodil rumburra won the best monochrome print Street Festival on Saturday. The shower caps award for his work, Mountain Ash Grave- were made by Sharon. yard at the opening night of the Rotary Art and Photography Show on Friday.

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Legal stoush blows up

By Brad Lester SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council has been ordered to pay the legal fees of neighbours of the Bald Hills Wind Farm and further consider their noise complaints.

The 10 neighbours of the farm asked council to investigate their complaints of the wind farm being too noisy between April and August 2016.

Council did and found the wind farm was not excessively noisy, but would not provide the residents with their reasoning for its finding.

The residents took the matter to the Supreme Court in a bid to force council to release the reason. Council has since given its reason to the residents and a dispute about costs followed. The matter was settled in the Supreme Court of Victoria on August 29.

Judge Honourable Associate Justice Daly approved a joint memorandum reached by the neighbours and council, which included quashing council’s findings in February this year that there were no substantial noise issues at the wind farm.

The neighbours took the action after being dissatisfied with council’s finding that the wind farm did not produce noise concerns.

The neighbours had told council noise emanating from the wind farm was entering their homes and adversely affecting their health.

Council had a responsibility to investigate any noise complaints and to take further action if that noise was at a nuisance level and mitigate the noise.

Council’s environmental health officers Tim Brown and Shane Parker attended the neighbours’ properties between May and November 2016 and using their own ears, assessed the impact of the noise.

They determined there was no nuisance and council’s director of development services Bryan Sword made a decision to that effect.

The neighbours determined council had failed to investigate their complaints adequately.

The join memorandum stated council “concedes that it fell into jurisdictional

error in making the decision that there was no nuisance within the meaning of section 62 of the Act�.

In order to avoid the neighbours and council incurring further costs, the parties agreed: to have council’s initial finding quashed, that council would again consider whether noise exists, and that council would pay the neighbour’s “costs of and incidental to the hearing�.

Council opted to quash its decision as it found Mr Sword did not have delegated to him the power to make any decision under section 62 of the Act. Council also agreed its health officers did not consider the noise logs prepared by the neighbours or assess the noise in circumstances replicating the time or at conditions during which the neighbours said noise was a nuisance.

Neighbours spoken to by The Star did not wish to comment publicly.

The Star has been told council may be forced to pay $40,000.

This follows the revelation council paid $65,000 to the family company of Cr Jeremy Rich to recognise council took water from a dam it was not entitled to. The Rich family company had water rights to the dam.

As to what amount of legal fees South Gippsland Shire Council will pay to the plaintiffs and the amount of legal fees incurred by South Gippsland Shire Council in its defence a spokesperson for the shire said it is to be advised.

As to council’s reaction to this decision and it proposed the order to dismiss proceedings and commence a re-test. This approach was supported by the plaintiffs and will provide more confidence to ratepayers and the plaintiffs alike that the best decisions are being made both in terms of Council resources and the nuisance complaint.

The spokesperson reported to The Star that “Council staff investigated the noise complaints as per its statutory obligations�. “It is ultimately a matter of judgment for Council as to whether the noise is such as to be a nuisance of the type governed by the Public Health and Wellbeing Act. “Rather than comment on the investigation and judgement made, it is best for all concerned that there be a renewed investigation into the noise�.

Colourful days: from left, Shaye and Alexis have a ball on the playground at Kongwak Primary School.

Children feel at home at Kongwak primary

By Brad Lester THERE are few schools like it in South Gippsland and that is the beauty of Kongwak Primary School.

With a small enrolment of 23, Kongwak primary offers a community feel where children did not get lost in the crowd and do not miss out on opportunities.

Kongwak primary is affiliated with Inverloch Primary School, and the schools share teachers and resources.

Kongwak students take part in activities and camps with Inverloch students, and every grade at Inverloch comes to Kongwak during the year to experience life at a true country school.

Two classes of mixed grades –Prep to Two and Three to Six – create a close knit setting.

Wendy Caple, principal of Kongwak and Inverloch primary schools, said every teacher at Kongwak under-

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Wednesday 20 September - Council Chambers, Leongatha 11.15am – Strategy Review: Paths and Trails Strategy (45mins) 12.30pm – Audit Committee Chair Report (30mins) 1.00pm – Leongatha Railway Site Transformation – Draft Master Plan (45mins) 2.00pm*; 7.00pm* (by COB 15/9) PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS (Council Agenda Topics only) *Expressions of interest to present are made by accessing Council’s website Public Presentation page, contact 5662 9222 for details.

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Wednesday 27 September - Council Chambers, Leongatha - 2.00pm Please note that Council live streams and records its Ordinary Council Meetings, refer to the Policy on Council’s website for more details.

KORUMBURRA BOTANIC PARK AGM All are welcome to attend the Korumburra Botanic Park AGM on Wednesday 13 September 2017 at Coal Creek from 7.30pm.

BUILDING YOUR BUSINESS WORKSHOP 12 September - 6.00pm to 8.30pm - Council Chambers Learn business and marketing planning skills to change the direction or expand your business.

Book for $25 at www.sbms.org.au/events/view/1187 Contact the Economic Development and Tourism team for more information.

WORKS THIS WEEK Sealed roads maintenance: Whole Shire Tree requests: Whole Shire Zone maintenance: Kongwak, Bena, Loch, Dumbalk, Milford, Turtons Creek Roadside slashing: Nyora, Poowong East, Toora Streetscape works: Main Street, Foster Road and drainage upgrades: Anderson Street, Leongatha Drainage installation: Korumburra Show Grounds Gravel road resheeting: Egans Road and Old Koonwarra - Meeniyan Road, Koonwarra Retaining wall construction: Corner Lewis and Keane Streets, Port Welshpool Road drainage and carpark construction: Tompkins Road, Meeniyan IMMUNISATION SESSIONS Tuesday 5 September Foster: War Memorial Arts Centre, Main Street, 10.00am - 10.30am Leongatha: Uniting Church Hall, Peart Street, 12.30pm - 1.30pm Wednesday 6 September Mirboo North: Maternal and Child Health Centre, Brennan Street, 9.00am - 9.30am Korumburra: Karmai Community Children’s Centre, Princes Street, 11.30am - 12.00pm Nyora: Nyora Community Hall, Henley Street, 1.00pm - 1.30pm

takes a two-year rotation at Inverloch. “Sometimes kids relate more to a quieter environment and it also gives them more individualised learning, so the kids who are bright in the younger classes can see what the older kids are doing, or if they are struggling, they can work at their own level rather than work to a grade level,� she said. “The kids who come out of Kongwak are usually academically switched on and that is because they have the same teacher for two years in a row.� “The children have lots of opportunity and it’s smaller and more intimate, so teachers have more one on one time with the students, so it’s a more family feel,� she said. “Teachers get to know the kids really well and they get to know each other really well.�

Specialist Spanish and Physical Education teachers from Inverloch visit, as does the Mobile Area Resource Centre library van.

Prep, One and Two students have just finished their swimming program

Noticeboard CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT TO RATING STRATEGY STEERING COMMITTEE Council is calling for applications from interested people

Committee with representatives from a range of rate-paying stakeholders including, but not limited to, representation from the different rating categories currently in existence. These include: • • • • •

Residential Commercial Industrial Farm / Rural Vacant Land

Nominations are also encouraged from various representative organisations such as the Victorian Farmers Federation, Chamber of Commerce and Industry, tourism groups, welfare organisations and environmental groups.

The group will act as an advisory group for the development of a new Rating Strategy for 2018-2022.

Written applications need to be received by 5.00pm, Friday 29 September 2017. An Information Kit including the terms of reference and a nomination form is

Smith Street, Leongatha, by phoning Faith Page on 5662 9820 or by emailing council@southgippsland.vic.gov.au

at South Gippsland SPLASH in Leongatha, and the whole school enjoyed taking part in a multi-age day at Inverloch Primary School to celebrate Book Week.

In the grades Three to Six classroom, led by teacher Gabe Patterson, students shared what they love about Kongwak Primary School.

India likes heated lunches on Fridays during winter and the skipping program.

Alexis looks forward to cooking, while Shaye admires the school’s vegetable garden and chickens.

Isla loves having enough space in the playground to be able to run and play with gear from the sport shed.

Lucas said, “We share on the playground and everyone can go on the same playground.�

Potential new families are welcome to inspect Kongwak Primary School and consider the school for their children if they would benefit from a smaller school and more attention.

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Inverloch’s cyclists, children need more

By Brad Lester INVERLOCH has the potential to become an even stronger cycling town but needs the right infrastructure.

Avid rider Lucy Simnett sees the potential for more cycling lanes around town to take advantage of the community’s enthusiasm for cycling.

While there are some bike lanes and paths, she believes existing infrastructure could be better connected.

“There would be obvious routes that parents and children use to get to school so there could be more infrastructure along these routes,” Ms Simnett said.

One intersection in particular Ms Simnett believes needs addressing is the junction of Dixon Street and Sandy Mount Avenue.

It is a popular route for families and children to walk and cycle to Inverloch Primary School.

Ms Simnett is concerned a crest on Sandy Mount Avenue to the south of the intersection impedes visibility, especially as Sandy Mount is a busy thoroughfare and traffic travels at speed there.

Recently, a truck parked on the side of Sandy Mount blocked visibility and with her bike and trailer in tow, Ms Simnett was forced to cross on to the road to see past the truck and check for oncoming traffic.

She said a median strip in the middle of Sandy Mount is too narrow to accommodate her bike and trailer, which hangs on to the road.

“Even when there is not a truck there it’s dif-

ficult,” Ms Simnett said.

She believes a ramp leading from the footpath on to Sandy Mount is too steep and can direct unsuspecting children, such as her five year old son Ian, on to the road before they have a moment to think to stop.

Ms Simnett suggested Copenhagen style bike lanes – like those popular in the Danish capital – would be useful for Dixon Street. A concrete divider between the bike lane and the traffic lane would increase safety.

Toorak Road would be another road suitable for such a bike lane, she said.

“It’s an awful road for cyclists and pedestrians because it’s such a well used route,” Ms Simnett said.

“We just need to start planning for all of Inverloch in terms of pedestrian and cycling infrastructure, and just chip away at those things.”

Council’s manager asset management Jamie Sutherland said council welcomed suggestions for cycling infrastructure in Inverloch to make a submission to council’s aspirational pathway plan, now under development.

He said there are no immediate plans to undertake works at the intersection of Dixon and Sandy Mount.

“However, all footpath requests are evaluated and prioritised using strict criteria which consider safety, site factors, environment, user profile, and funding,” he said.

The current safer pedestrian crossing point and line marking improvements at the intersections were completed in 2016.

Action needed: Lucy Simnett, with her son Clancy, is urging Bass Coast Shire Council to improve safety at the intersection of Dixon Street and Sandy Mount Avenue, Inverloch.

“The project included the coloured bike path and pedestrian crossings. The kerb has been extended (that is narrowed trafficable lane) at the pedestrian crossing points to reduce the vehicle speed and make it easier for pedestrians and bicycle riders to cross the road.

“These works complimented the concrete footpath and pedestrian crossing works along Sandy Mount to Bayview Avenue. “The concrete

path and crossings have provided path users with a safer footpath with additional width eliminating trip hazards providing an even surface with Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) compliant grades.”

Ms Simnett also raised the prospect of establishing ‘walking or cycling school buses’ whereby rostered parents collect children en route to school.

Traffic relief

Still hope for alternate route down Hughes Street

By Brad Lester THE controversial heavy vehicle route through Leongatha may be extended down Supporting health: from left, Autobarn’s Peter McNiven, Nulon’s Tony Hughes Street in a possible Bishop and car enthusiasts Ian Speight and Mat Wilson backed Beyond- future second stage. blue at Autobarn on Saturday.

Cars drive support for mental health LEONGATHA’S Autobarn showed its support for Beyondblue on Saturday.

Vehicles that were part of the Cruise and Meet in support of Beyondblue were parked out front of Autobarn, which allowed visitors to inspect and admire a diverse range of cars.

The Cruise and Meet was held to raise awareness and tackle anxiety and depression, and ran from Lang Lang to Leongatha.

To raise money, visitors and car owners were encouraged to donate to the cause. There was also a sausage sizzle and wristbands on sale, with all proceeds donated to beyondblue.

Autobarn ran a charity event to

support Beyondblue in September last year, and wanted to continue to show its support for important charities.

“I think anxiety and depression is something men need to discuss. It affects more men than they will admit,” Autobarn’s Peter McNiven said.

“Going out and working on their cars is a way men try to combat anxiety and depression themselves. I’m a big believer in the work beyondblue do, and if we can encourage even one person to go and seek help, then that’s really great.”

Beyondblue provides information and support to people throughout Australia to achieve positive mental health outcomes.

South Gippsland Shire Council will meet with VicRoads and the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources in October to discuss potential opportunities to seek funding for a business case for stage two.

Council will also discuss with VicRoads its proposed evaluation of the recently completed works on the route.

Council’s manager engineering and assets John Moylan said planning provisions for stage two have been in place since the 1990s.

“Consideration was given to Hughes Street during the development of the Leongatha Heavy Vehicle Alternate Route but was not pursued at the time as traffic volumes were not seen as sufficient to warrant the

expenditure,” he said.

“VicRoads has indicated that volumes are expected to rise to the required levels over the next 15 years.”

Mr Moylan said directing the route along Hughes Street would improve the intersection of Anderson, Roughead and Long streets.

This intersection, and the broader route design, has appalled Noel Grayden of Dumbalk, who believes council should own up to the part it played in designing what he sees as a dysfunctional route.

He believes council continues to deflect his concerns about the route to VicRoads, despite a letter from VicRoads stating “...council together with VicRoads made the decision to adopt the current route following extensive community consultation”.

Mr Grayden called for a stop sign at Roughead and Long streets to make traffic on Roughead give way to traffic, including trucks, already on the route, to stop traffic from banking up McCartin Street as far as Peart Street.

This also causes traffic in Bair

Street to bank up from the intersection with McCartin Street.

“They keep saying it’s a recommended heavy vehicle route but it’s not. The heavy traffic has to stop and give away at the dog leg at Roughead Street and Long Street,” he said.

“They spend all this money on the wire rope barriers on the highway but they cannot spend the money on an intersection in the centre of town that is not safe.”

Mr Grayden said traffic from Korumburra turning right into McCartin Street must give way to traffic from Roughead Street, also causing traffic to bank up.

He said many heavy vehicles entering Leongatha from the south still turn right into Bair Street every day.

“I am only one of hundreds of people who are very disappointed in this intersection. We all need safe roads to drive on and rely on VicRoads to make it safe,” he said.

“This intersection is far from being a safe area. Something has to be done sooner rather than later.”

Flu hits hard in South Gippsland VICTORIA is currently hitting the peak of one of the worst flu seasons, with hospitals and ambulances across the state under increasing pressure from sick patients.

Bass Coast Health (BCH) has not been spared, with Wonthaggi Hospital’s Emergency Department facing a significant increase in demand – up seven percent on last year – as the health service hits the peak of the winter flu season.

“The flu season started earlier this year,” CEO Jan Child said.

“So far in 2017, there have been more than 10,000 confirmed

cases of influenza across the state, with many more notifications still expected.

“We have had multiple presentations to our Emergency Department by patients with significant respiratory illnesses, and BCH inpatient areas have experienced nine recent cases of influenza, including Influenza A, Influenza B and Parainfluenza strains.

“This includes an outbreak at our Griffiths Point Lodge aged care facility in San Remo. This outbreak has been successfully contained and managed with the support of our GPs.” Wonthaggi has to date reported eight confirmed cases of Influ-

enza A and 3 confirmed cases of Influenza B in its wards.

“Across all of BCH, we have had many staff confirmed as having influenza and other respiratory Illnesses, with our staff sick leave at unprecedented levels,” Ms Child said.

She noted the flu is a highly contagious viral infection, spread by contact with fluids from coughs and sneezes.

High risk groups include the elderly, infants, those with chronic conditions such as heart or lung disease, renal failure, diabetes and chronic neurological conditions, the immunocompromised, pregnant women, smokers and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Is-

lander people.

In general, people with a respiratory illness can be infectious shortly before signs and symptoms commence and for up to five to seven days after becoming sick.

In some people, such as those who are severely immunocompromised, this may be longer – up to seven to 10 days.

The most common symptoms of the flu are sudden high fever, a dry cough, body aches, and feeling very tired and weak.

Infections in children may also be associated with gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.

Croup is a common presenta-

tion in children.

Most symptoms resolve within seven days, although the cough may persist for longer. Complications of influenza include middle ear infections, secondary bacterial pneumonia and worsening of underlying chronic health conditions.

Ms Child said, “In an emergency, you should always call 000 or attend the Emergency Department. However, for less urgent cases people are encouraged to visit their local GP, talk to a pharmacist or call Nurse-OnCall on 1300 60 60 24 which is available 24 hours a day.

“Anyone sick with the flu should avoid visiting loved ones

in aged care facilities or hospital, as it can spread quickly. Good hand washing is one of the most important ways to reduce the spread of infectious diseases such as the flu.

“It is also important to practice good cough etiquette at all times.

This includes covering your nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze and disposing of tissues immediately.” Vaccination is vital in stopping the spread of influenza. With about two months of the flu season to go, it is still not too late to get a flu shot.

The influenza vaccine is available from GPs and also from pharmacists who are qualified and trained to give immunisations.

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Lots to see: Julia and David Leslie from LeYum: from left, Rod Faudell, Eryk Fleming and Margaret Fleming ongatha were admiring the art work at the Loved it: Fish Creek’s Heather Poletti and Ann Toddfoulds loved from Fleming Berries had some tasty options to kick start everyone’s opening night of the Rotary Art and Photog- looking at the art at the opening night of the Rotary Art and Photogday at the Koonwarra Farmers Market on Saturday. raphy Show on Friday. raphy Show on Friday.

PRESIDENT of the Foster Rotary Club, John Rice presented a cheque to Fish Creek Primary School for $2000 with this being the proceeds from the recent wood raffle.

The money will be used to purchase blinds for the school library and for the music and drama room.

The school also benefited last year from the wood raffle donation, using those funds to purchase

Freshly grown: from left, Korumburra’s Anthea Fulford and Leongatha’s Anne Hosking from Grow Lightly had plenty of delicious locally grown produce on hand at the Koonwarra Farmers Market on Saturday.

Taste sensations at Koony THE weather held strong as market goers enjoyed the monthly Koonwarra Farmers Market.

The market showcased the best in local produce, and was

patio blinds for the junior building, converting a wet and windy balcony to a sheltered play area.

Foster Rotary is now preparing wood for another raffle and another cause.

THOMAS Fitzgerald represented Mary MacKillop College in the Victorian Schools Road Cycling Competition at Casey Fields on Friday, September 1.

With some tough competition on the day Thomas managed to get a fourth place.

He will now be competing in the finals in Bendigo during October.

This competition has been a stepping stone for many cyclists who have gone on to compete in State and National Races.

are collecting donations to fill boxes to send to less fortunate children overseas. Donations of items such as stationery, clothing, dolls and skipping ropes are welcome.

THE annual general meeting of the Leongatha Historical Society will be held on Wednesday, September 13 at 8pm at the Leongatha Mechanics’ Institute.

Local Tony Courtney will be the guest speaker.

Tony will speak about The Knights of St John who were involved in the Crusades and moved around the Mediterranean Sea in the middle ages and beyond setting up fortifications and castles.

Tony has recently toured the historic sites related to the Knights of St John and has made a presentation which includes visuals for the meeting. Members of the public are most welcome to come.

a great opportunity to TARWIN Lower Priexperience some delimary School is taking part cious local foods. in Operation Christmas In a friendly atmo- Lucky winners: from left, Bethany, Peter and Child this year. Children sphere, market goers Jemima Milkins won the Weber in the Leonwere encouraged to speak to local grow- gatha Soccer Club’s raffle over the weekend. ers and specialty food makers to find out more WOMEN are urged to about what is available love the ones they love by on a local level.

Favourite piece: Judy Murphy from Berrys Creek and Dianne O’Connor from Leongatha were admiring the lovely works by Laurel Foenander at the opening night of the Rotary Art and Photography Show on Friday.

THE Koonwarra/ Leongatha RSL Cricket Club is hosting a gathering to pay tribute to the life of Neville Toms.

This Friday from 6.30pm at the clubrooms,

Koonwarra Recreation Reserve, all who knew Neville are welcome to come along and share stories and honour the life of Neville the cricketer and Koonwarra community member.

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South Gippsland women are being urged to make their health a priority during Jean Hailes’ National Women’s Health Week campaign.

Jean Hailes is a leader in women’s health, dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of all women in Australia throughout their lives.

The body’s national campaign, Women’s Health Week, encourages women, communities and organisations to focus on all aspects of women’s health.

Whether at home, at study, in the workplace or the community, it’s time for all women to make their own good health a priority.

Now in its fifth year, Women’s Health Week continues to grow. In 2016 more than 23,000 women participated in 621 events around the country.

The goal was to raise awareness of the importance of maintaining good health and preventing future health problems for all women.

During the five days of the 2017 Women’s Health Week, September 4 to 8, the Jean Hailes will focus on: • Monday: heart health. A healthy

heart is the engine room of the body; • Tuesday: mindfulness. Is it time you gave mindfulness a try?; • Wednesday: bone health. It’s never too early or too late to start looking after your bones; • Thursday: physical activity. Stay tuned for information on physical activity and sedentary behaviour on the website (see below); and • Friday: sleep and fatigue. Find out how to improve your chances of getting ‘healthy’ sleep on the website.

Join the week and encourage others to sign up at www.womenshealthweek.com.au

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OPINIONS

Councillors expenses

Thank you for reporting on our South Gippsland councillors expenses. Although l think councillors deserve their annual allowance, individual councillor expenses averaging up to $800 per week add significantly to the total cost of our councillors.

The community should be able to assess for itself the legitimacy of large travel expenses, phone and iPad bills and reimbursement of childcare. Equally costs and availability of all council cars and expenses of staff should be open and available to the community.

Steve Finlay Leongatha

Give us some dump points MY sister and I have joined the vast number of Gray Army travellers, and recently completed a tour around Australia in our van.

Literally hundreds of these travellers, many of them in their modern vans, which are their homes for months on end, are chasing the sun up north, but they also decide to make it a longer round trip. Wherever they go, they do need provisions and shop in

towns on their way.

We were pleased to encounter many outback towns with a welcome sign. They read as follows: “Welcome to” …….” we are an RV friendly town” this showed a map and also a sign for the dump point and where it was located.

Many of these were located in the recreation ground, or near service stations and roadhouses.

Many long-haul truck drivers also use these.

Travellers whose motor homes, caravans and campervans are selfcontained, therefore equipped with shower and toilet, do not stay in one spot.

They pass through the towns, spend their money, fill up with fuel and food, have a meal at the local pub or cafe and shop in boutique shops, visit medical clinics, dentists, chemists and the local sporting facilities, etc.

It means these people can “free camp” and empty their toilet cassettes at the dump point.

Free camping does not mean stopping for a length of time in the one spot. On our trip there were many free camping sites along the way that provided water, toilets and dump points.

E D I T O R I A L Parking fine fiasco

By Helen Bowering IT really beggars belief that the South Gippsland Shire would stage a crack down on parking in Leongatha during what is being hailed a brilliant Daffodil Street Festival on Saturday.

To say people are angry at the overzealous parking officers would be an understatement, many irate people contacting The Star on Monday voicing their disgust at the parking fines being handed out to unsuspecting shoppers and families who had come to Leongatha to support the festival and have a great time.

One man told The Star on Monday that he believed there were extra parking inspectors put on to patrol on Saturday and he thought this was a disgrace being that a lot of the parking in town was closed off for festival displays.

One 90 year old man told The Star he had parked in town to unload some items from his car and was booked for being longer than 10 minutes.

Another said he copped a $150 fine in Leongatha on Saturday and yesterday marched into the Shire office in Leongatha and in no uncertain terms handed the fine back and said he wouldn’t being paying.

Other unhappy residents and traders have voiced their anger in letters to The Star, and many others saying how outraged they are.

The Leongatha Chamber of Commerce and Daffodil Festival committee are to be congratulated on a wonderful festival and for helping to attract so many people to the town last week and it has to be said the street festival in Bair and Lyon streets was a festival showstopper with the town groaning with excited crowds enjoying the music, children’s entertainment and party atmosphere.

What a slap in the face to those wonderful people who came to town to have some fun time and shop locally to find a parking fine on their car when they returned. Not a very nice way to end such a fabulous time in Leongatha.

One has to ask the question, Who at the Shire decided to send out the parking inspectors and ruin Saturday’s party on one of the busiest days Leongatha traders have seen for ages? Residents have told The Star this was the first time they had ever seen parking inspectors out and about on a Saturday.

The whole parking fine debacle shows a miserly approach to what is being heralded as one of the best ever Daffodil Festivals.

This is a total embarrassment and the shire should cancel all these Saturday fines and instead concentrate its efforts on fixing the lack of parking in and around the shopping centre and maybe even consider some apologies to those unhappy people who now have a bad taste in their mouth with the only reminder of their Saturday in Leongatha being a hefty parking fine. Not good enough!

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Travellers simply pull up for one night. They have their own facilities and pull out the next day.

When in Geraldton there was even a 24 hour free camping spot along the foreshore, because this town realises that travellers will do the tourist thing and spend their money.

We were very disappointed when we arrived back in the Bass Coast Shire there were no dump points and had to empty the cassette in our home toilet.

Upon contacting the shire I was told in no uncertain terms that there was to be no free camping and dump points could be used in the caravan parks for a fee. Was I aware of how much it would cost?

A town like Inverloch is supposed to be a tourist town. We should welcome travellers who might even decide to stay a little longer if this town could offer hospitality.

There are a number of sites which could provide the dump point. Toilet blocks near the fishermen’s shed along the foreshore, the recreation ground and also the Anderson bus transfer station and more.

Can you imagine that travellers who pass through our town of Inverloch have to visit a local caravan park and pay for the use of the dump point even though they don’t wish to stay overnight?

What do you think might happen when their cassettes are full and need to be emptied?

This is worthy of consideration and might generate some much need discussion by the local shires.

If this was to be considered it would then be added to the valuable Wikicamp app that many campers have on their smart phones and tablets.

Anna and Rita de Bondt, Inverloch.

Councillors, stop polishing egos THE August 2017 South Gippsland Shire Council meeting provided abundant evidence that self-serving ego tripping is far more important than the interests of ratepayers.

What a sad lot.

One councillor even stated that ratepayers can make up their own minds about councillors by observing their performance.

Not very bright to tell us that; we have observed and we don’t like at all what we see.

One of the classic signs of incompetence is the obsessive occupancy with unimportant side issues while the important matters are left to rot.

Councillors, instead of spending hours on your own egos, we suggest you consider the extremely poor governance of this council and make some real decisions to make desperately needed improvements.

There is plenty to consider and they all originate from our belief this council is dysfunctional and needs real and drastic improvements, or even better, must be removed altogether.

The silence related to the caravan parks disaster has been very noticeable. The responsible persons must be brought to account.

Why do we have to wait for this?

Ratepayers suffering one of the highest council rates in Victoria have been burdened with crippling costs for what we consider to be inexcusable gross mismanagement.

Repeated requests to council to provide caravan parks expenditure, both operating and capital, are refused and ignored.

Our conservative cost estimate over a three year period is as follows: transferred from the Surplus Account to a Special Caravan Park Reserve Account, $4.3 million; employee and related costs $1.8 million; operating costs $0.15

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million; legal costs $0.15 million; loss of income caravan park communities $1.2 million; and council income loss $0.1 million.

That is a staggering, mind boggling total of $7.7 million, and possibly much more!

Unfortunately, this is not a disaster presenting itself in isolation.

There are many more we firmly believe are symptomatic of a deeply entrenched culture of secrecy, bad management and a bureaucracy out of touch with reality and common sense.

More costly examples of incompetence will be highlighted in the near future. In addition, councillors please note that the recent Community Satisfaction Survey statistics showed an all time low satisfaction rating and we consider it high time this is added to the caravan park disaster, and others, to provide the deciding KPI factors to appraise the performance, or more appropriate the non-performance, of the CEO. Perusal of various financial and operational results has provided overwhelming information for us to express our deep dissatisfaction with the performance of this CEO. Councillors, the time to make some real decisions has arrived.

Gus Blaauw, treasurer, South Gippsland Action Group.

Fantastic but – WHAT great weekend it was in Leongatha with The Daffodil Festival, The Memorial Hall Flower Show and the many other displays in the churches, The Rotary Art Show, the Saturday street festival with the theme ‘Celebrating Community’, so many people put in hundreds of hours of voluntary planning and work to promote our town and shire.

But how devastating it was to see our shire by-laws officers booking people with parking fines, with Bair, Lyon and Michael

Place streets closed, parking was at a premium and considering we have rarely seen a parking inspector in the last six months, who at the shire instructed these officers to totally spoil the day of visitors and locals with their action.

Leongatha has often been accused of not running any major events and working as a community and in this tough economic time when a large group of people and in particular a group of young enthusiastic members from The Chamber of Commerce organised a brilliant street festival.

A negative shire action was again displayed.

One does wonder were any of our shire executives out and about supporting the activities, or driving back to their homes in their own shires.

Glenn Wright, Leongatha.

Shire thumbs down LAST Saturday all stops were pulled out by the local Daffodil Festival committee to make the big day, i.e. Saturday a great success.

Streets were closed off to enable everyone to enjoy the festivities.

The council in its infinite wisdom put a dampener on proceedings by sending parking inspectors out to book unsuspecting locals who had come into town to enjoy the day.

Shame on the whole council!

You need to lift your game. Where is your country spirit?

June McIndoe, Leongatha resident.

Not so bright FULL points to the bright spark at the Shire who decided the Daffodil festival was the best time to enforce parking by-laws and scrounge a few more dollars for our council’s coffers. Way to go champ.

Damien Noonan, Leongatha

VOXPOP! VOX

“What’s your opinion on the tree lopping in Mirboo North?”

“I think leave the bush alone. I believe it is unique and should be left for the children of the future to see.”

Grant O’Neill, Mirboo North.

“They’re got to leave it. They must or we will never see it again.”

Neil Trease, Mirboo North.

“It’s made us feel very upset and it was most unexpected. We’ve had no consultation from VicForests and I haven’t been able to find any proof of environmental research.”

Viki Sinclair, Mirboo North.

“I just think it’s presumptuous of VicForests, that they can come here and do this without any consultation. We will do everything we can to stop it.”

Bruce Evans, Mirboo North.

Water restrictions still an option RAINFALL was recorded at South Gippsland Water’s storages from August 26 to September 1, 2017.

Lance Creek 22mm, Ruby Creek 17mm, Coalition Creek 12mm, Deep Creek 22mm, Little Bass 11mm and Battery Creek 21mm.

Monthly rainfall figures for August 2017 were Lance Creek 123mm, Ruby Creek 89mm, Coalition Creek 127mm, Deep Creek 125m, Little Bass 128mm and Battery Creek 109mm.

Rainfall over the past week has seen the Korumburra storages reach 100 per cent capacity for the first time since last summer.

As a result, the only system yet to fully recover

is the Leongatha system which remains under 70%. The Corporation continues to warn that based on catchment yield to date and the potential for the yield pattern to be similar to that of the drought years of 2007/08, without significant inflows, the Corporation is likely to activate Water Restrictions for Leongatha this spring.

Philippe du Plessis, managing director for South Gippsland Water said, “The Corporation is watching closely the storage levels for Leongatha, however, based on past experience, it is looking increasingly likely that water restrictions may be needed in the future”.

In the meantime, Permanent Water Saving Rules are in place across the state to help

all Victorians maintain a common-sense approach to water use. The rules are in force permanently and are separate from any other water restrictions South Gippsland Water may need to impose from time to time.

Information about Permanent Water Saving Rules can be found in the Services section of South Gippsland Water’s website www.sgwater.com.au. For smart water advice and handy hints to help you save water visit www.smartwatermark.org/Victoria/ Any customers who have questions or concerns regarding their water supply can contact South Gippsland Water’s friendly Customer Service Team on 1300 851 636.

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Mayor’s message Cr Ray Argento

LAST Friday I attended the 61st Leongatha Daffodil Festival.

Sixty one years is an amazing achievement.

Anyone who has been involved with running a community event will know that it’s no easy task, so keeping the festival going for such a long time is truly a magnificent accomplishment.

Once again the event was a ‘blooming’ success, which was due to the hard work of the Leongatha Horticultural Society together with the Leongatha Chamber of Commerce and Industry and a host of other community groups.

This year the community groups teamed up to expand the event by adding a street festival, which featured live music and children’s entertainment, adding a new dimension to the floral exhibits and helped to encourage visitors and locals to explore more of Leongatha.

Partnership is wonderful thing and it’s great to see it happening amongst our local groups and associations.

It makes sense to work together to help share the workload, particularly when there are shared objectives. When this happens it’s always a winwin situation.

Of course I can’t mention daffodils without putting in a word of thanks to council’s parks and gardens teams who keep the garden beds across South Gippsland looking terrific year-round.

The parks and garden’s team works hard to fill the gardens beds across the shire with colourful flowers that help our local townships shine.

It might seem like a small thing, but it’s an area of council that we are justifiably proud and we are often commended on the quality of our town gardens. And each year, almost without fail, the daffodils show up just in time for the Daffodil Festival.

On behalf of all my fellow councillors I’d like to congratulate everyone involved in this year’s Leongatha Daffodil Festival. We look forward to next year’s event.

Well deserved: Milpara Community House, Korumburra, manager Jenni Keerie and program coordinator Belinda Nicholls were delighted the house was awarded Learn Local Legend status at the Victorian Learn Local Awards last Thursday.

Milpara honoured Milpara Community House was awarded KORUMBURRA’S own community Learn Local Legend status at the Victorian Learn house received a Victorian accolade last Local Awards for 2017, in recognition of being an Thursday, in Melbourne.

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outstanding regional contributor to adult education to improve skills for employment and enjoyment of life.

Milpara manager Jenni Keerie said, “It also acknowledges collaboration and knowledge sharing with the broader network of Learn Local organisations.”

Milpara was nominated for this award by the ACFE Gippsland Regional Council.

“From a personal perspective, it was an honour to accept the award on behalf of all the wonderful people, past and present, who have contributed to Milpara becoming the wonderful, supportive and friendly place that it is today,” Ms Keerie said.

“Milpara is such a diverse environment. A lot of time, dedication and hard work is put in to ensure the house runs smoothly.

“Mixed with a generous dose of laughter and fellowship however, it is all worthwhile, but to actually be acknowledged with this award is very heart-warming.

“We are really honoured to stand with all the other wonderful community/neighbourhood houses across Victoria. It was wonderful for the government to acknowledge what a great community asset the Learn Local organisations across the state truly are.”

Standing out: Cooper Simcock’s winning design in South Gippsland Shire Council’s Footpath Sticker Design Competition for Walk to School.

Artists spread safety message SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council is proud to announce the winners of the Footpath Sticker Design Competition for Walk to School for 2017.

Winners were Cooper Simcock of Korumburra Primary School and Tahnee Halligan of South Gippsland Specialist School. Cooper’s artwork is bright and has a humorous take on the student walking school bus that is out on the streets of Korumburra each October.

Tahnee’s artwork represented a safe route to school with some animal prints and features that students might see on their way to school.

Both Cooper’s and Tahnee’s artwork will add colour and interest to the safe routes to schools in Korumburra and Leongatha respectively.

Winners were selected by popular vote from council staff who placed a sticky dot next to

their favourite artwork.

Mayor Cr Ray Argento said council had a great response to the competition and all entries were of a great standard.

“We congratulate Cooper and Tahnee on creating such fun and interesting pieces of art to be used in the local community,” he said.

“Council staff will be mak-

ing a special visit to each of the schools to present prizes and personally congratulate each student and also thank their schools for helping students participate.”

Students from schools outside of Korumburra and Leongatha will also be able to enter the Trail Blazers competition in October when their schools register for Walk to School 2017.

Insightful design: Tahnee Halligan created this winning entry in South Gippsland Shire Council’s Footpath Sticker Design Competition for Walk to School.

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O’Brien’s all ears in Foster, Fish Creek

ISSUES including fire services reform, local tourism promotion, weed control and euthanasia laws were among the topics for conversation when Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien brought his mobile electorate office to the region last week.

Mr O’Brien visited Port Franklin, Foster, Fish Creek and Buffalo for his regular advertised visits with local constituents.

“I believe it is important that I make myself available as often as possible to local people in their community, not just in my office somewhere, so that I can hear the issues that are affecting people and help them deal with State Government problems,” he said.

“I had a very full book of appointments in Foster

and Fish Creek and have a number of items that I am now following up on behalf of constituents.

“It was also good to meet with people who simply had issues they wanted to make me aware of or share their views on with me.

“This is a critical part of our democracy - to make sure the local representative hears from the people.”

Mr O’Brien also took the opportunity to meet with his hosts in Foster, Manna Gum Community House, and toured the facility.

“I was very impressed at the constant parade of people into and out of Manna Gum Community House. It has a very strong feel of a community hub which is doing a great job offering services, education, socialisation and support for those in need,” he said.

Mr O’Brien thanked his hosts at Manna Gum House and also KO Bar and Grill in Fish Creek for providing the venues for his appointments.

Deputy mayor’s message Cr Brett Tessari

AS Murphy’s Law would have it, as soon as the mayor took off on her annual leave and I stepped up to the plate, I was put on house arrest with a terrible case of the flu.

I’m not the only one suffering either – we’ve had a record breaking flu season in Australia, and if you haven’t endured it yourself this year, there’s a high chance you know someone who has.

If anything, this crazy flu epidemic is an important reminder to look out for your friends, family members and neighbours and make sure they’re ok – especially for those you know who are elderly or live by themselves.

It doesn’t take much to make a phone call or knock on their door to see if their ok, and if you have the time, deliver a bowl of soup and a box of tissues to keep them going!

That’s the great thing about being part of a small, tight-knit community – there’s a good chance someone is looking out for you and making sure you’re ok, and if you take the time to check on a neighbour, there’s a good chance they’ll return the favour when it’s your turn to catch the flu!

Speaking of contagious viruses and diseases, coun-

cil’s immunisations nurses are rolling out free meningococcal vaccines to Bass Coast’s 15 to 19 year olds as part of the State Government’s move to combat a recent rise in cases of the deadly strain.

We’ll be running immunisation sessions at Wonthaggi Secondary College, Bass Coast Specialist School and Newhaven College throughout September, and will then run public sessions for 15 to 19 year olds who aren’t in school, or missed their school’s session.

I know a lot of people don’t like needles, but protecting yourself and others from this awful disease is vital. The more young people and their parents take up the offer to protect themselves, the more effectively we will be able to halt the spread of meningococcal, with cases of the disease increasing over the past few years.

Although uncommon, meningococcal disease can become life-threatening very quickly.

After initial flu-like symptoms, which can include sensitivity to light, neck stiffness, nausea vomiting or mental confusion, a rash of red or purple pinprick spots or larger bruises can appear.

If somebody close to you experiences these signs and symptoms, and seems sicker than you would expect with a normal infection, seek medical help immediately.

On that note, I hope everyone is taking care of themselves and one another, and staying happy and healthy!

Community focus: Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien chats with Manna Gum Community House, Foster, representatives, from left, Rebecca Matthews, Jeanette Pierce and Sue Burke.

Country talk: Fish Creek KO Bar and Grill co-owner, Corey O’Neil discusses local issues with Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien.

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Peter Pan Junior wows PETER Pan Junior soared onto the stage at Chairo Christian School, Leongatha last week.

Lead roles: from left, Eva, Elsie and Levi brought well known characters Wendy, Tinkerbell and Peter Pan to life in Chairo Christian School’s Peter Pan Junior.

Junior

Ryan, and middle from Oscar, Ethan, Riley and m, llia Wi t, lef m fro nt, cing as pirates in Chairo In character: fro Jacka (back) were convin and il Ph an, Eth ad, Ch left, Dylan, Pan Junior.

Christian School’s Peter

Following on from a fabulous dress rehearsal, the students were excited to present the musical to an audience.

Beginning with a matinee on Friday morning, followed by evening shows on Friday and Saturday, the school was thrilled with the number of tickets sold.

After weeks of dedication, the show was a success. Planning for the production began in term one, and all children have shown dedication and pride towards the show since, giving their lunchtimes to bring the performance together.

Teacher Trudy Prue said the school worked

hard to ensure all students had a role in the performance. Those who didn’t appear in the cast had their hands full behind the scenes with music, lighting, make up and prop changes.

Ms Prue and volunteer parents teamed up to provide amazing costumes that captured the original story well.

“Everyone has been so excited for the performance; they’ve all worked so hard,” she said.

“Our director Christine Hibma did a fabulous job to bring the show together.”

This is the second musical Chairo Christian School has produced. The students performed Fiddler on the Roof Junior back in 2015. The school aims to put on a musical for the students every second year.

Neverland: back, from left, Sophie, Elyssa and Poppy, and front, from left, Hannah and Roberta brought some magic to the stage while playing fairies in Cha iro Christian School’s musical Peter Pan Junior.

$20,000 First Home Owner Grant and no stamp duty on all properties valued up to $600,000 for first home buyers.

The Victorian Government has doubled the First Home Owner Grant to $20,000 for newly constructed homes in regional Victoria, and abolished stamp duty on all properties valued up to $600,000 for first home buyers.

This means more doors are now open for first home buyers, generating more jobs and growth for regional Victoria.

To find out more, visit www.vic.gov.au/openingdoors

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Choose the right pooch for you WHEN it comes to selecting a dog or puppy, take your time to think about what type of dog you are after, and what type of dog is right for you and your family.

The RSPCA suggests the following when choosing a puppy: 1. Make sure you are familiar with the huge responsibilities involved in owning a puppy and think about the type of dog that would best suit your lifestyle.

2.

Consider adopting from the RSPCA or Good friends: Star reader Anna Brayley of Fun together: Star reader Ammie Kate another reputable rescue organisation first.

3.

Check out the RSPCA’s Smart Puppy Wonthaggi poses with her golden retriever of Wonthaggi hams it up with her pooch Buyer’s Guide - this guide applies to buying pup, Ellie, aged six months.

Marley. any type of dog whether it’s a pedigree purebred, crossbred or mixed breed dog.

4.

Visit the place where your puppy was born and bred and ask questions about its backSOUTH Gippslanders love their pets: dogs, cats, birds, guinea pigs, rabbits, calves ground.

The RSPCA also suggests to avoid: and ferrets (see story below).

1. Buying a puppy over the internet, newsThe Star invited Facebook followers to contribute photos of themselves and their pets, and as you paper advertisement or from a pet shop without can see, there is a lot of love going on. first being able to visit the breeding facility to see the conditions for yourself.

2. Buying a puppy without first meeting the

breeder and visiting its place of birth.

3. Impulse buying - owning a dog is a huge responsibility and should be the result of careful planning and consideration.

4.

Discriminating against crossbreeds or mixed breed dogs - they also make great pets and can be bred responsibly.

Pets make us smile

Plan ahead: owning a dog is a joy but also a responsibility that can be made easier according to the RSPCA. Photo: Facebook/ RSPCA.

So many benefits: ferrets make an inquisitive and fun loving pet and are sure to fill your house with laughter, especially when they decide to have a bath in the wrong place.

Ferrets are so much fun

By Jane Gardner

are known mainly for their great rabbit hunting abilities. they are loved for their humour, IF you are interested in a different pet for cuteNowadays faces and ease of care especially in a small your home and family, you can’t choose household. better than a ferret.

Ferrets only need a cage they can wander Ferrets are quite intelligent and are really around in and generally sleep in. They love to lie funny animals. In the past you would usually around in a hammock and sleep a large portion only find ferrets kept as a working pet as they of the day.

A ferret loves to be let out for a play a couple of times a day, and will generally have a good look at all nooks and crannies around the home.

Dietary requirements are easy as they only eat red and white meat, excluding fish, and the occasional treat of some scrambled eggs and good access to water, of course.

Ferrets have a small digestive tract so will need easy access to their litter so as not to make a mess, but they are very clean and reliable once trained. Ferrets like to be kept warm and dry so love to be inside.

It is necessary to spay a female ferret by the age of six months if you do not intend to breed them as they will unfortunately die otherwise.

With spaying comes the benefit of reduced smell as they do have a special odour which is possibly the only downside to owning a ferret that and the fact a ferret naturally nips to show affection so they are not recommended for young children.

A ferret is a curious, mini bundle of fun. They are affectionate and will even make friends with cats! Why not try a different pet?

Ferrets are easy to care for and fun loving!

Ferrets have it all.

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Windows wow during Daffodil Festival LEONGATHA Children’s Centre was crowned the winner of this year’s Daffodil Festival window display.

Crafty creations: St Peter’s Anglican Church’s Dani Carter (left) and Jaan Fattohi with a stunning floral arrangement by Lennie Bongers of Leongatha Reformed Church at Flowers in Praise, at St Peter’s on Friday. Dani wears a spectacular lace piece.

Praise for lace THE lacemaking skills of South Gippslanders were on show at St Peter’s Anglican Church in Leongatha during the Leongatha Daffodil Festival.

The church’s Flowers in Praise event featured lace pieces made from thread, yarn and wood, all made by church members, as well as a display of craft by members of the Koorooman Wool

Group.

Visitors enjoyed demonstrations of bobbin lacemaking and wool spinning, as well as a superb selection of cakes.

A feature exhibit was a 200 year old bedspread, and the numerous lace wedding dresses, table clothes and shawls were talking points.

Floral arrangements made by members of churches at Meeniyan and Leongatha were fabulous.

Reading for a cause: Friends of Leongatha Library’s book sale coordinator Sue Wakefield and president Jeff Osborn were pleased with the strong turnout at the group’s book sale at St Peter’s Anglican Church, Leongatha, on Friday and Saturday.

Books sold were donated to the friends group throughout the year, and all proceeds from the sale will go towards library purchases and equipment.

The children decorated Sports First’s window, keeping in line with this year’s dairy farm theme.

Coming in second was the Leongatha RSL and Hair Bairs was awarded third place.

Highly commended awards went to Rod Bending’s World – which was decorated by the students from Leongatha Primary School –, the Great Southern Star, and South Gippsland Shire Council’s parks and gardens team.

Leongatha Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Brenton Williams said he was impressed by the number of businesses involved with this year’s window display competition.

“Everyone put in a great effort and it has really livened up the town,” he said.

Top, Highly commended: Sophie and Liam from the Leongatha Children’s Centre came in to check out the Great Southern Star’s internal display for the Daffodil Festival on Thursday.

Wun Woman’s Work inspires TO celebrate the Daffodil Festival, the Salvation Army got into the spirit with a beautiful handcrafted display by Leongatha’s June Spencer.

Handy duo: South Gippsland Woodworkers president Eric Miles (left) and Jim Geary were among the group’s members demonstrating scrollsawing and woodturning in the courtyard of Leongatha Memorial Hall on Friday. They also sold a variety of works.

First place: Leongatha Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Brenton Williams and daughter Matilda congratulated the Leongatha Children’s Centre for its winning display at Sports First.

Family involvement: Marlene Houlden (right) exhibited eco printing/natural dyeing pieces in the Leongatha Art and Crafts Society’s gallery during the Leongatha Daffodil Festival.

Formerly of Mirboo North, she now lives in Kilsyth and was keen to show her mother Marj White, a resident of Woorayl Lodge in Leongatha, around the gallery.

The display – entitled Wun Woman’s Work – included a range of stunning items made by Ms Spencer from the time she was five years old up until recently.

The works included sewing, paper craft, cross stitch, wool embroidery, knitting and photography. Some of the pieces incorporated the garden theme to echo the Daffodil Festival.

Ms Spencer said this was the first time she had done something like this for the Daffodil Festival, and hoped it would encourage more people to find their creative side.

“I started out because I had seen what someone else had done and I was inspired.

I’m also inspired by my sewing group,” she said.

“We’ve all been given a gift from God, and it is a great way to give back; it’s

also a great way to spend your time. If we can encourage even one person to knit a scarf, that’s what it’s all about.”

Ms Spencer was set up in the Salvation Army hall from Friday to Sunday. She is a regular volunteer with the Salvation Army.

Amazing: Leongatha’s June Spencer put on a brilliant display at the Salvation Army hall during the Daffodil Festival. She is pictured with an Australian quilt that took her many years to create.

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Stunning flowers on show A BREATHTAKING display was arranged for the 61st annual Leongatha Daffodil and Floral Show.

The show opened at 1.30pm on Friday afternoon, after the judging was completed.

This year’s Champion Daffodil winner was Inverloch’s Maureen Masterman.

Other winners included member’s best bloom winner Heather Sullivan, open daffodil winner Glenice Griggs and best bloom in bulbs winner Josie Rutherford.

All judges were accredited by the Australian Horticultural Judging Association.

With a new set out in Memorial Hall this year, the show had a fresh, open vibe that was extremely appealing to showgoers.

Thanks to the Leongatha Men’s Shed, the Leongatha Horticultural Society had beautifully varnished shelves to mount

flower displays.

“We approached the Leongatha Men’s Shed with this project, and it did a wonderful job. It looks beautiful,” floor manager Sue Thompson said.

Ms Thompson said this year’s selection of native plants had grown since last year.

“The Australian Plant Society and our members put a lot of work into making our native section a lot bigger this year.

Unfortunately, this year’s frost affected the number of cut flowers entered in the show, but the number for daffodil entries was similar to last year,” she said.

On top of these displays, the show also featured a stunning camellia display and photography display.

Show goers were also treated to Devonshire teas.

The show was open to the public from Friday to Sunday.

Beautiful daffodils: from left, Leongatha’s Susan Hanson and Lizzie, Alex and Robyn Spiller loved looking at all the displays at the Leongatha Daffodil and Floral Show on Friday.

Perfect bunches: from left, Traralgon’s Sharynne Burton and Merrilyn McDonald bought daffodils from Leongatha’s Daffodil and Floral Show on Friday.

Achievement: Leongatha’s Heather Sullivan won the member’s best bloom at the Leongatha Daffodil and Floral Show. Ms Sullivan is a member of the Leongatha Horticultural Society.

Winner: Inverloch’s Maureen Masterman was proud to win the Champion Daffodil award at the Leongatha Daffodil and Floral Show.

Impressed: Leongatha Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Brenton Williams and daughter Matilda admired the displays at the Leongatha Daffodil and Floral Show on Friday.

Great work: from left, Leongatha Horticultural Society members Joy Dyson, Shirley Turton and Lillian Brittain worked tirelessly to bring the Leongatha Daffodil and Floral Show together.

Well done: Leongatha’s Glenice Griggs was the open daffodil winner at the Leongatha Daffodil and Floral Show.

Prize winner: Outtrim’s Josie Rutherford won an award for her Fritillaria “Oblique” in the Leongatha Daffodil and Floral Show on Friday.

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Community reaps rewards as MORE than $104,000 was distributed through the Michael’s Supa IGA Community Rewards, Community Grants and Dairy Crisis programs at a presentation held at Leongatha RSL last Thursday.

Supermarket owner Michael Lorenz said since the Community Rewards program started, IGA

has given around $1.5 million to local community groups, schools and organisations.

He said it was a proud moment for his business, which tries its best to be a community supermarket.

As well as Community Rewards program funding, Mr Lorenz said he was proud to present $40,000 to the Dairy Crisis program he started several years ago.

“That program has now delivered over $500,000 to dairy farmers in need all around the state. If I didn’t start that program in South Gippsland, that wouldn’t have been achieved,” he said.

Mr Lorenz said the program hopes to reach $1 million over the next six to 12 months.

The new site for the Michael’s Supa IGA in Korumburra has now been acquired, which will allow

for a “whopping” new supermarket to be built in the future.

Mr Lorenz said the new Korumburra store will actually be bigger than the current Leongatha store.

“We want to make sure the people of Korumburra get the supermarket they deserve. The current store is pretty cramped,” he said.

More photos in next week’s Star.

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Happy faces: Ava Strentz and Valentino Auddino from St Joseph’s Primary School in Korumburra accepted a cheque for $790 at the Michael’s Supa IGA Community Rewards Program presentation day, held in Leongatha last Thursday.

Fun funds: St Laurence O’Toole Primary School students Phoebe Hinds and Elizabeth Stephan accepted $685 from the Michael’s Supa IGA Community Rewards Program at a presentation held in Leongatha last Thursday.

Flaming funding: Ross Olden from Kongwak CFA, Michael Lorenz from Michael’s IGA and Wayne Walker from Koonwarra CFA were at the Michael’s IGA community grants program presentation day held in Leongatha last Thursday. Mr Olden accepted a community grant for $1800 and Mr Walker accepted a cheque for $375 from the community rewards program.

Treat for trees: Frank Dekker was at the Michael’s Supa IGA Community Rewards Program presentation day held in Leongatha last Thursday, to accept $300 for the South Gippsland Landcare Network.

Healthy help: Nicole Thomas from Gippsland Southern Health Service accepted a cheque for $5000 from Michael Lorenz last Thursday, as part of the Michael’s Supa IGA Community Rewards Program.

Here to help: Noreen Williams and Topsy Winkler from Leongatha Red Cross accepted a cheque for $460 from Michael Lorenz at the Michael’s Supa IGA Community Rewards Program at a presentation held in Leongatha last Thursday.

Lion’s share: John Bennett and Denise and Peter Marris from the Leongatha Lions Club accepted a cheque for $310 from the Michael’s Supa IGA Community Rewards Program at a presentation day held in Leongatha last Thursday.

Can fully accept: Greg and Daniel Carruthers from the Leongatha South CFA accepted $415, Russell Brown from Loch CFA accepted $1085 and Ivan Smith from the Pound Creek CFA accepted $220 from the Michael’s Supa IGA Community Rewards Program at a presentation day held in Leongatha last Thursday.

Right, Big deal: from left, Gabriel Windsor from Leongatha Secondary College and John Wilson and Sasha Boys from Korumburra Secondary College accepted $2000 and $6600 respectively, from the Michael’s IGA community grants program at a presentation day held in Leongatha last Thursday.

Left, Big money: from left, Need for Feed disaster relief coordinator Graham Cockerell, Megan Colahan and Kylie Holmes from the Rural Financial Counselling Service and Michael Lorenz from Michael’s IGA, who will donate another $40,000 to the dairy farmers milk crisis support program this year.

Take that: Edward Browning from the Leongatha CFA accepted a cheque for $1235 from the Michael’s Supa IGA Community Rewards Program presentation day, held in Leongatha last Thursday.

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Michael’s Supa IGA gives back

Great reward: Jack Noorbergen and Chloe Schubert from Chairo Christian School in Leongatha accepted a cheque for $1565 from the Michael’s Supa IGA Community Rewards Program at a presentation held in Leongatha last Thursday.

Child’s play: Rachel and Daniel Carruthers accepted $650 on behalf of the Karmai Community Children’s Centre as part of the Michael’s Supa IGA Community Rewards Program at a presentation held in Leongatha last Thursday.

Cash for class: Leongatha Primary School students Jeffrin Mathew, Lachlan Gill and Gabrielle Perry and teacher Paris Buckley accepted a cheque for $1275 at the Michael’s Supa IGA Community Rewards Program presentation day held in Leongatha last Thursday.

Thank you: John Wilson and Sasha Boys from Korumburra Secondary College accepted a cheque for $715 as part of the Michael’s Supa IGA Community Rewards Program, at a presentation held in Leongatha last Thursday.

More money: Gabriel Windsor from the Leongatha Secondary College accepted a cheque for $435 from the Michael’s Supa IGA Community Rewards Program at a presentation held in Leongatha last Thursday.

Happy kids: Emma and Fran Murphy of Leongatha Preschools were at the Michael’s Supa IGA Community Rewards Program presentation day held in Leongatha last Thursday, to accept a cheque for $770.

Fab funding: Loch Primary School students Claire Crawford and Patrick Morris and teacher Benita Spence accepted a cheque for $770 last Thursday at the Michael’s Supa IGA Community Rewards Program presentation, held in Leongatha.

School funds: Korumburra Primary School principal Nathan Pirouet and students Curtis Gardner, Gracie Barlow and Harrison Clark accepted a cheque for $1500 at the Michael’s Supa IGA Community Rewards Program presentation day, held in Leongatha last Thursday.

Helping hand: Mary MacKillop College students Kelsey Dalpazzo and Maeve Muldoon were at the Michael’s Supa IGA Community Rewards Program presentation day held in Leongatha last Thursday, to accept a cheque for $1015.

Cash money: Matt King and David Barton from Korumburra CFA accepted a cheque for $1395 and Nathan Hardacre and Darren Hardacre from Ruby CFA accepted a cheque for $870 at the Michael’s Supa IGA Community Rewards Program presentation day held in Leongatha last Thursday.

Rescue remedy: Tony Lindhard and Val Bremner from the Leongatha SES accepted a cheque for $1800 at the Michael’s Supa IGA Community Rewards Program presentation day, held in Leongatha last Thursday.

Thanks heaps: Frank Dekker and Jean Carnell from the Hallston Hall accepted a cheque for $375 from the Michael’s Supa IGA Community Rewards Program at a presentation held in Leongatha last Thursday.

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Women, it’s time to put your health first HEALTH equals happiness.

What is life without health?

Women, particularly mothers, are wonderful carers and generally put the health of those around them before that of their own.

They rush children to sporting and extracurricular activities, dentists and doctors, making sure their loved ones are getting everything they need to be thriving members of society.

But how much time is dedicated to looking after yourself? Most women are experts at putting everyone else before themselves, often suffering a great deal of fatigue, stress, pain, lack of sleep and general burn out because of this.

There is a direct correlation between health

do that?

Allocate some specific time on a regular basis just for improving your health and lifestyle. Why put up with feeling off colour or ignore aches and pains?

Here in Gippsland we are fortunate enough to have access to many services aimed at directly improving and nurturing women’s health. South Gippsland Therapy Centre (SGTC) in Leongatha is a good example of that.

SGTC has a variety of services that are all about thorough, personalised care for each individual.

All therapists at SGTC aim to thoroughly assess each patient’s individual complaints.

Treatments vary greatly depending on the presenting complaint, but the aim is always to get to the cause of the problem and treat it accordingly, with future prevention of utmost importance.

Very popular and effective for a range of women’s health problems is acupuncture. From menstrual and menopausal issues through to stress, anxiety, digestive issues, musculoskeletal pain, headaches, allergies and more, acupuncture is all about treating the body as a whole and from within.

For muscular aches and pains such as headache, migraine, sporting injuries, low back pain, arthritic aches and stiffness, myotherapy is an obvious choice.

Myotherapy involves deep specific treatment of the muscles and soft tissues of the body.

Massage, as well as needles, cups and stretching, are often used.

Osteopathy involves a similar approach, but involves more treatment, mobilising and manipulation of the joints and spine, as well as the soft tissues. It is a thorough approach which many find works very well for them.

Dedicated professionals: the team at South Chiropractic of course centres around the spine Gippsland Therapy Centre in Leongatha and adjustment of the delicate joints of the spinal offers a variety of treatments to improve column, as well as other joints of the body.

Chiropractic is an excellent way of ensuring women’s health. the whole nervous system is performing optimally.

Many symptoms can be relieved through adjustment of the spine from aches and pains, through to better immune function, improved sleep and digestion, better mood, and overall improved health. Many of patients attend monthly or six weekly to maintain their overall health.

Physiotherapy is also well known for treating aches, pains, and injuries. SGTC’s physiotherapist has many years experience treating a wide range of physical ailments, and she is a thorough and lovely, caring physio.

SGTC also offer Pilates to perfectly and happiness. When you are thriving health wise, anything seems possible. When you are healthy energy levels are at their highest, mood is improved, you sleep better and everybody benefits.

Health must be a priority. So how do you

Proven process: acupuncture has been shown to help women address a variety of health issues. complement their treatment services. On offer are mat classes as well as smaller studio groups with three to four participants in a session using a variety of equipment including reformers to improve strength and posture.

Pilates is becoming increasingly popular. It is the perfect way to increase overall strength in a way that is specific to each individuals needs.

Core strength and posture quickly improve, and with improved posture comes a myriad of general health improvements.

Many patients, once they start attending Pilates classes regularly or practising at home, no longer need treatment for pain relief nearly as often, or often not at all.

With improved posture energy levels improve, digestion improves and sleep improves, to name a few. Future injury risks are also minimised.

When you carry yourself well, wear and tear on the joints is minimised, and your body simply moves better!

So put yourself first and book that appointment.

Make your health a priority, because if you feel good, everything is easier. Health equals happiness for you and everyone around you.

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HIS 142 acre rural property on Martins Road in Meeniyan is outstanding with options to diverse into many agricultural interests.

This exceptional property boasts very gently undulating land including some rich river flats.

With approximately one kilometre frontage to Tarwin River there is a 50 mega litre river licence plus a 50 mega litre dam licence.

Along with a secure, reliable 40 inch rainfall this property has an abundant water supply.

A neat three bedroom weatherboard home has excellent rural views overlooking the property and beyond.

Shedding comprises a 15 swing over herringbone dairy, hay/machinery, workshop plus calf rearing

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OCATED ideally just a short flat walk to the shops of Leongatha, and in a quiet area of town this three bedroom home would be an ideal investment, first home or perhaps for a newly retired person/couple.

This home has always been a lovely home but now it is even better with excellent improvements by the current owners.

A brick veneer A-frame offering three spacious bedrooms, the large master bedroom is downstairs with built in robes.

Large and open plan, the lounge boasts cathedral ceilings with feature timber lining.

The house is heated by a cozy wood heater as well as a split system reverse cycle for heating and cooling.

The kitchen is a good size and has been renovated in the last couple of years adding a modern touch to

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Two other bedrooms are upstairs on a mezzanine level along with a handy sitting room/study alcove.

The laundry is a good size and the bathroom has also been updated.

Outside is a spacious double garage with ample room for a work bench and storage.

The year is small and low maintenance and it includes a magnificent orange tree.

A section of the yard has been landscaped and concreted to create an outdoor living oasis.

Some of the other features of this property are solar power, new carpet, and new garden shed plus fencing around the property to create some privacy.

Call Jean O’Loughlin on 0428 571 083, if you have any questions or would like to inspect at a different time.

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sheds.

There are a total of 24 paddocks all accessed via a central laneway system.

Approximately 10 acres of natural bush provides some shelter and appeal.

This outstanding property is only 2.7 kilometres from the rural township of Meeniyan, 20 minutes to Leongatha and under two hours to Melbourne CBD. It is ideal for cattle fattening/breeding, small dairy horticulture, vegies, properties of this quality and potential are rare.

The price of $1,120,000 includes all plant and equipment.

A list is available upon request.

If you would like to inspect this property or have any questions, please contact Don Olden on 0417 805 312.

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HERE is comfort in knowing you can move into this peaceful rural retreat and enjoy the home and surrounds immediately.

Set amongst approximately half an acre of established and well loved gardens (plus a little extra land in unused road increasing the usable land to approximately one acre) with two titles, this home is yours for the taking.

Step inside the home from the elevated deck and you are greeted by the country style open plan living area.

The kitchen boasts a modern twist with vaulted ceilings, electric stove, bench tops ideal for food preparation and plenty of storage.

A spacious meals area is located beside the kitchen that makes you want to sit and enjoy the view across the beautiful gardens.

The living space opens through to the main lounge area where cosying up to the warm fire (or flicking a switch on the reverse cycle split system) or relaxing in the sun room and soaking up the outlook is a must.

There are three bedrooms, the main linking up with to the semi ensuite/bathroom.

This home is beautifully presented and you will appreciate the thought that has gone into the layout and style, whilst respecting the country charm.

Outside you will be blown away by the countless hours that have gone in to establishing the stunning gardens for you to enjoy.

The gardens have been laid out to make maintenance as easy as possible.

Hundreds of shrubs, bushes and plants have been set and are now blooming.

The deck to the front of the home is on two levels, so you can decide where you want to sit and enjoy your cup of tea and take in the privacy and the serenity.

The yard has been made secure for your pets both in the front yard and in their own enclosed pen.

Also on site is a lock up shed, water tank and two carports for your vehicles.

Located just a few minutes’ drive to the towns of Koonwarra and Meeniyan and an easy walk to get on the rail trail, this property is approximately 1.5 hours from Melbourne, 20 minutes to the golden beaches of Inverloch and an easy 10 minute drive to South Gippsland’s major hub of Leongatha.

Leongatha offers a first class hospital, cafes, restaurants and all other essential services you would expect from a major regional town.

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HE townhouses are ideally positioned on a flat block just a short walk to Leongatha’s IGA while being in a very private and secluded location.

These homes ooze quality throughout with ducted heating and cooling, double glazed windows, Bosch appliances, bamboo flooring, huge kitchen with heaps of storage, good laundry storage and classy fully appointed bathroom and

Privacy breached, says REIV AN important vendor right to object to

ensuite.

People have been crying out for a low mainte- the disclosure of their home’s sale price The huge open plan living includes kitchen, nance home with all the mod cons and with that has been eroded by the new underquotdining and living areas which open up onto the bit extra in quality and comfort. ing legislation, the Real Estate Institute north facing alfresco entertainment area.

All paths and landscaping are included, just of Victoria (REIV) said.

There are three bedrooms with the large mas- move in and enjoy. j y Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV) has determined ter having a spacious ensuite and walk in robe. that the new price quoting legislation – introduced in To complement this package is the double gaMay - overrides vendor-agent confidentiality. rage with auto panel lift and direct access into the REIV CEO Gil King said for agents to comply home for comfortable all weather access. with underquoting legislation they may be required to list an undisclosed sale on the Statement of Information – regardless of a vendor’s wishes for Stockdale and Leggo the sale price to remain undisclosed.

Leongatha “If the undisclosed sale is a comparable property Michael Hanily for the home that is being sold, then the advice from CAV is that agents must use it in order to comply 0417 311 756 with their statutory obligations to take all relevant information into account,” he said.

“What this effectively means is that in the 3 2 2 future there will be no such thing as an undisclosed residential property sale – removing an important vendor right to object to the disclosure of the sale price.”

Mr King said that as property sale prices are not considered personal information, they are not covered by privacy legislation.

“In the past vendor-agent confidentiality has protected a vendor’s right to keep the sale price of their home private, but the new legislation overrides that obligation,” he said.

He added this change will also impact on reported median house and apartment prices –at both a citywide and suburb level.

“Undisclosed sales are particularly common at the top end of the market and represent around 17 percent of sales in the city’s inner ring,” he said.

“As undisclosed prices tend to be higher than the median, if agents no longer report sales with undisclosed prices to the REIV, it will cause the reported median price to drop and no longer accurately reflect what’s happening in the market.

“The industry regulator has made a decision which has wide-ranging consequences, yet has failed to inform the public of the change.

“It puts agents in a lose-lose situation because they are forced to breach their vendor’s confidentiality in order to comply with new legislation.

“The decision to force agents to publish undisclosed prices will significantly impact vendors from across Victoria.”

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This beautiful undulating grazing property consists of approximately 141 acres.

The current owner has meticulously planted out shelter belts, built heavy duty stock yards, increased the water supply by the way of dams and securely fenced the boundary and internal paddocks.

Historically the property represents good pasture management and it is also in a consistent rainfall area.

The home is a solid three bedroom, brick veneer home, boasting a new kitchen and bathroom.

The spacious bedrooms also have built in robes, and the home has been freshly painted

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With an open plan kitchen, dining and living area it is the perfect lifestyle living.

The kitchen has all electric appliances, great storage, an island bench/breakfast bar and it features modern floating timber floors.

The living area extends outside through large glass doors to a barbecue outdoor entertaining area.

Heating and cooling is by way of a reverse cycle air conditioner and fans.

There are three bedrooms with the master complete with ensuite and walk in robe.

The second and third bedrooms have built in robes and easy access to the family bathroom and separate toilet.

Outside beyond the entertaining area you’re rewarded with a double garage, a large six by nine metre concreted and powered shed for hobbies or hideaway, Colourbond fencing and simple open low maintenance garden allows opportunity for your personal touch.

If you’re after a neat affordable quality home in a favoured quiet part of Leongatha then call Irene Walker or Peter Bellingham at SEJ Real Es-

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A Star is born

The Good Life

Your LOCAL guide to Art and Entertainment

Laughs galore in Wonthaggi THE Australian legend himself, Kevin Bloody Wilson, returned to the Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club on Wednesday for an evening of absolute original Australian comedy.

Prevent Global Boring, his latest Almost Awesome tour, was enjoyed by 150 eager fans, who were entertained by one of Australia’s most unique international comedy legends.

The laughter of crowd could be heard throughout the venue with Kevin’s jokes and songs taking centre stage.

MADELYN Beth Comber was born on AuThe Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club has a proud gust 27 at Leongatha Hospital. Madelyn is history in being able to bring Wonthaggi national the second daughter for Ben and Mel Comb- and international live entertainment.

er of Leongatha and a sister for Brianna, 2.

Peck leads bureau THE South Gippsland Citizens Advice Bureau held its 39th annual general meeting last month at the RSL building in Leongatha.

The guest speaker was Ian Bristow, who has had an interesting and varied life, and he spoke about his trip to the base of Mount Everest in April 2016.

He travelled to Nepal and completed a trek to Mount Kala Patthar, 5845m above sea level.

Before the talk, reports were presented and South Gippsland Shire Council deputy mayor Cr Maxine Kiel took the chair for the election of office bearers for the 2017-18 year.

New office bearers and committee members are: president, Nicholas Peck, secretary, Shirley Reeves and treasurer, Jan Byrne.

Other committee members include Virginia Bourke, Jenny Draper, Jackie Horobin and Jill Widmer. Ruth Caughey has been co-opted as coordinator.

The South Gippsland Citizens Advice Bureau is a referral service providing contacts for services around the shire. Its excellent database can provide a vast amount of information about local services.

For clients on low incomes, taxation office trained volunteers provide assistance with tax returns.

The bureau’s volunteers are trained to lend a sympathetic ear to clients who need to talk to someone who has the time to listen.

In addition, the bureau is a Centrelink and Medicare agency operating from 9am to 1pm on weekdays.

Consider contacting the South Gippsland Citizens Advice Bureau next time you want to find out something and don’t know where to turn.

The bureau is located in the Memorial Hall complex, Michael Place, Leongatha, or you can call (03) 5662 2111 (Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm).

Milpara Community House news FACEBOOK for Marketing workshop date has changed and will now be held on Monday, September 11. Please book your seat 5655 2524.

We are trying something new this term called Connect over Food. At Milpara the staff and volunteers love sharing food, cooking tips and recipes with each other.

We decided this term we’d like to invite everyone to our Connect over Food Luncheon on Tuesday, September 12. Bring a dish to share and your recipe. No, it doesn’t have to be made from scratch; just something you enjoy and would like to share with others.

Your dish can be savoury or sweet; it can be a traditional dish that reflects your culture, a family favourite or perhaps your go to meal (even if it comes from a jar).

The luncheon will be a great way to try some different dishes, gets ideas and of course have chat with your new friends. Please RSVP so we can plan how many to set the table for.

It has been a long winter for many people, with lots of illness and life stresses. Currently our foodbank is looking a little sad with many people needing to allocate their funds towards unexpected medication and medical appointments.

We always appreciate any donations of items that can be added to the foodbank, including fresh produce. You can drop any goods off to Milpara on 21 Shellcot Road Korumburra.

Humorous show: comedian and entertainer Kevin Bloody Wilson put on a hilarious act at the Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club on Wednesday.

Musical concert inspired by nature THIS Saturday, September 9, will see Mardan’s Scots Pioneer Church filled with the sounds of bellbirds, whipbirds, cicadas and kookaburras, as accomplished and talented flautist Christine Ross returns from Queensland to present her third concert this year.

After a break, Christine has travelled 10,500km to bring the community a beautiful flute concert of solo and duo works.

Her experienced accompanist Cheryl Connor will be providing a solid and secure backing to a variety of classical and modern flute works.

This program has been carefully chosen, as most of the hard work has been done in the company of the native bush folk – the animals and their songs – of the Great Dividing Range.

Many times during her practices, Christine would become aware of answering birdsong in response to her tuneful melodies.

In recognition of the beauty of our vast and varied landscapes, and unique flora and fauna, Christine will be playing pieces to depict mountain-top experiences, birdsong and travel.

You can be part of this exciting concert on Saturday, September 9 at 2pm. Entry is $20 per person, under 16 free.

Come along and enjoy an afternoon of beautiful music with two of our most experienced local musicians.

Captivating performer: flautist Christine Ross will bring her bush-inspired concert to Mardan’s Scots Pioneer Church this Saturday.

Lyric play to offer Indigenous insight THE impact of the First Fleet’s arrival on Indigenous Australians will be explored in Leongatha Lyric Theatre’s production of Our Country’s Good.

Director Sue Lindsay has written a prologue to the play

Impressive performer: Ronald Edwards-Pepper will be engaging in Leongatha Lyric Theatre’s Our Country’s Good

that reflects current understanding of how the arrival of the First Fleet affected Indigenous people.

In this, Ronald EdwardsPepper and Khan James-Parker play two local Bidgigal men have been given the challenging task of learning Dharawal, one of the languages of the Sydney area, as well as researching the history of Pemulwuy, a famous aboriginal resistance leader.

They watch with growing apprehension as the convicts and officers of the First Fleet arrive and start to build a town.

They experience the clash of cultures, the devastating effect of smallpox and wonder at the unhappy sight of convicts in chains.

Here they are seen telling a story using mime and movement.

Our Country’s Good will be performed from September 29 to October 7. Tickets are available at www.lyrictheatre.net.au or phone Amy Smith on 0490 525 482.

Our Country’s Good is a play

by Timberlake Wertenbaker and inspired by the Thomas Keneally novel, The Playmaker.

It depicts life in 1788-1789

Acting role: Khan JamesParker will perform in Leongatha Lyric Theatre’s production of Our Country’s Good. through rehearsals for the performance of the play The Recruiting Officer by the First Fleet convicts.

Characters include Captain Arthur Phillip, Major Robbie Ross, Captain Watkin Tench, Second Lieutenant Ralph Clark, Dabby Bryant and Mary Brenham – real people who arrived with the First Fleet.

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The Good Life

Your LOCAL guide to Art and Entertainment

Fete to end with a bang A PARTY atmosphere will mark the end of term three at Leongatha Primary School.

There is a buzz in the air as the school community prepares for the school fete taking place on Friday, September 15.

With carnival rides, show bags, fireworks, food, drinks, games, activities and stalls, the fete will have it all.

“We’ve had fabulous support from local businesses and the staff have been a great help which is fantastic,” Leongatha Primary School vice principal Paris Buckley said.

“It will be a fun day for the whole family.”

It is also a great time to pick up a bargain, get your hands on some delicious foods, treats and crafts, and let the children run free while burning up their energy on the rides and activities.

The unlimited ride pass enables children to have free turns of jumping castles, the spin out, dodgem cars, turbo tubs, the mega x treme and the atomic drop slide.

Sit and enjoy a cup of coffee or a hot chocolate inside the school gymnasium while watching the little ones jump around on the inflatables and jumping castle.

The whole school community pitches in to make it a great family fun day.

The fete is Leongatha Primary School’s key fundraising activity of the year.

Face painting will bring a smile to your child’s face for hours, temporary tattoos and hair feathers will add to the enjoyment of the day and the animal nursery will be a favourite for everyone.

The action packed day is set to offer games such as the ever popular chocolate throw, the soft drink throw, spud throw and dunny throw, mystery bags, spinning wheel, lucky dip, lolly guess, dunking machine and golf squirt will keep everyone entertained for hours on end.

There will be great prizes to be won on the silent auction or you can try your luck in the fabulous wood raffle.

The children, big and little, can explore a fire truck.

CFA members will be around to answer questions and provide information and education.

Children will enjoy the fairy floss, popcorn and slushies and be sure to stay for the spectacular fireworks at the end of the fete at 6.30pm.

Excited preppies: Leongatha Primary School Prep students from left, Keagan, Darcey, Isabella, Ben and Sophie are looking forward to the school fete that will be held on Friday, September 15.

Show time: Leongatha Primary School Grade 2 students from left, David, Jacob, Tara and Georgia are looking forward to show bags galore at the school fete on Friday, September 15.

Show bags a must: Leongatha Primary School Grade 2 students from left, Bella, Tayla, Jackson and Bede are excited about their upcoming school fete.

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New Energy project advances NEGOTIATIONS on the Energy Innovation Co-operative’s Old Energy- New Energy project at the State Coal Mine in Wonthaggi are progressing, with the advertising

of a contract position in this week’s Star.

At least 86kW of ground-mounted solar panels and 25kWh of batteries will be installed at the mine, providing green power to use to pump up to 100,000 litres of water a

day from the mine, as well as for the visitor centre and other community facilities on the site.

Income earned by the coop from sale of the renewable power generated will support the co-op’s Southern CORE (Community Owned

Volunteers make a difference VOLUNTEERING makes a better world – not only in local community but also benefiting the person doing volunteering.

for the by the

Research by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners reports that people who volunteer their time and energy to help others experience greater happiness and enjoy better health than people who do not volunteer.

If you like to help others and have a spare three hours a week to do voluntary work with a great team of people, call in to the South Gippsland Citizens Advice

Bureau and the Leongatha Community and Visitor Information Centre to find out more.

The bureau is running a one day a week training course for six weeks, starting on October 4, to train people in helping others in the local community.

To obtain an application form, call into the office at Memorial Hall Complex, Michael Place, Leongatha between 10am and 4pm, Monday to Friday.

Alternatively, download an application form on the volunteering page on the website www.sgcab.org.au Applications close September 20.

Renewable Energy) fund.

This fund will help community groups to install solar on their buildings.

The technical/development officer employed will coordinate the installation at the mine, plus assist community groups to calculate and organise their solar needs.

“The co-op is very pleased to be able to offer what will be a challenging, innovative position, facilitating our community capacity-building efforts and providing technical skills needed to further community owned renewable energy projects in our region” said Moragh Mackay, chair of the co-op.

“It’s only the first of the additional local job opportunities which our broader activities across the region seek to build.”

Renewable energy focus: Friends of State Coal Mine president Steve Harrup with a demonstration panel at the mine in Wonthaggi.

The funding for the project has been provided by the Victorian Government’s New Energy Jobs Fund which assists Victorian-based new energy tech-

nology projects that create long term, sustainable jobs, drive economic development, promote community participation, increase the uptake of renewable energy

generation, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, drive innovation of new energy technologies and build new energy technology capacity in the state.

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Caring spirit restores Bass Coast SOUTH Gippsland’s countryside is looking all the better thanks to the efforts of the staff and volunteers of the Bass Coast Landcare Network.

Working with landholders, the Landcare team is revegetating the Bass Coast Shire and also parts of the shires of South Gippsland and Cardinia.

A team of volunteers grows trees and understorey species at the Landcare network’s community nursery and these trees, as well as trees grown by commercial nurseries, are planted by the network’s works crew and volunteers.

The network’s ecosystem ser-

vices coordinator Robbie Gray said Landcare staff and volunteers offer a specialist approach to enhancing the environment.

“We like to think of ourselves as being more sensitive to environmental restoration,” he said.

“We can offer expertise about the best methods of doing work and even about which plants to choose.”

The works crew not only undertakes planting, but also spraying, weed control, erosion and landslip work, planting mangroves, revegetation of river banks, fencing and environmental consulting.

The crew is available to work for landholders and Landcare can even help with the cost of works

by facilitating access to grants.

“This winter season landowners and our works crew have planted 205,000 trees, all under the Bass Coast Landcare Network,” Mr Gray said.

Their work is first class, as evidenced by their recent Green Carpet Award.

The crew’s ninth trainee has just completed his studies. All members combine work with studying a Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management through TAFE. Crew supervisor Derek Snowden was nominated in the Young Landcare Leader Award at the Victorian Landcare Awrads last Friday.

While he did not win, the net-

Taking shape: Bass Coast Landcare Network community garden supervisor Michael Tong (second from left) with workers, from left, Rob Casey, Kyle Cester and John Carlson, erect a rabbit proof fence at the community garden.

The Bass Coast Landcare Network is establishing a community garden with the help of Work for the Dole participants.

Supervisor Michael Tong said the site includes a hops trial, orchard and vegetable garden, all giving the workers experience in carpentry, fencing, setting out levels, and using tools and machinery to improve their employment prospects.

Robbie Gray, the network’s ecosystem services coordinator, said, “We want to trial different crops of food plants to diversify the amount of food that is

Transforming countryside: Bass Coast Landcare Network’s ecosystem services coordinator Robbie Gray (centre) with community nursery volunteers Carol Timothy (left) and Anna Spiden and a selection of seedlings at the nursery. pick out orders.

Volunteer Anna Spiden wanted to help after Landcare revegetated her property at Ryanston.

“It’s about giving back to the community and I love the group.

It’s an eclectic group and it’s amazing how they’ve clicked,” she said.

More volunteers are welcome to join the community nursery, particularly during the busy period of November to December.

Under the advice of Frank Smolders of F&M Smolders

Revegetation of Fish Creek, the Landcare nursery is now raising plants in round tubes instead of the conventional square forestry tubes.

Being smaller, more tubes can be carried by planters and they can spread more trees across a planting site in a shorter period of time.

Trees raised at the community nursery go to landholders for shelter belts and revegetating river banks, as well as Landcare projects.

Meet with Landcare, get a free tree THE South Gippsland Landcare Network’s AGM will be held on Saturday, October 7 at the Grand Ridge Brewery in Mirboo North.

Young Street to pick up a tree (one per person) this Tuesday or Thursday and find out more about Landcare and its programs.

“Landcare is a volunteer organisation, so giving away a free tree is a thank you gift, but it also encourproduced in our area.”

The menu on the night will feature local food ages people to think about planning a revegetation That trial, Mr Tong said, will result in a better understanding of the crops suitable for the coastal and the guest speaker and entertainment will be Alan project or adding to an existing project,” network Pentland. coordinator Jill Vella said. climate and could have tourism benefits long term.

Alan qualified as an architect and then became The South Gippsland Landcare Network was Fewer chemicals as possible are being used, with grass removed by being covered with black plastic, a comedian. He ran Melbourne’s first stand up club, formed in 1995 and today is made up of 16 groups and a variety of growing methods, such as using in- worked with Daryl Somers and was a key player in and over 400 families who manage and farm the the television comedy hit Fast Forward. land. oculants and biochar, are being applied.

Tickets for the AGM are available now and will The success of the network is due to the inspiring A field day will be held in October for the combe $40 per head. There will be three vacancies on the contributions made by the passionate individuals and munity to discover more about the project. volunteers.

Metro Group Quarry will supply free sand for board and nomination papers will be sent out soon.

To help celebrate Landcare Week this week, the The network area covers 270,000 ha and is bortracks and Bass Coast Shire Council funded the orSouth Gippsland Landcare Network has a limited num- dered by the Strzelecki Ranges to the north and the chard with a grant.

Bass Strait to the south.

The garden is located behind the network’s of- ber of free trees suitable for revegetation available.

Anyone is welcome to drop into the office on fice in Bass.

Garden takes shape THE people of the Bass Valley are turning a paddock into a garden to educate and feed the community.

work was also highly commended for its Environmental Detectives Program and the Three Creeks Landcare Group was also highly commended.

He completed his traineeship with the network and then worked at the Wonthaggi desalination plant for several years, helping to plant 220ha at the site.

Mr Snowden has been integral to the formation of South Gippsland’s Intrepid Landcare Group for people under 35 and recently organised an event at Woolamai where 4500 plants were planted.

He’s also been trialling low herbicide methods for weed control, investigating at which stages of life weeds can be controlled without herbicide or by using more natural methods such as steaming and heating, and organically accredited commercial herbicides.

Based at the Bass Recreation Reserve, the network’s community nursery grew 30,000 plants this year, in just its second year.

A core group of 10 volunteers attend the nursery weekly.

“Most of the volunteers did not have any experience at all and were just interested after attending a series of workshops we held,” Mr Gray said.

“It’s a very social group and that’s what has held it together.

There’s also cake and morning tea.”

The group meets on Wednesday one week and Friday the other, from 9.30am to 12.30pm.

They pot up, sow seed, prick out seedlings, feed and weed, and

Free trees: South Gippsland Landcare Network coordinator Jill Vella will be giving away native trees, suitable for revegetation planting this Tuesday and Thursday, to anyone who pops into the office on Young Street, Leongatha.

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Farming Insight VLE store sale Thursday, August 31 Steers: R.S. & J.M. Smith, Woranga, 4 x $1420; A.W. & C.M. O’Mara, Glengarry, 24 x $1210; M.E. Telling, Yarram, 2 x $1210; P. Calder, Korumburra South, 1 x $1200; G.D. & H.R. Foat, Bruthen, 13 x $1200; Shun De Farm Pty Ltd, Perry Bridge, 12 x $1200.

Heifers: B.J. & T.L. McCormack, Mirboo North, 3 x $1230; B.R. & D.a.

Lucas, Woodside, 13 x $1080; R.M. & C.L. Jennings, Gormandale, 6 x $1060; A. Stuart Investments Pty Ltd, Stacey’s Bridge, 1 x $1000; T. Sargent, Meeniyan, 2 x $990; Rowallan Grazing, 1 x $945.

Cow and calf: Quion Hill Partnership, Phillip Island, 2 x $2000; M. Jeffrey, Phillip Island, 2 x $1880; B.L. & K.J. Maloney, Koorooman, 4 x $1620; W.N. & P.A. Joyce, Jumbunna, 5 x $1470; J.B. Drewett, Yinnar, 3 x $1230.

Like minds: Inverloch and District Preschool educator Jodie Truman and Stella shared the same thoughts about costume choice during a Book Week dress-up day recently.

Look out: Stan Alger from Landmark in Leongatha and Peter Doyle from Balnarring were checking out the limited cattle on offer at the VLE Leongatha store sale last Thursday.

• VLE Leongatha

Buyers vie for cows THERE were approximately 750 export and 80 young cattle penned representing a decrease of 80 head week on week.

Young people, have your say SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council is encouraging young people to share their views on their opportunities to engage, participate and feel included in the community for the Youth Strategy.

Council will hold two youth focused forums, facilitated by YLab, to direct young people’s time and talent at reviewing the issues that matter to them and the systems which shape their lives and their communities.

YLab is a social enterprise that is a youth-led design service and global education provider launched by the Foundation for Young Australians.

YLab will design the forums to: bring young people, council and community organisations together, creat a space to co-design a Youth Strategy that is relevant to all young people in South Gippsland and develop a clear understanding of the experiences and challenges facing young people in South Gippsland.

The forums will also identify past and existing obstacles to youth engagement with local government and their local community, and enable

young people to articulate ways in which they would like to participate in the community and local government and have influence over the issues that matter to them.

Council will be co-hosting the Mirboo North forum with the Mirboo North and District Community Foundation.

Council’s community strengthening support officer Sophie Dixon is looking forward to listening to the knowledge shared at the forums.

“Facilitating these forums recognises that young people are experts on their own lives. They will also be a learning experience for council to work alongside and engage young people using the latest tools, knowledge and practice in this area,” she said.

The Youth Strategy Forums will be held on September 6 from 4pm to 8pm at Baromi Centre Mirboo North and September 21 from 4pm to 8pm at council chambers, Leongatha.

If you would like to be involved in the project or more information please contact Sophie Dixon on 5662 9200, sophied@southgippsland.vic. gov.au or visit the Facebook page SGYouthStrategy.

Prime Sale - Wednesday, August 30

BULLOCKS 12 S. & B. McLaren, Woodleigh Vale 18 J.M. McFee, Cowes 15 B. & D. Summers, Fish Creek 1 Gillingham Pastoral, Tarwin Lower 2 J.N. & B.G. Luke, Glen Alvie 1 J. Rhodes, Shady Creek STEERS 1 G. & K. Cooper, Woodleigh Vale 7 J.M. McFee, Cowes 2 R. & V. Dowel, Leongatha South 1 G. & D. Beyer, Allambee East 1 R.J. Sandy, Cloverlea 6 YQ Australia P/L, Tarwin Lower HEIFERS 3 A. & S. Browne, Drumdlemara 1 K.R. Hendrick, Kirrak 2 M. & C. Stone, Stony Creek 14 Northside Pastoral, Inverloch 1 Hoghton & Sharman, Jeeralang Junc.

1 J.M. McFee, Cowes COWS 9 H. Pruyn, Toora 1 M. Selling, Sale 1 A. & S. Turton, Korumburra South 1 B.V. & G.A. Sibly, Woolamai 1 D.A. & P.M. Conn, Hedley 6 B. & D. Summers, Fish Creek BULLS 1 G. & S. Turton, Korumburra 1 B.A. Price, Koonwarra 1 R.J. & J.A. Buchanan, Bena 1 R.S. & J.M. Smith, Woranga 1 C.D. Kelly, Nerrena 1 M. & K. Triantafyllou, Woodside

685.4kg 711.9kg 575.0kg 625.0kg 577.5kg 625.0kg

297.6 292.6 288.6 282.6 281.2 275.0

$2039.80 $2083.15 $1659.45 $1766.25 $1623.93 $1718.75

400.0kg 499.3kg 537.5kg 425.0kg 545.0kg 520.8kg

287.6 285.0 282.0 282.0 275.0 275.0

$1150.40 $1422.96 $1515.75 $1198.50 $1498.75 $1432.29

331.7kg 445.0kg 365.0kg 508.6kg 450.0kg 430.0kg

322.6 290.6 290.6 277.6 274.6 274.0

$1069.96 $1293.17 $1060.69 $1411.79 $1235.70 $1178.20

596.1kg 655.0kg 595.0kg 560.0kg 740.0kg 589.2kg

249.2 243.2 243.2 240.0 240.0 236.0

$1485.51 $1592.96 $1447.04 $1344.00 $1776.00 $1390.43

890.0kg 875.0kg 930.0kg 1070.0kg 805.0kg 660.0kg

253.6 252.0 250.0 245.6 245.0 243.6

$2257.04 $2205.00 $2325.00 $2627.92 $1972.25 $1607.76

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Stripy outfits: Hugo and Soul were inspired by Where’s Wally during Book Week dress-ups at Inverloch and District Preschool recently.

The usual buying group was present but not all operating fully in a generally firm market which was a little cheaper in places.

Prime cattle were in short supply throughout. The limited selection of grass finished yearling heifers suited to the trade sold firm. Grown steers eased 10c/kg with quality the issue while a couple of pens of bullocks sold to solid demand.

Cows varied a little more with most pen lots selling to solid demand while the smaller lots struggled to attract competition resulting in averages up to 9c/kg cheaper. Heavy weight bulls eased 10c/kg.

Yearling heifers to the trade sold from 272c to 291c/kg.

Grown steers made between 272c and 289c/kg. Bullocks sold between 274c and 298c/kg. Heavy weight manufacturing steers made from 255c to 283c/kg.

Most light and medium weight cows sold from 170c to 208c/kg. Heavy weight cows made mostly between 192c and 249c/kg. Heavy weight bulls sold between 238c and 254c/kg.

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

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Farming Insight

Focus Farm brings growth PASTURE management has been a big talking point during the past year on Graeme, Jenny and Shaun Cope’s Fish Creek Focus Farm.

With advice from joint facilitators John Mulvany and Karen Romano, as well as a support group of local farmers and service providers, the Copes have made significant improvement to the way they grow grass.

Just how they have gone about making these changes is sure to be one of the hot topics at the upcoming Focus Farm Open Day. “Pasture management has been something that has been pushed by Karen Romano,” Graeme said.

“From the autumn through until now, we’ve had more grass in front of us than in previous years. She’s been pushing us to get it to at least the two and a half leaf stage on the ryegrass plant before we graze the paddocks. It’s let us milk a few more cows.”

The open day is an opportunity to explore their farm business operations, discuss the issues they have been tackling and catch up for a cuppa and chat with local farmers.

The program also includes: • a short introduction to the farm, people, system and infrastructure; • a review of the farm’s progress towards goals of: areas of management control for their son Shaun. In particular his role in controlling grazing management and allocation of feed; and Shaun and his wife Sharna’s transition of cow ownership; • integration of farm safety into the business; • a review of the 2016-2017 season (physical and financial); and • outlook for 2017-2018.

GippsDairy regional extension officer Karen Romano said this was a great opportunity for local farmers to learn from the Focus Farm experience.

Sharing knowledge: Graeme and Jenny Cope will be hosting a Focus Farm Open Day at their Fish Creek farm later this month.

“Graeme, Jenny and Shaun have been working hard over the past year to not only improve their pasture and herd management, but have also tackled issues like transition planning to allow Shaun to take over down the track and farm safety, where Jenny has really led the way,” she said.

The Focus Farm program is jointly supported

by GippsDairy and Dairy Australia. The program gives farmers and agribusiness professionals the opportunity to participate in the decision-making processes of a dairy farm business.

Each focus farm provides an ongoing demonstration of the value of goal setting within a dairy business and the processes required to achieve these goals.

Presented by Focus Farm facilitator Karen Romano, the open day will be held on Tuesday, September 26 from 10.15am to 2.30pm at 195 Kerrs Road, Fish Creek.

Lunch is provided, so please register with GippsDairy on 5624 3900 or info@gippsdairy. com.au

Four centuries of water experience SOUTHERN Rural Water has celebrated more than 400 years combined service by 11 veterans in the water industry across the state.

Long serving groundwater and rivers staff member Brian Malloy of Leongatha, who covered the South Gippsland area, has just retired after 37 years’ service.

Five Maffra based employees have almost 200 years’ service. Groundwater and rivers’ Vince Lopardi has served 41 years, while Maffra Irrigation District’s Peter Brough (44 years), Russell White (39 years), recently retired David Rodaughan (37 years) and David Thorpe (34 years) have a total of 154 years’ service.

Other staff recognised included Groundwater and rivers’ Frank Crameri of Koo Wee Rup with 47 years of service and Gary Wills of Warrnambool (44 years). In the Werribee Irrigation District, long serving staff are Jeff Bonning (40 years), Stephen Peter (38 years) and Ray Dohnt (34 Years).

The employees were recognised at a recent all-staff event at the Pakenham Racecourse where those present received long service medals.

There were some terrific stories and insights from those who have “been there, done everything and still enjoy working with water.”

They spoke about their ongoing love for the work, its variety and the opportunities it has given them, the support of their families. Of course, they also had plenty of tales to tell about one another.

SRW general manager customer service, Craig Parker, noted the long serving employees had been important mentors to many other staff during their years.

“They are always willing to share their knowledge with their colleagues and take fresh faces under their wings,” he said.

“They have so much on-the-ground understanding that you can only learn from (their) experience. “They have an intimate knowledge of their work area and fantastic relationships with their customers. We hope to have them here for plenty more years to come!”

Dedicated employee: Brian Malloy of Leongatha was among long-serving Southern Rural Water staff recognised at a recent staff event.

“THE STAR” Tuesday, September 5, 2017 - PAGE 37

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Monday, September 11 6pm - 10pm

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Allens Contracting is seeking expressions of interest from suitable applicants to operate agricultural and earthmoving machinery on a casual basis.

Applicants must be have genuine experience operating: • Tractor and Silage Wagon • Mowers, Rake, Tedder.

• Excavator, Grader, Tip Trucks.

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situations vacant

situations vacant

Notice is given of a

WOORAYL LODGE INC. 71-73 McCartin Street, Leongatha Phone 5662 2053, Fax 5662 3967 Inc. Assoc. A0025521Y

INDEPENDENT LIVING UNITS EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Woorayl Lodge has one bedroom self contained units available for retired singles or couples who may be looking to downsize their accommodation.

The Lodge has a total of 30 Independent Living Units within well maintained grounds and on occasion, vacancies do arise. The Lodge is within easy walking distance of all of the key amenities and services of Leongatha.

For further information concerning these units, please contact Carolyn Little, Administration Manager on the above contact number.

Newhaven College Reunion Students and staff from the classes of 1987, 1997, 2007 and 2012 are invited to attend a reunion at

3pm on Saturday 14 October As this will be the last year for the Boys Home Road Campus before the college relocates to Phillip Island Road in 2018, all past Newhaven College staff, students and community are welcome to attend.

Visit www.newhavencol.vic.edu.au/about/events for details and to RSVP, and share the event on the Newhaven College Facebook page.

Classified advertising closes 12 noon Mondays

situations vacant RELIEF MILKER, casual, weekend and/or week days, 200 cows.

Leongatha North. A/h 5668-9292.

situations vacant CASUAL CLEANING JOB KOONWARRA HOLIDAY HOUSE Cleaning for next guests wanted Required 8-10 times per year - $35/hr Email: mcd.steven@gmail.com

VACANCIES @ GSHS Registered Nurse - Grade 2 Multifunction Ward/Alchera House - Korumburra (Job Ref: ND0802) Contact: Tracey Edmonds, Nurse Unit Manager.

Ph: 5654 2751 or email tracey.edmonds@gshs.com.au

Registered Nurses & Midwives – Grade 2 General Ward, Maternity Services and Urgent Care Centre - Leongatha (Job Ref: ND0901) Contact: Chris Busuttil, Nurse Unit Manager.

Ph: 5667 5614 or email christine.busuttil@gshs.com.au

PUBLIC MEETING

The purpose of this meeting is to nominate no less than three (3) or more than nine (9) persons as the Committee of Management for the Dumbalk Recreation Reserve for a term of three years. The current committee’s term will expire on September 25. All positions will be declared open and nominations will be accepted prior to or on the night.

Nominations from women are encouraged.

Further information, nomination forms and nominee declaration forms may be obtained by contacting your local Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning office or at the meeting.

For further enquiries please contact the Secretary, Nicholas Hill on 0418 129 981.

situations vacant

MACHINE OPERATORS

DUMBALK RECREATION RESERVE

To be held at DUMBALK RESERVE on WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 commencing at 7pm

situations vacant

PLUMBING TEAM MEMBER Capeview - Mitre 10 Wonthaggi

Reporting to the Store Manager, you will deliver excellent customer service in the provision of plumbing and related products. Your experience may have come from working on the tools or sales plumbing products, or both.

Key responsibilities include: • Provide exemplary customer service and satisfaction • Offer problem solving skills to customers • Order stock to company expectations • Comply with, and adhere to, O,H&S standards • Proficiency in computerised point of sale systems You will ideally have some experience working in a retail/trade sales environment.

You are invited to apply in writing, inclusive of your resumé, by Friday 8th September 2017 to: The Store Manager Capeview Mitre 10, Cape Paterson Road, Wonthaggi, Vic 3953 or by email to wonthaggi.manager@cv-m10.com.au Only applicants successful in making it through to the next recruitment stage will be contacted

Manager Youth and Primary Prevention Services • New opportunity to contribute and make a difference to Youth Services in Gippsland • Lead a dedicated team of professionals • Utilise your stakeholder engagement and strategic planning skills to enhance services Latrobe Community Health Service is currently seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Manager Youth and Primary Prevention Services who will be based at the headspace centre in Morwell. headspace aims to create highly accessible, youth friendly integrated services that provide evidence based interventions and support to young people aged 12-25 years.

Overseeing the operations of the centre, this role offers exciting opportunities to make an impact through the improvement and effective delivery of youth services and the primary prevention and health promotion services delivered more broadly across LCHS. Leading a team of interprofessional staff the Manager will have scope to apply their skills in stakeholder engagement, service development and improvement.

As part of the Community Support and Connection management team you will contribute to the planning and decision making that supports the direction of both headspace and Latrobe Community Health Services.

The person we are seeking will have strong experience in business management, managing teams of interdisciplinary professionals and a solid track record in strategic planning and stakeholder engagement.

Your ability to ensure services are consumer focused, evidence based and cost effective will ensure your success in this role. Essentially you will have at least two years of management experience and have completed a degree in a business management, health or related discipline.

To apply, applicants must submit a letter addressing the key selection criteria with a resumé to Rebecca Ottery: rebecca@impactrecruitment.com.au A copy of the position description, which includes the key selection criteria, can be downloaded at www.impactrecruitment.com.au All enquiries are welcome and can be directed to Rebecca Ottery via email or phone: 0467 666 190. All applications and discussions will be treated with the strictest of confidence.

Applications must be received by COB Monday 11 September 2017.

Full details, including the position descriptions are available at www.gshs.com.au.

Email applications, quoting the relevant job reference number, to jobs@gshs.com.au Closing Date: Sunday, 17th September 2017

LIVESTOCK GRAZING AND BREEDING POSITION AVAILABLE Close to towns, South Gippsland area 38” rainfall.

Must be experienced in all areas of farming, livestock and property management.

• Maintenance of fencing and machinery with sound mechanical ability of welding and servicing.

• Stock water monitoring and maintenance.

• Hay making and pasture management • Good communication skills and an ability to happily work with others • An understanding of the demands of working on a grazing and livestock property • Driver’s licence, chemical user’s certificate and welding ability essential Position will require direct reporting to owner.

Applications must be in writing with resumé of past experience, together with references of experience and ability.

Remuneration will be negotiated, according to experience and ability.

Address all applications to: Farm Position, PO Box 225, Wonthaggi Vic 3995

QUALIFIED BUTCHER Full time permanent position Based in Leongatha Michael’s SUPA IGA Supermarket is one of those businesses that both the staff and the local community are proud to be involved with.

This family owned independent supermarket has been nationally recognised for its overall excellence and where your contribution matters and the locals know your name.

To be the successful applicant you will: • be a fully Qualified Butcher with current training history • be able to communicate effectively with customers and staff • show initiative and have the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment • portray a positive attitude, be well-groomed and well presented at all times • abide by company policies and procedures at all times, including company dress standards This role will involve a rotating roster so you must be prepared to work across the 7 days of the week which may include evening work and may also include some public holidays.

There are possible future opportunities for career development and advancement to a 2IC position, with the potential to lead to a Manager role for the right person.

Applications can be sent in writing to the below details or call: Richelle Noreika 03 5622 0986 BEST MATCH RECRUITMENT jobs@bestmatch.com.au ALL APPLICATIONS AND ENQUIRIES MUST TO BE DIRECTED TO BEST MATCH RECRUITMENT

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situations vacant

situations vacant

situations vacant

situations vacant

Technical/Development Officer:

Edneys Leongatha are seeking a suitable qualified service technician to carry out after hours RACV road side service calls, applicants should have excellent communication skills, diagnostic ability and be able to work unsupervised.

Rotating roster will include week nights and weekend hours.

Applications can be addressed to: Att: Service Manager Edneys Leongatha 1 Roughead Street, Leongatha 3953 service@edney.com.au 03 5662 2327

Community Owned Renewable Energy Project Requires: • Qualifications/experience to co-ordinate solar and battery installations at State Coal Mine Wonthaggi and other community sites • Contract position: own ABN needed • Work in time blocks to 2020 For position description: Ph: 03 5657 3108 Email: susand@eico-op.com.au Applications Due: 5pm Monday 18/9/17

is currently seeking a

BOILERMAKER/STEEL FABRICATOR to work in its fabrication workshop and/or onsite This is a full time permanent position for immediate start and is an ideal opportunity for a hard working experienced tradesman to work as part of a team or as an individual on jobs varying from construction of hay sheds and dairies, fabrication and repairs to farm and earth moving equipment, fabrication and erection of structural steel for housing to small jobs for the general public.

Work hours are 7:30am to 4:00pm Monday to Friday with the opportunity to work overtime.

Wages negotiable.

To apply please phone Shaun on 0427 343 498 and arrange a time to drop off a resumé and discuss further.

QUALIFIED MOTOR MECHANIC Foster Tyres & Service Centre require a full time suitably qualified Motor Mechanic (3rd or 4th year apprentices welcome to apply), for their busy workshop in Foster, South Gippsland.

Foster Tyres is an expanding business, specialising in car and 4WD repairs, tyre sales and we are also an Ironman 4x4 dealer and Repco authorised service centre.

Duties will include light vehicle servicing, all repairs and maintenance on car and 4WDs, some 4WD accessory fitting and auto electrical work.

Above award wages will apply for the right candidate. Must be able to work every second Saturday.

Email applications to fostertyres@dcsi.net.au before 5pm September 22.

For more information contact Clint during business hours on 56 821 211.

PROPERTY MANAGER (12 month fixed term) Leongatha Elders has played a key role in rural Australia for more than 175 years. As a leading agribusiness we are committed to providing our clients with a solution that meets their needs across every aspect of their farming business.

This fixed term position will be responsible for: • building and maintaining client relationships to understand their current & future needs; • Identifying and cultivating new opportunities for new and existing clients’ investments.

What you’ll bring to the position: • Previous experience as a Property Manager preferred; • Industry experience within the local area of Leongatha; • Understanding of Residential Tenancy Legislation; • Current driver’s licence and certificate of registration; • Excellent communication, negotiation and client relationship skills; • Excellent attention to detail with good time management skills, back-up reception duties, daily banking & general administration tasks For further information please contact Rohan McRae, Branch Manager on 0417 836 664 or email leongatha@elders.com.au To apply go to www.eldersrural.com.au/about-us/careers/ Applications close 18 September 2017.

We encourage applications from a diverse range of people, backgrounds and experiences.

for sale

for sale

wanted to buy

RED BRICKS - 50’s vintage, approx. 1400, 40c each. 0488-250541.

200x75x3.0 $ 20.90 each. Free delivery for pack lots. Phone Joe 0417-530662.

ANY OLD farm four wheelers, good or bad, 4WDs or trucks. Will pay cash. Phone Matt 0401194601.

for sale

Roadside Service Technician

SM McRae Engineering

agistment AGISTMENT wanted urgently for quiet cows and calves. Prefer long term. Ph: 5668-7234.

Old Energy-New Energy:

FIREWOOD, redgum & local wood, Ph 0408980-711, A/H 56625175.

FIREWOOD - local messmate/stringy bark, cut, split, dry. Discounts on bulk loads. Free delivery available. Pick up or delivered. $100 per cubic metre. Ph: 0437-176187.

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situations vacant

has become available for a

LEADING HAND AT OUR STONY CREEK POULTRY FARM The successful applicant will have: • Ability to work both unsupervised and in a team • Good positive attitude • Basic computer skills • Keen eye for detail • Practical handyman skills • Basic animal husbandry • Willing to work a range of different hours and weekends In return you will receive: • Full on job training • Above Award rates • Flexible work hours Reply with references to Keenan on 0417 380 995 or at bokbok@homebushpastoral.com.au

CASUAL RECEPTIONIST SGTC in Leongatha is a busy multi-discipline complementary health clinic, offering a range of therapies with the aim of thoroughly helping our clients to feel the very best they can naturally.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated, friendly and enthusiastic Casual Receptionist to join our busy team.

Hours will be approximately 15 hours per week, most likely over 2 days with extra cover during busy periods.

To be successful for this role, you must have a warm and caring personality, strong customer service and inter-personal skills, have the ability to work flexible hours, excellent administration and computer skills. Knowledge of XERO, Cliniko, payroll and marketing skills an advantage.

To be part of our friendly, dynamic and rewarding team, or for a position description, please contact Marsha marsha@sgtc.com.au. Applications close 16/10/17.

WALKERVILLE FORESHORE RESERVE & CAMPING GROUND Walkerville North Victoria The Walkerville Foreshore Reserve Committee of Management invites tenders from contractors for the management services of the Walkerville Camping Ground and the Foreshore Reserve.

The 3-year Contract will be a lump sum contract subject to price adjustments annually by the CPI. The Contractor will be supervised by the Foreshore Manager overseen by the Committee with the anticipated starting date being early November 2017.

The duties will include overall maintenance of the camping ground and reserve, rubbish collection and disposal, cleaning of all toilet blocks and showers, maintaining and managing the park water supply.

Using the committee’s computer and booking program, booking of all camp sites and collection of camp fees and dealing on a daily basis with the interaction of our visitors to the 133 sites along the Walkerville Foreshore.

Parking and traffic management at Walkerville South over the busy summer period.

The contractor will need to live in the house on the reserve and throughout the year the contractor will be required daily with some scope to work outside the reserve over the quieter winter period.

PRE TENDER MEETING : All interested contractors will attend a pre tender meeting that will be held at the Walkerville North Hall Bayside Drive Walkerville on Sunday 24th September 2017 at 11 am.

CLOSE OF TENDERS: Tenders will be clearly marked “ Tenders for Contractor Walkerville Foreshore Reserve.” They will be lodged at the tender box -South Gippsland Shire Office 9 Smith St Leongatha by 3pm October 6th.

ENQUIRES REGARDING THIS CONTRACT Ring or email Bill Bray President WFSCof Mgt 0429 307 561 bray@tpg.com.au.

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meetings Leongatha Community House Inc ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Wednesday, September 13 1.30pm 16 BRUCE STREET LEONGATHA All welcome!

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training South Gippsland Citizens Advice Bureau and Community and Visitor Information Centre, Leongatha

Do you like helping others?

Have you got a spare 3 hours a week to do voluntary work with a great team of people?

Do you like finding out more about your local community?

Have you got skills which you can share with others?

The South Gippsland Citizens Advice Bureau and The Leongatha Community and Visitor Information Centre will be running a one day a week training course for 6 weeks in Community Support work.

The course will start on Wednesday, October 4 and finish on Wednesday, November 15, 2017.

If this sounds like you, call into the South Gippsland Citizens Advice Bureau at Memorial Hall Complex, Michael Place, Leongatha to obtain an application form between 10am and 4pm Monday to Friday. Or you can download an application form on the volunteering page on our webside www.sgcab.org.au Applications close September 20, 2017 Volunteers Make A Difference

Jo Fennell 0437 465 399

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All areas - 5672 3123 jenny_milkins@hotmail.com

births LAMERS (Clement) - Tony and Rita are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of Chris and Alex’s daughter, Quinn Alexandra, born August 28, 7lb 13oz in Queensland.

bereavement thanks DURLING - Ted. To all our wonderful family, friends and everyone who cared.

Thank you all for the food, beautiful flowers, phone calls and messages and lovely cards, Helen and family’s lovely perfume.

So much love and support from all around.

Gavin and staff at Handleys, Coral and staff for the wonderful afternoon tea. Last but not least, Rev Geoff.

Thank you.

God bless you all.

Pat, Brad, Melissa and Paul.

birthday rememberance HUMPHREY - Mark.

Thinking of you Mark with love on your 41st.

Love Mum, Dad, Sharee, Jodie, Daniel, Aleisha, Krystal.

in memoriam HUMPHREY - Mark.

Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts.

Love Mum, Dad, Sharee, Jodie, Daniel, Aleisha, Krystal.

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in memoriam

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JOLLEY Terry (Tezza).

11.12.84 - 6.9.99 The winds of time are blowing; It hasn’t blown the sorrow of losing you from our heart - it never will.

We cherish the memories of having had you in our lives.

Love you dearly, miss you heaps.

Mum, Allen, Jacob and Kayla.

McLEOD - Tony.

15.2.61 - 7.9.08 Lovingly remembered every day. Wish you were here to enjoy the four beautiful grandkids you never got to meet.

Miss you always.

Kez, Brent, Khy and Kaden, Jaimee, Zac, Indi and baby Harper, Kasey and Ben. xx PICKERSGILL - Herbert John (Bertie).

15.02.21 - 04.09.07 I do not mourn the 10 years since you closed your eyes.

I celebrate that you are my dad and I had you so long and, You are forever in my heart.

Your loving son, James.

KUHNE - John Harold.

Passed away 29.8.17 at Bribie Island, Queensland. Aged 92 years.

Much loved brother and brother-in-law of the late Norman and Marj Kuhne.

Special uncle to Doug, Keith, Butch, Anne and their families.

Wonderful memories of “gentleman John” and happy times spent at “Bushlea”.

Remembered always with affection.

McGRATH Keith William.

1929 - 2017.

Passed away peacefully at Regis Aged Care, Cranbourne on August 29.

Formerly of Stony Creek and Korumburra.

Beloved husband of Jan. Much loved dad to Ken and Di, Julie and John, Deb and Wayne, Sharyn and Brett, and Susan (dec).

Special father-in-law to Mary (dec).

Treasured grandfather to James, Timothy, Tenneille (in Heaven), Rhys, Shane, Scott, Eleanor and Jacob.

Adored great grandfather of 10.

Forever in our hearts.

ROBINSON - Kenneth Frank (Frank).

Passed away peacefully on September 3, 2017.

Son of Harold and May (both dec) and Violet (dec).

Youngest brother of Graham (dec), John (dec), Arthur, and Irene (dec).

Loved husband for many years of Anske.

Cherished father and father-in-law of Alison and Ian Gracie; Beth and Simon Hill-Smith.

Adored Poppy of Lochie, Shane, Quinnan; Emma and Steph.

We love you yesterday, today and forever.

TOMS - Neville.

Committee, players and supporters of the Koonwarra-Leongatha RSL Cricket Club are saddened by the loss of Neville Toms.

Neville was an A Grade player and committee member and also served on the Koonwarra Recreation Reserve committee.

We extend our deepest condolences to his family.

deaths HEPBURN - Gwenneth Isobel (Gwen).

Passed away peacefully at Opal Seahaven, Inverloch on August 28, 2017. Aged 93 years.

Beloved wife of Don (dec).

Loving aunt of Daryl, Greg, Helen, Robert, Glen and Scott and their families.

Will be sadly missed.

Privately cremated.

KUHNE - John Harold.

Late of Bribie Island, Queensland.

Passed away 29.8.2017.

Aged 92 years.

Dearly loved husband of Yvonne and much loved father of Maree and Chris.

Loved father-in-law, grandad and great grandad of their families.

Privately cremated.

TRADITIONAL FUNERALS Bribie Island (07)3408-6633 A Local Family Company KUHNE - John (Jack).

Passed away peacefully 29.08.2017; formerly of Mardan South.

Much loved brother of Rupert (dec) and Margaret (dec).

Loved and respected uncle of Margo and Colin, Mandy, Grant and Margaret, and their families.

A true gentleman.

KUHNE - John (Jack).

Passed away peacefully 29.8.17, aged 92 years.

Late of Bribie Island, Queensland.

Grandson of Mardan South pioneers Louis and Emma Kuhne.

Youngest child of Carl and Annie Kuhne.

Brother to Carl, Glad, Frank, Norm, Bert, Rupe, Kath (all dec).

A chapter closes.

Love to Auntie Vonne, Maree, Chris and families.

Mandy Kuhne.

LARKING - Dr Daniel Mark.

Passed away peacefully at his home on August 26, 2017 aged 43 years.

Dearly loved partner of Krystle, his rock.

Loving and beloved son of Richard and Anne, brother of Tammy and Adam.

Respected brotherin-law of Andrew and Hilda.

Much loved Uncle Daniel of Lucy and Sophie, Lourdes and Max. Adored by Krystle’s family, Janus, Jade, Agi, and Babcia.

Your courageous and inspirational battle with MND is over.

Rest peacefully.

Private funeral.

LARKING - Daniel Mark Phd. 15.6.1974 - 26.8.2017 Dearly loved elder son of Richard and Anne.’

Daniel lived a full life of travel and experiences - 3 lifetimes in 43 years - a free spirit.

Wherever he touched people’s lives around the world he left a lasting memory with his beautiful smile and the loyalty he gave his family and friends.

Your strength and bravery in the face of your battle with MND over 5 years was unbelievable you never gave up hope you never know what tomorrow may bring.

Without the devotion of Krystle, MND would have taken you sooner.

We cherish our family memories.

Keep climbing those towering snow covered mountains Daniel.

LARKING - Daniel Mark.

What an inspirational and kind brother you have been. You enjoyed your life to the fullest.

We will miss you.

Love Tammy and Andrew.

Uncle Daniel we will always have wonderful memories of you.

Lucy and Sophie.

Forever in our hearts.

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• Leongatha Badminton

What a match A DRAW on points was an unbelieveable result of the Leongatha Badminton Club’s 2017 grand final.

In a tight contest Brae got the points when it counted, with the crowd aware of the scoreline it was a very nervous wait for players and spectators as Karsten wouldn’t give in, with both players having a chance to secure the match winning point, Brae got the last few points to win 15-11.

A draw on points, Mazda a win on sets.

A great night was held at the Leongatha RSL for the club’s presentation dinner and highlight of the night was the awarding of a life membership.

That concludes the Leongatha Badminton Club’s 2017 season, we resume next year in April.

Grand final result: Mazda 5/93 d Toyota 3/93.

The scorers had to go back to sets won on the night to identify the winner as Mazda, winning five sets to Toyota’s three sets.

The drama was high all night as this match ebbed and flowed either team’s way with Mazda starting well by winning the first three doubles sets in some highly entertaining battles.

Trent Hughes and Jamie Davidson played some top sets to get their team in front, then Joel Langstaff and Karsten Krohn produced a classy win 15-4 to get Toyota back in the match.

The first men’s singles between Steve Johnson and Trent Hughes had all spectators on the edge of their seats as Steve kept in front, with Trent continually clawing his way back into the set, at 13-13 all it was Steve who out lasted Trent to win one of the best singles matches witnessed at Leongatha badminton.

Then it became the Joel Langstaff show, with Joel winning his singles 15-1 to give Toyota the edge.

Jamie Davidson had an important win over Ian Cole 15-10 and it was all up to Brae Byrne and the well groomed Karsten Krohn.

After playing badminton since he was nine and rising to become one of the best players in the club, Greg Marshman was awarded a life membership.

Greg has served on the committee in excess of 20 years, has been club vice president for a similar amount of time and has been club score secretary for so long that no one could exactly remember how many years.

He helps set up, pack up and is usually the last person to leave the stadium.

Congratulations Greg on a well deserved life membership.

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Runners-up Toyota: from left, Joel Langstaff, Karsten Krohn, Steve Johnson, and Ian Cole.

Poowong still in the hunt POOWONG Football Netball Club had a very successful weekend with the A Grade Netball and Poowong under 16’s footballers advancing to the Preliminary Final and the E grade Netball going straight into the Grand Final all with great team efforts.

The under 16’s took on Ellinbank at Neerim South in very cool windy conditions with the threat of rain about; the ground was in excellent condition for the finals.

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Left: Honoured: life member Frank Dekker presents a new life membership of Leongatha Badminton to Greg Marshman.

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McGRATH - A Funeral Service to celebrate the life of Mr Keith William McGrath will be held at the Amenities Complex, Korumburra Showgrounds, South Gippsland Highway, Korumburra on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 commencing at 11am.

At the conclusion of the service the funeral will leave for the Korumburra Cemetery. All welcome.

ROBINSON The Funeral Service and Committal for Cremation for Mr Kenneth (Frank) Frank Robinson will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 260 Princes Highway, Traralgon on Friday, September 8, 2017 commencing at 2pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Cure Brain Cancer would be appreciated, envelopes available at the service.

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Above: Premiers Mazda: pictured from left, Trent Hughes, Jamie Davidson, Brae Byrne, and Matthew Ooman.

Leongatha Small Bore Rifle Club 2017 20m Prone Pennant - Section B

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

Round: 14 Kyabram 483.015 defeated by Oakleigh Rifle Club 490.023 MISC 475.015 defeated by Mornington SBRC 487.019 L e o n g a t h a / Tr a r a l gon 487.015 defeated

by Glenelg B 490.021 Numurkah A 479.017 defeated by Geelong 489.027 The best shooter for Round 14 is Michael Jarrad (Oakleigh Rifle Club) with 100.008.

Ladder Glenelg B ........................44 Oakleigh Rifle Club...... 36 Geelong.......................... 36 Mornington SBRC ....... 32 Leongatha/Traralgon ...... 28 Numurkah A ................... 24 Kyabram......................... 20 MISC ................................ 4

We shoot Wednesday nights at 8pm at the rifle club on the recreation reserve.

Any inquiries, please call R. Spratt 5664 2358.

boys are playing a very good brand of team football which is essential in finals with every player contributing and working hard to get to contests and create opportunities for their team mates.

Poowong kicked to the Warragul end with the wind and Thomas Hudson had a goal on the board in the first minute, after some solid play Matt Burr kicked a long goal and Thomas Hudson kicked his second to lead 3.2.20 to 0.1.1 at quarter time, with the strength of the wind may be not enough.

Ellinbank opened the second quarter with a goal but the Poowong defence led by “Mr Cool” Darcy Burgess and Brian Kelson and the boys held firm. We were able to work the ball forward, Lachie Anderson’s great three bounce run led to a Poowong goal, strong work by Reilly Lewis, Jai Newcombe, Jacksen Barlow and Lachie DeKleuver in a team effort led to three goals against the breeze.

At half time Poowong led 6.4.40 to 1.2 .8 We knew that Ellinbank would come back hard in the third quarter and they did, scoring the first major but once again the defence held tight and limited any damage. A great run by Matt Burr with

four bounces drove the ball down forward. Joel Darts, Bailey Murphy and Ash Scmidt all worked hard.

Reilly Lewis strong effort led to his second goal of the game and at three quarter time Poowong led 7.8.50 to 2.3.15 The wind was swirling around and appeared to favour Poowong’s end at times. As the rain approached, Poowong boys were asked by Coach Russ McNally to work even harder as a team and not give Ellinbank an opportunity to get back into the game, the prize a game in the preliminary final. They worked the ball around with Kade Fullarton and Kyle Loveridge up forward setting up play, Daniel Simons took a good grab and goaled with Kyle Loveridge adding his second.

Final scores Poowong 9.11.65 Ellinbank 2.3.15 Best players were hard to pick. You cannot pick twenty but we settled on Darcy Burgess, Kade Fullarton, Brian Kelson, Matt Burr, Lachie Anderson and Reilly Lewis. It was great to see so many parents and senior players supporting the boys and being so proud of the way the boys are playing both as a team and the individual efforts to make a contest and support their team mates.

Cricket umpires required THE Leongatha and District Cricket Association is looking for cricket umpires for the upcoming season.

Umpiring can be a very satisfying day with the best seat in the house to watch cricket; if you have an interest in cricket here is your chance to get involved.

The Association extends from Foster to Phillip Island and includes turf and synthetic wickets.

An umpires meeting is being held on September 19 at Bair’s Hotel, Leongatha at 7.30 pm.

Anyone welcome to attend or contact Graham Laird 0408 454741 or Billy Thomas 0409 572329 The Leongatha Association has a Free Community Coaching Course for Coaches on September 12 at Korumburra or Leongatha contact Rob Wood 0408 820582 or email robwoodgcc@outlook.com.au for bookings.

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• West Gippsland Second Semi-Final

Sea Eagles go straight through INVERLOCH Kongwak has secured its place in an historic West Gippsland Football League grand final with a narrow win over Cora Lynn at Nar Nar Goon on Saturday.

A big first quarter, only tainted by inaccurate kicking, saw the Sea Eagles out to a 4.10.34 lead over the Cobras 1.2.8.

But it was Cora Lynn that had goaled first through Ryan Gillis before IK hammered the Cobras with four straight goals; to Tom Bartholomew , Toby Mahoney, Thomas Hams and Oscar Toussaint.

The Sea Eagles should have added more majors from its shots on goal; but

having said that Cora Lynn had immense pressure on the kickers.

It was goal for goal early in the second term with IK goaling through Josh Clottu and Mahoney to extend the lead out to 31 points.

But Cora Lynn stuck to the task and booted five second quarter goals, including the last four, to peg the margin back to three points at half time; 6.11 to 6.8.

Dylan Clark was playing superbly across half back for IK. It was an epic struggle again in the third term with both teams kicking goal for goal as the Cobras wouldn’t let IK take charge.

Andrew Soumalis booted one within 22 seconds of the bounce but Heath Briggs and Lachie Peluso replied for Cora Lynn before Clinton

McCaughan and Mahoney settled with goals to the Sea Eagles.

The Sea Eagles kicked badly with 3.9 to Cora Lynn’s 3.2 and really could have iced the game with straighter shots.

At the last change IK lead 9.20 74 to Cora Lynn 9.10.64.

Dylan Clark was thrown into the ruck in term four and this proved to be a match winner; Clark outstanding all day.

The last quarter was again neck and neck and it was game on when in the middle of the term Cora Lynn strung two straight goals to Woodfield and Briggs and suddenly scores were tied.

When Thomas Hams and Andrew Soumilas goaled soon after IK had stretched it out to two goals again and some breathing space.

When Nathan Langley goaled for Cora Lynn at the 23 minute mark the Cobras had one chance to snatch a win being just five points down.

The Sea Eagles added another behind and iced the clock to finish one goal victors.

Andrew Soumilas, who has been good for IK all year, was a very consistent on baller, Josh Purcell worked hard feeding the runners while Luis Rankin in the backline was sensational with Tom Wyatt applying plenty of forward pressure.

Other valuable contributors for IK were Campbell McKenzie off the half back flank, Oscar Toussaint on the wing, and William Hetherington across half forward and on-ball.

In a very physical, hard game the Sea Eagles have

come through with a full list and they’ll be raring to go in

just under a fortnight’s time.

2nd Semi Final Inverloch Kongwak 12.23.95 Cora Lynn 13.11.89

Gregory, R. McKenzie.

Inverloch Kongwak goals: T. Mahoney 3, T. Hams 2, A. Soumilas 2, T. Bartholomew 1, T. Wyatt 1, C. McCaughan 1, O. Toussaint 1, J. Clottu 1.

Cora Lynn goals: H. Briggs 3, N. Langley 3, R. Gillis 2, N. Gillis 2, T. Woodfield 2, L. Peluso 1.

Inverloch Kongwak best: D. Clark, A. Soumilas, J. Purcell, C. Mckenzie, O. Toussaint, W. Hetherington.

Cora Lynn best: A. Green, R. Gillis, H. Briggs, T. Woodfield, T. Payne, C. Johnson.

RESERVES

Koo Wee Rup 8.4.52 Phillip Island 4.7.31 Koo Wee Rup goals: B. Hobson 2, S. Marsh 2, S. Houghton 2, M. Cameron 1, P. Bright 1.

Phillip Island goals: J. Nicolaci 1, M. Jones 1, R. Marshall 1, R. Linford 1 Koo Wee Rup best: D. Mullen, L. Walden, D. Arfi, C. Miller, S. Marsh, M. Cameron.

Phillip Island best: L. Davies, R. Linford, D. McGinley, M. Jones, L.

THIRDS Cora Lynn 7.5.47 Garfield 5.9.39 Cora Lynn goals: T. FernandezPhillips 4, Z. Williamson 1, J. MacKenzie 1, J. Arena 1.

Garfield goals: N. Glen 1, J. Verleg 1, B. Morgan 1, J. Batson 1, E. Hayward 1.

Cora Lynn best: T. Hogan, T. Fernandez-Phillips, J. Arena, H. Coe, C. Blackwood, L. Miceli.

Garfield best: E. Sauze, J. Batson, N. Glen, D. Denysenko, W. Collins, C. Leggett.

FOURTHS Phillip Island 6.9.45 Garfield 5.5.35 Phillip Island goals: K. Robinson 3, N. Anderson 1, M. Sellars 1, J. Ryan 1.

Garfield goals: B. Friend 3, L. Sauze 1, S. Lyall 1.

Phillip Island best: K. Robinson, N. Bee-Hickman, N. Anderson, J. Anderson, J. Ryan, C. Farrell.

Garfield best: B. Friend, J. Hamilton, L. Sauze, S. Lyall, Z. Soutar, E. Rannstrom.

FOOTY DRAWS THIS WEEKEND ALBERTON Grand final Saturday, September 9 Fish Creek v Toora at MDU Rec Reserve

MID GIPPSLAND Grand final Saturday, September 9 Yinnar v Mirboo North at Morwell Rec Res

GIPPSLAND 2nd Semi final Saturday, September 9 Leongatha v Traralgon at Moe 1st Semi final Sunday, September 10 Maffra v Moe at Sale Rec Reserve

WEST GIPPSLAND Preliminary final Saturday, September 9 Cora Lynn v Phillip Island at Garfield Rec Reserve

• West Gippsland First Semi-Final 1st Semi Final Phillip Island 13.9.87 Dalyston 9.9.63

THIRDS Inverloch Kongwak 2.6.18 Phillip Island 1.6.12

Phillip Island goals: S. Pimm 3, M. Jackson 2, B. Kimber 2, B. Johnston, R. O’Hara, W. Van Diemen, J. Piera, J. Taylor, J. Witnish Phillip Island best: J. Witnish, N. Higginson, J. Youle, J. Taylor, M. Jackson, R. O’Hara.

Inverloch Kongwak goals: A. Hrvatin 1, Z. Caughey 1.

Phillip Island goals: M. Mattock 1.

Inverloch Kongwak best: L. Scott, M. Toussaint, H. Smith, J. Hutchinson, Z. Javier, J. Pryor.

Phillip Island best: J. Keating, M. Mattock, D. Wilson-Browne, A. Farrell, J. Montgomery, L. Sullivan.

RESERVES Dalyston 6.9.45 Nar Nar Goon 5.10.40 Dalyston goals: A. Wallis 2, J. Legione 2, M. Schreck, T. Burley.

Nar Nar Goon goals: T. Clacy, M. Lewis, M. Virtue, M. Van Roy, J. Fromhold.

Dalyston best: L. McRae, B. Van Agtmaal, C. McKenzie, J. Legione, M. Schreck, K. Wilson.

Nar Nar Goon best: M. Virtue, J. Mills-Franklin, M. Van Roy, M. Poels, W. Evans, R. Hermann.

FOURTHS Bunyip 10.7.67 Cora Lynn 0.4.4 Bunyip goals: B. Rose 2, W. Gown 2, H. Morgan-Morris 2, S. Tapner 2, J. Murphy 1, D. Mooney 1.

Cora Lynn goals: Nil. Bunyip best: J. Booth, W. Gown, W. Papley, J. Murphy, D. Gallasch, J. Stewart.

Cora Lynn best: M. Hanks, G. Da Costa, T. Cornelis, D. Vela, N. Davies, H. Edwards.

Bulldogs rise to the challenge DALYSTON is out of the finals after falling to Phillip Island on Sunday.

Phillip Island was first on the scoreboard with a goal through Steven Pimm.

However, quick goals to Dalyston’s Michael Marotta and Michael Kraska put the Magpies in prime position to be in the lead heading into the first break.

With just a few points in it, Phillip Island hit back to try to narrow the gap.

Putting two goals on the board through Pimm and Brendan Kimber, and holding Da-

lyston to just one goal for the quarter, the Bulldogs were just one point behind going into the long break.

Phillip Island could taste victory and wanted that ticket into the preliminary final.

Pimm pushed another goal through two minutes in, and Kimber relentlessly put another one through two minutes later.

While Phillip Island’s defence broke and allowed Brad Fisher to get one by the sticks, Phillip Island’s early scoring opened the floodgates.

The Bulldogs saw out the rest of the quarter

with goals to Jarrod Witnish, Brodie Johnston, Matthew Jackson and Jarrod Andreatta within minutes.

Going into the three quarter time break, Phillip Island was almost 40 points ahead.

Dalyston put a stop to Phillip Island’s scoring opportunities in the fourth quarter, but did not do enough to convert its efforts on the scoreboard and couldn’t make a comeback.

Dalyston is out of the finals race and Phillip Island will face Cora Lynn in the preliminary final in Garfield this weekend.

SPORT | BOWLS Inverloch THE final bowl for the Inverloch Bowls Club winter season was held on Wednesday, August 30.

Around 26 people took to the greens on the day.

The format was two games of 12 ends played as triples and fours.

There were two teams that won both games.

Runner up was the team of Jill Bateman, Pat Stoneham, Gail Burge and Bryan Hensley.

Coming in winners by one point was Trevor Steer, Carol Waters and Malcolm Marshall.

Raffles were won by Reg Varty, Malcolm Marshall, Guilio Marcolongo and Paul Davis.

The summer season kicks

off with the club opening to be held on Wednesday, September 6 starting at 12.30pm.

Ladies champion, Janis Parks and men’s champion, Frank Seaton will get things started by rolling the first jack and bowl to officially open the summer season.

There will be a game and then afternoon tea. Members are asked to bring a plate to share.

As it is the opening, uniform is required. Casual bowlers are most welcomed.

If you are interested in entering state events or what to know what tournaments other clubs are holding over the coming months, please refer to the white binder located near the noticeboard.

Flyers received are placed in month order. Meal night is on Friday and beef is on the menu.

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Fish Creek SEPTEMBER casserole night was one to catch up with good friends for those who had been away, as always a lovely evening with a great spread of food.

Next week starts with a ladies meeting on Wednesday, September 13 at 10am and the general committee will meet at 7pm on the same evening, both meetings to be held at the club rooms.

Summer triples start at Fish Creek on Thursday, September 28 and as usual dress code will be Mufti.

The day will begin at 9.15am for a 9.30am start.

Please contact Ferbe on 5683 2284 or Duilio on 5683 2377 to confirm your partici-

Great achievement: the Inverloch Bowls Club final winter bowls were won by the triple team from left, Malcolm Marshall, Carol Waters and Trevor Steer.

pation.

Midweek pennant officially starts on Tuesday, October 17 and weekend pennant will begin on Saturday, October 21.

In light of this the Saturday selection committee are encouraging all active members to participate in practice sessions and Club games on both Wednesday and Friday afternoons between 4pm and 5pm.

Mardan MARDAN Bowls Club had a good role up Wednesday night with a couple of their players that flew north for the winter returning to play.

A big welcome back to Margaret Campbell and club secretary Ian Hasty, they both remembered how to bowl well as their absence did not impair their bowling prowess on return.

The runner up team for the night was Cliff smith’s team lead by Margaret Campbell and seconded by president Ann Plowman.

They had a score of one win and ten ends.

The winning team for the night was skipped by champion bower Vito Serafino who played some magnificent shots with the direction of his second.

He turned a doubtful one shot up to three shots up with a bowl that he was dubious about delivering.

John Chadwick was lead

and Russell Grady played second.

The team had a score of one win and one draw with a score of ten ends.

There will no bowls at Mardan next Wednesday as they are all going to play at their annual tournament at the Dumbalk Hall on Tuesday evening.

Leongatha WEDNESDAY, August 30 midweek social bowls winners were Angie Hackett (s) and Fay Turner with two wins plus 21.

Runners-up were G. Drury (s), Jo Runciman and L. Hemphill with two wins plus 20.

On Saturday, September 2 in good weather the club held its official opening day with some 35 plus bowlers taking part.

Following tradition the roll of the kitty was undertaken by the director of the club’s ladies bowls and board chairperson Liz Beale, followed by the first bowl being rolled by the director of men’s bowls Harry Forrester.

The results of the day’s social bowls that followed were as follows. Winners were Wayne Walker (s) and Mike Carnell with two wins plus 35, runners-up were Jeff Pendergast (s), John Richards and Dot Jarvis with two wins plus 14.

The best last game went to Marlene Rayson (s) and Jo Runciman.

Reminders: The club opening dinner night (Kitty Club) will be on Friday

night, September 8 at the clubrooms with a 6.15pm to be seated by, and also the closing date for those who wish to attend is September 5.

The ladies information session is set down for September 18 at 10am.

Also entry sheets are on the noticeboard for those members who may wish to enter the SGBD State events.

The first pennant practice will be on Saturday, September 16 with a 1pm start with names to be in by 12 noon.

Until the next report, good bowling - ‘Jackhigh’.

Buffalo indoor

Wednesday, August 30

AN enjoyable night of bowls at Buffalo this week with two games

of 10 ends played.

In the first game we had four pairs with Illene and Bill bowling well to easily beat Charlie and Joyce 21-5.

On the other mat Toni and Joe scored on the first four ends but Mary and Carolyn scored a four on the fifth end, and after a close tussle Mary and Carolyn won 9-8.

Toni only stayed for the first game so the teams changed around with Bill, Joyce, Charlie and Illene bowling in one team and Joe, Carolyn and Mary the other.

Scores were close all game but Joe’s team narrowly beat Bill’s team 14-11. The winner for the night was the Peter Mac charity tin.

There will be no bowling at Buffalo on Wednesday, September 6 due to the Mardan tournament the night before.

Social bowls Wednesday, 7.30pm at the Buffalo hall.

All welcome.

Winning pair: Mike Carnell and Wayne Walker won Leongatha Bowls Club’s 2017/18 season opening day on Saturday.

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thestar.com.au Leongatha ladies THE Captain’s Day two person Ambrose event was well supported by members.

Winning team: Denis Wallace, Hans Hoefler, Kevin Castwood, Ken Smirk, Wendy Parker and Andrew Smith won the 2017 Esplanade Hotel Super League Competition at Leongatha. Jon Smith was absent. Andrew Smith was named player of the series and Jon Smith player of the final.

Leongatha ON Saturday, 79 golfers contested a stroke round in difficult condition to decide the Monthly Medal.

Colin Moyle had an excellent score of net 70 to win the Medal, Overall and C Grade events.

New member John Wheatley had a good day taking the A Grade honours in a count back with net 71 as well almost holing out on the 14th hole to be NTP there.

John’s mate Tim Hogan, also a new member, was NTP on the 16th.

Doug Clemann took out B Grade, in count back, with net 74 Balls went down to 77 net in a count back and were won by Denis Wallace, Glenn Marsham, Matt Bowey, Brad Hines, Russell Williams, Tom Sorrell, Trevor Moss, Wayne Keen, Jon Smith, John McLennan, Chris Indian, Chris Leaver, Ian Debenham, Bryan Roylance, Tim Thorne, David Barrack, Darrel Prior, John Fraser, Ken McKenzie, John Feddersen, Greg Welsford and Ross Evans.

Tyler Marotti continued his excellent form on Tuesday last week with a very nice 39 points to win the overall and A Grade events.

Tyler also won the Trainee Pro event at Woodlands on Monday with a fine one under par 71 to win by four shots.

Ian Barlow had 37 points to win B Grade and also took out the NTP on the

Foster TUESDAY: Stableford.

Winner: N. Cooper 35 points. NTP: sixth T. Jones and 13th R. McCallion. DTL: R. Prain, P. Dight and D. Summers.

Wednesday: no golf.

Thursday: Stableford.

Winner: K. Witheridge 34 points. NTP: 15th D. Hutchinson. DTL: D. Hutchinson and C. Pul-

16th hole.

Jim Arnott took the honours in C Grade with 38 points.

Balls went down to 30 points by count back and were won by Joe Lowell, Keith Finney, David Forbes, Alan Kuhne, John Simon, Allan Edney, Ken Smirk, Geoff McDonald, Kevin Castwood, Andy Bassett, Ian Murchie and Doug Clemann.

On Thursday a big field of 70 players contested a stableford competition with Wendy-Anne Parker showing the men a thing or two by taking the Overall and B Grade events with a great 37 points.

This was four points clear of her nearest rival.

A Grade was taken out by Ross McRobert with 33 points in a count back and Brian Fennessy won C Grade with 32 points also in a count back.

Balls were won by John Moor, Mark Warby, Chris Leaver, Neil Mackenzie, Denis Wallace, Ian Barlow, Paul Luck, Josh Hall, Keith Finney, Ron Paice, Keith Godridge, Joe Lowell, Antony Gedye, Bruce Cathie, Nick Perrin, Bruce Hutton, Terry Grace, Jim Arnott, Colin Bear and Peter Hobson.

NTPs were Wayne Keen on the 14th hole and Keith Godridge on the 16th.

Mirboo North ladies

STABLEFORD Multiplication: Winners: Amy Wilson and Anne Wood, 51 points.

NTP: sixth Amy Wilson and 13th Lia Brent.

ham.

Friday: Nine Hole Stableford combo. Winner: Shane Corrie 21 points. NTP: G. Nott.

DTL: B. Amesreiter, G. Nott and B. Esser.

Saturday: Medal Stroke. (Trophies thanks to Pat McKay). Winner A and Medal: Pat McKay 72. Winner B: D. Summers 74 c/b. NTP:

fourth T. Vanin, sixth A. McGrath, 13th C. Pulham, 15th P. McKay and17th T. Vanin. DTL: P. McKay, T. Vanin, N. Thompson, S. Reid and K. Flett.

Putting: S. Reid 26 putts.

Nine hole: D. Summers.

Well done to Pat McKay for winning the August and September medals.

South Gippsland Field and Game RESULT of South Gippsland Field and Game Simulated Field Clay Target Shoot held on Sunday, September 3.

The weather was windy, cold and wet.

Forty five shooters struggled through a 60 Tgts Novelty event which was held in conjunction with the annual come and try day which was attended by one potential new member.

High gun was junior shooter Chase Klienitz with a score of 46.

The other place getters are as follows; AA: 0 A: B. Morrison 45,

Achievement: junior shooter Chase Kleinitz was high gun for the event.

Jake 44, K. Hart 40.

B: R. Hemphill 43, T. Hardman 42, M. Wade 38.

C: S. Morrison 40, R. Pearson 38, Rob. G. 33.

Vets: G. Hart 38, John. R,

35, J. Jennison 22.

Ladies: K. Matthies 37, M. Hogan 36, B. Hart 23.

Juniors: C. Kleinitz 46, H. Hamilton 34, C. Wade 33.

The next shoot will be a 75 Tgts Sim Grd event held on Sunday, October 1, starting at 11am at Hallston.

If you are interested in trying Simulated Field Clay Target Shooting just come along, you will be made most welcome.

South Gippsland Field and Game also had its last fox drive for the year in August, which was attended by 19 members who shot 18 foxes for the day.

This made a total of 37 for the four drives for the year.

Outgoing captain Shirley Welsford sponsored the event, providing prizes for many of the teams.

This was Shirley’s last day as captain, and at presentations her valuable contributions to the running of the women’s program were acknowledged.

Shirley has been an active member of the committee since 2011.

Three other long serving committee members, Pat Pease, Jocelyn Howson and Glenyce McRobert were also recognised for their extensive involvement. Although she was unable to be present, congratulations were also extended to Pat Pease on her life membership presentation at the club’s annual general meeting recently.

The winning combination was Georgina Mitchell and Toni West with 41.

The down the line prizes went to Wendy Parker and Nancy Sperling with 44, Pam Christensen and Colleen Touzel 46.25, Marg Griffiths and Nan Meagher 46.25, Trish Owen and Karen Murchie 46.50 and Debbie Miller and Alison Strong 46.5.

Fay Quilford was nearest to the flag on the 16th and Karen Orford closest with her second shot on the same hole.

Spring was very much evident on Friday for the running of the Spring Fiesta Irish 4BBB. Handley Funeral Services very generously sponsored this event, as they have

Day out: back from left, Maryann Gartner, Lynda Bassett, Melina Willder, Wendy Parker, Else Gedye, Maxine Eabry, front from left, Sue Wylie and Colleen Touzel enjoyed success on the Leongatha golf course. done in previous years.

The committee were acknowledged for their efforts towards the event, particularly the floral arrangements by our very own ‘house florist’ Colleen Touzel. The course was very well presented by course superintendant, Dylan McMeekin and his team, considering the extremes of recent weather.

Fortunately for Leongatha Golf Club, but not so fortunate for the visitors, the winning and runner up teams had the home ground advantage.

Maryann Gartner and Lynda Bassett both had a day out, and combined well with Melina Willder and Sue Wylie to win with the amazing score of 124.

The runners up, 13 shots behind, was florist Colleen Touzel, Maxine Eabry, Wendy Parker (she had 38 points alone) and Else Gedye with 110.

Down the line balls were won by Jill Steer, Nan Meagher, Karen Bear and Karen Orford with 108 and

Winner combination: Georgina Mitchell and Toni West won the Captain’s Day two person Ambrose at Leongatha Golf Club. Absent: Shirley Welsford, outgoing captain and sponsor.

Loris Clark, Lianne Adamson, Louise Schache and Nancy Sperling 105.

‘Visitors down the lines’ were won by Di Lewinsky (Sandringham Golf Club), Viv Bolch (Victoria Golf Club), Glenyce McRobert and Shirley Welsford with 95 and Veronica Park, Heather McCaughan, Faye le Page and Sheila Constantine (Meeniyan Golf Club) with 93.

Sheila Constantine

(Meeniyan Golf Club) was closest to the flag on the fourth, Fiona Curram (Foster Golf Club) on the 14th and Wendy on the seventh.

Saturday, September 2: Rebecca Wilson won the stroke event with a nett score of 74.

Down the line balls were won by Marilyn Williams 81, Wendy Parker 84 and Marg Griffiths 87 on a count back.

Korumburra ladies THE weather was fine, with some welcome sunshine, for the trip to Inverloch’s Devils Dams Par 3 course last Wednesday. Twenty players paired up for the Ambrose event, with special thanks to Beryl Brown for sponsoring the day.

Sharon Adams and Corrie George were the winners of the nine hole event, with a net score of 24 ½. Close behind were Betty Thomson and Julie Hislop, with 25 ¼ net.

Balls down the line went to Lynne Schwennesen/ Heather Grist, with 25 ¾ and Kathleen Bronsema/Barb Twite on a c/b from Tina Prosser/Lee Clements, with 26 7/8.

NTP winners were Barb Walker on the second, Heather Grist on the fourth and Corrie George on the eighth green.

The most lost balls for this tricky course went to the pairs of Kathleen/Barb T and Barb W and Sherrin but there were plenty of others who contributed balls to the scrub or the water.

It made the day even more enjoyable with some of our non-playing members

Well done: winners of the Korumburra golf day at Devils Dams were Sharon Adams and Corrie George, with runners-up Betty Thomson and Julie Hislop. coming to join the golfers for a delicious lunch.

Kath Welsh donated the ‘guess the number of lollies in the jar’, which was well calculated by the winner, Betty Connors. Raffle winners were Marg Harper and Sherrin Solly.

Next Wednesday is the

September Monthly Medal, with the stall operating and a committee meeting scheduled after presentations.

The following Wednesday, September 13, is the auxiliary members annual general meeting 2.30pm.

There is a Canadian Foursomes event, with Dot

Woorayl MEN’S Stableford was proudly sponsored by J. and A. Hickey.

A Grade winner was the ever reliable B. Stubbs 36 points.

B Grade winner was Grubby G. Salmon 40points and C Grade winner with the best score of day was undertaker R. Sullivan 41 points.

Balls down the line went to trophy hunter G. Forrester 39 points, W. Turner,

West donating the trophies.

All attending, except committee members, are asked to bring a plate of lunch/afternoon tea to share after golf and prior to the annual general meeting.

Saturday’s results will be in next week’s report.

G. Calder, P. Rayon, C. Hall, R. Goodwin 35 points, J. Redmond, and B. Peters 34 points.

NTP on eighth was J. Hermans and 17th B. Stubbs.

Ball raffle winner was Stubbs syn; next week is a two man Ambrose get a partner and support Edney’s Nissan and don’t forget footy tipping day on September 17 is a four person Ambrose; get your teams together and make it a fantastic day, good golfing

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Cold run home for City Seniors

KORUMBURRA City met Drouin Dragons on a cold, windy and rainy day at home and had to play in muddy conditions. Both teams were determined for a win and Drouin took on Korumburra hard and fast.

Both sides had shots on goal in the first half but both keepers prevented any scores.

Adam Richards played hard in goals and was vocal as usual.

At half time both sides were nil all.

Hitting the pitch after the half time break, Liam Cull managed to find the net to lift the home side.

Josh Crook delivered a great corner that found the net from a deflection.

A penalty in the box would see Johnny Janiw slot it in for his first goal in the Korumburra senior team.

Drouin couldn’t get the ball past Korumburra’s keeper and stayed goalless on the day.

Korumburra City won the last game three nil.

Women’s

KORUMBURRA City took to the pitch minus some key players but gave its all.

Coach for the day Dave Hurst was left a little stunned when the game kicked off 15 minutes early

without him and five players who were involved with the U15 girls’ game.

Drouin was also caught short but managed to capitalise and found the net for an early lead.

Regrouping on the run, both sides settled into the game. Drouin settled better and managed to have a three nil lead at half time.

A big change up for the second half as a result of injuries for Korumburra would see the women have a red hot go, almost hitting the net on a few occasions.

Unfortunately, City couldn’t muster and find the net, whereas Drouin’s relentless attacking put pressure on City’s defensive line of Jess Odgers, Tash Hurst, Nadia Sillars and Rose Hurst.

Drouin took the win, five nil.

U16

KORUMBURRA couldn’t match the pace and size of Drouin Dragons and struggled in the blustery wet conditions.

The pitch was holding up well and the players were freezing.

Drouin adapted much better to the cold and had a four nil opening term.

In the second half, Riley Olden managed to hit the net for Burra and lifted his team however Dragons proved too strong taking the win from Korumburra, seven to one.

U15 girls

KORUMBURRA City girls

TIDES Here is an easy guide to tides in your area.

To determine tides for a particular area, add or subtract periods of times as shown below.

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

At Point Lonsdale

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height (metres)

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0000 0604 1248 1835

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tried to muster the courage for a home town win in the last game of the season and the last game for the older players and coach Rose Hurst.

Unfortunately, Drouin managed to rain on City’s parade.

It was all tied up for the first 10 minutes until Drouin broke through and managed to score four goals in three minutes.

A fifth goal would follow before Zhi Xia McNeil broke through Drouin’s defence and scored a ripper goal keeping Korumburra

in the game.

At half time, City trailed Dragons five to one.

Drouin came out just as hard after the half time break adding another three goals in four minutes to seal the game.

Dakota Decarlo managed to net another for Korumburra; however City would end the season with a loss, two goals to eight.

Coach Rose Hurst thanked her team for the past two seasons of games and wished them all the best for next season.

U14

KORUMBURRA City’s mixed U14 side hit the pitch in windy conditions that then turned into raining windy and cold conditions.

Undeterred, both sides played their hardest and at half time Drouin Dragons had the jump with a three goal lead.

Drouin continued to pressure Korumburra and kept the home side goal-less in the second half whilst they added another three.

The end result a convincing eight to two win for the visiting side.

Goal scorers for Koru-

mburra were Julio Decarlo and Riley Olden.

U12 COACH Graham Beech was all smiles as the U12s secure a home final with a team that is capable of winning a flag.

“Congratulations U12s on our three-one win over Drouin in freezing and wet conditions. We did the things we have been training for all year. The accuracy of passing in those conditions was great. Drouin is a physically hard team and we stood up to gang tackles by using

great passing,” he said.

“A special thanks to Cooper Simcock who filled in as our number two keeper and did a great job. While we were assured of a place in the finals we needed to win today to give us a home final. By my calculation we should be second or third depending on the Leongatha/Wonthaggi result.

This means we will have a home final. Thank you to all who have supported us this year and a special thank you to all the kids who have worked so hard to get us to this point.”

Knights battle hard in final match Seniors

L E O N G AT H A Knights hosted Wonthaggi United in a match that potentially only had any bearing for the Wonthaggi side. With no Reserves game, Leongatha was able to field a full and fit squad.

Knights started with Charlie Dougherty in goal and he knew that the Wonthaggi side would be hard to keep out as they have a number of quick players that have stretched the Leongatha defence in the past.

Knights had a settled defence of Dylan Van Puyenbroek, Tom Rycks, David Simon and Tom Barker.

This allowed Fergus Warren to move forward into the midfield where he controlled the ball for the day.

He was well supported

by Brian Gannon, Blake Moscript and Ethan Bath as the play makers who were then able to release the ball down field for PJ O’Meara and John Wilson.

Wonthaggi scored first when it advances down the right hand wing.

Throw ins were kicked or headed out and led to the United team being deep into Leongatha territory.

When its throw in went long it seemed to confuse the defenders and a very slight touch from the Wonthaggi player saw the ball deflected into the net.

Leongatha’s first goal of the match occurred when PJ made a run forward with the ball and the Wonthaggi defender panicked and grabbed his shirt trying to stop him.

Ethan stepped up as the side’s penalty taker and put the ball into the bottom left hand corner of the net.

This effectively ended the 1st half in a well played match.

Jack Bainbridge, Sam Bainbridge, Sean Villasevil and Matt Wardle all came on during the second half to help out the Leongatha side.

When the Knights team pushed the Wonthaggi defence back towards their goal they were only able to clear the ball over for a corner to Leongatha.

Ethan took the corner kick and when Wonthaggi couldn’t clear the ball it was Brian who pounced.

Starting outside the goal square he could see the ball and the defence in front of

him, when the clearance came to him he was able to control the ball off his chest and thump the ball high into the net with a solid left foot drive.

Wonthaggi realised that the Leongatha team had something to prove and whilst the Knights won’t play finals the fourth placed Wonthaggi side started to attack relentlessly.

Wonthaggi had its chances with a number of players not taking the opportunities that came their way.

Womens THE Leongatha Lady Knights took to the pitch against Wonthaggi United hoping to secure top position on the ladder.

The Lady Knights had the strong wind advantage first half and the amazing Kathy kicked an early goal through after some great strong teamwork.

Wonthaggi United worked hard to keep the Lady Knights out but after a wonderful chain of passes, Kathy was able to score again before Wonthaggi kicked one back against the wind.

All over the pitch the Lady Knights were running hard.

A determined Rachel showed her versatility by going forward and kicking a great goal to open the second half.

With the many talents of Alice, Pauline, Iznaya, Jordon and Lorena holding the strong Knights defence together, Wonthaggi United could not break through.

Kathy played on to kick five goals for the game and was well supported by Sarah and Annemeike.

Consistent ‘two way’ hard running from the Knights wings Jemima, Hayleigh, Sophie and Tammy made sure the Lady Knights played well.

Leongatha Lady Knights captain Bethany again battled strongly up forward to keep the ball in play.

The Leongatha Lady Knights were winners six goals to one, which was enough to secure top spot on the ladder.

U16s SUNDAY’S match at home for the Knights was against Wonthaggi.

This game was a do or die for the U16s to play in the semi finals next week.

The rain and wind set in whilst the team were warming up and it continued throughout the entire game.

Wonthaggi quickly scored three goals in the first 15

minutes, but this appeared to make the Knights even hungrier.

The Knights team picked up their attack and they began to play really well as they got their momentum going. At half time the Knights managed to bring the result up to three nil.

The results in the first half consisted of an own goal from Wonthaggi’s Malik and another well executed play effort by the Knights.

The second half proved to keep the spectators on their toes, with lots of play back and forth.

Malik managed to get his hat trick for the game, scoring three great goals throughout the day.

Nick, Kody, Eddie, Vinnie, and Jarrod had a very busy time in defence with the fast Wonthaggi strikers taking any opportunity to have a crack at goal.

Among the midfield, there was lots of great passing to help set up some great opportunities between Curtis, Adam, Will, Harvey, Aidan and Malik with Sean and Tom working hard along the wings.

Shem had a big day in goals and the wintery weather made his job even more challenging but he carried out his role to perfection.

Leongatha got to fivethree then in the last 15 minutes Wonthaggi snatched

In action: Leongatha’s Louise Janssen moves the ball around her Wonthaggi opponent in the U15s.

Photo by Beth Milkins. another goal which made the game very interesting.

Wonthaggi had several more close chances but in the last five minutes Tom chipped a great ball over the goalie to make the score six-four.

All the Knights had to do now was keep the pressure on to get that chance to play in next week’s semi final.

U15 girls LEONGATHA Knights U15 girls played their last match of the season on the home ground against Wonthaggi this Sunday. In the first half Bri and Xanthe worked well together in the midfield, set-

ting up several goal opportunities.

Louise had a shot at goal but was so close and deflected off the post.

At the end of the first half the score was two nil to Wonthaggi.

The girls showed determination in the second half and kept their heads up high.

With the help of Evie, Lissy scored an exciting two goals which brought the two teams level.

As the final whistle blew the result was two nil.

Thanks coach Beth for getting this team up and running for the first year.

South Gippsland Bridge Club RESULTS for last week:

Friday, September 1 – Inverloch pairs North/South First with a very solid 60.68 per cent was one of the strongest teams in Jean Barbour and Greg Nicholson, closely followed by the very competitive team of Philip and Neville Chapman with 60.42 per cent.

Third with 58.59 per cent was the well performing pair of Faye Rowlands and Pat West.

Fourth with 54.69 per cent was the consistent pair of Kaye Douglas and John Sutton.

East/West First with a stunning score of 67.13 were the gifted team of Alan Johnston and Kathleen Dowd.

Second with and very impressive score of 65.51 per cent were Hannah Martin and Margaret Munroe.

Third with 62.27 per cent

were Bron Sund and Clive Hope and fourth with 46.99 per cent was the up and coming team of Helen Dand and Malcolm Aeschlimann.

Tuesday, August 29 – Tarwin Lower pairs North/South First with a fine 61.79 per cent were the stalwart team of Kathryn Smith and Colin Cameron.

Second with a very solid 55.00 per cent were Marie Sands and Ken McKenzie.

Third with 53.57 per cent was a pair who has not played together a lot Hannah Martin and Margaret Smith, and fourth with 52.50 per cent were Wendy and David Saleeba.

East/West First with the brilliant score and the score of the week with 74.58 per cent was the extremely talented pair of Alan Johnston and John Sutton.

Second with a very fine 58.58 per cent was the rela-

tively new team of Dirk Jacobs and Malcolm Aeschlimann.

Third with a consistently solid performance with 50.83 per cent were Viv Westaway and Philip Chapman.

Fourth with 47.08 per cent were Dawn Jolly and Penny Loughran.

Monday, August 28 – Meeniyan pairs First with an outstanding 69.44 per cent was the strongly performing pair of Viv Westaway and Ineke De Graaf.

Second with 60.42 per cent were the reliable team of June Metcalf and Colin Cameron.

Third with 56.94 per cent were Faye Rowlands and Margaret Munroe, both having a stellar week and fourth with 51.39 per cent were Susan Ruffin and Clive Hope.

Members are reminded to enter their spring teams onto the whiteboard at the Inverloch venue.

Please check the club website for up and coming events.

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Leongatha in all four finals TWO out of two for Leongatha football teams on the weekend has set up a big weekend for the club on the football field.

The senior Parrots will be up against Traralgon in the second semi-final to be played at Moe this Saturday, September 9.

Traralgon won its way into this match by defeating Maffra over the weekend.

Leongatha is expected to field a strong side with Zac Vernon and Chris Dunne likely to come back with Louis Riseley the only obvious omission due to his hamstring injury.

In the reserves Leongatha on Saturday defeated Traralgon in the Qualifying Final and will play in the second semi final against Maffra.

The thirds had the week off and will be eagerly awaiting its second semi-final contest against Moe.

The fourths will be the only one of the four football teams to play on Sunday at Sale against Bairnsdale.

The Warragul ground was inspected yesterday for suitability but didn’t pass so the venue has transfered to Sale.

The fourths, for the second week running, defeated Maffra to keeps its finals hopes alive.

The reserves got out of the blocks slowly and trailed at every change. With no

goals on the board at quarter time, Leongatha trailed 0.4 to Traralgon’s 2.3.15.

A four goal to three second quarter saw Leongatha trail 4.6.30 to the Maroons 5.4.34 at half time.

Traralgon kept its nose in front with a two goal to one third term to lead again 7.5.47 to Leongatha 5.7.37.

Matt Chalmers, who had played a consistent game, was blistering on-ball in the last term as the Parrots charged home.

The Parrots lifted in the last and booted four goals to Traralgon’s one to take the points by just one goal in a high standard match as Leongatha finished the better side.

Chris Rump in the ruck was brilliant as too was Des Bowman down back.

In the fourths match Leongatha went out to a good lead early and kept a four goal buffer over Maffra for most of the day to run out winners 10.6 to Maffra’s 5.10.

RESERVES

FOURTHS

Leongatha 9.7.61 Traralgon 8.7.55

Leongatha 10.6.66 Maffra 5.10.40

Leongatha Goals: M. Borschman 2, G. Fleming 2, C. Johnston 2, T. Sauvarin, H. McGannon, D. Bowman Traralgon Goals: R. Loprese 2, D. Loprese 2, M. Membrey 2, S. Goddard Leongatha Best: M. Chalmers, C. Rump, D. Bowman, M. Borschman, R. Kelly, S. Horvath Traralgon Best: J. Vucenovic, S. Goddard, T. Mustoe, J. Bourke, R. Burns, K. Duncan

Leongatha Goals: M. McGannon 4, J. van der Pligt 3, J. Hume, L. O’’Neill, T. Vanderkolk Maffra Goals: S. Berry 2, T. Thatcher, S. Atkinson, B. Linaker Leongatha Best: T. Nash, J. van der Pligt, T. Vanderkolk, M. McGannon, Z. Reid, T. Davies Maffra Best: S. Berry, T. Bradshaw, M. Gravener, A. Smyth, A. Smith, J. Booker

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Parrots and Tigers enjoy finals glory IT was a big day for local footy after two Leongatha teams and a Mirboo North team took out the Central Gippsland Junior Football League premierships at Moe on Sunday.

U10s kicked off the day and – in a match that went right down to the wire – Leongatha Green ran out as the winners by two points against Yinnar.

Wet and windy weather made conditions tricky for the footy youngsters, but Yinnar kept its nose out in front for the majority of the game.

Kicking a late goal in the third quarter, it seemed Yinnar would take it all the way to the end.

However, a penalty awarded to Leongatha Green after the siren saw Jhett

Brown score the winning goal for the Parrots.

The final score was Leongatha Green 1.3.9 to Yinnar 1.1.7.

The big Leongatha clash was up next in the U12s, with Leongatha Green taking on Leongatha Gold.

Leongatha Gold had an amazing season and finished the series on top of the ladder.

However, Leongatha Green gritted its teeth and stepped up to the challenge.

With four goals to one, Leongatha Green was the runaway winner.

Green kept Gold scoreless for much of the game, but Gold fought right to the end and managed to kick a goal through Rylie Checkley.

Goal kickers for Green were Thomas Hanily, Will Brown and Trent McRae. The final score was Green 4.11.35 to Gold 1.0.6.

Mirboo North secured

a massive premiership win against Leongatha Gold in the U14s.

The Tigers had held strong throughout the entire season, and proved it deserved its silverware on the day.

Leongatha Gold was competitive in its defence, but struggled to convert its effort.

Mirboo North chipped away, but an impressive second half secured the win.

The Tigers’ leading goal kicker was Mason Porykali, who kicked four for the day.

Other Mirboo North goal kickers were Lachy Smith, Jacob Carnes and Tajh Eden.

Leongatha Gold’s goals were scored by Ryan Giliam, Haidyn Kewming and Tadhg Dennehy.

The final score was Mirboo North 10.9.69 to Leongatha Gold 3.3.21.

Congratulations to the 2017 junior premiers.

Snap: Mirboo North’s Jacob Carnes boots the ball towards the goal in the U14s premiership match against Leongatha Gold.

U14s: Mirboo North celebrated a huge premiership win against Leongatha Gold on Sunday.

U10s: Leongatha Green won the premiership against Yinnar on Sunday.

Leongatha Junior footy GRAND FINALS UNDER 14

Mirboo North 10.9.69 Leongatha Gold 3.3.21 Mirboo North goals: M. Porykali 4, L. Smith 3, J. Carnes 2, T. Eden.

Best: I. Linn, M. Porykali, T. Eden, J. Carnes, B. Peters, L. Smith.

Leongatha Gold goals: T. Dennehy, H. Kewming, R. Giliam.

Best: A. Battersby, J. Burns, R. Giliam, H. Sheedy, J. Wrigley, N. Clark.

UNDER 12 Leongatha Green 4.11.35 Leongatha Gold 1.0.6 Leongatha Green goals: T. Hanily 2, T. McRae, W. Brown.

Focused: Leongatha Green’s Thomas Hanily has his eye on the goal as he breaks away from his Leongatha Gold opponents in the U12s premiership match.

Best: T. Hanily, T. McRae, W. Brown, L. Gill, M. Burggraaff, T. Richards.

Leongatha Gold goals: R. Checkley.

Best: J. Clark, J. McRae, Z. Lamers, B. Grabham Andrews, B. Stewart, R. Checkley.

UNDER 10 Leongatha Green 1.3.9 Yinnar 1.1.7 Leongatha Green goals: J. Brown.

Best: A. McInnes, J. Brown, C. Richards, A. Williams, R. Hume, I. Bolge.

Yinnar goals: J. Dwyer.

Best: L. Cheffers, H. Bugeja, B. Burrows, S. Makepeace, J. Dwyer, O. McColl.

Made it: Leongatha Green’s U10s celebrate their nailbiting win against Yinnar.

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Tigers strive for finals glory MIRBOO North gleefully sprang into spring and celebrated playing coach Clancy Bennett’s 150th senior game for the club with a superb 30 point preliminary final victory over Yallourn Yallourn North on Saturday.

Dejected YYN fans witnessed the Bombers nosedive out of a third successive finals series that followed heartbreaking grand final losses to Yinnar in 2015 and Newborough last year.

After scraping into the final five on percentage, the mighty Tigers now meet Yinnar at Morwell Recreation Reserve this Saturday to decide the winner of the 2017 Mid Gippsland premiership.

By throwing caution to the wind from the outset, Mirboo North set its own agenda and cleverly used its under-

dog status to upstage the highly-credentialed Bombers on their home ground.

The pregame head banging, decibel blasting, disco music inside YYN’s change rooms falsely suggested the Bombers were ready to rock and roll their way into the match.

Instead, YYN began at little more than pedestrian pace and suffered from a temporary eclipse of its game plan, as Mirboo North roared into the action.

Perhaps under the weight of its own expectations, YYN couldn’t create enough firepower to immediately stamp its authority over the Tigers.

YYN appeared nervous and hesitant to attack the ball with the vigor, ferocity and confidence, that saw it obliterate Mirboo North by 73 points at the same venue in July.

Flat footedness and an inability to break free from Mirboo North’s relentless tackling also played a major part in YYN’s eventual downfall.

Superstars Tom Hutton, Tyler Brown, Lachlan Little, Jack Casson, Dean MacDonald and Barrie Burnett were serviceable performers for YYN, but their usual dominance was restricted by the close attention paid to them by the Tigers.

Ben Richards, Jacob Blair, Julian Blackford, Peter Taylor and Bennett were solid defenders for Mirboo North, who marked strongly and repelled many of the Bombers’ forward 50 entries.

Darryl Mayman, Hudson Kerr, Dom Pinneri and Mitchell Wightman were other Tigers displaying plenty of determination and producing consistent drive through the midfield.

At the centre circle throw ups, Mirboo North ruckman Joe Brooks, used his broad shouldered physique and kangaroo jumping technique to out-position his lighter and younger rival Mitchell Luck.

Within 90 seconds of play, Josh Taylor booted Mirboo North’s first major with a grubber off the deck that split the middle of the big white sticks.

The exuberant blond bombshell would score another crucial goal in the final quarter, as well as being a key burst-away link man for the Tigers.

Dynamic, forward pocket specialist Tim Phillips quickly answered for YYN, after marking a neat pass from playing coach Adam Bailey.

Two more goals from Jack Robertson and Brayden Wilson pushed Mirboo North 12 points clear, before Hutton found MacDonald for

the Bombers’ second major late in the first term.

Mirboo North’s decision to select Tim Traill in his first senior game since 2015 and 198th senior appearance for the Tigers, soon paid dividends, early in the second quarter, when he slotted the first of his four goals for the afternoon.

At times, YYN’s defenders seemed more concerned about pushing Traill out of the way in marking contests, than attacking the ball itself.

By half-time, scores were level at 6.3 apiece, after YYN began to find its feet with late goals coming from Hutton, Phillips and MacDonald.

Anthony Young, Dylan Bentley and Lucas Jenkinson also helped the Bombers start to hum along nicely and gather some much needed momentum.

A dogged third quarter, where Mirboo North added three goals to YYN’s two, set up a fight-to-the death last quarter, to decide which team would meet Yinnar in the grand final.

Rather than making positional changes and filling his men with too many instructions, Bennett directed the Tigers to keep attacking and if mistakes were made in the name of endeavor, so be it.

Robertson hit the post for the Tigers from 40 metres, before Phillips put the Bombers in front, when a field umpire noticed a slight tug on his jumper, close to the goalmouth.

Undeterred, Mirboo North immediately replied when Traill goaled after Blair, skipper Damien Turner and Wilson combined to deliver the Sherrin safely into his waiting arms.

Nash passed to Wilson, whose long roost was brilliantly marked by Josh Taylor, who posted Mirboo North’s 11th goal.

When Wilson burst through two Bombers and sent them flying, he slammed home the Tigers’ 12th major and Mirboo North’s lead was out to 17 points.

The Tigers’ tails were well and truly up when closing goals to Kilgower and Robertson put the game beyond the wilting Bombers’ reach.

Pressure: Mirboo North’s Daniel Taylor fights his way out of the pack in the preliminary final against Yallourn Yallourn North.

Massive victory: Mirboo North will play in the 2017 Mid Gippsland League grand final after well and truly turning its season around.

Tigers gear up for grand final MIRBOO North Football Netball Club has its wheels fully in motion as three of its teams prepare for Mid Gippsland’s 2017 grand final day action at Morwell Recreation Reserve this Saturday.

The mighty Tigers’ senior footballers, B Grade and 15s netballers, all won preliminary final clashes at George Bates Reserve Yallourn North, to advance into their respective grand finals.

As well, it’s Mirboo North Football Netball Club’s turn to help provide food and beverage catering for the large crowd expected to be in attendance.

With overseas and interstate phone calls, Facebook messages and tweets coming in, travel from all parts of Victoria being arranged, plus the huge local Tiger army’s presence, Mirboo North’s footballers and netballers are well supported in their quests for premiership glory.

Retiring club president Paul Pratt is busy overseeing his committee and merry band of volunteers, from the boot studder up to himself, taking care of the many businesses that keep the club ticking along productively.

A number of shops along Ridgway are adorned with

yellow and black balloons and streamers – plus there are words of support painted on windows, as the town and district enthusiastically embrace and prepare for Mid Gippsland’s annual ‘One Day in September’.

After Thursday night’s final training sessions, $12 meals will be served in the clubrooms, where everybody is invited to stay and listen to the teams being announced.

In the Senior football, Mirboo North faces Yinnar and the B Grade and 15s netballers meet Morwell East and Trafalgar respectively.

Mirboo North is expected to go in as underdogs in all of its matches, but that’s fine with the Tigers, because in grand finals, pre-match favorites often become unsettled and don’t always win.

Later in the evening, the double doors at Tigerland headquarters will be thrown open for everyone to celebrate Mirboo North’s success, or perhaps reflect on reasons why the opposition may have been a tad better on the day.

On Sunday, best and fairest voting takes place and presentation nights are scheduled for the following weekend.

Ah yes, after a long cold winter, spring has finally sprung and there is excitement in the air in and around Mirboo North.

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Alberton celebrate top season ALBERTON’S footballers and netballers enjoyed a night off from the game with their vote count and presentation night on Saturday at Tarwin’s home ground.

Best and fairest awards were presented to the top players in the league, and the 2017 teams of the year were announced.

Special congratulations went to Toora Football Netball Club for taking home the Most Disciplined Club award. This award was accepted by co-club presidents Craig Jenkins and Trent Crawford.

Top team: pictured is the Alberton’s football Team of the Year. The team includes Andrew Logan (Stony Creek), Todd Dobson (Tarwin), Chris McKay (Allies), Peter Grant (Toora), Ryan McGannon (Fish Creek), vice captain Jack Weston (Toora), Jayden Gee (Stony Creek), Darcy Atkins (Allies), Troy Toussaint (Tarwin), captain Callan Park (Fish Creek), Blaine Coates (Fish Creek), Tait Sabec (Allies), Kerem Baskaya (Stony Creek), Tom Corry (MDU), Kael Bergles (Allies), ruck James Cook (Foster), ruck rover Ben Wells (Toora), rover Ethan Park (Fish Creek), Dylan Zuidema (Stony Creek), Luke Galle (Foster), Jason Kennedy (MDU) and coach Greg Hoskin (Fish Creek).

Pass: centre Keighley Starrett moves the ball into the ring, under pressure from Fish Creek’s Caitlin Schutz.

Alberton netball Preliminary final Saturday, September 2 A Grade: Fish Creek 27 lt Foster 41.

B Grade: Toora 42 d Fish Creek 27.

C Grade: Fish Creek

43 d Toora 28.

17 & Under: Foster 32 d Toora 24.

15 & Under: Foster 44 d Tarwin 22.

13 & Under: Tarwin 35 d Fish Creek 30.

Parrots netball A Grade

Elimination final Moe 41 d Leongatha 36

Seniors: Fish Creek’s Callan Park and Toora’s Ben Wells were equal best and fairest for Alberton Football Netball League. They are pictured with Sarah Kidd who presented the Peter Moore Medal (granddaughter) and Daniel Britton who presented the Rod Tibballs Memorial Trophy (grandson).

Reserves: the best and fairest winner was Brenton Byrnes from Stony Creek and the leading goalkicker was Adam Bright from Fish Creek.

The girls had a tough game from start to finish in very slippery conditions.

Unfortunately a few early turnovers by Moe in the first quarter saw us chasing it the whole game.

Momentum built in the last quarter as we were coming home strong, but sadly the clock ran out.

Bad luck girls but congratulations on a great season.

B Grade

Qualifying final Leongatha 59 d Traralgon 50

Awards: Bair’s Hotel Kate McCracken, Forage & Grind - Jackie Smith,

A Grade: MDU’s Ebony Best was runner up best and fairest and Fish Creek’s Abbey Shaw was best and fairest.

B Grade: runner up best and fairest was Toora’s Helen Nicholls, and MDU’s Amanda Caulder and Melissa Harris were equal winners.

Tigers are finals ready B Grade

Mirboo North 42 d Trafalgar 37 Best on Court: Karli Densley.

A positive and decisive game with defensive pressure across the whole court saw the Tigers back to full strength.

Congratulations to the entire team for this winning ticket to the big game next week.

and excellent decision making saw them run away with a tidy win.

Best of the best: pictured is Alberton’s netball team of the year. The team includes Rachael Priestley (MDU), Kate Lafferty (MDU), Abbey Shaw (Fish Creek), Kayla Redpath (MDU), Keighley Starrett (Foster), coach Ebony Best (MDU), Ange Marotta (Fish Creek), Kelsey Angwin (Foster), Amy Robertson (Tarwin), Laura Parry (Toora), Jess Edgar (Fish Creek), Caitlin Schutz (Fish Creek) and umpire Andrea Thorson (MDU).

Under 15

Qualifying final Leongatha 47 d Sale 38

Awards: Sports First - Holly Vanderplight, Baker’s Delight - Keely Price, McDonald’s - Alicia Marshman.

Everyone played so great and we definitely deserved the win.

Great start to the finals.

Bring on Wonni!

West Gippsland netball 2nd Semi final

Saturday, September 2 A Grade: Korumburra-Bena 47 d Phillip Island 38.

B Grade: KorumburraBena 72 d Dalyston 37.

C Grade: Dalyston 30 lt Koo Wee Rup 33.

Under 17: Dalyston 39 d Korumburra-Bena 36.

Under 15: Phillip Island 35 d KorumburraBena 31.

Under 13: Koo Wee Rup 23 lt Cora Lynn 26.

1st Semi final

Sunday, September 3 A Grade: Dalyston 50 d Nar Nar Goon 39.

B Grade: InverlochKongwak 34 lt Cora Lynn 38.

C Grade: Cora Lynn 24 d Bunyip 22.

Under 17: InverlochKongwak 30 d Phillip Island 18.

Under 15: InverlochKongwak 21 lt Dalyston 30.

Under 13: Phillip Island 17 lt Dalyston 26.

Gippsland netball Qualifying final

U15

Mirboo North 56 d Morwell East 40 Best on Court: Jaime Chila.

It was an amazing game by the entire team to book a spot in the grand final.

Composed, positive

Rusty Windmill - Abby Davison.

The girls came out to show how finals should be played. Well disciplined and consistent play proved we could bring the win home.

Keep it up for next week.

Big game: Mirboo North’s Jordan Townrow moved the ball well in an exciting preliminary final on the weekend.

A Grade: Morwell 45 lt Drouin 64.

B Grade: Leongatha 59 d Traralgon 50.

C Grade: Wonthaggi Power 47 d Maffra 35.

Under 17: Drouin 24 lt Traralgon 41.

Under 15: Leongatha 47 d Sale 38.

Under 13: Bairnsdale 46 d Maffra 26.

Elimination final

A Grade: Leongatha 36 lt Moe 41.

B Grade: Drouin 52 d Sale 46.

C Grade: Warragul 32 lt Traralgon 33.

Under 17: Sale 32 lt Moe 36.

Under 15: Bairnsdale 35 d Morwell 19.

Under 13: Traralgon 32 d Wonthaggi Power 24.

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Demons big year M E E N I YA N Dumbalk United netballers are seeking to end their 40 year drought.

Three of MDU’s netball teams finished on the top of the ladder for the 2017 season.

“All the girls have worked hard all year from pre season up until now,” MDU’s netball president Tarryn Boden said.

“Everyone’s been training constantly and we’re really looking forward to grand

final day.

“Our new A grade coach Ebony Best has done an awesome job assisting all grades along with all grades’ coaches and team managers, we’re really looking forward to breaking the drought and hoping we can come home with win.”

A grade, C grade and under 17’s landed top of the ladder and B grade finished up second from the top.

Both C grade and under 17’s were unde-

Abby Forrester Abby is one of the junior players, she stepped up to the plate like she has been playing A grade for years.

Determined to get the ball into the goalers, Abby uses her speed and fitness to outrun her opponent.

Ebony Best With the ability to be able to read the play like no other, their much loved coach and defender is a huge presence on the court and most definitely a worry for the opposition.

Look out for her intercepts on the day.

Irene Thorson Another one of the younger girls, Irene is a beautiful player to watch on the court. She has an excellent ability to be able to read the play, matched with her speed and versatility, Irene will be one to watch for years to come.

Jasmin Friend Such a defensive presence in the goal ring, Jasmin uses her strength and physicality to fluster her opponents into shooting, creating countless rebounds, intercepts and turnovers of play.

Jasmin Mackie Jasmin is a bottom age Under 17 player who has an amazing hold in the goal circle. You can put any ball up to her and she will pull it in with two strong hands. Jasmin is very accurate in front of goals and will be ready to come on court if she is needed.

Kaila Bentvelzen With her speed, versatility and ability to fluently work the ball down the court, Kaila is a formidable opponent and their trusty centre. Her strong leads create opportunities and she is always looking to feed the ball into the goalers.

Kasey Thorson Kasey has stepped up to the A grade plate with determination and enthusiasm. She is versatile in both defence and attack and such a positive member of the team. Her strong leads create space and possibilities down the court.

Kate Lafferty The teams trusty goal attack and captain. Kate’s work in and out of the ring makes her a challenging and frustrating goaler to defend. A great voice on the court, she brings experience and an ability to be able to read the play.

Kayla Redpath A rising star nominee, Kayla will come into this game determined to beat her opponent. Bringing with her speed and agility, Kayla is able to create pressure in their mid court and defensive end, and most importantly, she gets her hands to everything.

Rachel Priestly Rachel is the team’s key target in the goal ring.

With her height acting to her advantage, she is continually accurate, an excellent rebounder and an asset to the team.

feated for the season.

All four teams made it into the 2017 grand final.

The thirds football performed relatively went well, only just losing in the preliminary final over the weekend.

The reserves only just missed out on finals.

The football side of things was very positive, with plenty of support off the field.

The club is looking forward to strong year next year.

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Keighley Starrett Centre Keighley is really good at moving fast down the court and moving the ball along.

Jayde McGlead Goal keeper Awesome at reading the ball and coming out for those hard passes.

Verity Connellan Wing attack Good at strong leads onto the ring.

Therese Dalmau Goal shooter Really gets up for those rebounds and getting her shots up.

Kelsey Angwin Goal defence Captained the team this year and is good at trying to keep her goaler out of the circle.

Brylee Angwin Goal attack Good at those strong drives into the ring and getting her shot up.

Jeanette Bath Wing defence Really good at holding her wing attack off the ring and getting those intercepts.

Tarryn McKenzie Goal shooter Tarryn is really good at holding her body in the circle and getting those rebounds.

Foster storm through to final THE A Grade preliminary final between Fish Creek and Foster was predicted to be a hard fought battle.

Spectators were not disappointed.

The weather changed and the battle began.

It was a hard, intense, physical game throughout.

The young Foster defenders made the Katie Jones Brittney McKenzie Jessica Foote Fish Creek goalers fight for everything.

Midcourt (interchange) Wing attack (interchange) Goal keeper (interchange The Fish Creek defenders did the Good at maintaining a Brittney speeds into Good at getting up same to the Foster goalers. fast pace down the court. the circle. for those rebounds in the Wet conditions made the lines slipcircle.

pery and adjustments to play had to be made.

An injury to the Foster goal attack forced a change to the Foster shooting line-up.

The crowd seemed to gasp as the change was made.

The change however, seemed to be most effective.

Fish Creek defenders appeared to have no answers to the ‘new’ Foster goaling line-up, who rebounded and were accurate from anywhere and everywhere.

As the game went on, the Foster de-

fenders also got on top of the Fish Creek goalers who found it more and more difficult to get the ball into their shooting circle.

In the end, a very convincing win to a very jubilant Foster - 41 to 27.

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Leongatha District netball grand final Grand final Saturday, September 2 13 & Under: Mirboo North Purple 30 d Mirboo North Gold 18.

15 & Under: Meeniyan & District 24 d Town Black 13.

17 & Under / C Grade: Mirboo North Purple 61 d Meeniyan & District 31.

Open: Town Black 44 d Mt Eccles Blue 38.

Best and fairest: back from left, Open winner Michelle Chandler, Under 17/C Grade runner up Chelsea Hofman, Under 17/C Grade winner Alfred Herbert, Open runner up Andrea Pearce and Under 13 winner Oliver Calcott. Front from left, Under 15 winner Nikita Giardina, Under 13 runner up Flynn Burgess-Pincini and joint Under 15 runners up Georgia Burns and Evie Bath.

Under 13: premiers Mirboo North purple, back from left Eve Cornell, Meg Harris, Caterina Reiske, Chloe Beedall, Lexie Redpath and Pam Pincini and front from left Ella Snell, Flynn Burgess-Pincini, Bianca Fahey and Nikita Giardina.

Open: premiers Town Black, back from left Kerri Palmer, Lorri McKenzie, Jemma Cornell, Andrea Pearce and front from left Lauren Baudinette, Stacie Whitton, Erin Baudinette and Emma Smith.

Under 17/CGrade: premiers Mirboo North, back from left Felicity Poland, Toni Brand, Mitchell Worsfold, Ashleigh Poland and Samantha Clerk, front from left Lilly Worsfold, Jodie Pincini, Flynn Burgess-Pincini and Anita Gourlay.

Under 15: premiers Meeniyan and District, back from left, Issy Calcott, Fleur Timmins, Lily Caithness, Shania Stewart-Taylor and Oliver Calcott, front from left Brigid Johnson and Jesseme Jarvis. Not pictured, Holly DeGaris and Paige DaCosta.

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Strong season for Sharks TARWIN Reserves have improved as the season has gone, struggled to settle early on in the season as players were unavailable

due to other commitments and filling in to play seniors.

The Sharks have hit their straps at the right time of the year.

Samuel Brand, 63 Sam plays midfield/ forward, he has an old school style and will go and get the footy and create the play.

Tarwin always give 100 percent and are complimented by the right mix of younger hard running players but can be steadied by the older brains.

The Sharks have had some very close games throughout the year and have come out in second position, the Sharks pressure, running and hard at the ball style of play has

got them into this position.

Jordan Pickersgill, 5 Jordan is one of few players that can be thrown anywhere on the field and his versatility is his advantage.

Rhett Boscombe-Hill, 39 Rhett plays back, one of the younger players that shows plenty of courage and attacks the ball.

Corey Buxton, 60 Corey is a ruckman that can take on the big boys; he has also teamed up with Josh Carmody very nicely.

Samuel Clark, 52 Sam us a running player that has improved as the year has gone, cemented his spot with a very consistent year.

Logan Anderson, 27 Plays forward and gives 100 percent, has a good mark and provides a lot of forward line pressure.

Jordan Bell, 26 Jordan is a younger player that plays back, offers plenty of ball pressure and is hard to beat.

Leigh Weston, 21 Leigh is a versatile player that has taken a forward role and is relishing the position.

Adam Bell, 23 Adam is a back flanker that provides plenty of run and is very consistent.

Nick Browne, 6 Nick is a talented footballer who can take the big forwards; Nick has come through the juniors and is very hard to beat, also fond of the colonel.

Tomas O’Loughlin, 21 Tom plays a running game that can pinch hit in the ruck.

Nathan Hardacre, 35 Nathan is a wingman who will offer plenty of run and can play a defensive role.

Vaughan Van Dillen, 29 Vaughan is a midfielder who can kick 15m long and 25m high. Elder of the team.

Peter Houston, 51 Peter plays back that is one of the most reliable players in the team, rarely beaten and you know he is going to give his all.

Tomas Giroud, 4 Tom plays full back and is hard at the ball like he is with a drum stick of Kentucky Fried Chicken.

Kevin McLean, 66 Kevin is a full forward that can win a game off his boot, great mark and very good set shot.

Alexander Chadwick, 48 Alex is back pocket, he has grown into a solid backman and has made this position his own.

Daniel Cardy, 49 Daniel can play forward and back and always gives 100 percent, he is a great team player.

Broderick Mead-Ameri, 36 Brod is a midfielder/wingman that handles the ball well and can break the game open.

Joshua Carmody, 42 Josh is a ruckman that has stepped up and has taken this position in his stride, can jump and can run.

Robert Davey, 13 Robert is a midfielder that will run all day and give drive to the forwards.

Joh Giliam, 17 Joh is the coach that can play anywhere on the field and leads from the front, right from the get-go.

Luke Borne, 37 Luke is a midfielder/forward, he is tough as nails and will not take a backwards step, gives great drive and gains plenty of metres.

Ben Carmody, 30 Ben is the grandfather of the team who is hard as nails, never gives up and leads from the front.

Right, Connor Sandy, 61 Connor plays forward and will burst through any pack to get the footy, he is a big body player that can take a mark.

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Champions’ challenge A GRADE on Tuesday night saw six past club champions playing.

Tom Carmody, 43 Tom is the youngest Carmody and has taken the next step from the under 18’s.

Veteran Case Debondt proved he is still very hard to beat by defeating Michael Grist who himself had defeated Michael Chang the week before.

With all this talent on display it is a great opportunity for juniors to get experience at the highest level.

The top four leading players are all past club champions; Allan Robic 21, Case Debondt 19, Michael Grist 18 and Michael Chang 17, followed by

Bryce Holwerda 16 and Jason Comrie on 15.

A Reserve has been very competitive in this competition, and some fantastic improvement in the quality of play.

Ladies Leanne, Isy and Katrina all won a fair share of games.

The battle between Isy and Katrina on Wednesday night was a dour struggle, most points many shots were played before being decided.

It was great to see a couple of past champions come along and do a bit of coaching before play.

Leading players are Jeff 11, Bob and Jack 8,

James 7 and Leanne, Tim and Michael B all on 6.

LADDERS

A Grade

Team R Triple Trouble .....42 Wacko’s ...............36 Dead Foxes ..........45 MKM ....................38 Motor Heads .........35 DON .....................27 NJA’s .....................33 Hit Men .................34

G P 141 12 131 10 165 8 120 8 127 6 113 6 106 4 126 2

Team R OGOM .................19 ACE ......................16 Team 4 ..................15 Special K’s ...........14 The Pies ................13 TT .......................... 11 Table Wings .......... 11 The Dons .............. 11 Old Timers ............10

G P 63 10 50 8 48 6 52 6 48 6 37 6 46 2 40 2 42 2

A Reserve

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Rory Harrington, 52 Young wingman, pretty good skills on both sides of his body and a permanent fixture in the top 18.

Nick Svenson, 42 Comeback kid who hasn’t played for 10 years. He came back for a kick and cemented his spot in the side.

Matt Semken, 7 Traded in from MDU and fitted in well. He’s a hard at it young bloke who’s good to have around the club.

Andrew Verboon, 15 Centre half back who reads the ball through the air

Dale Gilliatte, 62 Plays in the middle, sort of a ‘stay at home’ centre man, never lets you down.

Tom Jenkin, 49 Tackles hard all day, puts the pressure on everyone and definitely helps out around the contest.

Brad Renden, 73 Another player who’s come back after five years. Plays in full forward and has been a key goal kicker all year.

Brett McKnight, 3 Knows it all and definitely worth having on the side.

Tom Stone, 14 Little onballer, good to have on the side, can hit up targets and runs all day.

Alex Scholte, 23 Number two ruckman and plays centre half forward; a young bloke who’s keen to have a crack.

Glenn Gray, 30 Tallest wingman in the league and goes all day to give the team plenty out there.

Ryan McKnight, 10 Plays down back. Did a number on the full forward for Fish Creek in the preliminary final so will be straight into the job against Tarwin.

Brenton Byrnes, 16 Handy to have in the side.

Number one ruckman in the league at the moment.

Ritchie McGrath, 12 Heart of gold and hard at it.

Willis Thorson, 44 Came back for a kick and brings a laugh to the team.

Tom Gordon, 43 Always been part of the top 18 and is a great onballer.

Shaun Cope, 40 Plays off the back flank and will be starting in the top 18.

Bryce Rawson, 37 Been at the footy club for five years. He’s a good contributor in the back flank.

Chris Amor, Unlucky to miss out in the preliminary, but has been an asset to the side and will be doing everything he can to get back on the ground.

Scott Browne, 9 Plays in the backline and does his job week in and week out.

Liam Harrington, 29 Tall, runs hard and an in and under player.

Jarrad Byrnes, 27 Centre half forward and captained the team through to the grand final this season.

Michael Dyer Played lots of football at high levels and has played in lots of grand finals. He was injured in the preliminary but will be back to fill the spot in the forward.

Not pictured: Daniel Preston, 67 A midfielder who plays hard at the ball and is a strong asset to the team.

Below, Thriller: Stony Creek and MDU thirds put on an exciting game which Stony Creek won narrowly.

Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning-@ fourcornersframing.biz

Left, Pressure: Stony Creek’s Dale Gilliatte applies a strong tackle here to trap his Fish Creek opponent.

Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning-@ fourcornersframing.biz

• Reserves and Thirds Preliminary Finals

Stony Creek comes up trumps IN Saturday’s preliminary finals Stony Creek has won through in both reserves and thirds.

Having finished on top of the ladder in both sections Stony Creek stumbled in the Semi-Finals.

However on Saturday its campaign was back on track after wins against Fish Creek in the Reserves and a narrow one goal win over MDU in the thirds.

In the reserves the opening quarter saw Stony Creek open up a three goal lead, a lead which they were able to

sustain for the remainder of the game.

Despite inaccurate kicking for goal the Maroons were able to put the pressure on the Kangaroos to earn a place in the grand final against Tarwin in what should be a ripper of a contest against two close rivals.

Stony Creek almost kicked itself out of a win in the thirds game.

The Maroons kicked a wasteful 1.7 in the opening term to MDU’s no score.

The Demons rallied in the second to boot three goals and hit the lead; 3.2 to Stony Creek’s 1.7

The Maroons again proved wasteful in the third term with another 1.8 to bring its score to 2.15 to MDU 3.2

RESERVES Stony Creek 9.15.69 Fish Creek 6.6.42 Stony Creek Goals: J. Byrnes 2, D. Preston 2, B. Byrnes 2, N. Nowell-Svenson, G. Gray, B. McKnight Stony Creek Best: R. McKnight, R. Harrington, B. Byrnes, W. Thorson, T. Gordon, T. Stone Fish Creek Goals: A. Wilson 2, L. Edgelow, D. Edgar, D. Devonshire, A. Thomas ireland Fish Creek Best: A. Thomas

This set up an exciting last quarter but with one goal apiece Stony Creek was through.

ireland, L. Howard, T. Price, B. Pulham, T. McGannon, M. Pocklington

THIRDS Stony Creek 3.16.34 M.D.U. 4.4.28 Stony Creek Goals: B. Bacon, J. Steele-Rockall, H. Funnell Stony Creek Best: L. Thomas, J. Bright, H. Funnell, A. Dyke, D. Williams, A. Stanley M.D.U. Goals: J. Gourlay 2, M. Hoober, B. Thorson M.D.U Best: J. Brown, B. Thorson, J. Tom, W. McDonald, J. Gourlay, M. Scrimshaw

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Owen Straw, 28 The 2016 thirds AFNL best and fairest winner is in his first full season of senior football and brings some more youth and running into the side.

Jake Buckland, 2 Another of the young men who has played all his footy at Fish Creek, playing as a forward in 2017 he has kicked goals and taken strong contested marks.

Liam Eade, 26 Rocket has been a regular in the senior side in 2017 and is one of the teams most improved players; he is fit and ready for the challenge against Toora.

Bailey Harfield-Park, 13 Bailey has had a great year off half back and has also moved through the midfield. He’s hard at the ball and usually hits the target. Loves a strong contest.

Trevor Hooker, 4 Trevor is the team’s elder statesman who continues to perform every week. He is one of the leaders in the side and on field he puts his body on the line.

Toby Redpath, 20 Toby has come on as the year has progressed having been hampered early by injury His improvement has now cemented a place in the backline.

Matthew Taylor, 23 Matt has had a good season playing in the ruck or up forward. His marking ability is very good and he is also very dangerous at ground level.

Jarryd Blenkinsop, 11 Jarryd has got better as the year has gone on. He plays as a defender or on a wing and can often be given a tagging role on a key opposition player.

Callan Park, 1 Again the team captain in 2017 and the equal league best and fairest who leads the side by example. He is a born leader and has awesome skill and ability.

Justin Smith, 9 In his fourth season with the club he is one of the most loved players amongst the group and the club, he has real speed, he is very strong and can kick goals.

Travis Manne, 7 Travis is one of the premier ruckman in the league. Is very damaging around the ground.

Difficult to match up with strong mark and can kick goals.

Ethan Park, 29 Ethan has had another great year in 2017, his unbelievably silky skills are fantastic to watch and he displays pinpoint accuracy on both left and right feet.

Ryan Mcgannon, 14 Very talented, Ryan has made a name for himself as one of the premier backmen in the competition, this has been proven with his selection in the team of the year as centre half back.

Blaine Coates, 6 Blaine is in his first season with the club as the assistant coach; he has fitted in extremely well both on and off the field. He is the perfect recruit and is always willing to help out at all levels.

Gareth Park, 5 A young player whose skills and ability to play are well beyond his age. Has played forward and on ball in 2017 and has been damaging in both areas.

Brent Cooper, 18 Dickie is as good overhead as anyone in the competition and uses the ball well. He can play forward, through the middle or down back.

Colin McPhee, 25 Col has made a big impact in 2017, he is first on the track and is always there to help the kids on training nights. He is strong overhead and uses the ball well.

Jack Hayes, 19 Jack is one of the premier backman in the competition. He is tall and thin but has a heart as big as Phar Laps and never backs down or gives up.

Chad Macri, 3 Chad takes some form into the finals, he is one of the league’s premier defenders and is a forwards worst nightmare when he is up and going.

Andrew Succull, 27 Former coach Andrew is an amazing talent and who is quick, ferocious, has silky skills, can mark, kick and do just about everything you want.

Lachlan Park, 32 Lachie’s ability to do the things that the crowd sit back and say ‘did I just see that’ is phenomenal. He is super strong and has a great turn of speed.

Tom Cameron, 30 The 2016 AFNL best and fairest winner gives new meaning to hard running Has continued to build on his status as a cult figure at the club this year.

John Danckert, 10 Johnny has revitalized his senior footy career this year and after making his way into the side in round 11 he played most of the second half of the year in the senior team as a forward averaging more than a goal a game and also pinch hitting through the midfield at times as well. There is no better user of the ball, his kicking is precise and he can kick the very long distances on either foot.

Liam Edgelow, 24 Liam made his debut in the senior team midway through the season and has played predominantly as a backman. He can play on talls or smalls, he has good skills overhead and uses the ball well. He has been in good form in recent weeks and would relish the chance to play in the grand final this weekend.

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Toora lands spot in grand final THE preliminary final was tight, but at the end of the day it was Toora that was too big and strong for the Allies.

Dirk Mulholland, 12 Mainly on the wing. Very good hands in the air and along the ground, and does snag a few goals.

Jamie Maurilli-Pullin, 50 He’s been playing a lot of the wing. He was a late inclusion to the side but is a very solid forward. He kicks a lot of goals when he’s in the right spots.

Josh Griffin, 4 Small forward and an onballer; get’s in there and uses the ball well.

Luke Manders, 5 Full forward all year. Leading goal kicker for Toora; if he gets a shot in front, it will be a goal.

Ben Willder, 13 Solid defender that’s really stepped up this year. Solid on the half back line and played his heart out this year.

Kane Sparkes, 24 Came into the team late in the season. Very good kick out of the backline. His opponent always knows he’s had a game if Sparkesy has played on him.

Michael O’Sullivan, 31 Plays on the half backline and dominated the last four weeks.

He beats his man every time.

Wellesley Jenkins, 35 Big bodied forward with a really good right foot kick. If he takes a grab he will kick a goal.

Jonathon Pintus, 25 Very hard forward pocket. He knows where the ball is, kicks goals and is a solid player.

Linden Dyson, 16 Solid defender with a solid kick. Deserves his spot in the side and has played a lot of footy for Toora.

Lewis Ferguson, 33 Another backman in the back pocket. Very long left foot kick and a solid defender.

Peter Grant, 2 Superstar of the club who has played for 15 years. He plays mainly on the wing but lately has been playing in the backline and destroying his opponents.

Brett Scarcella, 32 An onballer that can move forward; he’s a very smart footballer.

Ben Wells, 8 Won the best and fairest this year. Gets on the ball and uses it very well.

Bennett Osborne, 9 Backman all year who’s got a really big kick. He’s a smart player on the back line.

Ritchie Jaroszczuk, 11 He’s a very hard man; his opponents all know him. He tackles hard and delivers the ball well.

Toora’s Seniors were gunning for the spot in grand final, having not made a grand final appearance since 1989.

The Magpies swooped in and were off to a flying start, kicking four opening quarter goals.

Lincoln Toner was instrumental in the Magpies’ early run. The ruckman won most of the clearances and gave his team the best advantage.

Despite having a lot of the ball, Toora did not do a lot of damage on the scoreboard, and the Allies were still in it going into the second quarter.

The Allies began to close in during the second quarter. Two early goals from Kael Bergles caused Toora to make some changes in its defensive line.

Peter Grant stepped up to challenge Bergles and managed his task well, keeping Allies’ lethal forward to just four match goals.

Lukas Jenkins worked hard up front and kicked his two goals for the Magpies.

Scores were still

tight during the long break, and would remain close for the rest of the game. The match was even, and the Allies tried to play catch up.

Toora’s Josh Griffin kicked two goals in the third term, but the tussle continued.

Allies’ defence was strong through Jake Weightman, Jackson Nolan and Cameron McKenzie, and Darcy Atkins was causing Fast paced: Allies’ Jim Phillips moves to Toora headaches in the avoid the oncoming tackle. midfield.

Jim Phillips played a strong second half in the ruck for the Allies.

By the fourth quarter, there were some weary bodies on the ground, and it was time for the Allies to make a move.

However, Toora’s defence through Michael O’Sullivan and Ben Osborne held strong and saved the game.

O’Sullivan kicked the goal that sealed the deal, and coach Jack Weston finished it off with a penalty goal after the siren.

Toora is now looking ahead to its next big challenge on the weekend.

Toora went head to head with Fish Creek four weeks ago and lost by eight points.

If it keeps up its momentum, the grand final promises to be a thriller.

Battle: Allies’ Jake Weightman attempts to shake off Toora’s Jonathon Pintus in the Alberton preliminary final.

Jack Weston, 7 Superstar coach who plays on the ball and then goes forward.

He’s kicked a lot of goals this year and can play anywhere and dominate very quick.

Craig Hanratty, 14 Another backman that’s solid without being too flashy; a great member of the club.

Lincoln Toner, 26 Ruckman who’s dominated in the last four weeks and takes a good grab around the ground.

Lukas Jenkins, 3 The captain of the side. A big target up forward and dominates when he goes into the ruck. He is big bodied and his presence is always felt.

Jayden Attard, 10 Onballer who tackles really hard and kicks quite a few goals on the left foot. He’s very strong and a real hard presence.

Kyle Holmes A wingman who also plays up forward. He may or may not be in this year’s final team, but deserves his spot.

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Big weekend for juniors JUNIOR footballers travelled to Moe to compete for grand final glory on Sunday. The Leongatha Parrots celebrated success in the U10s and U12s, while Mirboo North Tigers claimed the U14s.

Pictured is the U12 premiers Leongatha Green. ► See more photos on page 43.

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